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Statewide Inspection Schedule

published by mastermason on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 12:24

All, here is the statewide inspection schedule in case anyone is interested in traveling to foreign lands.

Matthew

Grand Master's One Day Class - 5th Masonic District

published by mastermason on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 16:29

Hello Brothers,

Here is the information on the one day class we had talked about during the Past Master meeting.  

We would like every candidate to go through your door before coming to the one day class. This will make them more at home in your lodge and more likely to attend your meeting in the future.  This is not mandatory, but conferring the EA degree in your own lodge beforehand would be ideal. 

Candidate information - Please look in the Beacon that was sent out this month. It has a removable brochure and petition for degrees in it that is perfect for the one day class. This link is for a downloadable PDF version. 

Application for membership is open to men who: Have been an Ohio resident for at least six months. Are at least 19 years old by March 25 (if only attending the one day class, otherwise 19 years old if conferring the EA degree beforehand). Have a belief in a Supreme Being. Live a good moral and social life. Do not advocate the overthrow of the government. Can read and write English.

It is important that everyone has been voted on in Lodge before the 3rd week of February and that Grand Lodge has the candidate information in MORI before the class, if not they can’t go.

You are allowed to vote on candidates at special meeting for the one day class. 

Your lodge may need to have a special meeting to vote and a special meeting to confirm the candidate before the class. 

The sponsoring lodge will need to provide the following at the class on March 25th 2017 at 8 am: Candidates information, Apron, Bible, and a person from your lodge to stand with the candidate.

We will be providing breakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon. 

There are a few spots still open to fill all of the degrees, if you would like to help out that day. Please contact me at jtodenkirk@yahoo.com

Thank you, 
Bro. Jeffrey Odenkirk M.M.
Your Chairman
 

2017 District Inspection Schedule

published by mastermason on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 14:00
Friday, January 13
7:00pm		 Hicksville No. 478
Inspection in EA Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Pacak
   
Friday, January 20
7:00pm		 Wauseon No. 349
Inspection in EA Degree, Dinner 6pm
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Lyne
   
Friday, February 3
7:00pm		 Sherwood No. 620
Inspection in EA Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Lyne
   
Friday, February 10
7:00pm		 Edon No. 474
Inspection in EA Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Lyne
   
Friday, February 24
7:00pm		 Fulton No. 248
Inspection in MM Degree, Dinner 6pm
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Lyne
   
Friday, March 3
7:00pm		 Bryan No. 215
Inspection in FC Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Pacak
   
Friday, March 10
7:00pm		 Napoleon No. 256
Inspection in FC Degree, Dinner 6pm
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Pacak
   
Saturday, March 18
9:00am		 Liberty Center No. 518
Inspection in FC Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Lyne
   
Saturday, April 1
10:00am		 Omega No. 564
Inspection in MM Degree, Lunch After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Pacak
   
Friday, April 7
7:00pm		 Sycamore No. 520
Inspection in MM Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Kelly, DEO: Pacak
 

 

District Installation Schedule

published by mastermason on Sat, 11/26/2016 - 06:04
Wednesday, November 9
7:30pm		 Hicksville No. 478
Officer Installation, stated meeting night
Friday, November 11
7:00pm		 Wauseon No. 349
Officer Installation and Awards Night
Sunday, November 20
1:00pm		 Fulton No. 248
Open Installation
Monday, November 28
7:30pm		 Liberty Center No. 518
Officer Installation / Stated Meeting
Wednesday, November 30 Bryan No. 215
Officer Installation
Monday, December 5 Sherwood No. 215
Officer Installation / Stated Meeting
Monday, December 5 Edon No. 474
Officer Installation / Stated Meeting
Saturday, December 10 Sycamore No. 520
Officer Installation / Stated Meeting

 

11th Masonic District Table Lodge December 10, 2016

published by mastermason on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 08:54
Hi Brethren,
 
The 11th Masonic District of Ohio is having a Table Lodge of Instruction. The date is Saturday, December 10, 2016, time is 8:00am in the morning to 11:00am. The cost of the event is $10.00. The host lodge is Rubicon Lodge #237 in Waterville. The Grand Master of Ohio MWB Douglas N. Kaylor will be the guest speaker. Please come out and join us for the Table Lodge of Instruction and meet our Grand Master. If you have never been to a Table Lodge it is a great time for one and all. This is a Tyled Lodge and aprons must be worn for the event. All EA's in the district are encourage to attend. If you have any question please contact of of the 11th Masonic District Officers they will be more then willing to answer any questions. Hope to see all of you on December 10, 2016 for the Table lodge of Instruction.
 
Fraternally Yours,
RWB John J. Zettler DDGM
 

Edon Lodge News

published by mastermason on Tue, 11/08/2016 - 17:18
Edon Lodge will be exemplifying the MM Degree on December 10, 2016 at 9:00AM.  If you are not busy, the Brothers of Edon Lodge would appreciate any help with the Degree work.
Fraternally,
Jeff Mills WM

 

District Association Annual Meeting Meeting & Officer Elections

published by mastermason on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 14:44


New 5th District Association Line Officers for 2017, from left to right: President Steve Brunn, 2nd VP John Westhoven, 1st VP Bryan Patterson, Treasurer Doug Eis, Secretary Craig Szczublewski.  All other district appointments can be found at the bottom of this page.

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

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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. 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