SHRINERS

The Potentate is, essentially, the President of our Shrine Chapter and is elected annually by the shrine members to lead our efforts. He is responsible to the Imperial Divan for the proper government of his Shrine Chapter and to ensure that officers and nobles observe Shrine Laws and the By-Laws of his Shrine Center. He is also responsible for the appointment of certain Shrine Officers and Committeemen, as well as the oversight of the same.

The Chief Rabban is the 1st Vice President and assists the Potentate in his duties, standing in as his replacement if he is unavailable. He is also Chairman of the Finance and Fundraising Committees and prepares a budget for the ensuing year and submits it to the members for approval at the Shrine Center's Annual Meeting. He also assists the Hospital Chairman, as needed, and performs other duties as requested by the Potentate.

The Assistant Rabban is the 2nd Vice President and assists the Chief Rabban in his duties, standing in as a replacement if the Potentate and Chief Rabban are unavailable. He is also Vice Chairman of the Finance and Fundraising Committees and assists the Hospital Chairman, as needed, and can perform other duties as requested by the Potentate.

The High Priest and Prophet is the 3rd Vice President and serves as the invocationist in the absence of the Chaplain. He aids Assistant Rabban and can perform other duties as requested by the Potentate.

The Oriental Guide is the 4th Vice President and is in charge of fraternal relations by assisting with outreach to Blue Lodges, York and Scottish Rites, Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile, DeMolay, and the Widows Sons. He aids High Priest and Prophet and can perform other duties as requested by the Potentate.

The Recorder acts as the Corporate Secretary and recorder of all Divan and Shrine meetings and votes, ensuring that all aspects of our Shirne Center's operations are consistent with the rules, bylaws, and mandates of Shriners International. He also is the primary business manager of the Shrine Center, providing oversight, direction, and coordination of our office operations and staff.

The Treasurer oversees all our Shrine Center's & Hospital finances, investments, and accounts under the control of our Shrine Chapter and ensures proper accounting of the same.