Thommie Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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