another Pote holds magic sway. This means a lot to me. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? 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. Dad would always, rather than telling me, how was school? I think they've done a wonderful job, personally. My grandmother had a severe scoliosis, my Uncle Jim had scoliosis, my father has a bit of scoliosis, and so it's something that we're aware of. 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. So Debby and I ran. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. 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 was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. He's always been a lot of fun. 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. Makes him easy to follow. People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content. And then Jim went on to become president of the Great Lakes Shrine Association and was president in 2009, the same time that I was Potentate of Orak Shrine in 2009. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. From where we live, you can actually see downtown Chicago. 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. 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 story that got me the most was when my mom and dad came home and told me about a visit to a shrine hospital. All other rights reserved. 1886 The 11th Imperial Session was held in Cleveland, Ohio, the first to be held outside of New York state. The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. 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 Honorable Eric Myers, Ret. And that was Debby's first time teaching the visually impaired. 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. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. I'm not sure why she stuck through it with me, but she did. 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. was provided by the Oklahoma Historical Society 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. 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. 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. Well, I guess I would say in having the two boys, Bill was a great example of a father. 15. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. Prior to this, clowns were only judged by their parade performance. The Shrine Center name Rameses was well chosen. 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. October 29, 1958. united for service to Temple and Shrine 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. 23, Tampa FL - Past Potentate Mt. Tell me a little bit about your experience with Shriners Hospitals for Children. The middle of three sons, the loving parents, the great town to grow up in. 13, Past Master HRAM, R&SM, Knight Templar, KYCH Bay City Elks, I.B.P.O.E.W, Past Exalted Ruler Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Past Polemarch Education/Military Service Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C. I hope to become a Shriner later on in life. crediting Oklahoma Historical Society. 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. Rameses Shriners continued to work hard on membership and in 1979 had a membership of over 6000 Nobles. Historical Pictures 1; Historical Pictures 2; Historical Newspaper Articles; Masonic Organizations. I'm very proud of my parents. 1877 The legend of the origins of the fraternity began at the 2nd Imperial Session held at the Masonic Temple in Albany, New York. I couldn't imagine being raised by a better mother. 91 : Azure Temple* 1992-1994: PP Dr. Arthur T. Shack, No. The couple have been married for 43 years and are proud to have two sons who are following the family tradition of being Shriners. My younger brother, Jim, and I went through the Blue Lodge together. Rameses Shriners has over the years had a number of notable people who became members. Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. And I have a present for you. 1900 At the 26th Imperial Session in Washington, D.C., an Arabic band marched Imperial Potentate John H. Atwood to the headquarters hotel where they proceeded to play for hours in the lobby. Each titlein the Shrineis derived from Arabic tradition, and each has its own set of defined duties and responsibilities. a digital repository hosted by the He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. 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. 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 . Past 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. 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. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award and is a member of the firms Seven Figure Club. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. Some of our biggest memories as a family were going down to the beach with my brother, Rob, and mom and dad, and spending all weekend there. 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. Imperial Potentate's Address 3 young Black men. 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. But still, there is no adequate response from the American or global Black community. And I want you to know, I spared no expense thinking about your college future. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) It was my junior year in college that I moved off campus and moved into an apartment complex. 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. We are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the . weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Well, I hope that he continues his legacy of fun. They really taught me a lot of life lessons about dedication and thoughtfulness and thinking about others. 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. Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. is part of the collection entitled: Rameses II was an outstanding builder, who, during his reign as Pharaoh of Egypt, caused to be built the twin cities Rameses and Pilthum. I'm so happy to see you guys. He has always had a smile. Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. Vice-Pres. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. 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. 1962Past Imperial Potentate Harvey Beffa gave a moving report on the necessity to add burn care to the hospital systems specialties. Growing up here in Ogden Dunes, we had an opportunity as a family to be together on all occasions. Nice to see you guys too. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. The official Facebook page of the Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. It's been a while. By 1878, there were 425 members in 13 temples in eight states, and by 1888, there were 7,210 members in 48 temples in the United States and Canada. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. 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 One Noble in particular who was Potentate in 1968 was Athol Layton who was better known by his ring name Lord Athol Layton. More information about this photograph can be viewed below. I've been with the organization almost three decades. Imperial Potentate Illustrious Noble Kenith Salley Sr. Imperial Potentate A.A.O.N.M.S. I didn't even expect to be Imperial Potentate, but here I am, ready to go. I took a day off school to show you guys my day at the hospital. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. 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. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc516577/: Travel time from the Shrine Center to the most northerly club in Timmins Ontario is about 6 hours. You've met one or two Shriners in your lifetime across the country. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. Bill Bailey is Vice President of Investments for Marcus & Millichap in Chicago, where he sells commercial investment real estate with his brother, John and son, Ross. My grandmother lived with us, my mother's mother, and very astute business woman. These children, we just want them to be children. The jurisdiction of Rameses Shriners is also quite large and covers the major part of Ontario. (b)At the reviewing stand during Imperial parades, temple divans will give the hand salute and must not stop to salaam. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 43 years. 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 just am very thankful for having such strong and caring parents. 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. Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. 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. 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. 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. All are vitalpositions which should be executed to your best ability. His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. 2023 by The Toxic Void. I spared no expense on that. I had to quit being sorry for myself. accessed March 2, 2023), So it's an awesome responsibility. 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Above all Rameses Shriners believes that the Shrine is Fun with a Purpose. Oklahoma Times, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 29, 1958, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. for the first time. 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. 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. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. I look forward to workingas a team. Bill Bailey's heart has always been in it. 1888 The 13th Imperial Session was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where Rameses Shriners had just been chartered the year before. This practice continues even until the present time. 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. See more information on facebook More Imperial Information Be a Shriner Now SUPPORT FIRST LADY JENNIFER'S "THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER" PROGRAM TODAY Rameses Shriners was formed in 1888. 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 . Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. And Lady Debby is fantastic. Unfortunately, Jim, who was the third of the Musketeers, left us a number of years ago, and has a hole in our heart, but never in our memories. Imperial Sir Jack M. Streight - First Lady Isabel Initiated: November 3, 1945 Potentate: 1955 Imperial Potentate: 1974-1975 The Imperial Session was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Passed away: December 31, 2003 Imperial Sir Jack was a member of the Camel Unit P.I.P. And so I was very thrilled when I opened it up and found an engagement ring in it. OF THOMAS A. EDISON INDUSTRIES OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. / NEW JERSEY, Business, Economics and Finance - Journalism, 1 Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. The costumes and jewels of the Imperial and subordinate officers were prescribed, and each temple was required to adopt an Arabian or Egyptian name. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. ), Inc. As a part of our growing electronic footprint, and with ever-changing technological advancements, I am proud to welcome you to the new Imperial Website for the A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. But behind each good man, is a lady. 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. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). 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. It was here that the near-Eastern theme of the Shriners was established. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. Imperial Divan Peter Diaz William Bailey James Stolze Richard Burke Brad Koehn Jim Cain Lawrence Leib Mark Hartz Matthew Sturlaugson Marty Bartlett Tim Forbis Jerry Oliver Imperial Divan The Imperial Divan is the international governing body of the fraternity, consisting of 12 Imperial Officers who act as a corporate Board of Directors. 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. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. 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. 3 were here. I taught for 33 years. The following officers were elected, selected and installed on this . Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organization's history. HWrC?&SwI$*x2,o@> Z`0Ee[t/`is3W7ir}e--7.5AfRo o" 9x{va:Eh2Gwa. At the constitution of the Temple, Past Imperial Potentate Harrison Dingman acted as Installing Officer and Imperial Recorder B. W. Rowell was the Marshal of Ceremonies. It boasts a total of 35 clubs and 12 Shrine Center Units. 2020. We became friends, and things just clicked after a while and getting to know one another. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? 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. %PDF-1.4 % Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. Don't worry about it. 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. Please find the attached elected and appointed positions. 1886 The 11th Imperial Session was held in Cleveland, Ohio, the first to be held outside of New York state. As past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. 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. as a primary source within our collections. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Judge Myers is a member of the Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar (Tampa, FL), American Bar and National Bar Association. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work. He sets the example people follow. . 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. Imperial Shrine News; Webfez; Dues - Pay Online 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. photograph 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. Their willingness, not only willingness, but it's almost a drive for them to serve other people. Masters degree, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Shriners, and for the first time, their ladies arrived in Toronto by the hundreds on trains. 23, Tampa FL Past Potentate, Bay City Elks, I.B.P.O.E.W, Past Exalted Ruler, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Past Polemarch. And Bill's dad, Bob, was a leader during that time, and demonstrated the same consistency and genuineness and compassion that Bill shows today. The message Debby and I are trying to get across to everybody, this is not our year. Rameses rented a Lake Steamer for moonlight cruises on Lake Erie. He ran over my sign. photograph, Additional Shriners in the Bailey family include Baileys cousin, the Honorable Geoffrey G. Slaughter, Associate Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, as well as his nephew, Jordan Bailey and father-in-law, Herbert Owens. to whom all lesser lights salaam, We had a wonderful family. 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. For 29 years, Bailey served on the Imperial Marshals Aide Committee, and for 16 of those years, he served as a Vice-Chairman of the Imperial Marshals Staff. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. 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