for the first time. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. 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. 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. Researchers, educators, and students may find this photograph useful in their work. Jim was a terrific Mason and a terrific Shriner. 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 message Debby and I are trying to get across to everybody, this is not our year. He was very clever. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. 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. Sam Briggs of Al Koran Shriners was elected Imperial Potentate, only the second in the organization's history. He's happy." Many temple units which had raised funds for their trip turned them over to various war relief societies. an impressive sight when on parade. Leading us in this historic year is a Legacy Shriner, William S. "Bill" Bailey, 33, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International. 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. Please find the attached elected and appointed positions. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? 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. Ill. Sir Robert (Bob) Keep. And hopefully be the kind of son my father wants me to be, the kind of brother my brothers wanted me to be, and be the kind of father my sons want me to be. The middle of three sons, the loving parents, the great town to grow up in. 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. 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". 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. Prince Hall Origin - National Compact U.S.A. We're fortunate to be right here on the cusp and the south tip of Lake Michigan. Proudly created with, Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use and Photo Disclaimer. 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. 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. And you think about what they don't have. At Christmas time, he gave me this great big package with lots of boxes inside. 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. He encouraged me to become a nurse because he believes in healthcare. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. 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. [Photograph 2012.201.B1267.0393], I've always admired that in Bill. is part of the collection entitled: His home is extremely proud to have Bill as the Imperial Potentate of all Shriners everywhere. And seeing them in the shrine was always a big part of me growing up. 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. THE ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE. Growing up here in Ogden Dunes, we had an opportunity as a family to be together on all occasions. The Bailey family has a deep Shriners legacy. This is to certify that Temple No. 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. The difference that the shrine had made. Baileys father, Robert B. Bailey, was Imperial Potentate in 19951996. This photograph is part of the following collection of related materials. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; I've broken over 60 bones in my lifetime, but we lost count, so it's a good ballpark. We've been very involved in the Ogden Dunes Community Church. The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. 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. 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. Questions, comments or concerns? Greetings Nobles of theImperial Council. 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. But behind each good man, is a lady. Past Potentate all, not raw nor new, He and Lady Debby always have a smile when they greet people. 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. 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 reserves the right to remove any link from this site for any or no reason. He was elected Deputy Imperial Potentate, part of the 12-member body that helps govern the fraternal organization, on August 18, 2020. His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. And Bill's dad, Bob, was a leader during that time, and demonstrated the same consistency and genuineness and compassion that Bill shows today. So I want you to have this. And then one day, I went to the Divan of Orak Shrine and I said, "What would you think if we ran for the Imperial line?" So I've been going to the hospital in Chicago since I was two months old. 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. 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. More information about this photograph can be viewed below. image file And he was overjoyed, as a father would be. individuals or entities and are protected by the United States copyright laws. He was Director General for the 1987 Great Lakes Shrine Association Business Session in Merrillville, Indiana. OF THOMAS A. EDISON INDUSTRIES OF MCGRAW-EDISON CO. / NEW JERSEY, Business, Economics and Finance - Journalism, 1 General History; Past Potentates; Past Recorders; Past Treasurers; Past Shrine Association Presidents; Historical Photos Al Chymia. 1962Past Imperial Potentate Harvey Beffa gave a moving report on the necessity to add burn care to the hospital systems specialties. Well, I haven't known Bill as long as some of the guys in our shrine have. Baileys sons, Rob, who is married to Jackie, and Ross, who is married to Jessica, are both Shriners. 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. Tell me three good things that happened to you today. The family owned a Buick car dealership in Gary, Indiana, and she went off to work with my father every day. The following officers were elected, selected and installed on this . At the 2005 Imperial Session in Baltimore, Maryland, Bailey was awarded the Imperial Potentates Award of Merit the highest honor in the fraternity. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. Harram Temple No. And most people think that you're going to quit after that and you would feel sorry for yourself. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. Well, I hope that he continues his legacy of fun. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. And so I was very thrilled when I opened it up and found an engagement ring in it. 1918During the 44th Imperial Session in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a German submarine took over a passenger steamer and ordered all aboard onto small boats. accessed March 2, 2023), By the Imperial Session held in Washington, D.C. in 1900, there were 55,000 members and 82 Temples. And they saw a little boy sitting on the exam table, and he was wiggling his feet back and forth. ), 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. Bill Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? 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. People and organizations associated with either the creation of this photograph or its content. 1888 The 13th Imperial Session was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada where Rameses Shriners had just been chartered the year before. 120 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. 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. 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. Yes, I've been fortunate to know both of the Baileys. 2020Imperial Session scheduled for July 5-9 in Kansas City, Missouri, was canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. What has the Shrine fraternity meant to you? I'm so happy to see you guys. %PDF-1.4 % 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. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. 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. Bailey is vice president of investments for Marcus and Millichap, where he sells commercial investment real estate. that the lights of Mecca may ever shine. Are you interested in becoming a Shriner? Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. as a primary source within our collections. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. Above all Rameses Shriners believes that the Shrine is Fun with a Purpose. photograph He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. 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. I spared no expense on that. Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. Rameses rented a Lake Steamer for moonlight cruises on Lake Erie. P.I.P. It's been a while. a Potentate or the Imperial Potentate is referred to as the First Lady. 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. united for service to Temple and Shrine 38: Azure Temple: 1972-1974: PP John W. Edghill, No. My grandmother lived with us, my mother's mother, and very astute business woman. 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. If at any time one would need to reach me for questions, comments or concerns, please contact me using the above information. 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 see that with my son running in the yard right now. Rob Bailey is married to Jackie, and they have two children, Parker Rose and Beau Owens. He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. the exclusive use of the Imperial Potentate, Imperial officers, Past Imperial officers, and such guests as invited by the Imperial Potentate. I went to Illinois State University to become a teacher. My younger brother, Jim, and I went through the Blue Lodge together. Mailing Address Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. 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. My father saw me sworn in as Imperial Outer Guard, and I thought I was happy. Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc516577/: Because we want this to last for the next 100 years and the next 150 years beyond this. But I go to the hospital for physical therapy, surgeries, consultations. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Gateway. I hope to become a Shriner later on in life. I am both humbled and honored to serve for years, 2023 by The Toxic Void. 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. Historical Pictures 1; Historical Pictures 2; Historical Newspaper Articles; Masonic Organizations. 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. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. I took a day off school to show you guys my day at the hospital. Oh, it doesn't get any better than this. Harram Temple No. Sometimes when I need a family to rely on, Shriners Hospitals for Children has just always been there for me. 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