It's obligation is based upon the honor of those who obtain it, and once voluntarily assumed is perpetual. Some Shrines have two meetings a month. Most Shrines have other social activities or projects. Activities such as dinners, breakfasts, and fashion shows are common. Other activities include bazaars or staffing information booths at fairs.
Shrines select their own method of fund raising.
Through dinners of similar activities, the Subordinate Shrines are encouraged to have functions which include members of concordant and other Masonic affiliated organizations. Thereby promoting through exchanges of information, good working relationships with the other Masonic bodies. While Subordinate Shrines provide activities for the members, there is an international level of the organization under which the Subordinate Shrines are organized. This is the Supreme Shrine and it provides administration for the Constitution and By Laws under which each individual Shrine operates. Supreme Shrine meets annually in May for their legislative session.