Resource Center News

First Annual Rose Society Ball

On February 7, supporters of The Ohio Masonic Home participated in the first Rose Society Weekend. Upon arrival at the charming Mills Park Hotel, supporters were greeted with a quartet band and specialty drink. After dinner, they were transported to The Ohio Masonic Home where they were joined by community members to enjoy dessert and beverages while watching a magic show by comedian magician, Michael Kent. Saturday’s activities included private tours by Jack Hudson, Lieutenant General, United States Air Force (retired), and Richard Reynolds, Lieutenant General, United States Air Force (retired), of the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

On February 8, the Rose Society weekend supporters were joined by others for the inaugural Rose Society Ball – Winter Masquerade at the Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs. Hosted by US Bank and The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation, the Rose Society Weekend and Ball raised thousands to benefit the assisted living community members at the Springfield Masonic Community. The attendees donned masks and danced the night away.

We are very touched by the generosity displayed for this event and are very thankful for the support we have received. We wish to thank all sponsors, especially our Naming Sponsor – US Bank; Presenting Sponsors – BrandMETTLE, Greystone and Remedi SeniorCare; Sponsor – Fazio Color Shop; and Tour Sponsor – Cleveland Chapter 23 of the National Sojourners. Plan now to attend the 2nd annual Rose Society Ball on August 14, 2021 at the Great Southern Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.

#OMHTogether – Powering the Connection

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges that have changed the way we live our lives and the way we communicate with our loved ones. In this time we have seen the power of virtual communication as it connects people who are otherwise separated by distance.

The Ohio Masonic Home and Foundation are powering the connection by putting tablets in the hands of hundreds of community members who are otherwise disconnected during this challenging time.

Your participation will help power the connection between a husband and wife who are living apart because of health concerns. You will give children an opportunity to look their parents in the eyes and tell them they love them. It is our goal to raise $150,000 in order to ensure every community member feels loved and connected. To learn how you can support this power of connection, please visit theomhfoundation.org/connect. Your support ensures community members, families, and loved ones stay connected.

Circle of Roses

The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation would like to recognize the following individuals, Masonic bodies, foundations, businesses and organizations for their support between January 1 and March 31, 2020.

The individuals listed, along with many other donors at the $100+ level, are members of the CIRCLE OF ROSES. You too can join the Circle of Roses by making a minimum gift of $100 before December 31, 2020.

Red Rose $10,000+ Charles E. Brister Trust Walter Frank Trust Tim & Kathy Godard Charles & Philomena Miller Trust

Pink Rose $5,000-$9,999 Janet Campbell Frank & Marguerite Colburn Trust Ralph J. Gooding Trust Greystone Donald C. & B. Jane Huser Trust Medina Lodge #58, F&AM Susan Minor Dorothy T. & Myron T. Seifert Trust Kenneth R. Sterrett Trust

Lavender Rose $2,500-$4,999 Orlando W. Davis Trust Fazio Color Shop, Inc. Bruce Graham Martin L. Hall Trust Bessie V. Hosler Trust Medina Chapter #266, OES Ohio Arts Council Remedi SeniorCare Howard M. Sheeler Trust

Peach Rose $1,000-$2,499 Charles Briggs Scott & Katrina Buchanan Anonymous

Terry & Faye DeVassie Roger & Jane Edgington Raymond Girard Betty H. Oberle Trust Steve & Lori Petitjean Royal Chapter #29, OES Frank & Susan Schenck Anna L. Sine Trust John & Patricia Snyder The Cardinal Squares, Inc. Third Protestant Memorial Church Endowment Fund Martin & Bonita Trent

Orange Rose $500-$999 Douglas & Nanci Allen Alto Healthcare Staffing Anonymous Browning Masonic Resident Council Cleveland Chapter 23 of the National Sojourners Ronald & Elaine Connelly Sam & Shelly Ewing Robert J. Hanrahan III Barbara Henz Jefferson Lodge #90, F&AM JMM Architects Robert Lane Tom & Tracey Maloney David Melin New Carlisle Lodge #100, F&AM Ohio State Secretaries Association, F&AM Frank Petrie Harold G. Shrive Trust

Somerset Lodge #76, F&AM David & Joyce Subleski Anonymous Valley of Dayton, AASR Venus Lodge #152, F&AM Barry & Becky Vincent Wayfarer Lodge #789, F&AM JoAnn Whitacre Estate Robert E. White Estate William H. Hoover Lodge #770, F&AM Randy & Debra Williams Frank R. Williams Trust

Yellow Rose $250-$499 Anonymous Fred Badertscher Mildred Barth Beavercreek Lodge #753, F&AM Janice Billing David & Susan Black Douglas & Patsy Brenneman Kenneth O. & Faye R. Buckholtz Trust Cortland Lodge #529, F&AM Coventry-Akron Lodge #83, F&AM Ionic Lodge #438, F&AM Russell Klingler Melrose Lodge #671, F&AM Michael L. Finnell Lodge #711, F&AM H. Richard Neiswander Terry & Cheryl Posey Reynolds & Reynolds Employee Foundation Harry D. Waddell Trust

Thank You!