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
Time: TBA
Location: TBD
February – Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Meeting
February – Regular Stated Meeting
Location: Amran Temple
Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM
February – Potentate's Official Visit
Location: Triangle Shrine Club
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
March 2026
March – Greenville Hospital Days
March – Potentate's Official Visit
Location: Zebulon Shrine Club
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
March – Event
Time: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: TBD
March – Regular Stated Meeting
Location: Amran Temple
Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM
March – Spring SASA
April 2026
April 12 – Reverse Raffle
Location: Amran Temple
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
April 23 – Regular Stated Meeting
Location: Amran Temple
Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM
May 2026
May – Yard Sale
Location: Amran Temple
Time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
May – Regular Stated Meeting
Location: Amran Temple
Time: Dinner at 6:00 PM
June 2026
June – Summer Ceremonial
Time: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
June – July – Imperial Session
August 2026
August – September – Potentate's Trip
Location: TBA
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: 11101 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27614
Time: 5:30 PM