2021Bylaws

Bylaws (Iowa)

PART III Code for the Government of Temples

ARTICLE 20 Temple Name and Seal § 320.1 Name. Every temple must select an appropriate name, approved by Shriners International. § 320.2 Seal. Every temple must have a seal, bearing its name and loca- tion. An impression and facsimile of the seal must be deposited with the Imperial Recorder. ARTICLE 21 Temple Flag § 321.1 Dimensions. The official temple flag of the Order is of nylon, approximately 5 ft. 2 in. on the fly, 3 ft. 6 in. on the hoist. § 321.2 Colors. The colors are: Top, ¼ hoist red; middle, ½ hoist yellow; bottom, ¼ hoist green; bound with a 2½ in. yellow nylon hand- knotted fringe. § 321.3 Wording. The following wording only may be displayed: On the red band, the name of the temple; on the yellow band, the capital let- ters SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL, in connection with the emblematic jewel suspended from a scimitar; on the green band, the name of the city and state where the temple is located. § 321.4 Staff. There is attached to the head of the pike a 4½ in. wide by 9 in. high star and crescent with the points upward and a ¼ in. yellow nylon cord 9 ft. long with tassels. § 321.5 Sale. The exclusive right to make and sell this flag is vested in Shriners International, and it shall arrange for the manufacture and sale of the flags to the temples. ARTICLE 22 Temple Charter and Location § 322.1 Recognition. Only temples chartered or under dispensation by Shriners International are recognized as part of the Order. § 322.2 Authority. A charter or dispensation from Shriners International constitutes the authority of a temple to meet and work. § 322.3 Exhibit of charter. The charter must be properly preserved and prominently displayed.

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