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RWB Paul Kelly's Installation as DDGM

published by mastermason on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 22:56

MSA Disaster Relief Fund

published by mastermason on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 10:24
The Masonic Service Association has established a Disaster Relief Fund for North Carolina, as massive flooding has hit the state in an aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
 
The rampaging waters caused by the hurricane and its drenching rainfall have resulted in protective levies breaking or leaking. An Interstate highway has only recently been reopened and power outages persist in numerous areas of the state.
 
The Grand Lodge of North Carolina reported that three Lodge buildings were heavily damaged by the flooding conditions, and reports of damage or injury to Masonic families are expected.
 
Please forward to the MSA such donations, which you feel are appropriate to help our devastated Brothers, their families and others in this stricken jurisdiction. Please make checks payable to MSA Disaster Relief Fund and send them to: Masonic Service Association, 3905 National Drive, Suite 280, Burtonsville, MD 20866. When remitting funds to MSA, please mark checks, “North Carolina Appeal.”
 
Also, donations may be made on MSA’s webpage – www.msana.com -- with the use of a credit card. This allows funds to reach their destination faster.
 
MSA is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.
 
George O. Braatz, PGM, Executive Secretary
Masonic Service Association of North America
3905 National Drive, Suite 280
Burtonsville, MD 30866
301-476-7330 www.msana.com

Eastern Star District 7 Bus Trip

published by mastermason on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 06:38

Come Join District 7

Order of the Eastern Star

for a Bus trip!

To

 

February 25, 2017

Departing at 9:00am

from Walmart parking lot in Wauseon OH

 

Returning 6:00pm

Cost: $40.00

RSVP and payment due no later than January 8, 2017

to

Todd Evans 22365 State Route 2 Archbold OH 43502

 

All masonic and non-masonic friends are welcome

All guests will receive $20 in free slot play and $5 to use toward dining

DDGM Installation for RWB Paul Kelly

published by mastermason on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 21:56

Installation of District Deputy Grand Master
5th Masonic District of Ohio
 
Brethren,
You are invited to the open Installation of Right Worshipful Brother Paul Kelly As District Deputy Grand Master of the “Fabulous Fifth” Masonic District. To be held on Friday, October 28th at 7:00 PM, at Bryan Masonic Lodge, Located at 117 North Lynn St., Bryan, Ohio 43543. Light refreshments after.
Come share this occasion with the brethren of Bryan Lodge and the 5th District.
 

WB Creager's 70 year service award invitation

published by mastermason on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 13:33

Brothers All,

You are invited to attend WB Ralph J. Creager's 70 year service award presentation to be held at his house in Liberty Center, Ohio.  Daughter Julie asked that we fill the house with Brothers to wish our elder statesman a hearty congratulations for a job well done.  Past Grand Master MWB Robert Rill, Jr. will present the award.

Please meet at the Lodge in Liberty Center at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, and we will car-pool to Ralph's house at 6:30 p.m.

You are invited back to the Lodge afterward for a brief stated meeting and continuance of our OPEN annual awards presentation. Cake and ice cream will be served.

When: Monday October 24 - meet at the Liberty Center Lodge at 6:00 p.m.
Please RSVP to WB Jim Parsons by phone at 419-782-0172 by October 20

Thank you from the brothers of Liberty Center Lodge # 518 

Grand Lodge Communications 2016

published by mastermason on Sat, 10/15/2016 - 15:40

Many Thanks to R.W.B. Christian King for his sevice as DDGW for the 5th Masonic District.  We welcome R.W.B. Paul Kelly who will be taking up the roll along with R.W.B. Bob Rettig.

Association Meeting set for November 5

published by mastermason on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 19:00
Brethren
 
Please be advised that the annual meeting of the Fifth Masonic District Association will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Defiance Masonic Temple.  All "Blue Lodge" members in good standing are "Association" members and are encouraged to attend.  Association officers will be elected for the coming year. Please announce this date at your future Lodge meetings and include the date in any member updates you may send.
 
Fraternally
 
Jon Schamp - Secretary
Fifth Masonic District Assoc

Wauseon Chapter 111 starts up this Wednesday

published by mastermason on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 16:54

York Rite at Wauseon will start up this Wednesday evening and we will be practicing Mark Master and Royal Master degrees.

100 Mason Meeting at Napoleon Lodge

published by mastermason on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 20:29
Brethren,
Just a quick reminder of Our 2nd Annual Napoleon Lodge 100 Mason Meeting, Which will include a visit from our Grand Master, Robert C. Rill Jr.
 
When: September 20th, 2016, 6:00 pm
Where: Napoleon # 256, Glenwood & Welsted Ave. Napoleon, Ohio
What's going On: When can you remember 100 Masons at a stated meeting? Our goal is to have, (at least), 100 Masons at our Stated meeting for a Bean Soup & cornbread dinner at 6:00 pm and an Entered Apprentice Degree at 7:30 pm. A commemorative gift will be given to all who attend and also a very special gift to the newest Entered Apprentice and the Mason with the most (seniority)!
 
Come Join us for a Historic Evening in Masonry!
We came close last year, 83 Masons present! We hope to make the 100 mark this year.
 
Fraternally,
Doug Eis, Secretary

Ohio and Michigan Grand Lodge Celebration Day

published by mastermason on Wed, 08/24/2016 - 09:00
Please mark your calendars for Saturday September 17, 2016, for the joint Grand Lodge of Ohio and Grand Lodge of Michigan Celebration Day.  This will take place in the Historic Detroit Masonic Temple.  The Grand Lodge of Michigan will be portraying the Entered Apprentice degree and your Ohio Grand Lodge Officers will be presenting the Fellowcraft degree.  Tours of the building and banquet will follow the degree work, and the ladies are invited.  More information to come!

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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. Josh Chapin
Edon Lodge #474
 
1st Vice President
W.B. Dennis Richardson
Wauseon Lodge #349
2nd Vice President
James Hanna, Jr
Omega Lodge #564
 
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 Membership Chairman
R.W.B. Larry Kujawa
Wauseon Lodge #349
Webmaster
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
Fulton Lodge #248