to It's a long journey. Mailing Address 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?" But he comes from a long line, a legacy of Imperial Potentates. Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. And so after graduating from the University of Evansville, where I got my undergraduate degree, I also went to the University of Kentucky and got my master's in zoology. Past Potentate all, not raw nor new, The entrance to our town only has one entrance because we lived in the sand dunes of Lake Michigan. 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. 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. the exclusive use of the Imperial Potentate, Imperial officers, Past Imperial officers, and such guests as invited by the Imperial Potentate. 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. 1920-21 At the 46th Imperial Session in Portland, Oregon, Past Imperial Potentate Freeland Kendrick proposed that the Shriners build a hospital for children. Dad would always, rather than telling me, how was school? 2023 by The Toxic Void. I bring you Greetings as the 45th Imperial Potentate of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions (A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C. Howard University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science and English. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the . Oh, it doesn't get any better than this. Every summer, Shriners from around the world come together for their annual business meeting, known as Imperial Session. This site is intended to be maintained in a manner consistent with United States copyright laws. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. He sings in the choir and runs the sound system and livestreaming broadcast. It takes a remarkable individual to obtain such a prodigious title. But then we would hear one of the national patient ambassadors talk about the struggles that they went through and overcoming those struggles. Questions, comments or concerns? photograph When the committee brought the proposal to the 47th Imperial Session in Des Moines, Iowa, it too was passed. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. 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. Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes . But I go to the hospital for physical therapy, surgeries, consultations. 1989 The Peace Monument, donated to the city of Toronto in 1930 by the Shriners, was rededicated at a sunrise ceremony. Shriners and their families spent an evening at Walt Disney World and the motor corps competitions were held at Sea World. The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas website may include links providing direct access to other Internet sites. I taught for 33 years. And frankly, it seemed like all summer there. 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. So it took some time to make it work, but we stuck through it. From where we live, you can actually see downtown Chicago. Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. Yes, I've been fortunate to know both of the Baileys. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 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 . 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. And I have a present for you. But now The Cabiri, tried and true 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. Makes him easy to follow. [7] I'm not sure why she stuck through it with me, but she did. October 29, 1958. 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. 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. OF THOMAS A. EDISON INDUSTRIES OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. / NEW JERSEY, Business, Economics and Finance - Journalism, 1 And at about age four, we moved into a suburb of Chicago Heights, just south of Chicago. Past Potentates. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. 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. 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. as a primary source within our collections. Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. We became friends, and things just clicked after a while and getting to know one another. Imperial Shrine News; Webfez; Dues - Pay Online And we want the ladies to encourage new nobles to come to temple, meet different clubs or units, and find their little sync. I just am very thankful for having such strong and caring parents. 2020. UNT Libraries. Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. 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. We're fortunate to be right here on the cusp and the south tip of Lake Michigan. weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. accessed March 2, 2023), Potentate, three-time winner of the Welsh Champion Hurdle (1997-1999) St. Ambrose's term for a Power in Christian angelology. I'm very proud of my parents. His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. I am very, very proud of him. a digital repository hosted by the Just trying to put that positive spin on your day. THE ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. All are vitalpositions which should be executed to your best ability. There's only 690 homes in the entire town. Bill Bailey is an Emeritus Member of the Iowa Corporation and an emeritus member of the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago. 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 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. By the Imperial Session held in Washington, D.C. in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. Ill. Sir William (Bill) Fitzsimmons. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. 2 IMPERIAL DIVAN OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018 GARY J. BERGENSKE (Anne) Imperial Potentate Cell: 407-310-7545 Ofc: 407-875-0000 Bahia Shriners Res: 407-767-0788 Fax: 407-875-0480 Ofc: 1101 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32810 Res: 236 Flame Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751 Email . The wide variety of photographs accompanied stories in the newspapers. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. He's a hard worker. And I feel that the Shriner's International will be very blessed to have him as their leader and Debby as their First Lady. Accordingly, users should not submit or post copyrighted material to this site unless the copyright owner of the material has expressly granted its prior written consent to such submission. They really taught me a lot of life lessons about dedication and thoughtfulness and thinking about others. So Debby and I ran. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. He is shown with J. William Bickell, center, potentate of the India Temple, and Galloway Calhoun, Tyler, Texas, past Imperial Potentate and chair of the Shrine Hospitals for crippled children.". 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. And as I call him, Little Billy, as my mother called him, Willy [Lump Lump 00:01:02]. Their willingness, not only willingness, but it's almost a drive for them to serve other people. 91 : Azure Temple* 1992-1994: PP Dr. Arthur T. Shack, No. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. Their dedication is unmatched with anybody I've ever known. What responsibilities do I have when using this photograph? He has also served on the Strategic Planning, Building and Equipment, Membership, Investments, Budget, Insurance, Real Estate and Natural Resources, Clinical and Basic Research Committees, and DeMolay, as well as the Shriners Children's Open. 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. Well, we're very proud of you, the fact that you're in college now. Because we want this to last for the next 100 years and the next 150 years beyond this. 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. Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. I look forward to workingas a team. 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. Well, I hope that he continues his legacy of fun. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? 120 We had a wonderful family. 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. 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". Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. Potentate may refer to: Imperial Potentate, the title of the head of the Shriners. In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on those other sites, and does not exert any editorial, monitoring, or other control over those other sites and therefore does not assume any liability for those sites, their content or their privacy practices. We're very fortunate to have parents that were extremely involved. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. He is also member of Porter Lodge #137 inValparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. Tell me three good things that happened to you today. 2020In response to the cancellation of the 146th Imperial Session in Kansas City, a virtual Special Session of Shriners International and Special Meeting of Shriners Hospitals for Children was held. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Vice-Pres. Jim was a terrific Mason and a terrific Shriner. 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. 15. I couldn't imagine being raised by a better mother. 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 past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. Growing up here in Ogden Dunes, we had an opportunity as a family to be together on all occasions. 1000 Alhambra . See more information on facebook More Imperial Information Be a Shriner Now SUPPORT FIRST LADY JENNIFER'S "THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER" PROGRAM TODAY TheImperial Council of Shiners and DOI will assemble at the 58th National Triennial Session: Again, I thank you for your continued support. Our Building is also home to Bokhara Court No. He's happy." She went to work every day. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. Bill is a strong leader and has been involved with many appendant bodies, and showing the leadership skills, always a smile. Pleasant Lodge No. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, Imperial Sir Kenneth W. Smith - First Lady Shirley Initiated: May 17, 1963 1876The first Imperial Session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City with only 20 Nobles in attendance. 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. The fraternity also hosts a variety of fun events including aparade and unit competitions. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. 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. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. 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. 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 Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. And seeing them in the shrine was always a big part of me growing up. 3 were here. We are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 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. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. 23, Tampa FL - Past Potentate Mt. Three hours after I was born, my brother Bill was born. Here are some suggestions for what to do next. 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. He sets the example people follow. And he was overjoyed, as a father would be. And hopefully be the kind of son my father wants me to be, the kind of brother my brothers wanted me to be, and be the kind of father my sons want me to be. And to serve with Bill and for Bill, and now have Bill be the Imperial Potentate, I'm proud of the entire shrine here. This photograph is part of the following collection of related materials. 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 2239 Democrat Road Lucas, Jim Grand Lodge of TN; . 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) He's always been a lot of fun. Bachelors degree, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. And if you don't have one, encourage your husband to form a new group. 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. It's been a while. respected, honored and obeyed, Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. 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. 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