Ohio/US – Masonic lodges in the Valley endure, adapt to change


Ohio/US - Masonic lodges in the Valley endure, adapt to change

(by Bob Coupland, The Vindicator, May 8, 2023)

 

Masonic lodges have had to close or merge as they face the reality of their older members dying and not being replaced by younger people.

Masonic lodges in the Mahoning Valley opened their doors recently to showcase what they have to offer in an effort to recruit new members.

Lodges in Cortland, Warren and Canfield.are doing well as they look toward their future of showcasing brotherhood and fellowship, as well as community service.

Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest men’s fraternity. There are 90,000 Ohio Freemasons from various political, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds.

ARGUS LODGE IN CANFIELD

Russell Gillam, secretary with the Argus Lodge 545 in Canfield, said he has noticed younger generations generally are not part of Masonic lodges. Most demographics, he said, show the membership being older men with the average age mid- to upper-60s.

“A lot of lodges are losing the older members and not getting a lot of newer members. The (Ohio) Grand Lodge is pushing for new members and has information on its website on…

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Ohio/US - Masonic lodges in the Valley endure, adapt to change

 

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