Your District Planner for the week of April 26, 2026
Does anyone else feel like April just flew by? We are in the last week of the month, and look forward to May starting on Friday. It should be a relatively quiet week: Remember to "Save the Date" for the following: A couple of notes to pass along: 1. We received an invitation to attend […]
Your Weekly Planner for April 19, 2026
It was an amazing week for Freemasonry in Northwest Ohio with two Grand Master's Receptions and a 175th anniversary reconsecration at Brayn 215. It gave us all a great opportunity to reconnect with each other and spend some time with our Grand Lodge Officer Line. We had an amazing turnout for our reception from our […]
Your District Planner for the week of April 12, 2026
Hard to believe we are half way through April this week, and we are finally at the 5th District GMR event this Friday Night. Of course we need to mention and encourage all Master Masons to attend the Bryan Lodge 175th Anniversary Reconsecration at 11am on Saturday morning. If you have some time beforehand, consider […]
Your 5th District Planner for the Week of April 5, 2026
Happy Easter to all! We are into the first full week of April, and return to our labor after Holy Week. It was good to see so many 5th District brothers at the VoT Maundy service last Wednesday as well! Here is a rundown of your week in and around the Fabulous 5th: Remember to […]
Your Weekly District Planner for March 29, 2026
Happy Palm Sunday to all! We are just a week out from Easter, and being Holy Week, there is not a lot on the schedule as you might imagine. We still have a few items to send your way as we wind down March and welcome the start of April! This is also a reminder to […]
Your District Planner for the week of March 22, 2026
Was it a busy Masonic week for you? We certainly had a full calendar last week, but what great opportunity to strengthen old friendships and forge new ones. We return to a more settled schedule this week, but we do have our final inspection for the district on Friday: Looking for more travel, let's check […]
Wauseon No. 349 Annual Installation of Officers
Wauseon #349 had its Installation of Officers last night. Worshipful Brother Chris Meeker will be taking the helm for a third year in the east.
Sycamore Lodge 520 Officer Installation - November 22, 2025
Congratulations and best wishes to WB Walter Harper and the officers of Sycamore Lodge 520. Their installation was held this morning, along with a 50-year Service Award for D. Miles Rutter and a 70-year Service Award for William D. Suber. Special thanks to MWB Grindle for presenting those awards!
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 […]
DDGMs and DEOs appointed for the Fifth District at Grand Lodge Communications
The 216th Annual Grand Lodge Communications has come to a close, and we want to thank and congratulate our line of Grand Lodge Appointed Officers: DDGMs are Dennis Richardson and Jim Parsons, DA Robert Rettig, and DEOs Craig Szczublewski and Ryan Bleck. We look forward to a tremendous year!