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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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August
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August 10 - District Picnic
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| VA Hospital Visit | |
NO VISITATION IN 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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| MWB Robert Hinshaw Passes to Celestial Lodge |  MWB C. Michael Watson, PGM, Grand Secretary, has released information notifying all Ohio Masons that MWB Robert Hinshaw, the oldest living PGM of the Grand Lodge of Ohio passed to the Celestial Lodge on July 19, 2014 at the Pathways Care Center at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield. MWB Hinshaw was 91 years of age. He recently was presented his 65 year pin.  MWB Hinshaw served as Grand Master of Masons from 1968-1969. In June of 1970 he was appointed Grand Secretary. In October of 1970, he was elected Grand Secretary and served until his retirement at the Grand Lodge Session in 1986 when he became Grand Secretary Emeritus. MWB Hinshaw resided in Brevard, NC until relocating to the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield in 2013. Per MWB Norman Mick, Grand Master of Masons, as a token of respect, it is ordered that each Subordinate Lodge altar is to be draped for a period of 60 days effective July 22, 2014. |
| Ties Almost GONE! | 
VERY FEW TIES ARE LEFT! The ties left include Black with Gold accents, Blue with white accents, Yellow with black accents, and Green with white accents. 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 Plans Announced |
Saturday, July 12th was the date of the Deputy Grand Master's Rollout. RWB Cokonougher met with close to 150 brethren and ladies at Northland Masonic Temple on Cleveland Ave. He explained plans for the 2014 - 2015 year which will includes general Leadership Training, Warden's Training, Deacon's Training, expectations of Lodges to hold a Typewritten Ritual Meeting, Membership Reinstatement and Recruitment Initiatives, Paperless / Electronic Initiative, Education Programs, and the Grand Master's Award. Grand Lodge is planned for October 17 and 18 at the Sharonville Convention Center. For those attending, time is nearing the deadline for reservations, not just for rooms but also for meal reservations. Check your information that came out so you don't miss out. |
| 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 at Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 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, salad, or desert to share. |
| Cornerstone Ceremony Scheduled in 14th District by RWB Brian Bolyard | |
The Grand Lodge of Ohio has been asked to perform a cornerstone ceremony at Ricart Ford at 4255 S. Hamilton Rd. on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend as we would greatly appreciate a large attendance of Master Masons for this event. Please communicate this information to your membership through your Lodge Newsletter, phone calling committee and electronically.
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| 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 Installation of 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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| 2014 - 2015 District Inspection Schedule | 
Please check the 14th District Inspection Schedule below for the coming term. It shows that the inspection season starts in December 2014 and goes through June 2015. Most Dinners are planned for about 6:15 and the Degree starts at 7:00 p.m. More information will be provided as the inspection season gets closer.
Linden #637 - December 11 - EA Degree University #631 - January 6 - EA Degree Magnolia #20 - January 9 - EA Degree Sparrow #400 - January 22 - EA Degree Triangle #748 - January 29 - EA Degree Arts & Sciences #792 - February 19 - FC Degree Hiram #18 - February 24 - FC Degree Capital City #656 - February 27 - MM Degree Lockbourne #232 - March 5 - MM Degree Ralph R. Rickly #670 - March 13 - EA Degree Sunrise #783 - March 17 - EA Degree Blendon #339 - April 6 - FC Degree Neoacacia #595 - April 8- EA Degree Groveport #240 - April 14 - MM Degree York #563 - April 20 - FC Degree Avery #493 - April 28 - FC Degree West Gate #623 - May 4 - FC Degree Columbus #30 - May 5 - MM Degree Goodale #372 - May 11 - MM Degree Community #684 - May 12 - FC Degree Grove City #689 - May 18 - EA Degree New England #4 - May 26 - EA Degree Whitehall #761 - June 3 - FC Degree Reynoldsburg #340 - June 16 - MM Degree Luther B. Turner #732 - June 17 -MM Degree South Gate - Potter #782 - June 24 - FC Degree
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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 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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| Ohio Chapter RAM to Host PM Degree by WB Roscoe Smith | |
Ohio Chapter, RAM will be conferring the Past Master Degree on August 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Westgate Lodge. If there is any Brother that needs this degree, please contact WB Roscoe Smith, Secretary of Magnolia Lodge #20 at gunney388@gmail.com
There is no cost for this degree and it is a requirement to become Master of a Masonic Lodge before he can be installed as Master, It is especially important if a Lodge is planning on having an installation of officers prior to Past Master Convocation.
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| DeMolay Happenings |  The young men of Ohio DeMolay have been active this year. This is representative on the local, state and international levels. June 19-21, the Supreme Council Session was held in the birthplace of DeMolay, Kansas City, Missouri. Brother Bob Laing, Past State Master Councilor of Van Wert Chapter conducted the International delegates of the 47thnd DeMolay Congress through a service project at a homeless shelter in Kansas City to start off the Session. He represented DeMolay throughout the world very well this past year and one of his highlights was when the Scottish Rite of the Northern Jurisdiction sponsored a trip for he and Congress Secretary Christopher Labaw of New Jersey as they along with Grand Master of DeMolay, Mike Salazar of California laid a wreath at the site where Jacques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar along with Geoffrey DeCharney were burned at the stake in Paris, France 700 years ago. The young men of the 48th Congress elected James Hawkins of Georgia as International Master Councilor and Stephen Mattox of Wisconsin as Congress Secretary, both will serve as the spokesmen of the organization throughout this term. The members of Supreme Council elected WB Justin Lowe, PM of Whitehall Lodge #761 and Sr. DeMolay of Marietta Chapter as a Deputy Member and elevated RWB Jeff Rannebarger, PDDGM of the 14th District and PM of Reynoldsburg Lodge #340 and Sr. DeMolay of Hilliard Chapter to Active Member status. Brother Sam Cohen, member of Reynoldsburg Lodge #340, State Master Councilor called the Ohio State Council, DeMolay International to order at the Annual Conclave held at Kent State University July 18-20th. The Legion of Honor was conferred on three brethren of the 14th District. WB Doug Moshier, Master of Magnolia Lodge #20 and Sr. DeMolay of Columbus Chapter was received as an Active member along Br. Brian Larick of Sunrise Lodge #783, a Sr. DeMolay of Lima Chapter. RWB Glenn Stoots, DDGM of the 14th District and PM of South Gate - Potter Lodge #782 was elected as an Honorary member (he served as Chapter Dad Advisor of Groveport Chapter in the past). The Legion of Honor is the highest honor that a Sr. DeMolay or Master Mason can receive from DeMolay International. Dad Martin Woodworth, Executive Officer of Ohio DeMolay called on Dad Merlyn Meredith, Past Executive Officer attending his 75 consecutive Conclave to present to Br. Trent White of nearby Moundbuilders Chapter in Newark, the Membership Award for bringing in 6 new members to his Chapter this past term. This is the second year in a row that Br. White received this award! Dad Woodworth also shared that DeMolay in Ohio continues to grow not only in membership (over 600 young men are DeMolays in Ohio), but also grew as three new chapters were created. They include, Eaton Chapter and Vandalia Chapter in the western portion of Ohio and Dad Ken Scott, Governor of the 4th DeMolay District, in Central Ohio received Letters Temporary as Circleville Chapter starts meeting on a regular basis and initiating new young men. More communities are showing interest in supporting and sponsoring a Chapter. For further information, contact RWB Jeff Rannebarger, Director of New Chapter Development for Ohio DeMolay. Br. Sam Cohen received a standing ovation, as he installed Br. A. J. Thomas of Van Wert Chapter as the new State Master Councilor on Saturday, July 19th. Br. Greg Fyffe of Ralph H. McMillan Chapter in Xenia was installed as Deputy State Master Councilor, and Br. Steven Lofland, of Linden Chapter was installed as State Scribe. Brother Lofland also received the title of "Mr. Ritual" having scored the highest at Heartland Ritual Competition held earlier this year in Detroit, MI. His score separated him from the next individual by 1 point per Dad Dale Hall, State Ritual Director for Ohio DeMolay. Assisting Brother Thomas this coming term is Br. R. J. Lucas of Groveport Chapter who was installed as State Standard Bearer and Brother Daniel Hall, PMC of Linden Chapter installed as State 1st Preceptor. We thank Br. Cohen for his work this past year and wish him well as he proceeds to continue his education in Rochester, NY. Conclave will be held at Kent State University again next year with the dates of July 23-25, 2015. |
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Job's Daughters Grand Session by WB Ken Cohen
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Ohio Jobs Daughters held their annual Grand Session at Urbana University on June 18-22. Ms Dawn Raley of Bethel 7 in Cincinnati was elected Grand Guardian and Mr Tom Selby of Bethel 34 was elected Associate Grand Guardian. The daughters who were selected to lead the Grand Bethel this year were Miss Kaytelyn P. of Bethel 31 in North Canton as Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Miss Celeste P. of Bethel 45 in Hilliard as Ohio Miss Jobs Daughter and Miss Stephanie S. of Bethel 69 in Gahanna as Ohio Miss Congeniality. Congratulations to all the new leaders of Ohio Jobs Daughters.
NOTE: The guidelines of Jobs Daughters International is to only give first name and last initial for the daughters.
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| York Lodge To Move to New Location by WB Adam Michael | 
The brethren of York Lodge #563 will be moving to their new location starting with their first meeting in September (September 1st). 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 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. It consists of a round of Golf at York the day of, August 19th, range balls, and cart for $50.00. This is in addition to the above cost for the Steaks and Stogies evening.
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 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! |
| Scottish Rite Reunion is November 1st | |
The Fall 2014 Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite Reunion is scheduled for November 1st at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd. Columbus. Now is the time to get your petition in.
RWB Steve Cokonougher, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, 33rd Degree Mason, and Past Commander-in-Chief of Scioto Consistory is the Honoree for this Reunion and we should show our support in attending and welcoming him for receiving this honor.
The petition can be obtained by contacting ANY Officer of the Valley of Columbus, or calling the office at 614-766-2272 or 1-800-344-9741. The cost to join is $100.00.
There are a couple of incentives to help your decision. The first is that if you are a Lodge leader / Officer, included are Past Masters, your fee to join is reduced by 50%, indicate that on the petition. The second incentive is for the general membership. If you are the FIRST LINE Signer of just ONE petition for the Fall Reunion, for November 1st, your dues will be credited with $90.00, to be used for current or future membership fees. This incentive is good only for the Fall 2014 Reunion and there is a limit of one $90.00 credit per member.
If you're planning to attend the Reunion at Aladdin Shrine, you can pay your dues for next year on November 1st. The staff will be able to help you make it easier retain your active status that Saturday.
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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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2014
Coming Up Soon
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8/10
District Picnic
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
Butternut Shelter
8/30 Cornerstone Ceremony
Ricart Ford Groveport
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 12/11 Linden Lodge Inspection - EA Degree 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
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