November/December 2007 VOLUME 14, ISSUE 6 BEACON A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE OF AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME 200th Anniversary of Grand Lodge Launched By New Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett

with rounded corners, ith a festive environment for W reminiscent of 19th Century launching the 200th anniversary aprons. (See picture on of the , page 9.) Ronald L. Winnett was installed • A Bicentennial picture was as Grand Master on October 20 unveiled, depicting the fi rst in Cincinnati. meeting in Boston, when a Most Worshipful Brother group of pioneers, several Winnett embarked upon the of them Masons, decided landmark year with a variety to settle in Ohio. (See story of special events during the and picture on page 8.) installation: • A Lantern ceremony was • The Grand Master-elect and his conducted, with a replica wife, Linda, entered through lantern given to each an Arch of Steel, provided by Masonic District in Ohio, a full complement of Knights for visitations to each Templar in uniform. The fl ag Lodge in the state during was presented by a delegation the coming year. (See story from the Sons of the American and picture on page 10.) Revolution, who also provided Using as his Grand 130 historical fl ags as a Master’s theme for the year, backdrop for the ceremony. “The Wonderful World of • The District Deputy Grand ,” the new Grand Masters were commissioned, Master said he is seeking wearing newly designed, (Story continues on page 12) involvement and cooperation purple and white aprons, from all organizations and

PIONEERS TO ASTRONAUTS Many Activities Slated For 200th Year

The Grand Lodge Bicentennial Key events include: Ohio Historical Committee, after fi ve years of • On Saturday, June 21, following Center’s Ohio Village. planning under the leadership of a gala parade in downtown • All during January, each of Most Worshipful Brother Ronald Columbus, the Grand Lodge Ohio’s 25 Masonic Districts will L. Winnett, has developed a broad Offi cers will reenact the host a Founders Dinner and celebration of numerous activities, Cornerstone Ceremony for the celebration, to commemorate hoping to encourage maximum Ohio Statehouse. A huge picnic the month when the Grand participation by Ohio Masons. is planned afterwards at the Lodge was founded in 1808.

(Story continues on page 9) Message from the Grand Master By Ronald L. Winnett, Grand Master

Since Brethren, no matter Freemasonry stands for, the 1800s, what body we are what we do for humanity, Masonry has active in, whether it is and most of all, let them enjoyed a , , know how proud you are position of or Shrine, we are one to be a Mason. great respect family and must work Your Grand Lodge in the public’s together. Offi cers are committed eye, but for the Today, we live in a to rebuilding our image, last 30 years troubled world and Masonry is just but most importantly we need has been a sleeping giant. as relevant in today’s society as it every Brother to make the same We need to wake up that giant was in 1808. commitment. and rebuild our image in the mind We all need to show the pride There’s a need to change things of the public that Freemasonry is we have in Masonry and talk around, and what a better time a great institution and a valuable about it. Let everyone know what than now. asset to our communities. Next year, we will be celebrating our Bicentennial and several events have been planned throughout Grand Master To Meet Ohio Masons the year. In January, there will in Florida in January be dinners held in every district to celebrate the forming of your Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett is planning three visitations in Florida Grand Lodge, when six lodges in January to share the Bicentennial message with Ohio Masons and met in Chillicothe. These dinners their ladies who live or vacation there. would be a perfect time to bring The Ohio Masonic Home has agreed to share the cost of the luncheons non-Masons and show them “The this year, thus reducing the cost to $6 per person at each location. Wonderful World of Freemasonry.” A special program has been planned with the opportunity for the Grand Master to present veteran’s emblems to deserving brethren. Here is the schedule: The Beacon is Monday, January 21, 2008 published bi-monthly Sarasota Please report all changes of address to your lodge secretary, who, in turn, Luncheon at noon in the Sahib Shrine Center, 600 N. Beneva will notify the Grand Secretary, who Road. For reservations, contact Kenneth Gavin at 5710 Doral maintains the database that produces Court, Sarasota, FL 34238; 941-925-4586. The BEACON mailing labels.

Paul Quinn, Director of Marketing and Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Communications The Ohio Masonic Home Ft. Myers 2655 W. National Road Luncheon at noon in the Araba Shrine Center, 2010 Hanson St. Springfi eld, OH 45504-3698 937/525-3074 For reservations, contact Richard Scobie, 3153 Old Farmhouse [email protected] Drive, N. Fort Myers, FL 33917; 239-995-6872.

George Braatz, P.G.M., Grand Secretary at The Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio Wednesday, January 23, 2008 P.O. Box 629 Tavares Worthington, OH 43085 614/885-5318 Luncheon at noon at Lack County Shrine Club, 424 N. Duncan [email protected] Road (Rt. 19), Tavares. For reservations, contact George R. Young, 6229 E. Rector St. Inverness, FL 34452; 352-341-3006.

2 November / December 2007 and were directed to local lodges Freemasonry is Gaining Steam for membership. I have referred By Worshipful Brother Wm. David Bannerman, fi ve people in Ohio, Kansas, and Chief Executive Offi cer, The Ohio Masonic Home Iowa for Masonic membership. One candidate was so impressed We live by the railroad tracks. Come live in our communities. with the values of Masonry, he There are between 15 and 25 trains You will wonder why you didn’t introduced me to his employee who each day that pass by our house. move sooner. was a Mason instead of trying to Sometimes we can feel the rumble You know our I-CARE coordina- sell me something at a trade show. of a train long before it passes tors and I-CARE committees are Is Masonry dying? Not if you our house. But, most of the time, available to help you anywhere in believe change is possible. Not if we don’t even notice the trains. Ohio, and probably anywhere you you believe that your Ohio Masonic We’ve become accustomed to them. live, if you ask. Our scholarships Home is a great selling point. Not We’ve adapted to the change in our have helped seven students this if you can tell others what you like environment. year with $3,000 each. about Masonry. We’re also adapting to changes Our future is even brighter. We I met a man recently who in Ohio Freemasonry. In the last have launched a companion and asked about Masonry. He had just several years, the image of Ohio home services program in the spent the weekend reminiscing Freemasonry is being recognized by Springfi eld area. Eventually, we about his grandfather and the the general public. will expand around the state. We great legacy of giving and service Early this year, I sat at a Masonic have other ideas to help you stay through Masonry and the Shrine meeting and heard members talk at home. Our Foundation is one organization. I asked him if he had about how our membership is of the largest among aging service considered carrying on that legacy. declining and that their lodge providers in Ohio. You make it all He just wrote back, asking for more wasn’t getting new members. Since possible. information. then, I have been around the state What have I seen around Ohio? This is our bicentennial. What and in other states and I have seen a In every gathering of Masons a great opportunity to talk about different story. in public, there are citizens The Ohio Masonic Home. Tell your The Ohio Masonic Home is a standing by who have asked about story about what we do in the name tool for you to use to boast about membership. Most Worshipful of Ohio Freemasonry. Ask people Freemasonry. You know we have Brother Himes reported that at least to carry on our legacy of charity villas and apartments and health two people approached offi cers and service to others. You will be services for you and your friends. at the Grand Chapter meetings glad you did. That rumble you hear? It may be the changing face of Freemasonry in Ohio.

Tax Free Gifting Opportunity It’s not too late, yet. The Charitable IRA Rollover provision of last year’s Pension Protection Act expires on December 31st. Don’t miss this opportunity to make tax free gifts up to $100,000, including your mandatory withdrawal, from your traditional or Roth IRA. If you’re 70 ½ and have an IRA, you qualify. For more information, call the Foundation offi ce at Dave Bannerman (far right) speaks with Representative Jon Peterson (left) and AAHSA 888/248-2664. Executive Director Larry Minnix at the recent AOPHA Conference in Columbus.

November / December 2007 3 Freedom Found

Lois Rubright is up early to make campus for lunch. “For the most breakfast in the kitchen of her part, I do my own cooking,” she garden villa home at Browning said. “But the food in Browning’s Masonic Community. She eats and dining room is very appealing. reads the Wall Street Journal in And the staff is very polite and her spacious dining room before well-trained.” meeting with Browning Masonic After lunch, Lois participates Community’s Activities Committee in a meeting with a committee to help plan the next month’s tours studying the possibilities for and outings for her fellow campus future development at the residents. campus. “We need to understand “Activities Director Laurel the possibilities,” she said. McCullough goes out of her way Later, Lois makes the brief trip to plan things the residents enjoy,” across the road for a tranquil walk Lois said. “I have my own car, but along the Maumee River. “I like Browning Masonic Community the water,” she said. “And there provides transportation to about are nice trails and paths along the anywhere you want to go.” river. It’s right here! That’s one of Participating in the Waterville After the meeting, Lois returns the reasons I came here.” American Legion Auxiliary is one to her villa home and waters the Lois also enjoys the lake on the of the many activities in which fl owers around her patio. “The grounds of the Browning Masonic Browning Masonic Community maintenance staff takes care of all Community. “I enjoy the ¾-mile resident Lois Rubright engages. the yard work, but I like to garden,” walking path around the lake,” she she said. said. “I can fi sh there. There are nice “After spending my life mowing Lois works with the League of areas to sit and a gazebo where you lawns and shoveling snow, I Women Voters, the Perrysburg can relax and enjoy the breeze.” wanted something better,” she said. Arts Council, the American Legion Although Lois has no Masonic “I wanted the freedom to come Auxiliary and the Waterville affi liation, her father was a member and go and to do what I want. I Historical Society. “Waterville is a of the fraternity in Hammond, found it here at Browning Masonic great town,” she said. “I try to help Indiana, and her son Kent Rubright Community.” where I can. And I believe in being is a member in Eaton, Ohio. “I like involved in your community.” how the Masonic fraternity helps For more information on This day, Lois will make the short people that need it,” she said. Browning Masonic Community, walk to the main building on the Lois is glad she decided to move call 1-866-878-4055 or go to Browning Masonic Community to Browning Masonic Community. www.ohiomasonichome.org.

Thrall Lodge Assists January is Ohio Month at Fredericktown Celebration G. Washington Memorial Thrall Lodge #170 has donated half of the proceeds from its January, 2008, has been declared “Ohio Month” second annual Fredericktown Car Show to the Fredericktown a the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Bicentennial Committee, which has been planning a variety Alexandria, VA. of events to celebrate the town’s 100th birthday. The check presentation was covered in their local news media. During the month, the Ohio fl ag will be fl own at the Memorial, and other recognitions and visits The Lodge uses the car show and other activities as a public will be planned. relations tool to present a strong Masonic presence in the community. While some of the proceeds help pay Lodge The recognition is in honor of the Bicentennial expenses, Thrall also donated some of the funds to the of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, whose founding Fredericktown Interchurch Council. occurred in January, 1808.

4 November / December 2007 Grand Lodge Awards 25 Scholarships

The Grand Lodge has awarded 25 In previous years, Grand Lodge Applications for the 2008 Grand scholarships of $2,000 – one in scholarships were awarded through Lodge Scholarships are currently each Masonic District. Applications a partnership with local colleges and available at www.freemason.com. were processed by local District universities. This year marks the fi rst The scholarships are awarded Committees, which in turn made time that scholarships have been based on a combination of need their recommendations to the Grand awarded using the new process of and merit. The applications must be Lodge Scholarship committee. local committees. turned in to the local committees by March 1, 2008. The 2007 recipients, by District, are:

1st - DeAsha Vaudine Long 8th - Scott E. Grennell 15th - Zachary L. Fissel 22nd - Eric J. Geyer 2nd - Lauryn M. Buschhaus 9th - Erich V. Stolz 16th - Benjamin T. Dunn 23rd - Stephan F. Hicks 3rd - Rebekah J. Smith 10th - Thomas W. Seeley 17th - Amy J. Rinard 24th - Sarah L. LaCroix 4th - Sarah E. Ralsten 11th - Lauren M. Shaffer 18th - Justin A. Bates 25th - Emma L. Huth 5th - Krystal K. Gunn 12th - Megan E. Stanley 19th - Michael B. Gregg 6th - Eric T. Schweinhart 13th - Kyle S. Norton 20th - Marjorie A. Reed 7th - Brittany A. Grate 14th - Cameron J. Ditty 21st - Ashley L. Jones

Pursuing Her Passion

“ Fridays are my time to howl,” retirement community.” Peggy said Peggy Dunkel, Western is particularly impressed with Reserve Masonic Community’s the opportunities given to Volunteer Choir Director. residents. “Residents function Each Friday, Peggy leaves her independently,” she said. Cleveland home and travels 28 “They like to learn and they miles to Western Reserve Masonic want to stay active. They’re Community to work with 20 vibrant and young in spirit. singing residents. “After 30 years as They’ll take on any challenge. an educator, I enjoy spending a day That is the quality of person I each week making music with the want to be around!” residents,” she said. In fact, Peggy hopes to Peggy started the choir about ten eventually move to Western years ago and later started recorder Reserve Masonic Community and chime choirs. “The residents from her Cleveland home. “I are fun and faithful,” she said. love it here,” she said. “You can “And I enjoy them. They’re like my pursue passion and share it with second family!” others. And my children will Although Peggy’s husband have peace of mind, knowing Alan is a member of the Masonic I’m in good hands.” fraternity, her affi nity for Western Reserve Masonic Community is For more information regarding Western Reserve Masonic not tied to his affi liation. “Western Peggy Dunkel accompanies Jan and Reserve Masonic Community is Community, call 1-866-433-1514 Ray Bubsey in song at Western Reserve a classy place,” Peggy said. “The or visit www.ohiomasonichome.org. Masonic Community. Masons really know how to run a

November / December 2007 5 Honoring Our Veterans

Our country has always prided at some of Community has lost 21 itself on its citizens answering the the hot spots veterans since January. call to defend it. The Ohio Masonic of the day. Some veterans Home has proudly served many Some bring still take an active of these heroes over the years, mementoes part in keeping the including veterans of The Civil War they’ve kept spirit of service alive. and World War I. over the Springfi eld Masonic Community Springfi eld Masonic On the Springfi eld Masonic years, such residents and veterans Stanley Turton Community resident Community campus, resident as paintings and Fred Morgan post colors during Gene Shay was a military veterans meet monthly to of their a Veteran’s Day ceremony on the Prisoner of War and Springfi eld campus on Nov. 12. talk about their military experiences battles, gear is an offi cer of the and share information. Attendees’ and awards. American Ex-Prisoners experiences cover World War II, the The sessions are helpful in several of War. World War II veteran and Korean War and stateside services ways. They build up camaraderie Springfi eld campus villa resident in the Vietnam/Cold War era. as some of these men shared similar Chuck George is active with Honor “A veteran is a veteran, whether experiences. Some good-natured Flight, an organization that fl ies he served a day, a week or 35 ribbing goes on between the Army veterans to Washington, D.C., to years,” said independent living and Navy veterans. And it helps see the World War II Memorial. resident John Primm, the campus some come to terms with what they Chuck also recently traveled to veteran coordinator and organizer did so long ago and its place in the the Toledo area to meet one of of the sessions. lives we lead and the freedoms we the few surviving World War I The sessions follow the monthly enjoy today. veterans. Others volunteer their residents’ men’s breakfast. The “Hopefully, it results in us being time at nearby the Wright-Patterson format calls for an introduction better informed,” said John. “Some Air Force Base hospital and The by John, followed by information of our fellows have already found a National Museum of the United about veterans events, Veterans common interest, like people being States Air Force. Administration clinic information, stationed at the same place.” John keeps records of all the trips to the World War II Monument The sessions are not just for military veterans who have stayed in Washington, D.C., and more. the men. Springfi eld Masonic at the Springfi eld campus, helps lay Then, resident veterans have Community also has several wreaths on remembrance days and the fl oor to share their personal women veterans on its campus. coordinates Veterans Day tributes. experiences. The stories range With World War II veterans He looks forward to preserving from the humorous to the serious passing on daily, it’s important to the stories and contributions of where these men risked their lives recognize that Springfi eld Masonic veterans here for years to come. Dayton Lodge Honors Police, Fireman With Awards In its third annual Community Service Awards program, Dayton Lodge #147 recognized Dayton police offi cers and fi refi ghters. Offi cers Rod E. Roberts, left, and Christopher M. Malson, center, received an award for their joint effort in reducing neighborhood crime by 57 percent in north Dayton. Known as the Phoenix Project, they have worked over the past year with residents of the area to attack the crime rate. Lt. Larry Ables, right, initiated the Dayton Firefi ghters Christmas Project. This began as a way for fi refi ghters to “adopt” families who were “down on their luck” during the Christmas season. Last year, as the project grew, they provided Christmas for nine families in the area. Initially the brainchild of Worshipful Brother Earl Lutz, the Community Service Awards program has become a Lodge tradition.

6 November / December 2007 I-CARE A Tremendous Relief

When Betty Wise lost her with a dilemma. “If I couldn’t fi gure said Brother Mike Mullinger, one of husband, Charlie, to Parkinson’s out a way to take care of my home Mason Lodge’s I-CARE Committee Disease, her friends and family and farmland, I would have to give members. “Most people want rallied around her. They visited her it up.” She found the answer she to stay in their home as long as and helped her maintain her 14-acre was looking for when she attended possible.” farm in Morrow, Ohio. But, as time a Widow’s Dinner at Mason Lodge Brother Cavallaro said the went by, Betty struggled to manage #678 and learned they had formed I-CARE Committee has been a an I-CARE Committee. source of energy for their Lodge. I-CARE Committees consist “It provides an opportunity for of Lodge volunteers, families brotherhood,” he said. and friends who donate time to “We have fun working together,” provide assistance to Brethren and Brother Mullinger said. “And our widows who need it; anything I-CARE work has generated some from changing batteries in a inquiries about membership in the smoke detector to arranging a fraternity.” ride to a Lodge meeting. Headed “It’s a great feeling to know by Committee Chair Brother John you’re helping people who need Cavallaro, Mason Lodge committee it,” said Worshipful Brother Dennis members made a couple of trips Lynch, Master of Mason Lodge. to Betty’s farm to install storm “Every Lodge should be doing it. It windows, change lightbulbs, doesn’t take a lot of time.” Betty Wise explains her needs to Mason mend a fencepost, replace ceiling “I-CARE helps us deliver on our Lodge I-CARE committee chair Brother John Cavallaro. tiles, move furniture and do some Masonic oath,” Cavallaro said. “If landscape work. Their work has you can spare one hour, you can do routine maintenance of the farm made the difference for Betty. amazing things.” and the log cabin her husband had “They probably think ‘anybody “It’s a tremendous relief to me,” built. could do this,’” Betty said. “But I Betty said. “I want to stay on my “My family and friends were a couldn’t do them.” farm.” great help to me for a while,” Betty “Sometimes, a little volunteer said. “For them, it passes over time. work on our part is the difference For more information on I-CARE But, for me, it didn’t pass. My needs between someone staying in their Committees, call Masonic Senior became greater.” Betty was faced home or going to a nursing home,” Services at 888/286-0010.

Sale of Cancer Bracelets Proves Very Successful

Sales of Breast Cancer Bracelets and Order form for Breast Cancer Bracelets donations from around the state to support the Susan G. Komen Breast No. of bracelets ______@ $10.00 each $______Cancer Foundation, have resulted in Shipping charge $______more than $54,000 in contributions to (1-3 bracelets, shipping is $2.00; 4 or more bracelets, shipping is $4.00) this cause. Total amount $______Brenda Himes, wife of Michael A. Make check payable to: Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation Himes, Grand Master in 2006-07, started the campaign when she was diagnosed Return order form and check to: Mrs. June Galyen, 9112 Fern Cove East, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138-3700 with the disease in August, 2006. All proceeds will be donated to: A limited number of the bracelets are The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. still available, according to June Galyen, Name:______designer of the bracelets and wife of Grand Treasurer Thomas H. Galyen. Use Address:______the coupon at right to order. November / December 2007 7 Howie Damron Records Bicentennial Song

Ohio Mason and country music artist, Howie Damron, has written a special song entitled, “Ohio’s Grand Masonic Pride Bicentennial,” which is featured on his new CD, “The Masonic Touch.” The song came out of a conversation between Brother Damron and Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett about the Grand Lodge’s 200th anniversary, and was played for the fi rst time publicly after the installation of the Grand Lodge Offi cers in Cincinnati. Brother Damron gave the fi rst live performance of the song at a reception for the Grand Master. More information about Brother Damron and his latest CD is available at www.howiesmasonicpride.com.

Bicentennial Painting Commissioned

On March 1, 1786, eleven pioneers titled, “From Whence We Came city of Marietta, the fi rst American met at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in – Pioneers plant the seeds of settlement in what would become Boston, Massachusetts, to plan what the Buckeye State,” created by the state of Ohio. has become the State of Ohio and Washington, D.C. artist Peter Artist Peter Waddell, known for what ultimately led to the formation Waddell and commissioned by the his research in depicting historical of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Grand Lodge of Ohio. scenes, recently completed a set of The scene of this meeting in 1786 That meeting in Boston created 21 pictures for the Grand Lodge of is depicted in the new painting, the Ohio Company of Associates, the District of Columbia, which will four of be on display in Ohio next October. whom were The cost of the picture was Freemasons. donated by Right Worshipful One of those in Brother David L. Collins, in the picture was memory of his father, Brother General Rufus Arnold Collins, a 50-year member Putnam, who of William Farr Lodge #672. later became Prints of this picture will be made the fi rst Grand available in the future. Master of the The caption that will be used on Grand Lodge of the bottom of the prints concludes, Ohio in 1808. “Since this humble beginning, This Freemasons have worked with their Association fellow citizens to help nurture the founded the destiny of the Buckeye State.”

8 November / December 2007 Pioneers to Astronauts: Many Activities Slated For 200th Year New DDGM Apron continued from page 1 For 200th Year

• On Sunday, September 7, at Ohio Masonic Home Right Worshipful Day in Springfi eld, time capsules from each Brother Calvin E. Masonic District will be deposited in a special new Giusto, District Deputy memorial location. Grand Master in the 24th Masonic District, • At the annual Grand Lodge Communication in models the new DDGM Columbus, on October 16-18, an exposition of apron, created for the some of the most treasured artifacts in American Bicentennial Year. The Freemasonry will be on display. This will include purple and white apron the St. John’s Bible, on which George Washington has rounded corners, took his oath of offi ce as President, and the gavel reminiscent of 19th Brother Washington used to lay the cornerstone of Century aprons. the U.S. Capitol Building. Future issues of the Beacon will provide more information, or check details www.freemason.com.

Bicentennial Banners and Flags are available For Lodges to Join in 200th Celebration Flag As Ohio Freemasons celebrate Banners are 2’x2’ and made the Bicentennial of the Grand of white satin with gold fringe Lodge of Ohio in 2008, Lodges can and tassels. The Bicentennial demonstrate their Masonic pride Logo is again in full color, and by displaying specially designed the banners are designed for Bicentennial Flags and Banners. enhancing an indoor Lodge Room Banner Flags are 2’x3’ and made of nylon or dining room setting. The cost and show the full color Bicentennial of a banner is $85, which includes Logo on a light blue background, shipping and tax. and are perfect for outdoor display. A banner and a fl ag can be The cost of a fl ag is $30, which purchased as a set for $100. includes shipping and tax.

Order Form For Bicentennial Flags and Banners I would like to order: ___ Flag(s) at $30 each for a total of $______Name______Banner(s) at $85 each for a total of $______OR Lodge______Set(s) of 1 Flag and 1 Banner at $100 per set for a total of $______Address______

I have included a check City______for the total amount of $______State______Zip______Checks should be Bicentennial Flag made out to Grand Grand Lodge of Ohio Telephone______Lodge of Ohio, and P.O. Box 629 mailed to: Worthington, OH 43085-0629 Delivery will be in six to eight weeks.

November / December 2007 9 HISTORY OF OHIO FREEMASONRY - PART 1 build The Home. One of the key Home’s Roots Traced to 1834 players was Asa Bushnell. Although not a Mason, he was instrumental The beginnings of The Ohio to action on this front, suggesting in securing 154 acres of land in Masonic Home can be traced back a committee meet with the Grand Springfi eld for a home to be built. to 1834. Steubenville Lodge #45 Commandery and Grand Lodge to Bushnell would later go on to serve proposed to establish “a manual pursue the collection of a fee of 50 two terms as governor of Ohio and labor school for the education of cents per member to fund a home. got the rare honor of being made a the orphans and indigent sons of It was approved by Grand Council Mason for his dedication. Bushnell Masons” and was approved by the and Grand Lodge in 1889. is immortalized by the original Grand Lodge. Reports claimed few As a tribute to Brother Hillman, building on the Springfi eld campus, lodges had responded to this and a building on the Springfi eld named Bushnell Hall, known to the effort was dropped until 1846, campus bearing his name would many as “the castle.” when the proposal arose again. be established. Hillman Manor Though talk continued for several currently serves as an assisted years, it was still geared toward living building and houses the The Ohio Masonic Home is proud children and education. The Civil campus ice cream parlor, gift shop, to join in celebrating the 200th War set efforts back even further, chapel and fi tness center. anniversary of Freemasonry in Ohio. but the effects of the war brought Masons grew enthusiastic about Since its establishment in 1890, the subject to the forefront after its a home as funds grew. Brother J.W. The Home has served thousands of end. Many widows and orphans of Iredell of Cincinnati was elected Masons, their wives and widows Masons killed in the war were left the fi rst president of the Board of and even children. Over the next behind and a home for them was Trustees. His name is yet another several issues of The Beacon, we’ll sought through a per capita tax. familiar one to visitors of the take a look back at how the fraternity Again, it would take years for Springfi eld campus. Its newest and The Ohio Masonic Home have action. In an 1888 meeting of the building, the independent living worked together through the years. Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons apartments opened in 2003, is In the next issue, the Beacon will in Springfi eld, William B. Hillman, known as Iredell Gardens. review how The Ohio Masonic Home Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Having accumulated $26,000, was established and look at its early succeeded in moving the Brethren the next step was to fi nd a place to days and residents.

been handcrafted for each District Founders Dinners Share the Light and were presented to the District Deputies at Grand Lodge in Octo- ber. The lanterns will be presented Grand Master Ronald L. Winnett delegates met in Chillicothe to form at the Founders Dinner to the oldest has requested that each Masonic the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Lodge in each District. District hold a special dinner in Each District has planned its It will be the task of the oldest January to honor the founders of own special evening, which will Lodge to pass on the Lantern and the Grand Lodge of Ohio. January include an address by the Grand symbolically the fraternal fl ame was chosen because it was on Master, either in person or on of Freemasonry to the next oldest January 4, 5, 7 and 8, 1808 that the DVD. Information on the Founders Lodge in the District and so on until Dinner in each the lanterns have passed through District can all the Lodges in each District. The be obtained newest Lodge in each District will from the Lodge bring the lanterns to the Grand secretaries. The Lodge Session in 2008. schedule is By passing the lanterns from on the Grand Lodge to Lodge, each has an Lodge web site. opportunity to participate in Commemo- the Bicentennial celebration rative tin and in reenacting the spread of lanterns have Freemasonry throughout Ohio.

10 November / December 2007 Mortgage Burning Creates Special Event for Augusta Lodge

In September, Augusta Lodge the smallest Lodge room in the state dignitaries present, Augusta Lodge #504 burned the mortgage on to a much more modern edifi ce. opened and conducted its old its building, and completed the “This is an extremely positive business. Then, the Lodge was process of moving from possibly development and the brethren called to refreshment, and Most involved Worshipful Brother Winnett, then can be really serving as Junior Grand Deacon, proud of their carried the Bible from the old Lodge accomplishment,” to the new Lodge where the Lodge Grand Master was called back to labor, and new Ronald L. Winnett business was conducted. said. “I was “This was defi nitely a very memo- pleased to be part rable evening for all in attendance,” of the process, said Right Worshipful Brother Jerry almost from start to Clemens, currently Worshipful Mas- fi nish.” ter of Augusta Lodge. In 2001, with With the support of many Masons a membership of across the state and the dedication just 65, Augusta and continuing work of the brethren Lodge made of Augusta Lodge, the mortgage plans to move was paid off in just six years. from Augusta to To bring the action full circle, on a new building September 9, 2007, Most Worshipful in Pattersonville, Brother Winnett, then serving as about two miles Deputy Grand Master, assisted in On a very hot evening in Northeast Ohio, Right Worshipful away. A loan was the mortgage burning ceremony. Brother Clemens, left, shakes hands with Most Worshipful acquired and the Augusta, now mortgage-free, has Brother Winnett at the mortgage burning, surrounded purchase made. 110 members and is looking ahead by offi cers and friends of the Lodge. Please note the fi re On October 9, to a bright future. burning in the pail on the fl oor. 2001, with many

Book On Defunct Special Letter Presented To Amusement Parks 109-Year-Old Mason Brother Dale Pierce, who serves as Brother Coffey, born in 1989, an Lodge Education Offi cer in New World War I Army veteran, a long Philadelphia #177, has released time professor at Bowling Green another book, this one dealing State University, and a 62-year with defunct amusement parks, Mason, was 109 years old on including several from Ohio such September 1. Among the State as Mother Goose Land, Meyers Representatives signing the letter Lake, Chippewa Lake, Euclid Beach, was Worshipful Brother James Fallon’s Playland, the old Cleveland Hughes, of Columbus. Zoo Kiddyland and Idora Park. Findlay Lodge #227 presented a The delegation to honor Brother The book, “When The Laughter special letter from the Ohio House Coffey included, from left, Robert Dies Away,” costs $13 and may of Representatives to Brother James E. Newell, Worshipful Master be found by running a search Russell Coffey, recognizing his Mark A. Lewis, John Wheeler, and for the title or the author at service to the US and being the Past Grand Master Thomas E. www.lulu.com for orders. oldest living veteran of World War I. Reynolds.

November / December 2007 11 New Grand Master Launches Year continued from page 1

individuals in this great Fraternity He joined the U.S. Army in 1964, He is a member of Westgate to come together this year to and in his 32 years of active and Chapter, RAM; Westgate Council, celebrate Freemasonry’s traditions reserve service, he attended several R&SM; Willis Commandery, and use this momentum as a bridge schools for education in the medical Knights Templar; Thomas Smith to future success. fi eld, fi nance and leadership. The Webb York Rite College, Andrew Most Worshipful Brother last 16 years of his service were J. White Council, Allied Masonic Winnett, a native of Wheeling, West spent working with the Director Degrees; , Virginia, became an Ohioan while of Civilian Marksmanship in and St. Jerome Conclave, Red Cross in high school when his family Washington, D.C., assisting in the of Constantine. moved to Columbus. He had been a running of the National Rifl e and He joined the Scottish Rite, Valley DeMolay in West Virginia and soon Pistol Championships at Camp of Columbus, in 1983, and has been became active in Aladdin Chapter Perry. At the same time, he was elected to receive the 33rd Degree of DeMolay in Columbus. the Sergeant Major of a Medical in 2008. He is a member of Aladdin After high school, he worked at Battalion (Dental), retiring in 1997. Shrine and its Past Master unit, and Bowman Pharmaceutical Company All the while, in keeping busy the . He is also while attending Columbus Business with his military duties, our Grand a member of Columbus Chapter of University at night, taking business Master worked for Western Electric, the National Sojourners and Grove law and accounting. He later was later known as ATT and Lucent City Chapter, Eastern Star. promoted to sales representative, Technologies, from which he retired Most Worshipful Brother calling on doctors and hospitals in a in 2002. Winnett served as a District Deputy three-state area. Ron and Linda were married Grand Master in the Fourteenth in 1993. They have four children Masonic District in 1997, 1998, between them, Michele, Jonathan, and 1999. He was appointed into Douglas, and Gregory, and eight the Grand Lodge line in 2000 by grandchildren. He is a member of Most Worshipful Brother Jack L. the Episcopal Church. Allen. He subsequently served in Most Worshipful Brother Winnett all the Grand Line positions until was raised in Grove City Lodge his election as Grand Master in #689 in 1981, served as Worshipful October. Master in 1990, and was president of the Fourteenth District Offi cers Association in 1995.

70-Year Pin Estate of Claude Foley Presented Helps Foundations Lloyd Herman, of Charles T. Ray- The Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation and the Grand Lodge mer-Covenant Lodge #683, was Scholarship Foundation are sharing a generous gift from the estate of presented his 70-year Masonic pin the late Claude O. Foley, of Lima, who died in 2006. at age 96. The pin was presented by, from left, Right Worshipful Brother Foley was a 54-year member of Fort Amanda Lodge #706 in Brother Richard Davis, Lodge Sec- Lima. His gift to the Grand Lodge is in memory of his father, Brother retary, and current District Deputy Jacob A Foley, a member for 43 years of Rufus Putnam Lodge #364 Grand Masters Charles E. Cole in Columbus Grove, who passed away in 1967. and Donald R. Van Horn. Brother The total gift of more than $72,000 will help Grand Lodge charitable Herman has been active for 26 and scholarship programs reach many deserving persons in our years in the Lyndhurst Masonic communities. Senior Citizens Club.

12 November / December 2007 Charity of Ohio Masons is Second to None By Terry W. Posey, Chairman, Charitable Foundation

After completing our 14th year cost for these treatments is $8,000 Trustees who with great dispatch of aiding Ohioans in distress, to $12,000 with a co-pay of $4,500 approved these requests. two very important items are by the family. With the assistance I would hope that none of you abundantly clear to the Trustees of of the home lodge, the Eastern Star might fi nd yourself in the diffi cult the Foundation. and the Charitable Foundation, situation these recipients did, but First, there are many of our some relief was given to the family. would urge that if you know of a neighbors and friends who A nine-month old child was person in need of help to contact are fi nancially, physically and born seven weeks premature with your local Lodge for a referral to emotionally hurting, some an undeveloped intestine. She the Charitable Foundation. temporarily and some permanently. spent six weeks in the Allegheny I would encourage every Ohio In all of these instances, this pain General Hospital recovering. Two Mason to make a donation to is not of their doing and they lodges came together to raise funds the Grand Lodge Charitable have found themselves in the through a dinner and the Charitable Foundation, so this work can unfortunate situation of having to Foundation assisted. continue and grow. ask for assistance. These are good A beautiful, 19-month old To relieve the distressed is people – our friends and family. little girl in the 22nd District was a duty incumbent on all men, Second, the charity of Ohio born with Lymphangioma, an but particularly on Freemasons, Masons is second to none and their uncommon malformation of the who are linked together assistance is making a real difference lymphatic system. She underwent by an indissoluble chain of in the lives of our fellow man. surgery at 4 days old and at the sincere affection. To soothe the I would like to give you a partial time of the request in need of unhappy, to sympathize in their list of those we have aided this past continued specialized treatment. misfortunes, to compassionate year. As you can tell, each of these These are just a few of the their miseries, and to restore peace families had a real need that you, as 27 requests the Trustees of the to their troubled minds, is the Masons, helped. Charitable Foundation considered great aim we have in view. A brother of a Lodge was 58 and approved in 2007, The need in years old, with three school age each of the other remaining requests children. He suffered a debilitating is just as great for the families facing stroke and needed a van that his tragedy. The Trustees disbursed a wife could drive. The Lodge held total of $41,000. a dinner and raised money and the I would like to thank the Lodges Charitable Foundation gave $2,000 who made the requests, those to this cause. District Deputy Grand Masters who One request told of husband investigated the requests and those who was retired and a type II diabetic and the wife suffering from congestive heart failure and Sarah Brozak is a 16-year-old ninth respiratory failure. They needed grader with severe cerebral palsy. She immediate assistance. is a bright, sensitive and fun-loving girl with a great sense of humor. She uses One man, unmarried and a power wheelchair to get around, but supporting his aging parents, his mobility was restricted by the lack contracted leukemia and was in of a van to haul her and her chair. need of a bone marrow transplant. A community effort was launched to Due to his severe illness, he and his provide a van for Sarah. The Grand parents needed the assistance of the Lodge Charitable Foundation provided Charitable Foundation. $2,000 to help the effort and Savannah One gentleman had ulcerative Lodge #466 staged a spaghetti dinner to colitis and was given the drug assist. The entire community responded Remacade to assist in the symptoms and Sarah now has her van. and reduce bleeding. The yearly

November / December 2007 13 FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE Lady Linda’s List

By Right Worshipful Brother Timothy B. Strawn CAE President, The OMH Benevolent Endowment Foundation

In recent years, it has become process yet have a positive impact If you prefer to simply make a customary for the wife of the on resident activities, programs, and cash gift to Lady Linda’s List, which Grand Master of the Grand Lodge quality of life. will be used at the conclusion of to adopt a charitable organization To view Lady Linda’s List and the the year to enable Linda to choose for the year of her spouse’s service procedure for obtaining an item one or more gifts from the list, as Grand Master. Throughout the on the list, go to The Home’s web please make your check payable year as individuals, organizations site, www.ohiomasonichome.org, to: OMH Foundation. Mail it to the and districts seek guidance as to click on the Foundation button and Foundation offi ce: Five Masonic appropriate ways to express thanks select Lady Linda’s List from the Drive, Springfi eld 45504-3658, in and appreciation to the “First Lady pull down menu. Several initial care of Lady Linda’s List. Please also of Ohio Freemasonry,” they are items are listed there for each indicate Lady Linda’s List in the advised to make a gift in support of campus. As items are chosen by memo section of your check. the identifi ed organization. donors, they will be replaced by We hope many of the brethren We are pleased and proud to other needed items. and friends of The Home will announce that Linda Winnett, If you want to acquire an item participate in this wonderful pro- wife of the Grand Master, Most for presentation to Linda, please gram in support of our residents, Worshipful Brother Ron Winnett, contact RWB Tim Strawn in activities and programs. We offer has indicated her choice of The The Home’s Foundation offi ce our thanks and appreciation to Ohio Masonic Home as that (888/248-2664) to make arrange- Linda and the Grand Master for organization to which gifts may be ments to buy it; please do not their longtime interest in and sup- made during the 2007-2008 year! purchase it yourself. While similar port of The Home and, especially, To assist those who are interested items may be available in local this exciting program! For more in making such gifts, we have retail outlets, because of various information about Lady Linda’s List, prepared a list of items, in a range of regulations and code requirements return the coupon accompanying prices, which would be of assistance for items used in senior residential this story to the Foundation offi ce to each of our campuses: Springfi eld, facilities and existing purchasing as indicated. Waterville and Medina. Typically, arrangements, we will actually Please … remember these items are ones which wouldn’t make the purchase for you and The Ohio Masonic Home be funded in the regular budgetary provide the item to you. in your will.

Learn More About Lady Linda’s List To receive information about how you can participate in Lady Linda’s List, please complete this form and return it to: Name______Benevolent Endowment Foundation Address______Five Masonic Drive, Springfi eld, OH 45504-3658 City______

Please send me information about State______Zip______Lady Linda’s List. Telephone______Please call me about a personal visit. I’ve named The Ohio Masonic Home in my Email______will, trust or other planned gift. Please send me information about the Rickly Society, Lodge______the Foundation’s honor recognition You may also call the Endowment Foundation program for those making such gifts. toll-free at 1/888/248-2664.

14 November / December 2007 Thank You For Your Generosity We offer our grateful appreciation to the estates, individuals, groups, or other who have supported The Ohio Masonic Home with gifts given between September 1 and October 31, 2007.

$10,000 + Amanda Lodge #509, F&AM H.S. Kissell Lodge #674, F&AM Scala, Michael G. Anonymous Andronis, Frank J. Harbrecht, Joseph W. Scally, Paul J. Brister, C. E. Armor, John D., Sr. Harley, Ben W. Schafer, Albert C. & Beatrice Disser, John M. Arnold, E. Glenn & Patricia Hartley, David L. Scheutzow, Paul C. & Karen English, Walter Augusta Lodge #504, F&AM Hart’s Grove Lodge #397, F&AM Schiesswohl, Robert C. Scofi eld, Royal C. Axthelm, Charles E. Heon, Jean - Guy Scio Lodge #587, F&AM Valley of Cincinnati, AASR Azallion, Donald M. Hight, Myron E. & Shirley Sebring Lodge #626, F&AM Wenzel, Irvin E. Baltimore Lodge #475, F&AM Holcomb, J. Robert & Antoinette Sekosky, James A. Bartlett Lodge #293, F&AM Homeworth Lodge #499, F&AM Shaffer, Terry L. $5,000 - $9,999 Bloomingburg Lodge #449, F&AM Honeycutt, William Edwin Shank, Harold & Josephine Gower, Margaret J. Bluffton Lodge #432, F&AM Hovan, Richard G. Shiloh Lodge #544, F&AM Moss, George K. Bosley, Robert H. Huff, Forrest W. Shumate, Carlos K. & Ann Seifert, Dorothy T. & Myron T. Bostleman, Fred W. Hunt, James R. Smedley, Vernon C. Sheeler, Howard M. Boughner, Charles W. Hurley, Richard L. Smith, T. W. Boyd, Dan E. J. B. Covert Lodge #437, F&AM Snyder, E. Eugene $2,500 - $4,999 Bozman, Julius R. Jenkins, Daniel C., Jr. Stafford Lodge #300, F&AM Bannerman, Wm. David & Anita Brown, Gordon P. Jenkins, Wilbur D. & June Stuard, Charles D. Grand Commandery of Ohio, KT Brown, Nolan W. Johnson, Owen E., M.D. & Joyce Sutphin, Thomas Old Erie Lodge #3, F&AM Brubaker, John Karr, Thomas W. & Diana Tackett, Andrew J., Jr. Schulze, Vivian H. Buchs, Bernard H. Karth, Charles E. & Marjorie Tapogna, Stephen R. & York Lodge #563, F&AM Butler, Jerry Wayne Kettle, Dean F. Susan; Tapogna, Michael Caldwell, Andrew W. Kimmel, Carl & Angie; Tapogna, Anne; $1,000 - $2,499 Calvary Lodge #700, F&AM Kirby, Jerry L. & Lynne Tapogna, Catherine; Acacia Lodge #651, F&AM Camp, Ferdinand W., Jr. Kopacka, Jeffrey N. Tapogna Dave & Diane; Davis, Orlando W. Chang, John S. Kuffner, John F. Bostick, Christa Foley, Claude Christopher, Robert A. Lang, Kevin W. Temperance Lodge #73, Golden Gate Lodge #245, F&AM Cincinnati-Lafayette Lodge #483, LaRocco, Gary A. & Joyce F&AM Grand Chapter of Ohio, OES F&AM Layman, Samuel The Grand Chapter of Groveport Lodge #240, F&AM Cisco, Galen Layne, D. Edward & Elizabeth Ohio, RAM State Golf Hanzl, Henry J. Clarington Lodge #597, F&AM Lemon, Howard G. Tournament Hosler, Bessie V. Cline, Thomas E. & Marjorie Lilienthal, C. William Thompson, Herman S. Humboldt Lodge #476, F&AM Cochran, Paul M. Lilly, Hanson C. & Harriett Tiffi n Lodge #77, F&AM Mason Lodge #678, F&AM Condon, Stanley E. Lindsey, Connie Timmermeister, William C. Masonic Veterans Association Cookson, Benjamin Lindsey, Jack W. Toth, Donald R. Miltenberger, Warren E. Craven, John R. Manchester Lodge #317, F&AM Trapp, Robert L. Sine, Anna Laura Creps, Michael R. Maxson, Vernon E. Turner, David St. Andrews Lodge #619, F&AM Crews, Donald I. McMillan Lodge #141, F&AM Turvy, John T. Star Lodge #187, F&AM Curry, Jay M. McNutt, Robert E. & Jean Valley of Dayton, AASR Cushing, Thomas D. Mechanicsburg Lodge #113, F&AM Van Hoozen, Barry & Hallie $500 - $999 Davis, Willard L. & Norma Mercer Lodge #121, F&AM Vinton Lodge #131, F&AM Armstrong, Eugene A. Denig, Robert W. Mid-Century Lodge #725, F&AM Von Kamp, Harold Arters, George D. & B.J. Dieckhoner, Craig R. Miller, Harry Wade, Donald R., Sr. Bethel Lodge #61, F&AM Dill, Wayne S. & Kay Moran, Marvin Ward, Ashley Conrad Lodge #271, F&AM Dodderer, Frank E. & Elsie Moscow Lodge #122, F&AM Ware, Robert F. Cypress Lodge #604, F&AM Douglas, Gary E. Mull, Hubert H. Warren, Richard D. Elyria Lodge #787, F&AM Ducker, Nicholas E. Mulligan, Edwin F. Waynesville Lodge #163, Galion Lodge #414, F&AM Dutro, Kenneth R. Nauvoo Lodge #769, F&AM F&AM Guernsey Lodge #66, F&AM Easton, Elwin C. Neuhart, Philip J. Weghorst, Thomas O. Hallman, James A. Eisiminger, Thomas I., Jr. New Holland Lodge #392, F&AM Wehrman, A. C. Helman, Charles W. Englewood Lodge #743, F&AM New Home Lodge #338, F&AM Weibley, James E. Houtz, A. G. & Patricia Faeth, Clifford C. Nickel, Charles A. Wellington Lodge #127, Isreal, Rick Fannin, Frank Niles-McKinley Lodge #794, F&AM F&AM Jones, Lynn A. Faulkner, Billy G. Northcraft, Julian O. & Suzanne Western Star Lodge #21, Kelly, Floyd Ferguson, Ralph K. & Helen Noth, Gary W. F&AM Koker, Daniel N. & Mary Flat Rock Lodge #580, F&AM Oakley Lodge #668, F&AM White, Edwin H., II Luther B. Turner Lodge #732, Forrester, Sean F. Ohio Masonic Home High 12 Club Whitehall Lodge #761, F&AM Foster, Don W. & E. Virginia Ohio State White Shrine Association F&AM Meridian Sun Lodge #69, F&AM Freeland, Megan Ott, Franz B., II Williams, Dale Edwin Pilgrim Lodge #691, F&AM Frost, Ira E. Overly, Owen D. Williams, Leonard & Leona Rubennacker, Larry G., Sr. Fudge, Robert Parma Lodge #721, F&AM Williams, Robert Rubicon Lodge #237, F&AM Gable, Howard E. Pfeifer, Carl E. & Norma Willis, Jimmie D. Shrive, Harold George Gadd, Benjamin A. Phillips, Kevin S. & Judith Wilson, Eugene St. Johns Lodge #13, F&AM Gantz, R. Howard Pifer, James W. Woltz, Clifton W. Summit Lodge #213, F&AM Garrett, David A. Post, C. Keith Wood County Lodge #112, Williams, Frank R. Gayhart, Thomas A. Primm, John R. & Joan F&AM Woodard, David A., Sr. Gerrie, Michael D. Proctorville Lodge #550, F&AM Wood, John D. Gibson Lodge #301, F&AM Purdin, Audleigh W. Woods, Herschell R., Jr. & $100 - $499 Gompf, R. Dean Rajkovich, Nick R. Betty Abend, Richard G. Grammer, William R. Reese, J. Gilbert Woolaver, Philip A. & Adams, Hildred F. Green, David D. Rome Lodge #535, F&AM Henrietta Adkins, Lawson Griest, Edwin K. Ropp, Judson R. Woolley, William E. Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517, Grigsby, Robert C. & Harriet Rufus Putnam Lodge #364, F&AM Xenia Lodge #49, F&AM F&AM Grimm, John William Runyan, Harold S. & Anna Ruth Zervos, Chris G. Albertson, Charles R. Grisso, James H. Sardinia Lodge #254, F&AM Zickefoose, Marshall Albon, Harry L. Grove City Lodge #689, F&AM Say, Chester E., Jr.

November / December 2007 15 Engaged in the Fraternity Most Excellent Companion Wayne S. Dill, 33º

When throughout the trip,” he said. you look at the possibilities for he’s not at “Every friend I have is a Mason.” telehealth, in-home health care and work or Brother Dill is passionate about I-CARE committees, it’s exciting.” participating Freemasonry. “It has changed my Dill is impressed with the work in his many life,” he said. “It’s a brotherhood of being done at The Ohio Masonic Masonic man under the fatherhood of God.” Home and its subsidiary operations. activities, Wayne fi rst became interested in “We have a great Board,” he said. Wayne Dill Masonry through his father, who was “And Ohio Masonic Home CEO Dave is usually active in . “My Bannerman is doing an outstanding fi shing. father always carried a copper coin job. His professional and Masonic “Whenever I have time, I’m on the from his chapter,” Wayne said. “He backgrounds make him the perfect lake,” he said. always said he would never be poor person to lead the organization.” Most Excellent Companion Dill, as long as he had that special coin.” Wayne is particularly proud of 33º, (Oak Harbor Lodge #495) Since then, Wayne has become his role as President of the Royal said he frequently takes his three active in virtually every branch of Arch Foundation, The Foundation, daughters and 10 grandchildren Freemasonry, including Zenobia formed fi ve years ago as the out on his boat, which is named Shrine, The Valley of Toledo AASR, charitable arm of the Grand Chapter, “Oh-Kay” for his wife of 41 years, Council, Commandery and the has worked closely with the Adopt Kay. “Kay is the only member of York Rite. “I hold many Masonic America Network, headquartered my family who doesn’t care much titles,” Wayne said. “But the most in Toledo. Adopt America Network for boating and fi shing,” he said. important title I hold is ‘Trustee of fi nds permanent loving homes for Instead, Kay, a member of Easter The Ohio Masonic Home.’” physically and mentally challenged Star Fremont chapter, spends her Wayne has been a member of children currently in foster care. time knitting hats and outfi ts for The Ohio Masonic Home Board of Wayne likes that the Foundation’s premature infants. Trustees for seven years and serves work with Adopt America helps Meanwhile, Wayne keeps busy on the Strategic Planning and the people regardless of Masonic with assorted fi shing trips around Recruitment Committees of the affi liation. the world. Most of his fi shing Board, as well as the Browning “There are great opportunities buddies are fellow Masons. The Masonic Community Board. “It’s an to engage people beyond the non-Masons who go on Wayne’s important job,” Wayne said of his fraternity,” he said. “There are more fi shing trips typically become work on the board. “It’s incredible than nine million non-Masons in members of the fraternity when how rapidly changes are occurring Ohio. We need to involve them in they return. “We’re talking Masonry in the long-term care fi eld. When our charitable work.”

2655 W. National Road Springfi eld, Ohio 45504-3698 BEACON Web site: www.ohiomasonichome.org A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME Web site: www.freemason.com November/December 2007 • VOLUME 14, ISSUE 6 In This Issue … Introducing the New Grand Master...... Page 1 & 12 200th Bicentennial Painting and Song ...... Page 8 Home’s Roots Traced to 1834...... Page 10 Founders’ Dinners Set...... Page 10