Fraternal orders often have "side degrees", auxiliaries or appendant (as opposed to primary). Some of these are created as female "sister organizations", youth organizations or side degrees proper which are organizations associated with or within the larger organization.
AHEPA The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association or AHEPA, has three auxiliariesAxelrod p.4
Daughters of PenelopeDaughters of Penelope website daughtersofpenelope.org Sons of Pericles Maids of Athena
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Degree of Honor Protective Association – originally the female auxiliary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen Order of Mogullians – a side degree of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. It was said to provide "amusement as well as substantial benefits".Preuss p.129
Elks The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks banned auxiliaries and side degrees in 1907, but unofficial female and youth auxiliaries have still been founded at the local level. Furthermore, female auxiliaries are recognized by the Elks of Canada and the African-American Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the WorldAxelrod pp.76-7
Antlers – for young men under 21. Despite the ban on auxiliaries the creation of this youth group was approved by the Grand Lodge session of 1927, though it had been operating at the local level in San Francisco since 1922. After the membership declined during World War II, the Grand Lodge deleted all reference to the Antlers in its Constitution and Statutes.Schmidt, Alvin J. Fraternal Organizations Westport, CT; Greenwood Press p.44 Schmidts main source is "The Antlers" in James R. Nicholson and Lee A. Donaldson, History of the Order of Elks 1969. The source for the continued existence of the Antlers after 1946 was reported to be an Elks official to whom he had spoken. The text of the relevant portion of the 1907 resolution is on p.109 Benevolent and Protective Order of the Does – unofficial female Auxiliary operating at the local level.Axelrod p.77Schmidt p.93 Lady Elks – unofficial female Auxiliary operating at the local level. Order of Royal Purple &– Canadian female auxiliary, open to women over 18 who have a close male family member who is an Elk Daughters of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World – official auxiliary of the African American version of the order.Axelrod p.76 Emblem Club of the United States of America – founded in 1926 as an organization of female relatives of Elks. Effectively operates as the Elks unofficial auxiliary.Schmidt pp.109–10 Sons of Idle Rest – founded in the 1890s, this was a side degree of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Its purpose was largely "recreative" and for the elaboration of ceremony. Attempts to trace the organization in the early 1920s were in vain.Preuss, Arthur A Dictionary of Secret and other Societies St. Louis: B. Herder Book Co. 1924 pp.440-1
Foresters Junior Foresters of America - organization for youths 12–18 years of age, attached to the Foresters of America. Also said to be an outgrowth of the English Juvenile Foresters.Preuss p.207 Knights of Sherwood Forest - an appendant degree of the Foresters of America established in 1879 in St. Louis. It was described as both a "benevolent" as well as a semi-military or uniformed group within the Foresters. It was recognized as the second level degree for the organization at the Philadelphia Subsidiary High Court in 1883. At the time the Knights numbered some 1,700 in 50 Subordinate Conclaves governed by a Supreme Conclave of the World.Stevens p.233 It was extinct by the early 1920s.Preuss p.229
Freemasonry Order of the Eastern Star Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia & Societas Rosicruciana Order of DeMolay Job's Daughters International International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Desoms, Deaf Sons of Master Masons - this unique auxiliary was founded in Washington in 1946 for deaf male of good moral character who were related to Master Masons.Axelrod p.11 Knights of Pythagoras - Prince Hall affiliated youth group for boys 9–20
Shriners
Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, now known as the Shriners International Royal Order of Jesters - an invitation only organization open to Shriners. Daughters of the Nile - This organization was founded in Seattle on February 20, 1913, and was originally meant for the wives, daughters, sisters, mothers and widows of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.My Memoirs of the Daughters of the Nile by Mable R. Krows, s.p., s.n. 1951 pp.2-3 Today it is open to women 18 and older who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason, or Daughter of the Nile, or is a majority member in Good Standing of a Masonic-related organization for girls; or who was a patient, with or without Shrine or Masonic relationship, at a Shriners Hospital for Children. Like the other female groups related to the Shriners, they focus their work on the Shriners Children's Hospitals, including raising millions of dollars through their endowment funds, volunteering at the hospitals, sewing quilts and clothes and donating toys, games and educational materials. Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America - The first court of this women's Shrine related organization was founded in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1903. After two other courts were formed, a national organization was formed on June 24, 1914.About the Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America (LOSNA) However, the LOSNA did not become legally incorporated until 1954. Unlike many male fraternal orders, the LOSNA grew in membership in the latter decades of the 20th century. They had 24,000 members in the mid-1960s, 30,000 members in the mid-1970s and 32,000 in 1994.Axelrod p.161 Today they claim 16,000 members in 76 Courts across North America. Membership is open to women who are at least 18 years old, related to a Noble of Shriners International, or a Master Mason by birth, marriage or adoption or be sponsored by two members of the Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America. Local organizations are called Subordinate Courtd are headed by a High Priestess. The overall organization is the Grand Council headed by a Grand High Priestess. Shrine Guilds of America - Founded in 1947 by the wives of Shriners of the Murat Temple of Indianapolis.About Shrine Guilds of America, Inc. The group currently has 14 local Guilds, located mostly in Indiana and Florida, and concentrates its work on helping the Shriners Hospitals for Children, particularly educating children during their time at the hospital. Membership is open to the wives and widows of Shriners.Shrine Guilds of America Local Guild presidents are called Maharanees.Shrine Guild The president of the Imperial Council of Shrine Guilds of America is denoted the Imperial Maharanee. Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine - an African American version of the order, founded by a group of Prince Hall Masons in 1893 in Chicago.History The Imperial Court, formerly the Daughters of Isis
Other Masonic side degrees
Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm (also known as the grotto) Daughters of Mokanna - founded in 1919, lodges called Caldrons, overall organization "Supreme Cauldron" and the chief officer the Supreme Might Chosen One. Had about 5,000 members in 1994. Devotes its good work programs to cerebral palsy and dentistry for the handicapped.Axelrod pp.110-1 Mysterious Order of the Witches of Salem - Less information is available about this auxiliary. They were apparently founded sometime before 1915,Christian Cynosure Vol. XLVII #11 March 1915 p.234 and reported active as late as the early 1940s by Noel P. Gist.Bogdan, Henrik Western Esotericism and Rituals of Initiation Albany, SUNY Press, 2012 p.43 Their locals were likewise called "Cauldrons".Preuss p.283 Tall Cedars of Lebanon Ye Antient Order of Noble Corks
Kiwanis Aktion Club - for people with disabilities Kiwaniannes - former female auxiliary of the Kiwanis, before women were allowed into the main club in 1987. Some still exist at local level
Youth and schools K-Kids - for elementary school students Builders Club - for middle school students Circle K International - collegiate auxiliary Key Club - youth auxiliary of the Kiwanis Kiwanis Junior - part of the European Service Leadership Program for people ages 18–35
Knights of Columbus Columbiettes Daughters of Isabella Columbian Squires Squire Roses Catholic Daughters of the Americas - originally a female auxiliary of the K of C, now an independent group International Order of Alhambra - modeled after the Shriners, this organization kept the Islamic parody motif and was originally open only to members of the Knights of Columbus of the Third or Fourth Degree.Axelrod p.6 Mystic Nobles of Granada - this was an earlier side degree that was active in the early 1910s. Locals were apparently called "caravans", meeting "Khalifates", and the general convention the "Grand Khalifat".Cambridge Chronicle Vol. LXIX #18 May 9, 1914 p.3 It was considered an "offshoot of the Alhambra"Sacred Heart Review Vol. L Number 13, 13 September 1913 Both were clarified to be independent of and not related to the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors in April 1913.Sacred Heart Review Vol. L Number 11, 30 August 1913
Knights of Pythias Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan Nomads of Avrudaka - a female auxiliary to the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan.Schmidt p.180 Knights of the Orient - Also known as the Ancient Order of the Knights of the OrientPreuss, p.45 or the Orientals.Stevens pp.229, 284 On the latter page Stevens states that this side degree was "formerly" used by the Knights of Pythias This was a side degree conferred "mostly" to the Knights of Pythias. The professed aim of the order was to "improved the condition of mankind". It also claimed that in the Order there was no discrimination on the basis of political or religious belief, or of wealth.Preuss, pp.45, 238 Its ritual was discovered and published by the National Christian Association, as well as in Peter Rosens' The Catholic church and secret societies. The head of a local lodge was called a Grand Chief Orient; other officers were the Grand Vice Orient, Grand Prophet (chaplain) and Grand Marshall.Rosen, Peter The Catholic church and secret societies Milwaukee : Cannon Printing 1903 pp.248-52 A splinter group called the Ancient Order of the Sanhedrims broke from this in 1895 and offered a benefit to members of "some secret societies in good standing."Preuss, p.45, Stevens pp.229, 284 On the latter page Stevens only uses the term "Orientals", which Preuss takes to mean the same group Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, an African-American organization.
Maccabees Knights of the Maccabees Ladies of the Maccabees of the World - founded in 1885.Axelrod p.183 North American Benefit Association - founded as the Ladies of the Modern Maccabees after schism within the above in 1892. Changed name to Women's Benefit Association in 1915 and the present name in 1966.
Odd fellows Junior Lodges Daughters of Rebekah Theta Rho Girls Ladies of the Orient - Originally an appendant body for the Rebekahs but now operating independently.