Brethren, mark your calendars for the 2026 Ohio York Rite Grand Sessions, coming to Richfield, Ohio, September 30 through October 2! Join York Rite Masons from across Ohio for three days of fellowship, business, ceremonies, and celebration: 🔺 Wednesday, September 30 Grand Council of Royal & Select Masons 🔺 Thursday, October 1 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons ⚔️ Friday, October 2 Grand Commandery of Knights Templar 📍 Quality Inn & Suites 4742 Brecksville Rd. Richfield, OH 44286 🏨 Hotel rooms: $104.99 + applicable taxes 📅 Room reservation deadline: September 21 📞 Call 330-523-5329 and reference event code YORK RITE 🍽️ Meal reservations are also due September 21. Lunches are available each day, along with the Grand York Rite Banquet Thursday evening and the Knights Templar Banquet Friday evening. This is a great opportunity to support our Grand York Rite Bodies, reconnect with Companions and Sir Knights from around the state, and enjoy the fellowship that makes York Rite Masonry special. Please share this with the Brethren, Companions, and Sir Knights in your Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery so no one misses the deadlines. For additional information: David Wilkie • (330) 812-0199
In January 1808, representatives of Ohio’s early Lodges gathered in Chillicothe to establish the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Five of the six active Lodges in the state took part in the convention, held in the then Ohio Statehouse. General Rufus Putnam was elected as Ohio’s first Grand Master. He declined the office because of his age and health, but his connection to the beginning of Ohio Freemasonry remains an important part of the state’s Masonic story. Today, each Grand Lodge governs Freemasonry within its own jurisdiction, so organizational details and titles can differ from one state or country to another. Ohio’s founding convention nevertheless established a lasting framework for cooperation, education and fellowship among its Lodges. Sources: https://www.freemason.com/history-of-ohio-freemasonry/ https://www.freemason.com/education/CMP_MM.pdf
This is an invitation to attend a Secretary Education Summit presented by the State Secretary Association. District Representatives for the State Secretary Association will be facilitating these training events around the state. The District Representatives from the 21st and 22nd Districts have teamed up to facilitate the 1st meeting on September 26, 2026. WB’s Ed Lowe and Jeffrey Kopacka have worked on finalizing the agenda and look forward to presenting the material to you. The target audience for this event includes all current and future Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries from the 21st and 22nd Districts and open to all who can attend.
Brethren, here are the events scheduled for the coming week in the 21st Masonic District of Ohio: Monday, September 14 • 7:30 PM — Wm McKinley #431 - Stated Meeting • 7:30 PM — Port Washington #202 - Stated Meeting • 7:30 PM — Star #187 - Stated Meeting Tuesday, September 15 • 7:30 PM — Hoover #770 - Stated Meeting Wednesday, September 16 • 6:00 PM — Massillon Shrine Club • 6:30 PM — Tuscarawas #59 - Stated Meeting • 7:00 PM — Wadsworth #385 - Stated Meeting • 7:30 PM — Canton #60 - Stated Meeting Thursday, September 17 • 7:30 PM — Trinity #710 - Stated Meeting Saturday, September 19 • All day — Craftsman Park - Smoke on the Water • 8:00 AM — New Franklin #803 - Pancake Breakfast • 9:00 AM — Valley of Akron - Rite on the Road - 8°, 10°, 21°, and 30° Please review the district calendar for updates before attending.
2025 Past Masters Convocation
2026 Wardens and Deacons Training
