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Deputy Grand Master's Roll Out Schedule 2016

published by mastermason on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 12:26
Update: Here is a link to the Powerpoint (in PDF) used by MWB Douglas Kaylor.
 
The Deputy Grand Master, Douglas N. Kaylor, will hold several meetings this summer to roll out plans for the 2016-2017 Masonic year. All Ohio Freemasons are invited to attend – particularly the Masters and Wardens, DDGMs, DEOs, District Advisors, and Grand Lodge officers. Brethren should attend the meeting that best fits their schedules. These meetings will be held in July and August so the Brethren should feel free to attend comfortably (though tastefully) dressed.
Tuesday, July 19, 7 pm
Scioto Lodge No. 6 57
East Main Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Wednesday, July 20, 7 pm
Cambridge Masonic Temple
730 Wheeling Avenue
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Thursday, July 21, 7 pm
Mansfield Masonic Temple
1250 Middle Bellville Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44904
Saturday, July 23, 10 am
Northwest Masonic Temple
2436 West Dublin Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235
Tuesday, July 26, 7 pm
Lima Masonic Temple
2165 North Cole Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
Wednesday, July 27, 7 pm
Phoenix Lodge No. 123
590 East South Boundary
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Thursday, July 28, 7 pm
Amelia Lodge No. 590
290 Judd Road
Amelia, Ohio 45102
Tuesday, August 2, 7 pm
Huber Heights Lodge No. 777
7778 Wildcat Road
Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Wednesday, August 3, 7 pm
Cortland Lodge No. 529
3263 Everett-Hull Road
Cortland, Ohio 44410
Wednesday, August 10, 7 pm
Canton Masonic Center
836 North Market Avenue
Canton, Ohio 44702
Tuesday, August 23, 7 pm
Paramuthia Lodge No. 25
12 West Carpenter Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
Monday, August 29, 7 pm
Lyndhurst Masonic Temple
5516 Mayfield Road
Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124
Tuesday, August 30, 7 pm
Elyria Lodge No. 787
251 6th Street
Elyria, Ohio 44305

 

Fifth District 50's Awards Night in Defiance

published by mastermason on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 11:33

Thanks to the brothers of Sherwood and Omega Lodge and the 5th District Association for hosting the Annual Awards Night in Defiance.  The night was 50's themed, complete with burgers, dogs, and root beer floats.  Awards were handed out and there were a great number of brothers and their families getting in on the dress up fun for the night.  More info and pictures will be made available as I receive them, until then, click on the picture to the right to see the gallery of the evening's festivities.

Awards Summary:

Hackett Award: Napoleon
Ralph Creager Award: Ralph J. Creager
GM Reception Attendance Award: Sycamore
Traveling Trophy Award: Napoleon
Great Attended Inspection: Wauseon
Best Inspection Award: Fulton
Bee Hive Award: Ken Snyder (Bryan) / Eric Holzer (Napoleon)
L.E.O. Education Award: Lee Sanders (Wauseon) and James Manning (Bryan)
George O. Braatz Award: Sherwood
Perfect Inspection Attendance Award: Harold Bausch, Landis Burmeister, Doug Eis, Dan Hall, John Carlston, Tim Hines, Eric Holzer, William Kerr, Chris King, Larry Lyne, Jim Parsons, Bob Rettig, Gary Ries, Craig Szczublewski
Best 1st Lecture Award: Craig Szczublewski (Fulton)
Best 1st Charge Award: John Seabolt (Fulton)
Master of the Year Award: Bryan Patterson (Fulton)
Hiram Abiff Award: Luis Rivera (Omega)
Mason of the Year Award: Craig Szczublewski (Fulton)

 

Napoleon Table Lodge

published by mastermason on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 14:28

Napoleon will be holding it's annual Table Lodge on June 21st, with Dinner beginning at 6:00 pm

MWB Robert C. Rill Jr. will be our guest of honor and our speaker for the evening.

Please RSVP to Doug Eis by June 17th at surveyor@henry-net.com or 419-438-5786
 

Awards Banquet Registration Deadline Approaching.

published by mastermason on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 20:53

As a reminder, the deadline for registration is this coming Friday.  Please make sure you have your reservation numbers into your lodge secretary.  This is a family friendly event, so do bring along the wife and kids for a fun 50's themed evening.

 

Fulton Lodge 248 to hold More Light event in May

published by mastermason on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 21:54
Please join us for our first “More Light” education event at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 24, 2016. The event will be in the dining hall of Fulton Lodge with dinner to be served.
 
We have the pleasure of hosting Todd Evans who will present on the Ohio Order of Eastern Star. This is not a tyled lodge meeting and is open to all. Brothers are encouraged to bring their spouses to learn about this Masonic body.
 
For all Ohio Masons, attendance at this event qualifies for criterion #3 of the Grand Master’s Education Award!
 
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are over 500,000 members. The organization was created in the United States in the early nineteenth century to allow women to join with their Masonic relatives in promoting the values and charitable purposes that are such an important part of the Masonic fraternity. While the Order of the Eastern Star has evolved over the centuries, it still remains rooted in its charitable endeavors and fraternal fellowship. More information can be found at www.ohiooes.org.
 
Please RSVP by May 19 to John Seabolt (john41966@aol.com) or myself so dinner can be planned accordingly.
 
Best Regards,
Craig Szczublewski
419-466-5364
Senior Warden/Fulton 248

Edon MM Degree Saturday Morning

published by mastermason on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 19:56


Congratulations to Edon 474 newest MM.  Thanks to everyone in the district who were able to help out on Saturday morning.

That's a Wrap! Sycamore 520 Rounds out Inspection 2016 in FC.

published by mastermason on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 22:41


Congratulations to WB Tom DeFrieze and his officers on a fine FC degree Inspection this evening.  There were 12 Brothers from Sycamore present with 7 past masters.  Along with 49 visiting Brothers, there was 61 present to pack out the lodge room.  Napoleon #256 had 9 brothers in attendance and takes home the Traveling Trophy once again.  That is a wrap on the 2016 5th District Inspections, the next time we will all meet will be for the Awards Dinner on May 20.

MM Degree at Edon Lodge

published by mastermason on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 21:58

Edon Lodge # 474 will be conferring the MM degree on Saturday Morning April 16, 2016. Lodge to open at 9:00 AM. Could use some help if your free. Contact the WM Jeff Mills (crazyhorse@frontiernet.net), if your willing to assist and take a part.  Jeff needs help with a Sr. Grand Warden, Sr. Deacon, and Jr. Steward. They will also have an EA degree on May 2 at 7:30pm which is their regular stated meeting night.

5th Masonic District Awards Banquet

published by mastermason on Sat, 04/02/2016 - 11:17

"Back to the 50's"

On Friday May 20, 2016, the 5th District Awards Banquet will be held at the Defiance Masonic Center.  We will have Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries and Root Beer Floats.  Cost is $8.00 per person.  The doors will open at 6:00pm, with dinner at 6:30pm.  Make your reservations and payments to your Lodge Secretary by May 13, 2016.  Come in your favorite is 50's attire, or business casual.

GM Reception 2016 Photos

published by mastermason on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 23:11

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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