The purpose of the Great Lakes Shrine Clown Units Association shall be to promote and advance the interest of the Shrine Clowning and the Clown Units which are constituent of the member temples of the Great Lakes Shrine Association (GLSA), specifically those in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and the Province of Ontario Canada. The objective shall be to develop fraternal relations with the Member Units in GLSA by promoting better understanding and cooperation; to afford opportunities for exchanging ideas and experiences; to advance the tradition of Shrine Clowning and, the excellent reputation of the Shrine and it's philanthropy.