Notes from the DGM Rollout

Mon, 08/01/2016 - 21:05

Several Fulton Lodge Brothers attended the DGM Rollout program for 2017 in Perrysburg last night.  Here are some meeting highlights from "Brother" Douglas Kaylor, the presumed incoming Grand Master:

1. The coming year will be themed around "300 years of Modern Masonry", with special celebrations planned for June 24, which is the 300 year anniversary of The Premier Grand Lodge of England. Districts will be expected to hold some type of public event with all lodges represented.  The event should be open to all Masons and their guests.

2. Making Masons will be a top focus for Grand Lodge.  Suggestions in the form of a 5 point plan included:

    - Sponsorship: correct methods in actively approaching prospective individuals.  The 16th Masonic district has been running a campaign at http://replaceyourself.org/ as a method to challenge members to bring in new candidates.
    - Investigating: outlined a new background check tool (optional) for candidates.  The background check website they have patterned with has a $14 cost which Grand Lodge encourages the candidates to pay for, and their suggestion to the Lodges and Investigating Committees is either to embrace this for all candidates, or not to use it at all.
    - Grand Master Class March 25: There will be a one day class this coming year.  Grand Lodge is issuing a challange to all candidates to learn the Master Mason Obligation as part of it.  This is not a requirement, but a suggestion.  New one day class masons must attend a lodge meeting after the class and before June 24.  New masons from the one day class are also not allowed to petition appendant bodies until June 25.  The class should be conducted as a district event, although multiple districts can band together to hold a single regional event.
    - 300 Year Celebration: All Ohio lodges should be represented on June 24, 2017 at a coordinated event by the district, which could be an open Table Lodge.
    - Help him find his place: Refocus on getting new Lodge members active in the lodge, not necessarily throwing the right in a chair, but involved in committees and community activities.

3. Charitable Priorities and consolidation of the Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation

4. New Grand Masters Pin with elements paying tribute to Ohio as the 17th state, and English style square and compasses to honor our Ancient Brethren.

A lot of good information, not many changes expected in Lodge requirements from the previous year. 

Deputy Grand Master's Roll Out Schedule 2016

Wed, 06/01/2016 - 12:36
I paired this down to the events close to Fulton Lodge.  A full listing can be found at fabulous5th.com:
 
The Deputy Grand Master, Douglas N. Kaylor, will hold several meetings this summer to roll out plans for the 2016-2017 Masonic year. All Ohio Freemasons are invited to attend – particularly the Masters and Wardens, DDGMs, DEOs, District Advisors, and Grand Lodge officers. Brethren should attend the meeting that best fits their schedules. These meetings will be held in July and August so the Brethren should feel free to attend comfortably (though tastefully) dressed.
Tuesday, July 26, 7 pm
Lima Masonic Temple
2165 North Cole Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
Wednesday, July 27, 7 pm
Phoenix Lodge No. 123
590 East South Boundary
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

 

Masons donate to Delta Destination Imagination teams!

Wed, 05/18/2016 - 17:49

Seven members of the Pike-Delta-York Destination Imagination (DI) teams visited Fulton Lodge #248, Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, on Tuesday evening, May 17, for a steak dinner and a chance to enlighten lodge members and their families about DI. The young men in the picture are representatives of three teams (Elementary, Middle and Secondary) who will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee beginning May 24 to compete in the Global Finals for DI.

The youth and Ms. Jane Foor, Middle School Educator and P-D-Y Schools DI Coordinator, made a presentation after dinner about their long-term and spontaneous, creative problem solving challenges. The lodge then presented the team members with a check for $422.00, raised from donations during the dinner, to help them in their upcoming quest.

For more information on Destination Imagination, type www.idodi.org into your web browser. You will be in for a world of fascination and fun!

More Light 2016 Special Event

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 21:49
Please join us for our first “More Light” education event at 7:00pm on Tuesday May 24, 2016. The event will be in the dining hall of Fulton Lodge with dinner to be served.
 
We have the pleasure of hosting Todd Evans who will present on the Ohio Order of Eastern Star. This is not a tyled lodge meeting and is open to all. Brothers are encouraged to bring their spouses to learn about this Masonic body.
 
For all Ohio Masons, attendance at this event qualifies for criterion #3 of the Grand Master’s Education Award!
 

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are over 500,000 members. The organization was created in the United States in the early nineteenth century to allow women to join with their Masonic relatives in promoting the values and charitable purposes that are such an important part of the Masonic fraternity. While the Order of the Eastern Star has evolved over the centuries, it still remains rooted in its charitable endeavors and fraternal fellowship. More information can be found at www.ohiooes.org.

 
Please RSVP by May 19 to John Seabolt (john41966@aol.com) or myself so dinner can be planned accordingly.
 
Best Regards,
Craig Szczublewski
419-466-5364
Senior Warden/Fulton 248

Jiggs Dinner March 15

Fri, 02/26/2016 - 18:15

Where: Fulton Lodge #248
When: March 15, 2016 @ 6:15 p.m.
Chaired by Bryan Patterson
Menu: Jiggs Dinner
 
What can you bring, besides your lady/family?
 
Wardens: potatoes, carrots, onions
Deacons & Treasurer: salads and/or relishes
Stewards: breads, biscuits, or rolls
 
All others: desserts
 
Special Note to those bringing spouses/families: We have a special meeting to confer an E.A. Degree that will be following dinner at 7:00pm, which will be a tyled meeting.  We should be wrapped up by 9:00pm at the latest.

Grand Master's Reception April 1

Thu, 02/11/2016 - 22:17

The Fifth Masonic District Grand Master's Reception this year will be held in the atrium at Northwest State Community College, Archbold, Ohio (same location as the past two years).  The date is set for April 1, 2016 with a social hour beginning at 6:00pm, and dinner at 7:00pm.  The cost is $25.00 per person if paid in advance, $30.00 per person if paid the night of the reception.  Checks for payment should be made out to "Fifth Masonic District Association".  The coordinator has asked to have each lodges reservation list by March 11 (Bryan Inspection Date), so let Tim know if you (and your spouse) plan on attending.

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