Accomplishments
Officer Line set for 2026-2027 at the Annual Meeting
Congratulations to our 5th District Association Officers for 2026-2027 elected and installed at the Annual Meeting in Wauseon. Left to right: secretary - Craig Szczublewski, president - Chris Meeker, 2nd VP - Mark French, treasurer - Doug Eis, not pictured 1st VP Jared Jaques.
R.W.B. Bill Pacak receives Meritorious Service Award
BROTHERS OF THE FABULOUS 5TH: The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite has recently honored one of our own. The 2026 Meritorious Service Award was presented to Right Worshipful Brother William Pacak of Fulton Lodge #248 on Saturday, June 6, at the annual Council of Deliberation. Congratulations to our Honored Brother for this well-deserved recognition.
Robert Rettig Receives the Rufus Putnam Award
The 5th District Association would like to congratulate R.W.B. Robert Rettig on being awarded the Rufus Putnam Award at the 216th Annual Grand Lodge Communications for the Grand Lodge of Ohio. We'll deserved brother! The Rufus Putnam Award, named after the first elected Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Ohio, is the highest award […]
The 2024 Grand Lodge Representatives to the 5th Masonic District
From left to right: DDGM James Parsons (Liberty Center), DDGM Martin Lawrence (Sycamore), DA Robert Rettig (Napoleon), DEO Dennis Richardson (Wauseon), DEO Craig Szczublewski (Fulton)
Fifth District Awards Night 2023
Despite the rain, we had a fun District Awards night at Leisure Time Winery in Napoleon, Ohio, Friday night. The Award recipients for last night are:
Martin Lawrence was appointed as the 5th District DDGM.
The Fifth Masonic District has been appointed a new D.D.G.M. by M.W.B. Steve Grindle: Please welcome R.W.B. Martin Lawrence of Sycamore Lodge No. 520. A Past Master of Sycamore Lodge and Past District Education Officer for the Fifth Masonic District, we look forward to his guidance and leadership alongside R.W.B. Larry Lyne and out DEOs […]
New DDGM and DEO appointments at Grand Lodge Communications
The brothers of the 5th Masonic District want to congratulate our new DEO, WB Jim Parsons and our new DDGM, WB Larry Lyne on their assignments from the Grand Lodge of Ohio. We look forward to working with both of you!
DEO Installation
Congratulations to W.B. Marty Lawrence of Sycamore Lodge on his installation as District Education Officer for the 5th Masonic District. From left to right, R.W.B. Doug Eis (installing marshal), R.W.B. Matthew Gloor (installing officer), W.B. Marty Lawrence (District Education Officer), R.W.B. Paul Kelly (installing chaplain), and R.W.B. Joe Stotler (installing secretary).
Michael Gloor Presented with Inspection Attendance Award
Ralph Creager receives an award for the record number of inspections he has attended. M.W.B. Rob Rill presented the award.