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Register for the 5th District Grand Masters Reception

published by mastermason on Sun, 03/01/2026 - 08:08

2026 Inspection Schedule

published by mastermason on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 20:55

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

published by mastermason on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 20:38

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. 

Call for Volunteers

published by mastermason on Sun, 03/15/2026 - 13:12
Brothers all, Lily Creek Farms has an open call for volunteer help March 28 & 29 and April 3 & 4. Please connect with Jim Parsons if you are available (jparsons51@gmail.com/(419) 439-0321). They are asking for five brothers per day for each of the four days to help with the notred activities (we are encouraged to wear our masonic emblems on hats, shirts, etc): 
1. If you have any volunteers with Horse experience, they could use some help with leading the horses to the different activities.
2. They need help with directing people where to park and help getting on and off the shuttle bus. (Guests will be shuttled back and forth from Napoleon Elementary School to the farm.)
3. Greeting people as they arrive at the farm, hand them maps, show them where the store is if they have questions, you cannot answer, helping them on and off the shuttle bus.
4. Bussing tables on 3/29 and 4/3
5. Anyone with animal experience who can help with our miniature petting zoo. We have a miniature pony, a miniature donkey, and a pot-bellied pig.
6. Helping make sure helmets fit the riders properly.
7. Help with games and handing out eggs after completing the games. (carnival-like games)

Napoleon 256 Inspects in FC, March 13, 2026

published by mastermason on Sun, 03/15/2026 - 08:11

After the traditional Jiggs Dinner, Napoleon Lodge's sidelines were well filled. Our 39 visitors included Brothers from Prince Hall Amazon Lodge # 4 of Toledo. Brother Dumire received a very fine Fellowcraft Degree. The dessert brownies after the degree were delicious. Perfect attendance is now at 18. Fulton Lodge took home the Traveling Trophy with 10 in attendance. Next week we have Liberty Center Lodge providing a Fellowcraft Degree at 7:00 pm on Friday March 20, then a quick turnaround to Sycamore Lodge and a 9:00 am Master Mason Degree. on Saturday, March 21. 

Your District Planner for the week of March 15, 2026

published by mastermason on Sun, 03/15/2026 - 08:08

Good Sunday Morning to all. We are halfway through March and are racing towards the end of inspection season, with three left on the board, and two of them are at the end of this week. Here is what is going on in and around the district:

  • 3/16: Sherwood Lodge 620 stated meeting @ 7:30pm
  • 3/17: Bryan Lodge 215 stated meeting @ 7:30pm
  • 3/17: Napoleon Lodge 256 stated meeting @ 7:30pm
  • 3/17: Omega Lodge 564 stated meeting @ 7:30pm
  • 3/18: O Ton Ta La Grotto stated meeting @ 7:30pm, Dinner a 6p
  • 3/18: Wauseon Chapter/Council stated meeting @ 7:30pm
  • 3/19: Oc Co Nox Ee Council stated meeting @ 7:30pm
  • 3/20: Liberty Center Lodge 518 FC Inspection @ 7pm
  • 3/21: Sycamore Lodge 520 MM Inspection @ 9am
  • 3/21: Wauseon Lodge 349 Special EA Degree @ 3pm

Need to get your travel on? Look to the 11th:

  • 3/16: Monticello Lodge 244 MM Inspection @ 7pm
  • 3/19: Weston Lodge 560 MM Inspection @ 7pm

As a Bonus, we have been cordially invited to attend the FC Inspection for Amazon Lodge #4, Prince Hall, at 7pm on 3/17. Amazon Lodge is located at 638 N University Ave in Toledo.

Remember to "Save the Date" for the following:

  • 4/17: Grand Master's Reception / Swanton at 6pm
  • 4/18: Bryan Lodge #215 175th Reconsecration at 11am
  • 5/15: 5th District Awards Night in Liberty Center at 6pm
  • 7/18: 5th District Outdoor MM Degree

Your District Planner for the week of March 8, 2026

published by mastermason on Sun, 03/08/2026 - 09:12
Hopefully everyone was able to take advantage of the warmer weather this weekend despite the rain.  We are just 12 days or so from the start of Spring, and everything seems to be waking up from a long winter slumber. Speaking of returning to labor, we return to inspections this week with Napoleon Lodge!  Here is your event list for this week:
• 3/9: Liberty Center Lodge 518 stated meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/10: Bryan Council/Northwest Chapter stated meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/11: Wauseon Lodge 349 stated meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/11: Hicksville Lodge 478 stated meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/12: Zenobia Shrine stated meeting @ 7p
• 3/12: Defiance Commandry stated meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/12: Thursday Night at the Rite at Fulton, dinner @ 6p
• 3/13: Napoleon Lodge 256 FC Inspection @ 7p w/Jiggs Dinner @ 6p
• 3/14: Sycamore Lodge 520 stated meeting 2 9a
• 3/14: State Secretary's Meeting
 
Need to get your travel on? Look to the 11th:
• 3/10: Northern Light Lodge 40 MM Inspection @ 7p
 
Remember to "Save the Date" for the following:
• 3/14: State Secretary Association meeting in Columbus
• 4/17: Grand Master's Reception / Swanton at 6pm
• 4/18: Bryan Lodge #215 175th Reconsecration at 11am 
• 5/15: 5th District Awards Night in Liberty Center at 6pm
• 7/18: Outdoor MM Degree

Your 5th District Weekly Planner for March 1, 2026

published by mastermason on Sun, 03/01/2026 - 07:52
It was a busy month, but we are finally clear of February! We have four inspections left in the 5th District and will wrap up all of them in March, although we do have this week off. Here is the list of events for you:
• 3/2: Edon Lodge Lodge 474 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/2: Sherwood Lodge 620 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/3: Bryan Lodge 215 Stated Meeting w/EA Degree @ 7:30p
• 3/3: Fulton Lodge 248 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/3: Napoleon Lodge 256 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/4: 5th District Association Meeting in Napoleon @ 7p
• 3/5: En Sa Woc Sa Chapter Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
• 3/7: Omega Lodge 564 Stated Meeting @ 9a
 
Are you looking to travel? The 11th has you covered:
• 3/2: Phoenix Lodge 123 Inspection in FC @ 7p
 
Remember to "Save the Date" for the following:
• 3/14: State Secretary Association meeting in Columbus
• 4/17: Grand Master's Reception / Swanton at 6pm
• 4/18: Bryan Lodge #215 175th Reconsecration at 11am 
• 5/15: 5th District Awards Night in Liberty Center at 6pm
• 7/18: Outdoor MM Degree
 

Omega Lodge 564 Inspects in MM February 27

published by mastermason on Sat, 02/28/2026 - 11:25
The numbers were lower, but the enthusiasm was still high for Omega Lodge's Master Mason Degree. Visiting candidate, Brother Bryan Ward, received a very good Master Mason Degree. Our thanks to Brother Ward and Liberty Center Lodge for "loaning" a true candidate.  Napoleon Lodge, and WM French literally ran away with the Traveling Trophy. Perfect Attendance is now at 22.  The evening concluded with a sweet treat smorgasbord for  refreshments.. Next is Napoleon Lodge and a Fellowcraft degree on March 13.  Their famous Jiggs Dinner starts at 6:00 pm (Please RSVP to the lodge). 

Your 5th District Planner for the week of February 22, 2026

published by mastermason on Sun, 02/22/2026 - 08:47
Here we are in the last week of February, and the first day of spring draws ever closer.  We are officially halfway through inspections now, with an amazing turnout at Edon Lodge's EA inspection last Friday.  We have one more this month with Omega next Friday, and then a week off.  Here is the list of events for you:
 
  • 2/23: Liberty Center Lodge 518 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 2/24: Haly Chapter Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 2/25: Hicksille Lodge 478 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 2/25: Wauseon Lodge 349 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
  • 2/26: Thursday Night at the Right @ Fulton, dinner @ 6pm
  • 2/27: Omega Lodge 564 Inspection in MM @ 7p
  • 2/28: Sycamore Lodge 520 Stated Meeting @ 9a
  • 2/28: Fulton Lodge 248 Special EA @ 7p

Are you looking to travel? The 11th has you covered:

  • 2/23: Rubicon Lodge Lecture Series featuring WB Doug King on the Primacy of Symbols in Freemasonry 
  • 2/25: Wood County Lodge 112 Inspection in EA @ 7p
  • 2/27: Oak Harbor Lodge 495 Inspection in EA @ 7p
 
Remember to "Save the Date" for the following:
  • 3/14: State Secretary Association meeting in Columbus
  • 4/17: Grand Master's Reception / Swanton at 6pm
  • 4/18: Bryan Lodge #215 175th Reconcecration at 11am 
  • 5/15: 5th District Awards Night in Liberty Center at 6pm
  • 7/18: Outdoor MM Degree

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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