Grand Master’s Classes will be held in each of the Masonic Districts in Ohio on June 13, 2009, Most Worshipful Brother Charles R. Murphy has announced.

The Grand Master’s Class provides the opportunity for experiencing the three initiation ceremonies all on one day.

After the Class, each Lodge will hold a dinner for their new members and their families.

“It could be a potluck, a picnic, a catered event or a dinner at a 5-star restaurant, whatever works best for the Lodge. This is an opportunity to integrate the new Brethren,” explained MW Brother Murphy. “In my estimation this is as important, perhaps even more so, as the Class itself.”

Lodges are required to process petitions and investigate candidates in the usual manner. However, special meetings may be called to act on petitions.

Petitions from prospective candidates must be submitted to Lodges in early or mid May, because Lodges must turn in their FINAL list of candidates to their District Deputy no later than Saturday, May 23, 2009. No candidates will be permitted to participate in the Class who have not been registered by this date.

Joining a Masonic Lodge and becoming a Freemason is a time-honored tradition, which can be experienced in two ways. A petitioner elected to membership can experience the three initiation ceremonies on three separate occasions or all on one day.

The Grand Master's One Day Class for the 19th Masonic District will be held at the Heath Masonic Complex located at 875 Irving Wick Drive West Heath, Ohio 43056.

Degree work will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and donuts available at 7:00 a.m.

25th Annual Masonic Home Day

Springfield Masonic Community

Sunday June 14, 2009

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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13th & 19th Masonic District Picnic

Sunday June 21, 2009

Somerset Memorial Park (located on St. Rt. 13, 1/2 mile south of the Somerset Square on Dr. Mike Clouse Drive)

Registration & Fellowship at 2:00 p.m. / Eat at 3:00 p.m.

(Tableware, Meat & Drinks provided by District Associations)

(Please bring a covered dish, lawn chairs & Friends & Family)

Entertainment at 4:00 p.m.

Games for children & adults as well as a Clown

Free swimming for everyone at the Somerset Pool & Old Fire Truck Rides

For more information please call:

Ed Jackson (740) 380-9275 (13th District)

or

Henry Grogro (740) 622-0928 (19th District)

Ohio Special Olympics Summer Games

Friday June 26, 2009

At The Ohio State University, Jessie Owens Stadium

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