Linden Lodge #637, F&AM

Linden Lodge #637 is a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. For information about upcoming events click on the Home and News link at the top of this page. We welcome you to learn more about our Lodge and Freemasonry in general by using the tabs at the top of this page to visit our website. On these pages you can see who we are, what we are doing, when we meet and learn more about how to become a member of our Fraternity.

Linden Lodge # 637 holds Stated Meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Northwest Masonic Temple, 2436 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Our Lodge is Dark during the months of July and August so we have no meetings during those months. We may however have a few special events during the summer so check our news page to see what we are doing. All of our Stated Meetings are held at 7:30PM. We normally have a meal prior to our Stated Meetings at 6:37pm. These meals are open to our friends and potential Brethren as well as our Brothers from other Lodges. Please remember to invite individuals for a meal and great fellowship.

Linden Lodge News

Special Meetings
Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at 7:00 PM, for examinations in the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees.

All special meetings will be held at the Northwest Masonic Temple unless otherwise indicated.

Stated Meeting:
Linden Lodge's next stated meeting will be Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at 7:30 PM. This will be preceded by a Fellowship Dinner at 6:37 PM.

The Inspection Season Is Upon Us
Linden Lodge would once again like to boast of our 100% attendance at the 14th District Inspections this year but we need your help. Your attendance at these inspections would be greatly appreciated and may just help us bring home some attendance awards for the most present at the Inspection. The schedule is as follows and while we realze you probably can't make it to all of them any you can attend would be of a great help.
Of course along with this we urge you to attend our own inspection in the Master mason degree on Thursday, February 20th.

NOTICE: Ralph R Rickley has been moved from Feb 10th to March 12th

Tuesday, 1/7/20, Sparrow, MM
Tuesday, 1/14/20, Reynoldsburg. FC
Friday, 1/17/20, Capitol City, FC
Monday, 1/20/20, Goodale, FC
Tuesday, 1/21/20, University, MM
Tuesday, 1/28/20, Hiram, EA
Thursday, 1/30/20, Arts and Sciences, EA
Monday, 2/3/20, Blendon, EA
Thursday, 2/6/20, Triangle, MM
Tuesday, 2/11/20, Groveport-Lockbourne, FC
Wednesday, 2/19/20, Neoacaia, EA
Thursday, 2/20/20, Linden, MM
Monday, 2/24/20, New England, MM
Tuesday, 2/25/20, Community, EA
Monday, 3/2/20, York, EA
Tuesday, 3/3/20, Columbus, FC
Tuesday, 3/10/20, Magnolia, MM
Monday, 3/12/20, Ralph R Rickley, FC
Monday, 3/16/20, West Gate, EA
Tuesday, 3/17/20, Avery, EA
Monday, 3/23/20, Grove City, FC
Tuesday, 3/24/20, Sunrise, MM

Other Masonic News

The Ashlar
The 14th District's newsletter, "The Ashlar", is available from the 14th District website. To see a copy of the current newsletter click HERE.

Grand Master's Reception (From The Ashler)
On Saturday, March 14th, 2020, MWB Keith N. Newton, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Ohio and the Grand Lodge officers will bein the Fabulous 14th District for this year’s Grand Master’s Reception.This year’s reception will return to Villa Milano, located at 1630 Schrock Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229. The doors will open and social hour willbegin at 5:30pm with introductions beginning precisely at 6:30pm. Dinner will be served “buffet style” and will consist of entrée choices of BeefTenderloin, Chicken Marsala, and Lasagna, accompanied by an Italian Salad, Rolls, Redskin Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, and Italian Mixed Vegetables,along with dessert. Coffee, tea, and water are included, and a cash bar will be available for the evening.The cost for this event is $45.00 per person, however if you are a dues paid member of Linden Lodge we will pick up the tab for the member.That means you would only need to pay for your guest. Reservations for the buffet dinner must be received by our Lodge Secretary no later thanour Inspection Meeting on February 20th, 2020. No reservations will be accepted after this date so please plan accordingly.

Grand Masters Class to be Held (From The Ashler)
Most Worshipful Brother Keith W. Newton, Grand Master of Masons in Ohio, has authorized a Grand Master’s Class for 2020. This year’s class willbe held on May 9th, 2020. The event will be held at the Northwest Masonic Temple located at 2436 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio43235, with registration commencing at 8:00am and the event beginning at 8:45am. Each candidate will need to have a Master Craftsmanassigned by their respective lodges and must be supplied with a Holy Book and apron. The Grand Lodge will be furnishing square andcompasses, an apron case, and a copy of “Preparing the Ashlar.” The cost for this event will be $20.00 for Master Craftsman plus $20.00 for theCandidate, along with an additional fee of $160.00 for the Candidate (Our normal degree fees).This year, the Grand Master has also authorized the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite to present the 4th degree and for the Chapter of Royal ArchMasons portrayal of the Mark Master degree. Lodges should inquire with each of their candidates to determine if they will be interested injoining these appendant bodies when signing up for the Grand Master’s Class. However, there will be representatives at the event for each of these bodies to provide more information, along with the opportunity for them to submit their application and fee that day.

Upcoming District Dates
February 27th - 14th District quarterly meeting.
March 14th - Capital City No. 656 reconsecration, 9:00 am
March 14th - 14th District Annual Reception at Villa Milano, 5:30 pm.
March 24th - Final lodge inspection of the season.
May 28th - 14th District annual awards dinner and presentations.

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Grandview

Addresses and phone numbers change, and the simple petition process does not cover all of the information we strive to keep record of, such as your wife’s name, cell phone number, and military service.
Did you know that the membership database for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Grandview, offers brethren the ability to manage their own contact information, access resources, and pay dues online (depending on Lodge setup).
The registration process is incredibly easy and takes less than 5 minutes. All brethren are strongly encouraged to register their member profile by logging in once and verifying or correcting the accuracy of the
contact information that your lodge secretary has on file for you.

Step 1. Navigate to https://oh.grandview.systems/
Step 2. Click on Member Portal
Step 3. Click on Member Registration
Step 4. Enter your Lodge Number
Step 5. Enter your Member ID
Step 6. Enter your Last Name - (case sensitive)
Step 7. Click on Check Membership Status
Step 8. Enter your email address
Step 9. Enter a password that you can remember (password must contain at
least 8 characters)
Step 10. Enter Confirmation by entering password again
Step 11. Click on Submit

Have You Paid Your Dues?

While most of our members pay their dues on time every year there are a few who do not. It is important that your dues are paid every year to maintain your status as a Mason. If you haven't pay your dues and the Lodge carries you on the roster waiting for you to pay, we still have to send money to the Grand Lodge to cover you as a Mason. Making the other members cover your membership is not fair to your Brothers in the Lodge. You should have received a dues notice invoice, if you can't find yours contact RWB Ron Leonard and he will tell you what you need to pay and how to pay it. Please help your Lodge and Brothers by paying on time.

Endowed Membership

How would you like to never have to pay your Lodge dues again? Sign up for an Endowed membership and that can happen. When you have an Endowed Membership the Lodge will receive a yearly payment from the Grand Lodge to cover your membership. The current cost is just $800.00 which can be paid up front or over a five year period at $160.00 per year (plus your yearly dues each year until fully paid). After you have made your total endowment you will just need to make one final dues payment to cover you for the rest of your life. Since you will have an endowment, the Lodge will receive payments for you forever, even beyond your passing away. Talk to your Lodge Secretary about it soon and get in before they have a chance to increase the cost for this great program. Do it now and leave a legacy for Linden Lodge!