How do you think of the different service clubs in your community?

How do you think of the different service clubs in your community?
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I have a lot of respect for service clubs. The Jaycees are very active where I live. I know that worldwide, the Freemasons and their sub-organizations the Shrine and the Scottish Rite run some hospitals that do great things for children free of charge.
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