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WISCONSIN FEBRUARY 2019

Masonic Journal Join DeMolay in

Celebrating 100 years.
See page 9.

Wisconsin Masonic Calendar

February 2019 27 Zor Shrine Circus – La Crosse.
2 District 9 Meeting at Three Pillars in Dousman. A very informa-
tive agenda is planned. For more information contact District 9 Deputy 27 8th Annual Tom Tourville Interstate Lodges Table Lodge, hosted
Grand Master James R. Gajdosik at [email protected]. by Tomah Lodge 132. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m.
No. walk-ins, for reservations contact District 5 Deputy Grand Master
6 Florida Masonic Gathering, 11:00 a.m. Sahib Shrine, Sarasota, Gerald L. McDonald at 608-344-1424 or [email protected].
Florida. Luncheon with Grand Master Scott E. Pedley, Grand Secretary
Michael A. DeWolf, PGM and Bro. Gary Beier, Executive Director of 27 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite monthly meeting, presentation of
the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. The coordinator is Bro. Al Krueger the 20th Degree. Dinner @ 6 p.m., $15.00, meeting at 7 p.m.
(New Port Richey, Florida), [email protected] 727-815-0056.
March 2019
6 Three Pillars Lunch and Learn
3 Tomah Lodge No. 132, Pancake Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. $6 per per-
7 Florida Masonic Gathering, 11:00 a.m. The Landings, Fort son, 5 and under free. Tomah Masonic Center. All proceeds go to the
Myers, Florida. Luncheon with Grand Master Scott E. Pedley, Grand Tomah Food Pantry.
Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, and Bro. Gary Beier, Executive Di-
rector of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. The coordinator is Bro. 9 H.S. Baird No. 174 Lodge, Sturgeon Bay, 84th annual Steam-
Richard Borys (Fort Myers, Florida), [email protected] 239-574- boat Dinner, 4-7pm. $16 per person, roast beef and turkey dinner ben-
3750. efiting the lodge community outreach programs.

7 Madison Lodge No. 5 will host the coordinator for the Dane 9 McKinley Lodge No. 307, 2019 Murder Mystery Dinner, 5 p.m.,
County Community Restorative Courts, Ron Johnson, as a guest $30 per person, reservation only, tickets must be purchased by March
speaker. Open to Masons and non-Masons. Formal dining room, Madi- 1. Brookfield Masonic Center, 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd., Brookfield. Contact
son Masonic Center. No charge. Contact is Bro. Stuart Graham at gra- Bro. Mike Gorgen at [email protected] or 262-820-0812. See
[email protected]. See page 10. page 4.

9 “Masonic Day of Light”, Janesville Masonic Center. 9 Silas H. Shepherd Lodge No. 1843 meeting hosted by Geneva
Lodge No. 44, 335 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva, 9 a.m. coffee and
9 Swingin’ with the Blues, hosted by the Scottish Rite Valley of carbs, 10 a.m. meeting, noon lunch.
Milwaukee. Chandelier Ballroom in Hartford, 6 to 11 p.m. $25 per per-
son. Contact Valley Office for reservations at 414-727-3151. See page 13 District 11 Spring Meeting, dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7
19. p.m. Hosted by Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247, 206 S. Main St., Muk-
wonago.
12 Menomonie Lodge No. 164, Sweethearts Dinner Honoring
Ladies of the Lodge. Oasis 6 p.m. dinner 6:30 p.m., Old Towne, 16 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 hosts “A Tribute to Heroes: Healing
Menomonie. Cost is $25 per person tax & tip included. Please RSVP Through the Outdoors” to Benefit Wisconsin Heroes Outdoor Fund.
to Bro. Jon Scott, 612-812-3362. Tripoli Shrine Center. Doors open at 4 p.m., program at 6 p.m. See
page 11.
13 Union Lodge No. 32, Sweetest Night, 6 p.m., Village Inn,
Footville, Order from menu in our own room, informal attire. RSVP to 20 Three Pillars Lunch and Learn.
Bro. Dwight Redders at 608-882-5440. 21 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350, 3rd Annual Dessert Lodge, 6:30
15-17 Zor Shrine Circus – Madison. p.m. sharp, Tripoli Shrine Center, Milwaukee. Cost is $15, must be 21
to attend. Deadline for ticket sales is Feb. 11. Tickets are available at:
16 Waukesha Lodge No. 37, Shrimp Boil, Waukesha Masonic Cen- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nathan-hale-350-dessert-lodge-tickets-
ter, 317 South St., Waukesha. $25 per ticket. This will include dinner 54469575968.
(choice of shrimp or chicken, sausage, corn, potatoes, mushrooms and
onions), one drink ticket, and a ticket to the Grand prize drawing. Seat- 22 29th Annual Scimitar Sportsman’s Night, Tripoli Shrine Center,
ing limited to 100. Will have multiple raffles and prizes. Registration will 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Giving away over 70 guns. VIP
start at 5 p.m. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. We advise individuals to purchase Entry, 4 p.m., doors open, 5 p.m.; dinner at 7:15. Register before Jan.
tickets prior to the event due to limited seating, go to 31 for early sign up specials. Call Gerry for details at 414-460-7548 or
https://bit.ly/2CnLlsZ. go online at www.scimitarfoundation.com. See page 12.

18 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Table Lodge, open to all Masons (EA, FC 24 Wisconsin DeMolay, “DeMolay Day” celebrating 100 years of
and MM). Brothers from any lodge are welcome to attend, dress is DeMolay, Madison Masonic Center, at 1 p.m. See page 9.
business attire. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the traditional table 25 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Port Washington, Table Lodge and Fish
lodge program, $20 per person. RSVP to Bro. Matt Hughey by Feb. Boil, appetizers 5:30 p.m. dinner 6 p.m., $25. Grand Master Scott E.
12. Phone 608-839-0134 or by email [email protected]. Pedley will be the guest speaker.
See page 24.
Continued on page 13
22-24 Tripoli Shrine Circus, exotic animals, elephants and tigers.
UWM Panther Arena.
Grand
23 Wisconsin Masonic Academy, hosted by Lake Country Freema-
sons Lodge No. 42, 2911 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc. Lodge
F. & A.M.
24 Oregon Chapter #49 OES, 125th Anniversary, Social 1 p.m.,
program 1:30 p.m. Light Refreshments to follow. Oregon Masonic Cen- of WI Twitter
ter,201 Park St., Oregon. RSVP to Catherine Pryes, 2510 Canterbury
Rd., Madison, WI 53711, 608-271-9679, email [email protected]. Like us on Facebook www.twitter.com/WI_Freemasons
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Masonic Journal
VOLUME LII, NUMBER 2 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin FEBRUARY 2019

Grand Lodge Officers Meet for The Grand Master’s Message:

By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin
Winter Staff Meeting in Marshfield Brother Scott E. Pedley
Greetings Brethren!
By Rich Rygh figure out what to do. He said Grand Master Pedley said he
Grand Lodge Officers gathered If we pause for a moment and try to catch a glimpse into the future
what happened next he can only often finds himself in that sort of
at the Holiday Inn and Conven- of Freemasonry and where we are going, I see an amazingly bright
ascribe to the presence of the a situation. He said this article was
tion Center in Marshfield, Jan. Grand Architect of the Universe. light on our horizon. The continual Degree
so profound to him. He said, “We
25-27, for the Winter Staff Meet- All at once in my awareness came work being done in our Lodges, that YOU
will find ourselves beyond what we
ing. the words, “You are a Freemason. feel qualified to address, in those have been responsible for, is a source of enor-
The staff meeting opened on Don’t you have a phrase, ‘before moments first invoke the blessings mous pride and optimism for the future of this
Friday at 2 p.m. with a welcome any great or important undertak- of Deity.” wonderful Fraternity! We will be Stirring Up
from Grand Master Scott E. Ped- ing, first invoke the blessing of A letter of thank you was read Good long into the future.
ley stating he was very proud of Deity?’” Masonry had not been in from a lady and her daughter for As I travel, the great Masonic stories of
this team of officers. my thinking in those moments the help they received from the Brotherly Love for one another, Relief of
Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff leading up to this profound mo- Masons of Wisconsin after a fire those in distress and the Truth of Freema-
offered a prayer followed by the ment. I did what any Mason would took their home and belongings at sonry’s overarching mission of decency and
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. have done—I bowed my head in Christmas in 2017. goodness make for a platform that is undeni-
The Grand Master called the of- prayer. I prayed, “Okay God, Bro. Rich Rygh, editor of the ably a gift to humanity from the Supreme Ar-
ficers attention to Grand Chap- here’s the deal. I’ll be your hands Wis. Masonic Journal, reported chitect.
lains article in the last Wisconsin and do the work, but you will our Junior Grand Deacon David My Brothers, it has been said that “Freema-
Masonic Journal regarding his manage the project. It will no R. Ritchie will begin assisting him sonry is changing the world for the better!”
work on a stained glass window. longer be my window, but yours”. with the editorial and production In our Nation which seems to be tormented Grand Master
He talks about the how he realized Every day for the next three of the Journal. The long range by incivility, there is a group of men who can, Scott E. Pedley
he was in over his head on this months, before I began working plan is for Bro. Ritchie to take who will make a difference. Freemasonry is
project. He said he felt disheart- on the window, I began in prayer. over as editor after he finishes as
ened, disillusioned, and defeated. the standard by which civility and gentlemanly conduct can be re-
With God’s help he went on to
He sat in his workshop trying to See Staff Meeting on page 2 turned to the forefront of our daily lives. The world needs us and
finish and install the window.
our Just and Upright teachings in order to bring back and sustain
civility in the daily lives of our families and neighbors.
Time to make Reservations for Annual I urge you to take some time to look around you at the people
you interact with on a daily basis and if there happens to be that fel-
Combined Table Lodge on March 28 low you know and respect and he is a man of good report, go to
him to urge him to consider membership in the greatest Fraternity
known to man. Not because the burdens of Freemasonry are too
The 16th Annual Combined Ave., in Milwaukee. sons. Appropriate dress for the heavy, rather, because Freemasonry will help him “to make his own
Table Lodge between the Grand The evening will begin with fel- evening is a sport coat, shirt and self more noble and to realize his own true worth” and as a result
Lodge Free & Accepted Masons lowship at 6 p.m. The official tie or business suit. Grand Lodge he will build upon his most valuable possession–his character. That
of Wisconsin and the Prince Hall opening will be at 6:45 p.m. fol- Officers will be in tuxedos. he too may take part in Stirring Up Good and by his actions influ-
Grand Lodge Free & Accepted lowed by “The Ceremony of This event will sell out! Walk-ins ence the world around him.
Masons of Wisconsin, Inc., will be Seven Toasts” along with a dinner unfortunately will not be permit-
Your Lodge Secretary, my Grand Lodge officers or the staff at the
held on Thursday, March 28, buffet (wine and non-alcoholic ted. The cost of this event is
2019. wine will be offered). $35.00 per person and there is a Grand Masonic Center Office are available to provide you with Pe-
This year’s event will be hosted Bring your apron and toasting link to register on the Wisconsin titions for Membership.
by the Grand Lodge Free & Ac- cannons. Grand Lodge website at My Brothers, you and I have an obligation to the future of Freema-
cepted Masons of Wisconsin. The The event will be conducted in www.wisc-freemasonry.or g. sonry. It is up to us to seek out those good
festivities will be held at the Tripoli the Entered Apprentice Degree Reservations close by March 20, men who we know would benefit from the
Mosque at 3000 West Wisconsin and is therefore open to all Ma- or sooner if filled. excellent precepts found in Freemasonry. If
you and I don’t seek these good men out,
then who will? It is up to you and I to further
Third “Day of Light” is Scheduled for this, the greatest Fraternity ever known.
I’ll see you in Lodge!
Eau Claire; Register by March 22 Scott E. Pedley
Grand Master
By Bro. Lawrence L. Ganske busy lifestyles who can’t join in the
Grand Lecturer traditional method. Cost is
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley $85.00 which includes refresh- Never pass up an opportunity . . .
has authorized a third Masonic
“Day of Light” Session on March
30, 2019. Registrations will open
ments and lunch for the candi-
date, apron, holy writings, and
posting books.
To stir up some good.
on or about Feb. 1 on the Grand Enrollment for the Eau Claire
Lodge Website. Masonic Day of Light session will
The Eau Claire Masonic Cen- be limited to the first 50 candi- If you haven’t attended a session, sign-up for the
ter has been selected as the site dates who register. Capping reg-
for the third session. Candidates
will receive all three degrees and
istration will provide a more
intimate setting for this special day
tion meetings will start promptly Wisconsin Masonic Academy
at 8:30 a.m. The Master Mason
associated lectures in one day. for our newfound Brothers while degree will conclude by 5:30 p.m.
The Masonic “Day of Light” is de-
signed for lodges with “stalled”
still achieving the tremendous de-
sired outcome.
Candidates must stay for the en- Saturday, February 23, 2019
tire day to successfully complete
candidates, those who have not Doors open for check-in and the Masonic “Day of Light”.
yet advanced from the EA and morning fellowship at 7:30 a.m. Upon completion of the “Day Hosted by Lake Country
FC; and those candidates with Candidate and Mentor Orienta- of Light” the new Master Masons Freemasons Lodge No. 42
are required to return to their
On Our Cover sponsoring lodge for the signing 2919 N. Dousman Rd.,
of their Masonic Apron by the Oconomowoc
New Master Masons, Mentors and Brethren part upon the square Master and Secretary. In addition
at the close of the Wisconsin Masonic “Day of Light” held in the new Master Masons will be The Wisconsin Masonic Academy
Oshkosh on Jan. 12. asked to participate in final Master
Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske, assisted by District 10 Lec- is open to all Master Masons
Mason education and posting les-
turer Erwin A. Weuhr, and their degree teams, raised 28 new Mas- sons within 30-60 days of the
ter Masons. Register today on the Grand Lodge website
Photo by Rich Rygh See Eau Claire on page 3 at www.wisc-freemasonry.org

Get your candidates registered for . . .

The Masonic “Day of Light”!

Eau Claire Masonic Center on Sat., March 30, 2019.
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Grand Master. tional support and scientific ef- about the perpetual program is it
Thoughts for the Journey
District Deputy Grand Master re- forts. allows a Brother to leave a legacy By Reverend Donald F. Iliff, Grand Chaplain
ports from each District were He reviewed why the Founda- to his lodge, as his dues goes on
given throughout the two days.
Each DDGMs reported on the
tion was established, the chartered
purposes, what the Foundation
being paid after he passes.
Senior Grand Deacon Paul T.
A Spiritual Temple
successes and challenges in their does, where it does the work, its Tourville, Junior Grand Deacon During the MM degree, I’m called upon to deliver the Apron Ad-
Districts and what they are doing working tools and how it is sup- David R. Ritchie and Senior dress. This address that is used in our lodge was compiled by two
to assist struggling lodges. Lodges ported. Grand Steward Thomas W. Brother Masons in the late 1970’s in Badger Lodge 345, LaCrosse.
with programming and good com- The foundation has provided Stevens presented a Strategic There is one sentence which has caught my at-
munications continue to be suc- well over 13,000 scholarships Planning update. tention in these past few weeks. It states: “The
cessful. Many more lodges are since the early 80s. The AEDs Grand Treasurer Jeffrey L. Bry- message taught in this MM degree is that you
including ladies and children. have saved 30 lives. The Acts of den gave a report on the budget. should build in your heart (life) a spiritual temple
Some lodges having one meeting Kindness matching funds are mak- He stated we are running in line as beautiful as King Solomon’s temple was in
per month for business and one ing a difference in Wisconsin com- with the budget. The revenue is real life”.
for social. The Random Act of munities. It also provides relief in running on track and some ex- As I pondered this, I wondered what goes into
Kindness has been a big help to case of natural disasters. penses are coming in lower than building a spiritual temple — a Masonic life? The
the lodges. Many lodges have ben- It also provides support for expected. following words are but a sampling of what it
efitted greatly from joining their Three Pillars Senior Living Com- Grand Orator William Beetcher, could be.
local Chamber of Commerce. munities. PGM, gave a report on the Wis-
The rest of the afternoon was When the candidate is beginning his involve-
The foundation funds have a consin Masonic Academy. The ment in Masonry he is asked, “In whom do you
spent in breakout sessions for the 7.25 per cent growth with .09 next Academy is coming up on
Progressive Line Officers, Grand put your trust?” As we build that spiritual temple Grand Chaplain
percent operating costs. Feb. 23 hosted by Lake Country
Lodge Planning and DDGMs. in our lives, a relationship with the GAU seems Donald F. Iliff
The Grand Master stated the Freemasons Lodge in
The DDGMs worked on what Spruce up Program may possibly Oconomowoc. Those attending obvious and appropriate. The Holy Writings tell
they could change in their District be revived through the Grand gave very positive feedback on the of God’s activity in humanities life — “I will be your God and you
to “move the needle” and make a Lodge budget. It was a very bene- sessions. Masons of all age groups will be my people”. As we rely and are aware of this Presence in our
difference. ficial program to move lodges to were in attendance. lives, it helps us expand who we are simply by listening to God, and
Saturday morning began with a better maintain their facilities. The After a break for lunch a few reading the inspired words of scripture. When we “walk with the
prayer from Grand Chaplain Iliff. possibility of having a fund, where more DDGMs gave their reports. Lord”, our lives take on an assurance which helps us to be our best.
Hosting District Deputy Grand lodges that are financially able, Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. As we attempt to build a spiritual temple, Masonic tradition re-
Master Jason E. Laramee wel- would be able to contribute to Ganske gave a Masonic “Day of minds us that “before any great or important activity, first invoke
come the Brethren to District 6 help lodges maintain and improve Light” update. Twenty-eight the blessing of Deity”. Prayer focuses our attention upon the pres-
and gave a few facts about the their buildings was discussed. Brothers were raised in Oshkosh. ence of God in our life. It is reflective in that we tend to review our
area. Past Grand Master L. Arby The next “Day of Light” is in situational need, interactive as we seek God’s guidance, and, often
District 10 Deputy Grand Mas- Humphrey gave a report on mem- Janesville on Feb. 9, with another involves a promise on our part of how we will proceed. As we build
ter Charles L. Smith advised the bership, showing detailed graphs. following at the Eau Claire Ma- that spiritual temple — a Masonic life-style — prayer keeps our lives
Brethren of the help needed by He stated finding the right men- sonic Center on March 30. focused upon God.
Bro. Hugo Terrazas and his family tor for a candidate is necessary Janesville already has 21 candi- Where would we be without study? We grow and mature in Ma-
after a tragic auto accident on and it is important to set dates for dates registered. sonry not in a vacuum but as we are exposed to the thinking and
Jan. 1. See article on page 3. advancement, not allowing the Grand Master Pedley reflected
Bro. Dr. Jaime Boero, Senior ideas of those past and present. As we work on perfecting our ritual
candidate to stall. on his recent trip to Superior to work, we hear ourselves saying words and concepts which will help
Warden of Marshfield Lodge No. The Wisconsin Program works be a part of the new Dyslexia Cen-
224, gave a welcome to the us to become better men. After we have memorized words such as
very well when it is followed, if not ter opening and what a great op-
Brethren. He gave a very interest- Brotherly Love, Justice and Humility, hopefully we will find those
it is a failure. portunity it was. He urged the
ing talk at dinner on Sat. evening Grand Master Pedley said he Brethren to contribute to the words becoming part of our actions, and the spiritual temple of our
on growing up in Peru and the dif- signed off on 77 NPDs. He has Grand Masters Appeal which will lives will continue to be built!
ference Masons made in his life purchased a software program to go to the new center. I have personally witnessed the mentoring effect one Mason has
while still living in Peru. Bro. locate the lost Brothers and he is The group broke into three on another. We don’t always realize it at the time, but our words of
Boero, a Neurologist at Marshfield making contact with each of breakout sessions for the rest of wisdom or counsel do matter. How we conduct ourselves around
Medical Center, became a Mason them. His goal is to reach out to the afternoon: Executive Commit- others is noticed. Our seriousness to doing the ritual well and living
after settling in Marshfield. every one of the 77 to find out tee, Grand Lodge Planning Com- it is noticed. As many builders work on an edifice each one’s talents
Bro. Gary Beier gave an update why they no longer paid their mittee and District Deputy Grand and experience contributes to the completion of the building. The
on Masonic Charities. The foun- dues. Masters. finished product can be one of beauty. While we work at our Ma-
dation supports literary efforts, Our average age is going down, The Saturday evening meal in- sonic life-style, the newly-made MM’s in our midst observe and per-
(such as the Wis. Masonic Jour- it is now 62. We had 100 less cluded proper etiquette training by haps benefit.
nal), charitable programs, educa- deaths in the last year. Nancy Saggio. Our charitable actions and our service to humanity help in building
The committee is looking into Following the church service that spiritual temple. As the tenets and cardinal virtues are contem-
Advertise in the creating a form to be filled out for Sunday morning conducted by plated, they too, shape our lives. Whether we are memorizing or
resignations with the same ques- Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff, the observing the rituals of Masonry, they become part of our thought
Wisconsin Masonic tions as Form 81. Grand Master dismissed the offi- process and we benefit.
Journal The committee is working on an cers due to the extreme weather In some ways, Brotherly Love is the cornerstone of it all. When
online petition. conditions as many had a long dis- Brotherly Love guides us in our relationships with others, all that is
Contact Diane Igl The Master stated he has asked tance to travel. good about Masonry is on display. When Brotherly Love pervades
PGM Allan E. Iding to look into
262-965-3979 our inner thoughts and outward activity, the spiritual temple contin-
again creating some sort of per- See photos
petual membership program or ues to be built. It is a life-long process as this spiritual temple is al-
Email: [email protected] on page 26
life membership. The nice thing ways under construction — and, that is good. As we seek the GAU’s
guidance, prayerfully pondering the focus of our life, finding ways
to live with Brotherly Love, “you will continue to build that spiritual
Directory of Grand Lodge Officers & Contacts temple of your life”.
Fraternally,
Grand Master Junior Grand Deacon District 4 Grand Lodge Don Iliff
Scott E. Pedley (25) David R. Ritchie (64) James F. Van De Hey (322)
Res. 608-759-2081 608-776-2698 920-676-1471 Office
Cell 608-482-0424 [email protected] [email protected] Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Wisconsin Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff can be reached at
[email protected] 36275 Sunset Dr. Don [email protected] or 608-399-1517.
Senior Grand Steward District 5
Deputy Grand Master Thomas W. Stevens (112) Dousman, WI 53118
Gerald L. McDonald (132)
Robert C. Strader (363) 715-579-8949
608-344-1424 262-965-2200
Res. 262-827-1606 [email protected]
Cell 414-678-8785
[email protected] Fax: 262-965-4211
[email protected] Junior Grand Steward
Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt (319) District 6 Grand Secretary:
Senior Grand Warden 608-609-1447 Jason E. Laramee (128)
[email protected] 715-451-8748 Michael DeWolf, PGM
Kenneth C. Gorgen (307)
Res. 262-691-0859 [email protected] grandsecwi Published by the Grand Lodge,
Cell (262) 501-1879
Grand Marshal @wisc-freemasonry.org
Robert D. Canfield (180) Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin
[email protected] District 7
608-239-0505 February 2019
Matthew H. Ivens (325)
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Resolution Number 8-2018
To Preserve the Madison Masonic Center EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGE
An Update from Grand Master Scott E. Pedley By Grand Orator William Beetcher
Brethren, beginning of this effort. with the Madison Masonic Center
As a result of the adoption of The sub-committee has kept our Foundation Board on solutions Cornucopia
Resolution #8 at the Annual Com- Grand Lodge Officer Team in- that will be suitable to the Craft. Several weeks back my Lodge, like so many the across the state,
munication last June concerning formed of their progress and ne- For while the overwhelming ma- was preparing for the annual installation of officers and as we were
the future of the Madison Masonic gotiations. At this time we can jority of the Brethren voted in
Center, I appointed a sub-commit- report that we are still in the favor of advancing the process of setting up the regalia in the Lodge Room, I paused and reflected
tee to fully investigate and work process of discovery and are preserving this amazing historical for a moment on the officers stations and po-
with the members of the Madison awaiting the analysis of the recent building as your Wisconsin Ma- sitions and thought of the traditions, the his-
Masonic Center Foundation receipt of relevant information sonic Center, we also have an ob- tory and the meaning of the regalia. I looked
Board to collect information and that will allow us to effectively ligation to be careful stewards of at the officers’ aprons and emblems. I thought
evaluate potential solutions to the evaluate any options the Grand your Grand Lodge resources. of the Deacons and Stewards rods, and espe-
financial challenges that have sur- Lodge may offer the Madison Ma- I will continue to keep you up- cially the emblems on the rods. Most of the
faced there. The sub-committee is sonic Center Foundation Board. dated as the negotiations process officers’ emblems meanings and history are
being lead by Most Worshipful We firmly believe we owe it to continues. fairly well-known. We know of the Square,
Past Grand Master Frank Struble our Brethren to appropriately Level and Plumb; the Deacons’ Effulgent Sun
Fraternally yours,
and there are three (3) additional complete the necessary due dili-
Brethren of immense talent who gence, to fully evaluate any rea- Scott E. Pedley and Crescent Moon are understood, but I
have also been involved since the sonable options and to negotiate Grand Master wondered about the Stewards’ emblem, the
Cornucopia; and thought well, perhaps not so
much (myself included). The one thing I did Grand Orator

Oshkosh “Masonic Day of Light” know was that it was ancient; nothing new
William Beetcher
about that in our gentle Craft, but why is it used for the Steward’s
emblem and why a horn?
Raises 28 new Master Masons So, I started doing a little research, and found it has a most in-
teresting history. The word itself is Latin (cornu copiae) and means
“Horn of Plenty”. I quickly discovered it originated in ancient clas-
By Rich Rygh trict 4 Lecturer Moses Adams. man, that good and decent man sical mythology, where there are many stories of its origin. One
Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. The Grand Master stated what that is emblematical of all that is of the best-known involves the birth and nurturance of the infant
Ganske, assisted by District 10 a honor it is to be with you today good in this world.”
Zeus, who had to be hidden from his devouring father Cronus. In
Lecturer Erwin A. Weuhr, and as you embark on this great Ma- The Entered Apprentice De-
their teams, raised 28 new Master sonic Journey. He said, “Just and gree was conferred by the District a cave on Mount Ida on the island of Crete, Zeus was protected
Masons at the Oshkosh Masonic upright Masons are ‘stirring up 4 York Rite Degree Team with and cared for by several divine attendants, one of whom was the
Center on Jan. 12. good wherever they go’, just and Bro. James Stauton in the East. goat Amalthea, who fed him with her milk. Even at a young age,
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley upright Masons are gentlemen The Fellowcraft Degree Team the future king of the gods had unusual abilities and strength, and
welcomed the new candidates fol- first and foremost . . . our obliga- was assembled by District 10 Lec- in playing with Amalthea he accidentally broke off one of her
lowing the opening of the Lodge tion requires it. It is my hope that turer Erwin A. Weuhr. Bro. Chad horns, which then had the divine power to provide unending nour-
by a degree team made up of when any Freemason goes into a Michels conferred the ishment. To atone for this, Zeus promised Amalthea that the horn
Brethren from District 4 York Rite room of non-Masons that that Degree,Bro. Tom Abbot gave the would always be full of whatever fruits she desired. In another myth,
Team under the direction of Dis- Mason stands out as that gentle- See “Day of Light” on page 23 the Cornucopia was created when Heracles (Roman Hercules)
wrestled with the river god Achelous and wrenched off one of his
horns.

Bro. Hugo Terrazas and His Over time, it became the cornucopia of the Roman goddess
Copia, the personification of plenty. It also became the attribute
of several other Greek and Roman deities, particularly those asso-

Family Need Our Assistance ciated with the harvest, prosperity, or spiritual abundance, such as
personifications of Earth (Gaia or Terra); the child Plutus, god of
riches and son of the grain goddess Demeter; the nymph Maia;
Bro. Hugo Terrazas and his fam- sciousness. He is still recovering and Fortuna, the goddess of luck, who had the power to grant
ily was driving home from Wiscon- and remains in very serious condi- prosperity. In the Roman Imperial cult, abstract Roman deities who
sin Dells on Jan. 1, 2019. While tion but is expected to survive his fostered peace and prosperity were also depicted with a cornu-
legally turning at an intersection injuries. The length of his recovery copia, including Abundantia and Annona, goddess of the grain
their vehicle was struck by a semi- will be measured in months or supply to the city of Rome. Pluto, the classical ruler of the Under-
trailer that ran the red light at the years until he can return to some world in the Ancient Religions, was a giver of agricultural, mineral
intersection. Bro. Terrazas (44 semblance of normalcy. and spiritual wealth, and in art is often depicted holding a Cornu-
years old) was air lifted to UW- Bro. Terrazas is the Junior Dea-
Madison hospital where he under- con of Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, copia to distinguish him from the gloomier Hades, who holds a
went emergency surgery for Port Washington, drinking horn instead.
bleeding and pressure in his brain. Bro. Terrazas’ wife, Lisa, was Considering the history and traditions of this emblem, it is most
He was then placed into a med- killed instantly as the brunt of the fitting that the Cornucopia emblem is assigned to the Stewards be-
ically induced coma due to a con- crash was directly on the passen- cause of their function in administering to the Brethren at the hours
tinued bleed within his brain and ger side of the car. Her funeral of refreshment, providing both peace and comfort.
subsequent pressure fluctuations services were held on Jan. 12 at Bro. Hugo Terrazas with his
for a period of two weeks. Bro. Strouf Funeral Home, in Racine. wife Lisa and daughters Something further to ponder, my Brothers…
Terrazas is currently out of the Their youngest daughter, Giana, Giana and Tatiana. Fraternally,
coma and is breathing on his own suffered a fractured vertebrae, col-
but has not yet regained full con- larbone and pelvis and is recover- ing with extended family. Bill Beetcher, PM, PGM
The eldest daughter, Tatiana, left Grand Orator
the family New Year’s celebration
early and was not in the car at the
time of the accident. Feedback and questions are always welcome.
The brethren of Ozaukee Lodge Contact Grand Orator William Beetcher at
[email protected]
have been in constant contact
with Bro. Terrazas’ extended fam-
ily in an attempt to provide aid
and assistance for the care of the
daughters of Hugo and Lisa. If you Eau Claire from page 1
would like to financially help and
contribute to the care of Bro. Ter- “Day of Light”. These lessons can vital part during the degrees. De-
razsa’ daughters and recovery be found in the green book, Fur- tailed instructions will be provided
Mini Meat Loaves there are two ways you can direct ther Light in Masonry. Lodges to each candidate’s mentor during
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Symbolism NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURER
Bro. Tony Budaj “Osiris” thus protecting his body. we are reinforcing the faith we By Brother Lawrence L. Ganske
District 3 Lecturer With these and other examples have in the promises made by our
we find it easy to see how it creator that our soul is immortal
Acacia
The Acacia has long been one
gained prominence as a symbol to
teach divine truths. There are pri-
and will live in the house of the
Lord.
The Wisconsin Program
of the foremost symbols used in
marily three principals it teaches: The Acacia is a very hearty tree We are seeing a wide-range of practice by our lodges with the
Masonry. When we trace its use in
First: Immortality of the Soul prompting Ragon, a noted French current Wisconsin Program in the educating and
ancient civilizations we learn that
Masonic writer, to say “the an- posting of new candidates. Both “Traditional”
Moses was ordered to make the The perpetual re-growth of the
cients substituted the Acacia for all and “Day of Light” candidates are required to
Tabernacle, the Arc of the Acacia symbolizes youth and
other plants because they believed complete this program following their degrees.
Covenant, the Table for show- vigor, and thus the spiritual life the
it to be incorruptible and not liable This requirement includes the completion of
bread, and the rest of the sacred soul will enjoy when it leaves this
to injury from the attacks of any Module Two in all three of the education and
furniture from Shittim or Acacia body and enjoys immortal youth.
kind of insect or other animal – posting books prior to taking the In-lodge exam-
(Exodus Ch. 25, 27, 28, 30, 37, When at our funeral services we
thus symbolizing the incorruptible ination. [Red, Blue, Green] “Day of Light” can-
38). We recount in the promises say “the evergreen is the emblem
nature of the soul”. didates should go back and complete all
God made to the Israelites that he of our faith in the immortality of
With the evergreen or Acacia’s questions in Module Two in both the Red and
would plant the Cedar for relief the soul” or at the end of the third
unchanging appearance we are Blue books with their Mentors or lodge Coun-
and refreshment. The Egyptian degree when we hear “with con-
reminded of the unchanging na- selors. This article is an attempt to bring clarity
“Isis” found an Acacia tree grown fidence and composure to look
ture of our soul that, if found wor- to the implementation of this program so our
over the chest of her husband forward to a blessed immortality”
thy, will enjoy eternal life. Wisconsin Lodges are better aligned with the
Second: Innocence goals and objectives of the Wisconsin Program Grand Lecturer
for instructing the lessons and advancing candi- Lawrence L.
In Greek, the word Acacia not Ganske
only refers to the plant but also to dates in speculative Masonry.
the moral quality of innocence or
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin
purity of life. It was set over the
solitary grave of him who we en- 2016 Proceedings
deavor to imitate. His conduct, in- “Grand Lodge Planning Committee has redesigned the Wiscon-
tegrity, and fidelity have been sin Program to align Candidate posting closely to the lessons
examples for the craft to follow, taught in the Masonic Degrees, and has developed an interactive
knowing he was innocent of any study guide, and has carefully explained the importance and
wrongdoing. meanings of the Masonic Obligations, it is my Order on the fourth
Third: Initiation day of June, 2016, that all Lodges shall adopt the redesigned
In all ancient initiations there was 2016 version of the Wisconsin Program for Candidate Posting,
a plant associated with each, the no later than September 1st of 2016, and whereas the Masonic
Druids used mistletoe, the Greeks Code currently requires memorization of the Obligation, there-
myrtle, the Egyptians Lotus and fore it is also my Order that if a Candidate can explain the mean-
we, the Acacia. They are all a ing of the Obligation in the manner laid out in the 2016
symbol of initiation or resurrection Wisconsin Program for Candidate Posting, such explanation
into a future life, thus the immor- given in open Lodge as part of the Examination, shall be consid-
tality of the soul. Freemasonry is ered a suitable substitute for giving the entire Obligation from
to us, part of our initiation, and memory.”
the Acacia the symbol of that pas- MW Grand Master Don Hensiak
sage to that lodge not made with Gold Book
hands eternal in the heavens. Many resources are available
We see that there are three prin- for lodges to use when explain-
cipals that can be applied to this ing what Masonry is and how
plant of hearty growth, but they membership can benefit those
are all related. As Macky put it in who join. The Wisconsin Pro-
the Encyclopedia of Freemasonry gram Introduction [Gold Book]
“Thus, in this one symbol, we are is for a prospective new mem-
taught that in the initiation of life, ber and his family to gain an
of which the initiation in the Third understanding of the structure
Degree is simply emblematic, In- and history of Freemasonry.
nocence must for a time lie in the Give this book to someone
grave, at length, however, to be who you believe would be a
called, by the word of the Great good Mason and have a discus- Wisconsin Program Books
Master of the Universe to a blissful sion about the basic tenants of
immortality.” We get a glimpse of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. This is a great resource to use dur-
the mysteries of life and death, the ing a Friends Night.
present and the future, in this sim-
ple symbol we use in our Masonic White Book
ritual. The candidate has petitioned a lodge for membership and a date
References: for his Entered Apprentice degree has been scheduled. “Seeking
Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, Albert Light in Masonry” [White Book] is given to the candidate to help him
Macky 33˚ revised by William J. Hughan prepare for his degrees in Masonry. The Ashlar Award mentoring
32˚ & Edward L. Hawkins, M.A. program now begins for the newly elected candidate. Details for com-
30˚©1921. pleting the program are outlined in the end of this book and the
Pocket Encyclopedia of Masonic Sym- three-member team is identified in activity one. After the team meets
bols MSA ©2000 with the candidate, activity two is completed and is signed off by the
Worshipful Master.
Fill Out, Clip and Mail Today
Salmon Book
Visit the
Support Your Wisconsin The “Counselor’s Tutoring Aid for Candidate Education” [Salmon
Book] is to be used by the experienced and mentor Ashlar Award
Grand Chapter Charities Grand Lodge team members. Bound in this book are all of the materials used in
the education and posting of the candidate. This book will provide
F. & A.M. of the answers to the written questions in module two, “The Study
Enclosed is my donation for: Guide” found in each Red, Blue and Green posting book. This is a
( ) Worthy Grand Matron’s Project – Ronald McDonald House Wisconsin must book to have for those Ashlar Award team members.
( ) Worthy Grand Patron’s Project – Shaken Baby Association Another valuable resource for all lodge officers is the Grand Lodge
( ) ESTARL Fund (A fund to help those pursuing religious training.) Square of Wisconsin, F. & A.M. Mentor’s Handbook. This resource can be
( ) Perpetual Youth Scholarship – World of Youth found on the Grand Lodge website, Masonic Education section dated
( ) Heart Fund Store May 26, 2015.
( ) Cancer Research Red, Blue and Green Books
( ) GGC Service Dog Project These books are to be given out to the candidate after each degree.
( ) Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation, Inc. (For this charity Red-Entered Apprentice, Blue-Fellowcraft, and Green-Master Mason.
please make your check out to the WI OES Foundation and send to The books are divided into four sections. 1. Objectives 2. Learning
the address below.) lessons that go into further detail by summarize the meaning, inter-
( ) In Honor of: _______________________________________ pretations and symbolism of each degree. 3. Study Guide to be used
for discussion in the sessions held with the Ashlar Team. These writ-
( ) In Memory of: _____________________________________ ten questions are NOT designed to be used as a test for grading and
passing the candidate on to the next degree but instead offering an
Amount $ _________________ Date ______________________ opportunity for a deeper study into Masonic allegory. 4. In-lodge
Please acknowledge to: Name __________________________ Proficiency Examination becomes the final conclusion of each degree
before advancement. Here the candidate proves his knowledge and
Address ______________________________________________ skill in open lodge before advancing in speculative Masonry. The
City __________________ State ___________ Zip ___________ Ashlar Award lesson and examination requirements are then docu-
mented as completed, and signed off by the Worshipful Master in
Make your check payable Wisconsin Grand Chapter OES indicating each book.
on the memo section of your check the benevolence(s) you have
listed above and mail it to: Wisconsin Grand Chapter Order of the See Wisconsin Program on page 8
Eastern Star, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118-9349.
www.wioes.org – [email protected] Feedback and questions are always welcome.
Contact Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske at
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Deputies Seek Nominations Support Your Wisconsin
for “Rookie of the Year” Masonic Charities
Your District Deputy Grand munity, and his personal life. www.wisc-freemasonry.or g.
Master is looking for nominees for The award is open to any Mas- under Masonic Education.
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The purpose is to recognize an
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time in the three years prior to
March 1, 2019.
by your District Deputy Grand
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Memorials and Contributions
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ples, and has shown that he is a 52 of the Mentors Handbook and your District Deputy Grand Mas-
worthy Brother by applying those can be downloaded from the ter, Area Administrators, and Dis- Gift Report for December 2018
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theirs alone and based on a num- Wisconsin Masonic Foundation
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When you think about it that way, it’s a harder question to answer. DeMolay is a youth-led, adult Grand Master’s Appeal:
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 Lodge of Perfection thought and organization evolved over cen- versity of Freemasonry” because it uses ex- tivity of Israel, the return of some of the cap-
turies and captured these important virtues tensive allegory and drama in its degrees to tives to Jerusalem, and the rebuilding of the
In an effort to keep our monthly Valley of along the way. explore the philosophy, history, ethics, and Temple.
Madison meetings interesting and educa- ultimate truths that guide Freemasons’ lives.
tional, we plan to put on the 20th Degree When in Blue Lodge or in the Madison Val- . Rose Croix Chapter: The degrees of the
at the February 27 monthly meeting. Bro. ley of Scottish Rite we are reminded of what How does the Scottish Rite Elaborate Chapter of Rose Croix, consisting of the
Mark Hazelbaker, M.S.A has graciously it means to be a Mason. In between these on the Craft Lodge? 17th and 18th degree invest the candidate
agreed to be the Degree Manager. If you are meetings, if we pay attention, we can be re- It presents in degrees from the fourth to the with a deeper understanding of Religion,
interested in participating in this degree, minded of what it means to be a Mason thirty-second an interpretation of the lessons Philosophy, Ethics and History. The intel-
please contact Bro. Mark. In looking over every day. See you at the next Valley meet- of the craft degrees by the use of drama and lectual challenges presented in these degrees
the cast of the last time that this degree was ing. lectures appealing to both the ear and eye can take years to master. The 15th and 16th
presented 3 years ago, a few of the cast to explore the great truths which Freema- degrees relate to the rebuilding of the Tem-
Dave Grinder,
members are no longer with us or available sonry professes. ple of Zerubbabel.
Sovereign Prince
to participate. This is also known as the Consistory: The Consistory Degrees illus-
“George Washington Degree”, and the set- How Many Degrees are there in the
Rose Croix trate the creation of the ideal balance be-
ting takes place in the fall of 1784 at a Colo- Scottish Rite?
The Valley of There are 29 Scottish Rite regular degrees, tween the spiritual and the temporal.
nial Symbolic Lodge in Richmond, Virginia. Several of the degrees of the Consistory se-
“Treason is a crime over which Masonry Madison AASR- which follow the three degrees conferred in
NMJ will recog- craft lodges. The 33° is conferred only by ries, 19th to 32nd, further amplify the
casts no mantle of Charity”. “Ad Vitam Aut teachings of the previous degrees, others
Culpam” is a Latin phrase found in Scots nize and the Supreme Council, the governing body
remember its de- of Scottish Rite Masonry. have the Crusades as a background.
Law which meaning “for life or until fault”
which guarantees the right to hold office parted members To be continued.
at its Feast of the What about the other Degrees?
permanently or until they forfeit such by The fourth to the fourteenth inclusive are Ralph L. Behlke
misconduct. Come see how this plays out in Paschal Lamb
Memorial Service on Thursday, April 18, conferred by Lodges of Perfection. The fif- Commander in Chief
the degree as it pertains to a Master Mason. teenth and sixteenth are conferred by the
7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Madison
Come join us for a good meal, good fellow- Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madi- Council of Princes of Jerusalem. The seven- Children’s Dyslexia Center
ship, and a good time at our Valley of Madi- son. teenth and eighteenth are conferred by the
Chapter of Rose Croix. The nineteenth to February has long been known as the
son meetings. You do not know what you ‘Month of Love’ with vestiges of both
are missing unless you attend and get to The Madison Chapter of Rose Croix will the thirty-second inclusive are conferred by
perform this service to recognize our de- Consistories. Each Lodge, Council, Chapter Christian and ancient Roman traditions.
know your Brothers. I hope to see you on However, rather than talk about the history
February 27 at the Madison Masonic Cen- parted Brothers of the Madison Scottish and Consistory is an organized Body within
Rite. We conclude the ceremony with a dra- the Valley (geographical area) it serves. of St. Valentine or Lupercalia, I would like
ter. to talk about Philanthropy – the ‘love of
matic and thought-provoking message.
Monte Steiber, Maundy Thursday, the Thursday preceding Why are these Degrees called Scottish humanity’.
Thrice Potent Master Easter, marks two significant and historic Rite?
The word Philanthrope, or Philanthropy,
events: The Feast of the Passover and the Any connection with Scotland would seem
Princes of Jerusalem comes from the mid-18th century. It is
Last Supper. The Rose Croix degrees (the to be vague. The reason may be that one or
from the Greek philanthrōpos: from
I have not been Philosophic Degrees), intimately connect two of the degrees were long supposed to
philein ‘to love’ and anthrōpos ‘human
to a Masonic Masonry and the philosophic truths of the have been devised by the Chevalier Andrew
being’. Etymologically philanthropy means
meeting since perennial spiritual teachings. By the ancient Michael Ramsay, a learned Scotsman, who
“love of humanity” in the sense of caring,
November. Out regulation of the Order of the Rose Croix, was tutor to Prince Charles Edward, the
nourishing, developing, and enhancing
of town commit- Knights are committed to take pause, reflect young Pretender. These degrees seem to
“what it is to be human” on both the bene-
ments and meet- upon departed Brothers, and resolutely face have afforded a meeting place for those in
factors’ and beneficiaries’ parts.
ings at work the East with fuller faith, more fervent hope, exile In France who were adherents of the
have kept me and greater charity. Rose Croix Knights are Stuarts, and who were plotting for the Here at the Children’s Dyslexia Center –
out of touch. Life charged to seek out and feast with his Broth- restoration of James II and his son to the Madison, part of our Orton-Gillingham in-
gets in the way, ers and dedicate time to aid those who suffer throne of England. No degree of the Scot- struction is teaching the structure of lan-
but Masonry from hunger and thirst. tish Rite seems to have ever had its origin in guage and the three basic layers of
finds a way to Scotland. language: Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek.
We invite all Masons and their guests, to join I, and many of our tutors, find this to be
keep us us to offer thanks for the bounties of life, What is the General Field Covered by
grounded. the most exciting part of the instruction.
pay due respect to the memories of our each of the Groups of Degrees?
We get to move from the sound to symbol
In the Uffizi mu- dearly departed, and petition divine guid- Lodge of Perfection: The 4th through relationship and from important alphabetic
seum in Flo- ance with renewed Faith, Hope, and Char- 14th degrees are called Ineffable Degrees knowledge to morphology – attaching
rence, Italy there are seven paintings ity. because their principal purpose is the inves- word meanings to word form. This analytic
displayed in sequence in one room. They Stephen Dake, tigation and contemplation of the ineffable approach plays to our students’ intellectual
are titled Fortitude, Temperance, Faith, Most Wise Master name of the Deity. The degrees amplify the strengths and gives depth of understanding
Charity, Hope, Justice, and Prudence. For- legend of the Master Mason degree and the to one our most fundamental tools – lan-
titude was painted be Boticelli in 1470. The Consistory story of the building of King Solomon’s guage.
other paintings were by Piero Benci (Piero Temple. These degrees are designed to im-
del Pollaiolo) in 1469 and 1470. When I What is the Scottish Rite? During this ‘Month of Love’ we thank you
press more forcefully the teachings of the
saw these “awe” filled my body. These It is a branch of Freemasonry designed to for your love of humanity, love of our stu-
first three degrees.
virtues are all described in the third section supplement and amplify the philosophical dents, and continued support of our en-
of the Entered Apprentice degree. Were teachings of the first three degrees. The Council Princes of Jerusalem: The two deavors to help children understand and
these Italian Renaissance artists Masons or Scottish Rite claims to build upon the ethical historical degrees are the 15th degree and cope with their dyslexia.
did Masonry simply adapt these virtues as teachings and philosophy of blue lodge Ma- 16th degree. They cover the period from
Most Sincerely,
important? I leave the genuine answer to the sonry through dramatic presentation. The B.C. 516. These degrees depict events con- Kelly Kuenzie, Director
historians. My impression is that Masonic Scottish Rite is sometimes called the “Uni- nected with the end of the Babylonian cap-

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Part II

From the Chapter A Celebration for the Ages

For one hundred years, the Order of DeMolay has
to the Lodge been the home to thousands of young men across
the globe. It has provided them with a set of virtues
By Bro. Ryan Thiele to live by and skills to mold them as good men. It is
In December, I met with advisors truly the world’s premier youth organization.
in Madison to discuss reconstitut-
ing Madison’s Chapter of DeMo- To celebrate 100 years of our organization, Wiscon-
lay. The only discussion topic was sin DeMolay will be holding “DeMolay Day”, at the
recruitment, for both members as
well as advisors. I noted that I Madison Masonic Center on March 24th starting at
would ask my close friends on 1 p.m. Though this will be a celebration of DeMo-
campus to join, but I would be lay’s history, we want to use this event as an oppor-
able to get only a handful if I was
lucky. The best way to gain new tunity to grow closer with our Masonic roots, and
members was to go directly to the encourage you all to become more involved in De-
lodges surrounding the Madison Molay.
area and talk directly with the
Brothers there, as well as go to Therefore, we invite your lodge to send a few representatives to this event to cel-
the local Job’s Daughters Bethel ebrate and learn about DeMolay with other lodges across the state, as well as
to see if any brothers of the girls
or sons of the advisors would be other Masonic bodies in Wisconsin. DeMolay Day will include degrees put on by
interested. the boys themselves, three public ritual presentations, and a luncheon. By show-
Recognizing that tapping into ing your support, you give hope to the idea that DeMolay will continue for an-
the Masonic family for member-
ship was the best initial option for other 100 years, producing strong willed young men in a society that craves for a
growing the chapter was unani- moral populace. There is a growing trend in DeMolay for the boys to continue
mous. It highlights that we univer- their journey’s from the chapter to a lodge. This can only happen with continued
sally accept the fact that tapping and active Masonic support.
into the other Masonic bodies for
membership is great for a couple On behalf of Wisconsin DeMolay, I thank Freemasons in Wisconsin for support-
of reasons: one, the group you’re
promoting gains new members ing the Order and hope to see greater support in the future, starting with joining
Bro. Ryan Thiele us in celebrating our centennial.
and two, with individuals a part of
Past State Councilor
multiple organizations, it creates
opportunities for groups to work Lake Lodge 189 Leadership is not about the next election, it’s about the next generation. -Simon Sinek
closer together and spread the
that these young men are being Fraternally,
Masonic message of brotherly love
shown the path to bright futures,
and charity. We see this very often
and as Masons it should be con- Ryan Thiele
in relations between groups like Past State Councilor
sidered a duty and an honor to
the Eastern Star and members in
help lead a young man down Lake Lodge No. 189
multiple blue lodges.
these roads. Not just because we
With this knowledge, it’s quite a
want him to join a lodge, but be-
wonder why Masonry as a whole
cause it is the moral thing to do.
isn’t closer with DeMolay. DeMo-
I can say with full confidence
lay has hundreds of members
that in my discussions with fellow
Shriners believe in you.
across the state; hundreds of po-
members, there seems to be a When you become a Shriner you become part of a brotherhood of men committed to family,
tential Masons. If Masonry and
growing trend of DeMolay show- engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children in need.
DeMolay worked together more
ing interest in Freemasonry as the Becoming a Shriner is easier than you think and its rewards can be far more than you expect.
closely, it would be amazing to see
next step of their journey. Both Take the first step, visit our website .
members of a chapter join the
myself and Eric Volstad, my fellow
local lodge that sponsored their
past State Councilor, are Master
chapter. There are plenty of sto-
Masons in our home lodges in Mil-
ries of DeMolay who were invited
waukee and Burlington. Paul
by their advisors to join their
Graeven and Braden Baumann,
lodge, and those DeMolay made
Past State Master Councilor and
excellent Masons. However, it did-
current State Master Councilor,
n’t just happen out of thin air.
are Entered Apprentices. In fact,
These lodges sponsored chapters,
Braden joined the lodge that
became advisors, held events with
sponsors his DeMolay chapter in
the DeMolay, and acted as father
Dousman. There are a handful of
figures.
other DeMolay, too young at the
This isn’t to shame Brothers in
moment, who are eager to follow
Wisconsin into lending support
in their advisors’, fathers’, and
into DeMolay; that is not my in-
brothers’ footsteps into lodge.
tention. Rather, I hope that Broth-
This makes me think of what
ers across our jurisdiction realize
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley said
in his December message. He
states: “Think of good men who
Support Our share our values, who would make
good Masons, and actively en-
Youth Groups courage them to fill out the peti-
tions.” Gentlemen, look no further
They are our future and the than investing in the DeMolay as
leaders of tomorrow! men who will exemplify our
virtues, make great Masons, and
are awaiting to fill out a petition.

Your lodge has the opportunity to take advantage of the North-

ern Masonic Jurisdiction Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite “Not just
a man. A Mason” series to promote your lodge and Freemasonry
in your community. Promote your lodge through videos, posters,
banners, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Go to http://www.notjustaman.org.

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 News Events from the Lodges
Dodge County Lodge hosts Visitors from Turkey

Bro. Schott celebrates 55 years

Master of Richland No. 66, Area Administrator Brent Clausius (left),
congratulates Bro. Milt Schott on certificates he received commemo-
rating 55 years of Masonic service on Jan. 2. Bro. Schott became a Brethren of Dodge County Lodge No. 72 were paid a
Master Mason at Unity Lodge No.130 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on visit from Lodge No. 4 AR, Istanbul Turkey, on Jan. 2.
Dec. 20, 1963. He later moved to Wisconsin and became a member They wished to send Brotherly Love from their Lodge to
of both Richland Lodge No. 66, Richland Center; and Franklin Lodge Dodge County Lodge. They presented the lodge with a
No. 16, Lone Rock. He served Richland Lodge as Master in 2006,
2016 and 2017. He is currently Junior Deacon in Franklin Lodge. medallion. Above, front row from left: Mark Toraason,
Submitted by Ares Administrator Brent Clausius Master; from Istanbul Turkey, Faruk, Burak and Ceyloni.
Back row: Bob Dolan, Art Rettschlag, Kevin Carnine and

H.S. Baird Lodge’s Michael Goodson. At right is the medallion, the three
words on the medallion translate to Freedom, Equality
and Brotherhood.

Steamboat Dinner Submitted by Bro. Mark Torasson

By Bro. Ed Klein thanks to the Wisconsin Masonic

The 84th Annual Steamboat Foundation’s matching grants
Dinner, hosted by Henry S. Baird from the “Acts of Kindness” and
Lodge No. 174, and organized by “Hiram’s Helpers” programs.
Bro. Tom Pinney, is coming up on The dinner will be served at the
March 9. Last year 1060 meals Masonic Center in Sturgeon Bay,
were served, with a record 614 of 31 S. 3rd Ave. Shuttle buses will
the meals being purchased by deliver people to the front door
Brothers and friends of the Lodge from the Market Square parking
and donated to needy people in lot, eliminating on street parking.
the community identified by Door This will be the 6th year that
County Social Services, including drive up takeout will be available
delivery to 402 shut-ins and area where the community can get
seniors. their dinner as take out from a
The dinner provides money for curbside tent; no need to even
the Lodge’s community outreach leave their warm car.
programs which, among other The dinner is served from 4 to
things, provides money for local 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults,
projects and support for the with children under 14 free. Vet-
Lodge’s continuing commitment erans and active duty/reserve per-
to the Door County Boys and sonnel receive a $1 discount.
Girls Club. Last year the Lodge’s For advance tickets go to
donation to the Boys and Girls www.steamboatdinner.com or call
Club of Door County doubled 920-737-3166.

Oshkosh Lodge bell ringers

The Brethren of Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 ring the bell for the Salvation Army. The Lodge has made this an
annual event for several years and will continue in the future. From left: Seth Johns (grandson of Bro. Don
Wood) PM Don Wood, PM Ron Montgomery, Bro, Steve Anderson, Bro. Alex Rabe and Bro. Ryan
Schroeder (seated).
Submitted by Bro. Don Wood

Madison Lodge to host Restorative

Justice Program Speaker on Feb. 7
Madison Lodge No. 5 will host help provide a non-traditional ap- difference in his community and
the coordinator for the Dane proach to restoring balance and by helping one person ‘re-set’ in
Bro. Ferrante receives his Bible County Community Restorative
Courts, Ron Johnson as a guest
harmony in neighborhoods af-
fected by crime. The mission is to
society and become a responsible,
industrious citizen then you have
Bro. Frank Ferrante receives his Bible in Adams Lodge No. 332. He speaker on Thursday Feb. 7 at 7 repair harm, reduce risk and re- helped the community become
was a member of the Masonic “Day of Light” class on March 24, 2018 p.m. build the community. This whole stronger.
in Green Bay. Bro. Ferrante was recently installed as Junior Deacon in A brief description of the com- process will be victim-based, of- This event is open to all, Masons
Adams Lodge. From left: Gary Miller, Junior Warden; Andy Kolff, Mas- munity restorative courts pro- fender focused, and community and non-Masons and will meet in
ter; Frank Ferrante; Bob Theim, Chaplain and Master Quincy Lodge gram; "The Community Restor- driven. the informal dining room in the
No. 71; and Dan Allen, Secretary/Treasurer. ative Court (CRC) receives refer- The program is relationship Madison Masonic Center, 301
Submitted by Bro. Andy Kolff rals from law enforcement, the based, and men from all walks of Wisconsin Ave, Madison. This
District Attorney's office, the com- life volunteer and assist in group event is free. RSVPs are not
munity, and others to help neigh- settings to counsel the offenders needed, it would be appreciated if
The Wisconsin Masonic Journal borhoods and communities repair in this process. you sent notice to Secretary Stuart
harm caused by crime. It will work The mission of the CRC aligns Graham if you plan to attend at
[email protected] with victims, offenders, residents, well with many of our core tenets, [email protected] to help
608-444-0074 and community stakeholders to that one man can make a positive plan seating.

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Nathan Hale Lodge to
Honor Wis. Heroes
By Bro. William Nosek gether a fundraiser, but to show
Freemasons have always had a the heart of the organization itself.
tradition of bettering the world With Brothers Falkner and
around them. It’s a history that Joswiak, as well as Robert John-
spans the world, and hundreds of son and Jason Bartol on hand,
years. It’s more than an oath, it’s there will be a tremendous
something we hold near and dear amount of information about Wis-
to our hearts. And Bro. Eric consin Hero Outdoors, as well as
Falkner (Freemasons Lodge No. the planned programs for 2019
363, Milwaukee) is no exception. and ways you can help. And
As a veteran of both the Army, Brother William Nosek, a veteran
and the Marine Corps, as well as with PTSD who is also trained as
a former firefighter who was in- an EMT, and a crisis intervention
jured, he has found ways to con- Minister, will be the evening’s
tinue the most honored of keynote speaker. It is surely set to Past Masters at Oshkosh Lodge
Masonic traditions. Charity. be an event that will stick in your
After his injuries, he teamed up hearts and minds for years to Not Grumpy at all. In fact, we may have a record for Oshkosh Lodge: Twelve Past Masters (plus the recently
with fellow veterans and former come. installed WM) attended the Dec. 11, 2018 Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 Stated Communication. Bro. Bill Hesser
federal agents Robert Johnson Can't make it, you can still help: (center, gray jacket) received his 50 year pin. He was raised on Dec. 11, 1968 in Centennial Lodge No.
and Jason Bartol to create Wis- go to www.wiherofund.org. Tick- 205, Oshkosh. He served Centennial Lodge as Master in 1982. Centennial Lodge merged with Oshkosh
consin Hero Outdoors; an organ- ets are available at: who2019.eve Lodge on Nov. 20,1989. From left: Jim Felda Chris Cochrane, Derrick Hable (also current Master of Berlin
ization that helps other veterans, ntbrite.com. For more informa- Lodge), Rick Yell, Ron J. Montgomery, Nate Stiefvater (current Master of Oshkosh Lodge), Bill Hesser, Joel
law enforcement, emergency tion contact Bro. George Jozwiak Porst, Andrew Werch (Past Master of Berlin Lodge), Steve Labus, Don Wood, Kristoffer Pillar, Mark Arend
medical personnel, and firefighters at [email protected]. (Past Master of Dodge County Lodge).
who have experienced trauma. Submitted by Area Administrator Ron J. Montgomery
They developed a plan and set to
work getting our heroes into the
outdoors to allow them a break
from the traumas that they have
been through.
This started with kayaking and
fishing and grew into so much
more. With the recent addition of
Bro. William Nosek (Rhinelander
Lodge 262), the integration of
shooting sports became a reality
and the programming began to
expand rapidly across the state.
And it didn’t take long for Bro.
George Jozwiak (Nathan Hale
Lodge 350, Milwaukee), a former
Captain with the Mukwonago Fire
Department, to dive in head first
and join in helping with all the ef-
forts.
During a lodge of Military honor
these Brothers got together in Mil-
waukee and realized that they all
shared a heart with those that had
experienced trauma as a result of
helping others, and Bro. Joswiak
offered to help with a fundraiser
for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.
With that, “A Tribute to Heroes”
was born. The date was set for
March 16, 2019 at Tripoli Shrine
Center in Milwaukee, and every-
one set to work. Not just to put to-

Wis. Freemason
License Plates

Identify yourself as a Freemason

by 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 each
year.
Vehicles that qualify for the
plates are automobiles; mo-
torhomes, trucks with 4,500,
6,000 or 8,000 pound gross
weight, dual purpose farm, dual
purpose motor home and 12,000
pound gross weight farm trucks.
Brochures are available at the
Grand Lodge Office or for more
information go to
http://www.dot.state.wi.us/ and
search Freemason license plates.

La Crosse
Masonic
Center Lunches
The La Crosse Masonic Center
118 S. 8th St., La Crosse, has a
noon lunch the 1st and 3rd Friday
of every month.
Cost is $7 for all you can eat
soup, sandwiches, and desserts.

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“If You Want to Grow as a Human
Being” . . . You Should be in Star
By Bro. Milt Helmer Medford, Wisconsin became
Grand Martha Wendy Bockin their home. Wendy graduated
was born into a military family and from Medford Area Senior High.
spent most of her childhood She earned the right to join
“moving from one Air Force base Eastern Star because her father
to another.” was a Mason.
Life began in Bernalillo County, Wendy worked the last 30
New Mexico when her parents years for Weather Shield Mfg., the
were stationed at Kirtland Air last 10 years as a machine opera-
Force Base just outside Albu- tor.
querque. Her Star history includes Wor-
Wendy married Guy Bockin thy Matron, Conductress, Associ-
after graduation and within a few ate Conductress and Martha. With
years came daughters Jessica and the new appointment to Grand
Amanda. Both girls are grown Martha, she does not have
with children of their own; by age enough time to enjoy all the things
they are Zoe, Alyssa, Max, Ruby she loves like gardening, crochet-
and Titus. ing, knitting and baking.
She loves “all the opportunities
Visit the Eastern Star has given me and the
friendships I have made along the Wendy Bockin
Day Lite Lodge assists food pantry
Wisconsin way.” Grand Martha Master James J. Burton (right) presents $1,000 check from Day Lite
When asked what she would Lodge No. 358, West Allis, to Roger Frankowski and Paula Nurse,
Square like to see for the Eastern Star in fun to meet other people. from Good Samaritan Outreach Center in West Allis. The organization
the future, Wendy said “I would “If you like to learn and grow
Store like the Star to become more pop- as a human being, meet new
is always so appreciative for the support that is given to them so that
they can continue to serve those that are less fortunate. Matching Funds
www.wisc-freemasonry.org ular and get bigger.” She feels Star friends, you should be a member were received from the Wisconsin Foundation Acts of Kindness.
is very educational and says it is of Star.” Submitted by Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker

175th Annual
Communication
of the
Grand Lodge
F. & A.M.
of Wis.
June 7-8,
2019

Support Your
Masonic Charities!

First
Responders
Pin

As a law enforcement officer,

firefighter and Emergency
Medical Technician, I greatly
appreciate firsthand, the life
safety work of this segment of
our population. If you have
served in public safety as a
firefighter, emergency medical
responder or as a law enforce-
ment officer, thank you for
your service. We have a pin to
honor your contribution to
serve others.
Please contact your AA or
DDGM for a pin.
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley

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 News Events from the Lodges
Famous “Chicken Pies” are Evergreen Lodge Presents Brother’s
Back, Order before March 1
By Bro. Doug Bentley well in your freezer, so order
Sword to Portage County Sheriff
Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 is enough tocarry you through the
taking advanced orders for their cold weather. There is no better
deep-dish, individual serving, all “comfort food”.
meat, chicken pies thru March 1. All proceeds from this fund rais-
The meat pies will be made ing event will go toward scholar-
fresh on Saturday, March 2, quick ships for local students and other
frozen and ready for pick up on charitable projects.
Sunday, March 3 at Quillin’s Qual- Last year the demand exceeded
ity Foods in Reedsburg from 9 the supply.Get them while you
a.m. to 2 p.m. can, only 1,800 will be made.
The pies have a flakey top To order, call or text 608-415-
crust, an abundance of premium 2536 or 940-231-9818. Leave
chicken and their special gravy. your name, phone number, and
Cooking instructions are in- the number of pies you wish to
cluded, ready in 40 minutes – order. Your order will be con-
from freezer to table. firmed.
Each Pie will feed one adult and You may also email orders to
costs $5. These pies keep very [email protected].

Montello Lodge assists veterans Grand Master Scott E. Pedley, fromer Lafayette County Sheriff, presents the Civil War Sword
display case to Portage County Sheriff Mike Lucas.
Bro. Neil Jarman (left) from Montello Lodge No. 141 presents a check
to Kris Bergh, veteran’s service officer for the Marquette County Vet- Grand Master Scott E. Pedley injured during the battle which Courtrights but they escaped and
eran’s Service Office. The check represents proceeds made at a recent presented a Civil War Sword dis- claimed over 23,000 lives. were later apprehended.
spaghetti dinner held in Montello. The Lodge was able to double the play case on behalf of Evergreen When Bro. Baker came home Sheriff Baker died from his in-
donation thanks to matching funds from the Random Acts of Kindness Lodge to Portage County Sheriff he became the Sheriff of Portage juries on the following day.
program. Mike Lucas on Jan. 9, Law En- County. On Oct. 18, 1875, a posse
Submitted by Bro. Keith Wohlfert forcement Appreciation Day in On October 11, 1875 while at- stormed the jail where the Cour-
Wisconsin. The sword had been in tempting to serve an eviction no- trights were being held for trial
possession of Evergreen Lodge tice in the Town of Buena Vista and took them to a location near
No. 93, Stevens Point, and previ- Sheriff Baker was shot by Amos the intersection of Water St. and
ously by Plover Lodge No. 76, as Courtright. The Courtrights had Sherman St. in Stevens Point and
it was donated to the lodge upon previously threatened the Sheriff hanged them.
the death of Sheriff Joseph Baker, with violence should he attempt to Bro. Joseph Baker was raised in
by his widow in October of 1875. eject them from the property. Plover Lodge No. 76 on August
Bro. Dustin Kitzman, a Detec- Upon being injured Sheriff Baker 7, 1869. He was buried with Ma-
tive with the Portage County ordered the place to be burned in sonic Honors on Oct. 14,1875.
Sheriff’s Office gave a presenta- order to effect the arrest of the Submitted by Bro. John White
tion on circumstances surrounding
Sheriff Baker’s death. Also con-
tributing to the event was Bro.
Kevin Sorenson and Bro. John Please email your submissions to:
White who refurbished the case,
and mounted the sword. The Wisconsin Masonic Journal
The sword was carried by Bro.
Joseph H. Baker during the Civil
[email protected]
War, at the Battle of Shiloh on
April 6-7, 1862. Bro. Baker was

Brothers “stirring up good” Wisconsin Masonic Calendar

continued from cover
Brothers from Frontier-Badger Lodge No.45, La Crosse, “stir up some
good” by helping take down Christmas lights for the La Crosse Rotary
Lights event. From left: Senior Warden Jim Keilley, Past Master John
Brewer, Past Master John Snider, Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff, and 30 Valley of La Crosse Scottish Rite Reunion.
30 Mehara Shrine Club, The FEZtastic 9 Pin Tap Bowling Event. Wagner’s Lanes,2159 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire. Reg-
Senior Steward Jerry Larsen.
Submitted by Bro. Kyle Larson ister at www.ShrinersFun.com.

April 2019
13 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280, Ladysmith, Annual Relief Raffle Drawing, 2 p.m. Mystic Masonic Center, 705 E. 3rd St.
N., Ladysmith.
18 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, Maundy Thursday Program, 7:30 p.m., Madison Masonic Center Auditorium.
20 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, Holy Saturday Service, 10 a.m., Madison Masonic Center Auditorium.
26 Three Pillars, “An Evening of Music and Memories”. A fundraising gala, Marriott Milwaukee West.

May 2019
11 District 5 District Meeting, La Crosse Masonic Center.
18 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, 10th Annual Walk for Dyslexia at Brittingham Park in Madison. Registration/Check-
in begins at 7:30 a.m.; walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.walkfordyslexiamadison.org for details.

June 2019
7-8 Annual Communication, Madison Masonic Center.

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Sheboygan Lodge No. 11

The Masons of Sheboygan Lodge No. 11, along with their families and guests, recently
celebrated the installation of their 2019 Officers. Front row from left: Ron Gustafson,
Tiler; Chris Menart, Treasurer; Carl Peterson, Secretary; Rich Marciniak, Junior Warden; Baraboo Lodge No. 34
Jay Apel, Junior Deacon; Martin Clatanoff, Chaplain; and District 10 Lecturer Erwin
Wuehr. Back row: Dave Engeldinger, Senior Deacon; District 10 Deputy Grand Master Baraboo Lodge No. 34 installed their 2019 Officers on Jan. 16. Front row: Phil Maas,
Charles L. Smith, Senior Warden; Sean Hurley, Trustee; John Gosse, Master; Rick Treasurer; Bob Pickett, Senior Steward (pro tem); Grand Master Scott E. Pedley; Al Broe,
Gustafson, Installing Master; and John Mitchell, Installing Marshal. The celebration con- Master; Jerry Jackson, Secretary; and Paul Trigleth, Trustee. Second row: Marty Blake,
cluded with a dinner reception and time of fellowship in the Lodge's Banquet Hall. Past Master; Robert Pickett, Junior Warden; Leonard Pickett IV, Junior Deacon; and
Submitted by Bro. Dave Engeldinger
Gabriel Teniente, Junior Steward. Back row: Leonard Pickett III, Senior Warden; Aaron
Kujak, Senior Deacon; Tony Calabrese, Tiler; Skip Blake, Chaplain; and Junior Grand
Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt. Not pictured: Travis Pickett, Senior Steward.
Submitted by Bro. Jerry Jackson

Winneconne Lodge No. 186

Winneconne Lodge No. 186 held their installation of officers for 2019 on Dec. 8. From
Manitowoc Lodge No. 65
left: Jack Wirch, Secretary; Jordan Dunham, Junior Warden; Nathan Ihrig, Senior War- The 2019 officers of Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 were installed on Dec. 21. Front row
den; Richard Larsen, Installing Marshal, Past Grand Master Roger L. Magoon, Installing from left: Jim Hooper, Senior Deacon; Alex Bruder, Secretary/Treasurer; Cory Witting,
Master; Richard Kreager, Chaplain; John Esch, Master; Dennis Durant, Tiler; and Lincoln Master; Eric Pangburn, Junior Warden; District Lecturer Erwin Wuehr; and Sean Hurley,
Foster, Junior Deacon. Installing Chaplain. Back row: Dean Graunke, Senior Warden; Gary Gold, Junior Deacon
Submitted by Bro. Jack Wirch and Trustee; Tom Abbott, Installing Master; and Michael Fairbanks, Installing Marshal.
Submitted by Bro. Alex Bruder

Union Grove Lodge No. 288

Union Grove Lodge No. 288 Officers for 2019. From left: Clint Cagle, Tiler; Patrick Washburn No. 145
Richards, Installing Master, Laflin-St. James No. 247; Russ Sanders, Junior Warden;
Sister Verna Acker ,Installing Organist (Grandma), Chris Acker, Master Tom Wampler, New officers for Washburn No. 145. Front row from left: Todd Campbell, Senior Deacon;
Senior Warden; Jeff Mosher, Junior Steward; Area Administrator Bob Burton Installing Kyle La Reese, Senior Warden; Clint Cagle, Union Grove Lodge; Joe Brown, Master;
Marshal and Installing Chaplain; George Winget Chaplain. Back row: Entered Apprentice Wayne Terpstra, Chaplain; Tom Krueger, Senior Steward; and District 11 Deputy Grand
Joseph Vos; Steve Knight, Junior Deacon; Travis Ray, Senior Deacon; Jack Nelson, Master Dennis J. Krahn. Back row: Jim Matson, Kenosha Lodge No. 47; Bryan Collier,
Counselor, Skip Kovach, Secretary/Treasurer; and Ronnie Janzen, Senior Steward. Tresurer; Will Gillmore, Tiler; John Walker; and Rob Adams, Secretary.
Submitted by Bro. Skip Kovach Submitted by District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn

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St. John’s Lodge No. 57

Officers of St. John’s Lodge No. 57 for 2109. From left: District 9 Grand Deputy James
R. Gajdosik, Area Administrator Derek Henze, Trustee; Peter Lenz, Senior Deacon; Tom
McDermott, Junior Steward; Terry Boydston, Senior Warden; Alan Brawders, Master;
Joshua Therrian, Secretary/Treasurer; Bob Herold, Tiler; Bill Cushman, Chaplain; and
Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99
Past Grand Master Joseph B.Harker. Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99, which proudly serves the Lodi, Black Earth and Mazomanie
Photo by Bro. Brad Schultz areas, installed its slate of officers for 2019 on Dec. 17. From left: Secretary Karl Markgraf,
Submitted by Bro. Joshua Therrian Senior Deacon Ryan Hahn, Chaplain Roger Haarklau, Senior Warden Dale Reeve, Master
Scott Anderson, Steward Wes Bailey, Junior Warden Seth Markgraf, Tiler Jim Craney,
District 7 Deputy Grand Master and Installing Marshal Matthew H. Ivens, and Junior Dea-
con Dan Lautenschleger. Crescent Valley Lodge No. 97 of Black Earth and Mazomanie
merged with Lodi Valley No. 99 on Dec. 29, 2017. Meetings are held in Lodi.
Submitted by Bro. John Donaldson

Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350

Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 officers for 2019. Front row from left: Ken Dooley, Junior
Deacon; Dave Schaber, Junior Warden; Don Craig, Senior Warden; George Jozwiak,
Master; Kirk Poser, Secretary/Treasurer; and Shawn Office, Tiler. Back row: Andrew
Avery-Johnson, Junior Steward; Daniel Kafka, Senior Steward; Thomas Ryan, Counselor;
and Bob Capen, Chaplain.
Submitted by Bro. George Joswiak

Tomah Lodge No. 132

Officers of Tomah Lodge No. 132 Officers for 2019. Front row from left: Lee Bushen,
Senior Deacon; Don Roscovius, Senior Warden; Jarrett McDonald, Master; Mark Char-
bonneau, Junior Warden; Keith Scott, Junior Deacon; and District 5 Deputy Grand Master
Gerald L. McDonald, Secretary/Treasurer. Back row: Installing Master Mark Jerdee, Al
Coenen, Senior Steward; Hollis Herbison, Chaplain; and Jim De Voe, Tiler.
Submitted by District 5 Deputy Grand Master Gerald L. McDonald

Brookfield Lodge No. 370

Brookfield Lodge No. 370 officers for 2019. Front row from left: Frank Foti,
Secretary/Treasurer; Ken Harland, Senior Warden; Ron Pasholk, Master; Area Admin-
istrator Chris Goodwin; Will Pronath, Senior Deacon; Colin Driscoll, Senior Steward; and
Gene Pramenko, Junior Deacon and Trustee. Back row: Dave West, Counselor; Chuck
Dadaian, Tiler and Mike Peden, Junior Warden.
Submitted by District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn

Oshkosh Lodge No. 27

Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 Officers for 2019. Front row from left: Jordan Wilcox, Senior
Deacon; Mark Rutkowski, Junior Warden; Nate Stiefvater, Master; Kris Pillar, Senior War-
den; and Mark Arend, Counselor. Back row: Installing Marshal Bobby Lloyd, Dan Slater,
Junior Deacon; William Cochrane, Junior Steward; Don Wood, Secretary/Treasurer;
Kevin Konrad, Tiler; Alex Rabe, Senior Steward; and Steve Labus, Chaplain.
Submitted by Bro. Don Wood

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Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247

Officers for 2019 for Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247, Mukwonago. Front row from left:
Michael Lawrence, Junior Steward; District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn;
David Hinners, Senior Warden; Jeff Brenner, Master; Tyler Pillsbury, Junior Deacon;
James Cairo, Junior Warden; Senior Grand Warden Kenneth C. Gorgen; William Barnes,
Counselor. Back row: David Zemanovic, Senior Steward; Gabe Winzenried, Senior Dea-
con; Michael Zvara; David Koch, Past Master; Patrick Richards, Past Master; Roy Hubler,
Secretary/Treasurer; and Harold Carpenter, Chaplain.
Wautoma Lodge No. 148
Submitted by District 11 Deputy Dennis J. Kahn and Bro. Jeff Brenner Wautoma Lodge No. 148 installed its officers for 2019 on Dec. 15. From left: Mayan
Turner, Tiler; Todd Turner, Senior Steward; Gary Hopkins, Treasurer; James Lukas,
Junior Warden; Danny Wohlfert, Senior Deacon; Bill Drecktrah, Installing Marshal;
Kevin Klinger, Master; Craig Wepprecht, Installing Master; Mike Hille, Senior Warden;
Richard Jarvis, Chaplain; Chris Gans, Installing Chaplain, Rich Cummings, Junior
Steward; and Dennis Kaye, Junior Deacon.
Submitted by Bro. Keith Wohlfert

Franklin Lodge and Richland Lodge

The 2019 officers of Franklin Lodge No. 16, Lone Rock, and Richland Lodge No. 66,
Richland Center, were installed at a joint public installation at the Lone Rock Masonic
Center January 12 by Past Grand Master John W. Wilke. Front row from left: John
Fuhlbohm, Senior Warden, Franklin; Past Grand Master John Wilke, Installing Master;
Area Administrator Brent Clausius, Master, Richland; Milt Schott, Junior Deacon, Franklin
and Chaplain, Richland; Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr., Installing Chaplain; and
Rollie Spencer, Secretary, Franklin. Second row: Cecil Groves, Senior Deacon, Richland;
Dave Maughan, Senior Deacon, Franklin; Dan Maughan, Master, Franklin; Larry Hallett, George Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337
Secretary/Treasurer, Richland; and Junior Grand Deacon Dave Ritchie, Installing Marshal.
Back row: District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson; Jim Jewell, Chaplain, Officers of George Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337 for 2019 were installed by Senior
Franklin and Junior Warden, Richland; and Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt. Grand Deacon Paul T. Tourville with Senior Grand Warden Kenneth C. Gorgen as In-
Submitted by Area Administrator Brent Clausius stalling Marshal. Families and friends joined the Brethren for this event along with Deputy
Grand Master Robert C. Strader and other Grand Lodge Officers. Front row from left:
Tyler Kristopeit, Secretary/Treasurer; David Bowen, Senior Warden; Jerry Reick, Master;
Michael Rossolino, Junior Warden; Harris Truno, Junior Steward; James Roberts, Tiler;
and Tony Busalacchi, Trustee. Back row: Rod LeFlore, Junior Deacon; Paolo Borta, Sen-
ior Deacon; and David Reber, Chaplain.
Submitted by Bro. Chuck Carroll, PM

Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280

The 2019 officers of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280, Ladysmith, were installed on Dec. 18
at their Annual Holiday Meal and Open Installation. Front row from left: District 3 Lec-
turer Tony Budaj, Installing Chaplain; Richard Withington, Senior Warden; Area Admin-
istrator Brian Miller, Master; Doug Kueny, Junior Warden; and Ed Anderson, Tiler. Back Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26
row: Jim Jennerman, pro tem, for John LaRue, Senior Deacon; Barret Lebal, Junior
Deacon; Bill Howard, Secretary/Treasurer; Bob Grunseth, Installing Marshal; and District The Masons of Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26, along with their families and guests, were
3 Deputy Grand Master Mark W. Steckel, Chaplain and Installing Master. ceremoniously installed by the Grand Master Scott E. Pedley, Deputy Grand Master Robert
Submitted by Bro. Bill Howard C. Strader and Senior Grand Warden Kenneth C. Gorgen in a public installation ceremony
on January 19. Front row from left: Deputy Grand Master Robert Strader, Installing Mar-
shal; Mark Wetzel, Senior Deacon; Jack Bridich, Master; Grand Master Scott E. Pedley,
Installing Master; Senior Grand Warden Kenneth C. Gorgen, Installing Chaplain; and Ron
Triemstra, Trustee. Second row: Steve Labus, Junior Warden; Wes O’Laire, Senior War-
The Wisconsin Masonic Code den; Meade Grim, Chaplain, Burt Mayborne, Treasurer; Tonas Zedan, Junior Deacon;
District 10 Deputy Grand Master Charles L Smith, Secretary; Dave Olson, Trustee; and
with updates from the Rich Petak, Trustee. The celebration concluded with refreshment and fellowship in the
Banquet Hall.
174th Annual Communication is Submitted by District 10 Deputy Grand Master Charles L Smith

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Menomonie Lodge No. 164 Clear Lake Lodge No. 230

Officers for 2019 of Menomonie Lodge No. 164 were installed on December 29 in a Clear Lake Lodge No. 230 installed their officers for 2019 on Dec. 27. Front left: Grand
public ceremony. Front row from left: District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson, Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske, Installing Master, Dale Wood, Trustee; Rodney Christensen,
Installing Master; Happy Silva, Tiler (Proxy); Brice Fransway, Senior Deacon; Bill Tice, Secretary/Treasurer; Matt Cuper, Tiler; Rick Gates, Master; Steve Ruble, Senior Warden;
Senior Warden; Bruce Fransway, Master; Dan Sembach, Junior Warden and Trustee; Steve Engebretson, Senior Deacon; Alex Dix, Junior Deacon; Area Administrator Scott
Bruce Trimble, Chaplain; and Randy Johnston, Junior Deacon (Proxy). Back row: Area Carstens; District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson, Installing Marshal and Chap-
Administrator Scott Carstens, Installing Marshal; John Scott, Senior Steward; and Craig lain.
Conklin, Secretary-Treasurer. Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson
Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

Unity Lodge No. 47

Freemasons Lodge No. 363 Unity Lodge No. 47, Kenosha, officers for 2019. From left: District 11 Deputy Grand
Master Dennis J. Krahn, Kelly Mackay, Junior Steward; Thomas Pierro, Senior Deacon;
Freemasons Lodge No. 363 officers for 2019. From left: Michael Reindl, Treasurer; Robert Walker, Senior Warden; John Walker, Secretary/Treasurer; Wayne Budwick, Mas-
Lowein Bystrom, Senior Deacon; Damon Sanchez, Senior Warden; William DeLind, ter; Jeremy Erwin, Junior Warden; Jim Matson, Chaplain; Curzio Caravati, Junior Dea-
Counselor; Jeremy Koss, Master; Thomas Curtis, Chaplain; Robert Strickler, Junior War- con; Douglas Moorhouse, Installing Master; and
den; Anthony Allegretti, Junior Steward; Brian Jahns, Trustee; and Jasen Groves, Secre- Bruce Haubrich, Senior Steward.
tary. Submitted by District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn
Submitted by Bro. Christopher House

North Star Lodge No. 187

The 2019 Officers of North Star Lodge No. 187, Star Prairie, were installed on January
Adams Lodge No. 332 3. From left: District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson, Installing Master; Area Ad-
ministrator Scott Carstens; Bob Hering, Installing Marshall; Larry Johnson, Tiler and
Officers of Adams Lodge No. 332 for 2019 were recently installed. Past Master Ken Trustee; Wendell Knutson, Senior Deacon and Trustee, David Giese, Chaplain; Barry
Romell received his PM Certificate and card along with an award for being the Lodge’s Ausen, Master; Roger Keller, Junior Warden; Jerry DuBois, Secretary/Treasurer; and
Mason of the Decade. Bro. Romell has been the key to keeping the Lodge active for many Harold Christensen, Junior Deacon and Trustee.
years and is a 69 year Mason, raised on May 16, 1949. From left: Dan Allen, Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson
Secretary/Treasurer; Andy Kolff, Master; Ken Romell, Senior Warden; Gary Miller, Junior
Warden; Frank Ferrante, Junior Deacon; Bob Theim, Chaplain and Master of Quincy
Lodge No. 71.
Submitted by Bro. Andy Kolff

Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322 Phillips Lodge No. 225

The 2019 officers of Phillips Lodge No. 225 were installed on Dec.10. Front row from
Officers for 2019 for Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322. Front row from left: Tom left: Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM; James Alan Cummings, Master; Grand
Strong, Secretary, Nicholas Schuh Senior Warden; Jeff Andersen Master; Jason Van Master Scott E Pedley, Frank Dennee, Senior Warden; and Don Meetz, Tiler. Back row:
Eperen, Junior Warden; John Sage, Treasurer; and Allen Burnsworth, Senior Steward. Leon Handschke, Junior Warden; District Lecturer Tony Budaj; Sam Opresik, Chaplin;
Back row: Elton Gofoe Senior Deacon; Stuart Manny, Senior Steward; Drew Young, Jessie Tihlarik, Junior Deacon; Junior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie; and David Dryer,
Tiler; Mathew Alberts, Junior Deacon; and Chris Young, Counselor. Secretary/Treasurer.
Submitted by Bro. Tom Strong, PM Submitted by Bro. David Dryer

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Seeing Quadruple:
The Story of Four Jondle Ladies at Three Pillars
By Kelsey Pangborn she worked with at VOS. ter’s degree.
Customer Experience Manager For Ashley, the lifelong friend- Dana continued to work
The women of the Jondle fam- ships she still cherishes today throughout high school and then
ily, (pronounced “Yon-dle”), are all began at Three Pillars. Her best began college at UW Eau Claire in
happily employed. Mom, Dawn, friends are the people she works 2016. She still works occasionally
works in housekeeping. Ashley, with, which brings her joy and re- when home on break. Recently
oldest daughter, works as a Serv- inforces her strong connection to she switched departments to join
ice Associate caregiver. Dana, her workplace. housekeeping, rounding out her
middle daughter, recently stepped Over time, Ashley’s friends be- Three Pillars experience.
out of a culinary assistant role and came Dana’s friends. It was 2014 According to Ashley and Dana,
began in housekeeping. Erin, the and middle sister Dana was a jun- the residents are part of the fam-
youngest, works in laundry. ior in high school. She saw how ily, too, and get involved by “pass-
What you wouldn’t expect? much Ashley was enjoying her job ing messages” along between the
They all work at Three Pillars Sen- and said, “I was poor and needed sisters.
ior Living Communities in Dous- a job. I thought, why not work Dana laughed, “When we work
man! with my lovely sister?!” the same days, I tell them if they
Sure, the ability to carpool, a She applied for a similar posi- see Ashley to tell her I miss her!
short commute from their Dous- tion in dining services and was And they take great joy in doing
man home, and excellent growth hired as a culinary assistant and so.”
and development opportunities of- server. They became the “Jondle During their years of employ- Dana, Erin, Dawn, and Ashley Jondle at work at Three Pillars
fered at Three Pillars are big fac- duo” at Three Pillars. ment both Dana and Ashley have Senior Living Communities.
tors in why they all love their jobs. Not long after Dana started, received scholarships from Three
But they all agree that the best Ashely began college at UW Pillars’ partnership with the Glenn have turned a bit now as people tunity for a job with a perfect
part is the community – the peo- Whitewater to pursue her Bache- L. Humphrey Masonic Lodge. get to know Dawn. Now Ashley’s schedule, so it worked great,” Erin
ple that make Three Pillars Three lor of Science in Communication “Among the many great things typical day often includes some- said, who now made the Three
Pillars. Sciences and Disorders. She con- about working here is the support one saying, “Awwww, Dawn is Pillars Jondle employees “The
“Most importantly, it’s the peo- tinued to work at Three Pillars as the organization provides to peo- your mom, right? We LOVE Fab Four.”
ple. It’s like a community here,” her schedule allowed, and it ple in school,” said Ashley. The Dawn, she’s so great!” According to Dawn, “Now that
Ashley started to say, when wasn’t long before Ashley brought scholarships have helped them By June of 2018, the Jondles we’re able to carpool to work,
Dawn, Dana, and Erin all chimed some of what she was learning at both pay for their school tuition learned that the housekeeping de- Erin and I spend our weekdays
in and simultaneously nodded in college to Three Pillars. She initi- and expenses. partment had a job opportunity in doing work in the morning and
agreement, “It really is!” ated a volunteer-based study with By late 2017, the Jondle’s laundry for the same morning school in the afternoons.”
Dana continued, “I see someone residents, testing speech percep- mother, Dawn, had heard for hours that Dawn worked. Who While there are other employees
from Three Pillars almost every- tion and noise in older adults, and years about how wonderful her better to fill that part-time role who have a relative working at
where I go.” after three years of work, her re- girls’ experiences working at than youngest sister, Erin? She Three Pillars, none can top the
Ashley agreed, “I mean, every- search was published with the Na- Three Pillars were. In January of was preparing to begin her soph- Jondle quad. With four of them on
where! At school, out and about. tional Conference on 2018, after the family moved omore year of home-schooled the payroll, you might be wonder-
It’s like a family. With the resi- Undergraduate Research (NCUR). from Wales to Dousman, she was high school and kept busy with ing if there are any other siblings.
dents, we get to see them every Ashley’s supervisor at the time attracted to the idea of employ- dance four nights per week, so
she needed something to accom- Browse open positions
day, getting to know them on a suggested she consider adjusting ment close to home with better and apply online 24/7 at
deeper level. And the co-workers, her Three Pillars career to match hours than her previous job. She modate her schedule.
too. We form amazing bonds her studies. In late 2017, Ashley began to consider a career with “It sounded like a good oppor- threepillars.org
across all departments. It’s a ‘liv- became a Service Associate at Three Pillars herself. Dawn ap-
ing community’ for a reason.” Compass Point Catered Assisted plied and – wouldn’t you know it
It started for the Jondles in Oc- Living, where she could work – landed a job in the housekeep-
tober of 2011. Oldest of the three hands-on with residents in a care- ing department. The 20-hour-per-
sisters, Ashley, was a sophomore giving role. week schedule was perfect, as she
in high school when she applied “The kitchen was absolutely could still home school her
to be a culinary assistant in the wonderful,” Ashley fondly recalls. youngest daughter, Erin, in the af-
dining services department. When “I loved my time there, but now ternoons. The “Jondle duo” was
she received a phone call back, my job is more closely related to now a trifecta.
she was delighted, and she landed my long-term career goals. Plus, I Dawn says nothing was as
the job. She worked at the Village still get to see all the same resi- cheesy and cute as her first few
on the Square (VOS) independent dents that I love.” months when she’d hear multiple
living apartments for her first sev- Now that she’s graduated, she’s times per day from various peo-
eral years. She enjoyed the cook- currently taking a year off school ple, “You’re Ashley and Dana’s
ing and prep work she did every to work full time at Three Pillars mom? They’re SO wonderful!”
day and the extraordinary team before heading back for her mas- Ashley added that the tables

Swingin’ with the Blues is

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You, your family and friends are The Valley of Milwaukee hopes manner, this Valley of Milwaukee
cordially invited to attend the pre- you and your guests are excited to public event shall champion and
mier public event of the Scottish swing dance to the DB Orchestra celebrate Masonic brotherhood
Rite – Valley of Milwaukee in big band at the historic Chandelier among those within our region.
2019: “Swingin’ with the Blues,” Ballroom (formerly known as We endeavor to bring blue lodges
an evening swing dance with all Marty Zivko’s Schwartz Ballroom). and Freemasons closer together in
proceeds donated to the Grand If not, there will be plenty of heavy the name of relief and brotherly
Almoner's Fund which provides di- hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a cash love. I personally implore your
rect relief to members and their bar, and an opportunity to help lodge to be an integral part of this
families. In the spirit of Masonic build a better community. special occasion along with other
fellowship and charity, your family Freemasonry exists in part be- blue lodges, affiliated organiza-
and friends are encouraged to at- cause brothers are willing to build tions, and youth groups.
tend, especially if they enjoy at- real and rewarding relationships
Lowein Bystron, III
tending events featuring Masonic among those who would other-
Commander-in-Chief
unity. wise remain strangers; in like

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New Richmond Lodge No.195

Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 Officers of New Richmond Lodge No.195 were installed in Public Installation Ceremony
on January 8. Front row from left: District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson, In-
Officers of Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 installed on Jan. 5. Front row from left: Daryl stalling Master; Jeff Kuschel, Tiler; Dan Hagerty, Senior Warden; Brad Niederer, Master;
Haumschild, Tiler; Tim Smillie, Senior Deacon; Area Administrator Adam Witt, Installing Joseph Langer, Chaplain; Robert Goodlad, Senior Steward; and Fred Horne, Trustee.
Master; Noah Schultz, Master; District 9 Deputy Grand Master James R. Gadjosik , In- Back row: Area Administrator Scott Carstens, Installing Marshal; Tom White, Senior Dea-
stalling Chaplain and Edward Bergren, Senior Steward. Second row: Paul Larson, Junior con; Harold Christensen, Secretary; and Mark Mayry, Treasurer.
Deacon; Brian Melchior, Junior Steward; District 7 Lecturer Richard Moen, Installing Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson
Marshal, Ralph Behlke, Treasurer; David Medici, Secretary; and Phil Graham, Junior War-
den. Back row: Randall Behlke, Opening Junior Warden; and Scott Graham, Senior War-
den.
Photo by Bro. Eric Brooks
Submitted by Bro. Scott Graham

St. Croix Lodge No. 56

St. Croix Lodge No. 56, Hudson, installed a very "cool" slate of officers on Jan. 8. Seated:
Jon Wahlberg, Junior Warden; H. Scott Paulson, Master; and Joe Bostany, Senior War-
den. Standing: Senior Grand Steward Tom Stevens; Kurt Swendson, Senior Deacon;
Kevin Knoke, Junior Deacon; Dan Paulson, Installing Chaplain and Trustee; David Hadlich,
Secretary/Treasurer; David Kvarness, Chaplain; Ben Roycraft, Junior Steward; Henry
Paulson, Tiler; and Junior Grand Warden Gary L. Stang, Installing Master. Not pictured:
John Lischewski, Senior Steward.
Lincoln Lodge No. 183 Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

Lincoln Lodge No. 183, Menomonee Falls, officers for 2019. Front row from left: Dan
Stujenske, Treasurer; Bro. Ron Outcelt, Junior Warden; Terry Tracy, Master; Craig Bum-
gardner, Senior Warden; and Lowell Mueller, Chaplain. Second row: Mike Nooyen; Rick
Giuliani, Secretary; and Kevin Wegner, Junior Deacon Back row: Past Grand Master Craig
S. Campbell, and Lowell Scott (Milwaukee-Harmony Lodge #261). Not pictured: Ken
Krivichi, Senior Deacon; and Larry Wegner Sr., Tiler.
Submitted by District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn

Shell Lake-Spooner Lodge No 221

The officers of Shell Lake-Spooner Lodge No 221 were installed on Jan. 8. From left:
District 1 Deputy Grand Master Dennis M. Schultz, Installing Master; Gary Cuskey, Chap-
lain; Steve Anderson, Junior Warden; Robert Scheff, Master; Joe Althaus, Senior Warden;
Robert Kending, Tiler; Area Administrator Mike Daigle, Installing Marshal.
Submitted by Bro. Joe Althaus

Hancock Lodge No. 229

Officers elected or appointed to lead Hancock Lodge No. 229 in 2019. Seated from left:
John Miller, Senior Warden; Rick Swan Master pro temp for Charlie Webster; Norris
Berg, Secretary; and Jeff Pajac, Junior Warden. Standing; Dan Sherry, Installing Marshal,
Dave Wright, Senior Steward; Rob Funk, Junior Deacon pro temp for Chris Tashjian;
Dan Fischer, Chaplain; Mike Metcalf, Tiler; Frank During, Senior Deacon; Jerry Bristol,
Treasurer; Grand Master Scott E. Pedley and Jack Hofmeister, Installing officer. Not pic-
tured: Milt Helmer, Counselor and Kraig Krueger, Trustee. Columbus Lodge No. 75
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer
Columbus Lodge No. 75 2019 officers. From left: Bill Gant; Jon Fuhlbohm, Joe
Williamson, Allan McDonald, Tiler; Stephen Dake, Junior Grand Deacon, Dave Ritchie;
Dan Strausser, Junior Deacon; Ray Mielke, Junior Warden and Trustee; George Jordan,
The Wisconsin Masonic Journal Master; Brandon Jacob, Senior Warden; Grand Master Scott E. Pedley; Scott Hazeltine;
Steven Maurer, Senior Deacon; Travis Howard, EA; Marc Gladden, EA; John Van Roo,
608-444-0074
Secretary/Treasurer and Trustee; Bill Lee; Lymon Krimmel; Randall Kamrath, Chaplain.
email: [email protected] Wisconsin Freemasons District Seven
District 7 Deputy Grand Master Matthew H. Ivens

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Janesville-Western Star Lodge Assists Teens
Janesville-Western Star Lodge No. 55 presents a matching grants check for $1,000 to Project 16:49 of
Rock County. Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied home-
less teens. Sixteen hours and 49 minutes is the time between school ending one day and starting the next.
Project 16:49 believes every child deserves an opportunity to succeed. To that end, the Project ensures
access to the services and support these students need to remain in school, graduate and become self-suffi-
cient adults. More information is available at www.project1649.org. From left: Alan Snyder; Anthony Staver; Include the Wisconsin Masonic Charities in your will.
John Meek; Tammy DeGarmo, Executive Director of Project 16:49; Past Grand Master Jack Allord, Mark Contact Erika Miller
Hazelbaker, Master; Duane Harvey, Norm Burns and Jerry Thompson. [email protected]
Photo by Bro. Larry Preston

Project Adam
AED Program
Saves Lives
Since it's inception, our Ma-
sonic Medical Foundation defibril-
lator program has been known to
have saved 30 lives!
The Wisconsin Masonic Foun-
dation Medical Fund is still proudly
supporting matching grants for
the placement of Automatic Exter-
nal Defibrillators in schools and
other public buildings. Since the
cost of the units has come down
over the years, we offer a dollar
for dollar match of up to $800 per
unit ($1600 total).
Grants that are considered part
of Project ADAM (AEDs in Wis-
consin High Schools) are pre-ap-
proved, while an AED placed in
any other level of school or public
building must be voted upon by
the Board of Directors at their
quarterly meeting.
In order to have a grant request
considered, a Lodge must submit:
1) A letter defining the pro-
gram, cost of the unit, whom it
will serve, organization's impact
on the community, etc., on Lodge
letterhead.
2) A letter from the organiza-
tion receiving the AED, stating
that they do not have funds set
aside in their budget for this type
of purchase.
3) Up to $800 in matching
funds, made payable to the: Wis-
consin Masonic Foundation- Med-
ical Fund.
This is still a very important pro-
gram, and now is the time, if your
Lodge has not participated.
There are many places in Wiscon-
sin communities that could benefit
from this lifesaving equipment.
If your Lodge has already placed
an AED(s), now is a great time to
check back with them. Do they
need to upgrade their unit? Do
they need replacement pads and
batteries? The Medical Fund can
assist with matching grants for
those efforts as well.
Contact Erika Miller, Develop-
ment Officer, Wisconsin Masonic
Foundation, 36275 Sunset Drive,
Dousman, WI 53118 262-965-
2200, ext. 831. Email
[email protected].

Years of Service
Presentations
Due to space limitations and the
number of “years of service
awards” presented by the lodges,
the Wisconsin Masonic Journal is
only able to publish photos of 50
year and over members.
Exceptions can be made due to
illness and special situations.

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 Oshkosh
“Day of
Light”
King Hiram, PGM John Hein (left) and
King Solomon, Craig Carpenter exam-
ine the Jewel found by the Craftsmen.
Bro. James Stauton confers the Entered Apprentice De-
gree.

Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske educates the new Masons in the Entered Apprentice Degree.
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley addresses
the new candidates.
At left: Bro. Larry Zochert presents the
second section of the Entered Apprentice
Degree to Bro. Cutler Nowak. Photos by Rich Rygh

See story
on page 3

See list of
new Master
Masons on District 10 Deputy Grand Master Charles L.
page 23 Smith (lower left) presents a historical ac- Bro. Ted Lyons presents the working
count of the Master Mason Degree to the tools during the conferral of the Master
new Masons and their Mentors. Mason Degree.

Bro. Keith Wohlfert, top, took the

Senior Warden’s part and his son
Bro. Dan Wohlfert the Junior Dea-
con’s part in the conferral of the
Master Mason Degree. Bro. Keith is Masonic “Day of Light” Class at the Oshkosh Masonic Center.
Master of Wautoma Lodge No. 128.

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 News Events from the Lodges
“Day of LEA Applications Due
Light” to DDGMs by Feb. 15
from page 3 Lodge Excellence Award Appli- The qualifying dates are January
cations must be received by your 1 thru December 31, 2018.
Middle Chamber Lecturer and District Deputy Grand Master by Lodges will be recognized at the
Bro. Leland Burlison gave the “G” February 15, 2019 to qualify. Annual Communication in June
Lecture. Applications can be downloaded for their achievement.
The Master Mason Degree was from the Grand Lodge website at Your District Deputy Grand
presented by a degree team as- www.wisc-freemasonry.org under Master’s email address may be
sembled by District Lecturer Constituent (Blue) Lodge Planning found on page two of The Wis-
James Giese which included a Tools. consin Masonic Journal.
team from Wautoma Lodge No.
148. Bro. Ted Lyons conferred
the Degree and Bro. Craig Car-
penter was King Solomon. District
10 Deputy Grand Master Charles
L. Smith gave the historical lecture
Oshkosh “Day of Light”
and Bro. Travis Lehrer gave the
picture lecture. Bro. Duane
is Family Event
Monville gave the apron presenta-
tion and Bro. Ken Pelo gave the
Bible presentation.
Education was done by Grand
Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske and
District 10 Lecturer Erwin A.
Weuhr.
Upon completion of the “Day
of Light” the new Master Masons
are required to return to their
Bro. Jordan presents clock to GM sponsoring lodge for the signing
of their Masonic Apron by the
Bro. George Jordan, Master of Columbus Lodge No. 75, presents Master and Secretary. In addition
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley, with a Masonic clock that he made. It the new Master Masons will be
was presented at the installation of officers for Columbus Lodge. asked to participate in final Master
Wisconsin Freemasons District Seven
Mason education and posting les-
District 7 Deputy Grand Master Matthew H. Ivens
sons within 30-60 days of the
“Day of Light”.
See photos on page 22 A father and two sons from Washburn Lodge No. 145 were
members of the class. Front row from left: Steve Rosen-
thal; Roger Rosenthal, father; Paul Rosenthal; and District
11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn, Mentor. Back
Something to row, Mentors: Ted Perroni (Kenosha Lodge No. 47) and
Think About Wayne Terpstra.
"There are two kinds of people
in this world, givers and takers.
The takers may eat better, but
the givers sleep better."
- Marlo Thomas

Lodge
Excellence
Award
Applications must be
received by your
District Deputy Bro. James Luy (second from right) is a sixth generation
Grand Master Mason. From left: his father Bro. John Luy; James Luy; his
by February 15. grandfather Past Grand Master Stanley R. Jagow; and his
Mentor Bro. John Orth. All are members of Hartford Lodge
Bro. Paschen was Master in 1961 No. 120.
The application can
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley poses for a picture with Bro. Allen
Paschen at the Baraboo Lodge installation of officers. Bro. Paschen is be downloaded from The Masonic “Day of
Baraboo’s Senior Past Master, he served the lodge as Master in 1961. www.wisc-freemasonry.org Light” held in Oshkosh on
A 64 year Mason he was raised on Sept. 9, 1954. Jan. 12 was an excellent
Submitted by Bro. Jerry Jackson opportunity to bring fam-
ily members into Freema-
sonry.
New Master Masons It was a very successful
day with 28 new Masons
Masonic Day of Light in Oshkosh being raised.
The next “Day of Light”
will be in Janesville on
Matthew Benjamin, H. L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 Eric Ott, Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Feb. 9, followed by one at
Berlin Bolle, Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 Thomas Pool, Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 the Eau Claire Masonic
Center on Sat., March 30.
Kyle DeVeau, Shawano No. 170 Kevin Rammel, Ozaukee Lodge No. 17
Brandon Fletcher, Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 Ryan Ramnarace, Baraboo Lodge No. 34
Brad Hill, Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 Paul Rosenthal, Washburn Lodge No. 145 Photos by Bro. Tony Pool (left) mentored
Jay Hull, Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322 Roger Rosenthal, Washburn Lodge No. 145 Rich Rygh his father Bro. Thomas Pool.
Both Brothers are members of
Wayne Juedes, Winneconne Lodge No.186 Steven Rosenthal, Washburn Lodge No. 145 Twin Cities Lodge No. 61,
Anthony Kopfhamer, Fort Winnebago No. 33 Dennis Shimanek, Des Peres Lodge No. 85 Neenah.
Randy Larson, Oshkosh No. 27 Donald Shumate, Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301
James Luy, Hartford No. 120 Geoffrey Sutton, Brookfield No. 370
Duane Matthies, Sheboygan No. 11 Timothy Trettin, Appleton Lodge No. 349
Gabe Morgan, Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 Jason Vogel, West Allis No. 291 Like us on Facebook
Cutler Nowak, Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Alex Wuest, Oshkosh No. 27 Wisconsin Masonic Charities
Jess Olenski, Crandon, No. 187 Antonio York, Ozaukee No. 17

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 New Master Masons

Melody Lodge raises Bro. Sam Gomez

Bro. Sam Gomez was raised a Master Mason in Melody Lodge No. 2 on Jan. 17. Front row: Shawn
Fahrenkampf, Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt, Ross Pollock, Michael Goetzman, Owen Demo,
Sam Gomez, Grand Master Scott E. Pedley, Jim Harvey, Jim Beals, Francis Holzer, and Area Administrator
Dan Brylla. Back row: Bill Keeney, Emmett Reilly, Harold Lindholm, Sean Garde, Jon Fuhlbohm, Ronnie
Jaacks, Dan Maughan, Wally Trouten, Darren Jones, and Remy Colas. Not Pictured: District Lecturer Davey
L. White Jr., PGM.
Oregon raises Bro. Rabideau District 8 Events
District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson
New Master Mason Bro. Frank Rabideau (right) is congratulated by Bro.
Jordan Dietrich, Master of Oregon Lodge No. 151. Bro. Rabideau was
raised on Jan. 24. He received his EA and FC Degrees in Hancock
Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth. He transferred to Oregon Lodge after relo-
cating due to a job change.
Photo by Rich Rygh

Traveling Gavel
District 1 District 7
Keystone Lodge No. 236 Hiram Lodge No. 50
District 2 District 8
Collins-Spring Valley No. 192 Franklin Lodge No. 16
District 3 District 9
Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280 Glenn L. Humphrey No. 364
District 4 District 10
Theodore Roosevelt No. 322 Berlin Lodge No. 38
District 5 District 11
Decora Lodge No. 177 Lincoln Lodge No. 183
District 6 District 12 Bro. Justin Kinney is new MM in Valley Lodge
Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350
Bro. Justin Kinney (front row center) was raised a Master Mason in Valley Lodge No. 60, Sparta on Jan.
Please check with the Master of the lodge listed before scheduling a trip to
16.
Submitted by Bro. Matt Brigson
claim the Traveling Gavel. It may already have been claimed by or delivered
to another lodge.

Email your submissions to [email protected].

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - FEBRUARY 2019 - PAGE 24

 Good Attendance at District 2 Schools of Instruction

New Richmond Lodge No. 195 was the host lodge for the Area 1 School of Instruction on Jan. 16.
Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske, District Lecturer again offered another great school. There was
100% Lodge participation with Area 1 Lodges: Clear Lake, Menomonie, New Richmond, Star Prairie
(North Star) and Collins-Spring Valley. Area Administrator Scott Carstens did a wonderful job coor-
dinating this event with his lodges.
Photo by Junior Grand Warden Gary L. Stang

Bro. Brandon Vogel is new MM

Bro. Brandon Vogel was raised a Master Mason in the H.S. Baird Lodge
No. 174 lodge in October of 2018 and passed his MM proficient ex-
amination at the Jan. 10 stated meeting. Bro. Vogel is now serving the
Lodge as Junior Steward. Pictured with Bro. Vogel (left) is his mentor
and poster Past Master Ross Chapman.
Photo by Bro. Ed Klein

Chippewa Falls Lodge No.176 hosted the Area 2 School of Instruction on January 15. Brethren from
Chippewa Falls, Chetek and Bloomer participated in an outstanding school. Grand Lecturer Lawrence
L. Ganske, District Lecturer, presented a varied curriculum that was highlighted by much friendship
and brotherly love. Area Administrator Steve Klein was also instrumental in making this a fantastic
school.
Photo by Senior Grand Steward Thomas W. Stevens

Eau Claire Lodge No.112 was the host lodge for the Area 3 School of Instruction held at the Eau
Claire Masonic Center on Jan. 22. Masonic Brothers from Eau Claire Lodge, George B. Wheeler
Lodge, Sanctuary Lodge, Buffalo Riverand Durand-Pepin Lodge, assembled for instruction under the
guidance of Grand Lecturer Larwrence L. Ganske, District Lecturer, and solid assistance from Area
Administrator Ron Malcolm. Fellowship and brotherly love were in abundance and a wonderful evening
was had by all!
Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

E-mail your submissions to [email protected].

New Updated

Multiple-Letter
Ciphers

Make a Donation to Operation Freedom

Operation Freedom, a partnership between Lake Country
Freemasons Lodge No. 42, Three Pillars Senior Living Communi-
ties and Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, seeks to accomplish a
twofold goal: to ensure every eligible veteran who resides at Three
Pillars Senior Living Communities will travel on a flight, and that
each of their travel companion “guardians” will fly at no cost.

Credit or debit card: Check:

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 Grand Lodge Winter Staff Meeting

Grand Master Scott E. Pedley and his Lady Ronda ad-

dress the Grand Lodge Officers and their Ladies at the
close of the staff meeting on Sunday.

Bro. Dr. Jaime Boero, Senior Grand Orator William Beetcher, PGM, pres-
Warden of Marshfield Lodge ents an update on the Wisconsin Masonic See story on page 1
No. 224, gives a welcome to Academies
the Grand Lodge Officers.

Nancy Saggio gives lessons on proper etiquette during the Saturday evening dinner. Clockwise
from far left: Breanne Ivens; Annie Fang; Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM; Grand
Brothers listen to the Memberhip Committee re- Marshal Robert D. Canfield; Nancy Sagio; District 7 Deputy Grand Master Mathew H. Ivens;
port. Henry Ivens; and Norah Ivens.

Photos by
Rich Rygh

At right:
Grand Chap-
lain Donald
F. Iliff con-
ducts the
Sunday
morning
church serv-
ice.

Wiscosin Masonic Journal Rich Rygh assists

the DDGMs with categorizing topics for im-
Past Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey pres- provements they would like to see in their Dis-
ents a report from the Membership Commit- tricts.
tee. Photo by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

District 9 Deputy Grand Master

James R. Gajdosik (right) gives
District Deputy Grand Masters categorize slips of paper containing information on what they would like to Salsa Dance lessons to Grand
change in their District to “move the needle” and make a difference. District Deputies from left: Matthew Treasurer Jeffrey L. Bryden and
H. Ivens, Charles L. Smith, Todd W. Krohn, Dennis J. Krahn, James F. Van De Hey Jr., Jason E. Laramee, District 11 Deputy Grand Mas-
Mark W. Steckel and Earl Gunderson. ter Dennis J. Krahn (left).

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 Antigo New Glarus
Antigo Lodge No. 231 New Glarus Lodge No. 310
645 7th Ave. • 715-275-3228 207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)

Stated Communications
Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August Dark June, July & August

Albany New Holstein

Albany Lodge No. 36
205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802
for the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin Calumet Lodge No. 172
2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885
Meet 3rd Wed., 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August Meets All Year
Cecil Evansville Kenosha Menomonie
Appleton Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368 Kenosha Lodge No. 47 Menomonie Lodge No. 164 New Richmond
Union Lodge No. 32
Waverly Lodge No. 51 N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd. 115 56th St. • 262-287-9878 N5729 - 410th St. • 715-797-9094 New Richmond Lodge No. 195
705 Brown School Rd • 608-921-9907
315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-738-9220 608-642-3692 (Sec) • 3rd Tues., 10 a.m. Meet 2nd (dinner 5:30 p.m.) & 4th Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144
Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Dark January & February Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Meets All Year Dark June, July & August
Chetek Florence Kenosha Mercer
Appleton Chetek Lodge No. 277 Unity Lodge No. 367 Hurley Lodge No. 237 Oconomowoc
Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222
Appleton Lodge No. 349 216 Morrison St. 4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575 5189 N. Harper • 715-776-0710 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42
5143 N. Montgomery Lake Rd..
241 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah • Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 p.m. 2911 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc
906-396-7915 Meet 2nd Wed.,
920-725-4896, Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dark June, July & August Dark 3rd Thurs., July & August Dark December thru March 262-367-2309 • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed.,
6:30 p.m. Meets All Year
7 p.m. Dark July & August 7 p.m., Dark 1st Wed., July & Aug.
Chippewa Falls Fond du Lac La Crosse Merrill
Argyle Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190 Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Oconto
Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26
650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-579-8949 118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616 916½ E. Main St. • 715-536-0020 (Sec.) Pine Lodge No. 188
Argyle Lodge No. 178 500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800
1st Tues. stated, 3rd Tues., social, Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 513 Superior Ave. • 920-604-2826
104 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-523-4714 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
7 p.m., Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dark July and August
Dark December & January
Meets All Year
Clear Lake Franklin La Crosse Merrillan
Baldwin Clear Lake Lodge No. 230 Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45 Merrillan Lodge No. 279 Oconto Falls
South Shore Lodge No. 3
411 Third Ave. • 715-263-2511 118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616 105 S. Main Street • 715-333-5643 (Sec) Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293
Collins-Spring Valley Lodge 192 9023 S. 27th St. • 414-761-6474
4th Monday, 7:30 p.m., Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Dinner, 6 pm, Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747
790 Main St. • 715-928-0001 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm
Meets All Year Meeting 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark January, February & March Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August
Meets All Year
Meets All Year
Columbus Frederic Ladysmith Middleton
Baraboo Columbus Lodge No. 75 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280 Four Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362 Omro
Landmark Lodge No. 244
318 N. Ludington St. • 920-248-9685 705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec) 7409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-8947 Omro Lodge No. 168
Baraboo Lodge No. 34 109 United Way • 715-566-0350
(Sec) • 2nd Mon., 7 p.m., stated, 4th Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner 6 p.m., Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holiday 160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798
108 Second Ave. • 608-381-0083
Mon., fellowship, Meets All Year Meets All Year weekend., 10 a.m. Meets All Year Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Wed,, 6 p.m. social, 7 meeting 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Meets All Year
p.m. meeting. Dark July and August
Crandon Friendship Lake Geneva Middleton
Barneveld Crandon Lodge No. 287 Geneva Lodge No. 44 Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180 Onalaska
Quincy Lodge No. 71
118 S. Lake Ave. • 715-616-2394 (Sec) 210 Main St. • 608-853-1768 (Sec.) 335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • 262-497-6322 7409 Franklin Ave. • www.middle Onalaska Lodge No. 214
Barneveld Lodge No. 319
2nd & 4th Tues., social and dinner 6 tonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m. 330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec)
108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec) Meet 2nd Tues. Apr.-June & Sept.-Dec. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets 4th Tues. Mar.-May & July-Oct p.m., meet 7 p.m. Dark July & Aug. 608-444-0102, Dark July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dark January & February
2nd Thurs. only, July, Aug. Nov. & Dec.
Meets All Year
Crivitz Galesville Linden Milton
Bayfield Tri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218 Linden Lodge No. 206 Milton Lodge No. 161 Oregon
Decora Lodge No. 177
918 Louisa St. • 715-854-2199 618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec) 508 Vernal Avenue • 608-931-4656 Oregon Lodge No. 151
Bayfield Washburn No. 215 231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230
Meet 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Meets 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. 201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec)
29 N. 2nd Street • 715-209-6397 Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meet 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Dark July & Aug. & 1st Mon. Sept. & June
Dark July & August
Meets All Year
Darlington Green Bay Lodi Milwaukee
Evening Star Lodge No. 64 Lodi Valley Lodge No 99 Damascus Lodge No. 290 Oshkosh
Beaver Dam Des Peres Lodge No. 85
114 First St. • 608-477-7102 1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.org Oshkosh Lodge No. 27
433 Wells St. • 608-482-3552 (Sec) 525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637
Dodge County Lodge No. 72 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues., 4 th Tues. Social, RSVP 6 204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
1212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628 Dark July & August p.m. dinner - 7 p.m. meet. Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark July & August
Meet 1st Thurs. 7 p.m. & 3rd Mon. Dark July & August
6 p.m. Meets All Year
Delavan Green Bay Lone Rock Milwaukee
Southern Lakes Lodge No. 12 Franklin Lodge No. 16 Freemasons Lodge No. 363 Owen
Beloit N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360
227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-659-5205 Owen Lodge No. 317
1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-581-5378 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-371-8441
Morning Star Lodge No. 10 Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 1st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed., 713 W. Third St. • 715-229-2798 (Sec.)
Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-May & Aug.- Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.
229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422 Meets All Year 5:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meets 1st Mon., 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at
Nov.; 4th Mon. June-July; 2nd Mon. Dec. Dark July & August
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m., July & Aug. 3rd Mon. at 11 a.m.
Meets All Year
Dodgeville Green Bay Madison Milwaukee
Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 Lake Lodge No. 189 Phillips
Berlin Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322
301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.) 1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609 Phillips Lodge No. 225
200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-264-6177
Berlin Lodge No. 38 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 137 N. Lake Ave.•715-762-4043, 7:30 p.m.
Meet 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921 Meets All Year Dark on Holidays 1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.-
Meeting, Meets All Year Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept.
Dark July & August
Dousman Green Bay Madison Milwaukee
Dousman Lodge No. 315 Doric Lodge No. 356 Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261 Platteville
Black River Falls Washington Lodge No. 21
85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133 Melody Lodge No. 2
214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981 525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265
Black River Lodge No. 74 (Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. 783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
314 Main Street • 715-284-7176 Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
3rd Tuesday only July & August Dark July & August
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Dousman Hartford Madison Milwaukee
Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 Plymouth
Bloomer Hartford Lodge No. 120
301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312 3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621 Cassia Lodge No. 167
375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360 147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564
Bloomer Lodge No. 281 Meet 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., RSVP dinner 6 441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
1617 Larson St. • 715-828-7940 Dark 1st Mondays, July thru Sept. p.m., meet at 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year Meets All Year
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August
Dark January & February
Durand Hayward Madison Mineral Point
Durand-Pepin No. 149 Madison Lodge No. 5 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1 Portage
Bristol Keystone Lodge No. 263
301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028 304 High St.• 608-220-3408 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33
203 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981 10629 Main St. • 715-462-4363 (Sec)
Washburn Lodge No. 145 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec., 111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m. Meet 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552 Dark 1st Thursday July & August 1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August Meets All Year
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark January & February
2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb.
Eagle River Hustisford Manawa Minocqua
Eagle River Lodge No. 248 Manawa Lodge No. 82 Island City Lodge No. 330 Port Washington
Brodhead Neosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108
520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476 7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17
610 E. Division • 715-891-2156 128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford
Bicknell Lodge No. 94 Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m. Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. 504 W. Grand Ave. • 414-412-6515
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. 920-349-3454 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7p.m.
301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069 Meeting 7 p.m., Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark July & August
Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Eau Claire Hudson Manitowoc Mondovi
Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 Potosi
Brookfield St. Croix Lodge No. 56
810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec) 245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec) Warren Lodge No. 4
616 Graham Ave. • 715-835-8254 209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817
McKinley Lodge No. 307 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. 112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec)
2nd Tues., possible 4th Tues. 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907 Meets All Year Dark July & August Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & Aug. Dark July & August
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Eau Claire Iron River Marinette Monroe
George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351 Marinette Lodge No. 182 Smith Lodge No. 31 Prairie du Chien
Brookfield Ancient Landmark No. 210
1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397 1613½ Tenth St. • 608-329-4641 Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8
616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620 7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-4426
Brookfield Lodge No. 370 Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 107½ E. Blackhawk Avenue
Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dinner 6 p.m., 1st Wed., 7 p.m., Meets All Year
4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632 Dark July & August Dark June & July & August 608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd
meet 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug. [email protected]
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Eau Claire Iron River Marshfield Mukwonago
Sanctuary Lodge No. 347 Marshfield Lodge No. 224 Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247 Prescott
Burlington Barnes Lodge No. 365
402 W. 4th St. • 715-387-4957 206 S. Main St. • 262-470-8616 Northwestern Lodge No. 105
616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214 7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425
Burlington Lodge No. 28 Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 p.m. social Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m.
325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510 7 p.m. meeting. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August Dark January & February
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August
Dark July & August
Edgerton Janesville Medford Neenah/Menasha
Fulton Lodge No. 69 Medford Lodge No. 217 Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 Racine
Cambridge Janesville-Western Star No. 55
150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611 Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18
312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250 2322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098
Social Lodge No. 245 Meet 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 1012 Main St. • 262-633-6658
Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Dark January & February Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August Meets All Year
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year
www.social245.org • Meets All Year
Jefferson Menomonee Falls New Diggings
Ellsworth Lincoln Lodge No. 183 Olive Branch Lodge No. 6 Reedsburg
Camp Douglas Hancock Lodge No. 229 Jefferson County Lodge No. 9
N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640- 26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122 Reedsburg Lodge No. 79
Camp Douglas Lodge No. 272 400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263 617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715
6569. Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 213 E. Main St. • 608-524-1390
211 Main St. • 608-372-5110 or Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
608-387-1412, Meet 1st & 3rd Dark July & August Meets All Year
www.reedsburglodge79.org
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year
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Rhinelander Waupun
Rhinelander Lodge No. 242 Waupun Lodge No. 48
23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080 16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark July & August

Rice Lake Wausau

Blue Hills Lodge No. 234 Forest Lodge No. 130
225 W. South St. • 715-495-2374 916½ E. Main, Merrill, WI • 715-298-6002
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark June, July & August

Richland Center Wautoma

Richland Lodge No. 66 Wautoma Lodge No. 148
290 W. Union St. • 608-553-1418 (Sec) 203 S. Scott St. • 920-765-2495 (Sec.)
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark Jan. and Feb.

Ripon Wauwatosa
Prairie View Lodge No. 95 Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301
W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-229-6204 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-6993
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 4th Fri., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting
Dark 4th Tues. Nov. & Dec., 2nd Tues. Jan. Meets All Year

River Falls Wauwatosa

River Falls Lodge No. 109 James M. Hays Lodge No. 331
122 E. Walnut St. • 715-222-3939 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-349-7650
Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Lodge raises money for ambulance service 3rd Tuesday only July & August Dark July & August

Sheboygan Wauwatosa
Members of Hancock Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth, as well as Brothers from Northwestern Lodge No. 105, Sheboygan Lodge No. 11 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13
411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-939-2985 (Sec)
Prescott, were present on Jan. 17, for the final of a series of four meat raffles held the Common Man Tap Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
and Table. This was a fundraiser to benefit the Ellsworth Area Ambulance Service. From left: Joyce Swan, Meets All Year Dark June & July
Ellen Sherry, Mary Bristol, Frank During, Kris Webster and EMS Director Jesse Willenbring.
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer Shell Lake West Allis
Shell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 221 Day-lite Lodge No. 358
28 Doboy Drive • 715-296-3638 7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9:30 a.m.
Meets All Year Meets All Year
Support the
Shullsburg West Allis
Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation Amicitia Lodge No. 25 Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267
7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934
127½ Water St. • 608-963-5951
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark July & August
Contact
Sparta West Bend
West Bend Lodge No. 138
Erika Miller Valley Lodge No. 60
603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.
301 N. University Dr. • 262-323-6532
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
[email protected] Dark July & August

262-965-2200, ext. 831 Star Prairie West Salem

Salem Lodge No. 125
North Star Lodge No. 187
101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)
207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258
Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Dark June, July & August

Stevens Point Whitefish Bay

Evergreen Lodge No. 93 Aurora Lodge No. 30
1756 Dixon St. • 715-344-7539, 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669
715-572-3981, Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
7 p.m., Meets All Year Dark July & August

Stoughton Whitefish Bay

Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 Geo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337
125 S. 5th St. • 608-279-4299 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-979-1776
Meet 1st Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August Dark July & August

Sturgeon Bay Whitewater

Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 St. John’s Whitewater-Palmyra No. 57
31 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727 226 W. Main Street • 262-510-1049
Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Supper 5:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Lodge 6:30 p.m., Dark July & August 1st Monday July & August

Sun Prairie Wilmot

Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 Wilmot Lodge No. 241
Call Sec. for Meeting Location • 608-770- 30702 113th St. • 847-774-0013
2018 Meet 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August Dark 4th Tuesday July & August

Superior Winneconne
Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 Winneconne Lodge No. 186
3117 N. 21 St .• 218-590-2754 (Sec.) 100 N. 1st Street • 608-219-6935 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb.

Superior Wisconsin Dells

Superior Lodge No. 236 Dells Lodge No. 124
1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537 815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012
Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year Dark January & February

Tomah Wisconsin Rapids

Tomah Lodge No. 132 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128
520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507 2321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-421-9669
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August meeting, Dark July & August

Union Grove Silas H. Shepherd

Union Grove Lodge No. 288 Lodge of Research No. 1843
1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 Oconomowoc • 262-391-5716
Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec.
Meets All Year Call for meeting location

Waukesha
Waukesha Lodge No. 37
317 South Street • 262-701-7037
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. To list your lodge contact
Dark July & August Diane Igl,
[email protected]
Waupaca 262-965-3979
Waupaca Lodge No. 123
105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August

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 Masonic
Square Bears
Provide an extra fuzzy passen-
ger in patrol cars or other emer-
gency vehicles with a donation
by your lodge of Square Bears.
The goal is to provide comfort
to children suffering from a
traumatic event. Police meet
children daily who are coping
from a recent car accident or
the arrest of a loved one. A gift
of a stuffed animal can provide
them with a level of comfort.

Visit the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Square Store at

www.wisc-freemasonry.org.

Wisconsin Lodge hosts friends event

Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 hosted a Bag Toss Tournament on Jan. 27. There were 40-50 in attendance. It
was intended as a friends event. Several attendees have shown interest in membership.
Submitted by Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker

Knowledge of
Good and Evil
It could be argued that what we
need, in the present state of the
world, is not just more and more
scientists and technologists, but
more people who’s understanding
has been broadened, whose minds
have been illuminated, and sym-
pathies deepened through educa-
tion in the humanities and the
liberal arts . . . perhaps the quality
most in short supply is not techni-
cal competence but human under-
standing, not intelligence but
wisdom.
A great British scholar, Sir
Richard Livingstone said, “We
cannot have too much science,
technology, economics, but they
lose their usefulness unless we see
clearly the ends for which we in-
tend to use them, and unless those
ends are worthy of man. They
deal with means and not with
ends, and the more we have of
them the more we need to
strengthen, in both education and
life, those studies whose subject is
'the knowledge of good and evil’.”

Editors note: From the

Wisconsin Freemason, October 1964 GM visits Hancock Lodge
Hancock Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth, was pleased to host Grand Master
Wisconsin Masonic Scott E. Pedley, at their open installation of 2019 officers on Dec. 8.
Foundation Random In his remarks the Grand Master noted his pleasure at what Hancock
Lodge and all lodges in the state are doing to "stir up good" in commu-
Acts of Kindness nities. He further outlined the many things Masons are doing including
Scottish Rite’s four Dyslexia Centers and the work of Shriners Hospitals
The Wisconsin Masonic Founda- who spread the love by helping kids in their 22 hospitals in North Amer-
tion Random Acts of Kindness is a ica. It was a special trip for the Grand Master to also visit with Bro. Jim

Oregon Chapter #49 OES

program offering up to $3000 in Hines with whom he shared the distinction of serving as sheriff in
matching foundation funds for lodge Lafayette County at the same time Bro. Hines served in Pierce County.
support of a local charity 501(c)(3)
He said "I knew Jim as a kind and gentle man who I did not want to

125th Anniversary
organization or a local unit of gov-
ernment (school or other municipal cross." That comment drew a round of applause.
or county entity). Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer
Participating lodges identify the
organization of their choice ($ can

1894-2019
support a specific project or pro-
gram or can be given on an unre-
stricted basis). Lodge matching
funds along with the attached appli-
cation and any other paperwork are
submitted to the foundation, which
will meet approximately every 60
days to review and approve re-
Sunday, February 24, 2019 quests.
This program along with the other
matching gift programs of the foun-
Social 1:00 p.m Program 1:30 p.m. dation gives lodges many ways to
impact their communities each year.
Because of limits on the total
Light Refreshments to follow amount of matching funds available,
the foundation is currently only able
to match up to $3000 in total per
lodge for each fiscal year (May 1 -
Oregon Masonic Center April 30).
201 Park St. The foundation board and staff
look forward to receiving your ap-
Oregon plications. If there are questions or
an application is needed please con-
tact Erika Miller in the Grand Lodge
RSVP to Catherine Pryes office 262-965-2200.
2510 Canterbury Rd
Madison, WI 53711 Wis. Masonic Charities
608 271-9679 Contact
[email protected] Erika Miller
262-965-2200 Ext. 831
[email protected]

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 Ladies Pin
The Ladies’ pin was designed a vessel for honorable use, set
by First Lady, Ronda Pedley and apart as holy, useful to the mas-
is in the shape of a ter of the house, ready for every
Mason Canning jar. good work.”
In a letter shared We are all vessels. We like to
with the Grand be filled with the knowledge that
Lodge Officer’s we are appreciated and loved,
Ladies, Ronda ex- that we belong. And when we
plains her pin: are filled with these positives we
As I stand in my in turn give of ourselves and our
kitchen preparing talents to help others. “Ready
jars to be ready for the wonder- for every good work!”
ful items I will place in them Let us all be vessels to spread
(fruits, vegetables, soups, goodness!
meats…) I can’t help but think of
2 Timothy 2:21 “Therefore, if If your Lady would like a pin,
anyone cleanses himself for please contact Ronda or any of
what is dishonorable, he will be the Grand Lodge Ladies.

Reedsburg Lodge assists Boys and Girls Club

Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, along with matching funds from the Random Act of Kindness, donated $532 on
Jan. 4 to the Reedsburg Boys and Girls Club. The money was raised at last year’s “Shed Lodge” which will
now become an annual event. Above, Jon Fuhlbohm, Master, is presenting a check to Mr. Tim Becker (left),
Reedsburg's Chief of Police and acting City Manager. Mr. Becker was one of the leaders in getting the Boys
and Girls Club started in Reedsburg.
By Jon Fuhlbohm

Masonic Service and Assistance Wisconsin Masonic

As Chairman for the Committee of Service and Assistance, I wel- Charities
come all Lodges to be mindful that Service and Assistance is here
to assist Worthy Brother Master Masons, their Widows and Or- Erika Miller,
phans. Assistance begins in the Lodge. The process begins if you [email protected]
know of a Brother in good standing or his family that can benefit
by assistance. The Lodge must assist this Brother first; be a “pass
of the hat” or funds dispersed from the Lodge’s Treasurer. In some
cases, Lodge Brothers have been very instrumental with assistance
by asking Brothers within the Lodge that have special talents to
assist.

If further assistance is needed, you can assist the Brother in com-

Address
pleting an application for assistance. Those forms are attached to
this memo or can be obtained from the Grand Lodge Office. Each
Changing?
case referred to the Committee is reviewed and normally have a Remember to notify your lodge
very quick response. In most cases we try to complete our requests Secretary or the Grand Lodge
within 30 days. Office of your change of
address.
There are however, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE cases. In those
cases, we will respond much quicker. Grand Lodge
F. & A. M. of Wisconsin
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. 36275 Sunset Drive Did you know:
Dousman, WI 53118
Fraternally, • Over 14 million people in the
email United States are Living with
Joe Thompson [email protected] Heart Disease
608-965-3122
608-482-1482 (c) • Cardiovascular Disease is the num-
ber one killer of women in the
United States
• 82% of Coronary Artery Disease
Email your submissions to: deaths occur in people aged 65 or
older and the leading cause of premature and permanent disability

The Wisconsin Masonic Journal from work

• 1.5 million people have a heart attack every year in the United
[email protected] States
While at the same time, the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory-
Cardiac Research Institute:
• Is one of the top genetic screening centers in the world dedicated to
helping patients with cardiac disease
• Discovered numerous mutations responsible for Long QT syn-
drome, a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia syndrome that first
affects children in their teenage years
• Collaborates with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology com-
panies such as Gilead Sciences, AstraZeneca and Merck to iden-
tify drugs that may pose a danger to society and to facilitate FDA
approval of new and effective drugs to treat heart disease.
• Discovered many of the mechanisms responsible for abnormal
rhythms of the heart which lead to sudden cardiac deaths
All of this, and more are reasons that the Cardiac Research Center, a
part of the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory needs our support.
Federal support for basic science research is diminishing, and the need
to continue the groundbreaking efforts of the Center are great.
Please consider making a contribution from your Lodge to fund this
important research. You could be assisting in saving the life of a fam-
ily member, friend, stranger or member of the Masonic Family.
Every dollar (up to $5000) will be matched by the Wisconsin Masonic
Foundation’s Medical Fund, working towards our goal of contributing
$10,000 annually. Consider a fund raiser for this event. Promotional
materials are available by calling Erika in the Development Office at:
262-965-2200, ext. 831.
Help the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund extend its
mission to this important program.

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