COSHOCTON -- Like many clubs and organizations across the country, the 19th Masonic District Association of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio has noticed a decline in membership throughout the years.
"We lose a lot by death every year and we don't get any new members (to replace them)," said Tom Rodgers, district deputy grand master.
At age 65, when Rodgers became a Mason in 1973, there were 225,000 others in Ohio. Today that number is 113,000.
"It's hard to get the younger generation, and we need them," he said. "They're our future."
The district, which includes Coshocton County and its five lodges, recently awarded three of its local members pins and certificates for their milestones in the organization.
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"We lose a lot by death every year and we don't get any new members (to replace them)," said Tom Rodgers, district deputy grand master.
At age 65, when Rodgers became a Mason in 1973, there were 225,000 others in Ohio. Today that number is 113,000.
"It's hard to get the younger generation, and we need them," he said. "They're our future."
The district, which includes Coshocton County and its five lodges, recently awarded three of its local members pins and certificates for their milestones in the organization.
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