Brethren and Friends all,
As I look out the office window today appreciating the beauty of the season, the snow is piled up here in Springfield and the castle at The Ohio Masonic Home is capped with snow. We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful landmark for our Fraternity.
It’s an exciting time at the Grand Lodge of F.&A.M. of Ohio! The office activity has slowed just a bit, but winter projects are in the works. The Masonic Directory for 2023 was completed and now available in the Resources tab in Grand View. Writing the Annual Proceedings each year takes a few months. Rest assured 2022 version is in draft and on schedule for printing in March.
Has your Lodge signed up for ACH? It’s fast and easy. We offer this benefit to our Lodges to save time and money. By signing up, you receive all deposits from Grand Lodge electronically. They process same or next day, depending on timing and save time and money by eliminating the postage. The Lodge Secretary receives a detailed report of each deposit and can forward the same to the Treasurer. It is very simple and NO COST to the Lodge. Just call us in the office at 800-292-6092 with the name, account number and routing number of your Lodge’s bank. If you have questions, check with a Lodge already taking advantage of this benefit.
The Grand Lodge Charitable Relief Fund introduced a limited-edition 2023 tie to raise funds and awareness of the Foundation. Each year your Charitable Foundation is hard at work aiding where and when needed. The Masonic Relief Fund touches families in need across Ohio. Other initiatives under the Foundation include The Veterans and First Responders, Masonic Model Student Assistance Program, The Ohio Masonic Home, Scholarships, Museum and Library and Ohio Masonic Youth Groups. Please go to Freemason.com to get your tie today or select your favorite fund to direct your donation.
We are happy to announce the opening of the GLO Store. It is a virtual store offering members items with the official Grand Lodge of Ohio Logo. We have shirts, in a few different styles, hats, cups, tumblers, as well as other merchandise. We hope you find something to fit your style as you proudly represent Ohio Masonry. Go to Freemason.com and follow the Store link. It should be open and taking orders by the time you receive this copy of the Beacon.
It’s an honor to serve the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The office staff is committed to serve you, our customers, 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
Charitable Relief Foundation Fundraiser
Introducing this limited edition 2023 ties supporting one of our most impactful tenets - Relief. We encourage you to make your $5.00 donation today and receive this one-of-a-kind Masonic tie while supplies last! CLICK HERE!