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Fulton Lodge 248 Shows off their FC Degree Skills


Congratulations to WB Bryan Patterson and his lodge officers for exemplifying a fantastic FC degree with the Grand Master in attendance. There where 67 brothers in attendance, with 15 Fulton Lodge members and 6 Past Masters. Napoleon #256 is on a roll with the Traveling Trophy, bringing along 10 members for the evening. March 5th 9:00am is the next scheduled Inspection at Liberty Center #518 in E.A.

Grand Masters Charity Fund Raiser

Dear Brethren,
 
In the past, the Fifth Masonic District has had a fund raiser to gather money to support the Grand Master's chosen charity for the year. Two years ago we had candles and last year we had the Carruth stone decorations. This year, Most Worshipful Brother Robert C. Rill, Jr. and his wife Jennifer's chosen charity is the Ohio Masonic Homes. Right Worshipful Brother Walter Schilb had graciously donated fifty CD's of him performing some of his favorite tunes on primarily piano, but also guitar and even marimba song. Some of these include: Ain't Misbehavin', Satin Doll, Georgia on My Mind, Margaritaville, and many others (a total of 16 tunes). We would like to sell these at $10 each, which would generate $500 which we could give to MWB Rill at the Grand Masters Reception on April 1 for the Ohio Masonic Homes. Please help us support this most worthy cause.  CDs will be available for purchase at the remaining Fifth District inspections, or until supplies are exhausted.
 
Sincerely
Christian A. King & Robert R. Rettig, D.D.G.M.

Rescheduling of Bryan Chapter Game Day FUNdraiser

Due to the death of on officer of Bryan Chapter, Sister Janet Evans the daughter of Richard Evans and niece of Joe Stotler, and her funeral this coming weekend, we will be rescheduling our Game Day FUNdraiser from Sunday February 21st to Sunday March 6.  All other information will remain the same. 
 
Please pass this on to your members and we appreciation your understanding and assistance
 
Tracie and Todd Evans
Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron
Bryan Chapter #248 OES

Fantastic MM Degree work from Edon 474


A big thanks to WB Jeff Mills and his lodge officers for putting on a great MM inspection at Edon 474 on a cold and snowy Friday night. There were 48 brothers in attendance with 13 Edon Lodge members and 10 Past Masters. The Traveling Trophy stayed with Napoleon #256 with 8 members in attendance. The next inspection will be February 25 at Fulton #248 in the FC degree.

Grand Master's Reception April 1

The Fifth Masonic District Grand Master's Reception this year will be held in the atrium at Northwest State Community College, Archbold, Ohio (same location as the past two years).  The date is set for April 1, 2016 with a social hour beginning at 6:00pm, and dinner at 7:00pm.  The cost is $25.00 per person if paid in advance, $30.00 per person if paid the night of the reception.  Checks for payment should be made out to "Fifth Masonic District Association".

For the Lodge Secretaries:  We are asking each of our district's lodges' secretary to collect payments and maintain a reservation/log sheet for their brothers attending this event.  Reservation sheet need not be anything fancy, we just need name of brother and number attending (i.e.  Jim Parsons - 2).  Please send your lodge reservation list into Jon Schamp (jon.schamp@gmail.com) no later then Friday, March 11 (Bryan Lodge Inspection Night).  Monies collected should be sent to WB Schamp via USPS:
 
Jon. R. Schamp
1125 Royal Bounty Lane
Wauseon, Ohio  43567
 
WB Schamp will compile a separate list of attendees for each lodge, so all a brother need do is give his name at the registration table the night of the reception.  Please direct questions to:
 
Jim Parsons, President
Fifth Masonic District Association
419-782-0172

Omega 564 Exemplifies FC for their 2016 Inspection


The brothers of Omea 564 put on a fantastic FC degree for their annual inspection this morning.  With 56 mason in attendance, 12 from Omega with 5 Past Masters, it was a great Saturday morning in Northwest Ohio.  Congratulations to the brothers from Napoleon 256 who reclaimed the Traveling Trohpy from Bryan 215, with 9 members traveling today.  The next inspection is Friday, Feb. 12 at Edon 474 in the MM degree.

FUN-raiser Family Game Time

 
** NOTE: DATE CHANGE **
Sunday March 6, 2016
Time 2:00—6:00
 
$5.00 per person suggested donation
Bryan Masonic Center
117 N Lynn St, Bryan, OH 43506
 
* Pay at the Door
* Enjoy Carnival Games, Board Games,
* Cards and More...
* Snacks and drinks provided
 

5th Masonic District 2016 Inspection Schedule

Friday, January 8
7:00pm
Hicksville No. 478
Inspection in MM Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: King, DEO: Lyne
   
Saturday, January 23
10:00am
Wauseon No. 349
Inspection in MM Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Pacak
   
Saturday, February 6
10:00am
Omega No. 564
Inspection in FC Degree, Lunch to be served after
DDGM: King, DEO: Lyne
   
Friday, February 12
7:00pm
Edon No. 474
Inspection in MM Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Pacak
   
Thursday, February 25
7:00pm
Fulton No. 248
Inspection in FC Degree, GM in Attendance, Dinner at 6:00pm
DDGM: King, DEO: Lyne
   
Saturday, March 5
9:00am
Liberty Center No. 518
Inspection in EA Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: King, DEO: Pacak
   
Friday, March 11
7:00pm
Bryan No. 215
Inspection in EA Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Lyne
   
Friday, March 18
7:00pm
Napoleon No. 256
Inspection in EA Degree, Jiggs Dinner at 6:00pm
DDGM: King, DEO: Pacak
   
Monday, March 28
7:00pm
Sherwood No. 620
Inspection in MM Degree, GM in Attendance, Dinner at 6:00pm
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Pacak
   
Friday, April 15
7:00pm
Sycamore No. 520
Inspection in FC Degree, Refreshments After
DDGM: Rettig, DEO: Lyne

 

Awards and Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

Scholarship Award - Nominations Due March 1
The Grand Lodge of Ohio offers two scholarships in each of its 25 Masonic Districts. Applications for these scholarships are due to the District Chairman postmarked not later than March 1, 2016.  Ohio High School Seniors are eligible to apply for the scholarships.  Completed scholarship applications should be sent to the District Chairman,  Bryan Patterson (kb8elg@hotmail.com).  For a copy of the 2016 Scholarship Application click here.
 
Excellence in Youth Award - Nominations Due March 1
The purpose is to recognize excellence and leadership in members of the three Masonic youth groups: The Order of DeMolay, International Order of Job's Daughters and the International Order of The Rainbow for Girls.  Each Lodge will have the opportunity to nominate three youth leaders (a DeMolay, a Job’s Daughter, and a Rainbow) from local youth groups. Each Masonic District will have a maximum of three awards allotted for presentation, one for each organization represented in the District.  Completed scholarship applications should be sent to Steve Brunn (sbrunn4@roadrunner.com) no later then March 1, 2016.  For a copy of the Excellence in Youth form, click here.
 
Community Service Award - Nominations Due February 1
This year we will continue a very special award to be prsented to one deserving person in each District.  Is is not necessary that thisperson be a Mason, and is encouraged that the nomination be for a non-Mason.  Nominations need to be received 60 days before the Districts Grand Master Reception.  Please send your recommendations to Bryan Patterson (kb8elg@hotmail.com).

2016 Deacons and Wardens Workshop

The Fifth District Education Officers have scheduled this year's workshop for Saturday, January 30 at Napoleon Lodge beginning at 9:00 a.m. Last year, our DEO's with the assistance of several other speakers presented very interesting programs promoting effective leadership for the Deacons and Wardens. Although the material will differ some this year, I'm sure the information presented will be both interesting and educational.
 
As the program will run into the early afternoon, a lunch will be provided at a nominal cost. To prepare adequately for the workshop and lunch, please let Napoleon Lodge secretary, RWB Doug Eis at surveyor@henry-net.com know how many will be attending from your lodge.
 
Please feel free to forward this message to your Deacons and Wardens and encourage them to attend this training as we all seek to improve leadership abilities in each of our lodges.
 
Fraternally,
Bob Rettig, DDGM  

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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