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. Imperial Potentate's Address 3 young Black men. Rameses Shriners continued to work hard on membership and in 1979 had a membership of over 6000 Nobles. I look forward to workingas a team. I hope to become a Shriner later on in life. Memphis, Tennessee 38132. This practice continues even until the present time. Jim was a terrific Mason and a terrific Shriner. 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. Just trying to put that positive spin on your day. photograph, Zoom and Pan the map as needed. He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. General History; Past Potentates; Past Recorders; Past Treasurers; Past Shrine Association Presidents; Historical Photos Al Chymia. I went to Illinois State University to become a teacher. Master Mason, Porter Lodge #137, Valparaiso, Indiana, 1984, Potentate, Orak Shriners, Michigan City, Indiana, 2009, Director General, Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session, Merrillville, Indiana, 1987, Member, Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and South Lake County Shrine Club, 33rd Degree, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend, Past Commander in Chief, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend, Member, Elbert H. Gary Chapter 139 Chapter RAM, Elbert H. Gary Council #103 Council R&SM and Elbert H. Gary Commandery #37 of Knights Templar (York Rite), Class 7 Member (Senior DeMolay), DeMolay International, Imperial Potentates Award of Merit, 2005, Emeritus member, Board of Governors of Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago, Member, Imperial Marshals Aide Committee, 29 years, Vice Chairman, Imperial Marshals Staff, 16 years, Past Chairman, Donor Relations, Temple Procedures, Budget, Hospital Operations, Leadership Educational Seminars committees, and others, Past Vice Chairman, Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Membership and Marketing & Communication committees, Member, Strategic Planning, Building & Equipment, Budget, Investments, Insurance, Clinical & Basic Research, Masonic Relations committees, and others. photograph 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. Over the past many years Rameses has been host to the Shrine Imperial Session. Rameses II was an outstanding builder, who, during his reign as Pharaoh of Egypt, caused to be built the twin cities Rameses and Pilthum. And we want the ladies to encourage new nobles to come to temple, meet different clubs or units, and find their little sync. 1917Due to the United States impending involvement in the first World War, the 43rd Imperial Session in Minneapolis, Minnesota was dedicated solely to business. . He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award and is a member of the firms Seven Figure Club. 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. 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. Keep up to date with events, news, and developments with our A committee was chosen to determine the site and personnel for the first Shriners Hospital. Leading us in this historic year is a Legacy Shriner, William S. Bill Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. So I want you to have this. 2023 by The Toxic Void. Sorry. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. 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. 2020Imperial Session scheduled for July 5-9 in Kansas City, Missouri, was canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. 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. 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. Those are the memories that I really enjoy, is sitting down around the dinner table and recounting the days. 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. 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. Their dedication is unmatched with anybody I've ever known. and Imperial Potentate Illustrious Noble Kenith Salley Sr. Imperial Potentate A.A.O.N.M.S. So it took some time to make it work, but we stuck through it. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. And they could tell that he was a double amputee. 91 : Azure Temple* 1992-1994: PP Dr. Arthur T. Shack, No. I'm so happy to see you guys. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? The Gateway to Oklahoma History, Bill Bailey's heart has always been in it. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. At the spring ceremonial of 1908, no less than 210 candidates crossed the Hot Sands. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. The event was live-streamed to temples around the world. 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. Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. 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. And most people think that you're going to quit after that and you would feel sorry for yourself. 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. His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. And I think that Shriners are dedicated, they're passionate, and I think that my dad is above and beyond. Mailing Address In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). It boasts a total of 35 clubs and 12 Shrine Center Units. Above all Rameses Shriners believes that the Shrine is Fun with a Purpose. 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. 1920-21 At the 46th Imperial Session in Portland, Oregon, Past Imperial Potentate Freeland Kendrick proposed that the Shriners build a hospital for children. Three hours after I was born, my brother Bill was born. 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. It's a long journey. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. for the first time. 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. I was born in Chicago. It was quite an experience to be able to inherit his passion and his vision of helping children and helping the fraternity to be better than what it was in his day. 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 . Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. 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 . My childhood was an ideal childhood. He encouraged me to become a nurse because he believes in healthcare. 1999The Hella Shrine Band hosted a musical reenactment of the famous bubbles speech at the 125th Imperial Session in Dallas, TX. I think my father is going to leave behind a legacy of dedication. Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. 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. 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. 1966Against the wishes of the Secret Service, both President Lyndon B. Johnson and Vice President H. Hubert Humphrey and their wives appeared together with the Shrine leadership at the 92nd Imperial Session in Washington, D.C. 1972At the 98th Imperial Session in Dallas, Texas, the first stand-alone clown competition was held. Ill. Sir Robert (Bob) Keep. I'm so happy for them for making it this far. Our Building is also home to Bokhara Court No. Just the look on your face alone tells me exactly what you think of this present. could see no future in the job. And then seven years after my birth, my brother James was born. You must have JavaScript enabled to fill out this form. [7] I don't know if that's in the near future, I don't know if that's in a couple years, but I want to be a Shriner when I grow up. 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. 23, Tampa FL Past Potentate, Bay City Elks, I.B.P.O.E.W, Past Exalted Ruler, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Past Polemarch. Shriners, and for the first time, their ladies arrived in Toronto by the hundreds on trains. Questions, comments or concerns? 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. Pleasant Lodge No. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 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. He sings in the choir and runs the sound system and livestreaming broadcast. Prior to this, clowns were only judged by their parade performance. He was very clever. Imperial Potentate - five gold Pyramids Past Imperial Potentates - five silver Pyramids Fezzes with the word "Past Potentate" Or "Hon. 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. 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. 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. I didn't even expect to be Imperial Potentate, but here I am, ready to go. 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. Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems. 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. 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. But still, there is no adequate response from the American or global Black community. TheImperial Council of Shiners and DOI will assemble at the 58th National Triennial Session: Again, I thank you for your continued support. 38: Azure Temple: 1972-1974: PP John W. Edghill, No. And you think about what they don't have. Oklahoma Times, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, October 29, 1958, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. The fraternity also hosts a variety of fun events including aparade and unit competitions. I couldn't imagine being raised by a better mother. 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. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. 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 . 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. Please submit a form with your questions and well get back to you as soon as possible. By the Imperial Session held in Washington, D.C. in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. Judge Myers is a member of the Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar (Tampa, FL), American Bar and National Bar Association. Imperial Potentate Congratulations to Imperial Potentate Kenneth Craven. 1877 The legend of the origins of the fraternity began at the 2nd Imperial Session held at the Masonic Temple in Albany, New York. Baileys sons, Rob, who is married to Jackie, and Ross, who is married to Jessica, are both Shriners. Historical Pictures 1; Historical Pictures 2; Historical Newspaper Articles; Masonic Organizations. He was elected Deputy Imperial Potentate, part of the 12-member body that helps govern the fraternal organization, on August 18, 2020. It's all volunteer, and so we all pitch in and do what we need to do to make it a successful church. Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. 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. 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. This is the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Shriners Hospitals for Children and the 150th anniversary of Shriners International. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. And he was overjoyed, as a father would be. 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. 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. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Harram Temple No. 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. And that was Debby's first time teaching the visually impaired. 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 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. The Bailey family has a deep Shriners legacy. Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. ), 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. Harram Temple No. Here are some suggestions for what to do next. Greetings Nobles of theImperial Council. This is the highest level a Shriner can reach. 22, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, and Oronto Shrine Center No. 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. Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content. 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. I spared no expense on that. The Baileys are just tremendous people, and you're going to hear a common theme as you talk to people about service and about their incredible empathy toward others. crediting Oklahoma Historical Society. 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. 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