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”. These two officers, however, are not usually part of the “progressive” line, and may serve in the same office for more than one year (if so elected)Įach position in the line has it’s own title, derived from Arabic tradition, and each has it’s own set of defined duties and responsibilities. In addition, two more elected officers are considered part of the Divan, namely the Recorder (Secretary) and Treasurer. 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. The additional positions are usually appointed by the Potentate. Each Shrine Temple has it’s 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). In the context of the Shrine, the Divan is the “board of directors” or “executive council” of the organization, and serves as the management team for both fraternal and business activities of the Temple. ) – In Oriental countries, a royal council or council room.
They include the First Ceremonial Master, Second Ceremonial Master, Director, Marshal, Captain of the Guard, and Outer Guard.īLACK CAMEL – Term used to refer to the death of a member of the Shriners fraternity.īYLAWS – The rules and regulations governing the Imperial Council and each temple.ĬABIRI – A social organization composed of Past Potentates.ĬEREMONIAL – The Shrine initiation ceremony.ĭIVAN (Pronounced di-van, with emphasis on the second syllable. – The initials of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the fraternity’s official name.ĪIDE – A noble appointed by a potentate or Imperial Potentate to assist him with his duties during his term.ĪMBASSADOR – A noble appointed by a Potentate to represent him and the temple at club and unit meetings and functions.ĪPPOINTED DIVAN – Six nobles appointed by the Potentate to assist him during his term.
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