He's a hard worker. And they could tell that he was a double amputee. 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. That was the first hook that we really understood what mom and dad were talking about. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. The entrance to our town only has one entrance because we lived in the sand dunes of Lake Michigan. ), 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. And frankly, it seemed like all summer there. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. Well, I hope that he continues his legacy of fun. 69, Daughters of the Nile. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) HWrC?&SwI$*x2,o@> Z`0Ee[t/`is3W7ir}e--7.5AfRo o" 9x{va:Eh2Gwa. The middle of three sons, the loving parents, the great town to grow up in. What has the Shrine fraternity meant to you? I am both humbled and honored to serve for years 2021- 2024. 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. to whom all lesser lights salaam, 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. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. Thanks for coming out to the hospital today. Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. 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. We've identified this 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. Rameses Shriners continued to work hard on membership and in 1979 had a membership of over 6000 Nobles. Mailing Address By the Imperial Session held in Washington, D.C. in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 43 years. This is the highest level a Shriner can reach. 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. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. And the mother stopped my mother, who was about to cry, and said, "You don't understand. 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. And they saw a little boy sitting on the exam table, and he was wiggling his feet back and forth. He is shown with J. William Bickell, center, potentate of the India Temple, and Galloway Calhoun, Tyler, Texas, past . He was an English-Australian professional wrestler as well as a professional wrestling commentator, best remembered as being a major wrestling attraction in the 1950s and 60s winning many championships in both Canada and the US. They really taught me a lot of life lessons about dedication and thoughtfulness and thinking about others. Shriners Imperial Potentate | Tampa FL So Debby and I ran. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. There was a time the Noble mob Rameses mania for building has been a part of Rameses Shrine Centers philosophy ever since its formation. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. I am very, very proud of him. It was my junior year in college that I moved off campus and moved into an apartment complex. 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. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. 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. that the lights of Mecca may ever shine. It takes a remarkable individual to obtain such a prodigious title. Questions, comments or concerns? Antioch's Past Imperial Potentates Charles A. Tad Claypool, 33 rd (2002-2003) Charles A. Tad Claypool of Beavercreek, Ohio, was elected Jr. Past Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America at the Shriners' 2003 annual International Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 6-10. as a primary source within our collections. So I would come back, and Debby and I would get back on the road and campaign. 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. Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. 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 . It boasts a total of 35 clubs and 12 Shrine Center Units. 1888 The 13th Imperial Session was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where Rameses Shriners had just been chartered the year before. 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 went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. 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 was here that the near-Eastern theme of the Shriners was established. We are very proud of the fact that we are the only second father son team as Imperial Potentates. My father saw me sworn in as Imperial Outer Guard, and I thought I was happy. 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. Pleasant Lodge No. 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 is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. Thank you very much. Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems. 1886 The 11th Imperial Session was held in Cleveland, Ohio, the first to be held outside of New York state. 15. 1999The Hella Shrine Band hosted a musical reenactment of the famous bubbles speech at the 125th Imperial Session in Dallas, TX. image file He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. More information about this photograph can be viewed below. And at some point in time, it's my turn to turn around and support everybody else. 2239 Democrat Road 1982Imperial Session is held in Orlando, Florida. 23, Tampa FL - Past Potentate Mt. 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. (23) 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. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. Bachelors degree, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. Judge Myers is a member of the Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar (Tampa, FL), American Bar and National Bar Association. 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 existence of any particular link is simply intended to imply potential interest to users of this site. 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. So it took some time to make it work, but we stuck through it. 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. 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. I was a man of high estate I've been with the organization almost three decades. You've met one or two Shriners in your lifetime across the country. 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. 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. I think my father is going to leave behind a legacy of dedication. 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. And he was overjoyed, as a father would be. 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. weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. 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. My grandmother lived with us, my mother's mother, and very astute business woman. 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. We're fortunate to be right here on the cusp and the south tip of Lake Michigan. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. The second family that we have is our church family. 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. Lucas, Jim This is to certify that Temple No. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organizations history. Bill Bailey's heart has always been in it. Past Potentate all, not raw nor new, He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. Travel time from the Shrine Center to the most northerly club in Timmins Ontario is about 6 hours. October 29, 1958; This practice continues even until the present time. 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". And most people think that you're going to quit after that and you would feel sorry for yourself. Rameses II was an outstanding builder, who, during his reign as Pharaoh of Egypt, caused to be built the twin cities Rameses and Pilthum. accessed March 2, 2023), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). Motto: Working as one, Being as one, Looking as one! We are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children Lucas, Jim. Over the past many years Rameses has been host to the Shrine Imperial Session. His home is extremely proud to have Bill as the Imperial Potentate of all Shriners everywhere. In attendance of our Nobility Celebration, GM, MW, Ron Mitchum & Lady Sue, GT, Jack Morrow & Lady Sammy, & GS, Gerald Carver & Lady Sue. He was very clever. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. I didn't even expect to be Imperial Potentate, but here I am, ready to go. Imperial Potentate Congratulations to Imperial Potentate Kenneth Craven. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. 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Relations, Hospital Operations, Temple Officers Educational Seminars and Temple Procedures. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. Bill and Debby are proud grandparents of Parker Rose Bailey and Henry Michael Bailey. 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 . 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. 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. Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. This is the year of the noble. Three hours after I was born, my brother Bill was born. October 29, 1958. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. The Oklahoma Publishing Company, the parent company of many prominent Oklahoma newspapers, amassed a significant collection of photographs that span more than a century. Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. Baileys sons, Rob, who is married to Jackie, and Ross, who is married to Jessica, are both Shriners. Do you see me sipping on your name? It's a long journey. 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. I've always admired that in Bill. 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. 1000 Alhambra . 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. for the first time. And then seven years after my birth, my brother James was born. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. This means a lot to me. Masters degree, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 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. 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. Potentate may refer to: Imperial Potentate, the title of the head of the Shriners. Dates and time periods associated with this photograph. Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection Past Imperial Potentate" indicate that the Noble has had the honor of being named as an honorary Past Potentate, which gives him the right to vote in the Imperial Council without having actually served . He is also member of Porter Lodge #137 inValparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. And seeing them in the shrine was always a big part of me growing up. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) I was born in Chicago. When the committee brought the proposal to the 47th Imperial Session in Des Moines, Iowa, it too was passed. another Pote holds magic sway. My childhood was an ideal childhood. It's been a while. 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