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2025 Inspection Schedule

Thursday, January 23
7:00pm
Fulton No. 248
Inspection in FC Degree, Dinner at 6:00 pm
DDGM: Lawrence, DEO: Richardson 
Friday, January 24
7:00pm
Wauseon No. 349
Inspection in MM Degree, Dinner at 6:00 pm
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Szczublewski 
Friday, January 31
7:00pm
Edon No. 474
Inspection in MM Degree, Dinner at 6:00 pm
DDGM: Lawrence, DEO: Richardson
Friday, February 7
7:00pm
Bryan No. 215
Inspection in EA Degree, Refreshments after
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Szczublewski
Friday, February 21
7:00pm
Omega No. 564
Inspection in FC Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Lawrence, DEO: Szczublewski
Friday, February 28
7:00pm
Hicksville No. 478
Inspection in MM Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Richardson
Friday, March 7
7:00pm
Sherwood No. 620
Inspection in MM Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Richardson
Friday, March 14
7:00pm
Napoleon No. 256
Inspection in EA Degree,  Jiggs Dinner 6pm, RSVP
DDGM: Lawrence, DEO: Szczublewski
Saturday, March 15
9:00am
Sycamore No. 520
Inspection in FC Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Parsons, DEO: Szczublewski 
Friday, March 21
7:00pm
Liberty Center No. 518
Inspection in EA Degree,  Refreshments after
DDGM: Lawrence, DEO: Richardson 

 

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. 

Wauseon Lodge No 349 Inspects in MM

Beginning with a delicious lasagna dinner, Wauseon Lodge set the tone for a very good night of Masonry.  Brother Colin Baney was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in fine form.  The Fellowcraft procession with lanterns and RWB Christian King's delivery of the funeral hymn surely added to the degree.  The sidelines were full, over sixty Brothers in attendance including visiting DDGM's from the 11th district. Next up is Edon Lodge portraying the Master Mason Degree, 7:00 pm Friday, January 31 at the Bryan Temple. 

Fulton Lodge Inspects in FC

After gathering for a fantastic dinner featuring their famous fried bologna sandwiches,  Fulton Lodge #248 passed their newest candidate to the degree of Fellowcraft at their annual Inspection. What a way to kick off the 2025 Inspection season. Please join us tonight in Wauseon for a lasagna dinner at 6:00pm followed by their Inspection in the Master Mason Degree.

Edon Inspection Rescheduled!

The new date for Edons Inspection will be Friday, January 31st.  Worshipful Master Wyatt Zulch and the Brothers of Edon Lodge #474 invite you to the Bryan Masonic Temple for dinner at 6:00pm with their annual inspection to follow at 7:00pm in the Master Mason Degree.

Merry Christmas from the 5th District Grand Lodge Officers

4th Annual Outdoor Master Mason Degree: July 20

We cordially invite our masonic brothers to attend this year's 4th Annual Outdoor MM Degree to be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, starting promptly at 9 am.  A complimentary lunch will be served immediately after. 
 
Where: 12521 County Road M, Wauseon, OH 43567
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9 am
The dress is summer casual (shorts and polo shirt is fine), bring a comfortable lawn chair and apron and sunblock and/or bugspary if you think about it! 
 
We hope you are able to attend!
 

Notice of 5th District Annual Meeting

Good evening brothers,
 
This notice is to inform you of the date for the Fifth Masonic District Association Annual Meeting and Election of Officers.  The Annual Meeting is set for Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM.  The location will be the Bryan Masonic Temple.
 
Along with this notice is a request for nominations for the Association's 2nd Vice President position. Nominees should be at least a Warden in the lodge with the expectation they will be a Worshipful Master within 2 years as they progress to Association President. Nominations should be to the District Secretary, craig.szczublewski@gmail.com, by June 15.
 
Best wishes for a safe and fun summer!
 

2024 District Awards Night A Fun Time For All

We had a fun District Awards night at in Liberty Center, Ohio Friday night. Click the photo for a full gallary of images. The Award recipients:
 
Best Inspection: Waueson Lodge
Master of the Year: Chris Meeker (Wauseon Lodge)
George O. Braatz Award: Sycamore Lodge
Beehive Award: Robert "Joe" Stotler (Hicksville Lodge)
Lewis Hackett Award: Napoleon Lodge 
First Time Lecture: Josh Chapin (EdonLodge)
Hiram Abiff Award: Curly Lilly (Bryan Lodge)
Education Award: Doug Parker (Wauseon Lodge) and Bill Pacak (Fulton Lodge)
GMR Attendance: Edon Lodge
Mason of the Year: Doug Eis (Napoleon Lodge)
Perfect Attendance: 17
Traveling Trophy: Edon Lodge

The 2024 5th District Grand Master Reception Recap

The Fifth District Masonic Association was honored to host the Annual Grand Master Reception at Birthwood Meadow in Swanton on April 5. We had about 160 in attendance at this amazing venue. We plan to be back here in 2025 and 2026 also. Thanks Jessee Spillman and Craig Szczublewki for the photo contributions!

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District Deputy Grand Masters
R.W.B. Martin Lawrence
Sycamore Lodge #520
 
R.W.B. James E. Parsons
Liberty Center Lodge #518
District Education Officers
W.B. Dennis Richardson
Wauseon Lodge #349
 
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
Fulton Lodge #248
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. Dennis Richardson
Wauseon Lodge #349
 
1st Vice President
W.B. Chris Meeker
Wauseon Lodge #349
2nd Vice President
Ryan Bleck
Hicksville Lodge #478
 
Secretary
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
707 Main St
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