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Here is an update from the Fabulous 14th District:
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January 2015
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January 1, 2015
Happy New Year!
January 19th
Dr. M L King Holiday
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From The District President
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I would like to congratulate the  Worshipful Masters for completing the Past Masters Convocation. I was pleased to see the brethren of our District attending our Annual Meeting. Brethren, this is your Association. Let's work together to make it better.
At the Annual Meeting, I proposed we start an advertising fund to promote membership in our Lodges. Each Lodge may contribute up to $200, and the Grand Lodge and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite will match dollar for dollar. If every one of our 26 Lodges contributes $200 each, together with matching funds, we will have $15,600.00 to work with. The money must be spent on advertising to promote Masonry. I suggest that our Worshipful Masters form a committee to determine a good way to use this money to benefit our District and promote membership. If you have questions or comments , please contact me. My Information is in the District Directory.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., the District Officers will be distributing the 2015 District Directories at the Franklin County Memorial Lodge meeting. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
Fraternally,
Michael J. Saum, President
14th District Masonic Officers Association
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Past President's Comments
|  I would like to take this opportunity to say what an honor is has been to serve in the 14th District Officer's Association line. I can reflect on the Masons I have met and the friendships that have developed during these past five years. It has been a great experience and one that I will always remember. Thank You!
David Percival, Past President |
| VA Hospital Visit | |
NO VISITATION
IN JANUARY!
The visit is from 1:00 - 3:15 p.m. The first Lodge listed is the organizational lodge that will contact the representatives of the other Lodges to arrange what to bring. Refreshments of six dozen of each of apples, oranges, bananas, and about 12-15 dozen cookies are appreciated for the patients.
Next Visitation - February 1st, 2015 with the following Lodges assigned: Lockbourne #232, Groveport #240, Grove City #689, South Gate-Potter #782 and Ralph R. Rickly #670.
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Past Masters Convocation
|  The Past Masters Convocation of the 14th District was convened on Saturday, December 13th at South Gate-Potter Lodge #782 at 651 Groveport Rd., Canal Winchester. RWB Fred Pfarr, RWB Ward Weber, RWB William Estell and RWB Glenn Stoots opened the Convocation. Grand Lodge Officers attending included RWB P. Pat Davis, Grand Tyler, RWB Timothy Wheeland, Jr. Grand Deacon, and RWB Frank Carson, Grand Chaplain. MWB Steven Cokonougher, Grand Master of Masons was recognized and presented comments to the Masters. The Masters of the Lodges in the 14th District for 2015 are as follows: New England # 4 - WM Timothy Ohm Hiram # 18 - WM Michael Gooch Magnolia #20 - WM David Roach Columbus #30 - WM Albert Pruitt Lockbourne #232 - WM R. W. Fowler Groveport #240 - WM R. Dan Cogley
Blendon #339 - WM Fred Stratmann Reynoldsburg #340 - WM Alex Jackson Goodale #372 - WM Freeman Eagleson III Sparrow #400 - WM Carl Hickey Avery #493 - WM Anthony Borer York #563 - WM David Keiser Neoacacia #595 - WM Gary Shoemaker West Gate #623 - WM Steven Shepherd University - WM William Wolfe Linden #637 - WM John S. Stains Capital City #656 - WM David Leffingwell Ralph R. Rickly #670 - WM Fred Henderson Community #684 - WM Matt Carson Grove City #689 - WM William Bell Luther B. Turner #732 - WM Stephen Miller Triangle #748 - WM David Gubanc Whitehall #761 - WM Glenn Call South Gate-Potter #782 - WM Tim Robinett Sunrise #783 - WM O. Wayne Fulmer Arts & Sciences #792 - WM Stephen VanSlyck We wish them CONGRATULATIONS on their election and installation and Best Wishes for this term! |
| 14th District Annual Meeting |
WB David Percival, President of the 14th District Masonic Officer's Association called the Annual Meeting of the District Association to order at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th. He called on Past Presidents for introduction including; RWB George Miller, RWB Phillip Clouse, RWB Gary Fortner, RWB Ward Weber, WB Ken Cohen, WB David Sweeley, WB N. Crowell Shane, WB Ed Griffiths, RWB Brian Bolyard, and RWB Jeff Rannebarger.
He then called for the reports for the business portion of the meeting. The reports presented were the Secretary's Annual Report, the Treasurer's Report and Audit, and the VA Hospital Visitation report. WB Saum presented the District Budget for 2015.
WB Percival presented a recap of the year and expressed his thanks to the Brethren for the help they gave him throughout the term for the activities of the district. WB Saum gave WB Percival a gift for this service. WB Percival then called on RWB Gary Fortner, Chairman of the Nominating Committee for the Election of Officers for 2015. The following brethren were elected; WB Michael Saum of Magnolia Lodge as President, WB Tim Rice of Linden Lodge as 1st Vice President, WB David Hall of Hiram Lodge as 2nd Vice President, RWB Jeff Rannebarger of Reynoldsburg Lodge as Treasurer, RWB Brian Bolyard of Neoacacia Lodge as Secretary and WB Percival of Sunrise Lodge as Trustee along with WB Sweeley and WB Griffiths (previously elected), and WB Adam Michael of York Lodge as Sergeant-at-Arms. WB Saum then appointed WB Brad Love of Reynoldsburg Lodge as Chaplain. RWB Tim Wheeland was called on to install the officers. WB Percival met the Past Presidents at the altar where he was presented his Past President's Pin and thanked for his service. WB Saum then announced his plans for 2015. With nothing further to come before the District meeting, WB Love was called on for the benediction and the meeting was closed. |
| Franklin County Memorial Lodge |
 Instituted in 1964 during the Grand Lodge Communication, Franklin County Memorial Lodge provides the Masonic Funeral Service for sojourning brethren (those that are not members of a lodge in the 14th District).
The Officers are selected by the Grand Master each year and their only function is to provide for the observance to honor those sojourning brethren who have passed when asked by the family to present the Funeral Service. Membership is opened to ALL Master Masons in the 14th District and dues for the year are $1.00, mainly to provide for mailings of the Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting of the Franklin County Memorial Lodge is Wednesday, January 14th, 2015. Dinner is held at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting planned for 7:30 p.m. Reservations are requested and the meal is $9.00 per person, with ladies again being invited to attend. Please make checks payable to Franklin County Memorial Lodge.
For Reservations, please contact RWB Jeff Rannebarger, acting Secretary at 614-893-5965 or jrannebarger@earthlink.net . The deadline for reservations is Friday, January 2nd. Also, as noted above in the President's Message, the 2015 District Directories will be distributed that evening. A representative from each Lodge should attend to pick up your Lodge's directories. |
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District Education Officers to Hold
Wardens and Deacons Class
by WB Ken Cohen
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This year, the Grand Master, MWB Cokonougher has charged the DEOs to teach a class for the Wardens and Deacons. Both classes will be held at West Gate Lodge at 2925 West Broad St. on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015. Lunch will be available for a nominal charge or you can bring your own. The class will be from 8 am until about 4 pm.
Future newsletters will contain information about other DEO related classes. |
| Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers to Visit Brethren in Florida |  Winter has arrived in Ohio and many of our members have traveled south like the migrating birds to warmer weather. Lodge attendance tends to shrink during this time, but we wish our Masonic Brethren and families safe travels and best wishes during their travels. As listed on the back of the Grand Lodge publication, The Beacon, The Grand Master, MWB Cokonougher along with other Grand Lodge Officers are planning on making visitations during January. They are not just going to enjoy the warmth of the Sunshine State, but also the warmth of the Brotherhood as they present Service Pins and certificates to those that may be wintering in Florida. The visitations will take place at the following locations; Sarasota / Bradenton - January 19th at noon Fort Myers - January 20th at noon Tavares Lake - January 21st at noon West Palm Beach - January 22nd at noon If you have Lodge members that you know reside in one of these areas or are just there for the Winter, and they are due for Service Awards, please notify them so they can receive their awards at a nice luncheon and visit with the Grand Master. For further information, contact Maria Schutte at the Ohio Masonic Home, she's handling the reservations.
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Grand Lodge Scholarship
Applications Available
|  The Grand Lodge of Ohio offers two scholarships for each of the 25 Districts. Applications for these scholarships are due to the District Chairman postmarked not later than March 1st. Emailed applications will not be accepted as they have to be printed off to forward to the Grand Lodge. The amount is $1200.00 per scholarship. Ohio High School Seniors are eligible for the scholarships. Completed scholarship applications should be sent to the District Chairman assigned to the District (county) in which the applicant resides. The District Chairman for the 14th District for 2015 is Jeff Rannebarger and his contact information can be found in the District Directory. |
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District Reception to
Honor Grand Master
|  The 14th District Masonic Officers Association is excited to announce the Reception honoring the Grand Master, MWB Steven Cokonougher, will be held at the Villa Milano Restaurant, 1630 Schrock Rd., Columbus. The date is Saturday, March 14th. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m for social time until 6:00 p.m.
The dinner is $40.00 per person and ALL RESERVATIONS are to go through your Lodge Secretary. The deadline for this price is February 21st. After February 21st, the price will be $50.00 per person. The final deadline is February 28th. |
| York Lodge Hosts DeMolay |  Worshipful Master David Keiser of York Lodge #563 held one of his first meetings of the year in a different way. He invited the members of Linden Chapter to portray the DeMolay Degree before the Lodge on December 1st. The Lodge was called to order and RWB Glenn Stoots was introduced on behalf of RWB Ward Weber II who received MWB Steve Cokonougher, Grand Master of Masons. The Lodge was then called to refreshment and the young men of Linden Chapter DeMolay opened their Chapter. With help from the members of Moundbuilders Chapter in Newark, Groveport Chapter and brethren from Ralph H. McMillan Chapter in Xenia, the members of Linden Chapter presented the DeMolay Degree to four new members. Masons representing over 15 Lodges were in attendance for the evening to witness this degree. Master Councilor Nick Hall thanked all for the help as this was their Inspection Degree and 4th DeMolay Governor, Dad Ken Scott commented to all how well the degree was portrayed. Br. Greg Fyffe, Deputy State Master Councilor welcomed the new members. MWB Cokonougher then expressed his comments on the new members becoming involved to get the most out of DeMolay. He also asked all in attendance to reflect on the question, "Are you being a DeMolay or a Mason when no one is watching?" The young men of Linden Chapter express their thanks to York Lodge for the opportunity to be a part of their evening. |
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Breakfast at Reynoldsburg
Brings Special Visitor
|  Over 130 people attended breakfast at Reynoldsburg Lodge on December 20th from 8 - 11 a.m. This replaced the December breakfast that would have been on the 27th. Those attending had the regular eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, hash browns, beverages, and fruit. The dinning room was filled with laughter, talking and was decorated for the season. If you traveled into the Lodge room, you saw a very nicely decorated tree and yes, Santa was there to visit with so many children. Each one, after visiting with Santa, left with a gift. He was able to take time out of his busy schedule as he was preparing for a few days later when he was heading out on his annual trek around the world. A very special THANK YOU to Santa for this continued visitation. It meant so much. Many were able to get a photo to commemorate the day. Thank you to the members of Reynoldsburg Lodge, and the elves who assisted whether cooking and preparing before the day started, or bringing the food to the tables, to clearing and cleaning afterwards. This event has been a yearly event for a long time and this year certainly was so well received! |
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Grove City Lodge Sub Sale for
Super Bowl Weekend
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The Grove City Lodge Sub Sale fundraiser will be held just in time for Super Bowl weekend, with the subs available for pick up on Thursday afternoon, January 29th, and Friday, January 30, 2015. The subs include bun, three different meats, two cheeses, and bagged separately is lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, and Italian Dressing. The cost is $6.00 per sub.
The deadline for ordering is Friday, January 23rd and orders can be made by contacting Br. Ed Goldhardt at 614-877-4176.
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Polar Plunge for Special
Olympics Scheduled
by WB Tom Shell
|  The 13th annual Columbus Polar Bear Plunge is planned to raise funds for Special Olympics. The date scheduled is Saturday, February 21st and will be held at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell. A group representing the Masons from the Fabulous 14th District will be jumping. Any Mason of any Degree is permitted to participate. The cost to jump is by raising a minimum of $75.00 by the day of the event. Guests will be charged $10.00 for the Zoo entry fee which includes the Post Plunge Party. There will be a tailgate party (hot chocolate and coffee). For those who also want to support but not take the plunge and stay warm and dry, you can sign up for $30.00 you can don the "Too Chicken to Jump" t-shirt. Check out the website for Special Olympics - After the jump, a chili warm up party will be held at Rickly Lodge with a chili contest. The cost is $5.00 and all proceeds will go to Special Olympics. The Lodge that raises the most will take control of the Polar Bear Trophy for the year. If each Lodge in the 14th District were to raise $1,000.00 each, a Team award would be presented and another opportunity to get Freemasonry in he forefront of the community in Central Ohio. For further information, please contact WB Tom Shell at tshell0182@gmail.com . |
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Luther B. Turner Lodge
Holds Events by SW John Rumer
|  Save the Date! Luther B. Turner #732 Pancake Breakfast - February 7th. Luther B. Turner Lodge is holding their annual Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. This is "ALL YOU CAN EAT' pancakes which includes sausage, juice, and coffee. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Advance ticket may be purchased from any of the officers. -------------------------------------------------------- The members of Luther B. Turner Loge will be hosting an Open House on March 7th - Open House at Luther B Turner #732 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Hilltop Masonic Golf League
by WB David Henderson
|  The Hilltop Masonic Golf League is looking for golfers! Masonic affiliation is not necessary, but a desire to play golf and have a good time is required! We play at Wilson Rd. Golf Course beginning in April on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. for 16 weeks. Teams are forming, so please contact David Henderson at 614-385-4885 or email him at lwdah5940@gmail.com if interested. |
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Scottish Rite Reunion
Welcomes New Brethren
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The Fall 2014 Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite Reunion is now concluded. We welcomed over 60 new brethren as 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons on November 1st.
Chairman of the Board and Sovereign Price, WB Chad Simpson along with the other Presiding Officers greeted the new members along with Valley Secretary, Illustrious Brother Fred Kile. The 4th, 14th, 21st, 29 (video), and 32nd Degrees were conferred on the new brethren.
After lunch, Chairman Simpson, Thrice Potent Master Greg Guy, Most Wise Master, and Commander-in-Chief Brian Bolyard congratulated those long serving Brethren with their service pins and certificates. Brother Ross L. Barry and Jeff Garringer were both selected as recipients of the SMA (Special Merit Award) from the Valley of Columbus. We congratulate them on their selection!
Welcomed to this reunion included Past Grand Masters, MWB C. Rolland Lattanner, MWB C. Michael Watson, Past Sovereign Master, Valley of Dayton and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, MWB Jack Allen, MWB Jim Deyo, Active Emeritus and Past Deputy for Ohio, and MWB Ron Winnett.
MWB Steve Cokonougher, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, 33rd Degree Mason, and Past Commander-in-Chief of Scioto Consistory, Valley of Columbus was the Honoree for this Reunion and was received and welcomed by Illustrious Brother Ebby Brewer, Active Member for the Valley of Columbus, and Illustrious Brother Doug Kaylor, Deputy for Ohio. MWB Cokonougher expressed his gratitude for the class being named in his honor and his comments reflected his excitement for Freemasonry in Ohio to grow for all members.
The Board of Trustees of the Valley of Columbus wanted to give back to the community and presented the brethren with a Service Project. Over 60 cans of food were collected and donated to the Faith Mission on Grant Street in Columbus to help serve the homeless.
The next opportunity for degrees will be the Spring Reunion, Saturday, April 18th, 2015 as the plan is to bring degrees to and revisit the John Gilbert Reese Center at OSU Newark on that date. The Fall Reunion is scheduled for October 31st, 2015 to be held at Villa Milano Restaurant, 1630 Schrock Rd., Columbus. Set your calendars to join us on those dates!
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| Aladdin Shrine |  The Potentate of Aladdin Shrine, Illustrious Sir Garol Rogers has presided over the last stated meeting of Aladdin Shrine of his tenure at the December Stated meeting. One of the last events of his term is the traditional New Year's Eve Dinner and Celebration, December 31st. At the December Stated meeting, the Assistant Rabban, Ron Leonard stated that the closing on the new facility in Grove City was scheduled for December 18th, exactly one year after the sale of the building on Steltzer Rd. Progress is being made at the new building for expansion and planning to be in there by December 2015. The election of Officers was on the December agenda and the following Nobles were elected for 2015. Potentate - David Wolfe, Chief Rabban - Ron Leonard, Assistant Rabban - Jon Kinney, High Priest and Prophet - Todd Jones, Oriental Guide - Rodney Holdren, Treasurer - Denny Fehy, and Recorder - Don Goodman. The Annual Meeting of Aladdin Shrine will be held on Saturday, January 10th, 2015. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Installation of Officers scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and dinner to be held at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for dinner are required and information can be found in Aladdin's Lamp. If there are questions, please contact the office at 614-475-2609 x 113 or 800-475-3850 x 113. |
| Cemetery Lots for Sale |
The 14th District has been asked to share the following information -
Columbus' Forest Lawn Cemetery Lot for Sale in the Masonic Garden Section at Forest Lawn at E. Broad east of I-270 across from Mt. Carmel East Hospital - ; 4 spaces. $1600.00 Total.
[In 2009 Forest Lawn's price was $1195 per SPACE; this lot has 4 spaces.]
Contact Larry Reams, 740-653-8327, rhoodatjoe@gmail.com for further information and questions.
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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
Last Saturday at Reynoldsburg Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 11a |
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 Sundays at 3:00 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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District Deputies Grand Master
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14th Masonic District Communications Committee
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RWB Jeff Rannebarger
Newsletter Editor
WB N. Crowell Shane
Committee Chairman
WB Michael Saum
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RWB Charles Dyer
District Webmaster
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2015
Coming Up Soon
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1/6
University Lodge
Inspection - EA Degree
W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
1/9 Magnolia Lodge Inspection - EA Degree Cleveland Ave. 1/29 Triangle Lodge Inspection - EA Degree Gahanna 2/1 VA Visitation Chillicothe 2/1
Super Bowl XLIX
Phoenix, AZ
2/5
Sparrow Lodge
Inspection - EA
Arts & Sciences Lodge
Inspection - FC
Hilliard
2/24
Hiram Lodge
Inspection - FC
Delaware
2/26
District Quarterly Meeting
Groveport Lodge
2/27
Capital City
Inspection - MM
W. Dublin-Granville Rd.
3/13-3/14
State Secretaries Assoc.
Columbus
3/14
Grand Master's Reception
Villa Milano
1630 Schrock Rd.
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