published by mastermason on Sun, 10/19/2025 - 08:46
We are over halfway through October, with Grand Lodge Communications fast approaching this Friday in Sandusky (Kalahari Resort). Here is a list of all events and activities for the week of October 19th:
- 10/19: Haley Chapter Reaffirmation @ 4p
- 10/20: Sherwood Lodge #620 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 10/21: Bryan Lodge #215 Stated Meeting w/MM Degree @ 7:30p
- 10/21: Napoleon Lodge #256 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 10/21: Omega Lodge #564 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 10/22: Wauseon Lodge #349 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 10/22: Hicksville Lodge #478 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 10/24: Grand Lodge Communications @ 8am
- 10/25: Sycamore Lodge #520 Stated Meeting @ 9a
All Master Masons are allowed to attend the Grand Lodge Sessions on Friday; remember to bring your dues card and an apron. If you are an elected officer or past master of your lodge and are representing your lodge (not the current WM, SW, or JW), be sure to bring the signed proxy cards so you can vote!
published by mastermason on Tue, 10/14/2025 - 20:41
Happy Sunday Morning to all. Here is the list of events and meetings for the week of October 12:
- 10/13: Liberty Center Lodge #518 Stated w/MM Degree @ 7:30p
- 10/14: Northwest Chapter/Bryan Commandry Stated @ 7:30p
- 10/15: Wauseon Chapter/Council Stated @ 7:30p
- 10/15: O Ton Ta La Grotto Stated w/Dinner starting @ 6p
- 10/16: Oc Co Nox Ee Council Stated @ 7:30p
Also, a reminder that if you are part of the cast for any of the degrees for the upcoming Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo Fall Reunion, there is a practice session today at Toledo Fort Industry:
- 1:00pm - 5th Degree
- 2:00pm - 14th Degree
- 3:00pm - 32nd Degree
- 4:00pm - 11th Degree
published by mastermason on Sun, 09/14/2025 - 08:20
And what feels like the blink of an eye, we are halfway through September. Here is your weekly planner:
- 9/15: Sherwood Lodge #620 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 9/16: Bryan Lodge #215 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 9/16: Fulton Lodge #247 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p (steak fry at 6p)
- 9/16: Napoleon Lodge #256 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 9/17: O Ton Ta La Grotto Stated w/Dinner starting at 6p
- 9/17: Wauseon Chapter/Council Stated @ 7:30p
- 9/18: Oc Co Nox Ee Council Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
I believe Sycamore Lodge's Spaghetti Drive-Thru Dinner is this Thursday, which you definitely needed to pre-register for.
If you are a Knight Mason, Michael Collins Council meets this Saturday at Phoenix Lodge for a Knight of the East Degree at 2p.
published by mastermason on Sat, 09/13/2025 - 12:58
We would like to congratulate the 2025-2026 Fifth District Association Officers who were elected this morning at the District Annual Meeting. Your slate of Association Officers is: President - Chris Meeker of Wauseon, 1st VP - Ryan Bleck of Hicksville, 2nd VP - Jared Jacques of Napoleon, Treasurer - Doug Eis of Napoleon, and Secretary - Craig Szczublewski of Fulton.
Please congratulate them the next time you have an opportunity to see them! They work very diligently to coordinate our district-level events and work closely with our District Grand Lodge representatives.
published by mastermason on Sun, 08/31/2025 - 08:52
Greetings brothers, it's hard to believe we are at the last day of August! September brings most lodges back from summer break as they resume their labors. This first week is always a little hit or miss with Labor Day, so don't take this weekly planner as 100% accurate!
- 9/1: Edon Lodge #474 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p (labor day, may be deferred?)
- 9/2: Bryan Lodge #215 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 9/2: Napoleon Lodge #256 Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 9/4: En Sa Woc Sa Chapter Stated Meeting @ 7:30p
- 9/6: Omega Lodge #564 Stated Meeting @ 9:00a
On the Horizon we have:
- 9/13: 5th District Annual Meeting in Wauseon at 10am, dress is business casual, donuts and coffee at 9am
- 9/18: Sycamore Lodge Spaghetti Dinner Drive Thru
And now for a shameless event plug: Are you an Amateur Radio Operator, or do you know an amateur radio operator? A few of us from Fulton Lodge started an event called Masonic Lodges on the Air a few years back, and this year, on September 27, is our 5th year of running this radio content/event. If you could pass on the website cqmorelight.com and help us build interest, we would appreciate it!
Fraternally
Craig Szczublewski, Secretary/DEO
Fifth Masonic District Association
published by mastermason on Sun, 05/18/2025 - 12:23
With exceptional weather and great food, the DDGMs did another amazing job with the Annual Awards Night. Here is a quick summary:
Best Inspection: Wauseon
Master of the Year: Ryan Bleck (Hicksville)
George O. Braatz Award: Sycamore
Beehive Award: Rick McKibben (Fulton)
Lewis Hackett Award: Sherwood
Hiram Abiff Award: Ken Crouch (Bryan)
Education Award: Heath Wright (Bryan)/Pat Lambert (Fulton)
GMR Attendance: Napoleon
Mason of the Year: Patrick Lambert (Fulton)
Perfect Attendance: 25
Traveling Trophy: Fulton
Ralph Creager: Hanson Lilly (Bryan)
published by mastermason on Sun, 04/20/2025 - 13:18
The Fifth District's inspection season concluded with a fine Master Mason degree at Hicksville Lodge. A special thank you again to Brother Matthew Nugent, a member of Bryan Lodge, who was passed to the Fellowcraft Degree at Omega Lodge's inspection and raised to Master Mason at Hicksville Lodge's inspection. Worshipful Master Bleck gratefully thanked the many visiting Brothers who helped with the Fellowcraft team. It was great to see that 20 perfect attendees were on hand for this inspection. We hope to see many of our Brothers at the Award Banquet on Friday, May 16 in Liberty Center. 
published by mastermason on Tue, 03/25/2025 - 09:09
Worshipful Master Steve Guyer and the Brothers of Liberty Center Lodge #518 exemplified an excellent Entered Apprentice degree Friday night at their Annual Inspection. The Brothers of the Fabulous 5th travelled well with Fulton Lodge #248 taking the Traveling Trophy once again. There is one more Inspection to close out the 2025 Inspection season. Worshipful Master Ryan Bleck and the Brothers of Hicksville Lodge #478 invite all Master Masons to join them on April 11th when they will have their Inspection in the Master Mason degree. See you there! 
published by mastermason on Sun, 03/16/2025 - 17:30
If first-time Worshipful Master Kelley was nervous, he didn't show it. He and Sycamore Lodge put on a fine Fellowcraft Degree. The sidelines were again full, every 5th District lodge was represented as well as Brothers from the 11th District. Fulton Lodge took the Traveling Trophy with 11 Brothers in attendance. Perfect Attendance stands at 26 Brothers. Next up is Liberty Center # 518 presenting the Entered Apprentice Degree on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 pm.
published by mastermason on Sat, 03/15/2025 - 13:13
Napoleon Lodge #256 created a festive setting Friday evening with their traditional jiggs dinner prior to their Annual Inspection. The aroma of the corned beef and cabbage filled the temple adding to the feel of the impending St Patrick's Day holiday. WM Mark French had his Officers in fine form as they exemplified the Entered Apprentice degree. 100 year old World War II Veteran and 5th District Brother Jim Winnie was presented west of the altar by his Sons where RWB Martin Lawrence had the great privilege to give him Grand Honors. Fulton Lodge #474 retained the traveling trophy as they continued to set the bar high for the traveling Brothers.
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