Leading Ohio Freemasonry through COVID-19
We continue to monitor the updates from our Governor and the Ohio Department of health. The latest announcement from Governor Mike DeWine introduced the Ohio Department of Health Stay Safe Ohio Order which remains in effect until 11:59pm May 29, 2020. Following this Order, I have extended the cancellation period of all in-person Ohio Masonic activities from May 10, to now remain in effect through May 31, 2020. These activities include but are not limited to Stated Meetings, Annual Inspections Ceremonies, Grand Master Receptions, Grand Master Class events and Special meetings of all Ohio Lodges holding allegiance to the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio and to all organizations whose membership is predicated on Masonic membership, including district associations, craft clubs, temple companies, and appendant orders. MWB Keith W. Newton, Grand Master. Click here for more info
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Freemasonry in Troubled Times
A great read check it out…
The Four Candles an inspiration of who we are…
Congratulations to all Brethren of
Inspection Season 2020
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
A great organization that our First Masonic Lady Sharon Newton supports!
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.
Brother Carl Young
Receiving his Masonic Service Award of 70 Years!
Along with the Brethren from Yellow Springs Lodge No. 421
Brother Bud Brown (Politician)
Blanchester Lodge No. 191
Presents his 70 Year Service Award!
Worshipful Masters of the 8th Masonic District Year 2020
8th Masonic District welcomes the
Grand Master of Ohio
Most Worshipful Brother Keith Newton and his Lady Sharon.
Member of the 8th District!
Robert Earl Duvall- Past Master 2009-Clarksville Lodge No. 323
100 Years old! – WW2 Veteran, Bronze Star Recipient
Wilmington Lodge 52 and Dalton Lodge 50 raised candidates to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on Saturday September 28th in a barn raising ceremony. Brothers from across the 8th District along with visiting brothers from the 6th District all took part in the degree for the candidates.
One Day Class 2019
Freemasonry at its Best!
Crystal Bartlett is a freshman at Westfall high school she belongs to the band and they’re taking a trip to Disney World. Her father has medical problems and they have no money to send Crystal. Pickaway Lodge No. 23, Logan Elm Lodge No. 624, Heber Lodge No. 501, and new Holland Lodge No. 392 took up a collection and was enough to send Crystal on that trip. Amazing Brethren Thank You!
A Special Tribute of pictures from the Brethren
of the 8th Masonic District
We’ve been too quiet about our fraternity!
Every Brother needs to become a spokesman for Freemasonry.
It’s important to talk with non-Masons about who we are and what we do.
Seventy-six percent of new Masons joined because it is tradition in their family, someone they respected was a Mason or their friends or co-workers are Masons.
A Brother who knows of a man that he feels would make a good Mason should talk to him about our fraternity.
Help ensure the future of our great fraternity and your lodge…REPLACE YOURSELF!
Make your commitment now and click on this link: ReplaceYourself.org
Past and current District Deputy Grand Masters and Past and current District Education Officers in attendance at this wonderful DEO Installation for WB Tom Jenkins (left front row). What an historic picture!!! Pictures