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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 at Groveport Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 10a
Last Saturday at Reynoldsburg Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 11a
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| June Dates |  Father's Day June 16th |
| VA Hospital Visit | |
*ATTENTION*
The date of the VA Visit in the District Directory is INCORRECT - SEE CORRECT DATE BELOW!
Next Visitation is September 8th, and the Lodges assigned are Sunrise #783, Whitehall #761, South Gate - Potter #782, and Ralph R. Rickly #760.
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| Grand Master's One Day Class Held | 
The Grand Master's One Day Class was held on Saturday, May 11th at the Aladdin Shrine Center.
There were over 320 candidates, another 320 mentors and over 80 visitors representing 65 Lodges from 13 of the 26 Masonic Districts in Ohio in attendance to help those new brethren join Ohio Freemasonry.
We were so appreciative to have the support of DeMolays helping that day. Brother Tyler Frisby, State Scribe of of Ohio DeMolay and member of Xenia Lodge #49 in the 8th District (pictured at the far right), was the exemplar for the EA Degree.
Representing the 14th Masonic District were Brother Marc Chong, State Master Councilor, member of Captital City Lodge #656, (center) as the exemplar for the FC Degree and Brother Sam Cohen, Deputy State Master Councilor of Reynoldsburg Lodge #340 (left) was the exemplar for the MM Degree. Thanks to these brethren for the assistance, it made the day special to have them there!
We were pleased that about 1/2 of the candidates were from the 14th Masonic Districts and we sincerely WELCOME these new Brothers to their respective Lodges. We hope you enjoyed the day and that you'll become active in your Lodge.
One important aspect that we can continue to do for them is to encourage these new members to attend and help them to be a part of their new experience in Lodge. Keep them interested such as invite them to activities over the summer, like picnics, and also encourage them to come back after the summer break (if your lodge takes one). Maybe hold a "Rusty Nail" type degree or something similar to help explain what they went through in May so they are more comfortable. Another idea is to hold a "family" cookout as soon after to introduce their families and wives, girlfriends, or significant others to the membership. This can certainly help when it's time to start collecting dues if they don't feel that the only time we see them or contact them is for their years "dues".
Don't let the only time they are in the Lodge Room be from Saturday, May 11th!
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Masonic Home Day |  Sunday, June 9th is Masonic Home Day at the Springfield Campus at 2655 W. National Rd., Springfield at (Rt. 40 and Rt. 68) from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Masonic Home is your opportunity to visit the residents and enjoy your Masonic Home. There is a planned Open House of the new Grand Secretary's Office (the old CEO Home) during the day. |
| Triangle Lodge #748 to Celebrate St. John The Baptist in Alexandria, Virginia |  WM Michael Vega of Triangle Lodge would to remind like the brethren within the 14th Masonic District that several members of Triangle are planning on attending the annual St. John the Baptist Table Lodge at Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, VA on Monday evening, June 24, 2013 at the invitation of Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22, A.F&A.M. Gadsby's Tavern, has been in continuous operation as a tavern and meeting place since 1770. Since this opportunity is rarely available, Triangle is allotted a limited number of tickets to this event. The exact cost is not yet known, however a spot can be reserved through Triangle Lodge for $75.00. Checks should be made payable to Triangle Lodge, # 748, F&AM, P.O. Box 190, Worthington, OH, 43085-0190. Tickets will be provided to members of Triangle #748 first and remaining tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis. Triangle Lodge may also still have hotel room available at a reduced rate from a block of room in Alexandria, VA. Please contact WM Michael Vega at thevegas97@gmail.com to ensure slots are still available or if you have any questions. |
| 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. Ohio Grotto Association will be serving hamburgers and hot brats 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 start at 9:00 a.m. Masters and Wardens are expected to attend as information as to dates and plans pertaining to this coming year will be presented. Officers and brethren are encouraged and welcomed to gain information for this next term. |
| CCW Advanced Class | |
With the most recent CCW Class completed last month, a question has been posed if there is interest in forming an advanced CCW Class. If there is enough interest, this could be presented to the members, family and friends of the 14th District.
RWB Elam is heading this proposal so if you are a holder of a CCW Permit and would be interested in an advanced class, please contact RWB Elam at 614-871-3338 or at neilandshelia@aol.com and please let him know soon so he can contact the instructor and schedule a date. The instructor has just finished writing an advanced course and is willing to present it for those intersted.
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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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York Golf Club Membership
by RWB Ebby Brewer | |
Many golfers know that York Golf Club is owned by three Masonic Lodges in the 14th District, York #563, University #631 and Capital City #656. They also know it is one of Central Ohio's golfing jewels.
Designed by George Sargent, it opened in 1927 and while it has had many changes over the years it still retains that old course charm placing a premium on shot accuracy and course management.
And you may know that its first golf pro was Denny Shute, winner of the 1933 British Open and first back to back winner of the PGA in 1936 and 1937. A feat not equaled until 1999 and 2000 by some guy named Tiger.
But did you know that several years ago York Golf Club created a membership category allowing golfers who belong to Lodges of the 14th District to join? At a price lower than that for non- Masonic golfers and their families, it is without doubt the best deal in Central Ohio.
Check the website at www.yorkgolfclubonline.com for more information about York Golf Club. If you are already interested in joining York Golf Club call either Chuck Dahn, Club Manager at 614-885-5968 or Glenn Johnson, Head Pro at 614-885-5459 for details. Or ask about hosting your party or reception at York overlooking the course.
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Luther B. Turner Lodge Golf Outing
by Ron Dews | 
The 5th Annual Luther B. Turner Lodge Golf Outing is planned for Saturday August 31, 2013. This will be held at the Homestead Springs Golf Course, 5888 London Lancaster Rd., Groveport 43125.
This will be a 4 person Scramble with Tee Off at 1:00 P.M. and is open to All Golfers, and is $60. per person. This fee Includes a round of golf, cart, prizes and awards and dinner.
Hole Sponsorships are $100 (advertise your business or lodge).
The Grand Master, MWB James Easterling Jr. is scheduled to play this year. A portion of our proceeds will be donated to his charity.
For information or sign up contact:
WB Ronald Dews, Secretary Luther B. Turner Lodge at 614-878-5264 (Home) or 614-332-2463 (Cell). |
| 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 Lodge, company, product, or service. Contact friends or brothers and sign up now so you're not left out of this fun time.
For further information, please contact WB David Percival, WB Mike Saum, WB Ward Weber, RWB Glenn Stoots or RWB Jeff Rannebarger or click on the following link for the flyer/registration form, http://www.14thmasonicdistrict.org/images/forms/golf-outing-2013.pdf .
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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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Coming Up Soon | |
6/9/2013
Masonic Home Day
Springfield Campus
6/28/2013
Special Olympics Opens
Jesse Owens Stadium
6/29/2013
DGM Rollout
Sidney Moore Temple Delaware
8/18/2013
14th District Picnic
Blendon Woods Metro Park
Sycamore Shelter
8/31/2013
Luther B. Turner Lodge Golf Outing
Homestead Springs Course
Groveport
9/8/2013
V A Hosptial Visit
Chillicothe
9/14/2013
2nd Annual 14th District 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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