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Is leadership innate or learned? Is leadership cultivated through mentorship or imposed through authority?
In our fraternal order, leadership is not about command. It is about connections. It starts with trust, strengthened by example, and grows through consistent, value-driven behavior. For Shriners, the responsibility of guiding, supporting, and elevating our chapters begins with the potentate and extends through every officer, creating a legacy of influence that echoes far beyond titles.
Now is the time to expand your leadership capacity and deepen your impact.
Shriner U: Leading for Impact is more than a leadership development program. It is a transformational experience designed to help you lead with clarity, authenticity and purpose. You will gain strategies to inspire teams, drive meaningful change and strengthen your chapter from the inside out.
Lead with purpose. Lead with impact. Lead like a Shriner.
Learning Outcomes
Following this program, learners will be able to:
- Explore leadership strategies to expand and improve your chapter operations.
- Develop trust and rapport to elevate relationship and mentor efforts.
- Examine communication and strategies ground in empathy and honesty.
- Implement feedback models leading to increased impact.
“Using this platform and taking this back to the membership will provide new energy.” Duane Crapser, PP., Tigris Shriners, RMD
Speaker
Ralph Calhoun, PP., Omar Shriners, RMD
Ralph has shown lifelong dedication to Shriners International, Masonry and public service. A member of Omar Shriners since 1982, he has held key roles including director, treasurer and current secretary of the directors staff, and led the Trident Shrine Association. He served Omar Shriners as potentate in 2018, treasurer (2008–2012), and in multiple chairmanships including membership and uniform units.
Regionally, Ralph was president of the South Atlantic Shrine Association (2021-2022) and Shrine Directors Association (2021–2022), and currently serves as secretary/treasurer. He was secretary/treasurer of the Shrine Treasurers Association (2009-2017), representing 198 temples, earning treasurer emeritus honors.
Nationally, he was appointed to several Imperial committees from 2013 to present. A Mason since 1973, Ralph has served as master and secretary of local lodges, and is active in Scottish Rite (KCCH, 1995).
He is also a Rainbow Dad, lay speaker and first responder chaplain, awarded Chaplain Rookie of the Year in 2022. Ralph's leadership continues to shape Omar Shriners and the broader community.
