photograph And to serve with Bill and for Bill, and now have Bill be the Imperial Potentate, I'm proud of the entire shrine here. Vice-Pres. From where we live, you can actually see downtown Chicago. Shriners Imperial Potentate | Tampa FL Imperial Sir Kenneth W. Smith - First Lady Shirley Initiated: May 17, 1963 So I want you to have this. for the first time. Bill Bailey's heart has always been in it. Bill Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 43 years and are extremely proud to have two sons, Rob Bailey and Ross Bailey, to follow the family tradition of becoming Shriners. 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. But now The Cabiri, tried and true 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. 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. As a single wrestler he drew large crowds particularly in Toronto against Whipper Bill Watson and The Sheik He passed away unexpectedly January 18th 1984. 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. 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. He sets the example people follow. Past Potentates. 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. This Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. P.I.P. individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. And Lady Debby is fantastic. 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. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Thanks for coming out to the hospital today. He's happy." String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. Every summer, Shriners from around the world come together for their annual business meeting, known as Imperial Session. Imperial officer and all past Imperial officers are addressed as "Imperial Sir." Members of the elected temple Divan are addressed by the title of their office or . 1920-21 At the 46th Imperial Session in Portland, Oregon, Past Imperial Potentate Freeland Kendrick proposed that the Shriners build a hospital for children. The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. My mom, she's so caring and wonderful. The costumes and jewels of the Imperial and subordinate officers were prescribed, and each temple was required to adopt an Arabian or Egyptian name. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. It's all volunteer, and so we all pitch in and do what we need to do to make it a successful church. I didn't even expect to be Imperial Potentate, but here I am, ready to go. I was a man of high estate It was here that the near-Eastern theme of the Shriners was established. We've been very involved in the Ogden Dunes Community Church. 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. I am where I am today because of his encouragement. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work. 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. Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C. Howard University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science and English. 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. 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 . 1982Imperial Session is held in Orlando, Florida. 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. This is the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Shriners Hospitals for Children and the 150th anniversary of Shriners International. Date: June 9, 2021 To: Imperial Council of Shriners Subj: PUT YOUR WORK IN! Baileys father, Robert B. Bailey, was Imperial Potentate in 19951996. And they could tell that he was a double amputee. We didn't win the first year, we didn't win the second year. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. HWrC?&SwI$*x2,o@> Z`0Ee[t/`is3W7ir}e--7.5AfRo o" 9x{va:Eh2Gwa. It boasts a total of 35 clubs and 12 Shrine Center Units. 15. Motto: Working as one, Being as one, Looking as one! Thank you very much. There's only 690 homes in the entire town. Many temple units which had raised funds for their trip turned them over to various war relief societies. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. I spared no expense on that. All are vitalpositions which should be executed to your best ability. This is where they take all my x-rays before, after, and going into surgeries. Bill and Debby are proud grandparents of Parker Rose Bailey and Henry Michael Bailey. as a primary source within our collections. I'm very proud of my parents. Mailing Address His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. 1989 The Peace Monument, donated to the city of Toronto in 1930 by the Shriners, was rededicated at a sunrise ceremony. 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. Yes, I've been fortunate to know both of the Baileys. 3 were here. Dates and time periods associated with this photograph. The resolution was passed amidst tremendous cheering. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organizations history. weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. What has the Shrine fraternity meant to you? 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. 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. 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. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years 2021- 2024. Their dedication is unmatched with anybody I've ever known. 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. 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. And most people think that you're going to quit after that and you would feel sorry for yourself. 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've always admired that in Bill. He was very clever. And he was overjoyed, as a father would be. It's been a while. 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. Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content. When the committee brought the proposal to the 47th Imperial Session in Des Moines, Iowa, it too was passed. 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. 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. 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) 1876The first Imperial Session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City with only 20 Nobles in attendance. The existence of any particular link is simply intended to imply potential interest to users of this site. Sorry. This photograph is part of the following collection of related materials. Shriners and their families spent an evening at Walt Disney World and the motor corps competitions were held at Sea World. 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. It is important to remember that the strength of the fraternity directly impacts the philanthropy. October 29, 1958; I was born in Chicago. It was my junior year in college that I moved off campus and moved into an apartment complex. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. The wide variety of photographs accompanied stories in the newspapers. Absolutely. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. Finally, we started dating. 2020Imperial Session scheduled for July 5-9 in Kansas City, Missouri, was canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. 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. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. I couldn't imagine being raised by a better mother. 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. I'm grateful for their support and being elected to the Imperial Outer Guard. is part of the collection entitled: I just am very thankful for having such strong and caring parents. We've identified this It takes a remarkable individual to obtain such a prodigious title. 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. 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. He was elected Deputy Imperial Potentate, part of the 12-member body that helps govern the fraternal organization, on August 18, 2020. His home is extremely proud to have Bill as the Imperial Potentate of all Shriners everywhere. Rameses II was an outstanding builder, who, during his reign as Pharaoh of Egypt, caused to be built the twin cities Rameses and Pilthum. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. But I'm now excited to see them grow into their roles as Imperial Potentate and the First Lady of Shriners International. Rameses Shriners continued to work hard on membership and in 1979 had a membership of over 6000 Nobles. 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. So it's an awesome responsibility. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. 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. Memphis, Tennessee 38132. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) We had a wonderful family. As past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. 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 names, trademarks, service marks, and logos of The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas appearing on this site may not be used in any advertising or publicity, or otherwise to indicate sponsorship of or affiliation with any product or service, without prior express written permission from The Imperial Council of Shriners and the Supreme Court DOI -PHO & Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Imperial Potentate Honorable Eric Myers, Ret. And so I think the hospital system, above all, is in my dad's forethought constantly. Grand Lodge of TN; . The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; 69, Daughters of the Nile. Imperial Potentate Congratulations to Imperial Potentate Kenneth Craven. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. My childhood was an ideal childhood. 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. But still, there is no adequate response from the American or global Black community. I'm so happy for them for making it this far. He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. 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. More information about this photograph can be viewed below. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award and is a member of the firms Seven Figure Club. Greetings Nobles of the Imperial Council, Bill is a strong leader and has been involved with many appendant bodies, and showing the leadership skills, always a smile. This site will be your one-stop-shop for all things A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc., and I encourage you to visit us often. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. I had to quit being sorry for myself. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. They are just about serving others, helping others, and sharing their faith with others. Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 43 years. 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. Years Name Temple; 1967-1996: PP Henry Hester, No. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. 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. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. He has always had a smile. UNT Libraries. Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection And I think that Shriners are dedicated, they're passionate, and I think that my dad is above and beyond. 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. accessed March 2, 2023), Bachelors degree, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. 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