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11th District Clay Shoot Is Right on Target
The 11th Masonic District held the third annual sporting clay shoot at WR Hunt Club on Saturday, September 20, with great weather for the event and everyone having a great time. Four teams and 27 shooters competed for the trophy which went to the team from Toledo Fort Industry Lodge, consisting of Jim Krispin, Joe Krispin, Heath Garlick, and Ray Slates. The high overall shooter award went to Jim Krispin with a score of 38. Congratulations Jim! Of course, an event like this wouldn’t be possible without the loyal support of the sponsors, which included the Zenobia Shrine Divan, Champion Credit Union, Mike Burkett-CCW Instructor, Jack & Kyle Krispin, Merit House (John Stone), ABC Supply Co. (Mark Bowlick), Genoa Lodge #433, Northern Light lodge #40, Rubicon Lodge #237, and Toledo Fort Industry Lodge #144. A special thank you also goes to Champion Credit Union for printing the
programs and to the Zenobia Shrine for printing the station signage. Unfortunately, several of the shooters missed the clays and hit the signs.
VALLEY OF TOLEDO UPCOMING EVENTS
11/7/14
Wood County Assn
November 2014
6:00PM
Sam B's
Bowling Green
11/21/14
Council X-mas Party
6:00PM
Elks Club
Maumee
11/24/14
DVD Reunion
7:00PM
Fostoria Lodge
Fostoria
12/5/14
Toledo Zoo
6:00PM
Toledo Zoo
Toledo Fayette
2/21/15
President Day Reunion
10:00AM
Fayette Opera House
3/24/15
Henry County Assn
6:30PM
Napoleon Presbyterian
Napoleon
4/3/15
Wood County Assn
6:00PM
Sam B's
Bowling Green
Ladies Auxiliary
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Pencil in December 9 on your calendar. Our annual Christmas Gift Auction is scheduled for that day. More information will follow in the December issue of The Bulletin. If you know of anyone ailing or in need of card for any reason, please contact our Sunshine Lady, Molly Roper at 419-874-3937 or email her at droper5604@gmail.com. Our $5 a year dues are presently due. We hope to see you and a spouse, friend or relative at our November meeting. Sandy Markin, Vice President Scottish Rite Ladies Auxiliary
Although Although it’s it’s difficult difficult today today to to see see beyond beyond the the sorrow, sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. tomorrow. Rest Rest in in peace, peace, Brethren…. Brethren….
Virgil K Bringman William A Dillard Robert S Hartman Lawrence F Hoadley Thomas L Koehler Kermit F Millheim Frederick D Shaffer Harry E Shaw
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The A.A.S.R. Valley of Toledo has made a contribution in their name to the Children’s Dyslexia Center.
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November 2014
Secretary’s Report Mark your calendars for yet another DVD Movie night! November 24, 2014 is the next date and being hosted by Fostoria Lodge #288. The address is 113 E. Tiffin Street, Fostoria, Ohio. The films start at 7:00p.m. The degree Mike Shobe, 33o featured that evening will be the New Candidate Orientation, the New 4th Degree, the New 12th Degree and the 22nd Degree. A relaxed enjoyable evening at Fostoria Lodge #288 with FREE popcorn, candy and pop. We will be taking in new candidates at this event for their start in Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Invite your Master Mason friends to become a proud Scottish Rite Mason. Petitions can be found on the web (www.toledoaasr.com) or call the office. Dress will be casual. Come on out for a pleasurable time.
Christmas Gathering
Our annual Scottish Rite Family Christmas Gathering is quickly approaching. Always a good time for the whole family. The date is Friday, December 5, 2014 at the world famous Toledo Zoo. $15 will get all Scottish Rite members and their families an all you can eat pizza buffet, free parking and a tour of over 1 million lights displayed throughout the whole facility. A tremendous bargain. Fill out your reservation in the flyer provided in this Bulletin. DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS ARE NOVEMBER 21ST. Call the office (419-8932942) if you have any questions.
President’s Degree Day
A special degree day is planned for Saturday, February 21, 2015. Honoring the Presidents day, we will portray the George Washington’s 20th degree, the Ben Franklin’s 25th degree, along with the play The Last Full Measure which features Abraham Lincoln. The location will be the historic and beautiful Fayette Opera House in Fayette, Ohio. Mark your calendar now and watch for more information forthcoming in future Masonic Bulletins. Careful driving as it is deer season. The Board and office staff wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. As always take care brethren and I wish a speedy recovery for our shut-ins. - Mike
An Important Piece of Consistory History Preserved for the Future
When Toledo Consistory came under dispensation by the Supreme Council in February of 2005, one member commemorated the occasion by presenting the new Masonic body with a magnificent banner. The benefactor was a prominent local businessman and Mason, Grafton M. Acklin. 33o, who had served as Illustrious Grand Master of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio the same year MWB Leander Burdick of Toledo served as Grand Master. Brother Acklin also served as Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, and went on serve as General Grand Master of the Grand Council U.S.A. Over the years (it will be 110 years in February), time began to take its toll on this important piece of local and Masonic history. Now, we’re happy to say that this treasure has been fully restored to its original glory, and hangs in the offices of the Valley of Toledo on Sophia Street in Maumee, where members are welcome to stop by and see it. It is our sincere hope and fervent prayer that this beautiful banner may proudly lead new generations of Scottish Rite Masons for another century, and more.
AASR Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Launches New Website
The Supreme Council has launched an all-new website for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, with new contents and a private Members Center. Information regarding Valleys, degrees, history and news items may all be found on the site. The site can be found at http://www.scottishritenmj.org. To log in as a member, all you need is your date of birth and your membership number.
DVD REUNION November 24, 2014 • 7:00 p.m. Fostoria Lodge #288 113 E. Tiffin Street • Fostoria, Ohio
New Candidate Orientation New 4th Degree New 12th Degree 22nd Degree FREE popcorn, candy and pop.
For the Ladies…
This is such a lovely time of the year. My favorite holiday is coming up later in the month. It is all about thanking Our Father for our plentiful blessings and enjoying good food and conversation with friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving to you all! The November luncheon of the Scottish Rite Ladies Auxiliary will be on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11 in the Fireside Room of the Brandywine Country Club. Lunch will start promptly ay 12:00 noon at a cost of $15 per dinner. Swiss steak will be our entrée. For reservations, please call our treasurer, Anita Giles, at 419-410-8271, or email her at agiles@dendarah.org. Remember that you need not be a member to enjoy an afternoon with us (but we welcome new members, too!) Our guest speakers will be our very own Don Harrington and Zoellen Murphy, sharing their experiences as participants on one of the Continued on p 22 very last Honor Flights out of Toledo.
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 William G. Windnagel – Senior Warden Roger E. Rosebrough – Junior Warden Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Exec. Secretary Gary L. Smith – Orator Charles R. Murphy, 33º - Hospitaler Steven B. Cooley – Master of Ceremonies Douglas W. Eis – Captain of the Guard Richard L. Davis MSA – Tyler
John J. Stone – High Priest Kim W. Sautter - Senior Warden Norman L. Kurtz, - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Exec. Secretary Robert R. Rettig – Junior Warden Charles R. Murphy, 33º - Hospitaler Jay E. Harris – Master of Ceremonies P. Scott Rupert – Master of Entrances 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