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High Twelve International History
History and Founding The first High Twelve club was chartered on May 17, 1921, in Sioux City, Iowa. The organization was founded by E. C. "Wallie" Wolcott, a former minister and Master Mason who was the YMCA's General Secretary at the time, along with eight of his business associates, all of whom were Master Masons. The Name: "High Twelve" is a traditional Masonic term that refers to noon—the time to call off from labor for refreshment. Accordingly, many High Twelve clubs meet at noon, often for a meal. Purpose and Principles High Twelve is often described as a social extension of the Masonic experience. Its key aims include: Fellowship: To provide an hour of Masonic fellowship independent of the formal ritual of a Blue Lodge (the primary Masonic lodge). Service: To dedicate their efforts to service for the fraternity, the community, and the nation. Masonic Support: To encourage members to be active in their Blue Lodges and support the principles of Freemasonry in their daily lives. Philanthropic Focus: High Twelve International is strongly focused on youth and education. Its two primary philanthropic endeavors are: Masonic Youth Groups: It provides strong support to youth organizations like the Order of DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, and Job's Daughters. The Wolcott Foundation: This foundation was established to provide Fellowships (scholarships) to graduate students at George Washington University who are pursuing public service careers in government. Structure and Membership. Membership: Membership is open only to Master Masons in good standing in a lodge recognized by the Grand Lodge in that jurisdiction. Meetings: Meetings are generally informal, focusing on business, fellowship, and a guest speaker or program on various subjects. They contain no formal ritual. Structure: High Twelve International has a network of clubs worldwide, with over 300 active clubs globally.

High Twelve International History

History and Founding

The first High Twelve club was chartered on May 17, 1921, in Sioux City, Iowa. The organization was founded by E. C. "Wallie" Wolcott, a former minister and Master Mason who was the YMCA's General Secretary at the time, along with eight of his business associates, all of whom were Master Masons.

The Name: "High Twelve" is a traditional Masonic term that refers to noon—the time to call off from labor for refreshment. Accordingly, many High Twelve clubs meet at noon, often for a meal.

Purpose and Principles High Twelve is often described as a social extension of the Masonic experience. Its key aims include: Fellowship: To provide an hour of Masonic fellowship independent of the formal ritual of a Blue Lodge (the primary Masonic lodge). Service: To dedicate their efforts to service for the fraternity, the community, and the nation. Masonic Support: To encourage members to be active in their Blue Lodges and support the principles of Freemasonry in their daily lives.

Philanthropic Focus: High Twelve International is strongly focused on youth and education. Its two primary philanthropic endeavors are: Masonic Youth Groups: It provides strong support to youth organizations like the Order of DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, and Job's Daughters.
The Wolcott Foundation: This foundation was established to provide Fellowships (scholarships) to graduate students at George Washington University who are pursuing public service careers in government.

Structure and Membership. Membership: Membership is open only to Master Masons in good standing in a lodge recognized by the Grand Lodge in that jurisdiction. Meetings: Meetings are generally informal, focusing on business, fellowship, and a guest speaker or program on various subjects. They contain no formal ritual.

Structure: High Twelve International has a network of clubs worldwide, with over 300 active clubs globally.