About: Kristen Hirschfeld

The Grand Lodge of New York has awarded its Distinguished Achievement Award to Brother Howie Damron, an Ohio Mason and country music artist. Damron has written a number of Masonic themed songs, earning him the unofficial title of the Troubadour of Freemasonry.   He is probably best known for his first song, The Masonic Ring, which…

Brother Mike Jackson has been awarded the Grand Lodge of Ohio’s Rufus Putnam Award for his work to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War.  Jackson is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of service, including 210 combat missions in Vietnam.  His work for veterans began with his retirement in 1991. Jackson…

Members of the 13th Masonic District, which includes Perry County, manned a Masonic information booth during the Perry County Fair for the first time this year.  Their goal was to reach out to the public and to help people better understand the fraternity. Information about Freemasonry, its charities, brotherhood opportunities and the various related organizations…