One boat made it to the coast of Atlantic City, and Shriners in full regalia waded into the ocean to help pull the boat to shore. an impressive sight when on parade. He has always had a smile. It's a long journey. I spared no expense on that. I see that with my son running in the yard right now. Imperial Potentate's Address 3 young Black men. And then one day, I went to the Divan of Orak Shrine and I said, "What would you think if we ran for the Imperial line?" Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. As a member of the Board of Directors, Bill Bailey has served as Chairman of Marketing & Communications, Donor Relations, Hospital Operations, Temple Officers Educational Seminars and Temple Procedures. You must have JavaScript enabled to fill out this form. When the committee brought the proposal to the 47th Imperial Session in Des Moines, Iowa, it too was passed. The family owned a Buick car dealership in Gary, Indiana, and she went off to work with my father every day. Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Evansville in Indiana and is the third generation in his family to graduate from the university. We do little while the future lives of As past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. Dates and time periods associated with this photograph. During the history of our Shrine Center Rameses has had 3 Nobles who have served the office of Imperial Potentate, Harry A. Collins 1905-06, Morley E. MacKenzie 1943-44, and George A. Mitchell 2010-11. After months of work, research and debate, the committee concluded that there should not be just one hospital, but a network of hospitals throughout North America. IN his Annual Address to the Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America, at its Fortieth Annual Session, held in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, in 1914, the Imperial Potentate, Illustrious Noble William W. Irwin, made the following recommendation and suggestion: "That the Imperial Council should authorize the publi cation of a complete and . Leading us in this historic year is a Legacy Shriner, William S. Bill Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. The Baileys are just tremendous people, and you're going to hear a common theme as you talk to people about service and about their incredible empathy toward others. But I go to the hospital for physical therapy, surgeries, consultations. Outside the Shrine, Bill Bailey has served as a Session Elder for the Ogden Dunes Community Church and is currently a Trustee of the Ogden Dunes Community Church Corporation. Their dedication is unmatched with anybody I've ever known. Lucas, Jim. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? But behind each good man, is a lady. And I feel that the Shriner's International will be very blessed to have him as their leader and Debby as their First Lady. October 29, 1958. And that was Debby's first time teaching the visually impaired. William S. "Bill" Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International and his father, Robert B. Bailey, 33, Past Imperial Potentate of Shriners International in 1995-1996, are only the second father and son to serve as Imperial Potentates of Shriners International. But I'm now excited to see them grow into their roles as Imperial Potentate and the First Lady of Shriners International. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. My younger brother, Jim, and I went through the Blue Lodge together. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. Vice-Pres. The story that got me the most was when my mom and dad came home and told me about a visit to a shrine hospital. This is the highest level a Shriner can reach. HWrC?&SwI$*x2,o@> Z`0Ee[t/`is3W7ir}e--7.5AfRo o" 9x{va:Eh2Gwa. This moving speech was given by Forrest Adair at the 1920 Imperial Session and it persuaded the representatives to pass legislation to create the hospital system. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. Shrine fraternity, whenever I see a Shriner, whenever I see a fez, I know that I see a man who I can rely on. Bachelors degree, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. Absolutely. The message Debby and I are trying to get across to everybody, this is not our year. And at about age four, we moved into a suburb of Chicago Heights, just south of Chicago. He sets the example people follow. Rameses Shriners has over the years had a number of notable people who became members. 23, Tampa FL - Past Potentate Mt. These children, we just want them to be children. It was at this meeting that a group of men were endowed with rights and privileges to advance the Order of the Mystic Shrine and create subordinate Temples. In addition to ensuring that our remarkable histories are remembered and honored this year, Imperial Sir Bailey will also emphasize increasing membership in the fraternity, and continue to remind every Shriner to share their story with family, friends, co-workers and neighbors, and encourage them to become part of this amazing brother-hood which does so much to improve both communities and the lives of children and families. 1982Imperial Session is held in Orlando, Florida. This site is intended to be maintained in a manner consistent with United States copyright laws. 2239 Democrat Road So I would come back, and Debby and I would get back on the road and campaign. And then switched over and joined my brother as his partner in a brokerage firm in downtown Chicago, where we sell commercial investment and real estate. Leading us in this historic year is a Legacy Shriner, William S. "Bill" Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. What responsibilities do I have when using this photograph? Because we want this to last for the next 100 years and the next 150 years beyond this. Please note that you may also find links to our various social media platforms throughout the website, as we continually look for ways to keep you informed. The costumes and jewels of the Imperial and subordinate officers were prescribed, and each temple was required to adopt an Arabian or Egyptian name. 1876The first Imperial Session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City with only 20 Nobles in attendance. Imperial Sir Kenneth W. Smith - First Lady Shirley Initiated: May 17, 1963 In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. as a primary source within our collections. The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading from the website will be free of infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. a digital repository hosted by the Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. Caption: "Top North American Shriner, Imperial Potentate George E. Stringfellow, left, East Orange, N. J., paid his official visit to India Temple here Wednesday, one of the local Shriners' highlights of the year. Rameses rented a Lake Steamer for moonlight cruises on Lake Erie. I am very, very proud of him. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. A committee was chosen to determine the site and personnel for the first Shriners Hospital. He served for four years on the Ogden Dunes Town Council, including as its President in 1995, and also served as Vice-President of the Ogden Dunes Home Association. 1945Due to World War II, the 71st Imperial Session in Chicago, Ill. was only attended by the Imperial Divan and necessary members of various committees. And frankly, it seemed like all summer there. At the 2005 Imperial Session in Baltimore, Maryland, Imperial Sir Bailey was awarded the Imperial Potentates Award of Merit the highest honor in the fraternity. He's well organized. We are very proud of the fact that we are the only second father son team as Imperial Potentates. Shriners and their families spent an evening at Walt Disney World and the motor corps competitions were held at Sea World. image file For 29 years, Bill Bailey was proud to serve on the Imperial Marshals Aide Committee, and for 16 of those years, he served as a Vice-Chairman of the Imperial Marshals Staff. And we want the ladies to encourage new nobles to come to temple, meet different clubs or units, and find their little sync. Greetings Nobles of the Imperial Council, 23, Tampa FL Past Potentate, Bay City Elks, I.B.P.O.E.W, Past Exalted Ruler, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Past Polemarch. 15. Our Building is also home to Bokhara Court No. TheImperial Council of Shiners and DOI will assemble at the 58th National Triennial Session: Again, I thank you for your continued support. The existence of any particular link is simply intended to imply potential interest to users of this site. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; I look forward to workingas a team. 1918During the 44th Imperial Session in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a German submarine took over a passenger steamer and ordered all aboard onto small boats. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. The parade alone was scheduled to run 14 hours and was said to qualify for the Guinness Book of Records. I'm so happy for them for making it this far. Bill Bailey served as the Great Banquet Community Lay Leader from 1998-2004, which is an orderly and structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christians. She went to work every day. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Rameses Shriners continued to work hard on membership and in 1979 had a membership of over 6000 Nobles. We're very fortunate to have parents that were extremely involved. Imperial Shrine News; Webfez; Dues - Pay Online A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Lucas, Jim He has served as hospital liaison to the Erie hospital, the Cincinnati hospital, which is now Shriners Childrens Ohio, the Houston hospital, which is now part of Shriners Childrens Texas, the Greenville, Shreveport and Canada hospitals, and the Twin Cities clinic. I taught for 33 years. 1989 The Peace Monument, donated to the city of Toronto in 1930 by the Shriners, was rededicated at a sunrise ceremony. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. I suffer from osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. More information about this photograph can be viewed below. William S. Bill Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International and his father, Robert B. Bailey, 33, Past Imperial Potentate of Shriners International in 1995-1996, are only the second father and son to serve as Imperial Potentates of Shriners International. Bailey is an emeritus member of the Iowa Corporation and an emeritus member of the Board of Governors of Shriners Children's Chicago. I don't know if that's in the near future, I don't know if that's in a couple years, but I want to be a Shriner when I grow up. The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas reserves the right to remove any link from this site for any or no reason. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. Bailey is vice president of investments for Marcus and Millichap, where he sells commercial investment real estate. The office of Potentate is an elected position which typically changes each year. Imperial Potentate Illustrious Noble Kenith Salley Sr. Imperial Potentate A.A.O.N.M.S. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. This photograph is part of the following collection of related materials. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work. Junior Past Imperial PotentateMember. He was an English-Australian professional wrestler as well as a professional wrestling commentator, best remembered as being a major wrestling attraction in the 1950s and 60s winning many championships in both Canada and the US. 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". Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. General History; Past Potentates; Past Recorders; Past Treasurers; Past Shrine Association Presidents; Historical Photos Al Chymia. Keep up to date with events, news, and developments with our And he and Bill were the closest that close could be. Above all Rameses Shriners believes that the Shrine is Fun with a Purpose. Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content. respected, honored and obeyed, Thank you very much. And she and I were in the same apartment complex, and I actually could see her door from my window, and just kept seeing this cute young girl. could see no future in the job. Please find the attached elected and appointed positions. All images, text, and other materials posted on this site are subject to copyrights owned by The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas or other. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. But he comes from a long line, a legacy of Imperial Potentates. He serves as Sovereign of the Red Cross of Constantine, is a member of the Indiana College of Rosicrucians 8th grade and is a member of DeMolay International, which recently awarded him the DeMolay Legion of Honor. 1877 The legend of the origins of the fraternity began at the 2nd Imperial Session held at the Masonic Temple in Albany, New York. available in multiple sizes, descriptive and downloadable metadata available in other formats, United States - Oklahoma - Oklahoma County - Oklahoma City, /ark:/67531/metadc516577/metadata.untl.xml, /oai/?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=oai_dc&identifier=info:ark/67531/metadc516577, /ark:/67531/metadc516577/metadata.mets.xml, /stats/stats.json?ark=ark:/67531/metadc516577, https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc516577/, The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. My father saw me sworn in as Imperial Outer Guard, and I thought I was happy. 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