Shriners as Mentors
The Shriners as Mentors (S.A.M.) Program started in 2005 at the AEAONMS Convention in New Orleans, LA by then Imperial Potentate Ralph Slaughter. Over the past seven (7) years this program has achieved high acclaims. Ninety-five percent (95%) of the Deserts (individual states or specific regional areas) throughout the Domain (Jurisdiction) have a mentoring program for at-risk-youths.
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide positive role models for the purpose of building strong committed relationships, teaching life skills and improving academic success, self-esteem and social competency.
PARTNERSHIP
The Shriners as Mentors Program partnered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BB&BS) in 2009 to help us expand our program and provide professional help for the Nobles. In 2012 this program was expanded to include the Imperial Court, Daughters Auxiliary of the AEAONMS under the Daughters Imperial Mentoring Excellence (DIME) program. This year we are also partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of America.
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide positive role models for the purpose of building strong committed relationships, teaching life skills and improving academic success, self-esteem and social competency.
PARTNERSHIP
The Shriners as Mentors Program partnered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BB&BS) in 2009 to help us expand our program and provide professional help for the Nobles. In 2012 this program was expanded to include the Imperial Court, Daughters Auxiliary of the AEAONMS under the Daughters Imperial Mentoring Excellence (DIME) program. This year we are also partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of America.