The First Masonic District annually helps St. Rita's during their festival. We are asking all of the First District Lodges to participate and donate your time in this worthy cause. Your participation helps the students of the school and puts Masonry in the eyes of the public. The dates are the Friday the 10th and Saturday 11th of July. The helpers present always have a great time and we hope you will join in the fun.
At this time of year,when we pause to remember those who have fought and sacrificed so that we may continue to enjoy the freedoms we have,may we be ever mindful of their dedication and courage.
Today many members of our families and our Fraternity are serving in the Armed Forces around the world,forming a barrier to keep terrorism away from our shores. Keep them and their families in your prayers and consider just how much we owe them.
Our hearts are saddened at this time by the death of RWB Robert S.
Callahan,PDDGM,A.G. Chaplain and Past President of the FMDOA,a Brother who gave so much to his Fraternity.Keep his family in your prayers also.
Our May meeting was well attended and enjoyable. Amendments to our By-Laws were approved and an enlightening talk was given by Pres. WB Dexter Denney on the history and purpose of the Society of Past Masters.Thanks to all who worked many hours to bring the By-Laws up to date and to WB Dexter for an interesting talk.
Kudos also to Hoffner Lodge for the great cookout and donation to the FMDOA.And a big round of applause for Chef WB Harold Gregory and his staff(including new Grill Master RWB Norm. Mick)for their hard work.
Brethren,keep in mind the District events coming up this summer and make an effort to attend.
June 14-Masonic Home Day
June 26-Opening Ceremonies-Special Olympics
July 10,11,12-St. Rita Festival
July 21-RWB Terry W. Posey's Program
Aug. 15-1st and 6th District's Outdoor Raising
Sept. 21-Next FMDOA meeting-Awards Night
Stay healthy and safe.Fraternally,
Charlie
CHANGED! Mark your calendars for the annual 1st and 6th District's outdoor raising on August 22nd.
Dear Worshipful Brothers,
Please note that the outdoor raising will take place at Bro Dotson's farm on August 22.
Previously the date had been incorrectly announced as August 15th.
Please help spread this info to your lodge brothers.
Thank-you.
To the Worshipful Masters of the First Masonic District:
The objectives of your association are to promote the welfare of Freemasonry in the First Masonic District of Ohio by conciliating true friendship among the member component Lodges, encouraging the perfection of Masonic Ritualistic ceremonies and conducting a well planned and constructive educational program. This is not just the responsibility of the Officers of your Association, as it takes everyone working together to make these objectives become reality.
Your District Association operates under a set of by-laws that the general membership approves and is under the direction of your District Deputy Grand Masters. We support a variety of activities and functions throughout our District and, if your lodge has a special event or activity you wish to share with the District, let us know so we can support and promote it.
The Officers Association meets on the third Monday of each month (except June, July, and August) and opens promptly at 7:30 P.M. Dinner will precede each meeting, at 6:30 p.m., and reservations MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE SGT-AT-ARMS BY WEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF THE MONTH! Locations and programs for each month are on the following pages. Also, you will find the various programs and activities going on throughout the District that will qualify your lodge for the President’s Award. We urge you to participate in all of the programs and encourage your Lodge members to participate for the individual awards.
I and the other Officers of the First Masonic District Officers Association look forward to your year as Master of your Lodge. Feel free to contact any of us for help or questions.
Fraternally,
Charles W. Marrs,
President, F.M.D.O.A.
Cincinnati-Lafayette Lodge #483 would like to offer our services to your lodge for any embroidered shirts you plan to purchase in the coming Masonic year. In addition to our competitive prices, you'll receive a "Year-End Dividend" for every shirt you order. Please see the attached flyer/order form for full details.
Also, take advantage of our "Officers Pack" which includes, in addition to your logo, the year and station/place of each officer (WM, SW, JW, Tres., Sec., SD, JD, SS, JS, Chap., Tyler, LEO) at no additional charge.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call/email us anytime.
