2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

§ 210.2 Creed. Shriners believe in God and that He created man to serve His purposes, among which is service to others in His name. We believe that care for the less fortunate, especially children who suf- fer from burns and crippling diseases, is our institutional calling. We are patriots, each willing to serve his country with fidelity and cour- age. We cherish independence under law and freedom with responsibility. We honor family. We respect our parents, wives and children. We should instill in our children the tenets of this creed and the heritage from which it emanates. As individuals we pledge ourselves to integrity, virtue and nobility of character. Our intentions will be honorable, our relations will be trustwor- thy and our spirits forgiving of each other. As brothers we offer each other fraternal affection and respect. Together we will support each other in adherence to this creed, so that we and our communities will be the better because of our fraternity and its principles. As Shriners we look beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others, espe- cially children who cannot help themselves. We believe Shriners Hospitals for Children to be the worldʼs greatest philanthropy, and we covenant with each other to support its “temples of mercy” with spirit, time, talent and means. Add. 1991 § 210.3 Goals. The goals of the Order are purely fraternal and philanthropic. Add. 1991 § 210.4 Values. (a) The Shrine is a distinctly private organization. (b) Its members cherish their right to privacy, freedom of expressive association and freedom of intimate association. (c) Its members have control over the internal governance of the Order. (d) Their temples are not to be operated for profit. (e) Membership in the Order may not be used to further business, political or sectarian ends. Add. 1991 § 210.5 Selectivity. Nobles are to be recruited and selected from candi- dates who believe in the creed, goals and values of the Order. These common beliefs will foster harmony in our internal affairs and in all our undertakings. Add. 1991 § 210.6 Obligation. All Nobles must abide by the principles of the Order as set forth in the preceding sections of this Article. Add. 1991 § 210.7 Code of Ethics. The officers and directors of Shriners International, an Iowa corporation, and all who may be elected or appointed to positions of authority, in order to discharge the responsibility bestowed upon them by the Representatives, and to maintain the integrity of the

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