The Valley of The Firelands upcoming events

VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Accessible: No

6th Degree – Master of the Brazen Serpent (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 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.: 6th degree - Master of the Brazen Serpent - Video
Docent:
8:30 p.m.: Program ends

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

Accessible: Yes

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16th District Grand Master's Reception (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Attire: Business Casual (examples include collared shirts or blouses with slacks or khakis; dresses or skirts of similar formality are also appropriate.)

Tickets: $60 per person (includes dinner)
A cash bar will be available for your enjoyment.

Schedule
6:00 PM – Cocktail & Social Hour
7:00 PM – Dinner

Menu

Sliced roast beef au jus
Chicken paprikash with dumplings
Cheese-stuffed pasta with Italian sauce
Buttery green beans
Roasted red skin potatoes
Brownies

Beverages Included with Dinner

Water
Coffee

6th Degree – Master of the Brazen Serpent (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

8:30 a.m.: Registration opens
9:00 a.m.: 4th degree to receive new members - Video
10:00 a.m.: 6th Degree - Master of the Brazen Serpent - Video
Docent:
11:00 a.m.: Program ends

Accessible: Yes

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

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16th District - 2026 Grand Master's One Day Class (May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Grand Master's One Day Class

Registration With Lunch Closes May 23.

7:30 a.m.: Registration opens
9:00 a.m.: Entered Apprentice Degree begins
10:30 a.m.: Fellowcraft Degree begins
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 p.m.: Master Mason Degree begins
3:00 p.m.: Scottish Rite 4th Degree - The Builder
5:00 p.m.: Program ends

Registration fee: $20

Dress: Dark suit and tie

Please contact your Lodge Secretary to help you register for this class!

Any Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft may attend this event to complete his degree work. Please contact your local Lodge Secretary to request participation in this event and receive lodge approval to attend.

New candidates who wish to participate should contact your local Lodge to initiate the petition process. Candidates must be “degree ready” by the registration deadline:

Submission of a petition
Completion and reporting of the investigation
Election and acceptance by the Lodge Grand Master’s

Lodges are responsible for facilitating attendance and providing Mentors. Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts must contact their Lodge Secretary. Master Masons in good standing may also attend as observers and must be registered through their Lodge Secretary. Any outstanding degree fees and registration fees must be paid to the Lodge.

Deadline: April 25, 2026
Contact: RWB Jeffrey Kaple, bo745@neo.rr.com, (419) 565-7945

For additional questions on these events, you may contact one of the following state coordinators:
Keith Fields, keith@oberers.com, (614) 404-2334
Adam Michael, adasm563@yahoo.com, (614) 441-6161
Steve Cokonougher, scoko72@gmail.com, (614) 946-1320

VOTF Board of Trustees Meeting (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Monthly board meeting.

Dress: Business Casual

Education in the Fellowcraft Degree (June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

9:00 a.m.: Registration opens
10:00 a.m.: Introduction and Scotch Rite Fellowcraft Degree
Docent: Cody Noon
12:00 p.m.: Lunch

Accessible: Yes

Attire: 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

Dinner 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