ShrinerMagazineFall2021

Imperial Session Brings New Leadership

We welcome the fraternity’s newest member of the Impe- rial Divan and a new member of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Board of Trustees.

Elected Imperial Outer Guard | TIMOTHY D. "TIM" FORBIS, KOREIN SHRINERS

Forbis, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, served as Potentate of Korein Shriners in 2020. He is a Past Master, Cheyenne Lodge #1, and District Education and Counselor of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. Forbis’ extensive fraternal activities include Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Wyoming, Grand Senior Warden; Most Eminent Grand High Priest Grand Chapter, York Right, Wyoming; Red Cross Constantine, Eusebius Conclave – Viceroy; Associate Guardian, Bethel 33, Jobs Daughters. He is a Past Executive Officer for Wyoming DeMolay; Order of Eastern Star, Burns, Wyoming, Chapter 47; and KCCH Wyoming Scottish Rite. Forbis, who has worked in the hospitality and entertainment industries, is CEO and president of two real estate corporations. He has three daughters, a stepson and five grandchildren. He proposed to his Lady, Peggy, during his installation as Potentate of Korein Shriners in 2020.

Appointed Imperial Chaplain | JERRY B. OLIVER, ZUHRAH SHRINERS

Oliver, of Rush City, Minnesota, served as Potentate of Zuhrah Shriners in 1997 and as Master of Anoka Lodge #30 in 1984 and 2019. In addition to his many leadership roles and involvement in Scottish Rite and York Rite, Oliver has extensive experience in planning our Imperial Sessions. He served as Director General for the 2014 and 2022 Sessions; Deputy Director General, 2003 Imperial Session; and was a member of the Imperial Plan- ning Committee, 1999-2003, 2010-2014 and 2018-present. A United States Navy veteran, Oliver retired after working for more than 40 years in the steel fabrication industry. He has been married to Peg for over 47 years and is the proud father of two children.

Elected Trustee, Shriners Hospitals for Children Board of Trustees RICAURTE A. "RICKY" ARROCHA, ABOU SAAD SHRINERS

Arrocha of Panama City, Panama, served as Potentate of Abou Saad Shriners in 2017 and was Worshipful Master of Rosa de America Lodge #1 in Panama, 2013–2015. He is a 33rd Degree of Supremo Consejo Nacional de Panama (Scottish Rite) and a member of the Panama Priory – KYCH, 2015. He was a member of the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospitals for Children —Mexico in 2018 and president of the IT Committee for the Mexico hospital in 2019-2020. He was the first elected president of the Latin American Shrine Association and received the Imperial Potentate's Medallion in 2020. Arrocha is an ecommerce entrepreneur and consultant, providing advice on national security, securing supply chain and risk assessment for cargo targeting. Arrocha has been married to Gloria for 22 years, and has two children.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SHRINERS LEADERS

William S. “Bill” Bailey Imperial Potentate Kenneth G. "Kenny" Craven Imperial Chief Rabban James E. "Ed" Stolze Jr. Imperial Assistant Rabban Richard G. Burke Imperial High Priest & Prophet Kevin R. Costello Imperial Oriental Guide Brad T. Koehn Imperial Treasurer Jim Cain Imperial Recorder IMPERIAL DIVAN

Jerry G. Gantt Chairman Kenneth G. "Kenny" Craven Vice Chairman Anthony M. West Trustee James A. "Jim" Doel Trustee Chuck Pittman Trustee SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN BOARD OF TRUSTEES Paul F. Poulin, M.D. Trustee Ricaurte A. “Ricky” Arrocha Trustee Kenneth J. “Ken” Guidera, M.D. Trustee Leslie D. Stewart, M.D. Trustee William S. “Bill” Bailey Imperial Potentate James E. "Ed" Stolze Jr. Imperial Assistant Rabban Brad T. Koehn Imperial Treasurer James R. "Jim" Smith Junior Past Imperial Potentate

Lawrence J. "Larry" Leib Imperial First Ceremonial Master Mark E. Hartz Imperial Second Ceremonial Master Matthew "Matt" Sturlaugson Imperial Marshal

Martin L. "Marty" Bartlett Imperial Captain of the Guard Timothy D. “Tim” Forbis Imperial Outer Guard Jerry B. Oliver Imperial Chaplain

To learn more about our Imperial officers and trustees, please visit shrinersinternational.com .

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