Grand Master Jess N. Raines has authorized a series of Grand Master’s Classes for 2019. Unlike previous years, these classes will run from January through September. The intent is to give as many men as possible an opportunity to become a Master Mason and not be limited to one day during the year.
Thus, while the expectation is that most men will attend the Class for their District, they can attend any Grand Master’s Class in the State. Candidates must petition a Lodge, be investigated, and elected by unanimous ballot. There should be no corners cut in terms of our high standards. Candidates will need to be registered in advance through their Lodge, and they will need to be accompanied by a mentor who will guide them through the day and the degrees. To be declared proficient, the new Master Mason will need to return and attend a meeting in his home Lodge within the first 60 days. He will not be eligible to join any other appendant order until 60 days has elapsed since his degrees.
The Grand Master expects that each Masonic District or Region will provide a day marked by outstanding work and extraordinary fellowship. He hopes that becoming a Mason will be a life-changing event for these men.
17th & 18th Districts
March 9, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
Valley of Cambridge
935 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge
Contact: RWB Robert Hadfield
7th District
March 23, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Lucasville Lodge #465
326 Robert Lucas Road, Lucasville
Contact: RWBs Cornwell & White
20th & 21st Districts
April 6, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Canton Masonic Temple
836 Market Ave. N, Canton
Contact: RWBs Lengler & Cecil
8th District
April 13, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Jeffersonville Masonic Lodge
21 S. Main St., Jeffersonville
Contact: RWB Randy Cottrill
23rd District
April 27, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Valley of Cambridge
935 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge
Contact: RWB Greg Fritter
12th District
April 27, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Morning Dawn #7
307 Third Avenue, Gallipolis
Contact: RWB Steve Wallis
2nd & 3rd Districts
May 4, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Dayton Masonic Center
525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton
Contact: RWB Sowder & WB Snyder
16th District
May 4, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Tiffin Lodge #77
181 S. Washington St., Tiffin
Contact: RWB Steve Hessler
13th District
May 11, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Lancaster Lodge #57
224 S. High St., Lancaster
Contact: RWB Keith Semones
14th District
May 18, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Magnolia Lodge #20
2933 Valleyview Drive, Columbus
Contact: RWB Brian Bolyard
19th District
May 18, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Heath Masonic Complex
875 Irving Wick Dr., W, Newark
Contact: RWB Gail Crago
25th District
May 18, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Temple Lodge #28
88 N. St Clair St., Painesville
Contact: RWB Rick Memmer
24th District
June 8, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Argus Lodge #545
5050 Shields Rd., Canfield
Contact: RWB James Cardelein
5th & 11th Districts
August 10, 2019 - 12:00 p.m.
Camp Masonry
5600 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo
Contact: RWBs Rettig & Scheider
1st & 6th Districts
August 17, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Clermont Northeastern H.S.
5327 Hutchinson Rd., Batavia
Contact: WB Dennis Sepeck
22nd District
September 14, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Western Reserve
4931 Nettleton Road, Medina
Contact: RWB Dan Hall
4th & 10th Districts
September 21, 2019 - 8:00 a.m.
Lima Masonic Center
2615 N. Cole St., Lima
Contact: RWBs Manbeck & Shinabery
