The Groveport Inquisitor
Groveport Chapter
Order of DeMolay

Groveport Chapter

MC:Ryan Cowell
SC:Nathan Van Nest
JC:Pete Scott

Chapter Dad:Bruce Close
Chairman: Dan Cogley

Chapter Meetings:
2nd and 4th Monday
Groveport Masonic Temple
Groveport, Ohio

Sponsor: Groveport Lodge #240 F&AM

Ohio DeMolay

EO: C. Michael Watson
SMC: Daniel K. Rannebarger

Inquisitor Staff

Editor: Donald C. Thompson
State Chaplain
Web Publisher:
Dad Cohen

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BREAKING NEWS

State Devotional Day

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 21, 2000, residents and visitors of the Ohio Masonic Home congregated for the Ohio State Council's Annual Devotional Day. The service was sadly opened with Brother Dan Rannebarger's acknowledgement of the passing of Dad Ralph Marquis, past 4th District Governor and Dad Charlie Lowe, past 2nd District Governor and a prayer was said on their behalf. After a brief call to worship by Brother Jason French, Ms. Carrie Dade, the Ohio DeMolay State Sweetheart, lead the attendants in a chorus of "Amazing Grace." Next, Brother Don Thompson, State Chaplain, read a story commonly known as the "Red Marbles Story" to start off the afternoon's message in reference to the "Golden Rule." Brother Brian Lux, State Senior Councilor, then followed with the scripture reading of Matthew Chapter 7, verses 1-12. Brother Thompson then delivered the message for the scripture, followed by a closing prayer by Brother Chris Kelso, State Junior Councilor. Approximately 40 were in attendance at the service and a picnic sponsored by the 3rd District Mother's Club capped the afternoon off.

State Legislature Day

Bros Ben Foley, Seth Foley and Don Thompson served at the 24th Annual State Legislature Day on May 5, 2000 at the State Capitol. The morning session was presided over by Speaker of the House Dan Rannebarger, SMC, while the Speaker in the afternoon was Bro Jason French DSMC (at least until he was impeached). About 50 DeMolays from around the state took part in the event, designed to help DeMolays learn about government.

DeMolays Help Dedicate Learning Center

Chapter members with SGC Robert O. Ralston and Ill Bro James Deyo

On Sunday, May 6, the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Learning Center in Columbus was dedicated in Columbus. Many dignitaries were in attendance including, Ill Bro Robert Ralston, Sovereign Grand Commander of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite, Ill Bro James Olmstead, Deputy for Ohio, Ill Bro James Deyo, Active for the Valley of Columbus and Grand Master Ronald R. Rogers. 5 members of the chapter helped with logistics and programs, including Committee Chairman, John J. Clark IV, Josh LaPenta, Ben Cowell, Jake Daniell, and Bradley Thompson.

The Scottish Rite Learning Center is one of 55 planned for the United States to teach dyslexic students how to deal with their condition. For more information on the Learning Centers, contact the Webmaster.

Chapter Members with Grand Master Rogers (a Senior DeMolay)

Annual Golf Benefit

On June 17 at 10:00 am, the 9th Annual Golf Benefit will be held at the Valleyview Golf Course. The format is a 4 player scramble tournament. Registrations received prior to June 1 will be $50.00 per player, with a $55.00 fee collected for those who fail to preregister. The tournament will feature prizes and proceeds will benefit Groveport Chapter's activities. For registration and information, contact Dad Dave Dickensheets at 614-837-8046. (Tell him you got this information from the chapter website).