Imperial Divan
The Imperial Divan is the elected governing body of the fraternity, consisting of 12 Imperial Officers.
Meet the Imperial Officers
Richard G. Burke
Richard G. Burke
Imperial Potentate
Imperial Potentate
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Richard G. Burke of Buford, Georgia, is serving his 10th year as a member of the Boards of Directors for Shriners International and Shriners Children’s.
Lawrence J. "Larry" Leib
Lawrence J. "Larry" Leib
Imperial Assistant Rabban
Imperial Assistant Rabban
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Marty Bartlett
Marty Bartlett
Imperial First Ceremonial Master
Imperial First Ceremonial Master
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Timothy D. "Tim" Forbis
Timothy D. "Tim" Forbis
Imperial Second Ceremonial Master
Imperial Second Ceremonial Master
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Dennis Hewatt
Dennis Hewatt
Imperial Chaplain
Imperial Chaplain
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Dennis Hewatt was named Imperial Chaplain by Imperial Potentate Richard G. Burke during the Shriners 2024 Imperial Session held June 30-July 4 in Reno, Nevada.