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Greetings!
Here is an update from the Fabulous 14th District:
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Enjoy Some Great Fellowship
Come out for one of the many breakfasts or dinners around the District and enjoy some great food & fellowship
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First Saturday at Lockbourne Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 10a
First Saturday at Blendon Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 10a
First Saturday at Grove City Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 10a
Second Saturday at Rickly Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 11a Second Saturday at Avery Lodge: Pancake Breakfast, 8 - 11a Third Saturday - Groveport Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 10a
Last Saturday at Reynoldsburg Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 11a
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| May Dates |  Mother's Day May 12th Memorial Day May 27th |
| VA Hospital Visit | |
*ATTENTION*
The date of the VA Visit in the District Directory is INCORRECT - SEE CORRECT DATE BELOW!
Sunday, May 5th is the date for the VA Hospital Visit in Chillicothe.
The following Lodges are scheduled for this visit; Magnolia #20, Neoacacia #595, and Goodale #372.
The visit is from 1:00 - 3:15 p.m. The 1st Lodge listed is the organizational lodge and will contact the representatives of the other Lodges to arrange what to bring. Six dozen each of Apples, Oranges, Bananas, and about 12-15 dozen cookies are appreciated for refreshments for the patients.
Next Visitation is September 8th, and the Lodges assigned are Groveport #240, Grove City #689, and Lockbourne #232.
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| 14th District Awards Presented |  The 14th District Awards were held on Sunday, April 28th at Ralph R. Rickly Lodge #670 on Barnett Road. Over 60 Brethren, guests and ladies came and viewed Individual Brethren and Lodges receive 100% attendance award for their dedication to making it to all 26 lodge inspections this year. Individual Attendees - 100 % Jack Smith and Clyde Knisley - New England #4
Frank Carson and David Hall - Hiram #18
Melvin and Mike Wiseman - Groveport #240
Jim Woodward - Reynoldsburg #340
Ted Pummell - Goodale #372 John Quigley - Linden #637 Fred Pfarr - University #631 Greg Adams - Ralph R. Rickly #670 Jerry Marshall - Community #684 Lodge Awards - 100 % New England #4 Hiram #18 Magnolia #20 Lockbourne #232 Groveport #240 Reynoldsburg #340 Goodale #372 Avery #493 University #631 Linden #637 Capital City #656 Ralph R. Rickly #670 Community #684 Triangle #748 Sunrise #783 Entered Apprentice Degree -
Best Lecture co-winner, Alex Jackson, Reynoldsburg Lodge #340
Best Lecture co-winner, Ken Cohen, Reynoldsburg Lodge #340
Best Charge Kevin Wallace, South Gate-Potter Lodge #782
Best Apron Lecture Gary Fortner, Lockbourne Lodge #232
Best Degree Reynoldsburg Lodge #340
Fellowcraft Degree -
Best Degree Linden Lodge #637
Best Lecture William Wolfe, University Lodge #631
Best Charge co-winner, Matt Stewart, Magnolia #20
Best Charge co-winner, Matthew Haines, Linden Lodge #637
Best G Lecture Aaron Marion, Grove City Lodge #689
Master Mason Degree -
Best Lecture Marshall Thompson, York Lodge #563
Best Charge Clifford Nicol, Arts & Sciences Lodge #792
Best Craft Team Neoacacia Lodge #595 Best Degree Hiram Lodge #18 Traveling Award Plaque - (Most Brethren at Lodge Inspections for this season) Groveport Lodge #240 Special recognition was made to Brother John Quigley of Linden Lodge #637 and WB Jerry Marshal of Community Lodge #684 for their continuous attendance at all 26 Lodge Inspections for the past 7 years. That comes to 182 Inspections continually attended! 2013 Inspection Season Fun Facts
- Thirteen different lodges won the travelling Gavel award.
- New England #4 had the highest attendance at their inspection with 127
- Average attendance was 86
- Hiram #18 had the highest attendance of 13 at Sparrow #400 inspection
- Sunrise had the must host members for their inspection with 55 (for the Fellowcraft degree)
- Grove City had the most Past Masters in attendance with 18 (for the Felowcraft degree)
- Sunrise 783, Capital City 656, Avery 493, Lockbourne 232, Triangle 748 and Magnolia 20 were 100% lodges without an individual 100% attendee
- Ralph R. Rickly was the only inspection where all 26 lodges were represented.
- New England #4 had the most presiding masters present with 11
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Carry Concealed Weapon Class | |
Saturday, May 4th is the date of the 14th District CCW Class. The location of this class is at N W Masonic Building, 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. The Classsroom instruction is scheduled from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with registration starting at 8 a.m.
The shooting qualifications portion is Sunday, May 5th from 1 - 5 p.m. at Briar Rabbit Shooting Sports Range at 2949 Granger Hill Rd. Zanesville, OH, 43701.
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Shooting Day for Project Wounded Warrior
by Chad Kopenski - 17th District |  The Athens Fish and Game Club is the location for the Shooting Day for Wounded Warrior on Sunday, May 5th. We will be offering a pistol timed event, rifle bullseye event, and various other fun events. Prizes are offered for the pistol and rifle competitions. The competition is opened to all Masons and their immediate family. Please bring your own firearms and ammunition as service and supplies on-sight will be limited. The cost is $5.00 per round with all proceeds going to Wounded Warrior Project. The Wounded Warrior Project serves veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001 and their families. More information can be found at www.woundedwarriorproject.org As we are trying to ascertain the amount of food to provide, if you are planning on coming, we ask that you send and email to paramuthia25@gmail.com Directions to the range from Athens: Take 56 towards New Marshafield to Rt. 356. Turn left on to Rt. 356 and continue for about 5 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Robinette Ridge Road. The range is on the in a couple of miles. Look for the sign marking CAMP HERITAGE. |
| Grand Master's One Day Class | 
MWB James Easterling Jr., Grand Master of Masons in Ohio has scheduled a One Day Class for Saturday, May 11th. This will be held at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Steltzer Rd., Columbus.
This is an opportunity for a candidate that does not have the time to join Masonry in the traditional manner. This also helps Lodges that may have brethren who have not completed all their degree work by offering them the advantage of this date.
Lodges are responsible for bringing the a) Candidate's Bible or Volume of Sacred Law, b) apron and c) providing the candidate with a mentor.
Candidates will be provided a book on Freemasonry and miniature square and compasses on May 11th.
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the Degrees will commence at 9:00 a.m.
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| District Quarterly Meeting |  Thursday, May 23rd is the next 14th District Quarterly Meeting and is being held at Sunrise Lodge #783, 211 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. All brethren are welcomed, and each Lodge is expected to have a represntative in attendance. |
| DEO - "SYSK" |  The next DEO "SYSK - Stuff You Should Know" will be held on Thursday, May 30th at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Sidney Moore Temple in Delaware (Hiram Lodge). The District Education Officers are presenting this to officers and brethren to help them be more effective in their Lodges. |
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Masonic Home Day |  Sunday. June 9th is Masonic Home Day at the Springfield Campus (Rt. 40 and Rt. 68) from 11a.m. until 4 p.m. The Masonic Home is your opportunity to visit the residents and to join the brethren of the 14th District and one of the occassions to feast on the well known, 14th District Fried Bologna Sandwiches. |
| Special Olympics at Jesse Owens Stadium |  The opening of Special Olympics will be Friday, June 28th and the events will continue through Sunday, June 30th at Jesse Owens Stadium on Fred Taylor Dr. at The Ohio State University. Friday evening's opening will feature the Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ohio marching around the track and presenting a check to the Special Olympics organization. The 1st 500 brethren attending will receive a ballcap and lapel pin. Registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. White shirt / polo shirt, dark pants and apron are the appropriate attire for the evening. The parade around the track will begin about 6:30 p.m. Food will be served after the parade. ALL Donations to the Grand Lodge Special Olympics Fund need to be completed and turned in by the June 8th deadline. |
| Deputy Grand Master Presents 2014 Plans | | ATTENTION Masters and Wardens RWB Norman Mick, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio is presenting proposed plans for 2014. This will be held on Saturday, June 29th at 9:00 a.m. at Sidney Moore Temple (Hiram Lodge #18) at 51 W. William St. Delaware. Fellowship and coffee is at planned for 8:00 and the meeting will being at 9:00 a.m. Masters and Wardens are expected to attend as information as far as dates and plans pertaining to this coming year will be presented. Any other officer is encouraged and welcomed. |
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Ohio Job's Daughters Fundraiser
by Linda Davies | 
The 2013-2014 Ohio Messenger Team needs your help!
Every year girls from Job's Daughters in Ohio try out for a position on the Ohio Messenger Team we take to Supreme Session in July. This year our Supreme Session is in Oakland, California. The Team (7 girls) is in the process of raising money for their trip to Supreme Session in July 2013. This is to help with their airfare. Normally we can drive to Supreme Session, however, this is a LONG drive and we would like to fly the Team out if possible. So this is one of the fundraiser's they are working on. We are asking each bethel to try to collect as many cans (please rinse them out and flatten them) as they can to help the Team. Please put the word out to your Lodges, Eastern Star and anyone you may know.
Once you have collected the cans, contact Linda Davies at 614-551-2792 or email her ldavies9006@aol.com and she will arrange to have them picked up.
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Job's Daughters Events
by Lisa Lofland | | Bethel 69 and Bethel 71 are having their official visit or inspection at Sunrise Lodge in Gahanna on May 8th at 7:00 p.m. The Ohio Miss Job's Daughters Pageant is on June 20th at 7:00 p.m. at Kent State University. Earlier in the day the girls competing for pageant will be taking a ritual test, a written knowledge test and will have an interview with a panel of judges. The Ohio Miss Job's Daughter will be the girl representing Job's Daughters for the state of Ohio to other masonic organizations and will go on to compete in the International Miss Job's Daughter Pageant at Supreme Session. |
| Widows Sons Riders | 
Brethren who ride are invited to join the Middle Chamber Chapter (Central Ohio) of the Widows Sons -Masonic Riders Association. Meetings and rides are the 2nd Sunday of each month from March through September.
For additional information, contact Chapter President, Brother Larry Knoll at 614-579-4058 or larryknoll@hotmail.com. The State website is www.ohiowidowsons.com
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| District Family Picnic | |
The 14th District Summer Family Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 18th from Noon - 4 p.m. at the Blendon Woods Metro Park 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Westerville, in the Sycamore Shelter House.
Lunch will be served starting at 1:00 p.m. with the District supplying the Hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, and drinks. We ask that you bring a side dish or a desert to share.
This is a great summer event with Bingo, Prizes, Fun and Fellowship.
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| 14th District Golf Outing | |
ATTENTION GOLFERS!!!
Add Saturday, September 14th to your calendar! Yes, this is an away football game so come for a great round of golf!
The second annual 14th District Golf Outing is being held at York Golf Club that day. Lunch starts at 11:00 a.m. with tee off set at 12:30 p.m. Teams of 4 with a limit of 16 teams at $100.00 per person that includes a round of golf, golf cart, lunch and a steak dinner is planned. This is open to ALL golfers and there will be prizes and cash bar.
Hole sponsorships are $100.00 per hole and a great way to advertise your company, product, or service.
For further information, please contact WB David Percival, WB Mike Saum, WB Ward Weber, RWB Glenn Stoots or RWB Jeff Rannebarger.
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Youth Update
Attend & support our youth | |
The 14th Masonic District support our Masonic Youth! If you know of any youth events taking place, let us know and we'll add it in the Newsletter
- Linden Chapter, Order of DeMolay: Stated Meetings - 1st & 3rd Mondays at 7:00 PM
- North West Masonic Temple - Linworth
- Groveport Chapter, Order of DeMolay: Stated Meetings - 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 7:30 PM
- Groveport Masonic Temple - Groveport
- Bethel No. 22, Job's Daughters: Stated Meetings - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
- Moore Masonic Temple - Delaware
- Bethel No. 28, Jobs Daughters: Stated Meetings - 2nd & 4th Mondays @ 7:00 PM
- North West Masonic Temple - Linwort
- Bethel No. 45, Job's Daughters: Stated Meetings - 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 7:00 PM
- Avery Masonic Temple - Hilliard
- Bethel No. 69, Jobs Daughters: Stated Meetings - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM
- Sunrise Masonic Temple - Gahanna
- Bethel No. 71, Job's Daughters: Stated Meetings - 1st & 3rd Sundays @ 2:00 PM
- Groveport Masonic Temple - Groveport
- Columbus Assembly No. 172, Rainbow for Girls: Stated Meetings 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 7:00 PM
- North West Masonic Temple - Linworth
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14th Masonic District of Ohio |
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Coming Up Soon | |
5/4-5/2013
CCW Class
NW Lodge - Class
Briar Rabbit Range - Qualifications
5/5/2013
Grand Master's
VA Hospital Visit
Chillicothe
5/11/2013
Grand Master's
One Day Class
Aladdin Shrine
5/23/2013
District Quarterly Meeting
Sunrise Lodge Lodge
5/30/2013
DEO "SYSK"
Hiram Lodge
6/9/2013
Masonic Home Day
Springfield Campus
8/18/2013
14th District Picnic
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Sycamore Shelter
9/8/2013
V A Hosptial Visit
Chillicothe
9/14/2013
2nd Annual Golf Outing
York Golf Club | |
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14th Masonic District Communications Committee
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WB N. Crowell Shane
Committee Chairman
RWB Jeff Rannebarger
Newsletter Editor
WB Michael Saum
Member
RWB Charles Dyer
District Webmaster
Member
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