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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 Third Saturday at Groveport Lodge: Breakfast, 7:30 - 10a N
NONE FOR JULY OR AUGUST
Last Saturday at Reynoldsburg Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 11a ATTENTION - AVERY LODGE BREAKFAST HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED |
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July
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July 4th
Independence Day
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| VA Hospital Visit | |
NO VISITATION IN JULY and AUGUST!
Next Visitation - Sunday September 7th, with the Lodges assigned: Avery #493, West Gate #623, Luther B. Turner #732, and Arts & Sciences #792.
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| Ties Still Available | 
There are still a few ties for sale but supplies are dwindling. Be sure not to miss out before they are all gone. Several colors are already sold out. Find them at District Meetings, or contact a District Officer. They are $20.00 per tie and also being sold are the grey with maroon accents are in regular Bow Tie or Clip-on Bow Tie. There is also the complimentary grey with maroon accented vest and the vest sells for $30.00. Money raised helps the Grand Lodge Officer fund of the 14th District.
Once these ties are gone, they will not be re-ordered. |
| DGM Rollout Date Scheduled | 
Saturday, July 12th is the date set for the Deputy Grand Master's Rollout. It will be held at Northland Masonic Temple at 5885 Cleveland Ave. The time for this meeting will is 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at noon. It is being hosted by Neoacacia Lodge. THIS IS A LOCATION CHANGE FROM PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED AT INSPECTIONS!
ATTENTION!! Jr. and Sr. Deacons and Jr. and Sr. Wardens are required to attend this meeting per the Deputy Grand Master, RWB Cokonougher, to learn plans for the next term. RWB Cokonougher is also inviting ladies to attend on the 12th. |
| Antiques Appraisal Held |
 Just about 200 items were appraised at the first Antiques Appraisal that was held on Saturday, June 28th at the Aladdin Shrine Center. This gave those that brought their family heirlooms a chance to find out what value they held. The appraisers from Garth's Auction House in Delaware looked over the items brought in. Thank you to the Committee for organizing this project. The Aladdin Shrine Multi-purpose Room was a fine facility and the Committee expresses their appreciation to the Illustrious Potentate and the Divan for it's use. Also, "Thanks" are extended to the Officers of the 14th District for their help with the different duties they performed. |
| Special Olympics Held | 
Friday evening, June 27th the opening of Special Olympics. was held at the Jesse Owens Stadium at The Ohio State University. The brethren of Ohio started arriving for the fine meal of brats an burgers prepared by the Ohio Grotto Association. They also presented baked beans, potato salad, onions, tomatoes, and beverages.
Over 380 brethren throughout Ohio received the commemorative ball cap and lapel pin. The Grand Lodge officers and brethren led the parade followed by the Special Olympic Athletes. Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, Troopers of the Ohio Highway Patrol, cadets both of the OHP and Columbus Police Academies along with Motorcycle Units from throughout Ohio and Lawrenceburg, IN, and Mounted Units from local agencies escorted the Law Enforcement Torch Run into Jesse Owens Stadium. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is organized and continues to be planned by Br. Ed Buns, of Hamilton Police Department, Mason Masonic Lodge and Past State Master Councilor (1978-79) of Ohio DeMolay. After the Torch lit the caldron, MWB Mick, Grand Master of Masons presented a check to the Special Olympics officials in the amount of $175,000.00. This brings the total that the Brethren of Ohio Freemasonry has contributed since being involved with Special Olympics to nearly Three Million Dollars.
The 14th District continued their tradition of manning a hospitality tent at the Special Olympics Friday, Saturday, and Sunday that weekend! Congratulations to all Special Olympians for their hard work! |
| DDGM and DEO Installation Dates | |
The 14th District is pleased to announce the dates for the District Deputies Grand Master and District Education Officers for the 2014 - 2015 term.
The dates for the District Deputies are Wednesday, October 22nd and Friday, October 24th, 2014.
The dates for the District Education Officers are Wednesday, October 29th, Thursday, October 30th, and Sunday, November 9th, 2014.
The locations and times will be announced in future newsletters. Please add this to your calendars and please share these dates with your Lodge members.
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| District Picnic Planned | 
The 14th District Annual Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 10th this year. It will from noon until 4 p.m. with lunch being served at 1:00 p.m.
The location for this year is the Blacklick Woods Metro Park, at 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg at the Butternut Shelter House. The 14th District will continue to provide the hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, and soft drinks, and water.
We appreciate your bringing a side dish or desert to share. |
| Luther B. Turner Lodge Pancake Breakfast by John Rumer | 
Luther B. Turner #732 Pancake Breakfast
Saturday July 19
7:00 am - Noon
Come to the Luther B. Turner Lodge for our summer pancake breakfast on Saturday July 19th from 7:00 am to Noon. This all you can eat breakfast consist of pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice and is only $5 for Adults and $3 for children. Contact any John Rumer for details and/or tickets at 614/537-6311 or jrumer@aol.com .
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| Ritual Instruction at Triangle Lodge by WM Ben Barker | 
Are you struggling to learn a lecture? Would you like to be able to practice a lecture out loud? Well Triangle 748 has some exciting news for the district. We will be holding a ritual school for any Master Mason, who would like learn, refresh or improve their lectures. The ritual school will be held at the Sunrise Masonic Building, 211 W Johnstown Rd Gahanna, OH on July 10th , July 24th , August 14th and August 21st from 7 PM to 9 PM. We will be going over all three lectures at each of the sessions* so come join your brothers and let's give the best lectures in the state and show them why we are called the Fabulous 14th. Depending on attendance we can have dinner at a minimal cost
* August 14th we will not be hosting the EA or FC lecture.
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| York Lodge To Move to New Location by WB Adam Michael and WM Marshall Thompson | 
The brethren of York Lodge #563 will be moving to their new location starting with their second meeting in September (September 16th). This is due to Labor Day Holiday being on their 1st Stated of September. Their new meeting location is at Northwest Masonic Temple located at 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. west of Linworth.
They will continue to meet on the first and third Monday nights of each month at 7:00 p.m. The only change will be the location and the brethren of York Lodge are excited for this transition. |
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York Golf Club Membership by WB Greg Brewer
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The York Golf Club is offering a Social Membership and the duration runs from April through October (7 months) $700.00 ($100/month).
Membership Benefits;
* Clubhouse charging privileges
* Access to all social events.
* Unlimited access to the driving range and short game facilities.
* Ability to make a starting time 48 hours in advance. (Weekend access after 12:00)
Fees:
* Monthly dues $100.00 (April through Oct)
* Social Green fees $50.00 (cart not included)
* Guests of Social Members billed at prevailing guest rates.
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York Golf Club NEW Entrance by WB Greg Brewer
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With the road construction on U S 23 (High Street) north of I-270 north of Worthington, the entrance of York Golf Club has been affected. Not only have several holes been reconfigured, but the old York Temple Dr. access off of High Street has CLOSED PERMANENTLY! The new access has been installed and is now open as of May 7th.
Effective 5/7, access to York Golf Club is off W. Campus View Drive (NEW ACCESS DRIVE) at Rt. 23 (High Street).
Also - NO NORTHBOUND HIGH STREET TO WEST (LEFT) ONTO W. CAMPUS VIEW DRIVE.
You must turn right (east) onto Dimension Dr. (between Bob Evans and Ruckmoor), and proceed west to High Cross Blvd, then turn north (left) onto High Cross to E. Campus View Blvd turning east (left) onto E. Campus View and straight through High Street to W. Campus Blvd to York Temple Dr.
Please be aware that this will be for the next 2 years as the construction will be tunneling a new roadway in that area.
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| Scottish Rite Steaks and Stogies Night | 
The Valley of Columbus will be hosting the second Steaks & Stogies night at York Golf course this year to benefit our Almoner's Fund. An evening of Brotherhood and Fellowship will be held on August 19th, 2014 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The price includes two smokes from the Twisted Vine in Grandview, Steak and Dessert. A cash bar will be available. The price for Scottish Rite Members is $35.00, non-members are $40.00 and dinner without the Stogies is only is $30.00.
WB Greg Brewer, PM of Capital City Lodge #656 and one of the members of the Board of Directors at York has a special incentive for those interested in signing up for the August 19th evening. Contact him at his email - gbr1955@aol.com or call him at 614- 477-3208 for information about this incentive.
To make sure that no one is left out, you must R.S.V.P. to the Valley Office (614-766-7722, or 1-800-344-9741), no later than one week prior to each event which is August 12th for the August 19th evening! To complete your reservation, make your check payable to Valley of Columbus, AASR and mail it to the Valley Office, 290 Cramer Creek Ct., Dublin, OH 43017.
Please see the article above about the change in access to York Golf Club.
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| Columbus Lodge Golf Outing to benefit Scholarship Program by Sec. Fred Deskins | 
Columbus Lodge will be having a Scholarship Golf Outing on August 30, 2014, with a Shotgun start at 1:30 pm at the West Chester Golf Course in Canal Winchester, Ohio. This Golf Outing is held yearly and all profits will go to our Annual James C. Pace Scholarship Program.
The cost this year will be $70.00 per Golfer and that will include golf, cart, Steak Dinner with trimmings and Course drinks. We are hoping to get at least 18 foursomes, so support this good cause and get your applications in early. Please contact Fred Designs for applications.
We need Hole Sponsors and donations for this outing. Hole Sponsors this year will be $100.00 per hole. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or giving a donation, please contact Fred Deskins, Jr., Secretary at (614) 861-6764, or E-Mail to fdeskins@insight.rr.com .
Columbus Lodge # 30 has been having a Scholarship Golf Outing for over ten years. We usually give 4 to 6, five hundred dollars Scholarships each year to members of our Masonic Family.
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| 14th District Golf Outing |
The 14th District has planned the Third Annual Golf Outing for Saturday, October 4th at the York Golf Club in north Columbus, north of Worthington (270 / High Street). A flyer has been sent to the Masters and Secretaries of Lodges in May, and this outing is open to Brethren and Non Masons as well so if you are aware of friends that aren't members of the Fraternity, please invite them.
The outing is $100.00 per person which includes a round of golf and golf cart, lunch starting at 11:00 a.m. with tee off at 12:30 p.m. followed by a steak dinner. For those that want to join for the steak dinner but not golf, the fee for dinner is $25.00 per person. Hole sponsorship is $100.00 per hole. For further information and to register, please contact the WB Tim Rice at 614-209-3175 or ricetim@hotmail.com, or WB David Hall at 740-272-2107 or olds55dad@aol.com. Checks are to be made payable to 14th Masonic District Officers Association!
Prizes will be included for Longest drive, closest to pin, and longest put. Reservation deadline is September 20th, please register early! |
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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2014
Coming Up Soon
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7/12 DGM Rollout Northland Masonic Temple 5885 Cleveland Ave. 8/10 District Picnic Blacklick Woods Metro Park Butternut Shelter 9/25 District Quarterly Meeting Reynoldsburg Lodge 10/17-18 Grand Lodge Communication Sharonville Convention Center 10/22 DDGM Installation TBA 10/24 DDGM Installation TBA 10/29 DEO Installation TBA 10/30 DEO Installation TBA 11/9 DEO Installation TBA 12/13 Past Master Convocation District Annual Meeting
South Gate - Potter Lodge Canal Winchester
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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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