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Wisconsin Masonic CalendarMay 20182 Milwaukee Chapter #27 National Sojourners will be presenting aLodge of Military Tribute at Freemasons Lodge No. 363 at TripoliShrine. Freemasons Lodge meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and the Lodgeof Military Tribute is scheduled for about 6:15 or 6:30 p.m. dependingon the closure of the Lodge.
2 Richland Lodge No. 66, Awards Banquet, White House CountryKitchen, 1450 Veterans Dr., Richland Center. Dinner at 7 p.m. withLadies invited. Awards presentation will follow.
3 Warren Lodge No. 4, annual Catfish Fry (for Masons only) PotosiMasonic Center 6 p.m. Plan to attend for a great night of fellowshipand enjoy Potosi's finest "River Chicken"!
4 North Star Lodge No. 187, Annual Smelt Fry, 4 p.m. until gone.Star Prairie Community Center, Star Prairie. $11 adults, $5 age 5-12,under 5 free.
4 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13, Memorial BBQ Table Dinner. Open toMasons, guests and friends. No coats or ties allowed. Northwest Ma-sonic Center, 4315 North 92nd St., Wauwatosa.
5 District 8 Spring Meeting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by MineralPoint Lodge No. 1, 304 High St. Light lunch will be provided. ContactDistrict 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson [email protected] or 608-482-1482.
6 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1, Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to Noon.All you can eat Pancakes, sausage, eggs and orange juice will beserved. Proceeds go for scholarships for Mineral Point and Iowa GrantHigh Schools. 304 High St., Mineral Point.
7 Four Lakes Daylight Lodge to host Deputy Grand Master Scott E.Pedley, Madison Masonic Center, 10 a.m. lunch to follow.
7 Blue Hills Lodge annual Spaghetti Fundraiser 4 - 7 p.m., at thelodge building. Spaghetti, meat balls, Italian sausage and homemadesauce.
9 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Scholarship Banquet honoring recipients andtheir parents. $20, dinner at 6:30. Reservations required with Sec. LyleChristian at [email protected] or 608-209-4312.
11 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 CourtSt., Prescott.
12 La Belle Lodge No. 84, Viroqua, MDoL Master Mason apron &Bible presentation celebration, 3 p.m.
14 "Ladies Luncheon" for the Madison Dyslexia Center, sponsoredby the Ladies of Scottish Rite at the Blackhawk County Club in Madi-son; raffles begin at 10:30 a.m. with lunch and entertainment at noon.
16 Union Lodge No. 32 Spring Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Allyou can eat. Evansville Masonic Center, 705 Brown School Rd. Con-tact Bro Tony Walls at 608-302-9743 or Bro. Bill Kayser at 608-290-1793.
17 Decora Lodge No. 177, Fish Fry Friends Night, 5:30 p.m. Bring anon-perishable item for food pantry donation RSVP to Bro. Chris Pe-tersen at 608-386-6990.
17 Waterloo Lodge No. 63 cook out; meal around 6 p.m. Lodgeopens at 7:30 p.m.
18 ZOR Mystery Event, 5 p.m. start in lobby of Holiday Inn EauClaire South, 4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire, 715-830-9889.
18-19 Richland Lodge No. 66, Brat Sale, 10 a.m., fundraiser forscholarships. Booth will be set up at 185 N. Main St., Richland Center.
19 Union Lodge No. 32, annual Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. 705 Brown School Road, Evansville, behind the EvansvillePiggly Wiggly.
19 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Ladies at the Table, 6 p.m. $20 per per-son, $15 for Masonic widows. Bring your toasting cannons. Reserva-tions at Eventbrite,https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ozaukee-lodge-ladies-at-table-dinner-tickets-43330600994.
19 Milton Lodge No.161 Ladies of the Lodge Night, Knute's Bar &Grill, 205 E. Beloit St., in Orfordville. Drinks and conversation at 5 p.m.,buffet dinner 6 p.m. Brothers are $25, his lady (wife, daughter, friend)are free. RSVP Bro. Pat Garvin by text or call by May 12, 608-436-0098. This is a night to celebrate and thank the ladies that help ushave a great Lodge and life!
19 Dousman Lodge No. 315, Charity Trap Shoot and Family Day, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club, N2765 Hard-scrabble Rd., Palmyra.This year they are also holding a cash raffle of$750.00 1st, $150.00 2nd and $100.00 3rd prizes at the event.Forquestions or to purchase raffle tickets contact Bros. Terry Brown, 414-429-5981; Dave Renly 715-432-6998; or Henry Pynakker, 262-370-2665.See page 10.
19 Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge, Ladies Appreciation Breakfast, 9a.m. $12 per person. Guest Speaker Ms. Gail L. Hanson. Three Pillars,Village on the Square. Purchase tickets by May 14, Bro. DuaneBunting: 262-965-7360 or Bro. Henry Pynakker: 262-370-2665. Seepage 23 of the online edition.
19 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, 9th Annual Walk for Dyslexia,Vilas Park Shelter in Madison; Registration/Check in starts at 7:30a.m., walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
19 Hancock Lodge No. 229 annual “Mason of the Year” banquet5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program.
19 Columbus Lodge No. 75, Annual Brat Fry.
19 Columbus Lodge No. 75, nationally known Comedian Pete Leewill perform a show at 7 p.m. at Kestrel Ridge Golf Club, 900 AvalonRoad, Columbus.
19 Shrine Hospital Day, open house, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2025 EastRiver Parkway, Minneapolis, Minn. 55414; families, lunch, and troutpond.
19 Zor Spring Ceremonial, Eau Claire; 10 a.m. start thru 5:30 p.m.banquet at Holiday Inn, Eau Claire.
22 Geneva Lodge No. 44, Lake Geneva, will host Mr. Pat Biggin,who was a contestant on the History Channel presentation "Forged inFire”. Social 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., Mr. Pat Biggin will speak follow-ing dinner. RSVP by May 20, to Brothers Jason Zasada,262-716-2701or Robert E. Bole 262-203-1117.
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THE WISCONSINMasonic Journal MAY 2018
174th Annual Communicationunfinished business and resolutions.
See page 12.
VOLUME LI, NUMBER 5 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin MAY 2018
The Grand Master’s Message:By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin
Brother L. Arby Humphrey
THE WISCONSINMasonic Journal
On Our CoverBro. Bill Keeney presents
the Middle Chamber Lecturein the Fellowcraft Degree toBro. Todd Kasper and theclass at the Masonic Day ofLight in Madison on April 7.
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 atMadison Masonic Center June 1-2
You can purchase tickets for you and your Lady for breakfast,lunch, the ladies luncheon and the evening dinners on the GrandLodge website at www.wisc-freemasonry.org. Select the AC Regis-tration box from the sidebar. Enter your promotional code, which isAC2018. Select the tickets you desire and how many. Followthrough to complete the process. You will receive an email confir-mation with your tickets to be printed out and brought with you tothe Annual Communication. No tickets will be available for sale atthe Annual Communication. Tickets must be purchased in advanceby May 16, 2018.
AC Meal Tickets Must be Purchased by May 16
Grand Master L. Arby Hum-phrey extends a cordial and frater-nal greeting to you, your Lady andyour Lodge on the occasion of the174th Annual Communication tobe held at the Madison MasonicCenter located at 301 WisconsinAvenue, Madison, Wis. on June 1and 2, 2018.You can purchase tickets for
breakfast, lunch, the ladies lunch-eon and the evening dinners onEventbrite. Detailed instructions
are provided on the lower righthand corner of this page underAC Meal Tickets. Tickets must bepurchased in advance by May 16,2018. The meetings and meals are
open to any Wis. Master Mason ingood standing with a 2018 duescard. The ladies are also invited toattend any non-tiled events.Breakfast will be available at the
Madison Masonic Center on Fri-day and Saturday for men andladies from 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.The Annual Meeting will open
at 8:00 a.m. Friday, June 1. Dressat the Annual Communication iscoat and tie with your apron ofchoice.The Grand Master’s Lady, Cindy
Humphrey, extends a warm invi-tation to the Ladies to join her onFriday for a tour and luncheon atOlbrich Botanical Gardens and
their 16 acres of outdoor gardensand stunning landscapes. Trans-portation will leave from the Con-course at 9:15 a.m. The cost is$35.00. On Friday, June 1, Brethren andladies are invited to attend thePublic Installation of the newlyelected Grand Master and his Of-ficers at 4:30 p.m. at the MadisonMasonic Center, followed by theInstallation Banquet. The attire forthe evening is a business suit.The Madison Concourse and
Governors Club is the Headquar-ters Hotel throughout the AnnualCommunication. There is a reser-vation link for rooms at the con-clusion of your registrationprocess. There are also manyother hotel choices in the area.
See Annual CommunicationInformation on page 6.
Congratulations to over 125 new Masons who completed theirMaster Mason Degree in the first four months of this year! Thankyou to all the Lodges who are working hard to raise new Brothers
within their Lodges and to everyone whoworked so hard to make our recent MasonicDay of Light events a resounding success!Let’s all make sure we warmly welcome
these new Brothers and their families into ourMasonic Family. Being raised to the sublimedegree of Master Mason is a once in a lifetimeevent worthy of special recognition. A goodway to celebrate this auspicious occasion is toinvite family and friends to witness the Bibleand Apron Presentations in a “first class” pub-lic dinner venue with Masons and Ladies pres-ent. It’s a great opportunity to showcaseFreemasonry, recognize a special achievementand get to know each other.It’s also critical that we immediately engage
our new Brothers. The Ashlar Award is a greattool to involve new Masons in lodge activitieswhile encouraging and recognizing Master Ma-
sons who mentor candidates. To earn an Ashlar Award, a MasterMason, who is a first-time mentor, together with an additional expe-rienced Mason, mentors a new candidate or protégé. The teamworks together to complete the eight activities required for theAward. By doing so new Brothers get involved in lodge activities anddevelop a bond.Once all the activities are completed, the first-time Mentor will be
the recipient of an Ashlar Award. The experienced Mentor will alsoreceive the award if he hasn’t received it in the past. Upon comple-tion of the Ashlar Award Program, the Lodge Secretary will orderthe Perfect Ashlar Pin and Award certificate from the Grand LodgeOffice. The criterion for earning the award is found in the WisconsinProgram booklets or online at wisc-freemasonry.org on the Educa-tion page.The time and effort we invest in a new Mason and his family will
pay rich dividends. If we engage them, we will retain them, and thefirst year is most critical. Think of these new Brothers as your bestcustomer. What will keep them coming back? Work hard to deliverexperiences, both inside and outside of the Lodge, that will keepthem engaged and excited about Freemasonry. Attitude is contagious. It is a fact that we tend to feed off the sen-
timents and reactions of those around us. Within your Lodge fostera positive, ambitious atmosphere that reflects Brotherly Love. En-courage new Master Masons to participate and bring forth theirideas, and to make a difference. In turn they will remain a committedmember for a long time to come!
Yours in Brotherhood,L. Arby HumphreyGrand Master
Grand MasterL. Arby Humphrey
Masonic Day of Light – The AftermathBy Senior Grand WardenRobert C. StraderProgram Manager, Masonic Day of LightSince we’ve started the Masonic
Day of Light back in its beta classin July last year, we’ve raisednearly 280 new Master Masons!Worshipful Masters, officers andSecretaries are likely thinking“Now what do we do?” and haveto deal with the aftermath of theevents. Well, Brothers, this is bestof all problems to have. Thesenew Master Masons came awayfrom these MDoL events ener-gized and ready to continue theirjourneys of discovery and learningabout Freemasonry. Some thoughts going forward:• Be sure to take care of your
lodge housekeeping – make surethey are entered in MORI and gettheir dues cards. They deservethem and may be asked for themif they visit another lodge to watchdegree work and meet new friendsand brothers.• Be sure to do the Apron andBible addresses for these newbrothers the very next statedmeeting. The mentor should beassuring that the new brother isthere and should have acquiredthe apron and Holy Writings fromthe brother upon leaving theMDoL event.• Be sure your counselor, his as-
sistants, and mentor have worked(or are working) diligently to getour new brothers to be able to beexamined in open lodge for theMM degree. When you enrolledthis new brother in MDoL, youpromised that you would accom-plish this in 60 days.• Be sure to set up a public
event to celebrate the newbrother’s raising to the sublime de-gree of Master Mason. Use thisopportunity to invite his familyand use it as a friend’s event tolook for new candidates for yourlodge. Ask the new brother to in-vite his friends. Many lodges are
collaborating on these events,even arranging entertainmentafter dinner, making it memorablefor all that attend. I’ve also heardthat some are district wide events.What a way to introduce our newbrothers and their families to ourfraternity! There’s nothing wrongwith repeating the Apron andBible presentations for these newbrothers in the presence of theirfamilies, friends and otherprospective Masons, and we en-courage it. These beautiful presen-tations do more to teach theprecepts of Freemasonry than thebest PowerPoint presentations!You should even think about usingthis celebration format for newMaster Masons being raised in the
traditional degree formats.• Be sure to engage these newbrothers immediately, engagethem in the Ashlar program, havethem mentor new brothers thatfollow in their footsteps, whetherin traditional or future MDoLevents. Engage these brothers inhelping you plan events, manyour committees, spruce up thelodge.• Be sure to be tolerant of your
new brothers, listen to their ideas,remember that they are still ener-gized by what they went through.Everyone in the lodge should playa part in being their mentor, notjust the lodge brother that partici-
Bro. Craig Froelich confers the Master Mason Degree duringthe MDoL in Madison on April 7. See photos on page 17.
Photo by Rich Rygh
See MDoL on page 4
Bring to the Annual Communication
• 2018 Dues Card• Apron (none will be provided)• Print and bring all meal tickets
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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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The Cement of Brotherly LoveWhen God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, it was the prel-
ude to their becoming a new nation in the Promised Land. Thesewere given to guide them in their dealings with one another and theirresponse to God’s leading presence with them.In the sixth chapter of Deuteronomy verses 4-9comes what some have called a Jewish confes-sion of faith: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God,the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God withall your heart and with all your soul and with allyour strength.” A directive was given to writethem on their hearts, teach them to their chil-dren, and recite them throughout the day. Theywere to tie the written words to their body as aconstant reminder.Some centuries later, Jesus was being tested
by the Pharisees as to which of the command-ments were the greatest of all. Actually, therewere over 600 of them and all were importantin their own right. To single-out one as most im-portant was to trap Jesus. He quoted the verse from Deuteronomy:“Love the Lord your God with all your heart . . . soul . . . and mind.This is the first and greatest command. The second is like it; Loveyour neighbor as yourself.” I’ve heard it said, Love God and loveyour neighbor and all the other commandments are commentary tothe first two.For the speculative Mason, these two commandments are good
words to not just remember, but to apply them to our everyday life.When a Mason begins his Masonic journey he is asked in whom heplaces his trust. Answering, God, he affirms the first commandment.After receiving his MM degree he is given all the tools of Masonry,but especially the trowel. This links him with the second command-ment. He is told that the trowel is for symbolically spreading the ce-ment of brotherly love. The MM degree sets the new Mason to work.The established Masons are there to guide and mentor him in hiswork.Spreading the cement of brotherly love is needed as much now as
ever before. Grand Master Humphrey has repeatedly proclaimedthat our society needs more Masons. With more Masons, brotherlylove will be evident through more places in society.One of the many amazing stories to come out of the Civil War
came when, at differing times, soldiers from both sides laid theirweapons aside to minister to a fallen Masonic Brother. Even storiesof both sides together, opening a lodge to enjoy brotherhood throughthe common rituals of Masonry. With the polarization which existsin our society today, I often reflect how things might change withmore Masonic values being reflected in relationships between moreindividuals. What if we conducted a Masonic Day of Light in one ofthe places where conflicts occur?When we spread the cement of brotherly love, it’s not in theory
but actual practice. To love God and your neighbor is not when it’sconvenient—but always. When that mind-set is upper most in ourawareness it changes how we respond to business associates, storeclerks, family members, and yes, even a fellow Brother Mason. Fora Mason, Deities placed in our lives fill us with gratitude. We arerichly blessed. This country we enjoy, the freedoms we exercise, thebrotherhood of Freemasonry, our families and our places of worshipgive us a feeling of gratitude.With a feeling of overwhelming gratitude, it’s easy to spread the
cement of brotherly love. We give out of the abundance of our bless-ings. Giving praise, consideration, helpfulness, support is a responseto the brotherly love we have received from others. As we gatherfor Masonic functions it is a great place to practice brotherly love.When we go about our daily journey brotherly love will be a naturalout-pouring of our lives.Thank God for the inspiration of the Holy Writings and the tenets
of Masonry. Together, they have the influence to shape good mento be even better. Remember to keep the trowel close at hand.
Peace,Don Iliff
Grand ChaplainDonald F. Iliff
We very recently received theletter from the Madison MasonicCenter regarding the buildingoffer to donate the building tothe Wisconsin Masons. We re-ceived the letter barely in time toeven get Resolution 8 submitted.We have very limited informationregarding the revenue and ex-penses and capital needs for thebuilding, however we are in theprocess of taking a more detailedlook at the books and the busi-ness and as more informationcomes in I will share it our Broth-ers. Our Accountants are review-ing the books and meeting withthe Madison Masonic Auditors
this week (last week they werebusy due to tax deadlines). Wewill also carefully review the con-dition and maintenance needs ofthe facility. We do know that thebuilding comes with debt that wewould incur and that they are los-ing money. Resolution 8 was submitted as
a place holder and may beamended for more or less moneydepending on what we find outas we fact find. Unfortunatelyhave a very short window to in-vestigate and prepare for a voteat AC but it is relatively certainthat the MMC finances are suchthat if the Wisconsin Freemasons
do not take ownership, thebuilding will very likely be gonebefore next AC. I don’t have allthe answers and I’m not going tomake them up. We will gather asmany facts as we can to help ourBrothers try to decide the rightcourse of action as to if theywant to be the shareholders ofthe Madison Masonic Center ornot. I will do my best to providethem with fair and unbiased in-formation to help the delegatesmake a good decision.
L. Arby HumphreyGrand [email protected]
174th Annual Communication Resolution Number8-2018 Regarding the Madison Masonic Center
Welcoming MDoL Masons and Annual Communication are Staff Meeting Topics
Grand Master L. ArbyHumphrey goes over theagenda for the weekend staffmeeting.
By Rich RyghGrand Lodge Officers gathered
at the Inn on Lake Superior in Du-luth, Minnesota, April 20-22 forthe Spring Staff Meeting andGrand Master’s Testimonial. Thislocation was chosen because of
the close proximity to Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 in Superior,Grand Master L. ArbyHumphrey’s home lodge.The Grand Master welcomed
everyone at the opening of the
meetings on Friday afternoon.The Grand Master stated we
have over 120 new Masons sincethe first of the year. He reminded
See Staff on page 18
Grand Chaplain Donald F. Illif addresses the meeting. Fromleft Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker, Senior Grand Dea-con Gary L. Stang, Grand Chaplain Iliff and District 5 DeputyGrand Master Gerald L. McDonald.
Photos by Rich Rygh
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - MAY 2018 - PAGE 3
EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGEBy Grand Orator Patrick D. Cholka
Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Orator Patrick D. Cholka at
BBQ FOR 253 lbs. Hamburger½ Bunch Celery½ cup Chopped Onion½ cup Brown Sugar2 cups Catsup 24oz.1 Large Tomato Soup1 tbs. Chili Powder
Brown hamburger, celery, onions,. Heat soup and catsup andadd brown sugar and chili powder and simmer.
Combine with hamburger, celery ,onions and simmer. Salt totaste.
For just the family cut recipe in half.
Bro. Scott & Linda MagnussonOregon Lodge No. 151
Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Partners with Lodges through its Many ProgramsWhile the Wisconsin Masonic
Foundation (WMF) makes grantson a direct request basis (founda-tion to recipient) the majority ofits philanthropic fulfillment comesby partnering with Wisconsinlodges to benefit causes importantto each lodge individually in theirrespective communities.Each year the WMF makes over
$1 million in disbursements tocharities and for other purposesoutlined as eligible in its charterand current policies. The WMFlooks with highest favor on re-quests that come to it with the en-dorsement and financial supportof lodges throughout the state.Let's consider the many ways
your lodge may partner with theWMF in the 2018-19 year.1) Wisconsin Masonic Home
(Three Pillars). While donationsfrom individuals and lodges can bemade directly to the WisconsinMasonic Home, WMF is also agiving alternative through its Wis-consin Masonic Home Endow-ment Fund. Each year over$700,000 is transferred from thisendowment fund to support theoperating needs and charity careat Three Pillars. This is truly a way
to assist elderly widows at it best.Gifts for this purpose receive nomatch by the WMF.2) Medical Matching Fund.
Lodges wishing to support localmedical needs can receive match-ing funds up to $2,000. This fundis often used for purchasing med-ical/safety equipment for first re-sponders or local health carefacilities. The WMF is closing inon having provided $1 million forplacement of automatic externaldefibrillators (AEDs) in our state'sschools and other public buildings.3) Matching Scholarship Pro-
gram. Each year hundreds of de-serving high school studentsreceive a scholarship for highereducation through this matchingprogram between WMF and locallodges. This program matches upto $500 in lodge funds. This greatprogram helps our youth to obtainfurther light through continuingeducation.4) Youth Fund. Support from
lodges goes a long way to helpprovide programming support forour Masonic youth organizations.Matching funds for lodge dona-tions is available for this purpose.5) Hiram's Helpers. Working
through local schools, lodges canreceive reimbursement of funds(one half of amount spent up to$500) to assist kids with immedi-ate needs. What child will benefitfrom your lodge's charity thisyear?6) Acts of Kindness. Your lodge
can receive matching funds up to$3,000 annually to assist a localcharity or unit of government.Purposes include both unrestrictedgifts or support dedicated to spe-cific projects/programs. Who willyour lodge help in 2018-19?Due to the high interest in and
demand for these programs thereis currently a limit of $3000 inWMF funds available to supportthe charitable activities of anylodge. Please note this $3000 in-cludes a lodge's request under theLodge Spruce Up Award.The WMF looks forward to
working with your lodge this com-ing year as we try to fill some ofthe needs of our communities.Contact Erika Miller or Gary Beierat the Grand Lodge office 262-965-2200.
Freemasons of Wisconsin Come Togetherin Fellowship at Combined Table Lodge
Grand Master Micah E. Tharpe and Grand Master L. ArbyHumphrey toast “To the Holy Saints Johns”.
Photo by Rich Rygh
By Rich RyghFreemasons of The Most Wor-
shipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge,Inc., F. & A. M. of Wisconsin, andthe Grand Lodge F. & A. M. ofWisconsin came together in cele-bration and fellowship at the 15thAnnual Wisconsin FreemasonsCombined Table Lodge on March29, Hosted by the Prince HallGrand Lodge at the Tripoli ShrineCenter in Milwaukee.Officer of the Day P.M. Samuel
L. Sotts introduced Grand MasterMicah E. Tharpe and Grand Mas-ter L. Arby Humphrey as theywere escorted into the diningroom and lead the Brothers in around of applause for the GrandMasters.Bro. Sotts welcomed the
Brethren in attendance and askedthat each table appoint a Brotheras a table steward.The Lodge was opened by Bro.
Robert Jones, Master of KingDavid Lodge No. 10.The Pledge of Allegiance was
followed by Brothers RickeyTownsell and Robert Roth of theMilwaukee Chapter #27 NationalSojourners presenting the “Toastto the Flag”. Brothers Townselland Roth presented Grand MasterMicah E. Tharpe and Grand Mas-
ter L. Arby Humphrey with anoriginal print of the “Toast to theFlag” poster which is part of the100th birthday celebration of Na-tional Sojourners. This presenta-tion coincided with the first
national recognition and anniver-sary of the Veterans of the Viet-nam War. Both Grand Mastershave joined Milwaukee Chapter#27 as Members in Perpetuity.See Combined on page 6
Brethren,The third section of the Entered Apprentice degree, also known
as the "picture lecture" contains a lot of useful and valuable infor-mation. It covers a range of topics from the various aspects of thesymbolic lodge and their relationship to KingSolomon's temple, the tenets, or principles andbeliefs of Freemasonry, the four cardinal virtues,and many other items. In fact, one can arguethat the sheer fact that this information is intro-duced to a new Mason at his Entered Appren-tice degree speaks to its importance in buildinga solid foundation for him.Sometimes, however, we forget that the En-
tered Apprentice degree is a flood of informa-tion and not every new Mason has the ability toabsorb this information given his brief exposureto it. It is said by some that the way we preparecandidates helps to sharpen his senses, partic-ularly his sense of hearing, enabling him tofocus on the precepts we introduced him to. Butthere is a lot going on during his Entered Apprentice degree and insome cases the candidate is not able to absorb everything. His ed-ucation and subsequent examination in that degree will serve to helpsolidify some of that information for him. But some level of empha-sis on certain aspects may not be carried through, depending onhis Mentor and I believe some of these valuable precepts bear re-peating and to an extent extra emphasis.Take for example the principal tenet of Brotherly Love. This prin-
ciple is repeated often in our lectures and degrees as well as beingat the heart of everything we do. It is a concept or idea that is fairlyself explanatory and is easy to understand. As such I would thinkthat it does not require much repeating to be fully embraced andadopted by our new Brother. Without repeating it, however, whatis sometimes lost is the emphasis on how important it is to all ofFreemasonry.Brotherly Love is one of the three tenets that lays at the founda-
tion of Freemasonry. Our ritual provides a beautiful explanation ofit: how it binds us together, not only as Masons but as human beings,so that we can work as one. Without it at the core, Freemasonrywould be a different organization altogether.Brotherly Love means that we regard another man with the high-
est possible esteem regardless of his profession, personal history orupbringing. We do not expect any special recognition or personalgain from this as having and maintaining that closeness with ourBrethren has its own reward. Without it, life is lonely and unhappy.This is not a hope or a dream, but a fact. It is a fact that Freema-sonry builds upon and throughout our system of degrees. It empha-sizes it and encourages us to practice it, not only with our Brethren,but to all mankind. As one of our principal tenets it becomes a dis-tinguishing characteristic of all Masons.Brotherly Love provides the foundation for us to work and agree:
to always give our Brother the benefit of the doubt and to never be-lieve that he is purposely trying to wrong or deceive us. It remindsus not to take it personally when we are disappointed by a Brotherand that when the situation requires us to disappoint a Brother ordeliver bad news to take him by the hand and respect him as aBrother as he will respect you in the same way.As a tenet, it takes little explanation for our Brethren to under-
stand its meaning. The explanation, then, is not to teach its meaningbut to demonstrate how it can be adopted in practice and appliedto your life. Like so many of Masonry's maxims and precepts, per-haps its use is best illustrated by example.
Fraternally,Patrick Cholka
Grand OratorPatrick D. Cholka
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Dear Brethren, Ladies, and Friends,
The month of May at Three Pillars, at both Dousman and MasonWoods, is a special time. There’s a sense of renewal. Warmbreezes bring a hint of summer throughout both campuses as theycarry the promise of nicer days. There are also a number of im-portant events we celebrate.
Over 110 years ago we were entrusted with the mission to carefor seniors. That mission guides us in all we do to enhance thequality of life for those who call Three Pillars home. We celebratethese individuals throughout May with Older Americans month.For the fourth year in a row we will partner with the KettleMoraine School District to create our next resident and staff musicvideo. Keep your eyes on our Facebook page for the latest news.
May 13 is Mother’s Day. A day we show appreciation to ourmothers or those mother figures in our lives. At Three Pillars wehost our annual Mother’s Day Brunch, which is well attended byfamily members young and old. If you are interested in participat-ing or helping, please call Tina in our Lifestyles Department at262.965.7232 to learn more.
May 28 is Memorial Day. This is the time we bow our heads inremembrance to those veterans who gave their lives for this coun-try. We are humbled by their sacrifice. This important day remindsus of the stories of heroism and selflessness by our fallen veteransand we thank them.
While Memorial Day is a day reserved to honor those veterans nolonger with us, we continue to look for ways to pay tribute to theveterans who still are, a number of whom who live at Three Pil-lars.
We have two programs to accomplish this. Our Tribute Path,along the banks of the Bark River at our Dousman Campus, hasa new way to honor an important veteran in your life. You nowhave the option to include any branch of service on your brick forthe pathway. Contact Jane Olisar at 262.965.7294 to purchaseyour brick today.
Finally, there is Operation Freedom. A partnership initiated bythe Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42. The goal is to getall Three Pillars Veterans to fly on an Honor Flight, which nowalso recognizes our Vietnam Veterans. Their goal is to raise aware-ness and funds to make sure our Three Pillars Veterans take partin this important Honor Flight before it is too late. Funds raisedcover the cost of the veteran’s guardian. I encourage you to learnmore and make a gift online at http://bit.ly/3PCharitableGiving.
Thank you to our Masonic Brethren & Ladies for your support ofThree Pillars and our mission. I wish you well as you enjoy whatis hopefully a long spring and a warm summer.
Fraternally,
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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, PizzaParty, Bowling, Recognitionbreakfast, or other meals for theAll Stars. To support the event orbe part of it contact Bro. DavidTainter at [email protected]. orcall 262-689-2848.
Boy’s soccer action from the 2017 All-Star Games.Photo by Rich Rygh
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. LiveBetter At Home will find the re-sources you need in your owncommunity and keep your call
confidential. 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-
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National Sojourners Military TributeThe Milwaukee Chapter #27 Na-tional Sojourners will be present-ing a Lodge of Military Tribute onMay 2 at Tripoli Shrine.Freemasons Lodge meeting
starts at 5:30 p.m. and the Lodgeof Military Tribute is scheduled forabout 6:15 or 6:30 p.m. depend-ing on the closure of the Lodge.This is open to the public.
Volunteer andMake a Differencein Someone’s LifeTake a few hours of your
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the VA facilities in Wisconsinis the need for more volun-teers.Make a difference in the life
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pated in the MDoL event as thementor. Everyone needs to greettheir new brothers when they ar-rive at lodge or events and nothave them feel isolated or forcedto engage themselves in order tobe noticed.• Be sure to remember this is agood thing that is happening toyour lodge, feel the energy, andbe part of the solution to engagethese new brothers.Your District Deputy Grand
Masters will be following up withlodge principal officers to checkon your progress of bringingthese new Brothers into the fold.Show them how proactive youare with progress on all fronts.I’ve been so proud, and so has theGrand Master, of all those thathave participated in the MasonicDay of Light events. All of uscome away as energized as thenew Brothers and look forward toall of our lodges becoming moresuccessful and fulfilling their mis-sions as operative lodges
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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]
Combined from page 3Brothers who are veterans of thatwar era were asked to stand andbe recognized and then all in at-tendance said "welcome home”.Toastmaster P.M. James E. Mar-
tin demonstrated the proper toast-ing procedure, to be followed bya hearty Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!The table stewards charged the
cannons and the first toast, “ToOur Country”, was proposed byBro. DeWitt White, Master ofWidow’s Son Lodge No. 1. Theusual seven toasts followed with abreak for dinner between the thirdand fourth toasts.Lodges honored for the most
members in attendance were TyreLodge No. 8 and Milwaukee Har-mony Lodge No. 261.Past Master Sylvester Hamilton
of King David Lodge No. 10 re-turned a gavel he came across inhis travels to Bro. Barry Axelrood,Secretary/Treasurer of James M.Hays Lodge No. 331. Bro. Hamil-ton received the gavel from afriend that found it in a shop. Thegavel originally was presented toBro. Charles Riley by his wifeMary when he was installed Mas-ter of James M. Hays Lodge in1966. Bro. Axelrood said, “WhenI was going through the line,Charles was one of the Past Mas-ters that sat on the sidelines andhelped out. We had a traditionthat the PMs would sit in thechairs and open Lodge for the in-stallation of officers. They wouldthen give the chair to the new of-
ficer.”Grand Master L. Arby Hum-
phrey thanked Grand MasterMicah Tharpe for all his supportand friendship as they have trav-eled their journey. He thanked theentire Most Worshipful PrinceHall Grand Lodge line and thePrince Hall Masons for puttingthis night together. Grand Master Humphrey stated,
“I think this is a really appropriatetime of year to hold this Com-bined Table Lodge because, at thistime of year, all over the world,Hindu, Christian, Jewish and Is-lamic, friends and families cometogether to celebrate the variousholidays that are currently takingplace.“So tonight, I think it is only
right and fitting that we havecome together as Masonic Broth-ers for our own little family cele-bration. And when our WisconsinFreemason family comes to-gether, it’s always a very specialevent and it exemplifies what Ma-sonry is, and what it really shouldbe about . . . What we have hereis something very special, and alltoo rare in this world today. “I mean did you see the same
thing I saw tonight? Look around,we have a lot of men with differ-ent political beliefs, of various re-ligious faiths and races, men ofdifferent generations, with differ-ent backgrounds and stations inlife, all together in one place atthe same time and with alcohol in-
volved. What we have here is allthe fixings of a good fight, maybeeven a war! But what I saw tonightwas warm embraces and menwho were genuinely happy to seeeach other.“My Brothers, tonight we were
truly blessed to see the beauty ofFreemasonry. Did you see it? “And, if you listened you heard
the sound of laughter and joy, anda loud hum of voices of BrotherMasons enjoying each other’s com-pany. What we heard here tonightwas a beautiful sound of MasonicHarmony. Did you hear it?“My Brothers, what we did here
tonight, was spread the cement ofBrotherly Love! Can you feel it? That’s what it feels like to be a
Mason and this evening we all hadthe great privilege to experience alittle Masonic Brotherly Love andit is truly an extraordinary thing!” Grand Master Micah E. Tharpe
thanked Grand Master Humphreyfor his friendship and the greattimes they have shared such ascelebrating the 300th Anniversaryof Grand Lodge of England.
He introduced the Past GrandMasters and current officers ofThe Most Worshipful Prince HallGrand Lodge, Inc., F. & A. M. ofWisconsin and the officers of the-constituent lodges which he ref-ered to as the future Grand LodgeOfficers.The Lodge was closed by King
David Lodge No. 10.See photos on page 11
Greetings Brethren,
The second article in the series will explore the Origins and recog-nition of operative masonry.
The Origins of Operative MasonryThe knowledge of Geometry or Masonry survived the great flood.Through a succession of generations, the knowledge and practicalapplication of the useful rules of architecturewere passed on, improved, and spread withinthe region, to different countries, and eventuallyacross the globe.
With the re-population of the earth, villages, andcities began popping up. Housing was neededto provide shelter from the weather and ele-ments. To meet this need, numerous buildingsand structures were built. The uniformity in boththe form and sundry materials being used, is ev-idence that a standard methodology in the de-sign and building of structures was employed. Itis logical, and reasonable to infer that there weregroups of experts and artisans that specializedin the craft of building.
But when was Masonry first recognized as an organized craft? Sinceit actually occurred during the prehistoric period, we can only inferwhen this actually occurred from manuscripts published over the last600 years. Following are excerpts from a few of the oldest manu-scripts as assembled and described by Albert MacKey in “The Historyof Freemasonry” – Volume 1.
One of the earliest biblical stories of groups of skilled workmen gath-ering together to work in a cooperative manner is the legend of theTower of Babel. In his manuscript, Halliwell briefly mentions theconstruction of the tower, but he does not mention a masonry guildat that event. Halliwell’s theory was that masonry wouldn’t be taughtuntil many years later by Euclid in Egypt.
Abraham was a master of the Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences(SLAS), especially geometry. He and his wife Sarah went to Egyptwhere he taught the SLAS to the Egyptians. He had a worthyscholar with him by the name of Euclid who learned and became amaster of all the SLAS.
Euclid answered a call by the King of Egypt for someone to occupyhis many sons in an honest, honorable profession that would makegentlemen of them. Euclid agreed to teach the princes the SLAS onthe condition that he be given the power to rule over them as thesciences ought to be ruled. This would be in the form of rules orcharges given to the craftsmen to govern their activities, conduct,loyalty to their Masters and each other. They also required an ele-ment of secrecy to control how the craft was taught and propagated.The King agreed and Euclid taught his sons the science of Geometryin practice by which they could work in all manners with stone tocreate temples, building, towers and manors. The Israelite’s took theknowledge and techniques of Masonry with them when they leftEgypt. At that time, they were considered to be one of the largestgroups of skilled craftsmen in the world.
Other noted authors like Cooke, Anderson, and Krause, believe thatMasonry as a craft existed at the time of the building of the Towerof Babel and that it spread to Egypt from Babel. In their accounts,Masons from different areas gathered at Babel to undertake an effortto build a tower to Heaven both to make a name for themselves andprevent their dispersion. Nimord, King of Babylon, commissionedthe building of the tower. He was a mason himself and big supporterof the craft.
The story of the Tower of Babel concludes with the workers s incur-ring the wrath of God, who caused confusion in communicationsand a great dispersion of men into every corner of the earth. Despitethe language barrier, the workmen took with them the knowledgeand expertise they attained from their 53 years of work on the towerto these distant parts; where they employed them in building of king-doms, commonwealths and dynasties.
In spite of the dispersion of the workmen, masonry remained strongin Shinar and Assyrai which Nimrod founded. Nimrod built manysplendid cities in the surrounding areas and loaned out groups ofMasons to other Kings to build their temples, towers and other build-ings. Before sending them out, he gave them charges in the sameform and fashion as Euclid.
King David began work on the temple of Jerusalem. He loved andcherished masons and paid them well. He too gave them numerouscharges that he had supposedly learned from Egypt. After KingDavid’s death, this son Solomon took on completing the temple thathis father has started. He called out to many lands for masons.Among those that answered his call was Hiram King of Tyre. KingHiram provided craftsman that were skilled in woodworking.Through the building of the Temple of Jerusalem, masonry was con-firmed in Jerusalem.
Craftsman would often travel into foreign countries to work. Somedesired to advance their knowledge and skills in the craft, some toteach, and others to be overseers of building projects. By all ac-counts, before sending their workmen to other cites or lands, Kingsfrom Nimrod to Euclid to David, gave them elaborate rules orcharges which dictated their conduct, duty and loyalty to the scienceand each other. Among them; be true to each other, love each otherand serve your Lord truly for your pay. Thus Masonry was spreadand propagated to France, England, and Germany, with each de-veloping their own legends of masonry.
The first reference in the old records to the Temple of Solomonbeing linked to the origin of Freemasonry is found in the Cooke MS
Jerry A. ReickGrand Lecturer
See Operative Masonry on page 19
Annual Communication InformationRepresentatives and ProxiesAll lodges are entitled to repre-
sentation in Grand Lodge by theirthree ranking officers. If any ofthese three officers cannot attend,the Lodge has the priority in se-lecting the proxy (Constitution ofthe Grand Lodge Section 5.01).Proxy forms have been mailed tothe three principal officers of eachlodge and must be completed andsigned prior to arrival in Madison.Cards will not be available at reg-istration. To be excused from the annual
Communication a lodge mustemail Grand Master L. ArbyHumphrey through Grand Secre-tary Michael A. DeWolf at [email protected]. Any lodge not represented at
the Annual Communication shallbe fined the sum of $30 unless ex-cused by the Grand Lodge or theGrand Master. (Section 52.04,Regulations for Lodges)Per DiemPer diem for attendance at the
Annual Communication of GrandLodge will be paid to the lodge. If all the representatives of a
Lodge leave before the close ofthe Annual Communication, with-out the consent of the GrandLodge or the Grand Master, perdiem shall not be paid.This year Per diem funds will be
sent via ACH payment directly tothe Lodges bank account. follow-ing the Annual Communication.ParkingParking is not available at the
Madison Masonic Center. It is rec-ommended that you use the Day-ton Street Parking Ramp behindthe Madison Area Technical Col-lege and across from the Con-course Hotel, one block south andwest of the Madison MasonicCenter.Master and WardensThe Master, together with the
two Wardens of each constituentLodge, are voting members of theGrand Lodge and all should at-tend. As Grand Lodge does notprovide per diem for the Wardens,it is urged that the Lodge make itfinancially possible for all votingmembers to attend. The threeprincipal officers of the Lodge arevoting representatives, but all Mas-ter Masons are invited to attend.Annual Communication activitiesare available to all Master Masons.
ApronsAll members are required to
bring and wear their aprons dur-ing the Annual Communication.Aprons will not be provided.RegistrationAll Brethren will have their dues
cards scanned and be issued acard to show the Tiler prior to ad-mission to the meeting. Fluores-cent colored cards will be issued tovoting members. Registration willtake place in Conference Room 1at The Concourse from 10 a.m.to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday May 31and at the Madison Masonic Cen-ter in the lower classroom on Fri-day, June 1, beginning at 6:30a.m. Per diem is paid according tothe attendance register. VotingEach voting member will be
given a fluorescent colored votingcard. This card will be held up tovote. Without the card, you can-not vote.Grand Celebration of Freemasonry The Celebration of Freema-
sonry Dinner will be held in theMadison/Wisconsin Ballroom onthe second floor of the MadisonConcourse from 5:30 to 10 p.m.on Thursday, May 31. Cocktails,Dinner & Entertainment. Dress issemi-formal for the ladies and,tuxedo/white coat or business suitfor men. The cost for the dinneris $40.06.BreakfastsA full breakfast buffet will be
served both days of the AnnualCommunication from 6:30 to 9a.m. Breakfast will be held in theBallroom on the lower level of theMadison Masonic Center. Ticketsfor both breakfasts must be pur-chased in advance. See ticket in-formation on page one. Print outand bring all meal tickets with you.The cost for each breakfast is$15.36.LunchA build your own sandwich buf-
fet, with different types of saladswill be served on Friday at noon inthe Ballroom on the lower level ofthe Madison Masonic Center.Tickets for the lunch must be pur-chased in advance, see informa-tion on page one. Print out andbring all meal tickets with you.Your ladies are also welcome to at-tend the lunch. The cost for thebuffet is $15.64.
Installation Banquet The Installation Banquet (cash
bar) will be held in the Ballroom ofthe Madison Masonic Center, 301Wisconsin Avenue, Fridayevening, June 1 following the In-stallation of Officers in the Madi-son Masonic Center Auditorium at4:30 p.m. All representatives andtheir ladies, are cordially invited toattend. Banquet reservations willbe made on a first come, firstserved basis and must be made inadvance. See ticket informationon page one. Print out and bringall meal tickets with you. Dress forthe representatives' banquet isbusiness suit. There will be hospi-tality at the Concourse Hotel,Suite 638 following the dinnerfrom 9 p.m. until midnight.Hotel or Motel ReservationsMasters, Wardens, and/or their
proxies coming to the AnnualCommunication are reminded tomake their own hotel or motelreservations as may be requiredduring their stay in Madison.These reservations should bemade as soon as possible. Reser-vations at the Concourse Hotelcan be made from a link at theend of the ticket purchasingprocess. See ticket info on pageone. A limited number of roomshave been reserved.Representatives’ LadiesLadies accompanying the repre-sentatives may attend breakfastwith the Brethren from 6:30–9a.m. on Fri, June 1 and on Satur-day, June 2. The Grand Master’s Lady,
Cindy Humphrey, extends a warminvitation to the Ladies to join heron Friday for a tour and luncheonat Olbrich Botanical Gardens andtheir 16 acres of outdoor gardens.The cost is $35.00, tickets mustbe purchased in advance, see infoon page one.TicketsYou must purchase tickets in ad-
vance for all meals and the ladiesluncheon. See AC Meal Ticketson page one. Special NeedsAnyone requiring assistance due
to physical problems, contact amember of the Annual Communi-cation Committee and arrange-ments will be made. If a specialdiet is necessary, inform theGrand Lodge office so arrange-ments can be made in advance.
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Bro. Frank McKenna honoredBro. Joe Balint, Senior Warden of Glenn Humphrey Lodge No. 364,Dousman, presents Bro. Frank McKenna the Masonic Service Awardon April 10. Bro. McKenna, a 50 year member was raised in KendallLodge No. 897, Boerne, Texas on April 27,1968. He is a member offive lodges and has served his lodges several times as Master, Treasurer,Secretary and Trustee. He is currently Master of Glenn L. HumphreyLodge No. 364, Dousman.
Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting
Annual CatfishFry at Warren Lodge May 3Warren Lodge No. 4, Potosi,
will host their annual Masons OnlyCatfish Fry on Thursday, May 3. The dinner is open to all Masons
and will be served at 6 p.m. fol-lowed by a lodge meeting at 7:30pm.Plan to attend for a great night
of fellowship and enjoy Potosi'sfinest "River Chicken"!
Years of Service PresentationsDue to space limitations and the
number of “years of serviceawards” presented by the lodges,the Wisconsin Masonic Journal isonly able to publish photos of 50year and over members.Exceptions can be made due to
illness and special situations.
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News Events from the LodgesNorthwestern Lodge SteakFries Scheduled for 2018Northwestern Lodge No. 105,
Prescott, recently announced thedates for their 2018 MasonicSteak Fries.The fraternal brotherhood will
hold their annual dinners in theSpring and Fall. The spring eventis scheduled for May 11 while thefall events will be on September
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.
Sun Prairie presents check and AEDsSun Prairie Lodge No. 143 presented a $3,000 check and two AEDs to the Sunshine Place/Sunshine Sup-per group on April 2. From left: Junior Warden Rick Salzwedel; Micha Lillegard, Sun Prairie Fire DepartmentParamedic; Eric Lang, Paramedic; Chaplain Dan Strausser; Sun Prairie Fire Department Chief Brian Goff;Secretary/Treasurer Dave Mahoney; Master Michael Estell; Joanna Cervantes, Sun Shine Place ExecutiveDirector; Ann Maastricht, Sun Shine Supper Board Member; and Julie Wiedmeyer; Sun Shine SupperChairperson.
Submitted by District 7 Deputy Grand Master Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt
St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at ChetekChetek Lodge No. 277 held
their first St. Patrick’s DayLuncheon on March 17.Brothers, family and friendsfrom Blue Hills Lodge No. 234and Landmark Lodge No. 244were also in attendance.Bro. Tom Lorow prepared
the food.Submitted by Bro. Jim Toman
At left: Past Grand MasterFranklin J. Struble andLady Wendy are served byhead chef Bro. Tom Lorow.
Everyone enjoying the food and fellowship. Back right: Brothers Tom Lorow, Burt Hammand Tom McCloud serve the food.
Waucoma Lodge No. 90 New Officers New officers of Waucoma Lodge No. 90, Cooksville. From left: Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr., In-stalling Grand Master, Dwight Redders, Installing Marshall; Bob Barnett, Trustee; Area Administrator Bran-don Elmer; Jerry Thompson, Master; Leroy Huber, Junior Warden; Joe Mitchell, Chaplain; Bill Kayser,Junior Deacon; Dave Sanner, Secretary/Treasurer; and Senior Grand Steward David R. Ritchie, InstallingChaplain.
Submitted by Bro. Bob Barnett
Bro. Gunderson is 50 year MasonArea Administrator Earl Gunderson, Master of Collins-Spring ValleyLodge No. 192, recently had the pleasure of presenting his brotherTom Gunderson (right) with his 50 year certificate and pin. Bro. Tomwas raised in River Falls Lodge No. 109 on Nov. 16, 1965.
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Our Grand Chaplain — A Stain Glass Hobbyist
Editors note: In speaking withGrand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff re-cently he informed me he had justfinished a stain glass window for alocal church. I have known Bro.Don for several years and was notaware of his work in stain glass.When I suggested his MasonicBrothers would be interested in hishobby he sent me the following in-formation: My hobby of working in stained
glass began with a January walkaround the business district of LaCrosse. It was a sunlit January-thaw-day and I needed to get out-side for some fresh air. I noticed asign in a stain glass business,“classes forming”. I inquiredwithin and several weeks laterfound myself in five three-hourclasses. That was just enough timeto learn the basics in stain glassdesign. After completing thecourse, I often would stop in justto watch others as they createdstain glass articles. It was an op-portunity to ask questions and ob-serve others techniques. For thepast 20 years I have found this tobe an enjoyable hobby for thelong winter months. When webuilt our new house, I was able todesign a basement work shop tofit a stained glass hobbyist. A fif-teen foot work table in front of alarge window is perfect for stainglass work.Over the years, I have made
hundreds of sun catchers andvarying sizes of stain glass win-dows. Almost all of them havebeen given away. I’ve told myfamily and friends, “You buy theglass I’ll make you whatever youwant. Of course, in the process, Iget to keep the leftover glass. During the years that I served a
church, each December my wifewould host an open house for thechurch families. I would make asmall stain glass piece, an orna-ment, angel, butterfly or flower to
give each family. I’ve made similaritems for numerous fundraisers forthe church we attend.My stain glass work took a dif-
ferent turn last October when alocal church asked me to make astain glass window for their newchurch building. It was to be a fourfoot diameter window in theirsanctuary. The window has justover 1,000 pieces of glass. Thiswas larger and more complicatedthan anything I had ever at-tempted. I discovered that I couldonly work four hours at a time asit was more intense than I realized.Standing and bending over thetable took its toll. The project wascompleted after 200 hours.Following is an interpretation
of the symbolism of the window:The tree represents the tree in
the Garden of Eden. Temptationis all around us. We frequently arepresented with choices of good orevil, positive words or hurtfulwords, good relationships orstrained ones. The tree is a re-minder to us that on life’s journeyfor good men to become better,choosing wisely is essential.The stream is a reference to
Psalm 1: “The Godly person islike a tree planted by streams ofwater which yields its fruit in sea-son and whose leaf does notwither. ”When our lives growdeeply into the Holy Writings, ourlives will flourish. The stream islife-giving. Symbolically, our livesare sustained when Deities wordsare mirrored in our lives.The lion lying down with the
lamb has come to be a symbol ofpeace. When conflicting partiesset aside their conflicted agendas,peace has a chance to flourish.When anger is overcome by calm,and discord gives way to har-mony, peace has an opportunityto be realized.The dove with an olive branch
is a reference to Noah and thelong days on the flood waters.When the waters were thought tobe receding, Noah sent out thedove to search for a sign of life re-turning to the land. This time thedove came back with nothing.Seven days later, the dove re-turned with a sprig of an olivebranch. God made a covenantwith Noah and his people thatnever again would such a naturaldisaster occur from his doing. Thesign of this covenant would be therainbow in the sky.For the Hebrew people, the
hills were symbolic of God’s pres-ence in their lives. The hills wereimmoveables, majestic, and sur-rounded them with His presence.Psalm 121 proclaims, “I lift up myeyes to the hills, from whence
The window is installed in the Stoddard United Methodist Church. A dedication planned forApril 15 was cancelled due to snow. A dedication will be rescheduled for May.
comes my help, my help comesfrom the Lord”. As folk observethe hills in the stain glass window,I hope they will be reminded thatour help, comfort, inspiration andfaith will always be in God.For Christians, the cross in the
center of the window reminds
them of God’s activity throughJesus. The miracle of the resur-rection and the promise of eternallife is an assurance of Christianity.Symbolism has long been a
major aspect of religion. It meansthat we can sit before a piece ofartwork, interpreting it in a variety
of ways. Deity’s presence may berevealed to you in different waysas you view the artwork. That isthe power of symbolism.When you begin to be involved
in a hobby, you never guess whereit will take you. Stain glass hasbeen challenging and rewarding.
Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff
DeMolay Alex Smillie of Godfrey de Boullion Chapter of DeMolay inDousman, gave a presentation on April 2 to the Brethren of St. John’sLodge No. 57, Whitewater on the DeMolay and what they do. MasterDerek Henze presented Alex with a check for $100 as a donation fromthe Lodge.
Submitted by Bro. Joshua Therrian
DeMolay speaker at St. John’s Lodge
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News Events from the Lodges
Dousman Charity Trap Shoot and Family Day Set for May 19Dousman Lodge No. 315 will
again be hosting its annual CharityTrap Shoot and Family Day at theFin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club,just outside of Dousman, on May19. The event will feature fishing for
the kids, food and beverages inaddition to the usual prize raffles,Lewis Shoot and merchandiseshoots. You do not have to be an
expert marksman to compete andwin some great prizes.This year they are also holding
a cash raffle of $750.00 1st,$150.00 2nd and $100.00 3rdprizes at the event. Tickets are onsale now. This year’s proceeds aregoing to help the Lodge build itsscholarships, assist with commu-nity charitable endeavors and con-tinue our financial support for
Tomah Breakfast RaisesMoney for Food Pantry
District 5 Lecturer Al Co-enen prepares the scram-bled eggs.
Bro. Hollis Herbison, a 63year Mason, enjoys thebreakfast.
Tomah Lodge No. 132 recently hosted their third pancake break-fast. The lodge raised $480 which will be matched by the MasonicFoundation Random Acts of Kindness and donated to the TomahFood Pantry.
Submitted by District 5 Deputy Grand Master Gerald L. McDonald
Senior Warden Jarrett McDonald makes blueberry pan-cakes.
Milton Lodge’s Good Friday Fish Fry
Brothers preparing fish for the dining room. From left: GaryHuber, Francis Prusansky and Duane Huber.
Bro. Al Huber serves cod and smelt in the dining room.
District 9 Deputy Grand Mas-ter James R. Gajdosik pre-pares fish for carryouts.
Meals are prepared for carry-out.
Milton Lodge’s annual Good Fri-day Fish Fry has become a tradi-tion for many families in the area. This year 510 lbs. of cod, 130
lbs. of smelt, 140 lbs. of cole slawand 290 lbs. of potatoes wereserved. About 600 meals wereserved along with about 300 car-ryouts.
Photos by Rich Rygh
Public presentation for Bro. PinnowCounselor Henry Pynakker (seated) and Bro. Frank McKenna (right),Master of Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364, Dousman, presentednew Bro. Wayne Pinnow his Bible and apron in a very impressive publicpresentation on April 10. Bro. Pinnow received his degrees during theMasonic Day of Light on April 7 in Madison.
Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting
Attend and Support Your Lodge!
Three Pillars’ efforts.Join in for a day of fun for the
whole family running from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. at the Fin ’N’ FeatherSportsman’s Club, N2765 Hard-scrabble Rd., Palmyra. For any questions or to pur-
chase raffle tickets contact Bros.Terry Brown, 414-429-5981;Dave Renly 715-432-6998; orHenry Pynakker, 262-370-2665.
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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
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15 th Annual Combined Table Lodge
Brothers Rickey Townsell (right) andRobert Roth of the Milwaukee Chapter#27 National Sojourners presenting the“Toast to the Flag”.
Toastmaster P.M. James E. Martin demonstrates the proper toasting procedure, to be followed by ahearty Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!
Past Master Sylvester Hamilton (left) of King DavidLodge No. 10 returns gavel he came across in histravels to Bro. Barry Axelrood, Secretary/Treasurerof James M. Hays Lodge No. 331. Junior GrandWarden Kenneth C. Gorgen and Grand MasterMicah E.Tharpe look on.
At left: Table Steward Bro. David Hinnerscharges a cannon.
At left: GrandMaster Micah E.Tharpe andGrand Master L.Arby Humphreydisplay an origi-nal print of the“Toast to theFlag” poster re-ceived from Mil-waukee Chapter#27 National So-journers.
Bro. Robert Jones (right), Master of King David LodgeNo. 10 opens the lodge.
At left: Bro. GeorgeJozwiak proposes atoast “To Our VisitingBrethren”.
See story on page 3
Lodges honored for the most members in attendance were Tyre LodgeNo. 8 and Milwaukee Harmony Lodge No. 261. From left: Grand Mas-ter L. Arby Humphrey; Bro. Blaine Goldner, Master of Milwaukee Har-mony Lodge No. 261; Bro. Jeffrey Lang, Master of Tyre Lodge; andGrand Master Micah E. Tharpe.
Photos by Rich Rygh
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174th Annual Communication Unfinished Business & ResolutionsThe following resolutions will be considered for adoptionby lodge representatives (three principal constituent lodgeofficers or their proxies) Grand Lodge Officers and Perma-nent Members of Grand Lodge at the 174th Annual Com-munication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masonsof Wisconsin in Madison, June 1 and 2, 2018. (Note: Dele-tions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicatedby underline; omitted text is indicated by **.)
Unfinished Business ReportAt the close of business of the 173rd Annual Communi-cation of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masonsof Wisconsin; two (2) resolutions Resolution 5-2017 andResolution 9-2017 were referred to the Esoteric Com-mittee for review.
Resolution Number 5-2017Submitted by: Ozaukee Lodge No.17Sections Affected: Esoteric WorkVote Required for Adoption: Pursuant to §88.02 allresolutions submitted to the Grand Secretary seekingchanges to the pure work are to be laid over until the nextannual communication. In the interim, these will be con-sidered for recommendation by the Esoteric Committee,and reported out to the Grand Master in due course, butbefore the next annual communication.
Purpose: To clarify accuracy in communicating the Sub-stitute Word in the left ear.
Resolved, that the Esoteric Work shall be amended as fol-lows for the communication of the Substitute Word (inbold).MM Opening:
MM DegreeKS -- "M wty br o T, wth yr ast, I wl nw edr t rse the bdy
b the SG o a MM, o L's P."KH assists KS into position. KS gives GMW to Cn in LE.
I wl gv the fst syl, y the scd, a I the thd."Given in LE.
MM Degree
Resolution Number 9-2017Submitted By: Gordon Charlton, P.M. of Kenosha Lodge#47
Section(s) Affected: Pure WorkVote Required for Adoption: Pursuant to §88.02 allresolutions submitted to the Grand Secretary seekingchanges to the pure work are to be laid over until the nextannual communication. In the interim, these will be con-sidered for recommendation by the Esoteric Committee,and reported out to the Grand Master in due course, butbefore the next annual communication.
Purpose: The two circuits of the Fellowcraft circumambu-lation require a longer lesson.
Resolved, Be it resolved that the Fellowcraft circumam-bulation be revised to read:
Ch – (During first circuit) "Behold, how good and howpleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" "It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard,that went down to the skirts of his garment." "As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life forevermore." Psalms 133.
(During second circuit) "Thus He showed me; and behold,the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumb line with aplumb line in His hand.""And the Lord said unto me: 'Amos, what seest thou?', and I said: 'A plumb-line'." "Then said the Lord: 'Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel; I will not again pass by them any more'." Amos 7:7-8
Respectfully submitted,Donald W. Hensiak, PGM, Chairman
Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, Grand SecretaryJeffrey Bryden, Grand Treasurer
Resolution Number 1-2018Submitted by: Expenditures CommitteeVote required for Adoption: MajorityPurpose: To adopt a budget for fiscal year 2018-2019.
{X-4 & F-6} SW descends, moves N three steps and faces aboutwhile JD rises and takes position opposite SW. Theyapproach each other in usual manner with JD aboutone-half count behind SW. They communicate in LE.SW returns to station. JD takes three steps N, turns andmoves to E. WM descends and moves S three steps toposition and faces about opposite JD. They approacheach other in usual manner with WM about one-halfcount behind JD. They communicate. WM returns tostation and is seated. JD returns to place and is seated.
{X-28 & F-55} WM descends, moves S three steps, facesabout, while SD rises, takes position opposite WM. They ap-proach each other in usual manner with SD about one-halfcount behind WM. They communicate. WM returns to stationand is seated. SD takes three steps S, turns and moves to W.SW descends and moves N three steps to position and facesabout opposite SD. They approach each other in usual man-ner with SW about one-half count behind SD. They commu-nicate in LE. SW returns to station, stays standing. SDreturns to place and is seated.
Approved only as to form by the Resolutions and Masonic Code Committee.
Resolved, that the attached budget, which has been mailed to all constituent Lodges in accordance with Section 29.05(c), calling for expenditures of $1,234,578 be adopted.
Resolution Number 2-2018Submitted by: Expenditures Committee
Vote required for Adoption: Majority
Purpose: To provide for a Per Capita Tax
Resolved, that the annual per capita tax upon each member of record of a Chartered Lodge on December 31,2017, be and here is established at the sum of Forty-three dollars and no cents ($43.00) for the year 2019.
Approved only as to form by the Resolutions and Masonic Code Committee.Continued on page 13
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Resolution Number 3-2018Submitted by: Executive CommitteeVote required for Adoption: MajorityPurpose: Designate the place of holding Annual Commu-nication in June, 2020
RESOLVED, that the Annual Communication of theGrand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsinfor the year 2020 shall be held in the City of Madison, Wis-consin.
Approved only as to form by the Resolutions andMasonic Code Committee.
Resolution Number 4-2018Submitted by: Wayne L Terpstra PM, Washburn Lodge#145
Sections(s) Affected: Esoteric WorkVote Required of Adoption: Pursuant to §88.02 allresolutions submitted to the Grand Secretary seekingchanges to the pure work are to be laid over until the nextannual communication. In the interim, these will be con-sidered for recommendation by the Esoteric Committee,and reported out to the Grand Master in due course, butbefore the next annual communication.
Purpose: To correct the procedure for reciting the belowparagraphs.
Resolved, that the Esoteric Work shall be amended as fol-lows.
Under the First Section EA: Which reads as:
CH-- Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!It is like the precious ointment upon the head, thatran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard.that went down to the skirts of his garment.As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew thatdescended upon the mountains of Zion: for therethe Lord commanded the blessing, even life forevermore. Psalms 133
To be amended to read as:* CH or JW-- Behold, how good and how pleasantit is for Brethren to dwell together in unity!
* CH or SW-- It is like the precious ointment uponthe head that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron'sbeard that went down to the skirts of his garment.
* CH or WM--As the dew of Herman and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion, forthere the Lord command the blessing, even lifeforevermore. Psalms 133
Under the First Section FC:Which reads as:
CH-- Thus He showed me; and behold, the Lordstood upon a wall made by a plumb line witha plumb line in His hand.And the Lord said unto me: “Amos, what seestthou?,” and I said, "A plumb line”.Then said the Lord, “Behold, I will set aPlumb line in the midst of my people Israel; Iwill not again pass by them anymore."
To be amended to read as:* CH or JW-- Thus He showed me;
* CH or SW--And behold, the Lord stood upon a wallmade by a plumb line with a plumb line in His hand.
* CH or WM-- And the Lord said unto me: "Amoswhat seest thou?"
** CH or JW--And I said: "A plumb line".
** CH or SW-- Then said the Lord: " Behold I will set aplumb line in the midst of my people Israel;
** CH or WM-- I will not again pass them anymore."Amos VII 7-8
Under the first section MM:Which reads as:
CH-- Remember now thy creator in the days of thyyouth, while the evil days come not, nor theyears grow nigh when thou shalt say, “I haveno pleasure in them”.While the sun, or the light, or the moon or the
stars be not darkened, nor the clouds returnafter the rain.In the day when the keeper of the house shall
tremble, and strong men shall bow themselves,and the grinders cease because they are few,and those that look out of the windows be darkened.And the doors shall be shut in the streets
when the sound of the grinding is low, and heshall rise up at the voice of the bird, and allthe daughters of the music shall be brought low.Also, when they shall be afraid of that which is high,
and fears shall be in the way; and the almond treeshall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden,and desire shall fail; because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streetsOr ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl
be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain,or the wheel broken at the cistern; then shall the dustreturn to the earth as it was, and the spirt shall return unto God who gave it. Ecclesiastes 12:1-7
To be amended to read as:* CH or JW-- Remember now the Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not,nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say,"I have no pleasure in them."
* CH or SW-- While the sun or the light or the moon or the stars be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain.
*CH or WM-- In the day when the keeper of thehouse shall tremble, and strong men shall bowthemselves.
**CH or JW--And the grinders cease because theyare few, and those that look out of the windowsbe darkened, and the doors shall be shut in thestreets.
** CH or SW-- When the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird and all the daughters of music shall bebrought low.
** CH or WM-- Also when they shall be afraid ofthat which is high, and fears shall be in the way.
*** CH or JW-- And the almond tree shall flourishand the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desireshall fail; because man goeth to his long home,and mourners go to the streets.
***CH or SW-- Or ever the silver cord be loosed,or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher bebroken at the fountain, or the wheel be brokenat the cistern;
***CH or WM-- Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit return unto Godwho gave it. Eccles XII 1-7
Note: The Bible should be open to these versesfor that degree.
Approved only as to form by the Resolutions andMasonic Code Committee.
Resolution Number: 5-2018Submitted by: Joseph E. Thompson - Chairman of Serv-ice and Assistance
Section(s) Affected: 40.09 SERVICE AND ASSIS-TANCE
Vote Required for Adoption: Two ThirdsPurpose: To Allocate Funds for Live Better at HomeResolved, that Section 40.09(d) of the WMC be amendedas follows:
d) Establish and operate Wisconsin Masonic InformationReferral Services
d) Authorize use of the Charity Fund to allocate funds tosupport the “Live Better at Home” program, or to act uponother referrals.
Approved only as to form by the Resolutions andMasonic Code Committee.
Resolution Number 6-2018Submitted by: Eric Davidson Sr. – Waverly Lodge #51Sections(s) Affected: Esoteric WorkVote Required of Adoption: Pursuant to §88.02 allresolutions submitted to the Grand Secretary seekingchanges to the pure work are to be laid over until the nextannual communication. In the interim, these will be con-sidered for recommendation by the Esoteric Committee,and reported out to the Grand Master in due course, butbefore the next annual communication.
Purpose: To add the following Allegorical Lecture to theFellowcraft Degree, for optional use.Resolved that the following Allegorical Lecture to the Fel-lowcraft Degree be added for optional use at the discretionof the Worshipful Master.
Q & A Lecture on the Fellowcraft DegreeTwo Mason’s meet in the East; one faces South and theother faces to the North; one asks the questions and theother replies with the answers, while the newly made Fel-low Craft stands, or sits, at the alter to listen to the follow-ing instruction:
Q. Are you a Fellowcraft?A. I am. Try me.Q. How will you be tried?A. By the square.Q. Why by the square?A. Because it is an emblem of morality, and one of theworking-tools of my profession.Q. What is a square?A. An angle of ninety degrees, or a fourth part of a circle.Q. Where were you made a Fellowcraft?A. In a regularly constituted Lodge of Fellowcrafts.Q. How were you prepared?A. By being divested of all metals, neither naked norclothed, barefoot nor shod, hoodwinked, with a cable-towtwice about my right arm, in which condition I was con-ducted to the door of a Lodge by a brother.Q. Why had you a cable-tow twice about your right arm?A. To signify, as a Fellowcraft, that I was under a doubletie to the fraternity.Q. How gained you admission?A. By three distinct knocks.Q. To what do they allude?
A. To the three jewels of a Fellowcraft--an attentive ear aninstructive tongue, and a faithful breast.Q. What was said to you from within?A. Who comes there.Q. Your answer?A. Brother A. B., who has been regularly initiated EnteredApprentice, and now seeks more light in Masonry, by beingpassed to the degree of Fellowcraft.Q. What were you then asked?A. If it was of my own free-will and accord, if I was worthyand well qualified, duly and truly prepared, had made suit-able proficiency in the preceding degree, and was properlyvouched for; all of which being answered in the affirmative,I was asked by what further right or benefit did I expect togain admission.Q. Your answer?A. By the benefit of the pass.Q. Did you give the pass?A. I did not; but my conductor gave it for me,Q. What followed?A. I was bid to wait with patience until the Worshipful Mas-ter was informed of my request and his answer returned.Q. What answer did he return?A. Let him enter and be received in due form.Q. How were you received?A. On the angle of the square applied to my naked rightbreast, which was to teach me that the square of virtueshould be the rule and guide of my conduct, in all my futuretransactions with mankind.Q. How were you then disposed of?A. I was conducted twice around the Lodge to the JuniorWarden in the south, where the same questions were askedand like answers returned as at the door.Q. How did the Junior Warden dispose of you?A. He directed me to pass on to the Senior Warden in thewest, and he to the Worshipful Master in the east, wherethe same questions were asked and like answers returnedas before.Q. How did the Worshipful Master dispose of you?A. He ordered me to be returned to the Senior Warden inthe west, who taught me to approach the east by two up-right regular steps, my feet forming the angle of an oblongsquare, body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Masterin the east.Q. What did the Worshipful Master then do with you?A. He made me a Fellowcraft in due form.Q. What was that due form?A. Kneeling on my naked right knee, my left forming asquare, my right hand on the Holy Bible, square, and com-passes, my left arm forming a square supported by a squarein which due form I took the oath of a Fellow Craft. (Somerepeat the oath.)Q. After the obligation, what were you then asked?A. What I most desired.Q. Your answer?A. More light in Masonry.Q. Did you receive light?A. I did, by the order of the Worshipful Master, and the as-sistance of the brethren.Q. On being brought to light, what did you first discover,more than you had heretofore discovered?A. One point of the compasses elevated above the square,which was to signify that I had received light in Masonry,but partially. Q. What did you then discover?A. The Worshipful Master approaching me from the east,under the duegard and sign of a Fellowcraft; who, in tokenof the continuance of his friendship and brotherly love, pre-sented me with his right hand, and with it the pass, tokenof the pass, grip and word of a Fellowcraft, and orderedme to arise and salute the Junior and Senior Wardens assuch.Q. After saluting the Wardens, what did you then discover?A. The Worshipful Master ordered me to the Senior War-den in the west, who taught me to wear my apron as a Fel-low Craft.Q. How should a Fellowcraft wear his apron?A. With the top turned down, and corner turned up in theform of a triangle representing a pouch.Q. After being taught to wear your apron as a Fellowcraft,how were you then disposed of?A. I was conducted to the Worshipful Master in the east,who presented me with the working-tools of a Fellowcraft(the plumb, square, and level), and taught me their use.Q. What is their use?A. The plumb is an instrument made use of, by operativemasons, to raise perpendiculars; the square, to square theirwork; and the level, to lay horizontals. But we, as Free andAccepted Masons are taught to make use of them for morenoble and glorious purposes: the plumb admonishes us towalk uprightly, in our several stations, before God and man;squaring our actions by the square of virtue; ever remem-bering that we are travelling, upon the level of time, to "thatundiscovered country from whose born no traveler re-turns."Q. How were you then disposed of?A. I was ordered to be returned to the place from whenceI came, and invested of what I had been divested of, andwas informed that, agreeably to an ancient custom in everyregular and well-governed Lodge, it therefore became nec-
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Continued from page 13essary that I should be requested to make a regular ad-vancement, by a flight of winding stairs, consisting of three,five, and seven steps, to a place representing the MiddleChamber of King Solomon's Temple, there to receive in-structions relative to the wages and jewels of a Fellowcraft.Q. Have you ever worked as a Fellowcraft?A. I have, in speculative; but our forefathers wrought inboth speculative and operative Masonry.Q. Where did they work?A. At the building of King Solomon's Temple, and of manyother Masonic edifices.Q. How long did they work?A. Six days.Q. Did they work on the seventh?A. They did not.Q. Why so?A. Because in six days God created the heaven and theearth, and rested on the seventh day; the seventh day,therefore, our ancient brethren consecrated as a day of restfrom their labors, thereby enjoying frequent opportunitiesto contemplate the glorious works of creation, and to adoretheir great Creator.Q. Did you ever return to the sanctum sanctorum, or holyof holies of King Solomon's Temple?A. I did.Q. By what way?A. Through a long porch or alley.Q. Did anything in particular strike your attention on yourreturn?A. There did, viz.: two large columns, or pillars, one onthe left hand, and the other on the right.Q. What was the name of the one on the left hand?A. ****, which denotes strength.Q. What was the name of the one on the right hand?A. ******, denoting establishment.Q. What do they collectively allude to?A. A passage made by GOD to David that, “In strengthwould HE establish HIS kingdom."Q. What were their dimensions?A. Thirty-five cubits in height, twelve in circumference, andfour in diameter.of which were added chapiters, of five cubits each makingin all 40 cubits.Q. Were they further adorned with anything?A. They were; with lily-work, net-work, and pomegranates.Q. What do they denote?A. Peace, Unity, and Plenty.Q. Why so?A. The Lily from its purity and the retired situation in whichit grows, denotes peace. The Net-work, from the intimateconnection of its parts denotes unity and the pomegranate,from the exuberance of its seeds, denotes plenty.Q. Were the columns adorned with anything further?A. They were further adorned with pommels on their topsrepresenting globes, which denotes Masonry universal.Q. Did they contain anything?A. They contained all of the maps and charts of the celestialand terrestrial bodies.Q. Why are they said to be so extensive?A. To denote the universality of Masonry, and that Masoniccharity should be equally extensive.Q. Who cast them?A. Our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff.Q. Where were they cast?A. On the banks of the river Jordan, in the clay groundsbetween Succoth and Zaredatha, where all of the holy ves-sels for KST were cast by one Hiram, a widow’s son, ofthe tribe of Naphtali.Q. Were they cast solid or hollow?A. Hollow.Q. Why were they cast hollow?A. The better to serve as a safe repository, for the archivesof Masonry, against all inundations and conflagrations.Q. What did you next come to?A. A flight of winding stairs, consisting of three, five, andseven steps.Q. To what do the three steps allude?A. The three principal degrees conferred in every Lodge.Likewise, the three principle officers of the Lodge. TheWorshipful Master, Junior and Senior Wardens.Q. What do the five steps allude to?A. The five orders in architecture, and the five humansenses.Q. What are the five orders in architecture?A. The Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite.Q. What are the five human senses?A. Hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling, and tasting; the firstthree of which are deemed highly essential among Masons.For by that of hearing, we hear the word; by that of seeing,we see the sign; and by that of feeling, we feel the grip,whereby one Mason may know another in the dark as wellas in the light.Q. What do the seven steps allude to?A. The seven liberal arts and sciences, which are grammar,rhetoric, logic, arithmetic, geometry, music, and astron-omy. The fifth of which is Geometry, is most reveredamong Mason’s. For this and many other reasons the num-ber seven has ever been held in high estimation among Ma-sons.Q. What did you next come to?
A. The outer door of the Middle Chamber of KingSolomon's Temple, which I found strictly tiled by the JuniorWarden.Q. How did you gain admission?A. By the pass, and token of the pass of a Fellowcraft.Q. What was the name of the pass?A. SHIBBOLETH.Q. What does it denote?A. Plenty.Q. How is it represented?A. By ears of corn suspended near a water-ford.Q. Whence did it originate as a pass?A. In consequence of a quarrel between Jephthah, Judgeof Israel, and the Ephraimites. (optional to tell the story)Q. What did you next discover?A. The inner door of the Middle Chamber of KingSolomon's Temple.Q. How did you gain admission?A. By the grip and word of a Fellowcraft--******.Q. How did the Senior Warden dispose of you?A. He ordered me to be conducted to the Worshipful Mas-ter in the east, who informed me that I had arrived at aplace rep-resenting the Middle Chamber of King Solomon'sTemple, where I would be received and recorded as a Fel-lowcraft; which record was then made by the Secretary (bythe orders of the Worshipful Master), and I was presentedwith the wages of a Fellow Craft, and also the jewels of aFellowcraft.Q. What are the wages of a Fellowcraft?A. The corn of nourishment, the wine of refreshment, andthe oil of joy.Q. What do they denote?A. Plenty, Health and Peace.Q. What are the jewels of a Fellowcraft?A. An attentive ear, an instructive tongue, and a faithfulbreast.Q. How explained?A. The attentive ear receives the sound from the instructivetongue, and the mysteries of Freemasonry are safely lodgedin the repository of a faithful breast.Q. What were you next shown?A. The letter G.Q. To what does it allude?A. The initial of Geometry, the fifth science; but more par-ticularly to the sacred name of Deity, before whom all, fromthe youngest Entered Apprentice who stands in the north-east corner of the Lodge, to the Worshipful Master whopresides in the east, together with all created intelligence,should bow with reverence… Most humbly bow.
End of the Fellowcraft DegreeApproved only as to form by the Resolutions andMasonic Code Committee.
Resolution Number 7-2018Submitted by: Southern Lakes Lodge #12Sections(s) Affected: Pure WorkVote Required of Adoption: Pursuant to §88.02 allresolutions submitted to the Grand Secretary seekingchanges to the pure work are to be laid over until the nextannual communication. In the interim, these will be con-sidered for recommendation by the Esoteric Committee,and reported out to the Grand Master in due course, butbefore the next annual communication.
Purpose: To change the word “subject” to “citizen” inthe third paragraph of the Entered Apprentice Charge.
Resolved, that the that the Entered Apprentice Charge,third paragraph, first sentence, be changed as follows:
In the State, you are to be a quiet and peaceful subject cit-izen, true to your government and just to your country.
Approved only as to form by the Resolutions andMasonic Code Committee.
Resolution Number 8-2018Submitted by: Executive CommitteeVote required for Adoption: MajorityPurpose: To Preserve the Madison Masonic CenterResolved, that the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Ma-sons of Wisconsin be authorized to receive the transfer ofa clear title from the Madison Masonic Center Foundationof the property known as the Madison Masonic Center,andThat the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wis-consin assess each member of the State a minimum of$10.00 per person to facilitate the management andpreservation of the property. This is considered an assess-ment and as such each Regular and Perpetual Member willbe assessed the fee as of December 31st of each year. Suchfee to be due with the per capita payment.
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in MadisonMuhammad Shehzad Akhtar, Hiram 50Diego Armando Anaya-Estrada, Southern Lakes 12 Wesley R. Bernhardt, Unity 367 Rohn T. Bishop, Waupun 48Harold W. Bone, Morning Star 10Adam T. Clayton, Oregon 151Lucas De Santana Gavioli, Hiram 50Jeffrey S. Frodermann, Unity 367Dennis H. Grim, Kenosha 47Dale A. Hackman, South Shore 3Andrew G. Harper, Cassia 167Nicholas A. Hartwig, Smith 31Daniel W. Hintz, Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108Torry A. Holmen, Doric 356Frances J. Holzer, Melody 2Richard F. Howell, George Washington 1776 337Irwin T. Johnson, Social 245Todd A. Kasper, Melody 2Michael L. Kvalo, Fort Winnebago 33Michael E. Lawrence, Laflin-St. James 247Roderick K. LeFlore, George Washington 1776 337Joseph C. Meintzer, Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108 Drennan C. Mormino, Waucoma 90Marc L. Neldner, South Shore 3Dwane C. Nimmer, .Laflin-St. 247Benjamin H. Oldenburg, Hiram 50Tyler A. Opgenorth, Cassia 167Chance H. Osgood, West Allis 291Harold G. Oxberger, Baraboo 34Vincent E. Perez, Kenosha 47Wayne A . Pinnow, Glenn L Humphrey 364Mark R. Pomaville, Dousman 315Joshua D. Presher, Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108Jonathan G. Rigano, Freemasons 363Demetrius Robinson, Lafayette 265William B. Robison, Smith 31Paul D. Rubert, Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108Mark K. Ryan, Marinette 182Kevin S. Smith, Freemasons 363Michael G. Smith, Unity 367Todd R. Smith, Smith 31Gregory S. Stahl, Oregon 151Travis R. Storch, Doric 356Benjamin O. Swanton, Commonwealth 325Joseph V. Swanton, Commonwealth 325Mathew L. Szymoniak, Menomonie 164Hugo R. Terrazas, Ozaukee 17Michael P. Thomas, Dousman 315Ronald R. H. V. Truno, George Washington 1776 367Troy J . Young, Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108David Zemanovic, Laflin-St. James 247
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Bro. George Jozwiak crossing the finish line at the BostonMarathon on April 16.
Bro. George Jozwiak working out with his trainer MichaelaWilliamson.
Bro. Jozwiak running one ofthe coldest, rainiest andwindiest runs in the history ofthe Boston Marathon.
By Rich RyghBro. George Jozwiak, Master of
Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350, withthe help of his Lodge Brothers hashosted two fund raising events inthe past two years raising over$30,000 for veterans programs. In November of last year he was
asked to join the Semper Fi FundBoston Marathon Team.With a tremendous amount of
work on his part and the help ofhis trainer Michaela WilliamsonBro. Jozwiak competed in thisyear’s Boston Marathon on April16.The following is an account he
shared of his experience:November of last year I was
asked to join the Semper Fi FundBoston Marathon Team. I was se-lected to be part of a team of 15people from across the nation.The Semper Fi Fund has providedover $167 million dollars to Vet-erans from all branches. To methis was one of the biggest honors
I have ever received. They couldhave chosen any of their thou-sands of community athletes butfor some reason I was one. Mygoal was not to let them down.I began my Boston training at
the Wisconsin Athletic Club withmy trainer Michaela Williamsonwhom has turned me from anoverweight, out of shape man toan athlete. Under her leadership Iwent from 25% body fat to 15%.She conditioned me to sustain myspeed and endurance formarathons. We did sprint drillswhere I had to run 15 mph for 30seconds to 2 minutes then dosome crazy burpees.On April 16th it was race day, I
felt my trainer had me ready.What we didn’t know was that therun would be one of the coldest,rainiest and windiest in the historyof the Boston Marathon. We hadwind gusts up to 30 mph, torren-tial rain and the temperatureranged with wind chill from high
20’s to high 30’s over the day.When the gun fired my heart
was full of excitement from think-ing about why I was doing this. Idid this because I was proud of mySemper Fi Fund team (15 of usraised over $100,000 dollars). Iwas proud of what my trainer hasdone for me. I was proud of howmy wife, Heidi, who supportedme 24/7 on this journey and Iwas proud of my Lodge NathanHale 350 and my other MasonicBrothers for all their words ofkindness and support. Four hoursand 29 minutes later, I foughtthough wind burned legs, frozenhands and soaking wet cloths. Butat the end of the day I would do itagain because I know that myteam and I with all your help madean impact in our Veterans liveswith our $100 thousand dollar do-nation.Raising funds is something I am
passionate about, I have workedwith Dry Hootch, Honor Flight,Semper Fi Fund / American Fundand Guitars for Veterans. I am theMaster of Nathan Hale and ourLodge is committed to our Veter-ans. In the last two years NathanHale Lodge raised over $30,000for Veteran programs.
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Grand Master’s TestimonialGrand Master L. Arby Humphrey and his Lady Cindy were honored at a Testimonial Dinner in Duluth, Minn. on April 21.
Bro. Ronald Pete, Secretary of the Grand Master’s Lodge, Aca-cia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 provides a little roasting.
Jan Gorgen presents Lady Cindy Humphrey with a gardening basket and giftcertificate on behalf of the Grand Lodge Ladies to help get her started on herspring planting.
Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff presents the Grand Master with a StainedGlass Lighthouse. The lighthouse was featured on the Grand Master’spin, symbolic of Masonic Light.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of fellowship, showing their grat-itude to Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey and his Lady Cindyfor their many contributions to Freemasonry.
Grand Master Humphrey introduces his family at the close of the evening.
Junior Grand Warden Kenneth C. Gorgen, emcee, presents the Grand Masterwith a fish finder as a gift from the Grand Lodge Officers.
Past Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak, Sovereign GrandCommander of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Loyal Orderof Stormy Knights, wearers of the Stormy Kromer caps andnoted bunny hunters, presents a care package to the GrandMaster and bunny ears to Lady Cindy.
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WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - MAY 2018 - PAGE 17
Fifty-one New Master Masons Raised in Madison MDoLBy Rich RyghThe Masonic Day of Light at the Madison Ma-sonic Center on April 7 raised 51 new MasterMasons.The MDoL confers all three degrees along
with education and the posting of the first twodegrees. The new Masons will receive their aprons and
Bibles and post their Master Mason Degree intheir home lodges. Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey was on
hand to welcome the new Masons.The degree work was excellent, coordinated
by Bro. Harry Pynakker, District 8 LecturerDavey L. White Jr, PGM and District 7 LecturerRichard Moen.Bro. John Hain gave the third section of the
EA Degree. He was raised in Dousman LodgeNo. 315 on Dec. 12, 2017. His mentor and fa-ther-in-law is Bro. Henry Pynakker.
Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey with the April 7, MDoL Class at the Madison Masonic Center
District 9 Deputy Grand Master James R. Gajdosik, Bro.Wayne Budwick and Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf,PGM register candidates.
Mentor Bro. Dave Huston (right) assistsCandidate Greg Stahl with his apron.
Candidate Joseph Swanton (left) gets in-struction on how to wear his apron fromBro. Matt Ivens.District 9 Lecturer Brian Duoss (right) mentors candidate Mark
Pomaville in the EA Degree.
Mentor Robert Scharnell (right) gives in-struction to candidate Paul Rubert in theEA Degree.
Photos by Rich Rygh
See list of New Master Masons on page 14
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Bro. Rod Rommel
He Truly Made a Difference
Bro. Rodney Rommel
By Bro. Milt HelmerHow did a humble farm boy rise
to a prestigious position in busi-ness and community service tomake a difference in the world?For Bro. Rodney Rommel of La
Crosse, Wisconsin, it all started onhis family’s farm in Melrose, Wis-consin, located 16 miles fromBlack River Falls. His rural up-bringing instilled in him a dedica-tion to business and the volunteerspirit that would touch the lives ofso many along his personal andprofessional career.A modest man, Bro. Rod says
“I met my wife Judy when shetaught second grade Sundayschool at the Methodist Church.”Bro. Rommel asked her to be hisdate for the junior prom and it de-veloped into a lifetime love affairfor this bashful farm boy. Bro.Rod confessed that Judy was theonly girl he ever dated. He andJudy grew up just seven milesfrom each other and he just knewshe was the girl for him.The Rommel’s moved to La
Crosse and lived there from 1975to 1985.Then in 1985 he had accepted
a position of CEO of Farm CreditServices of Northwestern Wiscon-sin while was opening an office inRiver Falls. Farm Credit Servicesis a cooperative and financial serv-ices company serving 21 countiesin East Central Minnesota andNorthwestern Wisconsin.While in River Falls, he was in-
vited to a “Smoker” which was asocial get together and was intro-duced to many local people in-cluding many Freemasons. He gotto know Bro. Wayne Rudesill whoasked him to consider joining thelocal River Falls Masonic Lodge.He joined in 1987 and went on to
make his mark on the fraternity aswell as the community.Bro. Rommel’s quiet and effec-
tive leadership skills and his com-mitment to the community calledhim to serve in many capacities.In fact, Rod’s list of community ac-tivities reads like a who’s who ofRiver Falls.He was a 20 year member of
the River Falls Lions, Chartermember of the Rotary, churchCouncil and finance committeechair, UWRF Ag Advisor Counciland served on the River Falls Hos-pital and River Falls Library newconstruction funding committees.In 2000 he was named the UW
–River Falls Outstanding Agricul-turalist.
Bro. Rod was also a boardmember of the St. Croix ValleyFoundation, River Falls SeniorCenter, St. Croix Valley Restor-able Justice board, and the PierceCounty Board of Supervisors.In addition, he served as a boardmember of the Wisconsin LionPride Campaign from 2009 to2014 as well as a board memberof the Wisconsin Lions Founda-tion from 2008 to 2013. He is acurrent board member and 1stVice President (President Elect) ofthe Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin.Bro. Rommel is a Past Master
of River Falls Lodge No. 109, amember of the York Rite andScottish Rite and a 27 year mem-ber of the Shrine. He is a pastpresident of the St. Croix ValleyShrine Club.As a Shriner, he also currently
serves as a board member andTreasurer of the Twin CitiesShrine Hospital for Children®. Not bad for a humble farm boy
from Melrose.Along the way his life has
touched so many others that it isdaunting to comprehend it all.His love of the fraternity of
Freemasonry has moved him tonumerous leadership roles in thecraft. His mild manner and gentleguidance has helped the RiverFalls Lodge and many of its ap-pendant bodies.When he joined the lodge, he
remembers being moved by thethree brothers who spend timewith him and his wife Judy to getto know him. He felt a part ofsomething where he could trulymake a difference. Bro. Rod retired last year and
moved back to his original hometown of La Crosse. He says he islooking forward to getting in-volved in the local Masonic organ-izations.
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everyone of the importance ofbringing the new members intothe Masonic family. He chargedthe District Deputy Grand Masterswith finding a way to engage theirteams and the lodges to welcomethese new Masons and their fam-ilies.
The group broke into threework groups for the afternoon:Planning Committee, DDGMMeeting and Annual Communica-
tion Planning Committee. Saturday morning the staff meet-ing was called to order by theGrand Master. Grand ChaplainDonald F. Iliff offered a prayer fol-lowed by the Pledge of Allegiance.The Masonic Day of Light
events in Eau Claire, Green Bayand Madison were discussed. Thedays were very successful. Anyglitches were brought up and waysto improve the experience for thecandidates and mentors in the fu-ture MDoL events were noted.The Grand Master reviewed the
resolutions coming up at the up-coming Annual Communication.The DDGMs began giving their
reports on their lodges, what isworking well, and what they andtheir team are doing to solve theproblems the lodges are having.Past Grand Master Eric Neeten-
beck, of the Grand Lodge of Min-nesota gave a talk on MinnesotaMasonic Charities.Grand Treasurer Jeffrey L. Bry-
den gave a very informative pres-entation on “Building a StrongFinancial Foundation”. This ap-plies to both individuals andlodges. This presentation will be
District 12 Deputy Grand Master Todd W. Krohn runs theDDGM breakout sessions.
Grand Treasurer Jeffrey L.Bryden gives a talk on “Build-ing a Strong Financial Foun-dation”.
Photos by Rich Rygh
one of the breakout sessions atthe Annual Communication inJune.Following lunch the DDGMs
continued their reports after whichthe DDGMs, Executive and Plan-ning Committees went into break-out sessions to continue theirwork.Upon return the DDGMs fin-
ished the reports on their lodges.At the close of the afternoon
session Grand Lecturer Jerry A.Reick conducted a school of in-struction for Grand Lodge Offi-cers.Saturday evening Brethren and
their Ladies gathered at theGreysolon Plaza in downtown Du-luth for the Grand Master’s Testi-monial Dinner.Sunday morning Grand Chap-
lain Donald F. Iliff conducted achurch service beginning at 8:30a.m. for Brothers and their ladies.The committees gave their re-
ports from their breakout sessions.District 12 Deputy Todd W.
Krohn reported on the DDGMsessions. He stated they discussedtracking to make sure the lodgesare following up on the Bible andapron presentations and postingand welcoming the new MDoLMasons and their families into thelodges. Junior Grand Deacon Paul T.
Tourville gave a report from thePlanning Committee. The com-mittee built the curriculum andbreakout sessions for the AnnualCommunication. There will be sixdifferent topics designed so eachBrother will be able to attend twoof the sessions.Deputy Grand Master Scott E.
Pedley announced the nominatedand appointed officers for 2018-2019.The Grand Master thanked
everyone and wished them a safejourney home.
Secretaries and TreasurersIn order to reduce costs and gain efficiencies, Grand Lodge has
adopted 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]
Quincy Lodge Easter egg huntDespite cold, wet, rainy, snowy weather, kids and parents turned outin good numbers for the 5th annual Quincy Lodge/Adams County Li-brary Easter egg hunt. "It's so rewarding to see the kids all ‘gung ho’and pretty much unaffected by the weather in their quest to find theirloot of Easter eggs" Master Bob Theim relayed. "This is the 5th yearwe've been doing this and the Adams County Library has been a won-derful contributing partner. We look forward to doing what we can forthe kids and the members of our community" Theim stated.
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Wisconsin Masonic Calendar22 Damascus Lodge No. 290, Knife and Fork Degree, doors open at 6 p.m. event at 7 p.m., $35. Proceeds go to the K-9 Vest Fund. Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard Ave., Milwaukee. For more information and to get your seat at thetable go to: https://dl290knifefork2018.bpt.me/. Questions, contact Bro. Nathan Butts at [email protected] or call 414-405-6383.
30 Lake Country Freemason Lodge No. 42, 2nd annual Go Cart Event, 6:00 pm till? Veloce Track, next to PointBurger Bar. Cost: $43.00 Mini Grand Prix (two Races 12 and 14 Laps long). Dinner afterwards at Point Burger Bar. RVSP to: [email protected] by May 21.
June 20181-2 174th Annual Communication, Madison Masonic Center.
2 Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143, picnic and cornerstone opening.
10 The 42nd Annual Riverwest Beer Run to Benefit the Tripoli Scimitar Foundation. For information call 414-559-9953or email [email protected]. See page 9.
12-13 Mehara Shrine Circus, Eau Claire.
14 Mehara Shrine Circus, Menomonie
15 McKinley Lodge No. 307, Table Lodge, 5 p.m., $30 per person. Tickets available soon, contact [email protected] for details.
23 Southern Lakes No. 12, Goose and Gridiron Dinner and Knife and Fork Degree, 5 p.m. cocktails and social hour, 6p.m. Knife and Fork Degree, 6:15 p.m. dinner., Cost: $25. The Village Supper Club, 1725 S. Shore Dr., Delavan. Reserva-tions due by June 15 and can be sent to [email protected].
24 Honored Ladies Cruise, St. Croix Valley Shrine, Stillwater, Minn.
26 Hillbilly and Awards Night at Milton Lodge No. 161. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m., please bring a dish to share, and alawn chair. Awards will be presented after dinner, dress for the event: Hillbilly-country style. Please join us!
26 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33 Scholarship Awards Dinner, 7:30 p.m.
26 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, Portage, Scholarship Awards Dinner, 7:30 p.m.
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., Madison.
July 20187 Miss Job's Daughters International Pageant, 2 p.m., Port Washington Upper Lake Park, 498 North Lake Street, PortWashington, Wis. Come to show your support for Miss Wisconsin's Job's Daughter Olivia Metz.
21 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, Portage, Brewery Bus Trip. Leave from Portage and travel to two breweries in Mil-waukee, a stop in the Third Ward, and a final brewery tour in Columbus on the way home. $35 covers costs of travel, allexpenses. RSVP to Master Jim Shlimovitz at [email protected] or 608-617-3104.
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 20184 Madison Mallards Tailgate and Game, details TBD; ticket to the game, meal, and all-you-can-drink soda for $23 perperson or ticket, meal, and all-you-can-drink beer for $25; open to Masons, families and friends.Madison Mallards Tailgateand Game
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!
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 201814 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 24.
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 10.
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.
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Grand Master receives gift Bro. Al Krueger helped organize and host the Grand Master’s visit toSarasota, Florida on Feb. 8. During the visit Bro. Krueger presentedGrand Master L. Arby Humphrey with a beautiful laminated wood put-ter he hand crafted.
Submitted by Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey
(circa 1490),” This is the original text and many of the words arephonetic. You might have to read through it a couple times.
“What tyme that the children of isrl dwelled in Egypte they lernydthe craft of masonry. And Afterward they were driven out ofEgypte they come into the land of behest (Promise) and is nowcalled Jerl’m (Jerusalem) And thre making of Salominis tempull thatKyng David began. That Kyng Salomon had 111 score thoyusandmasons at his werke. And the kyngis son of Tyre was his MasterMason. Salomom confoirmed the chagys that David his fadir hadgeve to masons. And Saloman taught them their manners( Chargis)and they were little different from the chargis they now been usydAnd from thens, this worthy sciens was brought into Fraunce andinto many other regions.”
The Dowland MS (circa 1500) gives substantially the same legendas Cooke, but with some additional circumstances. “That Davidlearned the charges that he gave from Egypt, where they had beenmade by Euclid, that he added other charges to these; that Solomonsent into various countries for Masons whom he gathered togetherthat the name of the King of Tyre was Iram (Hiram) and that hisson, who was Solomons Chief Master was named Aynon and hewas a Master of Geometry and of carving and engraving.
In his Book of Constitutons, Anderson attributes to Adam a knowl-edge of Geometry as the foundation of Masonry and architecture.Adam taught the arts to his sons, Cain and Seth, and they taughtthem to their offspring. The antediluvian (pre-flood) world was wellacquainted with Masonry and they erected many curios work untilthe time of Noah. Noah built the ark using the principles of geom-etry and the rules of masonry.
Noah and his sons brought Masonry to the post flood world, soAnderson claims that Noah is the founder of Masonry and he calleda mason a “true Noahchida” or Noahchite which is still used to thisday.
Masonry flourished in the Middle Ages. Operative Masons of themiddle ages are said to have gained their knowledge of the craftand learned to organize themselves into a Guild of Builders, fromthe Architects of Lombardy from Italy, circa 540 AD. They aresaid to the first to assume the title of “Freemasons” and were saidto have secret knowledge of the principles of geometry which theyused on the edifices they created. They shared these principlesand keep all builders informed on the latest developments of theart by a regular correspondence.
There are varying opinions, theories and accounts of how Masonrystarted, grew and has been propagated. From the research I’veconducted, my answer to the question posed above is that Opera-tive Masonry became a formal craft when they went from beingbands of craftsmen to organized guilds that were bound by detailedcharges and oaths which governed their conduct, activities, loyaltiesand control of the secrets of the craft.
In my next article, I will be exploring the origins of Speculative Ma-sonry.
I encourage everyone to continue your personal quest for Masonicknowledge by learning the ritual, outside reading and share thatknowledge by giving an educational session in your lodge. Reading,studying and reflection give us the true meaning of speculative Ma-sonry. I want to hear about your experiences, successes and an-swer any questions you might have.
Please email me at [email protected]
Most S&F,
Bro. Jerry A Reick
References:The History of Freemasonry by Albert G Mackey 33⁰ and WilliamR Singletary 33⁰. Volume one.Manuscripts:Halliwell MS (supposed) 1390Cooke MS “ 1490Dowland MS “ 1500York MS “ 1600Anderson Book of Constitutions 1723
Operative Masonry from page 6
We now have an email addressdedicated to collecting events togo into the Grand Lodge Calen-dar. Any lodge or appendant bodycan send their event informationto [email protected] it will get added onto the sys-tem. The webpage will display the
next 30 events that are listed,however, if you go to the mobilesite on your phone or tablet youwill be able to scroll through allevents that are listed.To list events in the Wisconsin
Masonic Journal Calendar pleasecontinue to email them to [email protected].
Grand LodgeOnlineCalendar
Attention SecretariesPlease enter your new En-
tered Apprentice degree datesin MORI as soon as the de-gree is conferred. When that date is entered
he will begin receiving his Wis-consin Masonic Journal.
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New Master Masons
Bro. Steve Fitzsimons raised in Evening Star LodgeBro. Steve Fitzsimons received his MM Degree on April 5 in Evening Star Lodge No. 64, Darlington. Frontrow (from left): Dennis Wenthe, Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr., Darren Jones, Steve Fitzsimons, EdJames, Randy Gill, and Deputy Grand Master Scott E. Pedley. Second row: 8-3 Area Administrator LarryRaymond, Bill Keeney, Dan Maughan, Dusty Thompson, Tom Schwantes and 8-4 Area Administrator DanBrylla. Back row: Larry Teasdale and Greg Roelli.
Photo by Senior Grand Steward David R. RitchieDistrict 8 Events, District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson
Baraboo Lodge No. 34 raises Bro. Leonard Eldon Pickett IVBro. Leonard Eldon Pickett IV was raised in Baraboo Lodge No. 34 on March 21. Front row: Joe Williamson, Leonard Pickett III, LeonardPickett IV, William “Red” Pickett, Bill Pickett, Travis Pickett, Louie Wells Sr., Louie Wells Jr. and Paul Trigleth. Second row: Jerry Jackson,Jon Fuhlbohm, Robert Ott, Robert Pickett Jr. and Tony Calabrese. Back row: Shawn Fahrenkampf, Ken Walters, Al Broe, Marty Blake, SkipBlake and Robert Pickett.
Submitted by Baraboo Lodge No. 34
Keep New MMs Active;Ashlar Award Program
The Ashlar Award Programwas developed by the DistrictDeputy Grand Masters of theGrand Lodge. It shares some ofthe character of the GrandLodge of Iowa Ashlar Award.The Ashlar Award was con-
ceived to encourage lodges andparticularly new Master Masonsto properly mentor new candi-dates and to more swiftly involvenew Master Masons in lodge ac-tivity. By serving as a mentor,the new Master Mason will de-velop a stronger bond with thelodge as well as with the newcandidate.It is recommended that the ac-tivity of completing the AshlarAward Program be conducted bya three member team. The teamwill consist of an experiencedMaster Mason (Past Master,
Counselor or other), a new (orrelatively new) Master Masonand a new candidate. It is in-tended that the new MasterMason is the actual leader andmentor and that the experiencedMason assists and serves as a re-source.Earning the Ashlar Award con-sists of completing a flow chartof activities designed to encour-age proper completion of theWisconsin Program, as well asreturning the new Master Masonto lodge for participation inlodge events and activities. It ishoped that this program willhelp both the newest candidateand the newly raised MasterMason to become active partici-pants in their lodge and to makethem feel welcome as integralmembers of the lodge.
The “target” of the AshlarAward is the newly raised MasterMason. The award consists of acertificate and a “Perfect Ashlar”Pin that is earned by the newMaster Mason for serving as amentor. The experienced MasterMason assisting on the team isalso entitled to the award if hehas not received one. The awardcan only be earned once. Thenew candidate who is beingmentored does not receive theaward. It is hoped that after heis raised and examined in theMM posting that he will be partof a team that mentors the nextcandidate.For more information and an
Ashlar Award Application go tothe Grand Lodge website atwisc-freemasonry.org.
Email your submissions to [email protected].
Identify yourself as a Freemasonby displaying a Freemason Li-cense Plate on your vehicle. Standard Freemason plates re-
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.
Wis. FreemasonLicense Plates
Send your questions about
Freemasonry to:[email protected].
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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
Lodge Listings are continued on page 22
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - MAY 2018 - PAGE 22
Stated Communication(continued from page 21)
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
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Collins-Spring Valley Lodge honors Past MastersCollins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192, Baldwin, recently honored their Past Masters. Front row: SkyOfstie,and William Hawley. Second row: Ralph Thompson, Tim Ronningan, Larry Weiland, John W. Miller,Jerry Hauschildt, William Krueger, Delroy Stone and Area Administrator Earl Gunderson. Back row: DaleBrathol, Kenneth Trunnell, Jeremy Fussy, Jay Custer and Roger Keller.
Submitted by Area Administrator Earl Gunderson
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 9Dousman Lodge No. 315
District 10Omro Lodge No. 168
District 11Belle City Lodge No. 18
District 12Lake Lodge No. 189
Please check with the Master of the lodge listed before scheduling a trip toclaim the Traveling Gavel. It may already have been claimed by or deliveredto another lodge.
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Hiram Lodge captures gavelThree Brothers from Hiram Lodge No. 50: Master Matt Hughey, Sec-retary Lyle Christian, and newly initiated EA Michael Bieganek traveledto a the recent double EA Degree at Columbus Lodge No. 75 and cap-tured the District 7 Traveling Gavel. Secretary Lyle Christian ap-proaches the East and receives the gavel from Master Ray Mielke.
Wisconsin Freemasons District 7District 7 Deputy Grand Master Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt
The District 2 Masonic Traveling Gavel was recently captured by Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No.192 fromNorth Star Lodge No. 187, Star Prairie. From left: Jerry Hauschildt; Loren Zillmann; Benjamin Cornell,Area Administrator Earl Gunderson, Collins-Spring Valley Master; North Star Master Barry Ausen; RogerKeller; Jeremy Fussy; and Ralph Thompson.
Submitted by Area Administrator Earl Gunderson
District 2 Gavel at Collins-Spring Valley Lodge
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Past Master’s Apron presentationBro. Joe Bostany, Past Master of St. Croix Lodge No. 56, Hudson re-ceives his Past Master’s apron and certificate from Master David Hadlich(right).
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Bro. Trueman Farris DiesEditors note: Bro. Trueman
Farris a 69 year Mason and mem-ber of West Allis Lodge No. 261passed away on March 10, 2018.He spent more than 40 years asa reporter and editor at the Mil-waukee Sentinel, retiring in 1989as managing editor. Bro. Farriswas a member of the WisconsinMasonic Journal Board for manyyears.
By Meg Jones Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Before Trueman Farris was ademanding editor, he was a toughreporter who covered City Halland the courthouse in Milwaukee.Every story Farris wrote com-
peted against every article writtenby his chief rival. Back then, Mil-waukee was a two daily newspa-per city and Farris' bylineappeared in the Milwaukee Sen-tinel while the Journal's city hallreporter was Bob Wills.When the Hearst-owned Sen-
tinel was purchased by The Mil-waukee Journal in 1962, Willswas named the Sentinel's city edi-tor. He could pick anyone hewanted to be his deputy and thefirst name on his list was his for-mer competitor.“After the purchase, I insisted
Farris be named assistant city edi-tor," Wills said Tuesday.Farris spent more than four
decades as a reporter and editorat the Sentinel, retiring in 1989 asmanaging editor. He died of natu-ral causes March 10 in Hales Cor-ners. Farris was 91.Born in Sedalia, Mo., in 1926,
Farris moved with his family toMilwaukee in 1938 when his fa-ther bought a Standard Oil fran-chise. Before Farris graduatedfrom Juneau High School, he gothis first paying newspaper job cov-ering high school football as astringer.Farris actually didn't know any-
thing about football and had neverseen a game. But he really wantedto be a journalist, so he read therules of football to prepare for hisfirst assignment, riding the street-car to football stadiums and earn-ing 75 cents a game for hisstories.While earning a journalism de-
gree at Marquette University, hebegan working part time in 1945for the Milwaukee Sentinel. Hegraduated from Marquette in1948.“I worked the night I graduatedfrom Marquette, and I went overto the ceremony on my lunchhour," Farris told Sentinel reporterRick Romell when he retired. "I re-member asking (his editor) if it wasOK if I took a little extra time andhe said, 'I guess so, but get backas soon as you can,' which I did."Farris covered features, sports
and news, worked as a copy edi-tor and then spent three years asa city government reporter beforecovering the court system. In1958, he earned an award fromthe Milwaukee Press Club for sto-ries about an alderman who wasappointed to a city job withouttaking the civil service exam. Fol-lowing Farris' stories, the Com-mon Council froze the man's payand ordered him to take the examwhich he failed, losing his job.In 1962, he switched to man-
agement and spent the rest of hiscareer as an editor, moving upthrough the ranks until he wasmanaging editor.Marta Bender started at the Sen-
tinel in 1965 and workedwith Farris for years.“Trueman was very thorough.
He was an old-time journalist whoknew the city like the back of hishand. He knew where the bodieswere buried and he wanted theSentinel to be a hard-nosed paper,and we were," said Bender.Compared to the Journal, the
Sentinel had a smaller staff, fewerresources and fewer pages.“As city editor, he was in a con-
stant battle to wedge stories intothe paper and that meant editingthem to their essence," said DanPatrinos, who was hired by theSentinel in 1962.Farris initiated and oversaw the
development in 1988 of the Wis-consin Election Service, a joint ef-fort with Milwaukee's televisionstations to efficiently report elec-tion results.He served on the board of direc-
tors of The Associated Press Man-aging Editors, was a Pulitzer Prizenominating juror and president ofthe Milwaukee chapter of Societyof Professional Journalists and theMilwaukee Press Club.In a 1985 column on Farris'
40th anniversary at the Sentinel,Bill Janz wrote: “When Farris wasediting copy, his will was the wallwe all ran into. If the Bible hadcome across his desk, he wouldhave tightened it up a little, re-arranged a few paragraphs andrewritten the beginning, to give itmore va-voom."His son Jim remembered Farris
bringing him and his sister to theSentinel to watch typesetters atwork and see large bundles ofpaper rapidly rolling through thepresses with folded newspaperscoming out at the end."He would always proofread
Bro. Trueman Farris
every edition when it was deliv-ered to the house" following hisretirement, his son remembered."He'd point out the mistakes tothe people who were supposed tofind them."He is survived by his son. At Far-
ris' request, no services were heldand his ashes were spread in twolocations dear to him, a lake inBoulder Junction and a beach inVenice, Fla.
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