The military masonic connection
Purpose Statement
The purposes of National Sojourners shall be to organize current and former members of the uniformed services of the United States and Honorary Members, who are Master Masons, into Chapters, for the promotion of good fellowship among its members, for assisting such as may be overtaken by adversity or affliction, for cultivating Masonic ideals, for supporting all patriotic aims and activities in Masonry, for developing true patriotism and Americanism throughout the nation, for bringing together representatives of the uniformed services of the United States (past and present) in a united effort to further the military needs of national defense, and for opposing any influence whatsoever calculated to weaken the national security.
NATIONAL SOJOURNERS CHAPTERS
National Sojourners Chapters are the principal means by which the order accomplishes our mission to achieve our vision. The chapter, then, is the tip of the spear, the basic organization that brings new members into the Order while presenting our programs to our brethren and the public at large.
The organization pursues its aims by assisting local Masonic authorities through initiatives which promote American patriotism and Americanism, with the fraternity, veteran organizations and the community. These include: Flag Programs, Youth Leadership Programs, essay contests, educational programs such as Flag History and Folding, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and involvement in ROTC and JROTC awards.
HEROES of '76 CAMPS
Heroes of ’76 Camps, are composed of selected, worthy members of National Sojourners who have been recognized for outstanding service to the fraternity. Heroes of ’76 Camps (named after prominent American heroes and battles) have been organized in nearly all of the Chapters.
Heroes of ’76 members, attired in colorful Revolutionary War uniforms, provide “Toast To The Flag”, “Building The Flag”, “Historic Flags”, “Service Flags”, “Candlelight Memorial Services”, flag donations, flag raisings and numerous other patriotic programs for the benefit of Masonic and community gatherings.
These Heroes of ’76 Camps form an enjoyable part of the Chapter activities and provide colorful patriotic groups for Masonic and community programs
National Sojourners is the Masonic Military Veterans Order in America
Americanism Programs
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Tussing ES: YOU ARE THE ONE
Americanism is one of the major reasons for the very existence of National Sojourners, Incorporated. Our activities are directed toward both adults and youth of our nation. Our national leadership, Chapters and individual Sojourners must make maximum efforts to ensure continuing growth in patriotism and faith in our country’s future. It is no accident that our national slogan is “Proudly serving the Cause of Patriotism”.
