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Passing of Brother Robert Young

published by mastermason on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 10:13
Masonic Brothers,
 
Robert R Young, a member of Liberty Center Masonic Lodge, passed away on Thursday, August 11.  Brother Young would have received his 60 year award this year after the Grand Lodge 
Communication.  
 
The family has requested a Masonic service, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 14 at the Wright-Hanneman-Habbegger Funeral Home in Liberty Center.
 
If you can attend this service, it will be greatly appreciated.
 
Jim Parsons, Worshipful Master
Liberty Center Lodge # 518 F&AM

Notes from the DGM Rollout

published by mastermason on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 21:07

There was great representation from the 5th at the DGM Rollout program for 2017 in Perrysburg.  Here are some meeting highlights from "Brother" Douglas Kaylor, the presumed incoming Grand Master:

1. The coming year will be themed around "300 years of Modern Masonry", with special celebrations planned for June 24, which is the 300 year anniversary of The Premier Grand Lodge of England. Districts will be expected to hold some type of public event with all lodges represented.  The event should be open to all Masons and their guests.

2. Making Masons will be a top focus for Grand Lodge.  Suggestions in the form of a 5 point plan included:

    - Sponsorship: correct methods in actively approaching prospective individuals.  The 16th Masonic district has been running a campaign at http://replaceyourself.org/ as a method to challenge members to bring in new candidates.
    - Investigating: outlined a new background check tool (optional) for candidates.  The background check website they have patterned with has a $14 cost which Grand Lodge encourages the candidates to pay for, and their suggestion to the Lodges and Investigating Committees is either to embrace this for all candidates, or not to use it at all.
    - Grand Master Class March 25: There will be a one day class this coming year.  Grand Lodge is issuing a challange to all candidates to learn the Master Mason Obligation as part of it.  This is not a requirement, but a suggestion.  New one day class masons must attend a lodge meeting after the class and before June 24.  New masons from the one day class are also not allowed to petition appendant bodies until June 25.  The class should be conducted as a district event, although multiple districts can band together to hold a single regional event.
    - 300 Year Celebration: All Ohio lodges should be represented on June 24, 2017 at a coordinated event by the district, which could be an open Table Lodge.
    - Help him find his place: Refocus on getting new Lodge members active in the lodge, not necessarily throwing the right in a chair, but involved in committees and community activities.

3. Charitable Priorities and consolidation of the Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation

4. New Grand Masters Pin with elements paying tribute to Ohio as the 17th state, and English style square and compasses to honor our Ancient Brethren.

A lot of good information, not many changes expected in Lodge requirements from the previous year. 

Grand Lodge Caribbean Cruise

published by mastermason on Sat, 07/02/2016 - 18:25
Brethren,
 

An Eastern Caribbean Cruise is being planned for the benefit of Ohio Freemasons and their Families.  A flyer with all the pertinent details is attached.  Most Worshipful Brother Brad Goebel is the point of contact for this project.  His contact information in included in the flyer.

 
With the permission of our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Rill, please see that this flyer is distributed among the Brethren.

 
Fraternally,
Chad Simpson
Director of Program Development
The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio
800-292-6092

A great MM degree for Edon tonight

published by mastermason on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 21:52

Sycamore Lodge 520 Annual Steak Dinner - July 11, 2016

published by mastermason on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 22:00

 

Sycamore Lodge #520 Annual Steak Dinner
Deshler Village Park
 
Baked Potato, Baked Steak, Garden Salad, Home Made Desserts
Coffee & Iced Tea
 
Monday Eve, July 11, 2016 at 6:00pm
Suggested Donation $10.00
 
Tickets may be purchased from any officer in advance, and will not be available the day of the event.
 
Tableware will be furnished.
 
Come enjoy a great evening of food an fellowship, and special entertainment, our non-masonic friends are also invited to attend.
 
For more information or to purchase tickets: 
call Joe Bohner at 419-264-0005
or email to carlsson43@msn.com

 

 

June MM Degrees around the District

published by mastermason on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 16:56

There are several MM degrees in the 5th this month, they could all use FC Team help:

  • Napoleon Jun 14/7pm
  • Bryan Jun 21/7pm
  • Edon Jun 24/7pm

Masons Lead Better Workshop Registration

published by mastermason on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 17:18
 
Register Now For a Workshop Near You
(the links will take you to the registration page for that workshop)
 
Masonic Leader's Trestle Board - McConnelsville
Saturday June 4, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Corinthian Lodge #111
 
Masonic Leader's Trestle Board - Columbus
Saturday June 11, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Reynoldsburg Masonic Lodge
 
Masonic Leader's Trestle Board - Findlay
Saturday June 18, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Findlay Masonic Lodge Complex
 
Becoming Masonry - Middletown
Saturday July 9, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Middletown Masonic Temple
 
Becoming Masonry - Springfield
Saturday July 16, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Springfield Masonic Temple
 
Masonic Leader's Trestle Board - Springfield
Saturday August 13, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Springfield Masonic Temple
 
Masonic Leader's Trestle Board - Middletown
Saturday August 20, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Middletown Masonic Temple
 
Becoming Masonry - Westlake
Saturday August 27, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Westlake Masonic Temple
 
Masonic Leader's Trestle Board - Twinsburg
Saturday September 10, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
Summit Masonic Temple

 

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
 

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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