Grand Master Jess N. Raines has authorized a series of Grand Master’s Classes to be held in locations across Ohio and at all different times of the year. His goal is to make it possible for a man of good reputation and character to find a time and location where he can attend a Grand Master’s Class. Districts have been asked to partner up so that we hold about a dozen classes across the state.
A partial list of dates and locations available at this time include:
Jan. 19 - Springfield Masonic Temple
Mar. 9 - Valley of Cambridge Auditorium
Mar. 23 - Minford Middle School
Apr. 6 - Canton Masonic Temple
Apr. 13 - Jeffersonville Lodge #468
Apr. 27 - Valley of Cambridge Auditorium
May 4 - Dayton Masonic Temple
May 11 - Lancaster Lodge #57
May 18 - Temple Lodge #28
Aug. 10 - Camp Masonry
Aug. 17 - Clermont Northeastern High School
Sept. 21 - Lima Masonic Center
Remember, if you have someone you think would benefit from a Grand Master's Class, he cannot decide to join at the last minute. He must have time to petition the Lodge, be investigated, and voted on unanimously. The petitioner must have two signatures on his petition, and he will need a mentor on the day of degrees. By offering multiple dates, the Grand Master hopes to increase the opportunities for lodges to do this properly. While most men will attend the Class for their district, they will be allowed to attend a class in another district as long as space is available.
If you know of a Brother who started his Masonic journey and then had to pause because of work or other reasons, this offers an opportunity to invite him to come back and finish his work.
If you know someone you think would make a good Mason, consider how you might let him know of this new opportunity. Sometimes the best approach is to just tell him he would be a good mason, explain how the petition process works, and then let him make the decision.
A more complete list of dates, times, and locations will be posted on Freemason.com and on the Grand View Membership system as they become available.
