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John was born in Sydney and grew up as a third generation Latter-Day Saint. He went on a mission to the Eastern States Mission in New York City when 19, and was the only missionary to serve the entire 12 months as a guide at the Mormon Pavillion during the New York World's Fair. He grew up with Lesley in the same Ward, and they were married two years after he returned home, whilst serving as a Counselor in the Ward Bishopbric. With one child in 1971, he left the Taxation Office after some 10 years and began I.T.P. "The Income Tax Professionals", at the age of 27. They moved a short time later to their own home in Baulkham Hills.
After 7 long hard years of living on negative income, primarily from Lesley's ballet teaching money, the business began to return some income, as opposed to the previous policy of placing profits into constantly opening new offices. Now, I.T.P has over 250 offices throughout every major city and country town over 5,000 in population. ITP prepares over 250,000 income tax returns annually. Besides being the franchiser, John's company owns and operates 30% of all offices, the remainder being franchised.
All would agree that President Bailey was a man of vision and leadership. He left a legacy of greatness in the members, new converts and people of the New York South Mission. He was dedicated to growing the men and women who will lead the church into the next millenium. He was kind and understanding to his missionaries, never turning down an opportunity to show his love for them.
NYNYS Mission Growth under President Bailey
NYNYS Mission Newsletters 1996-1997
Spiritual Experiences Handbook |
