September 2016 ebulletin by Scottish Rite Toledo Valley

THE VOICE OF FREEMASONRY IN NORTHWEST OHIO SINCE 1916

Vol. 101 No. 1

(USPS 632-860)

September 2016

It’s official. The Masonic Bulletin is now 100 years old. Pretty nifty, huh?

Summer Skies Fill with Masonic Light as Camp Masonry Debuts

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A century from now, when Masons gather to celebrate the 200th Birthday of the Masonic Bulletin, don’t be surprised if they are also celebrating the 100th Camp Masonry. It was that good!

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September 2016

Brethren, Let Us Raise Our Glasses...

…in tribute to all those whose hard work, dedication and, most of all, vision helped make Camp Masonry such an enjoyable, meaningful and memorable experience. Pictured below are just a few of the Brethren that are going to be taking selfies at Grand Lodge this year. You’re going to be there too, aren’t you?

You ain’t gonna forget that the Annual 11th District Sporting Clay Shoot is Sunday, September 25th at WR Hunt Club in Clyde, now is ya?

Members and friends of Rubicon Lodge and Triune Chapter joined together for their second annual Mystery Lunch, which started with a leisurely stroll through the Hosta Glen at Simpson Garden Park. But then it was time to move on to lunch at Social gastro pub, so they had to tell the flowers “Hosta La Vista!” When Bro. Chad Simpson made his presentation on “Esoteric Freemasonry” at DC 643’s More Light Night, it was actually a Less Light Night, because his entire remarks, and the discussion afterwards, were all conducted by candlelight, one of the hallmarks of a Traditional Observance Lodge.

At the Ohio Council of Deliberation, the prestigious Medal of Honor was presented to Right Worshipful and Illustrious Brother Gary Lee McElfresh. In presenting this award, MWB Terry Posey noted that, “This talented, dedicated and caring brother says he’s so much better for his Masonic life, but we all know that Freemasonry is better off because of his devotion to our craft. He has had a positive and lasting impact on an entire fraternity, and Freemasonry in Ohio and beyond is far better because of him.” And we couldn’t agree more.

MEC Robert D. Blankenhorn, Jr. awarded Companion Kenneth A. Smith a 75 Year Award recently. Companion Smith joined Fort Miami-Calumet Chapter #191 on April 22, 1942. Ken celebrated his 100th birthday this past Spring. Pictured from left to right are Jimmie Walsh, Kenneth A. Smith, MEC Robert D. Blankehorn, Jr., Barney Stickles, Bill Niner and REC Doug Towslee. Congratulations Ken!

Damascus/Collingwood Lodge’s annual Camp and Canoe trip not only provided them with a chance to demonstrate their aquatic skills, but

Samaria Lodge was busy over the summer installing a new state-of-the-art LED sign, made possible by a 25% down payment and 10 months of interest-free financing provided by Stewart Signs. Any Lodge interested in upgrading their sign can contact WM Dustin Cunningham.

also to show off their tats and abs (or flabs as the case may be), while Evzones members settled for some slightly less strenuous summer activities.

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NORTHERN LIGHT LODGE No. 40 F. & A.M. 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, Ohio 43537 (419) 893-2136 Founded March 5, 1817 "Preserving our Heritage – A Pioneer Lodge" Home Lodge of Robert C. Rill, Jr. Grand Master Jason J. Ellis . . . . Worshipful Master 55.2 Maumee Avenue Toledo, OH 43609 (419) 917-5265 Hank L. Briggs (Felicia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden. 301 N. Main Street Bloomdale, OH 44817-9549 (240) 893-6120 Issac L. Hock. . . . . . . Junior Warden (419) 260-6069 William E. Niner, KYCH (Anna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 1543 Cass Road Maumee, OH 43537 (419 893-6120 we9r@aol.com Douglas E. Towslee PM (Sally) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 6736 W. Meadows Lane Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 704-8270 towslee@bex.net Christopher Gorsrch PM. . Chaplain (419) 250-9040 Mark E. Christian . . . Senior Deacon (419) 491-0590 Ryan A. Foster . . . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 885-5614 Samuel B. Wilburn . . . . . . . . . L.E.O. (419) 344-8096 Ronald Hindman II. . . . . . . . . . Tyler Todd Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Christopher Gorsuch . . . . . . Trustee (419) 250-9040 Dorsey D. Kinsey PM . . . . . . Trustee (419) 385-0950 Barney L. Stickles PM . . . . Historian (419) 893-1936 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Greetings Brothers, Once again, it’s that time of year when we’re back from our long summer break. It certainly was a hot one this year, wasn’t it? The heat and humidity didn’t stop us from enjoying some great fellowship with our friends from around the district. Our first annual Camp Masonry outing was a huge success. We had attendees from all over the state. We enjoyed not one but two Masonic days at Cedar Point this summer and a good time was had by all who attended. Looking forward, be sure to save October 14 on your calendars to join the band of brothers travelling to Grand Lodge in support of our Most Worshipful Brother Robert C. Rill. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you at Blue Lodge and our many other upcoming events.

“In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday, with Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York quickly following suit.” – Brendan I. Koerner

Northern Light Lodge #40 Fellowcraft Club is again making all your badge needs. For more information contact Doug Towslee, (419) 704-8270 at Northern Light Lodge.

WOOD COUNTY LODGE No. 112 Masonic Temple 159 N. Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 http://Wood-County112.Freemason.com Rick Crow (Marta) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 14318 Georgetown Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-2662 (419) 308-7588 Briant Lee, Jr. . . . . . . Senior Warden Jonathon Frederick Dinan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden (419) 450-4566 David Browning (Sandra) . Secretary 5955 Glasgow Road Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 885-2246 dbrowning@me.com Gary Seemann . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 120 University Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-5414 gseemann@wcnet.org Bill Newsted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO Ken Rutski . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Atonn Smeltzer . . . . . Junior Deacon Zach Hendricks . . . . Senior Steward Corey Wise . . . . . . . . Junior Steward Jay Sockman . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshall REMARKS Brethren, Another summer is behind us and, although we were “dark,” your lodge continued to be busy. During our dark period we had two EA Degrees and two MM Degrees, with another possible FC Degree by the time that you read this. We also had several brethren (myself included) take part in Camp Masonry in July. So much for being “dark!” Also, by the time you read this, we will have had our annual picnic at the Masonic shelter at City Park. I trust that all who attend...er, attended, or will have, had a great time. Thank you to Bro. Jon Dinan for scheduling this annual event! Finally, I am looking forward to another great year at Wood County Lodge. I hope that you all had a great summer, but it’s time to get back to work and I look forward to seeing you up at the lodge! Fraternally, Rick Crow, WM

Magic of Praise A lady we know said that she has a “jewel” of a maid “but,” she said, “I am careful not to let her know it; it might go to her head.” This lady has her directions mixed. It would more likely go to her heart. Why is it that so many people fail to understand that other people like praise as much as they do? Not only maids and other employees but everybody — your friends, the members of your family, your business associates, “important” people as well as the rest of us — all like praise. Praise works miracles — not only for the person praised but for the fellow doing the praising. Somehow you can’t praise others without becoming a better person yourself. It makes all concerned stand taller inside. It is astonishing how many things about people you can discover to praise if you open your eyes — and your heart. Make it a little secret policy to find something to praise somebody about everyday. Learn for yourself the magic of praise! See what it will do for you within a month! -Exchange

PHOENIX LODGE No. 123 Perrysburg Masonic Building 590 E. South Boundary Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Home Lodge of James E. Olmstead, P.G.M., 1995 Douglas W. King, PM . . . . . . . . . . . .Worshipful Master (419) 360-1569 Dking@fhk-law.com Gregory L. Zook . . . .Senior Warden (419) 340-9799 gzook@aol.com Michael A. Lake, PM Junior Warden (419) 260-8309 artifex@yahoo.com Jack Worcester, PDDGM . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Secretary (419) 874-9037 jackw@amplex.net Joe Kwiatkowski . . . . . . . .Treasurer (419) 297-1921 jtkwiatk@yahoo.com Robert Strauss . . . . . .Senior Deacon (419) 308-5896 Straussrob16@gmail.com Mark Alper . . . . . . . . .Junior Deacon (419) 494-2966 Markalper720@gmail.com Theodore B. Korn . . . . . . . .Chaplain (419) 250-1773 Tbkorn33@yahoo.com Michael Lossick . . . . . . .Lodge Education Officer (414) 494 4326 Michael.lossick@rexnord.com Rob Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler (419) 343-8503 Knobby1515@gmail.com Gregory L. Zook . . . . . . . . .Historian (419) 340-9799 gzook@aol.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting: Candidate Instruction, EA Exam, Work in the FC Degree, Afterglow. Monday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Education Program, “Masonic Ritual: The Myth of Immutability,” Ritual Program by Fallen Timbers, Order of DeMolay. Monday, October 3 – NO Meeting. Monday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Education Program, Lodge of Instruction in MM, Afterglow. Monday, November 7, 7:00 p.m. – Special Meeting: Work in the MM Degree, Festive Board. Monday, November 17, 7:00 p.m. – Annual Meeting, Awards Night, Afterglow. REMARKS Greeting Brothers: The lodge hopes that you had an enjoyable summer. Our new member will be pursuing his advancement in the degrees this fall. We will complete the year with a MM Degree in November. Again, if our FC Team Captain, WB Dollar, contacts you, please consider joining the FC team or just showing up for support. We will enjoy a Festive Board after the work. Remember, our newer members only know a few of us, so please join us and introduce yourselves. They want to meet you! Every organization experiences phases in its life cycle. Thirty years ago the lodge gathered to dedicate a new building and rejoice in the collective financial effort spanning decades. We are now at a similar waypoint. The largest expenditure since that original construction will result in a new roof and restored driveway. Coupled with recent replacements and improvements to the building’s operating systems, our building is prepared for the next 30 years. We can only hope that a similar restoration of spirit can also occur within our most important asset: our members. By now you should have received your notice for annual lodge dues. I hope (Continued on Page 4, Column 2)

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TOLEDO FT. INDUSTRY LODGE No. 144 F. & A.M. Ft. Industry Masonic Temple 5025 Secor Rd. Toledo, OH 43623 (419) 472-8791 Raymond C. Slates (Louise) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 9210 Wolfinger Road Holland, OH 43528 (419) 392-2046 rayslates@yahoo.com Douglas Wherry (Donna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden (419) 466-5284 Timothy M. Dow. . . . Junior Warden (419) 261-3740 John Snyder, PM . . . . . . . . Treasurer David S. Kevorkian, PM (Jeannie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 5640 Cresthaven Lane Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 787-7513 thespatulaboy@hotmail.com Randal M. Williams, PM. . Chaplain (419) 215-1958 Forrest Wenman . . . . Senior Deacon James L. Krispin . . . . Junior Deacon David T. Duchane. . . Senior Steward Larry Whitcomb . . . Junior Steward Raymond A. Welly, PDDGM (Gayle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 472-8981 Billy S. Gaddis . . . . . . . Lodge Education Officer George M. Bardwell (Beverly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Alfred E. Crum II, PM (Carol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Dave L. Darrah, PM (Peg) . . Trustee Richard C. Northrup, PM (Barbara) . . . . . . . Lodge Trustee Paul C. Peters III, PM (Barbara) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lodge Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting (I know that this is not the “First” Monday of the month for a Stated Meeting. However we have a lot of business to address.) Refreshments to follow. Monday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Regular Order of Business, Possible Fellow Craft Exam, 11th District Sporting Clay Shoot Discussion. Refreshments to follow. Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m. – Potluck: A celebration to mark the start of the fall season. Add to that a “shooting sports information and display.” Thursday, September 29, 7:00 p.m. – 11th District Awards Night at Sylvania Pyramid Lodge, 3510 HollandSylvania Road (Traveling Gavel Award). REMARKS Brethren, Welcome back to our lodge! Hope everyone had a really enjoyable summer. Camp Masonry was a fun time. Real nice degree and great fellowship with all of the brothers. Thanks to all who participated and camped. If you missed it, well you missed a good one. Going to get back after it as we have degree work for some “brothers in waiting.” Officers, get ready so we get these worthy brothers tightened up. Looking forward to seeing all of your “smiling, beaming” faces! Don’t forget to dust off your shotguns and be ready for the 11th District Sporting Clay Shoot on September 25, at WR Hunt Club! TFI #144 has a title to defend!!! One last item, the District Awards Night is Thursday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m., at Sylvania Pyramid Lodge. I request your attendance as the brothers of TFI #144 will be ready to respectfully receive “The Traveling Gavel” Award. Fraternally, Raymond C. Slates WM

“Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping and then, with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away.” – George Elliot

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RUBICON LODGE No. 237 F. & A.M. Browning Masonic Community 8883 Browning Drive Waterville, OH Chartered October 12, 1853 www.rubicon237.com Eric B. Erickson (Janet) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 312 Ridgepoint Circle W. Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 349-2972 (alt. 2351) Eericks1@buckeye-express.com Eric_erickson@csx.com John M. Hoffman (Robin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 1224 Colburn Toledo, OH 43609 (419) 360-3653 Cbrjohnny2k@gmail.com Mark D. Harris (Ann) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 1095 Bending Brook Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 410-2086 maharris@ohiomasonichome.org Norman L. Kurtz PM (Nancy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 1734 Ashfield Drive Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 893-1326 Nn1kurtz@gmail.com RWB Gary L. McElfresh G.C., PDDGM (Carol) . . . . . . Secretary 715 S. Holland #112 Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 467-8220 Secretary4rubicon@gmail.com Gregory E. Bowlus . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 474-2026 GBowlus@chemtradelogistics.com Steven M. Robison (Harriet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 346-4686 Stevexacto@gmail.com Michael R. Motz . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 376-5929 comperry@hotmail.com Marshall A. Kupresanin (Brittany) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Steward 440-829-2628 marshallkupresanin@gmail.com R. Connor Irving . . . Junior Steward (419) 206-9726 Cirving1991@gmail.com Robert R. Fries PM (Connie). . Tyler (419) 476-4767 Joel Tavormina (Candace) . . . L.E.O. (419) 376-9169 Joel.tavormina@yahoo.com Richard G. Fries (Joyce) . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Emeritus (419) 346-6373 recorder@zenobiashriners.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Regular Business, Refreshments Following. Friday, September 23, 6:00 p.m. – Reception for RWB. Mark E. Bowlick, DDGM, at Zenobia Shrine. Sunday, September 25 – 11th Masonic District Clay Shoot. Monday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Regular Business, Refreshments Following. Thursday, September 29, 7:00 p.m. – District Awards at Sylvania Pyramid. All brothers are urged to attend. REMARKS Fraternal Greetings, Brethren All, What a busy summer we are having. I hope yours has been a fantastic one. Did I say it has been busy? For those who attended Camp Masonry, it was unbelievable. The degree team was spectacular, the lecture was word perfect, the dinner was just right. And Ill. Brother Bill Markin’s talk was forever memorable. Thanks, WB Bill, for sharing your life with us. Thank you, officers, who attended the Grand Master’s Roll Out at Phoenix Lodge. This meant a lot to me and I know our Deputy Grand Master was pleased to have a full house for his roll out. We held a special meeting on August 8, to confer the Fellowcraft Degrees on two brothers. Thank you all for coming out to support your lodge and the two (Continued on Page 5, Column 1)

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SYLVANIA PYRAMID LODGE No. 287 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 3510 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43615 841-4712 www.sylvaniapyramid.com Thomas (Tom) Blansett . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 430 Pine Street Wyandotte, MI 48192 (612) 865-4622 thomaseblansett@gmail.com Roderick Johnstone . Senior Warden (419) 779-0362 jstoneenterprise@yahoo.com Mitchel D. Bean . . . . Junior Warden (734) 377-0757 n1educator@gmail.com Melvin W. Micham. . . . . . . Secretary 4123 Boynton Drive Sylvania, OH 43560 H: (419) 885-8463 C: (419) 779-5126 mmicham@buckeye-access.com John J. Zettler DDGM . . . Treasurer 13411 Rodesiler Highway Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 (419) 467-8249 John.zettler.1759@gmail.com Patrick F. McCarty . . Senior Deacon (419) 705-6819 pfmccarty@gmail.com Joseph Ruiz . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 779-5729 Jst1ht@aol.com Dustin Caddarette . . . . . . . Chaplain 4117 Co. Rd. V Liberty Center, OH 43532 (419) 266-3715 dustylane13@gmail.com Tim Teague Lodge Education Officer (419) 466-6836 countryhearth@fyre4u.com Tom Abner Sr . . . . . . Senior Steward (419) 346-5913 Twabner65@gmail.com Jeff Lewis . . . . . . . . . Junior Steward Jimmy Simpson PM . . . . . . . . . Tyler (586) 362-8652 nusim40@gmail.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner (Please make reservations by contacting Tom Abner 419-346-5913). Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner (Please make reservations by contacting Tom Abner 419-346-5913). Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Brethren, Greetings. I hope you all had a great summer. Now, let’s get back to work helping to make good men better! Please come out and support the lodge and renew your ties and join us for fellowship and fun. Our intra-lodge tournament starts soon and let’s see how well you can shoot pool, throw darts and/or play Euchre! Please look ahead to October, as we plan on marching in Sylvania’s fall festival parade, as well as hosting an informational booth. Please remember those who are sick or distressed and keep our service men and women in your prayers. Fraternally yours, Tom Blansett WM

GRAND RAPIDS LODGE No. 289 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple Grand Rapids, Ohio (419) 260-4465 Jay L Jimison (Mary) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 10015 S. Dixie Highway Portage, OH 43451 (419) 575-7350 jmcarryout@aol.com Brian Habegger (Kathy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 24084 W Second Street Grand Rapids, OH 43522 (419) 304-0824 brianhabegger@yahoo.com Lester L Shufelt, PM (Dorothy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden P.O. Box 144 McClure, OH 43534 (419) 748-8530 Robert Bachman, PM . . . . Secretary 21845 Long Judson Road Grand Rapids, OH 43522 (419) 832-4911 nanbach@metalink.net Kenneth Wright, PM. . . . . Treasurer Gary Bell, PM . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Dale Johnston, PM . . Senior Deacon Dennis Tyson . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Thomas Gordon, PM Senior Steward Rick Baldwin . . . . . . Junior Steward Bud Conolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Gary Bell, PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.E.O. MEETING AND EVENTS Saturday, September 10, 8:00 a.m. – Road Clean-up. Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner. Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Thursday, September 29 – District Awards at Sylvania Pyramid Lodge #287. REMARKS Well the summer is about to end. I hope all the brothers had a good and joyful summer. Prayers go out to the sick; this summer we had a few down for part of the summer. Hope they are feeling better. It’s going to be a busy September at the lodge. We have a couple of MM exams to finish and our committees will be working on the Apple Butter Fest in Grand Rapids on October 9. And another committee is working on the awards night on October 19. Please keep the sick and distressed in your hearts and prayers. Fraternally yours, Jay Jimison WM

Phoenix Lodge your reaction is a positive one. If it is not, I ask that you visit your lodge to see how your money is being spent. The Masonic Family that calls this lodge home will maintain their home out of pride and to honor the efforts of those who came before us. We have also endeavored to make our meetings more attractive and worth your time to attend. Please give your lodge a try. See you in lodge! WB Douglas W. King, PM

A Pathway to Happiness The proof of the effectiveness of Masonry is established by the individual Mason who finds happiness in learning and applying Masonic teachings. As the Mason learns more and more about Masonry, and as he uses Masonry generously in all of the activities of life, he discovers a happiness that is not to be confused with some fleeting pleasure. By understanding his own being, he understands others. By knowing his own weaknesses he is sympathetic toward the weaknesses of others. At the same time, he knows that every man has within him divine potentialities

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and to freely recognize this truth is to elevate humanity. The Mason knows that it is hypocrisy to justify his own defects and to magnify and stress the faults and shortcomings of others. He is constantly aware that in speaking well of others, he reflects a basic teaching of Masonry. The progress of man is deterred by those who forever see the bad and refuse to see the good in others. The opportunity to contribute something of eternal value to Masonry is available to every Mason. He has only to speak well of others. “A man cannot speak but he judges himself.” – Exchange

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OLIVER H. PERRY LODGE No. 341 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 118 Monroe St. Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 734-1455 ohperry341.freemason.com Ryan C. Orosz, PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 410 Short Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 706-8330 Aaron C. Moraca . . . Senior Warden 4336 E. Laurel Ridge Drive Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 573-9291 James R. Miller, P.M. (Margaret) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 6021 323rd Street Toledo. OH 43611 419-726-8330 Rodney R. Zerkle, P.M. . . . Secretary 5057 E. Weyhe Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 341-0629 ohpsecretary@cros.net Lee R. Bredbeck (Natalie) Treasurer 218 Hayes Avenue Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 261-2693 Alan E. MacGillivray, P.M. (Michelle). . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain L. Thomas Evans, P.M. (Mary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Mark A. Matousek (Mellissa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Robert W. Hetrick (Janet) . . . . Tyler Wayne A. Walter, P.M. (Sally) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L. E. O. Thomas M. Brown, P.M. (Helen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee James F. Depner, P.M. . . . . . . Trustee Hayward T. Evans, P.M. (Sandy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Alfred E. Sowards, P.M. (Carrie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Wayne A. Walter, P.M. (Sally) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS September is the ninth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of four months with a length of 30 days. September in the northern hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of March in the southern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological autumn is September 1. In the southern hemisphere, September 1 the beginning of the meteorological spring. September (from Latin septem, meaning “seven”) was originally the seventh of 10 months on the oldest known Roman calendar, with March being the first month of the year. After the calendar reform that added January and February to the beginning of the year, September became the ninth month, but retained its name. September had 29 days until the Julian reform in 46 BC added a day. Brethren, it is appropriate that Labor Day is celebrated in the month that lodges resume labor from our summer recess. The 2015-16 lodge year is rapidly drawing to a close, but we have much that still needs to be done. Thank you for the support that you have given your lodge this year. Your ideas, support, and attendance will continue to be appreciated. Although our ancient brethren labored primarily in the quarries, we know that there is a dignity associated with all forms of labor that are honestly and faithfully performed. I hope that you enjoy the following Labor Day tribute. (Continued on Page 5, Column 4)

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No. 433 F. & A.M. 603 North Main Street Genoa, OH 43430

No. 438 F. & A.M. Samaria, Michigan 48177 (734) 856-3356

www.GenoaLodge433.com Home Lodge of Most Worshipful Brother Charles R. Murphy Jeffrey M. Sime (Stacie) . . . . . . . . . . . .Worshipful Master 5410 Dry Creek Road Northwood, OH 43619 (419) 691-5150 iflym2@hotmail.com John P. Niefer (Vicki) Senior Warden 814 West Street Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 855-3641 jpniefer@hotmail.com Heath J. Seckinger . .Junior Warden 5404 Dry Creek Road Northwood, OH 43619 heathseckinger@gmail.com (419) 351-9159 Timothy D. Williams, PM (Mary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer 3335 West US Highway 6 Helena, OH 43435 (419) 708-6889 sailmaster2008@gmail.com Charles R. Murphy, PGM (Zoellen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary P.O. Box 1 Rossford, OH 43460 (419) 666-5511 wyloway@aol.com Douglas A. Habegger, PM (Leslie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chaplain 720 Fostoria Road Northwood, OH 43619 (419) 698-9745 dhabeg@bex.net Price H. Murphy . . . .Senior Deacon 7 Vineyard Drive price.murphy@gmail.com (419) 350-2194 Rossford, OH 43460 Kevin P. McComas (Frances) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior Deacon 270 5th Street Box 91 Clay Center, OH 43408 (419) 855-8534 frd112@aol.com Ernest D. McCarthy .Senior Steward 2715 Fremont Street Toledo, OH 43605 (419) 693-1711 ernied2@att.net Gregory T.Hurst (Teri) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior Steward 5600 Ayers Road Walbridge, OH 43465 (419) 392-8609 greghurst1971@gmail.com Chester G. Bulen . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler 505 Depot Street Woodville, OH 43469 (419) 849-3516 Mark P. Allred, Jr., PM . . . . . . .Lodge Education Officer 4115 Willys Parkway Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 913-8004 mallred@ymail.com

Dustin R. Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master (734) 347-5999 dustincunningham89@gmail.com Chad Bondie . . . . . . . Senior Warden (734) 747-0733 packerfan48157@yahoo.com Dan Trumbull . . . . . . Junior Warden (734) 847-3945 dantrumbull@gmail.com Eugene Appling PM . . . . . Treasurer (734) 856-2753 John T. Updike PM . . . . . . Secretary (734) 850-8585 jupdike438@gmail.com Christopher M.Costilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 764-1842 cmc136@yahoo.com Ray Cunningham . . . Junior Deacon K. Lee Yeager PM. . . . . . . . Chaplain (734) 847-6660 yeagerklee@gmail.com David S. Miller PM . Senior Steward Jim A. McClure . . . . Junior Steward Howard W. Duke PM . . . . . Marshal Brad Powers PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. – Special Meeting: Memorial Service at Samaria Lodge for Phill Boose. This is a Masonic event (Coat and Tie). Wednesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. – Building Board.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. – Complimentary Dinner. Tuesday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting/Presentation: More Light Night - Plato’s Allegory of the Cave (MM’s only). Friday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. – Annual Father/Son/Grandson Dinner at Tony Packo’s Café, 1902 Front Street,

REMARKS Brothers, I hope all enjoyed their summer and stayed cool. First I would like to reach out to the members we have not seen in a while. Brothers, I know it can be hard to make it to lodge, but we would like to see you again. If you are unable to drive or need a ride, please feel free to contact any member or officer of the lodge. On behalf of myself and Samaria Lodge, I would like to extend a congratulations to Brother Howard Duke on being elected and installed as Grand High Priest of Michigan Royal Arch Masons. I know he will give 110 percent, and perform to the best of his ability. Brothers, our new LED sign has arrived and is installed. The sign looks great and will help us stay in touch better with the community. The Stewart Sign we have is a state of the art sign giving our lodge a much needed update with a more modern look. I would like to thank the brothers who helped install the sign. It saddens me to have to announce to you the death of Worshipful Brother Phill Boose, PM, on August 4, 2016. Phill stayed involved all the way to the end. He will be missed greatly by all. There was no service at his request. Samaria Lodge will be doing a Masonic Memorial Service for the members of the lodge and any other brother who wishes to attend on Wednesday, September 21, at 7:20 p.m. Brothers, our lodge is in a time of change, I hope for the better. It makes me hopeful to see the changes the lodge is going through and wish to see them continue. Lastly, brothers, let’s bring back Masonry. If you know anyone interested in joining, have them call the

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OAK HARBOR LODGE No. 495 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 210 West Jefferson Street Oak Harbor, OH http://oakharbor495.com Jody R. Hatfield . Worshipful Master 8049 W. Genzman Road Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-261-3194 chief62204@gmail.com Randall S. Macko . . . Senior Warden Michael P. Skomrock Junior Warden Terry R. Clark PM . . . . . . Treasurer William G. Windnagel, PDDGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sectetary P. O. Box 227 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-6150 windnagel@hotmail.com Timothy P. Foust PM . . . . . Chaplain Rodney V. Fowler . . . . Senior Deacon John J. Deitzel . . . . . . Junior Deacon Anthony C. Pfaff . . . Senior Steward Dean L. Brough . . . . Junior Steward Frank G. Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Rodney V. Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO

Samaria Lodge lodge or myself. I am planning an open house in October, date TBA. Let’s keep the sick and distressed in our prayers and thoughts. Remember those Armed Service members serving for our freedom and protection. Remember the police, EMS and firefighters who are serving at home to give us the quality of life we have in this great country. Dustin R. Cunningham Worshipful Master www.samarialodge438.org

Rubicon Lodge brothers. Thank you W.B. Brage Elliott for that wonderful FC Lecture. Now we are preparing two Master Mason Degrees and we will be calling all brothers for the Fellowcraft Team to be ready for our candidates. Due to the light interest on going on to Philadelphia for the lodge trip I will still be going east if any brother(s) are still interested, although it will not be for the entire week. The date is still the week of September 12 through 17. Friday, September 23, is the reception for RWB Mark E. Bowlick, DDGM, at Zenobia Shrine. This dinner reception is open to all lodges, all Masonic bodies and friends. Cost is ($45.00 couple) $20.00 for Masons, $15.00 for ladies, children and guests. Dress for this reception is suit/sport coat, ties optional. Each lodge is urged to have a brother prepared to roast the honoree following dinner. There will be libations and donations are accepted. Officers have tickets or they can be picked up at the Zenobia Shrine or by calling me at (419) 349-2972 I would still like to have an open house in October to invite the public in to showcase our fraternity to answer questions that folks may have about us. In closing, I only have a few more columns to write and how I do so want to make them not only special but memorable. I cannot believe that this year is so rapidly coming to an end with still so much to do. Always remember our sick and distressed brothers and sisters. Fraternally, Eric E.B. Erickson, W.M.

“There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!” – Percy Bysshe Shelley

APRONS

Paragon Lodge has acquired a truck load of White Lambskin Aprons from deceased Brother George Wagner Sr, and we are going to sell them for $10.00 each while supplies last. Contact Ben Croley at 419-349-2924 for details.

PEMBERVILLE LODGE No. 516 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple P.O. Box 832 Pemberville, Ohio 43450 http://www.pembervillemasons.com Virgil Scott Garwood (Terry) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master P.O. Box 425 Pemberville, OH 43450 (419) 346-5967 vscottgarwood@gmail.com Robert Brookman . . . Senior Warden Shawn Meehan . . . . . Junior Warden Don Decker PM, DEO . . . . Secretary 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2985 Tyler Firsdon PM . . . . . . . Treasurer Jerry Avina PM . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Tom Cavendish PM . . . . . . . . . . LEO Keith Roberts . . . Preparation Room MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Hello, Brothers, …from the heart of downtown Pemberville. Summer is speedily coming to a close. As we look back on the summer activities, I would like to thank everyone who helped with the Pemberville booth and parade! Your attendance was greatly appreciated helping with special degree work done over the break. We have a full trestle board ahead of us with degree work needing to be done!! We still have three degrees to do before November. I look forward to seeing you at lodge. V. Scott Garwood WM

Do Your Tasks While It Is Day In “Canadian” Lodges there is an admonition to be careful to perform your allotted task while it is yet day. To me this seems extremely well put and a little thought on the matter might not be amiss. We are engaged in the building of a spiritual temple, a symbolic edifice of purity and all perfection. The material need for this house not made with hands is the responsibility of every one of us, and your task and my task is the crude and shapeless blocks of granite brought up from the quarry. The work must be measured and laid out with the gauge, the common gavel used to chip away the edges and there must be constant checking with the square, Slovenly, careless work will not do. Nothing less than perfection can be accepted. One imperfect ashlar will throw the whole structure out of line. It is exacting work, and must be done “while it is yet day,” that is while we can still see, while we still are in full possession of our faculties, and have strength and energy, and the skill to apply ourselves. In “American” Lodges we are admonished that “in youth we ought to industriously occupy our minds in the attainment of useful knowledge; in manhood we should apply our knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbors and ourselves, so that in age we may enjoy the happy reflection consequent on a well-spent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality.” Time flits by so quickly that we are in danger of coming to the end of it without having completed the task assigned We still have much to do and my time to do and my time is as short as yours.

WESTON LODGE No. 560 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple Weston, Ohio 43569 Kim Finkenbiner PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 13482 Wapakoneta Road Weston, OH 43569 (419) 261-4925 Todd Fletcher PM . . Senior Warden Hal Dewitt . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden Richard Strow PM. . . . . . . Secretary 9605 Weston Road Custar, OH 43511 H (419) 669-3384 C (419) 572-1730 David Diepenbruck . . . . . . Treasurer Rick Brueilly . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Matt Zulch . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Dale Johnston. . . . . . Senior Steward Herm Kiel PM . . . . . Junior Steward Tom Zulch PM . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Mark Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee

Genoa Lodge Toledo. RSVP message at (419) 8360500 no later than September 8. Tuesday, September 20, 6:00 p.m. – Dinner Ray’s (Across the Street). Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Degree Work. REMARKS Brethren, I hope you all had a wonderful summer! It was a true blessing having a majority of the time off (thanks to the help of my hand surgery and foot injury), allowing my family and I to be able to spend so much time together! Like many of you who have small children, the joy of raising a family and being with friends and family is truly a gift from the Almighty. I also want to thank those of you who came out to our summer family picnic this year. We had a wonderful time, and it was great seeing our Genoa Lodge family together! As the summer has come to an end, our work as Speculative Masons continues. We have degree work, informative guest speakers/presentations, and our Annual Father/Son/Grandson Dinner scheduled. So please mark your calendars for the following dates. Tuesday, September 6: First stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. (proceeded by a complimentary dinner at 6:30 p.m.) with a More Light Night presentation by Brother Alexander Kruse on Plato’s Allegory of the Cave (MM’s only, please). On Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. will be our Annual Father/ Son/Grandson Dinner at Tony Packo’s Café at 1902 Front Street, Toledo (Please RSVP by leaving a message at 419-836-0500 no later than the day before, so we can plan accordingly for seating). On Tuesday, September 20, we’ll meet for dinner at Ray’s (across the street) at 6:00 p.m. before our second stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. This will include degree work, so officers, wear your tuxedos. Keep an eye out in October, as well, because we have another guest speaker, the Father/Daughter/Grand Daughter Dinner and Degree work planned. Please check out our website www.GenoaLodge433.com, our Facebook page, your email inbox or our weekly recorded messages at (419) 8360500 to keep updated with what’s going on within YOUR Lodge. Have you seen what’s new at Genoa Lodge? Come check us out, and don’t be shy if you haven’t been to lodge in a while. We are here for you and would love to see you! Fraternally, Jeffrey Sime WM

“I believe that summer is our time, a time for the people, and that no politician should be allowed to speak to us during the summer. They can start talking again after Labor Day.” – Lewis Black

NORTH BALTIMORE LODGE

GIBSONBURG LODGE

No. 561 F. & A.M. 165 W. High St. North Baltimore OH 45872

No. 575 Masonic Temple 138 W. Madison Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431

Jay Harris PM . . Worshipful Master 930 E. Broadway Lot 88 North Baltimore, OH 45872 jayeharris8323@gmail.com (419) 257-9165 Thomas Wagner . . . . Senior Warden Eugene Patterson . . . Junior Warden Michael Nye . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 59 TR-14 Van Buren, OH 45889 mnye@findlay.edu (419) 257-3756 Lawrence Bateson PM. . . . Secretary 407 E. Walnut Street North Baltimore, OH 45872 bateson17@hotmail.com (419) 257-2330 Michael Hosler . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Daniel Rayle PM (Linda) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Ted Lobdell . . . . . . . . Senior Steward John Eschedor . . . . . Junior Steward Rory Finch (Jill) . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler Michael Trout PM . . . . . . . . . . . LEO

Douglas R. Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 2657 SCR 300 Gibsonburg, OH 43431 (419) 637-2048 dougedwards@hotmail.com Jerry Fork . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 8342 N. US 23 Risingsun, OH 43457 (419) 261-3352 jerryforkusis@aol.com Rick Crow . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 14318 Georgetown Drive Bowling Green, OH 43435 Paul L. Tornow Jr. . . . . . . Secretary P.O. Box 80, 147 Worth Street Helena, OHh 43435 (419) 307-1077 feliss@frontier.com Bradley Rubel . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 508 W. Stevenson Street Gibsonburg, OH 43431 (419) 637-7529 Paul Tornow . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 638-5535 Allen Halfhill . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Howard Billow. . . . . . Junior Deacon (419) 332-8868 Don Tornow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 332-5451 James Holcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 637-7750

Oliver H. Perry You hear The WOLF PACK coming singing songs and having cheer I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands, The woodcutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown, The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day-at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs. May the Supreme Architect bless all of our brethren. Have a happy and safe Labor Day. Please watch out for bikers, because I’m also a biker. So mote it be, Ryan C. Orosz Worshipful Master

MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 1, 6:00 p.m. – Get Together at K8 & Al’s. Thursday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Greetings, We will return for the 2016/17 season on Thursday, September 15. Until then, we will have an informal get-together at K8 & Al’s Tavern at 6:00 p.m., on September 1.

The Old Fil-os-a-fer WHY … do I get a phone bill, I have “Freedom of Speech”? WHY … do they call it Rush Hour; when nothing moves? WHY … does the televangelist say send money to the Lord, then gives his own address? WHY … is digital communications what you get for cutting someone off in traffic? WHY … does my Lodge Meeting start at 7:30 sharp and end at 9:30 dull? WHY … am I in my third hair style, Parted, Not parted, do-parted? WHY … don’t funeral homes give Seniors Discount? WHY … fix your dog if you don’t want it to work?

Genoa Lodge #433 Cordially Invites You to Join Them for

More Light Night

with featured guest speaker

Bro. Alexander Kruse who will speak on the topic of

“Plato’s Allegory of the Cave” Master Masons Only!

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. (Complimentary Dinner at 6:30 p.m.) www.GenoaLodge433.com

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BARTON SMITH LODGE No. 613 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Road Toledo, OH 43615 Gary Norris PM (Tami) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 6244 W Wyandotte Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 574-3192 gnorris24@gmail.com Cliff Hiestand PM (Bobby) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 1156 Hugo Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 893-9758 cgh512@toast.net Reed Knowles (Maureen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 3825 Windward Drive Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 944-0707 pm97708@gmail.com Richard D Scheider PM (Lisa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 7341 Woodshire Holland, OH 43528 (419) 867-0765 RScheider1@roadrunner.com John M Tansey PM (Mary)Secretary 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 376-9924 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Dennis Johnston (Christine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon 5114 Bay Ridge Court Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 351-5332 dfjohnston5683@aol.com Shane Strzelczyk (Kaethi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon 1227 Rosedale Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 704-8099 strelc@gmail.com Dave Kopfmann PM (Carol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain 4809 Woodland Lane Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 461-0696 Richard Farris PM . . . . . . . . . . LEO rfarris@buckeye-express.com (419) 729-3458 2975 115th Street Toledo, OH 43611 Chuck Gozdowski PM . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 392-4883 Paul Strzelczyk. . . . . Senior Steward Adam Kidder . . . . . . Junior Steward David Smith PM . . . . . . . . . . Trustee Michael Smith PM. . . . . . . . . Trustee Chad Robinson PM . . . . . . . . Trustee

DAMASCUS/ COLLINGWOOD LODGE

ROBINSON LOCKE LODGE

No. 643 F. & A.M. Fort Industry Masonic Center 5025 Secor Road Toledo, Ohio 43623 www.dc643.com

No. 659 F. & A.M. Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Road Toledo, OH 43615

Joshua A. Moses .Worshipful Master 35 Bethany Drive Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 463-7542 molyhoses2005@gmail.com Jason B. Shamy (Rachel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Warden 13853 Angola Road Swanton, OH 43558 (419) 350-5714 jshamy13@gmail.com Neal M. Spurgeon . . .Junior Warden 2719 County Road H Swanton, OH 43558 (419) 297-9205 neal.spurgeon@gmail.com Sean T. Howell, PM (Stephani) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary 4214 Swan Ridge Lane Newport, MI 48166 734-344-8293 seanh8806@gmail.com Todd M. Williams (Megan)Treasurer 4534 Douglas Road Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 215-7699 williams.toddm@gmail.com Kenneth A. Janicki, PM (Mary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chaplain (419) 351-9823 Andrew W. Stambaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Deacon (419) 297-9202 Aaron Harman . . . . . .Junior Deacon (419) 250-8243 James F. Boos (Teri) . . . . . . . . .Tyler Aaron Harman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEO (419) 250-8243 Eugene Gray Jr., PM (Joyce) Trustee Brian M. Ramsey (Sara) . . . .Trustee Mark E. Wood, PM . . . . . . . .Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 1, 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; District Association at Zenobia. Tuesday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Special Meeting with District President Mark Allred. Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. Sunday, September 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; District Clay Shoot. Thursday, September 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; District Awards Night at Sylvania-Pyramid.

REMARKS Brethren, Welcome back! I hope you all had an

REMARKS Now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how DC#643 does summer! Camp Masonry was a huge success on every level. Thank you so much to those who supported the inaugural year! Our camp and canoe trip was fun and excruciating and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful for the quality time I got to spend with my brothers (12 miles was a unanimous decision BTW). The DGM roll-out was well attended and we had seven to eight members present to assure we are on track for another great year. The lodge picnic was a lot of fun, thanks to the planning of Brothers Aaron Harman and Tim Gable. Was great to see some brothers that we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen in a long time! September will be a great opportunity for our lodge to reach out and meet many good Masons of the 11th Masonic District. There are 21 lodges in the four counties comprising the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Illustrious 11th,â&#x20AC;? and I strongly recommend attending some or all of the following events. On September 1, the District Association meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., at the Zenobia Shrine. All the â&#x20AC;&#x153;movers and shakersâ&#x20AC;? will be there and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to shake some hands and trade some numbers. September 25 will be the District

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MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steak Fry/Friendship Night. RSVP by September 1, to WM Norris. No Reservationâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;No Meal. Thursday, September 8, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. Thursday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Degree Work: FC Degree. Thursday, September 22, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. Thursday, September 29, 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Degree Work: MM Degree (Would love to see a full team). Thursday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Special Meeting. Thursday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. Thursday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Special Meeting. Thursday, October 27, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. Thursday, November 10, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual Meeting and Election of Officers. Saturday, November 19, 6:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Installation of Officers Dinner at 6. Installation to follow.

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Bob Akbar . . . . . Worshipful Master 1704 Penn Road Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 708-9794 BobAkbar@Bobic.us Brad McDonald . . . . Senior Warden 1943 Bucklew Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 292-2739 Andy Palacios . . . . . . Junior Warden 4938 Ridgedale Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 537-0292 Richard Taylor . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 4851 Brott Road Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 343-0799 RBTaylor47@Yahoo.com John Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Ray Butler (PM) . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Isaac Demarest, DDGM . . . . . . LEO MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, September 5, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dinner Fellow Craft Club Dinner. Monday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting: Special Announcements and Changes. We have important issues to discuss, brethren. Please attend. Monday, September 19, 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Degree Work. Monday, September 26, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. REMARKS Greetings Brethren, I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is ready to return from refreshment to labor. We have had some changes to address as we continue our path forward this year. There are some positions in which we have had changes and candidates that are at various stages of their degree work. As always, your participation and attendance at lodge is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you soon! Fraternally yours, Bob Akbar, WM

Damascus/Collingwood Clay Shoot. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re assembling a team, and all skill sets are invited. May be a good chance to invite a friend to a Masonic event? September 29 is the District Awards night, at 7:00 p.m., at Sylvania-Pyramid Lodge. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Award Winning DC643â&#x20AC;? will continue collecting its wall hangers, but please come and sit with us in anticipation, and support for those across the 11th. The strongest â&#x20AC;&#x153;inner circle of Masonryâ&#x20AC;? is your own circle of connections. Travel, brothers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes the difference between a club and a lifestyle. On September 13, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll welcome the 11th District Association President, WB Mark Allred, who will have a special presentation on some popular technology being used by lodges across the nation. All September meetings at this time are open to EAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and up, but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not getting daily updates through Facebook, you should check the lodge calendar at www.dc643.com for any last minute changes. Do you have a smart phone? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting together a voluntary communication chain through an application called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Group Me.â&#x20AC;? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be added, just text â&#x20AC;&#x153;add (your name)â&#x20AC;? to me at (419) 350-5714 and you can check it out. You do not need to have the app to participate, however communications and conversations will be delivered as text messages, which may not be as convenient as the app. We have some VERY special things being planned for the next 14 months. Please pay your dues on time, and please come to lodge and see what all the excitement is about. This lodge is on fire! (Not the traditional lodge fire, but the good kindâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with lots of growth, potential and pride.) Jason Shamy, Senior Warden

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No. 746 F. & A.M. Harbor Light Temple 3024 - 131st Thomas (Fish) Fisher (Darlene) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 4257 Suder Avenue Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 343-2278 thomasfisher1981@gmail.com Richard Brown (Jean) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden 3215 135th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-6239 Arron Henderson . . . Junior Warden 2123 Arkanas Street Toledo, OH 43616 (419) 250-9294 Bob Turvey (Carol) . . . . . . Secretary 1492 Groveton Court Temperance, MI 48182 (419) 466-9018 Brian McIntosh (Kim). . . . Treasurer 5441 Fortune Drive Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 392-0399 brmcitosh@bex.net Gary Mclaren PM, KYCH. Chaplain (419) 726-1050 Daryl Brundage . . . . . Senior Deacon (419) 270-1461 Gabe Martz (Shawana) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon (419)206-4979 Butch Toles (Sheri). . Senior Steward (419) 279-1977 Joe Warnka (Marcia) . . . . . . . . Tyler (419) 764-9422 Tom Stagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEO (419) 944-9389 Trustee Greg Eckert (Rachel) . . . . . . Trustee BUILDING BOARD AND FELLOWCRAFT TEAM Thomas Fisher . . . . . . . . . . President Greg Eckert . . . . . . . . Vice-President Steve Sorge . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 1, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Building Board. Thursday, September 8, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting: Please come and support your Lodge. Thursday, September 22, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting: I ask you to come and support Brother Dick Brown. for he will be stepping in for me due to a scheduled surgery. REMARKS Brothers, I hope you had a great summer but it's time to get back to business First I would like to thank Brother Miller and his wife for the time they have spent renting our hall this summer. I have finished painting the hall, which I believe looks great. We also have internet in the lodge now, bringing us into the world of the younger generation, so please come out and support your lodge and bring that perfect candidate, so we can fill the seats once again. WM Fish

Faith Nathaniel Hawthorne went home to tell his wife that he had just been fired from his job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now you can write your book.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do we live on meanwhile?â&#x20AC;? Hawthorne asked. His wife opened a drawer filled with money. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always known that you are a man of genius,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I saved a little each week, and now I have enough to last for a year.â&#x20AC;? Hawthorne used the time to write â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Scarlet Letter,â&#x20AC;? one of the great masterpieces of American literature.

www.paragon788.com Ricky T. Pierce PM (Kim) . . . . . . . . . . . . Worshipful Master 1447 Country Farms Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 704-0950 rpcomis@aol.com Jay Stewart (Linda) . Senior Warden 2164 Arkansas Street Oregon, OH 43616 (567) 277-3145 jjays71@aol.com Rybuna Levels II (Meghan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Warden 1830 Penn Rd. Toledo, OH 43615 (313) 530-2808 rybunalevels@yahoo.com Benjamin L. Croley, PM . . Secretary 2310 Lehman Avenue Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 349-2924 michiganben@accesstoledo.com Thomas Logan Jr. PM (Patti) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 5885 Ayers Road Walbridge, OH 43465 tflogan@accesstoledo.com Richard Orth PM . . . . . . . . Chaplain James Gockerman (Joyce) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Deacon Joshua Anderson (Shannon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Deacon Thomas Mohr (Cindy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Steward Mark Anderson (Rebecca) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Steward Thomas Hagen, PM (Cheryl). . Tyler Kenneth Mikolas, PM (Dyane) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.E.O. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 1, 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Social Event: Lodge Cleaning. Thursday, September 8, 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stated Meeting. REMARKS Brethren, It has been a very quiet summer for the brothers of Paragon Lodge. I hope that everybody has enjoyed their time off and spending time with their families. We are getting into the fall season and back into lodge. There has been some activity at the lodge over the summer and we are proud to say we have two new air-conditioning units up and running. Thank you, Jay. There are still a couple of projects that we would like to get done before the winter season. We would like to get the doors repainted and we would like to get the lights on the outside of the lodge upto-date. If anybody is willing to take charge of one or both of these projects, please let me know. The Rough Ashlers of Paragon Lodge would like me to let everybody know that we still have seats on the bus for the Tigers versus the Indians in Cleveland on September 18. We are leaving out at 9:30 a.m. and we will be back after the game. Please contact Ben Croley as soon as you can with your reservations and for information on this event. If any specials pop up for September I will let you know by email and call list. See you at lodge.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three characters can be found in a man about to perform a good deed: If he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I shall do it soon,â&#x20AC;? his character is poor. If he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am ready to do it now,â&#x20AC;? his character is average quality. If he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am doing it,â&#x20AC;? his character is praiseworthy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hasidic Proverb

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LUCAS COUNTY MEMORIAL LODGE

11TH MASONIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION Member of the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada Web site: www.illustrious11th.org Mark P. Allred, Jr., PM . . . President 4115 Willys Parkway Toledo, OH 43612 419-913-8004 mallred@ymail.com Eric B. Erickson First Vice President 419-349-2972 eericks1@buckeye-express.com Jason B. Shamy . . . . . . . . . Second Vice President 13853 Angola Road Swanton, OH 43558 419-350-5714 jshamy13@gmail.com Richard G. Fries, PM . . . . Secretary 100 Maple Court Waterville, OH 43556 419-878-7421 Isaac Demarest, PDDGM . Treasurer John F. Dinan . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain 810 Fifth St. Bowling Green, OH 43402 740-408-4886 Timothy Frank, PM . . . . . . . Trustee Hayward Evans, PDDGM . . Trustee Gary L. McElfresh, PDDGM Trustee Nicholas J. Sansom, PM . . . . Trustee MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 1, 7:00 p.m. – District Meeting at Zenobia Shrine. Sunday, September 25, 8:00 a.m. – Annual District Sporting Clay Shoot. REMARKS Brethren, I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable summer. It’s time to get back to work and we have several things on the trestle board. We have a District meeting on Thursday, September 1, at 7:00 p.m., at Zenobia Shrine. Our district meetings are always eventful and we have much to discuss. Namely, we’ll hear from Brother Shamy on the huge success of Camp Masonry this summer. What a wonderful event! I hope everyone enjoyed it and that we can hope for many more experiences like this. The 11th Masonic District’s annual Sporting Clay Shoot is on Sunday, September 25, at WR Hunt Club. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. and the shoot starts at 9:00. The event is $40.00 per shooter. If you wish to get a team of four together, an additional $20.00 per team fee is applied and you are entered to win some additional prizes. Additionally, station sponsorships are available at $100.00 per station, but get these in fast as only 10 sponsorships are available. All checks can be made out to the 11th Masonic District and can be sent to Brother Jason Shamy. Grand Lodge 2016 at Kalahari is coming up soon! Make sure you get your rooms reserved as soon as possible, so that you don’t get left out! Fraternally, Mark Allred, President

District Deputy Grand Masters R. W. Bro. Mark E. Bowlick 3250 Ravenwood Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 392-2002 mark.bowlick@abcsupply.com R. W. Bro. Dan E. Slavin 1732 Rivard Road Toledo, OH 43615 (567) 298-8834 dan.slavin1732@gmail.com R. W. Bro. John J. Zettler 13411 Rodesiler Highway Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 (419) 467-8249 john.zettler.1759@gmail.com District Education Officers W. Bro. Rick Crow 14318 Georgetown Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 308-7588 Ecrow@woh.rr.com W. Bro. Donald Decker 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406-9730 (419) 288-2985 W. Bro. Steven A. Sorge 2238 Angel Avenue Toledo, OH 43611-1654 (419) 726-8385 sasorge@bex.net Home District of Grand Master M. W. Bro. Robert C. Rill, Jr. (Jennifer) 5465 Fulton-Lucas Road Swanton, OH 43558 (419) 826-9224 Home (419) 261-4254 Cell rcrilljr@embarqmail.com Junior Grand Deacon R. W. Bro. Steven M. Grindle (Jane Anne) (419) 509-7875 Grand Chaplain R. W. Bro Gary L. McElfresh (Carol) Grand Tyler R. W. Bro. Robert G. Sickelbaugh (Anne) Past Grand Master … 2009 M. W. Bro. Charles R. Murphy (Zoellen) Past Grand Secretary Past Grand Master … 1988 M. W. Bro. George O. Braatz (Marilyn) Associate Grand Chaplain 1995 and 2001 R. W. Bro. Walter E. Ellenberger (Carolyn) Associate Grand Chaplain … 2009 R. W. Bro. Gary L. McElfresh 6207 Sugarberry Lane Toledo, OH 43614 Past Grand Tyler … 1987 R. W. Bro. George Christopher Past Grand Tyler … 1995 R. W. Bro. John M. Worcester, Jr. (Diane) Past Grand Tyler … 2002 R. W. Bro. Edward L. Draper (Joan)

FORT MEIGS CHAPTER No. 29 R.A.M. Masonic Temple 3510 Holland– Sylvania Road Toledo, OH 43615

Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Road Toledo, Ohio 43615 CHARTERED OCTOBER 19, 1963 James Dahms (Ronnie) . . . . . . . . . . . .Worshipful Master 4457 Garrison Toledo, OH 43613 (419) 474-8809 Oldtech1@sbcglobal.com John Zettler . . . . . . . .Senior Warden 13411 Rodesiler Highway Ottawa Lake, MI 49267 (419) 467-8249 john.zettler.1759@gmail.com Isaac Demarest DDGM (Heather) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Junior Warden 5970 Luddington Toledo, OH 43615 Home: 567-455-6986 Cell: 419-490-5285 i.demarest@yahoo.com Steven M. Grindle PDDGM, JGD (JaneAnne) . . . . . . . . . .Secretary 8307 Hidden Forest Drive Holland, OH 43523 Work (419) 407-4140 ext. 220 Cell (419) 509-7875 Steve@ChampionCU.org Reed N. Knowles (Maureen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer (419) 472-0207 pm97708@gmail.com Raymond Slates (Louise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Deacon Greg Zook (Jeannie) .Junior Deacon Jimmy Simpson . . . .Senior Steward Steven Sorge . . . . . . .Junior Steward Orlo Cully (Darla) . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler Dan Slavin (Cindy) . . . . . . .Chaplain MEETINGS AND EVENTS Held at Sylvania Pyramid Lodge on the second Tuesdays of December, March, June, and September at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. – Quarterly Meeting. REMARKS Please purchase memberships from any member. Representatives should be present at most inspections. Meetings are open to any member. Memberships are open to any Master Mason. Lucas County Memorial Lodge is authorized by the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and was established on October 19, 1963, for the purpose of performing funeral rites on a brother in good standing who died while living or sojourning in Lucas County (or a county adjoining Lucas County), but who, at the time of his death, was not a member of a lodge in any of these counties. The Memorial Lodge does not do any degree work, but only funeral services. In the performance of the funeral rites for a deceased brother, Lucas County Memorial Lodge is governed by the provision of the Ohio Masonic Code relating to Masonic Funerals. The service is rendered in the spirit of brotherly love and charity. Membership is open to all Masons in the 11th Masonic District. Dues are still just $1.00. Please see any officer to get your dues card today! James Dahms, WM

Which Are You? Some members keep their Chapters strong, While others join and just belong; Some dig right in, and serve with pride, Some go along, just for the ride. Some volunteer to do their share, While some lay back and just don’t care; On meeting nights some always show While there are those who never go. Some always pay their dues ahead, Some get behind for months, instead. Some do their best, some build, some make, Some never give, but always take, Some drag, some pull, some don’t, some do. CONSIDER, which of these are you?

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No. 37 R.A.M. 1690 Samaria Rd. Samaria, Michigan (734) 856-3356 Home Chapter of: K. Lee Yeager, PGHP, KYGCH, OPC

www.ftmeigschapter29.org ftmeigschapter29@gmail.com Jimmy Simpson. . . . . . . . High Priest Sylvania,OH 43560 (586) 362-8652 nusim40@gmail.com Leonard C. Gozdowski . . . . . . . King (419) 392-4883 lennyg1@yahoo.com Greg Zook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scribe (419) 536-6122 gzook@aol.com Cliff Hiestand . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary (419) 460-1364 cgh512@toast.net Jeff Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (614) 266-5467 lewis.jp1980@gmail.com Jim Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Ray Slates . . . . . Captain of the Host (419) 392-2046 Robert Smith. . . Principle Sojourner (419) 882-6451 Alexander Kruse . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Arch Captain (414) 801-0961 Rod Johnstone . . . . . Master 3rd Veil (419) 729-0362 Larry Whitcomb . . . Master 2nd Veil (419) 466-9430 Tom Abner. . . . . . . . . Master 1st Veil (419) 346-5913 Joe RuizGuard . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 779-5729 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m. – York Rite Night with Dinner (Chapter will be last meeting this evening). Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting (Possible Degree Work). REMARKS Companions, Welcome back to our first stated meeting after our summer break. Hope that all the companions and their families had a wonderful summer. I would like to thank the companions who elected me. It is my great honor to be elected to serve as your High Priest for the upcoming year. Congratulations to all the dedicated, hardworking officers elected who will serve Chapter #29 for the following year. For those officers who were unable to make the installation at the last meeting in June, you will be installed at the stated meeting on September 7. Please remember to contact Secretary Cliff Hiestand for dinner reservations, or email your reservation to ftmeigschapter29@gmail.com. The cost is $10.00 a meal. As we approach the fall season, we will be conducting chapter degree work moving forward to getting new companions into Fort Meigs Chapter. I am asking all the companions, when you go back to you different Blue Lodges, contact and spread the great word about York Rite Masonry, to their different brethren and see if they are interested in joining our chapter. To all our sick and distressed companions and their family members, you’re all in our prayers for a speedy recovery. Companions, we would love to have you come out and attend are meetings. Please remember: “Ask not what your chapter can do for each of you, but what you can do for your chapter.” God bless all the companions and their family members, Jimmy Simpson, EHP

James J. Vann Sr., PGHP, KYGCH, OPC 1865-2015 And looking to the future! Dan Trumbull (Sue) . . . . High Priest 1596 Stoneybrook Lane Temperance, MI 48182 (734) 847-3945 Dan.Trumbull@Gmail.com Howard Duke, PGCH (Carol) . King 147 E. Morocco Road Temperance, MI 48182 (734)269-9833 Kenneth S. Alexander, PHP . . Scribe Eldin Miller, KYCH (Char) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 8072 Monroe Road Lambertville, MI 48144-9721 (734) 856-2128 or (734) 807-0843 John Updike, KYCH . . . . . Treasurer 1536 Longfellow Drive Temperance, MI 48182 (734) 850-8585 Matt Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain K. Lee Yeager, PGHP, KYGCH, OPC . . . . . . . Captain of the Host Robert B. Powers, Sr., PHP . . . . . . . . . . . Principal Sojourner Charles R. Mahoney . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Arch Captain William R. Hubbard, PHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master 3rd Veil Dustin R. Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master 2nd Veil (734) 347-5999 James J. Vann, Sr., PGHP, KYGCH, OPC . . . . . . . . . . . Master 1st Veil Edward W. Simpson, PHP . . Sentinel Charles R. Mahoney. . . . . Education MEETINGS AND EVENTS Friday, September 9, 6:00 p.m. – Light Dinner and Fellowship. Friday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Companions, Well the traditional summer hiatus is now coming to a close and I am hopeful everyone had a very memorable and enjoyable couple of months. We had a very mild winter, however, this summer has been one of the driest with many days of sun and high temperatures, mostly near 90 each day. The area crops, for the most part, seem to be doing pretty good. Hopefully, the fall will yield a little more moisture to get us back on track. As we turn our attentions from summer to fall, it is time to get back to business. If you haven’t been to chapter in a while, this September is an excellent opportunity to come back and join in the fun and fellowship. In many ways the September meeting is the start of a new year as new officers have been elected and installed. Now the chapter can begin to gel with new faces in different places. As with all great and important undertakings, you will only get out what you are willing to put in. Before going dark, the chapter elected to raffle off a Henry Golden Boy Lever-Action rifle as a fund raiser. There are very few tickets left and the winning ticket drawing will be taking place at or before our September stated meeting. The September meeting will start with a dinner at 6:00 p.m. Our stated meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Please give some serious thought and plan to join us at the September 9 meeting. (Continued on Page 17, Column 4)

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TOLEDO - PORT LAWRENCE CHAPTER

CRYSTAL CHAPTER No. 157 R.A.M. Masonic Temple 159 N. Main St. Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 Meets 2nd Thursday of the month Kenneth Rutski . . . . . . . . High Priest 1726 Spruce Drive, Apt 152 Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 603-0129 H. Dale Arnold, PHP . . . . . . . . . King 201 Ridge Street Bowling Green OH 43402 (419) 351-7668 Larry Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCRIBE 815 Buckley Street Fostoria, OH 43402 (567) 278-1470 William G. Seemann . . . . . Secretary (419) 352-5414 Vernon C. Hansen, PHP . . Treasurer A339 Pine Valley Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-3636 Atonn Smeltzer . Captain of the Host (419) 353-5433 Don Decker . . . . Principal Sojourner (419) 288-8536 Jeremy Sharninghouse . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Arch Captain (419) 348-0936 Eric Crow. . . . Master of the 3rd Veil (419) 352-2662 Jerry Milnor . Master of the 2nd Veil (419) 352-8747 Chuck Clinard Master of the 1st Veil (419) 352-0043 Don Decker. . . . . . Education Officer (419) 288-8536 1339 Pine Valley Drive Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-3636 William Mandlebaum . . . . . GUARD (419) 352-3477

Barton Smith enjoyable and safe summer. Now it’s time to get things going again. As we enter into the last couple of months of this Masonic year, our work is not done. As you can see from the calendar, there are several things coming up. The first is a Steak Fry/Friendship Night/Stated Meeting on September 8, starting at 6:00 p.m. I thought that this might be a nice way to get us all back into lodge and also show our friends that we think would make great Masons what lodge and the brotherhood is all about. There is no cost for the steak fry, but the Beehive will be present for donations. These donations will be given to Adopt America, which is a foundation that is close to Tami and myself. You must have a reservation for dinner. NO RESERVATION—NO DINNER! RSVP must be to WM Gary by September 1. We also have degree work coming up. Just before we went dark for the summer, we did the EA Degree for our newest brother. We are hoping to finish his work by the end of the September. Then in November we have annual meeting and elections with the installation of officers scheduled for November 19, at the lodge, with a dinner at 6:00 p.m. Also during the next Masonic year, we will be celebrating the 300th anniversary of what we now know as Masons. The celebration will be held state wide on the 24th of June, with each Masonic District planning and holding their own celebration. On March 25, there will be a Grand Master one-day degree being held in various locations throughout Ohio, with one being held here in Toledo (Continued in Column 2)

No. 161 R.A.M. Harbor Light Temple 3024 131st Street Toledo, OH 43611 Ronald Adair (Jill) . . . . . High Priest 4418 Burnham Avenue Toledo, OH 43612 (567) 328-8265 ronald_adair@scbglobal.net Richard J. Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . King 2315 135th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-6239 richardbrown6550@aol.com Gregory T. Eckert . . . . . . . . . . Scribe 7741 Sioux Ridge Drive Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 868-6432 gterino1@yahoo.com Gary T. McLaren . . . . . . . . Secretary 2306 1058th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 729-1050 gtmpost@buckeye-access.com Thomas R. Stanger . . . . . . Treasurer 2611 Shoreland Avenue, Apt. 6 Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 727-9001 tom51@bex.net Richard J. Brown . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 726-6239 Charles Ottney . Captain of the Host (419) 290-6487 James R. Dahms Principle Sojourner (419) 345-2399 Eugene Gray Jr. Royal Arch Captain (419) 478-5807 James A. Omey. . . . . Master 3rd Veil (419) 472-9112 William H. Tolles . . . Master 2nd Veil (419) 279-1977 Keith A. Holub . . . . . Master 1st Veil (419) 476-9321 Benjamin L. Croley . . . . . . . . Guard (419) 349-2924 Eugene Gray Jr. . . Education Officer MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting at Harbor Light Temple. Monday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. – Inspection in the Most Excellent Master Degree. REMARKS Greetings, September begins our new Masonic year. We hope to plan more fundraisers and events. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please contact an officer. Fraternally yours, Ron Adair, HP

Barton Smith on that day. If you have someone in mind that would make a great Mason, but completing the degree on Thursday nights is difficult, then this class would be perfect. There are some other rules that the incoming GM also is enforcing with this, but we will go into those later. We also will be having a Christmas party, like we used to have in December, so start planning now. At the first meeting in September, I will be putting together a committee to plan this event. If you would like to serve on this committee, please let me know. So, as you can see, we have a busy fall and upcoming year. Plan on attending the steak fry on the 8th and then stick around for the meeting to see what else is happening this coming year. Hope to see you on the 8th and remember to get your RSVP to me by September 1. NO RSVP—NO MEAL! Fraternally yours, WM Gary

OAK HARBOR CHAPTER No. 162 R.A.M. 210 W. Jefferson Street Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 898-3301 John M. (Jack) Worcester PHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Priest 28545 McCarty Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 262-0656 jackw@amplex.net Larry D. Ellison PHP. . . . . . . . . King 4026 Walbridge Road Northwood, OH 43619 (419) 340-6048 bellison@harbor.org Mark Allred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scribe 4115 Willys Parkway Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 913-8004 mallred@ymail.com William G. Windnagel PHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary P.O. Box 227 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 898-6150 windnagel@hotmail.com J. Keith Green PDDGHP . Treasurer P.O. Box 26 Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 270-0414 keith3558@aol.com Rodney V. Fowler. . . Captain of Host 8981 W. Duff-Washa Road Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 607-3529 rodfowler803@yahoo.com Daniel Garringer . . . . . . . . . . . Principal Sojourner 891 Bexley Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 944-5645 dgarringer@buckeye-express.com Michael E. Shobe PHP R.A. Captain 1940 County Rd. 5-2 Delta, OH 43515 Mshobe237@aol.com Douglas P. Parker. . . Master 3rd Veil 4741 CR3 Swanton, OH 43558 (419) 764-3618 dpp4741@msn.com Kevin P. McComas . Master 2nd Veil P.O. Box 91 Clay Center OH 43408 (419) 340-4087 frd112@aol.com L. Thomas Evans PHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master 1st Veil 5105 Wohlers Ave. Marblehead, OH 43440 (419) 265-1459 mackinaww83@cros.net John P. Neifer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard 814 West Street Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 341-0528 David J. Roper PHP . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education Officer 853 Oak Knoll Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 346-4105 droper5604@gmail.com Eugene Goncz . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain 21941 Southmoor Drive Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 351-8715 dgoncz@woh.rr.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 22, 6:30 p.m. – Dinner (your family and friends also are invited and encouraged to attend). Thursday, September 22, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting and Installation of 2016-2017 Officers. REMARKS Companions, We are looking forward to another (Continued on Page 17, Column 4)

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No. 191 Maumee Masonic Temple 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, OH 43537 Jim Dollar (Debi) . . . . . . High Priest 917 Pine Street Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 376-6412 jdollar917@buckeye-express.com Dorsey Kinsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King 3522 Muirfield Avenue Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 385-0950 dkinsey@bex.net Bob TerDoest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scribe 26153 Thompson Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 213-1596 Dave Szostek. . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 131 Ivanhill Road Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 392-3133 unreeldavy@aol.com John Tansey . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 878-4334 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Bob TerDoest. . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Terry Yoakam . . Captain of the Host (419) 868-8702 Jim Moomey . . . Principle Sojourner (567) 868-3992 rebelrambler19@gmail.com Mark Christian Royal Arch Captain (419) 491-0590 mchristianpublic@gmail.com Gerry Steiner . . . . . . Master 3rd Veil (419) 297-6132 gerry2357@gmail.com Bill Clayton . . . . . . . Master 2nd Veil (419) 350-1107 Arlan Manrow. . . . . . Master 1st Veil (419) 392-6961 amanrow@gmail.com Jimmy Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard (419) 868-1521 jwgw0625@aol.com Terry Yoakam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEO MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. – District Association Meeting/ Dinner with Ladies at Black Pearl. Monday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. – Fellowship Hour with Refreshments. Monday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. – District Association Meeting at Fort Meigs. REMARKS Greetings Companions, Welcome back to chapter! I hope you have been having a great summer and look forward to getting back to work in the activities of the craft. I am excited about the upcoming year. We have a full line of officers with some new faces. Welcome to Companions Jim Moomey, Gerry Steiner and Bill Clayton. Thank you for accepting the challenge of building our officer line. Thanks to all who attended and made arrangements for the PHP outing at Byblos. It’s a great event and a good way to prepare for the year. I am grateful for the companions chipping in to pick up my meal tab and for my gift from Doug. It was so thoughtful of you and deeply appreciated. September will start off with a District Association meeting and dinner with the ladies at the Black Pearl, starting at 6:00 p.m. We will have our stated meeting and then another District Association meeting hosted by Fort Meigs. Have a great Labor Day and fall begins September 22. I’m looking forward to some cooler weather. Keep our ill and shut-in companions in your thoughts. Get excited about Masonry, Jim Dollar, HP

“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” – Helen Hunt Jackson

John Tansey, PHP (191). . . President 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 878-4334 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Ronal W. Adair (161) . . . . . . . . . . . First Vice President 4418 Burnham Avenue Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 478-7619 Ronald_Adair@sbcglobal.net Kenneth Rutski (157) . . . . . . . . . Second Vice President 1726 Spruce Drive, Apt. 152 Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 603-0129 Michael E. Shobe, PHP (162) . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary/Treasurer 1940 County Road 5-2 Delta, OH 43515 (567) 693-5306 mshobe237@aol.com Jack Worcester, PHP (162) Chaplain 28545 McCarty Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 262-0656 jackw@amplex.net Douglas E. Towslee, PHP (191) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DDGHP 6736 W.Meadows Lane Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 704-8270 Towslee@bex.net William Windnagel, PHP (162) . . . . District Educational Officer P.O. Box 227 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 898-6150 windnagel@hotmail.com REC J.Keith Green, PDDGHP, KYCH, 33rd. . . . . . Grand Scribe P.O. Box 26 Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 270-0414 Keith3558@aol.com MEC Wayne C. Dill, PGHP, KYCH, 33rd, OPC 2107 Memorial Drive Clarksville, TN 37043 (931) 551-9778 buckeyebuddy@aol.com MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. – Dinner Meeting at the Black Pearl. Ladies welcome. Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. – District Meeting at Fort Meigs. REMARKS Companions, Welcome back as we prepare for another year. A dinner meeting kicks off this year at the Black Pearl on September 7, at 6:00 p.m., and the ladies are welcome. There will be another District meeting on September 21, at Fort Meigs, starting at 7:30 p.m. If you have not considered, please do and join us at the 2016 Grand Chapter Convocation. It will be October 5 and 6, at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio. October 27, will be the first of four Royal Arch Schools of Instruction. This will be held at Oak Harbor. All the Best, John Tansey

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THE ZENOBIA HADJI A Record Of The News, Tidings & Events of the Zenobia Shriners, Whose Members Are A Part Of

“THE WORLD’S GREATEST PHILANTHROPY”

Notice of Special Election

The Pote’s Notes

PERRYSBURG, OHIO

ZENOBIA SHRINERS

September 2016

September 15, 2016

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Greetings Nobles: What a fun summer it’s been! Although it has been very busy, the great fellowship we always share with each other has rewarded us everywhere we’ve gone. From the parades and picnics to the special events and trips, thanks to each and every one of you for spreading Zenobia cheer in your endeavors and all your travels! September will keep us busy too, and as usual, the week after Labor Day will be the annual meeting of the Great Lakes Shrine Association. As a result of the event conflicting with our normal stated meeting date, please remember that our stated meeting has been pushed back one week to Thursday, September 15. We hope to see you there. The meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m., but if you show up early, there will be food and fellowship to share! Elsewhere in this Hadji issue, you’ll notice that there will be a special election that evening as well. Sadly, our High Priest and Prophet, Noble Richard Schroeder, had to resign for personal reasons, and his resignation was reluctantly accepted by the members of the Divan. Rich has been a very important part of the leadership team here at Zenobia, and his wisdom, insight and passion will be sorely missed. Although we will greatly miss his participation as a member of the Divan, he still plans to participate in Zenobia activities as he’s able. We wish him and Claudia the very best in all their future endeavors. Finally, there is one other important event to put in your calendars, which is the following night, Friday, September 16, at the Zenobia building in Perrysburg. That evening our Membership Team, led by Noble Troy Hawkins, will be conducting one of its highly regarded Friendship Nights. With an all-inclusive dinner and program, this event has a tremendous success rate in getting non-Masons to decide to join a Masonic Lodge. If you know of any qualified gentleman who is not a Mason but should be, please bring him and his lady to dinner that evening. Just call our Recorder and let him know so we have enough food. You’re likely to leave there with a new petition for your Masonic Lodge. Nobles, I’ve heard some say that it’s difficult to “get back in the swing of things” after taking a summer break. Nevertheless, your units need you and Zenobia needs you, so please make an effort to jump back into swing and take advantage of all the great activities coming up as the summer months draw to a close and the fall draws nearer. Once you start to participate again, you’ll realize that you need all Zenobia has to offer, as much as Zenobia needs you! As always Nobles, we thank you for your commitment to a positive and enthusiastic Zenobia. Remember that the strength of our organization derives from Freemasonry and Shrine working together, and thinking a little outside the box. Potentate Charlie

Due to the High Priest & Prophet Resigning for health reasons, Zenobia will hold a Special Election to fill the vacancy. Any office that becomes vacant because of the election of a Noble to the office of H P &P will also be filled at that meeting. The election will be held at the Stated Meeting which starts at 7:30 p.m. Notice from Zenobia Recorder

RECORDER’S E P O R T

SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL DISPENSATION FORM JULY 14, 2016 JOHN C. PILAND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL P.O. BOX 31356 TAMPA, FLORIDA 33631-3356

Imperial Session in Tampa is over and we have a new Imperial Potentate, Imperial Sir Chris Smith. Look for article in Hadji concerning what happened at the Imperial Session. Dues notices will be sent out in September. Everyone who has a balance for 2017 will receive a statement. If you have prepaid or are a Total Life member you will not receive a notice. Dues are payable by the end of the year. This year you will be receiving a 2017 sticker to place on your dues card and you will not receive a new dues card. If you have any questions concerning dues, please call the Recorder. We will look for you at the stated meeting on September 15, one week later than normal, due to GLSA being on September 8. We are having a Special Election on September 15. Please bring your dues card. Hamburgers and hot dogs, from the grill, will precede the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dick Fries, Recorder

To the Potentate, Officers and Members of ZENOBIA Shriners. Illustrious Nobles: You are hereby notified that I have granted my Dispensation to ZENOBIA Shriners, to hold SEPTEMBER’S STATED MEETING on THURSDAY, the 15TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2016 RATHER THAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016. Yours in the Faith, Chris L. Smith Imperial Potentate

OFFICIAL CALL OF THE POTENTATE: NOBILITY OF ZENOBIA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MONTHLY STATED MEETING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

UNDER THE BIG TOP Fall is a wonderful time of year as students return to school, nature takes on beautiful colors and the plans begin for the 2017 Circus. YES, it is that time again! Zenobia is excited to sponsor another successful event. The Circus is still Zenobia’s #1 fundraiser and it is all because of everything that you do to promote it. The kick-off meeting will be at Zenobia on Wednesday, September 21. It will be a potluck, so bring a dish to share. The meat and table service will be

provided. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Come to the potluck and enjoy the socializing and meet the terrific people who make the Circus our best! This will be one of the largest attended meetings of the year. Each club and unit is to have a representative attend to learn what is happening with this year’s Circus, and to take the information back to the unit. Communication and knowledge are important to our success, and that is a key role of these Circus

Shriners International

representatives. Those in attendance will learn about performances, incentives, provide input and receive commission checks. There are several items for which ideas are needed. Be sure your unit officers send a representative to this meeting. See you on Wednesday, September 21, for the 6 p.m. potluck and 7 p.m. meeting at Zenobia. Mark your calendars now. Thanks for all you do to make the 2017 Circus our BEST yet!

By Dispensation Granted by Imperial Potentate Chris L. Smith the Stated Meeting has moved to the third Thursday

Thursday, September 15 at 8048 Broadstone Boulevard Perrysburg, OH w43551

Picnic Food 6:30 p.m. Stated Meeting 7:30 p.m. Special Election

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ATTEST: RICHARD G. FRIES, RECORDER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Zenobia Web site: www.zenobiashriners.com

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2016 Report from Representative Dick Fries on Imperial Session The 2016 Imperial Session of Shriners International was held in Tampa, Florida, from July 3 through July 7, 2016. Shriners Hospitals for Children Annual meeting was held in conjunction with the meeting of Shriners International. Zenobia had three elected representatives and one appointed represenative, who replaced an elected representative whom could not attend. There were 30 items to be considered at the business meetings and there were many reports from Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Of the 30 items considered 22 passed, two failed, five were withdrawn by consent of the representatives and one was ruled out of order. We also passed the budgets for Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Budget for Shriners International, income of $7,753,000 and expenses of $6,333,000. Shriners Hospitals for Children, income of $737,300,000 and expenses of $857,300,000, which is a deficit of $120 million down from $125 million last year. We also elected the Imperial Divan, after eliminating the of-

fice of “Deputy Imperial Potentate.” Imperial Potentate elected, Chris L. Smith, President Board of Directors, Jerry G. Gantt. New Shriners elected Imperial Officers: Richard G. Burke, Captain of Guard; Kevin R. Costello, Outer Guard, and new Shriners Hospitals for Children Trustee, Chuck D. Pittman. I thank the members of Zenobia for electing me a representative and I was pleased to represent you at Imperial Session. If you have questions or would like more information please contact me.

K N O OPPORTUNITY Clubs and C Units, Affiliates take the to K opportunity submit a picture of meeting or I your event to be included N in the Hadji. See 12 for Hadji G page Time Line.

ZENOBIA HADJI Issued monthly except during July and August ZENOBIA SHRINERS 8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Telephone (419) 661-9200 • Fax (419) 661-1600 E-mail: recorder@zenobiashriners.com EDITOR’S COMMITTEE John Mershon, Chairman (e-mail: jlpmershon@msn.com) Richard Reder, Assistant Editor ELECTED DIVAN Charles Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Potentate Brian Ramsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chief Rabban Tom Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Rabban Richard Schroeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High Priest & Prophet Dan Slavin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oriental Guide David Coy, CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer Dick Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recorder/Business Manager TRUSTEES Eric Anderson, Chmn. Mark Bowlick Jerry Crouch Mike Ray Joseph Bublick, PP Bob Barkhimer (Em) H. “Bud” Crary (Em) IMPERIAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Charles Murphy, Potentate Tom Binder, AR Richard Fries, Recorder Richard Schroeder, HP&P Oscar Oehmler, PP (Emeritus) Imp. Sir Bernard Lemieux, MD, PP (Advitam) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN Chicago Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Crouch Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeffrey Kuhn, PP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerald Bryant, PP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Imperial Sir Dr. Bernard Lemieux, PP Associate Board Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Tuttle, PP Erie Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wallace Powell Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C. Douglas Curry, PP Cincinnati Board of Governors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dennis Gable, PP Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jerry Argabrite, PP Associate Board Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy Hawkins APPOINTED OFFICERS Boyd Durain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Ceremonial Master Isaac Demarest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Second Ceremonial Master Rev. Hugh Bowland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chaplain Ken Janicki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Units Norm Burrow, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshal Keith Quillin, Ralph Pritts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Marshals Robert Fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Captain of the Guard Ralph Pritts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Outer Guard AMBASSADORS Chief Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles E. Insley Ambassador-at-Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herm McCreary Findlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ty Stout Firelands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Herm McCreary Fremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Mannning Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Bowers Ottawa County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Hessler Tiffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Crouch Van Wert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George A. Winnie Advertising of activities and fund raising in this publication are for Shriners activities and not for the Shrine Hospitals, unless indicated otherwise.

2016 APPROVED ZENOBIA PARADES

Sat., Sept. 24, Roche de Boeuf, Waterville ......................................9:00-10:00 am Sat., Oct 8., Oak Harbor ................................................................10:00-11:00 am Sat., Nov 12 … Toledo Holiday Parade.............................................9:00-10:00 am Approved Parades without times or dates supplied: Tiffin Holiday Parade Tiffin Christmas Parade

CHAPLAIN’S H A T

Dear Nobles: Grace and peace to you and yours in the name of the Great Creator. I, like you, am asking that same question, “What happened to summer?” It happens every year, but it seems as if the days move more swiftly and the summer we waited all winter for is fast coming to an end. So, it’s time once more, to think of getting back into your Shrine/Mason mode. Zenobia is once again looking for you to attend a gathering of Nobles at the September stated meeting (check the Hadji for a date change). It is always exciting to once again in fellowship with fraternal brothers to review the

ongoing work of Zenobia and hear once again about the amazing things our hospitals are doing for boys and girls with special needs. As Shrine/Masons, the fellowship we share is like no other. Our only purpose is to be the force behind the caring for children with physical and developmental disabilities. Much is asked of us, but when we see

what we have accomplished we can thank our Creator God that we have had a part in His gift of healing. So come to the stated meeting and find out how you can share in the work of Zenobia. Be a blessing to the boys and girls we are called to help. Peace, Hugh W. Bowland, D. Min. Chaplain Zenobia Shrine PS: What day is it?

First Annual Zenobia Shrine Sportsman’s Raffle Nobles: An open meeting of the First Annual Zenobia Shrine Sportsman’s Raffle will be held on Saturday, September 17, at 8:00 a.m., at the Zenobia Shrine's building. We are reviewing the committees and looking for people to either take charge of, or help with this effort to make this a resounding success. Please make all efforts to attend this event. If you have any questions you can contact Eric Anderson, 419-460-5608, or Ben Croley, 419-349-2924.

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Jeepsters ‘ride with pride’ in the parades.

ERIE GIVES DAY 2016 - THANK YOU!

Findlay Zenobia Clowns ready themselves for parade.

Thank you! Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie finished second among the non-profit participants in this year’s Erie Gives Day. The one-day event, which ran from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., raised $223,931 for the Erie Shrines medical center. Thank you to all Shriners, Temples, Units, Clubs, Donors, and Erie Community Members

who helped to make Erie Gives Day the most successful ever! Your donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie will ensure that we can continue to provide the highest quality care to children with orthopaedic conditions and other special health care needs.

Hornets ‘buzz’ through the parades.

2016 Zenobia Ladies Style Show Fall Fashion Friends & Fun! Saturday, October 1, 2016 Radisson at UTMC

Fashions by CJ Banks and Christopher & Banks Tickets $35.00 per person ~ Tables of 8 ~ Limited to 250 attendees Silent Auction ~ Lucky Lady ~ Door Prizes Doors Open at 10:30 a.m. Style Show Ticket Co-Chairs Georgia Durain – gdurain@yahoo.com or 419-957-1232 Sara Ramsey – sramsey@bex.net or 419-843-2074

Ticket Deadline: Wednesday, September 15, 2016—NO EXCEPTIONS!

The 180th Fighter Wing supports Shrine Hospitals. Members of the 180th give a donation to Bernie Welniak, P.P., during Tabloid Days.

The Zenobia Shriners is considering holding a fund raising event in the Toledo area on October 7 or 21, 2017 for possibly 1,500 guests. We would like to serve 1/4 pound or 1/2 pound hamburgers and hotdogs, baked beans, cole slaw, plus the normal condiments, plates and napkins. An average consumption of two hamburgers or hot dogs per person is expected. We are now seeking a licensed caterer who can provide these items, using the caterers own facilities, as we cannot count on having a kitchen available. If you have questions and are interested in quoting on this project, please contact: Richard M. Reder P: 419-841-4527 C: 419-699-9256 rmreder@live.com

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142ND IMPERIAL SESSION HELD JULY 3-7 IN TAMPA

Ill. Sir Murphy and Lady Zoe enjoy patient Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story.

Ill. Sir Murphy Pins Tampa patient, River.

First Mate Zoe takes charge.

Having a good time in St. Petersburg following Imperial.

Zenobia delegation to Imperial visit the Tampa Hospital.

Dinner with Zenobia Florida residents Dave and Karen Kennedy.

Lady Joyce was happy to receive her birthday fruit bouquet.

Zenobia ladies enjoy the Imperial Ladies Luncheon.

P.P. Gable visits with Tampa patient Leigh Dittman, who has collected over $1 million for the hospitals.

P.P. Oehmler tours Ybor City by trolley in Tampa.

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Zenobia DeMolay Legion of Honor members attend 2016 DeMolay conclave.

NORTHWEST SHRINE CLUB PICNIC TRANSPORTATION FUND RECEIVES DONATION In July, the Zenobia Transportation Fund received a generous donation from the Historical Truck Society of Ohio. The HTS has made a donation several times in the past, but this year’s $2,500 is one of their largest. The monies come from an annual historical truck show where no admission is charged, only donations. This year the pro-

ceeds were shared with a local food pantry and above is Zenobia’s share. The presentation was made at Zenobia (see photo) by Brent Binkley and LeMar Hetrick, President, to Ill. Sir Charles Murphy and Roadrunner dispatcher Tom Hilton. Thank you HTS for your support of the Shrine Hospitals.

News from Cincinn NEWS meets FROM CINCINNATI Gavin the Governor

Gavin was transferred to two different Gavin meets the Governor hospitals before coming to Cincinnati

this, theyHospital. were given the spent oppor-eight In April 2009, six-month-old Shriners Gavin tunity at to meet with the governor Gavin Bennett came down with weeks Shriners Hospitals for Children their home state of South a low grade fever. The fever soon —ofCincinnati and walked away from the Dakota, without Dennis Daugaard. “My escalated. Gavin had contracted hospital amputations or neurohope is to raise awareness to meningitis which caused pur- logical damage. pura fulminans, a rare blood and help prevent this disease from affectingheother families,” boy saidwho loves tissue disorder sometimes Today, is an energetic caused by infection in the blood- toEcho. jump on trampolines, run around, for parents to hapstream. and“It’s talk important to everyone. “When this be able Itodidn’t recognize signs and Gavin was transferred to two pened, knowitswhere my son was to understand thatHospitals comgoingdifferent or whathospitals our lives before would be like,”symptoms said Echo.and “Without Shriners vaccination is available for their ing to Cincinnati Shriners Hosfor Children, I know Gavin’s outcome would not have been this successful.” infant children.” We are proud of vacspentEcho eightBennett, weeks at now Gavinpital. and Gavin his mom, speak up for meningococcal the progess Gavin has made and Shriners Hospitals for Chilcination. Because of this, they were given the dren® - Cincinnati and walked his family’s dedication to helpopportunity to meet with the Governor of their away from the hospital without ing other children. home state of South Dakota, Dennis Daugaard. Shriners Hospitals for Chilamputations or neurological “My hope is to raise awareness to help prevent dren - Cincinnati is one of only damage. this disease from affecting other families,” said Today, he is an energetic boy four freestanding hospitals in the Echo. who loves to jump on trampo- country dedicated to the treatlines, run around and talk to ment of pediatric burns and spe“It’s important for parents to be able to recogeveryone. “When this happened, cializing in plastic and nize its signs and symptoms and to understand I didn’t know where my son was reconstructive surgery. Our that vaccination available for their physicians’ experience and exgoing or whatis our lives would be infant children.” We are proud of the progess Gavin in pediatric burn treatlike,” said Echo. “Without pertise has made and his family’s dedication to helping cleft lip and palate, Shriners Hospitals for Children, ment, otherI children. and skin condiknow Gavin’s outcome would complex wound Gavin Bennett with his mom Echo Ben and reconstrucnot have been this successful.” tions, and plastic and Governor Dennis Daugaard. Gavin and his mom, Echo Ben- tive surgery makes Shriners Shriners Hospitals for Children –Cincinnati is one of only four freestanding hospitals in the country dedicated Hospitals for Children - Cincinnett, now speakburns up for the treatment of pediatric and meningospecializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our physicians’ expe ence and expertise in pediatric burn treatment,ofcleft nati lip and complexfor wound and skin conditions, an a palate, first choice care. coccal vaccination. Because ®

plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati a first choice for care.

If you know a child we can help,

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cation may change. Please keep checking your emails from the short Gary Mussels. We should take advantage of the weather and have some informal meetups throughout the summer. James, Ted and Joe Jr. are looking to host a scotch and pork tenderloin tasting at brother Kornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. More details later. Lastly, I would like to welcome our new errand boy, Br. Dave Coy, to the family. I hope you find enjoyment out of our unit. See you at the next meeting and remember. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A man of honour always pays his debtsâ&#x20AC;Ś and keeps his word.â&#x20AC;? John Rooney (Road to Perdition) Frankie the Chief

When askedis if she now ever high a school golf team, the high11 years SHC -here Chicago, at Ashleigh, thought of herself as courageous, light of her season was shooting if she ever thought of herself as courageous, Ashleigh Navarro, Ashleigh Navarro, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve re- a 58 over nine holes in a match loves bowling. As a member of her Family, both golf (left) and ally never thought about it.â&#x20AC;? But in Logansport, Indiana.at a O\ QHYHU WKRXJKW DERXW LW Â´ %XW RWKHUV KDYH DQG recently June was a very busy month, others have, and recently at a â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love golf,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love with amazing results. Theof bourhighlight her season was shooting aI love. 58 nineCoache ceremony in Lebanon, Indiana, golf all around. . . I love over the n Lebanon, IN, High Golf bon trip to Kentucky and Cincin- she receivedshe the received theIndiana Indiana High team aspect. theSchool individual nati Shrine Hospital visit was a School Golf Coaches Associa- and getting to grow as a person, port, IN. great time for fellowship and 0LWFKHO - :LQJHU &RXUDJH $ZDUG, Â´ (right) annually, statetion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mitchel J. Winger given Courage and I love getting to grow with fun. Thanks Atlantic City Mikey for putting that trip together. The blood drive held June 11 was such a success. What an amazing turnout. I would like to thank all the volunteers and big Ike da rat for all your help. Summertime is here family. We will still be having meetings

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to grow as a person, andtions. I love getting to and also a golfer, and her mothergrow with A spina bifida patient for 11 Mindy, share the responsibility ida patient 11 years SHC -says, here Chicago, at Ashleigh, is now a years here at SHC - Chicago, of driving the golf cart for AshKXUt to playfor golf, she but she does struggle with Ashleigh, is now a junior in high leigh. She is pretty much indehigh golf andher mom bowling. As a member school and loves(left) both golf and pendent, reports, and , a school senior and andloves also both a golfer, and her mother Mindy, share bowling. As a member of her wants no help, even if she ever l for golf Ashleigh. team, the pendent, highlight of hermuch season was shooting a 58 over She is pretty inde in Logansport, IN. nmatch if she ever were to fall. Her family, were to fall. Her family, pictured at left, all from Rochester, Indiare proud of Ashleigh. They KH VD\V Âł, ORYH JROI DOO DURXQG , ORYH WKH WHDP DVSHFW , ORYH d of Ashleigh. They are (from l) her sisters ana, are (from l) her sisters Sierra, Rosalie and Baylie; her brother dual and getting as a person, to gro r Enrique; and to hergrow parents Hector and and I love getting Enrique; and her parents Hector and Mindy. She is a remarkable VHDVRQ Â´ ,W GRHV QRW KXUt to play golf, she says, but she strug role modeldoes for our patients; we r our patients; we send our congratulasend our congratulations and r Rosalie, a senior and also therapy! a golfer, andbesther mother Mi wishes to Ashleigh, as she hesister pursues a career in physical pursues a career in physical ther-

ng the golf cart for Ashleigh. pendent, She is pretty muchapy!inde nts no help, even if she ever were to fall. Her family, Fremont er, IN, are proud of Ashleigh. They are (from l) her sisters Club ylie; her brother Enrique; Shrine and her parents Hector and It has been another le role model for our patients; we terrific send our congratulasummer for the Fremont Shrine With no meetings in June o Ashleigh, as she pursuesClub. anda July,career members supportedin physical therapy!

After Glow Party 2016 Sun, Fun & Guns Raffle Wrap-Up at Zenobia Shrine Temple 8048 Broadstone Blvd., Perrysburg

Saturday, September 17 Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Food serving starts at noon until gone! All Nobles, Masons, Friends and Family Invited! A BIG thank you for all who helped sell tickets. A time for fellowship with the Shrine, Masons and Friends! RSVP by contacting Howard Shirling HowardtheGenie@yahoo.com or text/call 419-409-0687

Zenobia at parades and other unit events. Several attended the Roadrunner picnic and transported patients to/from hospitals. Great work, guys! Our big summer event was the Divan night on August 3. The format of grilled steak and corn was changed to the delicious Zimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family style dinner, and was well received. This allowed members to socialize more and be able to spend the evening with guests. The Divan was well represented and was part of the 55 attendees. President John Avers welcomed all, introduced officers and presented gifts to Ill. Sir Murphy and Lady Zoe. Ambassador Jim Manning introduced PPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and covered events before turning over to OG Dan Slavin for Divan introductions. Ill. Sir Charles Murphy thanked all for attending and for support. Plans for the upcoming Ceremonial and Ladies Style Show were shared. Because GLSA is the week of the stated meeting, it will be held

Divan Night at Fremont Shrine Club.

on September 15, which moves the FSC meeting to the fourth Thursday or September 22. Make your plans to meet with us

at the Bricklayers and Masons building on Siler Street in Fremont. Walter Schmidt, Secretary

Hadji Time Line for Article and Picture Submission for Publication. Also Unit, Club, and Affiliate length of an article. Articles from the Potentate (except Poteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notes), Divan members, Recorder (except Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notes), Units, Clubs, Affiliates, Shrine Commitees, Shrine Ambassadors, etc., are DUE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH preceeding publication. ie. May materials are due by the first Monday in April. This means that if any aforementioned groups want their material in the Hadji it is imperative that the time line be followed. Photo(s), with captions, must be submitted within 4 days after the event pictured has been concluded. If not submitted on time the picture(s) submitted may be published in the next issue of the Hadji. No picture, with a caption, can be accepted for publication in the new Hadji after the 20th of the month. It will become an item to consider for the next issue.Clubs, Units and Affiliates are limited to 250 words for their column. If a picture with caption is included the article length should be limited to 200 words. The Hadji Editor

September 2016

OCSC A Whale of A Club.

Greetings from the Nobles and their Ladies of the Ottawa County Shrine Club—A WHALE OF A CLUB! September—Time to get back to work! Let’s catch up to what’s been going on. Our May 26 meeting was held in Elmore at the Gathering Room. We were entertained by Kathy Druckenmiller and Kathy Bast.

September 2016

June 17 and 18, we took part in the Tabloid Sales. We had Nobles in many of the towns in Ottawa County. On June 23, we traveled to Graytown Park for a pot-luck and picnic. The hamburgs and hot dogs were great, as well as the best food in Ottawa County — our ladies cooking!!! Coming back from summer break, our first meeting will be Thursday, September 22, at the Port Clinton Yacht Club, and will be Divan Night, and Widows Recognition Night. We hope everyone had a great, safe and enjoyable summer! Until next month—enjoy Ottawa County! Rod

Findlay Shrine Club

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bles to get out and not just enjoy the event, but to present themselves and the Shrine as the great contributor they are in support of our kids and the communities in which they live. Be proud of who you are and what you do. You are special and be certain to explain to others what makes you and the rest of us special. Keep an eye on the Hadji and your local newsletter for fun, upcoming events in and around Findlay and Zenobia. All Nobles are invited to join us at an upcoming Findlay Shrine Club meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 9

Greetings All, Welcome back to all those Nobles who have been away for the last couple months. Summer is winding down, but there is still plenty we can do for the benefit of our philanthropy and the continued support of the Shrine. Events are all around us—school activities, church gatherings, village festivals—all are a great opportunity for No-

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SEPTEMBER 2016 SUNDAY

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GLSA INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

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FRIDAY HILLBILLIES

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ZENOBIA BAND

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ZENOBIA BAND

CHANTERS HIGHLANDERS MOTORCYCLE TEMPLE GUARD

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September 7-11 – GLSA, Indianapolis, IN September 15 – Stated Meeting September 16 – Friendship Night at Zenobia September 17 – Wiseguys Gun Raffle September 21 – Circus Meeting

SATURDAY FINDLAY DIVAN LADIESʼ STYLE SHOW

STATED MEETING OFFICER “MOVE UP” NIGHT

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Tiffin Shrine Club

The Zenobia Tiffin Shrine Club with ladies held their May meeting at Tiffin Masonic Complex. Special guest Claire Fitzpatrick, who is being treated at Shrine Hospital for Children Erie, Pennsylvania, spoke about her treatment and care that she has been receiving.

SATURDAY

STATED MEETING MOVED

CORVAIRS EVZONES AASR ANNUAL MEETING

HIGHLANDERS

DIRECTORS STAFF HIGHLANDERS

WEDNESDAY

a.m., after the Blue Lodge breakfast in the Findlay Masonic Complex, 303 Osborn Avenue. Call Boyd / 419-422-9222, Jim / 419-894-6347 or Chuck / 419293-3485.

LEGION OF HONOR CHANGE OF COMMAND

October 1 – Divan Ladies’ Style Show October 13 – Stated Meeting – Officer “Move Up” Night October 14-15 – Grand Lodge of Ohio, Sandusky October 19 – Shrine K of C Night, Findlay October 30 – Children’s Safe Halloween

CLOWNS Hidey-Ho Nobles, At the writing of this article, the Clowns have already participated in 30 events and have scheduled at least another 12. I do not doubt that many more will come in before this printing. As you can all see, we are a group which is in great demand; such is the hazard of being such a popular and fun group to have around and to be around. The Clowns have gained a few more members in the past few months, for which we are very grateful. We welcome these new Nobles and look forward to having them join us at our meetings and even more in their participating and having fun in our many events. We are a very welcoming group and always enjoy having fellow Nobles join us at a meeting for a good time of fun and fellowship. Just call, so we have a count for meals. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Clown building, 1545 Payne Avenue, Findlay. Doors open by 5:30 p.m., we eat at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting follows. All are welcome to attend, but please let us know if you’re coming so we have enough food. Call Steve / 419-422-9222, Jim / 419-8946347 or Chuck / 419-293-3485.

WHAT’S NEW IN ERIE! Save the Date! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Third Annual TV Telethon In cooperation with JET 24 (Erie’s ABC affiliate) and FOX 66 (Erie’s FOX affiliate), Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie will host the third annual TV telethon. The past two telethons have successfully raised a combined amount of $35,000. The telethon will air from 5 to 8 p.m. A phone bank of volunteers will be taking donations in support of the Erie medical center. The annual telethon has not only provided a chance to connect with the community and raise funds, but also tell stories of the hope and healing that take place at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie.

Roadrunners

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A few of our Roadrunners, for different reasons, have retired from driving this summer. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank them for their years of service taking our patients to the Shriners Hospitals. Their comments about how enjoyable it was to travel with them, and seeing their improvement through the years will be remembered for a long time. The friendships they make with other drivers will be missed, too. We still have some parades that need drivers. Contact Ralph Woessner to take one of them. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy the time you spend. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for new Roadrunners to join our team of drivers. Blue Lodge brothers can join our team tooâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;contact the Zenobia Shrine for information about joining. We had a good turn out for our annual appreciation picnic. Awards were presented to a number of drivers for their special services and things they did during the year. Saturday, September 10, at 10 a.m., is our next Roadrunner meeting. Our attendance at the meetings is growingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;come and join us for breakfast before the meeting. Till next month, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep er between the lines.â&#x20AC;? Respectfully Submitted, Tom Hilton

Greetings from all of your Zenobia Campers! Since the June article, we campers have been on the move! For our June Camp Out we traveled to Nevada, Ohio, to FoxFire Campground. We traveled to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bratsâ&#x20AC;? in Bucyrus for some of their famous brat sandwiches. We also toured Crossroads Factory Store, Coopers Mill and Carlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sinclair Gas Station (old time station and 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cars and memories)! July 22 to 24 found us at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, one of our HOTTEST camp outs we have seen in quite a while!! The attraction that drew us there was the Celina Lake Festival, held at Lake St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. There were street vendors, Friday night fireworks, and more than 30 Amphicars splashed into the lake! (Vehicles that can travel on land or water) Quite a sight! For this Camp Out, we had six units in attendance (12 campers). Thank you John and Chris for a great Camp Out! Coming up on August 11 to 13 (it will be over when you read this), Dave and Pat are leading us to Sauder Village Campground. I am looking forward to that one! Remember all of the sick and shut-ins in your prayers! Until next month, keep the CAMPFIRES burning! Rod

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ZENOBIA ROADRUNNERS NEED DRIVERS. All Masons can be Roadrunners. If you would like to help a child get to a Shrine hospital please call, text, or email. John Dierkes at 419-215-6473 or jld2385@bex.net. OR Tom Hilton at dispatch@zenobiashriners.com

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Hillbilly Notes

Howdy Cuzzins and Flatlanders, Summer is almost gone, we only got about a month left if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count Indian Summer. Anyhow, it has been hot, dry and sorta unexciting. We have done a lot of parades and as usual had a good time and are looking forward to the fall parades. We have lost some Cuzzins to the Black Camel (may God rest their souls), and hopefully at the Possum Queen Contest we will have some new ones to replace them. There really ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a whole bunch to say so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll close with my usual: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a Hillbilly ya oughta be. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Til next time take care of yourself and each other. Honor the Cob, Catfish

Highlander Hi-Lites Here we are, another summer passing, and we are continuing our progress with the band. We may not be a competition band, but we sound pretty darn good. What we need is more gigs to play. I think the Smelt Fry may have set a new record for attendance, thanks to good promotion and records kept by Dan Hannon. A great job, everyone. Our picnic was another success, but after so much good food, I need to go on a diet to regain my svelt figure. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great summer for me, but I attended too many funerals for old friends. Work on the Zenobia Sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raffle continues. The September Memorial Service in Gibsonburg is right around the corner. It sounds like a great thing to do and I am planning on being there. There is a Friendship Night coming up on the 16th, and a Circus meeting on the 21st. Our annual meeting should be coming up on October 4, with election of officers. Be there! Be good to yourselves and kind to your neighbors. PM Giggles

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Arab Patrol

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Welcome back! Hope that you were able to participate in the many parades and activities, including the annual Tabloid promotion that took place over the summer. A big thank you to Northwest Shrine Club for recognizing the Divan and Past Potentateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at their party in Defiance. Thanks Kay and Keith Winnie for hosting it; as well as to Fremont Shrine Club. Congratulations to Brian Ramsey, C.R., who will be installed as President of the Great Lakes Shrine Patrol Association in Indianapolis. Rich Schroeder, H.P.P., Lady Claudia broke her foot recently. Our best to her. Our Potentate and Divan has taken the next step on the possible building expansion. Illustrious Sirs Jeff Hammons, Ed Isaacson and Keith Tuttle serve on this committee. Kudos to Illustrious Sir Denny Gable and especially his Lady Joan for hosting our summer party. It was delicious and enjoyable. It was good to see Ill. Sir Doug Curry and his Lady Dorothy, who stopped by before returning to Florida. Also to Ill. Sir Wayne Bishop, who is recuperating from recent surgery. The Potentateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip to the Shrinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Cincinnati that took in some other sites, August 26 to 28, was well attended. For those Nobles and ladies who have never visited one of our 22 hospitals, please take the time to do so. It is very rewarding. Get well wishes to Illustrious Sirs Jeff Kuhn, Bob and Sue Secoy, and others. Bernie Welniak P.P., 330

Thanks to those who attended the Spring Ceremonial. When you see Director General Ken Janicki, ask him about the exploding deer that he saw on the way there. Hope that you were able to attend some of the many parades and activities that took place over the summer. The Patrol continued to meet, play a little euchre and harass each other. Kudos to those who helped and attended our annual Old Timers Steak and Corn Roast. Congrats to Brian Ramsey, who will be installed as President of the Great Lakes Shrine Patrol Association in Indianapolis. Ask Joan Marsh about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peace with a little Loveâ&#x20AC;? by using her Musical Massachusetts Fingers. You would be surprised by all the talent that exists in our unit. Speaking of talent, patroller Jack Kesling passed away recently. He not only had his own TV show, he and Alice had a fun time entertaining in many bands over the years. They also put on a number of skits at GLSA and Imperial over the years. The Patrol received a nice thank you note from the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital. We sent three checks in equal amount to Cincinnati, Erie and Chicago Shrine Hospitals when we closed out the Patrol Golf League bank account. The Patrol dinner meeting will be held at Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant on Thursday, September 1, and the ZT stated meeting September 15, due to GLSA. Think membership! Get well wishes to Bill Marsh, George and Sherri Stucker. Bernie Welniak P.P., 330

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No. 124 R. & S. M. 159 N. Main Street Bowling Green Ohio 43402 (419) 353-6281 Black Swamp Masons http://groups.yahoo.com/group /BlackSwampMasons/

No. 127 R. & S.M. Fort Industry Temple 5025 Secor Road Toledo, OH 43623 Eugene Gray PIM (Joyce) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illustrious Master 4523 Commonwealth Avenue Toledo, OH 43612-2044 H (419) 478-5807 C (419) 345-3699 witchdr48@yahoo.com Raymond A. Welly . . Deputy Master 5261 Bonwood Drive Toledo, OH 43623 H (419) 472-8981 Isaac Demarest PIM . . . . . . . . . PCW 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. Ste 11B Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 455-6986 Douglas Lawrence PIM . . Treasurer (419) 476-3365 Ronald W. Adair. . . . . . . . . Recorder (419) 478-7619 Robert Smith PIM . . Capt. of Guard (419) 882-6451 David Subleski PIM . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council (419) 882-3962 David Kevorkian PIM . . . . . Steward (419) 787-8981 Joseph Rezbznyay . . . . . . . . Sentinel Orlo Cully PIM . . . . . . . . . . Marshall William Markin PIM . . . . . Chaplain

TOLEDO COUNCIL No. 33 R. & S. M. Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Rd. Toledo, OH 43615 Tom Dewire . . . . . Illustrious Master 2584 Olde Brookside Toledo, OH 43615 (480) 231-5270 tommydyr@hotmail.com Rod Johnstone. . . . . . Deputy Master (419) 779-0362 jstoneenterprise@yahoo.com Cliff Hiestand Principle Conductor of the Work (419) 460-1364 cgh512@toast.net Terry Yoakam . . . . . . . . . . . Recorder tyoakam1@aol.com Jeff Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer lewis.jp1980@gmail.com Richard Brown . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard (419) 764-9422 Tom Abner . . . Conductor of Council (419) 346-5913 Reed Knowles . . . . . . . . . . . . Steward (419) 472-0207 Gary McLaren . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 729-1050 Paul Peters III. . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 345-9345 John Zettler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 467-8249 MEETINGS Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Wednesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Greetings Companions, As we emerge from darkness, the first meeting is September 7 and is York Rite Night with chapter opening the evening with council to follow. As such, please remember to contact Secretary Cliff Hiestand for dinner reservations, or email your reservation to ftmeigschapter29@gmail.com. The cost is $10.00 a meal. The second stated is September 14. Hopefully everyone has enjoyed a full summer and as you wind down yours, please keep those companions who are struggling with health issues in your thoughts and prayers, as well as those who serve in the military defending our great nation and its freedoms each day. God bless each of you and yours, Tom Dewire, IM

Kenneth Joseph Rutski . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illustrious Master 1726 Spruce Drive, Apt. 152 Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 603-0129 kenneth.rutski@gmail.com Atonn Gregory Edwards Smeltzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deputy Master 510 Harvest Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 353-5433 Harlan Dale Arnold PM Principle Conductor of the Work 201 Ridge Street Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 351-7668 William Gary Seeman PM. Recorder 120 University Lane Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-5414 Charles A Clinard PM . . . Treasurer 19 Ranch Court Bowling Green, OH 43402 (419) 352-0043 cclinard@woh.rr.com Jeremy Z Sharninghouse PM . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard (419) 348-0936 Dale D. Decker . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council (419) 288-8536 Jerry F Milnor PM. . . . . . . . Steward (419) 352-8747 William Mandlebaum PM . . Sentinel (419) 352-3477 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 8, 8:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Greetings Companions, Summer is over! Not really, but alas, it is that time of year again. The Masonic year kicks off in September. I hope that all companions had a great break and are well rested and refreshed. Looking forward it appears Bowling Green Council may have several candidates this year. The first Stated Meeting of Bowling Green Council will be on September 8, at 8:30 p.m., with stated meetings being on the second Thursday of each month. Fraternally yours, Kenneth J. Rutski, Illustrious Master

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MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 1, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Regular Order of Business. REMARKS Companions, I want to welcome all of you back to a new year of council. I would love to see some faces of companions that have been missing for a while. If you haven’t been to a meeting, you have missed a lot. I hope all of you had a great summer and are ready to return to our labors. I want to thank all of the companions of Grafton Acklin Council for allowing me to serve as their Illustrious Master for the 2017 council year. I am proud and at the same time humbled to have been selected to again serve all of you. Please do not forget we still are around and will be looking for members for next year. September would be a great time to bring some new companions of the Royal Arch. Please keep our sick and distressed companions in your prayers. Also let us remember our service personnel serving at home and abroad. I urge every companion of this council to remember those less fortunate and practice that truly Masonic virtue of relief. Officers, if you cannot make a meeting, please let the Illustrious Master or Deputy Master know either by phone or e-mail. Fraternally, Eugene Gray Jr., IM

The Unity of Freemasonry As every Master Mason who visits in another jurisdiction than his own soon discovers, the rituals of no two grand lodges are alike. They all tell the same story, are founded on the same legends, have the same truths, but they do this with differing arrangements of sequence and of words. I Nevertheless, the ritual of Freemasonry is the basic rock upon which all the Masonic rituals of all the several bodies of Freemasonry are built, or from which they departed on a voyage to secure for themselves a new ritual … the wiser a Mason becomes in any of the concordant bodies, the longer he lives and learns within them, the more convinced he is of the primacy of that which is given the initiate when he is raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. -Exchange

CALUMET COUNCIL No. 133 R. & S.M. 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, OH 43537 Arlan Manrow . . . Illustrious Master 8430 Farnsworth Road Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 392-6961 amanrow@gmail.com Dorsey Kinsey . . . . . . Deputy Master Rick Scheider Principal Conductor of the Work David Szostek PIM. . . . . . . Recorder unrealdavy@aol.com John Tansey PIM. . . . . . . . Treasurer jmtansey@roadrunner.com James Dollar PIM . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard Douglas Towslee DDGHP . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council Dan Kopfmann . . . . . . . . . . . Steward Mark Christian . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Robert TerDoest PIM. . . . . Chaplain Jimmy Walsh PIM . . . . . . . . Sentinel MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, September 12, 8:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Companions, Welcome back to Calumet Council No. 133! With the hard work done this summer by Recorder Szostek and Treasurer Tansey, we are off to another great year. Please watch your mailbox for information on an upcoming fish fry dinner. Captain Dave took a group of excellent fishermen out on Lake Erie in August and their hard work will be our dining pleasure. Calumet Council has several candidates ready to start their degree work and our PIMs have already begun preparing to help present these Masons with more light. Our Past Illustrious Masters can’t do it all and need participation from us. Thanks again for your ideas and help. Arlan Manrow, IM

Oak Harbor Chapter exciting year for Oak Harbor Chapter. We will begin with the installation of officers on Thursday, September 22, which will be preceded by a dinner at 6:30 p.m., at a cost of $13.00 per person. Reservations are required by September 16 and can be made by calling me at (419) 262-0656 or e-mail jackw@amplex.net. All reservations must be guaranteed and your family and friends also are invited and encouraged to attend. REC Green will be elevated to Grand King (we hope) in October at Grand Chapter, so we as a chapter have a lot of work ahead of us to help Keith and make him proud of our chapter and the 8th Capitular District. Fraternally, Jack Worcester, HP

Mt. Vernon We would welcome your attendance. Remember this is your chapter, without you it will be hard to make it a great one. God bless you and all our companions and loved ones, especially the sick and distressed, our prayers are with you always. Fraternally yours, Dan Trumbull, HP

GENOA COUNCIL No. 138 R. & S. M. 603 N. Main Street Genoa, Ohio 43440 (419) 855-4145 Rodney V. Fowler Illustrious Master 8981 W. Duff Washa Road Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 607-3529 rodfowler8981@yahoo.com Douglas P. Parker . . . Deputy Master Kevin McComas . . . . . . . . . . . P.C.W. William G. Windnagel . . . . Recorder P.O. Box 227 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 (419) 898-6150 Richard L. Farris . . . . . . . Treasurer David E. Webb Captain of the Guard Ronald E. Cashen . . . . . . . . . . Conductor of Council Daniel Garringer . . . . . . . . . Steward Vater D. Webb. . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel David J. Roper . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Douglas A. Habegger . . . . . Marshall MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS Greetings Companions, I trust everyone enjoyed their summer as much as I did. As summer closes, September is upon us and that means time to get back to enjoying Masonic fellowship, planning for the year to come and traveling to visit other Masonic bodies. Congratulations to all the new officers and I look forward to working with you to make this a great year! Our first meeting is on September 12, at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments after the meeting. Mark your calendar for December 12. That will be our inspection in the Royal Master Degree. Any companions that would like to try a new part, please feel free to contact me. It is always good to see someone eager to take on a new part. Grand Council is coming to Sandusky on October 3 and 4. Let’s have a good turn out this year. Fraternally, Rodney V. Fowler Illustrious Master

Upward Look As we journey through life we should cultivate the habit of looking up, since so many of the best things in life are above us; the blue sky, the moon, the stars, the rainbows, the green boughs of trees, the fleecy clouds, the flight of birds, the great big sun and the glorious sunsets. “I will lift up mine eyes into the hills,” says the psalmist. Surely, that man lives only a poor and lowly life, who never learns to look off into the distance and up into the heights. So much in the overall character of the days depends on the direction given to it in its earliest hours — the first thoughts, words, emotion, deed. Someone has said that the first moment of the day is a tuning fork on which we strike the keynote for the entire day.

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MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER M.I. Richard J. Amlung 4887 Hudson Drive Stow, OHo 44224 (330) 329-6413 rjamlung@earthlink.net ARCH INSPECTOR R.I. Stephen C. Hill Grand Conductor of Council 325 Coventry Court Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 874-2828 stevechill@aol.com ARCH ADJUTANT David Webb 16543 W. True Road Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 410-3041 trijicon@aol.com PAST GRAND MASTERS Ray L. McLargin 33 Robert R. Rettig, KYGCH Douglas A. Habegger KYGCH FIRST ARCH OFFICERS James A. Manning . . . . . . .President 214 W. Poplar Bryan, OH 43506 (419) 636-7127 Walter R. Coffman . . . . . . . . . . . . .1st Vice President 834 Riverside Avenue Defiance, OH 43512 (419) 784-1572 David S. Kervorkian . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd Vice President 5640 Cresthaven Lane Toledo, Ohio 43614 (419) 787-7513 William T. Stiles . . . . . . . . .Treasurer 2283 Rose Hill Drive Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 466-3928 Gary Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary 10364 County Road 16 Wauseon, OH 43567 (419) 335-3023

“We have an American right to say: “I reject the welfare way to the lazy life and favor instead the work way to the good life” – Henry C. Clausen “So long as we love, we serve, so long as we are loved by others, I should say that we are almost indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

TOLEDO COMMANDERY No. 7 K. T. Masonic Temple 3510 HollandSylvania Road Toledo, OH 43615 Webpage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group /KT6thDivOH/ Tom Blansett (Janice) . . Commander 430 Pine Street Wyandotte, MI 48192 (612) 865-4622 thomaseblansett@gmail.com Thomas A. Dewire . . . Generalissimo 2585 Old Brookside Ottawa Hills, OH 43615 (419) 460-1364 tommydyr@hotmail.com Reed N. Knowles, KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain General 3825 Windward Drive Sylvania, OH 43560 (419) 392-3135 Leonard C. Gozdowski, KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recorder P.O. Box 352645 Toledo, OH 43635 (419) 843-5880 David Subleski . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 882-3962 Isaac Demarest . . . . . . . . . . . . Prelate (419) 455-6986 William Markin, 33rd, KYCH . . . . . . . . Grand Prelate Emeritus Paul C. Peters III . . . Senior Warden (419) 392-5757 Ronald W. Adair . . . . . Sword Bearer (419) 478-7619 Jeffrey Lewis . . . . . Standard Bearer (419) 779-0362 Richard Farris, KYCH. . . . . Warder (419) 290-6487 John Zettler, KYCH, DDGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 467-8249 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 p.m. – Steak Dinner for $10.00 – please contact Ft. Meigs Chapter officers, Toledo Council or Toledo Commandery officers for reservations no later than September 4. Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meetings for York Rite Bodies. Saturday, September 10, 8:30 a.m. – Order of the Temple Practice for upcoming inspection on Saturday, January 21. Wednesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. – Special Meeting – Order of the Temple Practice.

ST. OMER COMMANDERY No. 59 K. T. Perrysburg Masonic Bldg. 590 E. South Boundary Perrysburg, OH 43551 John M. Tansey . . . . . . . Commander 876 Maple Lane Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 376-9924 jmtansey@roadrunner.com Don Decker. . . . . . . . . Generalissimo 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2985 ddecker@woh.rr.com Dave Szostek KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain General 131 Ivanhill Road Toledo, OH 43615 (419) 392-3135 unreeldavy@aol.com Clifford G. Hiestand KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recorder 1156 Hugo Street Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 460-9758 Cgh512@toast.net Leonard C. Gozdowski KYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer P.O. Box 352645 Toledo, OH 43635 (419) 392-4883 Mike Lake KYCH . . . . . . . . . Prelate Jeff Sabo . . . . . . . . . . Senior Warden (419) 392-5757 Don Garringer . . . . . Junior Warden (419) 944-5645 Richard Farris KYCH Sword Bearer (419) 729-3458 David Kopfmann . . Standard Bearer (419) 787-7513 Charles Ottney . . . . . . . . . . . Warder (419) 290-6487 Jimmy Walsh KYCH . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 346-0044 Theodore B. Korn 33rd, KCT Eminent Grand Prelate Emeritus William Seemann . . . . . . . . . . Guard Mark Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard Dick Buhrows . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guard MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. – Pot Luck. Wednesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting.

REMARKS Sir Knights, We will be having degree practice the first Saturday of each month until the end of January (except September, which will be on the 10th). Also, each month through January, we will have a special meeting every fourth Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., to hold degree practice. I encourage all Sir Knights to come

REMARKS Sir Knights, I am hopeful everyone had an enjoyable summer retreat and though it might be hard to believe, fall is rapidly approaching. Our first stated meeting will be September 14 and we’ll start up with a pot-luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. As a reminder, we need to be ready to line up at 7:30 p.m. sharp, as we will be doing the complete full form opening. For any Knight who may have a petition, if possible, please turn it in at this meeting for reading. There has been a major change in our schedule since June. Our annual inspection on March 18 will now include the Full Form Opening after the Order

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EU-TAH COMMANDERY

O-TON-TA-LA GROTTO

No. 66 K. T. Masonic Temple 3024 131st Street Toledo, OH 43611

M.O.V.P.E.R. No. 40 119 W. Wayne St. Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 893-2136

David E. Webb, KYCH . . . . . . . . . . Eminent Commander 16543 W. True Road Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 862-3163 Dale E. Henderson, PC (Peggy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Generalissimo 2301 Summit Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 726-1215 Vater D. Webb, KYCH (Ruby) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captain General 16543 W. True Road Graytown, OH 43432 (419) 862-3163 Jim Dahms (Ronnie). Senior Warden Butch Tolles (Sherri) Junior Warden Terry A. Yoakam, PC (Kathy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prelate/Treasurer Gary McLaren, PC . . . . . . Recorder 2306 180th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 729-1050 Dick Brown (Jean). Standard Bearer Dean E. Webb, PC (Vicki) . . Warder James Omey . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel John Pribe . . . . . . . . . . . First Guard Jim Alliman (Denise) . Second Guard David Woodward . . . . . Third Guard COMMITTEES Dues: Vater D. Webb, Jim Dahms, James Omey. Membership: Dale Henderson, Dan Armstrong, Jim Alliman. Sick: Terry Yoakam, Ron Spencer, David Woodward. Finance: John Pribe, Gary McLaren, Butch Tolles. Audit: Dean Webb, Jim Dahms, Dale Henderson. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting Potluck at Rudy’s at 6:30 REMARKS Greetings Sir Knights, Welcome to a new Templar year. I hope that this “new year” finds everyone happy and healthy. Our stated meeting is on the 21st at 7:30 p.m., with potluck at Rudy’s at 6:30. I have it on good authority that Harry at Rudy’s has missed us this summer. On behalf of the officers and myself, I wish to thank you for your confidence is us by electing us to serve as your officers this year. If you have any questions or concerns, or even if you just need a ride to a meeting, contact any of us. We are here for you. To our sick and shut in, we wish you the best. You are in our prayers. God Bless. David E. Webb, EC

Founded in the Hearts of Men “The ancient temple of King Solomon has crumbled into ruins; obelisks and pyramids, built for the purpose of defying mutations and decay of ages, have disappeared, temples and cities, perfected by the science of Masonry (the glory and pride of the world for centuries), have gone to decay and ruin since our order has had a name and place upon the earth. Nations have risen and fallen, established kingdoms and empires overthrown, but Masonry still survives; the most ancient, the most honorable, and the most humane organization — except the church since the foundation of the earth.

http://www.ToledoGrotto.com James Moomey . . . . . . . . . . Monarch 5708 Centerview Drive Sylvania, OH 43560 rebelrambler19@gmail.com (567) 868-3992 cell Mark Anderson . . . . . . Chief Justice 4025 N. Haven Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 360-1772 Gary Robinson . . . . . . . . . Master of Ceremonies 121 W. Sophia Street Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 351-6025 Josh Anderson . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 5934 Vistamar Toledo, OH 43611 Ron Hindman II . . . . . . . . Treasurer 3711 Lynbrook Toledo, OH 43614 (419) 266-0850 Dorsey Kinsey . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 385-0950 William Clayton. . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 350-1107 Phil Ditch . . . . . . . Marshal Emeritus Charlie Ottney . . . . . . . . . . Captain of the Guard (419) 290-6487 David Trammell . Venerable Prophet (419) 381-7834 Doug Towslee, DDGHP . . . . Sentinel (419) 704-8270 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting Wild Shirt Night. Wednesday, September 21, 6:00 p.m. – Potluck at Lodge, followed by National Treasure Movie. Wednesday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Memorial and Honor PMs. Wednesday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. – Social Event: Meet at Spaghetti Warehouse downtown. REMARKS Thanks to Josh and Ron for their work to help with the lodge building maintenance. It takes teamwork to get things done. I look forward to seeing everyone after the summer. Come and enjoy in our gatherings. Jim Moomey, Monarch

St. Omer of the Temple Degree. Grand Commandery will be October 7 and 8, at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Columbus. For additional information visit the Grand Commandery website. If you’re planning to attend, do not delay, reservations must be in by September 15. Hope to see you there. On October 12, we’ll plan to put on the Order of the Red Cross Degree for our candidates. There will be a pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and we’ll line up at 7:30 p.m. Let us always extend our thoughts and prayers to our sick and distressed brothers. John Tansey Eminent Commander

Toledo Commandery out and support the commandery and help us prepare for an outstanding inspection. Please remember those who are sick or distressed and also keep our service men and women in your prayers as well. Looking forward to a great year of fun, fellowship and growth! Fraternally yours, Tom Blansett EC

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PALESTINE CHAPTER

WOODBINE CHAPTER

GREENWOOD CHAPTER

PORT CLINTON CHAPTER

YONDOTA CHAPTER

No. 51 O.E.S. Perrysburg Masonic Building 590 East South Boundary Perrysburg, OH 43551

No. 61 O.E.S. Masonic Temple Pemberville, Ohio 43450

No. 159 159 N. Main St. Bowling Green, OH 43402

No. 267 O.E.S. Masonic Temple 118 Monroe Street Port Clinton, Ohio

No. 317 O.E.S. Harbor Light Temple 3024 131st Street Toledo, OH

Home Chapter of Marilyn Bennett, PGM Ray Hendricks, PGP Barb Skinner . . . . . . Worthy Matron 14919 Trails End Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 931-4001 Bob Skinner. . . . . . . . Worthy Patron 14919 Trails End Drive Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 931-4001 Cathy Briggs . . . . . Associate Matron Bob Briggs . . . . . . . Associate Patron Darla Nolder. . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 7541 Maumee-Western Rd. Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 865-5146 Carolyn Shelt . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Lisa Scheider . . . . . . . . . Conductress Tami Norris . Associate Conductress Mark Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Frank Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Lois King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist Robin Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Gerry Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Jan Swantusch. . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther Donna King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha Linda Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Richard Burton . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Kelleigh Repass. . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel COMMITTEES Sunshine: Carolyn Shelt (419) 8828295. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. – Potluck, Business Casual Dress. Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting Business Casual Dress. Wednesday, September 21 – No Stated Meeting, Due to Week of Grand Chapter. Friday through Sunday, September 23 to 25 – Ohio Grand Chapter in Dayton, Ohio. Wednesday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting, Homecoming Awards. REMARKS Dear Sisters and Brothers, Where has the summer gone!! It seems like yesterday that summer was just beginning. As a chapter we have enjoyed some activities like putt putt golf, a progressive dinner and a fun sister chapter meeting with Woodbine Chapter at their picnic. Now it is time to begin focusing and preparing for Grand Chapter. As you can see from the above dates, our first meeting in September will be a potluck with ham being the main dish. Relax and enjoy the company in business casual dress. There is no second stated meeting in September as Grand Chapter starts in that week in Dayton, Ohio. The District 6 party is chaired by our Carolyn Shelt. Be available to give her support and assistance. More information will be sent about the Homecoming celebration on October 5. In Star Love, Barb and Bob

“The candidate out front on Labor Day has historically been the one who stayed ahead in November.” – Peter Jennings

Dottie Wagner . . . . . Worthy Matron 23894 Luckey Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 837-2942 Cell (419) 460-6004 da613@embarqmail.com Bob Wagner. . . . . . . . Worthy Patron 23894 Luckey Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 837-2942 dr613@embarqmail.com Joan Decker . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 12312 Bradner Road Bradner, OH 43406 (419) 288-2985 ddecker4@woh.rr.com Marilyn Hanthorn. . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 698-7668 Marilyn Little . . . . . . Assoc. Matron (567) 482-4006 Don Decker . . . . . . . . . Assoc. Patron (419) 288-2985 Wilma VanHorn . . . . . . Conductress (419) 288-2904 Roberta Gascal . Assoc. Conductress (419) 261-2984 Dick Buhrow . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain (419) 855-4717 Mark Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . Organist (419) 697-1853 Margie Buhrow . . . . . . . . . . Marshal (419) 855-4717 Kathy Tahy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah (419) 288-2085 Wanda Voland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth (419) 287-3332 Rhea Widmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther (419) 855-4860 Nancy Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . Martha (419) 697-1853 Pat Kreais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa (419) 457-8975 Linda Diebert . . . . . . . . . . . . Warder (419) 855-3762 Debbie Hummel . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel (419) 288-2139 COMMITTEES: Ways and Means: Carol Stout, (419) 837-6159; Joan Decker, (419) 288-2985; Dottie Wagner, (419) 8372942 Sunshine: Bradner - Joan Decker, (419) 288-2904; Genoa - Rhea Widmer, (419) 855-4860; Luckey/Stony Ridge Carol Stout, (419) 837-6159; Pemberville – Wanda and Tim Voland, (419) 287-3332; Wayne - Kathy Tahy, (419) 288-2085; All others – Dottie Wagner, (419) 837-2942. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, September 5 – No meeting due to Labor Day. Saturday, September 10, 11:30 a.m. – Lunch, Line Officer Meeting First Baptist of Greater Toledo Church. Monday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. – Officers Club Meeting at Marilyn Little’s, 822 W. College Avenue, Woodville. Saturday, September 17, 4:00 p.m. – Century Club Hobo Dinner and Hayride, Dick and Margie Buhrow’s, 1875 Opfer Lentz Road, Martin. Monday, September 19, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Please bring an apple or peach dessert to share for refreshments. REMARKS Sisters and Brothers: Where did the summer go? It seems as though we just had our June meetings (Continued on Page 21, Column 5)

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“Autumn wins you best by this its mute appeal to sympathy for its decay.” – Robert Browning

Home of James C. Dale, PGP Home Chapter of Victoria Gresh, District 6 Charities Director Victoria Gresh . . . . . Worthy Matron 215 Cedar Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 734-3575 Rodney R. Zerkle . . . Worthy Patron 5057 E. Weyhe Road Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 341-0629 Alma Rice . . . . . . . Associate Matron P.O. Box 6 Rocky Ridge, OH 43458 (419) 898-0892 L. Thomas Evans . . Associate Patron 5105 E. Wohlers Avenue Marblehead, OH 43440 (419) 797-4339 Mary Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 5105 E. Wohlers Avenue Marblehead, OH 43440 (419) 797-4339 Shirley Gresh . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer 126 Linden Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 (419) 734-2051 ConiAnn Limpert . . . . . Conductress Linda Fritz . . Associate Conductress Sue Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Naomi Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Mary Gochenour. . . . . . . . . Organist Sylvia Chappell . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Eileen Hasselbach . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Blanche Washek . . . . . . . . . . . Esther Shelby Forgatsch . . . . . . . . . . Martha Leah Tusen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Sue Doell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Paul “Dutch” Schultz . . . . . . Sentinel COMMITTEES Ways and Means: Linda Fritz, Chair. Good Cheer and Publicity: Mary Evans. Refreshment Coordinator: Mary Gochenour. Kitchen Coordinator: Mary Evans. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Long Form, Casual Dress. Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Long Form, Chapter Dress. REMARKS Wow … where did the summer go? (Continued on Page 21, Column 4)

Patricia Logan, PM. Worthy Matron (419) 349-1245 Thomas F. Logan, Jr, PP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Worthy Patron (419) 349-4470 5885 Ayers Road Walbridge, OH 43465 (419) 666-6644 Kay Hough, PM . Associate Matron Jack Hardy, PP . . . Associate Patron Margaret Heider, PM . . . . Secretary 1003 Lallendorf Road Oregon, OH 43616 (419) 691-9008 Patricia Davis, PM . . . . . . Treasurer Jeannine Hardy, PM . . Conductress Barbara Shaneour, PM . . . . . . . . Associate Conductress Larry Kujawa, PP . . . . . . . Chaplain Annette Bowman . . . . . . . . Marshal Mark Murphy, PP . . . . . . . Organist Nancy Murphy, PM . . . . . . . . . Adah Kathie King, PM . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Joann VanBuren . . . . . . . . . . Esther Grace Anton, PM . . . . . . . . . Martha Marsha Kujawa, PM . . . . . . . Electa Laura Logan-Beadle, PM . . Warder Diana Roll, PM . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel COMMITTEES Sunshine: Barbara Shaneour, (734) 224-0292. Ways and Means: Kay Hough, (419) 930-7323. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting: Welcome Back, Initiation, August/September Birthdays. Refreshments: Diana Roll. Saturday, September 10 – Deadline for Frankenmuth Reservations. Saturday, September 17, 4:00 p.m. – Century Club Annual Hobo Dinner. Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting Honoring the Grand Marshal and all present and past Marshals. Red/White/Blue Refreshments: All Officers. Thursday, September 15, 12:00 Noon – Lunch Queen Esther Circle – (Continued on Page 20, Column 5)

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September 2016

TOLEDO CHAPTER

TRIUNE CHAPTER

LOTUS CHAPTER

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Sharon Pierce. . . . . . Worthy Matron 5826 Acres Road 1-D Sylvania, OH (419) 882-5628 (419) 699-7240 J. Roland Pierce . . . . Worthy Patron Maria Holland . . . Associate Matron Andrew Holland . . Associate Patron Norma Smoot . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 4305 Crystal Ridge East Maumee, OH (419) 867-4603 Lois Brigham . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Shirley Thompson . . . . . Conductress Robin Jackson . . Associate Conductress protem Nancy Neeper . . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Suzanne Richardson . . . . . . Marshal Lois King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Pat Buehrer . . . . . . . . . Esther Donna King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha Electa Sharon Aller . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Ed Glaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinel COMMITTEES Cheer/Sunshine: Shirley Thompson. Shut-ins: Norma Smoot. Benevolence: Lois Brigham, Maria Pierce. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Wednesday, September 7, 12:30 p.m. – Circle Meeting at Bob Evans on Briarfield at Salisbury. Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. – Pot Luck Dinner with visitors from Triune. Wednesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. – Sister Night with Triune visiting. Wednesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting with Presentation of Pins. REMARKS At our September 14 dinner, table service and a main dish will be provided. Toledo members are to bring a dish to pass for all. When Sylvania Chapter merged with Toledo, we took sponsorship of the Sylvania Rainbow Girls. One of their members, Kaitlyn Richardson, was elected Grand Charity in Ohio at Grand Assembly. She also received the Excellence in Youth Award for the 11th Masonic District. Century Club is having their annual Hobo Dinner/Hay Ride at Richard Burhow’s on September 17. Bring a side dish to pass for the evening meal. We were saddened to learn of the death of Suzanne Smith. We would love to see you at our meetings. Shari and Rollie

“A living faith is always on trial; we call it faith for that reason. When I read in some alarmist book that the Christian faith is now on trial, or “at the crossroads,” my impulse is to answer, Why Not? Does anybody know a time when the Christian faith was not on trial, or when the Christian life was a simple walkover, with neither principalities nor powers to dispute its advance?” – J. Edgar Park

Home Chapter of Gail Walsh, PGM Joan Draper . . . . . . . Worthy Matron 741 S. Martin-Williston Genoa, OH 43430 (419) 855-4094 Jimmie Walsh . . . . . . Worthy Patron 7648 Pilgrims Landing Maumee, OH 43537 (419) 346-0044 Denise Moomey . . Associate Matron (419) 509-2738 Gary Bell . . . . . . . . Associate Patron (419) 354-2171 Robert Wymer . . . . . . . . . . Secretary 7925 Dana Rae Drive Waterville, OH 43566 (419) 441-2285 Jeanne Roesler. . . . . . . . . . Treasurer (419) 893-1034 Gail Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . Conductress (419) 868-1521 Betty Henninger . . . . . . . . . Associate Conductress (419) 868-6907 Lee Ann Eicher . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Roberta Gacsal. . . . . . . . . . . Marshal Robert Roesler. . . . . . . . . . . Organist Justine Dyer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Virginia Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Sue Spore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther Alaina Hem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha Debi Huffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Trevor Hudgins . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Sandy Wymer . . . . . . . . . . . . Sentinal MEETINGS AND EVENTS Tuesday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting Potluck Supper at 6:30. Wednesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. – Sister Chapter at Toledo Chapter, Potluck Supper at 6:30. Thursday, September 15, 1:00 p.m. – Crafts at Browning with Joan. Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Friday- Sunday, September 23-25 – Grand Chapter in Dayton. Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. Saturday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. – Installation of Officers. REMARKS Dear Sisters and Brothers, Where did the summer go? It seems we just got the motorhome de-winterized! Looking back to our last meeting in June, we were honored by a visit from the Worthy Grand Patron, Bill Taylor. The chapter room was filled with many visitors who warmly greeted the WGP and enjoyed his witty remarks. After chapter closed the crowd was entertained by a quiz bowl game on facts about the USA. The two teams were headed by the WGP and his fraternal “Mom,” PGM Gail Walsh. It seems that mother does really know best because her team won! Looking forward to September, we’ll be visiting two more mystery states. Our first meeting on September 6 will begin with a pot-luck supper. Sloppy Joe sandwiches will be provided. Please bring a salad, dessert or side dish to share. We will eat PROMPTLY at 6:30. On September 14, we have been invited to Toledo Chapter for Sister Chapter Night. This evening will also begin (Continued in Column 4)

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Home Chapter of Jennifer Garringer, Deputy Grand Matron of The Grand Chapter of Ohio Diane Worcester . . . Worthy Matron (419) 280-1719 Jack Worcester . . . . . Worthy Patron (419) 262-0656 Thelma Boos . . . . . . . Assoc. Matron Ray Curtis . . . . . . . . . Assoc. Patron Roberta Carter . . . . . . . . . Secretary 4706 290th Street Toledo, OH 43611 (419) 729-5209 Rae Jean Curtis . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Courtney Coakley . . . . Conductress Barb Newman . . . . . . . . . Associate Conductress Dan Garringer . . . . . . . . . . Chaplain Michael Olmstead . . . . . . . . Marshal Lynn Grear . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organist Jenn Garringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adah Beth Wesley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Carolyn Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . Esther Diane Dickinson . . . . . . . . . . Martha Becky Henderley . . . . . . . . . . . Electa Kathy McNeal . . . . . . . . . . . Warder Luanne Langlois . . . . . . . . . Sentinel Kim Bowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page COMMITTEES Sunshine: Courtney Coakley (419) 345-9575. MEETINGS AND EVENTS Thursday, September 1, 6:30 p.m. – Potluck Queen Esther’s Circle at Thelma’s house. Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting Welcome back to Chapter. Sunday, September 25 – Installation of 2017 Grand Officers in Dayton. Tuesday, September 27, 7:30 p.m. – Stated Meeting. REMARKS We hope you all had a great summer. I know that some of us traveled far away and had a great time. Some of us stayed at home and suffered the heat. Let’s all go to our chapter meeting and hear about our summer vacations. There are lots of stories to tell and to hear about. September 23 through the 25th is our Grand Chapter. I will be there serving on the payroll committee. I hope to see many of our members having a great time celebrating a great OES year, and watching our next Grand Chapter officers get installed for another great year. This is such an inspiring time. Another reason to go to the Grand Chapter meetings is that you can meet the WGP of Arkansas, Richard Olmstead. He is the brother of our late Jim Olmstead. He will be visiting and I assure you, he will be delighted to meet all of you. Please remember our sick and shutins with a card, a call or a visit. It makes their day. We are looking forward to seeing you all again. The more we get together, the happier we’ll be. Diane and Jack

CENTURY CLUB OF REGION D ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Skip Baltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President 15174 Deweyville Road Van Buren, OH 45889 (419) 257-2777 Jack Hardy . . . . . . . . . Vice President 205 Clark Street Swanton, OH 43558 (419) 826-1663 Tom Logan . . . . Secretary/Treasurer 5885 Ayers Road Walbridge, OH 43465 (419) 666-6644 MEETINGS AND EVENTS Saturday, September 17, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Century Club Hobo Dinner and Hayride at Dick and Margie Buhrow's, 1875 Opfer Lentz Road, Martin. REMARKS I hope everyone had a safe and fun summer. Come one, come all to the 6th Annual Hobo Dinner/Hayride at Dick and Margie Buhrow’s, Saturday, September 17, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please bring a dish to share and a lawn chair to sit by the fire. The dinner will be inside the barn. New this year—entertainment with Big Chuck, the same guy we have at our dinner/dance. Please RSVP Dick (419-855-4717) or myself. We are still looking for fund raising ideas, so if you have an idea let one of us know. Also have to boast a little, make the drive down to North Baltimore sometime on the third Monday starting in September and take a look at our spruced up meeting room. The Temple Board spent some time and money on new carpet and paint. New stadium seats are ordered, but may not be installed by the September meeting. Thanks to all who helped.

Triune OES with a potluck at 6:30. We will close out September with Grand Chapter in Dayton on the 23rd through the 25th. Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest is Sunday, October 9. Triune Chapter and Grand Rapids Lodge will again be selling sandwiches and apple crisp. If you can help in any way, please contact the WM or Gary Bell. In October our 2016 journey to “See the USA” will end. Jimmie and I will park the motorhome and turn over the steering of the chapter to Denise and Gary. Please come to their installation to help them get off to a great start. The answer to the June Trivia question is Reading with History and Geography a close second. We pray for peace and comfort for those who are troubled or ill. Via Con Dios, Jimmie and Joan

District #1 Maumee #30 - 1st & 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m. – Maumee, OH. Sylvania #82 - 2nd & 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. – Maumee, OH. Beatrice U. Owen #191 - 2nd & 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. – Maumee, OH. Grand Deputy, Robin Jackson, (419) 866-8852. District #2 Lotus #20 - 2nd & 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. – Perrysburg, OH. Genoa #107 - 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. – Genoa, OH. Fremont #128 - 1st & 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m. – Green Springs, OH. Grand Deputy, Pat Gnepper, (419) 355-3458.

Yondota OES place to be announced. Friday, September 23 – Special Meeting: Grand Chapter Opening Ceremonies. Annual session continues through Sunday, September 25. Friday, September 30 – Deadline for payment of dues. REMARKS It just seems like this summer is going too fast…nothing like writing the Bulletin article in mid-August to jerk you back to reality. I’m into the second full week of my retirement, anxious to set a schedule for all of the things I really need to do and what I want to do. First of all … our secretary, Peggy Heider, wanted me to remind you that dues are due. Anyone who has not paid dues by the end of September will be suspended. Please do not fall unto the suspension list. I’m pleased to inform you that Jeannine and Jack Hardy’s granddaughter, Ashley Duvall, has been elected to receive the degrees of our order, and we will be initiating her into our Chapter on Tuesday, September 6. Officers, please wear your chapter dresses. We also will celebrate August and September birthdays. Diana Roll will treat us with refreshments. If you have not made your reservations for the Saturday, October 22, trip to Frankenmuth, please do so to Pat Davis before September 10. She may be contacted at (419) 666-3147 or (419) 346-6280. Pat also asked me to tell you that the project for Rainbow Grand Assembly this year is for the Cincinnati Shriner’s Hospital. The girls are saving pop tabs. So please save your pop tabs and bring them to chapter to turn in. At the same time, Pat is asking for you to save water and pop bottle tops (the twist off kind) for a project of the Special Olympics. Participating in these projects will help toward our 2017 Chapter Excellence Award. Keep the date of April 19 in mind. This is the date of our next bus trip to the (Continued on Page 21, Column 3)

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Five District One Rainbow Girls become Grand Officers Ohio Grand Assembly for 2016 was once again held on the campus of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. District #1 had 12 girls and nine adults in attendance this year. District #1 is honored to have five Grand Officers this year! Katelynn Richardson was elected Grand Charity from Sylvania #82. Appointments include Jillian Fournier, Grand Choir Director from Maumee #30, Alyssa Rittichier, Grand American Flag Escort and Grand Representative to Tennessee from Maumee #30, Maegan Vollmar, Grand Protem and Grand Representative to Colorado from Maumee #30, and Jessica Veroneau, Grand Representative to North and South Dakota and Alabama from Beatrice U. Owen #191. Congratulations to these girls on their offices!

District 6 Secretary/ Treasurer’s Meeting Doesn’t seem like it should be time for our District 6 Secretary/Treasurers Meeting, but the calendar says it is that time. Our next meeting will be Saturday, September 10, at 11:30 a.m., for lunch with line officers. Our meeting will follow lunch at about 12:30 p.m. Call lunch reservations or questions to Janet Valade at (419) 8670838 NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 6. Hope all past and present Secretaries/Treasurers can join us. YOU ARE WELCOME At the Three HIGH TWELVE CLUBS in the Toledo Area All Master Masons are invited to attend WEDNESDAYS WEST TOLEDO #165 HIGH TWELVE CLUB Zacharia’s 3455 West Alexis Every Wednesday at noon President . . . . . . . . . Stanley Osborn Sec/Treas. . . . . . . . . . Charles Ottney 3329 136th Street Toledo, Ohio 43611 419-290-6487 TUESDAYS HIGH TWELVE CLUB #324 24845 Woodville Road Paragon Lodge Every Tuesday at noon President. . . . . . . . . . . Peter Dickson Sec./Treas. . . . . . . . . . . Sam Gamble Lot #33 Walden Woods Walbridge, Ohio 43465 419-666-3230 THURSDAYS TOLEDO MAUMEE HI 12 #25 Quarterly - Fifth Thursday Michael’s at Michigan and Monroe streets President. . . . . . . Donald Harrington Secretary . . . . . . . . . . Robert Harold

Beatrice U. Owen Assembly won 3rd place in the Rainbow themed door decoration contest and District #1’s Super Team won third place in the Ladd Ski event. The new Grand Worthy Advisor is Haley Spangler from West Farmington #116 in District 5. Her theme is “Show Your Rainbow Glow” and Haley’s mascot is butterflies. Grand Assembly next year will be held on June 29 to July 2.

OES Grand Chapter to Meet in Dayton The 127th Session of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, Order of the Eastern Star, to be known as the “This is the Day” Session, will be held at the Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio, on September 23, 24, and 25, 2016. Evelyn Hardesty, Worthy Grand Matron from Johnstown, Ohio, and William (Bill) Taylor, Worthy Grand Patron, from Glenford, Ohio, will preside over the sessions. An Open Installation (by invitation only) of the 2017 Grand Officers at 1:30 p.m., will close the Grand Chapter Session on Sunday, September 25. Michelle Howell from Clarksville, Ohio, will be installed as Worthy Grand Matron and William Cox from Copley, Ohio, will be installed as Worthy Grand Patron, for the year 2017. All Eastern Star members are sincerely encouraged to attend the 127th Grand Chapter Session of the Ohio Order of the Eastern Star.

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Vera Bradley outlet sale. Come out and join the fun at the 6th Annual Century Club Hobo Dinner and Hayride on Saturday, September 17, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the home of Margie and Dick Buhrow, 1875 N. Opfer-Lenz Road in Martin. Please bring a dish to share and a lawn chair to sit by the fire. There will be special entertainment by Big Chuck, who has become a regular at the annual dinner dance in March. RSVP to Dick at (419) 855-4717. At our meeting on September 20, we are honored to have a special guest: the 2016 Grand Marshal, Sister Jan Cosby. We will honor Sister Jan and all past and present Marshals. If you have ever been installed as Marshal, please come so that we can honor you. We also will give appropriate sendoff to our members Marsha and Larry Kujawa, who are serving the Grand Chapter this year as Grand Page to the DGM of District 7, and the Grand Aide to the Grand Chaplain. Since our summer break we have been saddened by the deaths of Brother Don Carvin and Sisters Jerolene Bair and Marie Ellison. Please keep the families of these dear sisters and brothers in your prayer. Remember all of our sisters and brothers … God knows their needs. Future dates for your calendar: Tuesday, October 4 – Annual Chapter Birthday Party; Tuesday, October 18 – Installation of Officers (closed meeting); Saturday, October 22 – Bus trip to Frankenmuth. Remember, please help to keep this great nation of ours “One Nation Under God.” Patti and Tom Serving proudly as your Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron and both proud to have served as Grand Marshal

Many events happened during the summer and the Penguin Nation would like to give the membership a brief update. Our final meeting of the month was Officer Appreciation Night and we visited Sister Chapter Night at Lotus Chapter, having lots of good food, games and, most importantly, fellowship. July was our annual rummage sale that we held at the lodge and sold many items for our ways and means. We received thank you notes from our three scholarship recipients and all are very grateful for everything Port Clinton Chapter has done for them. Regular stated meetings are scheduled for September. Join us if you can! Grand Chapter is September 22 through 25. Some of the officers will be there and would be thrilled if you could come to Dayton. Mark your calendars: Pie making project will be in October at the lodge and installation of officers will be November 10, at 7:30 p.m., with Rod and I returning to the East. Rod and I hope you had a warm and enjoyable summer! Until next time, remember: “Years from now, when you talk about this, and you will, be kind” (Tea and Sympathy). Vicky and Rod

and it is time to start back up again. We trust that you were able to enjoy a few relaxing days in July and August and are rested up and eager to begin again. I would like to thank everyone who participated in our activities over the summer—our combination Picnic/Sister Chapter with the members of Palestine Chapter was well attended and everyone had a great time with plenty of food and great fellowship. We also were treated to a trip to Bowling Green, where we enjoyed a trip to Snook’s Dream Cars followed by dining and card playing with the members of Greenwood Chapter. We all had a fantastic time learning how to play Shanghai Rummy, not to mention the wonderful food prepared by their members —and the special gifts given to us by their members, including the delicious homemade jam given to us by Linda Cottrell. What a delightful surprise! We followed up in the summer months with two garage sales—one in Woodville and the other in Stony Ridge. I thank everyone who helped work during these sales. Special thanks goes out to Marilyn, Rhea, Joan and Don, Margie and Dick and Peggy for all their efforts during the Stony Ridge garage sale, when the heavens opened up and we got that much needed downpour of rain (which wouldn’t have disappointed us if it had waited a few more hours). We will not have a meeting on September 5, due to the Labor Day weekend, but we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, September 19. We would like to have special refreshments following our meeting that night, so we are asking everyone to bring their favorite apple or peach dessert to share. Our Associate Conductress, Roberta, has taken charge of a special project selling Carruth items during September. See her if you don’t have your order blanks and she will gladly see that you get one. This is a great time to purchase a gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your Christmas list. Grand Chapter completes our activities for the month of September and many of Woodbine Chapter members will be traveling to Dayton to watch our Grand Representative of Maryland participate in the Grand Chapter drills. How exciting as she, escorted by her husband Dick, proudly carries the flag of Maryland during the opening session of Grand Chapter. We continue to wish her safe travels and fun-filled days during her appointment. Please brush up on your lectures as we will have a mock initiation in October to fulfill our requirement for this term. The date will be announced in chapter. We continue to pray for our members who are ill or homebound and our service members who are giving up their life at home to keep us safe from harm. We wish a speedy recovery for those who have had surgery or sickness. May God provide comfort and protection each day. May God keep you in His care. Dottie and Bob

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It is exacting work, and must be done “while it is yet day,” that is while we can still see, while we still are in full possession of our faculties, and have strength and energy, and the skill to apply ourselves. In “American” Lodges we are admonished that “in youth we ought to industriously occupy our minds in the attainment of useful knowledge; in manhood we should apply our knowledge to the discharge of our respective duties to God, our neighbors and ourselves, so that in age we may enjoy the happy reflection consequent on a wellspent life, and die in the hope of a glorious immortality.” Time flits by so quickly that we are in danger of coming to the end of it without having completed the task assigned We still have much to do and my time to do and my time is as short as yours.

A Mason and A Man My Brother, Masonry means much more than the wearing of a pin, Or carrying a paid-up dues receipt. So the Lodge will let you in. You may wear an emblem on your coat. From your finger flash a ring. But if you’re not sincere at heart, this doesn’t mean a thing. It’s merely an outward sign to show the world that you belong To this great fraternal brotherhood that teaches right from wrong. What really counts lies buried deep within the human breast. Till Masonic teaching brings it out and puts it to the test. If you practice out of Lodge the things you learn within, Be just and upright to yourself and to your fellowmen. Console a brother when he’s sick and assist him when in need. Without a thought of personal reward for any act or deed. Walk and act in such a way that the world without can see That only the best can meet the test, laid down by Masonry. Be always faithful to your trust and do the best you can. Then you can proudly tell the world You’re a Mason and a Man. written by C. E. Reynolds, Delia Lodge No. 419 Kansas

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Secretary’s Report p.m. The dinner will be ready at 5:00 p.m. The cost is $20.00 per person. BRING A PROPECTIVE MEMBER AND YOU BOTH EAT FOR FREE! Reservation form is on page 21of this Bulletin.

And for the Ladies…

The Ladies Auxiliary starts their season on October 11th, at the Wooden Indian or Holiday Inn in Perrysburg. All Scottish Rite Ladies and MEN are invited to have a nice lunch and great camaraderie with the wives of Scottish Rite Masons. President Pat Davis has a whole year of entertainment planned for these events. The cost is $15.00. Contact Anita Guiles (agiles@dendarah.org) one week in advance for your reservation. Let’s support the ladies who have supported us for so many years.

Birch Run Run

The Valley has hired a 55 passenger bus to travel to Birch Run, Michigan for a full day shopping at the Birch Run Outlet Mall. The date is November 5th. The bus will load at the Zenobia Shrine Center at 8:00 a.m. The cost is only $20 per person. Should return by 6:00 p.m. Come out and have a great time and leave the driving to us! See the form in this Bulletin on page 21.

Huuuuggge Reunion!!!

The next reunion on November 12th is promising to be a huge event. All 50 states will be performing the 32nd degree that day. We have a big plans for the Scottish Rite members. I want all of you, for the first time ever, to participate in the Holiday Parade in Downtown Toledo that very morning. Line-up will be 9:00 a.m. at a location to be determined. The parade steps off at 10:00 a.m. Wear your suit and tie, caps and jewels if applicable. We need huge support from the members to show the city how proud that we are to be

Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth

(Continued from page 24) 32nd degree Masons. After the parade there will be a lunch at the Great Hall in the Stranahan Theater. At 1:30 p.m., will conduct the 4th degree on the candidates at the Theater. Following that degree will be the 32nd degree. Afterwards the Shrine will be performing their ceremony to those interested in becoming a Shriner. A cocktail hour with a cash bar will be held in the Great Hall after the ceremony. Ladies are encouraged and welcomed to come. A beautiful prime rib dinner will be served afterwards, with entertainment and presentations. Dancing will follow. Lunch is $10 each and Dinner is $30 each. All Scottish Rite Candidates (who joined in 2016) will receive a very special medallion commemorating the day. Everyone who has already received their 4th degree and completes their 32nd on this day will also receive this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind medallion. This medallion is made by the same company that produces the Olympic Medals. It has been quite a while since the Valley has held a reunion with such grandeur. Watch for the upcoming Bulletins for more information. Petitions can be obtained on the web or by calling the Scottish Rite office.

Dues To-Do

By now you should have received your dues notice for 2017. True, the dues are not past due until January 1, but we put them out early to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. You

by WB Tom Cavendish

Our favorite contributing columnist comes through again with a touching and insightful reminder of what this great fraternity is all about.

At Pemberville’s strawberry night, someone brought up the floods in West Virginia. My home town of Rainelle was the worst hit. My grandfather was a74 year member of Midland Trail Lodge #166. After talking to the secretary we learned that six of the brothers’ houses were washed away and another nine brothers don’t know if their houses will be livable. There was some discussion that we had sent some relief after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. One brother made a motion to send two hundred dollars to the Midland Trail Lodge. The lodge itself had some flooding, but we were thinking more of the brothers and their families. Another brother said he would add a hundred to that and another

are welcome to set them aside until that time, or go ahead and send in your money while you have it and not struggling with gifts, etc. Just something to consider: You may have noticed that OCD raised their per capita by $1.00 and, according to our by-laws, we have passed it on to the members. We did not raise dues! We continue to function on the dues income that we receive, which as you expect, is dwindling each year. Your Board has done a great job of transiting with the funds that they receive. It gets harder and harder, but they work together to stay financially stable and yet bring more value for our members. No doubt that we count on your dues. By paying them early it saves the office the expense of extra letters and notices. Go ahead and sit down and get it off your desk! Happy Labor Day, Brethren. For those who still work for a living, you deserve a day of rest. And as always, take care of yourself and I wish a speedy recovery for our shut-ins. Mike

DATES TO RITE IN YOUR CALENDAR: 6:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Noon 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Noon

Zenobia Shrine Center St. Johns Church DeMars Hunt Club Browning Home Wooden Indian Rheino's Sam B's Birch Run - Bus Trip Browning Home Wooden Indian

Holgate Fremont Waterville Perrysburg Tiffin Bowling Green Birch Run, MI Waterville Perrysburg

8:00 a.m.

Stranahan

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Annual Meeting

7:30 p.m.

Sep-22 Sep-24 Oct-11 Oct-11 Oct-27 Nov-4 Nov-5 Nov-6 Nov-8

Henry County Assn. S.R. Friendship BBQ Officers Meeting Ladies Auxiliary Seneca County Meeting Wood County Meeting Ladies Shopping Spree MSA Luncheon Ladies Auxiallary

Nov-12

Nationwide 32nd Degree Day

Perrysburg

brother added two hundred and when we closed we had $770.00. We met the next Monday to write the check and the total had raised to $800.00. Our newest MM hadn’t been to the strawberry meeting but had found out what our lodge was doing and gave another hundred dollars. Another brother said “Let’s make it a thousand,” and gave another $100.00. Another brother that hadn’t been to the meeting brought me (and John) two tickets to the LPGA golf tournament with players tent privileges (food and drinks), and when I told him what the lodge was doing he wrote a check for a thousand dollars. The following Sunday a church from over at Dowling brought blankets, clothes, cooking uten-

sils, etc., for John and me to take down on our way to the Cavendish family reunion. After church that day, a 68-year member pulled in my driveway, and as we talked, I told him what the lodge was doing for the brothers in WV. He pulled out his old billfold and said “ I have been carrying this fifty dollar bill for a long time. Take it to the Brothers down in West Virginia. I got a little choked and I thought of the widow lady that gave two pennies that Jesus told about. The three great tenets of a Mason’s profession are brotherly love, relief and truth and I am learning more about that every day in so many ways. I am proud to be a Mason. –Tom Cavendish

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LODGE

DEGREE

January 16

#560 Weston

January 30

#244 Monticello

January 31

#643 Damascus/Collingwood

February 2

#613 Barton Smith

February 6

#237 Rubicon

February 7

#287 Sylvania-Pyramid

February 11

#433 Genoa

February 13

#341 Oliver H. Perry

February 16

#788 Paragon

February 17

#336 Brainard

February 21

#516 Pemberville

February 27

#144 Toledo Ft. Industry

March 2

#746 Harbor Light

March 6

#123 Phoenix

March 9

Gibsonburg #575

March 17

Northern Light #40

March 22

Wood County #112

March 28

Grand Rapids #289

April 3

Robinson Locke #659

April 5

Oak Harbor #495

April 6

North Baltimore #561

Although Although it’s it’s difficult difficult today today to to see see beyond beyond the the sorrow, sorrow, May May looking looking back back in in memory memory help help comfort comfort you you tomorrow. tomorrow. Rest Rest in in peace, peace, Brethren…. Brethren….

Richard M Anderson Michael J Burkett MSA Burnell L Gates William D Hahnlen Sr. Richard C Hunt Ronald A Irion Delbert L Latta 33° Donald W Law James F Mac Donald

Donald R Mac Kinnon Philip C Meuser Howard W Nemitz William F Quaintance Raymond Saba William P Smith Richard A Snider Joseph G Stanley Lawrence A Walborn

The A.A.S.R. Valley of Toledo has made a contribution in their name to a Scottish Rite charity.

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Show him how proud of him we are.

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TYLER’S NEEDED!!! Don’t just attend Grand Lodge. Be a part of it! Any Master Mason not carrying a proxy or a voting member of Grand Lodge may help. Please email Grand Tyler Robert G. Sickelbaugh (rgsickelbaugh@bex. net) if you can help.

Friendship Night Saturday, September 3rd 4:00-8:00 p.m. Meet at Genoa Masonic Lodge

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Secretary’s Report Well it has been a hot and busy summer. I bet most of you are ready for some cooler temperatures. Your Valley has been busy and has several events Mike Shobe, 33o scheduled over the next few months. Watch

for this Bulletin and, for those who have given me their e-mail address, the Monthly Message for more information.

Oh, Go Fish!

First on the agenda is our Perch Fishing Trip. It will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016. The location is the Shore Nuf Charters in Pt. Clinton, Ohio. The 40’ boat leaves precisely at 8:00 a.m. Allow yourself enough time for road problems. $50 will

get you an all-day fishing trip with lunch and liquid refreshments. Ladies and guest are invited. Just bring your hat and license. LIMITED TO THE FIRST 40 PAID. Don’t be left on shore! See the reservation form on p 21.

Annual Meeting

Next is the annual meeting which is on the 19th of September. It will be held again at the Zenobia Shrine Center. Time is 7:30 p.m. Come out and listen to how your Valley

performed last year and the new exciting news as we move forward! No reservations are required. Light refreshments to follow the meeting.

Henry County is Moving! Well, not the actual county, but Henry County Association is, starting with their September 22nd meeting. They have moved their meetings to the St. Johns United Church of Christ in Holgate. Dinner is served starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15.00.

Reservations to Jerry Richardson (jer41@roadrunner.com) before September 16th please!

Something New for You!

NEW! Scottish Rite Friendship BBQ Night! There will be games, activities, and a BBQ dinner on the 24th of September at the DeMars Hunt & Fish Club in Fremont. DeMars is a beautiful 2 story home that they converted into a giant Man Cave. Fun for guys of all ages. The festivities begin at 2:00 — Continued on Page 22

Rite-Wingers Rule the Roost…

and Languish on the Links!

It was a great time at the Scottish Rite Mud Hens game, and at the annual golf tournament at York Country Club.

Brother Walter Barrett from Maumee, accompanied by Brother Norman Kurtz, and Brother John Brown from Tiffin, accompanied by Brother David Hawk, both received the Meritorious Service Award in Akron this year. Brothers Matt Weidel from Toledo and Kenneth Foy from Tiffin were elected to receive the award next year in Dayton.

THIRTY SECOND DEGREE FREEMASONRY • ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF TOLEDO

Mi-A-Mi Lodge of Perfection

Northern Light Council

Charter Granted September 22, 1880

Charter Granted September 21, 1881

Ft. Industry Chapter of Rose Croix

Toledo Consistory S.P.R.S.

Board of Trustees

Michael A. Lake, KSA Most Wise Master

Kevin R. Weisman Commander-in-Chief

Jeremy Z. Sharninghouse, 33° Robert C. Rill, Jr., 33° David J. Roper, 33° Michael E. Shobe, 33° – Secretary Norman L. Kurtz – Treasurer Eric L. Crow John J. Stone Michael A. Lake Kevin R. Weisman

David L. Hawk - Senior Warden Isaac D. Demarest - Junior Warden Tyler D. Hawk - Orator Kenneth J. Rutski, KSA Master of Ceremonies Jonathon F. Dinan, KSA Captain of the Guard

Wade E. Young - 1st Lt. Cdr. John J. Zettler - 2nd Lt. Cdr. Jeffrey D. Young - Orator John K. Cavendish - Chancellor Timothy L. Larimore Master of Ceremonies Mark P. Allred, Jr. - Engineer & Senechal Norman L. Kurtz - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33°

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

Eric (Rick) Crow Thrice Potent Master

John J. Stone Sovereign Prince

William G. Windnagel – Deputy Master Roger E. Rosebrough – Senior Warden Gary L. Smith – Junior Warden Douglas W. Eis – Orator Norman L. Kurtz, MSA - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Secretary Christian A. King, KSA, 33° - Hospitaler Atonn G.E. Smeltzer, KSA – Master of Ceremonies John M. Hoffman – Captain of the Guard Keith R. Winnie – Tyler

Robert R. Rettig – High Priest Steven M. Grindle - Senior Warden Norman L. Kurtz, - Treasurer Michael E. Shobe, 33º - Exec. Secretary Thomas E. Blansett, Jr. - Junior Warden Stephen C. Hill Master of Ceremonies Eric B. Erickson - Master of Entrances