Date: June 9, 2021 To: Imperial Council of Shriners Subj: PUT YOUR WORK IN! My grandmother lived with us, my mother's mother, and very astute business woman. I was born in Chicago. 1962Past Imperial Potentate Harvey Beffa gave a moving report on the necessity to add burn care to the hospital systems specialties. In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). Past Potentates. My childhood was an ideal childhood. 1989 The Peace Monument, donated to the city of Toronto in 1930 by the Shriners, was rededicated at a sunrise ceremony. The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; an impressive sight when on parade. My word was law none dare gainsay, We've identified this The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association. That's what they deserve, that they could go play. Past Potentates. 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. 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. Oh, it doesn't get any better than this. And I think that Shriners are dedicated, they're passionate, and I think that my dad is above and beyond. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award. I took a day off school to show you guys my day at the hospital. crediting Oklahoma Historical Society. 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. And at some point in time, it's my turn to turn around and support everybody else. Dad would always, rather than telling me, how was school? The message Debby and I are trying to get across to everybody, this is not our year. There are now over 250 Constituent Temples throughout the Imperial Domain (the World), with a membership of over 13,000 and growing. The award recognizes outstanding achievement and selfless contributions to Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. 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. He's well organized. String musicians of all levels come together for acoustic jam sessions of traditional Appalachian/Bluegrass/Americana music genres. Ill. Sir William (Bill) Fitzsimmons. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc. THE ILLUSTRIOUS POTENTATE. As a member of the Board of Directors, Bailey has served as Chairman of Marketing and Communications, Donor Relations, Hospital Operations, Temple Officers Educational Seminars and Temple Procedures. The middle of three sons, the loving parents, the great town to grow up in. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. The Oklahoma Publishing Company, the parent company of many prominent Oklahoma newspapers, amassed a significant collection of photographs that span more than a century. They are just about serving others, helping others, and sharing their faith with others. Rameses Shriners is the largest Shrine Center in Canada with regards to membership. He is a five-time winner of the Sales Recognition Award and is a member of the firms Seven Figure Club. He is a member of the Arab Patrol, Motor Patrol, Oriental Band, Sportsmans Club and the South Lake County Shrine Club. The parade alone was scheduled to run 14 hours and was said to qualify for the Guinness Book of Records. Shrine fraternity, whenever I see a Shriner, whenever I see a fez, I know that I see a man who I can rely on. And as I call him, Little Billy, as my mother called him, Willy [Lump Lump 00:01:02]. Some of our biggest memories as a family were going down to the beach with my brother, Rob, and mom and dad, and spending all weekend there. Because we want this to last for the next 100 years and the next 150 years beyond this. photograph, 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. So it's an awesome responsibility. In April of 1887 George S. 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National Triennial Session: Again, I thank you for your continued support. Every summer, Shriners from around the world come together for their annual business meeting, known as Imperial Session. But still, there is no adequate response from the American or global Black community. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. We're fortunate to be right here on the cusp and the south tip of Lake Michigan. Looking for something in the medical field, I went into medical sales, did that for a number of years. Members: Learn About Digital Membership Cards and My FezCard Viewer. 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. 13, Past Master HRAM, R&SM, Knight Templar, KYCH Bay City Elks, I.B.P.O.E.W, Past Exalted Ruler Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Past Polemarch Education/Military Service Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C. 23, Tampa FL Past Potentate, Bay City Elks, I.B.P.O.E.W, Past Exalted Ruler, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Past Polemarch. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc516577/: He encouraged me to become a nurse because he believes in healthcare. My father saw me sworn in as Imperial Outer Guard, and I thought I was happy. 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. During the history of our Shrine Center Rameses has had 3 Nobles who have served the office of Imperial Potentate, Harry A. Collins 1905-06, Morley E. MacKenzie 1943-44, and George A. Mitchell 2010-11. Start your journey today and explore the brotherhood, fun and philanthropy we have to offer. respected, honored and obeyed, Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. His dad, again, was Imperial Potentate the day I came into the shrine. 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. Worst of all is the passivity, neglect and disengagement of the Black community concerning the future of our Black boys. He was very clever. So I've been going to the hospital in Chicago since I was two months old. And I have a present for you. The Shiners fraternity and the fez, it means everything to me. 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