I hope you and your families are all doing well and have engaged the spring season. We have been very busy here at the Ohio Masonic Home these past few months as we continue our focus on supporting Brethren and their families through their aging journey.
I have recently found myself reflecting on my Masonic Obligation, and have had the opportunity to act as a mentor to two fellow Brothers while accompanying them to their one day class, and ultimately the beginning of their Masonic journey. This reflection affirms the journey I have taken over the last three years in arriving at the Ohio Masonic Home, and beginning my own Masonic journey. We are committed to serving you and your families, as well as the communities in which we reside for many years to come. We are also dedicated to ensuring the team here at the Ohio Masonic Home is engaged, and we are committed to partnering in your success.
We have recently invested significant time and effort ensuring we are active in the communities we serve, met with several area businesses, community-based organizations and other non-profits. Our goal is to not only get our message of care, compassion and concern out, but to also form valuable partnerships that will help us now and into the future.
During my many different Lodge visits, receptions and events the past several months, I have had the pleasure of meeting with numerous members of this great Fraternity. I look forward to continuing these visits in the months to come.
It has been our pleasure at the Ohio Masonic Home to continue to join Grand Lodge and Grand Line officers at several events, in order to build and foster our relationship.
Most recently we held our 32nd Annual Widows’ Dinner at Springfield Masonic Community. It was a night to remember our fallen Brethren and their wives. Grand Master Doug Kaylor delivered a brief, but memorable, speech which reminded us how important family, neighbors and friends are in our short lives.
Last month, we had the opportunity to spend several days at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) visiting with staff and residents. The warm welcome we received was truly appreciated, and we would like to thank everyone at WRMC for their time and hospitality.
Our Water’s Edge Villas at Browning Masonic Community are all currently contracted, and should be 100% occupied by mid-June. If you haven’t had the chance to see these beautiful, independent living Villas, I invite you to visit them personally or check out the virtual tours located online at www.bmcohio.org.
Our very own Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center is going through some changes as we embark on a new branding initiative, and update the means by which we offer services to the members of the Fraternity. As a part of this new initiative, we are implementing a process that will allow us to encompass our on-campus, and off-campus, based assistance programs, as well as our Masonic Fraternal Relations functions under the same umbrella.
I am continually amazed at the support we receive from the Brethren across the state. To show our appreciation of their continued generosity, we recently hosted our 2nd Annual Donor Reception at the Festival Green Clubhouse on the Springfield Masonic Community campus. This event was very well attended and very well received by all participants. Thank you again for all of your support for our Ohio Masonic Home.
As the needs of the Fraternity change, we too will change and adapt to meet those needs as we have throughout our 125-year journey. Rest assured, whatever your need may be, know that you will always find a trusted partner to assist you at our Ohio Masonic Home.
Fraternally Yours,
Brother Scott Buchanan
