Ohio · AEAONMS jurisdiction
Fraternal.
Social.
Charitable.
Desert of Ohio unites the Prince Hall Shrine Temples of Ohio in brotherhood and service — carrying forward 130 years of Shrinedom’s tradition of fellowship and giving.
2026 Imperial Council Session
What Shrinedom stands for
Three commitments, one Order
Prince Hall Shrinedom carries the fundamentals of the Masonic Order, expressed through fellowship, celebration, and unselfish giving on the local and national level.
Fraternal
01
Passwords and symbols bind members together, a standing reminder to strive continually for inner self-improvement.
Social
02
Shrinedom is known as the “display house” of Masonry — pageantry and good times shared within its own ranks.
Charitable
03
Unselfish giving of goods and services, from scholarship funds to grants for hospitals and higher education.
Desert leadership
Deputy of the Desert
The presiding officers of the Desert of Ohio, representing both the Shrine and the Imperial Court Daughters.
H.P.I.P Darryl R. Smith
Shrine
Deputy of the Desert
Patricia A.P. Taylor, PC
Imperial Court Daughters
Deputy for the Desert
Desert notices
Help Us Help Gary
Humanitarian relief · Gary, Indiana
The Desert of Indiana is calling upon our Nobles, Daughters, families, friends, community partners, and supporters to join us in providing Humanitarian Assistance for Families Affected by the Storms in Gary, Indiana.
Families throughout Gary continue to face hardships resulting from the devastating storms and prolonged power outages. Many are working to replace lost food and secure water, clothing, household necessities, and other essential supplies.
This is our opportunity to turn compassion into action. We are asking everyone who is able to support this humanitarian relief effort through a monetary contribution. Every contribution matters. Every act of kindness matters. Every dollar helps us extend assistance to families in need.
Our mission is simple: HELP US HELP GARY.
When our communities are hurting, we must show up. When families are struggling, we must serve. And when there is a need, we can accomplish more by working together.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
1893
Order introduced in North America
224
Constituent temples worldwide
25,000+
Nobles, and growing
Est. 2009
Prince Hall Shrine Foundation
A helping hand to our communities
The Prince Hall Shrine Foundation
A tax-exempt 501(c)(3), established in 2009 as the philanthropic arm of AEAONMS, funding national programs that serve underserved communities.
01 — National Diabetes Initiative — awareness and education
02 — Mentoring — Shriners As Mentors (S.A.M.)
03 — Student aid — scholarships, backpack and school supply giveaways
04 — Serving the youth — necktie and bowtie etiquette workshops
05 — Voter registration activities
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