About Us
Our Purpose as the Order of the Amaranth
• The principal objects for which the organization is formed are fraternal, social and charitable.
• Fraternally, the Order endeavors to develop the moral character of its members through a belief in a Supreme Being and the teachings of the lessons of Truth, Faith, Wisdom and Charity. Each member is taught to care for the welfare of her and his fellow members.
• The Organization affords its members a social outlet.
• Provides an opportunity to meet together with people with similar interests and fulfill the basic human need for social companionship.
• Members enjoy planned social events with other members and their guests.
• For all courts and their members, civic and charitable projects are a main stay of each year’s activities.
• Charity is a guiding principle of the Order.
• The Order’s main charity is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, Inc. (ADF)
This is a 501c3 Charity Foundation.
• Grand Courts and local courts support many other charities.
Scholarship Funds.
Nurses’ Training.
Care for the Elderly
Soup Kitchens
Ronald McDonald’s House
Visiting Nurses, and
Many other local community charities.
H.L Cheryl Richter-Grand Royal Matron
S.K. Robert Esarey-Grand Royal Patron
OH Amaranth Officers
Grand Royal Matron- HL Cheryl Richter
Grand Royal Patron- SK Robert Esarey
Grand Associate Matron- HL Janet Teschler
Grand Associate Patron- SK Floyd Styer
Grand Secretary- SK Ken Woode, PGRP
Grand Treasurer- HL Janice Styer, PGRM
Grand Conductress- HL Shannon Beal
Grand Associate Conductress- HL Roxanne York
Grand Trustee Chair- SK Henry Madinger, PGRP
Grand Trustee - SK Gary Ronshausen Jr., PGRP
Grand Trustee- SK Robert Hubert Jr., PGRP
Grand Commissioner Appeal Chair- HL Rebecca Ronshausen, PGRM
Grand Commissioner Appeal- SK James Lovelace, PGRP
Grand Commissioner Appeal- HL Joy Leavy, PGRM
Grand Prelate- SK Darrell Miller
Grand Marshal- HL Nancy Humberstone
Grand Marshal in the East- HL Donya Wright
Grand Marshal in the West- Bernadette Henry
Grand Lecturer- HL Shella Turner
Grand Standard Bearer- HL Sharon Madinger
Grand Historian- HL Bev Schenz, PGRM
Grand Fraternal Correspondent- HL Jill Smurthwaite
Grand Truth- HL Heather Wingfield
Grand Faith- HL Lorraine Mumaw
Grand Wisdom- HL Leigh Faustyn
Grand Charity- HL Katie Ronshausen
Grand Musician- HL Stephanie Uber
Grand Warder- SK Richard Beal
Grand Sentinel- SK William James
Grand Page- HL Trudy Gollmer
Grand Crown Bearer- HL Helen Ann Reed
Grand Sword Bearer- SK Barry Siegel
Calendar of Events
Zane Court #36
Progress Court #22
Progress Court #22
Wednesday, June 11
Stated Meeting- 7:30PM
Zanesville Masonic Leasure Park
Progress Court #22
Progress Court #22
Progress Court #22
Thursday, June 12
Stated Meeting- 7:30PM
Liberty Masonic Complex
Royal Court #42
Progress Court #22
Imperial Court #34
Friday, June 13
Stated Meeting- 7:30PM
Ashland Masonic Temple
Imperial Court #34
Imperial Court #34
Imperial Court #34
Saturday, June 14
Stated Meeting- 2:00PM
Middletown Masonic Temple
Akron Court #5
Imperial Court #34
Temple Court #8
Tuesday, June 17
Stated Meeting- 7:30PM
Old Portage Masonic Temple
Temple Court #8
Imperial Court #34
Temple Court #8
Friday, June 20
Stated Meeting- 7:30PM
North Olmsted Masonic Temple
Ideal Court #4
Strauss Memorial Court #41
Strauss Memorial Court #41
Saturday, June 21
Stated Meeting- 1:00PM
Batavia
Strauss Memorial Court #41
Strauss Memorial Court #41
Strauss Memorial Court #41
Tuesday, June 24
Friendship Night
Stated Meeting- 7:30PM
Painesville Masonic Complex
Faith Court #43
Strauss Memorial Court #41
Grand Court Ways & Means Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Tuesday, July 4
Stated Meeting- 7:30PM
Salem Masonic Complex
Grand Court Ways & Means Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Grand Reception for the Grand Royal Matron, Cheryl Richter and the Grand Royal Patron, Robert Esarey
Grand Court Ways & Means Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Tuesday, July 13
3-5PM
North Olmsted Masonic Temple
All you can eat dinner includes:
Spaghetti (plain sauce or meat sauce), Salad, Garlic Bread & dessert
Requested donation:
$10 per Adult, $8 for Military and First Responders,
$5 for children 3-10 years old, under 3- free
RSVP requested by July 1st, 2025
to Shannon Beal at 234-400-
Tuesday, July 13
3-5PM
North Olmsted Masonic Temple
All you can eat dinner includes:
Spaghetti (plain sauce or meat sauce), Salad, Garlic Bread & dessert
Requested donation:
$10 per Adult, $8 for Military and First Responders,
$5 for children 3-10 years old, under 3- free
RSVP requested by July 1st, 2025
to Shannon Beal at 234-400-4286 or s.beal9708@gmail.com
Tickets available via Bob Hubert Jr. or Shannon Beal
Please make checks payable to: Grand Court of Ohio
Grand Court School of Instruction
Grand Reception for the Grand Royal Matron, Cheryl Richter and the Grand Royal Patron, Robert Esarey
Grand Reception for the Grand Royal Matron, Cheryl Richter and the Grand Royal Patron, Robert Esarey
Zanesville Masonic Leasure Park
Saturday, July 26
School of Instruction- 11 AM
Grand Court Ways & Means Luncheon- 12:30PM
with a Grand Court Ways & Means Basket Auction
and an ADF 50/50 Raffle
Amaranth Family Feud- 1:15 PM
Bring your Ritual, bring your knowledge & bring your fun!
Grand Court Ways & Means Luncheon
by the Grand Conductresses inclu
Zanesville Masonic Leasure Park
Saturday, July 26
School of Instruction- 11 AM
Grand Court Ways & Means Luncheon- 12:30PM
with a Grand Court Ways & Means Basket Auction
and an ADF 50/50 Raffle
Amaranth Family Feud- 1:15 PM
Bring your Ritual, bring your knowledge & bring your fun!
Grand Court Ways & Means Luncheon
by the Grand Conductresses includes:
Sloppy Joe/Sloppy Dog with chips and fruit -
$8 per person
Lemonade, Iced Tea or Water (Crystal Light Lemonade and Peach Tea will also be available)
**Proceeds benefit Grand Court Ways & Means**
RSVP by 7/19/2025 to the Grand Conductresses:
HL Shannon Beal at 234-400-4286 or email: sbeal.ohiogc.oa@gmail.com or HL Roxanne York 330-240-5116 or email: roxanne44@yahoo.com
Grand Reception for the Grand Royal Matron, Cheryl Richter and the Grand Royal Patron, Robert Esarey
Grand Reception for the Grand Royal Matron, Cheryl Richter and the Grand Royal Patron, Robert Esarey
Grand Reception for the Grand Royal Matron, Cheryl Richter and the Grand Royal Patron, Robert Esarey
Western Reserve Masonic Community
Saturday, August 23
1:00PM