Daughters of the Nile

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Daughters of the Nile
Who Are We and What We Are All About

Daughters of the Nile is a benevolent international organization for women who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner/Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile. Founded in 1913 by 22 progressive women with strength of purpose and vision, it boasts 148 Temples throughout the United States and Canada. The 39,000 members of Daughters of the Nile are proud of their heritage and are grateful the Shrine of North America for allowing us to assist with the patients at the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. The deep and lifelong friendships that develop within the membership in our two wonderful countries provide a value that cannot be measured in dollars and cents. It is a privilege to belong to Daughters of the Nile.

Our philanthropic purpose is deeply embedded in our history. Since receiving permission from Imperial Shrine Headquarters in 1924, Daughters of the Nile has contributed monetary gifts amounting to $40,803,123.19 for the children at Shriners Hospitals. Each year, through our Supreme Temple Convalescent Endowment Fund and Convalescent Relief Fund, Daughters of the Nile contribute a million and a quarter dollars or more to the hospitals for the various needs of the children. In addition, many Temples sew garments, quilts, provide toys, hold parties for the children, as well as log many, many volunteer hours in the hospitals. In reality, over three million dollars is contributed to the hospitals by Daughters of the Nile each year.

We are proud of the fact that Daughters of the Nile is recognized by gold plaques on the recoginition boards of all 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children, representing contributions of at least $1,000,000 to each. The commitment and dedication to our philanthropy is evident in the generosity of our members. Fund-raising events are held at the local level, and in 1997 we introduced an incentive program that provides gifts for monetary contributions from $10.00 to $2,500 or more. To date, well over $1,525,000 has been generated with this effort.

While Daughters of the Nile take our work for the Shriners Hospitals very seriously, there are also many opportunities for fun and fellowship. Participation in the Subordinate Temples and their Units and Clubs strengthens the bond between members. Each Temple holds social functions in addition to regularly scheduled sessions and fund-raising events.

Daughters of the Nile enjoys its heritage through its close fraternal association with the Shrine of North America. We stand strong and tall in our effort to make a difference. Our pride and strength is achieved by having enthusiastic and hard-working members of all ages, and we welcome questions and interest in our organization. We pledge to make a difference as a society for women who care enough to extend themselves beyond the limits of our own personal world to assist in the worlds’ greatest philanthropy; Shriners Hospitals for Children.

For more information regarding the Daughters of the Nile, please contact the Supreme Recorder at:

Supreme Temple Daughters of the Nile
13309 West Meeker Boulevard
Sun City West, AZ 85375-3808

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Please welcome 2006 Supreme Queen

Alyce S. Thomas

     It is an honor for me to serve this year as the Supreme Queen of the Daughters of the Nile serving 39,000 members throughout the United States and Canada. As relatives by birth or marriage to Shriners, Master Masons and Daughters of the Nile we work diligently to contribute to the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our monetary gifts as well as many articles (garments, toys, games, clothing, books etc.) amount to approximately three million dollars annually. Ours is a benevolent fraternal organization and we pledge to make a difference in the world by helping children less fortunate than many.

I will begin a "Magical Odyssey"on July 13th with a visit to the subordinate Temple in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It will be followed by visits to the remaining 146 Temples and the 22 Shrine Hospitals. Wherever I travel it will be my goal to spread the word about the work we do and promote the beautiful tenets of our order.

If you aim for the moon and miss you will land among the stars. I hope to make Magic Happen for the Daughters of the Nile all year everywhere I travel.

Alyce S. Thomas, Supreme Queen
Chairman of the Board of Directors