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200Th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in Toledo on October 16 September/October 2009 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 5 BEACONA JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME 200th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge in Toledo on October 16 -17 The 200th Annual Bicentennial year as a Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge, and in 2009, the 200th Lodge of Ohio on October Annual Communication will 16-17 in Toledo will bring the be a chance for celebration, Bicentennial celebrations to an as well. end with a “bang.” All brethren registering for There will be a gala fi reworks Grand Lodge will receive a display on Friday night, October special 200th Communication For the fi rst time, an award will 16, in Toledo’s Promenade Park commemorative lapel pin – be given to the “Best Lodge in the on the banks of the Maumee River to permit admission into State,” determined by excellence and visible from the headquarters the meetings and to save as in all aspects of Lodge operations. hotel. The fi reworks will be a souvenir. The “Reach for Excellence” available at no cost for all in Most Worshipful Brother committee has received a nominee attendance. Various fundraising Charles R. Murphy, Grand activities and donations have Master, and his local committee Continued on page 4 made the fi reworks possible. have been planning highlights of In This Issue: The Grand Lodge of Ohio, the Annual Communication for Eastern Star Cornerstones Dedicated ....... Page 5 throughout 2008, observed its several years. Grand Master’s Picture Scrapbook ....... Pages 8-9 The Heart Behind the Smile ..................... Page 10 First Eastern Star I-CARE Masonic Home CEO, Endowment Committee Formed .............................. Page 12 Masonic Helping Hands Launches Foundation President Honored New Program ...................................... Page 12 Ohio Masonic Home CEO Advocacy Award from the carrying the message of long- Dave Bannerman has been American Association of Homes term care reform throughout Ohio named to receive a prestigious and Services for the Aging and beyond and communicating national award and Benevolent (AAHSA). the needs of older adults. Endowment Foundation The award recognizes Bannerman was commended President Tim Strawn received an Bannerman’s efforts as a by AAHSA President and CEO important state honor recently. Long-Term Care Continued on page 3 Bannerman, CEO of the Ohio Solutions Masonic Home since 2004, will ambassador, receive the 2009 Outstanding Ohio Masonic Home CEO Dave Bannerman, left, meets with State Representative Ross McGregor, far right, State Senator Chris Widener, second from right, and Mike Carroll, Director of Government Affairs, Strategic Health Care, during a visit to Springfi eld Masonic Community earlier this year to discuss issues facing seniors. What Legacy Are Each of You Leaving for the Future? By Charles R. Murphy, Grand Master I would like to begin my final reaching for something, then Olympics, and for the first time Beacon message by saying “thank he’s building excitement and ever, you brought the typewritten you.” Thank you to each and enthusiasm at the same time he’s ritual to every single District in every one of you for reaching for trying to improve. order to hone your skills with our excellence in all your endeavors, Brethren, I am so very pleased ritual. Finally, to top it all off, you’re and for exhibiting Brotherly Love, to say that you all have risen to the bringing new members into our Relief and Truth in all you do. challenge. In so many ways you’ve fraternity with renewed interest and Over this past year, I’ve had reached for the stars this year, and renewed zeal. Brethren occasionally ask me So you see, my what my “legacy” should be, Brethren, there’s or what I hope it will be. My no legacy for me to answer generally is that I really leave. You have your haven’t thought about a legacy, own legacy, and it and that I don’t aspire to have far surpasses one one. Furthermore, I believe I could ever hope that if a person does something for. Your legacy strictly because he wants to leave of empowerment, a “legacy,” then he’s doing it of excitement and for the wrong reasons. The only enthusiasm for reason someone should take a job our fraternity is all is because he’s passionate about Freemasonry needs. it, and that he believes he can Your love of our inspire others. ritual and passion Most of you know that I’ve for Brotherly Love, spent this entire year trying Relief and Truth to encourage the Brethren of is an unstoppable Ohio to reach. I really believe combination that has it’s immaterial what one wants proven successful to reach for, but as long as he’s for our Brethren over the centuries. Keep up the great The Beacon is Grand Master Charles R. Murphy examines the work, my Brethren, published bi-monthly and our beloved Please report all changes of address uniform he would wear when tossing out the first to your lodge secretary, who, in turn, pitch at a Cleveland Indians Game in Progressive fraternity will will notify the Grand Secretary, who Field this summer. continue to prosper maintains the database that produces The BEACON mailing labels. forevermore. May the in so many ways it’s paid off. You Supreme Architect of the Universe Brett Turner, were presented with the challenge bless you and your families, and Manager of Marketing and Communications of conducting Open Houses in continue to guide, counsel and The Ohio Masonic Home your Lodges and you exceeded provide for each and every one of 2655 W. National Road Springfield, OH 45504-3698 everyone’s expectations. You were you for many years to come. (937) 525-3025 offered the opportunity to help [email protected] save the lives of troubled youths George Braatz, P.G.M., through the MMSAP Program, and Please remember Grand Secretary at your response was tremendous. The Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio The Ohio Masonic P.O. Box 629 Once again you proved your Home in your will. Worthington, OH 43085-0629 generosity in record support and (614) 885-5318 [email protected] donations to the Ohio Special 2 September/October 2009 Finding Guidance Through the ‘Great Debate’ By Worshipful Brother Wm. David Bannerman, Chief Executive Officer, The Ohio Masonic Home Part of the Great Debate in Washington is about whether or not there will be a requirement for end Ohio Masonic of life discussions. Actually, there Home CEO Dave is already a law that requires those Bannerman in his conversations. Every time you check captain’s outfit as he into a hospital for treatment, they are dines with residents required to ask you about advance of Springfield directives. Ohio has had a law since Masonic Community 1991. So, how does it play out? during a recent Each State controls both the cruise week theme health insurance requirements and meal on the campus. the life decisions. Some states, like Oregon, enact laws permitting termination of life under certain circumstances, including assisted decisions, you can name someone from other states. Check with your suicide. Others, like Michigan, to act on your behalf to make those physician or attorney for specifics. imprisoned Dr. Kevorkian for those decisions when you can’t and you As you hear the fear, frustration same actions. In the 1990s Ohio can discuss with your physician and anger about making decisions was pro life. It was very difficult what he will or will not prescribe at the end of life, remember that to stop nutrition and hydration. in treatment. You can also change Ohio has had laws designed to help The laws are amended to allow the your mind, right up to the end. families and doctors make decisions doctor to talk people through the The forms used in Ohio can be for almost twenty years. If you many choices and select among found at the following weblink. want to improve your reasoning alternatives including the “Code/ http://associationdatabase.com/ and decision skills, go back to your No Code” and resuscitation issues. aws/OHPCO/pt/sp/about_ohpco lodge and listen to the lecture and You can select advance directives, forms valid in Ohio may not be charge of the Fellowcraft degree. expressing your preferences now, recognized in other states, and Ohio You may find guidance to help you while you can make your own does not recognize some forms through the Great Debate. Masonic Home CEO, Endowment Foundation President Honored continued from page 1 William L. Minnix, Jr. for “being Bannerman is a board member University of Akron on August 8. both tireless and strategic in for the Advocate of Not-For- Strawn served as State Master maintaining strong relationships Profit Services for Older Ohioans Councilor in 1970-71 as a with your members of Congress (AOPHA). member of Canton Chapter. He and encouraging others to do Tim Strawn, Benevolent is also a member of DeMolay the same.” Endowment Foundation president International. Bannerman will accept the award since 1996, It has been a memorable at AAHSA’s Annual Meeting was enshrined summer for Strawn. A few weeks and Exposition in Chicago this into the Ohio after receiving his DeMolay November. AAHSA is a national DeMolay honor, he was elevated to the not-for-profit organization Hall of Fame 33º at the annual meeting of the committed to creating the future at its annual Supreme Council of Scottish Rite of aging services. Conclave Freemasonry in Boston on In addition to his duties as CEO event at the August 25. and his many Masonic activities, Tim Strawn September/October 2009 3 Tim Horton, Namesake of Restaurant Chain, Was Mason, NHL Hockey Star By George Braatz, Grand Secretary Tim Horton, the namesake of a As Horton’s NHL career was fast-growing chain of restaurants in winding down in 1974, he was the United States and Canada, was playing for the Buffalo Sabres.
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