Order of Quetzalcoatl
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The Order of Quetzalcoatl, colloquially known as the "Q", is a Masonic appendant body. It is heavily involved in philanthropy, and its main contribution is towards transportation funds for Shriners hospitals.
The Order, which was founded on March 14, 1945 by Arthur J. Elian, takes its name from the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl. It has over 100 chapters (each called a Teocalli, Nahuatl for "house of god") in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Panama. All members of the Order—called Artisans or Coates (Nahuatl for "twin brothers")—must be Shriners in good standing in their Shrine Temples.
The Order derives its terminology from Nahuatl, and its rituals are loosely based on Aztec ritual, including the use of the teponaztl war drum and the sacred drink, pulque. The Order's current Supreme Tlaloc (chief officer) is John A. Cinotto.
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