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All degrees begin with background information and discussion. The formats differ in the way the allegory is presented.
  • Study/digital format: The allegory is presented in video format.
  • Table degree format: The allegory is read and audience members are encouraged to participate.
  • Theater format: The allegory is presented in dramatic format on stage.

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  • Terra Masonica: Around the World In 80 Lodges

    • January 26, 2020
    • 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Bellevue Lodge #273, 1108 Castalia Street, Bellevue, OH 44811
    • 40 registrants
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    A Masonic movie matinee featuring a screening of the 1940's serial "Robin Hood and The Mason's Mark", followed by a showing of "Terra Masonica: Around the World in 80 Lodges".  Click here for a preview of Terra Masonica.

    2:00 p.m.: Building opens
    2:30 p.m.: Registration opens
    3:00 p.m.: Program begins

    The event is FREE but limited to 90 participants.

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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • February 05, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Brainard #336, 686 County Road 99, Fremont, OH 43420
    • 2 registrants
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    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Education Committee meeting

    • February 10, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Bellevue Lodge #273, 1108 Castalia Street, Bellevue, OH 44811
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    This is an open brainstorming meeting for all VOF members who are interested in creating and implementing programs to enhance the Scottish Rite experience.  All ideas & suggestions are welcome. 

    Dress: Casual

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  • 21st degree - Patriarch Noachite

    • February 27, 2020
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Galion Lodge #414, 1252 State Route 598, Galion, OH 44833
    • 12 registrants
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    5:00 p.m.: Building opens.
    6:00 p.m.: Registration opens.
    6:30 p.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    7:30 p.m.: 21st degree - Patriarch Noachite - Table degree

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

    Accessible: Yes

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  • 21st degree - Patriarch Noachite

    • February 29, 2020
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Oberlin Lodge #380, 12354 Leavitt Road, Oberlin, OH 44074
    • 9 registrants
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    8:00 a.m.: Building opens.
    9:00 a.m.: Registration opens.
    9:30 a.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    10:30 a.m.: 21st degree - Patriarch Noachite - Table degree

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Rite On!

    • March 01, 2020
    • 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Mesenburg's Plaza Place, 545 Cleveland Road West, Huron, OH 44839
    • 4 registrants
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    4:00 p.m. Registration opens
    4:30 p.m. Social Hour
    5:30 p.m. Introduction of Distinguished Guests
    5:45 p.m. Awards and Announcements

    • 10-Degree Pins
    • Red 29-degree Pins
    • Membership Awards

    5:55 p.m. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m. Program
    7:45 p.m. Final remarks
    8:00 p.m. Closing Remarks, Parting Blessing, Dismissal

    Dress: Jacket and Tie

    This is an open event for all members and friends of the Valley.

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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • March 04, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Fostoria Lodge #288, 113 E Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830
    • 2 registrants
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    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • 8th degree - Intendant of the Building

    • March 24, 2020
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Monticello Lodge #244, 136 Hamer Street, Clyde OH, 43410
    • 5 registrants
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    5:30 p.m.: Building opens.
    6:00 p.m.: Registration opens.
    6:30 p.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    7:30 p.m.: 8th degree - Intendant of the Building - Video

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

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  • 8th degree - Intendant of the Building

    • March 28, 2020
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Enterprise Lodge #579, 120 South Sycamore Avenue, Sycamore, OH 44882
    • 5 registrants
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    8:30 a.m.: Building opens.
    9:00 a.m.: Registration opens.
    9:30 a.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    10:30 a.m.: 8th degree - Intendant of the Building - Video

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • April 01, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Bucyrus Lodge #139, 1224 S Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820
    • 2 registrants
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    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Feast of the Paschal Lamb

    • April 06, 2020
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Tiffin Lodge #77, 179 S. Washington Street, Tiffin, OH 44883
    • 6 registrants
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    5:00 p.m.: Building opens
    6:00 p.m.: Registration opens
    7:00 p.m.: Program begins

    Dress: Officers - Tuxedo, Others - Coat and tie

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Lodge Ambassadors Meeting

    • April 11, 2020
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Sandusky Masonic Center, 304 Wayne Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
    • 1 registrant
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    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Grand Master's Reception - 16th Masonic District

    • April 24, 2020
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • To be determined

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  • Spring Reunion - 4th, 18th, and 20th degrees

    • April 25, 2020
    • Sandusky Masonic Center, 304 Wayne Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

    8:00 a.m.: Building opens
    8:30 a.m.: Registration opens
    9:00 a.m.: 4th degree to receive new members - Video
    10:30 a.m.: 20th degree - Master Ad Vitam - Video
    12:00 p.m.: Lunch
    1:00 p.m.: 18th degree - Knight of the Rose Croix of H.R.D.M. - Live

    Dress: Coat, tie and cap.

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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • May 06, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Bellevue Lodge #273, 1108 Castalia Street, Bellevue, OH 44811
    • 2 registrants
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    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • 9th degree - Master of the Temple

    • May 21, 2020
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • To be determined

    5:30 p.m.: Building opens.
    6:00 p.m.: Registration opens.
    6:30 p.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    7:30 p.m.: 9th degree - Master of the Temple - Video

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.


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  • 9th degree - Master of the Temple

    • May 23, 2020
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Elyria Masonic Center, 251 6th St, Elyria, OH 44035
    • 2 registrants
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    8:30 a.m.: Building opens.
    9:00 a.m.: Registration opens.
    9:30 a.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    10:30 a.m.: 9th degree - Master of the Temple - Video

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • June 03, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Elyria Masonic Center, 251 6th St, Elyria, OH 44035
    • 1 registrant
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    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Ohio Council of Deliberation

    • June 13, 2020
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM


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  • Historic 1917 4th degree

    • June 20, 2020
    • Sandusky Masonic Center, 304 Wayne Street, Sandusky, OH 44870


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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • July 01, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Galion Lodge #414, 1252 State Route 598, Galion, OH 44833
    • 1 registrant
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    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Lodge Ambassadors Meeting

    • July 11, 2020
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Galion Lodge #414, 1252 State Route 598, Galion, OH 44833
    • Be the first
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    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Summer Reunion - 4th, 14th, and 19th degrees

    • July 26, 2020
    • 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Mansfield Masonic Temple, 1250 Middle Bellville Rd, Mansfield, OH 44904

    2:00 p.m.: Building opens
    2:30 p.m.: Registration begins
    3:00 p.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    4:30 p.m.: 19th degree - Brothers of the Trail - Video
    6:00 p.m.: Dinner
    7:00 p.m.: 14th degree - Grand Elect Mason - Live

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • August 05, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • To be determined
    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes


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  • 27th degree - Knight of Jerusalem

    • August 20, 2020
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Bucyrus Lodge #139, 1224 S Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus, OH 44820
    • 1 registrant
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    5:00 p.m.: Building opens.
    6:00 p.m.: Registration opens.
    6:30 p.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    7:30 p.m.: 27th degree - Knight of Jerusalem - Table degree

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

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  • 27th degree - Knight of Jerusalem

    • August 22, 2020
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Brainard #336, 686 County Road 99, Fremont, OH 43420
    • 4 registrants
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    8:30 a.m.: Building opens.
    9:00 a.m.: Registration opens.
    9:30 a.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    10:30 a.m.: 27th degree - Knight of Jerusalem -  Table degree

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • September 02, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Tiffin Lodge #77, 179 S. Washington Street, Tiffin, OH 44883
    • Be the first
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    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes

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  • Celebrate the Rite!

    • September 13, 2020
    • 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Moreno's Casual Dining, 109 W Findlay St, Carey, OH 43316

    4:00 p.m.: Building opens
    4:30 p.m.: Registration and Social Hour
    6:00 p.m.: Dinner
    6:45 p.m.: Program
    8:00 p.m.: Close 

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap

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  • Fall Reunion - 4th, 16th, and 29th degrees

    • September 26, 2020
    • 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Tiffin Lodge #77, 179 S. Washington Street, Tiffin, OH 44883

    2:00 p.m.: Building opens.
    2:30 p.m.: Registration begins.
    3:00 p.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    4:30 p.m.: 29th degree - Knight of St. Andrew - Video
    6:00 p.m.: Dinner
    7:00 p.m.: 16th degree - Prince of Jerusalem - Live

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  • 2020 Grand Council Royal and Select Masons

    • October 04, 2020
    • October 06, 2020
    • Great Wolf Lodge, Mason, OH


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  • 2020 Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons

    • October 06, 2020
    • October 08, 2020
    • Great Wolf Lodge, Mason, OH


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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • October 07, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • To be determined
    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes


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  • 2020 Grand Commandery Grand Conclave

    • October 08, 2020
    • October 10, 2020
    • Great Wolf Lodge, Mason, OH


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  • Oktoberfest

    • October 11, 2020
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Rockin' Horse Saloon, 8315 Milan Road, Sandusky, Ohio 44870

    Reverse Raffle and Live Auction

    4:00 pm: Raffle and auction begin
    Free Admission. Ladies and guests welcome.

    Food and cash bar available

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  • 30th degree - Grand Inspector

    • October 13, 2020
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Mt. Vernon Lodge #64, 319 E. Main Street, Norwalk, OH 44857

    5:30 p.m.: Building opens.
    6:00 p.m.: Registration opens.
    6:30 p.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    7:30 p.m.: 30th degree - Grand Inspector - Table degree

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.

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  • 30th degree - Grand Inspector

    • October 17, 2020
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • To be determined

    8:30 a.m.: Building opens.
    9:00 a.m.: Registration opens.
    9:30 a.m.: 4th degree for new members - Video
    10:30 a.m.: 30th degree - Grand Inspector - Table degree

    Dress: Coat, tie, and cap.


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  • 2020 Grand Lodge of Ohio

    • October 23, 2020
    • October 24, 2020
    • Roberts Center, Wilmington, OH


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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • November 04, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • To be determined
    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes


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  • 32nd degree - Sublime Price of the Royal Secret

    • November 08, 2020
    • 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Sandusky Masonic Center, 304 Wayne Street, Sandusky, OH 44870

    4:30 p.m.: Registration begins
    5:00 p.m.: Dinner
    6:00 p.m.: 32nd degree - Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret - Live

    Dress: Officers - Tux and cap, others - coat, tie, and cap.

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  • 16th Masonic District Past Master's Convocation

    • November 21, 2020
    • To be determined


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  • VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting

    • December 02, 2020
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • To be determined
    Monthly board meeting.

    Dress: Business Casual

    Accessible: Yes


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Past events

January 18, 2020 Lodge Ambassadors Meeting
January 08, 2020 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
December 04, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
November 10, 2019 32nd Degree - Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
November 06, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
November 04, 2019 Sovereign Grand Commander Reception
October 27, 2019 Oktoberfest Raffle Tickets
October 27, 2019 Oktoberfest
October 26, 2019 23rd Degree - Knight of Valor
October 23, 2019 23rd Degree - Knight of Valor
October 17, 2019 Grand Lodge of Ohio
October 10, 2019 Grand Commandery Knights Templar
October 09, 2019 Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons
October 06, 2019 Grand Council Royal and Select Masons
October 02, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
September 28, 2019 Fall Reunion - 4th, 12th, and 17th Degrees
September 27, 2019 Grand Chapter Eastern Star
September 08, 2019 Celebrate the Rite!
September 04, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
August 24, 2019 13th Degree - Master of Ninth Ninth Arch
August 21, 2019 13th Degree - Master of the Ninth Arch
August 07, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
July 14, 2019 Summer Degree Day - 4th, 14th, and 31st Degrees
July 03, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
June 22, 2019 The Secret Order of the Red Triangle
June 08, 2019 16th District Leadership Conference
June 05, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
June 01, 2019 Ohio Council of Deliberation
May 18, 2019 24th Degree - Brother of the Forest
May 15, 2019 24th Degree - Brother of the Forest
May 11, 2019 Northwest Ohio York Rite Festival
May 04, 2019 16th Masonic District One Day Class
May 01, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting and Annual Election and Installation of Officers
April 27, 2019 Spring Reunion - 4th, 7th, 15th, and Mark Master Degrees
April 15, 2019 Feast of the Pascal Lamb
April 03, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
March 12, 2019 11th Degree - Sublime Master Elected
March 09, 2019 11th Degree - Sublime Master Elected
March 06, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
March 03, 2019 RITE ON! Launching a New Year in the Scottish Rite
February 28, 2019 6th Degree - Knight of the Brazen Serpent
February 23, 2019 6th Degree - Knight of the Brazen Serpent
February 06, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
January 12, 2019 28th Degree - Knight of the Sun
January 09, 2019 28th Degree - Knight of the Sun
January 02, 2019 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
December 05, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees and General Membership Meeting
November 17, 2018 32nd Degree - Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
November 07, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting - Election of Valley officers
November 03, 2018 Fall Reunion - 4th, 14th, 16th, and 17th Degrees
October 20, 2018 27th Degree - Knight of Jerusalem
October 18, 2018 Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Ohio
October 17, 2018 27th Degree - Knight of Jerusalem
October 12, 2018 Grand Lodge of Ohio, F. & A.M.
October 10, 2018 Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Ohio
October 07, 2018 Grand Council, Royal & Select Masons of Ohio
October 03, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
September 26, 2018 20th Degree - Master Ad Vitum
September 22, 2018 20th Degree - Master Ad Vitum
September 05, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
August 25, 2018 5th Degree - Perfect Master
August 23, 2018 5th Degree - Perfect Master
August 22, 2018 Hospitality/Registration/Finance Meeting
August 18, 2018 Sandusky City Bicentennial Parade
August 12, 2018 Celebrate the Rite!
August 01, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
July 28, 2018 Summer Degree Day - 4th, 10th, and 26th degrees
July 25, 2018 Degree Oversight and Program Meeting
July 11, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
June 28, 2018 9th Degree - Master of the Temple
June 24, 2018 9th Degree - Master of the Temple
June 06, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
June 02, 2018 Ohio Council of Deliberation
May 23, 2018 25th Degree - Master of Achievement
May 20, 2018 32nd Degree - Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret
May 15, 2018 Practice for 32nd degree ceremonial and allegory
May 10, 2018 Annual Installation of Officers
May 09, 2018 Practice for 32nd degree ceremonial and allegory
May 08, 2018 29th Degree - Knight of St. Andrew
May 05, 2018 29th Degree - Knight of St. Andrew
May 03, 2018 Practice for 32nd degree allegory
May 02, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting and Election of Officers
April 24, 2018 Practice for 32nd degree allegory
April 21, 2018 Spring Reunion - 4th, 15th, and 22nd Degrees
April 04, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
March 26, 2018 Feast of the Pascal Lamb
March 21, 2018 Dress Rehearsal, Feast of the Pascal Lamb
March 17, 2018 13th Degree - Master of the Ninth Arch
March 15, 2018 Rehearsal for Feast of the Pascal Lamb
March 13, 2018 13th Degree - Master of the Ninth Arch
March 07, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
March 06, 2018 Briefing for Bucyrus Lodge # 139
March 06, 2018 Rehearsal for Feast of the Pascal Lamb
March 04, 2018 Reverse Raffle
February 10, 2018 30th Degree - Grand Inspector
February 08, 2018 30th Degree - Grand Inspector
February 07, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
February 06, 2018 Briefing for Sycamore Lodge # 520
January 28, 2018 RITE ON! Launching a New Year in the Scottish Rite
January 13, 2018 19th Degree - Brother of the Trail
January 10, 2018 19th Degree - Brother of the Trail
January 03, 2018 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
December 06, 2017 VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting
November 25, 2017 Degree Catch-up Day
November 01, 2017 Board of Trustees
October 14, 2017 FALL DEGREE SHOWCASE
September 28, 2017 21st Degree
July 29, 2017 AASR NMJ Valley of the Firelands UD presents the 18th Degree: Knight of the Rose Croix
June 25, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents the 26th Degree: Friend and Brother Eternal
June 21, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents the 26th Degree: Friend and Brother Eternal
May 20, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents the 11th Degree: Sublime Master Elected
May 17, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents the 11th Degree: Sublime Master Elected
May 05, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents the 14th Degree: Grand Elect Mason
April 09, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents The Feast of the Pascal Lamb
March 13, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents the 4th & 7th Degrees
March 11, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents the 4th & 7th Degrees
February 11, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents...the 4th & 31st Degrees
February 08, 2017 AASR Valley of the Firelands presents...the 4th & 31st Degrees
November 12, 2016 Valley of the Firelands - Scottish Rite Day Celebration
October 29, 2016 4th Degree - Master Traveler & STUDY DEGREE - 12th Degree - Knight of Valor (Master of Mercy Degree)
October 11, 2016 Open Cast Call
October 11, 2016 Open Crew Call
September 29, 2016 4th Degree - Master Traveler & TABLE DEGREE - 23rd Degree - Knight of Valor (Four Chaplains Degree)
September 07, 2016 Open Cast Call
September 07, 2016 Open Crew Call
August 30, 2016 Open Cast Call
August 30, 2016 Open Crew Call
August 13, 2016 VOF Fundraiser
July 29, 2016 VOF Meet & Greet
June 25, 2016 Ohio Scottish Games
June 03, 2016 Ohio Council of Deliberation - Annual Meeting

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