Welcome to Mid-Ohio Shrine Club.
Foster self-improvement through leadership, education, perpetuation of moral values and community involvement.
What is the Mid-Ohio Shrine Club?
Based on Fun and Fellowship, the Mid-Ohio Shrine Club is a men’s fraternal philantropic (charitable) organization composed of members of the Al Koran Shriners, which covers the Northeast Counties of Ohio. Al Koran Shriners is an organization that has a focus on helping children in our area through our support for Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. As part of the Shriners International Organization we do more than just drive around in parades in the little yellow cars with funny hats. We are a group of local men working as volunteers to help children in a unique way with our Philanthropy, in Ashland, Crawford, Morrow & Richland Counties.
Our History
1920
In 1920, the Imperial Session of the Shriners was held in Portland, Oregon. During that session, the membership unanimously passed a resolution to establish what at the time was called the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children system. The first hospital in the system opened in 1922 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1927
The Al Koran Shriners was formed from local Cleveland Freemasons in 1872. By 1927 the Erie Hospital specializing in Orthopedics was opened and helping children. Our Cincinnati Hospital is a leader in burn care and has specialized in the treatment of burns and burn-related injuries since opening in the mid-1960s.
1980 – 2017
In the early 1980s, the Shriners discovered yet another way it could help children: by opening the nation’s first pediatric spinal cord injury center. Today, Shriners has pediatric spinal cord injury centers in the Philadelphia, Chicago and Sacramento hospitals. Young people with spinal cord injuries find not only the specialized medical care needed for rehabilitation, but also hope, inspiration and strength with 22 Hospitals and our new Hospital opening July 2017 in Pasadena California.
2020 until Today
Founded in 2020 and based on Fun and Fellowship, the focus of the Mid-Ohio Shrine Club (MOSC) is to build an organization to create awareness of our Philanthropy, Freemasonry, and to grow the local Brotherhood. Over the past several years MOSC has established several events in the Mid-Ohio area such as the Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner, Annual Shriner’s Golf Open, MOSC Luau, East-West Shrine Game Watch Party, Kid’s Safety Day, Cigar and Bourbon event, and other events. Beginning in 2026 the 1st Annual Shriner Festival will debut this year celebrating and kicking off Miss Ohio Week with the contestants. With the efforts of these events and expanding our presence in the community, we have not only provided funds to grow our philanthropy but also helped create many new Master Masons at various Lodges in the Mansfield and surrounding areas.
The Mid-Ohio Shrine Club will continue its current mission in growing our Brotherhood and improving our community – one Noble at a time.
Give your children the care they need.
Shriners Children’s Hospital offers many services to help your children live happy.
About Shriners Children’s Hospital
Today, Shriners Children’s offers care for a range of orthopedic issues, as well as care for burn injuries, craniofacial conditions, spine care and spinal cord injuries, colorectal and gastrointestinal care, and sports medicine. Our experienced, innovative and dedicated teams work together to provide treatment to help each patient meet their goals and reach their full potential.
At Shriners Children’s, we are grateful for the vision of the Shriners that led to the creation of our healthcare system. We look forward to a second hundred years of changing and improving the lives of children.
The possibilities for having fun as a Shriner are endless.
Some of our upcoming events!
First Annual Shriner Festival / Celebration of Miss Ohio, – June 13th, 2026.
A family-friendly celebration to kick off Miss Ohio Pageant Week with a day of fun and entertainment, a DJ, live band, food and drinks, a photo booth, kid games, and 30 Miss Ohio contestants!
Annual Shriner’s LUAU – August 29th, 2026
This year hosted by Mansfield’s Fraternal Order of Eagles with food, drinks, and live entertainment! Get your favorite Hawaiian shirt, dress, grass skirt, and of course your lei, and have a great time with us supporting the Shrinrers!
Mid-Ohio Shriners Annual Golf Open at Deer Ridge Golf Course, Bellville OH – August 14th 2026.
Al Koran Shriners Hospital Patient Transportation Fund Benefit. Fantastic scenic course at the beautiful Deer Ridge Golf Course, and featuring the famous Black Dog Restaurant and bar!
For dates, information, and more events visit our Facebook and get in the know!
Looking to become a Shriner?
Visit Shriners International to see great information and learn how you could join a club built for greatness.
Talk to us
President: Mike Miranda
Vice President: Brandon Miner
Vice President: Brunell “Bru” Lewis, P.P.
Secretary: Jerry Snay
Treasurer: Bill Bragg