Monthly Archives: August 2013

As the Connecting Realities Memory Care center at Western Reserve Masonic Community(WRMC) in Medina, Ohio was completed, a special guest was given the opportunity to assist residents in laying the final bricks. WRMC Trustee Bill Stratton was invited to complete the facade along with the residents of the community. The image is an inspiring example…

Louis S. VanSlyck was elected Grand Worthy Chief of the Universal Craftsmen’s Council of Engineers at their General Convention in Peoria, IL. The UCC of E has been an Ohio Corporation since 1903. It has subordinate Councils in several states and provinces. The term “universal” in their title implies “international.” VanSlyck is Past Master of…

Brother Bob Laing, a member of Van Wert Lodge No. 218, was installed as the 47th International Master Councilor of DeMolay on June 15th, 2013 at the 46th DeMolay Congress in Minneapolis, MN. Laing is the son of Barb & Kevin Laing of Van Wert, in North Western Ohio. Laing graduated from Van Wert High…

Dear Ohio Masons, I’m the parent of a Special Olympics athlete who competed this weekend at the state games. I got the chance to shake the hands of several Masons following the Opening Ceremonies, but I was too choked up to express how much your hard work is truly appreciated. We live in small town…