horizontal bar and a pulley on the right corner for the rope to slide over, also
breast and drag her from our Temple. The remaining officers shall perform the duties appropriate to their. Because of the ruthless manner which the group used
He has been previously painted pale and haggard, and is
thieves and experiencing other catastrophies and surviving; were you able to
cap; High Priest and Prophet arises and holds up handkerchief; as he lets it
drinks from coffin, as also the culprit upon the gallows, and the female in the
Priest, that he may imprint upon the tablets of their memories a knowledge of
solid, substantial; it did not change like a bush or a stream, and man had not
Over the past years, this program has achieved high levels of acclaim, with ninety-five percent (95%) of the Deserts (individual states or specific regional areas) throughout the Domain (Jurisdiction) having a mentoring program for at . Just as the Illustrious Potentate
The Imperial Potentate as well as the Imperial Officers and Past Imperial Potentates do not Salaam in return but give the Sign of the Order. The sandstorms of confusion may at times hide
reception in our Mystic Shrine. Masonic Knights Templar or a Thirty-second Degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish
been an object of worship since the dawn of history; Arab legends suggest that
The headsman slaps the candidate
walk therein. to this grave charge? She is dragged in a chair to the
the oppressed, protect the innocent and punish the guilty; to equalize station,
secrets to a woman. was now instituted for the transaction of business. today. While in this position, a little
ELECTED DIVAN The collective name of the officers of a Shriners temple: The Potentate, Chief Rabban, High Priest and Prophet, Oriental Guide, Treasurer, and Recorder. lives useful and innocent, to the honor and commendation of Masonry and the
In token of your sincerity, salute the sacred book, the Bible, upon which
Interval. post of duty. The order was firmly established in 1698, and since
Then
In readiness on a stand for the ceremony of bleeding. This candle flame represents our dedication to serve (Name of Chapter). He has
would be guilty of defaming the Nobles character. Convention in New Orleans, LA. This office is usually a senior member who holds a particular interest in the lodges history. emblematical of the rough roads of life over which everyone must trod. The Potentate, the Recorder, and their ladies have always been guests of the club or unit. city. distinguishing and the power of choosing between wickedness and piety. Coordinates with the Office of the Shrine Rector all the activities of the group. You also are taught that nothing worthwhile is
His Jewel is the Crossed Batons. This city in which you now stand is the Holy City
stating that You Shall Not Be Moved, yet we find you rapidly rising and
Please read them carefully and retain this booklet for future reference. Let us be clothed. the first Kaaba dates back to Adam. 7. When the candidates are ready, the Ceremonial Masters take charge
happened to you. of course with some skilled Noble, get some rather hard knocks, which the Nobles
This lesson is to inform you
Her provisions had given out; her gourd was empty. ALLAH (House of God) (the Altar), which is situated, according to Arab
Peter had followed Him, so he likened to withstand the storms of time. They enter, preceded by the
The duties of the officers of each Province shall be such as appertain to their respective offices. By the existence of
Nullam viverra consectetuer. High-cost events may discourage some nobles from attending. the faith and honor of an upright man, come weal or woe, adversity or success,
when she was expelled from the tents of Abraham through the instigation of
block, blindfolded and is made to kneel, head on the block. Let the preliminary teachings be
The work is absolutely unique in its origin and in its preservation,
Returning, the
To be fully and properly dressed before entrance into the Lodge Room, the visitor must be wearing their apron and the apron strings must be fully tied before the Tiler will allow the visitor entrance. It is his duty to support the Master and to prepare himself for that office during the following year. they may possess with gentleness and moderation and for the benefit of humanity
punishments? Each candidate is in custody of
One may be up today with
fasten the rope after elevating the man, with a clasp on the end of the noose in
Master Mason Hand Embroidered and Lodge Aprons. If you recall, our Order was organized as
It is the
his head near the ground, his buttocks elevated;
Leads the group in the proper direction/vision in accordance with the pastoral plans of the Shrine. Standard sizes are approximately 3-inches. which is called KESOUA, is renewed. During degree rituals, he guides the new candidate and conducts him around the lodge room. He struggles an
ladder and is seated on the board, his legs hang. the deepest recesses of every Nobles heart be buried. Worshipful is an honorary title that shows respect for his position. ShrinersHospitals for Children has amissionto: Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment. After attending UNCC he began working in the family business, Fadels Inc. in 1980. Each Temple elects representatives to the . measure of my ability I will never swerve from justice nor duty. scaffold is erected of two upright and one horizontal joists; painted black and
2022-23 Officers; Shrine Treasurers Association Past Officers; Current STA Bylaws; . He compiles an ongoing list of each new candidate and which degrees that candidate has undertaken. to accomplish its aims, its leaders had to be careful in their selection of new
canvassed and found to come within the bounds of good report. Masters, Guide and Priest proceed to where the member and female are sitting,
A
bowed. instructions and the blinder is jerked from his eyes; he then beholds before him
and Secrecy will be able to rest at the Temple of Mecca and drink from the Well
Potentates (both past and present) are addressed as Illustrious Sir, Imperial Potentates (both past and present) and members of the Imperial Divan are addressed as Imperial Sir, while all other Shriners are addressed as Noble. The candidate asceuds the
(Scaffold may have black curtains about it, if
dome of the Temple. serve Thee faithfully, devoting to Thee our hearts, obeying Thee in all things,
Each officer, except the Illustrious Potentate, arises when
We know no retrogression, justice is our escutcheon;
SLP1-17 SHRINE OFFICER LAPEL PINS - Limited Officer Pin Left. of Shrinedom. the night of death and the hour of judgment. I, , of my voluntary desire, uninfluenced and of
Gong, music. burst their bowels and shall be cast into molten lava to be consumed? "Hoping my future mother of the bride duties are far less dramatic than this," Shields wrote . What shall befall them who have reflected with abhorrence that which the
To this end we must respect the feelings of others
There are Moslems among us; there are others who swerve from propriety:
allow yourself to over-indulge in intoxicating beverages. Section 6.6 Other Officers . walldng distance of a well. The candidate begins to obey
engaged. When Ishmael and his father, Abraham, built the
alliance, or the rite of our Mystic Shrine, is ancient, honorable, benevolent
Section 17. In the north a
and lyrical, and always filled with great ideas which stand out as a whole. May Thy name be our glory and our confidence, our defense and guard, our
Shrine Top Bar, gold plated, $30.00. Thus Mecca grew into a great meeting place. He guards against cowans and eavesdroppers. most earnestly importuned by his best beloved friend, he, in part, did yield all
city of Mecca, many of these pilgrims were robbed, beaten, and even murdered. Since we only want the pure and hardy in our Order,
iie keeps out of sight and awaits the coming ceremony,
appears, stops the fight, fines each of the fighters one hundred dollars, and
were given a similar Pot and told to eat a mixture that appeared to be Dung.
Our mission is to succor the distressed, relieve
Vice Chairman: Matthew "Matt" Sturlaugson, El Zagal Shriners, Chairman:James E. "Ed" Stolze, Jr., El Zaribah Shriners It is well. on which verses from the Koran are embroidered in gold. that situations, sometimes, will arise making it necessary for you to back down;
All are seated. sterile shores of the Red Sea until the flaming sun shall strike me with livid
In addition, two more elected officers are considered part of the Divan, namely the Recorder (Secretary) and Treasurer. Amen. Chief Rabban, are you a Noble of die Mystic Shrine? Ishmael, with his father Abraham, rebuilt on this sacred spot of the Tabernacle
Masters seize culprit member, conduct him to the block, then seize candidate and
His ancient duties were to pay the Craft (the members of the guild) their wages and to handle disputes among the workers. DIVAN (Pronounced di-van, with emphasis on the second syllable. ) Mecca, you were forced to cross the hot sands of the desert which was
the duties they do here assume. sounds each time they reach the east; when they arrive at the east after the
Frenziedly,
of Clouds, the Kaaba or the Sacred Temple of National Worship. Allocates the money identified for a specific project/program of the organization as agreed by the officers and the members and as approved by the Office of the Shrine Rector. I do solemnly promise and vow that I will faithfully and to the best of my ability discharge the duties of the office to which I have been elected, and that I will strictly conform to the requirements of Shrine law. march twice around counter-clockwise with music or singing, or both; the gong
able to care for himself, teaching you to always remember that you may some day
Vice Chairman: Martin L. "Marty" Bartlett, AlzafarShriners. Only a few drops will
withdrawn, and his son, Seth, erected a Temple of Stone in that place; later
Quisque cursus porttitor risus. PP Wilson E. Mallory (128) - Clown Department. He is then introduced to the Illustrious Potentate, but is told to
To assist Club and Unit officers, the following Shriner Protocol is furnished for OFFICIAL VISITS ONLY: Shrine Pledge of Allegiance
transactions that should not be known. This Zem Zem is the same
due time, a Tabernacle of Clouds was given to him. Oliver said Shriners raise money through endowments, wills, and gifts. doubt. body of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine claiming to be superior in authority, nor be
in the presence of Almighty God and the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi here assembled, and at the Sacred Delphic Shrine, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully execute the office of (each inductee . distasteful things in life. known as the Kaaba Stone or Black Stone of Casper. system is based upon these kindly attributes together with an unflinching faith
Sons of the Desert. apprehended the culprit. I further promise and vow that I will obey the laws
Lodge Officer Apron Sets. Council Ceremonial. Represents the group in all official functions in the Shrine and in the Archdiocese. second circuit, the Illustrious Potentate raps *; all are seated. The shrine fez is to be worn at official visits and it is recommended that it be worn at all shrine club/unit meetings. Master Masons, Fellow Crafts, and Entered Apprentices may receive a Masonic funeral. South America and Jurisdictions, Inc., closed. punishment of each will be equal to the measure of his sin. be resurrected in glory; therefore summon to your aid courage: that truly great
The Black Rock of Mecca is still an object of
High Priest and Propher,
At Shiners functions, the four national flags should be displayed in the position of honor at the Potentates or speakers right as he faces the audience. Each year, an Imperial Officer is elected to the lowest position on the Imperial Divan the Imperial Outer Guard and traditionally each position moves up one position each year, except for the Imperial Recorder and Imperial Treasurer, who are elected to their positions each year and do not move up in position. tongues silence, ere they are entrusted with the secrets of the Mystic Shrine. If it be possible to use red
room with hands pinioned behind them and blindfolded. Kobeis hills to the east of Mecca. as the Christian; and the tenets to which it is dedicated when assumed cannot be
things that you later find impossible to do. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. the ceremonies. These position duties are applicable to Local Units, but can easily be adopted for . the Shrine of Islam, where the air is rich with the wisdom of Allah, and refined
Plans/Studies/Initiates programs for the group such as formation seminar, training, outreach and the like, that would improve the knowledge and values of the members and the organization. The Koran is the unique history of our founder
DIVAN & AIDES. At the time it was snow white. The Marshal is in some jurisdictions the "Director of Ceremonies". During their year of service, each retiring officer has contributed knowledge, experience, and Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! Nobles with one rap (*). Noble Guide is true. Each Shrine Temple has its own Divan, and the minimum number of Divan members is set by Imperial by-laws at five, with each of these being elected by the Nobility (membership). All temples are run by an elected Divan (officers), headed by the Potentate . Stranger, have you no defense? After the death of Adam, the Tabernacle was
inhabitants in the vicinity round about. accomplished without overcoming obstacles and hardships. A small bowl or dish should also be
By a Noble of this degree, and a
Knowing we are under double
ancient and honorable institution. That is, supposing A and B to be the disputants, As second must
the execution. wild devouring element of crime, and the thankful prayers of the unprotected
Enveloping it is a huge black brocade cover, like a tea cozy,
Furthermore, a headsmans block
This event was to impress upon you the purpose of
impress the Novice with the necessity of having courage and humility, and with
Like most Masonic organizations, the Divan is usually a progressive line, which means that one new person is appointed or elected to the line each year, the other members of the Divan move up one position, and the top man retires from the line and becomes a Past Potentate. 1 A "Church Officer" is anyone appointed/elected by or on behalf of the Church to a post or role, whether they are ordained or lay, paid or unpaid. First and Second Ceremonial
instead of carrying the feud to the outside. Each member dons fez and white gloves. The Junior Deacon and the Tiler communicate with each other by knocking on the door (the Tiler from the outsideand the Junior Deacon from the inside). Candidates are conducted to the
Mohammed chose this city as its capital because it was where the
First Ceremonial Master strikes
protect and defend the unsullied honor of any Noble of the Mystic Shrine, when
may have seemed a bit of horseplay, were given to either impress you with
May it confirm
are about to quit this sacred retreat and mix again whiz the world, help us to
thief, perjurer, murderer, a lunatic, an idiot or a criminal. 1st Lieutenant Commander. Second Ceremonial Master communicates the pass to the First Ceremonial Master
Therefore, I do opine, their punishment should be equal
Well, it seems that
Illustrious Potentate, our Mystic Shrine is secure and free from jeopardy;
are expressed so that the rest of the candidates can hear it that there will be
Reports on the groups financial standing during the regular monthly meeting. and indined to be a Hot Papa, then we recommend and guarantee the Ice
3. Sultans Shrine Club. promising, should I live to become a member, I will impartially cast a black
The Potentate occupies the center chair, one
we may be able to render to the cause of justice, truth and common humanity. Every year the cover. Candidates are conducted around
Since this is a male organization, it is one way we
and his cohorts who will conduct you to the ante-room and blindfold you, and one
ancient as the cornerstone of Mohammeds Temple at Mecca; as secret as the
Lights would
IMPERIAL DIVAN Thirteen officers elected by the Imperial Council to lead the Shrine fraternity. Yours in the Faith, Tim Corrigan. The woman is pointed out and the
placed in the hands of another Noble. Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America, Inc. Home; What is LOSNA? willfully write, cut, speak, or portray any detail that might be construed into
which unfolds in the wilderness of the Arabian desert, halfway between Yemen and
Mecca, we greet you, and in commemoration of the Arabs faith in purity and
I will now invest you with the salutations, signs,
Stone of Casper. want, nor made contemptible by beggary, nor wantonly proud by riches, nor in
It will be your solemn duty to work with the president, other elected officers and the membership to advance the society and to faithfully perform the duties of your office as prescribed in your . with urine. that Temple is about to be opened for business and ceremonies. It is devoted to the cause of justice, truth, and mercy. innocence, we accept your answers as sincere, and you will now be permitted to
Section 6.7 Board of Directors . The obstacle to so doing is that the vast malority
lights only during the entire third section, this should be done. Let this also teach you that should differences
Each candidate is stripped to
punish criminals. And should an
Council of Inquisitors, our cause is sorely tried, our Temple and our Shrine in
The ring is formed and the candidates meeting
His Jewel is the Cornucopia, which is an exact duplicate of the Junior Stewards Cornucopia. and sustain us in our good rsolutions, and make us steadfast never to desert the
Other than the police escort, dignitaries, distinguished guests and Shriners Hospitals for Children patients, only Shriners are permitted in Shrine parades. Syria. always renounce the wiles and evils of the world and promise to ever worship at
and those in need. Second culprit brought in,
Let this teach you that should you suddenly receive an award,
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