The Royal Order of Jesters owns a museum in Indiana. In fact, asking to join will almost certainly result in the individual never being accepted. Local 'courts' are limited to thirteen initiates yearly and membership is by invitation only. The primary reason behind this was the desire of the Board to minimize the public exposure or public access to Jester information. For example, a website made by one of its members was removed after the intervention of the National Court of the Order. The Royal Order of Jesters feel that there are times, after our hard work and dedication to family and mankind when everyone should remember to laugh and appreciate the good work one has done'.

The motto, 'Mirth is King', is sufficient to give voice to the purpose of the organization. The official website for the Royal Order of Jesters describes itself as the following: 'Whereas most Masonic bodies are dedicated to charity, The Royal Order of Jesters is a fun 'degree', with absolutely no serious intent. It was organized June 25, 1917, at an informal meeting. Ellison of San Francisco, California, was responsible and the original cast included a Director and thirteen members. Wilhelmina on a pilgrimage to Aloha Temple, Hawaii. The original meeting resulting in the formation was held on February 20, 1911, by Shriners in the Captain’s office of the S.S. The Royal Order of Jesters is a male fraternal organization, allowing only Shriners in good standing to join.

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