published by mastermason on Sun, 05/04/2025 - 13:53
Delaware Lodge 46 in Muncie, IN will be hosting the Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team for a Master Mason Degree on August 2. The 5th district is exploring the option of renting a bus for the event. Initial estimates are about $50 per person for the bus trip. The Dinner and Degree combined are another $50. This is a rare opportunity to see this unique degree. At the moment, we are trying to determine if there is interest in the brothers of the 5th rent a bus for the occasion. More information on the event can be found here: https://www.delawarelodge46.com/special-events We need to have an idea of the number of brothers wanting to travel by June so we know if we need to reserve the tour bus. We need 50 to make the $50 fee per person work. If you have not done so already, RSVP that you are interested in participating in the bus trip to Muncie here: https://forms.gle/st4iqzpp4FyZDPH7A
To answer some questions:
1. We are not taking payments yet for the bus trip. We will let you know when we are ready for that.
published by mastermason on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 20:38
Covering Fulton, Williams, Defiance, and Henry Counties in Northwest Ohio, the Fabulous Fifth Masonic District exists for the benefit of the blue lodges in the district, their members, and guests.
published by mastermason on Sun, 04/20/2025 - 13:18
The Fifth District's inspection season concluded with a fine Master Mason degree at Hicksville Lodge. A special thank you again to Brother Matthew Nugent, a member of Bryan Lodge, who was passed to the Fellowcraft Degree at Omega Lodge's inspection and raised to Master Mason at Hicksville Lodge's inspection. Worshipful Master Bleck gratefully thanked the many visiting Brothers who helped with the Fellowcraft team. It was great to see that 20 perfect attendees were on hand for this inspection. We hope to see many of our Brothers at the Award Banquet on Friday, May 16 in Liberty Center. 
published by mastermason on Tue, 03/25/2025 - 09:09
Worshipful Master Steve Guyer and the Brothers of Liberty Center Lodge #518 exemplified an excellent Entered Apprentice degree Friday night at their Annual Inspection. The Brothers of the Fabulous 5th travelled well with Fulton Lodge #248 taking the Traveling Trophy once again. There is one more Inspection to close out the 2025 Inspection season. Worshipful Master Ryan Bleck and the Brothers of Hicksville Lodge #478 invite all Master Masons to join them on April 11th when they will have their Inspection in the Master Mason degree. See you there! 
published by mastermason on Sun, 03/16/2025 - 17:30
If first-time Worshipful Master Kelley was nervous, he didn't show it. He and Sycamore Lodge put on a fine Fellowcraft Degree. The sidelines were again full, every 5th District lodge was represented as well as Brothers from the 11th District. Fulton Lodge took the Traveling Trophy with 11 Brothers in attendance. Perfect Attendance stands at 26 Brothers. Next up is Liberty Center # 518 presenting the Entered Apprentice Degree on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 pm.
published by mastermason on Sat, 03/15/2025 - 13:13
Napoleon Lodge #256 created a festive setting Friday evening with their traditional jiggs dinner prior to their Annual Inspection. The aroma of the corned beef and cabbage filled the temple adding to the feel of the impending St Patrick's Day holiday. WM Mark French had his Officers in fine form as they exemplified the Entered Apprentice degree. 100 year old World War II Veteran and 5th District Brother Jim Winnie was presented west of the altar by his Sons where RWB Martin Lawrence had the great privilege to give him Grand Honors. Fulton Lodge #474 retained the traveling trophy as they continued to set the bar high for the traveling Brothers.
published by mastermason on Sat, 03/08/2025 - 17:52
The snow did not keep Brothers from traveling to Defiance for Sherwood Lodge's inspection. Including Sherwood Lodge Brothers, there were 59 Masons in attendance (second only to Wauseon Lodge's total of 60 Masons). Brother Lumbreezer received a very fine Master Mason Degree. Fulton Lodge ran away with the Traveling Trophy, taking the lead, though not a commanding lead. The next inspection will be for Napoleon Lodge and the EA Degree this friday at 7:00pm. 
published by mastermason on Mon, 02/24/2025 - 06:39
WB Gary Ries and the officers of Omega Lodge #564 were in fine form at their annual inspection last Friday night. A special thanks to Bryan Lodge #215 for providing a courtesy candidate, Bro. Matthew Nugent, who was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft before his Brothers of the 5th District. Please keep in mind, there will be no inspection this coming Friday, 2/28/25, as it has been postponed until Friday, April 11th. Please make plans to join us at Sherwood Lodge #620 on March 7th as they have their inspection in the Master Mason degree. 
published by mastermason on Thu, 02/20/2025 - 06:51
The sidelines were again full for the Entered Apprentice Degree inspection for Bryan Lodge #215. A grateful thank you to Brother Mathew Nugent, an actual EA member of Bryan Lodge for serving as a pro tem candidate. Brother Nugent also served as the candidate for several lodge practices, he believes he is a four times EA. We were honored to welcome MWB Charlie Murphy to a Fifth District inspection. Perfect attendance numbers are still strong - 32 for this inspection. Next up is Omega Lodge #564 for a Fellowcraft inspection Friday, February 21. WM Ries promises pizza at 6:00 pm. 
published by mastermason on Fri, 02/07/2025 - 09:57
A fine Master Mason degree was exemplified last Friday night as Edon Lodge #474 took their turn on the inspection trail. Worshipful Master Wyatt Zulch had his officers in good form after having to postpone due to illness. It's good to know everyone has recovered. Come join us on Friday, February 7th when Bryan Lodge #215 will be dropping the gavel at 7:00pm in the Entered Apprentice degree. 
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