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2026 Inspection Schedule

Thursday, January 22
7:00pm

Fulton No. 248
Inspection in MM Degree, Dinner at 6:00 pm
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Bleck

Friday, January 23
7:00pm

Wauseon No. 349
Inspection in EA Degree, Dinner at 6:00 pm
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Bleck

Friday, February 6
7:00pm

Bryan No. 215
Inspection in FC Degree, Refreshments after
DDGM: Richardson, DEO: Bleck

Friday, February 13
7:00pm

Hicksville No. 478
Inspection in EA Degree, Refreshments after
DDGM: Richardson, DEO: Szczublewski

Friday, February 20
7:00pm

Edon No. 474
Inspection in EA Degree,   Dinner at 6:00 pm
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Szczublewski

Friday, February 27
7:00pm

Omega No. 564
Inspection in MM Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Bleck

Friday, March 13
7:00pm

Napoleon No. 256
Inspection in FC Degree,   Jiggs Dinner 6:00 pm, RSVP
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Szczublewski

Friday, March 20
7:00pm

Liberty Center No. 518
Inspection in FC Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Richardson, DEO: Szczublewski

Saturday, March 21
9:00am

Sycamore No. 520
Inspection in MM Degree,  Refreshments after

DDGM: Richardson, DEO: Bleck

Friday, March 27
7:00pm

Sherwood No. 620
Inspection in EA Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Richardson, DEO: Szczublewski

 

About Ohio's 5th Masonic District

Covering Fulton, Williams, Defiance, and Henry Counties in Northwest Ohio, the Fabulous Fifth Masonic District exists for the benefit of the blue lodges in the district, their members, and guests. 

Your Weekly Planner for December 14th, 2025

It's hard to believe we are halfway through December this week, and Christmas is just a little over a week away! And a quick Happy Hanukkah for our brothers and their families who celebrate. This week we have the following events:
 
  • 12/15: Sherwood Lodge 620 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/16: Omega/Sherwood Lodge Joint Officer Installation @ 7p w/dinner at 6p
  • 12/16: Bryan Lodge 215 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/16: Napoleon Lodge 256 Stated Meeting w/Officer Installation @ 7:30p
  • 12/17: O Ton Ta La Grotto Stated Meeting @ 7:30p w/dinner at 6p
  • 12/17: Wauseon Chapter Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/18: Oc-Co-Nox-Ee Council Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
 
While our inspection season is still a little over a month away, our brothers in the 11th are getting an early start with Sylvania Pyramid #287 inspecting this Tuesday, December 16 in EA at 7:30pm.  If you feel like getting your travel on, here is a great opportunity!

Wauseon No. 349 Annual Installation of Officers

Wauseon #349 had their Installation of Officers last night.  Worshipful Brother Chris Meeker will be taking the helm for a third year in the east. 

Your 5th District Planner for the Week of December 7, 2025

Hello my brothers! This past week has been busy with a number of activities, including the Past Master Convocation and our District LEO Workshop.  Here is your planner for the week of December 7. We have several lodge officer installations this week and other events, including:
  • 12/8: Edon Lodge Officer Installation (Closed) @ 7p
  • 12/8: Liberty Center Lodge Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/9: Northwest Chapter/Bryan Council/Commandry Stated @ 7:30p
  • 12/10: Napoleon Lodge Officer Installation (Open) @ 7p
  • 12/10: Hicksville Lodge Stated Meeting & Officer Installation (Open) @ 7:30p
  • 12/10: Wauseon Lodge Stated Meeting & Officer Installation (Open) @ 7:30p
  • 12/11: Zenobia Shrine Stated Meeting @ 7p
  • 12/11: Defiance Commandry Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/13: Sycamore Lodge Stated Meeting @ 9a 
Anything to add or correct?  let me know!

Your 5th District Planner for the Week of November 30, 2025

We are on the last day of November, and it certainly feels like the weather is ready for December. Here is your planner around the district for this week:

  • 12/1: 5th District Association Meeting (Napoleon) @ 7p
  • 12/1: Edon Lodge #474 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/1: Sherwood Lodge #620 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/2: Fulton Lodge #248 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/2: Bryan Lodge #215 Stated w/Installation of Officers @ 7:30p
  • 12/2: Napoleon Lodge #256 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/4: En Sa Woc Sa Chapter Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 12/6: 5th District Past Master Convocation (Wauseon) @ 9a
  • 12/6: 5th District LEO Workshop (Wauseon) @ 9a
  • 12/6: Fulton Lodge Installation of Officers @ 7p

Other Save the Date Events:

  • 12/8: Edon Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/10: Wauson Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/10: Napoleon Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/10: Hicksville Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/16: Sherwood/Omega Joint Officer Installation

 

Did I miss anything?  Let me know!

Craig Szczublewski

5th District Association Secretary

Sycamore Lodge 520 Officer Installation - November 22, 2025

Congratulations, and best wishes to WB Walter Harper and the officers of Sycamore Lodge 520. Their installation was held this morning, along with a 50-year Service Award for D. Miles Rutter and a 70-year service award for William D. Suber.  Special thanks to MWB Grindle for presenting those awards!

Your 5th District Planner for the Week of November 23, 2025

We have arrived at the last full week of November, and are all looking forward to Thanksgiving.  We have a few calendar items to communicate this week:

  • 11/24: Liberty Center #518 Stated Meeting and Office Installation @ 7:30p
  • 11/25: Haly Chapter Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/26: Wauseon #348 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/26: Hicksville #478 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/27: Hicksville Thanksgiving MM Degree @ 6a

 

If you are a lodge secretary, you should have received an invitation to the Grand Lodge Secretary Bi-Monthly Zoom meeting on 11/25 at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., as your schedule allows. 

Hicksville Lode is holding a MM practice at 2pm today and at their stated meeting on Wednesday. If you are helping in the degree on Thursday morning, please try to attend one of the practices.

Other save the date events:

  • 12/2: Bryan Lodge Officer Installation @ 7:30p
  • 12/6: 5th District Past Masters Convocation at Wauseon @ 9a, Reg @ 8a
  • 12/6: 5th District LEO Workshop at Wauseon @ 9a
  • 12/6: Fulton Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/10: Napoleon Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/10: Hicksville Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/10: Wauseon Lodge Officer Installation
  • 12/16: Sherwood/Omega Joint Officer Installation

 

DDGM/DEO Installation

The installation of RWB Dennis Richardson (Wauseon) and WB Ryan Bleck (Hickville) to the Fifth Masonic District DDGM and DEO on November 7, 2025 at Wauseon Lodge. 

Your Weekly Planner for November 9, 2025

Say it ain't snow! (Sorry, I couldn't resist). We have awoke to a light blanket of snow coating northwest Ohio this morning, creating that magical, fresh, clean slate.  Kind of akin to the election of new lodge officers we are all undertaking this month! On that note, please be sure to let me know when your lodge plans to hold its installation of officers, and if it is "open" or "closed".  While I pull all of those dates together, here is what is happening this week:
 
  • 11/10 Liberty Center #518 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/11 Bryan Council/Northwest Chapter Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/12 Wauseon Lodge #349 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/12 Hicksville Lodge #478 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/13 Defiance Commandry Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 11/13 Zenobia Shrine Stated Meeting @ 7p
 
Are you planning to attend the Hicksville Lodge Annual Thanksgiving MM degree this year? We have a request from the master of the lodge for help with the degree team. Please reach out to Ryan Bleck if you can help.  Please RSVP, especially if you plan to stay for breakfast, here: https://forms.gle/MXPknwLEfGidsv4d7
 
New Masters, don't forget to mark your calendars for December 6, the Past Master Convocation for the Fifth District.  LEOs will meet on the same date for the annual workshop.  Plan to be at Wauseon Lodge by 9am (start time at 8am)

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District Deputy Grand Masters
R.W.B. James E. Parsons
Liberty Center Lodge #518
 
W.B. Dennis Richardson
Wauseon Lodge #349
District Education Officers
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
Fulton Lodge #248
 
W.B. Ryan Bleck
Hicksville Lodge #478
District Advisor
R.W.B. Robert R. Rettig
Napoleon Lodge #256
 
District Education Chair
R.W.B. Robert "Joe" Stotler
Hicksville Lodge #478
 
President
W.B. Chris Meeker
Wauseon Lodge #349
 
1st Vice President
W.B. Ryan Bleck
Hicksville Lodge #478
2nd Vice President
W.B. Jared Jacques
Napoleon Lodge #256
 
Secretary
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
P.O.Box 114
Delta, OH 43515
Fulton Lodge #248
 
Treasurer
R.W.B. Douglas W. Eis
Napoleon Lodge #256
 
District Prospect Manager
R.W.B. Richard McKibben
Fulton Lodge #248
Webmaster
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
Fulton Lodge #248