This page contains a list of the Inspection dates and activities for Masonic Lodges of the 8th District of Ohio, which is composed of Fayette, Greene, Clinton and, Pickaway counties.
Brother Howie Damron's Masonic Pride Tour: Brother Howie Damron of South Point and country music artist has written several songs on Masonic topics including a song written at the request of Grand Master Ronald Winnett to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. He performed this song at the 17th Masonic District Founder's Day dinner on Friday, January 4, 2008 which was very well received. This and other Masonic songs and one for the Order of DeMolay may be found on his new CD "The Masonic Touch." He will be traveling the State of Ohio and performing his Masonic songs throughout our bicentennial year. More information on his tour and obtaining his CD may be found at his web site.
I-CARE Masonic Senior Services serves Masons and their wives and widows, and Ohio Eastern Star members in the state of Ohio, by identifying and coordinating community-based services that assist them in remaining in their own home and maintaining their independence. Website
An I-CARE service coordinator can meet with a client in their own home or at their lodge, to help them determine what services may be available. This service is available at no charge. A donation can be made to Masonic Senior Services if desired to help fund this program.
Service coordinators can help arrange in home services such as homemaking to assist with cleaning and shopping, personal care to help with a bath, Meals on Wheels, medical transportation, and getting medical equipment. Service coordinators can also help with other aging issues such as Medicare and Medicaid. Service coordinators help clients find services in their community.
Coordinators are also available to assist your lodge with the formation of a volunteer I-CARE Committee, which can help client with supportive services when no formal services may be obtained. The committees work in conjunction with their coordinator to serve those in need.
Masonic Senior Services is a subsidiary of The Ohio Masonic Home. If you or another Mason, wife, or widow is in need of this service please contact the service coordinator for your area. There is a new coordinator who is: Diane Shober, LSW, PSC, e-mail: dshober "at" mssohio.org, (937) 605-5475 or 1-888-207-8472. More Info
The 8th district now has an I-CARE committee with representatives from Xenia, Cedarville and Beaver Valley lodges. The chairman of the committee for further information is WB Bruce Gardner, 937-320-9036 hydroman14 "at" netzero.com.
| Date - 2009 | Day | Lodge Name/Number/Location | Degree | Time | Meal | DDGM |
| 09 January |
Friday | New Burlington #574, Spring Valley | FC | 7:30 PM | S | |
| 10 January |
Saturday | Fayette #107 , Washington Court House | EA | 9:00 AM | noon | N |
| 10 January |
Saturday | Sabina #324, Sabina | EA | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM | S |
| 16 January |
Saturday | Yellow Springs #421, Yellow Springs (tux) | EA | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM | N |
| 24 January |
Saturday | GL Education Day, Yellow Springs #421, Yellow Springs |
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| 31 January |
Saturday | Knollwood #774, Beavercreek (tux) | EA | 9:00 AM | S | |
| 31 January |
Saturday | Beaver Valley #753, Beavercreek (tux) | EA | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM | N |
| 07 February |
Saturday | Fairborn #764, Fairborn (tux) | EA | 9:00 AM | L | |
| 07 February |
Saturday | Michael L. Finnell #711, Fairborn (tux) | FC | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM | N |
| 20 February |
Friday | Jamestown #352, Jamestown | EA | 7:30 PM | Refr | N |
| 21 February |
Saturday | Bloomingburg #449, Bloomingburg | MM | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | L |
| 21 February |
Saturday | Jeffersonville #468, Jeffersonville | FC | 1:00 PM | Noon | N |
| 28 February |
Satuday | Xenia #49, Xenia (tux) | MM | 9:00 AM | L | |
| 28 February |
Saturday | Cedarville #622, Cedarville | EA | 1:00 PM | noon | S |
| 7-8 March |
State Secretary Meeting, Columbus | |||||
| 07 March |
Saturday | Dalton #578, Wilmington | MM | 9:00 AM | N | |
| 07 March |
Saturday | Wilmington #52, Wilmington | EA | 1:00 PM | noon | L |
| 14 March |
Saturday | 8th District Grand Master's Reception, Roberts Center, Wilmington | 6:30 PM | |||
| 21 March |
Saturday | Clarksville #323, Clarksville | EA | 3:30 PM | L | |
| 21 March |
Saturday | Blanchester #501, Blanchester | FC | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | S |
| 28 March |
Saturday | Pickaway #23, Circleville | MM | 3:00 PM | S | |
| 28 March |
Saturday | Heber #501, Williamsport | EA | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | L |
| 04 April |
Saturday | New Holland #392, New Holland | MM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | L |
| 05-12 April |
HOLY WEEK - No Work Scheduled |
| Grand Lodge Representatives | Phone |
| Grand Master Charles Murphy |
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| District Deputy Grand Master Howard Laudermilk |
937-296-3929 937-546-0840 |
| District Deputy Grand Master Ronald Sears (Deceased) |
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| District Deputy Grand Master Keith Newton |
937-364-2327 937-725-6607 |
| Eighth Masonic District Officers | Phone |
| President Bill Jones |
937-864-1826 |
| First Vice President Robert Erwin |
937-382-6546 |
| Second Vice President Steve Brown |
937-453-2559 |
| Third Vice President Dick Rogers |
740-636-0510 |
| Secretary/Treasurer Rick Stewart |
937-882-6492 |
| Chaplain Rick Adams |
937-584-2658 |
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