Mount Zion Lodge #9

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! May you have a wonderful day filled with friends, family, and food! We're thankful for all our brothers in freemasonry, their families, and our community. Also a thank you to all the emergency personnel, first responders, and military whom have to work today. You make it possible for us to be able to take the day off and celebrate. May a glass be raised to your safety and dedication!

Sunday December 10th from 2-4 PM. @ Mount Zion Lodge #9 1451 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Mount Zion Lodge #9 will be hosting a Free Community Event. Santa Clause will be visiting the Lodge from 2-4. The first 50 kids in the door will have the choice of a free gift. We will also be providing cookies, hot chocolate, coffee, and coloring pages.
Come join us for a fun and festive experience!

Brothers from Mount Zion Lodge #9 at our fall roadside clean up last Saturday on state Route 13, just North of Mount Vernon.

Thank you Experience Mount Vernon for having us and putting on another great year of First Fridays for the community!

The First Friday season has come to an end and we would like to take a moment to thank the volunteers who helped keep each event running smoothly. From setup, to trash management, to tear down, we had many folks who came out each month to support the events in various ways and we cannot thank them enough for their time and dedication to Downtown Mount Vernon and First Fridays!

We had volunteers from:
TD Landscape Inc., Mount Zion Lodge #9, Knox County Foundation, Knox County Area Development Foundation, Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, Markt,
Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Knox County Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Knox County Ohio, Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Great Point Kitchen & Events, Key Realty - John Yoder Team, WNZR 90.9 FM, Mount Vernon Police Department, Mount Vernon Fire Department, Mount Vernon Nazarene University Cougars, Knox Foodies, LLC, Huntington Bank, The Mount Vernon HS National Honor Society, The Little Rascals 4H Club, and many others!

If you or your organization would like to volunteer for the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival (10/6/23) or Winter in Downtown events, please email [email protected]

A big thank you to Myra Daniel, for making us a sharp new QR code. It looks awesome!

If you open your camera app and point it at the QR code, it brings up a link to our website!

We had ten brothers volunteer at the first, First Friday of the year in downtown Mt. Vernon. The weather was excellent and it was great seeing everyone come out to the event. In the photo is W.B. Matt with B. Jim and his wife Angela. Thank you to all our brothers and their families who got involved and volunteer in our community!

Members of Mt. Zion Lodge #9 hiked out to see our benches at Wolf Run park in Mount Vernon, OH on Friday May 26th . The weather was perfect and the new benches look great!

Mark your calendar!

Wednesday May 10th at 7PM: EA degree for a new brother.

Wednesday May 17th at 7PM: Practice for our upcoming MM degree.

Wednesday May 25th at 7PM: MM degree!

Friday May 26th at 5PM: Our Mt. Zion Lodge #9 benches are out at Wolf Run Park in Mount Vernon. we're going to make a trip to see them at the park and get some pictures. Feel free to come along and enjoy some nature, weather permitting.

Friday may 26th at 6PM: Mount Zion Lodge #9 Family and Friends Night at Fiesta Mexicana on Coshocton Ave.

Come, bring your families! We’re having a night out. A chance for the members of Mount Zion to bring their loved ones to Fiesta Mexicana for a social evening of food, fellowship, family, and friends.

Haven't been to lodge in a while? Family and Friends night is a great time to jump back in, we'd love to see you and your family! But remember, no matter how long it's been; or which event you'd like to attend. we'll save a seat for ya!

Brothers from Mount Zion lodge #9 take a break, and a selfie at the spring 2023 roadside clean-up. On State Route 13 just North of Mount Vernon. Thanks to all the bothers that came out, they collected 13 bags of trash!

W.B. Matthew Royer and Bro. Robert Kennedy posing with the traveling gavel. Mount Zion Lodge #9 has secured it for the summer!

We’ll be cleaning our normal spot on SR 13 North of Mount Vernon. On Saturday April 29th from 10am - 12pm.

Mount Zion Lodge #9 Open House. Saturday April 22nd from 10am - 2pm

“Brethren, on April 22nd, Lodges across the state will be opening their doors to Ohio men and their families to learn about our fraternity. During these Open House events lodges will welcome men into their Lodge and help them gain a better understanding of what being an Ohio Freemason means. They’ll be able to ask questions, explore the Lodge, and get to know their future brethren.

This event is open to all non-Masons with the goal of introducing men to Freemasonry in Ohio.”

- Grand Lodge F&AM of Ohio

Mount Zion Lodge #9 Family Night!

Come, bring your families! We’re having a night out. A chance for the members of Mount Zion to bring their loved ones to Amato’s for a social evening of food, fellowship, family, and friends.

Dinner begins at 6PM, on Friday April 14th.

Thomas Smith Webb | Grand Lodge of Ohio Thomas Smith Webb was an American author and Freemason known for helping establish York Rite Masonry.

W.M Matt Royer holds the traveling gavel, along with brothers of Mount Zion lodge #9. Whom won the traveling gavel, today (March 11th, 2023) at the Thrall Lodge Annual Inspection.

Mount Zion Lodge #9 Family Night!

Come, bring your families! We’re having a night out. A chance for the members of Mount Zion to bring their loved ones to Fiesta Mexicana for a social evening of food, fellowship, family, and friends.

Dinner beguines at 6PM, on Friday March 24th. We’re meeting at the Fiesta Mexicana on Coshocton Ave.

The Brothers in Freemasonry love our Fraternity but sometimes life takes us away from the things we enjoy.

Don't let this happen to you. Brothers, your Lodges need you now as they always have. Don't assume that they will always be there waiting for your return. A Lodge is not our buildings but the assemblage of good and upright men who gather there. Never assume that you don't have anything to offer. Your presence and ideas could be the difference between a Lodge closing/merging and thriving in our community.

Every single Brother is an asset to their Lodge. We need experienced Masons and Past Masters to help teach the influx of new men coming into the Fraternity. We need your passion and desire to help to ensure our Lodges grow and continue to do what they've always done to support the communities in which we operate. .

What do you say Brothers?

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The website calendar has been updated with District 19's inspection schedule!

Events — Mount Zion Lodge # 9 Lodge Trestle-Board The Masonic activities of Mt. Zion Lodge #9 in Mount Vernon, Ohio Feb 11 Pataskala Lodge #404 Inspection Saturday, February 11, 2023 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Pataskala Masonic Lodge #404 (map) Google Calendar ICS Annual inspection in the Master Mason Degree.Light lunch will be served aft...

Today marks the first day of Black History Month, a time for us to reflect on the lives of African Americans who have faced challenge after challenge in our country. This month, we aim to highlight black Freemasons that shaped our craft into how we know it today.

The contributions of African Americans are woven into United States history, including in American Freemasonry, dating back to the Revolutionary War when Worshipful Brother Prince Hall erected African Lodge #459, the first lodge of Blacks in America.

To honor the start of Black History Month, we encourage our brethren to review these educational materials on Prince Hall Freemasonry:

A Brief History of Prince Hall Freemasonry: bit.ly/3WJ3sjD

Prince Hall Freemasonry: A Resource Guide: https://bit.ly/3GiY8fS

Even Better How does a good man become even better? By working out? By working his way up the corporate ladder? Traveling the world? Or is it found in the power of integ...

The 71st Annual Aladdin Shrine Circus is less than two months away! The circus will be held Friday, March 24th through Sunday, March 26th at the Ohio Expo Center in the Celeste Center.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, February 6th at 10:00 am. Ticket prices range from $15-30. Show times: March 24: 3:00 & 7:30, March 25: 11:00, 3:00 & 7:30, March 26: 1:00 & 5:00

Advertising opportunities are available! Place an ad in the circus program or advertise on our digital sign. Information here: https://aladdinshrine.org/aladdin-shrine-circus/

Tuesday January 31, 2023 @ 7pm the Membership Committee will be holding a virtual session on how to talk to inquiries/prospects. Zoom link is in Grandview under events!

This is open to all members directed towards the prospect managers.

Topics to be discussed are: who are some of the types inquiries we are receiving, how to start the conversation, talking about the fraternity, steps to get to the petition, what to do after they petition.

PLEASE REGISTER - Google form for registration https://forms.gle/KgAi6YU9sQeFbrqq6

Very interesting!

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Time to answer yesterday's trivia question.

Question: Brother Irving Berlin was one of the most prolific songwriters in American history, penning classics such as "Puttin' on the Ritz," "Cheek to Cheek," and "White Christmas."

How many songs did Brother Berlin write in his 60-year career?

Answer: Berlin wrote an estimated 1,500 songs, including the scores for 20 original Broadway shows and 15 original Hollywood films.

Learn about his unparallelled life and career: https://bit.ly/3Xv9eGG"

The Mount Zion Lodge #9 Service awards were held today at the lodge. The Awards were presented by: M.W.B. Douglas O. Brenneman and W.B. Matthew Royer

The following brothers were awarded as follows.

30 Year Members:
George Arnold
Jon Butler
Gregory Quick

35 Year Members:
Kenny Daughriety
Mark Hochstetler

40 Year members:
Jeffrey Bullock
Jeffery Grandstaff

45 Year members:
Ronald Brown
Robert Casner
Wilson Sims
Henry Jewell

55 Year members:
Thomas James
Michael Wagner
John Price
Clark Hollis
William Spears JR.
Joseph Barron

60 Year Members:
Wilbur Hamersly
Isaac Hogue
Robert Wise

65 Year Members:
Dale Hess
William Hogue JR.
Marshall Winkle

To all our brothers mentioned, Thank you for your years of dedication to the craft!

The visit with Santa went well today at the lodge! The chocolate was hot, the cookies were delicious, and it was great seeing everyone come out.

A huge thank you to our local Eastern Star and our own lodge members for making today happen.

Ever since 2020 when the pandemic hit, it has been quite around here. So, it was nice to get the doors open and welcome the community into the lodge again.

Hope everyone has a very merry and safe Christmas and a happy new Year!

Happy thanksgiving to all! Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday with your family and friends!

Visit with Santa

Saturday, December 3, 2022
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mark your calendars!

Mount Zion Lodge #9 is hosting a free community event!

The first 100 kids in the door will have the choice of a free gift.

We will also be providing cookies, hot chocolate, coffee and coloring pages.

Come join us for a fun and festive experience!

At The Glenn A. Gallagher Centre. 1451 Gambier Rd., Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Brothers,

Thank you for your vote of confidence in me to be your W.M.! It is with great honor that I accept the position and will strive to do my best to make the next year a success for the lodge.

This year I would like to focus on Community Involvement. This month we will be working with the Salvation Army to man a station for them and ring the bell for their Red Kettle Campaign.

Next month we will be having a free Community Event at the lodge, Santa Claus will be visiting the lodge! Anyone is welcome to visit, the first 100 children will have the option of a free gift, we will also have cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee available.

If anyone is available on November 26th and would like to fill a spot for our Red Kettle Team. Please feel free to call or text me.

Thank you again!
W.M. Matt Royer

Annual Meeting November 3rd!

Just a reminder that this year’s annual meeting will be held on Thursday November 3rd, Dinner at 6PM, meeting at 7PM.

Come, enjoy a great dinner, good fellowship, and participate in the election of this year’s officers.

We would like to get a head count for the evening. Please RSVP with W.B. Art Crimm at your earliest convenience.

Hope to see you there, Brothers!

Thank You

Mount Zion Lodge #9 Web Team

Dear Brethren,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing RWB Mark H. Caudill.

To read the full obituary, send flowers or share memories of Mark. Please visit the Hoskinson Funeral website below.

https://www.hoskinsonfuneral.com/obituary/mark-caudill

Obituary for Mark Hamilton Caudill at Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service - Thornville Funeral Services, celebrating the life of Mark Hamilton Caudill, 75, of Thornville, will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 500 p.m. in the chapel of CRISS WAGNER HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, 179 Granville Street, Newark. The family will receive friends from 200 p.m. until time of Mas...

Dear Brethren,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing Bro. Johnny Ralph McDavid.

To read the full obituary, send flowers or share memories of Johnny. Please visit the Snyder Funeral Home website below.

https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Johnny-Ralph-McDavid?obId=25832626

Johnny Ralph McDavid Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information View Johnny Ralph McDavid's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Dear Brethren,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing Bro. Douglas M. Thibaut.

To read the full obituary, send flowers or share memories of Doug. Please visit the Snyder Funeral Home website below.

https://www.snyderfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Douglas--M-Thibaut?obId=25820899

Douglas M. Thibaut Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information View Douglas M. Thibaut's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Freemasonry and the Holocaust

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Congratulations to our newest Master Mason, Richard Morris, who was raised on the 21st. We are proud to have you as a member!

We would like to thank the many brothers who came down to help us put on the degree. We couldn't have done it without the help of Thrall Lodge and its master Brian King, Sparrow Lodge, The Tri-County Travelers, RWB Fred Paul, and all of the rest. We are deeply grateful for your support of our candidate.

News From Mt. Zion #9 - Funeral for James Rine

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My Brethren,

I am happy to report that our Lodge has kicked off the current inspection season with a landslide victory at Licking #291 in Utica. We had 19 brothers in attendance, with the next closest Lodges being Ohio #199 with a solid 12, and Pataskala #404 with 10. These Lodges are working very hard to take the gavel from us; lets keep up the pressure so that isn’t an option. I would like to extend a personal thank you to the following brethren for their attendance this morning to help bring home the traveling gavel:

Fancis Endsley
Todd Fraser
Richard Morris III
Nicholas Myrda
John Seavolt
Douglas Brenneman
Paul Phillips
Al Levinson
Jay Sheldon
Bob Atwell
Art Crim
Galen Neibarger
Ron Fraser
Andy Schubert
Larry Cullison
Charlie Brenneman
Aaron Meighen
Bill McCrory

A reminder to all brothers; we are tracking the attendance of any that are traveling for inspections this season. Our Worshipful Master has had a unique pin commissioned for those brothers who have attended a minimum of five inspections. I encourage everyone to take part this season and show their support not only for Mount Zion #9, but also for the entire district. Our next destination to continue our Lodges win streak will be at Acme #554 in Newark on Thursday, February 15 at 7p.m. We will be carpooling from the Lodge at 5:30p.m. for any brothers that need a ride down to the inspection. Let’s keep the streak going and continue to encourage all brothers to come out and join in a night of fellowship.

Very Respectfully,

EJ Pido
Inspection Committee Chair
Senior Warden, Mount Zion Lodge #9

Mt. Zion #9 would like to extend its thanks to all the brethren who braved last night's cold weather to join us for our Inspection. We had an excellent turnout of brothers from the 19th Masonic District and visiting brothers from outside the District. Your presence helped to make a very special evening for our candidate even better. Thank you, brethren, for your support of our lodge.