Musings from the Master

Greetings Brothers,
 
First, thanks to the three brothers who traveled with me to Edon 474 this morning for a fine Master Mason Degree.  I will say that we got to watch brother Jeffrey deliver the Lecture which was brilliantly done by any standards, let alone for his first delivery of that lecture in lodge.  This will be one to watch at our Inspection on February 24.
 
I see from a social media post that WB Bill attended the table lodge in the eleventh district this morning, and I look forward to hearing his thoughts on the event.  The Grand Master was in attendance to this one as well.
 
Speaking of the GM, my wife and I attended the New Master's Dinner at Zenobia Shrine last night and were treated to an evening sitting right next to MWB Douglas Kaylor and his lady.  It was a fun evening with great fellowship and food.  I would strongly suggest attending should you find yourself in the East in the future.  The Fabulous 5th was represented by our lodge and the new master of Bryan 215.
 
A couple of dates to mark on your calendars, I know our Secretary will have some to add also:
 
Tuesday, December 13 @ 7pm: EA practice time at the Lodge
Tuesday, December 20 @ 7pm: Special Meeting: EA degree
Wednesday, December 21 @ 7pm: Napoleon 256 MM Degree
 
I look forward to seeing you on the 20 for the EA degree, come out and help us initiate a new brother!
 
 
Best Regards
W.B. Craig Szczublewski
Fulton Lodge #248

11th Masonic District Table Lodge December 10, 2016

Hi Brethren,
 
The 11th Masonic District of Ohio is having a Table Lodge of Instruction. The date is Saturday, December 10, 2016, time is 8:00am in the morning to 11:00am. The cost of the event is $10.00. The host lodge is Rubicon Lodge #237 in Waterville. The Grand Master of Ohio MWB Douglas N. Kaylor will be the guest speaker. Please come out and join us for the Table Lodge of Instruction and meet our Grand Master. If you have never been to a Table Lodge it is a great time for one and all. This is a Tyled Lodge and aprons must be worn for the event. All EA's in the district are encourage to attend. If you have any question please contact of of the 11th Masonic District Officers they will be more then willing to answer any questions. Hope to see all of you on December 10, 2016 for the Table lodge of Instruction.
 
Fraternally Yours,
RWB John J. Zettler DDGM
 

MSA Disaster Relief Appeal for North Carolina

The Masonic Service Association has established a Disaster Relief Fund for North Carolina, as massive flooding has hit the state in an aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
 
The rampaging waters caused by the hurricane and its drenching rainfall have resulted in protective levies breaking or leaking. An Interstate highway has only recently been reopened and power outages persist in numerous areas of the state.
 
The Grand Lodge of North Carolina reported that three Lodge buildings were heavily damaged by the flooding conditions, and reports of damage or injury to Masonic families are expected.
 
Please forward to the MSA such donations, which you feel are appropriate to help our devastated Brothers, their families and others in this stricken jurisdiction. Please make checks payable to MSA Disaster Relief Fund and send them to: Masonic Service Association, 3905 National Drive, Suite 280, Burtonsville, MD 20866. When remitting funds to MSA, please mark checks, “North Carolina Appeal.”
 
Also, donations may be made on MSA’s webpage – www.msana.com -- with the use of a credit card. This allows funds to reach their destination faster.
 
MSA is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.
 
George O. Braatz, PGM, Executive Secretary
Masonic Service Association of North America
3905 National Drive, Suite 280
Burtonsville, MD 30866
301-476-7330 www.msana.com
 

Traveling in Australia


While visiting Brisbane Australia, Brother Craig Szczublewski had an opportunity to sit lodge with the brothers of Dennistoun 301 in Stones Corner. Thanks to Worshipful Master Brother Jason Brummell and the brothers of Dennistoun for a warm reception and great evening.

Fifth District Association Meeting Set for November

Brethren

Please be advised that the annual meeting of the Fifth Masonic District Association will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Defiance Masonic Temple. All "Blue Lodge" members in good standing are "Association" members and are encouraged to attend. Association officers will be elected for the coming year. Please announce this date at your future Lodge meetings and include the date in any member updates you may send.

Fraternally

Jon Schamp - Secretary
Fifth Masonic District Assoc

Remembering WB Marion Morr

Marion L. Morr, age 96, of Delta, OH, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Swanton Valley Center where he was a resident. He was born in Delta on March 9, 1920, to the late Howard and Helen (Montgomery) Morr. He was a 1938 graduate of Delta High School. On June 28, 1941, he married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Murray and they shared fifty-nine years together before she preceded him in death in 2000. Marion went to work for Markey Bronze after graduating from high school and then moved to Surface Combustion in Toledo. He was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1943-1946. During that time he was a radio operator in field artillery, was involved in the invasion of Southern France, the liberation of the Dachau concentration camps and served three theaters of operation in Europe. After being discharged he went back to Surface Combustion and worked there a total of forty-two years. Marion was a member of the Delta American Legion where he was a three time commander, chaplain, financial officer and vice commander. He was also a member of the Stacatto drill team and during his involvement they were national champions. Marion was a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge #248 and served as Master. He was an active member of the Delta United Methodist Church. Marion enjoyed playing golf, fishing and spending time with family and friends. 
Marion was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one grandchild, Kathryn Morr and six siblings, Robert, Gerald, Ralph, Marvin, Carl and Regina Morr. He is survived by two sons, Donald (Sharon) Morr of Delta and James (Robin) Morr of Monroe, MI; two grandchildren, Anthony (LaDeana) Morr and Craig (Jennifer) Morr; one step-grandchild, Patrick McCarthy; eight great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jaclyn, Jonathon, Gabriel, Natalie, Audrey, Elijah and Ezekiel. 
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with a Legion Service starting at 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by a Masonic Service at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 State Route 109 in Delta. Services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Delta United Methodist Church, 101 Northwood Drive, Delta, OH 43515 with visitation an hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Delta United Methodist Church, the Delta American Legion or to Compassus Hospice, 3521 Briarfield Blvd. Suite A-1, Maumee, OH 43537. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website 
barnesfuneralchapel.com

Ohio and Michigan Grand Lodge Celebration Day

Please mark your calendars for Saturday September 17, 2016, for the joint Grand Lodge of Ohio and Grand Lodge of Michigan Celebration Day.  This will take place in the Historic Detroit Masonic Temple.  The Grand Lodge of Michigan will be portraying the Entered Apprentice degree and your Ohio Grand Lodge Officers will be presenting the Fellowcraft degree.  Tours of the building and banquet will follow the degree work, and the ladies are invited.  More information to come!

Passing of Brother Robert Young

Masonic Brothers,
 
Robert R Young, a member of Liberty Center Masonic Lodge, passed away on Thursday, August 11.  Brother Young would have received his 60 year award this year after the Grand Lodge 
Communication.  
 
The family has requested a Masonic service, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 14 at the Wright-Hanneman-Habbegger Funeral Home in Liberty Center.
 
If you can attend this service, it will be greatly appreciated.
 
Jim Parsons, Worshipful Master
Liberty Center Lodge # 518 F&AM

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