Dear Companions:

I would like to express my sincere appreciation being selected as High Priest.  I’ve already attended several meetings plus working on plans for the coming year.

One meeting I attended was Grand King’s Roll Out conducted by Rodney L. Carr, Grand King.  His motto is "Building the Future".  He emphasized education of officers using online Resource Courses 1 and 11 found on the Grand Chapter website, www.ohioram.org, attending District and Chapter functions, doing good degree work and membership development.  I will gladly share the complete Roll Out program for interested Companions.

Along with other Findlay Companions, I attended the 7th District spring meeting.  Topics discussed were inspection dates and degree and Chapter’s District dues structure and election of officers.

Note worthy dates:
July 19, 2021 is the Sunday Hog Roast/GHP Reception at the Findlay Complex at 3pm.
Sept. 7, 2021 will be the 1st stated meeting for the coming year with potluck meal, meat provided by Chapter.
Jan. 4, 2022 is our inspection date also stated meeting night.  The inspected degree will be Mark Master.

I hope all Companions have a safe and fun summer.

Fraternally
Tom DeFrieze
Excellent High Priest

​Findlay Chapter is up and running once again and oh how much nicer it would be if it were running with you on the sidelines.  As all are slowly but surely opening back up, allowing more and more to assemble, it is our hope you may gather with us.

Our Inspection took place on March 2nd.  Due to restrictions from Grand Chapter we had to change our Degree.  We portrayed the Past Master Degree and a big “Thanks” and "Job Well Done" goes to all our Companions who made it such a success.

Chapter, the same as all Masonic Bodies, is hard pressed at times in filling the chairs.  I ask all Chapter members to consider volunteering to take a chair for a year, or longer if you find you enjoy doing the work.  If you are not interested in a chair, possibly you would consider learning a part in a degree.  No matter how large or how small a part, your participation would be so much appreciated and only increase the enjoyment of learning and seeing our fine degrees.

Please keep an eye on your email and check the Findlay Masonic Bodies online web site. At our website you will be able to see all activity taking place in and around Findlay Lodge and its other Bodies.  Check the Calendar for up-top-date listings.  If you will, I am asking that anyone who wishes to be on my Chapter emailing list, please send your email address to me at cm4570@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your continued support of Findlay Chapter #58, I hope to see you at Chapter sometime soon.  God Bless…

Fraternally
Charles Insley
Excellent High Priest

Dear Companions:

Happy New Year to one and all.  We must all believe that 2021 will be better than 2020.  We have missed being able to get together and having an evening of fellowship.  When we have our first Stated Meting in 2021 will depend on the edicts of the Grand Chapter.  A hold was placed on all activities until the 1st of January 2021.

Please keep an eye on your email and check the Findlay Masonic Bodies online web site, www.findlaymason.org. At our website you will be able to see all activity taking place in and around Findlay Lodge and its other Bodies.  Check the Calendar for up-to-date listings.  If you will, I am asking that anyone who wishes to be on my Chapter emailing list, please send your email address to me.

If the Grand Chapter allows Inspections to take place after January 1st, Findlay Chapter will be portraying the Most Excellent Masters Degree.  If you are interested in helping in some way with a part in this Degree, please let me know, it is great to have as many new faces involved in our work and in attendance.

Times are tough and I ask that if there is anything members of the Fraternity can do to help you or your family with, such as small repairs, yard work, etc; please contact one of our Officers and we will do all we can to help.

Thank you for your continued support of Findlay Chapter No 58, I hope to see you at Chapter sometime soon.  God Bless….

Fraternally
Charles Insley

​Greetings Companions: 
 
What a year, but it will get better.  Even through this trying time, Findlay Lodge has received a number of petitions, which is fantastic.  We have spoken to some fine men and hope to get them through their degrees in good time.  Hopefully some, if not at all, will be interested in furthering their travels through York Rite.

Officers have been elected and installed for 2021: EHP Charles Insley, King Tom DeFrieze, Scribe Jason Pontious, Treasurer Tim Roth, Secretary David J. Roth, C of H Steve Roth, P.S. John Sponsler, R.A.C. Rick Eakin, M 3rd V Steve Horton, M 2nd V Skip Garey, M 1st V Mike Barringer, Guard Bob Grandbois and Chaplain Dave Roth.

Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month.  With health concerns as they are, feel free to attend in a mask if you wish.  We have a carry-in dinner at 6:30pm in the dining room.  The main course is provided; just bring a dish of your choice to share.  Family members are always welcome to join us.

Not many other events are taking place regarding the York Rite at this time, but as they come up, you will be informed. Check the Calendar at the Masonic Complex website, findlaymason.org.

One last thing I wish to bring to your attention.  If there is anything members of the Fraternity can do to help you or help you or your family with, such as small repairs, yard work, etc., please contact one of our Officers and we will see what we can do to help. 

Thank you for your continued support of Findlay Chapter No. 58, I hope to see you at Chapter sometime soon.  God Bless.
 
Fraternally 
Charles E. Insley 

​Dear Companions: 
 
It certainly feels like it’s been a long time since we have been together.  Our plans as at this moment are to meet Tuesday, September 1st at our usual time of 7:30pm

Findlay hosted the Grand King’s School for the District on Saturday, June 13.  Attendance was good and we heard from our next GHP Right Excellent Companion Dan Smith. The Grand Chapter website states that the Grand Session will be October 7-8 (Tuesday/Wednesday at Great Wolof Lodge, Mason, Ohio.  All Chapter members are eligible to attend; the EHP, King, and Scribe are expected to represent Findlay Chapter.

Mark your calenders for the EHP reception and District Meeting on Sunday, July 19 at Findlay Masonic Complex.  A hog roast will be featured along with fun and fund-raising too.  3pm If the Hancock County Fair is a “go”, please be sure to assist the golf cart project.  Is a great fund-raiser for Findlay Lodge and is a great opportunity for community out-reach.  Sign up for a great day and time to drive.

The COVID-19 situation has reminded us all of the frailty of life and the importance of brotherhood.  Let’s continue to keep track of one another and reach out to our Companions to be sure they are ok... COVID or not.

VERY INPORTANT: if you haven’t yet set up your account on the Ohio Lodge website GRANDVIEW, please do so.  Information on the findlaymason.com website, or contact Companion Jason Pontious if you need assistance. We were proud to have gained new members last year, and I’m certain we can gain a few more this year as well!  I’m anxious to see all of you again on September 1 if not before. 
 
Rick Eakin  
Excellent High Priest

​Dear Brothers and Companions: 
 
Thank you for your efforts at our annual inspection Feb. 24th.  We portrayed the Royal Arch degree for five candidates, including two of our own.  Companions Darlington Dick and Nathan Weiker!  We were honored to have Grand High Priest H. Jeffrey Shaw in attendance.

We are always excited to have new Companions experience the beautiful and instructive degrees of Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch Mason.  If you are not a RAM, you can become one... just ask.

The Northwest Ohio York Rite Festival is held in our Complex on Saturday May 9, 2020.  You are able to receive degrees in Chapter (Royal Arch Masons), Council (Royal Select Masons) and the orders of Commandery of Knights Templar all in the same day if you wish!  Of course, you are welcome to receive each degree one at a time in the “usual” manner too!

We will host the Grand King’s School on Saturday June 13 with coffee at 8am and the session at 9am.  Come and help the rollout of Grand King Dan Smith’s program for next year. The Seventh District spring meeting will be Thursday June 18th at East of Chicago Pizza in Upper Sandusky at 6:30pm and will include the election of district officers.

Our District Grand High Priest Reception and hog roast will be Sunday, July 19th at Findlay Masonic Complex beginning at 3pm.  Awards will be presented and Adopt America will be receiving the proceeds of our fundraiser.  Everyone, whether a RAM or not is welcome! Be sure to buy patties or link sausage to help the 7th Capitular District carry on its mission.  $5.00 per pound.  Ask any RAM or Chuck Insley.  Is available at our Complex. I thank each Royal Arch Mason for your support and hard work during my year as Excellent High Priest... it was my honor to serve our Chapter.  Enjoy the rebirth that springtime brings each year!

Rick Eakin  
Excellent High Priest

​Greetings Royal Arch Companions and Future Companions:

The Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year season is behind us….the inspection and degree-work season is in full swing!  To our recently raised Master Masons:  The degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Mason are truly the foundation of our profession as Masons.  But there is more!
The Chapter of Royal Arch Masons offers further light in the “cryptic” (unexplained) with the Degree of Mark Master, the Degree of Past Master, the Degree of  Most Excellent Master, and the Degree of Holy Royal Arch.  These are beautiful and informative degrees, AND there is no “return” necessary before receiving the next!  See me or any of the Chapter companions for details of how to get started! 

Upcoming dates of importance include:
1/7/20 Findlay No. 58 RAM Regular stated meeting 7:30pm
1/12/20 Findlay No. 58 practice of Mark Master degree 3:00pm
1/14/20 Findlay No. 58 RAM SPECIAL meeting for Mark Master degree portrayal on Candidate 7:30pm
1/13/20 Seneca No. 42 inspection in Past Master, 7:00pm, Tiffin
2/4/20 Findlay RAM Regular stated meeting 7:30pm
2/10/20 Carey No. 159 inspection in Past Master 7:30pm
2/24/20 FINDLAY  No. 58 inspection in Royal Arch 7:00pm
2/25/20 McCutheon No. 96 inspection in Past Master 7:00pm Upper Sandusky
3/3/20 Findlay No. 58 RAM Regular stated meeting 7:30pm
3/19/20 Marion No. 62 inspection in Past Master 7:00pm
We look forward to your attendance in your Chapter!

Rick Eakin 
Excellent High Priest

​Dear Companions:

A new Capitular Year has begun!  I am honored to serve as Excellent High Priest this year, and am looking forward to a very busy and successful year.

We have a great officer line, which includes: King-Tom DeFrieze, Scribe-Chuck Insley, Captain of the Host-Steve Roth, Principal Sojourner-John Sponsler, Royal Arch Captain-Linnville Taggart, Master of the 3rd Veil-Steve Horton, Master of the 2nd Veil-Skip Garey, Master of the First Veil-Mike Barringer, Guard-Bob Grandbois, Chaplain-Dave Roth, Treasurer-Tim Roth, Secretary-Dave Roth.

We will be portraying each of our four degrees during the year.  Each of the Chapter degrees is another piece of the Mason story.  Each degree has beauty and a story all its own.  We look forward to having Master Masons who are interested in the next Masonic secrets as new Chapter members.

Our annual inspection will be in the  Royal Arch degree on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7pm. We will support the other chapters in the Arch by attending their inspections and participating in Arch meetings.
We meet once a month on the first Tuesday at 7:30, and a carry-in meal at 6:30p-m, Council meets immediately after our meeting.  This year’s dates are:  October 1, November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

Rick Eakin 
Excellent High Priest

Greetings Companions:

I certainly hope summer will be starting soon and we are able to get out and do things without getting wet.  This past year went very well and I personally thank those who sat in the chairs and all those who assisted in the meetings, inspection, and other events.  Our new Officers are preparing for next year and your newly elected High Priest, Rick Eakin, has a well-planned year with plenty of activities that we hope you will plan to be a part of.  There are no meetings in July and August, but we will be starting back up on the first Tuesday in September.

The Grand High Priest Reception and Hog Roast will be held at the Masonic Complex on July 21 at 3pm, bring a hot or cold dish to share, a white elephant gift item for our auction which supports Adopt America and bring along your family for great food, fun and fellowship.  Don’t forget the Lodge Breakfast at the Masonic Complex is the first Saturday of every month, open to the public, cost is a donation.

Meetings are the first Tuesday of Each month, except for July and August. We have a carry-in dinner at 6:30pm in the dining room.  The main course is provided, just bring a dish of your choice to share.  Family members are always welcome to join us.

One last thing to bring to your attention.  If there is anything members of the Fraternity can do to help you or your family with, such as small repairs, yard work, etc.; please contact one of our Officers and we will see what we can do to help.

Thank you for your continued support of Findlay Chapter No. 58, I hope to see you at Chapter sometime this year and God Bless….

Chuck Insley 
Excellent High Priest

​Greetings Companions: 

Spring has finally arrived and I hope that nice weather becomes the norm. Sun, showers, and flowers will all become more frequent, as well as the ability to be outside to enjoy the world around us. As you enjoy the renewal of nature this spring, please consider renewing your association with your Chapter and its companions. 

Our Inspection was this past month and I thank all who helped to make it a success as well as those who attended. Your time and support is so greatly appreciated. We are working hard to be seen in our community as well as in our Lodge to show what we have to offer and be such a good example to all. 

Upcoming Events regarding Chapter: the Annual Awards Dinner and Presentation April 3rd at 6pm in the Findlay Masonic Complex. Backyard Mission if you need assistance around your home contact us for help April 27th, York Rite Festival May 11th at the Findlay Masonic Complex, Findlay Masonic Bodies Memorial Service at 3pm in the Complex for those we have lost over this past year, King’s School at the Complex 9am, June 8th. Breakfast at the Masonic Complex first Saturday of every month open to the public for a donation. Keep these dates in mind, contact me or any Officer if you have any questions concerning same. 

Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, except July and August, with a carry-in dinner at 6:30pm in the dining room. The main course is provided; just bring a dish of your choice to share. Family members are always welcome to join us. 

Thank you for your continued support of Findlay Chapter 58 and God Bless... 

Chuck Insley 
Excellent High Priest