Divan
(Pronounced di-van, with emphasis on the second syllable. ) - In Oriental countries, a royal council or council room. In the context of the Shrine, the Divan is the "board of directors" or "executive council" of the organization, and serves as the management team for both fraternal and business activities of the Temple. Each Shrine Temple has it's own Divan, and the minimum number of Divan members is set by Imperial by-laws at five, with each of these being elected by the Nobility (membership). The additional positions are usually appointed by the Potentate. Like most Masonic organizations, the Divan is usually a "progressive" line, which means that one new person is appointed or elected to the line each year, the other members of the Divan move "up" one position, and the top man retires from the line and becomes a Past Potentate. In addition, two more elected officers are considered part of the Divan, namely the Recorder (Secretary) and Treasurer. These two officers, however, are not usually part of the "progressive" line, and may serve in the same office for more than one year (if so elected) Each position in the line has it's own title, derived from Arabic tradition, and each has it's own set of defined duties and responsibilities. Potentates (both past and present) are addressed as "Illustrious Sir", Imperial Potentates (both past and present) and members of the Imperial Divan are addressed as "Imperial Sir", while all other Shriners are addressed as "Noble". Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes to move up from Outer Guard to Potentate, he will have had exposure to and responsibility for every aspect of the Shrine's operation.
Potentate
Chris Key
109 Sassafras Cir
Chelsea Al 35043
205-240-4674
charley@charleypope.com
Lady Debbie Married in 1994
Sons: Jason, Stephen & Andy
Daughters: Liz & Mary
15 Grandchildren
Raised to a Master Mason in 1987 at Coosota Lodge 873.
Member and two-time Past Master of Chelsea Lodge #886.
Joined Scottish Rite in 1995.
Joined Zamora Shrine in 1995
Selected as one of Zamora’s top 10 Shriners for 2017
Member of Convertible Unit, Trailblazers Unit, Zamora Wheels Unit (Past Director) and Dixie Shrine Club.
Worked for Kimberly Clark/Bowater from 1980 to 2003.
Owner of Fix It All LLC since 2003.
Served on Board of Directors for Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union from 1989 to 2000. Served in various capacities including
Chief Rabban
Stephen Blair
E Mail: CurtisWaltersZamora@Outlook.com
5251 Old Mill Run
Trussville, AL 35173
Lady: Donna
Daughter Ashlee
Son Jack
Cell: 205-213-8827
Initiated into Bluff Park Masonic Lodge August, 1989
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
Assistant Rabban
G.O. Lively, III
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
High Priest and Prophet
Steve Watkins
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
Oriental Guide
John Gallman
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
Treasurer
Butch Tumlin
Email: tennvols@charter.net
Bio Info: Married Lady Pat in 1961
Son: Gregg Gaskins, Daughter: Debbie Moore-Chitlangia
5 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, 1 Step ‘Grandson
Joined Zamora Shrine in 1978
Joined Provost Guard in 1978
Served as Director of Convertible Unit 1998-2001
Served as Committee Chairman of several Zamora events
Served as Director Motor Corps Unit 2011-2012
Past Master Unity Lodge #930
Motor Corps Unit & Drill Team
Shriner of the Year 2012
Bobby Stone Award 2013, 2018
Worshipful Master 2013-2014 at Unity Lodge #930 formally Hueytown #843
Road Runner
Potentate of Zamora Shrine 2017
Retired Nidek Medical Products, Inc. Engineering Manager
Veteran of the US Army 1961-1967 Missiles and Cryptographic
Recorder
Steve Weldon
Mobile: (205) 229-5960
Email: zamorarecorder@gmail.com
Bio Info:
Raised Master Mason December 2006
Shriner December 2012
Worshipful Master Mt Pinson Lodge #495 in 2010
Secretary Mt Pinson Lodge since 2011
Member of Riders Unit since 2015, and secretary of Riders for the last 3 years
Current 1st VP of Motorized Association
Recorder of Zamora Shriners since 2020
Owner of Alabama Environmental Turf since 2000
First Ceremonial Master
Alec Touchton
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
Second Ceremonial Master
James “Nick” Nicholas
Mobile: (205) 966-8142
Email: zamoratd2@gmail.com
Bio Info:
Lady: Joanna Nicholas Pharm.D.
Raised to Master Mason 2013
Past Master Birmala No. 836
Member of Zamora Shrine 2014
Director of Zamora Transportation
Director of the Order of the Mystic Nobles
Photographer
Has worked in the firearms industry for 25 years
Director
David Allen Jones:
Wife: Christi Ann Jones
Daughter: Sarah Grace H.
Bio Info:
David, is a 6th generation mason and a 3rd generation Eastern Star Member. He has two bachelor degrees, 2 associate degrees and two technical school program certificates. His hobbies includes shooting, hunting, diamond grading, socializing, and teaching the masonic lessons for the Blue lodge. He is active church member and rarely misses a Sunday in church or event is daughter is participating in. He is always on the go and ready to pitch and help his fellow man when he is not at work caring for the elderly and or retired.
David is a life member of the following organizations:
Hoover Lodge 644 of F.A. & M. of Alabama (Past Master 2007-2008)
Solomon Lodge 74 of F.A. & M. of Alabama
Scottish Right Valley of Birmingham 32 degree KCCH, (Sir Knight Commander 2021)
Zamora Shrine Director 2022, and Director of the Director`s Staff 2019 till present
Alcazar Shrine of Montgomery Alabama
Dinar Grotto of Birmingham (Past Monarch 2015)
Royal Order of Scotland
Marshal
Henry Simpson
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
Captain of the Guard
Danny Aldridge
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
Outer Guard
Anthony Davis
Raised to Master Mason October, 1989
Became a Member of the Scottish Rite November, 1989
Became Member of Zamora Shrine November 1989
Served as Director of Units
Served as Director of Dune Buggy unit for 7 years
Member of IBEW Local Union 136
Currently employed Alabama Power at Miller Steam Plan
Chaplain
Doug M Owens
2516 Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35206
Home: 205-490-1954
Cell: (205) 585-4153
emai:l bowens0885@charter.net
Bio Info:
Lady Betty 36 years married
1 son Milan M. Owens - member of Shaddai Temple
2 grandsons - Chris, member Shaddai Temple
Trevor
3 great grandchildren
Initiated masonic lodge 5-10-66
York Rite and Scottish Rite 2000
Hillbilly Unit Director 3 years
Hillbilly Clan Rabban 10 years
Convertible Unit
Directors Staff
Presently in....Trailblazers, Clown Unit & Dixie Shrine