THE VOICE OF FREEMASONRY IN NORTHWEST OHIO SINCE 1916
(USPS 632-860)
Vol. 99 No. 8
April 2015
Brother Washington and friends...
Illustrated above are five of the fourteen Masons who have served this great nation as our President. Can you name all of them? The answer is on page 22.
Scottish Rite Presidents Day Reunion Honors our Proud Masonic Heritage
The Ohio Masonic Home is Inviting You to Dinner Learn more about what your Masonic Home is doing, and enjoy a complimentary dinner
Perhaps nowhere are our Masonic ideals and beliefs better exemplified than through the work of the Ohio Masonic Home. Originally founded as an orphanage, today OMH is more than just a place, and the work of the Ohio Masonic Home is focused on the needs of our elder citizens, which, in a rapidly aging society, presents new and complex challenges. That’s why CEO Tom Stofac and his executive staff are hitting the road this spring to bring you updated information on what they’re doing to better serve the fraternity with a series of complimentary dinners for all Masons and their wives, with special focus on their Aging Resource Center and the network of Aging Services Representatives across Ohio. Come share how the Ohio Masonic Home is bringing the Masonic ideals to a variety of innovative and responsive solutions to the needs of our elderly – and helping you fulfil your Masonic obligation to care for those in need – all in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
In northwest Ohio, the meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. at Alexandria’s, 123 Crawford Street, Findlay. There is no charge and all our welcome, but reservations must be made by April 27th, and space is limited. For your reservation, call (888) 248-2664 or register online at www.omhnights.kintera.org.
Alexandria’s in Findlay, site of the May 6th Ohio Masonic Home night.
Page 22
April 2015
Oak Harbor Lodge Annual Chicken BBQ on April 26 Oak Harbor Lodge #495’s 14th annual chicken BBQ fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, April 26. Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards the annual college scholarship offered by the lodge to a graduating Oak Harbor High School Senior. Meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., or until sold out. The bar-b-que will be held at the shelter house at Veterans Memorial Park. Dinners will be served as either carry-out or dine-in (weather permitting). The
MASONIC PRESIDENTS
cost of dinner will be $8 and will include a ½ chicken, baked potato, green beans, roll, butter, and dessert. Drinks will be provided for those who dine in. The meal will be prepared by Bar-B-Que Traveler Inc., Lacarne OH. This dinner is being conducted on a pre-sale basis; however a limited number of first-come firstserve meals will be available that day. Contact any Lodge member for tickets, or call Andrew Haley at 419-898-5552.
Secretary’s Report Probably the best pies anywhere! Please get your reservations to Jerry Richardson (jer41@adelphia. net) today.
Seneca County Association
Seneca County is having their meeting on April 29th, 2015 at the historical Tiffin Temple, 179 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio. Fellowship starts at 6:00p.m. Dinner,
Ron Drebert
The 14 Brethren who have held our nation’s highest office are George Washington, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Howard Taft, Warren Harding, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and Gerald Ford. Abraham Lincoln was not a Mason, but had submitted an application to Tyrian Lodge in Springfield, IL, before he started running for president. however, he withdrew his application on the grounds that he didn’t want to be accused of becoming a Mason just to get votes.
DIstrict Sales Coordinator An Independent Associate Representing AFLAC
108 West Front Street Findlay, OH 45840 419.429.0211 business/fax 419-581.9766 mobile Ronald_drebert@us.aflac.com
Toledo Fort Industry Lodge 8th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot To benefit Special Olympics
Continued from p 24 meeting and entertainment by Mark Harris to follow. Ladies are always invited. Make your reservations with Ken Foy (kb_foy@ yahoo.com) or 419-447-7078.
Allen County Association
Allen County’s Association meeting is scheduled for May 2nd, 2015 at the Lima Masonic Center, 2165 N. Cole St., Lima, Ohio. A short business meeting will begin
at 6:30p.m. Dinner starts at 7:00p.m., followed by entertainment. Dinner is $20.00. Contact Dave Huckeriede (dhuckeriede@ woh.rr.com) for your reservations. Mark your calendars now.
On May 3, 2015 Registration begins at 8:00 am, Shot Gun start at 9:00 am
WR Hunt Club 5690 CR 237 Clyde, OH 43410
I hope that your Easter season is eventful. Take care brethren and I wish a speedy recovery for our shut-ins. Mike
Open to all Masons and guests. $45.00 per shooter. Each participant will receive 50 clays, and lunch. Reservations Required.
THE SCOTTISH RITE AND ZENOBIA SHRINERS
MUD HENS FAMILY NIGHT
Saturday, July 18 The Roost
SCOTTISH RITE LADIES AUXILIARY
Name: ___________________________ Address: __________________________ City:______________________ State: ___ Zip:_________
Buffet 6:00p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ENJOY AN ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET IN THE AIR-CONDITIONED ROOST Grilled Hamburgers • Hot Dogs Potato Salad • Baked Beans Cookies • Pop and Water
Call Ray Slates, 419-392-2046, to RSVP or if you have any questions.
Yes, sign me up! I would like ____ tickets @ $30.00 each (Includes All American Dinner and Game Ticket)
Happy Spring! After the harsh February, it is so nice to relish the somewhat warmer weather that we are experiencing. I know that I can’t wait for the really warm temperatures to arrive! Our annual meeting will be Saturday, April 11th. It MudHens vs Exp Date___________ 3 Digit Code______________ will be our election. We have two open positions on our slate of officers, Indianapolis Indians Your Ticket(s) will be Available at the Washington Street Entrance starting at 5:30 p.m. Secretary and Vice President. Please search your hearts. If anyone is interLook for the table near the entrance. Tickets will NOT be at the Will Call Window. ested in either of these offices, please notify Molly Roper, Cathleen Shobe Postgame Fireworks Questions? - (419)-893-2942. or Diane Worcester. The meeting will be held in the Fireside Room at Brandywine Country Club at 12:00 Noon. Champagne chicken, rice pilaf and mixed vegetables are on the menu. Although Although it’s it’s difficult difficult today today to to see see beyond beyond the the sorrow, sorrow, Our guest speaker will be Melissa May Ahrens, MPH, CIC, Infection May looking looking back back in in memory memory help help comfort comfort you you tomorrow. tomorrow. Preventionist, who will speak on Rest Rest in in peace, peace, Brethren…. Brethren…. the topic “Infectious Diseases: An Overview”…certainly a most Russell R Lee Jr. Donald C Adams timely subject. I hope to see all of William G Martin Robert W Constien you at our meeting. Please notify Anita Giles by Robert Massie Norman F Doty Please make _______ reservations for the $15 phone at 419-410-8271, or by email Vernon O Pond Richard E Ford Buffet Dinner for Election Night at agiles@dendarah.org with your De Ford R Schwall Lawrence F Grindle reservation. It is important that we have an Robert L Stotler Sr. Christopher J. Hill 33o Name(s): _________________________________ accurate count, so please include Ortho R Stratton Armour J Kieffer the number of guests with your ___________________________________ John Toth John P Kubala reservation. May you all have a blessed and ___________________________________ The A.A.S.R. Valley of Toledo has made a contribution very happy Easter! Sandy Markin in their name to a Scottish Rite charity.
Send Check to: AASR - Valley of Toledo 302 W. Sophia St., Unit C Maumee, OH 43537 Credit Card #_________________________________
Annual Election, Installation and Scholarship Awards Maumee Elks Lodge May 12, 2015
Enclosed is: _______
Submit to: A.A.S.R. - Valley of Toledo 302 W. Sophia St., Unit C Maumee, OH 43537 Call Office w/credit card: 419-893-2942
Deadline: May 1, 2015
Vice President
VALLEY OF TOLEDO UPCOMING EVENTS 4/6/15
Henry County Assn
6:30PM
Napoleon Presbyterian
Napoleon
5/2/15
Allen County Assn
6:00PM
Lima Temple
Lima
5/12/15
Election/Installation Scholarsp
6:00PM
Elks Club
Maumee
6/12-13/15
OCD
1:00PM
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
6/22/15
Scottish Rite Golf
Noon
York Country Club
Columbus
7/18/15
Mud Hens Family Night
6:00PM
5/3 Field
Toledo
Page 24
April 2015
Secretary’s Report
The Fun, Food and Flags of the Fabulous Fayette Festivities
The weather was a bit scary but all went very well with the degrees held at the Fayette Opera House. Excellent work was done by all of the cast. The lunch was outstanding. The venue was beautiful. Mike Shobe, 33o The fellowship was everywhere. It truly was a great day. Thanks to all of those who participated to make it memorable.
Elections and Installation
Elections and Installation of officers will be on May 12, 2015. We will also be inviting the winning recipients of the scholarships on the same day. It will be held at the Maumee Elks Lodge, 137 W. Wayne St., Maumee, Ohio. Elections will be held upstairs in the Lodge room (sorry no elevator) starting promptly at 6:00p.m. Buffet dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. followed by installation of officers and scholarship awards ceremony. Buffet dinner is $15.00 See insert in this Bulletin to make your dinner reservation.
By-Laws Change Made
A new By-Law change was made that anyone who is interested in running for an At-Large Seat on the Board of Trustees must submit in writing to the Scottish Rite office their intentions of running. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate. We just need a note stating of your intention of running for the Board position. Last date for acceptance of letters is April 10th, 2015.
Join Us at the Ball Game! It’s baseball season and once again the Shrine and Scottish Rite are joining together to have a wonderful event planned at the 5/3 Field on July 18th. We will be on the third floor of the Roost which walks right out into your seat. The cost is still only $30.00 per person and includes a buffet dinner and refreshments. See page 22 for your reservation.
Henry County Association
Henry County Association meeting is April 6th at the beautiful and historical First Presbyterian Church, 303 W. Washington St., Napoleon, Ohio. Dinner ($15) begins at 6:30p.m. Entertainment by our own Illustrious Brother David Harold. Again, the ladies are invited. Continued on page 22
There was snow on the ground, but spring was in the air!
You know that feeling you get when you’ve had all the winter you can take and you just can’t wait for the snow to go away and the flowers to start blooming? Well, the Ladies Auxillary had just the cure for that at their March luncheon, with guest speaker Eileen Creque of Creque Greenhouse getting everybody ready for spring planting. For information on this month’s meeting, see page 22.
THIRTY SECOND DEGREE FREEMASONRY • ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF TOLEDO Mi-A-Mi Lodge of Perfection Charter Granted September 22, 1880
Northern Light Council Charter Granted September 21, 1881
Ft. Industry Chapter of Rose Croix
Toledo Consistory S.P.R.S
Jeremy Z. Sharninghouse, 33º Most Wise Master
Robert G. Sickelbaugh, 33º Commander-In-Chief
Michael A. Lake - Senior Warden Joseph C. Radocy - Junior Warden Norman L. Kurtz - Treasurer David L. Hawk - Orator Ronald T. Drebert – Master of Ceremonies Charles R. Murphy – Hospitaler Isaac D. Demarest – Captain of the Guard
Kevin R. Weisman – 1st Lt. Cdr Wade E. Young – 2nd Lt. Cdr John J. Zettler – Orator Jeffrey D. Young – Chancellor John K. Cavendish – MC Tim Larimore – Engineer & Senechal Norman L. Kurtz – Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Exec. Sect
Michael E. Shobe 33o, Secretary Mike@ToledoAASR.com
302 W. Sophia St. Unit C • Maumee, OH 43537 419-893-2942 • FAX 419-893-2962 www.ToledoAASR.com
Trent T. Dominique Thrice Potent Master
William H. Garrett Sovereign Prince
Eric L. Crow – Deputy Master John J. Stone – High Priest William G. Windnagel – Senior Warden Robert R. Rettig - Senior Warden Roger E. Rosebrough – Junior Warden Norman L. Kurtz, - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Exec. Secretary Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Exec. Secretary Gary L. Smith – Orator Jay E. Harris – Junior Warden Charles R. Murphy, 33º - Hospitaler Charles R. Murphy, 33º - Hospitaler Steven B. Cooley – Master of Ceremonies P. Scott Rupert – Master of Ceremonies Douglas W. Eis – Captain of the Guard Steven M. Grindle – Master of Entrances Richard L. Davis MSA – Tyler Richard L. Davis MSA – Tyler
Board of Trustees Larry D. Ellison 33º – Chairman Timothy L. Jolliff, 33º – Vice Chairman David L. Roper, 33º – At Large Norman L. Kurtz, Treasurer Gary L. McElfresh, 33º, Deputy Rep. Michael E. Shobe, 33º, Exec. Secretary Trent T. Dominique William H. Garrett Jeremy Z. Sharninghouse, 33º Robert G. Sicklebaugh, 33º