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New Imperial Potentate Prepared to Lead
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2021/09/New-Imperial-Potentate-Prepared-to-Lead Sep 22, 2021New Imperial Potentate to lead the 2021-2022 Imperial year - a momentous one!
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Imperial Sir Bill Bailey Elected Potentate
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2021/07/Imperial-Sir-Bill-Bailey-Elected-Potentate Jul 10, 2021William S. “Bill” Bailey, 33°, the 2021-2022 Imperial Potentate of Shriners International.
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Event
SIEF Presents Shriners International Townhall: A Bold New Vision for Fraternal Growth
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/Events/2025/SIEF-Presents-Shriners-International-Townhall-A-Bold-New-Vision-for-Fraternal-Growth May 01, 2025Join members of the Imperial Divan and executive leadership for an exciting, forward-thinking session as we chart the course for Shriners International’s future.
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A Fond Farewell: Imperial Sir Jerry G. Gantt Ends Two-Decade Tenure as Member of the Joint Boards
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2024/11/A-Fond-Farewell Nov 15, 2024Imperial Sir Jerry G. Gantt Ends Two-Decade Tenure as Member of the Joint Boards
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Double Anniversary in the Twin Cities
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/01/Double-Anniversary-in-the-Twin-Cities Jan 04, 2022Imperial Session 2022 will be a celebration of the fraternity and philanthropy.
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The Bubbles Speech
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Bubbles-Speech May 18, 2022At the 46th Imperial Session in Portland, Oregon, Imperial Potentate W. Freeland Kendrick recommended the formation of the Shriners Home for Friendless, Orphaned and Crippled Children. It wasn't well received.
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James R Smith Elected Imperial Potentate
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2020/09/James-R-Smith-Elected-Imperial-Potentate Sep 02, 2020James R. “Jim” Smith of Georgetown, Texas, elected Imperial Potentate of Shriners International
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Syria Glass
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/1908-Syria-Glass May 18, 2022In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, produced collectible glassware to commemorate Imperial Session.
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Membership: Helping Our Fraternity Succeed and Prosper
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2023/05/Helping-our-Fraternity-Succeed-and-Prosper May 18, 2023At Imperial Session, Shriners have the opportunity to attend a variety of events, including several educational events hosted by our membership team.
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Shriners Children's Burn Care History
https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en/News-and-Events/News/2022/05/Burn-Care-History May 18, 2022At Imperial Session in Toronto in 1962, the committee offered a resolution to add burn care to the health care system’s list of specialties.