In an effort to encourage every Lodge in Ohio to have its own website, the Grand Lodge has created a website template which Lodges can download and use. The template is designed to be used by anyone, regardless of their technical skill. Included in the template is a detailed instruction manual explaining how to customize and upload the files to a web server, as well as all of the files and programs needed to edit and upload the site. (View the template online)
A website will allow a Lodge to publish activities, showcase its history, and open a direct line of communication between officers and members. It can also be used to let potential members know about Freemasonry. A website is a valuable and important working tool in the 21st century.
The template contains all of the pages needed to create an informative site. The manual will walk you through the steps to edit each page and publish them to the Internet. A lodge must have its own webhosting service, or it can take advantage of the Grand Lodge's Webhosting Program.
To download the template, click here. All of the files and programs are contained in a "zip" file. To open it, double-click on the downloaded file (Website_Template.zip). Once your Lodge's site has been published, contact Mark Bernardin to have it listed in the Lodge Locator.
Brothers,
Most Worshipful Brother Terry W. Posey has announced that the Grand Lodge of Ohio will contribute $5,000 to the Masonic Service Association for use with the relief efforts in 
