0000000771 00000 n . . . stream 2019 (c) Expulsion means involuntary termination of membership. . (c) Reference to Jurisprudence and Laws Committee. . . Membership. Amend. . . SECTION 2: Temples may adopt special rules to govern purely local activities, which must 2020 204.7Commercial Activities. . The bylaws were submitted to the International Shriners and approved at the Imperial Session in Atlantic City, N. J . (c) Imperial Assistant Rabban and Imperial High Priest and Prophet Amend. 45 Indemnification . Thereupon, he remains an appointed Representative until the adjournment of the next succeeding annual Imperial Session. . . The white Masons were the first to establish an order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. . . . . . . . (g) To have the exclusive right to and use of the name Shriners International, together with the emblems, costumes, regalia, characteris- tic insignia and jewels of the Order, heretofore or hereafter adopted by Shriners International. . . . . No seconding speeches are permitted. Amend. . (j) Order means the fraternal society of Nobles operated by Shriners International, including Shriners International, temples and all organizations of temples or Nobles. For violation of Shrine law, a temple may have its charter arrested, as provided in 206.5(a)(12), or revoked by Shriners International. . . . It is incumbent on the senior member present to ensure that there are no deviations or modifications to the approved protocol. . . . I ASMC - The International Association of Shrine Motor Corps. . . 2006 ARTICLE 3 Representatives, 203.3Representatives at Large. . Creed. 19 Per Diem. . . . 32 28 ARTICLE 7 Board of Directors ARTICLE 8 Committees, 208.10 Reports of Committees. . . . . . gYpV:+ . 42 Fee . (3)The proposal may be transmitted to the Representatives by regu- lar mail or electronically if any Representative has provided his elec- tronic address to the Imperial Recorder. . 1998 (11)He shall perform any other duties assigned to him by these bylaws or the board of directors. . . . . . . Official guides for the conduct of Shrine Clubs have been established by the Imperial Council as follows: Each club should have a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairman, Medical Director and Publicity Chairman. . . . Amend. Amend. . . . . William S. "Bill" Bailey Junior Past Imperial Potentate. . . Souvenirs or gifts of any kind may not be distrib- uted to Representatives while Shriners International is meeting in Imperial Session. . . . . . 648 0 obj <>stream . . . . Amend. (8)He shall, with the approval of the board of directors, arrange for the prudent investment of all idle current funds of the corporation not needed for immediate payment of obligations under current appropriations. They organized one in New York in 1872 for fraternal and charitable purposes. . 27 Appointment. 20, Temple Requirement . endobj (t) Vote when conducted in accordance with any provision of Part I or Part II of these bylaws shall be by raised hand, written ballot or elec- tronic voting at the discretion of the presiding chair. . . . . . 41 Hospital Levy. . (7)He also shall submit his annual report, prepared in accordance with paragraph (6), to the next annual Imperial Session of Shriners International. For violation of Shrine law or for conduct unbecoming a Noble of the Order, he may suspend any Noble from membership . . . . . . . Becoming a copy on the shriners imperial bylaws after your activity off facebook activity, you to the tools. . . . . Amend. . . . . The Imperial Court, is an auxiliary of female family members of Prince Hall Shriners, and was formally organized at the annual session of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, held in Detroit, Michigan, on August 24, 1910. . . . . . Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America and jurisdiction : revised and adopted at the annual session, August 16th, A.D. 1933 by Inc. (Prince Hall Affiliated) Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine ( Book ) . . . (e) To create and maintain a charitable and educational fund, a representative fund, a library fund, a Shriners International fund, a fund for the purchase, erection, operation and maintenance of Shriners Hospitals for Children, and other benevolences, and any other fund or trust necessary or convenient in carrying out any of the purposes, benev- olences or charities now established, or which may be hereafter autho- rized by Shriners International. . . Charity Fund Report. . . . the imperial council bylaws, making the same allegations as those in the civil complaint and asserting that respondents' actions constituted "conduct unbecoming of a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, violat[ion of] Shrine Law and their oaths, and fail[ure] to comply with the By-Laws of the Corps." A Zuhrah Shrine grievance committee was formed. . . . 37 34 35, ARTICLE 10 Principles of the Order and Ethics, 210.1 210.2 210.3 210.4 210.5 210.6 210.7 211.1 211.2 211.3 211.4 211.5 211.6 211.7 211.8, Brotherhood. . 0000005621 00000 n . . Amend. 1999 (10)He shall perform any other duties assigned to him by these bylaws or the board of directors. 11 Offenses and Discipline of Temples . . Free shipping. . . This Statement in its self is a Scary thing to some as read! hb```b``d`e``ff@ a+GTpzvC.'3i=!@k]2fGm=dZ @"E . . 16 Memorializing of Individuals Prohibited. . . Amend. . . 5 0 obj Temples may maintain headquar- ters during the annual Imperial Session of Shriners International, for the purpose of dispensing Shrine hospitality and the promotion of good fel- lowship. . 38 Obligation. . Imperial Divan. . `l=bVZ i|S[2. . . . Each Representative who attends an Imperial Session of Shriners International shall be paid a mileage allowance for himself, and also for his spouse if she accompanies him. . . (12)Exercise such power and control, and perform such acts, as may seem proper and necessary to carry out the full purpose and intent of this corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . (a) Amount. . . . Yours In Faith, David Wantland, PP 2010 President C.I.P.P.A. 203.4Emeriti Representatives. . . . Training Courses Information. . Representatives at Large. . 26 21 Board of Directors. . . 177, 101.1 101.2 101.3 101.4 101.5 101.6 101.7 101.8 101.9 Application. . . . It also allows Shriners an opportunity to share ideas on how to improve Shrinedom in their areas. 20 Imperial Chaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . affiliated or appendant organizations of Shriners International: a national or state flag as a "state" is defined in 101.3(n) of the bylaws of Shriners International, a temple flag as defined in Article 21 of the bylaws of Shriners International, or the Imperial Potentate's flag. When by electronic voting, all information that could be used to identify the voter or how they voted, will be anonymized in all distributions of voting results to all indi- viduals. . At many of the Association conventions Shrine Chapter . . . Imperial Chaplain Cell: 763-639-8813 Res: 763-449-9067 Zuhrah Shriners 1640 509th Street, Rush City, MN 55069-2540 Email: joliver97@comcast.net IMPERIAL AUDITOR Scott A. Schuster, Murat 11655 Approach Boulevard, Fishers, IN 46037-4146 Phone: 317-340-9957 Fax: 317-805-2365 GENERAL COUNSEL Robert O. Kuehn, Medinah NECROLOGY . . . . . . . . No motion which, if adopted, would have the effect of stopping debate upon a motion to amend these bylaws, shall be in order until at least 2 proponents and 2 opponents, if there be that many, have had at least 5 minutes, if they desire that much time to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the motion to amend these bylaws. 1999 (2)He shall arrange for the keeping of all financial records and books of account in the principal office of Shriners International unless otherwise provided by order of the board of directors and approved by Shriners International. . . . (c) Nominations. . . . 4 0 obj . . . . 1971, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1984, 2014 (b) Temple Location. . . . . 101.2Arrangement. (a) An elected Representative who is appointed by the Imperial Potentate to one of the Standing Committees of Shriners International and is not re-elected by his temple shall be an appointed Representative until the adjournment of the next succeeding annual Imperial Session. . . . . . . . . . . . . (2)They shall perform any other duties assigned to them by the Imperial Potentate. . 40 Temple Charters. . (4)He shall furnish uniform credential blanks to all temples for exe- cution and presentation by Representatives at all Imperial Sessions. . . A Representative entitled to a mileage allowance shall be paid within 10 days after the close of the Imperial Session by checks or electronic funds transfer prepared from the report of the Mileage and Per Diem Committee: Amend. bylaws of Shriners International, a temple flag as defined in Article 21 of the bylaws of Shriners International, or the Imperial Potentate's flag. . . Amend. (h) Member means a member of a temple or of an organization of temples or Nobles, as the context requires or permits. . . . . (3)He shall collect and receive all revenues of Shriners International, and shall deposit them to the credit of Shriners International in the depositories approved by the board of directors. Amend. . All fundraising is governed by General Orders as may be issued on that subject by the Imperial Potentate. 30 Special Committees and Their Duties. By the turn of the century, the Shrine had come into its own. ARTICLE 1 General Provisions 101.1Application. Any required notices can be by mail or electronic format. . (e) Imperial Treasurer. %PDF-1.6 % . . . . . <> . The forms appended to these bylaws have been approved and shall be used wherever applicable unless officially changed by Shriners International. . . 43 Yacht UniformAdornment. . . (3)He shall preside over Imperial Sessions of Shriners International, but he may select another Representative to preside over part or all of an Imperial Session. . . . . . (q) State means a country, state, province, district, territory or any major recognized geographic area under a single government, as the con- text requires or permits. . . . . (5)He may issue Special Orders, not inconsistent with the articles of incorporation or bylaws, directed to specific temples or Nobles. . 2018; Amend. . D!2| &W]bYeH> ;29h"18uFOvGy Uhc&d)qtVv>fOc9%tySUu+( /E> DLEIEuTX+duh\qYb$"e . . . . . . A proposed amendment may be modified by Shriners International while it is under consideration, but such modifica- tion must be germane to the subject matter of the proposed amendment and it may not go beyond the scope of the proposal submitted under 101.5(a). . . . These jewels shall be owned by Shriners International at all times and shall be returned to Shriners International upon the death of such officer by his heirs, exec- utor, administrator or personal representative. . . . . The possibilities for having fun as a Shriner are endless. Kenneth G. Kenny Craven of Summerville, South Carolina, is serving his ninth year as a member of the Boards of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Childrens. . . . . ARTICLE 6 Officers 206.1Officers. Amend. GENERAL PROVISIONS. . . . . (b) To be the irrevocable common agent, representative and supreme authority in all matters appertaining to the government of the system of the subordinate fraternal lodges or temples known in the aggregate as Shriners International, located in states around the world and, as such, shall have supreme and complete original jurisdiction and essential powers necessary to such control and government to: (1)Enact and enforce bylaws and regulations for the government of itself and subordinate lodges or temples and members of the Order known in the aggregate as Shriners International, and to alter, amend and repeal the same at its pleasure. Amend. . . . . Rays extend outward from all sides of the pyramid. . hbbd```b``" A$ "'H\DN sL@DfPX endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 128 0 obj <>stream (1) He shall arrange for the . Amend. . . (h) To use and exercise all of the powers, rights and privi- leges incidental to fraternal and benevolent corporations organized for purposes other than pecuniary profit, and which are usually exercised by the supreme or governing bodies of fraternal or benevolent organiza- tions operating as the representatives of a system of fraternal lodges or temples. (c) To maintain, control, conduct and superintend any and all charities, benevolences and hospitals now established, maintained and controlled by Shriners International or which may be by it hereafter established. (1)He shall arrange for the payment of all obligations of this corpora- tion out of authorized appropriations in accordance with a budget adopted by the corporation and in a manner consistent with these bylaws. . . . . . . Calam Shriners is a Masonic affiliated fraternal organization devoted to fun, fellowship and philanthropy. . Please join Imperial Sir Bill Bailey and Lady Debby Bailey in Minneapolis! . . Our Mission. . . . . . . Amend. . The following Nobles were granted authority to open Kazim Temple to confer the Order and transact the business of the Temple: Robert . 1984, 1990. %PDF-1.4 . . . . Imperial Court History. . . <> . . . . Add. Imperial Constitution and By-Laws. . Shriners International committees and officers, that, after investigation by this Association, seems advisable for the welfare of the Shrine at large. . . . 26 Notice. . (8)He shall send to each newly instituted temple, when it receives a dispensation, a copy of the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and General Orders then in force. . . . 17 16 16 17 17 17 Annual Imperial Session. (5)He shall procure a sufficient number of past Imperial Potentates, Treasurers, Recorders and Chaplains jewels to be made according to the approved design, and shall have one at each annual Imperial Session for presentation to such retiring Imperial officers. (b) Other Resolutions Prohibited. . . . x[r8}@v\Z)d'&kk6 IH(BCh~q/$DON7/_W7,d!. wdK\,&{&cXREKq`zPoNV . In most countries or jurisdictions, such as the United States of America, the position on the right . . . . . . . . Amend. A Representative may communicate directly with the Imperial Potentate. . . Amend. 18 17 ARTICLE 4 Sessions, Mileage Allowance. . . . . 203.5Elected Representatives. . . . (a) Time, Presentation and Publication. . . . No travel agencies, vendors, circuses or other commercial groups may be in attendance at an Imperial Session of Shriners International without a contract or agreement from the convention Session shall be the report of the Credentials Committee. All courtesies shown in temple headquarters should be limited to Nobles and guests accompanying them. For example, the proper name for the . Baja california were shriners international imperial bylaws said illustrious sir steve dryden and we can be addressed to? He shall indicate on the form, under oath, what method of transportation he used to travel to the Imperial Session, whether his spouse accompanied him, and such other information as may be requested by the Imperial Recorder. . . My Grandfather is/was a Shriner there and was hoping to get some additional information. . . . . Any system, even vendor provided, used for electronic voting will be required to anonymize a voters information without the need for intervention. . . x(LAzzn$ Z#EG}a++[a?OE! 2010 (r) Suspension means a deprivation of all rights of membership. . . . . (b) An appointed Representative may be appointed by the Imperial Potentate as one of the seven Representatives of the Standing Committee. The departure airport, except as provided in subsection (c), is the airport served by a regularly scheduled airline which is nearest to his temple. . . . The Shrine has often been called the "playground of Freemasonry.". 106 ANNOTATIONS TO BYLAWS.. . Disclaimer: Some names have been omitted or changed to protect the innocent. . Subsections may be divided into paragraphs bearing Arabic numbers in parentheses, and then further subdivided into subparagraphs which bear lowercase Roman numerals in parentheses. . . . . . . . . . . 9.3Sessions. . . . . . . Imperial Constitution and. . 0000002488 00000 n . A Noble or temple shall not engage in improper electioneering for or against any candidate for an Imperial office. . . . vided by the bylaws of The Imperial Council. The seal of Shriners International consists of 2 concen- tric circles between the circumferences of which are the words Shriners International and State of Iowa. The outermost circle is surrounded by stars and crescents, and within the innermost circle is a panther-bodied female sphinx superimposed upon a pyramid and the date June 6, 1876 is beneath it. Amend. Rates shall be obtained as of the sixtieth day prior to the official opening of the Imperial Session. 44 General Counsel. Notice of a special session shall state the business to be transacted, and no other business shall be transacted at such special session. . . . at Roanoke, Virginia, under the title of Kazim, was granted the 13th day of July 1916, by the Imperial Potentate Henry F. Niedringheas. . (6)Hear and determine all questions of disputes between subordinate lodges or temples and between members thereof. This nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the state of Iowa, assuming all the powers and obligations granted to bodies corporate under such laws, is to exist per- petually, unless sooner dissolved in the manner provided by law or as prescribed by the bylaws of this corporation. . . With the written approval of a majority of the Imperial Chief Rabban, the Imperial Assistant Rabban, the chairman of the Jurisprudence and Laws Committee, and the chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee, he may make additional contributions out of the general funds of Shriners International in the name of Shriners International in cases of disaster. . . . $8.99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) Form of Publication. . 2021 340.2Souvenirs. . . 20 Method and Time of Payment. Each order shall expire when its stated purpose is effected and, in any event, at the end of his term of office. . Each Imperial officer at the time of his election must be a Representative to Shriners International. . . . 1979, 1986 (g) Emergency. . The members (representatives) of this cor- poration are its present members (representatives) and such additional members (representatives) as may be elected in accordance with the bylaws of this corporation; and their duties and responsibilities shall be designated in such bylaws. Unfortunately, the Elf Khurafeh Shrine and the Imperial Shrine (Shriners International) in Tampa didn't agree and kept the suspended Mason as a full member of the Shrine. . . 40 Temple Dispensations . alzafartreasurer@gmail.com. 1991, 2016 (3)An amount not to exceed that indicated in 205.1(a) for himself, and for his spouse if she accompanied him, if he used private transportation. This Association pledges full allegiance to and accepts for its government the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Code, Regulations and Facts of Shriners International. . . . Bylaws July 2008 Organized for Good Fellowship and the Support of Shriners Hospitals for Children (A Colorado Corporation) Article 1 Name 1.1 Name. stream 0000006316 00000 n . . . . . . (2)He shall keep all permanent records with respect to the business of Shriners International and reports of its committees; he shall prepare a Shriners International directory and distribute it pursuant to resolution of the board of directors; and he shall keep all other records customarily kept and required by the board of directors. . . xm0Rc)z$j7c_1P`4{CBTbKPP+Udv8&Fg]_qDNB&8$J7XPw4(u1c }{#"e_Tfoml5OFt}[3l>\NXJF5? find a chapter. . For access, try Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. . . 12.2 Inconsistencies. . and Bylaws of the Association. This corporation is also authorized to maintain offices and places of business in any other location as it may determine, from time to time, to be appropriate and proper. . . . . . . . . 2X5 R68kJ(DSl/+~ L . . . . . . . . . . (o) Shriners International means this corporation. . . . . . . . (9)He shall send annually to each temple a sufficient supply of dues cards, in a form prescribed by him and approved by the Imperial Potentate; and the cost thereof shall be paid by the temple. . . . . . . . . 2010 202.4Powers. . . The jurisdiction of Shriners International is that set forth in the articles of incorporation, as amended from time to time. Add. . . . . Certificate of Appreciation. . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . 18 National Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The objects and purposes of this corpora- (a) To establish subordinate fraternal lodges or temples in such states as it may, from time to time, determine to be appropriate and proper. . All Past Presidents of the . Here is the response of Michael G. Severe, Imperial Potentate, Shriners international:-----November 30, 2011 To the Elected Officers and Nobles of Ahmed Shriners, Elf Khurafeh Shriners, Moslem Shriners and Saladin Shriners: . . . . . . Bylaw. . endobj . . Every proposed amendment shall be referred to the Jurisprudence and Laws Committee, which shall consider it and report thereon to Shriners International. . . The Imperial Recorder shall mail a mileage allowance form to each Representative prior to the Imperial Session. 0000407601 00000 n . . . . . . (s) Temple means any group of Nobles (Shriners) chartered by or under dispensation of Shriners International, as the context requires or permits. . . . . ARTICLE 10 Amendments 10.1Procedure. IMPERIAL SHRINE HEADQUARTERS Physical Address : 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607-1460 Mailing Address : PO Box 31356 Tampa, FL 33631-3356 . . . Any system, even vendor provided, used for electronic voting will be required to anonymize a voters information without the need for intervention. 2006 206.3Electioneering for Imperial Office. ARTICLE 39 Visitors to Temples 339.1 Admission. . . . . . 27 Unauthorized Acts . . . Special Sessions . 44, Bonds. . . . Your attention is particularly called to that portion of the existing General Order #1 pertaining to insurance. . . . . This corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal provisions contained in these articles of incorporation in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by the laws of the state of Iowa. . . . . . . Nominating speeches shall be limited to one for each candidate and shall not exceed 5 minutes in duration. In Civic parades, Nobles, their Ladies and children may participate with the approval of the Potentate, so long as their . Blank ballots or ballots containing any markings other than the name of a candidate nominated from the floor are not votes and are not to be considered for any purpose. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. . We support and develop fellow Shrine Masons, their families and communities, while serving the needs of Shriners Hospitals for . . Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. 28 Chairmen and Their Duties . 202.5Memorializing of Individuals Prohibited. . Each member of this temple shall receive a copy of these temple bylaws; and the Recorder of the temple shall allow each member . 2016. . . /Contents 6 0 R>> . . All Imperial officers are Rep resentatives at large. 40 Per Capita Tax . . Dispensation to open a Temple of the A.A.O.N.M.S. Elks USA Masonic Scottish Rite and Consistory Prince Hall Shriners Daughters of the Imperial Court LOSNA Order of the Eastern Star Circle of Perfection GROTTO Knights of Peter Claver Daughters of the Nile International Masons Daughters of Mokanna Apparel & Promotional Items Custom PIns Face Masks. . . . . 102 0 obj <> endobj 114 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<378A3BD41461F6EFE57B86B0EABFEA60><8CD90F78BA6B46AFB32C25A5C78FFE25>]/Index[102 27]/Info 101 0 R/Length 79/Prev 254910/Root 103 0 R/Size 129/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream NAME. . . . ARTICLE 4 Duration 4.1Perpetual. . Any temple claiming to be aggrieved may appeal as provided in 208.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . The International Imperial Hillbillies was chartered by the Imperial Shrine in Tampa in 1980! . Within 30 days after each annual Imperial Session, the General Counsel shall prepare a revision of the articles or sections amended, deleted, or included, and appropriate annotations. . . In 1898, there were 50,000 Shriners, and 71 of the 79 Temples were engaged in some sort of philanthropic work. . . . . . . . . Hillbilly Constitution and By laws. Directors. (b) Imperial Chief Rabban. . . . (b) Election when conducted in accordance with any provision of Part I or Part II of these bylaws shall be by raised hand, written ballot or electronic voting at the discretion of the presiding chair.