Stated Meetings:
4th Wednesday of the Month
Social Hour 5:30-6:30
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Meeting at 7:00 PM
No meeting in June, July, November
Election of Officers on 2nd Wednesday in December

Past Potentates of the Amran Shrine

Amran Temple was established in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1976.
We proudly honor the Illustrious Sirs who have led our Temple with distinction.

* denotes our departed Nobles now wearing white fezzes in the Celestial Temple

Year Illustrious Potentate Notes
2025
Kyle Carlson
2024
Michael Gubernick
2023
Scott Lackey
2022
Dr. David Oates
2021
Thomas Stephenson, Sr.
*
2020
Alvin Billings
2019
Donald Slaughter
2018
Bob Dowen
2017
Bob Dowen
2016
Harvey Ellis
2015
Charles Britt
2014
Roland Britt
2013
James R. Wilson
2012
Jim Covington, Jr.
2011
Terry Hodges
2010
Connie Altman
*
2009
W. Ray Allen
2008
B. Wayne Brooks
*
2007
William R. “Bill” Crosby
2006
Kelly Adams
2005
Ronald N. Sandritter
2004
R. L. “Bobby” Ransdell
2003
Charles E. “Buddy” Clemmons
2002
Dan Benton
*
2001
Ray Fields
2000
Joe D. Teague
*
1999
Frank S. Vaughan, Jr.
*
1998
Tom McFarland
1997
Dean Thompson
*
1996
Herbert Guthrie
*
1995
James Jennings
*
1994
Jim Covington, Sr.
*
1993
Dewey C. Crutchfield
*
1992
Nelson T. Daniel
*
1991
Sam D. Vaughan, Jr.
*
1990
Walter G. Allen
*
1989
Thomas B. Sanders, Jr.
*
1988
Wayne Crowson
*
1987
Leon Westbrook
*
1986
R. A. “Mutt” Jones
*
1985
D. Steve Keck
*
1984
Luther T. Hughes
*
1983
John H. Hilliard
*
1982
Edward Givens
*
1981
Hiram J. Casebolt
*
1980
Jack O. Howard
*
1979
J. Ed Glover
*
1978
James W. Montgomery
*
1977
Claibourne “Chief” Lawson
*
1976
Robert N. “Bob” Bass, Jr.
Charter Potentate

May the memory of our departed Illustrious Potentates continue to inspire us
as we carry the spirit of Amran forward.

2026 Calendar of Events

Note: Amran Today Newsletter/Magazine has been cancelled; please visit the Shriner International Imperial Magazine at Shriner Magazine .

January 2026

January – Regular Stated Meeting

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

February 2026

February – BBQ Ribs Sale

Location: 11101 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

February – Club and Unit Seminar

Location: 11101 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

February – Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Meeting

February – Regular Stated Meeting

Location: 11101 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

February – Potentate's Official Visit

Location: 11101 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

March 2026

March – Greenville Hospital Days

March – Event

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

March – Regular Stated Meeting

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

March – Spring SASA

April 2026

April 18 – Reverse Raffle

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

April 23 – Regular Stated Meeting

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

May 2026

May – Yard Sale

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

May – Regular Stated Meeting

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

June 2026

June – Summer Ceremonial

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

June – July – Imperial Session

August 2026

August – September – Potentate's Trip

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM

September 2026

September – Fall SASA

October 2026

October – Amran Shrine Circus

Location: NC State Fairgrounds – Horse Complex

Shows: First show 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Second show 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

November 2026

November – Feztival of Trees

Time: TBA

Location: TBD

December 2026

December – Amran Temple Event (NOBLES ONLY)

Location: Amran Temple

Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM