2008 Harley-Davidson Shriner FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic

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2008 Harley-Davidson Shriner FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic

2008 Harley-Davidson Shriner FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic

– 2008 Harley-Davidson Shriner FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic

2008 Harley-Davidson Shriner FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic

Harley-Davidson motorcycles are the “preferred motorcycle” of the Shriners of North America, an international fraternity of approximately 485,000 members in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Republic of Panama.

In 1922, they founded the Shriners Hospitals for Children, world-class medical facilities that treat children with orthopedic problems and severe burns totally free of charge.

Shrine models may be purchased by an authorized Shrine member every 12 months.

For more information on Shriners and Shriners Hospitals, or if you know a child Shriners Hospitals might be able to help, call 1-800-237-5055 in the U.S. (1-800-361-7256 in Canada) or visit www.shrinershq.org.

Shrine models are subject to availability. These motorcycles are offered strictly to active Shrine members who must verify current membership. Contact your local Harley-Davidson dealer for additional information.

* FLSTC and FLSTF models are only available in the U.S.

 

Features

Concord Purple with Burgundy and Violet Pinstripes available for Jesters only.

Arctic White with Red and Gold Pinstripes.

Also available in the 2008 Color Palette

 

 

Who are the Shriners?
A brotherhood of men…dedicated to fun and fellowship…but with a serious purpose.

Shriners are distinguished by an enjoyment of life and a commitment to philanthropy. They enjoy parades, trips, dances, dinners, sporting events and other social occasions. They support what has been called the “World’s Greatest Philanthropy,” Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 pediatric specialty hospitals, operated and maintained by the Shriners. All children, up to 18 years old, may be eligible for treatment at Shriners Hospitals if they, in the opinion of the hospital’s chief of staff, could benefit from the specialized care available at Shriners Hospitals. Eligibility is not based on financial need or relationship to a Shriner.

 

What is Masonry and what is the connection to the Shrine?
In order to become a Shriner, a man must first be a Mason. The fraternity of Freemasonry is the oldest, largest and most widely known fraternity in the world. It dates back hundreds of years to the time when stonemasons and other craftsmen gathered in shelter houses or lodges. Over the years, formal Masonic lodges emerged, with members bound together not by trade, but by their own desire to be fraternal brothers.

The basic unit of Masonry is the Blue Lodge, where members earn the first three Masonic Degrees known as the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason. There is no higher degree than that of Master Mason (the Third Degree).

After he becomes a Master Mason, he can belong to many other organizations which have their roots in Masonry and which have Blue Lodge Masonry as a prerequisite. Only when a man has achieved the status of Master Mason can he petition to become a Noble of the Shrine of North America.

Other affiliated Masonic organizations include the Ancient and Accepted Rite of Freemasonry (Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A and Canada) and the York Rite.

 

What is the relationship between Shriners and Shriners Hospitals?
In a unique interdependent relationship, the Shriners and Shriners Hospitals are separate but inseparable.

The Shriners of North America supports Shriners Hospitals in many ways: Shrine Temples and clubs often help arrange and pay for transportation for children and parents to the hospitals, and thousands of Shriners spend many hours of their own time driving families to the hospitals and entertaining the patients.

In addition, Shriners helps support the hospitals financially, with each Shriner paying an annual $5 hospital assessment. Temples and clubs also hold many fundraisers, some of which benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.

 

What are the benefits of becoming a Shriner?
Membership in a well-known fraternal organization recognized for its social and philanthropic activities.

Opportunity to develop lasting friendships with others from all walks of life
A variety of social activities available for the entire family and many special-interest groups to meet individual interests

The privilege of being part of the “Worlds Greatest Philanthropy,” offering Shriners many opportunities to find personal fulfillment and satisfaction through supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children.