It was my junior year in college that I moved off campus and moved into an apartment complex. This moving speech was given by Forrest Adair at the 1920 Imperial Session and it persuaded the representatives to pass legislation to create the hospital system. Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection 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. 1999The Hella Shrine Band hosted a musical reenactment of the famous bubbles speech at the 125th Imperial Session in Dallas, TX. Our Building is also home to Bokhara Court No. 91 : Azure Temple* 1992-1994: PP Dr. Arthur T. Shack, No. 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. Over the past many years Rameses has been host to the Shrine Imperial Session. Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C. Howard University, Washington, D.C., BA Political Science and English. 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. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organization's history. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) Well, I hope that he continues his legacy of fun. 1945Due to World War II, the 71st Imperial Session in Chicago, Ill. was only attended by the Imperial Divan and necessary members of various committees. But behind each good man, is a lady. Three hours after I was born, my brother Bill was born. 1886 The 11th Imperial Session was held in Cleveland, Ohio, the first to be held outside of New York state. 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. 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. Well, I guess I would say in having the two boys, Bill was a great example of a father. 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. 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 . Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. 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. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. 1000 Alhambra . At the 2005 Imperial Session in Baltimore, Maryland, Bailey was awarded the Imperial Potentates Award of Merit the highest honor in the fraternity. It's all volunteer, and so we all pitch in and do what we need to do to make it a successful church. I'm very proud of my parents. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. 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. 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. the exclusive use of the Imperial Potentate, Imperial officers, Past Imperial officers, and such guests as invited by the Imperial Potentate. All trademarks, service marks, and logos referred to or appearing on this site are the property of their respective owners. 69, Daughters of the Nile. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.) All these years that I have known him and Debby, I feel blessed to call them friends. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. When the committee brought the proposal to the 47th Imperial Session in Des Moines, Iowa, it too was passed. Membership however in recent years like so many other Shrine Centers has declined quite significantly. 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. The event was live-streamed to temples around the world. Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content. And I want you to know, I spared no expense thinking about your college future. 1877 The legend of the origins of the fraternity began at the 2nd Imperial Session held at the Masonic Temple in Albany, New York. 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. And that was Debby's first time teaching the visually impaired. 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. Descriptive information to help identify this photograph. P.I.P. And you think about what they don't have. 2020Imperial Session scheduled for July 5-9 in Kansas City, Missouri, was canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Memphis, Tennessee 38132. Prior to this, clowns were only judged by their parade performance. Don't worry about it. These children, we just want them to be children. 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. We're fortunate to be right here on the cusp and the south tip of Lake Michigan. Imperial Potentate Honorable Eric Myers, Ret. 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. The message Debby and I are trying to get across to everybody, this is not our year. 1917Due to the United States impending involvement in the first World War, the 43rd Imperial Session in Minneapolis, Minnesota was dedicated solely to business. By the Imperial Session held in Washington, D.C. in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. 3 were here. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. It was here that the near-Eastern theme of the Shriners was established. Well, I haven't known Bill as long as some of the guys in our shrine have. The wide variety of photographs accompanied stories in the newspapers. As past leaders of Hejaz Temple the advice and influence of Past Potentates carries great weight. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. The following officers were elected, selected and installed on this . The jurisdiction of Rameses Shriners is also quite large and covers the major part of Ontario. Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons. And to serve with Bill and for Bill, and now have Bill be the Imperial Potentate, I'm proud of the entire shrine here. And Lady Debby is fantastic. He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. Their willingness, not only willingness, but it's almost a drive for them to serve other people. 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 . Those are the memories that I really enjoy, is sitting down around the dinner table and recounting the days. as a primary source within our collections. Harram Temple No. I've been with the organization almost three decades. I hope to become a Shriner later on in life. Zoom and Pan the map as needed. It boasts a total of 35 clubs and 12 Shrine Center Units. He's well organized. 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. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. And at some point in time, it's my turn to turn around and support everybody else. I am where I am today because of his encouragement. 1888 The 13th Imperial Session was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where Rameses Shriners had just been chartered the year before. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. 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. After months of work, research and debate, the committee concluded that there should not be just one hospital, but a network of hospitals throughout North America. He's happy." was provided by the Oklahoma Historical Society Dates and time periods associated with this photograph. 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. 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. Here are some suggestions for what to do next. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. The Imperial Potentate (or ranking Imperial officer) receives the salute. Large contingents of Shriners have also traveled to the Imperial Sessions and both participated in competitions bring home winning recognition as well as holding executive positions in Imperial Associations. Unfortunately, Jim, who was the third of the Musketeers, left us a number of years ago, and has a hole in our heart, but never in our memories. Bailey was born and raised in Ogden Dunes, Indiana, a small community on the shores of Lake Michigan, where he and his wife, First Lady Debby, still reside. 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. Junior Past Imperial PotentateMember. We didn't win the first year, we didn't win the second year. 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. [7] Shriners International Education Foundations Noble Academy attracts the best and brightest thought leaders to educate Shriners and the greater Masonic community. A committee was chosen to determine the site and personnel for the first Shriners Hospital. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? 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. Tell me a little bit about your experience with Shriners Hospitals for Children. I look forward to workingas a team. One Noble in particular who was Potentate in 1968 was Athol Layton who was better known by his ring name Lord Athol Layton. It's a long journey. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. 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. All other rights reserved. Bill is a strong leader and has been involved with many appendant bodies, and showing the leadership skills, always a smile. OF THOMAS A. EDISON INDUSTRIES OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. / NEW JERSEY, Business, Economics and Finance - Journalism, 1 This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Potentate. 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. I couldn't imagine being raised by a better mother. His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. The difference that the shrine had made. 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. 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. These are the Past Potentate's (President or CEO) that have served and led WA WA Shriners. So I've been going to the hospital in Chicago since I was two months old. And at about age four, we moved into a suburb of Chicago Heights, just south of Chicago. 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 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. Bill and Debby are proud grandparents of Parker Rose Bailey and Henry Michael Bailey. We are very proud of the fact that we are the only second father son team as Imperial Potentates. Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. I just am very thankful for having such strong and caring parents. 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. He has always had a smile. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. 1982Imperial Session is held in Orlando, Florida. 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". Vice-Pres. 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. Years Name Temple; 1967-1996: PP Henry Hester, No. I took a day off school to show you guys my day at the hospital. And I feel that the Shriner's International will be very blessed to have him as their leader and Debby as their First Lady. 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. This is leading to a world-wide catastrophe. Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems. 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. The office of Potentate is an elected position which typically changes each year. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; 1876The first Imperial Session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City with only 20 Nobles in attendance. But I'm now excited to see them grow into their roles as Imperial Potentate and the First Lady of Shriners International. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. The family owned a Buick car dealership in Gary, Indiana, and she went off to work with my father every day. My mom, she's so caring and wonderful. 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. Actual Past Imperial Potentates (by seniority lowest to highest) Elected Imperial Council officers (lowest to highest in rank) The Illustrious Commandress (Deputy for Desert if Joint Desert Ball) The Illustrious Potentate (Deputy of the Desert if Joint Desert Ball)
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