The Valley of The Firelands upcoming events

1861 New Orleans Scotch Rite Fellowcraft Degree (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Open to All Master Masons

8:30 a.m.: Registration opens
9:30 a.m.: Pre-degree Education Program
10:00 a.m.: 1861 New Orleans Scotch Rite Fellowcraft Degree
12:00 p.m.: Lunch (Chicken Breast Marsala & Mushrooms, Smashed Garlic Red Skin Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine, Tossed Italian Salad with Ranch and Italian Dressings, Assorted Pies)

Accessible: Yes

Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels.

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VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Accessible: No

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Detroit Masonic Temple Trip (July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Detroit Temple is the largest Masonic Temple in the world. In 1920, the architectural firm George Mason and Company had completed an integrated design of a multi-function complex. Ground was broken on Thanksgiving Day, 1920. The cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1922. The formal dedication of the building was on Thanksgiving Day, 1926.

George Mason's design included 1037 rooms in total, including three theaters, a Shrine building, the Chapel, eight lodge rooms, a 17,500 square foot drill hall, two ballrooms, office space, a cafeteria, dining rooms, a barber shop, 16 bowling lanes, and a powerhouse to generate electricity for the complex.

Tickets include round trip bus fair and a luncheon at the temple.

9:30 a.m.: Bus leaves the American Legon hall at 3615 Hayes Ave. (route 4) in Sandusky.
10:30 a.m. Bus leaves Zenobia temple in Toledo.

All Master Masons, spouses and friends are welcome. This outing is limited to 50 tickets and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Deadline for registration is June 1st.

Summer Reunion (July 25, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Lunch reservations close July 13, 2026.

8:30 a.m.: Registration opens
9:00 a.m.: 4th degree to receive new members - Video
10:00 a.m.: 21st degree - Patriarch Noachite - Video
11:00 a.m.: 18th degree - Knight of the Rose Croix - Live
12:00 p.m.: Lunch

Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels.

Accessible: Yes

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VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Accessible: No

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27th Degree – Knight of Jerusalem (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

6:00 p.m.: Registration opens
6:30 p.m.: 4th degree to receive new members - Video
7:30 p.m.: 27th degree - Knight of Jerusalem - Table
8:30 p.m.: Program ends

Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels.

Accessible: Yes

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27th Degree – Knight of Jerusalem (August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

6:00 p.m.: Registration opens
6:30 p.m.: 4th degree to receive new members - Video
7:30 p.m.: 27th degree - Knight of Jerusalem - Table
Docent: Doug Kranch
8:30 p.m.: Program ends

Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels.

Accessible: Yes

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VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Accessible: No

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Seneca East High School "Stars, Stripes and Lights" Fundraiser (September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The 16th District will again be assisting with parking at the "Stars, Stripes and Lights" cross country event, a tribute to those who have served our great country in the uniformed services. This event plays a crucial role in helping us offset the operating expenses for our district, allowing us to continue our work in supporting our local lodges.

We are once again calling on our brothers, families, and friends to volunteer their time and effort to provide vehicle parking assistance, which is vital to the smooth operation of this fundraiser.

Please note that this will be a very special event as our nation will be celebrating 250 years!

DATE: Saturday, September 12th, 2026

TIMES:
1:30P - 1st shift orientation
5:45P - 2nd shift orientation
6:00P - 1st shift ends
11:00P - 2nd shift ends

LOCATION: 13343 US 224, Attica, OH 44807 (There will be a drive 25 yards in from the main entrance on the left-hand side - this is where we will park our own cars prior to reporting for orientation)

FOOD AND DRINK WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL VOLUNTEERS

There will be NO SMOKING during this event as it will be taking place on school grounds.

Thank you in advance for your continued support and dedication to our district and the craft! Please direct all questions to RWB Eric Gillett or WB Jeremy Tavenner. Note that we will provide detailed maps and directions around the site and more to all registrants well in advance of the meeting date.

Registration on Grand View can be for one or both shifts as you choose. If you need any assistance with registration for this event, please contact WB Jeremy Tavenner via email or via text or voice at (440) 670-3786.

Fall Reunion (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

8:30 a.m.: Registration opens
9:00 a.m.: 4th degree to receive new members - Video
10:30 a.m.: 8th degree - Intendent of the Building - Table degree
11:30 a.m.: 16th Degree - Prince of Jerusalem - Live

Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels.

Accessible: Yes

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VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Accessible: Yes

32nd Degree and Banquet (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Meal registration closes October 25, 2026.

Open to 32nd-degree Masons.
Candidates who have qualified to receive this degree will be notified separately.

3:00 p.m.: Registration opens
4:00 p.m.: 32nd degree, Sublime Price of the Royal Secret
6:00 p.m.: Dinner: 8 oz. sirloin steak, baked potato bar, glazed carrots, rolls and butter, garden salad, New York style cheesecake

Dress:

Officers in cast - Tuxedo, white shirt, black tie, cummerbund or vest;
Others - Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels.

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VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (November 04, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Accessible: No

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VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (December 02, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Accessible: Yes