Grand Lodge of Ohio

2009 Special Olympics

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:11:04 +0000

In this episode, we hear Grand Master Charles R. Murphy’s speech at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2009 Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games. This podcast was recorded live at the Jesse Owens Memorial Track and Field on the campus of The Ohio State University.

Lodges Open Their Doors

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:03:34 +0000

In this episode, we hear from Grand Master Charles R. Murphy, who is talking about the Lodge Open Houses held all over the state on March 21, 2009. This podcast is an interview from Ragtime Rick’s Saturday Morning Extravaganza on AM 1230 WCWA in Toledo, OH. The interview is used with permission.

Beehive – The Emblem of Industry

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:01:58 +0000

In this episode, we hear from David Percival, PM. He is a beekeeper and owner of Hillside Farms in Pataskala. This is a recording of the presentation he made to the Worthington High Twelve Club.

RWB David Williamson, Assistant Grand Master, UGLE

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:16 +0000

This episode is a recording of RWB David Williamson’s speech at our Annual Communication in October, 2008. RWB David Williamson is the Assistant Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England.

American Treasure

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:58:59 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Chad Simpson, Director of Program Development. He talks to us about the upcoming exhibit, American Treasure, which will be highlighted at our Annual Communication in October, 2008.

U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Leonard’s Flag Presentation

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:07:53 +0000

This episode is a recording of U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Leonard’s Flag Presentation at our Annual Communication in October, 2008. Staff Sgt. Leonard is stationed at Camp Bucca in Iraq.

Jim Sasak’s Ride for Special Olympics

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:59:52 +0000

In this episode, we talk to Brother Jim Sasak of Lake Shore Lodge in Madison, OH. For nearly 2 weeks in June, Bro. Sasak rode his bicycle more than 500 miles around the state to bring awareness to the Ohio Special Olympics. Listen to him tell some of his stories from the road. You can read his blog entries from his trip here.

June 21 – Kevin Todd, Grand Orator

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:54:11 +0000

In this episode, we hear from our Grand Orator, RWB Kevin Todd. This is a recording of the speech he gave on June 21st at the rededication of the Ohio Statehouse cornerstone.<br /><br />Upcoming episodes will feature other events and speeches from this historic day.

Thommie Williams

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:47:03 +0000

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

podcast@freemason.com (Mark Bernardin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:36:13 +0000

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.