See Fraternal fund raisers . This includes national, state or province, and local laws. The use of the name Shriners Hospitals is governed by Section 503.10 of the bylaws of Shriners Hospitals. All fund raising is governed by General Orders as may be issued on that subject by the Imperial Potentate. Your attention is particularly called to that portion of the existing General Order pertaining to insurance.
Strict compliance is required.
All contracts must be reviewed and approved by the Temple Potentate after receiving the advice of the Temple attorney. All fraternal fund raising materials must include both the statement of purpose and disclosure. If he approves, the Potentate must then obtain the written consent of the Imperial Potentate and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Final approval for a charitable fund raising activity is effective upon the Temple's receipt of a Charity Activity Form. If a request is denied by the Imperial Potentate and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the Temple Potentate will receive a full explanation in writing.