Newton Falls Masonic Lodge #462

04/11/2026

Annual Pistol Shoot tomorrow!
8 am Rattlesnake Hill

03/13/2026

I know just how he feels

03/12/2026

Newton Falls Lodge Annual Pistol Shoot
April 12, 2026
Practice at 8 am Shoot at 9 am
Rattlesnake Hill Sporting Goods
Center Fire and Rimfire Divisions $10 each. Shoot 1 or both.
T-shirts available for sale.

02/20/2026

There is a chair in the East that most people will never understand.

It isn’t special because of how it looks. It isn’t powerful because of where it sits. And it sure as hell isn’t comfortable. The Master’s Chair is heavy—not with wood or fabric, but with responsibility, doubt, sacrifice, and expectation.

When a man is placed into that chair, something changes. Not because he’s better than the Brothers around him—but because from that moment on, he carries them. Their harmony. Their disagreements. Their hopes for the Lodge. Their frustrations when things don’t go right. Every empty seat on the sidelines. Every Brother who drifts away. Every one who stays.

That chair does not elevate a man—it exposes him.

It exposes his patience when it runs thin. His temper when tested. His humility when pride whispers. It forces him to make decisions that won’t make everyone happy. It forces him to choose what is right over what is easy. And sometimes, it forces him to sit alone with those choices long after the lights are off and the doors are locked.

There are nights when the Lodge feels quiet. Too quiet. Nights when you look out and see empty chairs and wonder what more you could have done. Nights when you question whether you were strong enough, wise enough, or even worthy enough to sit where so many good men sat before you.

No one tells you that part.

No one tells you about the weight you feel when you raise the gavel for the first time—or the lump in your throat the last time you set it down. No one tells you how much of yourself you will give, or how little recognition you will ever receive for it. And no one tells you how deeply it will change you.

The Master’s Chair demands everything you have—and then asks for more.

It asks you to lead men who are older than you, men who know more than you, men who may not agree with you. It asks you to stay calm when emotions run high. To protect the harmony of the Lodge even when your own spirit feels worn down. To put the Lodge first, even when life outside its walls is heavy.

And still—you show up.

Because Masonry was never about comfort. It was never about titles. It was about service, even when service hurts.

When you sit in that Chair, you don’t sit alone. You sit with the ghosts of every Master who came before you—the ones who struggled, the ones who failed, the ones who gave everything they had. You feel their presence whether you realize it or not. You feel the unspoken expectation: leave it better than you found it.

And when your year is done, when the apron is folded and the gavel is passed on, you don’t walk away unchanged. A piece of you stays in that Chair. In the floor you walked. In the Lodge you worried over. In the Brothers you tried to lead the best way you knew how.

The Master’s Chair doesn’t make a man great.

But it will break him down.
It will humble him.
It will test him.
And if he’s honest about the experience—it will make him better.

So when you see a Brother in the East, don’t see a man seeking power. See a man carrying weight. A man who chose responsibility over recognition. A man who sat in a chair that demanded more than it ever gave back.

And if you’ve ever sat there yourself—you already know.

02/15/2026

Monday Feb 16 6:00 PM
San Antonio Chili Night
Meet and Chat with 2 Prospective Members
Stated Meeting 7:30 PM
Dress - Business Casual
Opening in EA

02/14/2026

Chat-N-Chili Night February 16 at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall of Temple.
Come out to meet our Prospects and enjoy some Chili and Conversation.
Meeting dress Business Casual Opening in EA. Hope to see you there!

12/26/2025

Past Master of Newton Falls Lodge #462 WB David Slack

David Warner Slack age 82 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday Dec. 24, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1943 in Ogdensburg, NY the son of the late Harold D. Slack and Janet Louise (Sheets) Slack. David lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his community. He devoted over four decades of service to General Motors, where he worked diligently for 42 years retiring in 2007. His commitment extended beyond the factory floor--he served for many years as a Union Representative, advocating for the rights and well-being of his fellow workers with integrity and resolve. His leadership and steadfastness earned him the respect of colleagues throughout his long career. A proud and active member of the Masonic fraternity, David served as a Past Master Mason. His involvement reflected his deep sense of tradition and community service. David took great pride in upholding the values of brotherhood and charity that define Masonic life. He was preceded in death by his loving wife: Mary E. Slack whom passed away on Dec. 17, 2020, his parents: Harold & Janet Slack, and a brother: Robert Slack. Their memories remained close to David's heart throughout his life.

David was a beloved Father to his daughters: Christine (Paul) Kritz, Janet Slack, Pamela Slack, and stepdaughter: Dianne (Joel) Harris. He found immense joy in watching his family grow and flourish. A grandfather to Jacob (Bree) Kritz, and Justin Kritz, and a great grandfather to Lucas and Lillian Kritz. His legacy lives on through them. In addition to his family, David held dear the Hogue family--- his neighbors whom he considered among the best. Hope & Zachary, Grant & Lee's friendship and love brought warmth and companionship that enriched his later years.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. He will be laid to rest with his wife Mary at Newton Falls Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations please be made to Patriot Hospice 986 Tibbetts-Wick Rd. Girard, OH 44420. David W. Slack will be remembered as a devoted father, husband, colleague, neighbor, and friend. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

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12/23/2025

12/19/2025

Thanks to all the brothers who rang the bell last Saturday and Merry Christmas to all

12/15/2025

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12/06/2025

Congratulations Officers!