See more information on facebook More Imperial Information Be a Shriner Now SUPPORT FIRST LADY JENNIFER'S "THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER" PROGRAM TODAY to individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. 38: Azure Temple: 1972-1974: PP John W. Edghill, No. I've broken over 60 bones in my lifetime, but we lost count, so it's a good ballpark. Baileys father, Robert B. Bailey, was Imperial Potentate in 19951996. Tell me three good things that happened to you today. image file 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 . Rameses Shriners continued to work hard on membership and in 1979 had a membership of over 6000 Nobles. 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. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. I hope to become a Shriner later on in life. 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. And so I think the hospital system, above all, is in my dad's forethought constantly. Greetings Nobles of the Imperial Council, 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. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work. 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 ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE. Greetings Nobles of theImperial Council. All are vitalpositions which should be executed to your best ability. Sorry. And he and Bill were the closest that close could be. I was born in Chicago. 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. 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. Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Gateway. photograph, His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. The wide variety of photographs accompanied stories in the newspapers. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. Rameses Shriners shares jurisdictions in the Province of Ontario with Tunis Shriners in Ottawa Ontario and Mocha Shriners in London Ontario. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. 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. crediting Oklahoma Historical Society. This is where they take all my x-rays before, after, and going into surgeries. 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. By the Imperial Session held in Washington, D.C. in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. In attendance of our Nobility Celebration, GM, MW, Ron Mitchum & Lady Sue, GT, Jack Morrow & Lady Sammy, & GS, Gerald Carver & Lady Sue. Each titlein the Shrineis derived from Arabic tradition, and each has its own set of defined duties and responsibilities. Please submit a form with your questions and well get back to you as soon as possible. I've always admired that in Bill. could see no future in the job. Ill. Sir William (Bill) Fitzsimmons. 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. 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. 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. Imperial Sir Kenneth W. Smith - First Lady Shirley Initiated: May 17, 1963 accessed March 2, 2023), 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. 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. The existence of any particular link is simply intended to imply potential interest to users of this site. 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. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Mailing Address another Pote holds magic sway. Time marches on, another day Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. A committee was chosen to determine the site and personnel for the first Shriners Hospital. Above all Rameses Shriners believes that the Shrine is Fun with a Purpose. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. 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. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. The parade alone was scheduled to run 14 hours and was said to qualify for the Guinness Book of Records. It is noteworthy that Noble Cutts subsequently became Imperial Potentate, serving as such in 1921-1922. . Worst of all is the passivity, neglect and disengagement of the Black community concerning the future of our Black boys. Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. The event was live-streamed to temples around the world. 22, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, and Oronto Shrine Center No. 2239 Democrat Road Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. 1877 The legend of the origins of the fraternity began at the 2nd Imperial Session held at the Masonic Temple in Albany, New York. 1949President and Shriner Harry S. Truman spoke to the crowd about foreign policy at the 75th Diamond Jubilee Imperial Session in Chicago, Illinois. All trademarks, service marks, and logos referred to or appearing on this site are the property of their respective owners. He's always been a lot of fun. Rameses Shriners has over the years had a number of notable people who became members. Past Potentates. It takes a remarkable individual to obtain such a prodigious title. 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. We are very proud of the fact that we are the only second father son team as Imperial Potentates. It boasts a total of 35 clubs and 12 Shrine Center Units. 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. weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. The following officers were elected, selected and installed on this . He has served as hospital liaison to the Erie hospital, the Cincinnati hospital, which is now Shriners Childrens Ohio, the Houston hospital, which is now part of Shriners Childrens Texas, the Greenville, Shreveport and Canada hospitals, and the Twin Cities clinic. 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. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. And I feel that the Shriner's International will be very blessed to have him as their leader and Debby as their First Lady. 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. 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. But still, there is no adequate response from the American or global Black community. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. Imperial Potentate Congratulations to Imperial Potentate Kenneth Craven. And then seven years after my birth, my brother James was born. And to serve with Bill and for Bill, and now have Bill be the Imperial Potentate, I'm proud of the entire shrine here. 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. Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. But he comes from a long line, a legacy of Imperial Potentates. 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 . We are very proud to have had these Nobles serve as Imperial Potentate and work hard for the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children photograph Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems. William S. Bill Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International and his father, Robert B. 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