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. More information about this photograph can be viewed below. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. And they saw a little boy sitting on the exam table, and he was wiggling his feet back and forth. That's what they deserve, that they could go play. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? 2021. Fleming was elected the first imperial potentate. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 1876The first Imperial Session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City with only 20 Nobles in attendance. Bachelors degree, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana. Proudly created with, Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use and Photo Disclaimer. The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. 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. 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. Past Imperial Potentate, specified in the Constitution and General Laws under the subject of honorary degrees on pages 67-69. See more information on facebook More Imperial Information Be a Shriner Now SUPPORT FIRST LADY JENNIFER'S "THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER" PROGRAM TODAY The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Sometimes when I need a family to rely on, Shriners Hospitals for Children has just always been there for me. And I have a present for you. Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. 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. 69, Daughters of the Nile. We've been very involved in the Ogden Dunes Community Church. 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. to He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. Just the look on your face alone tells me exactly what you think of this present. We didn't win the first year, we didn't win the second year. What has the Shrine fraternity meant to you? 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. Dad would always, rather than telling me, how was school? We are very proud of the fact that we are the only second father son team as Imperial Potentates. Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organization's history. And then seven years after my birth, my brother James was born. He's happy." Tell me three good things that happened to you today. 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. 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. to whom all lesser lights salaam, . Thanks for coming out to the hospital today. Leading us in this historic year is a Legacy Shriner, William S. Bill Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. The Oklahoma Publishing Company, the parent company of many prominent Oklahoma newspapers, amassed a significant collection of photographs that span more than a century. 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. 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. is part of the collection entitled: 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. Ill. Sir William (Bill) Fitzsimmons. Bill Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 44 years and are extremely proud to have two sons, Rob Bailey and Ross Bailey, to follow the family tradition of becoming Shriners. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. So I've been going to the hospital in Chicago since I was two months old. 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. TheImperial Council of Shiners and DOI will assemble at the 58th National Triennial Session: Again, I thank you for your continued support. 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. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. 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. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. Because we want this to last for the next 100 years and the next 150 years beyond this. 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. THE ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE. 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. And they could tell that he was a double amputee. Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes . 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. 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. 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. There's only 690 homes in the entire town. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. 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. The difference that the shrine had made. 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.". 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. 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. individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. 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. 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. weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Nice to see you guys too. My father saw me sworn in as Imperial Outer Guard, and I thought I was happy. One Noble in particular who was Potentate in 1968 was Athol Layton who was better known by his ring name Lord Athol Layton. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. He's a hard worker. It's a long journey. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. But behind each good man, is a lady. 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. But still, there is no adequate response from the American or global Black community. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the . 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. Years Name Temple; 1967-1996: PP Henry Hester, No. 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. As past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. 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. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. 38: Azure Temple: 1972-1974: PP John W. Edghill, No. 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. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. And Bill's dad, Bob, was a leader during that time, and demonstrated the same consistency and genuineness and compassion that Bill shows today. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. 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. In attendance of our Nobility Celebration, GM, MW, Ron Mitchum & Lady Sue, GT, Jack Morrow & Lady Sammy, & GS, Gerald Carver & Lady Sue. (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. 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. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. I'm so happy for them for making it this far. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. We are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children Past Potentates. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. 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. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. ), 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. But I'm now excited to see them grow into their roles as Imperial Potentate and the First Lady of Shriners International. He was elected Deputy Imperial Potentate, part of the 12-member body that helps govern the fraternal organization, on August 18, 2020. 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 1886 The 11th Imperial Session was held in Cleveland, Ohio, the first to be held outside of New York state. Ill. Sir Robert (Bob) Keep. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. There are children that are learning to run in a different way. I had to quit being sorry for myself. 1877 The legend of the origins of the fraternity began at the 2nd Imperial Session held at the Masonic Temple in Albany, New York. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Potentate. respected, honored and obeyed, Questions, comments or concerns? Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. 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