Grand Lodge F&AM of Ohio

2009 Special Olympics

2009-07-07T16:39:00.003-04:00

In this episode, we hear Grand Master Charles R. Murphy's speech at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2009 Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games. This podcast was recorded live at the Jesse Owens Memorial Track and Field on the campus of The Ohio State University.

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Lodges Open Their Doors

2009-03-17T11:44:00.003-04:00

In this episode, we hear from Grand Master Charles R. Murphy, who is talking about the Lodge Open Houses held all over the state on March 21, 2009. This podcast is an interview from Ragtime Rick's Saturday Morning Extravaganza on AM 1230 WCWA in Toledo, OH. The interview is used with permission.

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Beehive - The Emblem of Industry

2009-02-19T14:27:00.003-05:00

In this episode, we hear from David Percival, PM. He is a beekeeper and owner of Hillside Farms in Pataskala. This is a recording of the presentation he made to the Worthington High Twelve Club.

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RWB David Williamson, Assistant Grand Master, UGLE

2008-11-26T15:31:00.002-05:00

This episode is a recording of RWB David Williamson's speech at our Annual Communication in October, 2008. RWB David Williamson is the Assistant Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England.

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Leonard's Flag Presentation

2008-11-25T14:27:00.002-05:00

This episode is a recording of U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Leonard's Flag Presentation at our Annual Communication in October, 2008. Staff Sgt. Leonard is stationed at Camp Bucca in Iraq.

American Treasure

2008-10-01T14:58:00.003-04:00

In this episode, we sit down with Chad Simpson, Director of Program Development. He talks to us about the upcoming exhibit, American Treasure, which will be highlighted at our Annual Communication in October, 2008.

Jim Sasak's Ride for Special Olympics

2008-07-29T10:08:00.003-04:00

In this episode, we talk to Brother Jim Sasak of Lake Shore Lodge in Madison, OH. For nearly 2 weeks in June, Bro. Sasak rode his bicycle more than 500 miles around the state to bring awareness to the Ohio Special Olympics. Listen to him tell some of his stories from the road.

You can read his blog entries from his trip here.

June 21 - Kevin Todd, Grand Orator

2008-06-24T11:14:00.002-04:00

In this episode, we hear from our Grand Orator, RWB Kevin Todd. This is a recording of the speech he gave on June 21st at the rededication of the Ohio Statehouse cornerstone.

Upcoming episodes will feature other events and speeches from this historic day.

Thommie Williams

2008-05-08T16:35:00.002-04:00

In this episode, we talk to WB Thommie Williams of Blendon Lodge in Westerville. Thommie was a member of several bands in the 1960s and 70s, and he is also the man behind the podcast’s theme song. He is currently the Musician at Blendon Lodge #339.

For more information about Thommie's album, The Widow's Son, contact us at podcast@freemason.com. Proceeds from the sale of the CD go to Ohio Special Olympics.

Bicentennial Painting

2008-04-03T14:00:00.002-04:00

In this episode, we hear from Chad Simpson, the Grand Lodge's Director of Program Development. He is telling us about the Bicentennial painting, commissioned for the Grand Lodge's 200th anniversary. Included is a history of the gathering at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, as well as information about the artist.

To learn more about the painting, or to order a print, please visit the Bicentennial website.

Jim Leonard - Homeland Security

2008-03-14T10:54:00.005-04:00

In this episode, we speak with Jim Leonard, the Acting Director of Franklin County's Emergency Management & Homeland Security Office.

To learn more about the Emergency Management & Homeland Security Office, please visit their website.

Grand Lodge's Bicentennial

2008-01-08T17:14:00.000-05:00

In this episode, we hear from Grand Master Ronald Winnett as he speaks about the events for the Grand Lodge of Ohio's Bicentennial.

To learn more about the Bicentennial, please visit the Bicentennial home page.

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Masonic Model SAP

2007-11-20T10:52:00.000-05:00

In this episode, we learn about the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program. This is a program offered to schools at no charge. It is a 3-day workshop in which school staff learn how to identify and assess at-risk behavior in children.

If you are interested in learning more about the Masonic Model SAP, including how your local schools can attend, please contact Mark Bernardin at the Grand Lodge office, (800) 292-6092.

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Grand Lodge Museum

2007-08-02T16:19:00.000-04:00

In this episode, we are taken on a tour of the Grand Lodge Museum. Our tour guide is WB Chad Simpson, the Grand Lodge's Director of Program Development. The tour includes the museum's "Presidential Corner," filled with artifacts from the 4 US Presidents who were Ohio Masons. We also hear from the Grand Historian, WB Chuck Eichensehr, on the purpose of the museum.

If you are interested in visiting the museum in person, it is open Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9am-5pm, and other days by appointment. Please call the Grand Lodge office to set a time to visit. You can reach us at (800) 292-6092.

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2007 Special Olympics

2007-06-25T15:44:00.000-04:00

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with RWB Mike Cecil, the chair of the Grand Lodge Special Olympics Committee. We also get to hear from the Grand Master, Michael Himes, on his feelings for the Special Olympics, as well as a Lodge officer and what his Lodge has done to raise money.

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Introduction

2007-06-07T16:31:00.000-04:00

This is the first podcast of the Grand Lodge F&AM of Ohio. We will be highlighting events in Ohio Masonry. We will also have interviews with our Grand Lodge officers and other Masons across the state. Keep checking back, as we will be publishing new blogs and podcasts frequently.

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