The day dawned bright and beautiful with picturesque puffy white clouds drifting by on an azure sky. Masons from across the state of Ohio journeyed to the Ohio Masonic Home’s Springfield Masonic Community to take part in a monumental day. The new Scottish Rite Building, the first structure built at the Springfield community in 15 years, was being dedicated, and the new York Rite Building was also being dedicated having spent the prior months in renovation. Days such as these are meant to be shared celebrations, and the strong presence of the Fraternity and community supported the mission of the Home to be the trusted partner people can travel with on their aging journey. The Ohio Masonic Home would like to thank each and every individual whose generosity and support made these two dedications possible, and those whose presence made this event memorable in amity and fellowship.
Visions are dreams without plans. Dreams with plans make visions a reality. Welcome to the dedication of a vision coming to reality. When I arrived, we had visions of what we could become: “The living expression of our Masonic Obligation: we serve as the trusted partner to help people age respectfully: how they want, where they want.” Almost five years later and many months of planning, this dedication ceremony is an example of how we are bringing our vision, which is now our mission statement, to life.
~ Brother Tom Stofac, Scottish Rite Building
& York Rite Building Dedications
On October 18, 2015, the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers re-named and dedicated the Springfield Masonic Community’s newest jewels– the Scottish Rite Building and the York Rite Building. What a great day! With over 350 people in attendance, we were able to see the fruits of our labor. The Ohio Masonic Home is the oldest and greatest charity of the Grand Lodge of Ohio.
I have attended over 200 ceremonies – but this was the first where we did a “move” from one location to another. Then we took a group photograph and returned for tours and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
The leadership of the York Rite and Scottish Rite joined the Grand Lodge Officers and took pride in their stations. The Grand Captain of the Host, REC Ross Black and Past Grand Master Neil Smalley gave remarks at each of the locations. What an exciting memory of this day.
To those who attended: Congratulations. You attended one of the finest Masonic events you will ever see. Our residents and I will remember it forever. God bless Ohio Freemasonry and our beloved Ohio Masonic Home.
-MWB Terry W. Posey, Scottish Rite Building
& York Rite Building Dedications
