Judge Myers is a member of the Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar (Tampa, FL), American Bar and National Bar Association. 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. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. a Potentate or the Imperial Potentate is referred to as the First Lady. A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc. I don't know if that's in the near future, I don't know if that's in a couple years, but I want to be a Shriner when I grow up. He is past Commander in Chief of the South Bend Valley of Scottish Rite, where he was coroneted with a 33rd Degree in 1997. 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. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. I love to listen to him speak when he's in front of a group because he speaks from the heart. 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. 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. It takes a remarkable individual to obtain such a prodigious title. Rameses II was an outstanding builder, who, during his reign as Pharaoh of Egypt, caused to be built the twin cities Rameses and Pilthum. And you think about what they don't have. Baileys father, Robert B. Bailey, was Imperial Potentate in 19951996. She went to work every day. Proudly created withWix.com. I look forward to workingas a team. 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. an impressive sight when on parade. Unique identifying numbers for this photograph in the Gateway or other systems. I'm so happy for them for making it this far. . The parade alone was scheduled to run 14 hours and was said to qualify for the Guinness Book of Records. And then seven years after my birth, my brother James was born. 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 . Over the past many years Rameses has been host to the Shrine Imperial Session. The Shrine Center name Rameses was well chosen. Tell me three good things that happened to you today. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. The second family that we have is our church family. Imperial Potentate Honorable Eric Myers, Ret. 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. 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. Makes him easy to follow. Absolutely. 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. Potentate, three-time winner of the Welsh Champion Hurdle (1997-1999) St. Ambrose's term for a Power in Christian angelology. And at about age four, we moved into a suburb of Chicago Heights, just south of Chicago. Bailey is a member of Orak Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana, and served as the temples Potentate in 2009. 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. 1886 The 11th Imperial Session was held in Cleveland, Ohio, the first to be held outside of New York state. But then we would hear one of the national patient ambassadors talk about the struggles that they went through and overcoming those struggles. for the first time. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc516577/: 1887 The grandeur, festivities and tradition of Imperial Session began at this session in Indianapolis, Indiana. There's only 690 homes in the entire town. Bill Bailey is a member of Porter Lodge #137 in Valparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. 1962Past Imperial Potentate Harvey Beffa gave a moving report on the necessity to add burn care to the hospital systems specialties. Growing up here in Ogden Dunes, we had an opportunity as a family to be together on all occasions. 1877 The legend of the origins of the fraternity began at the 2nd Imperial Session held at the Masonic Temple in Albany, New York. My mom, she's so caring and wonderful. We had a wonderful family. Ross is married to Jessica, and they also have two children, Henry Michael and Finn Joseph. 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. The wide variety of photographs accompanied stories in the newspapers. That's what they deserve, that they could go play. photograph, 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. Helpful links in machine-readable formats. TheImperial Council of Shiners and DOI will assemble at the 58th National Triennial Session: Again, I thank you for your continued support. 23, Tampa FL - Past Potentate Mt. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. There was a time the Noble mob Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. 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) This established the ongoing tradition of bands playing in the hotels at Imperial Session. I spared no expense on that. 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. 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. photograph At the 2005 Imperial Session in Baltimore, Maryland, Bailey was awarded the Imperial Potentates Award of Merit the highest honor in the fraternity. Every summer, Shriners from around the world come together for their annual business meeting, known as Imperial Session. He is also member of Porter Lodge #137 inValparaiso, Indiana, and a member of the Elbert H. Gary York Rite. Bill Bailey and his wife, Debby, have been happily married for 43 years and are extremely proud to have two sons, Rob Bailey and Ross Bailey, to follow the family tradition of becoming Shriners. And I think that Shriners are dedicated, they're passionate, and I think that my dad is above and beyond. I had to quit being sorry for myself. All trademarks, service marks, and logos referred to or appearing on this site are the property of their respective owners. to whom all lesser lights salaam, Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. I'm so happy to see you guys. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Potentate. 1886 The 11th Imperial Session was held in Cleveland, Ohio, the first to be held outside of New York state. I extend my sincere thanks to those entrusting me as the Imperial Potentate in and for these United States and Commonwealth of The Bahamas and Caribbean. He encouraged me to become a nurse because he believes in healthcare. The Baileys are just tremendous people, and you're going to hear a common theme as you talk to people about service and about their incredible empathy toward others. Bill went on to receive his Master of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. 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. Geographical information about where this photograph originated or about its content. Shrine fraternity, whenever I see a Shriner, whenever I see a fez, I know that I see a man who I can rely on. Harram Temple No. Three hundred nobles attended a banquet that Indianapolis News said was the most elaborate ever laid in Indiana. It was followed by a procession of Shriners in fezzes and evening attire to the Scottish Rite temple. Please submit a form with your questions and well get back to you as soon as possible. Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that's happening at Shriners International. Prior to this, clowns were only judged by their parade performance. I was born in Chicago. 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. Shriners Imperial Potentate | Tampa FL Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. 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. Imperial Potentate Illustrious Noble Kenith Salley Sr. Imperial Potentate A.A.O.N.M.S. And seeing them in the shrine was always a big part of me growing up. Zoom and Pan the map as needed. 2023 Copyright - Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. 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. Junior Past Imperial PotentateMember. But he comes from a long line, a legacy of Imperial Potentates. that the lights of Mecca may ever shine. (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. 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. 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. 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