PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WISCONSIN

Held June 1-2, 2006 Concourse Hotel One West Dayton Street Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Masonic Code, Section 52.05 Notice of Grand Lodge Proceedings. A lodge shall take due notice of the proceedings, orders, edicts and laws of the Grand Lodge and be governed accordingly.

1 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

ROGER L. MAGOON

Masonic Biography

BLUE LODGE Appleton Lodge No. 349 — Neenah Initiated - Entered Apprentice — September 19, 1962 Passed - Fellowcraft — March 6, 1963 Raised - Master Mason — May 15, 1963 Past Master Appleton Lodge No. 349 — 1988 — 1993 — 2003 Plural Member — Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 — Neenah Honorary Member — Ozaukee Lodge #17

ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Green Bay

YORK RITE Appleton Chapter No. 47, Royal Arch Masons Appleton Commandery No. 29, Knights Templar Warren Council No. 13, R & S.M.

SHRINE Tripoli Shrine Temple - 1968 Charter Member Beja Shrine Temple Green Bay Appleton Shrine Club

OTHER MASONIC MEMBERSHIPS Fidelity Chapter No. 94, Order of Eastern Star Valley Shrine No 10, White Shrine of Jerusalem DeMolay Legion of Honor Life Member (White Cord) Milwaukee No. 27 National Sojourners Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Skunk Patrol Grand Lodge Representative to Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS

Appointed Area Administrator - 1988-1993, District Lecturer - 1994 District Deputy - 1995-1996, Grand Marshal - 1997 Junior Grand Steward - 1998, Senior Grand Steward - 1999 Junior Grand Deacon - 2000, Senior Grand Deacon - 2001

Elected Junior Grand Warden - 2002, Senior Grand Warden - 2003 Deputy Grand Master - 2004 Grand Master - 2005

2 ROGER L. MAGOON Grand Master 2005-2006

3 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

RODNEY A. PAULSEN

Masonic Biography

BLUE LODGE Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason November 11, 1982 Worshipful Master of Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #77, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995 Perpetual Member of Southern Lakes Lodge #12 Honorary Member of Burlington Masonic Lodge #28 March 2006

YORK RITE Janesville Chapter #5 Janesville Gebal Council #2 Burlington Commandery #50 Red Cross of Constantine, St. Wilfred Conclave Wisconsin College of Societas Rosicruciana

SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Madison 1985 Nominated for 33rd Degree August 2006

SHRINE Tripoli Temple Milwaukee Tri County Shrine Club, Burlington

OTHER MASONIC MEMBERSHIPS Honorary Member of DeMolay Legion of Honor Grand Lodge Representative to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut and to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Skunk Patrol National Sojourners Milwaukee Chapter #27 (MIP) Sojourners Hero of ’76 Silas Shepard Lodge of Research No. 1843 Philalethes Society (Life)

GRAND LODGE OF WISCONSIN Appointed Deputy, District Ten 1996-1999 Appointed Junior Grand Steward 1999-2000 Elected Junior Grand Warden 2003-2004 Elected Grand Master 2006-2007

4 RODNEY A. PAULSEN Grand Master 2006-2007

5 6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 162nd ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE F. & A.M. OF WISCONSIN

OPENING OF GRAND LODGE

The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin met in its 162nd Annual Communication on Friday and Saturday, June 2nd and 3rd 2006 at the Madison Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.

A Lodge of Master Masons at 8:30 a.m. o’clock was declared formally open by the following officers from the Grand Master’s Lodge, Appleton Lodge No. 349, F. & A.M.:

Worshipful Master ...... Eugene R. Reece, Jr., PM Senior Warden ...... David C. Wade Junior Warden ...... Kenneth A. Bales, PM Senior Deacon ...... Brian P. Ehricke Junior Deacon ...... Mark R. Johnson Senior Steward ...... William H. Francis, PM Junior Steward ...... Timothy J. De Hart, PM Chaplain ...... Michael P. Haley Tiler ...... Dale D. Mc Laughlin

ENTRANCE OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

The Senior Deacon was asked by the Worshipful Master to escort the Deputy Grand Master and the 2004-2005 Grand Lodge officers into the lodge. The Deputy Grand Master was escorted to the East where he was introduced and welcomed with the Grand Honors. The Grand officers then took their stations.

Most Worshipful Grand Master Roger L. Magoon entered the lodge and was introduced in the East by Deputy Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen and given the Grand Honors. He was given the gavel of authority.

GRAND LODGE DECLARED OPEN

The Grand Master declared the 162nd Grand Lodge of the State of Wisconsin in session and asked the Grand Chaplain, Reverend Ray Heilborn to start them off with a prayer. This was followed by the presentation of the flag of the United States of America by the Grand Commandery of Wisconsin. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the national anthem was sung.

INTRODUCTION OF APPLETON LODGE OFFICERS

Grand Master Magoon introduced and thanked the members of Appleton Lodge No 349 for all of their help and for the fine job they did opening the Grand Lodge.

7 INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

Most Worshipful Michael A. DeWolf, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, MW Herman A Friess, PGM, PG Trustee, MW Denman G. Kramer, PGM, MWA.D. Anderson, PGM, MW Darrell Aderman, PGM, MW Kenneth W. Shannon, PGM, MW Allan E. Iding, PGM, MW Russell R. Selbo, PGM, PG Treasurer, MW William E. Day, PGM and Grand Trustee, MW George A. Wallinger, PGM, PGS, PG Trustee, PGM, MW Carl J. Wussow, PGM and Grand Trustee, MW Beecher Daniels, PGM, MW Dean T. Massey, PGM, ‘MW Kingman D. Loomis, PGM, PG Trustee, MW Robert E. Moore, PGM, MW Charles E. White, PGM, MW John W. Hein, PGM, PG Treasurer, PG Lecturer, MW Lawrence L. Myers, PGM, MW Richard E. Black, PGM, MW Bruce S. Sim, PGM, PGS and G Trustee, MW James H. Olson, PGM. All were given the Grand Honors.

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

R.W Reginald S. Kuhn, Senior Grand Warden of Nebraska W. Brother Roger Deininger, Grand Tiler of Nebraska R.W. Dennis Robinson, Senior Grand Warden of South Dakota M.W. David W. Miller, Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer of Illinois Illus. Sir James Linderman, Potentate, Tripoli Shrine in Wisconsin Illus. Sir James Slezak, Sr., Potentate, Beja Shrine in Wisconsin W. Brother Brian Hudy, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Wisconsin W. Brother Parker W. Dow, Most Illus. Grand Master, Grand Council R.S.M. of Wisconsin W. Brother Charles Kolbe, Grand Commander Grand Commandery K.T. of Wisconsin Illus. Brother Norman L. Christianson, Grand Minister of State and Deputy for Scottish Rite of Wisconsin Helen Wheeler, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of Eastern Star in Wisconsin W. Brother John Knee, Worthy Grand Patron, Order of Eastern Star in Wisconsin Annette Kidder, Grand Royal Matron, Grand Court Order of Amaranth James Heady, Grand Royal Patron, Grand Court Order of Amaranth Brother Eric Gross, State Master Councilor Order of DeMolay in Wisconsin Abbey Schwartz, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Job’s Daughters of Wisconsin Meliora Kifer, Grand Worthy Advisor, Rainbow for Girls in Wisconsin

Grand Master Magoon asked all to give the distinguished guests the Grand Honors.

THREE PILLARS’ C.E.O. ANNUAL REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Your Three Pillars Senior Living Communities have experienced a most historic year. Last July, we celebrated the centennial of Brother Willard Van Brunt’s original contribution to Wisconsin Masonry. The preparation and celebration of the Centennial festivities allowed many friends of Three Pillars to reflect on the successes Masonry has seen in providing a quality of life and quality care to thousands of Wisconsin brothers and sisters over the last century. We have been very blessed to have received dedicated leadership, strong fraternal support, and caring and skilled providers throughout the years.

8 In the midst of reflecting on our proud history, we were also heavily involved in positioning Three Pillars to remain a constant source of quality for the coming decades. Construction proceeded without complication on our new Compass Point Catered Living facility. On September 17, 2005, Grand Master Magoon revealed and dedicated the cornerstone for Compass Point, in what is still one of the most beautiful and symbolic of Masonic ceremonies.

On March 7, 2006, Compass Point opened with the move of 33 apartments from the Wisconsin Masonic Home. These “charter residents” have taken to their new home, and have proven right our concept of Catered Living – an individualized level of support to provide each resident with their maximum level of independence. One month later, Compass Point saw 45 occupied apartments with 5 more move-ins scheduled, and drew intense interest from other senior care providers including some in Minnesota and Illinois. Finally, on May 13, an excited crowd joined us in celebrating our Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting.

Beyond the addition of Compass Point, our independent living apartments – Village on the Square received $1,000,000 of upgrades and modernizing to again place it at the forefront of senior apartment living. Mason Woods continues to be a popular choice for “up north” relaxed senior living. The Masonic Center for Health & Rehab and Riverside Lodge continue to excel at providing more intense levels of support and care, and once again were rewarded with shining inspection results by the State authorities.

During the year, I am pleased to report that we reached our goals for contributions and pledges towards our Building on a Vision capital campaign. A special thank you goes out to all the individuals, lodges, and groups that selflessly gave or pledged support towards our new endeavor. Your generosity will help assure the stability of services and level of quality that Wisconsin Masons have come to expect for their fellow brothers and sisters.

With the advent of Compass Point, many have asked of the future of the Wisconsin Masonic Home, known as Van Brunt Hall. As of the writing of this report, no definitive plans have been set, but an extremely competent group of brethren are contemplating its future – for the good of Three Pillars and Wisconsin Masonry. Everyone has agreed that if at all possible, the building should be reused for a beneficial purpose.

Finally, the staff, residents, and Board are preparing to host the annual confer- ence of the Masonic Homes Executives’ Association of North America. From June 17th through the 20th, over 200 representatives from Masonic and OES Homes around the country will be attending this year’s conference in Lake Geneva – planned and hosted by Three Pillars. The highlight of the conference will be an afternoon outing to our campus in Dousman with tours and a picnic like many in Wisconsin have experienced over the years.

We thank you for your on-going support and commitment to those brothers and sisters that helped build this great fraternal family in Wisconsin. We will continue to make the commitment to you, that we will strive to consistently provide a caring, quality environment for all those that call Three Pillars home.

Fraternally submitted,

Mark A. Strautman, President & C.E.O.

9 WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME BOARD ANNUAL REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

This past year has been an extremely busy one with many meetings, discussions, walk thoughs and decisions. When I am on the Dousman campus and look around I am so proud of what has been accomplished as a result of the time given by many folks. With the consent of the Masonic Home Board the leadership given by Brother Mark Strautman, CEO and President of Three Pillars during this past year has been outstanding. Under his direction we have had significant renovation work at MVOS to make it a more inviting independent living facility. We have furnished and completed for occupancy Compass Point our Catered Living facility. There has been on going renovation work done on our Health Care and Rehabilitation facility. As the area around Three Pillars has been growing these changes were much needed to meet the ever expanding competition. All members of the Masonic family should be very proud of these outstanding facilities all of which are part of Three Pillars.

All of our former residents of Van Brunt Hall and Bark River Apartments are now in their new home. All were moved over in one day. Many had their new homes all set up and most of their boxes unpacked in one day. Thanks to a wonderful staff, family and volunteers. Now the decision must be made as to the future of Van Brunt Hall and Bark River. There is a committee (Task Force) appointed that will be working on the many possibilities for these buildings.

The Home Board has been very involved with a reorganization of our operating structure. With this reorganization our committees have changed to, Governance, Outreach, Oversight, Planning and Finance and Audit. We have asked Grand Lodge Line Officers to serve as a voting member for a rotating one year term on each of these committees. The Wisconsin Masonic Home Board has also increased the Grand Lodge voting membership on the Board to two voting members. Amendments to our Bylaws were also implemented to cover these changes.

The Wisconsin Masonic Home Board is the best. My conversations with others in this same field have assured me of this. Each of the members of our Board has shared their expertise to help make Three Pillars an outstanding facility and one that others admire. Contributing to this admiration is the support given by the members of the Masonic family in Wisconsin. Many have contributed financially; others have given of their time and talent. I would like to thank each one for this. I do hope all of you can visit YOUR Masonic Home soon as it is your Masonic charity.

Brother Roger, Most Worshipful Grand Master, you started your association with Three Pillars with many questions and concerns. As you attended the various meetings involved with Three Pillars you became much more acquainted with our facilities and operations. Your support of Three Pillars has been outstanding and is much appreciated. Thank you so much.

As Chair of the Wisconsin Masonic Home Board I would like to express my appreciation for the opportunity to come before you and say a special thank you for allowing me to speak and share my pride in Three Pillars with each of you.

Respectfully submitted,

Theda J. Andres, Wisconsin Masonic Home Board

10 REMARKS BY DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Remarks were given by the following dignitaries: Abbey Schwartz, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Meliora Kifer, Grand Worthy Advisor, Eric Gross, State Master Councilor, Helen Wheeler, Worthy Grand Matron, Annette Kidder, Grand Royal Matron, James Slezak, Potentate of Beja Shrine.

The Grand Marshal escorted those brothers and sisters out of the lodge room who were not entitled to be present in the tiled lodge and the Grand Lodge was declared formal.

ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS

Grand Master Magoon asked the Grand Secretary to call the roll of Grand Lodge officers and asked them to remain standing after their name was called. Grand Secretary DeWolf called the following: MW Grand Master Roger L. Magoon, RW Deputy Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen, RW Senior Grand Warden J. B. Van Hollen, RW Junior Grand Warder John W. Wilke, RW Grand Treasurer James M. Hays, RW Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, W Grand Chaplain Ray D. Heilborn, W Grand Lecturer Ronald H. Glaunert, W Senior Grand Deacon Craig S. Campbell, W Junior Grand Deacon Joseph B. Harker, W Senior Grand Steward Davey L. White, Jr., W Junior Grand Steward Dennis V. Siewert, W Grand Marshal Richard A. Vande Sande, W Grand Orator Frank J. Strubel, W Grand Tiler Kurt R. Magoon, W Deputy, District #1 L. Arby Humphrey, W. Deputy, District #2 William Beetcher, W Deputy, District #3 Albert W. Jurgens, W Deputy, District #4 Guy K. Gooding, W Deputy, District #5 Tomas C. Tourville, W Deputy, District #6 Jeffrey B. Brewer, W. Deputy, District #7 Daniel L. Slavik, W Deputy, District #8 Emmett J. Reilly, W Deputy, District #9 LeRoy R. Huber, W Deputy, District #10 J. Patraick Storrs, W Deputy, District #11 James G. Jante, W. Deputy, District #12 Donald W. Hensiak. All were given the Grand Honors.

PRELIMINARY REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Brother Scott Graske, Masonic Center Administrator, on behalf of the Creden- tials Committee, reported to the Grand Lodge that out of a total of 190 chartered lodges, 166 have registered. A quorum of lodges was present. A constitutional number of the Grand Lodge officers were present and the Grand Lodge was in order to proceed with any business that may come before it.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

At the 161st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, held on June 13th and 14th, 2005, six new resolutions were presented.

Three resolutions were adopted and three were defeated.

After a thorough review of the 2005 proceedings, the Unfinished Business Committee concludes that there is no other unfinished business from the 2005 Annual Communication.

11 Respectfully submitted,

Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM, Chairman Michael A. DeWolf, PGM Grand Secretary James M. Hays, Grand Treasurer

Report accepted.

APPROVAL OF THE 2005 PROCEEDINGS

Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf moved that the 2005 Proceedings be ap- proved as printed and distributed. The motion was seconded and passed.

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Nine resolutions were received by Grand Lodge prior to the submission deadline and forwarded to the Resolutions Committee. One of the resolutions, dealing with floor work, was withdrawn after consultation with the Worshipful Master of the submitting Lodge.

Resolutions 1-2006, 2-2006 and 3-2006 are the usual code requirements and deal with annual budget, per Capita tax, and place of the annual communication for the year 2008. Resolution 2-2006 requests a per capita tax of $31.00. Resolution 3 sets Madison as the site for the Annual Communication of 2008. Each requires a majority vote.

Resolution 4-2006 submitted by the Grand Secretary seeks to modify Grand Lodge Standing committees by eliminating the Committee on Research.

Resolution Number 5-2006, submitted by the Code Revision Committee, provides a method by which a lodge may seek to withdraw charges before trial, and sets a timetable to assure prompt response to the Lodge.

Resolution 6-2006 repeals Sec 64.06 (first paragraph) and modifies 64.06(a) of the Code authorizing lodges to serve alcoholic beverages on Lodge property and in Lodge for Table Lodges and festival communications Section (b), adopted in 2004, is deleted, and replaced with a ban on lodges or temple associations from holding a license to sell alcoholic beverages with the intent of operating a tavern.. A new paragraph (c) requires a dispensation from the Grand Master for lodges to meet in an establishment, which sells alcoholic beverages.

Resolutions 4, 5 and 6 require an 80% vote for passage.

Resolution 7-2006 deals with language used by the Senior Deacon in the EA degree, adding “symbolically” to the words. This affects the pure work, and must be laid over to Grand Lodge 2007, and will require an 80% vote for adoption.

Resolution 8-2006 is a request by the Grand Lodge trustees to confirm the sale of two parcels of real estate at Dousman to St Mary’s Episcopal Church, including the parcel the Church now leases from Grand Lodge. Majority vote needed.

12 Each resolution has been approved as to form by the Resolution Committee and submitted to the Executive Committee and Jurisprudence Committee for review.

Respectfully submitted,

Jack E. Keyes, Chairman Thomas W. Godfrey James H. Olson, PGM Bruce S Sim, PGM Archie E Simonson

Report accepted.

2006 RESOLUTIONS

No. Purpose Proposed By

01-06 To adopt a budget for fiscal year Expenditures Committee 2006-2007

02-06 To provide for Per Capita Tax Expenditures Committee

03-06 To designate place of holding Annual Grand Secretary Communication in June, 2008

04-06 To eliminate RESEARCH as a Grand Secretary standing committee

05-06 To add a new code section to provide Code Revisions Committee for withdrawal of charges brought by a lodge pursuant to the Masonic Code

06-06 To allow for alcohol to be consumed McKinley Lodge No. 307 in Masonic lodge buildings

07-06 To clarify action of the SD when La Belle Lodge No. 84 applying a shp ist

08-06 To authorize sale of leased and vacant Grand Lodge Trustees lands pursuant to Sec. 28.05 (2)

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

In conformity with the duty placed upon the Committee on Masonic Jurispru- dence my Section 29.03 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin to report to the Grand Lodge on the proposed resolutions to be brought before the Annual Communication, as well as all decisions, edicts, opinions, and dispensations of the Grand Master and by-law changes of the constituent lodge, the committee reports as follows:

RESOLUTIONS

Eight Resolutions were received prior to the deadline for submission to this session of Grand Lodge. (Resolution Number 7-2006 will be laid over to the 2007 Grand Lodge.)

13 RESOLUTION NO. 1-2006, to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2006-2007; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 2-2006, to provide for Per Capita Tax; said Resolution is approves as to form and legality and requires a majority vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 3-2006, to designate the place of holding Annual Commu- nication of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin in June of 2008; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 4-2006, to eliminate RESEARCH as a standing committee; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a 75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 5-2006, to add a new Code section to provide for withdrawal of charges brought by a lodge pursuant to the Masonic Code; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a 75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 6-2006, to allow for alcohol to be consumed in Masonic lodge buildings; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a 75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 7-2006, to clarify action of the SD when applying a shp ist by adding the word symbolically; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires an 80% vote.

This Resolution will be laid over to the 2007 Annual Communication

RESOLUTION NO. 8-2006, to authorize sale of leased and vacant lands pursuant to Sec. 28.05 to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church for $400,000; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote.

DECREES

The Grand Master issued no Decrees this year.

CHANGES IN BY-LAWS OF CONSTITUENT LODGES

Eleven (11) Lodges requested by-laws changes (changes in dues, meeting dates/ places/times). The Committee reviewed them in detail for legality and conformity with the Code.

DISPENSATIONS OF THE GRAND MASTER

During the term of his office, Grand Master Roger Magoon issued One Hundred Fourteen (114) dispensations#3230 - #3343 (June 12, 2005 – June 2, 2006):

Permission to Serve Beer or Wine at a Table Lodge ...... 66 Permission to Change Stated Meeting Location ...... 9 Permission to Change Day and or Time of State Meeting ...... 6 Permission to Waive Required Time Periods Between Degrees ... 9 Permission to Hold an Annual “Texas Hold ‘em” Tournament for Fundraising ...... 2 Permission to Proceed with Degrees for Multiple Candidates ...... 1 Permission to Hold a Joint Stated Communication with another WI Lodge ...... 1

14 Permission to Call a Special Meeting or Communication ...... 9 Permission to Have a Joint Communication and Fraternal visits Between Sister Grand Jurisdictions ...... 3 Permission to Hold Joint Installations with Job’s Daughters Bethels ...... 1 Permission from Elected Lodge Senior Warden to also act as Lodge Chaplain ...... 1 Permission for a Lodge to Hold an Installation of Officers on a Sunday ...... 1 Permission for a Past Master of a Lodge to act as Pro-Tem Master For Rest of Term due to Elected Master’s Call to Active Duty ...... 1 Permission to Operate Under a Blanket Dispensation to Serve Wine or Beer ...... 4 TOTAL 114

The Committee is of the opinion that all the dispensations were properly issued pursuant to the Masonic Code.

EDICTS

The Grand Master Issued one Edict this year, to all Constituent Lodges on February 15, 2006, pertaining specifically to the Man to Mason to Shrine event to be held March 25th in Madison and April 29, 2006 in Green Bay and Milwaukee:

• Granting Dispensation to waive the requirements as stated in Chapter 73.09 of the Wisconsin Code, to allow more than one candidate to receive all parts of the degrees at the same time, with the use of exemplars as appropriate; and

• Granting dispensation to waive the requirements as stated in Chapter 74.01 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, to allow the candidates to demonstrate proficiency as defined and accepted by the Grand Lecturer and the District Lecturers and as defined in the White Paper for Masonic Classes, prior to the Fellowcraft and Master Mason degree, and

• Granting dispensation to waive the requirements as stated in Chapters 22.03 and 78.03, to allow Wisconsin residents who have not resided in Wisconsin for a year to petition a lodge for this event. All cases involving the residence requirement will be handled on an individual basis by the Grand Master and in concurrence with the Grand Secretary; and

• Granting dispensation to waive the requirement as stated in Chapters 68.05 and 73.02 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, to allow the lodge to receive a petition for the degrees and take action on that petition at a stated or a special communication called for that purpose only; and to allow that the time element for receiving and balloting on a petition be reduced to a time period that the lodge feels adequate to receive, interview and ballot upon such petition’ and to allow an adequate period of time between the receiving, balloting and the initiation of a candidate as the lodge feels appropriate.

It is the opinion of the Committee that this Edict was lawfully issued.

15 OTHER MATTERS

The Jurisprudence Committee has also given advice to the Grand Master during the year.

Thomas W. Godfrey, Chairman Jurisprudence Committee

Report accepted.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 3-2006

Submitted By: Grand Secretary

Section(s) Affected:

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: Designate the place of holding Annual Communication in June 2008

(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by under- line; omitted text is indicated by ***)

RESOLVED, that the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin for the year 2008 shall be held in the City of Madison, Wisconsin.

Resolution Adopted

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 4-2006

Submitted By: Grand Secretary

Section(s) Affected: 29.01 and 29.13 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin

Vote Required for Adoption: three-fourth (3/4)

Purpose: To eliminate RESEARCH as a Standing Committee

(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by under- line; omitted text is indicated by ***)

RESOLVED, That Section 29.01 Standing Committees be modified by deleting RESEARCH at subparagraph 11, and renumbering as follows, and that Section 29.13 Research be deleted entirely:

29.01 Standing Committees. The following shall be the Standing Committees of the Grand Lodge:

1. Masonic Jurisprudence 2. Lodge Charters and Consolidations 3. Expenditures 4. Resolutions 5. Foreign Relations 6. Masonic Education

16 7. Nomination 8. Personnel 9. Executive 10. Temple Plans and Financing 11. Research 12. 11. Grand Lodge Planning 13. 12. Annual Communication 14. 13. Appeals and Grievances 15. 14. The Committee on Esoteric Work 16. 15. Masonic Code 17. 16. Strategic Planning Committee 18. 17. Youth Group Funding Committee

29.13 Research. It shall be the duty of the Research Committee, under the direction of the Grand Master, to conduct research and statistical surveys and report to the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master. (Deleted at Grand lodge 2006)

Resolution Adopted

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

David W. Miller, Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Illinois gave remarks on behalf of the visiting brethren attending from other jurisdictions.

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF PAST GRAND MASTERS

Past Grand Master Bruce S. Sim, gave remarks on behalf of all of the Past Grand Masters.

GRAND MASTER MAGOON’S REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

The Masonic Code of Wisconsin, Section 22.03 and long established practices provide direction that the Grand Master is bound to make a formal report the Grand Lodge regarding his activities, decisions, official actions and any recommendations for the good of the Craft.

First—I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and for allowing me the opportunity of serving our great Masonic Fraternity as your Grand Master from June 2005 until June 2006. This has been a marvelous experience and one that I will remember and treasure for the rest of my life. To have the opportunity to be able to represent this great Fraternity and its members has truly been an honor.

As most of you know, because of the ill health of my wife, Marlene, I have had to seek the help of our Grand Lodge Family for their commitment and support. At this time I would like thank everyone for stepping up to the plate and helping me out.

In Appreciation: When Marlene had her stroke in January of 2005, I had a tremendous decision to make. Should I give up the many years of service I had put in to this wonderful

17 Fraternity, or could I continue to captain this ship of Wisconsin Freemasonry as your Grand Master? I was encouraged to continue by my son, Kurt Magoon, and my best friend, and your Grand Treasurer, James M. Hays. If it wasn’t for their confidence and support, I would not be here today. My son, Kurt assisted me emotionally, and kept my spirits high even in the roughest situations. On 99% of my travels, Brother and friend Jim Hays was my faithful driver and sounding block. He was my “Jeep Driver”, as he would say, as we traveled to many meetings, visiting lodges, and always assisting me in being able to serve the craft. As we traveled we discussed many ways to maintain and increase the image of Freemasonry. As we were brainstorming, we, or I should say, he put together my 5-year budget plan for our Trustees, and as one our Trustees mentioned it was the first time they had seen a budget stretched out 5 years. Also a special THANKS to his wife, Peggy, for taking care of my wife, so we could be out serving the craft, whether it was for a night, or even staying over for a few days. When she couldn’t help, my sister Helen McLellan would step to the plate and help, and I would like to thank her as well.

Grand Lodge Officers: I would like to thank all of the elected and appointed Grand Lodge Officers for their support, dedication and commitment in keeping Freemasonry alive in Wiscon- sin. They were always there to assist and give all of the lodges guidance when needed.

Grand Lodge Staff: No one could have success in his Masonic career as the Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin without the excellent support, and assistance of the capable, and dedicated Grand Lodge Office Staff. Our office staff is beyond question the most committed and dedicated in assisting and giving you the right directions for the operations of your lodges. Cheryl Geiszler has kept me informed all year with the requests for special dispensations, awards certificates, and anything else that came across her desk. Alicia Darr and Jan Gorgen always keep me on my toes and made sure that I was getting my reports to them when needed. And then there is Scott Graske, our office administrator, what can I say; he is the glue that holds everything together in the Grand Lodge office. If I ever needed any help, for anything, he was able to find the answers very quickly, and I can’t thank him enough. The entire team can never be thanked adequately enough for all their work and help over this past year.

Past Grand Masters: Thank you to the Past Grand Masters for your knowledge and commitment to our great fraternity. It is great to know, if guidance is needed each and every one of the Past Grand Masters will lend a helping hand.

Grand Lodge Trustees: The Grand Lodge Trustees have worked diligently and very successfully to improve our financial investments, maintain our properties and supervise the particular portions of our organization. The Chairman of the Trustees, Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Bill Day, gave our entire Grand Lodge Officers a complete report at each and every Full Staff meeting this year. The work they do is so vital and important to the overall success of our business and fraternal success, and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to them.

Appleton Lodge #349: I would like to give a special thank you to the members of my home lodge, Appleton

18 Lodge #349. What can I say-you are the best! For the great job you did on the opening of the lodge for my installation, to the Testimonial/Table lodge, and to the opening of our Grand Lodge secession. I hope I have brought honor to you by serving in the capacity of this high office.

Grand Master’s Edict: There was one Edict this year, to Constituent Lodges on February 15, 2006, pertaining specifically to the Man to Mason to Shrine event held March 25th in Madison, and April29, 2006 in Green Bay and Milwaukee.

Dispensations: During my term of office I issued 114 dispensations, which will be mentioned in the report from the Jurisprudence Committee later.

District Restructuring and Schools of Instruction: 12 Districts were created this year from last years 10 Districts. This was done so the District Deputies could be of better service to the craft. In the past, some of the District Deputies had 30+ Lodges and it was felt that they could not adequately serve all of their lodges.

The District Lecturers were given the latitude to regulate how and where they would hold their Schools of Instruction. Most of the Lecturers held their schools the traditional way, but some took their schools directly to the Lodges. The reports from the Lecturers who conducted their schools in this manner, felt this was a good way to get the young officers more involved.

District Chaplains: The District Chaplains, with the assistance of the lodge Chaplains, were charged with setting up Clergy nights in their Districts. The main purpose of this was to inform the Clergy of what this great Fraternity is all about, and to erase all of the negative information seen on the Internet and other sources. This way, if someone from their parish, synagogue, congregation, or any other religious group asked about Freemasonry, they would be able to answer with the proper information. I attended two separate meeting where the members of the Clergy were involved and both of them seemed to be well received and very educational. This program will take some time to get going and be accepted, but the results I am sure will be rewarding to the Lodges.

Development Office: To Erica Miller who was taking care of our Development office for the Wisconsin Masonic Charities, “Thank You”. She also set up the Grand Masters’ Florida and Arizona Tour, and prepared all of the information to be handed out to our snowbirds, including a terrific PowerPoint presentation about all our charities. She prepared everything for the Grand Masters’ Appeal, which was very successful. The proceeds from the appeal are designated for our Board of Service and Assistance. She also put together my wife’s appeal, which was for the new aviary in our new Compass Point Catered Living Facility.

At this time, I would like to introduce and welcome, William H. Barnes, our new Director of Development for our Wisconsin Masonic Charities. He comes to us from the charities program at the Marshfield Clinic, with good credentials and I would like to wish him great success.

19 Veteran’s Hospital Visitations: As a former military man, it was a pleasure for me to be able to visit all four of our Veteran’s Hospitals. I had the good fortune to visit not only some of the veterans, but also members of our fraternity in the hospitals. Many thanks to Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Beacher Daniels for his involvement in finding the spark plugs that created the Masonic Volunteer Program at each of the hospitals. I had the honor to address the Masonic volunteers from each of the hospitals at their volunteer recognition banquet. Some of the volunteers have dedicated thousands of hours, giving of their time in helping our veterans, and I commend all of them for giving of their precious time.

Boards, Committees, and Foundations: The men and ladies who served on these special boards, committees carried out their important duties that directly impact Freemasonry. They were responsible for assignments that required a lot of personal commitment, and I would like to thank them for efforts.

Grand Masters Achievement Award: I extended the Grand Masters Achievement Award last June to cover my term as Grand Master. I have always felt that this award should be presented to the lodges that qualify in the Grand Masters year, and not the calendar year. By having both last year and this years Masters working together to attain points, I feel creates a lodge team effort, rather than an individual award. It is also one of the best planning tools for lodges to use in setting up there calendar year. This year we had 78 lodges qualify and I believe it is the most we have had since we started the Award.

Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation: This year we were fortunate to have Nancy Storrs, the wife of our District Deputy, Pat Storrs, as our new Soccer Foundation Chairperson. She has some great ideas on how to get more visibility in our communities. The games for 2005 went off great, and 72 young athletes were able to find out about our great fraternity and its charities. I would like to thank Nancy and her dedicated staff for their continued efforts and dedication to the Soccer Foundation.

Wisconsin Masonic Foundation: In 2005 they awarded 257 scholarships, totaling $220,700 with 148 Lodges participating. A special named fund, called the Wilson & Edna C. Woods Scholar- ship Fund is being distributed annually to graduating seniors at Beaver Dam High School.

Through the Foundation, the Fraternity was presented with the opportunity to name the brand new ACE of Hearts Cardiac Wing by making a contribution of $650,000 from the Diagnostic and Treatment Center Fund.

In October 2005, $105,104.00 was give to the Milwaukee School District for the purchase of 117 Automatic External Defibrillators for high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools in Milwaukee.

There were 35 Medical Matching Grants to purchase 42 defibrillators for other schools and community buildings thought the state of Wisconsin.

Three Pillars Wisconsin Masonic Retirement Community: What a year they had down at your Masonic Campus! In July 2005, they

20 celebrated the 100th birthday of the Masonic Home with a great picnic, fellowship fireworks and accordion music.

In September I had the privilege to lay the Cornerstone on the NEW Compass Point Catered Living Facility. In late April, they started to take up residency and on May 13, they had the Grand Opening of the new Facility.

For many years, it has been the Grand Masters’ privilege to meet and greet all, or most of the residents on the Campus with an afternoon Tea. I was fortunate to be able to do so on September 16, 2005 and one of the ladies who was a resident at Van Brunt, Susan Crysdale, gave me a beautiful oil painting that I will enjoy for a long time.

The Chairperson of the Home Board, Theda Andres, and President and CEO Mark Strautman, are to be commended for their total dedication to the well being of our residents on our Campus, at Dousman, and our retirement community at Mason Woods, on Shawano Lake.

Man-To-Mason-To-Shrine: This was a great success! Last fall I had a visit with William Wenszell, the Potentate of Beja Shrine Temple in Green Bay, and he asked if I would be interested in working with all of the Shrine Temples in Wisconsin in having a one day, Man- to Mason-to-Shrine class. We agreed that this would be great for the Fraternity and the Shrine, and we then set April 29, 2006 as the day for the Man-to Mason-to-Shrine Program in each of the cities where the Shrine Temples are located. Later, Zor changed their date to March 25, 2006. The events were problem free. It was an honor for me to confer the Master Mason Degree on the candidates at Zor Shrine in Madison, and at Beja Shrine in Green Bay. All in all it was very successful, and in the end there were 130 Masons and 110 new Shriners brought into the fraternity. Many thanks to all who were instrumental in putting the teams together for the degrees and to the behind the scenes brothers and sisters who helped serve the meals at noon. I would like to give a special thank you to Worshipful Junior Grand Deacon, Joseph B. Harker, for coordinating the entire program.

Masonic Unity: This year we had the privilege of sharing Masonic Unity with our sisters and brothers from the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, and the DeMolay Boys Youth Group.

We had the good fortune to share and work the chicken Bar-B-Q at Dousman in August of 2005, with the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star. We also shared a beautiful dinner and program with them, in conjunction with our Fall Full Staff Meeting.

At our Spring Full Staff Meeting, we met in Wisconsin Rapids, so that we could attend the DeMolay Sweetheart Banquet with the State DeMolay Boys and some of the Job’s Daughters.

Sharing Masonic Unity with both groups proved to be very inspiring to each of the four groups; Grand Lodge, Eastern Star, Jobs Daughters, and the DeMolay and it appears we will try to continue them in the future.

Relations with Wisconsin Prince Hall Masons: This was the 3rd year we have shared a table lodge with our Prince Hall Masonic

21 Brothers. About 200 brothers attended the table lodge from both Grand Lodges, and again it was a tremendous success. Many thanks to Brother Rodney A. Paulsen, RWDGM from our Grand Lodge, and to Brother Earl M. Thomas, RWSGW of Prince Hall Grand Lodge.

Achievements and Ceremonies: Last fall, I had the opportunity to attend a symbolic mortgage burning ceremony at Fond du Lac Lodge. By being allowed to have Bingo in their dining room they were able to pay of their loan of $900,000 in 10 years. All of the members of Fond du Lac made this happen by total dedication and many, many man-hours. Under the direction of the late John Zeller, they were able to keep focused. It was my great honor to present to Brother John Zeller, the Masonic Service Award for his devotion to Freemasonry in Fond du Lac for many years. John you will be greatly missed by all!

This spring, I had the opportunity to dedicate the new Masonic sign for the Day Light Lodge #358 in West Allis. If you get a chance, stop by, it is something to see.

Cornerstone Ceremonies: This past year the Grand Lodge Officers conducted 5 Cornerstone Ceremonies throughout the state of Wisconsin. First we conducted a Cornerstone Ceremony at the Public Library in Washburn, in northern Wisconsin, and then we were at our Dousman Campus at the new Compass Point Catered Living Facility. We also conducted a Cornerstone Ceremony in Shawano at a business establishment, and then in Sturgeon Bay at the new Justice Center for Door County. In February 2006, we preformed a Dedication of a Cornerstone Ceremony at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee at their new ACE of Hearts cardiac wing. Freemasonry was well represented throughout the state by conducting these ceremonies.

State of the Craft: My Brothers, in my travels across this state, I see tremendous enthusiasm and dedication with in the lodges. Most of the Lodges are proud of the fact that they are all doing a tremendous amount of degree work. So far this year, there have been 103 Lodges in the state of Wisconsin who have raised Master Masons. There were 9 Lodges who raised 10 or more new Master Masons. Congratulations, with commit- ments like this from our lodges, how can we lose! My calculations indicate that we should have more than 300 new Master Masons this year. That, my brothers, shows me that we are on the increase.

In conclusion, my brothers, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve you as the Most Worship Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin for 2005-2006, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank All of you for that privilege.

I recommend this report be received and printed in these proceedings.

Fraternally,

Roger L. Magoon Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin

The Grand Master was given a round of applause and his report was accepted.

22 ACTIVITIES & VISITATIONS

June 2005 15-17 York Rite Session-Green Bay 20 Prince Hall Grand Lodge Session-Racine 25 Scottish Rite Wisconsin Council of Deliberation-Wisconsin Rapids

July 29-30 Soccer Games-Glendale

August 6-7 Summer Staff-Pewaukee 9 Eagle River 50-year pin-Eagle River 10 Crivitz Recognition Day-Crivitz 14 Daughters of the Nile Installation-Green Bay 23 Waverly Lodge-Appleton 27-29 Scottish Rite Supreme Council-Grand Rapids, MI

September 6 Roosevelt Lodge-Green Bay 13 Aurora Lodge-Whitefish Bay 16 Grand Masters Tea-Dousman 17 Cornerstone-Dousman 19 Twin Cites Lodge-Neenah 21 Ad Hoc-Dousman 29 Re-Obligation Night-Appleton

October 6 Shawano Table Lodge-Shawano 7 Office-Dousman 8 Twin Cities 150th -Neenah 11 Crandon Table Lodge-Crandon 12 Appleton Lodge-Neenah 13 WMBAB-Dousman 14 VA Hospital-Madison 15 Fond du Lac Mortgage Burning-Fond du Lac 16 Annual Communication Meeting-Madison 17 Plymouth-Clergy-Plymouth 18 Sheboygan Lodge G.W Memorial-Sheboygan 22-23 Fall Full Staff-Pewaukee 25 Mil-Harmony Mason of the Year-Milwaukee 27 Beja Shrine/Mason-Green Bay 29 Scottish Rite Reunion-Green Bay 30 Shawano Cornerstone-Shawano

November 1 Waverly-50-year pin-Appleton 5 Scottish Rite-Green Bay 10 VA Hospital-Tomah 12 Beja Fall Ceremonial-Green Bay 13 VA Hospital-King 19 Ozaukee Lodge Dedication-Port Washington

23 December 3 Henry S. Baird Installation-Sturgeon Bay 4 Christmas Observance-Lake Lodge Milwaukee 7 Eau Claire Lodges Installation-Eau Claire 9 WMBAB-Dousman 12 Winneconne Installation-Winneconne 15 Fond dud Lac Installation-Fond du Lac 16 Green Bay Installations-Green Bay 17 Landmark Installation-Fredrick 18 West Bend Installation-West Bend 27 Waverly Installation-Appleton

January 2006 5 Manitowoc Installation-Manitowoc 7 Beja Shrine Installation-Green Bay 10 Prairie View Installation-Ripon 11 Appleton Installation-Neenah 12 Berlin Installation-Berlin 14 Shell Lake Friends/Clergy Program-Shell Lake 15 VA Hospital King-King 17 Grand Lodge Office 20-26 Florida Trip

February 5 Annual Communication-Madison 7 Waverly Lodge-Appleton 8 Shawano Shrine Club-Shawano 9 WMBAB-Dousman 10 Aurora Sinai Cornerstone-Milwaukee 11-12 Full Staff-Wisconsin Rapids 18-22 Grand Masters/Grand Secretaries Conference-Nashville, TN 24 Tripoli Circus-Milwaukee 25 Zor Friends Program-Camp Douglas 26 Don Solberg Testimonial-Madison

March 1-3 Arizona Trip 4 Beja Shrine-Green Bay 7 Waverly Lodge-Appleton 8 Appleton Lodge-Neenah 10 Waterloo 150th-Lake Mills 11 Defense of the Ruffians-Wautoma 11 Henry S. Baird Lodge-Sturgeon Bay 14 Red Cross of Constantine-Green Bay 18 Marinette Commandery-Marinette 21 Waverly Lodge-Appleton 23 Cooksville Diner-Cooksville 25 Man-Mason-Shrine Class-Madison 26 Daughters of the Nile-Milwaukee 27 Eastern Star/Masonic Night-Appleton 29 Prince Hall Table Lodge-Milwaukee 31 Daughters of the Nile-Madison

24 April 1 Midwest Conference on Education-Milwaukee 1 Voice of the Crucifixion-Green Bay 1 Beja Ball-Neenah 3 Day Lite Lodge Sign Dedication-West Allis 5 Dist 6 School of Instruction-Appleton 6-7 Minnesota Annual Communication-St. Louis, MN 8 Dist 6 District Meeting-Oshkosh 8 Jobs Daughters Ball-Waukesha 13 Commandery Installation-Green Bay 14-15 River Falls Table Lodge-River Falls 17 Phillips Lodge Dinner-Phillips 22-25 New Jersey Annual Communication 26 MM Degree Appleton Lodge-Neenah 29 Man-Mason-Shrine Class-Green Bay 30 New York Annual Communication

May 1-2 New York Annual Communication 4 Warren Lodge Cat Fish Dinner-Potosi 6-7 Testimonial Full Staff-Appleton 11 WMBAB-Dousman 12 New Glarus Lodge MM Degrees-New Glarus 13 Grand Opening Compass Point-Dousman 15 Twin Cites Lodge-Neenah 19 McKinley Table Lodge-Brookfield 20 Sojourners Dinner-Milwaukee 22 Gillett Lodge-Gillett 25 West Bend Table Lodge-West Bend

GRAND LODGE OFFICER REPORTS

Short reports were given by Rodney Paulsen, Deputy Grand Master, J.B. Van Hollen, Senior Grand Warden and John Wilke, Junior Grand Warden as to their travels and visitations during the past Masonic year.

NECROLOGY REPORT

Rev. Ray Heilborn, Grand Chaplain; To the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

“Grand Master, honorable guests, and brothers, it is at this time we pause in our proceedings to reflect for just a few moments in memory of those of our craft who left our earthly fellowship, since last we gathered, to assume their rightful places in the eternal Grand Lodge presided over by our Great Creator.”

We all know that there are no words sufficient to fully express our grief, nor are there those who will completely fill the void that has left us bereft of so many faithful and long-time compatriots. There are so many who seem to leave us too soon and often so suddenly that we are always unprepared to fully express the deep appreciation we have all felt for their dedicated service or to adequately make known our deep sorrow for the loss we feel. We are also sensitively aware of the family and friends our

25 departed brothers leave behind to also mourn their passing, and we express our deepest sympathy to them and wish to convey our gratitude to them for having shared their loved ones with us, and for their support of them as they utilized their time and their talents in service to the craft.”

Many of these, our brothers, have served their country in times of war and in peace and have been active in their community and religious affiliations as well. During their years of service in the craft of Freemasonry, they have encouraged others to step forth and begin to fill the places that might be left vacant, and thus we all are able to continue to move forward because of their examples.”

My Brothers, I am convinced that each of us here will bow in humble gratitude and grateful appreciation for all that these men and their families have given to us in their years of service. I am also convinced that we, who remain, inspired by their examples, will pick up the banner of service and move forward to continue the work they have so faithfully and efficiently begun.”

So let us pray: Eternal Architect of the Universe, accept this, our humble tribute of memorial, to those who have served so long and so well. We pray that you will welcome into the fellowship of the great Eternal Lodge, these our brothers, who labored well, who have earned their rest and a place in eternal glory. And amen.”

Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Members who have died Between 06/01/2005 and 05/31/2006

Richard H Abernathy (112) William W Akright (45) Joseph C Albrecht (130) Albert Hillmer Alexander (242) Donald A Anderson (164) Douglas A Anderson (236) Erick W Anderson (244) Lyman Frank Anderson (151) Ronald Gene Anderson (190) William Walfred Anderson Jr (248) Irving J Ansfield (261) Kurt C Arndt (307) Harold W Arpke (167) Michael Joseph Ascher (344) Charles W Ashing Jr (103) David Roy Askue (210) William Winfield Austin (60) Charles B Avery (231) Richard Wesley Axelsen (60) Harry Ayers (331) Edward G Bakulin (69) Herman Amerland Balow (45) Isadore S Banks (192) Lewis E Barlow (103) George W Bateman (13) Edward M. Batterman (3)Norman George Bauernfeind (18) Carlton C Becker (206) Owen M Beckman (31) Frank J Beeler (337) Darvin John Belk (350) Stephen Beres (3) Ervin Gottfred Bergman (329) Peter L Bergman, Jr (242) William Dietrich Bergmann (80) Kenneth Francis Betz (347) Charles E Bird (182) David T Blissett (82) Edmund Charles Bloedorn (45) Clarence O Bly (36) Robert W Boettcher Sr. (218) Wilson J Boggiano (255) Gus C Boll (120) John W Bollerud (319) Alton C Bonney Jr (175) Joseph Bosak (18) Warren Brooks Boyce (267) Lawrence J Boyler (37) Jule Harold Braatz (72) John W Bradley (192) Robert Sylvester Bradshaw (367) Earl E Brandau (307) Clyde Robert Breitwieser (356) Billie Rae Brown (350) Ellis S Brown (350) Stephen R. Brown (363) Clifford C Bryden (95) Delbert J Buchmiller (190) Walter Buck (354) Richard E Buettner (331) Hubert William Buhk (11) Delmar Lloyd Burlingame (95) Roy Charles Burritt (80) George C F Burton (267) Merton V Campbell (219) Vernon Wilfred Carlson (300) Robert L. Carlstein (3) Herbert Carow (187) John L Casey (265) Donald J Caswell (325) Peter Stuart Charley (45) Donald E Cheney (112) Robert Benjamin Chilson (42) Don Keith Christianson (322) William J. Cigan (351) Harold R Clark (148) George Cloute (9) Paul Virgil Cloyd (72) Alva A Clumpner (60) Russell E Colwell (325) Frederick William Combs (18) A Richard Conklin (280) Donald James Coons (65) James Henry Cottrell Jr (5) Richard E Cox (368) Richard Arthur Crane (182) Charles W Crowley (55)

26 James B Curran (143) George F Dale (34) Ronald Junior Darrin (112) Bernhard Erich Dathe (50) Calvin Orren Davies (119) M D Davis (367) James E Davis II (177) George E De Foe (215) Lavern R Dean (79) Henry G Dechert (307) George M Dejanovich (108) Oliver J Delehanty (2) William J Demetropoulos (301) Gerald B Derosia (170) Neil W Deschneau (367) Ellwood Lorane Diehl (214) Robert J Dixon (12) Claude Laverne Dlask (241) Dean Donald Dobratz (42) Kurt Dorsch (349) Harold Dukerschein (280) Lester H Dundas (108) Robert I Dunn (37) Roger Charles Ross Dunwiddie (31) Robert C Dusenbery (210) Roy Irving Dwyer (21) E Dalton Ebbeson (130) William E Ebersold (224) Lee R Eggen (74) Oscar O. Egger (364) Belford Myron Ellingson (123) James Joseph Ellingson (74) Eldon Ellis (90) Clifford G Emerson (319) Steven F Emerson (34) William H England (267) Ronald Leroy Erfurth (151) Frederick L Ericksen (26) Edward Gerhard Erickson (325) Hermann John Eschen (337) Duane Richard Evenson (347) Stanton Gordon Falk (112) Robert Felch (300) Herbert B Ferber (297) Walter Ferch (358) Roy J Finley (105) Eugene H Fischer (297) John A Fischer (263) Donald Morgen Flaherty (180) Arthur Olaf Flater (291) Frederick W Fornefelt (224) David G Foster (13) Lewis O Fox (322) William Jay Franklin (56) Milton Fredman (34) Franklin O Freinwald (108) Richard F Freund (72) Gottfried A Friedli (108) Frederick C Friedrichsohn (267) Robert H Fromholz (210) David Fromstein (231) George W Frost Jr (45) Kenneth Scott Fry (219) William F Gaedke (34) Robert O Gauger (201) H Bayard Gee (5) Alvin Geiger (310) Lester O Gerlach (350) Ralph G. Gerlach (364) Melvin R Getz (307) Karl G Gierhahn (189) Wayne B Gitchel (130) Jacob Elijah Goeldner (184) Howard J Gould (218) Herbert H Grauman (167) Kenneth Graves Jr. (190) William Dexter Greenwald (176) David Lee Greer (42) Harold Clair Griffith (55) Earl Eugene Grimes (170) William A Grosnick (130) Robert Elmer Gunderson (356) William J Gutterman (190) Leroy F Hagerty (359) John E Hahn Sr (9) Frederick Dean Haker (291) Philip Gordon Hammond (51) Lester L Hanke (242) Elmer M. Hansen (322) Donald I Hanson (42) Robert E Hardin (130) Carl S Harrmann (27) Raymond Harstad (277) Richard Robert Harter (301) Nathan Ward Hartzell (268) George M Harvey (148) Alfred O Hauke (28) Thomas S Hegge (177) Ronald W Helgerson (73) Richard O Hem (60) William Julius Hemenway (81) George J Henrichs Sr (189) Edward Hentz (128) James H Hepner (301) Dewey Le Roy Hill (244) Glenn C Hillery (4) Robert E Hines (229) Carl Hinman (26) Robert Henry Hirte (12) Robert J Hoffman (75) Franz Leonard Holm (73) Robert Charles Holmquist (45) Ralph W Hoppe (175) Hugh Dudley Horswill (55) William J Houtler (350) Gene T Howard (247) George L. Howard (32) John W Howell (215) Donald W. Huffer (265) Victor G Imrie Sr (9) James P Ipsen (367) Kenneth Lee Irving (47) Merrill J Jacobsen (187) Paul Erick Jacobsen (18) E. William Jacobson (5) Richard Phillip James (219) John Walter Jarvis (242) Melvin Jeffery (279) Bernard Lee Jenks (50) Leland Edward Jensen (109) James Stuart Jensen Sr (17) Theodore Lowell Jeranek (47) Emerick A Jeske (175) Harold F Jeske (287) Eldon Richard Jevne (149) Frank W Johnson (244) George William Johnson (180) Joseph L Johnson (234) Robert S Johnson (221) Raleigh H Johnston (226) Donald Leroy Joles (48) Thomas J Justin (337) Otto Karl Kappel (325) Owen Joseph Karlmann (242) Harry Sager Kebbe (190) Irving Elmer Kelly (119) Rollin Kepler (325) Robert Allen Kermgard (367) Jack K Kimber (189) Thomas David Kinas (95) George R Kinsler (242) Tom Kintis (80) Melvin Kirby (300) Robert William Kitz (27) Kenneth F Kline (28) Walter H Kloppmann (218) Harry L Knox (349) William Knudsen (18) Eugene Robert Koch (120) Laverne F Koepl (176) Wesley M Koran (18) James F Kracmer (28) Marshall Krakow (261) Paul Kratzer (17) Gordon H Kraus (51) Louis W Kretlow (331) Louis Kristan (37) Howard C Krueger (331) Norman H Krueger (145) Richard J Krueger (188) Robert C Kuemmerlein (337)

27 Bert E Kuhn (189) Roger W Kunkel (130) Donald H G Kuntz (337) Verlin H La May (347) Calvin F Lachman (367) Odonn Lageson (85) Dauno E Lahti (151) Frederic K Lake (68) Leonard H Lambert (21) Thomas M Lambert (345) Arthur E Land (138) Donald W Landgraf (263) Ronald William Lane (359) Fred H Lang (189) Clayton B. Langwell (345) Lyman S Larson (252) Raymond S Larson (356) Stanley Lawrence Laska (263) Robert F Laumer (248) Kenneth Arthur Leedle (44) Wayne Earl Leland (180) Orville Leverton (130) Russell P Lewallen (224) Homer Samuel Libby (356) Emmett Laverne Liddicoat (356) Harold C Lindberg (5) Lawrence Howard Lingnor (138) Galen R Link Sr (347) Louis Melvin Loeser (261) Lyle Vernon Lokken (36) James Franklin Lowman (55) Dean E Luethi (281) Robert E Lund (234) John Paul Mac Rae (287) Donald Louis Madsen (182) Jack Magill (307) Herbert Anselm Magnuson (210) Harley Rohda Mainz (42) James Thomas Malsack (291) Gordon S Malsch (28) Donald John Mande (21) Sam Marcus (261) Dudley J Marfell (130) Richard R Mathes (85) Ottis Mauk (231) George Duncan Mc Callum (26) James Robt Mc Evilly (5) Willard P Mc Koy (18) Elwood B Mc Roberts (347) Donald H Meade (210) Joseph A Mekel (138) George N Melan (55) Morlan A Melby (2) Mitchell Melnik (34) Vernon Thomas Metcalfe (183) John C Metternich (242) Harold A Metzen (5) Ralph “j” Metzner (322) Stanley Allen Mickelson (164) Neil J Mikoliczak (189) Herbert C Miller (301) Robert J Miller (280) Jack F Milward (242) James A Mitchell (247) Clarence W Mitten Jr (224) Robert Charles Mohr (171) Raymond Francis Montgomery (310) Melvin Monroe Moore (10) Charles E Morphew (57) Maldwyn W Morris (315) Duane O Morrow (57) Thomas E. Morrow (362) Norman H Mortensen (26) George Winfield Morton (72) William Shilla Moss (318) Ronald Charles Mottl (265) Edward Paul Mueller (31) Frank Arthur Muenich (176) Thomas John Murphy (21) Robert A Nadler (9) Ernest Holger Nasholm (210) Donavon A Nelson (219) Leonard John Nelson (48) Reid A Nelson (197) T Conrad Nelson (236) Walter Nels Nelson (42) Neelian O Nelson Sr (178) Robert E Ness (94) Martin F Novy (255) Franklin G Nuernberger Sr (337) O Richard Nutter (130) Charles P O’Neil (12) Eldon H Oberlander (175) Robert J Ochiltree (51) Earl George Oelke (45) Wallace H Oleson (3) Walter Bernard Olson (148) John Ott (189) Herbert O Otto (183) James Steve Panos (337) Peter G Pappas (345) Roy Charles Paton Jr (73) Robert A Paulson (329) Alan John Peek (11) Ernest R Perdue (21) Elmer E Perkins (175) August H Peschek (301) Edward Raymond Peterson (112) Milton Carl Peterson (112) Randolph S Peterson (221) William Bruce Peterson (112) Harry E Philo (69) William J V Pitcher (356) Louis Anderson Pomeroy (123) Harold Roy Prausa (51) Kenneth H Preiser (331) Boris C Premschak (132) John Kenton Primm (65) Charles A. Randall (10) John E Rasmusson (112) Neldo D Ray (16) Grant C Rear (347) Fred Recklies (30) George H Redd Jr (337) Jule Lavern Reid (236) Erwin W Reinke (337) William Fredrick Reinke (51) Lohman D Reiter (188) Reuel R Rettig (180) Henry Walter Rickard (9) Kenneth R Rickmeier (11) Morris Rifkin (45) Frank Rizner (350) Orville L. Roberts (55) Howard Eugene Robey (109) Edward Herman Robl (234) Charles V Rogers (219) Alton Role (44) Richard Rosenberger (297) Robert Edward Rosenow (297) Paul E Ross (315) Robert L. Ross (13) Marshall E Rude (351) Harold August Rufenacht (31) Christ Rupp (11) Richard James Salaman (51) Philip H Sander (367) Donald Dale Schaal (2) Ivan Norbert Schaller (138) Ralph W Schmechel (3) Kenneth F Schmidt (130) Charles A Schneider (344) William O Schoenbeck (183) Leo V Scholer (9) Bradford R Schram (337) Alvin P Schreiber (356) James J Schuh (307) Edward A Schulta (175) Arnold E Schultz (330) Roger F Schultz (26) William E Schultz (61) Eric Schulz (128) John Paul Schumaker (55) George Francis Schuning Jr (236) James Dean Schwartzlow (32) Howard K Scott (33) James Robert Seering (79) Norman C Seipp (130) Ole Elling Severude (220) John T Sewell (21) Ralph Daniel Sherman Jr (5)

28 Thomas P Shimkus (130) Frederick Albert Shower (69) Charles Robert Sieber (51) Edward John Siegel (3) George Walker Simmons, Jr. (5) John C Singer (170) Ely Sires (180) Arthur R Skewes (288) Glenn H Slocum (57) Edward Mac Donald Smith (291) Fred W Smith (234) Leland C Smith (123) Richard D Smith (300) Richard L Smith (347) Robert E Smith (37) Walter Nelson Smithback (5) Earl David Snyder (182) Elmer F Sommer (263) Arthur T Spangler (66) Marvin Gordon Spear (171) Donald Splitgaber (48) Raymond Springer (325) John J Staiger (164) Ivan C Staley (319) Ervin J Steiger (279) Clarence H Steinhebel (175) James Maxwell Stephenson (1) Earl John Sternke (265) William Floyd Steuber Jr (5) Thomas Richard Stewart (364) Roland H Stordahl (329) Jacob Leon Streiff (50) Milton R Summerfield (26) Michael John Svitter (291) Willis B Swartwout III (37) Paul A Sweningson (217) Raymond A Switzer (367) Eugene P Tacke (236) Donald Lewis Taske (367) Gerald C Tegen Jr (174) Stanley C Tekaver (175) Arthur G Thomas (68) Donald M Thomas (350) Rodger Leroy Thomas (367) Donald W Thompson (197) Harley Andrew Thronson (176) John A Tiller (112) Charles L Traywick (42) Herbert L Uphoff (331) Ernest F Urben (180) Thomas R Van Beek (37) Dirk Sherman Van Duzee (287) John P Van Dyke (349) Donald Warren Vanden Branden (21) James E Vanderhei (130) Henry Charles Vanderwalker (138) Donald W Veitel (307) Michael Verich (236) Gerald M Vincent (5) Leonard M Virnig (180) John A Wagner (95) Hans Walder (37) John Dale Wallace (10) Max Alonzo Waln (5) Reginald O Weber (2) George Dreger Wegenke (349) James G Wegner (358) Walter J Weingart Jr (175) Lyle A Weinkauf (291) Paul William Weishaar (252) Elmer E Weishar (354) David J West (220) William E Wickham (99) Paul G Wiening (17) Lawrence A Wieselman (28) Robert C Wiesner (331) Roy Alexander Wilson (45) Curtis G Witte (5) Jimmie Dean Wodke (9) William Wolff Jr (344) George S Wolwark, Sr (350) Donald Edmund Wright (112) Roy Vernon Wright (112) Robert A Yohn (123) Malcolm M Young Jr (189) George Giddings Zachow (197) Chris N Zales (66) John L Zeller (26) Evan John Zillmer (330) Harvey E Zimmerman (367)

NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Section 29.09 (Nominating Committee) of the Wisconsin Masonic Code states that it shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to recommend to the Grand Lodge at it’s annual communication suitable and eligible candidates for election as Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and to the Board of Trustees, the Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board and the Wisconsin Masonic Journal (Section 45-05).

The Nominating Committee submits the following individuals for election:

Grand Treasurer...... Richard A. Vande Sande Grand Secretary...... Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. Grand Trustee...... Allan E. Iding, P.G.M.

The following individuals are recommended for election to three-year terms to the Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board:

Guy K. Gooding John J. Luy David M. Weis

29 The following individuals are recommended for election to the Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board:

Trueman E. Farris, Jr. Ramon C. Kline

Respectfully submitted,

Rodney A. Paulsen, Deputy Grand Master, Chairman J. B. Van Hollen, Senior Grand Warden John W. Wilke, Junior Grand Warden Craig S. Campbell, Senior Grand Deacon Joseph B. Harker, Junior Grand Deacon

Report accepted.

Grand Master Magoon declared the positions of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer open for nominations from the floor. Past Grand Master Bruce S. Sim was nominated for the office of Grand Secretary and James M Hays for the office of Grand Treasurer.

BALLOT DECLARED CLOSED

Grand Master Magoon declared the ballot box closed. He asked the tellers to retire and count the ballots.

GRAND SECRETARY’S REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

This report is submitted in compliance with Chapter 25 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin.

Tabulated Report

2005 RECAPITULATION REPORT

Summary of all lodges

Primary Members at the start of this year: 16,348

Gains Raised: 372 Reinstated: 61 Affiliated: 444 Total Gains 877

Losses Died: 645 Suspended: 276 Transferred: 402 Resigned: 166 Expelled: 0 Total Losses 1,489

30 Primary Members at the end of this year: 15,736

Perpetual Members Recap Living Primary: 1,954 Deceased Primary: 682 Living Plural: 105 Deceased Plural: 31 Memorial Plural: 93 Total Perpetual Members: 2,865

Primary Members in Special Exempt Lodges 35 Total Per Capita Membership 13,747

(Primary Members at year end less Living Primary Perpetual Members less Exempt Primary Members)

Per Capita Tax due for 2006 ($26.00/Primary Member) $357,422.00 Additional Fees incurred during 2005 Master Masons Raised: 372 @ $10.00 $3,720.00 Members reinstated: 61 @ $5.00 $305.00 Entered Apprentices Initiated: 427 @ $5.00 $2,135.00 Total due to the Grand Lodge $363,582.00

Grand Master’s Jewel and Apron In accordance with the provisions of Section 25.05 of the Masonic Code, a Past Grand Master’s Collar and Jewel for our 2006-2007 Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen and a separate Past Grand Master’s Jewel for our 2005-2006 Grand Master Roger L. Magoon have been procured.

Grand Lodge Proceedings In accordance with the provisions of Section 25.06 of the Masonic Code, the Journal of Proceedings of the 161st Annual Communication was prepared by me with the assistance of the Grand Lodge office and printed by Ripon Community Printers. The proceedings were distributed in February 2006.

1 copy to each Area Administrator 1 copy to each District Lecturer 1 copy to each Constituent Lodge Secretary 1 copy in advance to each Grand Lodge officer 1 copy in advance to each Past Grand Master 1 copy to each Permanent Member 1 copy to each Grand Lodge Trustee 1 copy to Jurisprudence Committee Chairman 1 copy to C.E.O, Wisconsin Masonic Home 1 copy to each Scottish Rite Valley 1 copy to Order of Eastern Star office 1 copy to each Shrine Temple (Beja, Tripoli, Zor) 1 copy to York Rite offices 1 copy to Prince Hall Grand Lodge 1 copy to Masonic Service Association 1 copy to George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association 1 copy to Milwaukee Public Library 1 copy to the Cedar Rapids Masonic Library in Iowa 1 copy to State Historical Society

31 A copy of our proceedings was placed on the Grand Lodge of WI web site. I contacted all Sister Jurisdictions in the U.S and Canada by email to let them know that should they desire a copy of our proceeding they could visit our web site and download a copy.

Fifty Year Certificates As of April 30, 2006, two hundred thirty-nine 50 year certificates were prepared by the Grand Secretary’s staff for presentation to deserving Brethren. These certificates were signed by Grand Master Roger L Magoon and the Grand Secretary. The names of all recipients will be printed in the Proceedings.

Unfinished business and Proposed Legislation On April 14, 2006 a complete account of all unfinished business and a copy of all proposed legislation, including the Grand Lodge budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year, was sent to each constituent lodge Secretary, for the Master and Wardens, complying with the terms of Section 25.07 and 29.05(c) of the Masonic Code.

Financial Reports The accounting firm of Clifton, Gunderson & Co. will conduct the annual audit of the financial affairs of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, the Wisconsin Masonic Foundations, for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2006. These reports will be printed in the Proceedings.

Emergent Communications There were four emergent communications reported as of April 30, 2006 and they were as follows: a cornerstone ceremony at Washburn Public Library in Washburn, WI on July 29, 2005, a cornerstone ceremony at the Zimmerman Business Building in Shawano, WI on October 30, 2005, a consecration ceremony at Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 in Sturgeon Bay, WI on December 3, 2005, and a cornerstone rededication ceremony at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI on February 10, 2006.

Lodge Consolidations As of April 30, 2006, three lodges have consolidated as follows: Osseo-Fairchild- Augusta Lodge No. 213 and Mondovi Lodge No. 252 on June 21, 2005to be called Buffalo River Lodge No. 252, Verona Lodge No. 294 and Madison Lodge No. 5 on August 31, 2005 to be called Madison Lodge No. 5, and Kewaunee Key Lodge No. 174 and Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 211 on November 17, 2005 to be called Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174. As of April 30, 2006 there were 190 lodges in Wisconsin.

Tax Reports The Group 990 Income Tax Report for the 2004 constituent lodge in the year 2004 was filed with the Exempt Organization Division of the Internal Revenue Service complying with the authorization given the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin under regulation 1.6022-2(A) (d) (d) Group Returns. This group return is filed under I.D. No. 23-7145169.

Grand Lodge Master Insurance Policy Our Grand Lodge Master Policy covers property, boiler, employee dishonesty, general liability, non-owned auto liability, fine arts, paraphernalia, and other enhancements specifically designed to cover our fraternal exposures. These and other coverage’s included in our policy are explained in a brochure distributed to all lodge Secretaries. Additionally, we carry a $10,000,000 umbrella policy, which

32 covers all lodges in the master program.

Last year we were able to secure a substantial savings from St. Paul/Travelers. Because of the satisfaction with last year’s program and rates I again met with Mr. Charles Johnson of Robertson Ryan to negotiate our renewal pricing well in advance of the renewal date. I am pleased to report that our negotiations were successful. For this upcoming year our rates will remain the same as last year. Additionally, St. Paul/Travelers agreed to use last year’s values. We all know that replacement costs are increasing drastically but we all will have the benefit of the blanket limit of $86,340,278. This will virtually insure that no one lodge can be underinsured at the time of a serious property claim.

Wisconsin Masonic Code The Wisconsin Masonic Code is the controlling document with which we govern our Craft. The Code is available on our Web site at http://www.wisc-freemasonry.org and is available to download as a Word Document or in PDF form. Since the Code has been converted to an electronic format one of the key features is the ability to do key word searches. We will continue to work to make this document as friendly to use as possible.

Email The Grand Lodge Officers and the Grand Lodge, along with many lodges continue to use this effective tool to communicate and it is becoming one of the most common tools we use today. Our general address is [email protected]. The Grand Secretaries address is [email protected] you can visit our web site for a complete listing of all email addresses.

We encourage you to use this tool for the majority of your requests or processes. I want to remind each of the members and lodges that there are protocols that should still be followed for communicating within other grand jurisdictions. All correspon- dence should still be sent through the Grand Secretary and I will then forward it on to the respective recipient’s Grand Lodge. As our technology grows, we still have to maintain certain courtesies that are considered important to many Masons and Grand Jurisdictions.

Grand Masonic Center Your Grand Masonic Center in Dousman continues to serve the Craft well. In addition to the Grand Lodge support staff we also house the Grand Chapter O.E.S., Grand York Rite Bodies of Chapter, Council and Commandery, and the Wisconsin Masonic Charities office. Additionally, there are two conference rooms equipped for teleconferencing that are available.

The Grand Lodge library is also located in the lower level of the Masonic Center. You are encouraged to stop in and visit anytime.

Conclusion Wisconsin Freemasonry has a great heritage, and each generation has added to the building stones, which make up our great fraternity. The symbols of our Craft are becoming more visible to the general public; we are bringing light into a world that seems to be struggling with darkness.

We are living in difficult days, as Freemasons we must take up the challenge to live great and standby the ideals, values, and principals that have withstood the test

33 of time. It is not given for man to obtain perfection, he can but strive for it, and that is our calling my Brethren, to strive to be the best we can be, while using our guiding principals as our moral compass.

It has been a great joy and pleasure to serve you the Freemasons of Wisconsin this past year. To the Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, Members of the Boards and Committees, Masters, and Secretaries of the lodges, I express my grateful apprecia- tion for allowing me to serve you this past year.

Respectively Submitted,

Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. Grand Secretary

Report accepted.

FIFTY YEAR CERTIFICATES

A. D. Anderson (180) Cyrus Wayne Anderson (51) Deane Maynard Anderson (50) Robert James Anderson (28) Edward A Angell (267) Hamilton Tower Bailey (291) Roger P. Bain (242) Nicolas Balazs (307) Marion Charles Barto (81) Russell Clar Barton (72) Dennis C Beaumont (267) Raymond F Beilke (75) Jack Milton Bell (325) Ross Michael Bennett (33) Frederick William Bertolaet (68) Stanley Elwin Bird (26) John Howeth Birkett (28) David M Boehm (180) Ernest J Borchardt (108) Adolph F Borufka (74) Delbert H Bradt (25) William David Brand (267) N Charles Branson (85) Donald E Brockman (291) Leroy John Bruechert (21) Donald R. Brunn (112) Robert Jack Budlow (291) George H Burgess Jr (337) Franklin Burgon (322) Wallace E Burkee (47) Wilber Grove Cahoon (34) Garmen S Casperson (210) Paul Archer Chapman (31) Sarkis Sam Cherkinian (18) Monak Chobanian (291) William G Church (222) Byron P Clements (45) Albert William Cole (325) Liniel H Cooper (73) Wilbur Norris Craw (26) William Robert Crawford (68) James E Cuttrell (180) David Lloyd Dancey (37) Howard Byrson Davenport (3) Jerry Frank Davidson (322) Leroy Calvin Dettmer (350) Robert W Devenish (143) John Richard Dorsett (3) Alfred Gene Draper (55) Burton Oakley Eberly (337) Henry Dalbert Eglin (10) Randolph David Engler (218) Ronald K Espe (214) Burkett Farquhar (85) Stewart J Fausch (128) Reubin Frank Fehrmann (28) Charles Leon Fine (1) Walton G Frisch (172) Albert L Gallop (221) Ronald Henry Gartman (27) Russell W Gasser (180) Raymond E Gieringer (332) Robert James Gill (25) Sam Gingold (261) Howard William Gray (21) Ross R Gray (161) Donald Robert Green (356) Warren E Grove (128) Harold E Guttenberg (51) Allen T Haga (93) Eugene Hahn (33) Dale Halliburton (265) Daniel L. Hanson (280) Darrell Eldon Haskins (252) Glenn Haslerud Sr (210) Bruce T Haubrich (47) Richard John Hauser (17) William Franklin Hawthorne (31) Arthur William Hilgers (356) Thomas A Hites Jr (337) Peter John Hoffman (74) Harley L Hogstrom (112) John De Witt Holcomb (55) Earl W Hooper (267) Rodney Arlyn Horky (244) Frank Charles Horn (34) Russell Hamilton Hoveland (325) Harry C F Howland (130) Robert F Hulse (28) Francis C Jacobs (180) Alan Rae Jacobson (161) Allen B Jacobson (192) Gordon Charles Jacobson (55) Harold Vernie Jacobson (192) Louis Frederick Janke (31) Richard W Jenks (148) Raymond Jensen (55) Delward Le Roy Jenson (280) Dennis G Jenson (112) George Carl Jevne (351) Dewey R Johnson (231) Ferris Laweir Johnson (28) Ralph C Johnson (242) William Elmer Johnson Jr (180) Thomas E. Jones (74) Wilbur R Jones (356) Robert H Jorgenson (81) Jerome O Just (172) Robert C Kastens (187) Walter M Kelley (112) William W Kersey (337) Robert Walter Kienzle (268) Robert E Kime (63) Verne J Kjell (189)

34 Dale Edward Koger (112) Donald L Kowalke (190) Otto C Krause (248) Robert W Krueger (195) Ronald Kuehn (189) George F Kupferschmid (45) David H Kvarnes (56) Melvin R Laird Jr (224) Gilbert C Lamb Jr (265) Frederick E Landmann (172) Curtis W Lang (175) Donald W Lange (3) Jack N Lange (189) Bradley D. Larsen (224) John C Larson (214) Otis E Larson (81) Francis W Leitzinger (25) Kenneth Lee Lindl (267) Carroll Frederick Lohr (172) Thomas Lee Longbotham (280) Joseph Longo (3) Richard James Lukas (247) Robert W Lutz (172) Robert J Madalon (34) Norman A Manis (26) Herman H Manske (175) Frank W Marecek (218) Edwin F Martin (280) Donald D Mattox (172) George Albert Maughan (206) Walter C Mc Cullough (175) Harold E Mc Euen (214) Wayne C Mekkelson (34) A Dean Melin (222) Le Roy Mendell (315) William E Menze (8) Lawrence William Mickelson (176) Gordon C Mohns (31) Robert Sherman Morgan (18) Ronald Edward Morrison Sr (189) Raymond J Moyer Jr (28) Kenneth Robert Naeser (3) Warren Louis Neumann (322) Edward Neve (128) Norman O’Hara (307) Ronald Lee Ohm (337) Raymond Oster (242) Leslie Frank Parchim (189) Allen Joseph Paschen (34) Edward T Peeples (307) Charles W Penn (210) Curtis Owen Peterson (252) George Edward Peterson (176) Foster J Phillips (307) Leo W Phillips (261) Thomas S Pinney Jr (174) Donald L Preisler (300) James Robertson Price Jr (265) Ronald Erling Rear (31) Glenn Dalen Reese (268) Paul Refkin (261) Emil Carl Reichow Jr (27) Thomas Reuter (108) David Lee Rezin (132) Melvin H Rickard (206) William George Ritchie (267) Richard Edward Roberts (18) Walter D. Roberts (18) Raymond Royce Robertson (63) Russell J Rorge (73) Allan Melville Ross (85) Stephen Ruchti (55) Edward Joseph Salentine (350) Donald H Sametz (261) Arnold Harvey Schoville (180) Dale Howard Schumaker (229) William A Seiden (267) Allan Serstad (73) Harold Frank Servia (322) Lloyd Eugene Sheldon (21) Ralph Rexford Sheldon (21) Arthur W Siebers (51) Richard Simon (261) Silas Kephas Sindahl (26) Frank R Smith (120) Steve M. Somodi (267) Thomas W Sonnenberg (325) Harold Arthur Sorensen (18) John Henry Staehle (27) Darrell R Stowell (272) Gerald L Strauch (161) William D Stuart (210) John Raymond Studley (280) Norman C Swanson (74) John W Swartz (34) Gaylord Dennis Swenson (31) Neil Eugene Tatman (47) Paul A Thenstedt (10) Almo Thiel (244) Virgil Duane Thornburg (8) Alexander Thornton (148) Robert P Torkelson (180) Harland Marion Turner (103) Arthur Tuttle (3) Neal William Van Caster (322) Merle F Virchow (63) Gerald R Volz (128) Douglas Carl Von Hoff (27) Charles N Wallens (261) Arthur Gordon Weber (172) Lonnie W. Weber (268) Sol H Weinstein (261) Leroy John Welke (28) Clifford Martin Wesley (81) James L White (247) James Herbert Whiting (231) Gilbert Frederick Witzke (27) Charles B Wolfer (248) Francis C Woodruff (180) James Frederick Wulk (322) Douglas E Zache (242) Raymond E Zieth (47) Stanley F Zvara (307)

FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

I. Grand Lodge of Michoacán, Mexico By letter dated December 1, 2005, the Gran Logia Michoacán has requested recognition by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin F. & A.M. The commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of the Grand Masters of Masons in North America has issued its opinion that the Gran Logia Michoacán meets the standards for recognition.

Accordingly, the Foreign Relations Committee recommends that the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin recognize the Gran Logia Michoacán.

II. Grand Lodge of Cyprus By letter dated January 30, 2006, the Grand Lodge

35 of Cyprus A.F. & A.M. has requested recognition by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin F. & A.M. The Grand Lodge of Cyprus was established on January 15, 2006. Formerly, the lodges in this grand jurisdiction were under the Grand Lodge of Greece. The Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America has not yet issued an opinion on the regularity of the Grand Lodge of Cyprus. Accordingly, the Foreign Relations Committee recommends that recognition of the Grand Lodge of Cyprus be postponed and that further consideration be given at the 2007 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.

The Foreign Relations Committee moves adoption of this report.

Fraternally,

Allan E. Iding, PGM, Chairman Bruce A Christianson, PGM Michael A. DeWolf, PGM Lawrence L. Myers, PGM George A. Wallinger, PGM Stephen D. Willett, PGM

Report accepted.

MASONIC SERVICE & ASSISTANCE BOARD REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

The Grand Lodge “Charity Fund” was established when the Grand Lodge was chartered in 1843 and was originally administered by the Grand Master. It has now been placed in the hands of the Board of Service and Assistance.

Charity is one of our greatest attributes and the Board is concerned with the needs of all of our brethren, their widows and families. We serve as a liaison to provide the type of assistance that all Masons would like to achieve, but which cannot always be accomplished by individual efforts.

Our thanks go to Grand Master Magoon for choosing the Service and Assistance Fund as the beneficiary of the “Grand Master’s Appeal” this year. Through his efforts the Service and Assistance Fund has received needed publicity and aware- ness. Again we have had another successful fund raising year due to the generosity of our brothers and sisters.

The two main areas of assistance, which the Board provided, are:

1) Individual requests for assistance for Wisconsin masons and their families.

2) Masonic Service Association Volunteer Programs at the State Veterans Homes and Hospitals.

Requests for assistance were evaluated and acted upon in accordance with Chapter 40 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin. Either the Grand Master or the constituent lodge of which the applicant is a member refers all requests to the Board. An appeal to the local lodge is to be the first step in the process of a person seeking assistance. Demonstrated support to an applicant, by the lodge, helps the Board in

36 its deliberations as the local lodge is in a better position to know all of the relative circumstances. The second step is the submission of the completed application form to the Board of Service and Assistance for their review. A member, on behalf of a brother in need, can also initiate the process by following the same procedure.

The Board of Service and Assistance is pleased to have completed another year of service to the Craft, the State Veterans Homes and Hospitals and needy Wisconsin Masons and their families.

We should all thank the MSA Field Agents who spend countless hours tending to our Veterans: PGM Beecher Daniels, MSA Coordinator, Charles Wallens (Milwau- kee), LaVerne Storkson (Middleton), Tom Dowman (King) and Steven Hanson (Tomah).

I would like to thank all the Board members who have served this past year for all their time and dedication: Lowell Larson, PGM Larry Myers, DD # 7 Dan Slavik, JGD Joe Harker, PGM Michael DeWolf, and our newest member, Jonathan Bascue. I would also like to recognize the hard work of the Grand Lodge office under the administration of Scott Graske and with the special assistance of Erika Miller, Development Coordinator, for their help and behind-the-scenes work this past year.

We are here to serve the Craft and hope we have succeeded in doing so.

Fraternally Submitted,

David C West, President

Report accepted.

WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES BOARD REPORT

To the Grand Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Under Chapter 39 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, the details of the Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board (WMBAB) are outlined and specific to what and how we manage our charitable activities in Wisconsin.

Section 39.01 states that the purpose of WMBAB is to oversee and coordinate the Masonic charitable activities in Wisconsin.

The members of WMBAB this past year have taken that responsibility very serious and have done an admirable job. Our charities are growing, not as fast we would like, but they are growing thanks to the many efforts of the fraternity in Wisconsin.

Our supported charities include the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, the Wiscon- sin Masonic Home, our Masonic Service and Assistance, and the Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation. Together we have donated $2.65 Million to our charities. Through those efforts the different charities have reached out with many projects and activities that reflect what we are all about. Our fraternity should be proud of their accomplishments.

One of the great accomplishments was the building of our new assisted-living

37 facility, Compass Point, which now completes our continuum care campus. With the “Building on a Vision” campaign we were able to get this project off the ground, with a cornerstone and dedication. We thank you for your continued support of our many Masonic outreach projects and we encourage you to visit our campus to see for yourselves, the beautiful setting and buildings that you support.

The Board has met several times this year to manage the opportunities, which come before them and have completed their respective duties and responsibilities. We look forward to a new year of charitable giving. Our activities and minutes are on record in the Development Office if you so desire to review them.

Another highlight this year was the hiring of a new Director of Development for our fund raising efforts in Wisconsin. The Board, through an extensive hiring process, has selected William Barnes, a brother, to head up our Development Office. Erika Miller who has been holding down the fort, since the position became vacant will assist him. We should all thank Erika for her great work for the interim. She will continue to work with Bill and grow in her duties as time goes on.

We welcome Bill and his exciting and progressive approach to planned giving. Welcome Bill.

Our charitable efforts are reflected in the following report of giving and as you can see we have continued to fulfill our obligations to the Fraternity.

Wisconsin Masonic Charities Master Gifts From 5/1/2005 to 4/30/2006

Service and Assistance Totals for Fund: 365 Club $8,669.10 Totals for Fund: Grand Master’s Fall Appeal $51,735.26 Totals for Fund: Ladies Appeal 2004 $1,000.00 Totals for Fund: Service and Assistance General Fund $2,628.00 Totals for Charity: Service and Assistance $64,032.36 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Totals for Fund: Foundation Perpetual Scholarship Fund $77,500.00 Totals for Fund: Home Endowment $143,195.00 Totals for Fund: Masonic Diagnostic Center Fund $46,877.97 Totals for Fund: Masonic Foundation General Fund $1,062,054.39 Totals for Fund: Masonic Medical - Lodge Matching Fund $91,714.99 Totals for Fund: Masonic Medical Fund $9,662.00 Totals for Fund: Masonic Youth Fund $770.00 Totals for Charity: Wisconsin Masonic Foundation $1,431,774.35 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. Totals for Fund: General Fund $186,925.64 Totals for Fund: Living Memorial Park $100.00 Totals for Fund: Masonic Health Care Center Fund $635.00 Totals for Fund: RCAC Capital Campaign $959,291.06 Totals for Fund: Riverside Lodge Program Fund $200.00 Totals for Fund: Three PILLARS Park Future Fund $10.00 Totals for Charity: Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. $1,147,161.70 Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation, Inc. Totals for Fund: Soccer Foundation Program Fund $3,780.00

38 Totals for Fund: Spring Appeal $2,251.00 Totals for Charity: Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation, Inc. $6,031.00 Totals for all Grand Lodge Charities $2,648,999.41

Fraternally submitted on behalf of the entire Board,

Bruce S. Sim, PGM, President

Report accepted.

WISCONSIN MASONIC FOUNDATION BOARD REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

M.W. Grand Master Roger L. Magoon, R.W. Deputy Grand Master, Rodney A. Paulsen, Grand Lodge elected and appointed officers, honored Past Grand Masters, distinguished guests, lodge representatives, brother Masons all, we thank you for this opportunity to present a report of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Board for the fiscal year ending, April 30, 2006.

It is encouraging to note that the total assets, for which we have investment and fiduciary responsibility were valued at $23,429,460.04 as of April 30, 2006. This compares to $21,264,474.87 reported to you last year for the period then ending on April 30, 2005.

A total of $1,450,095.64 was received as contributions to your Foundation during the 05-06 fiscal year. Of this amount, $996,662.09 was the total gift received from the Wilson C. and Edna P. Woods Trust to fund annual scholarships in the Beaver Dam High Schools, as was anticipated in last year’s report. Forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) in scholarships will be awarded to Beaver Dam graduates this month. We would encourage others to emulate this concept of giving in their Masonic community. Your Foundation stands ready to assume the investment responsibility for you.

The remaining contribution total of $453,433.55 includes donations to the General Fund, Perpetual Scholarship Fund, Home Endowment Fund, Masonic Diagnostic Fund (Aurora-Sinai), Medical Fund, Youth Fund, Service and Assis- tance Fund and the Three Pillars Employee Scholarship Fund. All of these amounts are given prior to receiving the final report of our Auditors, which is expected to confirm them.

During the past year, in partnership with many of our Symbolic Lodges, a total of $132,750.00 ($66,375.00 match) was given out in matching scholarships. We also note that many Wisconsin Lodges make individual scholarship awards beyond these numbers from their own separate funds. We continue to ask for those numbers so that we may report the total charitable impact of the Masonic community to the state of Wisconsin’s educational community. Please respond to that request.

Wisconsin lodges also contributed $116,178.26 to the Medical Fund, to which was added $106,729.46 from the Foundation for a total contribution in Medical Fund grants of $222,907.72. Significant in these grants, was the gift of 132 Project Adam AED units of which 117 went to the Milwaukee Public School system, with very favorable press coverage for our fraternity last fall.

39 As noted, most of the Foundation funds are restricted at this point, such as the Home Endowment Fund, which generated a contribution of $783,782.00 to our Masonic Home Operating Fund during this past fiscal year.

The assets of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation continue to be invested in both equity and fixed investment instruments with a ratio of 65% equity to 35% fixed. We are guided in our conservative investment policy by the Alpha Investment Consult- ing Group, with whom we continue to be satisfied. Our objectives are long-term and historically correct, which this year’s results are expected to confirm.

Our relationship with Aurora-Sinai Hospital, home of the Masonic Diagnostic Center, is being reviewed and updated to help us all understand the past, present and future relationship of the Wisconsin Masonic Community to that program. The original Masonic cornerstone was re-laid by Grand Master Magoon this past February and now resides in the new ACE (acute care for the elderly) section of the hospital. We look forward to giving you a final report on this activity next year.

The present and future needs represented by Wisconsin Masonic charity will not be satisfied by the market’s return on investments. As mentioned last year, our funds are a finite resource in need of growth from contributions as well as from investment income. The Foundation is not a source where any and all monies can be sent with the expectation that the amount will be doubled for contribution to a cause. The Foundation must live within a budget and rely on continuing gifts from large and small donors to fund our potentially expanding Masonic labors. Our charities must have the support of every Mason and friend associated with this Grand Lodge.

At this point we must acknowledge the encouraging decision of the WMBAB Board to retain Brother William H. Barnes, II as our new Development Director. In the short time that he has been with us, he has brought new life and enthusiasm to your Development office. Working with Erika Miller, we have great expectations of what the future will bring to their work and assets of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. Permit me to present Brother Barnes to you at this time to add his comments to this report.

Sincerely and fraternally submitted,

Norman L. Christensen, President Scott Graske, Treasurer Bruce A. Christianson, PGM James H. Olson, PGM Gary R. Beier J. Michael Koscinski J. B. Van Hollen, John W. Wilke

Report accepted.

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 TELLERS’ REPORT

Grand Secretary Michael A DeWolf reported that the brethren have elected the following:

M.W. Grand Master, Rodney A. Paulsen R.W. Deputy Grand Master, J. B. Van Hollen R.W. Senior Grand Warden, , John W. Wilke R.W. Junior Grand Warden, Craig S. Campbell R.W. Grand Treasurer, Richard A. Vande Sande R.W. Grand Secretary, Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. Grand Trustee, Allan E. Iding, P.G.M. – 5-year term Masonic Journal Board, Trueman E. Farris – 3-year term Masonic Journal Board, Ray C. Kline – 3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, Guy K. Gooding, – 3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, John J. Luy, – 3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, David M. Weis, – 3-year term

All accepted their offices with thanks and pledged to serve to the best of their ability.

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR

GRAND TRUSTEES REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Brethren,

“Before presenting the Grand Trustee’s annual report, on behalf of the Trustees I want to recognize with gratitude the cooperation and assistance provided to them from the Grand Lodge office staff during the year as we asked many questions about the investments, the audit reports, the various properties, their histories and their cost of operation. Their knowledge of the Grand Lodges finances and properties as well as the membership records has been invaluable. They are our institutional memory as Trustees serve for five years only. PGM Carl Wussow was requested to serve in a non voting capacity this last year after serving as a Trustee for five years His good counsel will be missed. PGM Steve Willett completes his five year term with this Annual Communication. He is not present as he is recovering from surgery. However we hope he will also serve this next year as a non voting counsel to the Trustees.”

This is the report of your Grand Trustees for the fiscal year ending 30 April 2006. During this last year your trustees have met 9 times with many meetings of the sub- committees. The trustees set up three sub-committees to study the various issues they are charged to manage. These sub-committees are 1. Investment Policy and Monitoring, 2. Property Management, and 3. Fund Raising.”

The investment policy used by the trustees remains at 70% in equities and 30% in fixed income. This policy is reviewed on a minimum of once a year. We continue to retain Alpha Consulting as our advisors and have been pleased with their service.

54 Last fall on the advice of Alpha we withdrew all large cap funds from Clipper Funds and transferred them to two Vanguard Index funds pending the selection of a new manager. After careful study we selected American Beacon and LSV Value Equity Fund as two new managers. The Vanguard index funds were closed in April this year and those funds transferred to the new accounts. We also continue to use Northern Capital for large caps, so now have three large cap fund managers each with a different investment model. Chart 1 shows the distribution by Fund Manager of Grand Lodge investments in the stock market as of 4-30-2006. These co-mingled investment funds on 4-30-2005 were valued at $8,355,971 and had a value of $9,296,812 as of 4-30-2006 after the transfer of $255,010 for operating expenses of the Grand Lodge. The co-mingled funds gained $1,195,852 during the fiscal year for a return on investment of 14.08 %. The Grand Lodge accounting system for these funds is based on current market value.”

We have charted the market value history of the Grand Lodge Investment Fund Allocations for the last twenty years which is identified in this report as Chart 2.”

The Grand Lodge investments are managed as co-mingled funds, although they currently contain 6 different accounts. The general operating fund provides the funds needed each year to balance the Grand Lodge operating budget per Chapter 31.05 of the code. This fund started our fiscal year with $4,088,874. The trustees used $373,216 during the year from this fund to balance the budget. $327,285 came from interest and dividends with $45,931 from realized gains. This fund balance as of 30 April 2006 is estimated will be $ 4,579,111. The Perpetual Membership fund had $ 1,409,673 at the start of the fiscal year and paid out $62,950.67 to the lodges and $34,856.04 to the Grand lodge for a total of $97,806.71. The fund balance as of 30 April 2006 is estimated will be $ 1,348,655. The PMP plan now has 1,954 living members and 775 deceased or memorial members. Chapter 94.28 of the Masonic Code defines the terms for making any distributions of excess funds in the PMP accounts. The last distribution was made in the year 2000. The losses in the stock market due to the events of 9-11-2001 have not been made up in this account as of this time. Therefore no distribution of excess funds will be recommended to the Grand Lodge for this year.”

The Board of Masonic Service and Assistance Fund had $1,939,431 to start the fiscal year and disbursed $ 63,421 during the year. The fund balance as of 30 April 2006 is estimated will be $ 2,171,960. The Van Brunt fund started the fiscal year with $691,177 and paid out $ 17,757 to the Wisconsin Masonic Home during the year. This fund balance as of 30 April 2006 was $703,834. The Youth fund started the fiscal year with $443,568 and paid out $ 16,000 during the year. The fund balance as of 30 April 2006 is estimated will be $496,767. The Lodge closing fund started the fiscal year at $87,461, paid out $ -0- and had $ 87,461 as of 30 April 2006.”

The trustees have been studying the accounting reports of the Grand Lodge in particular as to how they report the investment accounts. We believe there is a need to have visibility of each of the various fund balances on a monthly basis. We also believe the different Grand Lodge Boards and Committees that administer these different funds need to have a report of the funds and expenses for which they are responsible on a monthly basis to manage their budgets. This issue has been discussed with the Grand Treasurer and he concurs. Therefore we have authorized the purchase of new accounting software and a new computer at a cost of $2100 for fund based accounting reports. This system is now being installed and debugged.

55 The first reports in this new format will be available no later than August of 2006.”

For over 10 years the trustees have reported on their concerns about depletion of the Grand Lodge investment assets in the General Operating fund in order to balance the Grand Lodge Budget. As part of our studies this last year we have analyzed the sources of revenue to support the Grand Lodge budget over the last 20 years. Between 1991 and 2005 the smallest percentage provided from the trustee accounts was 39.3% and the largest was 64%. Over the last five years with a down market the average support provided from the General Operating fund has been $472,874. Chart 3 shows this data. The trustees have prepared a pro forma through 2011 to understand the implications of various rates of return from the investments in the General operating fund. This data is in chart 4 and shows the risks in forecasting future revenue for support of the Grand Lodge budget. The trustees have recommended to the expenditures committee they plan on an average of no more than $300,000 in revenue from the general operating fund investments over each of the next five years to minimize the need to use realized gains to balance the budget. This will grow the corpus of the General Operating fund from the realized gains. The trustees have also charted the membership trends over the last 20 years both for total membership and for participation in the PMP program. This data is shown in charts 5 and 6. All this data has several implications as reviewed by the trustees. To maintain the same percentage of revenue from per capita to support the budget with a declining membership trend, the per capita would need to be raised. Although the budget has been reduced significantly in recent years, if it stays at current levels the revenue from other sources also needs to increase. The only other sources are rents, leases, mortgages, fees, gifts, transfers from the trustee investment accounts, or sale of Grand Lodge property, with the biggest source being transfers from the General operating fund.”

We as the craft have historically given generously to our benevolent activities and need to continue to do so. Over the last decade however, bequests and or gifts to the Grand Lodge general operating fund have dropped to almost zero. We need to develop strategies to increase the size of the general operating fund to a level which can be managed to produce the funds needed to balance the Grand Lodge budget. If that fund held investment assets in excess of $6,500,000 it would on average produce $500,000 a year to support the Grand Lodge budget with minimum depletion of the funds assets. The Grand Lodge Trustees recommend the Executive Committee with the Expenditures Committee develop the financial goals and plans needed to manage and fund the Grand Lodge activities by planning for the future with forecasts of expenditures and revenues for five years to be revised each year as events warrant.”

Although the financial benefits to the Grand Lodge was not the prime motivator in negotiating with St Mary’s church on the sale of the land to be discussed when resolution 8-2006 is presented, it will help in increasing the investment funds in the general operating fund.”

The Property Management Sub-Committee efforts during the last year consisted of the following.”

The Draft Plan for development of the Dousman Campus has been completed. This 14 page document is available for those interested in the details by contacting the Grand Lodge office. The key elements of the plan are:

56 1. The future use of Van Brunt Hall and the Bark River Apartments.

The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Masonic Home transferred the residents of Van Brunt Hall and the Bark River apartments to the new Compass Point Catered Living facility in March of 2006. That Board is now involved in studies for the future use of Van Brunt and the Bark River apartments. When these studies have been completed they will make a decision regarding the future use of these buildings. Pending that decision the trustees have informed that Board of Directors they will not be considered in default of the terms of the lease from the Grand Lodge while the buildings are vacant pending their decision. When their decision is made the Trustees will decide what action to take regarding any change in the terms of the lease. The trustees expect this process to be completed before the Annual Communication of 2007.

2. The Village of Dousman long range land use plan as it impacts Grand Lodge property.

The Village of Dousman has completed and published a Land Use Plan which impacts any plans of this Grand Lodge with respect to future use of what is commonly referred to as the “ Farm Land” This parcel of land is approximately 170 acres in size and is shown on chart 7. Your trustees participated in public hearings on this plan and as a result the Village of Dousman Planning Commission modified its original plan. The Village Plan indicates this land will be developed as a combination of residential and business park. Although there have not been any appraisals of this land for the intended uses it is clear that as the area around Dousman continues to develop this land should appreciate in value. It is also clear that some time in the future the Trustees will need to decide when that value has peaked and address the potential sale or development of this land.

3. The negotiations by the trustees with St Mary’s Episcopal Church to buy nine acres of Grand Lodge land for the purpose of building a new church.

During the last year the Trustees were approached by the members of St Mary’s Episcopal Church of Dousman regarding the sale of approximately nine acres of land shown on chart 7. Although it has been the policy of the Trustees for many years to not sell any of the land owned by the Grand Lodge, after careful consideration of the possible best use by the Grand Lodge of this land, we entered into negotiations with the church for the sale of this land. After appraisal of the land we have agreed to sell this parcel to the church for the sum of $400,000 pending approval of this Grand Lodge. We recommend the approval of resolution number 8-2006 which addresses this issue and will present the reasons for that recommendation at that time. If the resolution is approved the proceeds from the sale will be deposited in the General Operating Investment Fund.”

“A business plan pro forma was completed for the Duplex the Grand Lodge rents on the Dousman Campus. This plan includes a three-year improvement schedule for the property. The first phase of that plan will replace all 42 windows in the building. The building is approximately 40 years old and the window frames have rotted out. After competitive bidding these windows will be replaced in June at a cost of $19,000. This cost will come from the rental income of $1850 per month. The business plan establishes a maintenance reserve of $10,000 by 2011.”

The operation of the New London apartment complex continues to be a challenge

57 primarily in finding new renters. We have 3 vacancies at the present time. Advertising by several means has not produced significant results. We also continue to search for a use of the basement that can serve as an additional revenue source from the building.”

“The fund raising sub-committee is studying alternatives for fund raising for the general operating fund. The brethren leaving gifts in their estates have been designating them almost exclusively to our benevolent activities whereas in the past they also left gifts to the Grand Lodge operating fund. Therefore this Grand Lodge needs to explore alternatives to raise funds for the general operating fund and this sub-committee welcomes any suggestions which will help increase the corpus of the general operating fund.”

Most Worshipful Grand Master on behalf of the Grand Lodge Trustees I move this report with its charts be accepted and spread upon the record.

William E. Day, PGM Chairman Stephen D. Willett, PGM Blair D. Dixon Bruce S. Sim, PGM James H Olson, PGM Carl J. Wussow, PGM

Report accepted.

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 GRAND TREASURER’S REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Complying with Sections 24.02 and 34.02 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, Laws of the Grand Lodge, it is a privilege to submit the Grand Treasurer’s Annual Report.

As of April 14, 2006, all lodges except Marinette No. 182, Pewaukee No. 246, and Milwaukee Harmony No. 261 have submitted their Annual Financial Reports. Further, Pewaukee No. 246 and Milwaukee Harmony No. 261 have not paid their per capita tax. All lodges involved have been sent written notice that they are delinquent.

There are currently 2875 Perpetual Membership Plan participants of whom 2059 are living and active. The total PMP per capita funds received was $34,134. Several brothers who are on the deferred payment plan are delinquent and have been notified and appraised of the obligation. Their home lodges will not receive the corresponding dues until they are current on their payments.

The auditors’ report will verify all receipts and disbursements and give an accounting of the existing condition of the several funds of the Grand Lodge as of April 30. 2006, complying with the terms of Section 24.02 and 34.02 and are not duplicated here. The audit report, in all its’ detail, is on file in the Grand Lodge office for review by any member of the Craft. Also, the report will be printed in the official proceedings of this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

The Grand Lodge Budget adopted for the fiscal year 2005-2006 anticipated revenues/expenses of $832,600. The ten months - actual plus two months - estimated expenses are projected to be $721,363. This is approximately $111,237 under budget. The primary reasons for being under budget are the fiscal restraint exercised by the Grand Lodge officers, District Teams and Committees. All Grand Lodge officers, Committees and District Teams are to be congratulated for their efforts.

We have come a long way since my predecessor, Mike Walter, first sounded the alarm in 2001. Our operating budget has been reduced from $1,276,360 for the fiscal year 2001-2002 to a proposed budget of $784,953 for the fiscal year 2006-2007. This is a reduction of over $550,000 per year and was in response to the concerns expressed by our Trustees due to the erosion of our investment funds over the years.

As you may or may not know, we have basically two sources of income for the operating budget -Investment Income Allocation and Per Capita. The Investment Income Allocation has been reduced from over $800,000 per year in 2001 to a proposed $288,885 for fiscal year 2006-2007. These funds are used to cover the shortfall in revenue from the Per Capita received.

Per Capita is always a controversial subject. Per Capita is defined as sharing equally among members. If we did not have the Investment Income Allocation to fall back on, the “equal share” or per capita would be slightly over $50.00 per year for fiscal year 2006-2007. Unfortunately, we have always been reactive rather than proactive when it comes to raising the per capita even as we lose membership. From 1996 through 2001 the per capita was $16.00. During that same time period we lost

74 3,696 members or $59,136 in income. In 2002, the per capita was raised to $26.00 per year. From 2001 through 2005 we lost 2,821 members or the equivalent of $73,346 in income. These losses in income have been balanced by a reduction in expenses and an increase in investment income allocation.

We have put together a five-year plan covering membership and proposed budgets. The Trustees have provided their expectations as to what the Investment Income Allocation will be without reducing the principal or corpus of our invest- ments. The Per Capita increased proposed by the Expenditures Committee will allow us the financial wherewithal to aggressively counter our declining member- ship and to meet the goal of $300,000 or less from Investment Income that the Trustees have given us.

In compliance with Section 24.01 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, I have made arrangements to personally sign all mileage and per diem checks for representa- tives attending the 2006 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. Arrangements for distribution of the checks on Saturday, June 3, have been made in conformity with Section 30.06 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

Thank you brethren for the privilege and pleasure of serving as your Grand Treasurer this past year. It truly has been a learning experience for me. A special thank you to William Day, PGM and to the staff at the Grand Lodge office. Their patience and very able assistance in answering my many questions is greatly appreciated. And finally, a special thank you to our Grand Master Roger L. Magoon for expressing confidence in me and allowing me to serve our Fraternity as a part of his team. It has been a good year and I am very honored to have been a part of it.

Fraternally submitted,

James M. Hays Grand Treasurer

Report accepted.

Grand Treasurer James Hays proceeded with a Power Point presentation on Grand Lodge Accounting 101, which showed the accounting practices of the Grand Lodge. This showed our accounting system is based on a for-profit basis. His recommendation is to change to a non-profit fund accounting basis. The trustees have agreed and have approved the funds for a software program to implement this change in the accounting system.

His slides went on to show the increase and decrease in membership and the amount of per capita collected, which is declining because of the increase in the loss of members. He explained the budget process followed by the Expenditures Commit- tee. The categories were broken down and the accounts that had cost saving reductions applied were detailed.

Brother Hays showed how just a $5 increase in per capita tax would help balance the budget. There is a five-year plan that needs some tweaking, but it needs to be done. He feels that the membership has not been good stewards of the Grand Lodge funds. This needs to be changed and become a way of life. A look at the whole picture is a must.

75 EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

In compliance with Section 29.05 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, we are pleased to submit the Expenditures Committee report and the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2006-2007.

On April 13,2006, copies of the proposed budgets for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, and the Farm were mailed to each constituent Lodge and to the officers and permanent members of the Grand Lodge. Resolution No. 01-2006 addresses the adoption of these budgets.

The Expenditures Committee met on several occasions during the 2005-2006 fiscal year to review the anticipated expenses and resource requirements for the fiscal year 2006-2007. To this end, each line item of each budget was reviewed, discussed, and analyzed in light of anticipated proposed programs, projects, and service to the craft. On April 12, 2006, the final budget and per capita recommen- dations were reviewed and approved.

The proposed budget of $784,953 for fiscal year 2006-2007 reflects a 5.7% decrease from the budget for fiscal year 2005-2006.

The proposed salary and benefit increases for our Grand Lodge employees reflect a modest cost of living increase. All Grand Lodge employees will be contributing to their health care cost. There are no Grand Lodge officers receiving a salary from the Grand Lodge.

As noted in the proposed budget, all other expenses have been reduced with the exception of the Grand Lodge Building Expense, which shows a slight increase.

The Trustees have recommended that Investment Income Allocation for fiscal year 2006-2007 not exceed $300,000. In response to this recommendation and considering need for services, programs, and activities necessary to support our lodges and members, the Expenditures Committee recommends an increase in per capita to $31.00 per year, upon each member of record of a chartered lodge on December 31, 2006. Resolution 2-2006 has been submitted covering this recommen- dation.

The Expenditures Committee proposes a balanced budget of for the Grand Lodge and for the Wisconsin Masonic Journal. The proposed budget for the Farm indicates an excess of revenue over expenses of $24,730.

The Expenditures Committee recommends the adoption of the 2006-2007 fiscal year budgets for the Grand Lodge, the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, and the Farm.

Fraternally submitted,

James M. Hays, Grand Treasurer, Chairman Rodney A. Paulsen, Deputy Grand Master J. B. Van Hollen, Senior Grand Warden John W Wilke, Junior Grand Warden Craig S. Campbell, Senior Grand Deacon Michael A. DeWolf, Grand Secretary, PGM

Report accepted.

76 2006-2007 PROPOSED BUDGET

77 78 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 1-2006

Submitted By: Committee on Expenditures

Section(s) Affected: 29.05

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: To adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2006-2007

(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by under- line; omitted text is indicated by ***)

RESOLVED, that the attached budget, which has been mailed to all constituent Lodges in accordance with Section 29.05( c ) calling for expenditures of $784,953.00 be adopted.

Resolution adopted

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2-2006

Submitted By: Committee on Expenditures

Section(s) Affected:

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: To provide for Per Capita Tax.

(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by under- line; omitted text is indicated by ***)

RESOLVED, that the annual per capita tax upon each member of record of a chartered lodge on December 31, 2006, be and hereby is established at the sum of Thirty-one dollars and no cents ($31.00) for the fiscal year 2006-2007.

Resolution adopted

PRESENTATION

Past Grand Master Beecher Daniels called on the Masonic Service Association Representatives to come to the podium and then recognized all veterans in the audience. He felt privileged to speak on behalf of the Masonic Service Association and the Masonic volunteers of Wisconsin saying that they appreciate the support that the Grand Lodge has provided. He explained that there is an increased need for volunteers because of the decrease in funds from the government and the increase of patients due to Afghanistan and Iraqi casualties. Our MSA reps need more volunteers to work with them at the veteran’s hospitals and he asked all the Brothers to consider volunteering some time.

Brother Daniels then introduced Chuck Wallens who spoke about the National Veterans Wheelchair Games being held in Milwaukee in 2007. 2000 volunteers will be needed to assist. There were volunteer forms on the MSA table in the lobby for those interested. He hoped that the Masons would help.

79 Roger Magoon presented the Grand Masters Certificate of Meritorious Service to Laverne E. Storkson, Thomas A. Dowman, Charles N. Wallens, and Steven C. Hanson.

Beecher Daniels thanked Grand Master Magoon on behalf of Richard Fletcher, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association for his support and dedica- tion to the Veterans of Wisconsin. He then presented him with a plaque and a certificate of appreciation.

Grand Master Magoon then presented Beecher Daniels with a Distinguished Service Award from the Masonic Service Association of North America in recogni- tion and appreciation for his five years of volunteer service from 2001-2006.

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

The open installation of the Grand Lodge officers for 2006-2007 was held in the Auditorium of the Madison Masonic Center in Madison and was attended by representatives and guests.

Installing Grand Officers were:

M.W. Richard E. Black, P.G.M...... 1999 M.W. Allan E. Iding, P.G.M...... 1981 M.W. Robert E. Moore, P.G.M...... 1989 M.W. Kingman D. Loomis, P.G.M...... 1987

Officers installed for the 2006-2007 year were:

Rodney A. Paulsen ...... Grand Master J.B. Van Hollen ...... Deputy Grand Master John W. Wilke ...... Senior Grand Warden Craig S. Campbell ...... Junior Grand Warden Richard A. Vande Sande ...... Grand Treasurer Michael A. DeWolf, PGM ...... Grand Secretary Ray D. Heilborn ...... Grand Chaplain Ronald H. Glaunert...... Grand Lecturer Joseph B. Harker ...... Senior Grand Deacon Davey L. White, Jr ...... Junior Grand Deacon Dennis V. Siewert ...... Senior Grand Steward Daniel L. Slavik ...... Junior Grand Steward Kenneth C. Gorgen ...... Grand Marshal James A. Wetzel ...... Grand Tiler L. Arby Humphrey ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 1 William Beetcher ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 2 Frank J. Dennee ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 3 Guy K. Gooding ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 4 Ramon (Ray) C. Kline ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 5 Jeffrey B. Brewer ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 6 Richard M Trailer ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 7 Emmett Reilly ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 8 LeRoy R. Huber ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 9

80 J. Patrick Storrs ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 10 James G. Jante ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 11 Donald W. Hensiak ...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 12

163rd ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

The 163rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin will be held in the city of Madison, Wisconsin commencing on the First Friday, being the First day of June, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.

REPRESENTATIVE BANQUET

The reception and a dinner of beef tenderloin followed the installation of officers and was attended by 365 persons in the Ballroom of the Madison Masonic Center on the lower level.

GRAND LODGE WAS CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR

The Saturday morning session began with a short prayer by Grand Chaplain, Rev. Ray Heilborn.

GUEST SPEAKER

Rev. Jan Beaderstadt, KYGCH, OPC

“Good morning brethren. I have a question for you. Anybody here a Green Bay Packers fan? Now some of you might be surprised, because I am from Michigan. Why would a Michigan boy be a Green Bay Packers fan? That’s because I am a ‘Yooper’.

I was walking around the town last night here in Madison and I was taking some pictures. I reached into my camera bag and found something written by my 14-year old daughter who will be Honored Queen next Friday. My girls have grown up in Freemasonry, in fact they have attended more Masonic meetings than most Masons. She wrote down 10 ways to know you’ve been in Masonry too long: (This is a Job’s Daughter perspective) 10. When people know you from your back, 9. When they know your name, which is scary from a teenage girl, 8. When they tell stories of you when you were a baby, 7. When you say ‘so mote it be’ in church, 6. When you know how to pronounce Ad Hoc Signo Vinces, 5. When you vow to never have a salad or green beans again, 4. When you can spell Masonic, 3. When you spend Saturdays on the go, 2. When the words ‘Eastern Star’ strikes fear in your heart, 1. When you know who was the Grand High Priest in 1901.”

Well Brothers, today is a great day to be a Mason. You belong to the world’s greatest fraternity. This fraternity stretches around the world. In some places we put emblems on the outside of our towns, proclaiming a Masonic lodge is here. Other places in the world you don’t dare breathe that you’re a Mason. I have stood in lodges in those countries as well. Because of my work as a missionary in the wintertime, I go to Africa, to Bangladesh. There are places that, if it is know that I am a Freemason, it could mean my life, because we are accused of kinds of things. I had one man in Africa accuse Masons of running around naked in our meetings and of eating children. Well, first of all, if we ran around naked at our meetings, we might have found the best fund-raiser for obesity problems. As for eating children, I spent nine days in your

81 home, how many were you missing? Masonry has a wonderful opportunity today, thanks to ‘National Treasurer’ and ‘The Da Vinci Code’, two novels that opened people up to asking questions like who are the Freemasons. ‘National Treasurer’ was simply fiction. People ask me if there is really a national treasurer and I say, yes there is. It is called brotherhood. Have you ever noticed that the anti-Masons come up and say that this is a sign, this is a word, and they’ll quote ritual, as if this is a big secret? These are not the secrets of Masonry. The secret is brotherhood. You cannot fake that. Brotherhood is about who we are, it’s the bond that builds us across the world. It is what brought you here today, to be at this Grand Session. Yes, I know that your lodge was summoned to be there by your Grand Lodge law, but you come because of the brotherhood, the friends you have, the friends you are about to make. That’s what has motivated me to go around the country, teaching Masons about putting new life into lodges.”

Now let me tell you a little background before we get into the program. I promised the Grand Master no more than half an hour. I will stick to that. You may be required to listen faster. When I joined Masonry 29 years ago, I got to be Worshipful Master in a few years at the age of 26. I transferred to Calumet Lodge in a dying mining town and a dying lodge. I went to my first meeting as a visitor and somebody said “Hey, maybe he wants to be Worshipful Master.” Well, I was interested, so they made me Junior Warden. My transfer papers arrived a month later. Then I was Senior Warden and I was the last Master of that lodge. For three years I put on one Entered Apprentice Degree and conducted 30 funerals. I did a very good job on the funerals, not one corpse got left out. I was 26 years old so I asked what do I do? These guys were 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 years old. I said what do you want and they all stared at the carpet. Do you ever have that when you ask the Brothers, what do you want to do, and they all look at the carpet? If you ask for volunteers, they stare at the carpet. What I discovered though was that after 3 years and we merged three lodges into one, I felt like a failure, because the lodge closed on my watch. Yes, we lost one quarter of the membership. Yes it was a dying area, but in the back of my mind I kept saying to myself, “there was something I could have done, what was it?” The answers were not within the lodge. It turned out that the answers were within the ritual. The answers were within the fraternity, because 3 years later with the new consolidated lodge, they were on the verge of closing. We had $200,000 in cash, 330 members and could barely get a quorum to a meeting. They turned to me and said, “Would you be Worshipful Master?” I said yes under one condition, I did it your way for 3 years and it failed, let’s try it my way.”

I called up Grand Lodge. You know that little book of committees that Wisconsin must send out? You all looked at the book and said there’s a piece of worthless paper. Why did they print that? I called those chairmen and said, ‘what can you do for me?’ We’re up here in this northern lodge in Houghton, MI calling people living 500 miles away. First there was silence, nobody had ever done that before. Then they said I got this, this, this and this. They were dying to help, but nobody asked for help. I was bringing people up from Grand Lodge, all the way up, in the wintertime! For those of you from very southern Wisconsin, in northern Michigan we get from 300-400 inches of snow per winter. You can wake up in the morning and have three feet of snow on your car and the “cherry-pickers” in southern Michigan, that’s what we call them down below, the trolls below the bridge, got scared because they thought they had a white car. You don’t drive white cars in the UP because they are mobile snow banks in the winter. They came up and we built the lodge up. We took a lodge on the verge of closing to number two in the state in the lodge of the year program. We got our name

82 plastered in the newspapers, we found ways to build the lodge up, we brought in candidates, we had activities. We built a team among the officers. We had opposition. Our regular communication lasted three hours every meeting because we had a group of guys who didn’t want any change, but the officers corps said we had better do something or this lodge will not exist. Today, fifteen years later, it is still a powerhouse lodge involved in the community, giving out scholarships, doing Ma- sonic activities. Everywhere I go I say whatever help you need, you let me know and I usually end up being an officer right away. I have gone to Chapter, I am Past Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch of Michigan. We’ve rebuilt Chapters, Commanderys, Churches using the very same program. This book downstairs, I have a few copies left, that the program is based on, there is a formula that is so simple anyone could use it. It doesn’t’ matter how old you are. I have a man 82 years old in Iowa who took this book and took his Royal Arch Chapter from being the worst in state to number 1 in one year. I talk to women’s groups and I hear this from the women, ‘I am too old to do anything.’ Well, according to the Bible, Sarah was 90 years old when she gave birth for the first time. Which would you rather do? Rebuild your Star Chapter or give birth? Now that doesn’t work with the men because Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born. Usually when I ask that question some old guy in the cheap seats up there says, ‘I’ll give it a try!’”

Every jurisdiction has troubled lodges, lodges that are stagnant. A list for a dying lodge is; problems getting a quorum, lack social activities, been more than two years since they had a new member, need ritual to open the lodge, most of the moving officers are past presiding officers, declining membership, average age over 60 years, do more funerals than initiations, having financial problems. If you have two or more of those you are in the category. The natural part of life of an organization is going to have it’s peaks and valleys. They can be me viable again though. Every lodge in this room that is having problems can be made viable again. They don’t have to die. I ask you the question this morning brothers, isn’t your lodge worth the effort? Isn’t Masonry worth putting in some time and effort? When you have been called to be a leader, when you are put in that chair in the east, I don’t care how you got there, you were put there for a reason. The Great Architect of the Universe has given you a charge to do something for this lodge.”

It takes a plan to bring back any dying lodge. Each dying organization is unique because your membership is unique. I hear people say that it would be better if we had just one lodge in our town. No, I say, you are better off if you have ten lodges in your town because every lodge is different because you are all different. You have something in common, but each lodge has a very distinct personality and that is something to identify and celebrate.”

There are usually two of several problems and one is finance. One is lack of funds the other is too much money and too much money is worse than not enough. By the way, if you think your lodge is broke, maybe you ought to be asking some questions if it really is. I have found, and I am sure the Grand Master can tell you that he has discovered that some of these lodges have money squirreled away and only one or two people know where it’s at. They feel that if the lodge knew we had this much money, they would spend it. Aren’t they adults too, aren’t they members? That money was put aside for a rainy day. It was to be used wisely, not foolishly, but it is to be used. The lack of funds is because a lodge has a poor financial base. Most recently, I had the Grand Governor ask me to go into a York Rite college that I was not a member of, to take a dual membership and help them get back on their feet. I got there, I took the

83 job of Secretary. They only had about two people come to meetings. We had to jump- start it somewhere so I took Secretary. I discovered that they hadn’t sent out dues notices in four years. In fact, we are still paying per capita tax on a couple of dead guy, because nobody has kept tract of where they are. There was no systematic collection of dues, it was very lackadaisical. Dues have not kept up with inflation. I want to ask you, did anyone here come by horse and buggy? So you all came by vehicle, right. Did you notice that gas cost more this year than last year? Your heating bill went up, everything has gone up. Our dues must reflect that inflation because we are not immune from it. It’s unfortunate but our membership understands. There is a way of handling dues increase that keeps your members. It is called small increments and regular increases with explanation. But you have to raise because we are not living in the 1950s, Things cost a whole lot more, in fact, if there is no budget, there is no financial planning.”

The solution is to develop a plan, develop a dues structure, and put together a balanced budget. A balance budget means we have an idea what it is going to cost us for the year and we live within our means. Too many lodges that I go to have the idea that looking means making sure that they can meet next month. If you are not planning ahead for repairs on your building, you are going to hurt. Eventually you are going to have to replace the roof, heating system, plumbing, and carpet. Even robes need replacing. We have too many of our lodges that have robes that are 100 years old and are literally falling apart because of age and usage. Those things must be replaced over time.”

The hidden money is more of a problem because the members become lazy, they don’t want anybody coming into the organization to spend it they are distrustful of one another or nobody knows it’s there. Let me tell you something else that you should be aware of, if you have not done a complete audit, you better be doing it. I have been in ministry now for about 16 years. In the Methodist Church I was a Bishop’s trouble- shooter. I went into churches in trouble and have dealt with four embezzling treasurers in a twelve-year period. In masonry we have had similar problems, in fact, I have run across in one jurisdiction, two Past Grands who were embezzling from their own organizations. One of them, who is in trouble with the law, and of the three signers for the stocks and bonds, the other two were dead. He was the only signer, so he cashed them out, $30,000 worth and took off for Mexico to hide from the law. They were bonded. They got $5,000 from the bonding company. They are out $25,000 and they will never get it back because they will never prosecute him. He died of lead poisoning about a year ago. He got down to Nicaragua and at the wrong end of a machine gun. Another one, she got laid-off from her job and they had lots of money in this particular organization and so she simply took a loan. The only way they discovered it was when they wrote a check to the DeMolay for $100, the check bounced. They thought they had $18,000, but they only had $3.22. That could happen and if you are not auditing every year then at a dying organization that is where these types of problems crop up. If I am a treasurer, I want to be audited every year. Why? So no one can ever point a finger at me and say that I stole something. An audit protects all the members. It’s important and it’s important that you know what your finances are and where things are at.”

Another problem that I ran into is that all of these CDs and stocks are kept in someone’s personal safe at home. No! Put them in a safe-deposit box because members die. We’ve had situations where a man dies and his wife did not like the Masons. She calls up and says you have a half an hour to get the stuff because it is on the street

84 and the garbage man is coming. You never know what will happen when a brother passes away. Protect yourself.”

The solutions help everybody in the organization to see that money is a tool to be used for rebuilding the organization and redevelop a financial plan to look to the picture. That money was left for a rainy-day by our brethren. They meant it to be used. You could even use just the interest and not the principle, to rebuild.”

Another problem is membership. There is lack of unity and purpose and it is not balanced. Usually if there is a purpose it is negative. We’re here to exist with no vision for the future. When I work with lodges, I try I try to identify who are the positive leaders and who are the negative. Our problem in Freemasonry is that too many of our members suffer from a very fatal disease called “Miopticreptosis”.

Grand Master, are you familiar with that particular disease? It is where the optic nerve becomes connected to the rectum, thereby giving one a very poor outlook on life. You hear them say, “We never did it that way before”, “It will never work”, “We tried that 50 years ago and it failed”. It reminds me of one school of instruction the Grand Lecturer was doing and one lodge chaplain sat in the north. The Grand Lecturer told him to sit in the east not the north. This old gentleman said, “Fifty years ago your predecessor said that I was to sit in the north, now you say to sit in the east. I wish you would make up your mind.” I try to determine the dynamics between the two groups and how to build them. I build them in love because we are a Brotherhood. Then I look for a spark of life. Who in this organization wants to see it live? One Chapter was going to close and a ninety-five year old man stood up and said, “I have been a member for sixty years, I am not going to let it die.” He took High Priest. We had a man in one Commandery, who at the age of fifty was Commander and at one hundred, he became Commander again to save his Commandery. He brought in fifteen new members that year and they honored him before the Grand Commandery of Michigan at the age of one hundred and one for the work he did. Until you are six feet under, there is something you can do for your lodge. There is always something. With one spark, I can start building a team and get the life going again. I look at what members can be used to rejuvenate the group for the leadership, how do I deal with negative members, what is motivating them, how do I make them positive or to at least say lets try. A lot of times it is over a cup of coffee. Never underestimate the power of a cup of coffee and always one-on-one. Don’t use this at the meetings. Don’t go head- on, charging at them, because that will just make them plant their feet harder. Sit down one-on-one as two brothers to talk it out. You will be amazed at how much you can accomplish on just that conversation. Negative leaders will sap the strength out of an organization and pull it down. We’ve got to turn them around to becoming builders again, because Masonry is about builders not vandals. It takes work and brotherly love. There is a lack of goals. They have no idea why they exist or where they are going. If you have no plan for your lodge, in one-year, five-year, ten years, you are going to die, because all you are doing is treading water.”

Why does Masonry exist? To make Masons, to bring good men together, bonded in a universal brotherhood. We do that in many ways. We do it through our degree work, which is how we teach the principles of Masonry. We do it through social events, we come together as good men, socializing together, enjoying good quality fellowship. We have a business meeting, but the time before and after is very, very important. In fact your lodge should be have coffee on one hour before the meeting begins. Why? Because it encourages people to come out earlier to start talking to each other. Coffee is cheap,

85 brothers. It is not that expensive compared to what you get out of it. Lodges have soda machines and other things in there for fellowship. I encourage them to come down and play cards. Lot of times I cook at my lodges and I say hey brother I am here an hour before. If you want to come down and play cards, come on down because lodge night ought to be a special night. It’s more than showing up and paying the bills and going home. We associate with good men.”

Then you have to start asking your members, what do you want in your lodge. Some might say lets do a survey, but surveys are worthless. If you mail out a survey to your members, most will never respond. Only those that have kind of burr in their saddle will fill out the form, which will give you a colored view of what is reality. One church I was at, the chairman of the ad council said let’s send out surveys, so we did. We had some questions; do you want more Bible studies? Yes. Do you want a youth group? Yes. Do you want Sunday School? Yes. Do you want a second worship service? Yes. Do you want a contemporary service? Yes. Then I asked the question of what part she wanted to participate. She answered, ‘none of the above.’ She answered all of the questions but didn’t really care. But if I talk to people one on one and ask them what they want in the lodge, and maybe give a few ideas. In my lodge I had what I called a Warden’s Council. It was announced at every lodge meeting, then the officers would gather at different homes and anybody could come. It was open. We would talk about what we wanted to do and make a plan. It united us. Why did we go to homes? A home is much warmer than the lodge hall. The lodge is neutral grounds, but if you go into a man’s home, you get to see what his hobbies are and meet his family. If you look around his home you will see what his interests are and get to know him. That’s why your investigating committee should go to the home and talk to the man and talk to the family. What does he want out of Freemasonry? What are his hobbies? What does he like to do? Where does he work? These are key element to getting people involved. That forms my foundation for the vision. Then I combine the goals and dreams, we develop a plan together as a team and set a plan of action. We combine the finance, membership goals, activity plan, and dreams into one and then we start to put it together. Your job as Worshipful Master or lodge member is to help that lodge to develop a plan that they will own. Now, say that you are just a Past Master sitting here, you’re not an officer and you have a lodge in trouble. What do you do? Find two other guys who think like you do and talk about the lodge and then begin to talk to others about the idea. Build the groundwork. Talk positive, don’t’ talk people, talk ideas and build upwards. You’ll know when you succeed when somebody stands up and takes credit for your idea. Then you can sit back and smile and go, yep, it caught on the vision.”

Dues are a privilege of membership. When I am in Africa they never take up an offering, they take up the blessing. I have been in churches that have taken forty offerings in one service. They don’t just pass a plate, they have boxes up front and they dance to the front, singing and clapping and put their money in the box, because it is a privilege to give. We need to remind our brothers that paying our dues is a privilege for being a part of this world’s greatest fraternity. That little card opens doors of friendships around the world. How do you figure what your dues ought to be? Take your operating expenses, divide them by the number of members and that will be your dues. If it is $5,000 and you have one hundred members, that’s $50 a member. Now, you are going to say, well my dues are $15 per year, I can’t afford $50. Don’t’ raise it the whole $50 overnight. I start a campaign at that place saying brothers, here’s our problem, I do the graphs, I show everybody where our finances are, and I talk to brothers individually. We have a period where we try to raise in

86 increments. You know, we have lost very, very, very few members, like half of one percent, when we do it that way. But if I just send you a notice and I jack the dues from $15 to $100 with no explanation, watch the resignations pile up on the secretary’s desk. I have an obligation to communicate to my brethren why I need the money, because that’s good stewardship. You have to look at your own situation and develop from there.”

If you want to help your organization or lodge, work on membership. That will solve a lot of problems. In fact I say set a goal of 10%. I actually plan degrees. I say we will do an Entered Apprentice degree on this date in four months. If they say they have no candidates, I say, find some. It’s amazing if you have a plan to do a degree you’ll get candidates, but if you say we will do a degree if we get some candidates, you will never do a degree. That’s positive mental attitude. Too many of our men do not have PMA they have PMS. You know where PMS comes from, we get it from our wives once a month. We have to have a positive attitude, brother, to pull for the future. Dream, it can happen.”

Reactivate members. I will tell you right now that it is harder to reactivate a non- active member than to get a new one. It is easier to find ten new members than to get an old one to come back to lodge. Why. because they’re happy with their membership. They have a dues card, they have a ring and they know they will have somebody show up for the funeral and do a funeral service. One time I drove five hours to conduct a Masonic funeral service for a brother that I did not know. Afterwards the family came up to me and told me that they were trying to figure out the cheapest way to bury Dad and they knew that the Masons wouldn’t charge anything, so that’s why they asked us to do it. Well, thanks for the honesty, but I had a few thoughts at that time that weren’t very Masonic. You can bring some of those members back who live locally and those who don’t live locally, make sure you send them newsletters. I have found that the best sources of unsolicited funds comes from my members who live out of town, because they feel guilty that they can’t support the lodge. They still have a love for their lodge. I have seen checks for $1000, $3000 come in and then someone at the next meeting says we shouldn’t send them a newsletter because it costs 39¢. If I get $3000 back for 39¢, that’s a pretty good investment, a lot better than the bank pays these days. I look ahead. My book downstairs, “How to become a Masonic Leader”, actually has a workbook on how to plan for the year, It’s easy, but if you have a plan for now and just go by the seat of your pants all you are going to do is wear out your pants and nothing else. You have got to look ahead and let people know what’s going on. Plus, if your membership is not active and knows there are activities, some of them start getting curious and come out. When I was working with a dying church, I would tell everybody that if you have two cars in your family, drive two cars. I have them pack the place with cars, because the neighbors start to see all the cars and think there is something going on down there. Within three or four weeks I have more attendance, because they don’t want to be a part of a dying group, they want to be a part of something that is growing. You have to do a little bit of public relations and a little bit of promotion and it pays off.”

Something else too, membership is more than boring meetings, brothers. Another thing we need to be doing is making sure that people know who we are, what we are, when we meet and who to contact. I met a brother yesterday, very typical, he sat in front of his local Masonic Lodge for I don’t know how many different nights. He wanted to be a Mason, knew no Masons in town and waited for somebody to show up at lodge to get a petition. Let’s not make it that hard to join. Leaders should be excited

87 and positive about what they are doing in order to be successful. Something that I never do, is sit up there in the East and look around the room and say, “This is all that showed up?” They are brothers. They cared. I don’t’ worry about the guys that didn’t show up, because I can build with what’s there. When I visit as a Grand officer and somebody says, ‘I’m so sorry, that all that showed up is these guys. I don’t know what’s wrong with them.’ What, do you mean, with the guys that showed up or the guys that didn’t? Be positive, be thankful. I would walk around and thank every brother for being there, for making that commitment because he got out of his Lazy- boy rocker that night to drive down to lodge to be there. That was a commitment and I made sure that I said thank-you because they cared. That’s where I build. I won’t build upon the people I’m dreaming about that never show up, I build with what is right there. I celebrate them. If you celebrate those members you are going to have loyalty and you are going to redevelop that core.”

I also try to match up people with the appropriate skills. Have you ever heard the expression, ‘give a man a job and he’ll stay active’? That’s wrong. Give a man a job he wants to do. If I want to do work that I don’t want to do, I go to work, then at least I get paid for it. If I give somebody a job that doesn’t match his skills they are going to be frustrated, they are going to leave. Or worse yet, a man shows up to work and you say to him that you have enough help and he can go home. He will never be back. I don’t blame him. He made a commitment and you said he’s not needed. I tell the women’s groups that when a woman brings for potluck, and nobody takes anything out of it, I make sure I throw it away and give her back the empty bowl. Because if you give it back to her full since nobody touched it, she’ll think that nobody cared and then her feelings are hurt. I don’t care if it’s a spinach and eggplant pie that she made, fine some place to put part of it. Always be gracious when you receive things, even if you don’t want it. Be gracious because it builds a bond.”

Help those who are tired to get new life. Any lodge can be reactivated, it just takes a spark with a dream combined with commitment. Be patient with your brothers, they are burned out from years of doing the same thing over and over. They have lost sight of why they are there. You need a plan to work together, to dream together and believe in yourself. As I said as I began, you belong to the world’s greatest fraternity and therefore you’ve got something of special value right here. Some tips to remember, be patient with your members, be a cheerleader. I tell my officers if they have to show their legs and wave pompons, do it. When I go as a Grand Officer, I become a cheerleader-encourager, because when they see me coming with my collar on they are thinking that the big-shot showed up and we are in trouble now. I let them know that I am a brother too. Be willing to get your hands dirty and work side-by-side with them and say, ‘I am here to help’ and mean it. Help them to see the possibilities, fight negative and positive energy and be an optimist. Did you ever notice when you go into a town that there is an Optimist Club and no Pessimist Club? Try to inspire confidence. You have to be a leader. Rebuilding any organization is hard work brothers, but it is rewarding, it is worth the effort.”

I know we are running short on time so if anybody would like to talk further, I will be downstairs. I am here to serve you. I love this fraternity. It has done so much for me in my life that I ran for Grand Line to give something back and today I travel around the country doing these programs for the York Rite and for lodges because I want to see Masonry live. Masonry is indeed America’s greatest treasurer.”

88 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 8- 2006

Submitted By: Grand Lodge Trustees

Section(s) Affected

Vote Required for Adoption: majority

Purpose: To authorize sale of leased and vacant lands pursuant to Sec. 28.05 (2.)

WHEREAS; St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Dousman, WI has negotiated with the Trustees of the Grand Lodge to purchase the 2.2 acres of land the church now leases plus the balance of the land in a triangle bordered by the Bark River and Hwy 18 and 67 for a total of approximately 9 acres for the purpose of building a new church, and

WHEREAS the 99 year lease has 72 years before its termination and the Trustees have not been able to identify a better use of this property for the Grand Lodge, and

WHEREAS the Church has made an offer of $400,000 for this land which was its appraised commercial value in March 2006 and the Trustees have accepted that offer contingent on approval of this Grand Lodge, therefore

IT IS RESOLVED that the Grand Lodge assembled does hereby approve the sale of this land as negotiated by the Grand Lodge Trustees to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Dousman, Wisconsin for the sum of $400,000. Said lands consist of two parcels, located in the southeast 1/4 of section 34, township 7 north, Range 17 East, In The Town of Summit, County of Waukesha, State of Wisconsin and more particularity described in the Lawyers Title Insurance Corp of Waukesha, Title Insurance Commitment Case # WA 255231.

Past Grand Master William E. Day, chairman of the Grand Lodge Trustee, presented some informational maps, charts and history regarding the property in question.

Resolution adopted

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Senior Grand Warden, J B Van Hollen reported on behalf of the Appeals and Grievances Committee as follows. “It is not one of the most favorable things that we do during Grand Lodges, but it is of necessity because, of course, we occasionally do have people who go wayward, who are brothers. The Appeals and Grievances Committee, the trial commission and the Grand Master do have to deal with those individuals and those problems. On behalf of Past Grand Master Herman Friess, who is the chairman of the Appeals and Grievances Committee, I am here to give our report. This report will require us to ballot three different times during the report and I will explain those we go on..”

Pursuant to Chapter 108 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin I present this report of the Appeals and Grievances Committee. The committee reviewed two actions this year affecting three individuals. The first was a decree by then Grand Master Keith

89 D. Chamberlain to expel from our fraternity, pursuant to Sec. 101.03 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin Robert C. Petry of Waterloo Lodge No. 63 due to his conviction for committing the felony act of delivery of cocaine in violation of Sec. 961.41 (1) (cm1) of the Wisconsin statutes. Under this provision of the Masonic Code the Grand Master was required to expel him. The Appeals and Grievances Committee recommends that this Grand Lodge approve this action of the Grand Master and I therefore move for the adoption of this recommendation.”

The motion was seconded. There being no discussion, the vote was taken and the recommendation was adopted.

“A trial commission held a hearing regarding the activity of two other individuals for affecting the sale of real estate and personal property of Genoa City Lodge No. 256 without proper authorization, distributing funds of Genoa City Lodge No. 256 without authorization, surrendering the charter of Genoa City Lodge No. 256 without authorization and violating the duties of an officer of a lodge. One of those two individuals, Gale E. Hermance, did not appear and was found guilty of all four counts based on the evidence presented and was expelled from the fraternity. The Appeals and Grievances Committee has reviewed these findings and finds no material error. The Appeals and Grievances Committee recommends that this Grand Lodge approve the trial commissions action and I therefore move for the adoption of this recommendation”

The motion was seconded. There being no discussion, the vote was taken and the recommendation was adopted.

“The other individual, Brother Michael Means was found not guilty of the first three counts and guilty of count four, for violating the duties of an officer of the lodge. He was suspended indefinitely until he successfully completes the Masonic Code Correspondence Course. The Appeals and Grievances Committee has reviewed these findings and finds no material error. The Appeals and Grievances Committee recommends that this Grand Lodge approve the trial commission’s action and I therefore move for the adoption of this recommendation.”

The motion was seconded. There being no discussion, the vote was taken and the recommendation was adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

Herman A. Friess, P.G.M., Chairman William D. Dyke Steven R. Sorenson J. B. Van Hollen Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M.

Report accepted.

REMARKS FROM DISTINGUISED GUEST

R.W Deputy Grand Master Frank Humphrey, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, Inc.

“Good morning to the MW Grand Master Roger Magoon, to the RW Deputy Grand Master Rodney Paulsen, to the Past Grand Masters, to the Worshipful Masters, Past

90 Masters Wardens and brothers. It is a privilege to stand before you this morning on behalf of the MW Grand Master of the MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge F & A M of Wisconsin, the honorable James E Davis. I am certain that many of you have had the opportunity to meet brother Davis at last year’s session. He sends his regrets for not being able to be here, but I am glad to have the opportunity of being here to stand in his stead. Let me say this about your Grand Master, I have known him for a number of years. As you know, in Prince Hall we are in the line for a long time. When we start we don’t’ know if we are going to end up in the Grand East at all. It takes four years in each station, if everyone were to serve their particular term, and we start way back at the Junior Deacon. Our line actually starts at the RW Junior Grand Warden. Let me say this that what eyes have seen, my ears have heard, and my heart has felt has given me a new face, a new up-lift about Masonry. The speaker who spoke before about how to rejuvenate lodges gave me inspiration. When I look around at this great fraternity, and I have the opportunity of representing this jurisdiction all across the United States, I get motivated. I get enthused. When I see the faces around here, many of you whom I have known for a number of years when I was the Master of a lodge in the 80’s and saw many of your Past Grand Masters come through and visit, I got motivated right then. There is something about this peculiar institution called Masonry, that if you take it seriously, you can’t help but be infected with a positive attitude. Grand Master, I have watched you work, I have watched your deputy work and I have been inspired by your dedication. I have been absolutely uplifted by seeing this great fraternity participate in what we call our Fraternal Relations Table Lodge. Rodney and I got a chance to be the co-chairs of the very first table lodge between the Wisconsin Grand Lodge and the MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge. We watched as the craft began to talk and meet and greet each other and it was inspirational. We have been doing it for three years. For those of you have not had the opportunity to partake, we invite you to that particular affair. We have got to break down the bearers. I know my Grand Master came last year and told us in our cabinet meeting that he put a challenge out. I am not here to change the Grand Master’s challenge, I support my Grand Master.”

I talked to a Past Master here and he was saying about some of the things that we need to do in Masonry to bring us together. Do you realize that when this organization gets together, black men and white men, that we are going to straighten out this world. We have the capability within ourselves to change society and that’s what gives me the motivation to keep going. I want to leave you with few words. Teddy Roosevelt said, ‘It’s not the critic who counts, it’s not the person who points out how the strong man tumbled, or how the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man, to the young person, to the woman who is already in the area, the person who’s face is marred by the sweat, dust and blood, the individual who strives valiantly, who errs and comes out, the person who knows life’s great enthusiasms, life’s great devotions and expend themselves in a worthy cause. the person who fails, but when they fail they only do so while daring greatly, who in the end choose not to live their lives with timid souls, who neither know victory nor defeat.’ I want to close with the motto given by the incoming Grand Master and he said, ‘Aim high. Be all you can be.’ That is exactly what we want to do. Let me just say on behalf of MW Prince Hall Grand, we have got to love each other, we’ve got to understand that in order for Masonry to grow, we have got to be concerned about each other. One of the things that I see is that when a brother is in the hospital, could be sitting there dying, nobody even knows. Are we so connected to each other that we are concerned that if we don’t’ see each other for a week that we will give a call? If you want this institution to grow we have got to care about each other. I say this to my lodges all over, do you even know

91 each other, do you like each other? It’s hard to sell something and market something that you don’t even like yourself. So brothers, in that light, I didn’t come here to lecture, I really came just to bring you a little hope. Faith is the substance of things hoped for so I know they must be cousins. Let’s have a little faith and let’s have a little hope.”

CODE REVISIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The committee was unable to meet this year because of conflicting schedules. Many attempts were made to schedule a meeting since last August.

However, Resolution No. 5, submitted at the 2004 session, was reviewed by the committee in 2005. Certain revisions were made and our intent was to reintroduce it at the 2004 session. Unfortunately, the resolution was not submitted timely and therefore was not considered at the 2005 session. The committee did now timely submit that resolution for consideration at the 2006 session.

The reasoning for the adoption of this resolution was set forth in our 2005 report as follows:

However, Resolution No. 5 submitted at the 2004 session was again reviewed. The present code does not address the procedure to be taken when a lodge withdraws a complaint of Masonic misconduct. The proposed new section 106.011 does.

The filing of a complaint against a brother Mason is indeed a very serious matter. Once filed, the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, and more particularly the Grand Master is involved. Therefore, a decision of the complaining lodge to withdraw charges logically must be reviewed by the Grand Master. The committee believes the proposed wording of the new section 106.11 spells out the procedure to do so. The Code Committee urges its adoption.

The changes made were to set 10 time limits and the withdrawal of charges prior to trial.

There are more items to be revised by the committee next year such as:

1. Review and modify sections 60.05 and 53.04 of the code to conform to chapter 188 of the statutes.

2. Review the appendix of our code relative to the Wisconsin statutes. Some have been revised and others may need to be included.

3. There are several other sections of the code that must be reviewed.

Respectfully submitted

Archie Simonson, Chairman James Olson, PGM Bruce S. Sim, PGM George A. Wallinger, PGM Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, Grand Secretary

Report accepted.

92 RESOLUTION NUMBER 5-2006

Submitted By: Code Revision Committee

Section(s) Affected: Chapter 106

Vote Required for Adoption: Three-fourths (3/4)

Purpose: Add new code section to provide for withdrawal of charges brought by a lodge pursuant to the Masonic Code.

(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by under- line; omitted text is indicated by ***)

RESOLVED, That Section 106.011 be adopted as follows:

106.011 Withdrawal of Charges by a Lodge. Prior to trial, charges brought by a lodge may be withdrawn by majority vote of the charging lodge at a regular stated communication. The Lodge shall then submit a written report of the action taken to the Trial Commission, signed by the Worshipful Master and Secretary of the Lodge requesting withdrawal of the charges. All further actions relative to a trial shall be stayed until completion of the following steps:

a. The President of the Trial Commission, within 10 days of receipt of the request of the Lodge shall forward copies to the members of the Commission and the Grand Master, requesting each member of the commission to respond within 10 days indicating approval or disapproval. A failure to respond shall be deemed approval of the Lodge’s request.

b. The action by a majority of the Trial Commission recommending approval or disapproval of the Lodge’s request to withdraw charges shall be forwarded promptly to the Grand Master in writing, who shall make a final determina- tion within 10 days. The Grand Master’s decision shall be filed and notice thereof sent to the Lodge, the trial commission and all interested parties within ten (10) days of said decision.

c. The Grand Master may elect to file charges and prosecute the same as provided in the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

1. If the Grand Master files his charges, then the charges brought by the lodge shall be dismissed in writing by the President of the Trial Commis- sion.

2. If the Grand Master concurs in the withdrawal of the charges by the Lodge, the charges brought by the lodge shall be dismissed in writing by the President of the trial commission.

d. If the Grand Master does not issue his determination within thirty (30) days, the President of the Trial Commission shall order a dismissal and notify all interested parties of such action.

Resolution adopted.

93 GRAND LODGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Our charge this year was to prepare a Friends Program planning kit that can be used by the lodges to plan their upcoming friends events and to that end we have developed a folder which all the Grand Lodge officers have a copy of. In it are pre- planning, planning and delegation ideas. It is basically an idea book. With the permission of the Grand Lodge of Indiana and at last year’s Grand Lodge we saw the DVD of their young man who talked of Masonry. We got their permission to duplicate that and we now have a DVD. Again, all Grand Lodge officers have that. Should you want to plan a friend’s night, contact any one of us and we will be happy to help out. If you want to get a copy of the book, call the Grand Lodge office and they will send one or contact your District Deputy and he will arrange to get them for your area. With that I move for the adoption of this report.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph B Harker, Chairman

Report accepted.

UNITED MASONIC BOARD FOR DeMOLAY REPORT

Robert E. Lijewski, Executive Officer, Wisconsin DeMolay;

“To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin,”

“As is the custom of all committees appointed by the presiding officer of any Masonic body, herewith is the Annual Report of the United Masonic Board for DeMolay in Wisconsin for the Grand Masonic year June 1, 2005 to May 31, 2006. This report is being written to satisfy all bodies of the Masonic fraternity within Wiscon- sin.”

The United Masonic Board for DeMolay in Wisconsin (UMB) held it’s first meeting on December 17, 2005 (and according to the secretary’s minutes, the first in almost ten years). This board is responsible for overseeing the activities and finances of the Order of DeMolay in Wisconsin.”

The UMB is composed of thirteen Directors as follows:

• The Executive Officer of the Order of DeMolay in Wisconsin and his Deputy. • Two Directors appointed by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge F.& A.M. of Wisconsin • One Director appointed by the Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of RAM of Wisconsin • One Director appointed by the Illus. Grand Master of Grand Council of RSM of Wisconsin • One Director appointed by the Grand Commander of the GCKT of Wisconsin • One Director appointed by the Deputy for WI of the Supreme Council AASR for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the US • One Director appointed by the Potentate of Tripoli Temple AAONMS • One Director appointed by the Potentate of Zor Temple AAONMS • One Director appointed by the Potentate of Beja Temple AAONMS

94 • Two Ex-officio Directors to be appointed by the UMB to serve as the Secretary and Treasurer

We are pleased to report that this board is now meeting as scheduled per the UMB by-laws.”

To those who through the years have supported the order of DeMolay in Wisconsin, a most heartfelt thank you! But the work is not finished! We need your continued support, both financially and as Masons assisting as “Dad” advisors to the various chapters in the state. If you know of any young men who could and would like to become a member of the Order of DeMolay, don’t be afraid to encourage them, and then encourage your lodge to become active in sponsoring a chapter of the Order of DeMolay or in starting a new Chapter.”

It has been remarked that sometime in their lives, many of those who were members of the Order of DeMolay will embrace the Masonic Fraternity. As examples, since 1990, thirteen of the sixteen members who were the State Master Councilor have become Master Masons, and in the past few years, most have become members of the Masonic Fraternity while serving as the State Master Councilor. We are also seeing more of the general DeMolay population joining the Masonic Lodge, when they become age eligible, sponsoring their DeMolay Chapter. These young men are truly the future of our Masonic Fraternity.”

We close this report with a quote from one of our Masonic Presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, ‘we cannot always build the future for our youth, but WE can build our youth for the future.’”

Fraternally submitted,

Robert E. Lijewski, Executive Officer, Wisconsin DeMolay James O. Myrhum, President, UMB for DeMolay in Wisconsin

DeMOLAY REPORT

“Most Worshipful Grand Master and members of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. I am Robert Lijewski, a member of Excelsior Lodge No. 175 and the Executive Officer of Wisconsin DeMolay.”

I am before you today to advise you of an investment for your lodge. The gains from this investment may take as long as six years, but it is well worth the wait. For$100 your lodge can sponsor a new DeMolay Chapter.”

DeMolay is for young men between the ages of 12 and 21. While in DeMolay, these young men learn planning, speaking and leadership skills. They are responsible for the success of their Chapter. While doing this, they are learning the skills necessary to be a success in their adult lives.”

I cannot guarantee that every young man who joins DeMolay will become a Master Mason. However, these young men meet in our Masonic temples and witness first hand the good works that a lodge can do. They appreciate the time and effort the Master Masons on their Advisory Council give to them.”

DeMolay has seven cardinal virtues that are instilled into these young men. They are Love of Parents, Reverence, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, Cleanliness, and

95 Patriotism. When you think about it, these seven virtues can all be sub-classifications of Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love.”

I have to ask you this question. There are two young men in young men in your community. Both are 18 years old. One has been a DeMolay member for five or six years and knows about Masonic lodge. The other young man goes past your building every day on his way to school or to work and he has no clue as to what goes on inside that building. Which young man is more likely to join your lodge?”

Since 1990, thirteen of the sixteen State Master Councilors of Wisconsin DeMolay have become Master Masons. In the past few years, the State Master Councilor has attended Grand Lodge not only as a member of DeMolay, but as a Master Mason as well. Our State Master Councilor elect has recently petitioned the lodge that sponsors his DeMolay Chapter. When he addresses this body in 2007, he will be doing so as a Master Mason.”

In the last ten years Racine-Belle City Lodge has had approximately twenty new members as a result of the Order of DeMolay, whether it was the DeMolay or his non- Masonic father who petitioned for membership. In the last five years this lodge has had three young Senior DeMolay as their Worshipful Master.”

At this time, I would like to ask all current members of the Order of DeMolay and all Senior DeMolay to stand up and be recognized. As the poster that has been on display this weekend states, ‘Tomorrows Masonic Leaders are in DeMolay today’. Can your lodge afford not to invest in their future by not supporting and sponsoring DeMolay? Currently we have thirteen chapters in the state, unfortunately, seven of those are considered active and six are basically on paper only. The chapters that are active are the Sir Galahad Chapter in Burlington, Racine Chapter, Kenosha Chapter, Doric Chapter in West Allis, Brookfield Chapter, Ringling Brothers in the Baraboo-Reedsville area and West Bend Chapter. The chapters that are basically on paper are in the Hudson area, St. Croix Chapter, Northern Lights Chapter in Eagle River, Green Bay, Madison, Joseph Miller Chapter in La Crosse and Stevens Point. If any of you Masonic Brothers have sons, nephews, or grandsons and you live in those areas, I would urge you to contact the following men; in Hudson, Ken Morgan, in Eagle River, Scott Kellogg, in Green Bay, Larry Zochert, in Madison, Bob Simon, in La Crosse, Harold Jones, and in Stevens Point, John White. DeMolay is a phenom- enal organization and we appreciate the work you have done for us. The way we can repay you is by becoming your brothers at a later date, but we need your support and we need your young men.”

Fraternally submitted,

Robert Lijewski, Executive Officer Wisconsin DeMolay

96 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6- 2006

Submitted By: McKinley Lodge No. 307

Section(s) Affected: 64.06

Vote Required for Adoption: Three-fourths (3/4)

Purpose: To allow for alcohol to be consumed in Masonic lodge Buildings.

(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by under- line; omitted text is indicated by ***)

RESOLVED, that section 64.06 of the Masonic Code be amended and restated as follows:

64.06 Liquor Forbidden. Every lodge is charged to strictly exclude from its Temple and grounds all intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages except with the following exceptions:

(a) Wine and beer may be allowed at Table Lodges, Festival Communications, Holidays and other special occasions and only upon dispensation from the Grand Master and, provided further, that no degree work is conferred and that a non alcoholic beverage be provided for those who wish it. No alcoholic beverages may be served in the Lodge room while Lodge is in session with the exception of Table Lodges and festival Communications.

(b) Serving of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages shall be allowed when the Temple and grounds have been leased to a tenant for the purpose of holding a non Masonic activity, provided no alcoholic beverages may be served in the lodge room.

(b) No Lodge, Temple Association, or other like organization may hold a license to sell alcoholic beverages with the intent of operating a tavern or other such establishment.

(c) No Lodge may meet in an establishment which sells alcoholic beverages without dispensation from the Grand Master.

[Note to readers: Section 64.06 was adopted in its present form by Resolution No. 9- 2004 at the Grand Lodge session of June, 2004]

Not accepted due to language problems.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 7-2006

Submitted By: LaBelle Lodge #84

Section(s) Affected: Pure Work p36, l6 of Multiple Letter Cipher

Vote Required for Adoption: 80 % (This resolution affects the pure work, and will be laid over to 2007 Grand lodge)

Purpose: To clarify action of the SD when applying a shp ist

97 RESOLVED, That the following modification be made to the language of the SD by adding the word “symbolically”

EA degree, first section page 36, line 16 of Multiple letter cipher be amended as follows”

“...rvd o the pnt o a shp ist symbolically pcg yr nkd lft brt...”

Laid over to 2007

PRESENTATION

Past Grand Master Carl J. Wussow presented a contribution from he, his wife Charlene and his daughter Rebecca for the Masonic Youth Fund.

GRAND MASTER’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Grand Master Magoon said that it is a privilege to award a Meritorious Service Award. This year he had two to present. The first was presented to Past Grand Master Beetcher Daniels, who was raised a Master Mason in the state of Wisconsin on June 19, 1968 and is now a member of Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180. He served as the Grand Master in Wisconsin in 1995-1996. Brother Daniels was taken by surprised and thanked Roger Magoon for the honor of being chosen for the award.

The second award was presented to Grand Treasurer James M. Hays, who was raised a Master Mason in the state of Wisconsin on June 24, 1991 and is now a member of Appleton Lodge No. 349 and Twin Cities Lodge No. 61. He served as Grand Treasurer from 2003-2006. Brother Jim was very humbled by the award and said that he and the Grand Master had a great year. They did lots of traveling together in the last year and only got lost three times over 40,000 miles. He was grateful to have had the privilege.

PRESENTATION OF 150 YEAR LODGE ANNIVERSARY AWARDS

Grand Master Roger Magoon presented a Sesquicentennial certificate to the following lodges:

Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 Richland Center Lodge No. 66 Palmyra Lodge No. 68 Fulton Lodge No. 69 Quincy Lodge No. 71 Dodge County Lodge No. 72 Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 Black River Lodge No. 74 Columbus Lodge No. 75

FINAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Scott Graske, Masonic Center Administrator, presented the final report of the Credentials Committee:

98 27 Grand Lodge officers were present. 2 Permanent Members of the Grand Lodge were present. 1 District Chaplain was registered 9 District Lecturers were registered. 26 Area Administrators were registered.

Of the 190 Wisconsin lodges, 169 were represented, 21 were absent.

Lodges not attending were: Aurora Lodge No. 30, Palmyra Lodge No. 68, Fulton Lodge No. 69, Manawa Lodge No. 82, DePere Lodge No. 85, Crescent Valley Lodge No. 97, Dells Lodge No. 124, Pardee Lodge No. 171, Pine Lodge No. 188, Clintonville Lodge No. 197, Arcadia Lodge No. 201, Bayfield-Washburn No. 215, Hillsboro No. 255, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280, Bloomer No. 281, Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293, Park Falls Lodge No. 300, Owen Lodge No. 317, Gillett No. 344. N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 and Silas H. Shepherd Lodge No. 1843.

99 REPRESENTATIVES OF LODGES

* Indicates Proxy

1 Mineral Point 13 Wisconsin Raymond Paynter, W.M. Michael Drout, W.M. James N. Davis, S.W. Ross Pollock, * 16 Franklin Steve Hanson, W.M. 2 Melody Robert Lewis, * 17 Ozaukee Harold Beals, * Kurtis Wuehr, W.M. Ronnie Jacks, * Allan Leeb, J.W. Jason Canfiled, * 3 South Shore Robert Miksch, W.M. 18 Racine-Belle City Lawrence Neldner, S.W. Philip Itzenhuiser, S.W. Daniel Moshinski, J.W. Gavin De Grave, * Patrick Williams, * 4Warren Jerry Potter, W.M. 21 Washington Davey White, Jr., S.W. Gary Shriver, W.M. James Lane, * John Huss, S.W. Mark Collier, J.W. 5 Madison Phillip Van Styn, J.W. 25 Amicitia Theodore Erickson, * Emmett Reilly, * Jerry Roscoe, * Gregory Roelli, *

8 Prairie du Chien 26 Fond du Lac Monte Steiber, * Gerald Schrankler, W.M. Leroy Keifer, * 9 Jefferson Joseph Jakubicz, * Roger Humphrey, * Norm Behlke, * 27 Oshkosh Donald Wood, W.M. 10 Morning Star Kristopher Pillar, S.W. Richard Gleed, W.M. John Fairchild, * 28 Burlington Jason Lentz Cecil Buck, W.M. Arthur Mattox, J.W. 11 Sheboygan Ron Geble, * Derrick Rupp, W.M. Ronald Werner, S.W. 30 Aurora Bryon Zimmerman, J.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES

12 Southern Lakes 31 Smith Russell Krause, W.M. Ed Grabow, * Steven Thorn, * J.R. Boeck, *

100 32 Union 51 Waverly Dwight Redders, W.M. Eric Davidson, J.W. Brandon Elmer, S.W. Wilson Krueger, *

33 Fort Winnebago 55 Janesville-Western Star Michael Statz, W.M. Michael Perry, W.M. Gary Jacobs, * Norman Burns, S.W. Tom Walton, * 34 Baraboo Robert Kaschel, * 56 St. Croix Reggie Haskins, * Kevin Schmit, W.M. Lawrence Zink, Jr, * Jonathan Jansen, J.W. Butch Schmit, * 36 Albany Phillip Ringhand, J.W. 57 St. John’s Bruce Eshelman, W.M. 37 Waukesha Lawrence Crone, S.W. Gary Ebert, W.M. John Krinke, S.W. 60 Valley Robert McQuillan, J.W. Brian McQuilkin, W.M. Jerome Mattarat, J.W. 38 Berlin Thomas Zuhlke, * 61 Twin Cities Bill Drecktrah, * Jeffrey Mainvill, W.M. Timothy Kohler, S.W. 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland Charles Peterson, * Thomas Ewake, W.M. Eric Fuher, S.W. 63 Waterloo Jeffrey Millinkin, * Dan Slavik, W.M. George Socha, J.W. 44 Geneva John Height, * Keith Redell, S.W. Frank Chesen, J.W. 64 Evening Star James Stickney, * David Ritchie, S.W. Jerry Carpenter, * 45 Frontier John Snider, W.M. 65 Manitowoc Eric Pangburn, W.M. 47 Kenosha Calvin Gardinier, W.M. 66 Richland Gary Tocholl, S.W. Milbert Schott, W.M. Gordon Charlton, J.W. Brent Clausius, S.W. James Jewell, J.W. 48 Waupun Elzy Cooper, W.M. 68 Palmyra Steven Kidd 50 Hiram Wilson Krueger Jr, W.M. 69 Fulton Richard Peters, * NO REPRESENTATIVES

101 71 Quincy 95 Prairie View Jeffrey Marquardt, W.M. Ken Cartier, * Marshall Coon II, S.W. Herbert Buchholz,* Virgil Hawkins, J.W. 97 Crescent Valley 72 Dodge County NO REPRESENTATIVES Robert Dolan, W.M. Brian Graff, S.W. 99 Lodi Valley Mark Arend, J.W. Terry Decot, W.M.

73 Kegonsa 103 Juneau Michael Heitke, W.M. Norman Parker, * Robert Markham, J.W. 105 Northwestern 74 Black River Charles Church, * Ken Rulland, J.W. Lawrence Fisher, *

75 Columbus 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon David, Bomkamp, W.M. Timothy Borchardt, W.M. Scott Rassbach, J.W. John Christensen, * Larry Pfeifer, * James Lumsden, *

79 Reedsburg 109 River Falls Ronald Rasmussen, W.M. Daniel Hoffman, W.M. Robert Ott, S.W. James Wolfe, J.W.

80 Independence 112 Eau Claire Earl Swartwout, W.M. Timothy Buckley, S.W. David Frye, S.W. Richard Hazelton, J.W. Robert Helvack, * Larry Ganske, *

81 Northern Light 113 Sauk Prairie Arthur Baldwin, Jr., W.M. David Dickson, W.M. Richard Campbell, S.W. 82 Manawa Mark Steiber, * NO REPRESENTATIVES 119 Dodgeville 84 La Belle Robert Wepking, * Gary Krause, W.M. Ernest Kramer, S.W. 120 Hartford Robert Schulz, W.M. 85 Des Peres John Orth, S.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES Robert Brandt, J.W.

90 Waucoma 123 Waupaca John Wilke, W.M. Peter, Studley, W.M. Arthur Gans, S.W. 93 Evergreen Timothy Castner, S.W. 124 Dells NO REPRESENTATIVES 94 Bicknell Richard Hauri, W.M.

102 125 Salem 164 Menomonie Philip Gullickson, W.M. Arnold Piersall, W.M. Randy Smeltzer, S.W. 128 Wisconsin Rapids Dave Johnson, * Gary Mc Allister, S.W. Earl Arndt, J.W. 167 Cassia Theodore Lyons, * Edward Van Ness, S.W. Robert Thomas, * 130 Forest Fred. Shram, * Michael DeWolf, * 168 Omro 132 Tomah Raymond Hoeft, W.M. Harry Smith, Jr., W.M. John Hoeft, S.W. Steve Hanson, * Johnston Bell, * 170 Shawano James Herman, W.M. 138 West Bend Peter Scheinert, J.W. Terrance Groth, S.W. A. J. Storrs, * 171 Pardee William Stonecipher, * NO REPRESENTATIVES

141 Montello 172 Calumet Lyle Snyder, W.M. Bradley Behlke, W.M. Donald Roidt, * 173 Poynette 143 Sun Prairie Larry Hahn, W.M. Harry Overly Jr., W.M. Steve Breunig, J.W. 174 Henry S. Baird Gary Roth, J.W. Juergen Herbst, W.M Ross Chapman, S.W. 145 Washburn Thomas Pinney, Jr., * John Clifton, W.M. James Toal, S.W. 175 Excelsior Randy Smeltzer, W.M. 148 Wautoma Joshua Armstrong, S.W. James Szydel, W.M. Joseph Scites, J.W. Timothy Castenr, J.W. Thomas Zuhlke, * 176 Chippewa Falls Robert Keopsel, W.M. 149 Durand-Pepin Richard Kemp, * Everett Biles, * 177 Decora 151 Oregon James Kline, * Richard Richardson, W.M. Kenneth Haugen, S.W. 178 Argyle Edward Showers, J.W. Marvin Engelke, W.M. J.R. Boeck 161 Milton Francis Prusansky, W.M. 180 Middleton- Ionic Erik Ueland, S.W. Harold Meyer, W.M. Paul Huber, * Harvey Johnson, S.W. Howard Oertel, Jr., J.W.

103 182 Marinette 210 Ancient Landmark Wendell Kopish, W.M. Gregg Olson, W.M. Frederick Goering, S.W. King Loomis, * Moses Adams, * 214 Onalaska 183 Lincoln Roy Marcus, * Michael Allen, W.M. Terence Tracy, * 215 Bayfield-Washburn NO REPRESENTATIVE 184 Alma Donald Rieck, * 217 Medford Neil Spreen, W.M. 186 Winneconne James Blair, * Dennis Durant, W.M. Roy Vessely, * William Hook, * 218 Tri-County Daylite 187 North Star Robert Jandt, W.M. Jerry Koosman, W.M. Richard Zahorick, S.W. Larry Du Bois, S.W. Duane Swanson, J.W. Jerry Du Bois, J.W. 219 Fennimore 188 Pine Donald Noyes, W.M. NO REPRESENTATIVES 220 Barron 189 Lake Boyd Mc Ewen, W.M. Don Jensen, S.W. Richard Masek, S.W. John Bugajski, J.W. Charles Nelson, J.W. David Schrieder, * 221 Shell Lake-Spooner 190 La Crosse Masonic Ray Heilborn, * Martin Callaway, * Darrell Aderman, *

192 Collins 222 Hiram D. Fisher NO REPRESENTATIVES James Moore, W.M. John Kranzusch, S.W. 193 Ashlar Lawrence Presnell, W.M. 224 Marshfield Richard Volland, S.W. Douglas Framness, W.M. William Barnes II, S.W. 195 New Richmond Kenneth Olm, J.W. Joseph Langer, J.W. 225 Phillips 197 Clintonville Sam Opresik, W.M. NO REPRESENTATIVES Frank Dennee, S.W. Tony Budaj, * 201 Arcadia NO REPRESENTATIVES 226 Virginia Falls Barry Maxfield, * 206 Linden Eugene Tremelling, W.M.

104 229 Hancock 248 Eagle River Richard Swan, S.W. Roger Tesch, W.M. Gerald Bristol, * Scott Bishop, J.W. Milt Helmer, * 252 Buffalo River 230 Clear Lake Larry Drangstveit, W.M. Steven Ruble, W.M. James Kent, S.W.

231 Antigo 255 Hillsboro Walter Neumann, J.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES

234 Blue Hills 261 Milwaukee-Harmony Michael Meyers, W.M. Eugene Marcus, W.M. Bernard Kahl, S.W. Charles Wallens, S.W. Paul Jacobs, * Robert Mehle Jr., J.W.

236 Superior 263 Keystone Leslie Johnson, W.M. Travis Hand, W.M. Eugene Tacke, S.W. Christian Olson, S.W. Bradley Eastrom, * Kingman Loomis, *

237 Hurley 265 Lafayette Arden Mikich, * James McGhee, * James Lauer, * 241 Wilmot Steve Sanchez, W.M. 267 Wauwatosa George Knorovsky, S.W. Dennis Wilson, W.M. Steven Shaffer, J. W. Alfred Costello, S.W. Arthur Michelz, J.W. 242 Rhinelander James Suffieldr, S.W. 268 Benton John Tilley, * Kevin Germain, J.W. Bill Julian, * Joseph Thompson, *

244 Landmark 272 Camp Douglas Fred Revoir, W.M. Claire Walker, W.M. James Abley, J.W. David Hansen, S.W. William Perkins, * 245 Social Richard Trailer, W.M. 277 Chetek Dan Martin J.W. Robert Unbehaun, W.M. Richard Moen, * 279 Merrillan 246 Pewaukee Jerry Opelt, S.W. Ernest Daufenbach, W.M. Ronald Knutson S.W. 280 Mystic Tie Ron Knutson, Jr., * NO REPRESENTATIVES

247 Laflin 281 Bloomer Richard Stevens S.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES Owen Williams, J.W. James Truesdell, *

105 287 Crandon 318 Mosinee Louis Spaude, W.M. Kirby Klinger, W.M. Peter Nielsen, S.W. 288 Union Grove Wayne Karstell, * William Wampler, S.W. Robert Warner, * 319 Barneveld John Kovach, * Robert Massey, W.M. Randall Massey, J.W. 290 Damascus James Wenzler, * Pat Militzer, S.W. Charles Olson, J.W. 320 Victory Mike Meyer, * Nicholas Schultz, W.M. Aubrey Dickmann, S.W. 291 West Allis Dennis Miles, W.M. 322 Theodore Roosevelt Lyle Hubbard, S.W. Christian Hirthe, W.M. William Van Zile, * Christopher Hirthe, S.W. John Sage, J.W. 293 Oconto Falls NO REPRESENTATIVES 325 Commonwealth Joseph Fleming, W.M. 297 Myron Reed Erik Nielsen, S.W. Paul Fine, W.M. Felix Geissler, J.W. Richard Messick, Sr., S.W. John Zitzner, J.W. 329 Acacia- Itasca Scott Larson, W.M. 300 Park Falls Larry Ledin, J.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES Jack Byrd, *

301 Henry L. Palmer 330 Island City Timothy Kloss, W.M. Albert Jurgens III, W.M. John Unz, III, * Robert Latzel, S.W. Khristian Kay, * 331 James M. Hays 307 McKinley Robert Manders, W.M. Luiz Silva, W.M. James Winston, S.W. Ryan Mayrand, S.W. Steven Schaapveld, J.W. Michael Gorgen, * 332 Adams 310 New Glarus Michael Kuhnwald, W.M. Michael Lavelle, * Eugene Kuhnwald, S.W. Mike Silbauth, * Michael Karas, * Michael Murdy, * 337 George Washington 1776 315 Dousman Andrew Paradowski, W.M. Gerald Beier, W.M. Arthur Rosenow III, S.W. Henry Pynakker, * Franklin Nuernberger Jr. J.W. Jon DeCaluwe, * 344 Gillett 317 Owen NO REPRESENTATIVES NO REPRESENTATIVES

106 345 Badger 363 Freemasons Ralph Jurjens, Jr., W.M. Daniel Jofvig, W.M. Jason Risberg, S.W. Frank Bevsek, S.W. John Hayek, * Robert Roth, J.W.

347 Sanctuary 364 Glenn L. Humphrey Don Olds, W.M. James Earle, Jr., W.M. Steven Lasure, S.W. Wayne Koehler, * William Arnsdorf, * 365 Barnes 349 Appleton Robert Borck, W.M. Eugene Reese Jr, W.M. Eugene Tacke, S.W. David Wade, S.W. Kingman Loomis, * Michael Haley, * 366 Perseverance 1836 350 Nathan Hale John Tilley, W.M. Edward Cassel, W.M. Barry Maxfield, J.W. David Schaber, S.W. Richard Preston, * Robert Capen, J.W. 367 Unity 351 George B. Wheeler Gordon Charlton, * Gary Stang, W.M. Todd Berg, S.W. 368 Mason-Woods, U.D. Jordan Stang, * Frederick Goering, W.M. David Hallas, S.W. 354 Elmbrook Gerald Roeder, W.M. 1843 Silas Shepherd James Bacon S.W. No Representatives Dave West, * 1862 Armistead-Bingham 356 Doric James Myrhum, * Dale Holmen, W.M. LeRoy Huber, * Kelly Moore, S.W. Charles Porter, Jr., J.W.

358 Day Lite Carroll Peterson, W.M. James Burton, S.W. Edward Heffner, *

359 Sunrise Wayne Budwick, S.W.

360 N.E.W. Daylite NO REPRESENTATIVES

362 Four Lakes Daylight Michael Lavelle, J.W. James Lackore, * Sam Ferguson, *

107 PRESENTATION BY GRAND ORATOR

Franklin J Struble, Grand Orator of Wisconsin;

“My topic today is responsibility. I have been out in the state for the last year talking about a lot of things. To two places I have talked to this particular topic. The Grand Master heard me give this presentation and said that he wanted you to hear it too. I will keep it short.”

“When I talk about responsibility I try to divide it into how our organization works, sometimes why it doesn’t work and give you some suggestions. With that in mind let me say that I was a member of an organization for twenty-seven years that has organized a line and staff function, the U.S. Army. The way the Army works is explained by the Army’s organizational charts. If you have ever seen these they look something like this, you have the big square on top, then you come down. I am sure you have seen organizational charts like this in many organizations. They really don’t tell you much except the size of your office relative to the other guy. They do tell you other things if you change it a little bit. When I was in the Army, I wanted to change all the boxes on all the organizational charts into circles. The reason I did that was that this guy was a big square and I wanted to turn him into a big wheel and Generals like being a big wheel. We all know what dogs do to wheels so we passed it down through the organization and made everybody a wheel. If you take this illustration and make one other change and put ears on these wheels, they become gears. Now you can start to see how the Army works. It’s a big gear ratio thing. Anybody who knows anything about gear ratios, knows that if you move the big wheel up here with one little click then you are going to spin the hell out of this guy here on the bottom. Gentlemen, I am telling you, that’s the way it works. We are organized much like this aren’t we? The difference is that if you turn the illustration from the flat surface this way, you realize that to get these gears to engage you have got to get them to pop up. They need to be under pressure. In the Army they have a thing that gives them the pressure called ‘U.C.M.J.’, the Uniform Code of Military Justice - do it or we’ll shoot you. That’s a real good incentive. We don’t have that in our lodges, so often the gears don’t get engaged. The guy on top goes ‘click’ and down here on the bottom somebody is just free spinning. They don’t even know that anybody went ‘click’. We have a tougher job than the military does because what we have to deal with is certain tools that are unique in Masonry. We have brotherly love, we have inspiration, we have friendship, we have things that help us engage those things, but they are not forced. There are things we have to coach, there are things we have to go out and stretch and learn and work with. When we start talking about responsibility in our lodges, often we find that it gets real murky because it’s hard to get this kind of a relationship going and it doesn’t even always work in the military. That’s why they have a thing called the N.C.O. chain where the sergeants gets down here and make sure that when the General is clearing his throat the word gets out. It’s really a communications chain to make sure it happens. We forget that sometimes. We forget that we have to communicate our brotherly love to each other, we can’t just assume it.”

Responsibility is something that we have to manage and it’s what somebody is going to hold us to if something goes wrong. What is management? It is getting results from people. Results tend to be cold, hard, unemotional facts, they are written out, they have measurements. If results are cold, what are people? People are warm, soft, intuitive, creative, and unique. No two of us are alike. For results, I am going to use

108 a geometric figure, in this case a rectangle. For people on the other hand, I am going to use an ameba, a blob if you will, Each and every one that I will draw will be unique, each one will be different just like each of us are, just like each of our lodges. Our lodges each have their own character, each of our lodges have things that they do well and things that they don’t do so well. When we start talking about getting results from people, this is like trying to go out and get a banana off of an apple tree, because they are so different. To carry this illustration a little farther, I want to give you an objective and some subordinate tasks that you have to accomplish to reach your objective. That seems pretty straight-forward. You have sub-objective A to take care of and sub-objective B, plus sub-objective C and sub-objective D. I add those together and as a leader I can do this and say I will reach my objective. It’s simple; A+B+C+D gives you your objective. What am I missing from my formula? I am missing people. I have no amebas. In each and every one of these jobs you have somebody who does parts of his job and other parts he just doesn’t like too much so maybe he doesn’t get around to it. Don’t you have brothers like that in your lodges? Sure you do, everybody does. Over here in sub-objective B you have a guy whose job is more than he is ready for. In sub-objective C you have a hard charger, over motivator, over-challenged, over- qualified, which gives him time to put his fingers in everybody else’s sandbox and make this the biggest leadership problem you have. Over here we have a guy that fits sub-objective D like this. He isn’t even in the ballpark. He doesn’t do anything that is part of his job, he does everything else. Well, suddenly the math doesn’t work, does it? But it does because year after year, lodge after lodge, they reach in the hat and pull out a rabbit and say, ‘Grand Master’s Achievement Award’. ‘See, we did it. We survived another year. We are together.’ Do you know how we do it? C has some overlap, so I am going to have C come over and do that one. He’s going to take that part in the ritual. And junior isn’t doing any part of his job so we’ll bring him over and let him take care of those two parts. And that takes care of sub-objective A. We figured out the clue. If you want to take care of sub-objective B, well A has some over- lap. He used to do that part so he can play the ruffian this time. And this guy can do it over here. C can come over, obviously C has plenty of time. Junior is over here and that takes care of sub-objective B. C is done so now you have to get Junior’s job done. That’s easy, a little C here and a little C there. And that is what we call a can-of-worms management. I will suggest to you that this can-of worms is running 90% of the lodges you look at today. Instead of concentrating on doing things right, we have to make sure we are doing the right things. If you do membership and you have problems with ritual, your ritual will get better. Do you know why? Because you will be doing a lot of it. We have to concentrate on the right things. This can-of-worms is more effort expended and it locks our organization into something that can’t change. In how many lodges do you see where the officers change, but nothing else does. We still have the same meetings. We are still doing the same thing, just like we did last year and the year before that.”

We are in the death spiral. I don’t believe that that is where lodges belong and I don’t believe that you do either. As a matter of fact, I am willing to tell you here that we are on the threshold of a new golden age of Freemasonry. I can prove it to you. I can go across this state and I can find centers of excellence. Talk to Eau Claire Lodge about membership. Talk to Freemasons Lodge, talk to some of the lodges in Milwaukee, talk to Valley Lodge in Sparta. Valley Lodge in Sparta got 14 new members last year. This is an 80-person lodge. This year they are probably going to get about 25 new members by the time they are done. That’s not bad. If we had a 30% increase in Masonry all across the state, you wouldn’t have been up here talking about per capita, not having enough money or the membership dropping. It is attainable

109 in every single lodge.”

Every lodge has its strengths and weaknesses. Let me tell you about a lodge that I went to in North Carolina. I visited St. John’s Lodge in New Bern, NC and the night I visited they were raising a Fellowcraft. I suddenly realized what I was seeing was one of the most amazing things that I have witnessed in a lodge. This is an interesting lodge. They have a 100+ year old lodge room that they are right now investing $100,000 to renovate. They have an artist from Europe that is re-doing all of the paintings. The room is smaller than this floor space. But that wasn’t what impressed me. What impressed me was the can-of-worms management is not running that lodge. That lodge has what they call managed degree work. They do what our code says. They don’t bring in some ringer or the guy who has done it for the last 30 years. His job is to train that guy. The first time that he gets up to do the middle chamber lecture, they send out a postcard and say, ‘Come on. We have got to root Bob on.’ All kinds of people come in the spirit of brotherhood to root Bob on. I have heard lodges say that we couldn’t do that in Wisconsin. Our brother wouldn’t do that. My response is, you forget what you have already done. I think that some of us who have been around Masonry for 25 -50 years, we sometimes lose touch with what happened the first time we came into lodge. Let me remind you. Somebody else knocked on that door for you, led you in here. You were caused to come to the center of the lodge and caused to kneel, and think about it, wearing somebody else’s pajamas, a pair of slippers, a rope around your neck and blind-folded. You were in a room filled with men that you didn’t know, you didn’t know where they were or who they were. And you were asked ‘in whom do you put your trust?’ Every man in this room answered the same thing, ‘I place my trust in God.’ You proclaimed your maker, in front of a group you couldn’t even see.”

We ask a man to come into a lodge in that condition, totally defenseless, and proclaim his faith. If he doesn’t, he is out-of-there and rightfully so. Do you tell me we can ask a man to do that and we can’t ask him to memorize four paragraphs? Do you tell me that we can bring a man into this most wonderful fraternity that has ever existed and not give him the privilege of learning the degree work? How many of you really know what’s in the first degree, first lecture, or the ‘slide show’ as they call it? If you really know what’s in it, I’ll guarantee you that you are somebody who has had to do it. If you really know what’s in that lecture, if you really understand what’s in that lecture, you have given it, because that’s how you learn it. We ask an EA to learn, don’t’ we? We say learn, come and be an EA, learn. Come be a Fellowcraft, learn, come be a Master Mason, learn. Improve yourself in Masonry. Why wouldn’t we have managed degree work instead of this mess? That’s what impressed me about that lodge. Now that lodge, just like other lodges, has it’s down-side. My father was a member of that lodge for awhile. He spent his whole time fighting that lodge about not recognizing Prince Hall Masons. It’s wrong, it’s dead wrong. This business of managed degree work, they got it right because they understand it’s a tool to develop the lodge and that the disciplined management and responsibility cause people to pull together.”

I would suggest three things to you for your lodges. Three letters, A I M. I think that focusing your lodges are just that simple. You want to aim high. ‘A’ attitude, are your prayers said with reverence? Is your degree work serious? Do you take the approach that it is a privilege to participate in degree work, it is a privilege to handle a candidate? It is a privilege, my brothers, and we all know it. In the deepest parts of our souls, we all know that, but bring that attitude to your lodge. Concentrate on

110 making a better lodge through the attitude for you and each and every member. The gentleman, who spoke to us this morning, had it right. He has it exactly right, it’s about positive attitude, it’s about what we do. I went to a lodge one time in California and the flag was brought in and presented at every lodge meeting. They didn’t just sit up in front and say, join me in the Pledge of Allegiance, they brought it in. They had three brother bring in the flag, one was a WWII vet, one was a Korean vet, one was a Vietnam vet, and all brother Masons. I’ll tell you what, if you tried to take that job away from any one of those three veteran, you would have seen WWIII, because they were proud that they presented the flag in their lodge. Find a niche for brothers. That brings us to our next letter. ‘I’ involve, involve, involve. Broaden your base. I hear everybody say that we have to streamline, we’ve got to sharpen the pencil, we’ve got to sharpen the sword. Forget it. We are in a volunteer organization, the way you make them work is you involve men doing things. I’ll prove it to you. Go to any school music program, in any small town in Wisconsin and you can’t find a parking space. Why, because every kid in that school is doing something in that program. I was one of those kids. I have no musical ability at all. Do you know what they did with me? They gave me the triangle and they pointed at me when they wanted me to hit it. So, guess what? My grandparents came, my parents came, the uncles came, and the aunts came to watch me go ‘ping’. That was my big moment and it’s that way for every parent in the audience. What do you think they would have as a turnout if they only let the kids that could sing real good sing? You would be able to hold a jamboree in the parking lot, because there would be all kinds of room. Involve, make committees, create commit- tees and get them to report. Don’t just let the head of the committee report every time. Gentlemen, we whip a pulling horse, we are guilty of it. We find somebody who will work in a lodge and we keep loading that guy down until he finally falls over dead or he says the heck with this or his wife says the heck with this. We do it again and again and again. Quit whipping a pulling horse, spread the wealth, get more people involved. Take your pulling horses and get them out there to help give away work. Another thing you can do is build a membership committee. If you have three members on the membership committee, have each one reports at a different time, each lodge meeting or every second lodge meeting. Why, because they have to be there. How many people do we bring into our lodge, we raise them as Masons and we never see them again? That’s because we aren’t trying. Do you have a transportation committee? Why didn’t Bob get to the last meeting, because nobody picked him up. Okay, transportation committee, start marrying rides up, especially at today’s gas prices, that can’t hurt. I bet if I married rides up to go to lodge; 1. I’d improve the attendance at lodge, 2. I’d save the brothers money. Think about things creatively. Involve more Masons. These are good men.”

The third thing is membership. Membership doesn’t cure everything, but I wouldn’t mind trying it. And it isn’t that hard. I asked Brian McQuilkin from Valley Lodge #60, ‘What’s the secret?’ He looked me right in the eye and said, ‘It’s simple, new blood begets new blood.’ New members bring you new members. Valley Lodge is going through the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department like a dose of salt through a widow woman. Every time you look there is another detective coming through the lodge. That leads to EMTs, guys in the fire department, and the city employees that don’t want tickets. Really, new members beget new members, one gives you the next. Our new Grand Master says aim high, be all you can be. Aim, attitude, involvement, and membership will solve a whole bunch of problems and you will have more fun going to lodge. It’s always fun being part of a winning organization. Next year when we come here to Grand Lodge they are going to have to figure out how to get people to sit up there, if we do it right because those new members participate, they get involved,

111 they do things. We have centers of excellence that show it. We have centers of excellence in other areas, not just membership, but I am saying to you that we need to find the centers of excellence. I challenge the District Deputies to find those centers in their districts and share those experiences. Bring those Masters from those lodges that have centers where they do great ritual, where they have great membership, where they have great openings, closings, committees, or activities, whatever it is, bring them. Davey White, you belong to a lodge that does great on visitation, share that, get that out so other lodges can find out the magic that can bring. It pulls brothers together, they get in a car together and ride together. My brothers, aim high.”

I will share one final story with you. I have loved being the Grand Orator because it forces me to learn new things, to study and do that sort of thing. I enjoy learning, I just love to learn. I took on a new project. My wife and I just bought a house. We decided that we could renovate this house and then put it back on the market. Big mistake. It is a one hundred-year-old farm house. Thank goodness that I was in DeMolay as a young man because a friend of mine from DeMolay, whom I kept in contact with, does historic renovations of homes. He takes old homes like mines and makes them original again. My friend said I am not doing anything for a couple of months, why don’t I come up and help you. I said, ‘Bless you.’ So he came up and he has been working with me on this house. He was there, thank goodness, on the day we took all of the lath off one of the walls in the kitchen. We pulled all of the lath off and looked at it. I am looking at this wall and all there is are 2x4, but the people who built this house decided if one 2x4 is good then two halves of 2x4 is better. I said to my friend, ‘What held this wall up?’ He said the lap. As we were talking the 2x4 start bowing, it started coming down.. You could see it start to sag. I am figuring the upstairs is going to be the downstairs of my house and we’re going to be in there with a bulldozer in a week. I asked my friend what we were going to do and he said no problem. He runs over and grabs two 2x8, grabs a saw and goes rip, rip, rip, rip. Plywood in the middle, he sandwiches them together with a nail gun, creates a header, puts it up there and four 4x4 later, wedges them into place, lifts that floor into place and I am sure it’s there for another hundred years. He did that in about 20 minutes while I stood there just slack-jawed. If I had been there by myself, I would have been dead. The point is that after I saw that happen, it occurred to me that there is a lesson for us here. The lath is coming down in our lodges. We use some of those old construction methods to build what we did in lodges and the lath is coming down. In the lodge I am in, the past number of years the old members laid down their working tools and they were the laths that held that wall up. They were the laths that held that lodge together, they were the contributors, and they were the attendees. Now new young men are coming into that lodge and they are not lath material. That doesn’t mean they aren’t good men, it means they don’t focus or function the way the construction was done. They work in new ways, they use the Internet. They commu- nicate over email, they have Blueberries, they have everything and they are wired. We say we need to communicate with our members, these guys are bristling with communication. Unfortunately if you just rely on the old guys, guys like me, we go ‘huh?’ How do I talk to them? At the Masonic Education Conference somebody said that if you are not on the Internet, you’re not there, you don’t exist. I think that is probably true. We’ve got to find new ways to communicate, but as the old lath comes down, we’ve got good men to put those headers up. We have good men ready to renovate and make it happen. That’s why I say to you today, what the Grand Master has made his theme Aim high. Be all you can be as a lodge, as a man as a Mason. Never forget what it is like to come in that door, kneel in someone else’s pajamas and say, ‘My faith is in God. My trust is in God.’ You have all done it. If that isn’t the first

112 step in Masonry, I don’t know what is. I tell you that the next step is across the threshold to a new golden age of Freemasonry. We can do it. We can start it right here in Wisconsin and it will last us forever. God bless you and thank you.”

PRESENTATION OF GRAND MASTER’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The Grand Master Roger L. Magoon made the presentations of the Grand Master’s Achievement Awards. The awards are presented to lodges that have met the goals and objectives established by the Grand Lodge. It is an honor to receive this award.

Roger Magoon thanked all of the lodges that participated in the GMAA for 2005. He suggested that in the beginning of each Masonic year this format be used as a planning tool by the Worshipful Master. He then called forward, by district, those lodges who received the awards:

District #1 District #2 District #3 Shell Lake-Spooner #221 Sanctuary #347 Island City #330 Keystone #263 New Richmond #195 Rhinelander #242 Acacia-Itasca #329 Hancock #229 Phillips #225 Blue Hills #234 Geo. B. Wheeler #351 Eagle River #248 Barnes #365 Chetek #277 Mystic Tie #280 Landmark #244 River Falls #109 Eau Claire #112 Menomonie #164

District #4 District #5 District #6 Des Peres #85 Tomah #132 Marshfield #224 Washington #21 La Crosse Masonic #190 Appleton #349 Crandon #287 Black River Falls #74 Wisconsin Rapids #128 Theodore Roosevelt #322 Badger #345 Adams #332 Buffalo River #252 Onalaska #214 Evergreen #93 Valley #60 Prairie View #95 Waverly #51 Quincy #71

District #7 District #8 District #9 Sun Prairie #143 Fennimore #219 Milton #161 Columbus #75 Melody #2 Dousman #315 Social #245 Dodgeville #119 Fulton #69 Lodi Valley #99 Barneveld #319 Bicknell #94 Madison #5 Prairie du Chien #8 New Glarus #310 Middleton-Ionic #180 Minneral Point #1 Union #32 Commonwealth #325 Evening Star #64 Amicitia #25 Benton #268 Smith #31 Reedsburg #79 Linden #206

113 District #10 District #11 District #12 West Bend #138 Burlington #28 Freemasons #363 Fond du Lac #26 Waukesha #37 Nathan Hale #350 Waupun #48 Union Grove #288 Geo. Washington 1776 #337 Hartford #120 McKinley #307 Lake #189 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon #108 Dodge County #72

The Grand Master then gave awards to the three lodges with the highest points. The awards were in the form of money for high school scholarships with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s scholarship program. The 3rd place bronze award winner ($200) was Warren Lodge No. 4, the 2nd place silver award winner ($300) was Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 211 and the first place gold award winner ($500) was Richland Lodge #66. All were congratulated and given a hearty round of applause.

PRESENTATIONS

Grand Master Magoon asked retiring Grand Lodge officers Al Jurgens, Kurt Magoon and Dan Slavik to approach the east. Certificates of Appreciation were given to them. He thanked them for their service and they were given a round of applause.

Brother Tom Tourville and was asked to step forward and was given a pin and a certificate of meritorious service by Grand Master Magoon for his many years as District Deputy. Frank Struble was also given a certificate for his years of service as the Grand Orator.

CHARTER PRESENTATIONS

Grand Master Magoon asked that the Masters or representatives of South Shore Lodge No. 3, Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 and Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 to come forward and presented them with the new charters for their lodge.

ACCEPTANCE OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

Grand Master Roger Magoon asked for acceptance of the reports as printed in the Pre-Proceedings for the following boards and committees:, Computer Usage, Edu- cation, Esoteric, Executive, Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall, Leadership Training, Personnel, Research, Temple Plans and Finances and Youth Group Funding. A motion was made to accept them and it was seconded. All reports were accepted.

WISCONSIN MASONIC SOCCER FOUNDATION REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

If shedding light on Masonry were the only objective of the Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation, then we achieved that in 2005.

The 2005 to 2006 Masonic year brought significant press coverage for the Wisconsin Masonic All Star Soccer Games. We appreciate all the good press we received. The Milwaukee Journal graciously provided two consecutive days of

114 coverage for the All Star Soccer Games, including photo coverage. That gave considerable visibility to the Masonic Fraternity, and exposure of the charitable efforts of the Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation. This will continue in 2006, as press releases are published again throughout the state announcing nominees, player rosters, and coaches for the 2006 Masonic All Star Teams.

In 2006, the All Star Games will move to the campus of Carthage College in Kenosha. The move was considered carefully, and it was determined that Carthage College provides an improved facility and greater prestige for the Masonic All Star Soccer program from coaches and athletes alike. The Carthage soccer field has a unique Astro-Play surface; considered among the finest in the Midwest. We will be able to offer exceptional training, recreation, swimming and soccer facilities at Carthage College. 2006 athletes are even more excited to be part of our program this year because of the facilities. Astoundingly, this will result in a net savings to the fraternity! Combined meal, banquet, field, transportation, and facilities cost will be reduced in 2006, yet the perceived value is greater to everyone.

Through the insight of Erika Miller with the Grand Lodge Development Office, the Soccer foundation has aligned with Aurora Sports Medicine Institute. Athletic Trainers will be provided to the Soccer Foundation in exchange for visibility to Aurora Healthcare’s Sports Medicine Program during their involvement with the All Star Games in 2006. This too results in savings to the foundation. Other areas of savings will be realized in 2006 through income from advertising and donations, innovative program cost reduction efforts. Winning moves for 2006 are added sponsorships, increased suggested advertising levels from athlete participants. The Kenosha Convention and Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce has given Internet visibility, media coverage, and community support welcoming the Wiscon- sin Masonic All Star Soccer Games to Kenosha. In 2006 we saw support from the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and other civic-minded partners. We anticipate similar support in 2006.

The scheduled guest speaker at the awards banquet for this year’s Masonic All Star Soccer Games is Jeff Wagner of 620AM – WTMJ Radio in Milwaukee. He is a recognized radio talk-show host, supporter of scouting, and a form US Attorney.

The Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation has been aggressively seeking grants and support to become self-sustaining.

In 2006 we will designate proceeds to Shrine Hospitals and Special Olympics of Wisconsin. We have discussed the possibility of future scholarships for Masonic All Star Soccer Athletes, and additional fund-raising programs that will be needed to support those efforts. That would be in addition to continued cost containment, revenue increases from outside the fraternity, and sharing a positive, youthful image tied to Freemasonry.

When the opportunity comes to participate in a Soccer Foundation event – whether mail appeal, fund-raiser event, raffle ticket sales, purchase of soccer hats via the Internet, please be generous. Over 50,000 young people in Wisconsin are active in the sport of soccer each year. The Masonic Soccer Foundation gives Freemasonry a youthful face through involvement with Soccer. You can support Freemasonry by being involved with the Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation, Inc.

115 Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Storrs, Chairman Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation, Inc.

WISCONIN MASONIC JOURNAL BOARD REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The past year has been one of continuing progress as well as challenge for your Wisconsin Masonic Journal and its board of directors. The present board consists of Brothers Truman E. Farris, Jr., Keith H. Harmon, John K. ‘Jack’ Shannon, James E. Walsh, Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM, President, and William L. Stonecipher, ex officio – a board which has worked diligently on behalf of the Fraternity to provide a high quality publication at the most reasonable cost possible.

Before continuing, the board would like to recognize the contributions of time and talent of all its members, but particularly those of Brother Jack Shannon, who reluctantly tendered his resignation from the board in February. Brother Shannon has been a valued contributor to the editorial and fiscal oversight of this publication since 1990. Thank you, Brother Jack. Your insight and support has been an irreplaceable addition to the success of the publication during the 16 years you have so faithfully served. Your contribution will be missed.

On the technological front, the Journal is now benefiting fully from the economies made possible by the new computer equipment and program updates added last year. Coupled with our new hi-speed DSL Internet connection, these improvements have made it possible to go printer-direct with each issue. After a period of transition, we are now transmitting the entire publication electronically to our printer’s dedicated FTP server located in Platteville via PDF format. This advance in our technological capability further ensures that we are utilizing every means possible on our end to keep production costs as low as they can be without lessening the publication’s quality.

These improvements have also made it easier and faster for more lodges to submit pictures and news for publication electronically, resulting in a greater variety of news and features from more lodges than ever before. Presently, submissions from Masonic News Hawks and others via E-mail are now surpassing those submitted by conventional mail. In May, for example, 40 E-mails were received relating to submissions, while approximately 20 were delivered by non-electronic means.

Another benefit of these improvements is that your Wisconsin Masonic Journal is now available in its entirety on the Internet. Previously only selected articles and images were posted to the Grand Lodge web site. Now, the complete Wisconsin Masonic Journal is available on the Internet at in .PDF file (Portable Document Format), making it available for download by readers around the world via Adobe Acrobat Reader. This development is especially significant because now Masonic news from Wisconsin is available to readers far beyond the borders of the Badger State.

Also available via the Masonic Journal page on the Grand Lodge web site is our Masonic News Hawk Media Kit, a major feature of the Masonic News Hawk Program, your key to gaining the publicity your lodge needs and deserves in the

116 public media as well as the Wisconsin Masonic Journal. At the present time nearly two-thirds of our lodges have News Hawks designated.

In a continuing effort to keep our Masonic News Hawk correspondent list current, each lodge has been contacted for an update on their News Hawk’s information and a database has been created so that contact can be made more easily. Response to this News Hawk program has been very positive and we are receiving information about individual lodge happenings in the form of announcements of coming events and pictures, captions and stories reporting on lodge happenings as they occur. Many new story ideas can be born of this program and we are currently seeking stories of present lodge members of interest to our readers.

Also available on the Grand Lodge web site via the Masonic Journal page are our advertising rate sheets: one for commercial advertisers, the other for Masonic and Affiliated Organizations. Having our publication on the Internet offers a value- added benefit to our present and future advertisers because their commercial messages will now reach readers on the worldwide web. So far we have received 2,287 visits to the WMJ page since the ‘visit counter’ feature was added in October 2005.

Over the years the Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board of Directors and editorial staff have worked with due diligence to produce a publication of the highest quality while keeping the cost of doing so to a minimum. However, as you are well aware, the cost of nearly everything in our personal and business life has been on the rise. So, too, has the cost of producing the Wisconsin Masonic Journal.

In February of this year we received notice that effective May 1 our printer was increasing their price for producing the Journal by seven percent. This across-the- board price increase affects paper, pre-press, printing and addressing services, all of which are beyond the board’s ability to control. As a direct result of this increase, we announced to all commercial customers and fraternal not-for-profit organiza- tions that effective May 1 advertising rates would be adjusted upwards by seven percent across the board to reflect this direct increase in production costs.

On the revenue side of the publication’s fiscal equation, advertising manager Diane Igl, editor William Stonecipher and members of the board have cooperated in developing and implementing initiatives to enhance advertising revenue. As an incentive, we offer a five percent discount when advertising is paid in full before we publish. Also, our business card advertising is at near capacity.

We look forward to the coming year as being an exciting time to advertise with the Wisconsin Masonic Journal. Being ‘on-line,’ we can promote better exposure nationwide for advertisers. This will hopefully lead to increased revenues that can reduce expenses to the Fraternity for producing the top quality publication for which we are known, both now and into the future. New ideas and promotions are forthcoming for this endeavor.

We thank you for your continuing support.

For the Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board of Directors Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM, President

117 COMPUTER USAGE COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Due to extenuating circumstances the Computer Usage Committee got off to a slower than expected start. We are, however, picking up steam. We believe that it is important that the individual Lodge secretaries have the ability to exchange member information from the membership database via the Grand Lodge web site functioning as an “Extranet.” We have decided that the best course of action for the committee at this time is to start putting together a project plan to coordinate that effort. Pat Beetcher has stepped up to manage that process. Her background and skills makes her the perfect member of the committee to put this together.

With the assistance of the rest of the committee, she will be putting together a survey to be sent out to the current users of the BLIS, primarily the Lodge secretaries. It is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the current system as well as understand the skill levels and equipment resources of the users of the system. The members of the committee will be getting back to Pat with questions for the survey. She will compile the questions and have a draft of the survey to the committee by Mid-April.

It is obvious that this committee will not be able to complete its mission by the Grand Lodge Annual Communication in June. We would like to encourage next year’s Grand Master to continue this committee’s work to completion.

Fraternally submitted,

Kurt Magoon, Chairman

EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Your Masonic Education Committee had a varied agenda before it during the past twelve months, beginning with a continuation of the Blue Lodge Public Awareness Program begun in 2K4-2K5 and culminating with the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin March 31st through April 2nd.

Various items were taken up in a continuing effort to enlighten and educate the craft as well as making Freemasonry more visible within the individual community. Much credit goes to Br. John W. Wilke, JGW for his efforts on behalf of that goal.

Many of Freemasonry’s “movers and shakers” attended the Midwest Conference in Milwaukee with a plethora of ideas as well as outlines for educational programs currently in use by individual jurisdictions being presented. Nearly every jurisdic- tion in the conference was represented. It is important to note that the Midwest Conference is the only body if its type currently functioning, bearing testimony to the dedication of its members.

With the unique possibility of increasing interest being paid to our fraternity through the news media, television and movies, there is an ever-increasing need for ongoing education in both member and non-member arenas. Your Masonic Educa- tion Committee will continue to focus its efforts in those areas with the goal of a positive outcome for our gentle craft.

118 Respectively Submitted,

Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM, Chairman Joseph B. Harker, JGD Scott E. Kaczor Barry A. Maxfield Rodney A. Paulson, RWDGM Daniel L. Slavik John W. Wilke, JGW

ESOTERIC COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The first meeting of the 2005-2006 District Lecturers was held at the Annual Communication session in Appleton. The topic covered was for each District Lecturer to have a school at each Lodge in his district. The reason for this is: 1. To judge the actual officers of the Lodge on their ability 2. To open and close Lodge and/or do degree work. 3. To be able to spend more time with each individual Lodge.

However, several of the District Lecturers said that they were having excellent attendance at area schools and would prefer to continue on in that method.

Several styles of schools will be tried during the year and will be analyzed at the end of the year to determine their effectiveness. This will be done by: 1. Response of Lodges 2. Attendance 3. Ability of District Lecturers to attend to all of the Lodges in his District.

The follow-up Meeting will be on May 23, 2006 at Tomah Lodge, Tomah, WI

Fraternally,

Ron Glaunert, Grand Lecturer

PROFICIENCY MEN

DISTRICT NO. 1

Area Bray, Marvin (260) 1 Ganske, Edward Sr. (260) 1 Horton, Joseph (236) 1 Humphrey, L. (329) 1 Johnson, Randy (236) 1 Penn, Timothy (210) 1 Sivertsen, John (329) 1

DISTRICT NO. 2

Anderson, Roderick (347) 3 Balliette, Richard (105) 1 Beetcher, William (244) 2

119 Benson, Fred (109) 1 Bergerson, Percy (351) 5 Brown, Dennis (195) 1 Christensen, Harold (195) 1 Coenen, Allan (195) 1 Corsie, Victor (351) 5 Fischer, Lawrence (105) 1 Fosmo, Harold Jr. (229) 1 Hagen, Mark (112) 3 Hofmeister, Clarence (229) 1 Hopkins, Evan (105) 1 Hoyer, Larry (220) 2 Larson, Erwin (164) 3 Larson, John (164) 3 MacFarlane, James (192) 1 Mayry, Mark (195) 1 Mitchell, Richard (347) 3 Nelson, George (351) 3 Paulson, Henry (56) 1 Tracey, Steven (56) 1 Tubbs, Andrew (192) 1 Walters, Dan (149) 3 Warner, Harold (277) 2 Williamson, Lou (187) 1

DISTRICT NO. 3 Abraham, William (130) 2 Bavinka, Earl (emeritus) (318) 2 Beck, Bob (130) 2 Besse, Edward (242) 2 Cholewinski, Edward (242) 2 Dahlvig, Ardell (emeritus) (242) 2 Dryer, William (emeritus) (300) 1 Ebert, Paul (300) 1 Engeldinger, J.W. (225) 1 Fox, Douglas (225) 1 Giammo, Salvatore (330) 2 Hancock, Roger (130) 2 Hinz, Marvin (226) Hougen, H. (242) 2 Julian, Bill (242) 2 Jurgens, Albert III (330) 2 Leverson, Glen (237) 1 Miller, David (248) 2 Mitchell, Richard (emeritus) (248) 2 Prewitt, Steven (318) 2 Sansone, Thomas (242) 2 Schmidt, R. Don (300) 1 Schweigert, Harry (226) 2 Wardensky, Earl (300) 1 Werner, Marlin (242) 2

120 DISTRICT NO. 4

Adams, Moses (182) 2 Aude, Edward (174) 1 Brown, Floyd (218) 2 Christensen, Edmond (emeritus) (170) 1 Conway, Stephen III (287) 2 Cornelissen, Gary (322) 1 Duenk, Steven (85) 1 Fick, Charles (218) 2 Hetcher, Jack (182) 2 Jackson, Donald (170) 1 Knowlton, Ralph (322) 1 Loving, Carl (emeritus) (231) 2 Nelson, Warren (287) 2 Novak, Raymond (222) 2 Pinney, Thomas (174) 1 Smejkal, James (21) 1 Tincher, George (emeritus) (170) 1 Tracy, Arthur (287) 2 Van Alstine, Jack (emeritus) (344) 2 Zochert, James (21) 1

DISTRICT NO. 5 Abernathy, John (184) 1 Barreyro, Michael (345) 3 Brown, John (190) 3 Denny, Wesley (190) 3 Elland, Alden (emeritus) (177) 3 Glaunert, Ronald (345) 3 Hintermeyer, Gordon (252) 1 Johnson, Eric (252) 1 Kowalke, Donald (190) 3 Langreck, Jeffrey (emeritus) (184) 1 Larson, Lowell (177) 3 Lawrence, Byron (84) 3 Nelson, Marlowe (84) 3

DISTRICT NO. 6

Burlison, Leland (27) 3 Dean, Walter (emeritus) (82) 2 Dresser, William (emeritus) (61) 2 Hein, John (128) 1 Huss, William Jr. (emeritus) (51) 2 Kreager, Richard (186) 3 Lantz, Leroy (128) 1 Magoon, Roger (349) 2 Nielson, Owen (emeritus) (197) 2 Peterson, Charles (61) 2 Reese, John (349) 2 Rottler, Russell (128) 1 Thomsen, Edward (332) 1

121 DISTRICT NO. 7

Asplin, Donald (180) 2 Black, Richard (325) 2 Campbell, Marvin (325) 2 Emery, James (325) 2 Roscoe, Jerry (5) 2

DISTRICT NO. 8 Blake, Edwin (34) 3 Bryant, Verle (2) 1 Hansen, Howard (66) 3 Kramer, Denman (113) 3 McCutchin, Kreighton Jr. (113) 3 Olson, Gary (8) 3 Olson, Mark (113) 3 Paynter, Raymond (1) 1 Pollock, Ross (1) 1 White, Davey Jr. (4) 2 Williamson, Joseph (79) 3

DISTRICT NO. 9

Atkinson, Robert (36) 3 Behlke, Randal (9) 1 Duoss, Brian (161) 2 Fleming, James (42) 1 Pynakker, Henry (315) 1 Rosser, Roger (10) 3

DISTRICT NO. 10

Campbell, Craig (183) 1 Gustafson, Rick (11) 3 Myrhum, James (138) 1 Presnell, Lawrence (193) 1 Preston, David (120) 1 Storrs, J. (138) 1 Wallinger, George (72) 1

DISTRICT NO. 11 Blakely, William (12) 3 Breitzmann, Kevin (307) 2 Breitzmann, Richard (emeritus) (307) 2 Charlton, Gordon (47) 1 Cherkinian, Sarkis (92) 1 Crouse, Charles (emeritus) (363) 2 Dixon, Blair (288) 3 Eichler, Alfred (246) 2 Little, Harold (emeritus) (145) 1 Mayer, Frank (emeritus) (297) 2 Wolter, William Jr. (12) 3

122 DISTRICT NO. 12

Burgess, George Jr. (337) 4 Darinski, Philip (189) 1 Gale, Stewart (267) 5 Griebenow, Dennis (189) 1 Hensiak, Donald (189) 1 Hess, Eugene (291) 5 Hoffman, Edward (337) 4 Kopplin, Walter II (189) 1 Keyes, Jack (261) 4 Lance, Lyle (291) 5 Marcus, Eugene (261) 4 Mouradian, Mike (291) 5 Palmer, Horace (337) 4 Reed, Frank Jr. (363) 3 Scott, Lowell (261) 4

RITUALISTS

DISTRICT NO. 1

Name City Area Degree Kuczenski, Paul (263) Hayward 3 P.L. Rowe, Dean E. (263) Hayward 3 P.L.

DISTRICT NO. 2

Goodman, Michael (149) Eau Claire 5 E.A. Hoffman, Donald (230) Clear Lake 1 E.A., R&F Langer, Joseph (195) New Richmond 1 E.A. Muenich, Harold P. (112) Eau Claire 5 E.A.,F.C. Vehrs, Harlan (195) New Richmond 1 E.A. Waltz, Gary (229) Ellsworth 4 E.A.

DISTRICT NO. 3

Anklam Jr., Robert R. (318) Wausau 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L. Builer, James T. (130) Wausau 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L. Creuziger, Keith (318) Mosinee 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L. Hegstrom, David (300) Park Falls 1 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L. Passow, Thomas (130) Wausau 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L. Schnabel, Rick (318) Mosinee 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.

DISTRICT NO. 4

Allord, Jack (170) Shawano 2 F.C. Button, William (174) Algoma 3 E.A. Flannery, Gordon (287) Crandon 1 F.C. Gallager, William (185) Oconto 2 E.A. Gordon, Jeff (182) Marinette 1 E.A. Kelly, William (287) Antigo 2 E.A. Luhring, Paul (182) Marinette 1 F.C.

123 Moe, John (218) Crivitz 1 E.A. Siewert, Dennis (322) De Pere 3 M.M. Sward, Scott (231) Antigo 1 E.A.,M.M. Vargo, Andy (287) Crandon 1 F.C. Wallinger, Kurt (322) Green Bay 3 E.A. Werner, Mike (188) Oconto 2 F.C.

DISTRICT NO. 5

Bouffleur, Philip (45) La Crosse 3 M.M. Brauner, Joe E. (74) Black River Falls 2 E.A.,F.C. Brewer, John (45) Stoddard 3 M.M. Brophy, John H. (177) Galesville 1 P.L. Callaway, Martin (190) La Crosse 1 P.L.,E.A. Christenson, Roger (214) Onalaska 1 P.L.,E.A. Coenen, Allen (132) Tomah 4 P.L.,M.M. Dickinson, Dean (190) La Crosse 1 P.L. Evenson, Don E. (74) Black River Falls 2 E.A.,F.C. Hiser, Harry (190) La Crosse 1 P.L.,F.C. Hurlburt, Wesley (214) Onalaska 1 P.L.,M.M. Larson, Otis (81) Mauston 4 P.L.,M.M. Raymer, Paul (125) West Salem 3 P.L.,F.C. Schroeder, Gerald (84) Viroqua 3 P.L.,E.A. Schultz, Emil (74) Black River Falls 2 P.L.,E.A. Suter, Robert (345) La Crosse 3 P.L.,F.C. Tangen, Myron (345) La Crosse 3 P.L.,F.C.

DISTRICT NO. 6

Barbola, David (38) Berlin 3 P.L. Burlison, Leland (27) 3 Kelley, Michael (148) Wautoma 1 P.L. Lietz, Jeff (349) Appleton 2 E.A. Lintner, Jim (51) Appleton 2 E.A.,F.C. Reilly, Richard (148, 93) Plover 1 P.L. Roehrick, Joseph (186) Winneconne 3 E.A.,F.C.,M.M. Woodliff, Bruce (148) Wautoma 1 P.L.

DISTRICT NO. 8

Sprecher, Lyle (113) Prairie du Sac 1 P.L. Walter, Ken (79) Reedsburg 1 P.L.

DISTRICT NO. 9

None Available

DISTRICT NO. 10

None Available

DISTRICT NO. 11 None Available

124 DISTRICT NO. 12

Capen, Robert (350) Milwaukee 3 E.A. Christie, Jim (291) Milwaukee 3 M.M. Hersh, Howard (261) Milwaukee 2 E.A. Schreier, David (189) Milwaukee 4 E.A.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Your Executive Committee consists of all the Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, the immediate Past Grand Master and the Senior Grand Deacon. The members of this committee are dedicated to the Craft and serve in many capacities throughout the year when the Grand lodge is not in session. They make many decisions concerning various items that relate to the operations of the Grand Lodge, the local lodges, the brethren, and the image of Freemasonry throughout Wisconsin.

Several meetings were held throughout the year in various locations, mostly in conjunction with a Full Staff Meeting. The majority of the meetings were focused on the Grand Master’s agenda and the Grand Secretary’s agenda. This was due in part to the great amount of correspondence and decisions, which are presented to them for discussion and recommendations or approvals of decisions.

Some of the items to come before the Committee were:

Man-to-Mason-to-Shrine Strategic Planning Various Trial information Dispensations to Lodges and Associations Grand Masters Achievement Award Lodge Charters and Consolidations Computer networking and upgrading at the Grand Masonic Center Fraternal Relation meeting with Prince Hall Masons Assorted Grand Lodge Operational Policies Blue Lodge Public Awareness Program Lodge Insurance Cornerstone Ceremonies Increase amount allowed by IRS paid to Grand Lodge employees for mileage

Your Executive Committee continues to work for the Craft and for what is the best for Freemasonry in Wisconsin. We, in Wisconsin, are known for our innovative methods of keeping pace with today’s technology and our dedication, not only to the craft, but to the society in which we live. We continue to keep open minds for our decisions and apply them accordingly.

Respectively submitted,

Roger L. Magoon, Chairman Rodney A. Paulsen J.B. Van Hollen James M. Hays Michael A. DeWolf John W. Wilke Craig S. Campbell

125 FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH PRINCE HALL COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

This committee was formed many years ago to meet with a like committee from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge to foster mutual understanding and Brotherhood. Steady progress has been made over the years until now we recognize each other for visitation purposes. Our “stated” meetings are held once each year, usually in November. All of the elected Grand Lodge officers are members of the committee plus a few others. Each Grand Lodge hosts the meeting on alternate years. In 2005 we met on November 18th and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge hosted the get-together.

As a result of these meetings, not only did we achieve recognition, but we have been able to initiate other joint programs and promote joint programs on the lodge level and visitations between lodges. One of the most successful of these is the annual table lodge which was enjoyed for the third time on March 29, 2006, at the Prince Hall Grand Lodge center in Milwaukee. I urge those of you who have not attended one of these table lodges to watch for the announcement of one to be held in 2007, probably again in March, and to attend if possible.

This year in addition to the annual meeting to be held in November, we have scheduled a picnic in August for joint enjoyment. If your lodge is participating or meeting with a Prince Hall group, I would appreciate it if you would write or email me with the details. In my report next year, I would like to include a summary of such activities.

Fraternally submitted

George A. Wallinger, PGM, Chairman Murry J. House, PM Norman M. Marcus, PM Roger L. Magoon, MWGM Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, RWGS Rodney A. Paulsen, RWDGM J. B. Van Hollen, RWSGW John W. Wilke, RWJGW Craig S. Campbell. WSGD Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM

LEADERSHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The Leadership Committee did not meet this past year and has no report to submit at this Annual Communication.

Fraternally Submitted

Rodney A. Paulsen, Chairman

126 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

The Personnel Committee provided counsel and advice to the Grand Lodge Officers and Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board in the search for and hiring of a Director of Development. Specifically, consultation on the position duties and responsibilities, reporting relationships, compensation, interview process and hiring process was provided. The chairman of the personnel committee also participated in a screening interview, which resulted in the recommendation of a candidate to the Board.

The committee chairman also discussed the annual review process for Grand Lodge staff with the Grand Secretary and Grand Lodge Office Manager. A revised process was implemented.

Fraternally submitted,

Keith Krinke, Chairman

RESEARCH COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

The Research Committee did not meet this past year and has no recommenda- tions to submit at this Annual Communication.

Fraternally Submitted,

Dave West, Chairman

TEMPLE PLANS AND FINANCING COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

“It shall be the duty of the Committee on Temple Plans and Financing to prepare and maintain a book of plans, specifications and appropriate costs of Masonic Temples, to counsel lodges on costs, plans requirements for building and financing and to make recommendations for approval or disapproval of such plans to the Grand Master.”

The Committee has maintained a book of plans and specifications for lodge buildings suitable for construction in Wisconsin. The Book of Plans is kept at the Grand Masonic Center and can be borrowed by any constituent lodge. In addition to the Book of Plans, the Committee also maintains several sample plans in electronic format. They are available upon request via email to: [email protected]. Due to the wide regional variances in the cost of construction, it has not been possible to produce an accurate schedule of costs for the sample plans. The Committee has been available to counsel lodges on the costs of any anticipated construction projects.

Requests for counsel have been received from the following lodges:

Ozaukee Lodge No. 17: Request: Assistance in obtaining bids and permits for installation of a vertical platform lift. Construction was completed in February.

127 Waverly Lodge No. 51: Request: Construction cost data and sample building plans for construction of a new lodge building. The Waverly building committee toured the Northwest Masonic Center in Milwaukee, McKinley Masonic Center in Brookfield, Jefferson Masonic Center and Fond du Lac Masonic Center. Temple Plans & Financing Committee member Paul Twardy prepared several floor plan sketches derived from their list of needs. They are investigating a joint venture with Twin Cities Lodge #61 and looking for an appropriate building site.

Twin Cities Lodge No. 61: Request: Plans of the Fond du Lac Masonic Center for the purpose of soliciting construction cost estimates for a similar structure in the Fox Valley area. They are in negotiations with at least two buyers wishing to purchase their existing building.

Collins Spring Valley No. 192: Request: Information regarding the dispo- sition and/or renovation of properties owned by the lodge.

Doric No. 356: Request: Grand Master’s approval on the sale of their building on Cottage Grove Road in Madison. The Committee has been involved in this transaction for several years. A conditional recommendation for approval was made to the Grand Master.

The Committee did not receive any requests for building plan approval during this Grand Masonic Year.

Committee activity during this year did not merit a formal meeting. All inter- committee correspondence was handled via email and telephone.

Fraternally submitted,

J. Patrick Storrs, Chairman William F. Kelly Richard P. Linde Robert E. Moore, PGM Paul M. Twardy

YOUTH GROUP FUNDING COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

One of the requests of our Grand Master, Roger L. Magoon, this year was to evaluate the standing committees of the Grand Lodge as to their functionality and viability in serving the craft. This year our Trustees, through P.G.M. William E. Day, have provided much information on the finances of the Grand Lodge. He has explained our various funds, which are available and which are allocated to specific needs.

The Youth Funding Committee has met using the wonders of the electronic age using telephone and e-mail communication. The Youth Funding Committee sees its role increasing in future years. At this time, the Grand Lodge, as a budget line item, provides some of the funding for our Masonic Youth groups. (The Grand Lodge only provides some of the funds for the Youth Group’s Annual Budgets.)

128 Our Committee and the Youth Fund was established in 1998. You established the Youth Fund to provide funding requests of our three Masonic youth groups, DeMolay, Job’s Daughters and Rainbow for Girls. The Fund is segregated, owned and maintained by us (The Grand Lodge). When it is determined the Fund has reached an appropriate level, the earnings from the investment will provide funding to the Youth Groups. Thus the Youth Funding would not be part of the Grand Lodge annual budget. The balance in the Youth Fund as of February 28, 2006 was $443,568.94.

We would suggest that when the transition is made, Youth Funding should remain part of the annual expenditures as a budget line item, on the annual Grand Lodge Budget. The income from the Fund should be put on the income side of the budget. We realize that the entries would cancel each other out but it would provide information regarding the Youth Funding for that budget year. This practice would also be a reminder not to loose sight of our moral and Masonic obligation to support the youth in our Masonic Family with our time, talents and resources.

Guidelines for Youth Funding requests: • Each organization should submit their annual budget. • Funding requests must be submitted to the proper Youth Group for initial approval before forwarding the request to the Grand Lodge Youth Funding Committee. • Request for special funds will include a financial plan as to how the project will be funded. • Approved requests will be forwarded to the expenditures committee and to the Grand Lodge Treasurer for distribution of funds.

Listed below is the history referencing the Youth Funding Committee and the establishment of the Fund.

In Conclusion: Our role will increase when the Grand Lodge Trustees and the Expenditures Committee determine the Masonic Youth Fund has reached a proper level. Our Committee encourages donations to the Youth Fund. We would like to thank all those members of our Masonic Family for, leading by example, giving so much of their time, talents and financial support to our Youth Organizations.

Respectfully submitted,

Dennis V. Siewert - Chair - Junior Grand Steward John W. Wilke - Junior Grand Warden Craig S. Campbell - Senior Grand Deacon Robert E. Lijewski - Executive Officer of the Order of DeMolay Ronal Koller - Grand Guardian Job’s Daughters Barb Foster - Supreme Deputy Rainbow for Girls

NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS DECLARATION

Grand Master Magoon, Grand Secretary DeWolf and Grand Treasurer Hays all declared that there was no unfinished business on their desks.

129 PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER’S JEWEL

Past Grand Master Lawrence L. Myers said that it was his privilege to present Roger L. Magoon to the line and he had made him very proud. He then presented him with his Past Grand Master’s pin. He was given a hearty round of applause

PROCLAMATION

Past Grand Master and Installing Grand Marshal Robert E. Moore proclaimed the 2006-2007 elected and appointed Grand officers duly installed.

REMARKS BY M.W. GRAND MASTER RODNEY A. PAULSEN ADDRESS TO THE CRAFT

Greetings Brethren:

As many of you are aware, I underwent heart surgery with five bypasses during the first week in May, four weeks and four days before being installed as your Grand Master for 2006-2007. I deeply appreciated the many cards I received and was overwhelmed by the number of cards wishing me well. I am extremely humbled and deeply gratified. I thank you, all.”

What follows is the 2006-07 program for the Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Wisconsin as presented in my remarks at the 162nd Annual Communication Saturday morning following the proclamation. It consists of 14 points:

1. Continue the office of District Chaplain.

2. The design for the pin that I have chosen for my year in office is a Lamp of Knowledge with a Square & Compasses at the point of the flame. The motto I have chosen is, “Aim High! Be all that you can be.” This is to remind us to set high goals personally and as a lodge. As a person, to be the best we can be at home, in the lodge, on the job, in church, and in the community. This also challenges the lodge to set high goals and to be the best it can be in the community in which it is located.

3. Reintroduce the Wisconsin Program concept of membership development and maintenance as outlined in the Friend’s Programming Guide distributed at the Annual Communication by Grand Master Roger Magoon. This is the same program used so successfully by Appleton Lodge. Read what this program says, study what it means, apply it within the lodge and utilize the lessons taught therein, helping Masons aim high and be all that we can be in our families, lodges, places of employment and our communities.

4. Encourage the Deputy Grand Master to meet with the Progressive Line Officers in order to work together in planning for the future.

5. Revamp the GMAA to be re-designated the Lodge Excellence Award a). Base the award on the Blue Lodge calendar year b). Recognize three levels of point achievement and accomplishment-Bronze, Silver, and Gold. EveryLodge will have the opportunity to gain some level of recognition for their efforts in addition to a plaque nameplate, in addition to the top three awards. A letter of explanation and qualification forms will be distributed to lodges this summer.

130 c). This program is supported by the progressive line officers and will be continued for several years as described above, except for fine tuned as use and experience suggests. d). Scholarship awards to the top three lodges will continue as before. e). This first year, lodges will be permitted to ‘double dip’ with a portion of GM Magoon’s year, and the Lodge Excellence Award will begin with January 2006 and extend through January 2007.

6. Revive and utilize the Masonic Square Bear Program. Bears are still available from PGM Magoon for $6.00 each.

7. I will continue to attend as many Blue Lodge and other bodies’ activities as calendar and health permits.

8. As many lodges are celebrating their 150th anniversary, I or a Grand Lodge officer will attend, as invited, to participate in the festivities.

9. Many Brothers are attaining 50, 60, 70, 75 years of membership. If invited, I or a Grand Lodge officer will attend to present the award, rather than the Worshipful Master or Secretary of the lodge, in order to enhance the prestige of this recognition.

10. Appoint a Wisconsin Scouting Committee to develop a program to recognize those boys (and men) who have achieved the high rank of Eagle Scout. Recognition will be provided through a personal letter of congratulations from the Grand Master, a personalized commendation certificate, and a specially designed Masonic pocket medal. The cost will be $20 provided by the sponsor. Applications to be a sponsor can be made by a lodge or a Brother by the completion of the application form. Anyone who has finished the Eagle Scout requirements is eligible, even if it was long ago. Presentation may be made at either a Scout Court of Honor or Masonic Lodge function. A plaque will also be developed to represent those Master Masons who have received the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award. This program we are adopting was developed by the Grand Masonic Lodge of Michigan and is being utilized with their permission.

11. Explore the Harvard College Masonic Lodge Program where a Masonic Lodge is developed within the university setting. If interest is expressed, we will explore the Milwaukee area and expand to additional University of Wisconsin campuses as appropriate.

12. Utilize the Masonic Ambassador Program as developed by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and implemented in other jurisdictions to develop a Lodge Membership officer to assist in promoting the Lodge in the community, and further develop lodge leadership to build a stronger future for the Lodge and Freemasonry.

13. Reactivate the Leadership Program and activate the Masonic Education Committee to present programs, which will develop more informed and effective Masons throughout the state.

14. We will inaugurate a Three Pillars Awareness Program in conjunction with Mary Millard, Director of Fraternal Relations for the Three Pillars Senior Living Communities. Participation in this program will be recognized in the Lodge Excellence Award. If a lodge or member participates they would be given points for doing so.

131 The objective of the program will be: a). To inform all Masonic-affiliated members of Wisconsin as to what is available at Three Pillars Senior Retirement Communities. b). Give an update of the remodeling that was done in 2005-06. c). Give information regarding the newest building, The Compass Point Catered Living complex. d). Answer questions concerning the various senior-living options available at all Three Pillars’ facilities. e). Plans are for Ms. Millard to travel throughout Wisconsin to hold meetings in lo‘dges. About two meeting per month will be scheduled in different locations. A light lunch or dinner will precede the presentation. A question and answer session will follow. All members of the fraternal bodies and spouses will be invited to attend. Dates of presentations as they are scheduled will be published in the Masonic Journal and on the Three Pillars web site. Notification will be sent to individual lodges and organi- zations as well. Attendees would choose which presentation they would like to attend and RSVP to Ms. Millard at Three Pillars by calling 262-965- 7391.

Additional information on all of these programs will be forwarded to lodges or published in The Wisconsin Masonic Journal as it is developed.

Fraternally,

Rodney A. Paulsen, Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin

CLOSING OF GRAND LODGE

The 2006-2007 Grand Lodge officers closed the 162nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.

132 APPENDIX A

In Memoriam

We pay Tribute to the Memory of Our Own Dead and To the Dead of Our Sister Grand Jurisdictions

The bonds of friendship and brotherly love can never be severed by the scythe of time.

(See Necrology Report for list of deceased members.)

133 APPENDIX B

TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP PER CAPITA TAX, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED DECEMBER 31, 2005 ACTIVE CHARTERED LODGES – LISTED BY NUMBER SUMMARY OF CHARTERS GRANTED LODGES HAVING NAMES CHANGED DISCONTINUED LODGES – LISTED BY NUMBER REGISTER OF LODGES SHOWING MEETING NIGHTS PAST AND PRESENT GRAND OFFICERS GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF WISCONSIN NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES HONORARY MEMBERS MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

134 135 136 137 138 139 140 ACTIVE CHARTERED LODGES Under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted 1Mineral Point Mineral PointIowa Oct. 8, 1840Jan. 17, 1844 2 Melody Platteville Grant Jan. 20, 1843 Jan. 17, 1844 3 South Shore South Milwaukee Milwaukee June 12, 1843 Jan. 17, 1844 4 Warren Potosi Grant Apr. 27, 1844 Jan. 10, 1845 5Madison Madison Dane June 4, 1844Jan. 10, 1845 8 Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien Crawford Dec. 26, 1857 June 10, 1858 9 Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson Oct. 19, 1888 June 12, 1889 10 Morning Star Beloit Rock Sept. 21, 1846 Jan. 14, 1847 11 Sheboygan Sheboygan Sheboygan Feb. 4, 1846 May 29, 1847 12 Southern Lakes Delavan Walworth May 7, 2004 June 14, 2004 13 Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee Feb. 11, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 16 Franklin Lone Rock Richland Aug. 3, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 17 Ozaukee Pt. Washington Ozaukee Nov. 26, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 18 Racine-Belle City Racine Racine Oct. 22, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 21 Washington Green Bay Brown Dec. 23, 1847 Dec. 16, 1848 25 Amicitia Shullsburg Lafayette May 24, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 26 Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Sept. 13, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 27 Oshkosh Oshkosh Winnebago Apr. 23, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 28 Burlington Burlington Racine Feb. 7, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 30 Aurora Milwaukee Milwaukee Jan. 7, 1850 Dec. 14, 1850 31 Smith Monroe Green Apr. 9, 1850 Dec. 13, 1850 32 Union Evansville Rock Oct. 14, 1850 Dec. 13, 1850 33 Fort Winnebago Portage Columbia June 26, 1850 Dec. 13, 1850 34 Baraboo Baraboo Sauk Oct. 27, 1851 June 8, 1852 36 Albany Albany Green Mar. 1, 1851 June 9, 1852 37 Waukesha Waukesha Waukesha Jan. 20, 1851 June 9, 1852 38 Berlin Berlin Green Lake Nov., 1851 June 11, 1852 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland Oconomowoc Waukesha July 14, 1852 June 15, 1853 44 Geneva Lake Geneva Walworth Oct. 10, 1852 June 16, 1853 45 Frontier LaCrosse LaCrosse Oct. 8, 1852 June 16, 1853 47 Kenosha Kenosha Kenosha Jan. 1, 1853 June 14, 1854 48 Waupun Waupun Dodge Apr. 20, 1853 June 14, 1854 50 Hiram Madison Dane Feb. 21, 1854 June 14, 1854 51 Waverly Appleton Outagamie Apr. 19, 1854 June 14, 1854 55 Janesville-Western Star Janesville Rock Oct. 11, 1854 June 13, 1855 56 St. Croix Hudson St. Croix June 10, 1854 June 15, 1855 57 St. Johns Whitewater Walworth Aug. 29, 1853 June 15, 1855 60 Valley Sparta Monroe Aug. 17, 1854 June 15, 1855 61 Twin Cities Neenah Winnebago Feb. 10, 1855 June 15, 1855 63 Waterloo Waterloo Jefferson Jan. 24, 1855 June 15, 1855 64 Evening Star Darlington Lafayette Nov. 10, 1853 June 15, 1855 65 Manitowoc Manitowoc Manitowoc Feb. 12, 1856 June 12, 1856 66 Richland Richland Center Richland Mar. 14, 1856 June 12, 1856 68 Palmyra Palmyra Jefferson Jan. 5, 1856 June 12, 1856 69 Fulton Edgerton Rock July 21, 1855 June 12, 1856 71 Quincy Friendship Adams Jan. 21, 1856 June 12, 1856 72 Dodge County Beaver Dam Dodge Feb. 4, 1856 June 12, 1856 73 Kegonsa Stoughton Dane Mar. 11, 1856 June 12, 1856 74 Black River Black River Falls Jackson Oct. 11, 1856 June 12, 1856 75 Columbus Columbus Columbia Feb. 24, 1855 June 12, 1856 79 Reedsburg Reedsburg Sauk June 8, 1856 June 10, 1857 80 Independence Milwaukee Milwaukee July 13, 1856 June 10, 1857 81 Northern Light Mauston Juneau Sept. 12, 1856 June 10, 1857 82 Manawa Manawa Waupaca Jan. 14, 1857 June 10, 1857 84 La Belle Viroqua Vernon Dec. 20, 1856 June 10, 1857

141 Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted 85 Des Peres Green Bay Brown Feb. 4, 1857 June 10, 1857 90 Waucoma Evansville Rock Dec. 22, 1857 June 9, 1858 93 Evergreen Stevens Point Portage Aug. 13, 1857 June 9, 1858 94 Bicknell Brodhead Green June 9, 1857 June 9, 1858 95 Prairie View Ripon Fond du Lac Aug. 15, 1857 June 9, 1858 97 Crescent Valley Mazomanie Dane Dec. 15, 1857 June 9, 1858 99 Lodi Valley Lodi Columbia June 9, 1857 June 9, 1858 103 Juneau New Lisbon Juneau Nov. 18, 1857 June 9, 1858 105 Northwestern Prescott Pierce Dec. 1, 1856 June 9, 1858 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Neosho Dodge June 17, 1858 June 15, 1859 109 River Falls River Falls Pierce Aug. 11, 1858 June 16, 1859 112 Eau Claire Eau Claire Eau Claire Dec. 30, 1858 June 15, 1859 113 Sauk Prairie Prairie du Sac Sauk Jan. 12, 1858 June 15, 1859 119 Dodgeville Dodgeville Iowa June 16, 1859 June 13, 1860 120 Hartford Hartford Washington July 21, 1859 June 13, 1860 123 Waupaca Waupaca Waupaca Feb. 23, 1859 June 13, 1860 124 Dells Wisconsin Dells Columbia Mar. 14, 1860 June 13, 1860 125 Salem West Salem La Crosse Apr. 8, 1860 June 13, 1860 128 Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Wood Mar. 3, 1860 June 12, 1861 130 Forest Wausau Marathon Nov. 21, 1860 June 12, 1861 132 Tomah Tomah Monroe Apr. 4, 1861 June 12, 1861 138 West Bend West Bend Washington Aug. 21, 1862 June 10, 1863 141 Montello Montello Marquette Oct. 9, 1862 June 10, 1863 143 Sun Prairie Sun Prairie Dane Apr. 27, 1863 June 12, 1863 145 Washburn Bristol Kenosha June 18, 1863 June 15, 1864 148 Wautoma Wautoma Waushara Nov. 25, 1863 June 15, 1864 149 Durand-Pepin Durand Pepin May 6, 1864 June 15, 1864 151 Oregon Oregon Dane July 12, 1865 June 15, 1866 161 Milton Milton Jct. Rock Apr. 18, 1866 June 13, 1866 164 Menomonie Menomonie Dunn Sept. 6, 1866 June 12, 1867 167 Cassia Plymouth Sheboygan Feb. 12, 1867 June 12, 1867 168 Omro Omro Winnebago Apr. 3, 1867 June 12, 1867 170 Shawano Shawano Shawano June 10, 1867 June 10, 1868 171 Pardee Pardeeville Columbia Sept. 9, 1857 June 10, 1868 172 Calumet New Holstein Calumet July 3, 1925 June 9, 1926 173 Poynette Poynette Columbia May 14, 1868 June 10, 1868 174 Henry S. Baird Sturgeon Bay Door Oct. 28, 1878 June 11, 1879 175 Excelsior Milwaukee Milwaukee Jan. 21, 1869 June 9, 1869 176 Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Chippewa Jan. 21, 1869 June 10, 1869 177 Decora Galesville Trempealeau Dec. 22, 1869 June 15, 1870 178 Argyle Argyle Lafayette June 17, 1869 June 15, 1870 180 Middleton-Ionic Middleton Dane Jan. 19, 1870 June 15, 1870 182 Marinette Marinette Marinette Sept. 26, 1870 June 14, 1871 183 Lincoln Menomonee Falls Waukesha Aug. 25, 1871 June 12, 1872 184 Alma Alma Buffalo Dec. 28, 1871 June 12, 1872 186 Winneconne Winneconne Winnebago Jan. 1, 1872 June 12, 1872 187 North Star Star Prairie St. Croix Aug. 25, 1871 June 11, 1873 188 Pine Oconto Oconto Aug. 1, 1872 June 11, 1873 189 Lake Milwaukee Milwaukee Sept. 27, 1872 June 11, 1873 190 La Crosse Masonic La Crosse La Crosse May 7, 1873 June 11, 1873 192 Collins-Spring Valley Baldwin St. Croix Aug. 27, 1873 June 10, 1874 193 Ashlar Sussex Waukesha Nov. 10, 1873 June 10, 1874 195 New Richmond New Richmond St. Croix Nov. 28, 1873 June 10, 1874 197 Clintonville Clintonville Waupaca Apr. 17, 1873 June 10, 1874 201 Arcadia Arcadia Trempealeau May 10, 1875 June 12, 1876 206 Linden Linden Iowa Feb. 1, 1877 June 13, 1877 210 Ancient Landmark Ashland Ashland Feb. 27, 1878 June 12, 1878 214 Onalaska Onalaska La Crosse Dec. 23, 1880 June 15, 1881 215 Bayfield Bayfield Bayfield Jan. 24, 1881 June 15, 1881 217 Medford Medford Taylor May 21, 1881 June 15, 1882 218 Tri-County Daylite Crivitz Marinette Nov. 29, 1988 June 12, 1989

142 Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted 219 Fennimore Fennimore Grant Jan. 2, 1882 June 15, 1882 220 Barron Barron Barron Apr. 14, 1881 June 13, 1883 221 Shell Lake-Spooner Shell Lake Washburn May 2, 1882 June 13, 1883 222 Hiram D. Fisher Florence Florence Oct. 24, 1882 June 13, 1883 224 Marshfield Marshfield Wood July 3, 1882 June 10, 1883 225 Phillips Phillips Price July 9, 1883 June 12, 1884 226 Virginia Falls Merrill Lincoln Feb. 8, 1884 June 12, 1884 229 Hancock Ellsworth Pierce July 28, 1884 June 10, 1885 230 Clear Lake Clear Lake Polk Nov. 12, 1884 June 10, 1885 231 Antigo Antigo Langlade Sept. 16, 1885 June 9, 1886 234 Blue Hills Rice Lake Barron Nov. 9, 1886 June 15, 1887 236 Superior Superior Douglas Nov. 7, 1887 June 13, 1888 237 Hurley Mercer Iron Nov. 28, 1887 June 13, 1888 241 Wilmot Wilmot Kenosha Nov. 23, 1888 June 12, 1889 242 Rhinelander-Lakeland Rhinelander Oneida Mar. 1, 1889 June 12, 1889 244 Landmark Grantsburg Burnette Sept. 23, 1890 June 10, 1891 245 Social Cambridge Dane Feb. 9, 1891 June 10, 1891 246 Pewaukee Pewaukee Waukesha June 10, 1891 247 Laflin-St. James Mukwonago Waukesha Nov. 17, 1891 June 15, 1892 248 Eagle River Eagle River Vilas Dec. 23, 1891 June 15, 1892 252 Mondovi Mondovi Buffalo River Feb. 14, 1891 June 15, 1892 255 Hillsboro Hillsboro Vernon Oct. 18, 1892 June 14, 1893 261 Milwaukee-Harmony Milwaukee Milwaukee Feb. 1, 1894 June 13, 1894 263 Keystone Hayward Sawyer Dec. 26, 1894 June 15, 1895 265 Lafayette Milwaukee Milwaukee June 15, 1895 267 Wauwatosa West Allis Milwaukee Oct. 21, 1895 June 10, 1896 268 Benton Benton Lafayette July 10, 1896 June 8, 1897 272 Camp Douglas Camp Douglas Juneau May 3, 1900 June 13, 1900 277 Chetek Chetek Barron May 15, 1901 June 12, 1902 279 Merrillan Merrillan Jackson Jan. 14, 1902 June 12, 1902 280 Mystic Tie Ladysmith Rusk Mar. 5, 1902 June 12, 1902 281 Bloomer Bloomer Chippewa June 3, 1902 June 11, 1903 287 Crandon Crandon Forest June 30, 1903 June 15, 1904 288 Union Grove Union Grove Racine Apr. 4, 1904 June 14, 1904 290 Damascus Greenfield Milwaukee Nov. 7, 1904 June 15, 1905 291 West Allis West Allis Milwaukee July 16, 1906 June 12, 1907 293 Oconto Falls Oconto Falls Oconto Jan. 10, 1907 June 12, 1907 297 Myron Reed Brookfield Waukesha Nov. 15, 1908 June 9, 1909 300 Park Falls Park Falls Price June 15, 1909 June 15, 1910 301 Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee Milwaukee July 11, 1910 June 15, 1911 307 McKinley Brookfield Waukesha Feb. 27, 1914 June 10, 1914 310 New Glarus New Glarus Green May 14, 1914 June 9, 1915 315 Dousman Dousman Waukesha Jan. 10, 1917 June 13, 1917 317 Owen Owen Clark Aug. 23, 1917 June 12, 1918 318 Mosinee Mosinee Marathon Mar. 13, 1918 June 12, 1918 319 Barneveld Barneveld Iowa Apr. 24, 1919 June 9, 1920 320 Victory Cedarburg Ozaukee June 5, 1919 June 9, 1920 322 Theo. Roosevelt Green Bay Brown Oct. 14, 1919 June 9, 1920 325 Commonwealth Madison Dane June 2, 1922 June 14, 1922 329 Acacia Superior Douglas Dec. 22, 1922 June 13, 1923 330 Island City Minocqua Oneida Oct. 6, 1999 June 13, 2000 331 James M. Hays Milwaukee Milwaukee Mar. 9, 1923 June 13, 1923 332 Adams Adams Adams Sept. 13, 1924 June 10, 1925 337 Geo. Washington 1776 Whitefish Bay Milwaukee Apr. 26, 1926 June 9, 1926 344 Gillett Gillett Oconto July 30, 1927 June 13, 1928 345 Badger La Crosse La Crosse May 23, 1928 June 13, 1928 347 Sanctuary Eau Claire Eau Claire Mar. 1, 1929 June 12, 1929 349 Appleton Appleton Outagamie Mar. 20, 1950 June 13, 1950 350 Nathan Hale Milwaukee Milwaukee Apr. 6, 1951 June 12, 1951 351 Geo. B. Wheeler Eau Claire Eau Claire Dec. 21, 1953 June 8, 1954 354 Elmbrook Brookfield Waukesha June 12, 1956 June 11, 1957

143 Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted 356 Doric Madison Dane June 13, 1961 June 12, 1962 358 Day-Lite Milwaukee Milwaukee May 10, 1971 June 14, 1972 359 Sunrise Kenosha Kenosha Apr. 11, 1977 June 13, 1978 360 N.E.W. Daylite Green Bay Brown Mar. 16, 1983 June 11, 1984 362 Four Lakes Daylight Madison Dane June 11, 1990 June 10, 1991 363 Freemasons Milwaukee Milwaukee Apr. 29, 1992 June 8, 1992 364 Glenn L. Humphrey Dousman Waukesha May 12, 1992 June 8, 1992 365 Barnes Barnes Sawyer Mar. 11, 1999 June 14, 1999 366 Perseverance 1843 Dousman Waukesha Nov. 4, 2000 June 12, 2001 367 Unity Kenosha Kenosha July 17, 2003 June 14, 2004 368 Mason-Woods Cecil Shawano Jan. 24, 2005 June 13, 2005 1843 Silas H. Shepherd Hartland Waukesha Dec. 11, 1983 June 11, 1984 1862 Armistead-Bingham Waterloo Jefferson Feb. 10, 1999 June 14, 1999

144 SUMMARY OF CHARTERS GRANTED

Total Number of Charters Granted ...... 384 Lodges Discontinued ...... 192 Charters Restored ...... 0 Number of Charters in Force ...... 190 LODGES HAVING NAMES CHANGED Original Name of Lodge No. Name Changed to No. Date Changed

Milwaukee...... 3 Kilbourn ...... 3 1869 Kilbourn...... 3 South Shore ...... 3 Oct. 28, 2004 Delavan ...... 12 Delavan-Darien ...... 12 Sept. 1, 1977 Delavan Darien ...... 12 Southern Lakes ...... 12 May 7, 2004 Tracy ...... 13 Wisconsin ...... 13 June 11, 1852 Prometheus ...... 17 Ozaukee ...... 17 June 15, 1853 Racine ...... 18 Racine-Belle City ...... 18 Dec. 29, 2003 Fountain ...... 26 Fond du Lac ...... 26 June 2, 1995 Fox River ...... 28 Burlington ...... 28 June 10, 1852 Horicon ...... 40 Horicon-Mayville ...... 40 Jan. 20, 1977 Oconomowoc ...... 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland ...... 42 Apr. 20, 2002 Jerusalem ...... 54 Raymond ...... 54 1861 Janesville ...... 55 Janesville-Western Star ...... 55 May 2, 1994 Elisha Kent Kane ...... 61 Twin Cities ...... 61 Sept. 12, 1995 Kane ...... 61 Elisha Kent Kane ...... 61 June 10, 1924 Dallas ...... 78 Dells ...... 78 June 8, 1858 Weyauwega ...... 82 Manawa ...... 82 Dec. 19, 1995 Green Lake ...... 95 Ripon-Green Lake ...... 95 Nov. 23, 1971 Ripon-Green Lake ...... 95 Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan ...... 95 Apr. 18, 1990 Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan ...... 95 Prairie View ...... 95 June 25, 1997 Crescent ...... 97 Crescent Valley ...... 97 May 22, 1997 Bryan ...... 98 John A. Bryan ...... 98 June 10, 1924 Neosho ...... 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon ...... 108 March 27, 1997 Eureka ...... 113 Sauk Prairie ...... 113 Nov. 1, 1966 Bark River ...... 122 Hartland ...... 122 In 1893 Columbia ...... 124 Dells ...... 124 May 26, 1970 Grand Rapids ...... 128 Wisconsin Rapids ...... 128 June 15, 1921 Osceola ...... 134 Osceola-St. Croix Falls ...... 134 May 14, 1990 Beetown ...... 146 Bloomington ...... 146 May 19, 1976 Durand ...... 149 Durand-Pepin ...... 149 April 24, 1981 Mifflin...... 153 Rewey ...... 153 Year 1901 Reedsburg ...... 157 Reedsburg ...... 79 April 1, 1972 New Holstein ...... 172 Calumet ...... 172 Jan. 29, 1985 Key...... 174 Kewaunee-Key ...... 174 July 10, 1978 Kewaunee-Key ...... 174 Henry S. Baird ...... 174 Nov. 17, 2005 Middleton ...... 180 Middleton-Ionic ...... 180 Dec. 31, 1998 North LaCrosse ...... 190 LaCrosse Masonic ...... 190 Jan. 1, 2001 Bailey ...... 192 Collins ...... 192 In 1888 (No authority for the change) Collins ...... 192 Collins-Spring Valley ...... 192 May 14, 2004 Dayton ...... 198 Belleville ...... 198 1812 Elroy ...... 202 Elroy-Wonewoc ...... 202 Dec. 10, 1974 Osseo ...... 213 Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta ...... 213 Feb. 19, 1997 Bayfield ...... 215 Bayfield-Washburn ...... 215 July 27, 1993 Peshtigo ...... 218 Tri County Daylite ...... 218 July 15, 1992 Shell Lake ...... 221 Shell Lake-Spooner ...... 221 Nov. 3, 2004 Fisher ...... 222 Hiram D. Fisher ...... 222 June 10, 1924 Rice Lake ...... 234 Blue Hills ...... 234 May 14, 1998 Grantsburg ...... 244 Frederic-Grantsburg ...... 244 Nov. 20, 1989 Frederic-Grantsburg ...... 244 Landmark ...... 244 Jan. 1, 2004 Laflin ...... 247 Laflin-St. James...... 247 April 10, 2001 Mondovi ...... 252 Buffalo River ...... 252 June 21, 2005 Genoa Junction ...... 256 Genoa City ...... 256 June 13, 1924

145 Rusk ...... 259 Jeremiah M. Rusk ...... 259 June 10, 1924 Ivanhoe ...... 265 LaFayette ...... 265 June 10, 1896 Perry ...... 269 William W. Perry ...... 269 June 10, 1924 Stanley ...... 273 Stanley-Thorp ...... 273 Nov. 22, 1971 Roosevelt ...... 322 Theodore Roosevelt ...... 322 April 14, 1948 Rhinelander ...... 242 Rhinelander-Lakeland ...... 242 Dec. 15, 1982 Milwaukee ...... 261 Milwaukee-Harmony ...... 261 Jan. 8, 1983 Merrillan ...... 279 Merrillan-Humbird ...... 279 March 25, 1986 Merrillan-Humbird ...... 279 Merrillan ...... 279 June 29, 2004 Whitehall ...... 271 Whitehall-Blair ...... 271 Feb. 1, 1987 Acacia ...... 329 Acacia-Itasca ...... 329 Sept. 28, 1995

146 LIST OF LODGES DISCONTINUED

Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Olive Branch 6 New Diggings Surrendered January 10, 1865. Southport 7 *Southport Arrested June 15, 1853. Dallas 8 Prairie du Chien Surrendered 1852. Jefferson 9 •Jefferson Arrested June 2, 1884. Harmony 12 Delavan Surrendered 1859 (formerly located at Elkhorn). Western Star 14 Janesville Consolidated with Janesville No. 55, May 2, 1994. Hazel Green 15 Hazel Green Surrendered 1849 (See No. 43), resumed in 1927. Hazel Green 15 Hazel Green Consolidated with Melody No. 2, November 15, 1994. Franklin 16 Highland In 1867 moved to Avoca. Excelsior 19 Madison Surrendered 1851. Lancaster 20 Lancaster Consolidated with Warren No. 4, Dec. 15, 1999. Washington 22 Dodgeville Surrendered 1850. Rochester 23 Rochester Surrendered 1858. St. John’s 24 Sheboygan Falls Consolidated with Cassia No. 167, Dec. 18, 1995. Fountain 26 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fond du Lac No. 140, June 2, 1995, changed name to Fond du Lac No. 26. Lafayette 29 Lafayette Moved to California. Tuscan 35 Watertown Arrested 1858. St. John’s 39 Stillwater (Minn.) To Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Horicon-Mayville 40 Horicon Consolidated with Neosho No. 108, Mar. 27, 1997, changed name to Neosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108. St. James 41 East Troy Consolidated with Laflin No. 247, April 10, 2001. Oconomowoc 42 Oconomowoc Dispensation issued July 14, 1852. Charter granted June 15, 1853. Charter arrested April 9, 1860. (See Ellsworth Lodge No. 133). Hazel Green 43 Hazel Green Number changed to 15, which was the number of the first Lodge at Hazel Green in 1927. Lake Mills 46 Lake Mills Consolidated with Jefferson No. 9, Oct. 1, 1999. Watertown 49 Watertown Consolidated with Jefferson No. 9, Oct. 27, 1998. Wyocena 52 Wyocena June 12, 1867, moved to Rio and name changed to Rio No. 52. Rio 52 Rio Consolidated with Pardee No. 171, Nov. 20, 1997. Kingston 53 Kingston Arrested February, 1869. Raymond 54 Thompsonville Arrested June, 1862. Muscoda 58 Muscoda Surrendered January 7, 1868. Markesan 59 **Markesan Surrendered October 19, 1933. Markesan 59 Markesan Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake No. 95, April 18, 1990. Vesper 62 Mayville Consolidated with Horicon No. 40 on January 20, 1977. Name changed to Horicon-Mayville No. 40. Fox Lake 67 Fox Lake Consolidated with Waupun No. 48, January 23, 1970. Grant 70 Boscobel Consolidated with Fennimore No. 219, April 16, 2002. Plover 76 Plover Consolidated with Evergreen No. 93, March 20, 1971. Elkhorn 77 Elkhorn Consolidated with Delavan-Darien No. 12 & Walworth No. 286 to form Southern Lakes No. 12, May 7, 2004. Dells 78 Lake Delton Consolidated with Columbia 124 on May 26, 1970. Name changed to Dells 124. Concordia 83 Madison Surrendered 1882. Solomon 86 Juneau Consolidated with Dodge County No. 72, February 27, 1976. Otsego 87 Otsego Surrendered March, 1860. Nemadjii 88 Superior Not Constituted. Pepin 89 Pepin Consolidated with Durand Lodge No. 149, April 24, 1981. Oxford 91 Oxford Consolidated with Montello No. 141, May 20, 1998.

147 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Belle City 92 Racine Consolidated with Racine No. 18 and changed name to Racine-Belle City No. 18, Dec. 29, 2003. Temple 96 Waterford Consolidated with Burlington No. 28, Dec. 19, 1996. John A. Bryan 98 Menasha Consolidated with Elisha Kent Kane No. 61, Sept. 12, 1995, now Twin Cities No. 61. Fairfield 100 Fairfield Arrested June 20, 1895. Beautiful Grove 101 Boscobel Surrendered 1863. Marquette 102 Marquette Arrested March 19, 1879. Astrea 104 Cedarburg Surrendered April, 1893. Prairie du Chien 106 Prairie du Chien Changed Lodge number to 8. 12, 1960. Tracy 107 Manitowoc Arrested April 9, 1868. Lowell 110 Reeseville Consolidated with Columbus No. 75, May Rosendale 111 Rosendale Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake-Markesan No. 95, April 3, 1997. Palestine 114 Lone Rock Arrested Mar. 17, 1927. Restored May 31, 1928. Consolidated with Franklin No. 16, June 11, 1958. Rob Morris 115 Eagle Consolidated with Palmyra 68, November 15, 1971. Sharon 116 Sharon Consolidated with Darien No. 126, November 3, 1964. Trempealeau 117 Trempealeau Consolidated with Decora No. 177, November 20, 2001. Warden 118 Gratiot Surrendered January 5, 1940. Delavan 121 Delavan Now Delavan No. 12 (1923). Hartland 122 Hartland Consolidated with Oconomowoc No. 42, April 26, 2002. Darien 126 Darien Consolidated with Delavan No. 12, July 1, 1977 and name changed to Delavan-Darien No. 12. Lebanon 127 Juda Surrendered March 27, 1882. Jamestown 129 Jamestown Surrendered 1868. New London 131 New London Consolidated with Manawa No. 82, May 2, 2002. Ellsworth 133 Oconomowoc Dispensation issued June 18, 1861. Charter granted June 11, 1862. On June 14, 1882, authorized to change name and number to Oconomowoc No. 42. Osceola-St. Croix Falls 134 St. Croix Falls Consolidated with Frederic-Grantsburg No. 244, Sept. 28, 2001. Good Samaritan 135 Clinton Consolidated with Morning Star No. 10, Mar. 19, 1998. Spring Prairie 136 Spring Prairie Surrendered December 21, 1904. Footville 137 Footville Consolidated with Bicknell No. 94, Dec. 19, 1996. Billings 139 Ft. Atkinson Charter arrested April 2, 1996. Fond du Lac 140 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fountain No. 26, June 2, 1995, changed name to Fond du Lac No. 26. Harmony 142 Whitefish Bay Consolidated with Milwaukee No. 261 and changed name to Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261, Jan. 8, 1983. Brandon 144 Brandon Consolidated with Waupun No. 48, June 11, 1958. Bloomington 146 Bloomington Consolidated with Lancaster No. 20, Dec. 15, 1982. Green Lake 147 Green Lake Consolidated with Ripon No. 95, November 23, 1971 and name changed to Ripon- Green Lake 95. Burnett 150 Burnett Surrendered April 5, 1901. Cambria 152 Cambria Consolidated with Pardee No. 171, Sept. 8, 1982. Rewey 153 Rewey Consolidated with Mineral Point, July 27, 1988. Chilton 154 Chilton Consolidated with New Holstein No. 172, changed name to Calumet No. 172, Jan. 29, 1985.

148 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Monticello Union 155 Monticello Consolidated with New Glarus No. 310, Sept. 1, 1977. Corinthian 156 Union Grove Surrendered March 12, 1904. Reedsburg 157 Reedsburg Consolidated with Ironton No. 79, April 1, 1972 and name changed to Reedsburg No. 79. Oakfield 158 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fountain No. 26, October 11, 1971. Zerah 159 Necedah Charter arrested Oct. 25, 1985. Bloomfield 160 Bloomfield Surrendered 1870. West Eau Claire 162 West Eau Claire Surrendered June 14, 1892. Neillsville 163 Neillsville Consolidated with Merrillan No. 279, June 29, 2004. Ferrin 165 Montfort Surrendered March 17, 1994. Princeton 166 Princeton Surrendered June 15, 1883. Grant 169 Consolidated with Muscoda Lodge No. 70 on November 21, 1981. New Holstein 172 New Holstein Surrendered June 11, 1878, Consolidated with Chilton No. 154, changed name to Calumet No. 172, Jan. 29, 1985. Key 174 Algoma Consolidated with Kewaunee No. 296, on July 10, 1978 and changed name to Kewaunee-Key Lodge No. 174. New charter presented on June 12, 1979. Kewaunee-Key 174 Kewaunee Consolidated with Henry S. Baird No. 211, Nov. 17, 2005 and changed name to Henry S. Baird No. 174. Black Earth Valley 179 Black Earth Consolidated with Crescent No. 97, May 22, 1997 and changed name to Crescent Valley No. 97. Augusta 181 Augusta Consolidated with Osseo No. 213, Feb. 19, 1997 and changed name to Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta No. 213 Georgetown 185 Cuba City Surrendered Nov. 3, 1938. Humbird 191 Humbird Consolidated with Merrillan No. 279, March 25, 1986 and changed name to Merrillan-Humbird No. 279. Wonewoc 194 Wonewoc Consolidated with Elroy No. 202, Dec. 10, 1974 and changed name to Elroy-Wonewoc No. 202. Maiden Rock 196 Maiden Rock Consolidated with Pepin No. 89, May 21, 1968. Belleville 198 Belleville Arrested No. 13, 1937. Werner 199 Werner Surrendered June 12, 1888. Wm. Kahlenberg 200 Two Rivers Consolidated with Manitowoc No. 65, May 25, 1989. Elroy-Wonewoc 202 Elroy Consolidated with Tomah No. 132, April 18, 1990. Wilton 203 Wilton Surrendered Feb. 23, 1953. Colby 204 Colby Charter arrested Jan. 10, 1994. Centennial 205 Oshkosh Consolidated with Oshkosh No. 27, Nov. 20, 1989. Pine River 207 Pine River Consolidated with Redgranite No. 299, Sept. 1, 1982. Redgranite 207 Redgranite Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, July 29, 2001. Plainfield 208 Plainfield Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, Sept. 15, 1989. Rockton 209 LaFarge Consolidated with LaBelle No. 84, May 14, 1990. Spring Green 212 Spring Green Arrested Feb. 29, 2000. Osseo 213 **Osseo Surrendered June 15, 1982. Osseo-Fairchild- Augusta 213 Osseo Consolidated with Mondovi No. 252 on June 21, 2005 and changed name to Buffalo River No. 252. Patch Grove 216 Patch Grove Surrendered Sept. 17, 1901. Peshtigo 218 Peshtigo Consolidated with Tri County Daylite No. 361, July 15, 1992. Cumberland 223 Cumberland Consolidated with Rice Lake No. 234, May 14, 1998, changed name to Blue Hills No. 234. Westfield 227 Westfield Consolidated with Oxford No. 91, Feb. 11, 1966. Mt. Horeb 228 Mt. Horeb Consolidated with Verona No. 294, July 20, 1984. Pittsville 232 Pittsville Consolidated with Wisconsin Rapids No. 128, April 3, 1992.

149 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Washburn 240 Washburn Consolidated with Bayfield No. 215, July 27, 1993. Tomahawk 243 Tomahawk Consolidated with Rhinelander-Lakeland No. 242, Dec. 10, 1998. Greenwood 249 Greenwood Consolidated with Owen No. 317, May 10, 1994. Olive Branch 250 Marinette Surrendered Feb. 15, 1898. Brooklyn 251 Brooklyn Consolidated with Waucoma No. 90 January 15, 1963. Bloomington 253 ***Bloomington Consolidated with Beetown No. 146, Beetown, May 19, 1976 and name changed to Bloomington No. 146. Glenwood 254 Glenwood City Consolidated with Menomonie No. 164, March 2, 2004. Genoa City 256 Genoa City Surrendered April 23, 2001. Viola 257 Viola Consolidated with Rockton No. 209, LaFarge, June 18, 1968. Amery 258 Amery Consolidated with North Star No. 187, Sept. 25, 1990. Jeremiah M. Rusk 259 South Milwaukee Consolidated with Kilbourn No. 3 to form South Shore No. 3, Oct. 28, 2004. Spooner 260 Spooner Consolidated with Shell Lake No. 221 to form Shell Lake-Spooner No. 221, Nov. 3, 2004. Spring Valley 262 Spring Valley Consolidated with Collins No. 192, May 14, 2004, now Collins-Spring Valley No. 192. Thorp 264 Thorp Consolidated with Stanley No. 273, November 22, 1971 and name changed to Stanley-Thorp No. 273. Edwards 266 Hancock Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, Sept. 8, 1993. William W. Perry 269 Deerfield Surrendered No. 30, 1966. Randolph 270 Randolph Consolidated with Dodge County Lodge No. 72, February 25, 1981. Whitehall-Blair 271 Whitehall Consolidated with Decora No. 177, Nov. 20, 2001. Stanley-Thorp 273 Stanley Consolidated with Owen No. 317, Oct. 10, 1989. Wild Rose 274 Wild Rose Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, July 18, 1979. St. Croix Falls 275 St. Croix Falls Consolidated with Osceola No. 134, May 14, 1990. Manawa 276 Manawa Consolidated with Weyauwega No. 82, Dec. 19, 1995, now Manawa No. 82. South Wayne 278 South Wayne Consolidated with Argyle No. 178, December 5, 1967. Almond 282 Almond Consolidated with Plainfield No. 208, February 23, 1971. Fountain City 283 Fountain City Consolidated with Alma Lodge No. 184, December 18, 1980. North Freedom 284 North Freedom Surrendered Jan. 6, 1942. Niagara 285 Niagara Consolidated with Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222, September 10, 1980. Walworth 286 Walworth Consolidated with Delavan-Darien No. 12 and Elkhorn No. 77 to form Southern Lakes No. 12, May 7, 2004. Itasca 289 Superior Consolidated with Acacia No. 329, Sept. 28, 1995, now Acacia-Itasca No. 329. Endeavor 292 Endeavor Consolidated with Fort Winnebago No. 33, December 21, 1960. Verona 294 Verona Consolidated with Madison No. 5 on Aug. 31, 2005. W.W. Childs 295 Gays Mills Consolidated with LaBelle Lodge No. 84, May 15, 1975. Kewaunee 296 Kewaunee Consolidated with Kay No. 174 on July 10, 1978 and changed name to Kewaunee-Key No. 174. Abbotsford 298 Abbotsford Consolidated with Owen No. 317, April 14, 1994. Brillion 302 Brillion Surrendered Dec. 15, 1970. Kenwood 303 Milwaukee Consolidated with Silver Spring No. 337 and changed name to George Washington 1776 No. 337, July 29, 2000.

150 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Wauzeka 304 Wauzeka Consolidated with Prairie du Chien No. 106, June 5, 1989. Kaukauna 233 Kaukauna Consolidated with Appleton No. 349, April 17, 1995. Cassville 235 Cassville Consolidated with Warren No. 4, Jan. 24, 1985. J.H. Knapp 238 Knapp Consolidated with Glenwood No. 254, March 28, 1966. Jefferson 239 Jefferson Old No. 9 restored, 239 vacant. Fairchild 305 Fairchild Consolidated with Osseo No. 213, Dec. 19, 1988. Seymour 306 Seymour Arrested June 13, 2000. Frederic 308 Frederic Consolidated with Grantsburg No. 244, Nov. 20, 1989. James A. Garfield 309 Milwaukee Surrendered Sept. 30, 1999. Dalton 311 Dalton Surrendered Dec. 16, 1948. Birchwood 312 Birchwood Surrendered Jan. 3, 1940. Turtle Lake 313 Turtle Lake Surrendered Charter February 15, 1988. Mellen 314 Mellen Consolidated with Ancient Landmark No. 210, May 15, 1984. Bruce 316 Bruce Consolidated with Mystic Tie No. 280, December 14, 1987. Cornell 321 Cornell Consolidated with Mystic Tie No. 280, Sept. 28, 1995 Blair 323 Blair Consolidated with Whitehall No. 271, Feb. 1, 1987. H.H. Grace 324 Superior Consolidated with Superior No. 236, December 27, 1968. Ogilvie 326 Radisson Consolidated with Keystone No. 263, Oct. 26, 2004. Mount Hope 327 Mount Hope Consolidated with Fennimore No. 219, December 19, 1973. Sauk City 328 Sauk City Consolidated with Eureka No. 113, Nov. 1, 1966, and name changed. Minocqua 330 Minocqua Consolidated with Rhinelander No. 242 and changed name to Rhinelander-Lakeland No. 242 December 15, 1982. Cedar Grove 333 Cedar Grove Consolidated with Ozaukee No. 17, Dec. 15, 1982. Colfax 334 Colfax Surrendered Dec. 31, 1940. Loyal 335 Loyal Consolidated with Owen Lodge No. 317 on October 26, 1981. Kiel 336 Kiel Surrendered Charter May 15, 1992. Hiram W. Sawyer 338 Whitefish Bay Consolidated with J.M. Hays Lodge No. 331, Dec. 1, 1980. Shorewood 339 Shorewood Consolidated with Silver Spring No. 337 and changed name to George Washington 1776 No. 337, July 29, 2000. Blue River 340 Blue River Consolidated with Muscoda No. 70, Jan. 19, 1960. Kendall 341 Kendall Arrested Oct. 12, 1945. Goodman 342 Goodman Consolidated with Niagara No. 285, Dec. 7, 1959. Southport 343 Kenosha Consolidated with Pike No. 355 and changed name to Unity No. 367, July 17, 2003. Centre UD Avon In 1857 moved to Darlington and name changed to Evening Star No. 64. Rib Lake 346 Rib Lake Consolidated with Medford No. 217, June 12, 1957. Paul Revere 348 Wauwatosa Consolidated with Henry L. Palmer No. 301, July 10, 1984. Ionic 352 Middleton Consolidated with Middleton No. 180, Dec. 31, 1998. Beloit 353 Beloit Consolidated with Morning Star No. 10, August 24, 1987. Pike 355 Kenosha Consolidated with Southport No. 343 and changed name to Unity No. 367, July 17, 2003. Brown Deer 357 Menomonee Falls Consolidated with George Washington 1776 No. 337, June 29, 2001.

*Now Kenosha. •New Lodge organized and No. 9 given them. ***Lodge organized by members of Harmony Lodge, name and number restored to them. ••New charter granted June 12, 1901. Formerly Delavan No. 121, changed in 1923 to Delavan No. 12. New Lodge organized and No. 172 given them June 9, 1926. **New Lodge organized by members of Markesan Lodge, name and number restored to them. •••Charter of Beetown No. 146 retained by Consolidated Lodge. 151 REGISTER OF LODGES Alphabetically Arranged According to Location of Lodges

Location Lodge Name Lodge # Meeting Nights

Adams Adams 332 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Albany Albany 36 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pm Alma Alma 184 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Antigo Antigo 231 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Appleton Waverly 51 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Arcadia Arcadia 201 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Argyle Argyle 178 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Ashland Ancient Landmark 210 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Baldwin Collins-Spring Valley 192 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Baraboo Baraboo 34 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Barnes Barnes 365 2nd Tues, 4th Tues/June, 7:00 p.m. Barron Barron 220 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Bayfield Bayfield-Washburn 215 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Beaver Dam Dodge County 72 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Beloit Morning Star 10 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Berlin Berlin 38 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7:00 p.m., 2nd Thurs Nov & Dec Black Earth Crescent Valley 97 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Black River Falls Black River 74 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Bloomer Bloomer 281 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Bristol Washburn 145 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Brodhead Bicknell 94 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Myron Reed 297 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Mc Kinley 307 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Elmbrook 354 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Burlington Burlington 28 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Cambridge Social 245 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Camp Douglas Camp Douglas 272 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Cecil Mason-Woods 368 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Cedarburg Victory 320 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Chetek Chetek 277 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls 176 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake Clear Lake 230 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Clintonville Clintonville 197 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Columbus Columbus 75 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Crandon Crandon 287 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Crivitz Tri County Daylite 218 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Darlington Evening Star 64 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Delavan Southern Lakes 12 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Dodgeville Dodgeville 119 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dousman Dousman 315 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dousman Glenn L Humphrey 364 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Durand Durand-Pepin 149 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Eagle River Eagle River 248 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Eau Claire Eau Claire 112 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Eau Claire Sanctuary 347 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Eau Claire George B Wheeler 351 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Edgerton Fulton 69 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Ellsworth Hancock 229 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Evansville Union 32 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Evansville Waucoma 90 2nd Thursday, 8:00 p.m. Fennimore Fennimore 219 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Florence Hiram D Fisher 222 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Fond du Lac Fond du Lac 26 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Frederic Landmark 244 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Friendship Quincy 71 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Galesville Decora 177 1st & 3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. Gillett Gillett 344 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.

152 Location Lodge Name Lodge # Meeting Nights

Glendale Milwaukee-Harmony 261 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay Washington 21 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Green Bay Des Peres 85 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay Theodore Roosevelt 322 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite 360 2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Hartford Hartford 120 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Hartland Silas H Shepherd 1843 2nd Sat, March, June, Sept, Dec, 10:00 a.m. Hayward Keystone 263 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Hillsboro Hillsboro 255 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Hudson St Croix 56 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Janesville Janesville-Western Star 55 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Jefferson County 9 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Kenosha Kenosha 47 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Kenosha Sunrise 359 2nd & 4th Monday, 9:30 a.m. Kenosha Unity 367 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. La Crosse Frontier 45 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. La Crosse La Crosse Masonic 190 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. La Crosse Badger 345 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Ladysmith Mystic Tie 280 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Lake Geneva Geneva 44 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Linden Linden 206 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Lodi Lodi Valley 99 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Lone Rock Franklin 16 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Madison Madison 5 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Hiram 50 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Commonwealth 325 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Doric 356 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Four Lakes Daylight 362 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m. Manawa Manawa 82 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Manitowoc 65 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Marinette Marinette 182 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Marshfield Marshfield 224 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Mauston Northern Light 81 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Mazomanie Perseverance 1836 366 Medford Medford 217 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Menomonie Menomonie 164 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Mercer Hurley 237 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Merrill Virginia Falls 226 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Merrillan Merrillan 279 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Middleton Middleton-Ionic 180 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Middleton Barneveld 319 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Milton Milton 161 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Excelsior 175 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Lake 189 Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Lafayette 265 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Damascus 290 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee James M Hays 331 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee Nathan Hale 350 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Freemasons 363 1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Mineral Point Mineral Point 1 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Minocqua Island City 330 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Mondovi Buffalo River 252 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Monroe Smith 31 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Montello Montello 141 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Mosinee Mosinee 318 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Mukwonago Laflin-St. James 247 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Neenah Twin Cities 61 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Neenah Appleton 349 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Neosho Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. New Glarus New Glarus 310 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. New Holstein Calumet 172 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

153 Location Lodge Name Lodge # Meeting Nights

New Lisbon Juneau 103 2nd & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. New Richmond New Richmond 195 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Oconomowoc Oconomowoc-Hartland 42 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Oconto Pine 188 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Oconto Falls Oconto Falls 293 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m. Omro Omro 168 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Onalaska Onalaska Masonic 214 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Oregon Oregon 151 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Oshkosh Oshkosh 27 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Owen Owen 317 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Palmyra Palmyra 68 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Pardeeville Pardee 171 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Park Falls Park Falls 300 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Pewaukee Pewaukee 246 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Phillips Phillips 225 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Platteville Melody 2 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Cassia 167 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Portage Fort Winnebago 33 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Potosi Warren 4 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Poynette Poynette 173 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien 8 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Prairie du Sac Sauk Prairie 113 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Prescott Northwestern 105 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Pt. Washington Ozaukee 17 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Racine Racine-Belle City 18 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Reedsburg Reedsburg 79 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Rhinelander Rhinelander 242 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Rice Lake Blue Hills 234 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Richland Center Richland 66 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Ripon Prairie View 95 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. River Falls River Falls 109 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Roscoe, IL Armistead-Bingham 1862 5th Saturdays, Sat. of Reenactments, 1:00 p.m. Shawano Shawano 170 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Sheboygan Sheboygan 11 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Shell Lake Shell Lake-Spooner 221 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Shullsburg Amicitia 25 1st & 3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. Shullsburg Benton 268 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. South Milwaukee South Shore 3 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sparta Valley 60 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Star Prairie North Star 187 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Stevens Point Evergreen 93 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Stoughton Kegonsa 73 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Sturgeon Bay Henry S Baird 174 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Sun Prairie Sun Prairie 143 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Superior Superior 236 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Superior Acacia-Itasca 329 1st & 3rd Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sussex Lincoln 183 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Sussex Ashlar 193 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Tomah Tomah 132 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Union Grove Union Grove 288 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Viroqua La Belle 84 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Waterloo Waterloo 63 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Waukesha Waukesha 37 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Waupaca Waupaca 123 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Waupun Waupun 48 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wausau Forest 130 Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Wautoma Wautoma 148 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Wauwatosa Wisconsin 13 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wauwatosa Henry L Palmer 301 Fridays, 7:30 p.m. West Allis Independence 80 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. West Allis Wauwatosa 267 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.

154 Location Lodge Name Lodge # Meeting Nights

West Allis West Allis 291 1st & 3rd Friday, 7:30 p.m. West Allis Day Lite 358 1st & 3rd Monday, 9:00 a.m. West Bend West Bend 138 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. West Salem Salem 125 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitefish Bay Aurora 30 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Whitefish Bay George Washington 1776 337 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitewater St John’s 57 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Wilmot Wilmot 241 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winneconne Winneconne 186 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Wisconsin Dells Dells 124 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids 128 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

155 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Deputy Senior Junior Year Grand Master Grand Master Grand Warden Grand Warden

1844 *Benj. T. Kavanaugh *Abram D. Smith *Moses Meeker *David H. Merrill 1845 *Benj. T. Kavanaugh *Abram D. Smith *Moses Meeker *Byron Kilbourn 1846 *Abram D. Smith *Rev. Rufus Spaulding *Thomas P. Burnett *Mason C. Darling 1847 *Abram D. Smith *Rev. Rufus Spaulding *Mason C. Darling *John H. Roundtree 1848 *Abram D. Smith *Jeremiah P. Lancaster *Byron Kilbourn *Charles Gear 1849 *William R. Smith *Rev. Frank Whitaker *A. Hyatt Smith *Orlander Foster 1850 *William R. Smith *Dwight F. Lawton *Mason C. Darling *Charles Gear 1851 *Abram D. Smith *Montgomery Cothren *John Bullen *Henry M. Billings 1852 *Henry L. Palmer *Henry M. Billings *Henry S. Baird *Erastus Lewis 1853 *Henry L. Palmer *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Rufus DeLos Pulford 1854 *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Orlander Foster *Haven Powers 1855 *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Orlander Foster *Haven Powers 1856 *Henry S. Baird *Rufus DeLos Pulford *Luther M. Tracy *Luman M. Strong 1857 *Henry S. Baird *George F. Huntington *Luther M. Tracy *Luman M. Strong 1858 *Luther M. Tracy *George B. Worth *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood 1859 *Luther M. Tracy *Asmus Cobb *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood 1860 *Gabriel Bouck *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood *John W. Stewart 1861 *Alvin B. Alden *Ganem W. Washburn *Algernon S. Wood *Jonathan B. Moore 1862 *Alvin B. Alden *David H. Wright *John T. Wentworth *William H. Hiner 1863 *Alvin B. Alden *David H. Wright *John T. Wentworth *William H. Hiner 1864 *Ganem W. Washburn *William H. Hiner *Harlow Pease *David L. Downs 1865 *John T. Wentworth *Andrew M. Blair *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate 1866 *Melvin L. Youngs *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett 1867 *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett *Chas. F.G. Collins 1868 *Harlow Pease *Alexander Meggett *Joseph Hamilton *John Turner 1869 *Gabriel Bouck *Amasa Cobb *John Turner *Dana C. Lamb 1870 *Gabriel Bouck *Joseph Hamilton *John Turner *Dana C. Lamb 1871 *Henry L. Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *Dana C. Lamb *George W. Robinson 1872 *Henry L. Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *C. Loftus Martin *William S. Darrow 1873 *Rufus D. Pulford *Jeff P.C. Cottrill *Harvey E. Hubbard *John S. Burrows 1874 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Emmons E. Chapin *Ira W. Bird *Henry Turner 1875 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Merrick P. Wing *Eliphalet S. Miner *Charles J. Pardee 1876 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Nathan C. Giffin *Eliphalet S. Miner *Lewis Lashway 1877 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *David C. Fulton *Homer S. Goss *John G. Clark 1878 *Charles F.G. Collins *Walter C. Pease *John Corscot *Hollis C. Wade 1879 *Charles F.G. Collins *Philo A. Orton *Jeremiah Watts *John W. Laflin 1880 *Emmons E. Chapin *Philo A. Orton *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain 1881 *Emmons E. Chapin *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain *Samuel S. Fifield 1882 *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain *Robert Wootton *Horatio H. Virgin 1883 *Lewis E. Reed *Oliver Libbey *Horatio H. Virgin *Hiram W. Sawyer 1884 *Oliver Libbey *Hiram W. Sawyer *John C. Heithabn *George W. Bishop 1885 *Oliver Libbey *Eugene S. Elliott *Alexander Moran *Byron J. Rumrill 1886 *Eugene S. Elliott *Edwin J. Farr *G.B. Shepard *John Matheson 1887 *Eugene S. Elliott *Myron Reed *J.S. Reynolds *D. McL. Miller 1888 *Myron Reed *N.M. Littlejohn *John Price, Jr. *C.M. Treat 1889 *Myron Reed *N.M. Littlejohn *S.H. Cheney *A.J. Wallace 1890 *N.M. Littlejohn *Fred Ring *A.S. Jackson *W.H. Clark 1891 *N.M. Littlejohn *Fred Ring *W.W. Perry *Aldro Jenks 1892 *Fred Ring *William C. Swain *William H. Ford *Jacob S. Black 1893 *William C. Swain *Hiram W. Sawyer *William B. Andrews *F.H. L. Cotten 1894 *Hiram W. Sawyer *William W. Perry *Hiram D. Fisher *John Grimshaw 1895 *William W. Perry *Aldro Jenks *Wm. F. Gruenewald *F.P. Ainsworth 1896 *Aldro Jenks *Nathan C. Giffin *C.S. Stockwell *John Gill 1897 *Nathan Giffin *James G. Monahan *C.A. Lawton *J.B. Hicks

156 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Deputy Senior Junior Year Grand Master Grand Master Grand Warden Grand Warden

1898 *James G. Monahan *D. McL. Miller *Chas. E. Whelan *F.E. Noyes 1899 *Chas. E. Whelan *Charles C. Rogers *C.H. Anderson *Frank Johnson 1900 *Charles C. Rogers *F.H. L. Cotten *E.A. Upham *Wm. G. Hales 1901 *F.H. L. Cotten *D. McL. Miller *H.C. Dittmar *John T. King 1902 *Daniel McL. Miller *Myron Reed *Jesse C. Bradley *George B. Wheeler 1903 *John Corscot *Jesse C. Bradley *Chas. H. Moore *D.A. Telfer 1904 *David H. Wright *Jesse C. Bradley *E.L. Urquhart *Frederick R. Jones 1905 *Jesse C. Bradley *Edwin J. Farr *Spencer M. Marsh *Wesley J. Cochrane 1906 *Edwin J. Farr *Spencer M. Marsh *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb 1907 *Spencer M. Marsh *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell 1908 *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell *Cyrus D. Stockwell 1909 *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell *Cyrus D. Stockwell *Alex E. Matheson 1910 *Ernest E. Gatchell *Alex E. Matheson *David B. Greene *Charles E. George 1911 *Alex E. Matheson *David B. Greene *Charles E. George *Charles E. Shane 1912 *David B. Greene *George B. Wheeler *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg 1913 *George B. Wheeler *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg *Willard S. Griswold 1914 *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg *Willard S. Griswold *David Harlowe 1915 *George O. Kellogg *C.S. Stockwell *David Harlowe *Al C. Anderson 1916 *C.S. Stockwell *Willard S. Griswold *William F. Weiler *A.W. Kellogg 1917 *Willard S. Griswold *David Harlowe *C.E. Shaffer *John E. Langdon 1918 *David Harlowe *Charles E. Shane *John E. Langdon *Clifford E. Randall 1919 *Charles E. Shane *C.E. Shaffer *Clifford E. Randall *Charles F. Lamb 1920 *C.E. Shaffer *William F. Weiler *Charles F. Lamb *Wm. H. Webb 1921 *William F. Weiler *John E. Langdon *Wm. H. Webb *Fred J. Marien 1922 *John E. Langdon *Charles F. Lamb *Fred J. Marien *D.H. Mooney 1923 *Charles F. Lamb *Wm. H. Webb *D.H. Mooney *Herbert W. Dixon 1924 *Frank Johnson *Fred J. Marien *Herbert W. Dixon *Fred L. Wright 1925 *Fred J. Marien *D.H. Mooney *Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks 1926 *D.H. Mooney *Herbert W. Dixon *Frank Jenks *Herbert N. Laflin 1927 *Herbert W. Dixon *Fred L. Wright *Herbert N. Laflin *Franklin E. Diebert 1928 *Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks *William R. Graves *Robert M. Millard 1929 *Frank Jenks *Herbert N. Laflin *Robert M. Millard *Thomas Loignon 1930 *Herbert N. Laflin *William R. Graves *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean 1931 *William R. Graves *Robert M. Millard *Oscar L. Dean *Robert O. Jasperson 1932 *Robert M. Millard *Thomas Loignon *Robert O. Jasperson *Karl Braasch 1933 *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean *Karl Braasch *Maxwell Jenks 1934 *Oscar L. Dean *Robert O. Jasperson *Maxwell Jenks *Clarence Hill 1935 *Robert O. Jasperson *Karl Braasch *Clarence Hill *Ralph G. Flanders 1936 *Karl Braasch *Maxwell Jenks *Ralph G. Flanders *George F. Lounsbury 1937 *Maxwell Jenks *Clarence Hill *George F. Lounsbury *David O. Stine 1938 *Clarence Hill *Ralph G. Flanders *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht 1939 *George F. Lounsbury *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl 1940 *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter 1941 *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount 1942 *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos 1943 *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert 1944 *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker 1945 *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith 1946 *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen 1947 *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig 1948 *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum 1949 *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre 1950 *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar 1951 *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. Hofmeister

157 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Deputy Senior Junior Year Grand Master Grand Master Grand Warden Grand Warden

1952 *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. Hofmeister *Harry A. Speich 1953 *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. Hofmeister *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer 1954 *Carl W. Hofmeister *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson 1955 *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz 1956 *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee 1957 *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner 1958 *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little 1959 *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer 1960 *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein 1961 *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking 1962 *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg 1963 *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg *Doyn Inman 1964 *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg *Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne 1965 *William J. Kahlenberg *Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne Perry A. Risberg 1966 *Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne Perry A. Risberg Donald E. Krueger 1967 *Robert V. Osborne Perry A. Risberg Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White 1968 Perry A. Risberg Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White *Waldemar T. Zwerg 1969 Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White *Waldemar T. Zwerg Denman G. Kramer 1970 Charles E. White Denman G. Kramer *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson 1971 Denman G. Kramer *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog 1972 *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog Robert E. Billings 1973 A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog Robert E. Billings Sheldon I. Ausman 1974 *Carl W. Skoog Robert E. Billings *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess 1975 Robert E. Billings *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz 1976 *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz *George R. Hughey 1977 Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz *George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo 1978 #James A. Benz *George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding 1979 *George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes 1980 Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon 1981 Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman 1982 James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman William E. Day 1983 Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman William E. Day George A. Wallinger 1984 Darrell Aderman William E. Day George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis 1985 William E. Day George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson 1986 George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore 1987 Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey 1988 Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy 1989 Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman 1990 Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman Clarence O. Campbell 1991 *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow 1992 James A. Zimmerman Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels 1993 Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord 1994 Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim 1995 Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers 1996 Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black 1997 Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett 1998 Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein 1999 Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein James H. Olson 2000 Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf 2001 John W. Hein James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain 2002 James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon 2003 Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen 2004 Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen 2005 Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen John W. Wilke 2006 Rodney A. Paulsen J.B. Van Hollen John Wilke Craig S. Campbell * Deceased # Resigned

158 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Year Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

1844 *Thomas P. Burnett *Benj. C. Eastman 1845 *Thomas P. Burnett *Benj. C. Eastman 1846 *John H. Roundtree *William R. Smith 1847 *John Catlin *William R. Smith 1848 *Montgomery Cothren *William R. Smith 1849 *John H. Roundtree *Mont. M. Cothren 1850 *Samuel Moore *Mont. M. Cothren 1851 *Leonard Coates *William R. Smith 1852 *Samuel S. Daggett *William R. Smith 1853 *Samuel S. Daggett *William R. Smith 1854 *William Chappel *William R. Smith 1855 *Peter Winter *William R. Smith 1856 *Peter Winter *William R. Smith 1857 *William Campbell *William R. Smith 1858 *Samuel S. Daggett *John W. Hunt 1859 *Samuel S. Daggett *John W. Hunt 1860 *Samuel S. Daggett *James B. Kellogg 1861 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1862 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1863 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1864 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1865 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1866 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1867 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1868 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1869 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1870 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1871 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1872 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1873 *William H. Hiner *Geo. E. Hoskinson 1874 *William H. Hiner *Geo. E. Hoskinson 1875 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull 1876 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull 1877 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull 1878 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1879 *David S. Vittum *George C. Swain *John W. Woodhull 1880 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1881 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Woodhull 1882 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1883 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1884 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1885 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1886 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1887 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1888 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1889 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1890 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1891 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1892 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1893 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1894 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1895 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1896 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1897 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1898 *J.H. Evans *John W. Laflin

159 Grand Treasurer Grand Sec’y Assistant Year Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand Secretary Emeritus Grand Sec’y

1899 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1900 *J.H. Evans *John W. Laflin 1901 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1902 *J.H. Evans *William W. Perry 1903 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1904 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1905 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1906 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1907 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1908 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1909 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1910 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1911 *Thomas J. Pereles *William W. Perry 1912 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1913 *David B. Greene *William W. Perry 1914 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1915 *David B. Greene *William W. Perry 1916 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1917 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry 1918 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1919 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry 1920 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1921 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry 1922 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1923 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1924 *John Corscot *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1925 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1926 *John E. Langdon *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1927 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1928 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1929 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1930 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1931 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1932 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1933 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1934 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1935 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1936 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1937 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1938 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1939 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1940 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1941 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1942 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1943 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1944 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1945 *Robert M. Millard *William F. Weiler 1946 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1947 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1948 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1949 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler 1950 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler 1951 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach 1952 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach 1953 *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1954 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1955 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1956 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1957 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1958 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach

160 Grand Treasurer Grand Sec’y Assistant Year Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand Secretary Emeritus Grand Sec’y

1959 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1960 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1961 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1962 *Edgar A. Williams *Paul W. Grossenbach 1962 *Roy H. Seim 1962 *Arnold W. Plier 1963 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1964 *Alfred G. Trimberger *Lewis A. Moore 1964 *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1965 *Hertel M. Saugman *Lewis A. Moore 1965 *Robert M. Millard 1966 *Eugene G. Williams *Robert M. Millard 1967 *Hertel M. Saugman *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1968 *Carl R. Garny *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1969 *Robert O. Graf *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1970 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard Perry A. Risberg *Paul W. Grossenbach 1971 Russell R. Selbo *Robert M. Millard *Carl L. Payne *Paul W. Grossenbach 1972 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1973 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1974 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1975 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1976 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1977 *Silas J. Paul *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman 1978 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1979 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1980 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1981 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1982 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman *Carl W. Skoog 1983 *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1984 *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1985 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1986 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1987 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1988 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1989 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1990 David J. Nolte #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1991 David J. Nolte #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1992 John W. Hein #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1993 John W. Hein *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1994 D. James Childs George A. Wallinger *Carl W. Skoog 1995 D. James Childs George A. Wallinger *Carl W. Skoog 1996 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1997 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1998 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1999 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2000 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2001 Michael R. Walter Bruce S. Sim George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2002 Michael R. Walter Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2003 James M. Hays Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2004 James M. Hays Michael A. DeWolf *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2005 James M. Hays Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2006 Richard A. Vande Sande Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger * Deceased # Expelled

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

Kenneth C. Kreil ...... Alabama ...... Charles A. Booker Florida Darrell Aderman ...... Alaska ...... Raymond R. Wagener Shell Lake North Pole Herman Friess ...... Alberta ...... Lewis A. King Rice Lake Bill Borchert Larson ...... Arizona ...... Frederick E. Krick, Jr. Shorewood Stanley R. Jagow ...... Arkansas ...... Jeff M. Whisenhunt Cherokee Village, AR DeQueen Bruce Sim ...... Argentina ...... Miguel Angel Mascolo Appleton Geerit Van Harten ...... Belgium ...... Michel Daune Pound Frank Dennee...... Bolivia ...... Victor Asbun Gamra Phillips Richard Vande Sande ...... Brazil, Brazilla ...... E.P. Da Mota Burlington ...... Brazil, Ceara ...... Wilton Da Silvo Brito

Robert Tumi ...... Brazil, Estado do Maranhao ...

Kenneth C. Gorgen ...... Brazil, Estado da Paraiba ...... Ariosvaldo Dias Correia Pewaukee Gary R. Meinert ...... Brazil, Goais ...... Antonio Feliciano Milton Ronald Pete ...... Brazil, MatoGrosso do Sul ...... Carlos Antonio Bronco Superior Lopes Kenneth A. Poulson ...... Brazil, Para ...... Matheus Ferreira De Racine Souza I.V. (Ray) Amador ...... Brazil, Parana ...... Mario Ramon Garcia LaCrosse Charles Pflaum ...... Brazil, Permanbuco ...... Maholl Martinsde Oliveira Milwaukee Robert Guenther ...... Brazil, Piaui ...... JoaoBatista Evangelista Oshkosh DeSa Teresina Paul W. Hormig ...... Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte .. Francisco Gilberto de Andrade Beloit Parnamirion, Brazil Denman G. Kramer ...... Brazil, Rio Grande Do Sul ...... Joao Francisco Cunha Prairie du Sac Quevedo Robert G. King ...... Brazil, Rio de Janeiro ...... Eliel Ramos Silva Tomahawk Wm. W. Hughey ...... Brazil, Sao Paulo ...... Erwin Seignemartin DeForest Sao Paulo Wm. C. Lieburn ...... British Columbia ...... G. McCullough Marinette & Yukon Harold E. Woodhouse ...... California ...... Walworth Robert W. Ward ...... Canada, Province of Ontario ...... R.M. Gunsolus Chetek Belleville

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

Tom Rosenow ...... Chile ...... Jorge Flishfisch Bronstein Winneconne Santiago Alfred C. Hunsicker ...... China ...... Tommy F.H. Weng Edgerton Leigh Miller ...... Colombia, Nat’l Barranquilla ...... Dr. A. Hernandez Baretto Milwaukee Barranquilla Daniel Slavik ...... Columbia, Nat’l Cartagena ...... Antonio Sierra Madison Davey White ...... Gran Lodgia Occidental de Colombia ...... Hazel Green Keith B. Krinke ...... Colorado ...... Claud E. Dutro Waunakee Denver Dennis Siewert ...... Congo ...... Emile Ouosso De Pere Rodney Paulsen ...... Connecticut ...... Peter J. Narducci Elkhorn Thomas L. Phillipps ...... Costa Rica ...... Eduardo Monge M. Monroe San Jose John Hendrickson ...... Cuba, Isla De ...... Francisco Cecilia Rodriguez Verona Russell R. Selbo ...... Delaware ...... S. Curtis Cole, P.M. Cedarburg Felton Norm Christensen ...... Denmark, Natl. Grand Lodge ...... Ib Andersen Grafton Dr. A.D. Anderson ...... District of Columbia ...... Todd C. Duehring Madison Silver Spring, MD Donald E. Krueger ...... Dominican Republic ...... Felix E. Forestieri Burlington Roderick Anderson ...... Ecuador ...... Dr. Bruno Sadum Mamo Eau Claire Perry A. Risberg ...... Finland ...... Pentti Heino Hayward Dallas W. Heim ...... Florida ...... Edwin H. Presser Florida Charles E. White ...... France, Nat’l Grand Lodge ...... T. Ritchie Pledge River Falls Clarence Campbell ...... Georgia ...... William “Bill” Walker Eau Claire Hans Gerlach ...... Germany, United Gr. Lodges ...... New Berlin John Demetropoulos ...... Greece ...... George Tingelis Brookfield Bruce S. Sim ...... Hawaii ...... Peter N. Adams Neenah Alexander Radicevich ...... Hungary ...... Dr. Attila Pok Milwaukee Budapest Craig S. Campbell ...... Iceland ...... Jon Skulason Cedarburg Denman G. Kramer ...... Idaho ...... Ellis S. Reddick Prairie du Sac Twin Falls David C. West ...... Illinois ...... Thomas E. Smith Waukesha

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

Jhoma Hajimahomed Merchant ...... India ...... Yogesh Bahadur Brookfield Delhi H. Thomas Rogers ...... Indiana ...... John E. Grein Stone Lake Indianapolis Joseph C. Rhodes ...... Iran ...... Ali-Reza Amir-Soleimani Beaver Dam Tehran George S. Strom ...... Ireland ...... Arthur S. Worrell Cumberland Dublin Sidney Vineburg ...... Israel ...... Yinon Falkovitz Green Bay Allan E. Iding ...... Italy, Grand Orient ...... Walter Calugi Milwaukee Arezzo John Raley ...... Japan ...... Murray V. Harley, Jr. Fremont Michael De Wolf ...... Kansas ...... Robert E. Ferguson Wausau Marysville Charles C. Anderson ...... Kentucky ...... Douglas M. Bickel Shawano Robert E. Billings ...... Louisiana ...... Robert L. Laborde Clintonville D. James Childs ...... Maine ...... Dwynal R. Grass Madison Thomas Struebing ...... Manitoba ...... Brian Bailie Wauwatosa Sheldon I. Ausman ...... Maryland ...... Glen B. Clary Encino, CA Davidsonville William E. Day ...... Massachusetts ...... Roger W. Pageau Brookfield Theodore Goeden ...... Mexico, El Potosi ...... Narcisco Fernandez Lopez Schofield Donald Jackson ...... Mexico, Nuevo Leon ...... Eugenio Onuna Cecil Lowell Larson ...... Mexico, Tamaulipas ...... Carlos Saeb Felix La Crosse Victoria Robert Kaschel ...... Mexico, Valle de ...... Virgilio Belendez Carchano North Freedom Jack Allord ...... Mexico, York ...... Joseph U. Heath Glenwood, IL Mexico City J.B. Van Hollen ...... Michigan ...... Dale C. Edwards Sun Prairie Northville Kingman D. Loomis ...... Minnesota ...... Roger J. Taylor Hayward George A. Wallinger ...... Mississippi ...... Percy M. Smith Beaver Dam Harold B. McDonough ...... Missouri ...... J.C. Montgomery, Jr. De Soto Farmington ...... Montana ...... Donald R. Boslaugh

Lawrence L. Myers ...... Nebraska ...... Harold Hultman Barneveld Elkhorn Sydney Van der Linden ...... Netherlands, Holland ...... A.Th. Ten Houten West Allis

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

Rolland M. Schaefer ...... Nevada ...... D. John Morgenstern Shell Lake Las Vegas Roger L. Magoon ...... Newfoundland & Labrador .... Vincent J. Pike Appleton St. John’s, NF Jim Zimmerman ...... New Brunswick ...... John Jefferies Shawano James J. Byrnes ...... New Hampshire ...... Agnew G. Walker Green Bay Lebanon Michael A. DeWolf ...... New Jersey...... Seymour Feder Wausau Paul E. Krueger ...... New Mexico ...... John S. Weber McFarland Clovis Richard E. Black ...... New South Wales ...... Alex Morris Madison Castlecrag Michael A. DeWolf ...... New York ...... Karel Simek Wausau Rodney Paulsen ...... New Zealand ...... Warwick H. Holmes Elkhorn Rick E. Gustafson ...... North Carolina ...... William G. Mathis Sheboygan Stephen D. Willett ...... North Dakota ...... Jim Norris Phillips Pembina Marlowe Nelson ...... Norway ...... Erik Wiig Westby Stavanger ...... Nova Scotia ...... Roy E. Lively Dartmouth Bruce A. Christianson ...... Ohio ...... Michael D. Cecil Kenosha Bellville Kenneth W. Shannon ...... Oklahoma ...... David Epperly La Crosse James H. Olson ...... Oregon ...... Quintin B. Estell Beaver Dam Silverton Robert Mueller, Sr...... Panama ...... Samuel Theodore Frankel Milwaukee Colon Donald G. Asplin ...... Peru ...... Fernando A. Castaneda Middleton Lima Harold C. Freid ...... Philippine Islands ...... Clemente M. Nava Fall Creek Manila Michael R. Walter ...... Portugal ...... Jose A.A. Gomes Winneconne Dean T. Massey ...... Prince Edward Island ...... Colston Wood Madison James Cleary ...... Puerto Rico ...... Samuel Irizarry Rodriguez Brookfield Robert E. Moore ...... Quebec ...... D.H. Drury Waukesha Victor Corsie ...... Queensland ...... I.G. Fischer Eau Claire Raymond Moyer, Jr...... Rhode Island ...... Nelson E. Kay Rochester George A. Wallinger ...... Romania ...... Pavel Liska Beaver Dam

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

Carl J. Wussow ...... Russia ...... Victor Kuznetsov Wauwatosa Wm. Stonecipher ...... Saskatchewan ...... Kenneth Leo Melsted West Bend Wynyard Bruce S. Sim ...... Scotland ...... Thomas E. Jessop Neenah John Sivertsen ...... Senegal ...... Armand Agbogba Iron River Dakar Donald Soberg ...... South Africa ...... LeRoux Hancke Monona Capetown Kenneth Gorgen ...... South Australia ...... Barrie Anderson Pewaukee Warradale ...... South Carolina ...... W. Jefferson Bryson, Jr.

Keith D. Chamberlain ...... South Dakota ...... Hurst E. Williams Viola Brentford Dale O. Babbitt ...... Spain ...... Manuel Mir Eau Claire Scott Kaczor ...... Sweden ...... Carl-Gustaf Piehl Milwaukee Stockholm Joseph Harker ...... Switzerland, Alpina ...... E. Joseph Filippi New Berlin Eugene E. Rood ...... Tasmania ...... R.A. Whittle Green Bay Ronald Schmidt ...... Tennessee ...... Willie Cradic Cherokee Village, AR Beecher Daniels ...... Texas ...... Leon Saul Verona John Brown ...... Togo ...... La Crosse Arden R. Mikich ...... Turkey ...... Eralp Ozgen Manitowish Waters Ankara John W. Hein ...... Utah ...... Melvin R. Enders Wisconsin Rapids Layton Galen D. Winter ...... Venezuela ...... Roel C. Sanchez Shawano Hernandez Roy C. Eisenmann ...... Vermont ...... James W. Dudley Madison Raymond Estervig ...... Victoria ...... Norman W. Wittingslow Madison ...... Virginia ...... Owen Tee Wade Dublin Robert E. LeFebve ...... Washington ...... Orton Krueger Bristol Port Orchard Robert Nienow ...... Western Australia ...... Alexander L. Bergl Wauwatosa Victoria Park Louis Feurer ...... West Virginia ...... Stephen G. Swank Mequon Reedsville

166 HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE F. & A.M. OF WISCONSIN February 22, 1961 Hipolito Marcano, Grand Master Grand Lodge of Puerto Rico February 22, 1962 Mauro Baradi, Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of the Philippines February 22, 1963 Richard Mueller-Boerner, Past Grand Master United Grand Lodges of Germany February 22, 1964 Max Silverston, Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of the State of Israel February 25, 1965 Ernest Van Hecke, Grand Master National Grand Lodge of France February 22, 1967 Prof. Giordano Gamberini Grand Orient of Italy August 16, 1972 Roy Rogers August 16, 1973 Red Skelton September 29, 1989 Roy Clark June 10, 1991 Thomas R. Dougherty, P.G.M. Director, Hospital Visitation Masonic Service Association June 11, 1991 Charles Baltos, Grand Master Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota June 15, 1993 John J. Robinson June 13, 2000 Richard E. Fletcher, P.G.M., Exec. Secy. Masonic Service Association

167 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

*Herman E. Friedrich ...... 1974 *Alf O. “Pat” Anderson ...... 1974 *Russell D. Sheldon ...... 1975 *G. Thomas Longbotham ...... 1975 Daniel R. Schutz ...... 1976 *Eugene G. Williams ...... 1978 Kenneth I. C. Knudson ...... 1980 *Richard Shade ...... 1981 *Win Goldfish ...... 1981 Richard Huegel ...... 1983 H. Thomas Rogers ...... 1984 *Carl F. Boelter ...... 1985 Allan E. Iding, P.G.M...... 1986 Galen Winter ...... 1988 Gary Shaw ...... 1989 Elmer Schumacher ...... 1990 Gerald W. Lemberg ...... 1991 Robert E. Simon ...... 1991 Moses Jack Rood ...... 1992 Roland B. Day ...... 1993 Willis Scadden ...... 1993 *Carl W. Skoog, P.G.M...... 1994 Rick E. Gustafson ...... 1994 *John H. Rose ...... 1995 John Unz ...... 1995 Harold E. Woodhouse ...... 1996 Darrell Aderman ...... 1997 *L. Clarence Kelley ...... 1997 George A. Wallinger, P.G.M...... 1998 William E. Day, P.G.M...... 1999 Ronald Glaunert ...... 2000 John Hayek ...... 2000 Donald Komplin ...... 2000 *George R. Hughey, P.G.M...... 2000 Archie Simonson ...... 2001 J. W. Engeldinger...... 2001 Roderick Anderson ...... 2001 Carl Wussow, P.G.M...... 2001 Robert E. Moore, P.G.M...... 2002 Dean T. Massey, P.G.M...... 2002 Robert Erffmeyer ...... 2003 James Zimmerman, P.G.M...... 2003 Stanley Jagow, P.G.M...... 2003 Ronald P. Schmidt ...... 2003 Gordon P. Hintermeyer ...... 2003 Frank J. Mayer ...... 2004 Russell G. Dunnum ...... 2005 William J. Jewell, Jr...... 2005 James M. Hays ...... 2006 Beecher Daniels ...... 2006

168 APPENDIX C

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC. MASONIC HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. MASONIC VILLAGE ON THE SQUARE, INC. THREE PILLARS COMBINED STATEMENT

169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 APPENDIX D 2005-2006

Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters Permanent Members District Lecturers District Chaplains Area Administrators Trustees Board Members Committees

232 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2005-2006 ELECTED

Grand Master Junior Grand Warden Roger L Magoon (349) John W Wilke (32) Deputy Grand Master Grand Treasurer Rodney A Paulsen (12) James M Hays (349) Senior Grand Warden Grand Secretary J. B. Van Hollen (210) Michael A DeWolf (267)

APPOINTED

Grand Chaplain Junior Grand Steward Ray D Heilborn (221) Dennis V Siewert (322) Grand Lecturer Grand Marshal Ronald H Glaunert (345) Richard A Vande Sande (28) Senior Grand Deacon Grand Orator Craig S Campbell (183) Franklin J Struble (60) Junior Grand Deacon Grand Tiler Joseph B Harker (1) Kurt R Magoon (349) Senior Grand Steward Davey L White Jr (4)

DISTRICT DEPUTIES

Deputy, District #1 Deputy, District #7 L Arby Humphrey (329) Daniel L Slavik (63) Deputy, District #2 Deputy, District #8 William Beetcher (244) Emmett J Reilly (25) Deputy, District #3 Deputy, District #9 Albert W Jurgens III (330) LeRoy R Huber (161) Deputy, District #4 Deputy, District #10 Guy K Gooding (322) J Patrick Storrs (138) Deputy, District #5 Deputy, District #11 Tomas C Tourville (60) James G Jante (28) Deputy, District #6 Deputy, District #12 Jeffrey B Brewer (128) Donald W Hensiak (189)

233 PAST GRAND MASTERS

Perry A Risberg (1968) Robert E Moore (1989) Donald E Krueger (1969) Dean T Massey (1990) Charles E White (1970) James A Zimmerman (1992) Denman G Kramer (1971) Carl J Wussow (1993) A. D. Anderson (1973) Stanley R Jagow (1994) Robert E Billings (1975) Beecher Daniels (1995) Herman A Friess (1977) Jack C Allord (1996) Russell R Selbo (1980) Bruce S Sim (1997) Allan E Iding (1981) Lawrence L Myers (1998) James J Byrnes (1982) Richard E Black (1999) Kenneth W Shannon (1983) Stephen D Willett (2000) O Darrell Aderman (1984) John W Hein (2001) William E Day (1985) James H Olson (2002) George A Wallinger (1986) Michael A DeWolf (2003) Kingman D Loomis (1987) Keith D Chamberlain (2004) Bruce A Christianson (1988)

PERMANENT MEMBERS

Past Grand Lecturers Past Grand Trustees Davey L White Jr Daniel Schutz Ralph F Knowlton John W Demetropoulos John W Hein, PGM William B Dresser Craig S Campbell Le Roy C Eisenmann Kingman D Loomis, PGM Past Grand Secretaries Lowell A Tainter Bruce S Sim, PGM George A Wallinger, PGM George A Wallinger, PGM Roger G Nitzsche Perry A Risberg, PGM Herman A Friess, PGM

Past Grand Treasurers Past Junior Grand Wardens Michael R Walter Clarence O Campbell D James Childs Sheldon I Ausman John W Hein, PGM Russell R Selbo, PGM Robert W Ward

DISTRICT LECTURERS

Dist. Name Dist. Name 1 David A Frings (329) 7 James R Lund (143) 2 Harold J Christensen (195) 8 Edwin “Skip” Blake (34) 3 R Don Schmidt (300) 9 LeRoy R Huber (161) 4 Moses H Adams (182) 10 Rick E Gustafson (11) 5 Michael L Barreyro (345) 11 Kevin R Breitzmann (307) 6 Leland Burlison (27) 12 Gary D Van Deluyster (189)

234 DISTRICT CHAPLAINS

Dist. Name Dist. Name 1 Ray D Heilborn (221) 7 D James Childs (50) 2 Thomas S La Chapelle (220) 8 James L Reilly (268) 3 Larry A Olson (237) 9 James E Walsh (364) 4 Donald G Stannard (211) 10 John E Harrison (72) 5 Donald F Iliff (345) 11 Rodney A Paulsen (12) 6 Eric D Burnard (95) 12 Eugene Marcus (261)

AREA ADMINISTRATORS

District 1 Team District Deputy L Arby Humphrey District Lecturer David A Frings District Chaplain Ray D Heilborn

Dist-Area Area Administrators 1-1 George T Eisenmann III (329) Ancient Landmark #210 Barnes #365 Acacia-Itasca #329 Keystone #263 Superior #236 Blue Hills #234 Shell Lake-Spooner #221 Bayfield-Washburn #215

District 2 Team

District Deputy William Beetcher District Lecturer Harold J Christensen District Chaplain Thomas S La Chapelle

Dist-Area Area Administrators 2-1 H Scott Paulson (56) New Richmond #195 Collins-Spring Valley #192 North Star #187 River Falls #109 St Croix #56 Hancock #229 Northwestern #105

2-2 Scott A Jerdee (277) Chetek #277 Clear Lake #230 Landmark #244 Barron #220

235 2-3 Dan E Walters (149) Sanctuary #347 Bloomer #281 Chippewa Falls #176 Menomonie #164 Durand-Pepin #149 Eau Claire #112 George B Wheeler #351

District 3 Team

District Deputy Albert W Jurgens III District Lecturer R Don Schmidt District Chaplain Larry A Olson

Dist-Area Area Administrators 3-1 Tony S Budaj (225) Owen #317 Park Falls #300 Hurley #237 Phillips #225 Medford #217 Mystic Tie #280

3-2 John C Tilley (242) Forest #130 Virginia Falls #226 Rhinelander #242 Eagle River #248 Mosinee #318 Island City #330

District 4 Team

District Deputy Guy K Gooding District Lecturer Moses H Adams District Chaplain Donald G Stannard

Dist-Area Area Administrators 4-1 Christopher J Hirthe (322) Washington #21 Des Peres #85 Shawano #170 Henry S Baird #174 Theodore Roosevelt #322 N.E.W. Daylite #360 Mason-Woods #368

236 4-2 Jeffery C Gordon (182) Marinette #182 Pine #188 Tri County Daylite #218 Hiram D Fisher #222 Antigo #231 Crandon #287 Oconto Falls #293 Gillett #344

District 5 Team

District Deputy Tomas C Tourville District Lecturer Michael L Barreyro District Chaplain Donald F Iliff

Dist-Area Area Administrators 5-1 Jerry M Opelt (279) Merrillan #279 Buffalo River #252 Arcadia #201 Alma #184 Black River #74

5-2 Robert E Gray (132) Juneau #103 Valley #60 Northern Light #81 Tomah #132 Hillsboro #255 Camp Douglas #272

5-3 Ramon (Ray) C Kline (345) Onalaska #214 La Belle #84 Frontier #45 Salem #125 La Crosse Masonic #190 Badger #345 Decora #177

District 6 Team

District Deputy Jeffrey B Brewer District Lecturer Leland Burlison District Chaplain Eric D Burnard

Dist-Area Area Administrators 6-1 Robert P Remington (224) Wisconsin Rapids #128 Marshfield #224 Evergreen #93 Adams #332 Quincy #71

237 6-2 Currently Unassigned Clintonville #197 Appleton #349 Waverly #51 Manawa #82 Twin Cities #61 Dells #124

6-3 Tim Castner Winneconne #186 Montello #141 Oshkosh #27 Wautoma #148 Waupaca #123

District 7 Team

District Deputy Daniel L Slavik District Lecturer James R Lund District Chaplain D James Childs

Dist-Area Area Administrators 7-1 Richard M Trailer (245) Doric #356 Social #245 Sun Prairie #143 Columbus #75 Waterloo #63

7-2 Terry L Decot (99) Fort Winnebago #33 Lodi Valley #99 Poynette #173 Armistead-Bingham #1862 Pardee #171

7-3 Steven F Breunig (143) Middleton-Ionic #180 Hiram #50 Commonwealth #325 Four Lakes Daylight #362 Madison #5 Crescent Valley #97

238 District 8 Team

District Deputy Emmett J Reilly District Lecturer Edwin “Skip” Blake District Chaplain James L Reilly

Dist-Area Area Administrators 8-1 Ross E Pollock (1) Mineral Point #1 Barneveld #319 Fennimore #219 Linden #206 Melody #2 Dodgeville #119

8-2 Jerry A Carpenter (64) Warren #4 Amicitia #25 Smith #31 Evening Star #64 Argyle #178 Benton #268

8-3 Steven J Hansen (66) Baraboo #34 Prairie du Chien #8 Sauk Prairie #113 Reedsburg #79 Richland #66 Franklin #16

District 9 Team

District Deputy LeRoy R Huber District Lecturer LeRoy R Huber District Chaplain James E Walsh

Dist-Area Area Administrators 9-1 Henry B Pynakker (315) St John’s #57 Glenn L Humphrey #364 Dousman #315 Palmyra #68 Oconomowoc-Hartland #42 Jefferson County #9

9-2 Paul S Huber (161) Union #32 Janesville-Western Star #55 Fulton #69 Kegonsa #73 Waucoma #90 Milton #161

239 9-3 John M Winters (94) Oregon #151 Albany #36 Bicknell #94 Morning Star #10 New Glarus #310

District 10 Team

District Deputy J Patrick Storrs District Lecturer Rick E Gustafson District Chaplain John E Harrison

Dist-Area Area Administrators 10-1 Jeffrey E Millikin (42) Ashlar #193 Hartford #120 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon #108 Dodge County #72 West Bend #138 Lincoln #183

10-2 Gerald W Schrankler (26) Omro #168 Berlin #38 Prairie View #95 Perseverance 1836 #366 Fond du Lac #26 Waupun #48

10-3 David E Tainter (17) Calumet #172 Sheboygan #11 Manitowoc #65 Victory #320 Ozaukee #17 Cassia #167

District 11 Team

District Deputy James G Jante District Lecturer Kevin R Breitzmann District Chaplain Rodney A Paulsen

Dist-Area Area Administrators 11-1 Craig S Wepprecht (47) Kenosha #47 Racine-Belle City #18 Unity #367 Wilmot #241 Sunrise #359 Washburn #145

240 11-2 Rick A Mattson (297) McKinley #307 Myron Reed #297 Pewaukee #246 Elmbrook #354

11-3 Currently Unassigned Southern Lakes #12 Laflin-St. James #247 Geneva #44 Burlington #28 Waukesha #37 Union Grove #288

District 12 Team

District Deputy Donald W Hensiak District Lecturer Gary D Van Deluyster District Chaplain Eugene Marcus

Dist-Area Area Administrators 12-1 Thomas L Dohoney (189) South Shore #3 Excelsior #175 Lake #189 Damascus #290

12-2 Matt A Fredrich (337) Lafayette #265 Henry L Palmer #301 Wisconsin #13

12-3 Robert C Strader (363) Nathan Hale #350 Freemasons #363 James M Hays #331

12-4 Michael R Strampe (189) Aurora #30 Milwaukee-Harmony #261 George Washington 1776 #337 Silas H Shepherd #1843

12-5 Lyle A Lance (291) Day Lite #358 Independence #80 Wauwatosa #267 West Allis #291

241 GRAND LODGE TRUSTEES

Term Expires Carl J Wussow, PGM – Ex-Officio Stephen D Willett, PGM 2006 Blair D Dixon 2007 William E Day, PGM – Chairman 2008 Bruce S Sim, PGM 2009 James H Olson, PGM 2010

WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES BOARD

William E Day, PGM Michael A DeWolf, PGM – Secretary James M Hays Roger L Magoon Rodney A Paulsen – Vice Pres Bruce S Sim, PGM – President J. B. Van Hollen John W Wilke

Term Expires Garry Hageness 2006 John J Luy 2006 David M Weis 2006 Donald W Hensiak 2007 Lawrence L Myers, PGM 2007 Ray D Heilborn 2008 Steven E Prewitt 2008 George A Wallinger, PGM 2008

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

William H Barnes – Development Director Erika L Miller – Development Coordinator

WISCONSIN BOARD OF MASONIC SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE

Michael A DeWolf, PGM – Secretary Joseph B Harker – GLO Liaison

Term Expires Lowell E Larson 2006 Daniel L Slavik – Vice-President 2006 Lawrence L Myers, PGM 2007 David C West – President 2007 Jonathan J Bascue 2008

MSA FIELD AGENTS

Thomas A Dowman Laverne E Storkson Steven C Hanson Charles N Wallens

242 WISCONSIN MASONIC FOUNDATION

Scott Graske – Treas. Erika L Miller – Secy. J. B. Van Hollen – GLO Liaison John W Wilke – GLO Liaison

Term Expires Norman L Christensen – President 2006 James H Olson, PGM 2006 Gary R Beier 2007 J Michael Koscinski 2007 Bruce A Christianson, PGM 2008 Donald M Forkner 2008

WISCONSIN MASONIC SOCCER FOUNDATION, INC.

Rodney A Paulsen – GLO Liaison John Wilke – GLO Liaison

Term Expires Terri Domini 2006 William Scadden 2006 Thomas A Dowman 2007 J Patrick Storrs – Secretary 2007 David E Tainter 2007 Richard W Breitzmann 2008 Nancy Storrs – Chair 2008 James C Wenzler 2008

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL

William L Stonecipher – Editor Diane Igl – Advertising Manager

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL BOARD

William L Stonecipher – Ex-Officio Term Expires Trueman E Farris Jr 2006 John K Shannon 2006 Keith H Harmon 2007 James E Walsh 2007 Keith D Chamberlain, PGM – President 2008

THREE PILLARS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Mark A Strautman – President and CEO

243 WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC.

Thomas W Godfrey J. B. Van Hollen – GLO Liaison John W Wilke – GLO Liaison Term Expires Theda J Andres – Chair 2006 Keith B Krinke 2006 Robert W Roth – Vice-Chair 2006 Robert C Gorsuch 2007 Gary J Krause 2007 Richard P Linde 2007 Robert E Moore, PGM 2007 Wayne A Johnson 2008 Lawrence R Nines 2008 Allen T Trapp 2008

COMMITTEES 2005 -2006

Annual Communication Steve F Breunig Michael A DeWolf, PGM – Ex-Officio Kenneth C Gorgen Scott Graske – Ex-Officio Mark B Hazelbaker James G Jante Roger L Magoon Robert E Moore, PGM Rodney A Paulsen Daniel L Slavik J. B. Van Hollen Richard A Vande Sande – Chair

Appeals & Grievances Committee William D Dyke Herman A Friess, PGM Steven R Sorenson J. B. Van Hollen Stephen D Willett, PGM – Chair

Artifacts & Antiquities Committee (AD HOC) Keith D Chamberlain, PGM – Chair John D Mitchell Ross E Pollock La Verne E Wilkinson

Code Revision Committee Michael A DeWolf, PGM James H Olson, PGM Bruce S Sim, PGM Archie E Simonson – Chair George A Wallinger, PGM

244 Computer Usage Committee (AD HOC) Pat Beetcher Michael A DeWolf, PGM Scott Graske Joseph B Harker Kurt R Magoon – Chair John M Winters

Education Committee Keith D Chamberlain, PGM – Chair Joseph B Harker Scott E Kaczor Barry A Maxfield Rodney A Paulsen Daniel L Slavik John W Wilke

Esoteric Committee Moses H Adams Michael L Barreyro Edwin “Skip” Blake Leland Burlison Harold J Christensen David A Frings Ronald H Glaunert – Chair Rick E Gustafson Richard A Kreager James R Lund R Don Schmidt Gary D Van Deluyster

Executive Committee Craig S Campbell Keith D Chamberlain, PGM Michael A DeWolf, PGM James M Hays Roger L Magoon – Chair Rodney A Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen John W Wilke

Expenditures Committee Craig S Campbell Michael A DeWolf, PGM James M Hays – Chair Rodney A Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen John W Wilke

245 Foreign Relations Committee Bruce A Christianson, PGM Michael A DeWolf, PGM – Foreign Corresp. Allan E Iding, PGM – Chair Lawrence L Myers, PGM George A Wallinger, PGM Stephen D Willett, PGM

Frat. Rel. with Prince Hall Committee (AD HOC) Craig S Campbell Keith D Chamberlain, PGM Michael A DeWolf, PGM Murry J House Jr Roger L Magoon Norman M Marcus Rodney A Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen George A Wallinger, PGM – Chair John W Wilke

Grand Lodge Planning Committee Ronald H Glaunert Joseph B Harker – Chair Ray D Heilborn Kurt R Magoon Dennis V Siewert Franklin J Struble Richard A Vande Sande Davey L White Jr

Jurisprudence Committee Thomas W Godfrey – Chair Allan E Iding, PGM Jack E Keyes James H Olson, PGM Ricky L Pendergast Bruce S Sim, PGM Archie E Simonson J. B. Van Hollen Charles E White, PGM Stephen D Willett, PGM

Leadership Training Committee (AD HOC) Kenneth A Bales Rodney A Paulsen – Chair Bruce S Sim, PGM J Patrick Storrs Richard A Vande Sande John W Wilke

246 Lodge Charters & Consolidations Committee Keith D Chamberlain, PGM – Chair Michael A DeWolf, PGM Rodney A Paulsen John W Wilke

Marketing Committee (AD HOC) Keith D Chamberlain, PGM Lowell H Scott – Chair Keith H Harmon Ramon (Ray) C Kline

Nomination Committee Craig S Campbell Joseph B Harker Roger L Magoon – Chair J. B. Van Hollen John W Wilke

Parliamentarian Allan E Iding, PGM Charles E White, PGM – Chair

Personnel Committee Michael A DeWolf, PGM Keith B Krinke – Chair Steven L Ritt

Research Committee Joseph B Harker Gordon P Hintermeyer Gary L Shaw Tomas C Tourville David C West – Chair

Resolutions Committee Thomas W Godfrey Jack E Keyes – Chair James H Olson, PGM Bruce S Sim, PGM Archie E Simonson

Temple Plans & Finance Committee William F Kelly Richard P Linde – Chair Robert E Moore, PGM J Patrick Storrs John L Zeller

247 Unfinished Business Committee Keith D Chamberlain, PGM – Chair Michael A DeWolf, PGM James M Hays

Youth Funding Policy Committee Christal Bindrich Craig S Campbell Barb Foster Robert E Lijewski Dennis V Siewert – Chair John W Wilke

248 INDEX

Appendix A, In Memoriam ...... 133 Appendix B, Statistics ...... 134 Appendix C, Wisconsin Masonic Home Audit ...... 169 Appendix D, 2005-2006 Directory ...... 232 Appointments: Officers, 2005-2006 ...... 11, 233 Officers, 2006-2007 ...... 80 Approval of 2005 Proceedings ...... 12 Area Administrators, 2005-2006 ...... 235 Audit Reports: Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin ...... 59 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 41 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc...... 170 Three Pillars Senior Living Communities ...... 211 Awards: 150 Year Lodge Anniversary ...... 98 Grand Master’s Achievement ...... 113 Grand Master’s Meritorious Service Medallions ...... 98 Biographies: Roger L. Magoon ...... 2 Rodney A. Paulsen ...... 4 Budgets: Grand Lodge ...... 77 Wisconsin Masonic Journal and Farm ...... 78 By-law Changes ...... 14 Closing of Grand Lodge ...... 132 Committees ...... 244 Deceased Members ...... 26 Decrees ...... 14 Dispensations ...... 14 District Chaplains 2005-2006 ...... 235 District Lecturers 2005-2006 ...... 234 Edicts ...... 15 Election of Officers, Trustees, Boards 2006-2007 ...... 54 Entrance of Grand Lodge Officers ...... 7 Fifty Year Certificates ...... 34 Grand Lodge Officers 2005-2006 ...... 11, 233 Grand Lodge Officers 2006-2007 ...... 80 Grand Master’s Report ...... 17 Grand Representatives ...... 162 Guest Speaker ...... 81 Honorary Members of Grand Lodge ...... 167 Introduction of Distinguished Guests ...... 8 Installation of Grand Lodge Officers ...... 80 Introduction of Past Grand Masters...... 8

249 Lodges: Active Chartered Lodges ...... 141 Discontinued Lodges ...... 147 Lodges Having Names Changed ...... 145 Register of Lodges Indicating Location and Meetings ...... 152 Summary of Charters Granted ...... 145 Meritorious Service Award Recipients ...... 98, 168 Opening of Grand Lodge ...... 7 Past and Present Officers ...... 156 Past Grand Masters and Permanent Members ...... 234 Per Capita Tax, Fees and Assessments ...... 30, 79, 140 Presentations: Charters ...... 114 Gifts ...... 98 Grand Master’s Achievement Awards ...... 113 To Grand Master ...... 130 To M.S.A. Representatives ...... 79 To Retiring Grand Officers ...... 114 Proclamation ...... 130 Proficiency Men ...... 119 Recapitulation of Membership ...... 30 Reception of: Distinguished Guests ...... 8 Flag of the United States of America ...... 7 Remarks: Distinguished Guests ...... 11, 17, 90 Grand Master Paulsen ...... 130 Grand Orator ...... 108 Past Grand Masters ...... 17 Reports: DeMolay ...... 95 Grand Lodge Trustees ...... 54 Grand Master Magoon ...... 17 Activities and Visitations ...... 23 Grand Secretary ...... 30 Grand Treasurer ...... 74 Grand Officers ...... 25 Necrology ...... 25 Tellers ...... 54 Three Pillars, C.E.O...... 8 Reports of Boards: Three Pillars ...... 10 United Masonic Board for DeMolay ...... 94 Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities ...... 37 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 39 Wisconsin Masonic Journal ...... 116 Wisconsin Masonic Service and Assistance ...... 36 Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation ...... 114

250 Reports of Committees: Appeals and Grievances ...... 89 Code Revisions ...... 92 Computer Usage ...... 118 Credentials ...... 11, 98 Education ...... 118 Esoteric ...... 119 Executive ...... 125 Expenditures ...... 76 Foreign Relations ...... 35 Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall Grand Lodge ...... 126 Grand Lodge Planning ...... 94 Jurisprudence ...... 13 Leadership Training ...... 126 Nominating ...... 29 Personnel ...... 127 Research ...... 127 Resolutions ...... 12 Temple Plans & Financing ...... 127 Unfinished Business ...... 11 Youth Group Funding ...... 128 Representatives’ Banquet ...... 81 Representatives of Lodges ...... 100 Resolutions: 2006 (listing) ...... 13,14 RESOLUTIONS - No. 1-2006 (Adopt Annual Budget) ...... 79 No. 2-2006 (Per Capita Tax) ...... 79 No. 3-2006 (Annual Communication location, 2008) ...... 16 No. 4-2006 (Eliminate Research as a standing committee) ...... 16 No. 5-2006 (Add Code section to provide for withdrawal of charges brought by a lodge) ...... 93 No. 6-2006 (Allow for alcohol to consumed in Masonic Lodge buildings) ...... 97 No. 7-2006 (Clarify action of the SD when applying a shp ist) ...... 97 No. 8-2006 (Authorize sale of leased of vacant lands per Code) ...... 89 Ritualists ...... 123 Tabular Statement ...... 135 Trustees, Grand Lodge: Audit ...... 59 Officers ...... 242 Report ...... 54 Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance: Members ...... 242 Report ...... 36 Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board: Members ...... 242 Report ...... 37 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation: Audit ...... 41 Officers and Directors ...... 243 Report ...... 39 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.: Audit ...... 170 Officers and Directors ...... 243, 244 Reports...... 8, 10 Wisconsin Masonic Journal: Editor and Directors ...... 243 Report ...... 116 Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation: Officers and Directors ...... 243 Report ...... 114

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