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		<title>September Steak Fry Set for the 15th</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greetings Brothers! As we return from a much-needed break this summer, we are having our traditional Mid-September steak fry on the 15th, starting at 6 pm. We have a stated meeting following, but due to the uncertainty of the weather, attire will be business casual. Please RSVP today! Contact the Secretary with your headcount. Assignments &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="https://fultonlodge.org/september-steak-fry-set-for-the-15th/" class="more-link">Read more<span class="screen-reader-text"> "September Steak Fry Set for the 15th"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Greetings Brothers!  As we return from a much-needed break this summer, we are having our traditional Mid-September steak fry on the 15th, starting at 6 pm.  We have a stated meeting following, but due to the uncertainty of the weather, attire will be business casual.  Please RSVP today! Contact the <a href="mailt:craig.szczublewski@gmail.com">Secretary </a>with your headcount.  Assignments will be sent out later this week.</p>



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		<title>Strawberry Shortcake Social June 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 02:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reminder that Tuesday, June 2nd, is our annual Strawberry Shortcake Social at the lodge. The event starts at 6pm, and spouses/guests/SOs are welcome. We do have a stated meeting at 7:30pm which will be our last before going dark for the summer. Bring your favorite shortcake to share; the lodge is working to secure &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="https://fultonlodge.org/strawberry-shortcake-social-june-2026/" class="more-link">Read more<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Strawberry Shortcake Social June 2026"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A reminder that Tuesday, June 2nd, is our annual Strawberry Shortcake Social at the lodge. The event starts at 6pm, and spouses/guests/SOs are welcome. We do have a stated meeting at 7:30pm which will be our last before going dark for the summer. Bring your favorite shortcake to share; the lodge is working to secure strawberries from a local grower</p>



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		<title>Save The Date: Grand Lodge 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brothers all, mark your calendars for the 217th annual Grand Lodge Communications. WM, SW, and JW are expected to attend, but proxies can be sent if your schedule does not allow. Please get with the lodge secretary at the next stated meeting if you anticipate needing a proxy]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Brothers all, mark your calendars for the 217th annual Grand Lodge Communications. WM, SW, and JW are expected to attend, but proxies can be sent if your schedule does not allow. Please get with the lodge secretary at the next stated meeting if you anticipate needing a proxy</p>



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		<title>Fulton Lodge Holds its Annual Installation of Officers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fulton Lodge held its annual officer installation on Saturday, December 6, following the Delta Christmas Parade. We have an ambitious year planned out, with great opportunities to involve the brothers of our lodge and work in the community. Click the picture for the album of images.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fulton Lodge held its annual officer installation on Saturday, December 6, following the Delta Christmas Parade. We have an ambitious year planned out, with great opportunities to involve the brothers of our lodge and work in the community. Click the picture for the album of images.</p>



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		<title>Fulton Lodge 248 Officer Installation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome your new line officers for 2023: WM: Sean Griewahn, SW: David Claar, JW: Hunter Osenbaugh, Tres: Rick McKibben, Sec: Craig Szczublewski, SD: Craig Miller, JD: Pat Lambert, SS: Matt Taylor, JS: Rey Armstrong, Tyler: Shawn Griffin, LEO: Bill Pacak]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Welcome your new line officers for 2023: WM: Sean Griewahn, SW: David Claar, JW: Hunter Osenbaugh, Tres: Rick McKibben, Sec: Craig Szczublewski, SD: Craig Miller, JD: Pat Lambert, SS: Matt Taylor, JS: Rey Armstrong, Tyler: Shawn Griffin, LEO: Bill Pacak</p>



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		<title>Grand Lodge of Ohio Cancels all Masonic Activity through May 10, 2020</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brethren All Effectively immediately, I declare all Lodge activities, including but not limited to Stated Meetings, Annual Inspections, Ceremonies, Grand Master Receptions, the Grand Masters Class event and Special Meetings of all Ohio Lodges holding allegiance under the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio to be CANCELLED through May 10, 2020. The &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="https://fultonlodge.org/grand-lodge-of-ohio-cancels-all-masonic-activity-through-may-10-2020/" class="more-link">Read more<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Grand Lodge of Ohio Cancels all Masonic Activity through May 10, 2020"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Brethren All</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Effectively immediately, I declare all Lodge activities, including but not limited to Stated Meetings, Annual Inspections, Ceremonies, Grand Master Receptions, the Grand Masters Class event and Special Meetings of all Ohio Lodges holding allegiance under the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio to be CANCELLED through May 10, 2020. The following directives will support continued business during this period where meetings are restricted:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All usual and customary bills for utilities, taxes, and services acted upon by the Lodge can be approved with consent of the Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Secretary and Treasurer during this period. Phone or email are acceptable modes of communication and should be recorded by the Secretary.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No Lodge will be disciplined for not meeting the minimum required meetings according to our Code this Masonic year due to this national pandemic.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;Step Into The Light&#8221; Brethren. I suggest you use your time now to promote and care for each other. Call your Lodge brethren and widows to lend a hand. Even if we are not able to visit with each other, we can drop off any needed groceries or prescriptions where needed. The time is now more than ever to live our tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This letter applies to all masonic lodges, their craft clubs, committees, Temple Companies, social events, and district associations. These guidelines and directives apply to all Ohio Masons including appendant Ohio Masonic orders.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We will continue to provide regular updates to these guidelines as changes develop. Meetings and events will be rescheduled at a future time.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fraternally</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Keith W. Newton</p>
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		<title>William Pacak appointed to DDGM for the 5th</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2019 02:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the 210th Annual Grand Lodge Communications for the Grand Lodge of Ohio Free &#38; Accepted Masons, our lodge brother William &#8220;Bill&#8221; Pacak was appointed to District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifth Masonic District.&#160; Bill is a past master of Fulton Lodge (several times) as well as a former District Association President and District &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="https://fultonlodge.org/william-pacak-appointed-to-ddgm-for-the-5th/" class="more-link">Read more<span class="screen-reader-text"> "William Pacak appointed to DDGM for the 5th"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At the 210th Annual Grand Lodge Communications for the Grand Lodge of Ohio Free &amp; Accepted Masons, our lodge brother William &#8220;Bill&#8221; Pacak was appointed to District Deputy Grand Master for the Fifth Masonic District.&nbsp; Bill is a past master of Fulton Lodge (several times) as well as a former District Association President and District Education Officer for the Fifth Masonic District.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Join us on November 9th, 2019 at 7:00pm for Bills official installation to this position.&nbsp; The ceremony is &#8220;open&#8221;, so all masons, spouses, and families are welcome to attend.&nbsp; We will have refreshments to follow.</p>



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<li>Installing Officer: MWB Robert C Rill, Jr</li>



<li>Installing Marshal: RWB Robert R Rettig</li>



<li>Installing Secretary: RWB Christian A King</li>



<li>Installing Chaplain: RWB Richard McKibben</li>
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		<title>2015 2nd Quarter Mini Symposium</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2nd Quarter Mini Symposium will bring together Masons from all across&#160;Ohio in an effort to help those seeking a more meaningful Masonic Experience. Agenda: More on our Speakers: WB Duane Kemerley is a certified Myers Briggs Type&#160;Indicator Qualified Practitioner and a National Church&#160;Developer Consultant/Coach. Duane is a Freemason University&#160;instructor, a Knight of the York &#8230; <p class="link-more"><a href="https://fultonlodge.org/2015-2nd-quarter-mini-symposium/" class="more-link">Read more<span class="screen-reader-text"> "2015 2nd Quarter Mini Symposium"</span></a></p>]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2nd Quarter Mini Symposium will bring together Masons from all across&nbsp;Ohio in an effort to help those seeking a more meaningful Masonic Experience.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Agenda:</p>



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<li>Table Lodge facilitated by Fulton Lodge No. 248 (Cost is a donation)</li>



<li>Lunch Speaker: WB Duane Kemerley will speak on “Relationships as the Cornerstone of the Lodge Experience.”</li>



<li>Retire to Lodge room where the Brethren of Arts &amp; Sciences will open a Lodge of Entered Apprentice and provide a synopsis of their Lodge culture.</li>



<li>Facilitated Discussion: “Finding what I seek in Freemasonry.”</li>



<li>RWB Dan Hrinko will speak on “The Craft Driven Lodge” model.</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">More on our Speakers:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img decoding="async" alt="" src="http://fultonlodge.org/sites/default/files/duane.jpg">WB Duane Kemerley is a certified Myers Briggs Type&nbsp;Indicator Qualified Practitioner and a National Church&nbsp;Developer Consultant/Coach. Duane is a Freemason University&nbsp;instructor, a Knight of the York Cross of Honor and a 33rd&nbsp;Degree Mason.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><img decoding="async" alt="" src="http://fultonlodge.org/sites/default/files/daniel.jpg">RWB Daniel Hrinko is the charter Master of Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Lodge No. 792. He served as a member of the Grand Lodge of&nbsp;Ohio Committee on Education and Information and as a District&nbsp;Education Officer. He currently serves as a District Deputy&nbsp;Grand Master in the 9th Masonic District. Dan is the author of&nbsp;“The Craft Driven Lodge.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When: Saturday May 30th from 12:00pm to 4:00 PM</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Where: Fulton Lodge No. 248, 400 Main St., Delta, OH 43515</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dress: Jacket and tie</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">RSVP Required:&nbsp;Please RSVP to RWB Matt Gloor at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:matthewgloor@bright.net">matthewgloor@bright.net</a>&nbsp;not later than 5/22/15.</p>
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