Chaplain – responsible for giving the prayers at the Temple. Offers prayers, blessings & benedictions as called upon.

Crescent & Scimitar – the Shrine emblem.

Divan – the group of governing elected and/or appointed officials of each Shrine Temple. The top five officers typically progress towards the Potentate position.

Fez – the red headgear worn by the Shriners; a symbol of the fraternity.

Hospitals – the Shrine has 22 hospitals to help children with orthopedic, spinal column, cleft lip and palate, and burn needs and much more.

Illustrious Sir – title of the present and past Potentates.

Imperial – the governing body of Shriners International

Imperial Session – annual business meeting of Shriners International. Delegates from each Temple  meet to discuss and vote on a variety of business matters pertaining to  the fraternity and Shriners Hospitals for Children. During each Imperial Session, a new Imperial Potentate is elected. Host cities are many times in or near the hometown, or close to the hometown, of the incoming Imperial Potentate.

Imperial Sir – title given to an officer of the Imperial Divan.

Lady – a spouse or female friend of a Shriner

Mason – every Shriner must be a member of this Fraternity, except in Arkansas.

Noble – the title each Shriner is addressed by.

Potentate – the President or CEO of the Shrine Temple, elected for a one-year term.

PNSA – Pacific Northwest Shrine Club – the group of 18 Shrine Temples in our geographic area who meet on an annual basis to celebrate, entertain and have unit/club competitions.

Shriners – the authorized term for referring to the local nobles.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 non-profit medical facilities across North America. Children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay

Shriners International – Shriners International, also commonly known as The Shriners or formerly known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, is a Masonic society established in 1870 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Stated Meeting – the regular business meeting for the Nobles of the Temple; they occasionally schedule activities that include the ladies and guests.

Temple – authorized term for referring to the local Shrine building. Can also be referred to as the local Shriners and their organization.