Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. At the 2005 Imperial Session in Baltimore, Maryland, Bailey was awarded the Imperial Potentates Award of Merit the highest honor in the fraternity. The existence of any particular link is simply intended to imply potential interest to users of this site. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. Three hundred nobles attended a banquet that Indianapolis News said was the most elaborate ever laid in Indiana. It was followed by a procession of Shriners in fezzes and evening attire to the Scottish Rite temple. That's what they deserve, that they could go play. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Harram Temple No. Dad would always, rather than telling me, how was school? This Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. He was very clever. 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. But behind each good man, is a lady. Imperial Potentate Congratulations to Imperial Potentate Kenneth Craven. 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 . We want to do as much as we can to raise membership and let people know the fun and fellowship that there is within the shrine. [7] He's well organized. The message Debby and I are trying to get across to everybody, this is not our year. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. And he and Bill were the closest that close could be. 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. It is noteworthy that Noble Cutts subsequently became Imperial Potentate, serving as such in 1921-1922. . Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? as a primary source within our collections. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Just the look on your face alone tells me exactly what you think of this present. for the first time. All are vitalpositions which should be executed to your best ability. 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. 2239 Democrat Road Other traditional events include a pageant for the incoming Imperial Potentate and the debut of the new patient success video and introduction of the National Patient Ambassadors. It takes a remarkable individual to obtain such a prodigious title. Because we want this to last for the next 100 years and the next 150 years beyond this. Over many years Rameses Shriners has been an active supporter of Shriners Hospitals for Children having members on the Boards of Governors of both Montreal and Erie. Well, I guess I would say in having the two boys, Bill was a great example of a father. The entrance to our town only has one entrance because we lived in the sand dunes of Lake Michigan. a digital repository hosted by the At Christmas time, he gave me this great big package with lots of boxes inside. As past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. 2021. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. Certainly hope that it'll be a legacy of service and giving back to the fraternity, and providing an opportunity to those that will follow him. 1920-21 At the 46th Imperial Session in Portland, Oregon, Past Imperial Potentate Freeland Kendrick proposed that the Shriners build a hospital for children. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. Well, we're very proud of you, the fact that you're in college now. My father made sure that we understood that he probably didn't want us in the car business, but he wanted us to follow our own path and discover what we want to do best. But I'm now excited to see them grow into their roles as Imperial Potentate and the First Lady of Shriners International. I'm grateful for their support and being elected to the Imperial Outer Guard. He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) The office of Potentate is an elected position which typically changes each year. She went to work every day. Bill and Debby are proud grandparents of Parker Rose Bailey and Henry Michael Bailey. I am where I am today because of his encouragement. I'm not sure why she stuck through it with me, but she did. There are children that are learning to run in a different way. People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. 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. But then we would hear one of the national patient ambassadors talk about the struggles that they went through and overcoming those struggles. Bill Bailey's heart has always been in it. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. 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. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. Well, I haven't known Bill as long as some of the guys in our shrine have. Lucas, Jim It's a long journey. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. The Shrine Center name Rameses was well chosen. This means a lot to me. He's always been a lot of fun. 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. Travel time from the Shrine Center to the most northerly club in Timmins Ontario is about 6 hours. 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. The second family that we have is our church family. Every summer, Shriners from around the world come together for their annual business meeting, known as Imperial Session. Potentate may refer to: Imperial Potentate, the title of the head of the Shriners. an impressive sight when on parade. But he comes from a long line, a legacy of Imperial Potentates. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. to 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. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. Any reproduction, retransmission, distribution, or republication of all or part of any images, text programs, and other materials found on this site is expressly prohibited unless The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas or the copyright owner of the material has expressly granted its prior written consent. I had to quit being sorry for myself. During the week-long event, held in a different host city each year, members meet to discuss and vote on business matters of Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. And at about age four, we moved into a suburb of Chicago Heights, just south of Chicago. Tell me three good things that happened to you today. I am very, very proud of him. Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. And most people think that you're going to quit after that and you would feel sorry for yourself. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. We've been very involved in the Ogden Dunes Community Church. We had a wonderful family. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. And he was overjoyed, as a father would be. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. Finally, we started dating. Ill. Sir Robert (Bob) Keep. Imperial Shrine News; Webfez; Dues - Pay Online I taught for 33 years. In April of 1887 George S. McConkey who was the first Potentate and James Granville who was the first Recorder made the arduous trip from Toronto to New York City to make the formal request for dispensation in person to form a Shrine Center which was issued April 21st, 1887. Sometimes when I need a family to rely on, Shriners Hospitals for Children has just always been there for me. Pleasant Lodge No. Grand Master, MW Brother, Ron C. Mitchum, DGM, Steven Hames, SW, Tommy Watson, GT, Jack Morrow, & GS, Gerald Carver were all in attendance of the annual business meeting. I've always admired that in Bill. image file Bill Bailey was born and raised in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, a small lakeside community built on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he and his wife Debby currently reside. Your confidence and support are truly a blessing as I embark upon this new journey to take this organization to new heights with structure, class and unity. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. 15. Bailey was born and raised in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, a small community on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he and his wife, First Lady Debby, still reside. 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. 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. photograph, 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. Imperial Potentate - five gold Pyramids Past Imperial Potentates - five silver Pyramids Fezzes with the word "Past Potentate" Or "Hon. What's most important is that you leave them financially more secure, but you also try to grow both the hospitals and the fraternity and make them stronger. 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. Imperial Potentate Illustrious Noble Kenith Salley Sr. Imperial Potentate A.A.O.N.M.S. Baileys sons, Rob, who is married to Jackie, and Ross, who is married to Jessica, are both Shriners. The family owned a Buick car dealership in Gary, Indiana, and she went off to work with my father every day. Dates and time periods associated with this photograph. I'm so happy to see you guys. Oasis of Desert of by a two-thirds favorable vote of those present and voting at a regular meeting of the Temple on approved the petition for . He's happy." 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. HWrC?&SwI$*x2,o@> Z`0Ee[t/`is3W7ir}e--7.5AfRo o" 9x{va:Eh2Gwa. Our Building is also home to Bokhara Court No. Junior Past Imperial PotentateMember. Years Name Temple; 1967-1996: PP Henry Hester, No. Thanks for coming out to the hospital today. Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C. Howard University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science and English. And if you don't have one, encourage your husband to form a new group. 2020. 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. 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. The Bailey family has a deep Shriners legacy. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. 91 : Azure Temple* 1992-1994: PP Dr. Arthur T. Shack, No. OF THOMAS A. EDISON INDUSTRIES OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. / NEW JERSEY, Business, Economics and Finance - Journalism, 1 %PDF-1.4 % He has always had a smile. The middle of three sons, the loving parents, the great town to grow up in. Shrine fraternity, whenever I see a Shriner, whenever I see a fez, I know that I see a man who I can rely on. It's been a while. 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. 2239 Democrat Road He's a hard worker. And we want the ladies to encourage new nobles to come to temple, meet different clubs or units, and find their little sync. My mom, she's so caring and wonderful. Bill Bailey was born and raised in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, a small lakeside community built on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he and his wife, Debby, currently reside. 22, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, and Oronto Shrine Center No. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. He encouraged me to become a nurse because he believes in healthcare. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. 23, Tampa FL - Past Potentate Mt. Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes . 2023 by The Toxic Void. Incredibly grateful to be their son. You've met one or two Shriners in your lifetime across the country. Proudly created with, Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use and Photo Disclaimer. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. He sings in the choir and runs the sound system and livestreaming broadcast. 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. There was a time the Noble mob Worst of all is the passivity, neglect and disengagement of the Black community concerning the future of our Black boys. (23) Honorable Eric Myers of Tampa, FL, was elected in August 2002 as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. 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. The following officers were elected, selected and installed on this . And I think that Shriners are dedicated, they're passionate, and I think that my dad is above and beyond. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organizations history. His home is extremely proud to have Bill as the Imperial Potentate of all Shriners everywhere. 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. Above all Rameses Shriners believes that the Shrine is Fun with a Purpose. the exclusive use of the Imperial Potentate, Imperial officers, Past Imperial officers, and such guests as invited by the Imperial Potentate. P.I.P. Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems. These are the Past Potentate's (President or CEO) that have served and led WA WA Shriners. It was my junior year in college that I moved off campus and moved into an apartment complex. Past Imperial Potentate, specified in the Constitution and General Laws under the subject of honorary degrees on pages 67-69. I look forward to workingas a team. is part of the collection entitled: I think they've done a wonderful job, personally. Large contingents of Shriners have also traveled to the Imperial Sessions and both participated in competitions bring home winning recognition as well as holding executive positions in Imperial Associations. 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. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. Memphis, Tennessee 38132. I see that with my son running in the yard right now. could see no future in the job. accessed March 2, 2023), 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. 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. 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. 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