Masonic Journal - Wisconsin Freemasons

THE WISCONSINMasonic Journal MARCH 2019

Past Grand Master Denman G. Kramerpasses at age 100.

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Wisconsin Masonic CalendarMarch 20193 Tomah Lodge No. 132, Pancake Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. $6 per per-son, 5 and under free. Tomah Masonic Center. All proceeds go to theTomah Food Pantry.

9 H.S. Baird No. 174 Lodge, Sturgeon Bay, 84th annual Steam-boat Dinner, 4-7pm. $16 per person, roast beef and turkey dinner ben-efiting the lodge community outreach programs.

9 McKinley Lodge No. 307, 2019 Murder Mystery Dinner, 5 p.m.,$30 per person, reservation only, tickets must be purchased by March1. Brookfield Masonic Center, 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd., Brookfield. ContactBro. Mike Gorgen at [email protected] or 262-820-0812.

9 Silas H. Shepherd Lodge No. 1843 meeting hosted by GenevaLodge No. 44, 335 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva, 9 a.m. coffee andcarbs, 10 a.m. meeting, noon lunch.

13 District 11 Spring Meeting, dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7p.m. Hosted by Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247, 206 S. Main St., Muk-wonago.

16 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 hosts “A Tribute to Heroes: HealingThrough the Outdoors” to Benefit Wisconsin Heroes Outdoor Fund.Tripoli Shrine Center. Doors open at 4 p.m., program at 6 p.m. Seepage 11.

16 Chetek Lodge No. 277, traditional St. Patrick’s Day Meal, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and beverage.$12. For reserved ticket info (200 maximum), contact Tom Nicolaidesat 715-642-1061, email [email protected] or any ChetekMason. Walk-ins welcomed while tickets are available, 216 MorrisonSt., Chetek. Proceeds going toward our youth initiatives.

16 Baraboo Lodge No. 34, 1st Annual Shamrock Shuffle, danceand social, 7:30-11:30p.m., Baraboo Masonic Center, 108 Second Ave,Baraboo.

17 Washburn Lodge No. 145, 8102 199th Ave., Bristol. Chef Ruth’sAnnual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Feast, 11 a.m.-6p.m. Adults, $13, under 12, $9.

20 Three Pillars Lunch and Learn.

21 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350, 3rd Annual Dessert Lodge, 6:30p.m. sharp, Tripoli Shrine Center, Milwaukee. Cost is $15, must be 21to attend. Deadline for ticket sales is Feb. 11. Tickets are available at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nathan-hale-350-dessert-lodge-tickets-54469575968.

22 29th Annual Scimitar Sportsman’s Night, Tripoli Shrine Center,3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Giving away over 70 guns. VIPEntry, 4 p.m., doors open, 5 p.m.; dinner at 7:15. Register before Jan.31 for early sign up specials. Call Gerry for details at 414-460-7548 orgo online at www.scimitarfoundation.com. See page 12.

24 Wisconsin DeMolay, “DeMolay Day” celebrating 100 years ofDeMolay, Madison Masonic Center, at 1 p.m. See page 9.

25 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Port Washington, Table Lodge and FishBoil, appetizers 5:30 p.m. dinner 6 p.m., $25. Grand Master Scott E. Pedley will be the guest speaker.

27 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite Reunion, 5 p.m. candidate reg-istration. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by 4th and 14th Degrees. MadisonMasonic Center.

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. Register atwww.ShrinersFun.com. See page 20.

April 20194 Madison Lodge No. 5, program on how Shriners Children’s Hos-pital has helped with a child’s fight against Transverse Myelitis. ZorShrine Center, 5 p.m. See page 2.

6 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite Reunion, 8 a.m., 11th, 12th,13th, 16th, 18th and 32nd Degrees. Madison Masonic Center.

7 Brookfield Lodge No. 370, Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to Noon.Cost is $5. McKinley Masonic Center.

13 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280, Ladysmith, Annual Relief RaffleDrawing, 2 p.m. Mystic Masonic Center, 705 E. 3rd St. N., Ladysmith.

18 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, Maundy Thursday Program, 7:30p.m., Madison Masonic Center Auditorium.

19 Milton Lodge No. 161, annual Good Friday Fish Fry. Doors willopen at 11 a.m., serving until 7 p.m. unless fish runs out.

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 fundrais-ing gala, Marriott Milwaukee West.

27 Tripoli Shrine’s Tommy Gun’s Garage, 5:30 p.m. An audience in-teractive speakeasy that offers musical comedy reviews with da gang-sters, da flappers and you. See page 6.

May 20193 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13, 13th annual Famous BBQ Fundraiser,6 p.m. social. 6:30 p.m. opening. $30 in advance, $35 at the door.4315 North 92nd Street Wauwatosa. RSVP required, contact Bro.Jason Braatz at 262-939-2985 or [email protected].

11 District 5 District Meeting, La Crosse Masonic Center.

18 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, 10th Annual Walk for Dyslexia atBrittingham Park in Madison. Registration/Check-in begins at 7:30a.m.; walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.walkfordyslexiamadison.orgfor details.

26 West Allis Lodge No. 291, Brewers Outing, 1:10 p.m. MilwaukeeBrewers vs Philadelphia Phillies, $60 per person ($10 of which goes tosupport March of Dimes) Ticket includes full buffet & two drink vouch-ers. Please RSVP to Senior Warden Derick Smith at 414-573-7466 [email protected].

June 20197-8 Annual Communication, Madison Masonic Center.

8 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, coffee and carbs 9a.m., meeting at 10 a.m., noon lunch, hosted by West Bend Lodge No.138.

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VOLUME LII, NUMBER 3 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin MARCH 2019

The Grand Master’s Message:By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin

Brother Scott E. Pedley

Get your candidates registered for . . .

The Masonic “Day of Light”!Eau Claire Masonic Center on Sat., March 30, 2019.

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On Our CoverBro. Zach Lange escorts Bro. Robert DuBien through a represen-tation of the Middle Chamber of King Solomon’s Temple as hepresents the 2nd section of the Fellowcraft Degree. Bro. DuBienwas one of 29 new Masons brought into the fraternity during theMasonic “Day of Light” in Janesville on Feb. 9.

Photo by Rich Rygh

Masonic “Day of Light” in JanesvilleWelcomes 29 New Master Masons

Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske reviews the day’s agendawith the Mentors.

Photo by Rich Rygh

By Rich RyghThe Masonic Day of Light, at

the Janesville Masonic Center onFeb. 9, brought in 29 new MasterMasons.

Grand Lecturer Lawrence L.Ganske, assisted by District 9 Lec-turer Terry Brown and District 9Deputy Grand Master James R.Gajdosik organized the event in-cluding the fine degree work andrefreshments.The Entered Apprentice Degree

was presented by a degree teamfrom District 9 organized by Dis-trict Lecturer Terry Brown. Bro.Frank McKenna conferred the De-gree.

The Fellowcraft Degree Teamwas from District 7, organized byDistrict 7 Lecturer Richard Moen.Bro. Craig Froelich was in theEast.

Past Grand Master Davey L.White Jr. and his degree teamfrom District 8 presented the Mas-ter Mason Degree. Bro. DarrenJones conferred the Degree andPGM White was King Solomon.

Education was led by GrandLecturer Lawrence L. Ganske.

Upon completion of the “Dayof Light” the new Master Masonsare required to return to theirsponsoring lodge for the signingof their Masonic Apron by theMaster and Secretary. In additionthey will be asked to participate infinal Master Mason education andposting lessons within 30-60 daysof the “Day of Light”.

Bro. Mark Hazelbaker compli-

mented the organizers of the day’sprogram. He stated, “On behalf ofall of the mentors and I believe allof the candidates I wish to expressappreciation for the phenome-nally well organized program wehad today.”Deputy Grand Master Robert C.

Strader gave the candidates somebackground on the Day of Light.He recognized all the Brethrenthat worked in the degrees thatday and the members working inthe background assisting in othernecessary duties to make the daya success. He acknowledged theMembership Committee for a jobwell done. He expressed his ap-preciation to Grand SecretaryMichael A. DeWolf, PGM, and theGrand Lodge office staff for pro-cessing petitions and assemblingsupplies for the day.The Deputy Grand Master espe-

cially thanked the Brothers thatworked in the degrees. He said,“We asked for the best of the bestand we got no less.” He also thanked the instructors

and the mentors.Deputy Grand Master Strader

charged the new Masons to al-ways remember the core values,those virtues that define us. Hesaid to hold true to those virtuesand endeavor to walk upright as aman and a Mason. He said “Weare not just men we are Masons.”He stressed the importance of

maintaining a positive image inthe community.The Deputy Grand Master en-

couraged the Brethren to go for-ward, get involved, and “stir upgood”. He gave examples of themany activities the lodges are in-volved in.See photos on page 13

Third “Day of Light” is Scheduled forEau Claire; Register by March 22By Earl GundersonDistrict 2 Deputy Grand Master

Grand Master Scott E. Pedleyhas authorized a third Masonic“Day of Light”session on March30, 2019. Registrations are openon the Grand Lodge Website.

The Eau Claire Masonic Cen-ter has been selected as the sitefor the third session. Candidateswill receive all three degrees andassociated lectures in one day.The Masonic “Day of Light” is de-signed for lodges with “stalled”candidates, those who have notyet advanced from the EA andFC; and those candidates withbusy lifestyles who can’t join in thetraditional way. Cost is $85.00which includes refreshments andlunch for the candidate, apron,holy writings, and posting books.

Enrollment for the Eau ClaireMasonic Day of Light session willbe limited to the first 50 candi-dates who register. Capping reg-istration will provide a moreintimate setting for this special dayfor our newfound Brothers whilestill achieving the tremendous de-sired outcome.

Doors open for check-in andmorning fellowship at 7:30 a.m.Candidate and Mentor Orienta-tion meetings will start promptlyat 8:30 a.m. The Master Masondegree will conclude by 5:30 p.m.Candidates must stay for the en-tire day to successfully completethe Masonic “Day of Light”.

Upon completion of the “Dayof Light” the new Master Masonsare required to return to theirsponsoring lodge for the signingof their Masonic Apron by theMaster and Secretary. In additionthe new Master Masons will beasked to participate in final MasterMason education and posting les-sons within 30-60 days of the“Day of Light”. These lessons canbe found in the green book, Fur-ther Light in Masonry. Lodgesmay also offer a public celebrationrecognizing their new Brothers.

Mentors and visitors must bringan apron for use doing the de-grees as none will be provided bythe host site. Lunch is included inthe candidate’s registration fee,however Mentors, Degree Teamsand visitors will be required to pay

for their own lunch. A mentor must accompany

each candidate who will have avital part during the degrees. De-tailed instructions will be providedto each candidate’s mentor duringthe day.

Registration deadline for theEau Claire session will be Friday,March 22. No walk-in registra-tions will be allowed as trainingmaterials and food preparationneed to be planned for. Traditional requirements by the

lodge for new candidates stillapply. The lodges must gothrough the background check,petition and interview process.All questions should be directed

to: DDGM Earl Gunderson, SiteCoordinator at 715-495-5763 [email protected].

What are we doing right in Wisconsin?As winter deepens it is easy to get lost in negative thoughts. The

darkness seems to deepen and the light of Spring seems to be anunobtainable dream. Masonry though offers a light to that darkness.We are Stirring Up Good throughout the state.There is a new electricity in the air surround-ing Freemasonry!Maybe it is the newly installed officer corps

and their enthusiasm. Maybe it is all the newlymade Masons. Maybe it is all the petitionsgoing out and the continuous degree work.Whatever it is, Masonry is on fire in this juris-diction!

We have a renewed vigor in working withour youth. Whether your lodge is helping De-Molay, Jobies, FFA, Scouting, a little leagueteam or a 4-H Club, you are making a differ-ence. Our Masonic All-Star Soccer event notonly recognizes outstanding talent in bothboys’ and girls’ soccer, it offers a workshop fordisadvantaged kids. Lodges are participatingin Gentleman 101 helping high school boyslearn the manners and behaviors needed to at-tend prom and those manners will stay with them for a lifetime. Thehundreds of Scholarships that will help our young people work to-ward their and our futures.Your Three Pillars Senior Living Community has once again re-

ceived national recognition for not only its care of the residents there,but also its care for its employees. The AED’s you have placedaround the state just saved their 30th life. We have reached out tofamilies who have been victims of floods, fires, hurricanes, and trafficcrashes with a needed hand-up here and there. Masons’ fruit basketsand conversation have been delivered to shut-ins by the local lodges.Our MSA volunteers at our U.S. Military health care facilities are lit-erally our boots on the ground actively Stirring Up Good in very per-sonal, one-on-one ways to assist others.

Lodges are holding dinners and sponsoring events that fosterfriendship and help us share in Brotherly Love. Firearm competi-tion-shoots, camping trips, deer camp nights, automobile shows,chili cook offs, fishing trips, dinner with spouses, and movie nightshave brought us closer together in a spirit of fun.

We are emphasizing civility, charity, and family. As you pagethrough the rest of our Wisconsin Masonic Journal take note of theactivities going on, the degree work, and charity all being done byMasons like you.

My Brothers, the light of Freemasonry is shining bright in Wis-consin and YOU have a lot to be proud of!! Don’t just take all thegood news for granted - YOU - are changing the world for the better.YOU are doing a lot of things the right way! The Masonic way!Keep Stirring Up Good and let’s spread the excitement!

Scott E. PedleyGrand Master

Grand MasterScott E. Pedley

Still time to make a reservationfor the

16th Annual Combined Table LodgeMarch 28 at the Tripoli Shrine Center

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March 2019The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, Publication Number 011-551 (ISSN No.10770410), is the authorized publication of the Grand Lodge, Free andAccepted Masons of Wisconsin. It is published monthly except for theJuly/August issue which is combined. Periodical postage paid at Dousman,Wisconsin 53118 and additional offices. Postmasters: send address changes toThe Wisconsin Masonic Journal, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118.

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Thoughts for the JourneyBy Reverend Donald F. Iliff, Grand Chaplain

Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff can be reached at Don [email protected] or 608-399-1517.

Directory of Grand Lodge Officers & ContactsGrand MasterScott E. Pedley (25)Res. 608-759-2081Cell 608-482-0424

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Deputy Grand MasterRobert C. Strader (363)Res. 262-827-1606Cell 414-678-8785

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Senior Grand WardenKenneth C. Gorgen (307)Res. 262-691-0859Cell (262) 501-1879

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Junior Grand WardenGary L. Stang (351)715-864-6813

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Grand TreasurerJeffrey L. Bryden (95)414-491-5664

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Grand SecretaryMichael A. DeWolf, PGM (267)

715-574-3151Bus. 262-965-2200 Ext. 807

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Grand ChaplainDonald F. Iliff (45)608-399-1517

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Grand LecturerLawrence L. Ganske (112)

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Senior Grand DeaconPaul T. Tourville (60)414-659-5205

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Reservations for Annual CombinedTable Lodge close on March 20

The 16th Annual CombinedTable Lodge between the GrandLodge Free & Accepted Masonsof Wisconsin and the Prince HallGrand Lodge Free & AcceptedMasons of Wisconsin, Inc., will beheld on Thursday, March 28,2019.This year’s event will be hosted

by the Grand Lodge Free & Ac-cepted Masons of Wisconsin. Thefestivities will be held at the TripoliMosque at 3000 West Wisconsin

Ave., in Milwaukee. The evening will begin with fel-

lowship at 6 p.m. The officialopening will be at 6:45 p.m. fol-lowed by “The Ceremony ofSeven Toasts” along with a dinnerbuffet (wine and non-alcoholicwine will be offered).Bring your apron and toasting

cannons.The event will be conducted in

the Entered Apprentice Degreeand is therefore open to all Ma-

sons. Appropriate dress for theevening is a sport coat, shirt andtie or business suit. Grand LodgeOfficers will be in tuxedos.This event will sell out! Walk-ins

unfortunately will not be permit-ted. The cost of this event is$35.00 per person and there is alink to register on the WisconsinGrand Lodge website atwww.wisc-freemasonry.org.Reservations close by March 20,or sooner if filled.

Striving for More LightWe all have our favorite days throughout the year. It may be the

opening of the hunting or fishing season. It may be a family birthdayor anniversary day. Whatever they may be, they draw us togetherto celebrate as family and friends. One of my fa-vorite days is December 21, the winter solstice.Hallmark has yet to come up with a greetingcard for that day, as far as I know. The pessimistwould note that this is the shortest day of theyear. The optimist in me realizes that from the21st onward the days will begin to lengthen. Itmeans that we will experience more daylight. Ittakes a few weeks before we realize we are en-joying more day light.Masonry has symbolism in our rituals and this

time of the year seems Masonic to me. I like thefurther light we receive as we go into the latewinter to early spring. It seems life giving to me.I begin to plan my lawn and garden projects dur-ing this time. I just know that the coming sum-mer will be productive. Further light gives me hope. Masons arealways striving for more Masonic light through study and interactionwith other Masons. As much as I know of our tradition there is al-ways more for us to learn.One of the more gratifying roles I hold in the local lodge is that of

lodge counselor. It is interesting to me to witness bringing a man toMasonic light and how it influences him in life. The new posting ma-terial is informational, helping the newly made Brother understandMasonry. This knowledge brings him out of his former darkness intoMasonic light. As he studies and interacts with his counselor, ournew Brother experiences what it means to be brought to light. It isgratifying to me to see how the efforts of numerous Masons helpthe new Brother to claim Masonic values in his life. Masonry’s workis that of making new Masons. It takes all of us to bring him to furtherlight in Masonry.In the book of Psalms, chapter 27 verse 1 we read: “The Lord is

my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is thestronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” This passage andmany others in our various Holy Writings refer to light, remindingus of Deities presence in our lives. For Masons, the Holy Writingsare on the altar to remind us that this is our trestle board, the gameplan for our lives.The newly made Brother is directed to take theHoly Writings from his faith tradition, learning from them and beinginspired by them. Knowledge is light. Through this activity the Ma-sonic Brother experiences further light. I recently saw a quote thatstated: “Life is hard . . . but it’s worth the journey.” I believe the Ma-sonic family helps each one of us along the journey. As we all strivefor further light in Masonry, we will be strengthened and inspiredfor the journey.

Fraternally,Don Iliff

Grand ChaplainDonald F. Iliff

Madison Lodge No. 5 to Present Program on Transverse MyelitisWhat is Transverse Myelitis you

ask? Two year old Kellan Stormcan tell you all about it! Well, hisparents will speak for him!You are invited to the Zor Shrine

Center on Thursday, April 4, for

dinner and a presentation byMadison Lodge No. 5 on howShriners Children’s Hospital hashelped Kellan with this fight!

Come and hear about theprocess that we sometimes do notsee let alone understand how fam-ilies navigate this path.This event is open to the public.

Social hour begins at 5 p.m. (ap-

petizer & non-alcoholic beverages)with dinner at 6 p.m., followed bythe presentation at 7 p.m. Cost is$26 per person.

Please RSVP by March 29 toMadison Lodge No. 5 SecretaryStuart Graham [email protected].

Zor Shrine Center, 575 ZorShrine Place, Madison.

Support our Youth Groups

The Wisconsin Masonic Academywhich was cancelled on Feb. 23 due to the weather

is rescheduled for

Saturday, March 2Hosted by Lake Country

Freemasons Lodge No. 42

2919 N. Dousman Rd.,Oconomowoc

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EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGEBy Grand Orator William Beetcher

Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Orator William Beetcher at

[email protected]

Meat Spaghetti Sauce

Bro. Robert Scharnell Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Lodge No. 108

Ingredients:1 large minced onion2 garlic cloves minced⅓ cup cooking oil1 ½ pounds ground beef and 1 ½ pounds pork2 one pound or 2 12 ounce cans tomatoes1 cup chopped celery1 teaspoon chopped parsley1 can 12 ounces each tomato paste1 teaspoon sweet basil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoon sugar¾ teaspoon pepper

Instructions:Cook in large kettle onions and garlic in oil until golden, stirring tobreak up meat until lightly browned. Add remaing ingredients andsimmer uncovered for 4 hrs. or until thick, stirring frequently.

The Form of the LodgeAs I was out in my wood shop making sawdust and a mess as I

generally do, I started thinking about the Lodge. The first thoughtthat came to mind was how perfectly adapted it is for our Masonicpurposes; it would be hard to improve on that,both from a Masonic and historical context. Asour Lodge layout evolved for the BritishHouses of Parliament, I thought I would do alittle digging and found out several curious andinteresting facts regarding Parliamentary pro-tocol. Members of Parliament are only allowedto speak to one person in the House of Com-mons: the Speaker; nobody else is ever directlyaddressed (that sounds familiar). Certain wordsare banned: “pipsqueak”, “swine”, “rat”,“blackguard” and “tart”. It also has been illegalto wear a suit of armor in the Commons forjust over 700 years (apparently before that timeyou could). Swords in the Chamber are alsobanned; however, MPs are to this day given aloop next to their cloakroom coat hook to hang their swords (asMasons, we can appreciate traditions). Some further digging revealed several Masonic articles of a more

philosophical outlook that piqued my interest regarding its form.The first came from H. L. Haywood’s “Symbolic Masonry”. Hewrites that “its form is ideally a double cube, of old considered thesymbol of Deity, and now understood as containing the Rough Ash-lar of the Apprentice and the Perfect Ashlar of the Master. Thisform includes the Heaven above, in its height; and the Earth be-neath, in its being an oblong square. Its situation is on "the highesthills and the lowest valleys" because it includes men of all ranks inits membership. In position it lies East and West, its length is thepath of the sun, its portals (are) in the West in order that the mem-ber may enter facing the East, the place of light, hope, and power.In dimension it extends east and west and north and south to signifyits universality”. We are taught this in the Degrees, but I felt thatBro. Haywood really brings this into a sharper focus. Is there a bet-ter description of how our Lodges represent true Masonic univer-sality? One of the first lessons we received is how the Lodge relates to

the Temple of Solomon. We are taught about its building and howthis relates to our modern Masonic experience. But do we under-stand how it is also a representation of the world? At the time ofbuilding of the temple at Jerusalem, the world was assumed to bein the shape of an oblong square. If one were to look at a map ofthe “known” world of that time, which were basically the lands sur-rounding the Mediterranean Sea, the world would indeed roughlyappear to be an oblong square The boundary lines would be a shortdistance north and south of the Mediterranean Sea, extend fromSpain in the west to Asia Minor in the east, including the southernshore of Europe, the northern shore of Africa, and the western dis-trict of Asia. When one considers what Haywood says about itsform, it could easily represent what is symbolically said to be theform of the Lodge.

The four sides of the Lodge have a further significance. W. L.Wilmshurst, in his book, “The Meaning of Masonry” gives the mostthoughtful and complete explanation I have ever read. He says that,“The East of the Lodge represents man's spirituality, his highestand most spiritual mode of consciousness, which in most men isvery little developed, if at all, but is still latent and slumbering andbecomes active only in moments of stress or deep emotion. TheWest represents his normal rational understanding, the conscious-ness he employs in temporal every-day affairs, his material-mind-edness or, as we might say, his "common sense." Midway betweenthese East and West extremes is the South, the halfway house andmeeting-place of the spiritual intuition and the rational understand-ing; the point denoting abstract intellectuality and our intellectualpower develops to its highest, just as the sun attains its meridiansplendor in the South.” And finally, he states, “The antipodes ofthis is the North, the sphere of benightedness and ignorance, refer-able to merely sense-reactions and impressions received by that low-est and least reliable mode of perception, our physical sense nature.Thus, the four sides of the Lodge point to four different, yet pro-gressive, modes of consciousness available to us. Sense-impression(North), reason (West), intellectual ideation (South), and spiritual in-tuition (East); making up our four possible ways of knowledge.”

And to further strengthen Wilmshurst’s position, the Lodge issupported by the Three Pillars of Wisdom, Strength, and Beautybecause these are the foundations of noble life. It is covered by the"Cloudy Canopy" of the Heavens, which one could say is connectedto the Earth by the Mystical Ladder of Faith, Hope, and Charity.Brethren, the Lodge is much more than a physical building – it canand should be a place of lively conversations, social enjoyment andbe representative of the more mystical intellectual being. It is a placewhere a Brother can come to reflect and find an inner peace. Mayit always be so . . .

Fraternally,Bill Beetcher, PM, PGMGrand Orator

Grand OratorWilliam Beetcher

Almuntasser Abu-naaj, Lake 189 Jasen Alexander, Valley No. 60Douglas Bluma, Freemasons No. 363Eric Buelow, Richland No. 66Ryan Cartwright, Ozaukee No. 17Neal Clinton, Sun Prairie No. 143 Michael Cota, Janesville-Western Star No. 55Chance Crowther, Commonwealth No. 325Robert DuBien, Sun Prairie No. 143 Justin Fermenich, McKinley No. 307Bradly Grider, Morning Star No. 10Dakota Haas, Nathan Hale No. 350Paul Hutchens, La Belle No. 84Reece Justus, Morning Star No. 10Spenser Knaapen, Fort Winnebago No. 33

Austin Lee, La Belle No. 84John Minton, Morning Star No. 10Joe Mullins, Day Lite No. 358Brian Myhre, La Belle No. 84Brandon Queen, Geneva No. 44Joseph Rieder, Lake No. 189John Roots, Lake No. 189Gary Ruszkiewicz, Nathan Hale No. 350Stash Otto, Janesville-Western Star No. 55Ted Stenger, Geneva No. 44Joey Turner Jr., Janesville-Western Star No. 55 Anthony Ungaro, Morning Star No. 10Gregg Velders, Sun Prairie No. 143 Brett Williams, Morning Star No. 10

New Master Masons Masonic Day of Light in Oshkosh

Past Grand Master Denman G. KramerPasses Away at 100 Years of Age

Past Grand Master Denman G. Kramer

Past Grand Master Denman G.Kramer was called to the LodgeEternal on February 14, 2019.He celebrated his 100th birthdayon Dec, 25, 2018. He receivedhis 70 year membership Certifi-cate on Sept. 2, 2018.Bro. Kramer was born in Bara-

boo, Wis., on December 25,1918. He was a member andMaster Councilor of BarabooChapter Order of DeMolay. Aftergraduating from the Baraboo Pub-lic Schools in 1936, he was em-ployed as an electrician byMerchants Power and Light Com-pany. In 1941 he enlisted in theUnited States Army. Bro. Kramerattended O.C.S. was commis-sioned in 1942 as a First Lieu-tenant with the Airborne AviationEngineers, serving In the Pacificuntil the end of World War II. After the war, he attended and

graduated from the Bliss electricalSchool. He worked his waythrough the ranks to become Su-perintendent of the Prairie du Sacgenerating station.

In 1947 he married CarolineSchaefer, who died in 1985. In1986 he married Ramona (Boyer)Retzlaff, she passed away in 2010.

Bro. Kramer was raised in Bara-boo Lodge on Feb.11, 1948. Hetransferred to Eureka Lodge No.11, Prairie du Sac and served asMaster in 1953. He was electedGrand Master in 1971.

Grand Master Kramer author-ized the incorporation of the Ma-sonic Home. Previously, theHome had been a part of theGrand Lodge.The Masonic ritual has been of

special interest to him. Past GrandMaster Kramer served two yearsas Wisconsin's Grand Lecturer. Hewas one of the editors of the mul-tiple letter cipher currently used inWisconsin. He has been an activemember of the Eastern Star, YorkRite, Scottish Rite and Shrine.In 1972, he became a 33° Scot-

tish Rite Mason, and, as such, anHonorary Member of theSupreme Council, Ancient Ac-cepted Scottish Rite, NorthernMasonic Jurisdiction. In Septem-ber 1975, he became an ActiveMember of the Supreme Council,one of three from Wisconsin. Bro.Kramer became an EmeritusMember of the Supreme Councilin 1992.Bro. Kramer enjoyed travel and

writing poetry for special occa-sions and was a master at makingballoon animals for kids.

He is survived by his fivestepchildren, Jim (Dru) Retzlaff,Jone Wood, Yvonne (John) Hol-brook, John (Debra) Retzlaff, Joy(Greg) Strid, nieces, nephews,grandchildren and great grandchil-dren.

He was preceded in death byhis first wife Caroline Schaefer, hissecond wife Ramona Boyer Ret-zlaff, a brother, Laurel, a sister,Helen Madalon, and step son,Peter.

A funeral service will be heldat 11:00 a.m. on March 1, 2019at Concordia United MethodistChurch, Prairie du Sac. A visita-tion will be held at the church onehour prior to the service.

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Lodge Ritual WorkBasic Ground Rules for Success

Route to Objective - The proficiency of a lodge to do the workwill always be based on membership size and resources; and in theend what members actually attend the meeting or degree to do thework. Don’t lose vision of the final objective,which is to “open the lodge and do the degreework.” All we can do is our best. It is often saidthere are three separate ritual presentationsgiven by a Brother of a lodge for a meeting ordegree. The one practiced, the actual one given,and the one given in your vehicle on the wayhome. We all know which one of the three pre-sentations was your best. During Rod and Floor-work movements by Deacons and Stewards, isit acceptable to miss a couple of Ground Rodplacements, or for the Wardens to miss a set ofDue Guards and Signs? Again, what is the finalobjective here, only Your lodge can answer thatquestion.

Schooling - Practice the “Whole-Part-Whole”method of teaching. Plan and proceed slowly.Break down complex schoolings into smaller parts. School the partsseparately, once Brothers understand the parts, conduct the school-ing in its entirety. Repeat until Brothers understand. School fromBrothers’ perspective, remember left and right are reversed whenschooling modes of recognition, floor and rod work.

Mentorship - Use gentle correction and positive coaching. Whenoffering ritual help to a new member and officer, always begin withan encouraging comment on what he did well. Then suggest areashe should concentrate on for making improvements. Demonstratefor him how it should be done and then have him practice until heunderstands. This will help to build his confidence for doing ritualwork. Please don’t ever interject unsolicited corrections during openlodge, wait until later. “Praise in public, remediate in private.”

Challenge - Encourage repetitive practice and critical thinking.Practice-practice-practice. This is the best way to build verbal andmuscle memory. Before starting a meeting or degree, take the timeto walk and talk through the part you will be doing. Just as an athletewarms-up for the game, we must do the same. When sitting in lodge,visualize the actions and responses you will be taking when cued.Search for the why in ritual work, it will assure retention and con-nection in the Cipher. Remember, the memorized words we speakfrom our Cipher, our action during floor work movements, and thedeep meanings of what is said are three separate, but yet integrateddimensions of what Freemasonry is about. “A system of morality,veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.”

Enforcement - Respect, support and practice the rules. We all havemade the promise to conform to and abide by the laws, rules andregulations. Why shouldn’t we use open Ciphers to read our partsduring a lodge meeting and degree? Why should we always openand close the lodge on stated meetings nights? Why should we ex-amine our candidates in open lodge? Why should we attend a Schoolof Instruction, a District Meeting and the Annual Communicationswhen requested? Only you can answer these questions for yourlodge, the answers just might determine its future success or failure.

Please know this, the time-honored traditions we have is whatmakes our fraternity the preeminent choice for men who seek per-sonal knowledge, moral growth, and leadership skills for improvingthemselves, and the communities at large where we live and work.

Fraternally,

Larry GanskeGrand Lecturer

Grand LecturerLawrence L.Ganske

By Bro. James GieseDistrict 6 Lecturer

So often in our ritual we con-centrate on the memorization,which is very critical in much ofwhat we do in our great fraternity,but do we take the time to under-stand the meaning of the elegantritual created by so many greatMasons in our history? Equally im-portant is how we apply thosetenets in our lives. There is so much we can learn

from how the great Masons in ourhistory lived their lives and howthe ritual played a part in the peo-ple that they were. The book“Founding Fathers” is a moral bi-ography, a meditation on charac-ter and the difference GeorgeWashington made to our nation.As we look at our “Founding Fa-thers “character through the lensof our ritual we realize that ourtenets are truly timeless. The im-pact of our ritual was critical in thecharacter of who these Brothers

were and the impact they madeon society.

What personal traits madeWashington great? God gave himthe ability to be a leader, but hecould have easily been a dictator.His greatness sprang from his life-long effort to mold himself to hischaracter – Masonic ideal. Wash-ington’s life was marked by moralstriving. He had a fiery temper,which he controlled through selfdiscipline. He had a love of honorand regard for others by courteousattention to all, regardless ofwealth. His guiding ideals werefortitude, justice, moderation, andthe belief in the dignity of everyman. Does that sound familiar? InWashington’s exercise book, as ayoung man you will find 100“Rules of Civility and Decent Be-havior”. In that same era, we findBro. Benjamin Franklin’s 13virtues he chose to live by, whichconnect with the tenets of our rit-ual and are fashioned for the un-

derstanding of the general popu-lace. He later wrote “I was sur-prised to find myself so muchfuller of faults than I had imagined;but I had the satisfaction of seeingthem diminish” These were suchgreat men and yet so very hum-ble.

My Brothers, the lessons welearned from these great Masonsthroughout history impacts our rit-ual yet today. When applied in ourlives these lessons, can guide ourcharacter and truly make an im-pact on our families, our commu-nities and the world around us.Our ritual is truly timeless! As wework to continually improve ourritual proficiency and mentor ournew Brothers let us also concen-trate on the meaning along withthe memorization of our ritual aswe apply those tenets in our livesand the lives of all mankind! Thisis truly the legacy we pass on tothe next generation and may verywell have an impact on what thisworld of ours will be like in the fu-ture.

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Dear Brethren, Ladies, and Friends,

Let’s hope that winter has finally released its tight grip and thatspring is on its way soon. Once we make it through February,which always seems to be such a long month, we’re already threemonths into the year, going full speed with our work.

Starting this month one of our major areas of focus is our annualemployee survey.

We are entering the second year of our employee engagementsurvey, which represents a significant change from what we meas-ured in the past. Instead of simply looking at satisfaction, we arenow looking at how engaged our employees are with the differentareas of Three Pillars.

I was proud of our results last year. The following representedsome of the highest ratings from our staff last year: respect staffhave for their supervisor, understanding what is expected of themin their roles, and understanding our mission and vision.

What I found most encouraging was the belief from our staff thatwe provide our residents with the best possible care, along withthe fact that they left work feeling like they made a difference.

These are critical to our future organizational success and growth.They represent two major areas of importance—the quality of thecare we provide to our residents and the quality of work life wecreate for our team members.

Having a team that not only believes we provide our residents withexcellent care, but also feels strongly that they make a differencein their work will help us achieve our future goals.

That’s something for us to be excited about with spring rightaround the corner.

I hope to see you on campus soon.

Fraternally,

Mark StrautmanChief Executive Officer

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Gift Report for January 2019

Wisconsin Masonic FoundationGeneral Fund:Anton Arneson Jr., Backus Family Foundation, Joseph Balint, Benevity Community Impact Fund, Nancy Cerwin, Claremont S. Jackman Foundation, Bill Enockson, Albert Huelsman, Richard Jackson, George Kruck, Garold Michaelsen, Networkfor Good, Thomas Paine, Eric Steinmetz, Jill Uzell, DennisWeigman, In Memory of Marge Stokke:Charles White

Emmerich Properties Fund:Claremont S. Jackman Foundation

Medical Fund:Claremont S. Jackman Foundation

Soccer Fund:Claremont S. Jackman Foundation

Acts of Kindness:Baraboo Lodge, Burlington Lodge, Henry S. Baird Lodge, Keystone Lodge, Northwestern Lodge, Oregon Lodge, WashingtonLodge,

Grand Master’s Appeal:Allen Brandt, Jason Burt, Charles Fine, David Giese, JoanGreshik, Robert Huebner, James Kline, Allen Leverich, GladysMc Lenahan, Bruce Patrick, Renae Pierce, Henry Pynakker, Ray-mond Ransom, J. Rehling, Richard Rygh, Jon Scott, GeraldSpies, Gary Stang, Robert Strader, Zenovij Timchak, Michael Wilson, Wisconsin Rapids Lodge

Wisconsin Masonic HomeGeneral Fund:Richard Hansen

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The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation is organized under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin is organ-ized under Section 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. You shouldconsult your tax adviser to determine whether your contribution qualifiesto receive a tax-deduction under the Internal Revenue Code.

Assistance for Bro. HugoTerrazas and His Family

Bro. Hugo Terrazas and hisdaughters are still in need of assis-tance after being involved in atragic traffic accident on Jan. 1.Bro. Terrazas lost his wife, Lisa,and daughters Giana and Tatianalost their mother.

Bro. Terrazas and daughterGiana still face a long recoveryfrom their injuries.If you are able to financially con-

tribute to the care of Bro. Ter-razas’ daughters and assist him in

his long recovery there are twoways you can direct donations.For release of funds to the family

for immediate relief, direct dona-tions to Ozaukee Lodge No. 17,c/o WM Gary McClellan, 691West Dekora Street, Saukville, WI53080.For long term care of the daugh-

ters a GoFundMe page has beenestablished. Go to gofundme.com,click on search and type in HugoTerrazas Family.

MasonicService and Assistance

As Chairman for the Commit-tee of Service and Assistance, Iwelcome all Lodges to be mindfulthat Service and Assistance is hereto assist Worthy Brother MasterMasons, their Widows and Or-phans.Assistance begins in the Lodge.

The process begins when youknow of a Brother in good stand-ing or his family that needs assis-tance. The Lodge must assist thisBrother first; be a “pass of thehat” or funds dispersed from theLodge’s Charity Fund. In somecases, Lodge Brothers have beenvery instrumental with assistanceby asking Brothers within theLodge that have special talents toassist.

If further assistance is needed,you can assist the Brother in com-pleting an application for assis-tance. Those forms can beobtained from the Grand LodgeOffice. Each case referred to theCommittee is reviewed and nor-mally has a very quick response.In most cases we try to completeour requests within 30 days.There are however, Emergency

Assistance cases. In those cases,we will respond much quicker.

If you have any further ques-tions, please feel free to contactme.

Fraternally,

District 8 Deputy Grand MasterJoseph E. Thompson608-965-3122 or 800-820-8069608-482-1482 (c)


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Princes of JerusalemOn April 6 the Princes of Jerusalem willpresent the 16th degree at the Spring Re-union of the Madison Valley of ScottishRite. This degree engages the candidatesmore than any other. The candidates areled on a journey from Jerusalem to thePersian Empire. The journey is wroughtwith danger as the candidates are ledthough mountain passages and acrossgreat desserts. They are met by strangeindividuals that jeopardize their way. Ofcourse, nobody sees this danger exceptfor the candidates and their guide. Oncethey arrive at the court of Darias they arecautioned to be on guard. Trouble eruptsat dinner and the candidates’ safety be-comes in question.

Many of you have seen the 16th degreeand have no idea what I’m talking about.Keep an eye out for these subtleties thatare easily over looked. If you are a mem-ber of the Madison Valley I can enlightenyou to these dangers. You simply have tojoin the POJ line.

Dave Grinder,Sovereign Prince

Rose CroixThe Valley of Madison AASR-NMJ willrecognize and remember its departedmembers at its Feast of the Paschal LambMemorial Service on Thursday, April 18,7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Madi-son Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Ave.,Madison.

The Madison Chapter of Rose Croix willperform this service to recognize our de-parted Brothers of the Madison ScottishRite. We conclude the ceremony with adramatic and thought-provoking message.Maundy Thursday, the Thursday preced-ing Easter, marks two significant and his-toric events: The Feast of the Passoverand the Last Supper. The Rose Croix de-grees (the Philosophic Degrees), inti-mately connect Masonry and thephilosophic truths of the perennial spiri-tual teachings. By the ancient regulationof the Order of the Rose Croix, Knights

are committed to take pause, reflect upondeparted Brothers, and resolutely face theEast with fuller faith, more fervent hope,and greater charity. Rose Croix Knights arecharged to seek out and feast with theirBrothers and dedicate time to aid thosewho suffer from hunger and thirst.

We invite all Masons and their guests, tojoin us to offer thanks for the bounties oflife, pay due respect to the memories ofour dearly departed, and petition divineguidance with renewed Faith, Hope, andCharity.

Stephen Dake,Most Wise Master

ConsistoryA Continuation of: “What Is TheScottish Rite”.Are Scottish Rite Degrees Higherthan those of a Master Mason?There is no Masonic distinction of higherprestige than that of a “Master Mason”,and the noblest and most significant em-blem is the Apron of the Master Mason.

What are the Qualifications Re-quired for Membership?Membership in good standing in a craftlodge. A belief in a Supreme Being is es-sential, and the usual Masonic conditionsof residence, and sponsors.

Will I be Required to do any Memo-rizing?No. You witness the ceremonies anddrama and listen to the illustrative lectures.In order for you to more fully understandand appreciate what you have seen andheard you are expected to attend futurepresentations of the degrees.

Are there any Religious Disqualifica-tions?The Scottish Rite does not intrude on thereligious beliefs of its members, but it doesrequire that its adherents profess a belief ina Supreme Being, and urges its membersto be active in their respective houses ofworship. It does not attempt to teach any

creed nor pretend to be a substitute for re-ligion. Scottish Rite practices universality.

What will it Cost?Minimum initiation fees have been estab-lished by Supreme Council, but eachLodge, Council, Chapter and Consistoryfixes its own fees. Each body also requiresannual dues as fixed by its bylaws. Somebodies also have a provision in their by-laws permitting a member to prepay hisdues for the life of his membership in thatbody.

Will I have an Opportunity to Partic-ipate in the Various Activities of theRite?If you make known your wishes you mayexpect to be invited to participate in thework. There is a place for you in many ofthe degree presentations depending onyour talents and experience and your ownwishes: as a guard, as a member of thewardrobe committee or the stage crew.You can be an actor in a minor, interme-diate or major role as your talents permit.There is also the possibility of being onthe reception committee or to be an offi-cer of the body.

When will I Be Entitled to Wear theScottish Rite Ring?After receiving the fourteenth degree.

After Becoming a Member of Scot-tish Rite will I be Permitted or Re-quired to Resign from My CraftLodge?No. Termination of membership in a craftlodge, for any reason, automatically ter-minates your membership in ScottishRite.

What is a Reunion?It is the practice in most Valleys to hold aReunion of the members once or twice ayear, when the degrees of the Lodge,Council, Chapter and Consistory are con-ferred or communicated on a class of can-didates over a period of a few days. Thisgives an opportunity for some social fel-lowship and it is also more convenient for

the members living some distance fromthe meeting place.

Is it Improper to Solicit any MasterMason to Join the Rite?No. One should have any hesitation ininviting a Brother to delve further into theteachings of Masonry, thus providing amore meaningful life for himself and hisfamily.

Ralph L. BehlkeCommander in Chief

Children’s Dyslexia CenterWe have exciting news here at CDC –Madison: we are beginning an outreachprogram at our local Goodman Commu-nity Center called Literacy for Life!

We will train and oversee a program forchildren and teens who would otherwisenot have access to our successful Orton-Gillingham tutoring. This outreach pro-gram will positively affect lifelong differencefor children whose lives have been compli-cated by poverty, instability, and all that en-tails. Literacy for Life will expand thenumber of children served as well as reacha new population by bringing the programinto a neighborhood, removing transporta-tion and other barriers for these families.The Goodman Community Center will alsointegrate the new techniques into theirclassroom teaching. We are so grateful tothe Goodman Community Center for theirwillingness to partner with CDC – Madi-son, and to Cuna credit union and MadisonCommunity Foundation for funding thismuch needed program.

The past five years we have seen enor-mous growth in all three of our Wisconsincenters! Each programs seed grows ex-tended roots which inevitably supportcontinued outreach in our state and localcommunities. We look forward to begin-ning Literacy for Life training this June,and for our first group of students atGoodman Community Center to begin inSeptember.

Most Sincerely, Kelly Kuenzie, Director

West Bend DeMolay is part of Lodge InstallationsMembers of West Bend Chapter Order of DeMolay assisted with two lodge installations in January. Thefirst was West Bend Lodge No. 138’s installation on the fourth and the second was Fond du Lac Lodge No.26’s ceremony on the nineteenth. For both installations members enacted their Bible, Schoolbook and Flagpresentations. Pictured following West Bend Lodge’s installation are, in the front row left to right, RenaDiem, Chapter Advisor; Brianna Aubrey, Chapter Sweetheart; Alissa Michels, Mini Sweetheart; West BendMaster Chad Michels and his lady Brandee; Arianna Fuentes, Mini Sweetheart (yes, there are two); andConner Jonas, Senior DeMolay. Second row: Bro. Pat Storrs, Advisory Council Member; District 10 DeputyGrand Master Charles L. Smith; DeMolay member Drew Organ; Ben Lane, Senior Councilor; Kyle Vinz,DeMolay Senior Deacon; Jonathon Diem, Master Councilor; DeMolay Giorgio Fuentes who presided asMaster Councilor; Grand Master Scott E. Pedley; and James Diem, Advisory Council member and WestBend’s Junior Warden.

Submitted by Bro. William Stonecipher, PM


Your lodge has the opportunity to take advantage of the North-ern Masonic Jurisdiction Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite “Not justa man. A Mason” series to promote your lodge and Freemasonryin your community. Promote your lodge through videos, posters,banners, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Go to http://www.notjustaman.org.

DeMolay Creates New Group for Older Members

Knights initiated and installed. Front row from left: Joe DiFrances, Samuel Thiele, Ryan Thiele,Ayden Haase, Braden Baumann and Bryce Fransway. Back row: AJ Ammon, Nicholas Mueller,Joe Bloom and Casey Ferguson.

By Bro. Ryan ThieleDeMolay Knighthood is a sepa-

rate entity of the Order of DeMo-lay, for DeMolay aged 17-21.Knights are organized into a pri-ory instead of a chapter, and fea-ture their own ritual, officers,andevents. The purpose of theKnighthood is to keep older De-Molay interested and to lend sup-port to the jurisdiction andindividual chapters.In 2018, State Master Councilor

Braden Baumann charged PastState Officers Eric Volstad and

Ryan Thiele in reviving Knight-hood in Wisconsin. In late Janu-ary, a group of DeMolay wereinitiated and installed into thenewly Wisconsin Knighthood,Wisconsin State Priory, in Milwau-kee. The Knights come fromMadison, Milwaukee, Burlington,Dousman, Port Washington, andChippewa Valley. Dad ShawnNoble acted as installing officer,and Ryan Thiele was installedState Illustrious Knight Com-mander.The priory will soon begin hold-

ing fundraisers and workshops forDeMolay and Masons, so be onthe lookout for correspondencefrom the Wisconsin Priory.

Learn more about DeMolaygo to

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Providing adult mentors for en-thusiastic youth is a continuingmission of DeMolay. DeMolay is a youth-led, adult

advised organization. They are al-ways looking for adults who arewilling to give unselfishly of theirtime helping build tomorrow’sleaders today! Learn more at: https://demo

lay.org/front-page/be-a-demolay-volunteer/.

Become aDeMolayDad

Bethel No. 32 Raises Over$2,600 for H.I.K.E.

Check presentation from Washington Lodge and OcontoFalls Lodge. From left: Jeremy Weller; Samantha, Hopeand Zoey Andersen; and Jason Richardson.

Attendees at the 9th annual bowling event in Ash-waubenon.

Job's Daughters of Wisconsin Bethel #32, Green Bay, held their9th annual bowling event at the Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley. Thisevent was held to raise money and awareness of H.I.K.E. "HearingImprovement Kids Endowment Fund." This is Job's Daughters philanthropic project. Daughters from all

over the state of Wisconsin joined the Bethel #32 Jobies to raisefunds including girls from Bethel #6, #53 and our Youth HIKE co-ordinator of Wisconsin Anna Heinz.

It was a fun afternoon filled with bowling, silent auction itemsand a very special visit from our very own Jeffarina (Dad Jeff An-dersen). With the amazing donations of $1000 from both Bro. Je-remy Weller, Master of Washington Lodge No. 21 and Bro. JasonRichardson, Master of Oconto Falls No. 293, this event raised over$2,600 to give children the gift of hearing.

Submitted by Kristie Korducki


H.S. Baird Lodge’s Steamboat Dinner By Bro. Ed KleinThe 84th Annual Steamboat

Dinner, hosted by Henry S. BairdLodge No. 174, and organized byBro. Tom Pinney, is coming up onMarch 9. Last year 1060 mealswere served, with a record 614 ofthe meals being purchased byBrothers and friends of the Lodgeand donated to needy people inthe community identified by DoorCounty Social Services, includingdelivery to 402 shut-ins and areaseniors.The dinner provides money for

the Lodge’s community outreachprograms which, among otherthings, provides money for localprojects and support for theLodge’s continuing commitmentto the Door County Boys andGirls Club. Last year the Lodge’s

donation to the Boys and GirlsClub of Door County doubledthanks to the Wisconsin MasonicFoundation’s matching grantsfrom the “Acts of Kindness” and“Hiram’s Helpers” programs.

The dinner will be served at theMasonic Center in Sturgeon Bay,31 S. 3rd Ave. Shuttle buses willdeliver people to the front doorfrom the Market Square parkinglot, eliminating on street parking. This will be the 6th year that

drive up takeout will be availablewhere the community can gettheir dinner as take out from acurbside tent; no need to evenleave their warm car. The dinner is served from 4 to

7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults,with children under 14 free. Vet-erans and active duty/reserve per-sonnel receive a $1 discount.

For advance tickets go towww.steamboatdinner.com or call920-737-3166.

News Events from the LodgesHartford Lodge has Donated $34,241to Emergency Response ProgramBy Bro. Allen Brandt

The board of directors andstaff of the Medical CenterFoundation of Hartford aregrateful for the financial supportfrom Hartford Lodge No. 120.Each year the Lodge contributes$1000 to the Medical CenterFoundation's Personal Emer-gency Response Program (for-merly known as Life-Line)during the Tree of Life Celebra-tion Campaign.

Hartford Lodge has con-tributed $34,241 through theyears. Countless numbers ofneighbors and friends remainsafe and independent by the useof this Personal Emergency Re-sponse Program. The program offers a 24-hour

connection to highly trainedprofessionals, advanced per-sonal monitoring technologies,and peace of mind for hundredsof elderly or disabled individualsliving alone in the community.The Personal Emergency Re-sponse Program is available forWashington and Dodge County

Allen Brandt, Treasurer/Secretary, presents the check toDeb Holtan, Executive Director of the Foundation, on rightare Tom Paine, Lodge Chaplain/Donation Chair, and TomHaley, President of the Foundation.

residents. For more informationgo to www.mcfhartford.org or

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Bro. Lepien is 70 year MasonBro. Gilbert Lepien (center) was presented his 70 year certificate byGrand Master Scott E. Pedley during the installation of officers of Fonddu Lac Lodge No. 26 on Jan. 19. Bro. Lepien was raised on Dec. 30,1948. He affiliated with Fond du Lac Lodge on Aug. 21, 1995. HisLady Lorraine is on the right.

Submitted by Bro. James O. Myrhum

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Sheboygan Lodge assists Habitat for HumanityBrethren from Sheboygan Lodge No. 11 recently “stirred up some good” on Feb. 2, doing work for Habitatfor Humanity . From left: Ian Gosse (son of Bro. John Gosse); John Gosse, Master; Past Master Sean Hurley;Past Master Carl Peterson; and Senior Warden Rich Marciniak.

Submitted by Bro. Dave Engeldinger

The District 3 Traveling Gavel is now at Eagle River Lodge No. 248. On a very cold snowy evening Brothersfrom both Eagle River Lodge and Phillips Lodge No. 225 traveled to Mystic Tie Lodge no. 280 in Ladysmithto capture the Traveling Gavel. With the Masters of both Lodges and traveling parties of four Brothers fromeach Lodge, the Gavel went home with the Brothers of Eagle River Lodge who had traveled about 120miles versus about 50 miles for Phillips Lodge. It was an enjoyable evening for all and Mystic Tie Lodgewishes to thank the Brothers from both Lodges that made the journey. From left: Eagle River Lodge Brothers:Richard Valland, Chris Dorski, Lawrence Mueller and Master Tom Foerster; Mystic Tie Lodge Master BrianMiller; from Phillips Lodge: Master Alan Cummings, Sam Opresik, Don Metz and District 3 Lecturer TonyBudaj.

Submitted by District 3 Deputy Grand Master Mark W. Steckel

Brothers travel long distances to capture gavel


By Bro. William NosekFreemasons have always had a

tradition of bettering the worldaround them. It’s a history thatspans the world, and hundreds ofyears. It’s more than an oath, it’ssomething we hold near and dearto our hearts. And Bro. EricFalkner (Freemasons Lodge No.363, Milwaukee) is no exception.As a veteran of both the Army,and the Marine Corps, as well asa former firefighter who was in-jured, he has found ways to con-tinue the most honored ofMasonic traditions. Charity.After his injuries, he teamed up

with fellow veterans and formerfederal agents Robert Johnsonand Jason Bartol to create Wis-consin Hero Outdoors; an organ-ization that helps other veterans,law enforcement, emergencymedical personnel, and firefighterswho have experienced trauma.They developed a plan and set towork getting our heroes into theoutdoors to allow them a breakfrom the traumas that they havebeen through.This started with kayaking and

fishing and grew into so muchmore. With the recent addition ofBro. William Nosek (Rhinelander

Lodge 262), the integration ofshooting sports became a realityand the programming began toexpand rapidly across the state.And it didn’t take long for Bro.George Jozwiak (Nathan HaleLodge 350, Milwaukee), a formerCaptain with the Mukwonago FireDepartment, to dive in head firstand 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 allshared a heart with those that hadexperienced trauma as a result ofhelping others, and Bro. Jozwiakoffered to help with a fundraiserfor Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.With that, “A Tribute to Heroes”was born. The date was set forMarch 16, 2019 at Tripoli ShrineCenter in Milwaukee, and every-one set to work. Not just to put to-

“A Tribute to Heroes” Hosted byNathan Hale Lodge on March 16

gether a fundraiser, but to showthe heart of the organization itself.

With Brothers Falkner andJoswiak, as well as Robert John-son and Jason Bartol on hand,there will be a tremendousamount of information about Wis-consin Hero Outdoors, as well asthe planned programs for 2019and ways you can help. AndBrother William Nosek, a veteranwith PTSD who is also trained asan EMT, and a crisis interventionMinister, will be the evening’skeynote speaker. It is surely set tobe an event that will stick in yourhearts and minds for years tocome.Can't make it, you can still help:

go to www.wiherofund.org. Tick-ets are available at: who2019.eventbrite.com. For more informa-tion contact Bro. George Jozwiakat [email protected].

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Grand Esther Started Her Star Career EarlyBy Bro. Milt HelmerThis dedicated Star leader was

born in Albuquerque, New Mexicowhere her father was stationed inthe Air Force. When she was sixher dad retired and he, her momand sister and brother moved backto Sault Ste. Marie, where theyhad family.Debra Bower started her East-

ern Star career at the tender ageof 12 in Job’s Daughters Bethel#21. Her parents had just startedto be involved with Star and shemany of her friends joined theBethel together. The Bethel at the

time was good size and they hadcombination dinners and danceswith the DeMolay chapter.

Debra attended Eastern Starevents with her parents when shecould and in May of 1973 shejoined Queen of the North Chap-ter #82 where her father was serv-ing as Worthy Patron for yetanother year. “I was going be at-tending college that September,but I wanted to get active in Star,so I took the station of Sentinel,”says Debra. That way if she hadto study for an exam, she couldstay outside the door and work in

between her duties.As the years passed and life

events happened Debra trans-ferred her membership in 1980 toMelody Chapter #150 in Middle-ton, Wisconsin. Debra said, “I have served as Worthy Matronthree times and had the great dis-tinction of serving with two PastGrand Patrons.” Debra has alsoheld stations of Ruth, Esther andas Secretary now for 14 years.

Diane Williamson honoredMelody Chapter by asking her tobecome Grand Ruth, serving inthe Peaceful Journeys Grand Ses-sion 2000-2001 when Diane wasWorthy Grand Matron and HaroldCarpenter was Worthy Grand Pa-tron. Since serving that year,Debra says she had the pleasureof being a member of the arrange-ments committee, a districtdeputy, a Grand Representative ofManitoba, Canada and BanquetChair for the last 13 years. She iscurrently serving as Grand Estherfor Worthy Grand Matron BrendaGaulke and Worthy Grand PatronDavid Schreier.

Debra said, “Two of my mostmemorable Eastern Star travels

Debra BowerGrand Esther

have been Manitoba when I wasGrand Representative (2011 -2014) commissioned by WGMMary Rasmussen and WGP JerryBristol and attending a chaptermeeting in Honolulu, Hawaiiwhen I was Grand Ruth.”

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Masonic “Day of Light” – Janesville

Parting upon the square at the close of the day.

Deputy Grand Master Robert C. Stradercharges the new Master Masons to always re-member the core values, those virtues that de-fine us.

Craftsmen escort the ruffians from the temple.

District 9 Lecturer Terry Brown escorts exemplar Bro. Robert DuBien as he presents the second sectionof the Entered Apprentice Degree.

The Masonic “Day of Light” Class and Grand Lodge Officers.

Craftsmen appear before King Solomon, Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr.

Brethren form a line for the conferral of the Mas-ter Mason degree.

Bro. Frank McKenna presentsthe apron during the confer-ral of the Entered ApprenticeDegree

See story on page 1

Photos by Rich Rygh


Lodges Install Officers for 2019

Unity Lodge No. 367 Unity Lodge No. 367 officers for 2019. Front row from left: District 11 Deputy GrandMaster Dennis J. Krahn; Mike Smith, Treasurer; Jeff Woosley, Senior Warden; Bob Hag-garty, Master; Tom Hamilton, Junior Deacon; Bob Lefebve, Washburn Lodge No.145;and Ben Sauceda, Junior Warden. Second row: Doug Moorhouse, Secretary; Don Hall,Chaplain; Boyd Frederic, Counselor; and John Highman, Racine-Belle City Lodge No.18.Third row: Jeff Froderman, Junior Steward; and Bob Burgermeister. Back row: OlgerBergerson, Jim Schweitzer.

Submitted by District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn

Grand Master Installs Four Lodges in DodgevilleGrand Master Scott E. Pedley installed the officers of Iowa County Lodges: Mineral Point Lodge No. 1; Dodgeville Lodge No. 119, Linden Lodge No. 206 and BarneveldLodge No. 319 at a joint installation in Dodgeville on Dec. 20. Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt assisted as Installing Marshal.

Front row from left: Harold Lindeman, Senior Deacon; Grand Master Scott E. Pedley;Orville Olson, Master; Leonard Pishion, Tiler; and Brian Pishion, Senior Warden. Backrow: Jim Schoville; Royce Jones, Junior Steward; Charles Pishion, Junior Deacon;and Eric Van Leighninger, Senior Steward and Trustee.

Dodgeville Lodge No. 119

Front row from left: Ray Paynter, Steward; Area Administrator Andrew David, Secre-tary; Grand Master Scott E. Pedley; Jim Davis, Master; Jim Heisner, Treasurer; andOrville Olson, Junior Warden. Back row: Mark Paynter, Senior Deacon; Royce Jones,Junior Deacon; Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker; and David Fritsch, Senior War-den

Mineral Point Lodge No. 1

Front row from left: Scott Komplin; Bob Johnson, Master; Grand Master Scott E. Ped-ley; Don Komplin, Junior Steward; and Randy Massey, Secretary/Treasurer. Back row:Mark McCutchin, Tiler; Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt; and VernonMassey, Junior Deacon.

Barneveld Lodge No. 319

Front row from left: Stan Cutler, Tiler and Trustee; Grand Master Scott E. Pedley; andDarren Jones, Master. Back row: Dave Maughan, Junior Deacon; Bill Keeney, Treas-urer; Dan Maughan, Senior Deacon; Matt Drennan, Senior Warden; and David Fritsch,Junior Warden.

Linden Lodge No. 206

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Owen Lodge No. 317Owen Lodge No. 317 held it’s officer installation on Dec.17, 2018. Following the instal-lation the officers and their guests were treated to a luncheon at a local restaurant to con-tinue fellowship. Front row from left: Charles Edgar, Junior Warden; Jack Vater, Master;Leslie Craven, Senior Warden; and Ralph Hlavin Installing Master. Back row: Frank Ol-szewski, Junior Steward; Lyle Roe, Tiler; Travis Rogers Jr., Senior Steward; Todd Edgar,Installing Marshal; and Vernon “Bud” Smith, Senior Deacon.

Photo by Nicole Shattuck


Lodges Install Officers for 2019

Kenosha Lodge No. 47Kenosha Lodge No. 47 officers for 2019. From left: District 11 Deputy Grand MasterDennis J. Krahn, Kelly Mackay, Junior Steward; Thomas Pierro, Senior Deacon; RobertWalker, Senior Warden; John Walker, Secretary/Treasurer; Wayne Budwick, Master; Je-remy Erwin, Junior Warden; Jim Matson, Chaplain; Curzio Caravati, Junior Deacon;Douglas Moorhouse, Installing Master; and Bruce Haubrich, Senior Steward.

Submitted by District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn

Independence Lodge No. 80Officers of Independence Lodge No. 80, Wauwatosa, for 2019. Front row from left: PastGrand Master Joseph B. Harker, Harker, Installing Master; Bob Helback, Secretary/Trea-surer; Keegan Byrne, Senior Warden; Ed Byrne, Master; Bernard Hall, Junior Warden;Don Goelz, Chaplain; and Area Administrator James Goodman, Installing Marshal. Backrow: Zach Frankowski, Junior Deacon; Dustin Herzog, Tiler and Josh Whitney, SeniorDeacon.

Submitted by Bro. Bernard Hall

West Bend Lodge No. 138West Bend Lodge No. 138 entered the new year with a full complement of officers ledby incoming Master Chad Michels. They were installed in a public ceremony at the WestBend Masonic Center on Jan. 4 with Grand Master Scott E. Pedley presiding as InstallingMaster assisted by District 10 Deputy Grand Master Charles L. Smith, Installing Marshal;and District 10 Lecturer Erwin Wuehr, Installing Chaplain. Area Administrator RobertHellbach was opening Senior Warden; James Becker, was opening Junior Warden; in-coming Chaplain Steven Kjer was Installing Chaplain; and outgoing Master Robert Reinkepresided in the East for the opening.

The ceremony began with members of West Bend Chapter DeMolay enacting their Bible,Schoolbook and Flag presentations. DeMolay Giorgio Fuentes presided as Master Coun-cilor with DeMolay officers Benjamin Lane, Kyle Vinz and Connor Jonas assisting. Fol-lowing this the “Toast to the Flag” was presented by Bro. Mike Kugler.

As part of the installation spouses of the incoming Master and Wardens, Brandee Michels,Heidi Organ and Rena Diem, participated in the candle ceremony in which fresh replacedthe old symbolizing the beginning of the new lodge year with a fresh corps of officers.

Front row from left: Area Administrator Robert Hellbach; Andy Organ, Senior Warden;Charlie Smith, Installing Marshal; Chad Joseph Michels, Master; Grand Master Scott E.Pedley; Jim Diem, Junior Warden; and District 10 Lecturer Erwin Wuehr. Back row:William Stonecipher, Senior Steward; Kevin Schmid, Tiler; Steven Davey, Junior Steward;Alejandro Fuentes, Junior Deacon; Robert Reinke, Trustee; Dale Newman, Treasurer;Steven Kjer, Chaplain; Alan Jordan, Senior Deacon; and James Becker, Trustee. Not pic-tured: Darren Cooksey, Secretary.

Submitted by Bro. William Stonecipher, PM

Salem Lodge No. 125Officers who will serve Salem Lodge No. 125 of West Salem for the 2019 Masonic Year.Front row from left: Jacob Schultz, Tiler; Mark Charboneau, Senior Warden; District 5Deputy Grand Master Gerald L. McDonald, Master; and Keith Scott, Junior Warden.Back row: Greg Berg, Junior Deacon; Area Administrator Andrew Davis, Installing Mar-shal; District 5 Al Coenen, Installing Master; Scott Hiser, Counselor; Lester Hanson,Secretary/Treasurer; and John Berg, Senior Deacon.

Photo by Area Administrator Andrew Davis

Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174Officers and family members attending the Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174, SturgeonBay, Installation of officers on Dec. 13. Elected officers installed were: William Schafer,Master; Ross Chapman, Senior Warden; Richard Rogers, Junior Warden; and Tom Pin-ney, Secretary/Treasurer.

Submitted by Bro. Ed Klein

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District 9 Meeting is a Learning ExperienceBy Rich RyghBrethren enjoyed a very inform-

ative meeting, great food, a lessonin etiquette and a tour of theThree Pillars Campus at District 9Deputy Grand Master James R.Gajdosik’s winter district meeting.The meeting, hosted by Glenn L.Humphrey Lodge No. 364, washeld at Three Pillars in Dousmanon Feb. 2.Following an opening prayer by

Junior Grand Deacon David R.Ritchie and the Pledge of Alle-giance to the Flag, Deputy GrandMaster Robert C. Strader pre-sented the Sojourners “Tribute tothe Flag”.Bro. Frank McKenna spoke on

DeMolay, which will be celebrat-ing their 100th anniversary thisyear. He explained the DeMolayboys run their Chapters and are inneed of communication with thelodges. He said the boys are morein need of participation thanmoney. They need Masons willingto do things with them. There is a

bus going to Kansas City this sum-mer, June 25-29, to celebratetheir 100th Anniversary, if theyget enough advisors willing totravel with the boys. Without theadvisors they will not be able to at-tend. An online training programand background check are neces-sary to become an advisor. Learnmore about DeMolay atwww.widemolay.org.Bro. Ray Mielke gave a presen-

tation on our appendant bodies.He said the three degrees in theBlue Lodge give us an overview ofMasonry. He gave several exam-ples of lessons learned in our ap-pendant bodies that help usimprove ourselves in Masonry. Heencouraged the Brothers to jointhe appendant bodies to furthertheir Masonic education. Bro.Mielke provided literature for theBrothers to take back to theirlodges on our many MasonicCharities.Lauri Eckmann provided infor-

mation on the “Live Better atHome” program and what it hasto offer members and their fami-lies. It is accessible anywhere inthe country and available to peo-ple of all ages, not just senior citi-zens. It is available at888-546-8885. They will providethe information you need and pro-vide followup. It is completely con-fidential. As of last Septemberover 460 calls have been received.Involving members of 38 lodges. Lauri also provided information

on Three Pillars and what theyhave to offer, and their various lev-els of care. Three Pillars currentlyhas over 300 residents. Grand Orator William Beetcher,

PGM, gave a very thought pro-voking talk on Masonic historyand symbolism. Questions andopinions from the audience werewelcome and great discussions en-sued.Junior Grand Deacon David R.

Ritchie gave a presentation on “ci-vility”. He asked, “What is thegreatest exoteric symbol we have?You are the greatest symbol theworld sees in Masonry.”

He said if you are a gentlemanyou are doing four things: openingdoors, car doors or a door to abuilding; offer your lady your arm,men walking curbside; pull thechair out for your lady; and standfor a lady when she approaches atable or leaves a table.

He covered many differentforms of etiquette from properways to button a suit coat toproper introductions and what todo with your napkin.

Bro. Ritchie stated, “Culture isnot wearing a tuxedo, it is thinkingabout the other person first.”Deputy Grand Master Robert

C. Strader stated when he thinksof civility he thinks of one of theclosing statements in the ScottishRite 14th Degree, “The worldknows Masonry only by the livesof individual Masons, let us live,act and speak in such a way thatall may know the true ideals forwhich we stand.”

The Junior Grand Deacon saidwe can bring civility back to theworld by example.Following the meeting everyone

retired to the dining room forlunch. Nancy Saggio gave a veryinteresting presentation on properdining etiquette. Covering manylittle details we do not often thinkabout. After lunch there was a time for

lodge announcements and invita-tions.

A tour of the Three PillarsCampus was available at the con-clusion.

District 9 Deputy Grand Master James R. Gajdosik asks the lodge representatives to announcetheir upcoming degrees and events.

Bro. Ray Mielke gives an overview of our appendant bodies.

Nancy Saggio give a presentation on proper dining etiquette.

Grand Orator William Beetcher, PGM, gives a very thoughtprovoking talk on Masonic history and symbolism.

Lauri Eckmann provides information on the “Live Better atHome” program and what it has to offer members and theirfamilies and information on Three Pillars and what they haveto offer, and their various levels of care.

Photos by Rich Rygh

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News Events from the Lodges

St. Croix hosts pancake breakfast St. Croix Lodge No. 56, Hudson, held their annual Pancake Breakfaston Feb. 2, in conjunction with the Hudson Hot Air Balloon event. Fromleft: Timothy Bauer (Petitioner), Tom Smith, DeKalb Lodge No. 214Grand Lodge of Indiana (in kitchen); Joe Bostany, Senior Warden; andKevin Knoke, Junior Deacon.

Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

Waterloo Lodge’s annual Valentines eventBrothers and their ladies enjoyed wine and gourmet foods at Waterloo Lodge’s annual Valentines event atthe Lewis Station Winery in Lake Mills on Feb. 11. Food was prepared by the in-house chef in an open, re-laxed, and private setting where everyone could socialize and spread the cement of brotherhood. From left:Kimberly Dake, Sheri Rockwell, Area Administrator Stephen Dake, and Corey Rockwell.

Submitted by Area Administrator Stephen Dake

Four new Master Masons raised in District 3Island City Lodge No 330, Minocqua, in association with Forest Lodge No. 130, Wausau, raised four men to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at the same time, on Jan. 30.The ceremony, hosted by Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226, Merrill, was performed through special dispensation of the Grand Master Scott E. Pedley. Masons from Eagle River LodgeNo. 248 and Phillips Lodge No. 225, also took part in this one of a kind event. The four new Master Masons are; Loran Susor of Minocqua; and Mike Kamper, Rick Rausch, andClay Crum of Arbor Vitae. Front row from left: David Zuke, Luke Meyer, Loran Susor, Mike Kamper, Rick Rausch, Clay Crum, Chuck Bohmert, Dan Maguire, Dick Hansen andChris Dorski. Second row: Mark Partridge, Peter Rotter, District 3 Deputy Grand Master Mark W. Steckel, District 3 Lecturer Tony Budaj, Albie Kramer, Jon Mundy, Rob Gehrt,Eric Hesbol, David Imlah Jr., Leonard Pederson, Cutler Nowak, Stephen Britton and Corey Nowak. Back Row: Steve Peterson, Rick Schnabel, Lars Framness, Jerry Koudelka,Kevin Sorenson, Mat Shelton, Joe Barlow, Jake Seever, Tom Forester and Ryan Wojicechowski Not pictured: Barry Diehl and Charlie Imlah.

Submitted by Bro. Dave Imlah

Bro. Carlson is “Mason of the Year”In January, Freemasons Lodge No. 363, Milwaukee, awarded Bro. DonCarlson the “Mason of the Year” award. Bro. Carlson left Wisconsinduring his first year as a Mason when his job reassigned him to Ohio.He returned to Wisconsin at the end of 2017 and has attended everystated meeting and event, helping out as much as possible. The Lodgecongratulates and thanks Bro. Carlson for his dedication and assistance.From left: Master Jeremy Koss, Don Carlson and Past Master BrianJahns.

Submitted by Bro. Christopher K House

Bro. William Gallagher Jr., Master of Pine Lodge No. 188, Oconto,presents Past Master Glenn Sowle with the Grand Master Scott E. Ped-ley’s First Responder pin. He was thrilled to receive it and immediatelypinned it proudly to his uniform.

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Stated Communicationsfor the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin

AntigoAntigo Lodge No. 231

645 7th Ave. • 715-275-3228Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

AlbanyAlbany Lodge No. 36

205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802Meet 3rd Wed., 7:00 p.m.

Dark July & August

AppletonWaverly Lodge No. 51

315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-738-9220Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

AppletonAppleton Lodge No. 349241 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah •

920-725-4896, Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., 7 p.m. Dark July & August

ArgyleArgyle Lodge No. 178

104 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-523-4714 Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

BaldwinCollins-Spring Valley Lodge 192790 Main St. • 715-928-0001 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

BarabooBaraboo Lodge No. 34

108 Second Ave. • 608-381-0083Meet 1st & 3rd Wed,, 6 p.m. social, 7p.m. meeting. Dark July and August

BarneveldBarneveld Lodge No. 319

108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

BayfieldBayfield Washburn No. 21529 N. 2nd Street • 715-209-6397Meet 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Beaver DamDodge County Lodge No. 721212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628Meet 1st Thurs. 7 p.m. & 3rd Mon.

6 p.m. Meets All Year

BeloitMorning Star Lodge No. 10229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

BerlinBerlin Lodge No. 38

124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Black River FallsBlack River Lodge No. 74314 Main Street • 715-284-7176

Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

BloomerBloomer Lodge No. 281

1617 Larson St. • 715-828-7940Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark January & February

BristolWashburn Lodge No. 145

8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb.

BrodheadBicknell Lodge No. 94

301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldMcKinley Lodge No. 307

4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldBrookfield Lodge No. 370

4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

BurlingtonBurlington Lodge No. 28

325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

CambridgeSocial Lodge No. 245

105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.www.social245.org • Meets All Year

Camp DouglasCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272211 Main St. • 608-372-5110 or608-387-1412, Meet 1st & 3rd

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year

CecilMason-Woods Lodge No. 368

N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd.608-642-3692 (Sec) • 3rd Tues., 10 a.m.


ChetekChetek Lodge No. 277

216 Morrison St.Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-579-8949

1st Tues. stated, 3rd Tues., social, 7 p.m., Meets All Year

Clear LakeClear Lake Lodge No. 230

411 Third Ave. • 715-263-25114th Monday, 7:30 p.m.,

Meets All Year

ColumbusColumbus Lodge No. 75

318 N. Ludington St. • 920-248-9685(Sec) • 2nd Mon., 7 p.m., stated, 4thMon., fellowship, Meets All Year

CrandonCrandon Lodge No. 287

118 S. Lake Ave. • 715-616-2394 (Sec) Meet 2nd Tues. Apr.-June & Sept.-Dec. Meets 4th Tues. Mar.-May & July-Oct

CrivitzTri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218918 Louisa St. • 715-854-2199Meet 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m.

Meets All Year

DarlingtonEvening Star Lodge No. 64

433 Wells St. • 608-482-3552 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

DelavanSouthern Lakes Lodge No. 12

1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-581-5378Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-May & Aug.-Nov.; 4th Mon. June-July; 2nd Mon. Dec.

Dodgeville Dodgeville Lodge No. 119

200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 Meet 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m.

Meeting, Meets All Year

DousmanDousman Lodge No. 315214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981

Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.3rd Tuesday only July & August

DousmanGlenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360

Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.Meets All Year

DurandDurand-Pepin No. 149

203 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m.

Dark July & August

Eagle RiverEagle River Lodge No. 248610 E. Division • 715-891-2156

Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All Year

Eau ClaireEau Claire Lodge No. 112

616 Graham Ave. • 715-835-8254 2nd Tues., possible 4th Tues. 7 p.m.

Dark July & Aug.

Eau ClaireGeorge B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dinner 6 p.m.,

meet 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug.

Eau ClaireSanctuary Lodge No. 347

616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August

EdgertonFulton Lodge No. 69

312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

EllsworthHancock Lodge No. 229

400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

EvansvilleUnion Lodge No. 32

705 Brown School Rd • 608-921-9907Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

FlorenceHiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222

5143 N. Montgomery Lake Rd.. 906-396-7915 Meet 2nd Wed.,

6:30 p.m. Meets All Year

Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26

500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July and August

FranklinSouth Shore Lodge No. 3

9023 S. 27th St. • 414-761-6474 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm

Dark July & August

FredericLandmark Lodge No. 244

109 United Way • 715-566-0350Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner 6 p.m.,

meeting 7 p.m. Meets All Year

Friendship Quincy Lodge No. 71

210 Main St. • 608-853-1768 (Sec.)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


GalesvilleDecora Lodge No. 177

231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & Aug. & 1st Mon. Sept. & June

Green BayDes Peres Lodge No. 85

525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Dark July & August

Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-371-8441

Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. Dark July & August

Green BayTheodore Roosevelt Lodge 322525 N. Taylor St. • 920-264-6177Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com

Green BayWashington Lodge No. 21

525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

HartfordHartford Lodge No. 120

147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

HaywardKeystone Lodge No. 263

10629 Main St. • 715-462-4363 (Sec)Meet 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

HustisfordNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford

920-349-3454 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7p.m. Dark July & August

HudsonSt. Croix Lodge No. 56

209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Iron RiverAncient Landmark No. 210

7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-44261st Wed., 7 p.m., Meets All Year

[email protected]

Iron RiverBarnes Lodge No. 365

7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425 Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Dark January & February

JanesvilleJanesville-Western Star No. 552322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

JeffersonJefferson County Lodge No. 9617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

KenoshaKenosha Lodge No. 47

115 56th St. • 262-287-9878Meet 2nd (dinner 5:30 p.m.) & 4th

Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year

KenoshaUnity Lodge No. 367

4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark 3rd Thurs., July & August

La CrosseLa Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

La CrosseFrontier-Badger Lodge No. 45

118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Dinner, 6 pm,Meeting 7 p.m. Dark July & August

LadysmithMystic Tie Lodge No. 280

705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Lake GenevaGeneva Lodge No. 44

335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • 262-497-63222nd & 4th Tues., social and dinner 6p.m., meet 7 p.m. Dark July & Aug.

LindenLinden Lodge No. 206

618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Meets All Year

LodiLodi Valley Lodge No 99114 First St. • 608-477-7102

Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

Lone RockFranklin Lodge No. 16

227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Meets All Year

MadisonCommonwealth Lodge No. 325301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.)

3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year

MadisonDoric Lodge No. 356

85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751(Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Madison Hiram Lodge No. 50

301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312Meet 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m

Dark 1st Mondays, July thru Sept.

MadisonMadison Lodge No. 5

301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark 1st Thursday July & August

ManawaManawa Lodge No. 82

520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m.

Meeting 7 p.m., Meets All Year

ManitowocManitowoc Lodge No. 65

810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

Meets All Year

MarinetteMarinette Lodge No. 182

1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MarshfieldMarshfield Lodge No. 224

402 W. 4th St. • 715-387-4957Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 p.m. social

7 p.m. meeting. Meets All Year

MedfordMedford Lodge No. 217

150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 Meet 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.


Menomonee FallsLincoln Lodge No. 183

N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640-6569. Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

MenomonieMenomonie Lodge No. 164

N5729 - 410th St. • 715-797-9094Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

MercerHurley Lodge No. 237

5189 N. Harper • 715-776-0710Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Dark December thru March

MerrillVirginia Falls Lodge No. 226

916½ E. Main St. • 715-536-0020 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

MerrillanMerrillan Lodge No. 279

105 S. Main Street • 715-333-5643 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & March

MiddletonFour Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 3627409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-8947

Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holidayweekend., 10 a.m. Meets All Year

MiddletonMiddleton-Ionic Lodge No. 1807409 Franklin Ave. • www.middle

tonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m.608-444-0102, Dark July & August

MiltonMilton Lodge No. 161

508 Vernal Avenue • 608-931-4656Meets 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

MilwaukeeDamascus Lodge No. 290

1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.orgMeet 2nd Tues., 4 th Tues. Social, RSVP 6p.m. dinner - 7 p.m. meet. Meets All Year

MilwaukeeFreemasons Lodge No. 363

3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-659-52051st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed.,

5:30 p.m. Meets All Year

MilwaukeeLake Lodge No. 189

1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark on Holidays

MilwaukeeMilwaukee-Harmony No. 2614315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133

1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August

MilwaukeeNathan Hale Lodge No. 350

3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., RSVP dinner 6p.m., meet at 7 p.m. Meets All Year

Mineral Point Mineral Point Lodge No. 1304 High St.• 608-220-3408

3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec.,1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec.

MinocquaIsland City Lodge No. 330

7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

MondoviBuffalo River Lodge No. 252

245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

MonroeSmith Lodge No. 31

1613½ Tenth St. • 608-329-4641 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Dark June & July & August

MukwonagoLaflin-St. James Lodge No. 247206 S. Main St. • 262-470-8616Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Neenah/MenashaTwin Cities Lodge No. 61

241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day

New DiggingsOlive Branch Lodge No. 6

26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

New GlarusNew Glarus Lodge No. 310

207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.


New HolsteinCalumet Lodge No. 172

2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

New RichmondNew Richmond Lodge No. 195119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


OconomowocLake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 422911 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc262-367-2309 • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7 p.m., Dark 1st Wed., July & Aug.

Oconto Pine Lodge No. 188

513 Superior Ave. • 920-604-2826Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Dark December & January

Oconto Falls Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293

170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

OmroOmro Lodge No. 168

160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

OnalaskaOnalaska Lodge No. 214

330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.2nd Thurs. only, July, Aug. Nov. & Dec.

OregonOregon Lodge No. 151

201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

OshkoshOshkosh Lodge No. 27

204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

OwenOwen Lodge No. 317

713 W. Third St. • 715-229-2798 (Sec.)Meets 1st Mon., 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at11 a.m., July & Aug. 3rd Mon. at 11 a.m.

PhillipsPhillips Lodge No. 225

137 N. Lake Ave.•715-762-4043, 7:30 p.m. 1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.-May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept.

Platteville Melody Lodge No. 2

783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

Meets All Year

PlymouthCassia Lodge No. 167

441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

Dark July & August

PortageFort Winnebago Lodge No. 33

111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.


Port WashingtonOzaukee Lodge No. 17

504 W. Grand Ave. • 414-412-6515Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

PotosiWarren Lodge No. 4

112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec)Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Prairie du ChienPrairie du Chien Lodge No. 8107½ E. Blackhawk Avenue

608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rdWed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year

PrescottNorthwestern Lodge No. 105

132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

RacineRacine-Belle City Lodge No. 181012 Main St. • 262-633-6658

Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All Year

ReedsburgReedsburg Lodge No. 79

213 E. Main St. • 608-524-1390Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

www.reedsburglodge79.org

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RhinelanderRhinelander Lodge No. 242

23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Rice LakeBlue Hills Lodge No. 234

225 W. South St. • 715-495-2374 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

Meets All Year

Richland CenterRichland Lodge No. 66

290 W. Union St. • 608-553-1418 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

RiponPrairie View Lodge No. 95

W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-229-6204Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Dark 4th Tues. Nov. & Dec., 2nd Tues. Jan.

River FallsRiver Falls Lodge No. 109

122 E. Walnut St. • 715-222-3939 (Sec.)Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Tuesday only July & August

SheboyganSheboygan Lodge No. 11

411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.)Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

Meets All Year

Shell LakeShell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 221

28 Doboy Drive • 715-296-3638 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Meets All Year

ShullsburgAmicitia Lodge No. 25

127½ Water St. • 608-963-5951Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

SpartaValley Lodge No. 60

603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Star PrairieNorth Star Lodge No. 187207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258

Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark June, July & August

Stevens PointEvergreen Lodge No. 93

1756 Dixon St. • 715-344-7539,715-572-3981, Meet 1st & 3rd Tues.,

7 p.m., Meets All Year

StoughtonKegonsa Lodge No. 73

125 S. 5th St. • 608-279-4299Meet 1st Tues., 7 p.m. Dark July & August

Sturgeon Bay Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 17431 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727

Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Supper 5:30 p.m.Lodge 6:30 p.m., Dark July & August

Sun PrairieSun Prairie Lodge No. 143

Call Sec. for Meeting Location • 608-770-2018 Meet 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Superior Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329

3117 N. 21 St .• 218-590-2754 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Superior Superior Lodge No. 236

1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537 Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

TomahTomah Lodge No. 132

520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Union GroveUnion Grove Lodge No. 288

1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Meets All Year

WaukeshaWaukesha Lodge No. 37

317 South Street • 262-701-7037Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

WaupacaWaupaca Lodge No. 123

105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.


WaupunWaupun Lodge No. 48

16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wausau Forest Lodge No. 130

916½ E. Main, Merrill, WI • 715-298-6002Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.


WautomaWautoma Lodge No. 148

203 S. Scott St. • 920-765-2495 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark Jan. and Feb.

Wauwatosa Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-69934th Fri., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting

Meets All Year

Wauwatosa James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-349-7650

1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & August

Wauwatosa Wisconsin Lodge No. 13

4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-939-2985 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark June & July

West AllisDay-lite Lodge No. 358

7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9:30 a.m.

Meets All Year

West AllisWauwatosa Lodge No. 267

7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

West BendWest Bend Lodge No. 138

301 N. University Dr. • 262-323-6532Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

West SalemSalem Lodge No. 125

101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Dark July & August

Whitefish Bay Aurora Lodge No. 30

517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Whitefish BayGeo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-979-1776Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

WhitewaterSt. John’s Whitewater-Palmyra No. 57226 W. Main Street • 262-510-1049Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Monday July & August

Wilmot Wilmot Lodge No. 241

30702 113th St. • 847-774-0013Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark 4th Tuesday July & August

WinneconneWinneconne Lodge No. 186

100 N. 1st Street • 608-219-6935 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb.

Wisconsin DellsDells Lodge No. 124

815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.


Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 1282321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-421-9669

Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m.meeting, Dark July & August

Silas H. Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 Oconomowoc • 262-391-5716

2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec. Call for meeting location

To list your lodge contactDiane Igl,

[email protected]

Wisconsin Masonic CalendarSeptember 201914 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, coffee and carbs 9 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m., noon lunch, hosted byUnity Lodge No. 367, Kenosha.

December 201914 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, coffee and carbs 9 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m., noon lunch, hosted byLake Country Lodge No. 42, Oconomowoc.

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Hiram Lodge of Entered Apprenticesand One of Table Instruction

By Rich RyghBrethren enjoyed an evening of

fun, good food and great fellowshipat annual President’s Day Lodge ofEntered Apprentices and One ofTable Instruction hosted by HiramLodge No. 50 on Feb. 18.Bro. Matt Hughey, Master, wel-

comed the Brethren followed by theinvocation by P.M. Jerry Roscoe.The usual seven toasts followed the

meal with an eighth toast added: toour men and women of the ArmedForces and those that wait for themat home by Junior Grand DeaconDavid R. Ritchie. Brother Jon Grinde brought the

Brethren to a roar of laughter byreading the “Diary of a Snow Shov-eler”.District 7 Deputy Matthew H. Ivens

addressed the Brethren and pre-sented a Gold Lodge ExcellenceAward to Hiram Lodge Past MasterChristopher Boehm.Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S.

Schoenfeldt gave a little history onhis life and his Masonic Journey sincebecoming a Mason in 2007. He grewup in Peshtigo, Wis. where the dead-liest wildfire in American history tookplace on October 8, 1871. It burnedapproximately 1.2 million acres. It is

the sixth largest loss of life of any tragedy in American his-tory.DDGM Schoenfeldt gave a short talk on the trip around

the world he and his Lady took. They traveled over81,000 miles covering seven continents and 26 countries.

He reflected on the “good” Freemasonry is “stirring up”in Wisconsin and challenged the Brethren to discuss ourtenets in their lodges that we may all become better Ma-sons.Master Matt Hughey closed the lodge following a prayer

by Chaplain Jerry Roscoe.

Brothers toast to Our Country. From left: Past Master Christopher Boehm, District 7Deputy Grand Master Matthew H. Ivens, Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt,Bro. Ryan Thiel and District 12 Area Administrator Jeffrey Thiel.

Master Matt Hughey toasts to All Freemasons Where-soever Dispersed.

Table Steward Lucas Gavioli charges thecannon for Junior Grand Deacon DavidR. Ritchie.

Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoen-feldt gives a talk on his trip around theworld.

Photos by Rich Rygh


Get more information on our Masonic Charities atwww.freemasonry.org

New Master MasonsTraveling GavelDistrict 1

Keystone Lodge No. 236 District 2

Collins-Spring Valley No. 192District 3

Eagle River Lodge No. 248District 4

Theodore Roosevelt No. 322District 5

Decora Lodge No. 177District 6

Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128

District 7 Hiram Lodge No. 50

District 8Franklin Lodge No. 16

District 9Glenn L. Humphrey No. 364

District 10Ozaukee Lodge No. 17

District 11Lincoln Lodge No. 183

District 12Geo. Washington 1776 No. 337

Please check with the Master of the lodge listed before scheduling a trip toclaim the Traveling Gavel. It may already have been claimed by or deliveredto another lodge.

Bro. Gabriel Teniente is new MM in BarabooBro. Gabriel Teniente was raised a Master Mason in Reedsburg Lodge No. 34 on Dec. 19. Front row fromleft: Leonard Pickett, Evgeny “Mark” Pashkevich (Oxnard Lodge No. 341, California), Shawn Fahrenkampf,Robert Pickett Jr., Gabriel Teniente, Chris Butler, Aaron Kujak, Phil Mass and Jerry Jackson. Second row:Chris Haskins, Al Broe, Marty Blake and Skip Blake. Back row: Robert Pickett, Leonard Pickett IV, TonyCalabrese, Travis Pickett and Jon Fuhlbohm.

Photo by Area Administrator Dan Brylla

Independene Lodge raises two new MMsBrothers Steven Hiersche and Caleb Brauneller were recently raised in Independence Lodge No. 80. Frontrow from left: James Goodman Jr., Bernard Hall, Caleb Brauneller, Master Ed Byrnes, Steven Hiersche adDistrict 12 Deputy Todd W. Krohn. Second row: Keegan Byrnes, Bill Solberg, Frank Mayer. Back row: BobHelback, Barry Axelrood, Don Goelz and Joshua Whitney.

Photo by Bro. Sean Smith

Burlington Lodge raises Bro. Brandon ParksBurlington Lodge No. 28, frigid (-14º) Mostaccioli Dinner and Master Mason Degree for Bro. Brandon Parkson Jan. 29. Front row from left: Stephen Wesner, Gonzalo Vega, Donald Noble, Brandon Parks, Area Ad-ministrator Robert Burton, Trent Vukodinovich and Bill Hahnfeldt. Second Row: Bryan Scott, John Noble,Mike Zang, Erik Wu, Walter Noble and Jay Noble. Not Pictured: Jim Jante, Ron Gebel, Shawn Noble,Donald Pellmann, Wilferd Pellmann, Steven Picazo, Jim Regnier and Jason Volstad.

Submitted by Bro. Shawn P. Noble

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ree Pillars Senior Living Communities in Dousman recently hosted a glow party social, complete with a dazzling lunch,vivid featured cocktails, glimmering games, and brilliant live musical entertainment by e Nightingals.

Three Pillars resident Dorothy Barr shows off her glowing smileand makeup at the party. The Nightingals provided the brilliant live entertainment.

Three Pillars residents from left: Kay and Duane Bunting, Nancy Buckley, and Gladys Skowlund enjoy lunch and entertainment at the GlowParty.

Glimmering games.

Enjoying the entertainment and vivid cocktails.

Submitted by Kelsey Pangborn


Chetek Lodge High Noon luncheon Brothers and their Ladies of the Chetek Lodge No. 277 enjoying a High Noon luncheon at the ChetekCafé on Feb. 1. It was a welcome break from the winter weather.

Submitted photo

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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 firstaffects 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 FDAapproval of new and effective drugs to treat heart disease.

• Discovered many of the mechanisms responsible for abnormalrhythms of the heart which lead to sudden cardiac deaths

All of this, and more are reasons that the Cardiac Research Center, apart of the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory needs our support.Federal support for basic science research is diminishing, and the needto continue the groundbreaking efforts of the Center are great.

Please consider making a contribution from your Lodge to fund thisimportant 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 MasonicFoundation’s Medical Fund, working towards our goal of contributing$10,000 annually. Consider a fund raiser for this event. Promotionalmaterials are available by calling Erika in the Development Office at:262-965-2200, ext. 831.

Help the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund extend itsmission to this important program.

Project ADAM in known to have Saved 30 LivesSince it's inception, our Ma-

sonic Medical Foundation defibril-lator program has been known tohave saved 30 lives!

The Wisconsin Masonic Foun-dation Medical Fund is still proudlysupporting matching grants forthe placement of Automatic Exter-nal Defibrillators in schools andother public buildings. Since thecost of the units has come downover the years, we offer a dollarfor dollar match of up to $800 perunit ($1600 total).Grants that are considered part

of Project ADAM (AEDs in Wis-

consin High Schools) are pre-ap-proved, while an AED placed inany other level of school or publicbuilding must be voted upon bythe Board of Directors at theirquarterly meeting. In order to have a grant request

considered, a Lodge must submit:1) A letter defining the pro-

gram, cost of the unit, whom itwill serve, organization's impacton the community, etc., on Lodgeletterhead.

2) A letter from the organiza-tion receiving the AED, statingthat they do not have funds set

aside in their budget for this typeof purchase.

3) Up to $800 in matchingfunds, made payable to the: Wis-consin Masonic Foundation- Med-ical Fund.This is still a very important pro-

gram, and now is the time, if yourLodge has not participated.There are many places in Wiscon-sin communities that could benefitfrom this lifesaving equipment. If your Lodge has already placed

an AED(s), now is a great time tocheck back with them. Do theyneed to upgrade their unit? Dothey need replacement pads andbatteries? The Medical Fund canassist with matching grants forthose efforts as well.

Contact Erika Miller, Develop-ment Officer, Wisconsin MasonicFoundation, 36275 Sunset Drive,Dousman, WI 53118 262-965-2200, ext. 831. [email protected].


Honor Fight Reunion at Three Pillars

Bro. Frank McKenna gives a presentation to the veterans, guardians, family membersand staff.

Past Grand Master Bruce A. Christianson gives his remarks.

Enjoying the fellowship.

Photos by Bro. Duane Bunting

By Bro. Duane BuntingA reception/reunion for Three Pillars residents who have gone on the Honor Flight was held on

Jan. 9. The residents were from Village on the Square, Compass Point and Health care. Guardianswho accompanied the residents on the flight were also invited. Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42 sponsored the event with help from the Three Pillars

activities staff. This is part of Operation Freedom which Lake Country Freemasons Lodge started. They pay the

fee for the guardian ($500) and will provide a guardian if the veteran does not have one. The Flightbegan with WWII and Korean Veterans and has expanded to include Vietnam Veterans as well. It isLodges intent to get every veteran at Three Pillars to go on the Flight if the wish and are able to doso. About 25 have gone on the Flight so far.

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“It’s a Great Day to be a Zor Shriner!”

The Valentines party had a number of distinguished guests. From left: Bob Hering, Rod Rommel, ChiefRabban Barry Ausen, Illustrious Sir Wally Trouten, Potentate, Brenda Gaulke, Larry Riemenschneider, RogerKeller and District 2 Deputy Grand Earl Gunderson.

Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer

By Bro. Milt HelmerThose were the words from our

Illustrious Sir, Potentate WallyTrouten on February 8 at the St.Croix Valley Shrine Club’s annualValentines Party.The gala event was held at the

Ellsworth Masonic Center and

boasted Officers from the fullspectrum of the fraternity.

Noble Trouten introduced hislady Gayle and expressed howpleased he was to see how the St.Croix Valley club functions so wellas a team. His theme this year is“Together, we’re Stronger”. A

theme that is evident in clubsacross the state and especially inthe St. Croix Valley. NobleTrouten also mentioned howpleased he was at the efforts ofthe Zor Imagineers, who toke astruggling Zor Zephyr from aminor newsletter to an award win-ner is just months.In addition to Potentate Trouten,

the event featured guests RodRommel, who just recently re-ceived Zor Emeritus status for his8 years of serving the board ofGovernors, and was honored bythe St. Croix Valley Club; thenewly appointed member of theboard of governors Bob Hering;Barry Ausen, the Zor’s Chief Rab-ban; Worthy Grand MatronBrenda Gaulke; Larry Riemen-schneider, Past Potentate; St.Croix Valley Shrine Club PresidentRoger Keller and District 2Deputy Grand Master Earl Gun-derson. In addition Shrine Auxil-

iary heads Tammy Keller and AmyHering were also in attendance.The assembled Nobles and their

ladies heard several reports on theSt. Croix Valley Shrine Clubsmany active events and fund rais-ers.The event also featured a new-

lywed game conducted by NobleDoug Hoffman of River Falls.

Attention SecretariesPlease enter your new En-

tered Apprentice degreedates in MORI as soon asthe degree is conferred.When that date is entered

he will begin receiving hisWisconsin Masonic Journal.

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