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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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| VA Hospital Visit | |
*ATTENTION*
The date of the VA Visit in the District Directory is INCORRECT - SEE CORRECT DATE BELOW!
The VA Visitation is November 3rd , and the Lodges assigned are Sparrow #400, Reynoldsburg #340, Columbus #30 and Hiram #18.
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. Apples, Oranges, Bananas, and about 8 dozen cookies are appreciated for refreshments for the patients.
There is no visitation in December or January.
Next Visitation - February 2nd, 2014
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November
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Daylight Saving's Time Ends
Sunday, November 3rd
Set clocks back 1 hour
 Veteran's DayNovember 11th
Thank you veterans for your service to our country!
 Thanksgiving DayNovember 28th
Wishing you and your families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
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| Grand Lodge Installs Officers for 2013-2014 |  October 19th was the date that MWB Norman J. Mick of the 1st Masonic District in Hamilton County was installed as Grand Master of Masons in Ohio. The 14th District's own RWB Steven E. Cokonougher was elected and installed as Deputy Grand Master. MWB Mick was installed by MWB Michael Himes, PGM and has taken the theme of "FREEMASONRY... A Timeless Treasure". A summary of legislation presented and voted on at the Annual Communication will be sent out to each Lodge by the Grand Secretary's Office. |
| District Deputies Grand Master Installed | | MWB Norman Mick, Grand Master of Masons has presented commissions to two new District Deputies Grand Master of the 14th District during the Installation of Grand Lodge Officers at the 204th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio as RWB Jeff Rannebarger retired concluding his term of 3 years. RWB William E. Estell of Luther B. Turner Lodge #732 was installed on Friday, October 25th and RWB Timothy Wheeland of University Lodge #631 was installed on Tuesday, October 29th. They were installed by RWB Steven E. Cokonougher, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. We share our Congratulations and Best Wishes in their service to the brethren of the 14th District on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The 205th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held on Friday, October 17th and Saturday, October 18th, 2014 in Sharonville, OH. |
| RWB Rannebarger Thanks the 14th District Brethren | |
While sitting at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ohio just a couple of weeks ago, I reflected back as I sat in Dayton on October 15th, 2010 in anticipation as I prepared to fulfill the position of District Deputy.
My sincere Thank You goes out to the so many brethren of the 14th Masonic District as I have concluded, by Code, the 3 separate year terms as a District Deputy Grand Master. It came to a conclusion as RWB Estell and RWB Wheeland received their Commissions at Grand Lodge and were subsequently installed.
As it was "their" night at their respective installations, I reserved commenting other than to pledge my support to both of them and to RWB Bolyard and RWB Stoots as they continue the work of the Grand Lodge in this district. I want to now take this time to share my gratitude for the position I held with enormous pride.
As has been said by many predecessors before me, I will certainly agree that "It went by so quickly!" I also strongly agree with those that have shared that a 3 year period is quite adequate for the position.
When I received a call by District Advisor, RWB Cokonougher, Deputy Grand Master, to meet with him, on a cold winter evening, I really didn't expect to be offered to take on such an important office. I didn't immediately accept, because this was not just my decision. I needed to check with, as she called it during my recent arm surgery "my right hand", my dear wife, Beverly. I was being asked to take on this responsibility, but she was also being asked to take this on as well. She has been very patient with me being gone as much as I have been. She has travelled with me as well over many miles and I deeply appreciate her for all her behind the scenes involvement and her guidance and conversations that have gone with this opportunity. This also needed discussing with our sons Don and Dan for their consideration as it was a family decision. Don would be taking many calls at the house and Dan would be seeing me throughout the travels. They both agreed that this was something worth accepting and their support, and counsel has been appreciated.
I sincerely Thank RWB Cokonougher for his selecting me for this position. It has been so very rewarding! As I mentioned back at Reynoldsburg's Inspection on April 18th, I remember as a young boy before joining DeMolay when my parents and I traveled with the Masonic Camping Club at the time and meeting RWB Richard McKeever, a Past DDGM. He was one of the first Masons I knew that wore the "purple bordered" apron. He had a lot of respect from the brethren and their spouses in the camping club. After joining DeMolay, and later becoming an advisor, I came to know many others throughout my 33 years in this Fraternity and I when approached by RWB Cokonougher, we talked about what it would entail, I never expected to be one of those brethren to be representing the 14th District like RWB McKeever. MWB Lattanner has shared with me on more than one occasion that a DDGM is the best "job" that one can have, and he is so correct in his comment!
I have met so many brethren within and outside the 14th District. I have enjoyed visiting all the 26 Lodges that were assigned to me. I have told Secretaries, Treasurers, Masters, officers, and brethren that I met that I thank them for the help that they have offered during pre-inspections and at different functions whether it is installing officers at a Lodge, attending Wives' / Widows night, going to Lodge dinners, Table Lodges, or Awards Nights, or presenting a 50 year pin to a brother from West Virginia earlier this year, or presenting a 60 year pin to a retired Priest that felt that this was so important to receive that award the he flew in from Maryland just for the occasion and made a public donation of $100.00 to his Lodge because it meant that much!
I have gotten to meet so many fine brethren and their ladies. It has been such a great experience. Several come to mind, but one other that stands out was when I was able to meet WB Michael Pollitt from the United Kingdom while he and his wife were visiting the "colonies". He wanted to visit an American Lodge and I'm so proud that he was able to visit one in the 14th District. There have also been times that it was more of a duty than a fun time being a DDGM. It came with the appointment and what was done was in the best interests of the Fraternity.
There are so many more brethren from the District Officers I have served with, to WB Jerry Marshall and WB Jeff Reese when we served together as District Education Officers. Serving with WB N. Crowell Shane, WB Ken Cohen, and WB Ward Weber as they continue as District Education Officers, and RWB Bill Schafer (when I was a DEO), RWB Jason Savage, RWB Frank Carson, RWB Brian Bolyard, and RWB Glenn Stoots as Deputies has been very significant as I learned from each of them. I represented MWB Terry Posey (term as DEO), MWB Bradford Goebel, MWB Kevin Todd, and MWB James Easterling Jr. as they served as Grand Masters of this Grand jurisdiction. I also learned from them.
It has truly been an honor to "serve" my brethren and I appreciate and respect more, those brethren and Past Deputies who came before me and I want to Thank them for adding so much to my life. As is stated in the DeMolay Installation Ceremony, when the Installing Officer presents the gavel to the new Master Councilor of the Chapter, "... you have emerged for a brief time from the ranks, and to the ranks you will soon return", is so appropriate to conclude this with as I "return" to the ranks. The brethren of Reynoldsburg will be seeing me more as I look so forward to visiting with them and you at Lodge meetings, at breakfasts and wherever our travels take us! Brethren of the Fabulous 14th District - THANK YOU!
Respectfully and Fraternally,
Jeff L. Rannebarger
PAST District Deputy Grand Master
14th Masonic District
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| One Line Signers for Directory | |
The 14th District Officers will soon be gathering information for the annual District Directory. You can help your Lodge by securing names at $5.00 per line. Now is the time to start getting those. Certainly the Annual Meeting of your Lodge is a great time also to acquire names of brethren, or in "Memory" or in "Honor" of brethren.
These help defray the cost of the Directory which has valuable information such as dates of the District Inspections, names of the Lodge Officers, where and when Lodges meet as well as other information. If each Lodge were to gain at a minimum of 20 names, this would definitely help keep the cost as it has been in the past - FREE! Your help is needed to get those signatures.
If you have questions or need a One Line Signer form, contact a District Officer or the form can be printed off from the District Website, www.14thmasonicdistrict.org and clicking on the "News" tab. The deadline to submit this form is November 19th.
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14th District "Blue Pages"
|  The 14th District is bringing back the Masonic Blue Pages that was discontinued a few years back. This is a very good way to share a business, service, or another fraternal organization. It's been stated recently that many brethren feel more comfortable dealing with a brother of the Fraternity. Thre have been times when looking for a specific project or business where referring to a resouce like this can help rather than just looking online or checking in the phone book. Please contact RWB Jeff Rannebarger, Chairman of the Blue Pages Committee about submitting an ad for the Blue Pages or also current Sr. Deacon / incoming Jr. Warden is the Lodge representative to this committee. |
| New Ties / Vests |  While at Grand Lodge Annual Communication, the 14th District revealed a new Tie and Vest for sale. It is similar to those on display in the photo here. The color is a grey tie with maroon accents and come in bow ties style already tied or to be tied. Also available in the same color is a vest. The bow ties are $20.00 each for either style and $50.00 for the vest. Please see either on of the District Deputies for further inquiries. |
| Lodge Installation Dates | 
Listed below are the Installation dates and times of the Lodges in the 14th District.
New England #4 Sun. 11/10 2:00 pm Open
Hiram #18 Sat. 11/16 7:00 pm Open
Magnolia #20 Mon. 11/5 7:30 pm Closed
Columbus #30 Tue. 11/12 7:30 pm Stated
Lockbourne #232 Thu. 11/14 7:30 pm Closed
Groveport #240 Sat. 11/16 7:00 pm Open
Blendon #339 Fri. 11/15 6:30 pm Open
Reynoldsburg #340 Sun. 11/10 4:00 pm Open *
Goodale #372 Mon. 12/9 7:30 pm Stated
Sparrow #400 Tue. 11/19 7:30 pm Closed
Avery #493 Tue. 11/22 7:00 pm Open
York #563 Sat. 11/9 6:00 pm Open
Neoacacia #595 Wed. 11/20 7:00 pm Open
West Gate #623 Mon. 11/18 7:00 pm Open
University #631 Sun. 11/10 3:00 pm Open
Linden #637 Thu. 11/21 7:30 pm Open *
Capital City #656 Sat. 11/16 5:30 pm Open *
R R Rickly #670 Fri. 11/15 7:00 pm Open *
Community #684 Tue. 12/10 7:30 pm Open *
Grove City #689 Mon. 11/11 7:00 pm Open *
L B Turner #732 Sat. 11/9 7:00 pm Open
Triangle #748 Thu. 11/14 7:00 pm Open *
Whitehall #761 Sat. 12/7 6:00 pm Open *
S G - Potter #782 Fri. 11/22 7:00 pm Open *
Sunrise #783 Sat. 11/16 7:00 pm Open *
Arts & Sciences #792 Thur. 11/21 7:30 pm Closed
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Reynoldsburg - Dinner following Installation
Linden - Dinner at 6:30 before Installation
Capital City - Dinner following Installation
Ralph R. Rickly - Dinner at 6:00 before Installation
Community - Dinner at 6:45 before Installation
Grove City - Dinner at 6:00 before Installation
Triangle - Installation after Annual Meeting
Whitehall - Dinner at 5:00 p.m. before Installation
South Gate - Potter - Dinner at 6:00 before Installation
Sunrise - Dinner at 6:00 before Installation
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| Past Master Convocation / Annual District Meeting |
The 14th District Past Master Convocation is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, 2013 at the Northland Masonic Building, 5885 Cleveland Ave., Columbus. ALL Masters Elect are to be ready for introduction by 8:15 a.m.
The Annual Meeting of the 14th District is Saturday, December 1st at 1:00 p.m. also at the Northland Masonic Building. ALL brethren of the 14th District are invited to attend this meeting, election and Installation of the new 14th District Masonic Officers.
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| Scottish Rite Fall Reunion - 2013 |  To continue the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, the Valley of Columbus will be holding the Fall Reunion on Friday evening, November 8th with dinner and dancing and the degree work held on Saturday, November 9th. This will be held at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd. Columbus. Reservations for Friday evening's dinner and dancing are $10.00 per person and the doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:00 p.m. Prepaid reservations were required by October 31st. Saturday, November 9th begins with registration opening at 7:00 a.m. and the 4th degree starting at 8:10 a.m. followed by the 14th, and 18th degrees. Lunch will be served at 11:45 with featured guest speaker, Archie Griffin, 2 time Heisman Trophy winner from The Ohio State University. The degrees will continue after lunch with the 16th degree starting at 1:30 and concluding with the 32nd degree and closing at about 3:45 p.m. The cost for lunch is $10.00 and again prepaid reservations were due by October 31st. Please note; there is NOT a Ladies Program on Saturday! Meal reservations were required by all except candidates and payment was due by October 31st as no reservations will be taken at the door. Again for this Reunion, the Valley has an anonymous donor who will offset the petition fees by 50% for any current Master or Past Master of an Ohio Blue Lodge. The candidate should simply note "current or Past Master" in the upper right hand corner of the petition and remit it to the Valley office along with the reduced fee of only $50.00. Candidate fees are $100.00 and includes 2014 dues and a 200th Anniversary Jewel! For petitions, see your Blue Lodge Ambassador, or go to the Valley Website - www.valleyofcolumbus.com For meal reservations or more information about the Reunion, call the Valley office at 800-344-9741 / 614-766-2272 or email Susan Henderson at Susan@valleyofcolumbus.com Any brother attending the Reunion can also take care of paying current or past dues. The Valley Office will be able to accept cash, check or even credit card at the Reunion as an easy way of remaining in good standing and taking part in the many activities of the Valley of Columbus! |
| Purple Pancakes in Honor of Cathy Kern |  The date of Saturday, November 16th is set for Purple Pancakes in Honor of Cathy Kern. This will be held in a new location, the York Golf Club 7459 N. High St., Columbus, from 8 a.m. - noon. Cathy is the late wife of WB David Kern, PM of Capital City Lodge who succumbed to this devistating disease. This is the 5th year that the Purple Pancakes have been served. |
| Grove City Lodge Sub Sale |  It's that time of year again! Grove City Lodge is holding their 2nd Sub Sale of the year! The Fall Sub Sale is planned for the OSU - Indiana Football game weekend, November 23rd. Each Italian Sub is made by the members of Grove City Lodge and sells for $5.00 each. Orders need to be made by calling Brother Ed Goldhardt at 614-877-4176 and the ordering deadline is November 16th. You can pick up the subs at the Lodge, 3556 Park St. Grove City on Thursday, November 21st from 2-7 p.m. and on Friday, November 22nd from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The next planned Sub Sale is scheduled for the Super Bowl Weekend. |
| Poinsettia / Succulent Sale from Sunrise Lodge |  The brethren of Sunrise Lodge are again hosting their Poinsettia Sale. The colors available are Red, White, Pink, Maroon, Cinnamon, Ice Punch, and Marblestar, and Winter Rose. The cost for a 6 in. (5-7 blooms) is $11.00 and for the 11" (12-15 blooms) is $21.00. Added this year for the sale are a variety of Succulents and the prices range from 6 in. - $11.00, 8 in. - $16.00, 10 in. - $21.00 and 12 in. - $31.00. Also able to be ordered this year is a 6 in. Helleborus plant for $16.00. The deadline for ordering is November 26th for pick up at Sunrise Lodge at the beginning of December. We are hopeful that the below link will take you to order form and so you can view the beautiful Poinsettias, Succulents, and Helleborus. If you have difficulty in viewing the above link, please contact Brother Wayne Fulmer at 614-301-6191 or wayne_fulmer@steris.com to place an order or for information. |
| Breakfast with Santa at R. R. Rickly Lodge by SW Tom Shell | |
 The brethren of Ralph R. Rickly Lodge #670 invite you to have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14th at the Lodge at 1120 Barnett Rd. Breakfast is served from 8 - 11 a.m. The breakfast is all you can eat buffet with and the cost is $8.00 for each adult, and children eat free.
Children can get their photo taken with Santa for a donation from 9-11 a.m. All proceeds from this event will go to a family in need. So come be a part of the seasons festivities and join with your fellow brethren for a good breakfast and bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to help support a good cause at the same time.
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| Rickly Lodge to Raise First Master Mason of 2014 by SW Tom Shell | |
 The brethren of Ralph R. Rickly Lodge are bringing back a long tradition in the Lodge and would like to invite you to partake in the event. On January 1st, 2014, the brethren of R. R. Rickly Lodge will raise a Master Mason creating the 1st Master Mason of the new year.
Doughnuts and coffee will be served starting at 5 a.m. with opening Lodge and degree work commencing at 6 a.m. followed at 9 a.m. with a full buffet breakfast being served. We hope you can join us to start 2014 by being a part of this experience.
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Youth Update
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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 - Linworth
- 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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| Submit Your Lodge Articles | 
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Email your article to us by clicking here. If photos are included please provide them in JPG or PNG formats.
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District Deputies Grand Master
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Visit
Coming Up Soon
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11/3/2013
V A Hospital Visit
Cillicothe
11/8-9/2013
Scottish Rite Reunion
Aladdin Shrine Center
11/16/2013
Purple Pancakes
York Golf Club
12/7/2013
Past Master Convocation
Northland Masonic Temple
Cleveland Ave.
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District Annual Meeting
Northland Masonic Temple
Cleveland Ave.
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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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