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Proposer/s	Call Item Number	Page No. in the Call	Proposed Amendments and Resolutions
Imperial Divan	26	pgs. 36-37	Chris L. Smith, Imperial Potentate; Gary J. Bergenske, Imperial Chief Rabban; Jim L. Cain, Sr., Imperial Assistant Rabban; Jeffrey L. Sowder, Imperial High Priest and Prophet; James R. Smith, Imperial Oriental Guide; James L. McConnell, Imperial Treasurer; Charles A. Claypool, Imperial Recorder; William S. Bailey, Imperial First Ceremonial Master; Kenneth G. Craven, Imperial Second Ceremonial Master; James E. Stolze Jr., Imperial Marshal; Richard G. Burke, Imperial Captain of the Guard; and, Kevin R. Costello, Imperial Outer Guard; all of whom are Past Potentates, Representatives at Large and/or Emeritus of their respective temples propose and support the following:
			Amend §336.2(a) of Article 36 of the bylaws of the Iowa Corporation by adding certain language so that such section, as amended, will read as follows, with the new language italicized:
			ARTICLE 36
			Temple Units
			§ 336.2 Public Exhibitions and Civic Parades.
			(a) Shriners Only. Notwithstanding the provisions in §335.11, in parades of temples at annual Sessions of Shriners International, unless written dispensation is received from the Imperial Potentate for the annual Session during his term in office, or in local Shriners parades or exhibitions under the auspices of temples or Shrine associations, only Nobles shall participate.
			(b) through (e) No change.
			Effect of amendment if passed: An Imperial Potentate can grant dispensation to allow participation by non-Nobles in a parade at the annual Session of Shriners International for the annual Session during his term in office.