2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

appearances, Nobles, their spouses and their children, and Masonic re- lated or sponsored organizations, may participate, with the approval of the Potentate. Only Nobles may perform, compete, ride vehicles with fewer than four wheels, or operate any vehicle while parading. Amend. 2021 (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) and (b) above, in those situa- tions where a specific license is required by a state, due to the size, weight or passenger carrying capacity of a vehicle to be used in a parade, and should there be no member Noble properly licensed to operate said ve- hicle, the temple may hire a properly licensed driver with proof of proper insurance required, and verify that the driver has an acceptable driving record according to any applicable insurance carrier(s). This driver must be added to the insurance policy, and accepted by the insurance company, prior to his/her operating any vehicle on behalf of the temple. Add. 2019 (d) Potentate Approval. No temple unit is permitted to partici- pate in a parade or public exhibition without the express approval of the Potentate. (e) Outside of Jurisdiction Approval. Public appearances by units are under the auspices of the temple with which they are identified and are not permitted in any place outside the templeʼs jurisdiction except with the consent of the potentate of the temple having jurisdiction. (f) No Compensation. Units and their members are prohibited from accepting any reward or compensation for participating in parades and exhibitions. Amend. 2013 (g) Musical Groups. In civic parades and functions, Shrine musical groups may, with the approval of the Potentate, allow guest musicians to participate. The guest must be distinguished from the Nobles in dress. Add. 2016 § 336.3 Financial Reporting Requirements. Every temple unit must, at the end of each calendar year, complete the Report of Shrine Clubs and Temple Units form, which is available from the Imperial Recorder, and file it with the temple recorder before the first day of February following the end of the calendar year. Add. 2013 ARTICLE 37 Shrine Clubs, Shrine Club Holding Corporations, Organizations of Nobles § 337.1 Organization of Nobles. (a) Organization of Nobles. An organization of Nobles meeting as such, using any of the emblems of the Order or having a title indicating it to be an organization of Nobles may not be organized without the official authorization of a potentate of a temple or, if no temple has been chartered

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