The Valley of The Firelands - 16th Masonic District

If you do not yet have the Band app with the 16th District Band invite, please let Jeremy know so he can get you all set up! This app is completely free to use and is doing well for many individual lodges and groups.

Deputy Grand Master Shawn A. Johnson's rollout program dates:

We will once again be volunteering with parking duties at Seneca High School's annual Stars, Stripes and Lights cross country event. This year's date will be Saturday, September 6th and we are still in need of volunteers for the two shifts. Please take a look at your email inbox for further information and instructions on how to register on Grand View. You can also contact Jeremy and he can sign you up if you aren't comfortable with navigating Grand View's events page.
The 16th District Annual Meeting and Outdoor Raising will be held on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at the Snavely family farm; Details will be forthcoming.
The Ohio Masonic Weekend will be held on September 12th - 14th, 2025 at the Canton Masonic Temple. All 3 blue lodge degrees will be conferred along with 9 Scottish Rite degrees. Click here for information and registration details.
Ely Lodge will be participating in the 53rd annual Woollybear Festival parade on October 5th, 2025 and would love to have other lodges from around the district join in! If you are interested in participating, please contact WB Jeremy Tavenner.
The 216th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ohio will be held the weekend of October 24th, 2025 at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Center in Sandusky. Please click here for all pertinent information.