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Medinah Divan

Potentate
Jerry L. Wilson
First Lady Pat Biedar
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Chief Rabban
Paul D. Barber
Lady Peggy

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Asst. Rabban
Steven A. Schenk
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High Priest & Prophet
Donald R. Marquardt
Lady Sherrill
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Oriental Guide
Frederick J. Martin
Lady Jeannie
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Treasurer
James B. Stoner
Lady Judy

Recorder
Scott W. Sonnenberg
Lady Ruth

Appointments

Captain of the Guard
R. Michael Keltner
Lady Launi Wang

 

2010 Potentate's Aides

Chief Aide
Bill Morgan
Lady Mary

Aide
Mark Ertler
Lady Dawn

Aide
Eric Keating
Lady Jodie

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Keith Koopman
Lady Jill

Aide
Sam Spector
Lady Faith
 

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What is the Divan?

In the context of the Shrine, the Divan is the "board of directors" or "executive council" of the organization, and serves as the management team for both fraternal and business activities of the Temple. Each Shrine Temple has its own Divan, and the minimum number of Divan members is set by Imperial by-laws at five, with each of these being elected by the Nobility (membership). Therefore, all Shrine Temples have at least five members on the Divan, but some have seven, and some have ten. For most temples that have more than five members on the Divan, the additional positions are usually appointed by the Potentate. Like most Masonic organizations, the Divan is usually a "progressive" line, which means that one new person is appointed or elected to the line each year, the other members of the Divan move "up" one position, and the top man retires from the line and becomes a Past Potentate. In addition, two more elected officers are considered part of the Divan, namely the Recorder and Treasurer. These two officers, however, are not usually part of the "progressive" line, and may serve in the same office for more than one year (if so elected).

Each position in the line has it's own title, derived from Arabic tradition, and each has it's own set of defined duties and responsibilities. Potentates (both past and present) are addressed as "Illustrious Sir", Imperial Potentates (both past and present) and members of the Imperial Divan are addressed as "Imperial Sir", while all other Shriners are addressed as "Noble". Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes to move up from Oriental Guide to Potentate, he will have had exposure to and responsibility for every aspect of Medinah Shriners operation.

 

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