Greetings from the Ohio Masonic Home Foundation. In a previous issue of the Beacon it was promised that I would share with all of you a little bit about the amazing employees within the Foundation. The time has come and here is a short vignette of the employees serving you.
Cathy Spencer has been a part of the Ohio Masonic Home Foundation for almost 7 years. As Donor Relations Manager, she is guardian of the data, processor of gifts and correspondence, and provider of reports to assist the Foundation team. She tells inquirers that the favorite thing about her job is seeing the results of the gifts as they are used to benefit those in our care across the OMH campuses and through the Resource Center.
Cathy has been married to her best friend, Mark, for 36 years. They have three grown children: Scott, Cheryl and Anna, and have added one son-in-law, Garrett. She enjoys creating small handcrafts such as felt items, wreaths and cards. And as a member of the Springfield Symphony Chorale, she gets to sing with the Symphony, which is great fun. She finds pleasure in supporting the Fraternity via responding to inquiries from Lodges and individuals, and by preparing Lodge giving statements for their annual inspections.
Brother Jay Dettorre has had the privilege of serving the Ohio Masonic Home for the past 16 years. As the Community Development Director for Northeast Ohio his goal is to ensure long-term sustainability for our Ohio Masonic Home. He states, “I truly enjoy the opportunity to share the success stories of our organization with so many individuals and business leaders throughout my region. Working together we can continue to meet the changing needs of the residents and families we serve across the state.”
Jay is blessed with a beautiful family, his wife Gina and daughters Meredith, Madeline and Emma. His favorite pastime is spending time with these 4 lovely ladies. Recreationally, he enjoys golfing, kayaking, biking and hiking as well as quiet time to sit and read a good mystery. Jay is a member of Victory Lodge F&AM #649 as well as a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Akron
and Canton York Rite. Jay tells people that he is proud to be a Mason and to be a part of the Ohio Masonic
Home team.
Worshipful Brother Mark Harris is the Community Development Director for Northwest/Central Ohio and has been with the Ohio Masonic Home Foundation for 6 years. Working with Masons, community leaders and organizations, he increases awareness of, and support for services and programs provided by the OMH. He says, “I love to visit Lodges and meet Brethren throughout the state, letting them know just how their support and caring makes a difference in the lives of Ohio Masons and their families.”
Fraternally, Mark is Worshipful Master of Rubicon Lodge #237, and an active member of Fort Meigs Chapter #29 RAM, Grafton Acklin Council #127 R&SM, Toledo Commandery #7 KT., Valley of Toledo AASR, O-Ton-Ta-La Grotto, and Zenobia Shrine.
Mark and his wife, Ann, live in Waterville, Ohio where they have raised two Children, Jordan and Brittany, both who are married and have also bought homes in Waterville.
Mark’s passion is music. As a professional guitarist and vocalist for more than 50 years, he has performed across the Midwest and appeared on both national and regional television. Mark has four albums of original music to
his credit.
There you have it! You have just a little more insight into the individuals that make up the Ohio Masonic Home Foundation. We hope that you are compelled to call on us at any time. Oh, and answer a call from us from time
to time.
Blessings,
Brother Steve Petitjean, Executive Director
