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Robert Rettig Receives the Rufus Putnam Award

published by mastermason on Sun, 10/26/2025 - 08:37

 

The 5th District Association would like to congratulate R.W.B. Robert Rettig on being awarded the Rufus Putnam Award at the 216th Annual Grand Lodge Communications for the Grand Lodge of Ohio. We'll deserved brother! The Rufus Putnam Award, named after the first elected Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Ohio, is the highest award given by The Grand Lodge of Ohio. It was established to recognize individuals who have rendered distinguished service in some field of endeavor beneficial to mankind. These can include endeavors in professional, community, literature, business, education, science, industry, or eminent leadership and/or outstanding achievement in the service of Freemasonry. Past recipients have included Senator William Saxby, coach Woody Hayes, astronaut Neil Armstrong, Ohio attorney general Betty Montgomery, and astronaut and senator John Glenn 

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