The record of the past is relevant only as we possess such maturity which teaches us from both the bitter and the sweet. It is a record of dreams, and deeds which bears the mark of Divine Providence.

International Free & Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star is a world-wide fraternity, was organized in 1950 by the late Dr. William V. Banks.

Dr. Banks was a very prominent Attorney and a Mason with very high ideals. His dream became a reality at the birth of this new Masonic Organization. Its purpose is to provide moral, financial benevolent and charitable leadership to serve this present age.

This fraternal organization was incorporated and chartered in August of 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. This Charter empowered International Masons to practice Freemasonry, and operate as a Masonic Order, throughout the United States, its possessions and territories. This American issued charter empowers International Masons to the same rights as those charters issued directly from the Grand Lodge of England or the Grand Orient of France. Dr. Banks and his host of friends established a National Jurisdiction. Through their diligent efforts the same year, three States were incorporated: Ohio, New York and Illinois.

Youth Chapters were added with authority vested similar to that in the adult constitution with the purpose of providing an apprentice work-shop for the young children and adolescents in the charitable work of the Masonic Body and to instill certain moral principles, as exemplified by the Holy Bible and other moral sciences, which are highly regarded by our Masonic Order.

IFAMM and OES is now under the leadership of Illustrious James O. Dogan, Supreme President.