2023 News
Rite On 2023
Seventy members of the Valley and their wives celebrated the Rite On! event on March 5, 2023, at Mesenburg Plaza Place in Huron, Ohio. Eight members received certificates and jewels for completing their second passport. Anton Smith was inducted as a Firelands Colonel, an honorary service award unique to the Valley.
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Super Bowl Party 2023
On February 12, 2023, members of the Valley of the Firelands and two prospective members met at Gibson Lodge #301 in Wakeman for the fourth annual Valley Super Bowl Party. Food, drinks, games, and comradery were enjoyed by all.
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Special Dinner
On Saturday evening, February 4, the Thirty-third-elects met in Deputy's Representative Ill. Joe Radocy's home to discuss the Louisville supreme council. Chef Harold Wilburt, a member of the Valley of the Firelands, prepared dinner for the group.
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20th Degree
On Thursday evening, February 23, degrees were offered by the Valley of the Firelands for the first time in Shelby Lodge's new location north of the city. Twenty-five brethren attended, including one new candidate who received the 4th degree. The 20th degree then followed. The degrees were repeated on Saturday, February 25, at Monticello Lodge in Clyde, Ohio.
Fellowcraft Team Inauguration
The Valley of the Firelands held the inaugural practice for its Fellowcraft Team on Tuesday, February 27, at Bellevue Lodge. Several new Masons joined in and had an enjoyable time "learning the ropes." The Fellowcraft Team will be available for any lodge in the Valley to use for Master Mason degrees as part of the Valley's commitment to support the local Blue Lodges in the region.