ShrinerMagazineFall2021

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Thoughts from Our Leadership

About Our Fraternity Founded in 1872, Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. With nearly 200 Shriners temples in several countries and thousands of clubs around the world, the members of Shriners International are known for their fellowship, brotherhood, compassion and generosity. The fraternity established Shriners Hospitals for Children as its official philanthropy in 1922, and continues to support it today, while striving to make the world a happier, better place. About Our Philanthropy Shriners Hospitals for Children ® is one of the largest pediatric sub-specialty health care systems in the world, with locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Our staff is dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, conducting innovative research, and offering outstanding educational programs for medical professionals.

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Making His Parents Proud

8 New Imperial Potentate Prepared to Lead 12 Imperial Session Brings New Leadership 13 Making Choices and Decisions to Strengthen the Fraternity 14 The Fraternity’s Highest Honor COMMUNITY 6 Two Months, 260 Kilometers, Thousands of Dollars 18 How They Did It 20 Holiday Ornaments Available Now PHILANTHROPY 9 Jerry Gantt Re-elected President of Our Philanthropy 16 Reaching New Heights 19 Transforming Lives FUN AND FELLOWSHIP 4 Upcoming Signature Events 5 Viva Las Vegas 10 Back Together Again

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BEING GOOD STEWARDS: As a nonprofit organization dependent on donations, it is critically important that Shriners Hospitals for Children uses all funds wisely and effectively. The Oversight Committee investigates and reports on activities conducted for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals that have incurred, or apparently may incur, an appreciable financial loss. The Committee also checks on actions or possible actions of the Joint Boards that may not have followed appro- priate practices or been fully vetted or disclosed. Findings are reported during Imperial Session. For more information, call 866-290-7637 or visit shriners.ethicspoint.com .

ABOUT THE COVER: Newly elected Imperial Potentate William S. “Bill” Bailey (left) and First Lady Debby Bailey (right) share a moment with our 2021-2022 National Patient Ambassadors, Seth (second from left) and Sydney. To learn more about the Baileys, please turn to pages 8 and 19. To learn more about the National Patient Ambassadors, please go to page 16.

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