Welcome to the 2024 Ohio Council of Deliberation!
On behalf of the Ohio Council of Deliberation, Susan and I look forward to greeting you in Dayton at our annual session as together we Journey On in Scottish Rite Freemasonry. We are honored to have our Sovereign Grand Commander, Illustrious Walter F. Wheeler, 33°, join us for a very special presentation.
- DATE: Saturday June 1, 2024
- WHERE: Marriott at the University of Dayton
- ADDRESS: 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton OH
- Registration is now open!
From the Valley of Dayton
Meeting & Accommodation
Accommodations at the Marriott at the University of Dayton will be a special event rate of $149 per night, and may be booked below between March 1, 2024 and May 9, 2024. After May 9, reservations must be made directly with the hotel, and the special rate may no longer apply. The hotel can be reached at (937)223-1000.
Special Guests
Our guest speaker will be Linda Patch, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, and Executive Editor of The Northern Light. Illustrious Walter F. Wheeler, 33°, Sovereign Grand Commander of the A.A.S.R. NMJ will present the distinguished Gourgas Medal to Illustrious Thomas N. Moe, 33°, in recognition of his distinguished service to our country.
2024 Meritorious Service Award Recipients
The following Brethren will be honored with the presentation of the Meritorious Service Award. Their Valley is listed with their name:
- Daniel Lee Knighton, Jr. – Akron
- Joshua Adam Prokop – Akron
- Irwin Rickey Walters – Cambridge
- David Duane Williams – Cambridge
- Ronald Gene Horne – Canton
- Todd Phillip Onesti – Canton
- Gregory Mark Grant – Cincinnati
- Charles Leslie Short – Cincinnati
- Jeffrey Carl Marshall – Cleveland
- James Joseph Pernus – Cleveland
- Roger Wesley Bair – Columbus
- Alfred Lawrence Mayer – Columbus
- Charles Brent Leedy – Dayton
- C. Roger Pinney – Dayton
- Mark Allen Stuckey – Firelands
- Terry Wayne Dolin – Gallipolis
- Robert Wayne Fellure – Gallipolis
- Ronald M. Callahan – Steubenville
- Johnny Joe Brown – Toledo
- Gary Dean Young – Toledo
- Charles Donald Johnson, III – Youngstown
- Clarence Matthew McNeely – Youngstown
Schedule – Saturday June 1
- 1:30p – Business Session
- 1:30p – Ladies’ Program
- 5:00p – Social Time with cash bar
- 5:30p – Banquet
- MSA Ceremony to follow dinner
Banquet
Tickets for the banquet are $60 per person.
- Sirloin and Grilled Chicken with sauce
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Asparagus, salad, and rolls
- Dessert
- Coffee and tea bar
- Please make us aware of food allergies when registering for the event.
Ladies’ Program
The Ladies’ Program will be “Diamond Art Painting” – please click here for a flyer detailing the event! Tickets for the program are $20 and can be purchased below.
Registration
Online event registration is now closed. If you wish to inquire about registering, please contact George Tilden at valleyofakronohio@gmail.com .
Step 1: Reserve your attendance online for the event
Step 2: Book your accommodations (group booking now closed)
Step 3: Purchase your tickets
Note for ticket purchases: The ticket purchase link allows purchasing all event tickets at the same time. The purchase page permits changing quantities to your preference, but defaults to one of each ticket type. Please check that quantities are correct before submission!
On-site registration check-in begins on Friday May 31 from 2p-5p for distinguished guests, and resumes on Saturday June 1 from 7a-3p for all attendees.
Cancellation Policy
For room cancellations please call the hotel directly at (937) 223-1000. The Ohio Council of Deliberation understands that emergencies may arise; however, after May 16th, the Banquet and Ladies’ Program fees are non-refundable. When reservations are submitted, supplies and dinners are ordered in advance and OCD will have to cover these costs even if you cannot attend. Please contact George Tilden at (234) 900-5424 if you have made reservations and can no longer attend.