Ohio
Ohio Council of Deliberation
George E. Tilden, 33°
P.O. Box 468
Akron, OH 44222-0468
+1 234-900-5424
[email protected]Ohio Grand Lodge
1 Masonic Drive
Springfield, OH 45504
+1 800-292-6092
[email protected] https://www.freemason.com/Valleys of Ohio
State Leadership
Deputy/Actives
- Ill. D. Richard Heldman, 33° - Deputy
- Ill. James F. Easterling, 33° - Active
- Ill. Michael Todd McIntosh, 33° - Active
- Ill. Elbridge H. Brewer, 33° - Active
- Ill. Philip R. Elliott, Jr., 33° - Active
- Ill. Douglas N. Kaylor, 33° - Active
Deputy's Representatives
- Ill. Edsel F. Emery, 33° - Steubenville
- Ill. Trent T. Dominique, 33° - Toledo
- Bro. R. Thomas Starr, 32° - Gallipolis
- Ill. Rick Schau, 33° - The Firelands
- Ill. Frank L. Sekeres, 33° - Canton
- Ill. Martin R. Woodworth, 33° - Cleveland
COD Officers
- Ill. D. Richard Heldman, 33° - Commander-in-Chief
- Ill. Neil M. Smalley, 33° - Commander-in-Chief, Emeritus
- Ill. William R. Powers, 33°- Commander-in-Chief, Emeritus
- Ill. Philip R. Elliott, Jr., 33° - First Lieutenant Commander
- Ill. Elbridge H. Brewer, 33° - Second Lieutenant Commander
- Ill. Douglas N. Kaylor, 33° - Minister of State
- Ill. M. Todd McIntosh, 33° - Chancellor
- Ill. James F. Easterling, Jr., 33° - Master of Ceremonies
- Ill. J. Randolph Clark, 33° - Prior
- Ill. Jess N. Raines, 33° - Treasurer
- Ill. George A. Seabeck, 33° - Secretary
- Ill. Eric R. Schau, 33° - Hospitaler
- Ill. Frank L. Sekeres, 33° - Seneschal
- Ill. Edsel F. Emery, 33° - Standard Bearer
- Ill. Johnny J. Kuhn, 33° - Guard
- Ill. Trent T. Dominique, 33° - Sentinel
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Degree Dates & Events
The Firelands
March 23rd, 2023 at 6:00pm
- 4° - Digital
- 8° - Live
Gibson Lodge #301 | 34 Pleasant Street, Wakeman, OH 44889 | 6:00 p.m.: Registration opens / 6:30 p.m.: 4th degree to receive new members – Video / 8:00 p.m.: 8th degree - Intendent of the Building – Video / Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels. / Accessible: Yes
The Firelands
March 25th, 2023 at 9:00am
- 4° - Digital
- 8° - Live
Green Springs Lodge #427 | 110 South Broadway, Green Springs, OH 44836 | 9:00 a.m.: Registration opens / 9:30 a.m.: 4th degree to receive new members – Video / 11:00 a.m.: 8th degree - Intendent of the Building – Video / Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels. / Accessible: Yes
Columbus
April 1st, 2023 at 8:00am
- 4° 25° - Digital
- 5° 17° - Live
Pickaway Lodge # 23 | 113 1/2 Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
Steubenville
April 2nd, 2023 at 3:00pm
- Event° - Special Event
Steubenville Masonic Temple | 227 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 | Annual Feast of the Paschal Lamb, begins at 3:00pm at the Steubenville Masonic Temple. Light refreshments after the service. This memorial service is an open event. All Freemasonry members, their families, and friends are invited to attend as we honor brethren that have passed, and celebrate our fraternal values.
Steubenville
April 8th, 2023 at 9:00am
- Event° - Special Event
Steubenville Masonic Temple | 227 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 | Pancake and Sausage Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Steubenville
April 15th, 2023 at 8:00am
- 4° 17° 31° - Digital
- 7° 32° - Live
Steubenville Masonic Temple | 227 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 | Valley of Steubenville Spring Reunion. Reunion will be named in honor of Steve Grindle, Ohio Grand Master (attempting an appearance). Registration will begin at 8:00am. Degrees 4th, 7th, 17th, and 31st will be in the morning prior to lunch. Lunch will be from 12:00pm - 1:00pm with the 32nd Degree immediately following lunch. There will be a nominal charge for lunch. Please call the Valley Office to make reservations for lunch prior to April 7th (740) 282-1391
Cambridge
April 15th, 2023 at 8:30am
- 4° 5° 14° 16° 18° 32° - Live
Scottish Rite Auditorium | 941 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Cincinnati
April 15th, 2023 at 12:30pm
- 18° - Live
Cincinnati Masonic Center | 317 E. Fifth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Youngstown
April 28th, 2023 at 6:00pm
- 4° 9° 14° - Live
Warren Masonic Temple | 211 E. Market Street Warren Ohio
The Firelands
April 29th, 2023 at 7:30am
- 4° 6° - Digital
- 14° - Live
Tiffin Masonic Temple | 179 S. Washington Street, Tiffin, OH 44883 | 7:30 a.m.: Registration opens / 8:00 a.m.: Mark Master Degree – Live / 9:00 a.m.: 4th degree to receive new members – Video / 11:30 a.m.: 6th degree - Master of the Brazen Serpent – Video / 12:00 p.m.: Lunch / 1:00 p.m.: 14th degree - Grand Elect Mason – Live / 2:30 p.m.: Past Master Degree – Live / 3:30 p.m.: Event ends / Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels. / Accessible: Yes / Registration including lunch closes April 21.
Youngstown
April 29th, 2023 at 8:30am
- 16° 18° 21° 32° - Live
Warren Masonic Temple | 211 E Market Street Warren OH
Cleveland
May 5th, 2023 at 6:00pm
- 4° 14° - Live
Berea Masonic Complex | 366 Eastland Road, Berea OH 44017
Cleveland
May 6th, 2023 at 8:00am
- 15° 18° 32° - Live
Berea Masonic Complex | 366 Eastland Road, Berea OH 44017
Steubenville
May 7th, 2023 at 11:00am
- Event° - Special Event
Steubenville Masonic Temple | 227 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 | Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser.
The Firelands
May 18th, 2023 at 6:00pm
- 4° - Digital
- 9° - Live
Brainard Lodge #336 | 686 County Road 99, Fremont, OH 43420 | 6:00 p.m.: Registration opens / 6:30 p.m.: 4th degree to receive new members – Video / 8:00 p.m.: 9th degree - Master of the Temple - Table degree / Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels. / Accessible: Yes
The Firelands
May 20th, 2023 at 9:00am
- 4° - Digital
- 9° - Live
Galion Lodge #414 | 1252 State Route 598, Galion, OH 44833 | 9:00 a.m.: Registration opens / 9:30 a.m.: 4th degree to receive new members – Video / 11:00 a.m.: 9th degree - Master of the Temple - Table Degree / Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels. / Accessible: Yes
Cincinnati
May 20th, 2023 at 12:30pm
- 14° 32° - Live
Cincinnati Masonic Center | 317 E. Fifth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cambridge
June 12th, 2023 at 6:00pm
- 16° - Live
American Union Lodge #1 F&AM | 308 Front St., Marietta, Ohio 45750
The Firelands
July 30th, 2023 at 2:30pm
- 4° 15° - Digital
- 5° - Live
Findlay Masonic Complex | 303 Osborn Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840 | 2:30 p.m.: Registration opens / 3:00 p.m.: 4th degree to receive new members – Video / 4:30 p.m.: 5th degree - Perfect Master - Table degree / 6:00 p.m.: Dinner / 7:00 p.m.: 15th Degree - Knight of the East – Live / Dress: Coat, tie, cap, and any awarded Scottish Rite jewels. / Accessible: Yes / Reservations with Dinner close July 23, 2023

