Foundation News

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 July 1 and September 30, 2021.

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Red Rose Douglas & Nanci Allen Charles E. Brister Trust Estate of Lucile F. Dumont Joint Temple Committee of Spencerville Adolph Krams John P. & Jo Ann Mountain Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation The Columbus Foundation US Bank Walter Frank Trust

Pink Rose Dallas W. & Helen B. Bowyer Trust Steve & Lori Petitjean Vivian H. Schulze Trust

Lavender Rose Bill J. Douglass Estate of Frank Whittenberger Grand Commandery of Ohio, KT Frederick M. Jackson Martin L. Hall Trust Orlando W. Davis Trust Terry W. & Cheryl Posey Dorothy T. & Myron T. Seifert Trust Howard M. Sheeler Trust

Peach Rose Angel Funding Consulting LLC Anonymous George D & BJ Arters Trust George & Marilyn Braatz Scott & Katrina Buchanan Dayton Lodge #147, F&AM Timothy Eames Frank & Marguerite Colburn Trust Grand Chapter of Ohio, OES Barbara J. Henz Bessie V. Hosler Trust Clyde R. Huddleston, Sr. Sherilyn L. Moon Betty H. Oberle Trust Pat Rothhaar Scioto Lodge #6, F&AM Anna Laura Sine Trust Valley of Cambridge, AASR Gary E. Watters York Lodge #563, F&AM William H. & Virginia Zimmer

Orange Rose 17th District RAM Association Anonymous Arbor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Services, Inc. Greg Bowlus Ronald & Elaine Connelly Thomas W. & Cathy Cordas Cornerstone Psychological Isaac & Heather Demarest Facebook Fundraisers Farmersville Lodge #482, F&AM Thomas S. Fisher Kenneth Holroyd JMM Architects Russell W. Klingler David & Virginia Lewis Charitable Fund James C. Llewellyn George E. Moore Neoacacia Lodge #595, F&AM Gary L. & Shirley Nicholson Nathan Pelfrey Harold George Shrive Trust Sunrise Lodge #783, F&AM University Heights Lodge #738, F&AM Tim S. Wheeland Robert E. White Estate Gary B. & Pam Williams Randy & Debra Williams Frank R. Williams Trust

Yellow Rose American Union Lodge #1, F&AM S. Douglas Ballantyne Janice Billing David & Susan Black Charles & Ethel Briggs David & Mary Ann Collins

Coventry-Akron Lodge #83, F&AM Delhi Hills Lodge #775, F&AM Emery Lodge #258, F&AM Stanley Evans Fulton Lodge #248, F&AM

Golden Gate Lodge #245, F&AM Richard Herr, DO Chris Larsen Magnolia Lodge #20, F&AM Mason Lodge #678, F&AM Michael L. Finnell Lodge #711, F&AM Paul W. Miller Donald E. Muncy

Bruce A. Neal Robert E. Olsson Jesse Pertee Frank & Amy Petrie

Quarry Lodge #382, F&AM Robinson Locke Lodge #659, F&AM William A. Rose Thomas R. Schuck Your commitment to The Ohio Masonic

Harold & Josephine Shank Trust St. Andrews Lodge #619, F&AM Home Foundation makes this possible. David G. & Joyce Subleski Tiffin Lodge #77, F&AM Kevin & Pam Todd Tuscarawas Lodge #59, F&AM

Julia Valentine Weyer Lodge #541, F&AM JoAnn Whitacre Estate Wilmington Lodge #52, F&AM

Rose Society Masquerade Ball and Weekend

The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation hosted the second annual Rose Society Masquerade Ball and Weekend at the Westin Great Southern Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. The weekend began with a reception to meet the incoming Duke and Duchess of The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation Rose Society, Terry and Cheryl Posey. The kilts worn by Terry Posey soon-to-be Duke of the Rose Society; Scott Buchanan, CEO of The Ohio Masonic Home; Steve Petitjean, Executive Director of The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation and Rob Hanrahan reigning Duke of the Rose Society were the talk of the evening. Cameras were flashing!

Saturday’s activities included tours of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and the Columbus Museum of Art, followed by the Rose Society Masquerade Ball. During the ball, Terry and Cheryl Posey were crowned the Duke and Duchess of The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation Rose Society. The Duke and Duchess opened the dance floor with the first dance.

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 our sponsors, especially naming sponsor – US Bank; and presenting sponsor – Baile Senior Development. This year’s proceeds benefit the community members in skilled nursing at the Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio.

A Beautiful Piece of History

When parents bring a child into the world, they have dreams of what their child’s life might be like. Sometimes life changes and those dreams can’t become reality. Even as early as the late 1890’s, families needed help caring for their children. The Ohio Masonic Home (OMH) began as a refuge for the children of Masons. In 1897, the first applications were received for 42 children. The first children to call The Ohio Masonic Home, “their home” were Nellie and Nina Shaffer. They arrived on April 20, 1897. More than 750 children were reared at the Home, but as time marched on, OMH made needed changes to continue to take care of widows and children of Masons. Story after story is documented of those who called The Ohio Masonic Home “their home.” As the demand for senior living homes increased, OMH evolved their services to assist adults. By 1956 the remaining five minors left the Home. A special piece of history, is the marriages that came from children who grew up together, fell in love and became husband and wife. Other children came full circle, starting and then choosing to live the later years of their lives at The Ohio Masonic Home. A monument depicting the early years in OMH history has a special place on the campus and in people’s hearts. A plaque near the foot of the monument expresses the values of Masons past and present. “The devotion to these young lives embodies the high ideals of Freemasonry.” Dick Snow spoke at Grand Chapter in early October sharing some memories of the days when children walked the halls and called OMH “their home.” He remembers people such as Jim Zeigler, Warren Swisher and Paul Dunaway as well as the marriage of Richard McKeever to Doreen Reed. A special memory has stayed with Dick throughout his life, the prayer that was said by the children before every meal. Our kind and Heavenly Father, From whom we all are fed. Thanks today for our home and friends, And thanks for our daily bread. All we eat and drink and wear, Proves our Heavenly Father’s care. Amen.