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The following are some brief notes from DGM Keith Newtons Roll-out Program for 2019-2020.

Theme: Step into the Light

Major Objectives Include:

1. Live your Charter - Know what your lodge charter states, maybe organize a read the charter night. Reach out to the 20% of your oldest members who don't attend by January Reach out to widows (try an get info updated in Grand View)
2. Communicate - All brothers should login to Grand View and verify their information. Grand Lodge wants to have better communication direct to the brothers.
3. Grand Lodge Charities - Spend some time reviewing all of the charities supported by the GLO and the OMH.
4. Public Awareness - The GLO will continue their marketing campaign for awareness.  Encourage lodges to participate in community events and "tell your story".
5. Veterans Pin - Newly designed veterans pin will be available this year also.

Charities:

• The charity of choice for Brother Newton will be the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program.
• The charity chosen by his wife Sharon will be the Sleep in Heavenly Peace beds for kids (https://www.shpbeds.org)

Grand Masters Award:
Minimal changes from last year, but a renewed focus on outreach to our lodge brothers and their widows.

Dates to Remember:

• The 210th Annual Grand Lodge Communications is October 18-19, 2020 in Marietta.
• November 23 will be another Tri-State degree in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The GLO will be performing the EA portion.
• May 9th will be the Grand Master's One Day Class.  The incoming GM will leave it up to the Districts if they decide to hold an event or not.  Districts can combine efforts as well, but the class must be held May 9, 2020.  All current rules regarding the candidate returning to Lodge with 60 days applies.
• September 18-20, 2020 will be a Family Fun Retreat with the Grand Lodge, hosted at Deer Creek State Park.  More information as that date gets closer.
• Grand Lodge 2020 will be October 23-24 a the Robert Cook Center in Wilmington, OH.

Brothers,

As our lodges will soon be going dark for the summer months, I wanted to get information to you concerning our Grand Master’s Class scheduled for August 10, 2019.  We are joining with the 11^thDistrict to make this a memorable event for our brothers and new Master Masons. This year’s class will be at Camp Masonry, a unique educational and social retreat for Master Masons located at Camp Miakonda near U.S. 23 and 475 on West Sylvania Ave.

While this class is much like those of previous years, there two very important parts of the registration that must be done prior to the event.

#1 Candidates must be registered with the Grand Lodge through me prior to July 22, 2019. I must report to the Grand Secretary the name, Grand lodge #, and mentor for each candidate attending the class. Please give me this information ASAP.

#2  Candidates and mentors must be registered with Camp Masonry. Google “Camp Masonry” for more information. There is a $50 fee to register the candidate and mentor, but it does include  meals and other perks. I suggest getting this done soon to avoid any problems. Candidates and mentors should arrive by mid-morning and the 2^nd section of the MM degree will begin at nightfall, so the work will last into the late evening.   

Refer to Edicts 2019-2, 2019-3, and 2019-4 issued in early January which authorize and outline procedures to be followed for this Grand Master’s Class.

As in the past, candidates who have received the EA and/or FC degrees previously are required to witness all three degrees on the 10^th.

The Fifth District is portraying the EA degree and those participating in the degree work will be registered by the District Association unless they have already done so.

While we can never overrate the importance of quality degree work, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the many “fringe” benefits of Freemasonry by participating in this retreat. The educational programs and opportunities to socialize with men who have proven themselves to be of good moral character abound.

Please contact me if there are questions unanswered.

Fraternally,

Bob Rettig,

5^th District Coordinator

P.S. Reminder – The Deputy Grand Master’s roll out program is scheduled for August 11 at 1:00pm at Wood County Lodge.

Brothers All, first, let me say that the Awards Banquet was so much fun this year, Anna enjoyed the gala occasion. Thank you to all of the officers that helped to make it a success! And to the members of the Fabulous Fifth District, for without you, we wouldn’t have an Awards Banquet. Joe, thank you and Kathy for your help and support. To the Brothers and wives that were not there, you were missed.
 

Now, on to the rest of the year, we have a Grand Masters Class to be part of in the 11th District, we have a EA Degree team selected, so we will schedule practices for the upcoming event, I will be getting a communication out to the participants for that soon.

All in all, with the Inspections, Grand Masters Reception and Awards Banquet finished for the year, to the Officers of the District and to the Masters and Officers of the Lodges of the 5th District, THANK YOU!
 

Respectfully,
Paul Kelly DDGM

Thanks to all who ateneded the awards night in Bryan OH last night.  The DDGMs and Fifth District Officers put together a fun "Beach Party" themed awards dinner (pics to follow soon).  The Award recipients for last night are:

• Hackett Award: Sherwood Lodge
• GM Reception Award: Wauseon Lodge
• Best Attended Inspection: Wauseon Lodge
• Traveling Trophy: Wauseon Lodge
• Best Inspection: Wauseon Lodge
• Bee Hive Award: Bryan Patterson (Fulton)
• George O. Braatz Award: Sherwood Lodge
• Master of the Year: Walter Harper (Sycamore)
• First Time Lecturer: Jaz Bluhm (Wauseon)
• Education Award: Levi Keller (Fulton)
• First Time Charge: Shawn Griffin (Fulton), Lynn Leatherman (Liberty Center)
• Hiram Abiff Award: Craig Szczublewski (Fulton)
• Mason of the Year: Bill Pacak (Fulton)
• Perfect Attendance: 20

The Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Keith W. Newton, will roll out his plans and expectations for the 2019 - 2020 Masonic year on the dates and locations listed above. The sessions are intended to provide Brethren and their ladies an update on Grand Lodge activity and future plans for the coming year.

Each roll out will be preceded with light refreshments and social time. The dress code for each session is business casual. (No coats, no ties and no jeans please). We look forward to seeing you and your ladies at one of these events in August. Have a great summer!

2019 Deputy Grand Master Roll Out Schedule