14th Masonic District of Ohio

 


April
 2015 

Secretaries:  Please share this email with your Lodge

 

Here is an update from the Fabulous 14th District:

In This Issue
Blendon Lodge and Rickly Lodge Discontinue Breakfasts
V A Visit
DEO's SYSK Classes Continue
District Reception Honors Grand Master
14th District Golf Outing Planned
Luther B. Turner Lodge Events
Hilltop Golf League
New England Lodge Cycling Club
Detour to York Golf Club
York Golf Club Membership
Scottish Rite
Aladdin Shrine
Masonic/Shrine Day with Reds Baseball
Food & Fellowship Around the District
Youth Organizations
Coming Up In The District

April 2015


Mason Shriner Emblem
   April 27th
   Masonic Night at
 
SPECIAL NOTICE
  
Blendon Lodge has discontinued their monthly breakfast per SW Matt Johnson.

Ralph R. Rickly Lodge has discontinued their monthly breakfast per WM Fred Henderson.
  

VA Hospital Visit

V A Flag


 

    VA Hospital Visitation

 

 NO VISITATION IN APRIL

 

 May 3rd is West Gate #623, Luther B. Turner #732, Arts & Sciences #792, and Avery #493.

 

The visit is from 1:00 - 3:15 p.m. The first Lodge listed, West Gate Lodge 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 - September 13th with Columbus #30,  Hiram #18, Sparrow #400, and Reynoldsburg #340.

  
!!ATTENTION!!
A question has come up about the donation of books to the VA Hospital after a brother brought a small number of books for that reason. The VA Visitation Committee was contacted by Mrs. Jamie Russell, Voluntary Service Assistance Coordinator, who very kindly informed to please refrain from bringing or donating books. The storage space is limited and they have a good supply of books on hand.
  

District Education Officers to

Hold SYSK Classes by WB Ken Cohen

Lamp Square Compasses
  
The SYSK (Stuff You Should Know) classes continue; April 11th at Groveport Lodge, (this is a change from the previous April 18th date and location from South Gate-Potter), and May 9th at Luther B. Turner Lodge.
  
For those brethren that have already been enrolled, Coffee and doughnuts will be offered at 8:00 a.m. each class with classes starting at 8:30 and finishing up by 3:00 p.m.
  
Please bring $5.00 to cover lunch expenses as we plan to work through lunch and if you have special dietary needs, please plan to brown bag it. 

All classes are mandatory!
  

District Reception Held

Honoring Grand Master

Banquet Table
  
The 14th District Masonic Officers Association hosted the Reception honoring the Grand Master, MWB Steven Cokonougher. This was held on March 14th at the Villa Milano Banquet Center.

Nearly 500 brethren, ladies and guests attended this event to welcome our own MWB Cokonougher and Lady Rebecca. Also attending were most of the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies.
  
WB Michael Saum, President of the 14th District Officers Association greeted all for the evening and presented the Past Presidents and other Past dignitaries of the District. With the resignation of WB David Hall as 1st Vice President, WB Saum announced that the new 1st Vice President is WB Harold Davis, PM from Whitehall Lodge #761.
  
WB Tim Rice, 1st Vice President, Chairman of the event and Master of Ceremonies called the Widows Sons Masonic Riders to the podium for a presentation of Life membership to MWB Cokonougher and they also presented him with a leather vest. The Grotto also presented the Grand Master with his fez.
  
Representatives of the Masonic Youth organizations were welcomed and recognized. Representing Job's Daughter's International was Stephanie Sharritts of Bethel #69 in Gahanna. Krista Scott of Columbus Assembly #172 represented the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Daniel Hall of Linden Chapter, represented DeMolay International.
  
Kaitlyn Fowler one of the recipients of the Grand Lodge Scholarship was introduced and shared will all, how grateful she was to have been selected to receive one of the three scholarships presented in the 14th District this past year.

WB Rice explained the tradition of the "Derby Award" (the Lodge with the most in attendance at the Reception). The Derby Award was presented to WB David Leffingwell, who accepted the Derby on behalf of the brethren of Capital City Lodge.
  
Lady Rebecca was presented donations by the Widows Sons and the 14th District to go toward her project which is Child Abuse Prevention.
  
MWB Cokonougher was formally introduced and presented comments for the evening which included his appreciation he has received from the 14th District through the years he has gone through the Grand Lodge line.
  
A dance was held afterward sponsored by Whitehall Lodge and the 14th District.
  
14th District Golf Outing Scheduled
  
The Fourth Annual District Golf Outing has been scheduled and will take place on Friday, August 28th. It will be held at Mill Creek Golf Club, 7259 Penn Rd., Ostrander 43061.
  
The cost is $80.00 per person and includes round of golf, cart and cookout following. This is a shotgun start beginning at 1:00 p.m. and is open to all golfers with teams of four, prizes (longest drive, closest to the pin, and longest drive), and cash bar. The deadline for registering is August 21st. Checks are payable to the 14th District Masonic Officers Association and registration and checks are to be mailed to 3285 Grasmere Ave., Columbus 43224.
  
For information about registering or for hole sponsorship, please see WB Mike Saum, WB Adam Michael, WB David Percival or RWB Glenn Stoots. The flyer can be found at www.FourthAnnualGolfOuting2015Registation.pdf
  

Luther B. Turner Lodge

Plans Activities by SW John Rumer


Square and Compasses
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE

The Annual Luther B. Turner Lodge Spaghetti Dinner will be on Saturday, April 11th, NOT the 4th, from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy spaghetti with meatballs, salad, rolls with butter for $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. Dinner includes choice of beverage and dessert.
  
REGISTER NOW! Luther B. Turner Lodge #732 is honored to host MWB Steven E. Cokonougher, Grand Master of Masons for our annual Golf Outing on Saturday, June 20th. This year we will be at Oakhurst Country Club in Grove City with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. $65.00 per person. Individual golfers are welcomed. Non-golfers are invited to enjoy dinner for $20.00 per person.
  
THANK YOU! To all who attended our annual Pancake Breakfast on February 7th. The breakfast was a big success.
  
For further information, visit the Lodge website at http://www.LutherBTurner732.com
  

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 [email protected] if interested.
  

New England Lodge forms

Masonic Cycling Club by SW Dan Smith

  
Show the people of Central Ohio that Masonry is alive and vibrant by Riding with the Square and Compass. New England Lodge is looking to form a cycling club and is welcoming any central Ohio brother and family member to cycle with us. An informational meeting will be held on Monday, April 13th for any bicyclist interested in learning more about this club. Come to New England Lodge in Worthington at 7:00 p.m. to learn of our plans for this new activity.
  

Detour Affecting York

Golf Club Entrance by WB Greg Brewer

  
It's that time of year again! It's springtime in the Columbus area and the orange barrels are out. Therefore, there is a NEW detour to get to the York Golf Club.
  
Starting March 23rd, northbound High Street (Rt. 23) to Dimension Drive will CLOSE until August. To get to businesses on Dimension Drive or to get to York Golf Club from northbound High Street, turn right (eastbound) on to E. Campus View Blvd., then right on to Vantage Dr. to Dimension Dr., left on to High Cross Blvd., and left on to Campus View.
  
York Golf Club Membership by John Gray
                   

York Golf Club

7459 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235

 

Owned by York, University and Capital City Lodges

Conveniently located at the corner of Interstate 270 and Route 23 North

 

Great Golf at a Private Golf Club at an Affordable Price

 

 

                Trial Membership Promotion

 

  • You can pay $500 for a two-month trial membership at York Golf Club. Like our other club members, you can play unlimited quality golf and have access to all of our practice facilities ~ and you won't be subjected to any spending requirements or spending minimums.

  • Only after you have experienced the benefits of York membership for two months, do you have to make a decision concerning whether you would like to continue to be a member at York Golf Club ~ or not.

  • AND, if you decide that you want to join York Golf Club, the $500 that you paid for the Trial Membership will be used to pay for your $500 Initiation Fee ~ and you just simply start paying your monthly dues.

  • Our monthly dues pricing is based on your age and how many family golfers you want to include on your club membership ~ it's an "a la carte" approach to membership pricing ~ not the usual "one size fits all" pricing imposed by other local golf clubs.

  • Please contact Chuck Dahn at 614-885-5968 (or [email protected]) for more information. Limited Availability ~ If you think that you might be interested, contact Chuck NOW.

Scottish Rite Spring 2015 Reunion

and Golf Outings for Children's Dyslexia and Ohio Council of Deliberation

Valley of Columbus AASR   

There is still time remaining, but running out, to talk to brethren about joining Scottish Rite!

 

Saturday, April 18th, 2015, the Spring Reunion will present the 4th, 6th, 16th, 24th (video), and the 25th degrees at the John Gilbert Reese Center at OSU Newark, 1209 University Dr.  Newark 43055 on that date. FREE Bus Transportation will be available from the Aladdin Shrine at 3850 Steltzer Rd. for the first 38 members who register by calling the office at 614-766-2272. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts. The Reunion will start at 8:45 a.m. Everyone, EXCEPT Candidates, is required to make a prepaid $10.00 lunch reservation before April 8th. by calling the office. 

 

Brother Sherwood Connor, is the Honoree. He is a 32nd Degree and SMA (Special Merit Award Recipient), and an active member of the Newark area.

 

Petitions can be obtained from from the Valley of Columbus Website, www.valleyofcolumbus.com . The cost is $100.00 which will cover the dues ($90.00) for 2015. Lodge Officers and Past Master's who are not Scottish Rite members may join for 1/2 off as long as it is indicated/marked on the petition because of a fund established by a generous donation.

  

Don't forget your Passport so it can be stamped. Past dues can be paid that day by cash, check or credit card! The day will conclude by 3:00 p.m. 

  

The Fall Reunion is scheduled for October 31st, 2015 to be held at Villa Milano Restaurant, 1630 Schrock Rd., Columbus. The degrees to be presented are the 4th, 18th, 22nd (Video), 27th, and 32nd. Set your calendars to join us!

 

The Children's Dyslexia Center - Valley of Columbus is one of three charities that will benefit by a golf outing being held on May 18th at York Golf Club. Also receiving benefits of this outing is Scholarship Opportunities for Success and Charity Newsies!

 

There will be a morning shotgun start with registration at 7:00 a.m. and start at 8:00 a.m.. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The afternoon shotgun start will be at 11:00 with registration at that time and the start will be at 1:00 p.m. Dinner is planned for 5:30 p.m. The event is a four player scramble with a fee of $99.00 per player ($49.00 tax deducible) which includes round of golf, cart, practice balls/driving range, boxed lunch, cookout dinner, 2 drink tickets, skill prizes, and awards. Dinner is only $30.00 for no golfers (cash bar). Further information and registration can be made by calling Chuck Dahn at 614-885-5965 or email [email protected]  

 

The Valley of Columbus and the Ohio Council of Deliberation are hosting a COMBINED GOLF OUTING on June 29th, at York Golf Club 7459 N. High St., Columbus 43235. A noon shotgun start is planned for a four person best ball scramble. This is opened to non-Masons and ladies. The cost is $75.00 per Scottish Rite Member/Lady and $85.00 for non-Scottish Rite. The fee includes round of golf, cart, steak or chicken dinner and prizes. For those interested in just attending for dinner only, the cost is $25.00 per person. The limit is the first 144 golfers. Reservation deadline is June 19th. For further information or registration contact the Valley of Columbus at 614-766-2272 or the Valley of Cambridge at 740-432-3956. For those maybe spending the night, arrangements are through the Sheraton Suites at 201 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus. Call Dan Nelson at 614-781-7316 and mention York Golf Outing for special discount on room.

  

Aladdin Shrine

Circus and Masonic Night

Shrine Logo
  
The latest edition of the Aladdin Shrine Circus is "in the books", having finished the 11 performances that ran March 26th-29th. The Circus Committee had contracted with a new circus, Circus United, this year which brought in different acts. The Shrine Clowns were again very well received, not just with their acts but also with many people visiting their booth to have photos taked with the Clowns. Circus Director John Morris was presented a plaque for his many years as Director by Illustrious Potentate David Wolfe. Noble Morris retired after this year's circus. The 2016 Circus is planned for March 17-20th.
    
Monday, April 27th is Masonic Night at Aladdin Shrine, 3850 Stelzer Rd. starting at 6:30 with the Opening of Lodge by West Gate Lodge #623 (Potentate Dave Wolfe's Lodge), and the 1st and Second Section of the Master Mason Degree being presented by the Aladdin Shrine Past Master's Unit. Bring your current Dues card and apron. As is the tradition, MWB Cokonougher, Grand Master will raise the new brother.
  
77th Annual Shrine/Masonic Day with the Cincinnati Reds by MWB Norman Mick
The Cincinnati Reds Baseball will be holding their 77th Annual Shrine/Masonic Day with the Reds on Sunday, August 23rd 2015 The game will be held at the Great American Ballpark at 1:10 p.m. against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  
The Reds have indicated that they want to continue this longstanding tradition. There will be pre-game ceremonies, a parade of Shrine Units, Lodges and members, youth groups and other interested groups as we deem proper to involve and can accommodate.
  
I encourage all to make this event a special project for your Lodge, group or organization.
  
Please contact your Lodge Secretary for further information as the information and flyer has been forwarded to them.
  
Enjoy Some Great Fellowship
Come out for one of the many breakfasts or dinners around the District and enjoy some great food & fellowship
Fork & knife degree
  
First Saturday at Lockbourne Lodge:  Breakfast, 8 - 10a
 
First Saturday at Grove City Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 10a
 
First Saturday at Hiram Loge:
Breakfast, 8-10 a - January - November
 
Third Saturday at Groveport Lodge: Breakfast, 7:30 - 10a
 
Last Saturday at Reynoldsburg Lodge: Breakfast, 8 - 11a
 
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 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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2015

Coming Up 

 

4/6
Blendon
Inspection - FC
Westerville

4/8
Neoacacia
Inspection - EA
Columbus

4/12
VA Hospital Visitation
Chillicothe

4/15
Groveport
Inspection - MM
Groveport

4/20
York
Inspection - FC
Columbus

4/28
Avery
Inspection - FC
Hilliard
4/27
Masonic Night
Aladdin Shrine

5/3
VA Hospital Visitation
Chillicothe

5/4
West Gate
Inspection - FC
Columbus

5/5
Columbus
Inspection - MM
Columbus

5/11
Goodale
Inspection - MM
Columbus

5/12
Community
Inspection - FC
Columbus

5/18
Grove City
Inspection - EA
Grove City

5/19
New England
Inspection - EA
To Be Determined

5/28
District Quarterly Meeting
Whitehall Lodge
Reynoldsburg

6/3
Whitehall
Inspection - FC
Reynoldsburg

6/7
Masonic Home Day
Springfield Campus

6/16
Reynoldsburg
Inspection - MM
Reynoldsburg

6/17
Luther B. Turner
Inspection - MM
Columbus

6/24
South Gate-Potter
Inspection - FC
Canal Winchester

6/26
Special Olympics Opening
Jesse Owens Stadium
Ohio State University

8/9
District Family Picnic
Highbanks Metro Park
Powell
  
8/28
District Golf Outing
Mill Creek Golf Club
Ostrander

9/6
VA Hospital Visitation
Chillicothe

9/19
Worthington Market Days
Worthington

9/24
District Quarterly Meeting and Awards
Luther B. Turner
Columbus

10/4
VA Hospital Visitation
Chillicothe

October 23-24
Grand Lodge
Columbus

11/1
VA Hospital Visitation
Chillicothe

11/8
District Serves at
Faith Mission
Columbus

12/5
Past Master Convocation
District Annual Meeting
Luther B. Turner
Columbus