Mason of the Year!!

For the second year in a row a member of Marathon Lodge has been chosen as the MASON OF THE YEAR by the 6th Masonic District of Ohio!!

This year the honor goes to WB David Morgan. Dave has been assisting many lodges with music during their annual Inspections, as well as the Grand Masters Reception. WB Dave has made the inspections much more meaningful throughout this past year.

Congratulations to WB Morgan!!

Under 40? Want input?

We will have in our District our 1st ever U40 meeting designed for members 40 years of age or younger.  Our Goal is to have at least 1 representative from each of our 19 lodges. (The more, the Merrier)  This will be a Town Hall format for us to gather thoughts from our younger members on their thoughts and desires for the fraternity.  We asked that each of you think of your membership and please pass this along and invite them to participate.  The meeting will be Wednesday Sept 30 @ Hamer Lodge 7:00 PM for approx 1 1/2 hrs. Any questions please contact RWB Kirker who is heading up this event

Up coming events

The WM has set an MM for out next (October) stated meeting night. This is set to be a real candidate, not a Pro Temp.
The WM also attended the WIL meeting and chose February 13, 2016 as our Inspection. We are doing the4 EA degree this year.

Annual Dues

The annual dues notices are going out tomorrow, Please consider returning them sooner rather than later. Dues not paid by the Annual meeting in November will make you not in good standing and you will not be able to attend any Masonic event. December 31 that becomes a suspension. You would be surprised how many don't pay until the last second. I got a couple of dues on New Years Eve last year!!

1st and 6th District outdoor Raising August 5th

Saturday, August 15

10:00am

 1st and 6th District Outdoor Raising - new details (click here)

When Sat, August 15, 10am – 1pm

Where 4903 Delhi Arnheim Rd Georgetown OH 45121 (map)

DescriptionThe Outdoor raising location is being moved to WB Bob Downs property. The 6th District will Open Lodge @ 10:00 do introductions then let the Brethren from the 1st perform the 1st Section the Brethren from the 6th will do the 2nd Section then close. Then we EAT. Please pass this along. The Address is: 4903 Delhi Arnheim Rd. Georgetown OH 45121 it is located between Georgetown and Mt Orab off of US 68.

A new Cornerstone!

For those of you who were not at the Grand Masters reception last night, the sixth district has an honor they can bestow on a Member but they do not do it every year. Only when they find a Brother deserving. It is called Cornerstones of the District. As you can see there are not many who receive this Honor. District Cornerstones - sixthmasonicdistrict

Last night a new Cornerstone was announces and presented. This year it was bestowed, very deservedly in my opinion, to WB George G. Quallen of our Lodge.here is the bio they read about George Last night:

WB George has been around the Masonic fraternity his entire life. That he is sure of, he is a fifth generation Master Mason. His father was a 50+ year member and Past Master of Marathon Lodge, his mothers father was a Mason, her Step Father was a 50+ year member of Marathon Lodge and the Secretary for about 35 years after that. George is following this example and is a twice Past Master Of Marathon and is currently the Senior Warden. George has been in nearly all of the offices in the Lodge including Secretary. George is the Worthy Patron of Linden Chapter 338 OES and has been several times. George is a natural ritualist and leader. He is well known for his Lectures and Charges, and is just as thorough behind the scenes as in front of the Brethren. George through his example and leadership turned Marathon around by encouraging the Brothers to reach out to the District and other Lodges and become more a part of them rather than an observer.In short WB George is, and has been a major supporter of Freemasonry both locally, and regionally.

Next time you see him, you might want to congratulate him as we did last night. George has been instrumental in the rebirth of this Lodge. The entire district is asking, What's going on at Marathon? They're on fire!

Congratulations George and all of the Brothers who are working hard, you all made this possible.

I suspect there will be an update on the district website in the next week or so.

Jack Stevens

Secretary

Annual Inspection

Our inspection is fast approaching! It is set for April 17 Dinner by Linden Chapter at 6:00 pm and degree at 7:00. Per the Grand Masters wishes we are shortening the pomp and circumstance and focusing on the degree this year. His goal is to be done and closed by 9:30 at the latest.
So, even though we are in the Master Mason this year, we should be done at a reasonable hour.
Please consider coming out to support your Lodge.

Easter bunny with the eastern star

Don't forget the breakfast with the Easter bunny Saterday here at the Lodge. Our Eastern Star Chapter is putting on the event and would like to see all ofthe Lodge members there too.
10:00 am at the Lodge, bring the kids and an appetite.

Pre Inspection

All officers, and any other members who wish to, please plan on attending the Pre Inspection at the Lodge on March 31 at 7:00pm. RWB Gillinger would like to see the officers and may have questions for you. It is always useful to learn what you will need to do for your year too.

Please plan on attending.

Thanks,
Jack Stevens
Secretary

FC Degree Jan 24

We are passing Bro Josh Hahn to the degree of FC on Saturday Jan 24 at 6:00 PM. Our SD will not be present. Please consider coming to assist with this degree.

Passing of a Grand Master

Ill. Brethren and Brethren - I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ill. and M.W.B. James E. Olmstead, Past Grand Master and Past Deputy for Ohio, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Arrangements are posted at the end of this communication. If you would like to send a card of condolence please send to:

 

Mrs. Shirley Olmstead

550 Oak Knoll Dr.

Perrysburg, OH 43551

 

Ill. Bro. Olmstead's sons, Michael and David, are 33rd Degree members, and David is a plural member of the Valley of Cincinnati.

 

Mike Himes

 

 

Funeral arrangements:

Saturday @ Witszler Shank Funeral Home 222 E S Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Visitation starting at        2:00 pm

OES Service                        7:00 pm

Masonic Service               7:30 pm

Scottish Rite Service       8:00 pm

 

Sunday @ Grace United Methodist Church 601 East Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Visitation starting at        2:00 pm

Funeral Service                 3:00 pm

Meal at Grace immediately following service

 

The family is requesting that no flowers be sent to either location, instead we ask that memorials be sent to either Hospice of Northwest Ohio (30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551) or the Grand Lodge of Ohio Scholarship Fund (One Masonic Drive Springfield, Ohio 45504).

 

We will be practicing on Thursday January 22 at 7:30 PM for the degree we are doing on Josh Hahn on Saturday January 24 at 6:00 PM

We will need someone to stand in for the Senior Deacon for both, as he is out of town dealing with his fathers estate.
Keep Todd and his family in you prayers. If you can help please let the master know.