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Table Lodge and Mini Symposium


Fulton Lodge #248 hosted a Table Lodge and 2nd Quarter Mini Symposium on Saturday May 30th.  WB Duane Kemerley spoke on “Relationships as the Cornerstone of the Lodge Experience.”  Immediately following Table Lodge, the Arts & Sciences Lodge #792 opened a lodge of Entered Apprentices, where RWB Daniel Hrinko spoke on the "Craft Driven Lodge".  With over 40 in attendance, it was an informative afternoon.
 

Deputy Grand Master's Roll Out Schedule

Come hear the Deputy Grand Master share plans for the 2016 Masonic Year!  Attire is Business Casual.

Tuesday, July 28
7:30pm
Findlay Masonic Temple
303 Osborn Ave
Findlay, OH 45840
Friday, July 31
7:30pm
Jefferson Lodge #90
1301 S. Marshall
Middletown, OH 45044
Tuesday, August 4
7:30pm
Northland Masonic Temple
5885 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
Wednesday, August 12
7:30pm
Mansfield Masonic Temple
1250 Middle Bellville Rd
Mansfield, OH 44904
Friday, August 14
7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Masonic Temple
2307 Sackett Ave
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Tuesday, August 18
7:30pm
Guernsey Lodge #66
730 Weeling Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
Thursday, August 20
7:30pm
Paramuthia Lodge #25
12 West Carpenter St
Athens, OH 45701
Tuesday, August 25
7:30pm
Scioto Lodge #6
57 East Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601

 

100 Mason Meeting This September at Napoleon Lodge

Where: Napoleon Masonic Lodge # 256, Welsted & Glenwood, (Behind American Legion), Napoleon Ohio 43545
When: Tuesday September 15th, Light Dinner, Beans, Cornbread, Desert, 6:00 pm, EA Lodge, 7:30 pm.

7th Annual Napoleon Charity Golf Outing, June 27th

The Brethren from Napoleon Masonic Lodge #256 are proud to announce that they will be hosting the seventh Annual, Napoleon Masonic Golf Outing at St. Mike’s Golf Course in Defiance, OH. We encourage you to invite your friends and family to form teams. The day will be filled with fellowship, fun, and a steak dinner!

5th District Awards Night at Defiance Masonic Center

 

Defiance Masonic Center hosted the annual 5th Masonic District Awards Banquet Friday evening.  Click on the images above for the full gallery.  Awards and Recognitions include:

  • DDGM Award: Douglas Eis
  • Hackett Award: Liberty Center
  • Ralph Creager Award: Ralph J. Creager
  • GM Reception Attendance Award: Napoleon
  • Traveling Trophy Award: Bryan
  • Best Inspection Award: Bryan
  • Bee Hive Award: Nick Lower (Edon)
  • L.E.O. Education Award: Lee Sanders (Wauseon) and James Manning (Bryan) 
  • George O. Braatz Award: Sycamore
  • Perfect Inspection Attendance Award: Dick Bocik, Ed Bruce, John Carlston Sr., Ralph J.  Creager, Richard Evans Sr., Daniel D. Ferris, Michael Gloor, Chris King, Hansen Lilly, Larry Lyne, Jim Manning, Bruce McKibben, Steve Miller, James E. Parsons, Robert Rettig, Chris Rohrbaugh, Rick Snyder, Robert L. Stotler Jr., Dennis Tyson, and John Westhoven
  • Best 1st Lecture Award: Craig Szczublewski (Fulton)
  • Best 1st Charge Award: Brandon Brown (Omega)
  • First Time Charge/Lecture: Douglas Eis, Jim Parsons
  • Past Master of the Year Award: John Carlston, Sr. (Liberty Center)
  • Hiram Abiff Award: Bill Pacak (Fulton)
  • Mason of the Year Award: Jim Parsons (Liberty Center)
  • PDDGM Pin Presentation by Doug Eis for RWB Matt Gloor

Ohio Masonic Home Day, Sunday, June 7

Dear Brethren and Friends,
 
Welcome Home! We are so pleased that you have joined us for the 31st Annual Ohio Masonic Home Day.  A special thank you goes out to those of you who have traveled many miles across the state to be a part of the festivities. Our residents and staff always look forward to Home Day and appreciate the fact that many Masons and their families set this day aside to honor our rich history and to celebrate each other today in these special moments at this very special place.
 
Home Day has some notable traditions that keep people coming back every year such as strawberry shortcake and the parade. This year you will not only find and enjoy those traditions, but we also invite you to experience our expanded activities that reflect the how you like, where you like concept of the Ohio Masonic Home.
 
This year we have a live band before the parade. Enjoy the fun before your safe travels home.
 
Thanks again for making Home Day a true family reunion for many.
Tom Stofac , CEO Ohio Masonic Home

 

2015 2nd Quarter Mini Symposium

The 2nd Quarter Mini Symposium will bring together Masons from all across Ohio in an effort to help those seeking a more meaningful Masonic Experience.
 
Agenda:
  • Table Lodge facilitated by Fulton Lodge No. 248 (Cost is a donation)
  • Lunch Speaker: WB Duane Kemerley will speak on “Relationships as the Cornerstone of the Lodge Experience.”
  • Retire to Lodge room where the Brethren of Arts & Sciences will open a Lodge of Entered Apprentice and provide a synopsis of their Lodge culture.
  • Facilitated Discussion: “Finding what I seek in Freemasonry.”
  • RWB Dan Hrinko will speak on “The Craft Driven Lodge” model.
More on our Speakers:
WB Duane Kemerley is a certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator Qualified Practitioner and a National Church Developer Consultant/Coach. Duane is a Freemason University instructor, a Knight of the York Cross of Honor and a 33rd Degree Mason.

RWB Daniel Hrinko is the charter Master of Arts & Sciences Lodge No. 792. He served as a member of the Grand Lodge of Ohio Committee on Education and Information and as a District Education Officer. He currently serves as a District Deputy Grand Master in the 9th Masonic District. Dan is the author of “The Craft Driven Lodge.”
 
When: Saturday May 30th from 12:00pm to 4:00 PM
Where: Fulton Lodge No. 248, 400 Main St., Delta, OH 43515
Dress: Jacket and tie
RSVP RequiredPlease RSVP to RWB Matt Gloor at matthewgloor@bright.net not later than 5/22/15.
 
 

206th Annual Communication, October 23rd and 24th, 2015

It is time for the local committee for the 2015 Annual Communication in Columbus, Ohio to provide all of you with the information on the session, including registration, hotels and reservations that are necessary.  This information is being sent to all lodges, DDGMs, DEOs, DAs, GLOs, PGMs and PDDGMs including Past Grand Tyler and Assoc. Grand Chaplains.  The lodge secretaries were instructed to be sure to share the information with their officers that will be attending the session as well as their lodge members.   There will be a mailing in September with the legislation that will be presented at the annual session and any other additional information that will be necessary.

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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. Dennis Richardson
Wauseon Lodge #349
 
1st Vice President
W.B. Chris Meeker
Wauseon Lodge #349
2nd Vice President
Ryan Bleck
Hicksville Lodge #478
 
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 Prospect Manager
R.W.B. Richard McKibben
Fulton Lodge #248
Webmaster
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
Fulton Lodge #248