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November/December 2007

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 6

BEACON A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME

200th Anniversary of Grand Lodge Launched By New Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett With a festive environment for launching the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Ronald L. Winnett was installed as Grand Master on October 20 in Cincinnati. Most Worshipful Brother Winnett embarked upon the landmark year with a variety of special events during the installation: • The Grand Master-elect and his wife, Linda, entered through an Arch of Steel, provided by a full complement of Knights Templar in uniform. The flag was presented by a delegation from the Sons of the American Revolution, who also provided 130 historical flags as a backdrop for the ceremony. • The District Deputy Grand Masters were commissioned, wearing newly designed, purple and white aprons,

with rounded corners, reminiscent of 19th Century aprons. (See picture on page 9.) • A Bicentennial picture was unveiled, depicting the first meeting in Boston, when a group of pioneers, several of them Masons, decided to settle in Ohio. (See story and picture on page 8.) • A Lantern ceremony was conducted, with a replica lantern given to each Masonic District in Ohio, for visitations to each Lodge in the state during the coming year. (See story and picture on page 10.) Using as his Grand Master’s theme for the year, “The Wonderful World of Freemasonry,” the new Grand Master said he is seeking involvement and cooperation from all organizations and

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PIONEERS TO ASTRONAUTS

Many Activities Slated For 200th Year T

he Grand Lodge Bicentennial Committee, after five years of planning under the leadership of Most Worshipful Brother Ronald L. Winnett, has developed a broad celebration of numerous activities, hoping to encourage maximum participation by Ohio Masons.

Key events include: • On Saturday, June 21, following a gala parade in downtown Columbus, the Grand Lodge Officers will reenact the Cornerstone Ceremony for the Ohio Statehouse. A huge picnic is planned afterwards at the

Ohio Historical Center’s Ohio Village. • All during January, each of Ohio’s 25 Masonic Districts will host a Founders Dinner and celebration, to commemorate the month when the Grand Lodge was founded in 1808. (Story continues on page 9)


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