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A Message from The Grand Secretary

Brethren and Friends all,

I hope this finds you all enjoying the beautiful changes of Fall.

The Membership Renewal Program is moving along very well. Members with an email address in Grand View received their email Renewal Notice mid-August. Members not receiving an email notice and any member with an outstanding Dues balance was sent a Notice via 1st Class mail in mid-September. Through the end of September:

  • 30% of our membership has already renewed their annual dues for 2022.
  • 419 of 440 Lodges had members take advantage of the Credit Card option in Grand View.
  • More than 5,000 members utilized the credit card payment option in Grand View.
Grand Lodge Member Service Awards for 50yr, 60yr, 65yr, 70yr and 75yr members were distributed to each District at the District Deputy Grand Master training session on October 16, 2021. All Lodges will be receiving theirs very soon for Awards Presentations before the end of the year.

In 2021, Grand Secretary Zoom calls were found to be very helpful for both the office staff and Lodge Secretaries. We opened with current events and a few training topics and then moved into a Q&A period. Our Lodge Secretaries even shared a few tricks they’ve learned along the way. Since they were very popular, we’ll schedule periodically in 2022. I hope to see you at the next one scheduled November 30, 2021.

More than 1,200 Masons converged on the Sharonville Convention Center on October 15, 2021. The ladies present enjoyed a great day exploring Cincinnati while the members enjoyed a very nice session, thanks to the planning, and preparation by MWB Richard A. Dickerscheid, Lady Teri and their GL2021 Committee. For those not able to attend in person, the Virtual Link available through your Grand View Member Portal was popular.

In observance of the Holiday Season, the Grand Lodge office will be closed on November 25-26 and December 27 thru 31, returning to normal office hours on Monday, January 3, 2022. It’s an honor to serve the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The office staff is committed to you so please call on us if we can be of any assistance. It’s a Great Day for Freemasonry! Keith W. Newton, PGM, Grand Secretary

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