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2019 District Inspection Schedule

published by mastermason on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 10:04

 

Friday, January 11
7:00pm		 Hicksville No. 478
Inspection in MM Degree
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Hall
   
Thursday, January 24
7:00pm		 Fulton No. 249
Inspection in FC Degree, Dinner at 6:00pm
DDGM: Stotler, DEO: Lawrence
   
Friday, January 25
7:00pm		 Wauseon No. 349
Inspection in MM Degree
DDGM: Stotler, DEO: Lawrence
   
Friday, February 8
7:00pm		 Sherwood No. 620
Inspection in MM Degree
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Lawrence
   
Friday, February 15
7:00pm		 Edon No. 474
Inspection in MM Degree
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Hall
   
Thursday, February 21
7:00pm		 Grand Rapids No. 289 (Honerary Lodge of the 5th Masonic District)
Inspection in EA Degree
   
Friday, March 8
7:00pm		 Bryan No. 215
Inspection in EA Degree
DDGM: Stotler, DEO: Lawrence
   
Friday, March 15
7:00pm		 Napoleon No. 256
Inspection in EA Degree, Jiggs Dinner @ 6pm
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Hall
   
Friday, March 22
7:00pm		 Liberty Center No. 518
Inspection in EA Degree
DDGM: Stotler, DEO: Hall
   
Friday, April 12
7:00pm		 Sycamore No. 520
Inspection in FC Degree
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Hall
   
Friday, April 26
7:00pm		 Omega No. 564
Inspection in FC Degree
DDGM: Stotler, DEO: Lawrence
 

 

Wardens & Deacons Class

published by mastermason on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 09:27

The 5th District will be holding their Wardens & Deacons class on December 8, 2018.  The location will be the Defiance Masonic Temple at 9am.  Expect the class to run about 2 hours.  Donuts and Coffee will be provided, dress is business casual.  All wardens and deacons for the 2019 year are expected to attend.  Contact are DEOs (info at the bottom of the webpage) with any questions.

2019 Key Dates and Deadlines

published by mastermason on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 10:04
October 20 DDGMs should have contacted all their lodges to schedule Awards presentations
October 27 Deputies and DEOs Training Session - Springfield — Ohio Masonic Hbrne
December 1 Names of District Scholarship Chairman due to Grand Secretary
December 31 All 50, 60, 65, 70, 75 services awards should be completed
March 9 State Secretaries Association Annual Meeting - Columbus
March 1 Deadline for submitting Scholarship applications to Districts
April 1 Names of Scholarship winners due to the Chairman of the GL Scholarship Committee
April 14 » 21 Holy Week
May 1 Districts must notify scholarship winners by this date.
May 31 Rufus Putnam Award Nominations deadline — to Award chairman
June 1 Donations for Special Olympics due to Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation
June 9 Ohio Masonic Home Day - Springfield
June 28 Special Olympics State Games - Columbus
August 1 Deadline for Grand Master’s Medal of Honor submissions
August 30 Deadline for submissions for Grand Master's Awards

 

Zenobia Shrine Friendship night in the 5th

published by mastermason on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:30

Zenobia Shriners is bringing a Friendship Night to the 5th Masonic District on November 2 at Fulton Lodge #238 in Delta. Social at 6:00pm Dinner at 7:00

Our Masonic Organizations have a common goal of “GROWTH.” To achieve this growth, we have found it extremely beneficial to offer an overview of Freemasonry, its history and its strengths. This program is informative not only to potential Masons, but also to long-time Masons.

This event is tailored to new candidates and their ladies. Information being shared is well-suited to provide a rudimentary understanding of our fraternity.

This event is offered as a no-cost event for candidates, sponsors, and their ladies. A small fee is charged ($10) to those who would like to attend, but do not bring a potential Mason with them.

Appetizers, dinner, and beverages are provided.

Attire is casual

While Zenobia Shriners conducts this event, we only spend a small portion of the night on Shriners. Keep in mind, Freemasonry in North America spends $3 million per day on charitable causes. The Shriners account for $2.7 million of that number.

Please spread the word as this is a “Can’t Miss” event. We ask that at a minimum at least 10 candidates or more attend.

Please make your reservation to this event by calling: 419-297-4779

November District Meeting

published by mastermason on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 21:01

Brothers  All,

There will be an annual meeting of the 5th Masonic District on the 3rd of November starting at 8:00AM sharp, (there will be a breakfast casserole), we will have breakfast while we meet to save time, Omega Lodge starts at 9:00AM. We should be done by then. Our agenda is mostly to elect the officers for the ensuing year, if you plan on running for an office, please be present. 
 
Please plan to attend, as your vote and opinion matter. Our new District Advisor will be in attendance also.
 
Brothers, thank you for all that you do for the Craft.
Fraternally,
Paul Kelly DDGM

Installation Reminders

published by mastermason on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 18:53
  • A first-time Master who has not received the Past Master Degree from Chapter can only be installed after the Required District Convocation for Incoming Masters on December 1st at Fulton Lodge #248 at 1:00 PM (a light lunch at noon)
  • A Past Master serving in the East again can be installed anytime after his election
  • Even if you’ve already received the Past Master Degree, it is required that all incoming Masters attend the Past Master’s Convocation. Put it in your calendar now. If you know you can’t attend, contact Paul Kelly or Joe Stotler and they will give you dates for other districts’ Convocations.
  • The Installation Ceremony is provided for you in the Ohio Masonic Code Books. Read it--you need more than aprons & jewels.
  • Offices required--Installing officer, Secretary, Marshal, and Chaplain. Your installing officer must be a Past Master.
  • Your District Officers are happy to be part of your installing team if their schedule permits. Ask early! Their schedules fill up fast during November and December, and waiting until the last minute will leave you empty-handed.
  • Installation Ceremonies can be Closed or Open to the public & an excellent time to include family or invite potential members.

Flag City Honor Flight

published by mastermason on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 13:27
Brothers,
 
I am presenting a check to Flag City Honor Flight on Tuesday, October 2nd.  They are flying out of Grande Aire Hangar in Swanton.
 
I think it would be great if we could have a bunch of Masons/Shriners there to send the Vets off.  There is suppose to a Toledo News team there.  Will you please try to get the word to the Lodges?
 
Here are the directions and address:
You go to Toledo Express Airport the second light. Turn left. Go to the stop sign. Instead of turning left to the airport you will turn right down the service road. Go down about a mile or so. Grande Air Hangar will be on your left. Be there by 6:00 am. You'll need a government approved ID like a drivers license to get in. If you google Grande Aire Hangar 11777 W Airport Service Rd, Swanton, OH.
 
Thanks!
 
Fraternally Yours,
Rick Schau
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Ohio F&AM
 

Dedication Ceremony planned for Veteran's Memorial at Western Reserve

published by mastermason on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 15:40
Brethren all,
Monday, September 3, 2018 (Labor Day) at 1pm, the Grand Master has planned a dedication of the Veterans Memorial at the Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville, OH 44273.
 
Sincerely and fraternally,
Ronald L Runion
Grand Tyler
Grand Lodge of Ohio F&AM

2018 Shriners Hospitals for Children Golf Outing

published by mastermason on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 08:14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018 Shriners Hospitals for Children Golf Outing

Sponsored by Zenobia Shriners

$90 per golfer

Includes:

18 Hole 4 Person Scramble Heatherdowns Country Club

August 5th Shotgun Start 12:30 Registration 1:30pm Start

Includes green fees and cart

Includes:

Cook Your Own Steak Dinner for 2 at Zenobia Shrine Center

8048 Broadstone Blvd Perrysburg Ohio

August 4th 6:00pm – 11:00pm 

 

Sponsorship Levels

Event Sponsor - $2,500 Hole Sponsor - $200

Registration: recorder@zenobiashriners.com

or call 419-661-9200 for information

 

Obituary: LaMar W Allomong

published by mastermason on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 16:23

LaMar W. Allomong, age 88, of Edon, Ohio, died at 2:30 A.M. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan, Ohio, where he was a resident. Mr. Allomong was a 1948 graduate of Edon High School, served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 and was employed by The Aro Corporation in Bryan as a purchasing agent, retiring with thirty-five years of service. He was active in his community as a member of the Edon United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men and the Edon Lions Club, of which he was a past president, and served two terms on the Edon Northwest School Board, of which he had been president. In his Masonic life, LaMar was a member of Edon Masonic Lodge #474, of which he had served as a Past Master, was Past District Deputy, was a member of Bryan Council #101, Bryan Commandery, #074, Northwest Chapter #45 in Bryan, was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo and also was a longtime member of Chapter #271, Order of the Eastern Star in Edon, of which he was Past Worthy Patron.

LaMar W. Allomong was born on February 9, 1930, near Edon, the son of Wayne E. and Lenore M. (Thorp) Allomong. He married his wife of sixty-four years, Annabelle L. Meyers, on September 8, 1950, in Edon, and she preceded him in death in 2014.

Survivors include one son, Randy (Connie) Allomong, of Edon; one daughter, Julie A. (Peter DeWolf) Allomong, of Rancho Mirage, California; three grandchildren, Jeremy Allomong, of Edon, Jamie (Justin) Allomong Hale, of Sylvania, Ohio, and Dr. Jared (Risa) Allomong, of Berthoud, Colorado; three great-grandchildren, Xavier and Aliyah Hale, and Vay Allomong; and two brothers, Danny (Sherrie) Allomong, of Edgerton, Ohio, and C. Dean (Pat) Allomong, of Bryan. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leon and Larry Allomong.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, 204 West Indiana Street, Edon. A Masonic service will follow at 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Services will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, Edon, with Junior and Becky Curtis officiating. Interment will be in Edon Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to Edon United Methodist Church, 301 North Church Street, Edon, Ohio 43518 or Columbia Church of Christ, 14862 County Road 1.50, Edon, Ohio 43518.

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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