What has the Shrine fraternity meant to you? Three hours after I was born, my brother Bill was born. Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. 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. Past Imperial Potentates The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Past Imperial Potentates 1893 - Present * - Deceased * - Deceased LEADERSHIP Imperial Potentate Imperial Divan Imperial Elected Committees Past Imperial Potentates SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER YOUTUBE The existence of any particular link is simply intended to imply potential interest to users of this site. Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Evansville in Indiana and is the third generation in his family to graduate from the university. 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. This is the year of the noble. Imperial Potentate's Address 3 young Black men. 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. His home is extremely proud to have Bill as the Imperial Potentate of all Shriners everywhere. Bill Bailey's heart has always been in it. 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. Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. This established the ongoing tradition of bands playing in the hotels at Imperial Session. The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. 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. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. I'm so happy for them for making it this far. 1999The Hella Shrine Band hosted a musical reenactment of the famous bubbles speech at the 125th Imperial Session in Dallas, TX. 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 . 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. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. 23, Tampa FL - Past Potentate Mt. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. I'm not sure why she stuck through it with me, but she did. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. I think they've done a wonderful job, personally. 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 are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children. My grandmother lived with us, my mother's mother, and very astute business woman. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. OF THOMAS A. EDISON INDUSTRIES OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. / NEW JERSEY, Business, Economics and Finance - Journalism, 1 They really taught me a lot of life lessons about dedication and thoughtfulness and thinking about others. Baileys sons, Rob, who is married to Jackie, and Ross, who is married to Jessica, are both Shriners. 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. 1982Imperial Session is held in Orlando, Florida. The election of Imperial Officers and Trustees and two other proposed legislation items were done electronically. 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 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. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. 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. 1989 The Peace Monument, donated to the city of Toronto in 1930 by the Shriners, was rededicated at a sunrise ceremony. A fee of $50 was instituted for charter of a new Temple with a $10 annual temple tax to the Imperial Council. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. I was a man of high estate The building is also available for rentals and hosts a numbers of other organizations on a regular basis. 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 event was live-streamed to temples around the world. 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. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. But I'm now excited to see them grow into their roles as Imperial Potentate and the First Lady of Shriners International. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Gateway. The wide variety of photographs accompanied stories in the newspapers. This is where they take all my x-rays before, after, and going into surgeries. Do you see me sipping on your name? 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. Yes, I've been fortunate to know both of the Baileys. Over the past many years Rameses has been host to the Shrine Imperial Session. 2020. The Oklahoma Publishing Company, the parent company of many prominent Oklahoma newspapers, amassed a significant collection of photographs that span more than a century. So Debby and I ran. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 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. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. 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. The second family that we have is our church family. is part of the collection entitled: Past Imperial Potentate, specified in the Constitution and General Laws under the subject of honorary degrees on pages 67-69. 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. I took a day off school to show you guys my day at the hospital. The officers elected were Walter M. Fleming, Potentate; Charles T. McClenachan, Chief Rabban; John A. Moore, Assistant Rabban; Edward Eddy, High Priest and Prophet; George W. Millar, Oriental Guide; James S. Chappel, Treasurer; William S. Paterson, Recorder; and Oswald M. d'Aubigne, Captain of the Guard. a digital repository hosted by the Masters degree, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 91 : Azure Temple* 1992-1994: PP Dr. Arthur T. Shack, No. I love to listen to him speak when he's in front of a group because he speaks from the heart. He's always been a lot of fun. 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. 2021. 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?" Of Thomas A. Edison Industries Of Mcgraw-Edison Co. STRINGFELLOW, GEORGE E. / SHRINE / IMPERIAL POTENTATE / VICE-PRES. I couldn't imagine being raised by a better mother. I am where I am today because of his encouragement. 1920-21 At the 46th Imperial Session in Portland, Oregon, Past Imperial Potentate Freeland Kendrick proposed that the Shriners build a hospital for children. 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 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. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. 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. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organizations history. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. I am very, very proud of him. All are vitalpositions which should be executed to your best ability. Past Potentates. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. 15. 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. 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. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. I taught for 33 years. 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. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. That was the first hook that we really understood what mom and dad were talking about. I'm grateful for their support and being elected to the Imperial Outer Guard. [Photograph 2012.201.B1267.0393], I know I see a guy who is amazing, who has done so much for me, and who is willing to do anything for me. 69, Daughters of the Nile. So I want you to have this. Just trying to put that positive spin on your day. . was provided by the Oklahoma Historical Society All trademarks, service marks, and logos referred to or appearing on this site are the property of their respective owners. UNT Libraries. Leading us in this historic year is a Legacy Shriner, William S. "Bill" Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. 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. Rameses II was an outstanding builder, who, during his reign as Pharaoh of Egypt, caused to be built the twin cities Rameses and Pilthum. Thank you very much. 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 . This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Potentate. a Potentate or the Imperial Potentate is referred to as the First Lady. crediting Oklahoma Historical Society. So it took some time to make it work, but we stuck through it. If at any time one would need to reach me for questions, comments or concerns, please contact me using the above information. She went to work every day. Their willingness, not only willingness, but it's almost a drive for them to serve other people. In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). He and Lady Debby always have a smile when they greet people. People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content. Years Name Temple; 1967-1996: PP Henry Hester, No. And they saw a little boy sitting on the exam table, and he was wiggling his feet back and forth. We had a wonderful family. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. 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. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. 2023 by The Toxic Void. 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. Bailey is vice president of investments for Marcus and Millichap, where he sells commercial investment real estate. These are the Past Potentate's (President or CEO) that have served and led WA WA Shriners. 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. Imperial Potentate Honorable Eric Myers, Ret. 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. He ran over my sign. Prior to this, clowns were only judged by their parade performance. Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C. Howard University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science and English. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. Ill. Sir William (Bill) Fitzsimmons. We're very fortunate to have parents that were extremely involved. 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. Lucas, Jim Grand Lodge of TN; . His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. 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