Ottawa Masonic Lodge #18

06/18/2025

We had an excellent meeting this evening which included some fellowship with (2) visiting brothers from the Arkansas Widows Sons. Brother Les Brown and Brother Rick Guinn. We traded monitors to display in our respective lodges.

06/04/2025

Last night we initiated our newest brother Aaron. With the help of brother Shively from the Kansas Masonic Foundation, brother Tom from Pomona lodge, and a visiting brother from Texas.

06/19/2024

Tonight we initiated Tony Hall into the fraternity, and we celebrated John Todd’s 50th anniversary. A huge thank you to all the brothers who came to assist in tonight’s festivities. Thank you: Jack, Jim, Bernie and the rest of the visiting brethren!

05/08/2024

Tonight we, with the assistance of RW District Deputy Brother Ward, presented our Exemplary Student Award to Bella Adams for her outstanding performance in school, as well as the community.

02/28/2024

Welcome to our newest Entered Apprentice Blake.. As always a special thank you to all my brothers from Parker Lodge for always lending a helping hand with our degree work. Thank you: Dave, Bernie, Jack and Pete.

02/10/2024

Kansas Masonic Foundation Announces Annual Essay Contest Winners



Kansas Masons Award $12,000 to Local Kansas Students



Topeka, Kansas (February 9, 2024)—As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities and individuals. In recent years, Kansas Masons have displayed their commitment to the success of local communities by supporting various charitable endeavors, contributing over $200,000 worth of scholarships annually to local students, sponsoring the Kansas Entrepreneurial Challenge, participating in the Kansas Community Empowerment Program, and contributing more than $35 million to the KU Cancer Center.



The Kansas Masonic Essay Contest has been in existence for over 60 years and has awarded more than $300,000 statewide to deserving high school students. Each year, the Masonic Public School Essay Contest donates $12,000 to deserving high school Juniors and Seniors for their 300-500 word essays. This year, Kansas Masons are continuing their support of recognizing local students in the community by awarding funds to the following students for their outstanding originality, research, and development:



1st Place ($4,000)—
Emily McCubbin
Frontenac High School
Marvin A. Armstrong Lodge No. 187


2nd Place ($3,000)—
Ali Tibbits
Jefferson West High School
Perry Lodge No. 415


3rd Place ($2,000)—
Clara Johnson
Jefferson County North
Active Lodge No. 158



4th Place ($1,000)—
Kamdyn Trahan
Yates Center High School
Gilead Lodge No. 144



Honorable Mention ($500)—
Allison Moddelmog
Southeast of Saline High School
Salina Lodge No. 60



Peyton Ryan
Central Plains High School
Hoisington Lodge No. 331



Camryn Beikmann
Linn High School
Clay Center Lodge No. 134



Morgan Allen
Centralia High School
Marysville Lodge No. 91



About the Kansas Masonic Foundation:
As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities and supporting fellow Masons and their families. Since its inception, the foundation has invested more than $50 million in Kansas communities and individuals through funding academic, scientific, and charitable endeavors. For additional information about the Kansas Masonic Foundation and to get involved, please visit

The Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities and supporting fellow Masons and their families.

12/20/2023

Officer Installation for 2024. John Todd WM..
Special thank you to W. Wayne Rector

11/08/2023

We raised our brother Alex Bishop to the sublime degree of Master Mason this evening . Thank you to all the brothers who came from the area to help make the evening a great memory for Alex . It was truly great seeing brothers that have been missed , and meeting some new ones.

10/18/2023

Master Masons of Kansas
Ottawa lodge #18 will be putting on a third degree on November 7 at 6 pm or so all available brothers who wish to participate are welcome. We need help with most positions. Through this page

12/24/2022

04/29/2022

04/19/2022

DDGM visit tonight. All masons should attend.