As their website explains:
Whereas most Masonic bodies are dedicated to charity, The Royal Order of Jesters is a fun "degree", with absolutely no serious intent. The motto, ‘Mirth is King,” is sufficient to give voice to the purpose of the organization.
Sandy Frost investigated the Royal Order of Jesters and reported the following:
The Royal Order of Jesters is made up of 24,000 invited Shrine leaders, including current Imperial Potentate, Dr. Bernard Lemieux, MD. Other members of the current Imperial Divan claiming Jesters membership include Alan Madsen, Gene Bracewell, Jack Jones and Jerry Gantt. Their mascot is a naked little guy named “Billiken" who, when shown animated online, appears to have his, uh, thingy popping up and down as he blinks.
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So, the Shriners “have fun while helping kids” and the Jesters just have a good time “spreading the gospel of mirth.”
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Good times usually mean orgies and the Shriners and Jesters are no strangers to sex scandals.
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Back in January, 2001, Canadian media reported how a Shriner “gentlemen’s dinner” turned lewd when a naked woman began performing lap dances, another laid nude on a table as a man slid a beer bottle in her and then performed oral sex on her. After police investigated, the Shriners unit was disbanded.
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The International Royal Order of Jesters oversees nearly 200 clubs. Their members include United States Presidents, including Truman and Ford, congressmen, governors, state representatives, federal judges, US district attorneys and secretaries of state. Their ranks are swollen with doctors, lawyers, sheriffs, Masonic Grand Masters and Shrine leaders.
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So far, the Jesters have managed to fly under the radar without anyone asking too many questions.
However, Be sure your sins will find you out:
Canada - Former N. Y. judge convicted of transporting hookers to Jesters Ontario meeting - 08/09/08
