I hope you are enjoying summer and your warm weather hobbies. There is a beautiful blue sky behind the castle today in Springfield as I draft this article. Remember to take a minute to check in on your friends and neighbors.
Although most Lodges go dark in July and August, Lodge Secretaries have been busy reviewing their Annual Return information and updating Lodge records before the year-end close on July 31. On August 2, 2023, the Lodge Secretary will be able to print the entire 2023 Annual Return and send a signed copy of page one (with the per capita) to the Grand Lodge office before August 31, 2023. Please thank your secretary when you see him next. They are doing a great job keeping your member records current.
New endowment purchases must be received in the Grand Lodge office by August 31st each year. Endowments purchased from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 will mature and begin payout to your Lodge in November 2024.
The 2024 Membership Renewal Notices are scheduled to be emailed and mailed by the second week in August. Credit card payment options are available in your Grand View membership account, or send your payment to your Lodge Secretary. By updating your membership status early, you are helping to save on program costs and eliminate multiple communications. Remember, yearly membership renewal dues must be remitted on or before the annual meeting of your Lodge every November.
Have you ever visited the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky? The Grand Lodge of Ohio’s 214th Annual Communication will be held there on October 20, 2023. It’s a good time of year to be at an indoor water park! Registration is open, just go to glohio2023.com to make your meal and hotel reservations. You can also register directly in Grand View. Go to My Portal/Events and go to October 20th on the event calendar. Click once, then follow the electronic form. A couple tips: remember to specify your Grand Master’s Banquet meal choice in the comment box and do not use the back button.
It’s an honor to serve the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The office staff is committed to serving you so please call us at 614-885-5318, or email us at gloffice@freemason.com, if we can be of any assistance.
It’s a Great Day for Freemasonry!
Keith W. Newton, PGM, Grand Secretary
