As we stop to reflect on the year thus far, it has been more rewarding than I or any of us could have imagined. We recently celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of our beloved Bushnell Hall, the first building on campus to serve the brethren of this great fraternity. Today, more than a century later, we continue serving our brethren, their wives, widows and children both on and off our campuses. We are also able to meet the needs of the fraternity through the development of the Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center, connecting Masons to services and helping to assist in keeping them and their families as healthy and independent as ever. For more information on the Resource Center, or to read about our recent success stories, please be sure to check out page 14.
Many of you attended the 33rd Annual Home Day in June, helping us celebrate the rich history of our great organization. This day was filled with events and included a visit from Congressmen Warren Davidson, Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, and Mayor Warren R. Copeland of the City of Springfield who presented a proclamation declaring June 4, 2017 “Ohio Masonic Home Rededication Day.” I would like to personally thank the Officers of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio for their participation in the day’s events, they truly made this day a success.
I would also like to thank M.W.B Douglas N. Kaylor, and his Lady Diana, for all of the courtesies extended us during this past year, including their philanthropic efforts in the restoration of the stained glass windows as part of the renovation of our auditorium. Along with additional funding from several other brethren, the first two windows are already in the process of being restored. Look for additional information to come as we celebrate the return of these windows and the recognition of their respective donors.
Our beloved home has gone through many changes throughout the years, and will continue to evolve well into the future to serve our brethren, their families, our residents, our staff, and the community.
Fraternally Yours,
Brother Scott Buchanan
