2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

be treated as a trust fund for the use and benefit of the Hospitals rather than as revenue for Shriners International. § 211.8 International Development. Temples supporting international development may request reimbursement from Shriners International for the annual visitation to an international club under the following con- ditions: a) The location of the club is greater than 1500 miles from the address of record of the temple; b) The club has greater than 25 members in good standing; and c) The International Development Committee has approved the visit to the club. The maximum reimbursement shall not be greater than 50% of the temple’s receipted visitation expense and shall not exceed $5000 total payment to any temple per year. Add. 2018 ARTICLE 12 Ritual § 212.1 Promulgation. The ritual of the Order shall be promulgated by Shriners International; and no temple may deviate therefrom. Amend. 2011 § 212.2 Amendments, Alterations or Additions. No amendments, alterations or additions shall be made to the ritual except by Shriners International. Amend. 2011 § 212.3 Translation. The board of directors may authorize the ritual to be translated into any language it deems appropriate. Add. 2011 § 212.4 Fee. Rituals can be provided in hardcopy or electronic format. Hardcopies are available for a fee of $2.00 per copy. Add. 2011 ARTICLE 13 Fez, Emblems, Colors and Jewel § 213.1 Fez. The exclusive head covering of the Order shall be the red Moroccan fez adorned with a black tassel on the left side thereof. Amend. 1984 (a) Jewel and Name of Temple. The name of the temple of which the Noble is an active member, together with a facsimile of a scimitar and that portion of the jewel of the Order consisting of the crescent, sphinx head and star, may be embroidered on the fez with gold or silver bullion or silk. (b) Titles. The Imperial Chaplain, Potentates, Past Potentates, Re- corders, Grand Masters and Divan members may have their titles embroi- dered in small letters in gold or silver bullion, silk or rhinestone jewels

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