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Wisconsin Masonic CalendarJune 20181-2 174th Annual Communication, Madison Masonic Center.
2 Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143, Cornerstone Opening, Wyndam HillsPark, Sun Prairie; 4 p.m.
9 Middleton Ionic Lodge No. 180 Summer Picnic, home of Bro.Jeff and Lisa Davis, 8920 Airport Road, Cross Plains; Gather at 4 p.m.,potluck begins at 6 p.m.; RSVP with Bro. Jeff at [email protected] 608-798-0080; open to Brothers, family, and friends! See page 25 ofthe online edition at wisc-freemasonry.org.
10 The 42nd Annual Riverwest Beer Run to Benefit the TripoliScimitar Foundation. For information call 414-559-9953 or email [email protected]. See page 9.
10 LaFayette Lodge No. 265, Masonic Family Picnic, 1 p.m., foodserved at 3 p.m. Valley View Park, picnic area 1, 5051 Sunny SlopeRd. New Berlin. RSVP by June 3 to District 12 Deputy Grand MasterTodd W. Krohn at 414-303-5320. See page 26.
12-13 Mehara Shrine Circus, Eau Claire.
14 Mehara Shrine Circus, Menomonie
15 Olive Branch Lodge No. 6, 16th Annual Fish Fry, 5 p.m. until7:00 p.m. $10 per plate, under 6 free. Carryouts available. 26750County Hwy W, Benton.
15 McKinley Lodge Festive Men’s Table Dinner, Hor d’oeuvresserved with wine at 5:30 p.m., Festive Table Dinner at 6:30 p.m.,McKinley Masonic Center. Guest speaker will be Grand Master ScottE. Pedley. Tickets are available from any McKinley Lodge officer orcontact WM Dan Richardson at 414-699-5469 or [email protected]. Advanced ticket purchase for areservation is required. See page 6.
15 West Allis Lodge No. 291, Bro. Robert Johnson from the MidnightFreemasons podcast will be visiting. Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m., dinneris at 6:30. West Allis Masonic Center, 7515 W. National Ave., WestAllis. Please RSVP for dinners with Bro. Derick Smith at 414-573-7466, or email him at [email protected]. See page 19.
16 2018 Grand Commandery Knights Templar Annual Conclave,N.E.W. Masonic Center, Green Bay. Schedule of events athttp://www.yorkritewi.org/gckt/CallLetter.pdf.
17 Wautoma Masonic Union, 16th Annual Father’s Day Antique Carand Truck Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bird Creek Park, Wautoma. Free ad-mission and parking for spectators. For more info call 920-765-2495.See page13.
18 Tri-County Chapter #11, Tri-County Council #16, Martha Chapter#66 of the Order of Eastern Star, and Jefferson County Lodge No. 9,Strawberry Fest 2018 and 7th Annual Awards Night. Strawberry Fest at6 p.m. Awards Night at 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Masonic Center, 617 Ma-sonic Blvd., Jefferson. See page 14.
23 Laflin/St. James Lodge No. 247, Great Charity Trap Shoot Out,10 a.m.-4 p.m., Southeastern Rod & Gun Club, N8891 Thiede Road,East Troy. For more information contact Bro. Roy Hubler at 262-378-0530. See page 20.
23 Southern Lakes No. 12, Goose and Gridiron Dinner and Knifeand Fork Degree, 5 p.m. cocktails and social hour, 6 p.m. Knife andFork Degree, 6:15 p.m. dinner., Cost: $25. The Village Supper Club,1725 S. Shore Dr., Delavan. Reservations due by June 15 and can besent to [email protected].
23 2nd Annual Masonic Scholarship Fund Charity Golf Outing. Bot-
ten’s Green Acres, 7171 Cty Road S, Lake Nebagamon, Wis. $35 perperson, 2 p.m. shotgun start. Open to the public. For more info callBro. Dan Bourassa at 715-372-8964 or 218-391-8858 or Bro. Pat Nor-ton at 715-372-4684. See page 23.
23 Owen Lodge No. 317, Centennial Celebration, open house from9:30-11:30 a.m. A noon luncheon will be held at the Meadowview GolfCourse. A meeting will follow to recognize widows, veterans andlongevity of members. Luncheon is $17.00 paid in advance. Sendreservations and fee by June 1 to: Dan Roe, 109 West Central, Loyal,WI 54446. Questions contact Master Frank Olszewski at [email protected] or Bro. Dan Roe at [email protected].
24 2018 Cookout and Celebration in observance of St. John theBaptist, hosted by Madison Lodge No. 5 and Janesville Western StarLodge No. 55; Cooksville Commons on Highway 59; noon - 4 p.m. rainor shine. See page 24.
24 Landmark Lodge No. 244, Golf Social, Frederic Golf Course,Frederic. 11 a.m. registration in clubhouse; $45 for 18 holes/cart/meal.Shotgun start at noon. Best ball social with 4 golfers per hole. 5 p.m.dinner ($10 if no golf), brazilian barbecue chicken & ribs. RSVP byJune 10 to Bro. Spencer Smith at 715-866-5313. Golf hole co-sponsor-ships available, $25. See page 25.
24 Honored Ladies Cruise, St. Croix Valley Shrine, Stillwater, Minn.
26 Hillbilly and Awards Night at Milton Lodge No. 161. Potluck din-ner at 6 p.m., please bring a dish to share, and a lawn chair. Awardswill be presented after dinner, dress for the event: Hillbilly-countrystyle. Please join us!
26 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33 Scholarship Awards Dinner, 7:30p.m.
26 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, Portage, Scholarship AwardsDinner, 7:30 p.m.
28 La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190, Loggers Game, open to allMason's, family & friends. Gates open 6 p.m. game at 7:05 p.m. Weare renting the Kings cabin at Logger's field. Cost: $35 per person.All you can eat and a couple of drink tickets. RSVP by June 8 to Bro.Dan Truax, 608-769-7236 or [email protected].
30 Doric Lodge No. 356, Spaghetti Dinner, 4:40 -7 p.m. Adults $8,12 and Under $3. Doric Masonic Center 85 S. Stoughton Rd., Madi-son.
July 20187 Miss Job's Daughters International Pageant, 2 p.m., Port Wash-ington Upper Lake Park, 498 North Lake Street, Port Washington, Wis.Come to show your support for Miss Wisconsin's Job's Daughter OliviaMetz.
21 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, Portage, Brewery Bus Trip.Leave from Portage and travel to two breweries in Milwaukee, a stop inthe Third Ward, and a final brewery tour in Columbus on the wayhome. $35 covers costs of travel, all expenses. RSVP to Master Jim Shlimovitz at [email protected] or 608-617-3104.
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THE WISCONSINMasonic Journal JUNE 2018
174th Annual CommunicationBreakout Sessions.See page 3.
VOLUME LI, NUMBER 6 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin JUNE 2018
The Grand Master’s Message:By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin
Brother L. Arby Humphrey
THE WISCONSINMasonic Journal
On Our CoverOn the line shooting duringthe annual Charity TrapShoot and Family Day spon-sored by Dousman Lodge No.315 are from left: BrothersDavid Koch, Dick Stevensand Patrick Richards fromLaflin/St. James Lodge; andBro. Duane Bunting fromGlenn L. Humphrey Lodgeand his friend Ed Wendorf.See photos on page 18.
Photo by Rich Rygh
We all agree . . .
The World Needs More Masons!Let us each do our part. Talk to the man you think would make a good Mason.
174th Annual Communication
of the Grand LodgeF. & A.M.of Wis.June 1-2, 2018
Bring to the Annual Communication
• 2018 Dues Card• Apron (none will be provided)• Print and bring all meal tickets
Resolution Number 8-2018 willRequire Major Decisions at AC
By Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey
Brethren here are some answersto frequently asked questions re-garding Resolution Number 8-2018.
Resolution Number 8-2018Submitted by: Executive Com-mittee
Vote required for Adoption: Ma-jority
Purpose: To Preserve the Madi-son Masonic Center
Resolved, that the Grand LodgeFree and Accepted Masons ofWisconsin be authorized to re-ceive the transfer of a clear titlefrom the Madison Masonic CenterFoundation of the propertyknown as the Madison MasonicCenter, and That the GrandLodge Free and Accepted Masonsof Wisconsin assess each memberof the State a minimum of $10.00per person to facilitate the man-agement and preservation of theproperty. This is considered an as-sessment and as such each Regu-lar and Perpetual Member will beassessed the fee as of December31st of each year. Such fee to bedue with the per capita payment.
Our upcoming Annual Commu-nication promises to be interest-ing, as always. This yearResolution 8-2018 is an item ofhigh interest. Having met theMadison Masonic Center Auditorthis past week, our accountantsare finalizing their report and weshould have that informationsoon. In the mean time, Freema-sons across the state have ques-tions and rightfully so. Here aresome of the Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers regardingResolution 8:
Why is Grand Lodge consideringaccepting a donation of theMadison Masonic Center, inother words, why should GrandLodge of Free and Accepted Ma-sons in Wisconsin own the Madi-son Masonic Center?
•� The Madison Masonic Centeris an Asset that is being offered tous. We consider all donations ofassets. In this case the donationcomes with some debt and ex-penses and we need to considerthe advantages and disadvantagesof owning the facility. The offer ofdonation does not restrict us fromselling the building in the futurehowever; there is an implied ex-pectation that we would make anearnest attempt at operating thefacility as a Masonic Center. If weare not willing to make that com-mitment we need to make the cur-rent Madison Masonic CenterBoard aware of our intentions. � • The "Grand Lodge of Wiscon-sin" would not own the MadisonMasonic Center but is consideringaccepting the donation of the re-purposed building which would berenamed the Wisconsin MasonicCenter, located in the state capitolof Madison. Of course we wouldneed to hire legal council but gen-erally speaking, under the IRS taxrules the Wisconsin Masonic Cen-ter is currently organized as a501(c)(3), as such, if we accept thedonation of the facility it would re-main a separate charitable corpo-ration organized under theumbrella of the Wisconsin Ma-sonic Benevolence ActivitiesBoard (WMBAB), just like the Wis-consin Masonic Home, and the
Wisconsin Masonic Foundationand our other charitable activities.While these 501(c)(3) charitableorganizations are sponsored bythe Wisconsin Freemasons theyare separate entities from theGrand Lodge of Wisconsin. If theresolution passes, and the dona-tion is made, Wisconsin Masonswould sponsor the Madison facil-ity. The Members of the corpora-tion would be the officers of theWisconsin Masonic BenevolentActivities Board who would electBoard Members. See Chapter 39of the Masonic Code of Wisconsinfor additional information.• �There is Symbolic Importanceof a Wisconsin Masonic Center inMadison. Being located twoblocks from and in sight of theWisconsin State Capitol buildingdemonstrates a significant pres-ence in this state. Loosing thisMasonic presence in the statecapitol could have a negative im-pact on the reputation of Freema-sonry in Wisconsin.
Would the Wisconsin GrandLodge Offices be relocated fromrural Dousman to the StateCapitol?
• It's very possible. A feasibilitystudy to include an estimated Re-turn of Investment (ROI) would becompleted. Part of a repurposedbuilding could potentially be, inaddition to retaining the existingMasonic tenants, include relocat-ing the Grand Lodge Offices to aWisconsin Masonic Center inMadison. The Grand Lodge ofWisconsin could become a tenantof the Wisconsin Masonic Center.The current Grand Lodge Officesare excessive to our needs andSee Resolution 8 on page 3
“Fair winds and a following sea, and long may your big jib draw”is an old nautical phrase to wish good luck or a blessing. This sayingcomes to mind as my term is coming to an end and as I write my
last Wisconsin Masonic Journal article asGrand Master. This saying is often used bysailors at a "beginning" ceremony, such as acommissioning of a ship, or in a change ofcommand, a retirement, or as a farewell inceremonies. “Fair winds” offers a sailor a windthat will take you to the places you want to goat a safe speed. A “following sea” will ensurethe most comfortable passage on your journeyby having a current behind you to push youalong. From personal experience I will tell youthat sailing against a choppy current can resultin seasickness, so a following sea is indeed ablessing! “Long may your big jib draw” refersto the jib sail (the big forward sail) remainingfull with wind, thus pushing the ship with easeand efficiently.
I’m very proud of the progress we havemade in Masonry. Wisconsin Freemasons have worked together asa team this past year and throughout my journey in Grand Lodge,and we have made great strides. As we go forth “our Masonic ship”is in good hands. We have outstanding leaders in our line and they“pull together” as one. I have the very highest respect for Right Wor-shipful Brother Scott Pedley; he will be a great leader for our frater-nity. The progressive line behind him is an extraordinary group ofofficers with incredible skill and ability. We have a very bright future!
Freemasonry in Wisconsin is on a good course. Many of ourLodges are growing and thriving as evidenced by the 43 Lodges thathave shown a positive increase in members this past year, and ourretention rate is among the best in the country. Wisconsin Freema-sons require high standards and we enforce the bounds. In addition,we are brightly shining the light of Freemasonry into our communi-ties with our many acts of kindness and charity. Through action anddeeds, we are letting Wisconsin and the rest of the world know whowe are, and what we stand for. Wisconsin Freemasons are “showingthe way”.
On a personal note, thank you for the generous outpouring ofsupport and hospitality you have shown to Cindy and I. This Masonicfamily is truly something very special and it has indeed been a greathonor to serve you as Grand Master. I’m not going away, and willalways be ready to serve Freemasonry as needed, so I won’t sayfarewell but I will say, “fair winds and a following sea, and long mayyour big jib draw”.
Fraternally,L. Arby HumphreyGrand Master
Grand MasterL. Arby Humphrey
Buildings, Mergers, Friends Nights and Education Discussed at District 7 Meeting
Senior Grand Steward David R. Ritchie explains how everydayitems can be tools for mentoring and retention.
Photo by Rich Rygh
By Rich RyghDistrict 7 Brethren enjoyed a
very informative meeting concern-ing a wide variety of current Ma-sonic topics including Resolution8 on May 15. The meeting washosted by Middleton-Ionic LodgeNo. 180 at the Middleton MasonicCenter.District Deputy Grand Master
Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt opened themeeting promptly at 7:30 p.m.Bro. Mike Estell, Master of Sun
Prairie Lodge No. 143, gave a re-port on the sale of their buildingand how the lodge and the com-munity have benefited. He said allthey did as a lodge was try to takecare of a building that needed a lotof repair and that membershipcould not afford. Bro. Estell said they invested the
money from the sale in the Ma-sonic Foundation. They will re-
See District 7 on page 16
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June 2018The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, Publication Number 011-551 (ISSN No.10770410), is the authorized publication of the Grand Lodge, Free andAccepted Masons of Wisconsin. It is published monthly except for theJuly/August issue which is combined. Periodical postage paid at Dousman,Wisconsin 53118 and additional offices. Postmasters: send address changes toThe Wisconsin Masonic Journal, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118.
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Directory of Grand Lodge Officers & ContactsGrand Master
L. Arby Humphrey (329)Res. 715-364-2492Cell 715-815-1032
Deputy Grand MasterScott E. Pedley (25)Res. 608-759-2081Cell 608-482-0424
Senior Grand WardenRobert C. Strader (363)
Res. 262-827-1606Cell 414-678-8785
Junior Grand WardenKenneth C. Gorgen (307)
Res. 262-691-0859Cell (262) 501-1879
Grand TreasurerJeffrey L. Bryden (95)
Grand SecretaryMichael A. DeWolf, PGM (267)
Res. 715-574-3151Bus. 262-965-2200 Ext. 807
Cell [email protected]
Grand ChaplainDonald F. Iliff (45)
Grand LecturerJerry A. Reick (363)Cell 414-335-2558
Grand Lodge Office
Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Wisconsin36275 Sunset Dr.
Dousman, WI 53118262-965-2200
Fax: 262-965-4211
Grand Secretary:Michael DeWolf, PGM - Ext. 807
Membership Support:
Cheryl Martin - Ext. [email protected]
Erika Miller - Ext. [email protected]
Wisconsin MasonicJournal
Richard A. Rygh, Editor608-444-0074
Diane Igl, Ad Manager [email protected]
262-965-397936275 Sunset Dr.,
Dousman, WI 53118
District 2Dr. Daniel R. Sherry (229)
District 3Mark W. Steckel (280)
Res. 715-532-9096Cell 715-205-0942
District 4Jason L. Richardson (293)
Cell [email protected]
District 5Gerald L. McDonald (132)
District 6Jason E. Laramee (128)
District 7Jeffrey F. Schoenfeldt (319)
Cell [email protected]
District 8Joseph E. Thompson (6}
Cell [email protected]
District 9James R. Gajdosik Jr. (161)
Cell [email protected]
District 10Kyle A. Grahn (38)
District 11Clinton H. Cagle (288)
Cell [email protected]
District 12Todd W. Krohn (291)Cell 414-303-5320
Senior Grand DeaconGary L. Stang (351)Res. 715-835-7153Cell 715-864-6813
Junior Grand DeaconPaul T. Tourville (60)Cell 414-659-5205
Senior Grand StewardDavid R. Ritchie (64)Cell 608-776-2698
Junior Grand StewardThomas W. Stevens (112)
Grand MarshalDavid A. Frings (329)Res. 715-374-2900Cell 612-804-3337
Grand OratorPatrick D. Cholka (301)
Cell [email protected]
Grand TilerDwane R. Schultz (329)
Res. 715-374-2801Cell 715-817-3352
District Deputy
Grand MastersDistrict 1
George T. Eisenmann III (329)Res. 715-394-6630Cell 612-325-6692 [email protected]
Thoughts for the JourneyBy Reverend Donald F. Iliff, Grand Chaplain
Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff can be reached at [email protected] or 608-399-1517.
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A Sobering ThoughtThe month of May is a sobering time for the Grand Chaplain. It’s
the time when the annual Necrology report needs to be written forthe Annual Communication. During the year we experience thedeaths of our brother Master Masons, one at atime. Some we have worked side by side withon degree work or projects. Some were moresocial friends and occasionally we worked withthem on fund-raisers. But, in both cases, theywere our Masonic Brothers. Yet, when the rollwas called and they answered not, we madeevery effort to attend their Masonic Memorialservice. When the occasion happens, like AC and the
reading of the Necrology report, we reflect backover the past year, realizing the number ofBrothers we have lost to eternity. For me, I findmyself thinking back to the many Brother Mas-ter Masons who were important to my Masonicjourney. Our collective loss is great. They rep-resented all that was good in Masonry.When we singularly come forward to pay our respects, we recollect
in our minds a sense of gratitude to God for having shared ourBrother with us. We again commend his soul to God and cherishhis memory in our hearts.In some ways our relationship with our Brother doesn’t end there
at the casket or urn. I recall many conversations with a Brother re-flecting upon one of our Brothers of the past and how they wouldput a special twist to some part of a degree, or, their antics at theannual steak fry. Almost in a ritualistic way, each year some of thesame stories surface of “how it use to be” with a specific Brotheryears ago. We cherish their memory in our collective awareness’s.It’s important to recall, remember or celebrate these important
men in our lives. They may have mentored us, worked alongside ofus, and, possibly socialized with us many times. In some ways, thefinality of death does not diminish their place in our lives. I’ve cometo realize that we are Brothers—forever. Not in a morbid or tearyway, their influence continues to help me to be a better person. Wealways wish the years would have been longer, but we cherish theyears we had with them.While it’s a sobering thought to reflect back upon our loss, it is
important to do so. I think it helps to strengthen our ties with ourBrothers today. We have no assurances as to how long we will beon this earth. We need to embrace every Masonic event and eachBrother. See every event as an opportunity to celebrate Masonryand draw closer to one another. The strength of Masonry is the bondof our friendships. While death of an esteemed Brother diminishesour lives, we are assured of the gift of eternity for him. Ecclesiastesreminds us “before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, or thewheel broken at the well. And the dust returns to the ground fromwhich it came, and the Spirit returns to God who gave it”.
Fraternally,Don IliffGrand Chaplain
Grand ChaplainDonald F. Iliff
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PGM Selbo Celebrates 75 years as a MasonBrethren from Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 traveled to Three Pillars in Dousman to present Past Grand MasterRussell R. Selbo his 75 year pin and certificate. PGM Selbo was raised in Hartland Lodge No. 122 on May12, 1943. He served Hartland Lodge as Master in 1954 and served the Masons of Wisconsin as GrandMaster in 1980-81. He is currently a member of Ozaukee Lodge. He will celebrate his 100th birthday onAug. 9, 2018. Seated in front: Past Grand Master Selbo. Standing from left Bros.: David Tainter, SecretaryCraig Heatwole; Master Russell P. Witte-Dycus, Nick Abt, and Duane Bunting.
Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting
The Brethren of Warren LodgeNo. 4, Potosi are planning their5th annual Warren Lodge CampOut and Lodge Picnic, Sept. 7-9at the Grant River RecreationalArea for the express purpose offellowship and fun. The sun set-ting over the Mississippi River, ahardwood campfire and goodfriends on an early autumnevening. All Brothers and theirfamilies are invited to join usThe campground is run by the
Army Corp of Engineers and sitsin a beautiful area on the banks ofthe Mississippi River just outsidePotosi. It has modern shower and
toilet facilities and a fantastic viewof the river and surrounding bluffs. Food and beverage for the
camp out are your own to bring.All Brothers and their families areinvited to stay for the WarrenLodge Picnic which will be heldtentatively Saturday, Sept. 8 atnoon at the main picnic shelter onthe park grounds. Bring a dish topass, the lodge will provide bratsand burgers. If camping isn't your thing lodg-
ing is available nearby. The moreBrothers and families the morefun. Enjoy Southwest Wisconsinand join us for the campfire.
Warren Lodge to Host 5th Annual Camp Out and Picnic
The Grant River RecreationalArea is located at 3990 ParkLane, Potosi. For more informa-tion, the park number is 563-582-0881. Sites run from $14 for tentsites and $20 dollars per night forRV/Camper sites. There are a limited number of
sites reserved and they will fill upfast. Both camper and tent sitesare available. If you have questionsor would like to make reservationsplease contact Bro. Larry Ray-mond, Master, 563-451-8497 orJunior Grand Deacon David R.Ritchie, 608-482-3552. Feel freeto make reservations on your own.
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EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGEBy Grand Orator Patrick D. Cholka
Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Orator Patrick D. Cholka at
Big Game Round SteakPast Grand Master Donald W. HensiakThis is a good “company" dish. Once the meat is in the oven, you arefree to enjoy your guests. The finished steaks are very attractive, witha slightly barbecued appearance. 6 to 8 servings.2 to 3 lbs. boneless deer, antelope, elk, or moose roundsteak, 1 inch thick½ cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil3 tablespoons chopped onionBrown sugarCatsupDried basil1 tablespoon butter or margarine, cut up¼ cup venison stock or beef brothHeat oven to 350°. Trim meat; cut into serving size pieces. Pound to
½ inch thickness with meat mallet on a sheet of waxed paper, mix floursalt and pepper. Dip steaks in flour mixture, turning to coat. In largeskillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter in two tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add coated steaks; brown on both sides. Fry in two batchesif necessary, adding additional butter and oil. Arrange browned steaksin 12 x 8-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with onion. Top each steak with 1teaspoon packed brown sugar and 1 teaspoon catsup. Sprinkle lightlywith basil. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Add stock to drippings in skillet.Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring to loosen anybrowned bits. Add to baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake forabout 45 minutes. Remove foil. If meat appears dry, add a small amountof stock or water to pan. Bake until browned on top, about 15 minuteslonger.
Secretaries and TreasurersIn order to reduce costs and gain efficiencies, Grand Lodge hasadopted an ACH payment system. This allows the Grand Lodge tomake payments (deposits) directly to each Lodge using their bank ac-count rather than issuing checks. In June, all Annual Communication mileage and per diem checks
will be issued with the ACH system. In order for your lodge to receive these payments you must provide
Christina Jester at the Grand Lodge Office ([email protected]) with a voided check and the proper form so we can establishthe service for your Lodge. All secretaries have received this form. This must be completed before May 31, 2018. It is our goal to use
ACH for all payments that can be delivered in this manner. If a lodge does have special circumstances or inability to adopt this
system, please contact the Grand Secretary or Grand Treasurer.
Fraternally,Jeffrey L. Bryden, Grand [email protected]
June 1:Leadership Communication Tools - Mark MenardLearn about effective and proven capabilities that you have availablein MORI (Masonic Online Registry Interface) to enhance commu-nications and improve Lodge participation and retention! Did youknow that your Lodge has technology tools available such as aLodge Internet page, group messaging and shared calendars, justto name a few? Digitally connected Lodges are critical to our effi-ciency and growth. This workshop will introduce you to the digitaltools in MORI capable of improving collaboration and communi-cation; enabling Masons to communicate effectively regardless oflocation or device.
Leading with Compassion - DDGM Joseph E. Thompson andJunior Grand Steward Thomas W. StevensLodge members will swell with pride and experience what it feelslike to be a Mason when they put the programs and ideas learnedin this workshop into action. Increase your lodge’s impact and vis-ibility in the community and learn about the many tools you haveavailable to help a Brother in need. This is a great workshop full ofideas and resources to care for and engage your members andmake a mark in the community.
Leading with Knowledge – Senior Grand Steward David R.Ritchie and Past Grand Master and Past Grand Lecturer DaveyWhite Jr.The Wisconsin Masonic Code articulates the values our organiza-tion wishes to foster in leaders and Masons. To be an effectiveleader, learn the "Why?" behind our code, ritual and tenets and howthe three relate to each other; and better yet, learn it from two ofour premier masonic scholars. Friendship, morality, and brotherlylove; the foundation of Masonry, is the same foundation uponwhich the Wisconsin Masonic Code was written. Come and findout how the tenets and virtues of Freemasonry are interwoven intothe code to build stronger lodges and better men.
June 2:Smart Behaviors for Investing Today – Grand Treasurer Jef-frey L. Bryden and Senior Grand Deacon Paul T. TourvilleThe stock and bond markets are critical for each of us to realizeour dreams and impact desires while staying ahead of taxes and in-flation. Unfortunately, with the volatility of today's markets it canbe difficult to "hang in there". Learn the "Hows" necessary to suc-cessfully manage your personal, and your Lodge finances, fromtwo experts in asset management. You will leave this breakout sem-inar with a proven financial plan for success.
Esoteric Lessons in our Degrees – Worshipful Brothers PatCholka and Jerry ReickJoin us for a conversation about lifelong lessons we learn as weparticipate in our degrees. This session, taught by two of ourstrongest educators, will draw a connection for you between thewords spoken and the lessons learned.
Best Practices for Masonic Memorial Service – Grand Chap-lain Donald F. Iliff and Junior Grand Deacon David R. RitchieThe Masonic funeral service has been called our most public faceyet, it is one of the most personal things we do. When a Masondies, a Masonic funeral becomes an important part of the grievingprocess. It reminds family members and friends, as well as MasonicBrothers, of the important attributes of the individual's life; hismorals, ethics, and commitment to God. The impact we have onfamilies, loved ones, and our Brothers are immeasurable. Take acloser look at the significance of this rite and how to conduct it intoday’s ever-changing world.
Annual CommunicationBreakout Sessions utility and maintenance costs sav-
ings could be realized. In addition,there may be advantages to mem-bers to have the Grand Lodge Of-fices more centrally located andadjacent to the State Capitol.
Why should a Mason from RiverFalls, Sturgeon Bay, Milwaukeeor other locations support a Wis-consin Masonic Center locatedin Madison?
• �Masons from River Falls, Stur-geon Bay, Milwaukee and aroundthe state support the WashingtonMasonic Memorial in WashingtonD.C. and the Grand Lodge head-quarters in Dousman. The sym-bolic importance of theWashington Masonic Memorial inWashington D.C. is too importantto the craft not to support. At theAnnual Communication this yearGrand Lodge representatives willdecide if a significant Masonicpresence a few blocks from ourState Capitol provides a greatsymbolic presence. For the samereasons all Wisconsin Masons cur-rently support the Grand LodgeHeadquarters in Dousman, a re-purposed Wisconsin MasonicCenter that could be the head-quarters for Grand Lodge shouldbe investigated for feasibility.
Does this mean the GrandLodge Is going to bail out everyMasonic Center In the state?
• No. First, it is not a "bailout."While the Madison Masonic Cen-ter has an operational deficit, it isnot insolvent, insolvency is not im-minent, and the real estate hasvalue. However, the ManagingBoard is investigating optionswhich could include sale of thebuilding to a 3rd party not associ-ated with Masonry. Accordingly,the time for due investigation ofacquisition of this building for Wis-consin Masonic purposes is now.If this building is sold, then this sig-nificant Masonic presence in ourstate capitol is lost for which thereis no substitute. There needs to bea thorough study of the feasibilityand whether the symbolic andpractical potentials for a Wiscon-sin Masonic Center in Madisonoutweigh the financial costs beforea decision can be made.• �The Madison Masonic Centerhas considerable value and if it be-comes necessary in the future thefacility could be sold, and the prof-its from the sale would be directedto a charity such as the WisconsinMasonic Foundation.
Is This Assessment Permanent?
• No. This resolution was addedso that there is the potential to ac-quire a Wisconsin Masonic Centerin Madison. If an agreement is un-able to be reached between theMadison Masonic Center andGrand Lodge, then the assess-ment would be revoked. It pro-vides the necessary means tothoroughly investigate the op-tions.• No. If adopted, the resolutioncan be amended or eliminated infuture years.• No. If in future years we can-not sustain the Center, we maydecide to sell the facility. As a501(c)(3) corporation the pro-ceeds from the sale would need tobe repurposed to another charity.
This information is coming latefor the Annual Communicationhow do we get our lodges to voteon this?
• There is no requirement forLodges to vote on this or any Res-olution. Representative are notbound by any Lodge votes prior toAC. The process is for Lodges toengage in discussion, however theLodge cannot obligate a represen-tative's vote. That is why each res-olution is discussed at AC withboth sides of the issues discussedbefore the vote. We rely upon thejudgement of our representatives.
Resolution 8from page 1
Brethren,
Have you ever been preparing to go to Lodge on an evening fol-lowing a really bad day and thought about staying home instead? Ithink most of us have at some point. What about the times whereyou had a similar bad day, went to Lodge thatevening and the bad day you had somehowseemed much better or much less stressful?Again, I think most of us have experienced thatat some point too. Have you ever consideredwhy that is? I think it is a natural output of howthe fraternity is designed. Let me explain.One of the definitions of Freemasonry that
appears in our ritual starts by saying it is a "sys-tem of morality . . . ". In general a system is de-fined as a set of connected things or partsforming a complex whole. There are many con-nected parts of Freemasonry but to illustrate mypoint I am going to focus on two: the Lodgeand the excellent tenets.When I talk about the Lodge I am speaking
about the symbolic Lodge as described in the Entered Apprenticelecture, not the brick and mortar buildings that we meet in. In thatlecture the Lodge is described in part as being modeled after KingSolomon's Temple at Jerusalem. With the number of beautiful andsignificant structures that were erected before and since KingSolomon's Temple, one has to wonder why this magnificent struc-ture was selected by Freemasonry. While we may never definitivelyknow the answer, I believe it has to do with why Solomon's Templewas erected. At that time, the Israelite's were in disarray. Theylacked something to unite them, to give them a common purpose,and Solomon's Temple was built for that reason, to provide his peo-ple with the strength, stability, peace and harmony they needed tobecome one again.The symbolic Lodge, I believe, was intended to provide the same
purpose for Freemasons. Our Lodges unite us and give us a com-mon cause, a place where we can meet in harmony when the restof our world is not. It is where we meet as equals to discuss thosetopics that may divide men of lesser principles and where we leaveour quarrels with one another and emerge from its doors united. Ashelter from the storm, so to speak.When speaking of the tenets of Freemasonry, Brotherly Love,
Relief and Truth are among the principles that Freemasonry expectsus to adopt as part of our character that extend to all of mankindbut especially to our Masonic Brethren. They are part of what es-tablishes our equality regardless of our stations in life or other acco-lades. It is through these tenets that we are taught how to care forand treat one another. While we certainly do not have the ability tochange or otherwise effect instances in our Brother's lives, we dohave the ability to affect how we act and respond towards him whilein his presence making him feel as welcomed and vital to our currentactivities as he is.While there are certainly other aspects of the system of Freema-
sonry that work with the symbolic Lodge and the tenets of the fra-ternity to create a peaceful and harmonious environment, they dowork together to ensure that we will provide our Brother with a cer-tain sense of security. If that Brother feels that security by the ap-plication of these two aspects of Freemasonry, along with others,he is going to choose to be with us, where we can do our part iseasing his troubles.Though my Brothers may not purposely strive to relieve my dis-
tress in these types of situations, in fact, they may not even be awareof it, somehow after spending time with them my worries becomemuch less significant and easier to deal with. It is a natural outputof the process of Freemasonry: one of those benefits that cannotbe quantified or valued, but a benefit nonetheless.Finally, consider that you are not the one who had the bad day,
but one of your Brothers did. Through your caring and compassionfor him, your desire to ease his troubled mind even though you maynot know the troubles he faces, the sincerity and plain dealings withwhich you approach him and your determination to ensure theLodge provides him with the safe harbor you have received from it,you will brighten his day and make him glad he chose to spend itwith you. And you will not have even tried!
Fraternally,Patrick Cholka
Grand OratorPatrick D. Cholka
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Dear Brethren, Ladies, and Friends,
Three Pillars Senior Living Communities was founded on the Ma-sonic principles of brotherly love, relief, truth, faith, hope, andcharity. Every day we live our mission of meeting the physical, so-cial, and spiritual needs of older adults through high quality hous-ing and services.
We accomplish this, in part, through our work at our Dousmanand Cecil campuses with a variety of programs and offerings thatmeet the needs of seniors, regardless of their stage in life.
However, it’s important we don’t forget to help our Masonic broth-ers and sisters who are still in their homes. We are proud to dojust that with our Live Better at Home Program.
Maybe you know of a wife, the sole caregiver for her husband,who needs help for him. With Live Better at Home she can speakwith a trained specialist who will find the resources they need.
Perhaps a Brother, whose lady is struggling with dementia, doesn’tknow where to go for help. You can tell him the answers he needsare only a phone call away.
Here’s what we know . . .
It’s tough to navigate the wealth of information and services thatare out there. Not only is there an overabundance of information,but if you don’t know how or where to start, it quickly becomesoverwhelming.
Whether you’re interested in health and wellness programs, stay-ing in your home longer, financial stability, family issues, or ques-tions with medications, the help you need is just a phone call away.Our trained specialists are available Monday through Friday, 8a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Time, on these and many other topics.
I can’t stress this enough—you don’t have to live at Three Pillarsor be a senior to receive help from the Live Better at Home Pro-gram. I encourage you to share this information with all yourBrothers back at the lodge, your Sisters at OES, your spouse, chil-dren, or others who will benefit, regardless of age.
It’s our mission at Three Pillars to care for seniors in our commu-nity, which applies to those on and off the Three Pillars’ cam-pus—and now to all Masonic affiliated individuals, regardless ofage. Please help us spread the word.
Fraternally,
Mark StrautmanChief Executive Officer
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Memorials and Contributions
Gift Report for April 2018
Wisconsin Masonic FoundationGeneral Fund and Youth Fund:
Howard Cook, Richard Seefeldt
Acts of Kindness:Valley Lodge, Washington Lodge
Grand Masters Appeal:George Bott Jr., Andrew Buechner, Daniel Slavik
In Honor of Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey:Charles White
Wisconsin Masonic HomeGeneral Fund:
Richard Hansen
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All-Star Soccer Games atUW–Whitewater July 21Bro. David Tainter, Chairman
of the Wisconsin Masonic SoccerProgram, is pleased to announcethat the 2018 All-Star SoccerCamp, Banquet and Games willagain be held at UW-Whitewater.Activities will begin on Thurs-
day, July 19, with the All-StarCamp. Camp includes practicesand social activities including par-ticipating in Bingo with the resi-dents of a local Senior Center. The All-Star Recognition Ban-
quet will be held Sat., July 21, at8 a.m.
TOP Soccer activities will beheld Sat., July 21st at the soccerstadium at 10:30. The “Top Soc-cer Program” is a community-based training and teamplacement program for young ath-letes with disabilities.The All-Star Games will be Sat.,
July 21, starting with the GirlsGame at 11:30 a.m. with theBoys Game following at approxi-mately 1:30 p.m.
Sponsors are needed: Wouldyour lodge or business like tosponsor part of the Soccer Pro-gram? Sponsorship opportunitiesinclude MVP Awards (Boys orGirls), Top Soccer Program, Pizza
Girl’s soccer action from the 2017 All-Star Games.Photo by Rich Rygh
Make a Donation to Operation Freedom
Credit or debit card:Visit http://bit.ly/GIVEto3PSelect “Operation FreedomFund” from the “Designa-tion” dropdown boxorvisit the Our Community tabat www.lakecountryfreemasonslodge42.org
Check:Make payable to “WisconsinMasonic Home – OperationFreedom” and mail to:Operation Freedomc/o Three Pillars Senior LivingCommunitiesAttn: Jane Olisar375 State Road 67Dousman, WI 53118
Operation Freedom, a partnership between Lake CountryFreemasons Lodge No. 42, Three Pillars Senior Living Communi-ties and Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, seeks to accomplish atwofold goal: to ensure every eligible veteran who resides at ThreePillars Senior Living Communities will travel on a flight, and thateach of their travel companion “guardians” will fly at no cost.
The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation is organized under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin is organ-ized under Section 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. You shouldconsult your tax adviser to determine whether your contribution qualifiesto receive a tax-deduction under the Internal Revenue Code.
Party, Bowling, Recognitionbreakfast, or other meals for theAll Stars. To support the event or
be part of it contact Bro. DavidTainter at [email protected]. orcall 262-689-2848.
Three Pillars’ Live Better At Home Program is Here for YouPerhaps you are caring for your
loved one and beginning to feeloverwhelmed? You have so manyquestions, but nowhere to turn.Or maybe you are having troublewith employment or childcare? Ifyou need assistance with aspouse, parent, child, or evenhave questions yourself, the ThreePillars’ Live Better At Home Pro-gram can help. Our referral specialists are here
for all Wisconsin Masons, OESmembers, and their families. Live
Better At Home will find the re-sources you need in your owncommunity and keep your callconfidential. Their goal is to con-nect you with the help you needwhen you need it, and workthrough the challenges you arefacing. When you need help, the hard-
est thing to do is ask for it. Takethe first step and contact Live Bet-ter At Home today: 1-888-546-8885. You will feel better whenyour questions are answered.
Since it's inception, our Ma-sonic Medical Foundation defibril-lator program has been known tohave saved 28 lives!The Wisconsin Masonic Foun-
dation Medical Fund is still proudlysupporting matching grants forthe placement of Automatic Exter-nal Defibrillators in schools andother public buildings. Since thecost of the units has come downover the years, we offer a dollarfor dollar match of up to $800 perunit ($1600 total).Grants that are considered part
of Project ADAM (AEDs in Wis-consin High Schools) are pre-ap-proved, while an AED placed inany other level of school or publicbuilding must be voted upon bythe Board of Directors at theirquarterly meeting. In order to have a grant request
considered, a Lodge must submit:1) A letter defining the pro-
gram, cost of the unit, whom itwill serve, organization's impacton the community, etc., on Lodgeletterhead.2) A letter from the organiza-
tion receiving the AED, statingthat they do not have funds setaside in their budget for this typeof purchase.
3) Up to $800 in matchingfunds, made payable to the: Wis-consin Masonic Foundation- Med-ical Fund.This is still a very important pro-
gram, and now is the time, if yourLodge has not participated.There are many places in Wiscon-sin communities that could benefitfrom this lifesaving equipment. If your Lodge has already placed
an AED(s), now is a great time tocheck back with them. Do theyneed to upgrade their unit? Dothey need replacement pads andbatteries? The Medical Fund canassist with matching grants forthose efforts as well.Contact Erika Miller, Develop-
ment Officer, Wisconsin MasonicFoundation, 36275 Sunset Drive,Dousman, WI 53118 262-965-2200, ext. 831. [email protected].
Project AdamAED ProgramSaves Lives
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Whether you join our community-based Wellness Connection or experience our
full continuum of care, we welcome you.
800.848.5306 | www.threepillars.org
Be well. Be home. Be family.
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NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURERBy Brother Jerry A. Reick
Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Lecturer Jerry A. Reick at [email protected]
See Speculative Masonry on page 19
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My Brothers, How many times have you heard someone state “We need to
do more for our Vets!”? Do you think they actually meant it? Orperhaps they shouldn't have said “we”. It has been difficult to find
people, or even Brothers willing to make thisa priority. Those who have, after a while almost con-
sider it an obligation. They see the good andheartfelt smiles and joy they can bring to some-one who gave part of their life for their Coun-try and our freedom. That freedom we take somuch for granted today. Would an hour hereand there be too much to offer after all theygave us? We run programs at five of the Vet-erans facilities here in Wisconsin. Each has arepresentative that can be called to ask howyou can help. The programs differ for eachplace as some are Hospitals and some areHomes. Almost all of the Brothers heading upthese programs have issues with either theirown health or a family members health mak-
ing it very difficult to continue. Your assistance would be most welcome. I encourage you to give
a shout out to one of these Brothers and find out how you canhelp. This is a family friendly activity. As long as they qualify to thestandards of the Veteran's Administration they can help in any way.Brother, wife, sister, child, grandchild, best friend, parent, pastor,priest, or anyone you would like to assist with you. There are a fewvolunteers that make this a family outing. Please call one of our Representatives to see how you can help.
Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee:Bro. Chuck Wallens 262-243-3643
Middleton VA Medical Center in Madison: Bro. Vandy Pryor 608-230-5134
King Veterans Home in King:Bro. Tom Dowman 920-303-1444 or Bro. Steve Labus 920-216-7586
Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah:Bro. Jessie Long (has resigned but will train a new Brother)
608-487-3056
Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls:Bro. Robert Lund 715-642-3626
In Brotherhood, A. Chris Gans Masonic Service Association State Coordinator 715-602-2566
Masonic Service Association Needs Volunteers
Bro. A. ChrisGans, MSA State
Coordinator
Theories on the Origin of Speculative MasonrySince the origins of Masonry, both operative and speculative,
are prehistoric, no one knows for sure when the events and mile-stones that shaped the craft occurred. There are numerous ac-counts and opinions on where and whenthings happened that shaped the speculativecraft we know today. By some accounts as-pects of speculative masonry have been aroundsince the fifteenth century. Others attribute thedefining moment to the establishment ofGrand Lodge of London in 1717. Following isa mix of ideas, theories and conjecture aboutthe origins of speculative masonry. I submitthem to you as thought provoking reading tospark your curiosity and thirst for knowledgeabout our gentle craft. Operative masonry is a functional art that
concerns itself with the study and practice ofgeometry and the building sciences. Operativeor guild lodges, were not only labor unions, they were educationalplatforms.There a young man who had little or no opportunity out-side the lodge for education in the various arts and sciences foundit within the lodge. Geometry, techniques for refining stones to fitthem for the building were skills that were given to the young op-erative apprentice. He would also be taught how to read and write,two skills critical for making a plan for a building and following aplan for a building (excerpt from, Today in Masonic History: Op-erative v Speculative, found on Masonry.com). Speculative masonry is an engagement or expression of the craft
based on conjecture rather than knowledge or skills in the craft. Itincorporates the symbols and tools of architecture with the allegoryof the building of King Solomon’s temple as the backdrop for thestory of the craft, the Hiramic Legend, and lessons taught in thedegrees. In the history of Operative masonry, there are many instances
of non-operative masons being involved in Lodges and buildingprojects. Most were distinguished men of society, financers, ad-ministrators and support persons. Since many of the great buildingswere religious in nature, prominent holy men (bishops, priests,rabbi’s, etc.) were also involved in the building effort. It makes sensethat support functions would be needed to supply food, materialsand coordination to facilitate large scale building projects. Theseare skills that craftsmen would not have known, so outsiders wouldneed to be brought in as supplemental staff. In the fifteenth century, operative masonry began to decline and
almost went out of existence owing to the Protestant Reformationin England. Guilds were suppressed by Henry VIII, monasterieswere dissolved and funds were confiscated by the crown. Withcathedrals and other religious buildings no longer being erected,operative lodges would face the reality that they could be withoutwork and a means to support themselves and their families. “In the late 1500s the world was in the midst of the renaissance.
Knowledge was beginning to flow more freely in the world. Thefirst printed books were in existence, the Gutenberg Bible was firstprinted in the 1450s. The operative lodges were in danger of losingtheir livelihood. People were learning about mathematics and otherskills outside of the lodges. Fearing that soon anyone could figureout the knowledge needed to build a cathedral. They needed a wayto keep themselves tied to their benefactors, the people who werepaying to have the cathedrals and other edifices built, the aristo-crats. By now the aristocrats were hungry for knowledge as well,the age of enlightenment was on its way in. There were benefitsall around. Operative masons brought in wealthy influential meninto their organization, the wealthy influential men got the oppor-tunity to learn some of the skills that were taught in the lodges.Eventually the individuals who would eventually be called specu-
lative masons would want to apply the knowledge they were re-ceiving, what better way than to apply the tools to their everydaylife.” (excerpt from, Today in Masonic History: Operative v Spec-ulative, found on Masonry.com) In the Cooke MS (dated 1450) he states; “Prince Edwin, of spec-
ulative he was a master.” The meaning of this might be that as adignitary he was either friendly with the craft or perhaps he actuallyknew something about geometry. Either way, this is evidence thatnon-operative masons were allowed membership in Lodges withoutany pretense of learning or practicing the art. The acceptance ofthese non-operative masons would have had an influence on thelodge ceremonies. Obviously these persons could not take oathsto protect the trade secrets of something they knew nothing about,nor could they produce a master’s piece like apprentices were re-quired to do, because they didn’t have the artistic skills required.The simple existence of non-operatives in a lodge set the prece-dence and paved the way for their numbers to increase and even-tually outnumber actual operative masons in lodges. Secret societies with secret forms of recognition, grips, passwords
and ceremonies had been around for centuries. No doubt the spec-ulative masons brought these secrets and ceremonies into the craftforming the basis of the ritual that we know today. Noted historian, Murray Lyon, stated that the first documented
evidence of non-operatives being involved in masonry dates backto June 8, 1600 when John Boswell was named a Brother. Twoyears earlier, in 1598, William Schaw (who was not an operativemason) signed two sets of statues or codes of law to be used bythe craft. These statues and codes are precursors to the codes andrituals used today. On those documents Schaw signed himself asthe “Master of the Work, Warden of the Masons.” Records of Masonry in England go back to the 1640s. By the
1700s there were several non-operative lodges in Scotland thatused a ritual and ceremonies. Early Lodges include HaughfootLodge (1702), Alnwick Lodge (1703), and York lodge (1705). The
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Brothers of Laflin/St. James Lodge No. 247 donated $2,682 to Bro. Don Jenson, East Troy Police Chiefand the East Troy Police Department so they can purchase new digital radios to carry on their person whenout of their vehicles. These radio’s are their lifeline to the Police Department dispatcher when needing backup or other information. The Lodge is able to pay for these radios by having fund raisers such as their 2018Gun Raffle and Charity Trap Shoot Out. From left: Junior Warden David Hinners; Senior Warden Jeff Bren-ner; Master Gabe Winzenried; East Troy Police Chief Don Jenson, PM; and Part Master Rob Koch.
Submitted by Bro. Gabe Winzenried
Laflin/St. James Lodge helps police department
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News Events from the Lodges
Reedsburg donation for youthReedsburg Lodge No. 79 donates $760 to Reedsburg Boys and GirlsClub from recent fund raising efforts. Pictured are 4 members of theBoys and Girls Club, receiving the check is Police Chief Tim Beckerwith Past Master, Dr. Robert Anderson and current Master Dan Brylla.
Submitted by Bro. Joe Williamson
Merrillian Lodge donates to BRMH HospiceMerrillan Lodge No. 279 has a long history of donating to people and organizations in the Jackson Countyarea. The Black River Memorial Hospital Hospice program is the current recipient of the Lodge’s generosity.With matching funds from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, the Lodge donated $450. Bro. Ray Ransom,Lodge Secretary stated, “Our Lodge members recognize the care and comfort this program offers. We arehonored to help out the hospice program.” Black River Memorial Hospital staff gathered together to showtheir appreciation for the donation. Seated from left: Karen Lee-Chirhart, Tammy Strumness, Shawn Callisto,and Tricia Tempski. Back row: Sandra Reich, Bethany Messelt, Jennifer Woodworth, Kevin Newell, Bro.Ray Ransom, Jasymn Nieto, Dena Graff, Melanie Ross, Tanya Overlein, Amanda Stenberg and CallieLaufenberg.
Submitted by Erika Miller
Sturgeon Bay Lodge and O.E.S. Support Door County Charities
Kelsey Dorner, Annual Campaign Director & Financial Assis-tant and Tom Beernsten, YMCA CEO & President, receivea$1000 check to The Y for the 2018 Summer Meals Program.
Bro. David Leistra, Master H.S. Baird Lodge No. 174, pres-ents a check to Cindy Weber, President & CEO SunshineHouse Inc. for $2000.
Photos by Bro. Tom Pinney Jr.
By Bro. Ed KleinThe members of Henry S. Baird
Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Bay;the Wisconsin Masonic Founda-tion; and the members of theHonor Chapter No. 1, O.E.S.have donated well over $10,000this fiscal year to area charities. The Lodge, together with
matching funds from the Wiscon-sin Masonic Foundation has pre-sented checks for $1000 to theDoor County Boys and Girls Club,Door County Y summer mealsprogram and the Sturgeon BayHigh School new horticulture pro-gram. An additional $2000 donation
has been made in memory of along-time member of the lodge,Bro. James J. Byrnes, PGM tothe Sunshine House Inc. Sun-flower Cottage. The Lodge also provides com-
plementary Holiday meals in No-vember and during the SteamboatDinner in March. Total charity iswell over $8000 for the year.The Sturgeon Bay Eastern Star
Trust Fund, at the Door CountyCommunity Foundation, has do-nated more than $3500 this yearto organizations including: Stur-geon Bay DI teams, Door CountyBoys and Girls Club, Door CountyEMS and Social Services.
Chetek Lodge clean-up dayBrethren from Chetek Lodge No. 277 got together for a clean-up day on April 28. Brothers from left:Bruce Berklund, James Toman, Burt Hamm, Jim Olson, Sherwin Newman and Jim Sells. Several truckloadswere hauled away. Not pictured: Justin Larson, Clint Miller and Darryl Dahl.
Submitted by Bro. Jim Toman
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News Events from the Lodges
Northwestern Lodge SteakFry Scheduled for FallNorthwestern Lodge No. 105,
Prescott, announced the dates fortheir fall 2018 Masonic SteakFries.The Fall events are scheduled forSeptember 14 and 28. Times on both events will be
4:30 to 7 p.m. and will feature sir-loin steaks done to order plus allthe fixings including the lodge’s fa-mous rhubarb upside down cake.
Details can be found on theNorthwestern Lodge Facebookpage.
Hiram Lodge No. 50/Valley of Madison Scottish Rite Baseball Outing August 4
“Summertime . . . And theLivin’ is Easy!” George Gersh-win’s timeless muse, penned overfour score and four years ago, stillresonates today. Summertime is atime of relaxation and enjoyment– to kick back and soak up therays and some fun – to take abreak from school or work andspend time with family and friendsgetting together for burgers, hotdogs, cold beverages, engaging inpicnics, fishing, swimming, golf,and our pastime - baseball.If you are looking for something
relaxing, enjoyable and fun to dothis Summer, consider participat-ing in Hiram Lodge No. 50 andthe Valley of Madison AASR-NMJ’s Annual Outing to the Madi-son Mallard’s Baseball Game. This year’s outing will be on Sat-
urday, August 4, at the DuckPond, the Madison Mallard’s Sta-dium located at the corner ofNorth Sherman Ave. and North-port Dr. in Warner Park on theNorth Side of Madison (10 min-utes from I-39/I-90/I-94). Theiropponent is scheduled to be theKenosha Kingfish. The tickets forthe game include a pre-game tail-gate party inside the Duck Pondstarting at 4:30 p.m. Game timeis 6:05 p.m. Tickets are $23 (in-cluding soft drinks) and $25 (in-cluding adult beverage). This is a great opportunity to in-
troduce a friend to Masonry in arelaxed, social setting! This is agreat opportunity to introduce aMason to the Scottish Rite Frater-nity within the Masonic Family!
This is a great opportunity to havefun with friends, family and frater-nal Brothers and Sisters!The reservation deadline is July
15, 2018. Reservations and tick-ets for the game and pre-gametailgate party can be made andpurchased through:• Ted Erickson, 608-244-9468,[email protected].• Lyle Christian 608-209-4312,
[email protected]. or • Mike Roddy, 608-256-2351,[email protected]. We hope you and your families
have a very relaxing and enjoyableSummer of 2018 and hope youconsider joining us at the HiramLodge No. 50/Valley of Madison,AASR-NMJ outing to the MadisonMallards baseball game on August4.
West Allis Lodge No. 291 issponsoring a Milwaukee Brewersouting for District 12 for Sept. 30.All masons are invited of course. Tickets are $75 of which $10
will be used toward the purchaseof a refrigerator to facilitate a jointventure between St. Joseph Hos-pital in Milwaukee and HungerTask Force.The Hunger Task Force will be
providing food to St. Joe’s Hospi-
tal who will be distributing it in theform of "supplement boxes" to theneedy elderly in the area. The hos-pital is requesting assistance withthe purchase of refrigerators forstoring dairy products in connec-tion with this venture.We are also asking the Milwau-
kee Brewers for matching fundsfor this effort.
Submitted by Bro. Derick Smith
West Allis Lodge to Host Milwaukee Brewers Outing
St. John the Baptist DayProgram and PicnicBrothers, family and friends are
welcome to join Janesville West-ern Star Lodge No. 55 and Madi-son Lodge No. 5 for a fun andfascinating picnic and program onSt. John the Baptist’s Day, Sun-day June 24. The event will beheld in Cooksville at the Com-mons. There is a shelter so we willhave the event rain or shine. Burgers, brats and soft drinks
will be provided to those who letus know they are coming by get-
ting a free ticket from Eventbrite.The link for tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saint-john-the-baptist-day-tickets-45904057271?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Please bring your ownplates, silverware and a dish topass. There is no charge, but do-nations will be gratefully accepted.If you have any potential candi-
dates, this is a great event to showthat Masons know how to enjoythemselves.
Prairie View Lodge assists United WayPrairie View Lodge No. 95, at a recent Lodge Communication, "passedthe hat" for a contribution to the Ripon Area United Way Campaign.That amount was submitted to the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation formatching funds from its "Acts of Kindness" program. Master Ron Triem-stra and Treasurer Wes O'Laire presented a check for $854 to RiponArea United Way volunteers Jeff Puhlmann-Becker and Janet Price atour most recent communication. From left: Bro. Wes O'Laire, JeffPuhlmann-Becker, Janet Price, and Master Ron Triemstra.
Submitted by Bro. Rick Coles
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Wautoma Lodge No. 148 recently recognized Bro. James Szydel forcompleting 60 years of Masonic membership and service to his Lodgeand the community. Bro. Szydel was raised on Oct. 25, 1957 andserved Wautoma Lodge as Master in 2006. He continues to be an ac-tive member in many ways. In addition to a certificate, the Lodge cel-ebrated with a meal and special cake in his honor. Bro. TomWilliamson, Past Master and current Secretary (right) presents Bro. Szy-del with this certificate.
Submitted by Bro. Keith Wohlfert, Master
Bro. Jim Szydel is 60 year Mason
Lake Country Freemasons LodgePay It Forward Campaign is July 16Mark your calendars for a day
of fun July 16 at The Legend atMerrill Hills and to support LakeCountry Freemasons Lodge No.42’s Pay It Forward Campaign. Itis the 15th year the Lodge hashosted the event. Playing 18 holesat a championship golf course likeThe Legends is a fantastic oppor-tunity. The course is one of theoldest in Wisconsin and will chal-lenge every skill level. The Pay It Forward Campaign
was started by the Lodge as a wayto raise awareness and necessaryfunds to support its charitable en-deavors in the communities they
serve. To date the Lodge hasraised over $200,000 to Pay ItForward that has touched over 20local charities and youth groups. The outing is a public event, and
is open for men and ladies. Theformat is an 18-hole scramble.There will be prizes and awardsfor the best and (most honest)teams, longest drive, longest putt,and other fun awards for men andladies. Registration begins at 9:30a.m. and there will be a shotgunstart at 11a.m. Fees includelunch, soft drinks and hosted kegof beer, 18 holes of Golf, carts,use of practice range and greens,
hors d’oeuvres, and raffle/silentauction after and no limit on fun!Golf Fees are $165 for single and$600 for a foursome (save $60).Also, event sponsorships start atjust $150 with many other op-tions to support the cause. For more information go to
www.lakecountryfreemason-slodge42.org and click on thecommunity tab. Online registra-tion for golf, sponsorship oppor-tunities, and secure paymentthrough Paypal are available. Tospeak with someone more aboutthe event contact us by [email protected].
Bro. Braithwaite is 60 year MasonBro. Dean Braithwaite (left) receives his 60 year pin from Bro. BrentClausius at Richland Lodge’s annual awards banquet on May 2. Bro.Braithwaite was raised on Feb. 8, 1956.
District 8 Events, District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson
Bro. Boelkow Honored for Serviceto Young Men
Bro. Chuck Boelkow
Bro. Chuck Boelkow was re-cently awarded the Daniel CarterBeard Masonic Scouter Award byis Brothers of Wisconsin LodgeNo. 13, Wauwatosa. This Award is an honor due to
members of the Masonic Frater-nity who act as role models andprovide dedicated service to theyoung men in the Boy Scouts ofAmerica.District 12 Weekly Update–District 12Deputy Grand Master Todd W. Krohn
Lodge purchases AEDThe Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Matching Funds Programissued a check for the purchase of a defibrillator to be used at Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192. The check is presented to Bro. JayCuster, Secretary (right) from Area Administrator Earl Gunderson, Mas-ter at a recent Lodge meeting. The Masonic Foundation Medical Match-ing Funds program has been used to facilitate the purchase of Medicalequipment at numerous lodges, schools and community centersthroughout the state.
Submitted by Area Administrator Earl Gunderson
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Membership Report
Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42Editor’s note: District DeputyGrand Master James R. Gajdosikasked each lodge in District 9 topresent a membership report atthe Spring District Meeting onApril 28. The following reportwas written by Bro. FrankMcKenna, Secretary and Bro.Bruce Boland, Master of LakeCountry Freemasons Lodge No.42. It was presented by Bro.Boland. The Lodge has sold theirbuilding in Oconomowoc.
Membership ObjectivesLake Country Freemasons
Lodge No. 42 defines two impor-tant aspects of membership objec-tive. There are two and they areparallel. They are almost practicaltenets of our fraternity. They areto continue to bring in new mem-bers and to keep the ones that wehave.
Our StatusLake Country Freemasons
Lodge No. 42 does not have abuilding. There is no structure ina city, town, or village with ourname and a square and com-passes on display. There is nolighted sign visible to GoogleMaps. This does bother some ofour members and certainly seemsto bother quite a list of Brothersthat are not a member of ourlodge. We meet in the HumphreyCommunity Room of Village onthe Square on the Three PillarsCampus.Our visibility in the community
must be pursued by other means.The reason we chose to changeour former name ofOconomowoc-Hartland Lodge toLake Country Freemasons Lodgeis to identify ourselves by area.Over seventy percent of our mem-bers are within two three-digit zipcodes that mostly define the LakeCountry. The name change cameabout as we defined a marketingcampaign for our lodge.
The Website ApproachUtilization of a website to com-
municate with prospective mem-bers is not traditional. However, itis essential to being visible to ourtarget audience today. GrandLodge of Wisconsin has an activeweb presence that provides a por-tal to membership in our frater-nity. Lodge 42 has had a websitefor a long time, primarily targetedto member communication. OurLodge Page of Enable Lab pro-vides an excellent product forMember Service and Communica-tion. Our objective for our newweb presence was to focus onbeing visible and making ourselvesattractive to worthy men in ourarea.
We engaged a professionalprovider to build a web productthat would achieve this objective.We already had a Facebook pres-ence and we included the mainte-nance of Facebook in thecontract. Yes, there are membersthat can build a website, we hearda lot of comment about websitesbeing free or cheap. Yes, many ofour members use Facebook.Consider the cold hard fact of
plumbing repair in a lodge build-ing. It is possible that a lodge hasa plumber that many feel shouldcontribute his skilled labor andwholesale priced supplies to therepair, replacement, and imple-mentation needed to address anyplumbing need. All the non-plumbers in the lodge agree. Sim-ply put, our goal was to create andmaintain a long-term professionaland effective web presence thatwas not dependent on the real-lifeavailability of a member.
What we want to Communi-cate to our communityJust being visible is not suffi-
cient. It is essential that we show-case who we are, what we do, and
how we contribute to the area wedefine as our community. Wehave several such attributes.• We have a history of scholar-ship contributions to local schools.This year we are providing four $1,000 schol-arships to the four high schools we identify in our area; Arrowhead in Hart-land, Pewaukee,Ocono- mowoc, and Kettle Moraine.
• On the 23rd of June we will be serving breakfast on the beach, at the annual KiwanisPewaukee Beach Party, again. Our cooking Brotherswill be wearing proper cook-ing aprons with our new lodge logo.• On July 16th we will host theFifteenth Annual Lake Coun-try Golf Outing at the Leg-ends of Merrill Hills. It is ex-pected to feature a local duckrace to allow us to enhance our high school scholarships.• In October we are majorsponsors of the HauntedWoods Halloween event onthe Three Pillars Campus.We are major sponsors of Operation Freedom, provi-ing financial as well aschaperones from our mem-bers for the Honor Flights toveterans of Three Pillars andMason Woods.• We support First Responderswith contributions to area Fire Departments as well asthe Wisconsin Injured LawEnforcement Resource Council.• There are two Masonic Youth Groups in our area. Both meet at Dousman Lodge. We support both the Godfrey DeBoullion Chapter of DeMolay and Job's Bethel No. 35.
Those are this year's projects.Our web site lists the organiza-tions that have received our sup-port in the past. Our web site,LakeCountryFreemaonsLodge42.org (lcfm42.org to most of us) in-tentionally broadcasts that news.
Our Membership StatusWe have one hundred twenty-
six Master Masons and three ac-tive Entered Apprentice. We wantmore. Because well, the worlddoes need more Masons and wecertainly do.We added twelve new Master
Masons via the Masonic Day ofLight and recovered one EnteredApprentice that was at rest due towork obligations. We need them.Three of our Brothers left us sincethe first of the year. In preparingour budget we included ten me-morials to the Wisconsin MasonicFoundation. Unfortunately, ourbudget appears to be right ontrack. Of the one hundred twenty-nine, twenty-four are eighty yearsold or older. As to the success ofthe Masonic Day of Light, of thetwelve new Master Masons, one isan appointed officer and he alongwith three others are active oncommittees. Another is our desig-nated alternate when we are miss-ing a Tiler or Junior Deacon. Twoothers attend when theyare not traveling. That is betterparticipation than we had fromour last twelve standard petition-ers.
Member CommunicationCommunications is essential.
Our LCFM42.org features the cal-endar we maintain in Our LodgePage. The OLP transmits an emaileach Saturday with the event no-tices. We do not use the postcard feature notification of OLP,yet.We have long produced a
monthly Trestle Board in two edi-tions. The Home edition is mailedand therefore limited to six pages.
It contains only essentials. TheElectronic Edition contains moreMasonic Education and expandsbeyond the six pages as needed.The Tyled Member section of
the LCFM42.org contains a cur-rent member directory; minutes,and Trestle Boards from January2017 forward. The section alsoprovides a discussion forum forMasonic discussion. A commonuser name and password wascommunicated to all our membersto use as the key to the section.
Incorporating Constant Con-tactA monthly Newsletter is pro-
duced with Constant Contact. It iscurrently emailed to membersonly. It contains a "Traveling Man"item to display photographic evi-dence that our Brothers are trav-eling and working to earn theirMasonic wages, in foreign coun-tries, sometimes as far away asGreen Bay.The Newsletter also contains
features on famous masons andgeneral news about our activities.The goal is to enhance the interestin what we do to a much broaderaudience.The Trestle Board is published
at the first of the month or when-ever the Worshipful Master sendshis Master's Message. TheNewsletter is transmitted on thefifteenth of the month. The OLPnotices go our every Saturday. Wereach each 'electrified' member atleast six times a month.Those not operating under elec-
tric power, receive a Trestle Boardmailing once per month. Use ofthe MORI postcard notificationwould improve our contact withthem.We have a Newshawk commit-
tee in place. It is a new commit-tee. Their charter includes thetraditional communication withthe Wisconsin Masonic Journal.Our Secretary has, by defaultdone that. They are also chargedwith gathering and channeling in-formation to our newsletter andfeatures for the website. The com-mittee includes one of our Day ofLight Brothers. Eventually wewould like to have them do theproduction of the Newsletter.Constant Contact will become
our primary means of lodge emailcommunication. Yes, MORl pro-vides for convenient email com-munication to members.However, our Interested Personlist is almost as large as our mem-ber list. We update the MORI listin Constant Contact with the fileextracted from MORl and manu-ally maintain the Interested Personlist.
Traditional CommunicationAll members receive a Home
edition of the Trestle Board bymail three times a year with ad-dress correction requested. Thishelps us keep our mailing infor-mation current, so that the duesnotices get there. We still haveone Pewaukee member whosemailing address was lost before wegot him. Although he is a PMP,we don't want to take his moneyand not know him.Personal contact is accom-
plished by Birth pay and Anniver-sary cards. Our Worshipful Masteris assigned as the scribe for thesevery direct communications. Ourmembers joined of their ownfree will and accord. They invested
an amount of time as theyprocessed their way to earn theirdegrees. That thing we describe asReal Life may prevent them fromparticipation. It is essential thatthey know we care about them,other than by a dues notice.
Family and Brotherly SocialActivityWe provide regular social activ-
ities. As with all Masonic func-tions, food is involved.• We have a Spring Breakfaston May 5. We have hostedtwo Posting Dinners tied tothe Apron and Bible Presenta-tion. The Spring Breakfast willinclude the Apron and Biblepresentation and presentationof a contribution to Three Pil-lars for Operation Freedom.• In December we host an-other breakfast. Santa ap-pears under the watchful eyeof Ms. Claus. We providepresents for worthy and well qualified children. No matter how much they whine or insistthe lodge officers are always marked off the list by Ms.Claus.• In August we have the Mas-ter's Picnic in the woods atThree Pillars. It is a feast of spit roasted lamb and chicken,with burgers and dogs, side dishes, desserts, and accom-panied by beverages.
These family and friend func-tions are all hosted by the lodge.There is no charge to attend. Webeg, plead, and cajole for reserva-tions. We add to those reserva-tions the usual list of ruffians thatsincerely believe that Brother Sec-retary should know that they willattend. Some traditions inFreemasonry will never, no neverdie.
Fifth Wednesday of Fellow-shipOur stated meetings are on
Wednesday. We have the fifthWednesday of fellowship. Evenwith other fraternal or youthgroup obligations, in the absenceof an important District Meeting,the fifth Wednesday is open.There is no agenda. There are nominutes. There is refreshment andfun. So, four times a year withmeet to not discuss lodge busi-ness.
More Food for the FutureWe are adding one more meal
per month. On the first StatedMeeting of each month we willhost a light dinner at 6 p.m. be-fore we open lodge at 7 p.m. Ourgoal is to attract members with ameal and prospect of gettinghome early enough to put the chil-dren to bed and say hello to hisruling partner.
MeetingsOur meetings are shorter than
they used to be. We have adoptedthe Consent Agenda and areusing a full printed Agenda. TheMinutes, Treasurer's Report, Bills,and non-Grand lodge communica-tions are included in the ConsentAgenda. Also included are Trusteeand Committee Reports alongwith announcements. The reportsare written and the documentsavailable as soon as the door tothe lodge room is opened.A member desirous of making a
motion is strongly encouraged todisplay proper Masonic courtesyand present it to the Worshipful
Master in advance. If approvedand timely the motion is printed inthe agenda. The result has beenshorter meetings providing moretime for Masonic Education, Dis-cussion, and Fellowship.
Lodge at the TableOur plan is to continue our
Lodge at the Table on the firstmeeting in March. Seating for themeal in the room is limited by thenumber of plates we can get onthe tables in the room. We havenot yet had to deny a BrotherMaster Mason admission to aStated Meeting because we do nothave room for them. We will needto ask our District Deputy what todo when that happens.
Other MarketingWe have produced a distinct
Logo for our lodge. The bannerformat is displayed on the firstpage of this report. There is alsoa badge format. The logo will ap-pear on hats, polo shirts (for ourGolf Outing), and on workingaprons for our Pancake stand atthe Kiwanis Pewaukee BeachParty. Later this year it will appearon names tags we provide to ourmembers. Other promotionalitems are being considered.
Making Good Men BetterYes, we know, accept, and be-
lieve that Freemasonry does that.We all have personal proof. Ourweb presence does not make a se-cret of that goal. If that goal wassufficient reason for the good menof the world to join, we wouldn'tneed a marketing campaign. Wesincerely believe that we have a lotto offer. First, especially in ourbusy world, we have to reach outand get their attention.
SummaryOur approach to survival as a
lodge is aggressive. We are violat-ing an important rule because thatis not the way we have alwaysdone it. It is obvious to us that theway it has been is not productiveand we cannot afford to continueto decline. Our fraternity has a lotto provide. We need to communi-cate that in the best way possible.To the elected officers of the lodgethe expenditure of funds is an in-vestment in the future of ourlodge. A balanced budget for the2018 was presented at the firststated meeting in January andpassed with complete details foreach category. Our membersshare the vision of growth. We willcontinue through 2018. As theend of 2018 approaches we willreview and then evaluate ourprogress and plan our future asthe 2019 budget is prepared.
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Spring District 2 Meeting is Entertaining and EducationalBy Bro. Milt HelmerIt was the first 80 degree day on May 30 as the mem-
bers and officers of District 2 gathered for their annualspring meeting at Deans and Sues in Menomonie.In addition to the district officers, District 2 Deputy
Grand Master Daniel R. Sherry welcomed Senior GrandDeacon Gary L. Stang and lady Nancy and Past GrandMaster Franklin J. Struble. Area Administrators Earl Gunderson and Frank During
got the evening to a fast start with their Masonic renditionof the Blues Bros, complete with music and yes, dancing.The number brought the large crowd to their feet.It was a tough act to follow, but Past Grand Master Stru-
ble reminded the Brothers of the upcoming resolutionsthat are being considered at the upcoming Annual Com-munication on June 1 and 2 in Madison. He noted thatmembers should have a good understanding of the resolu-tions being presented at the Annual Communication andshould go into the session with an open mind. There were 277 new masons raised this year, thanks to
Masonic Day of Light as well as new members raised inlodges.In his comments PGM Struble asked the packed room if
they were aware of the missions of the Masonic appen-dant bodies. He said the Scottish Rite demonstrated theireducation mission when they came to the financial aid ofa needy family. Also, the DeMolay, of which PGM Strubleis the director, also has been involved in family relief work.All without any public fanfare.If you want to see Freemasonry making a difference in
someone’s life you should attend the Dyslexia Center’sclass graduation on May 20 at the Eau Claire MasonicCenter.Among the many items on the meeting agenda was a
reminder by Area Administrator Frank During of theGrand Lodge’s Spruce up fund. Bro. During reminded at-tendees that if they would conduct needed repairs to theirbuilding, the Grand Lodge will match your expendituresup to a $1,000.It was also noted that District 2 has accounted for six
new ritualists and proficiency men, more than any otherdistrict in the state.The Grand Lodge has recently announced the addition
of the ACH payment plan which means every lodge willbe on a direct pay system for any payments coming fromGrand Lodge such as AC per diem and PMP payments.This will save time and expense on the past of the GrandLodge and allow easier managing of payments by theLodges. The ACH Deposit forms have been sent to lodgesecretaries and are available on the Grand Lodge websiteunder Lodge Administrative Forms. District Deputy Sherry explained the Grand Lodge’s in-surance plan. He explained the differences in insuring forreplacement cost or actual cash value.The duo of Bros. During and Gunderson conducted
their version of a trivia contest. A group of 16 membersfrom the audience were split into groups and were chal-lenged by Masonic questions. It was fun and kept theevening lively.
District Lecture’s reportDistrict Lecturer Larry Ganske took the opportunity to
thank the many people who worked so hard on the Ma-sonic Day of Light which was overwhelmingly successful.He also thanked the 113 participants attending his 13schools of instruction during the year.
65 Year Member honoredBro. Wayne Tubbs of New Richmond was honored as a
65 year member. Bro. Tubbs remembered that back whenhe went through hardly anyone knew you were a Mason,but thanks to our recent activities that has all changed tothe good.”
Rookie of the YearThe district’s Rookie of the year went to Bro. Rick
Scheller of Collins- Spring Valley Lodge No. 192. Whenthe lodge experienced some security issues Scheller, whoreceived his degrees at this year’s Masonic Day of Light,set up a security system just as good as Fort Knox for hislodge.
The Harold Christensen Mason of the YearPast recipient Scott Paulson summoned all members of
River Falls Lodge 109 to come forward to congratulateone of their own. Prominent Ritualist Mike Elliott was in-troduced as this year’s Harold Christensen District Masonof the Year. Elliott is always willing to help out with degreework throughout the district.
The new team of Area Administrators were introduced:Area 1 is Scott Carstens; Area 2 is Ron Malcohm; Area 3is Steve Klein; and area 4 is Frank During.The new District 2 Deputy Grand Master is Earl Gun-
derson, who replaces DDGM Daniel R. Sherry who hascompleted a year of service in that position.It was also announced that in addition to his lecturer du-
ties with District 2, Bro. Larry Ganske has been namedGrand Lecturer for the upcoming year.Brothers Dave Giese and John Davenport were also
honored for their exemplary work in district degree work.They received a handsome lanyard to wear at formal oc-casions.
Brothers Earl Gunderson and Frank During are singing and showing off some dancemoves in a Blues Bros number as Senior Grand Deacon Gary L. Stang looks on.
Bro. Wayne Tubbs (left) of New Rich-mond Lodge No. 195 is congratu-lated by Area Administrator EarlGunderson on his 65th Anniversaryas a Mason. He was raised on April14, 1953. He served his lodge asMaster in 1960 and 1992.
Bro. Rick Scheller, the 2018 Rookie of the Yearand Bro. Mike Elliott, Harold Christensen DistrictMason of the Year proudly display their awards.
Photos by Bro. Milt Helmer
Scott Paulson, last years District Mason of the Year calls up the Brothers from RiverFalls Lodge No. 109 to honor Mike Elliott as this years recipient.
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News Events from the Lodges
Reedsburg Lodge donates to Shrine Childrens HospitalReedsburg Lodge No. 79 presents a check for $2,286.00 to Shrine Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Pre-senting the check is Bro. Robert Anderson and Dan Brylla (on right). Accepting the donation, on behalf ofZor Shrine, from left, is Robert Pickett Jr., William Pickett, Robert Pickett Sr., Rodney LaBlanc and RobertOtt.
Submitted by Bro. Joe Williamson
Bro. Laurence Hinyup received his 60 year certificate on May 7 inReedsburg Lodge No. 79. Bro. Bob Ott (right), Secretary of ReedsburgLodge, made the presentation to Bro. Hinyup. He was raised a MasterMason on Jan. 3, 1958 in Albert Pike Lodge No. 376 Jefferson,Louisiana. Brother Hinyup transferred to Sauk Prairie Lodge No. 113.He currently is the Junior Warden and a Trustee of the Lodge. He hasserved his lodge in several chairs over the years.
District 8 Events, District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson
Bro. Hinyup honored for 60 years
The La Crosse Masonic Center118 S. 8th St., La Crosse, has anoon lunch the 1st and 3rd Fridayof every month. Cost is $7 for all you can eat
soup, sandwiches, and desserts.
La Crosse Masonic Center Lunches
Email your submissions to [email protected].
Bro. Larry Hallett honoredBro. Larry Hallett, Secretary/Treasurer of Richland No. 66, was re-cently presented with the Masonic Service Award by Area AdministratorBrent Clausius, Master of Richland Lodge.
District 8 Events, District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson
Six brothers from Waterloo Lodge No. 63 traveled to Fort Atkinson on April 18 to present Bro. DonaldDavenport with his 50 year Masonic Service Award and lapel pin. Bro. James Reynolds a Brother fromIowa was also in attendance. Bro. Davenport is a 50 year Mason from Mitchell Lodge No. 85, Pinkneyville,Ill. Bros from left: John Haight, George Socha, Frank Rumisek, Donald Davenport, Parker Dow, RichardPetarius, and Master Rodrick Stokes.
Photo by Bro. James Reynolds
Illinois Bro. Don Davenport honored for 50 years
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News Events from the Lodges
Minnesota Masons turnout for EA degreeMembers of the Minnesota Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. and other area Minnesota lodges turned out to supportLogan Schmidt, River Falls Lodge No. 109’s newest Entered Apprentice on May 15. From left: TerranceSchaffer of Anoka and Sherman Lodge and also District Representative of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota;Ty Schmidt, father of the EA candidate from Buffalo, MN; Master Dean Monroe of River Falls; RobinSchwalde of Mound Lodge, Nelson, Minn.; Vern Schwalde also of Mound Lodge, Nelson Minn; and PaulThomas of Nelson and Buffalo Minn.
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer
Mystic Tie provides Square BearsThe Brothers of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280, Ladysmith, held their An-nual Pancake Meal night on April 17. The meal consisted of home-made pancakes, sausage links and scrambled eggs. Featured washomemade maple syrup from Bro. DeWayne Steckel's sugar bush. Thegood will offering was used to purchase a dozen Masonic Square Bears.Bro. Mark Steckel, Master presents the Masonic Square Bears to TomHall, head of Rusk County's Emergency Management and ambulances.The presentation took place at the Rusk County Court House on May10.
Submitted by William Howard Secretary/Treasurer
Lodge receives Citizenship AwardLaflin/St James Lodge No. 247 was presented with the CitizenshipAward for sponsoring Scout Troop 338 and Pack 324 from the ScoutMaster and Vice Commander of American Legion Post 20, WaterfordThe Lodge supports them financially, and allows them to use our build-ing for their meetings. The boys do a Flag Retirement Ceremony forthe Lodge during Midnight Magic in Mukwonago which is usually thefirst weekend in December. They also use the building during Fall Fest. There are several Brothers from Laflin/St James Lodge whoare committee members and work on merit badge projects with theboys. Bro. Gabe Winzenried, Master receives the Citizenship Awardfrom Bro. James Cairo (right), Junior Deacon.
Submitted by Bro. Gabe Winzenried, photo by Miki Cairo
Enjoy Strawberry Fest 2018 at theJefferson Masonic Center June 18Do you remember the good old
days? Life was simpler. Peopletalked to one another instead ofinstant messaging/texting. A bluetooth meant one had a problemand needed to go to the dentist.Phones were used for talking, theywere just devices that were neithersmart nor dumb. People sent let-ters and spreadsheets were on 13column green ledger paper. AndYork Rite Chapters/Councils heldStrawberry Festivals in June.Well, the good old days are back
– with respect to the StrawberryFestival!On Monday, June 18, from 6
p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Jeffer-son Masonic Center, 617 MasonicBlvd. in Jefferson, next to the Jef-ferson County Fairgrounds, Tri-County Chapter #11, Tri-CountyCouncil #16, Martha Chapter#66 of the Order of Eastern Star,and Jefferson County Lodge No.9 will be sponsoring StrawberryFest 2018.
Starting at 6 p.m.,anyone who stops canenjoy shortcakes toppedwith strawberries toppedwith whipped cream anda side scoop of icecream.The cost, nothing,
nadda, zero, zilch? Do-nations are gladly ac-cepted, but not required.Why do we do this? It’s
a way we can celebratethe beginning of Summer 2018by offering one of Summer’sgreatest treats – fresh WisconsinStrawberries! It’s also an opportu-nity to open our doors to the com-munity to see what we are allabout. But really, it’s fun andtastes great.Following the Strawberry Festi-
val, Jefferson County Lodge willbe holding its 7th Annual AwardsNight, honoring Lodge Scholar-ship recipients, milestone Masonicyear awards and other honors.
Jefferson is a conveniently locatedin southeast Wisconsin midwaybetween Madison and Milwaukee,just 6 miles south of the I-94Johnson Creek exit at the inter-sections of US Hwy 18 and Wis.Hwy 26.If you are looking for something
to do, are willing to travel a bit,and want some fresh WisconsinStrawberries over shortcakes withwhip cream and/or ice cream –mark your calendars for June 18and mosey on over to the Jeffer-son Masonic Center in Jefferson.
Bro. Dewitt Strong honored for 50 yearsBro. Dewitt Strong is honored by Chetek Lodge No. 277 for 50 years of service to Masonry. He was raisedon April 15, 1968. Bro. Strong shared memories of his father Neil Strong (also a 50 year Mason). He statedhis two brothers Wayne and Charles Strong were also Masonic brothers. Front row (from left): Jim Toman,Jim Esswein, Jim Meacham, Jim Olson, Dewitt Strong, Charles Harrison, Harold Fredrickson and JimSells. Back row: Gene Buffington, Burt Hamm, Darryl Dahl, Past Grand Master Franklin J. Struble andTom Nicolaides. Not pictured District 2 Lecturer Larry Ganske.
Submitted by Bro. Jim Toman, photo by District 2 Lecturer Larry Ganske
Provide an extra fuzzy passen-ger in patrol cars or other emer-gency vehicles with a donationby your lodge of Square Bears.The goal is to provide comfortto children suffering from atraumatic event. Police meetchildren daily who are copingfrom a recent car accident orthe arrest of a loved one. A giftof a stuffed animal can providethem with a level of comfort.
Go to the Wisconsin Square Store at www.wisc-freemasonry.org.
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AddressChanging?
Remember to notify your lodgesecretary or the Grand Lodge Officeof your change of address.
Contact Cheryl Martin262-965-2200 Ext. 800
email:[email protected]
Grand LodgeF. & A. M. of Wisconsin36275 Sunset DriveDousman, WI 53118
Oyster Stew and Chili Dinner at Waucoma Lodge
Bro. Duane Huber serves oyster stew to Bro. Guy Tarkentonof Oregon Lodge.
Photos by Rich RyghBrethren enjoy good food and fellowship.
Waucoma Lodge No. 90hosted their annual Oyster Stewand Chili Dinner on April 26, atthe Masonic Center in Cooksville. This annual event is attended by
Brothers from around the stateand has been a tradition for wellover 50 years.Waucoma Lodge, chartered in
1858, still meets in the building itbegan leasing in Cooksville in1858 and purchased in 1864. Itis one of the oldest lodge buildingsin Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Chapter #27 National Sojourners Lodge of Military Tribute By Bro. Lowell ScottMilwaukee Chapter #27 Na-
tional Sojourners presented aLodge of Military Tribute to mem-bers and guests at FreemasonsLodge No. 363 meeting at TripoliShrine on May 2. The Lodge ofMilitary Tribute immediately fol-lowed the closing of Freemasons’regular meeting. While Freema-sons Lodge was in session Mil-waukee Chapter #27 hosted aninformal informational get to-gether where a presentation wasgiven on National Sojourners andthe 14 Presidents of the UnitedStates who were Master Masonsand one President who had ap-plied for membership but with-drew his application when hebecame a candidate for the Presi-dency notifying the lodge that hewould resubmit his applicationafter his term of office. Do youknow who that President was?The Lodge of Military Tribute
was attended by more than 50persons including wives and non-Masonic guests. After the presen-
tation there was a buffet and fel-lowship for all. Taking part in thepresentation included two GrandLodge of Wisconsin officers, Sen-ior Grand Warden Kenneth C.Gorgen and District 12 DeputyGrand Master Todd W. Krohnwho are members of MilwaukeeChapter #27.Milwaukee Chapter #27 Na-
tional Sojourners will be present-ing additional Lodges of MilitaryTribute. If your lodge would like apresentation please contact Bro.Lowell Scott at [email protected].
Bro. Lowell Scott reads a prayer at the altar during the Lodge of Military Tribute at the TripoliShrine Center in Milwaukee for those veterans that have passed on. Brothers holding rodsare Conrad Zvara and Jim Ewald.
Volunteer andMake a Differencein Someone’s LifeTake a few hours of your
time each month to be a Ma-sonic Service AssociationVolunteer. A common request from
the VA facilities in Wisconsinis the need for more volun-teers.Make a difference in the life
of a veteran. It is a very re-warding experience.Anyone wishing to volun-
teer at any of the facilitiesshould contact MSA Coordi-nator A. Christopher Gans [email protected]. or715-467-2506.
Attention SecretariesPlease enter your new En-
tered Apprentice degreedates in MORI as soon asthe degree is conferred.When that date is entered
he will begin receiving hisWisconsin Masonic Journal.
District 7from page 1
ceive a minimum of $3000 peryear on the investment which theywill use to obtain matching fundsfrom the Foundation which willgive the lodge $6000 annually forcharitable purposes in the com-munity. Since the sale of the build-
ing they have donated severalthousand dollars from investmentsto community charities.Bro. Estell said, “We feel after
this experience that we don’t haveto have a brick and mortar build-ing to have a lodge.”Attendance at meetings has in-
creased since these changes haveoccurred. The lodge has had fourmen come forward to ask how tobecome a member.
Brothers Jim Craney, GregFlanagan and Karl Markgraf re-ported on the merger of CrescentValley Lodge No. 97 in BlackEarth with Lodi Valley Lodge No.99. Bro. Markgraf said the mergeris covered in the SecretariesHandbook. He stressed followingthese steps to the letter and it goesvery well. The merger has beenvery successful. The Masonic pres-ence is still maintained in eachcommunity. They have attractedseveral new younger memberssince the merger.Bro. George Jordan of Colum-
bus Lodge No. 75 spoke on suc-cessful friends nights and theimportance of including the ladiesin the presentations. He said it isimportant to have an interestingsimple talk on the Blue Lodge andwhat it has to offer. ColumbusLodge sends out invitations fortheir friends night. Bro. Jordansaid, “Keep it relaxed and havefun.”Bro. Richard Moen gave a re-
port on the Masonic Day of Lightin Madison. He thanked theBrothers that made the day sucha success.Bro. Gary Beier, Executive Di-
rector of the Wisconsin Masonic
Foundation, gave a very informa-tive presentation on the WisconsinMasonic Foundation. He said, “Itis your foundation, it is not theGrand Lodge’s, it is not the staff’sor the officer’s. It is a tool for allof us.”Bro. Beier reviewed the “Acts
of Kindness” grants which supporthealth, safety, community renewaland development, all differentkinds of charitable activitiesthroughout the state.He said one of the most impor-
tant functions of the Foundation isMasonic relief in Wisconsin andother areas through the MSA.The Foundation supports over200 high schools and collegeswith scholarships along with stateveteran facilities and hospitals.Bro. Beier said, “From the 20
some years I have worked on thisFoundation and have seen whatyou guys do, it is not the money,it is the spirit, thank you for thegenerous spirit you have shownyour community and the membersin this fraternity. Thanks foreverything you do.” Senior Grand Steward David R.
Ritchie gave a very interesting talkon membership and retention. Hesaid with all the degree workgoing on and the MDoL Days wehave many new members. Nowwhat? The Senior Grand Steward
brought along his box of mentor-ing and retention tools consistingof such tools as a fishing bobber,nails, coffee cup, pizza cutter,baseball and other strange items.He related to how these items canbe used for an excuse to get to-gether and share our lessons withthe new Mason and to cultivatefellowship with the older member.Some items can be used as just aconversation piece. Bro. Ritchiesaid, “We have a ton of conversa-tion pieces, we just need a ton ofconversation.”District 8 Deputy Grand Master
Joseph E. Thompson talked aboutthe "Live Better at Home" and the"Service and Assistance" pro-grams. He said Service and Assis-tance helps with financial needs."Live Better at Home" answersquestions and helps an individualfind answers to questions to fulfill
their other needs. DDGM Thomp-son reviewed what Service andAssistance does and stressed thathelp begins in the lodge. It is im-portant that we know our Broth-ers so we will recognize wherehelp is needed. Most Brothers inneed will not ask, they are tooproud. This presentation will bepart of an Annual CommunicationBreakout Session “Leading withCompassion”. There was a discussion on Res-
olution 8 which is coming up atthe Annual Communication.Brothers had many questions onthe resolution for which there areno answers as yet. Brothers wereconcerned if there is enough timeto get these questions answeredbefore the AC to make informeddecisions. The general consensuswas that the resolution should bediscussed in the lodges, but thedelegates attending the AC shouldcome with an open mind to makethe necessary decisions based onthe information presented.After a few announcements and
a prayer the meeting was ad-journed.
District 7 Deputy Grand Mas-ter Jeffrey S. Schoenfeltopens up the discussion onResolution 8.
Bro. Gary Beier gives a very informative presentation on the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation.Photos by Rich Rygh
Bro. Mike Estell, Master ofSun Prairie Lodge No. 143,gave a report on the sale oftheir building.
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Masons Enjoy Annual Catfish Dinner at Warren LodgeBy Rich Rygh
Brethren from several lodges enjoyed a delicious meal of “riverchicken” prepared by Bros. Harold Lindeman and Schelley Schovillealong with all the trimmings and dessert at the annual catfish dinnerhosted by Warren Lodge No. 4 in Potosi on May 3. The event is always an evening of the finest Masonic fellowship. Master Larry Raymond presented Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey
an Honorary Membership in Warren Lodge and a check for the GrandMaster’s Appeal.Grand Master Humphrey stressed the importance of the need for
more Masons in the world and the need to bring these new Brothersinto our Masonic family. The Grand Master said, “When I come into this building I know what
it feels like to be a Mason, I can feel the Masonic brotherly love in thisgroup of people . . . when we get these new Masons in, we need tobring them into the family, make them part of the friendship circle andget them involved.”Bro. Roger Sedgwick, a 51 year Mason and longtime Secretary of
Warren Lodge, urged the Brothers to remember to talk to their sonsabout joining the fraternity. He has three sons that are all Masons.
Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey addresses the BrothersBrothers go through the food line. From left: Bill Kayser,Past Grand Master John W. Wilke, Emmett Reilly andPast Master Dale Bird serves the catfish.
Bro. Francis Reding visits with Grand MasterHumphrey. Bro. Reding is a 62 year Mason,Past Master and long time Chaplain of WarrenLodge.
Grand Master L. Arby Humphreyreceives a check for the GrandMasters Appeal and a honorarymembership in Warren Lodgefrom Master Larry Raymond.
Photos by Rich Rygh
District 9 Meeting Covers Insurance, Media Relations and Plans for Growth and Retention
By Rich RyghBrethren gathered at the Ma-
sonic Center in Edgerton on April28 for the District 9 Spring Meet-ing hosted by Fulton Lodge No.69.
Following a prayer and thePledge of Allegiance, District 9Deputy Grand Master James R.Gajdosik welcomed everyone andintroduced Bro. Jesse Furrer. Bro. Jesse Furrer of Spectrum
Insurance reviewed our property,casualty and directors and officersliability insurance. He also ex-plained the auto insurance and thereason for it. He answered manyquestions for the Brothers.Bro. Furrer reviewed the history
of the insurance program and inwhat areas most of the claims oc-curred. He explained why our
partnership with West Bend is soimportant. They are willing to takeon all of our lodge buildings asthey are without regard to age orcondition. He explained the differ-ences between replacement valueand actual cash value.
Bro. Furrer encouraged thelodges to contact him with anyquestions. He can be reached at715-355-4900 Ext. 5061.Bro. Terry Brown stepped in for
Lauri Eckmann, who was unableto be present because of a deathin the family, to give a presenta-tion on the “Live better at Home”program. It is a referral service forall Masons, their families andmembers of appendant bodies. Itis for persons and families of allages, not just the elderly. They willanswer any questions and will con-nect you with a resource that willhelp you with your needs. Theyalso will provide a followup call tobe sure your needs have been metand if not will continue to help.Bro. Rich Rygh, editor of the
Wisconsin Masonic Journal, gavesome pointers on working withyour local media and the impor-tance of establishing a favorablerelationship with your local news-paper so they understand whatFreemasonry is all about. He cov-ered what newspapers are lookingfor in submitted photos and newsreleases and the importance ofgetting information on upcomingevents to them in a timely fashion.It is also important to provide aknowledgeable contact in thelodge for reporters to contact forsuch things as anniversaries andspecial events.He also recommended joining
your local Chamber of Commerceto get involved in bigger commu-nity events and partnering withother organizations on communityprojects. This is sure to promote
a broader community awareness.In cases of reported terrorist at-
tacks like the recent Milwaukee in-cident, all inquires should bedirected to the Grand Lodge Of-fice and the Grand Master. Masters from District 9 lodges
presented their plans for member-ship retention and growth. Thepresentation from Lake CountryFreemasons Lodge No 42 isprinted on page of 11 of thisissue.Deputy Grand Master Scott E.
Pedley commented on the upcom-ing turnover in the Grand Lodgeas always at this time and said hewould like to hear from anyonewho is interested in getting in-volved on the Grand Lodge level. The Deputy Grand Master said
he feels we are sometimes pro-gramed to death by the GrandLodge. He said, “There are goingto be a couple of new things foryou to consider and hopefully theywill be worth while. I am not want-
Deputy Grand Master Scott E. Pedley comments on Masons“stirring up good” in their communities.
District 9 Deputy Grand Mas-ter James R. Gajdosik directsthe presentations from theMasters of the lodges regard-ing their plans for retentionand growth.
ing to change the world ofFreemasonry.”The Deputy Grand Master said,
“‘We stir up good’ wherever wego as just and upright Masons, westir it up, we stir up that good. Youas leaders are involve in that.Everywhere you go the examplethat you set in the community isthat of being that just and uprightMason that the community mod-els after . . . I am really so proud,so proud of you leaders that arehere today, it is pretty cool stuff .. . let’s keep stirring up good.”Bro. Mark Hazelbaker addressed
the Grand Master, “I think thatevery Brother in this group hopesthat you have a most successfulyear possible as Grand Master andI am sure everyone in this groupjoins in sending a hand of supportand friendship to you during thisyear.”Everyone enjoyed a fine meal
prepared by Fulton Lodge follow-ing the meeting.
Bro. Jesse Furrer answers questions on the Grand Lodge In-surance Program.
Photos by Rich Rygh
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A Day of Fun at Dousman Lodge Charity Trap Shoot and Family Day
A shooter scores a direct hit.
Erin Brown proudly tries on her new Harley David-son jacket won for her by her father Bro. Seth Brown(right) in the silent auction. Erin is a member ofBethel #35 Job’s Daughters in Dousman and her fa-ther is a member of Dousman Lodge.
Bro. John Hain and his Lady Tatum, along with his family from left, Foster, Kasten,Connor and Finn enjoy a picnic and watching the shooting competition. Bro. Johnis a new Master Mason raised in Dousman Lodge on Dec.12, 2017.Jobie Haley Byrge and Bro. Terry Brown draw and announce
a $100 winner in the Trap Raffle.
Kelly Langel stretches out his tickets for thebucket raffle.
Bro. Terry Brown presents a item from Delafield Brewery to Bro. Jesse Byrge. His daughterHaley, in background, put one of her tickets in the bucket raffle to win the special prizefor her dad for Father’s Day and was successful. Looking on from left is Rob Brown, WillBrown and Bro. John Hain.
Photos by Rich Rygh
Brothers, their families and friends had an enjoyable day of fun, picnicking and fellowship at the annualCharity Trap Shoot and Family Day on May 19. The event hosted by Bro. Terry Brown and Dousman LodgeNo. 315 was held at the Fin ’N' Feather Sportsman’s Club in Palmyra. Several attendees went home withcash and other items from the raffles and silent auction. Proceeds from the event go toward the Lodge’s manycharitable projects.
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Wisconsin Masonic Calendar21 Zor Fest Music Festival, Eagles Field. See page 16.
28 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252, Annual Golf Fundraiser at Valley Golf Course, S 80 Golf Road, Mondovi. Golf registra-tion: 10 a.m., Tee off 12 noon. Dinner registration deadline, July 15, $30 per person. Contact Bro. Duane Sokolosky,chairman, at [email protected] or 715-214-4373.
August 20183 Prairie View Lodge No. 95, 1st Annual Golf Scramble for Scholarships. Shotgun start, Utica Golf Club, 2330 KnottsRd., Oshkosh. $75 per person. Register and pay online at www.prairieviewlodge.org/events/golf-outing/. See page 23formore information.4 Hiram Lodge No. 50/Valley of Madison, AASR-NMJ Outing to Madison Mallards Baseball Game in Madison. Ticketsinclude Game & Pre-Game Tailgate @ 4:30 p.m. Reservation Deadline July 15. For Tickets/Reservations, contact Bro.Ted Erickson, 608-244-9468, [email protected]; Bro. Lyle Christian, 608-209-4312, [email protected] ; orBro. Mike Roddy, 608-256-2351, [email protected].
4 St. Croix Valley Shrine Picnic at Freedom Park in Prescott.
7 Steak Fry, Blue Hills Masonic Center, Rice Lake, 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner. Reserve this Shrine event by Aug. 2.Contact Bro. Chuck Stene at 715-791-8240.
11 Freemasons Lodge vs. Prince Hall softball game and family picnic!
15 H.S. Baird annual Steak Fry and Fish Boil, Door County Fair Grounds, 5 - 9 p.m. Sturgeon Bay. Contact Bro. TomPinney at 920-493-3727.
18 Shawano Lodge No. 170, 150th Anniversary, Seasons Restaurant and Lounge, Social hour 5:30 p.m., dinner at6:30 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. Make reservations by Aug. 4. See page 15.
25 Tri-State (WI, MI, MN) Royal Arch Festival; Minnehaha Lodge, Minneapolis.
28 Steak Fry at Mehara Center, 2625 Folsom, Eau Claire; 5 p.m. social and 6 p.m. dinner. Reserve this Shrine event byAugust 24. Contact Bro. Donald Schwartz at 715-563-5196.
September 20187-9 Warren Lodge No. 4, 5th Annual camp out, Grant River Recreation Area. To make reservations contact Bro. LarryRaymond, Master, 563-451-8497 or Junior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie, 608-482-3552. See page 2.
8 Chippewa Lodge No. 176, 4th Annual Tom Tomlinson Memorial Golf Outing. Lake Wissota Golf Club. Registration10 a.m., Shotgun start at 11 a.m. $75 per player. For more information contact Bro. Les Paulson at 715-271-6616 [email protected]. See page 25.
14 Northwestern Lodge No. 105, Prescott, Masonic Steak Fry, 4:30- 7 p.m., only $12. Sirloin steak, baked potatoes,beans, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and beverage. Take outs available. Masonic Center, 132 Court St., Prescott.
22 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Family and Friends Trivia Night. Potluck at 5 p.m., Trivia at 6 p.m. See page 27 of the on-line edition.
28 Northwestern Lodge No. 105, Prescott, Masonic Steak Fry, 4:30- 7 p.m., only $12. Sirloin steak, baked potatoes,beans, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and beverage. Take outs available. Masonic Center, 132 Court St., Prescott.
30 West Allis Lodge No. 291, Milwaukee Brewers Outing. See page 9.
October 20188-13 Zor Potentate’s Trip “Branson or Bust”, for information contact Bro. Larry Hanson at [email protected] or Past GrandMaster Joseph B. Harker at [email protected]. Trip is open to friends and family.
November 201810 McKinley Ladies at the Table, 5:30 p.m. Tickets available Fall of 2018. Contact [email protected] fordetails.
April 201926 Three Pillars, “An Evening of Music and Memories”. A fundraising gala, Marriott Milwaukee West.
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founding of the first Grand Lodge of Speculative Masonry in Lon-don was established in 1717. Some claim that this is the definingmoment for the advancement and unification of speculative ma-sonry. The first French Grand Lodge was formed in 1738, the firstGerman Grand Lodge in 1740s and the Grand Orient of Italy in1805. As men of social stature and high stations got involved in the
craft, it became an opportunity to network, cultivate friendshipsand enjoy the company of a society of gentlemen. Keeping mem-bership a secret and being selective about who was allowed en-trance gave membership a certain amount of cache and noveltyaround being a member of a secret society and participating in itsceremonies and activities.I hope that this article has piqued your curiosity for Masonic
knowledge and possibly be used as a Masonic education topic inyour Lodge. As always, I’d love to hear from you Brethren. Pleasefeel free to contact me with questions, comments and your experi-ences.
Most S&F,Brother Jerry A Reick
Speculative Masonry from page 6
News Events from the Lodges
Brethren from Richland Lodge No. 66 hosted a brat stand to raisemonies for high school scholarships on May 18 and 19. Thank you toArchie Monuments for providing a location for the sale. Brothers fromleft: Butch Rossing; Jim Jewell; Area Administrator Brent Clausius,Master; Kevin Melby; and Steve Davis. Not pictured: Cecil Groves andFred Robinson, MM.
District 8 Events, District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson
Richland Lodge brat standSmith Lodge hosts Table LodgeBrethren toast to Most Worshipful Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey at Smith Lodge No. 31’s Table Lodgeon May 17 at the Monroe Masonic Center. Members from New Glarus Lodge 310 were also in attendance.Bro. Nick Baker was the guest speaker and explained the relationship between his experience in the Militaryand Boy Scout Leadership as it relates to his Masonic experiences.
District 8 Events, District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson
Midnight Freemason's Podcast Lecture at West Allis LodgeDo you listen to or view the Mid-
night Freemasons podcast?Do you enjoy masonic educa-
tion? Bro. Robert Johnson from the
Midnight Freemasons podcast will
be visiting West Allis Lodge No.291 on Friday June 15, to delivera Masonic education piece. Thiswill be open to Entered Appren-tices and above.This is a once in a lifetime event.
If you or members of your lodgehave interest in Masonic educa-tion, definitely get out to WestAllis Lodge on June 15.This is a great way to keep your
candidates who are in progress
energized and wanting more. Ifyour lodge has had anyone gothrough the Day of Light recently,this would be a great event forthem as well.Lodge opens at 7:30 p.m., din-
ner is at 6:30. West Allis MasonicCenter, 7515 W. National Ave.,West Allis. Please RSVP for din-ners with Bro. Derick Smith at414-573-7466, or email him [email protected].
Please email your submissions to:The Wisconsin Masonic Journal
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New Master Masons
Four new Master Masons at Unity LodgeFour new Master Mason’s from Unity Lodge No. 367 that took part in the Masonic Day of Light were re-cently welcomed to the Lodge. They enjoyed a nice dinner, and then received their Bible and Apron pre-sentations with their families and friends in attendance. It was a great night of fellowship. Bro. Don Hallgave the presentations. Brothers, front row from left: Tom Hamilton, Mike Smith, Area Administrator DennisKrahn, Wes Bernhardt, Gary Sorensen and Gordy Charlton. Back row: Jeff Froderman, Royce Ingraham,Don Hall, Bob Burgermeister, Jim Gename, Jim Schweitzer and Russ Gename.
Submitted by Area Administrator Dennis Krahn
New Master Masons in Collins-Spring LodgeThree new Masons and members of Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192 recently received their MasonicAprons and Bibles. From left: Area Administrator Earl Gunderson, Master; Loren Zillman, Wyatt Swenson,Ben Cornell and Past Master James Macfarlane. These Masons received their degrees at the March 24thDay of Light in Eau Claire.
Submitted by Area Administrator Earl Gunderson
Brothers raised in Fond du LacBro. James Myrhum, KYCH, Master of Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26,with two new Master Masons, Bro Tonas Zedan raised on April 19 andBro. Mark Wetzel raised on Oct 27, 2017.
Submitted by Bro. James Myrhum
Father and son raised in Burlington LodgeBurlington Lodge No. 28 conferred a father/son double Master Mason degree on May 19 for BrothersJason and Eric Volstad. These Brothers are fairly well acquainted with Masonry and Lodge, as Dad Jasonis a Senior DeMolay and Chapter advisor, and son Eric is a current State Officer for Wisconsin DeMolay.
Submitted by Bro. Bill Hahnfeldt
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Stated Communicationsfor the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin
AntigoAntigo Lodge No. 231
645 7th Ave. • 715-275-3228Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
AlbanyAlbany Lodge No. 36
205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802Meet 3rd Wed., 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
AppletonWaverly Lodge No. 51
315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-738-9220Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
AppletonAppleton Lodge No. 349
241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-725-4896Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
ArgyleArgyle Lodge No. 178
104 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-523-4714 Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
BaldwinCollins-Spring Valley Lodge 192790 Main St. • 715-928-0001 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
BarabooBaraboo Lodge No. 34
108 Second Ave. • 608-381-0083Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July and August
BarneveldBarneveld Lodge No. 319
108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
BayfieldBayfield Washburn No. 21529 N. 2nd Street • 715-209-6397Meet 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Beaver DamDodge County Lodge No. 721212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628Meet 1st Thurs. 7 p.m. & 3rd Mon.
6 p.m. Meets All Year
BeloitMorning Star Lodge No. 10229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
BerlinBerlin Lodge No. 38
124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Black River FallsBlack River Lodge No. 74314 Main Street • 715-284-7176
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August
BloomerBloomer Lodge No. 281
1617 Larson St. • 715-828-7940Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark January & February
BristolWashburn Lodge No. 145
8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb.
BrodheadBicknell Lodge No. 94
301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
BrookfieldMcKinley Lodge No. 307
4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
BrookfieldBrookfield Lodge No. 370
4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
BurlingtonBurlington Lodge No. 28
325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
CambridgeSocial Lodge No. 245
105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.www.social245.org • Meets All Year
Camp DouglasCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272211 Main St. • 608-372-5110 or608-387-1412, Meet 1st & 3rd
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year
CecilMason-Woods Lodge No. 368N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd.
608-642-3692 (Sec) • 3rd Tues., 10 a.m. Dark January & February
ChetekChetek Lodge No. 277
216 Morrison St.Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-579-89491st Tues. stated, 3rd Tues., social,
7 p.m., Meets All Year
Clear LakeClear Lake Lodge No. 230411 Third Ave. • 715-263-2511
4th Monday, 7:30 p.m., Meets All Year
ColumbusColumbus Lodge No. 75
318 N. Ludington St. • 920-248-9685(Sec) • 2nd Mon., 7 p.m., stated, 4thMon., fellowship, Meets All Year
CrandonCrandon Lodge No. 287
118 S. Lake Ave. • 715-616-2394 (Sec) Meet 2nd Tues. Apr.-June & Sept.-Dec. Meets 4th Tues. Mar.-May & July-Oct
CrivitzTri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218918 Louisa St. • 715-854-2199Meet 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Meets All Year
DarlingtonEvening Star Lodge No. 64
433 Wells St. • 608-482-3552 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
DelavanSouthern Lakes Lodge No. 121007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-581-5378Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-May & Aug.-Nov.; 4th Mon. June-July; 2nd Mon. Dec.
Dodgeville Dodgeville Lodge No. 119
200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 Meet 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m.
Meeting, Meets All Year
DousmanDousman Lodge No. 315214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.3rd Tuesday only July & August
DousmanGlenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Meets All Year
DousmanLake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42375 State Rd. 67, Dousman • 262-367-2309, Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Dark 1st Wed., July & August
DurandDurand-Pepin No. 149
203 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m.
Dark July & August
Eagle RiverEagle River Lodge No. 248610 E. Division • 715-891-2156Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Eau ClaireEau Claire Lodge No. 112616 Graham Ave. • 715-835-8254
2nd Tues., possible 4th Tues. 7 p.m.Dark July & Aug.
Eau ClaireGeorge B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dinner 6 p.m.,
meet 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug.
Eau ClaireSanctuary Lodge No. 347
616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August
EdgertonFulton Lodge No. 69
312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
EllsworthHancock Lodge No. 229
400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
EvansvilleUnion Lodge No. 32
705 Brown School Rd • 608-921-9907Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
FlorenceHiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 2225143 N. Montgomery Lake Rd.. 906-396-7915 Meet 2nd Wed., 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year
Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26
500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July and August
FranklinSouth Shore Lodge No. 3
9023 S. 27th St. • 414-761-6474 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm
Dark July & August
FredericLandmark Lodge No. 244
109 United Way • 715-566-0350Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner 6 p.m.,meeting 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Friendship Quincy Lodge No. 71
210 Main St. • 608-853-1768 (Sec.)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark January & February
GalesvilleDecora Lodge No. 177
231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & Aug. & 1st Mon. Sept. & June
Green BayDes Peres Lodge No. 85
525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-371-8441 Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.
Dark July & August
Green BayTheodore Roosevelt Lodge 322525 N. Taylor St. • 920-264-6177Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com
Green BayWashington Lodge No. 21
525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
HartfordHartford Lodge No. 120
147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
HaywardKeystone Lodge No. 263
10629 Main St. • 715-462-4363 (Sec)Meet 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
HustisfordNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford
920-349-3454 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7p.m. Dark July & August
HudsonSt. Croix Lodge No. 56
209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Iron RiverAncient Landmark No. 210
7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-44261st Wed., 7 p.m., Meets All Year
Iron RiverBarnes Lodge No. 365
7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425 Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Dark January & February
JanesvilleJanesville-Western Star No. 552322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
JeffersonJefferson County Lodge No. 9617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
KenoshaKenosha Lodge No. 47
115 56th St. • 262-287-9878Meet 2nd (dinner 5:30 p.m.) & 4thTues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Kenosha Sunrise Lodge No. 359
4320 Washington Rd. • 262-694-7817Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30 a.m.
Dark July & August
KenoshaUnity Lodge No. 367
4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark 3rd Thurs., July & August
La CrosseLa Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
La CrosseFrontier-Badger Lodge No. 45118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616
Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Dinner, 6 pm,Meeting 7 p.m. Dark July & August
LadysmithMystic Tie Lodge No. 280
705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Lake GenevaGeneva Lodge No. 44
335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • 262-497-63222nd & 4th Tues., social and dinner 6p.m., meet 7 p.m. Dark July & Aug.
LindenLinden Lodge No. 206
618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m.
Meets All Year
LodiLodi Valley Lodge No 99114 First St. • 608-477-7102
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August
Lone RockFranklin Lodge No. 16
227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Meets All Year
MadisonCommonwealth Lodge No. 325301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.)
3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year
MadisonDoric Lodge No. 356
85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751(Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Madison Hiram Lodge No. 50
301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.mDark 1st Mondays, July thru Sept.
MadisonMadison Lodge No. 5
301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark 1st Thursday July & August
ManawaManawa Lodge No. 82
520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m.
Meeting 7 p.m., Meets All Year
ManitowocManitowoc Lodge No. 65
810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
MarinetteMarinette Lodge No. 182
1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
MarshfieldMarshfield Lodge No. 224
402 W. 4th St. • 715-387-4957Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 p.m. social7 p.m. meeting. Meets All Year
MedfordMedford Lodge No. 217
150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 Meet 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January & February
Menomonee FallsLincoln Lodge No. 183
N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640-6569. Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MenomonieMenomonie Lodge No. 164
N5729 - 410th St. • 715-797-9094Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MercerHurley Lodge No. 237
5189 N. Harper • 715-776-0710Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Dark December thru March
MerrillVirginia Falls Lodge No. 226
916½ E. Main St. • 715-536-0020 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MerrillanMerrillan Lodge No. 279
105 S. Main Street • 715-333-5643 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & March
MiddletonFour Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 3627409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-8947Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holiday
weekend., 10 a.m. Meets All Year
MiddletonMiddleton-Ionic Lodge No. 1807409 Franklin Ave. • www.middletonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m.608-444-0102, Dark July & August
MiltonMilton Lodge No. 161
508 Vernal Avenue • 608-931-4656Meets 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MilwaukeeDamascus Lodge No. 290
1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.orgMeet 2nd Tues., 4 th Tues. Social, RSVP 6p.m. dinner - 7 p.m. meet. Meets All Year
MilwaukeeFreemasons Lodge No. 363
3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-659-52051st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed.,
5:30 p.m. Meets All Year
MilwaukeeLake Lodge No. 189
1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark on Holidays
MilwaukeeMilwaukee-Harmony No. 2614315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133
1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August
MilwaukeeNathan Hale Lodge No. 350
3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., RSVP dinner 6p.m., meet at 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Mineral Point Mineral Point Lodge No. 1304 High St.• 608-220-3408
3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec.,1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec.
MinocquaIsland City Lodge No. 330
7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
MondoviBuffalo River Lodge No. 252
245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
MonroeSmith Lodge No. 31
1613½ Tenth St. • 608-329-4641 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Dark June & July & August
MosineeMosinee Lodge No. 318607 13th St. • 715-693-2007Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
MukwonagoLaflin-St. James Lodge No. 247206 S. Main St. • 262-470-8616Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Neenah/MenashaTwin Cities Lodge No. 61
241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day
New DiggingsOlive Branch Lodge No. 6
26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
New GlarusNew Glarus Lodge No. 310
207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
New HolsteinCalumet Lodge No. 172
2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
New RichmondNew Richmond Lodge No. 195119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Oconto Pine Lodge No. 188
513 Superior Ave. • 920-604-2826Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Dark December & January
Oconto Falls Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293
170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
OmroOmro Lodge No. 168
160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
OnalaskaOnalaska Lodge No. 214
330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.2nd Thurs. only, July, Aug. Nov. & Dec.
OregonOregon Lodge No. 151
201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
OshkoshOshkosh Lodge No. 27
204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
OwenOwen Lodge No. 317
713 W. Third St. • 715-229-2798 (Sec.)Meets 1st Mon., 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at11 a.m., July & Aug. 3rd Mon. at 11 a.m.
PhillipsPhillips Lodge No. 225
137 N. Lake Ave.•715-762-4043, 7:30 p.m. 1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.-May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept.
Platteville Melody Lodge No. 2
783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
PlymouthCassia Lodge No. 167
441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
PortageFort Winnebago Lodge No. 33
111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Port WashingtonOzaukee Lodge No. 17
504 W. Grand Ave. • 414-412-6515Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
PotosiWarren Lodge No. 4
112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec)Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Prairie du ChienPrairie du Chien Lodge No. 8107½ E. Blackhawk Avenue
608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rdWed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year
PrescottNorthwestern Lodge No. 105
132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
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RacineRacine-Belle City Lodge No. 181012 Main St. • 262-633-6658Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
ReedsburgReedsburg Lodge No. 79
213 E. Main St. • 608-524-1390Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. www.reedsburglodge79.org
RhinelanderRhinelander Lodge No. 242
23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Rice LakeBlue Hills Lodge No. 234
225 W. South St. • 715-495-2374 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Richland CenterRichland Lodge No. 66
290 W. Union St. • 608-553-1418 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
RiponPrairie View Lodge No. 95
W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-229-6204Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark 4th Tues. Nov. & Dec., 2nd Tues. Jan.
River FallsRiver Falls Lodge No. 109
122 E. Walnut St. • 715-222-3939 (Sec.)Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.3rd Tuesday only July & August
SheboyganSheboygan Lodge No. 11
411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.)Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Shell LakeShell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 22128 Doboy Drive • 715-296-3638 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
ShullsburgAmicitia Lodge No. 25
127½ Water St. • 608-963-5951Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
SpartaValley Lodge No. 60
603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Star PrairieNorth Star Lodge No. 187207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark June, July & August
Stevens PointEvergreen Lodge No. 93
1756 Dixon St. • 715-344-7539,715-572-3981, Meet 1st & 3rd Tues.,
7 p.m., Meets All Year
StoughtonKegonsa Lodge No. 73
125 S. 5th St. • 608-279-4299Meet 1st Tues., 7 p.m. Dark July & August
Sturgeon Bay Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 17431 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727
Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Supper 5:30 p.m.Lodge 6:30 p.m., Dark July & August
Sun PrairieSun Prairie Lodge No. 143
Call Sec. for Meeting Location • 608-770-2018 Meet 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Superior Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329
3117 N. 21 St .• 218-590-2754 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Yeart
Superior Superior Lodge No. 236
1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537 Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
TomahTomah Lodge No. 132
520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Union GroveUnion Grove Lodge No. 288
1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Meets All Year
WaukeshaWaukesha Lodge No. 37
317 South Street • 262-701-7037Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
WaupacaWaupaca Lodge No. 123
105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
WaupunWaupun Lodge No. 48
16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-2041Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Wausau Forest Lodge No. 130
130 First Street • 715-845-5198Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
WautomaWautoma Lodge No. 148
203 S. Scott St. • 920-765-2495 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark Jan. and Feb.
Wauwatosa Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-69934th Fri., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting
Meets All Year
Wauwatosa James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-349-7650
1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & August
Wauwatosa Wisconsin Lodge No. 13
4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-939-2985 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark June & July
West AllisDay-lite Lodge No. 358
7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9:30 a.m.
Meets All Year
West AllisWauwatosa Lodge No. 267
7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
West BendWest Bend Lodge No. 138
301 N. University Dr. • 262-323-6532Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
West SalemSalem Lodge No. 125
101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish Bay Aurora Lodge No. 30
517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish BayGeo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-979-1776Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
WhitewaterSt. John’s Whitewater-Palmyra No. 57226 W. Main Street • 262-510-1049Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
1st Monday July & August
Wilmot Wilmot Lodge No. 241
30702 113th St. • 847-774-0013Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark 4th Tuesday July & August
WinneconneWinneconne Lodge No. 186
100 N. 1st Street • 608-219-6935 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb.
Wisconsin DellsDells Lodge No. 124
815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 1282321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-421-9669
Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m.meeting, Dark July & August
Silas H. Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 Oconomowoc • 262-391-5716
2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec. Call for meeting location
New Master Masons
Father raises son in Theodore Roosevelt LodgeIt was a very special night on April 17 at a stated meeting of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322 as MasterJames Stanton III raised his son Caleb to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. The evening meeting alsosaw four of the newly made Master Masons from the recent Masonic Day of Light in attendance. Front rowfrom left: John Pratt, Chris Hirthe, Elton Gefoe, Caleb Stanton, Master James Stanton III, Jason VanEperen and James Maki. Second row : Kurt Wallinger, Nick Schuh, Stuart Manny and Mathew Alberts.Back row: Jake Sylvester, Master, Des Peres Lodge No. 85; Drew Young; and Jeff Andersen.
Submitted by Bro. Tom Strong, Secretary
Third generation Master Mason Ben RoycraftSt. Croix Lodge No. 56 and Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 recently combined to do the second section ofthe Master Mason degree to raise Bro. Ben Roycraft. Bro. Roycraft is a third generation Mason. This eveningwas planned in order to have Ben’s Grandfather Bro. Fred Roycraft, a 55 year Mason, in attendance. Fromleft: Master David Hadlich (St. Croix Lodge), Grandfather Bro. Fred Roycraft, Bro. Ben Roycraft, FatherBro. Richard Roycraft and Master Jeff Clarke (Chippewa Falls Lodge),
Submitted by Bro. H. Scott Paulson
Bro. Robert J. Daun was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Menomonie Lodge No. 164 onApril 24. Front row from left: Morrie Trask, Happy Silva, Russ Waddell, new MM Robert J. Daun, MasterDonald W. Schwartz, Dan Sembach, Bruce Trimble and David Frogner. Second row: Jon Scott, Bob Hen-drickson, Don Fennie, Ron Malcolm, Scott Carstens and Eric Sutherland. Third row: Jon Oakland, DaveGiese, Ed Newcomb Jr. and Bill Tice. Back Row: Donnie Heit and Craig Conklin.
Photo by Area Administrator Earl Gunderson
Bro. Robert Daun raised in Menomonie Lodge
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Traveling GavelDistrict 1
Keystone Lodge No. 236 District 2
Collins-Spring Valley No. 192District 3
Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226District 4
Theodore Roosevelt No. 322District 5
La Crosse Lodge No. 190District 6
Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128
District 7 Hiram Lodge No. 50
District 8Richland Lodge No. 66
District 9Glenn L. Humphrey No. 364
District 10Omro Lodge No. 168
District 11Belle City Lodge No. 18
District 12Lake Lodge No. 189
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New Master Mason
Bro. Patrick Bertelson is new MMBro. Patrick Bertelson (center) was raised in Hartford Lodge No. 120on April 23. Bro. Carl Hoy, Master, is on the left and Bro. Bertelson’sMentor Bro. Brian Graff.
Submitted by Bro. Allen Brandt, Secretary/Treasurer
Northwestern Lodge steak fryThey sold out of steaks again! Northwestern Lodge No. 105, Prescott, again sold out of steaks during theirMay 11 fundraising steak fry. A packed dining room of people enjoyed tender grilled to order steaks. Thedinner was highlighted by the Lodge's signature Egger's recipe rhubarb upside down cake. The proceeds ofthe event go to the Lodge's scholarship fund.
Photo by Bro.Milt Helmer
Theodore Roosevelt Veterans DinnerThe fourth annual Veterans Dinner sponsored by Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322 was held on April28, at the Northeast Masonic Center in Green Bay. Master James Stanton III welcomed and thanked vol-unteers from both Roosevelt and Washington Lodges prior to the opening. Senior Warden Jeff Andersenand Junior Warden Nick Schuh were the organizers of the yearly social and both served as resident chefsfor the dinner. Over 100 veterans and in some cases their families were served during the mid-day event.This year the Army had the largest representation of those attending but all branches of the Armed Forceswere represented. Tours of the Masonic Center were conducted for those interested, along with tours of theJames Byrnes Memorial Masonic Museum. Tours of the museum were conducted by Alice Byrnes DLS.The Army Jeep parked in front of the Masonic Center to welcome those attending was furnished byTheodore Roosevelt Past Master Michael Belanger.
Submitted by Tom Strong, Past Master
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Beja Shrine Spring Ceremonial in Green BayBeja Shrine celebrated the 2018 Spring Ceremonial by inducting 10 new candidates in the class honoring Past Potentate John Sage. Followed by Illustrious Sir Clint Compton andhis Lady Hannah hosting the 2018 Potentates Ball held at “The Automobile Gallery” located in Green Bay. The Fezing Ceremony was just before the banquet. It was truly an un-forgettable evening for all who participated.
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Hancock cribbage winnerBro. Don Woodward (right), of Dakota Lodge No. 7, Hastings , Minn.,is congratulated by Hancock Lodge No. 229 Master Kraig Krueger asthe winner of the 2018 Jonas Memorial Cribbage Tournament on May3 at the Ellsworth Masonic Center. Lunch was served by Angie Krueger.The Masons greatly enjoyed the evening.
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer
Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 35 attended the spring breakfast on May 5, hosted by Lake Country FreemasonsLodge No. 42 at the Three Pillars Village on the Square before going to the Dousman Masonic Center tomake pizzas for their upcoming fund raiser. First row from left: Madeline Johnson, TatiAnna StepHenson,Brianna Kelly, Brianne Siepe-Pick and Olivia Johnson. Second row: Octavia Buschhaus and Katherine John-son. Back row: Senior Warden Tim Behling; Bro. Dave Renly, Master of Dousman Lodge No. 315, AssociateBethel Guardian of Job's Bethel No. 35; Bro. Bruce Boland, Master; Junior Warden Tim Zellner; JuniorGrand Warden Kenneth C. Gorgen.
Submitted by Bro. Frank McKenna
Jobies attend Lake Country Freemasons breakfast
Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42 delivered the District 9 Traveling Gavel to Glenn L. HumphreyLodge No. 364 on April 10. From left: Lake Country Freemasons Lodge Master Bruce Boland, Sec. GaryPilgrim, Junior Steward Scott Millikin and Glenn L. Humphrey Master Frank McKenna.
Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting
District 9 Gavel delivered to Glenn L. Humphrey
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Bro. Marc Steiber, Master of Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8, capturesthe Traveling Stein from Master Larry Raymond at Warren Lodge’s an-nual Masons Only Catfish Dinner on May 3.
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Traveling Stein captured
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quire a one-time cost of $15,thereafter, you pay only the regu-lar registration fee.Plates can be personalized
which requires an extra $15 eachyear. Vehicles that qualify for the
plates are automobiles; mo-torhomes, trucks with 4,500,6,000 or 8,000 pound grossweight, dual purpose farm, dualpurpose motor home and 12,000pound gross weight farm trucks.Brochures are available at the
Grand Lodge Office or for moreinformation go tohttp://www.dot.state.wi.us/ andsearch Freemason license plates.
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Baraboo Lodge Rusty Nail DegreeBaraboo Lodge No. 34 held its
Rusty Nail Degree on April 21.The evening started with fellow-
ship and a hearty Cajun meal pre-pared by Baraboo’s own LeonardPickett III. The meal included:shrimp, sausage, red beans andrice, sweet corn, potatoes andbread. By 7:30 p.m. everyone in atten-
dance was seated in the lodgeroom and a Lodge of Master Ma-sons was opened in due form.Brothers Marty Blake and Skip
Blake performed the instructionwith the help of a travelingBrother, Dan Brylla, seeking fur-ther instruction in Masonry.Everyone in attendance re-
viewed the various signs, grips andwords associated with the EnteredApprentice, Fellowcraft and Mas-ter Mason Degrees. The instruction went on to re-
view the actions prompted by theMaster’s gavel. Following the instruction, Bro.
Tony Calabrese asked those pres-ent to repeat after him the Tiler’soath. After the Masonic Traveler’s Re-
fresher Degree, Brother SkipBlake recited the Due Drop lec-ture. At the close everyone retreatedto the downstairs for coffee andcake.Submitted by Jerry Jackson, Secretary
Brethren attending the Rusty Nail Degree hosted by Baraboo Lodge No. 34.
Random Acts of Kindness –Is Your Lodge involved?The Wisconsin Masonic Foun-
dation’s new matching gift pro-gram for lodge usage throughoutthe state. Random Acts of Kind-ness is a program offering up to$3000 in matching foundationfunds for lodge support of a localcharity 501(c)(3) organization or alocal unit of government (schoolor other municipal or county en-tity).Together, in just a few short
months, the Foundation and Wis-consin Lodges have alreadygranted almost $72,000 to or-ganizations throughout the state.Participating lodges identify the
organization of their choice (fundscan support a specific project orprogram or can be given on anunrestricted basis). Lodge match-ing funds along with the attachedapplication and any other paper-work are submitted to the founda-
tion, which will meet approxi-mately every 60 days to reviewand approve requests.This program along with the
other matching gift programs ofthe foundation gives lodges manyways to impact their communitieseach year. NOTE - because of lim-its on the total amount of match-ing funds available the foundationis currently only able to match upto $3000 in total per lodge for allprograms combined each fiscalyear (May 1 - April 30). Also notethat the Spruce Up program, ad-ministered by the foundation isdone outside of and in addition tothis $3,000 annual cap.The foundation looks forward to
receiving your applications for thisfiscal year. If there are questionsor an application is needed pleasecontact Erika Miller in the GrandLodge office 262-965-2200.