Dates and time periods associated with this photograph. Together with his father, Robert B. Bailey, 33, Imperial Potentate of Shriners International in 1995-1996, they are only the second father and son to serve as Imperial Potentates. I've been with the organization almost three decades. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. Imperial Sir Kenneth W. Smith - First Lady Shirley Initiated: May 17, 1963 Imperial Shrine News; Webfez; Dues - Pay Online Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. Shrine fraternity, whenever I see a Shriner, whenever I see a fez, I know that I see a man who I can rely on. If at any time one would need to reach me for questions, comments or concerns, please contact me using the above information. The building is also available for rentals and hosts a numbers of other organizations on a regular basis. 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. Living Past Potentates 2017 Jimmie Phibbs Cassandra 2018 Jason H. Turner Denise 2016 Robbie Murphy Susan 2014 Barry S. Koon Fay 2011 Jimmy R. Smith Mary Jane 2015 William Ackerman Rhonda 2012 James Kennedy Shirley 2010 James Elliot Sr. Jan 2006 J.R. Hannon Brenda 2002 William Rodgers Connie 2005 George Thompson Gayle 2001 Sherwood Kaiser Rhonda He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. is part of the collection entitled: Rameses Shriners was formed in 1888. And then seven years after my birth, my brother James was born. I think my father is going to leave behind a legacy of dedication. 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. And I want you to know, I spared no expense thinking about your college future. I hope to become a Shriner later on in life. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. 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. Lucas, Jim. Those are the memories that I really enjoy, is sitting down around the dinner table and recounting the days. The existence of any particular link is simply intended to imply potential interest to users of this site. I was a man of high estate Past Imperial Potentate" indicate that the Noble has had the honor of being named as an honorary Past Potentate, which gives him the right to vote in the Imperial Council without having actually served . 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. I think they've done a wonderful job, personally. And frankly, it seemed like all summer there. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. 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. Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. 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. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Tell me three good things that happened to you today. Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. could see no future in the job. Past Imperial Potentate, specified in the Constitution and General Laws under the subject of honorary degrees on pages 67-69. Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. A committee was chosen to determine the site and personnel for the first Shriners Hospital. Mailing Address The office of Potentate is an elected position which typically changes each year. In attendance of our Nobility Celebration, GM, MW, Ron Mitchum & Lady Sue, GT, Jack Morrow & Lady Sammy, & GS, Gerald Carver & Lady Sue. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. I spared no expense on that. He has also served on the Strategic Planning, Building & Equipment, Membership, Investments, Budget, Insurance, Real Estate & Natural Resources, Clinical & Basic Research Committees, and DeMolay, as well as the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Dad would always, rather than telling me, how was school? His whole family, his dad, Bob, his brother, Jim, were always so dedicated to the shrine and the shrine cause, the philanthropy of the hospital. His judgeships have included serving as the Assistant State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit Courts, Criminal County Court, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Jim was a terrific Mason and a terrific Shriner. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. 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 . Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work. Potentate, three-time winner of the Welsh Champion Hurdle (1997-1999) St. Ambrose's term for a Power in Christian angelology. I'm so happy for them for making it this far. [7] One Noble in particular who was Potentate in 1968 was Athol Layton who was better known by his ring name Lord Athol Layton. And they saw a little boy sitting on the exam table, and he was wiggling his feet back and forth. It has been viewed 51 times. Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. respected, honored and obeyed, 1876The first Imperial Session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City with only 20 Nobles in attendance. By the Imperial Session held in Washington, D.C. in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. Questions, comments or concerns? a Potentate or the Imperial Potentate is referred to as the First Lady. OF THOMAS A. EDISON INDUSTRIES OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. / NEW JERSEY, Business, Economics and Finance - Journalism, 1 The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Oklahoma Publishing Company, the parent company of many prominent Oklahoma newspapers, amassed a significant collection of photographs that span more than a century. Thank you very much. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. I've always admired that in Bill. He's happy." Imperial Potentate's Address 3 young Black men. Potentate may refer to: Imperial Potentate, the title of the head of the Shriners. Rameses Shriners has over the years had a number of notable people who became members. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award and is a member of the firms Seven Figure Club. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. Rameses Shriners is presently in its third home located at 124 Queens Plate Dr. in Toronto and our new Shrine Centre was officially opened August 15th 2015. It was quite an experience to be able to inherit his passion and his vision of helping children and helping the fraternity to be better than what it was in his day. Dr. Walter M. Fleming was appointed the Grand Imperial Potentate and he, along with three other members, formed the Imperial Grand Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for the United States of America. The message Debby and I are trying to get across to everybody, this is not our year. embraces all of the basic fundamental concepts of the Masonic Order, but is more colorful, with a broader spectrum of visibility by the manner in which it dispenses charity in the community, and the care for its own. Rameses rented a Lake Steamer for moonlight cruises on Lake Erie. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. The highpoint of the presentation was when Billy Roach, a young burn victim who was helped by the St. Louis hospital, ran out onto the stage and kicked a football into the audience. We've been very involved in the Ogden Dunes Community Church. The event was live-streamed to temples around the world. October 29, 1958. 2020Imperial Session scheduled for July 5-9 in Kansas City, Missouri, was canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Shrine Center name Rameses was well chosen. Together with his father, Robert B. Bailey, 33, Imperial Potentate of Shriners International in 1995-1996, they are only the second father and son to serve as Imperial Potentates. First I step up onto this machine, and I will sit in here, and it circles around my head and it takes a panoramic of my whole skull. He has been hospital liaison to the Erie hospital, the Cincinnati hospital, which is now Shriners Childrens Ohio, the Houston hospital, which is now Shriners Childrens Texas, the Greenville hospital and the Shreveport hospital, and is currently serving as liaison to both the Twin Cities clinic and the Canada hospital. My father, being involved in Scottish Rite, he had told us he wants us to experience all the different branches of the Masonic family, and so we all did. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Potentate. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. 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. Baileys sons, Rob, who is married to Jackie, and Ross, who is married to Jessica, are both Shriners. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. Past Potentates. Fleming was elected the first imperial potentate. People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content. Oklahoma Times, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 29, 1958, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection. I'm not sure why she stuck through it with me, but she did. Worst of all is the passivity, neglect and disengagement of the Black community concerning the future of our Black boys. Rameses Shriners continued to work hard on membership and in 1979 had a membership of over 6000 Nobles. I'm so happy to see you guys. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. . My younger brother, Jim, and I went through the Blue Lodge together. This photograph is part of the following collection of related materials. 1907 During the 33rd Imperial Session in Los Angeles, California a sightseeing train derailed and crashed, killing 31 and injuring 20 Nobles and their ladies, mostly from Rajah Shriners. 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. I went to Illinois State University to become a teacher. Bachelors degree, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. My mom, she's so caring and wonderful. In 1989 Illustrious Sir Peter Rhodes was appointed Director General, and this was, at the time expected to be the largest Imperial session in history with no less than 100,000 Shriners expected to attendance. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. My word was law none dare gainsay, My father saw me sworn in as Imperial Outer Guard, and I thought I was happy. As a member of the Board of Directors, Bailey has served as Chairman of Marketing and Communications, Donor Relations, Hospital Operations, Temple Officers Educational Seminars and Temple Procedures. So I've been going to the hospital in Chicago since I was two months old. individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. 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. 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?" He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. Vice-Pres. Proudly created withWix.com. The jurisdiction of Rameses Shriners is also quite large and covers the major part of Ontario. The family owned a Buick car dealership in Gary, Indiana, and she went off to work with my father every day. Master Mason, Porter Lodge #137, Valparaiso, Indiana, 1984, Potentate, Orak Shriners, Michigan City, Indiana, 2009, Director General, Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session, Merrillville, Indiana, 1987, Member, Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and South Lake County Shrine Club, 33rd Degree, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend, Past Commander in Chief, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend, Member, Elbert H. Gary Chapter 139 Chapter RAM, Elbert H. Gary Council #103 Council R&SM and Elbert H. Gary Commandery #37 of Knights Templar (York Rite), Class 7 Member (Senior DeMolay), DeMolay International, Imperial Potentates Award of Merit, 2005, Emeritus member, Board of Governors of Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago, Member, Imperial Marshals Aide Committee, 29 years, Vice Chairman, Imperial Marshals Staff, 16 years, Past Chairman, Donor Relations, Temple Procedures, Budget, Hospital Operations, Leadership Educational Seminars committees, and others, Past Vice Chairman, Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Membership and Marketing & Communication committees, Member, Strategic Planning, Building & Equipment, Budget, Investments, Insurance, Clinical & Basic Research, Masonic Relations committees, and others. This We are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children Leading us in this historic year is a Legacy Shriner, William S. Bill Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. We're fortunate to be right here on the cusp and the south tip of Lake Michigan. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. The Shrine legacy continues with Baileys brothers John Bailey and Jim Bailey, who was Potentate of Orak in 1998 and President of Great Lakes Shrine Association in 2009. 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. On September 15th, 1889, Illustrious Imperial Potentate Sam Briggs, the second Imperial Potentate in the history of the Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, made a trip to Chattanooga at the solicitation of a group of Masonic Leaders interested in the establishment of a Shrine Center in Chattanooga. They are just about serving others, helping others, and sharing their faith with others. It was here that the near-Eastern theme of the Shriners was established. 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". 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. He sings in the choir and runs the sound system and livestreaming broadcast. Actual Past Imperial Potentates (by seniority lowest to highest) Elected Imperial Council officers (lowest to highest in rank) The Illustrious Commandress (Deputy for Desert if Joint Desert Ball) The Illustrious Potentate (Deputy of the Desert if Joint Desert Ball) I had to quit being sorry for myself. my slightest wish, supreme my sway, And I have a present for you. And most people think that you're going to quit after that and you would feel sorry for yourself. All these years that I have known him and Debby, I feel blessed to call them friends. I am very, very proud of him. Motto: Working as one, Being as one, Looking as one! Shriner passionately shares his love for being a Shriner to man sitting next to him on plane, who turned out not to be such a stranger after all. All are vitalpositions which should be executed to your best ability. I didn't even expect to be Imperial Potentate, but here I am, ready to go. What responsibilities do I have when using this photograph? 1966Against the wishes of the Secret Service, both President Lyndon B. Johnson and Vice President H. Hubert Humphrey and their wives appeared together with the Shrine leadership at the 92nd Imperial Session in Washington, D.C. 1972At the 98th Imperial Session in Dallas, Texas, the first stand-alone clown competition was held. 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. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. I extend my sincere thanks to those entrusting me as the Imperial Potentate in and for these United States and Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Caribbean. Bill Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 44 years and are extremely proud to have two sons, Rob Bailey and Ross Bailey, to follow the family tradition of becoming Shriners. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. Memphis, Tennessee 38132. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; The entrance to our town only has one entrance because we lived in the sand dunes of Lake Michigan. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. All trademarks, service marks, and logos referred to or appearing on this site are the property of their respective owners. I taught for 33 years. The Bailey family has a deep Shriners legacy.
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