August’s Farewell
August waves goodbye,
Warm days start to wane,
Golden fields turn dry,
Fall's coming again.
Leaves begin to fall,
Crispness fills the air,
Summer's final call,
Echoes everywhere.
Shadows grow and spread,
Cooler nights unfold,
August bows its head,
Ending days of gold.
-Unknown
8th Annual District Golf Outing
The District Golf Outing was held on Saturday July 12th at Cherokee Hills Golf Course in Bellefontaine, OH. Thank You! to everyone who attended and supported the 15th Masonic District event! A Great Time was had by all in attendance!
Longest Drive Winner – Mike Hauck
Closest to the Pin – Mark Bosh
Winning Team – Oliver Lodge #447, led by RWB Joe Hickman
Next years golf outing (2026) is open for registration! Saturday July 11th, 2026 – First Tee Off is at Noon! Register using link: https://15th-masonic-district-annual-golf-outing.perfectgolfevent.com/
Annual Meeting
The Annual District Meeting was held on Saturday September 13th at Mt. Carmel Lodge #303. Reports were presented by the District Treasurer, RWB Larry Lance & District President, Bro. Matthew Bosh, reviewing the last years finances, events, and upcoming events. Highlights Below:
Club 15 Lapel Pin Campaign raised $1100 – cementing a foundation for custom district lapel pin sales.
The District Website saw 3800 views & 1400 visitors in its first year.
The Return of the Traveling Gavel – promoting more lodges to participate.
Migration to Eventbrite for Event RSVPs
Continuing the St. Johns Day – Ladies at the Table & Empty Chair Event
Presenting a Mulit-topic Education Day
District Election Results
The District held elections for the 2025-2026 District Officer Line, elected are:
President – WB Nicholas Saltzman
Vice President – WB John Godwin
2nd Vice President – WB Paul Johnson
Treasurer – RWB Larry Lance
Secretary – Bro. Matthew Bosh
Associate Tres – WB Richard George
Associate Sec – RWB Matthew Pollock
These officers will be installed into their offices at the Past Masters Convocation in December.
District Awards Dinner
The District Awards Dinner was held on Sunday September 14th at the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory, OH. The Brethren and their families enjoyed a roast beef buffet and many handmade desserts. Awards presented were:
Edgar Miller Award – Chester #238
District Traveling Masters Award – Palestine #158
District Traveling Brethren Award – Chester #238
Keeper of the Gavel Award – Chester #238 – WB Paul Johnson
Most Inaugural Members of Club 15 – Mad River #161
EA Ritual Excellence Award – Boggs #292
FC Ritual Excellence Award – Bellefontaine #209
MM Ritual Excellence Award – Mad River #161
District Lantern – Oliver #447
8th Annual Golf Outing – Oliver #447 – RWB Joe Hickman
Phil Hoffman Secretary Award – WB Richard George – Mt Carmel #303
RWB Charles Roby Award – WB Paul Johnson – Chester #238
1st Annual District Charity Event – Silent Auction
Bro Matthew Bosh, District President, organized a Silent Auction to support a masonic charity and try a new approach to fundraising efforts in the 15th Masonic District. The event was held on Saturday October 4th at the Elks Lodge in Marysville, OH. The event raised $1013.00 for the Veterans & First Responders Fund of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Bro Bosh would like to thank everyone who supported the event!
The 15th District Travels to the 4th Annual Cave Degree
A handful of 15th Masonic District Masons traveled to Livingston, KY to attend the 4th Annual Cave Degree put on by C. D. Ward Lodge in Livingston, KY. These Masons were able to witness a Tennessee Master Mason Degree in a cave setting during their visit.
Pictured Above (L-R): Bro Matthew Bosh – Palestine #158, WB Bradford Shepard – Palestine #158, WB Paul Johnson – Chester #238, WB Nicholas Saltzman – Bellefontaine #209, Bro James Coulter – Chester #238.
Upcoming District Events
10/24/2025 – Grand Lodge Annual Communication – Kalahari, Sandusky, OH
12/6/2025 – Past Master Convocation – Chester #238 – Chesterville, OH – 9:00AM
1/3/2026 – J. C. Musser Work Day – Marion #70 – Marion, OH – 9:00AM
2/27/2026 – GM Reception – All Occasions – Waldo, OH – 6:00PM
