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.
A noteworthy chapter of Ohio Masonic history reaches back before Ohio became a state. The first Lodge meeting in what is now Ohio was held in Marietta in 1790, while Ohio entered the Union in 1803. Early Brethren carried the fraternity westward as communities developed along the Ohio River and throughout the Northwest Territory. Those first Lodges helped establish a tradition of fellowship, moral instruction and service that continues through Ohio’s Lodges today. Masonic history varies by jurisdiction, and local traditions may be remembered differently. In Ohio, however, the record clearly shows that organized Freemasonry was already present more than a decade before statehood. It is a useful reminder that the Craft’s story is closely connected with the development of the communities it has served. Sources: https://www.freemason.com/general-faq/freemasonry-coming-to-ohio/
This Labor Day, the 21st Masonic District of Ohio recognizes the dignity of honest labor and the dedication of those who contribute through their work, service, and care for others. For Freemasons, brotherhood reminds us to value every honest vocation, support one another, and put our principles into practice through meaningful service. Wishing all Brethren, their families, and our communities a safe and meaningful Labor Day.
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