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FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WISCONSIN 2011 Wisconsin

2011 HARKER PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WISCONSIN

Held June 10-11, 2011 Concourse Hotel One West Dayton Street Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Masonic Code,Section 52.05 Notice of Grand Lodge Proceedings.Alodge shall takedue notice of the proceedings,orders, edicts and laws of the Grand Lodge and be governed accordingly.

1 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

JOSePH B. HarKer Masonic Biography Symbolic Lodge Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason -7November 1970 - Mineral Point Lodge #1 Mineral Point Lodge #1 -Perpetual Member Freemasons Lodge #363 -Plural Member Freemasons Lodge #363 -Past Master 2000 DayLite Lodge #358 -Plural Member Silas Shepherd Lodge #1843 Lodge of Research aaSrNmJ - Valley of Madison, 1984 Valley of Milwaukee -Plural Member Coroneted a33° Honorary Member of the Supreme Council -Chicago 2006 aaONOmS -Shrine Zor Shrine,Madison, WI 1984 Zor Shrine Camel Patrol, Past Captain Sahara Shrine Club Tripoli Shrine -Associate Member Tripoli Shrine Directors Staff Madison Court #126 -Past Director West Allis Chapter No.84R.A.M. Waukesha Council No.29R.&S.M. Waukesha Commandery No.23K.T. ,St. Wilfred Conclave York Rite College Other masonic memberships Order of Eastern Star,West Allis Chapter No.25 Grand Lodge Representative to the Grand Lodge of Switzerland National Sojourners Milwaukee Chapter No.27(MIP) Members Heroes of 76 Camp Grand Lodge Free and accepted masons of Wisconsin Appointed Grand Marshal, 2001-2002 Appointed District Deputy,District Eleven, 2002-2003 Appointed Junior Grand Steward, 2003-2004 Appointed Senior Grand Steward, 2004-2005 Appointed Junior Grand Deacon, 2005-2006 Appointed Senior Grand Deacon, 2006-2007 Elected Junior Grand Warden, 2007-2008 Elected Senior Grand Warden, 2008-2009 Elected Deputy Grand Master,2009-2010 Elected Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, June 4, 2010

2 JOSEPH B. HARKER Grand Master 2010-2011

3 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

DaVeY L. WHiTe, Jr. Masonic Biography

Symbolic Lodge Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason -October 23, 1982 - Warren Lodge #4 Warren Lodge No.4-Perpetual Member Benton Lodge No.268 -Plural Member

aaSrNmJ -Scottish rite Valley of Madison Elected to receive the 33° in Chicago -August 2011

eastern Star Miriam Chapter #15 -Platteville

aaONOmS -Shrine Zor Shrine,Madison Southwest Shrine Club Big Rigs of the Shrine

Other masonic memberships National Sojourners -Milwaukee Chapter No.27 Grand Cross of Color -International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Legion of Honor -International Order of DeMolay Sword of Bunker Hill Skunk Patrol -

Grand Lodge Free and accepted masons of Wisconsin Appointed District Deputy,1995-1999 Appointed Grand Lecturer,1999-2004 Appointed Junior Grand Steward, 2004-2005 Appointed Senior Grand Steward, 2005-2006 Appointed Junior Grand Deacon, 2006-2007 Appointed Senior Grand Deacon, 2007-2008 Elected Junior Grand Warden, 2008-2009 Elected Senior Grand Warden, 2009-2010 Elected Deputy Grand Master,2010-2011 Elected Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, June 10, 2011

4 DAvEy L. WHITE, JR. Grand Master 2011-2012

5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 167th 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 167th An- nual Communication on Fridayand Saturday, June 10th and 11th at the Madison Masonic Center,301 Wisconsin Avenue,Madison, Wisconsin.

ALodge of Master Masons at 8:30 a.m. o’clockwas declared formally open by the following officers from the Grand Master’sLodge,Mineral Point No.1 F. &A.M.:

Worshipful Master...... James Davis Senior Warden ...... Royce Jones Junior Warden ...... Craig Conklin Senior Deacon...... Andrew Davis Junior Deacon...... Scott Rossing Senior Steward ...... Raymond Paynter Junior Steward ...... Mark Paynter Chaplain ...... Arnold Chambers Tiler...... Larry Mitchell

ENTRANCE OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS AND OPENING OF GRAND LODGE The Senior Deacon wasasked by the Worshipful Master to escort Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White,Jr. and the 2010-2011 Grand Lodge officers into the lodge. The Deputy Grand Master wasbrought to the east where he and the Grand Lodge officers were given the Grand Honors.Grand Master Joseph B. Harker wasthen received through an “ArchofSteel” provided by the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of Wisconsin and the Waukesha Commandery.Grand Master Harker thanked the members of Mineral Point Lodge No 1for opening the Grand Lodge and asked the Grand Lodge officers to assume their stations.

PRESENTATION OF THE FLAGOFTHE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Right Eminent Grand Commander,Harold Peterson of the Knights Templar presented the Flag of the United States,whichwas followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.W.Bro JonGrinde then sang the second verse of the national anthem, after whichall joined in singing the first verse.

Grand Master Harker declared the 167th Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Ma- sons of Wisconsin opened and asked the Grand Chaplain, Reverend Donald Iliff to lead them in prayer.

6 PRELIMINARyREPORTOFCREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf made apreliminary report on behalf of the Credentials Committee and reported to the Grand Lodge that out of atotal of 183 chartered lodges,172 had registered.Aquorum waspresent and the Grand Lodge wasinorder to proceed with any business that maycome before it.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

At the 166th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge,held on June 4th and 5th 2010, fifteen new resolutions were presented.

Four were adopted, three wasdefeated, four were not considered and four were not approved to form or legality.

After athorough review of the 2010 proceedings,the Unfinished Business Com- mittee concludes that there is no other unfinished business from the 2010 Annual Communication.

Respectfully submitted,

Craig S. Campbell, PGM, Chairman Michael A. DeWolf,PGM, Grand Secretary John Benedict, Grand Treasurer

The Annual Proceedings of the 166th 2010 Annual Communication were ap- proved as distributed.

INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS Grand Master Joseph Harker asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the Past Grand Masters and escort them into the Grand Lodge.Hegaveled all to rise and give them the Grand Honors.The Past Grand Masters present were as follows:

Charles E. White (1970), A. D. Anderson (1973), Herman A. Friess (1977), Allan E. Iding,(1981), George A. Wallinger (1986), Kingman D. Loomis (1987), Robert E. Moore (1989), Dean T. Massey,(1990), James A. Zimmerman (1992), Carl J. Wussow (1993),Stanley R.Jagow (1994),Beecher Daniels (1995),Jack C.Allord,(1996),Bruce S. Sim, (1997), Richard E. Black, (1999), Stephen D. Willett (2000), John W. Hein (2001), James H. Olson (2002), Michael A. DeWolf (2003), Keith D. Chamberlain (2004), Roger L. Magoon (2005), Rodney A. Paulsen (2006), J.B. VanHollen (2007) John W. Wilke (2008) and Craig S. Campbell (2009).

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE PAST GRAND MASTERS M.W.Kingman D. Loomis,Past Grand Master (1987):

“Most Worshipful Grand Master,Past Grand Masters, distinguished guest and brethren, the Past Grand Mastersasawhole meet once ayear at this annual com- munication and at this meeting we invite the current Grand Master,the Grand Master-elect and we ask the Grand Master how he thought his year went, what he has accomplished and what he did not accomplish that he would have liked. The

7 Grand Master-elect is asked to give his views on what to expect in the coming year and what his goals are.Hemay receive afew pointersfrom the Past Grand Masters, whichusuallythey will accept or reject, mostlyreject. It is at this annual meeting that the outgoing Grand Master is initiated into the Past Grand Master’sAssociation. Theladies are also invited to this session and are excused when the business meet- ing starts.This year we also had adinner meeting on Wednesday evening with our ladies where we renewed old friendships and talked about how we did things in the past. And we all think we did them right. Becoming aPast Grand Master does not mean the end of his Masonic activities.There are times when aPast Grand Master is asked to take part in aprogram to pro-tem forthe current Grand Master or one of his Grand Lodge officers. ThePast Grand Mastersalso serve on many committees of this Grand Lodge and we are very honored to do so.”

“I would like to give you alittle update on one of our Past Grand Masters, Darrell Aderman. Forthose of you who do not recall, he was Grand Master in 1984-1985 and currentlyhas Parkinson’sDisease.Heisconfined to amotorized chair and his wife Billie,who was anurse,istaking very good care of him. They are both in good spirits and send their greetings to this Grand Lodge.Darrell, when Imet with him, still likes to give afew jokes.Heisvery,very sharp in the mind.”

M.W.Grand Master,you have had agreat year and on behalf of the Past Grand Masters, we thank you foryour service to the craft.”

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS Grand Master Harker asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the visiting digni- taries in the West for introduction after whichthey were given the Grand Honors of Masonry.They were as follows:

M.W.Earl M. Thomas III, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of WI R.W.Minor King,Jr.,Senior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of WI R.W.Ralph Sermans,District Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of WI R.W.William E. LeVeque,Junior Grand Warden of the R.W.Glenn R.Trautmann,Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W.Larry Plasket, Past Grand Master &Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W.Douglas R. Policastro,Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W.William H. Berman, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W.Joseph H. Rival, Jr., Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey R.W.Mark A. Genung,Senior Grand Warden of the M.W.Richard J. Elman, Past Grand Master &Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana R.W.Delman E. Kroon, Grand Treasurer &Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota M.W.Thomas E. Hendrickson, Grand Master of the M.W.Craig L. Davis,Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa M.W.JackButler,Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa

8 REMARKS ON BEHALF OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS M.W.Brother Craig L. Davis,Grand Master of Iowa;

“Good morning Grand Master Harker,Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge Officers, distinguished guests and brethren. On behalf of more than 20,000 Masons in Iowa and the visiting jurisdictions from around the United States,Ibring you greetings. Iwould like to take this opportunity to thank the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin forall the courtesies and hospitality extended to us during our visit here.InIowa this year, we have geared up programs toward educating our membership in all aspects of Masonry.Westarted the year by pulling together and we showed avideo made by Simple Truths called ‘Pulling Together’. It is surprising what you can learn from geese.Masonry is alot like how geese are when they worktogether.Ifone of the geese falls out of the sky or is injured, another one will fly down and stay with him until that goose either dies or is rehabilitated. It is similar to Masonry.Wehave been involved in many charitable causes this year:Race forthe Cure,Camp Courageous, Easter Seals Run, Hope Lodge,and throughout the year our Grand Lodge Officers have led by example by participating in these events and trying to get our local lodges involved in these events.Acouple months ago in February we held our first annual Iowa Conference on Masonic Education. Ifany of you have ever been to the Midwest Conference on Education, we get about 30-40 people who show up.Atour first education conference at the Grand Lodge Library and Museum in Cedar Rapids, IA, we had over 170 people.Weare very proud of that event.”

“Werecentlyhad some spring neighborhood area meetings and went out to the local lodges and have been talking to them about mentoring and membership,two areas of concern in just about every jurisdiction in the world. In about two weeks we will be having our third annual leadership symposium at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Temple.There might even be afew people from Wisconsin coming,aswell as Missouri,Nebraska,and Minnesota.We are reallyexcited about that event.Currently we have about 150 reservations and we are going to cap that off at about 200, so if you are interested in coming down and learning alittle bit about leadership,just contact our Grand Secretary’soffice.”

“Finally, we are going to finish strong this year in Iowa and by doing so,atour 167th Annual Communication in Davenport, September 16th and 17th. We will be hosting the Lafayette sword from the Grand Lodge of Illinois as well as the ’s,St. John’sLodge No.1will bring the George Washington bible that he was inaugurated on, so if you are in the area, we invite you to come out and checkout these two great artifacts of history.Iwonder how many of you know what Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin all have in common. They are all in the Big Tenand they all lose to teams they shouldn’t. Ithink Minnesota lost to South Dakota last year,Iowa lost to Minnesota and acouple of yearsago,Wisconsin lost to Iowa. So, with that in mind, our incoming Grand Master Jerry Levay wanted me to offer this challenge to Davey that there should be some kind of wager on the Iowa-Wisconsin football game.Ifyou accept the challenge,Iwill let him know.” (The challenge was accepted.)

“I have apresentation to make to Grand Master Harker.Onbehalf of the members of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Iwould like to present you with this cribbage board.” M.W.Brother Davis read apoem about Masonic friends and thanked all the Brethren for being his Masonic Friend.

9 REMARKS ON BEHALF OF PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF WI M.W.Earl M. Thomas,III, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Wisconsin, Inc.:

“I don’t have any challenges or competitions to make,but we do know in the state of Wisconsin that the Green Bay Packersare the World Champions.Weknow that forsure!

“Tothe Most Worshipful Grand Master Joseph Harker,tothe Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master,elected and appointed Grand Lodge officers, Past Grand Mas- ters, Past Masters,Worshipful Masters,Wardens and Brothersall,good morning all.I bring you greetings from the MostWorshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge ofWisconsin. Ihave aslogan that Ithought about forawhile before Ibecame Grand Master.The motto we say when we are together is ‘Brotherlylove will prevail’ and when we are with the Sisterswesay,“Brotherlyand Sisterlylove will prevail.’Itissimple but it means alot. It carries alot of weight. And if they are genuinelyinvolved and they are genuinelyMaster Masons from the heart we know that it will prevail. My slogan was something Ithought about at 3aminthe morning,itiscalled BTTB –Better Than the Best. That can say or mean alot of things,but this is alittle saying Iput together about it. Better than the best, never let it rest until the good is better and the better is the best. Most worshipful sir,ithas been my pleasure.Iwish you amost productive,harmonious and exciting session. May God bless you all. Ithank you.”

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM APPENDANT BODIES Grand Master Harker asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the visiting digni- taries in the West for introduction after whichthey were given around of applause. They were as follows:

Steven Peterson, Potentate of Zor Temple,Ancient Arabic order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine RoderickW.Anderson, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Harold C. Peterson, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar Raymond E. Mielke,Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar GarryD.Hageness,ActiveMemberoftheSupremeCounciloftheScottishRite,NMJ

INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT LECTURERS, DISTRICT CHAPLAINS AND AREA ADMINISTRATORS Grand Master Harker asked all the District Lecturers,District Chaplains and Area Administrators to rise.Hethanked them and asked the brethren to give them anice applause for their service.

10 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’sannual 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 ...... John A. Benedict Grand Secretary ...... Michael A. DeWolf,P.G.M. Grand Trustee...... Steven L. Ritt

The following individuals are recommended for election to the Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board:

Rodney A. Paulsen, PGM ...... 3year term Joseph B. Harker,GM...... 3year term Dr.John W. Wilke,PGM...... 3year term

The following individual is recommended for election to the Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board:

Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM...... 3year term

Imove for the receipt and adoption of the Nomination Committee Report:

Respectfully submitted,

Davey L. White,Jr, Deputy Grand Master,Chairman Dennis V. Siewert, Senior Grand Warden Daniel L. Slavik, Junior Grand Warden William Beetcher,Senior Grand Deacon Franklin J. Struble,Junior Grand Deacon

Report Accepted

BALLOTDECLARED OPEN

Grand Master Joseph B. Harker asked all to cast their vote by using the ballots in their packets.The tellers then proceeded to collect the ballots for counting.

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge,Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Eleven resolutions were received by the Grand Lodge prior to the submission deadline and forwarded to the Resolutions Committee.All but two were passed on to the Jurisprudence Committee for review.The two that were not were Resolution No.6-2011 whichconsisted of aseries of proposals dealing with esoteric work, that report wassent to the Esoteric Committee as required by the Masonic Code and will be reported out in due course,and Resolution No.11-2011, whichcontained

11 provisions that would have created acommittee whose determinations would have been enforceablewithout review,vote or debate.The form of that resolution therefore wasnot proper and wasnot reported out. The Wisconsin Masonic Code requires the submission of resolutions No.1-2011, No.2-2011 and No.3-2011.

resolution 1-2011 provides for the adoption of the budget; proposed by the Expenditures Committee.

resolution 2-2011 provides for aPer Capita tax upon eachmember of record of achartered lodge of $37.00; proposed by the Expenditures Committee.

resolution 3-2011 provides for the Annual Communication in June of 2013 be held in the city of Madison,Wisconsin and is submitted by the Executive Committee.

resolution 4-2011 is submitted by Brother Randy Thorman, Secretary,Neosho- Mayville-Horicon Lodge #108 and would amend the current Masonic Code so that those that plural members in lodges would, on the non-payment of dues in aplural lodge,only lose membership privileges in that particular lodge and to otherwise provide explicitly that only the primary lodge,with the consent of the Grand Sec- retary,can terminate membership of aMason from all lodges in whichaffiliation maybehad, for non-payment of dues to the primary lodge.

resolution 5-2011 is asubmitted by Brother William Mount of Racine Belle City Lodge #18 and would amend the current Masonic Code to that Master Masons who have 50 years of membership or more and are aged 74 years or more on the anniversary date of their being raised to that degree,shall payneither dues nor a PerCapita tax thereafter.Asimilar proposal is also submitted by Brother Michael Stancato of Washburn Lodge #145 but would grant the waiver if the member is aged 71 years of age instead of 74, but also calls for the issuance of apermanent paid up dues card for the member to be issued by the Grand Lodge.

resolution 6-2011 is aseries of proposals submitted by Brother Dan EWalters of Durand-Pepin Lodge #149, whichwould make several changes to the esoteric work dealing with the activities of the Chaplain and aone word change in the obligation in all three degrees.Hesuggests that during the opening and closing of alodge the Chaplain of the lodge face to the north whenever the Senior Deacon faces south, rather than standing by his chair facing west as is now the procedure. Brother Walters further proposed that during the opening and closing of alodge the Chaplain would give the opening and closing prayer kneeling at the altar.Brother Walters also proposed that during the EA degree,the Chaplain accompany the WM to the place near the altar and give the opening prayer whichisnow given by the WM, and to allow the Chaplain’sspeechduring circumambulation to be given either while standing by his chair,orwalking behind the candidate.Hehas also proposed that during the opening and closing of alodge is to have the Chaplain of the lodge face to the north whenever the Senior Deacon faces south, rather than standing by his chair facing west as is now the procedure.Hefurther proposed that during the closing of alodge when forming the square,change the positions of the chaplain and the secretary so that the Chaplain forms the southeast Corner,facing west and the Secretary moves to the Southeast corner facing north, completing the square.And Brother Walters also proposed agrammar change to one word used in all three degrees as part of the obligation, from whatever to what so ever.These proposals for change to the esoteric work must first be considered by the Esoteric Committee,and are therefore not appropriate for consideration before the Grand

12 Lodge in session. As suchthey will not be passed on to the Jurisprudence Com- mittee for action, but instead will be sent for review and recommendation by the Esoteric Committee.

resolution 7-2011 is submitted by BrotherMichael Stancato ofWashburnLodge #145 and amends Chapter 81.08 of the Code to require the Grand Secretary to provide notice to the WM and the Wardens of all members of the lodge more than 8months in arrears in any Masonic fiscal year,and thereafter require those officers to send written notice by US Mail, with signature confirmation of first class delivery,signed by the WM, the Lodge Secretary and sealed, commanding that the member show cause to the lodge within sixty days of receipt of the notice why suspension from the lodge for non-payment of dues should not take place,and to otherwise specially determine if the non-payer of dues is old or infirm, or to locate and communicate with that brother through relatives,last known contacts or social service agencies

resolution 8-2011 is submitted by BrotherMichael Stancato ofWashburnLodge #145 and amends Code section 81.09 to require aplural lodge to notify aprimary lodge when aplural member is in the process of being suspended for non-payment of dues.(This is related but not in conflict with Resolution 4-2011.)

resolution 9-2011 is proposed by Washburn Lodge #145 amends sections 81.03 &81.05 of the Code to that pecuniary inability to paydues,orinsanity precluding suspension will have provisions forcoordination between the lodge and Grand Lodge whichwillallow forforgiveness by GrandLodge of dues andPer Capita Tax, with provisions put into place requiring timely notice to Grand Lodge by the lodge of suchsituations as they arise.

resolution 10-2011 is proposed by Washburn Lodge #145 and amends Section 55.06 of the Code to cause the striking of alife member from the rolls after 10 years instead of the current time frame of 6years and to otherwise strike provisions al- lowing the reinstatement of that member on the payment of past PerCapita tax, should that member regain contact with the Grand Lodge at some future time.

resolution 11-2011 is proposed by Madison Lodge #5 and would require the direct ballot election, by open nomination on the floor of the annual communication, of all Grand Lodge elected officers under rules and procedures to be determined by a“Grand Lodge Election Committee” consisting of eight past or sitting Worshipful Masters who are not currently elected or appointed Grand Lodge officers,and six current Grand Lodge officers,and whose report regarding said procedures would be submitted to be voted upon at the 2012 Grand Lodge Annual Communication and implemented thereafter at the Grand Lodge Communication of 2013.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert W. Roth, Chairman

Report Accepted

13 JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORT “Justice is that standard or boundaryofright which enables us to render to everyman his just due without distinction…” Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Joseph B. Harker,dis- tinguished guests,and brothers and delegates to the 167th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin: It becomes my duty as well as pleasure to inform you of the proceedings of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence.

The Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence is composed of members annually appointed by the incumbent Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin.

Pursuant to Chapter 29.03, Wisconsin Masonic Code (WMC), the duty of the Committee is to review all decisions,opinions and dispensations of the Grand Master,all proposed amendments to the Ancient Common Lawand to the Laws of the Grand Lodge as defined in Article 2ofthe Constitution. Article 2defines the “order of supremacy” of the laws of this Grand Lodge.The order of supremacy are: the Ancient Landmarks,Constitution,Ancient Common Law, Masonic Code,Edicts by the Grand Master,Decisions by the Grand Master,all resolutions purporting to repeal, supplement or add to the Laws of the Grand Lodge,all proposed changes in constituent lodge by-laws,and all other questions of Masonic Jurisprudence.

Chapter 29.03 WMC requires the Chairman of the Committee to call ameeting of all members of the Committee prior to the opening of the Annual Grand Lodge Communication, to consider,review and report their findings and recommenda- tions on all matters referred to them by the Grand Master.Weheld that meeting, in conjunction with the Resolutions Committee and the Committee on Appeals and Grievances.The primary function of the Committee shall be to advise whether matters referred to it contravene or conflict with existing laws of this Grand Lodge and discuss the wisdom or desirability of the action proposed.

The 2011 Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence reports as follows:

RESOLUTIONS Eleven resolutions were reviewed; we report as follows:

resolution 1-2011 to adopt the budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012;said Resolu- tion is approved as to form and legality and requires amajority vote.

resolution 2-2011 to provide for aPer Capita tax upon eachmember of record of achartered lodge of $37.00; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires amajority vote.

resolution 3-2011 to designate the place of holding the Annual Communica- tion of the Grand Lodge F. &A.M. in June,2013, in the city of Madison, Wisconsin; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires amajority vote.

resolution 4-2011 regarding non-payment of dues by plural members; said Resolution is approved as to form but not approved as legality.Itwould have re- quired a75% vote.The Committee determined that the Resolution interferes with

14 the various multi-jurisdictional compacts between our Grand Lodge and all of the Grand Lodges in the United States and abroad.

resolution 5-2011 regarding non-payment of PerCapita tax for certain Master Masons; while this Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote,the Committee does not recommend passage,and is of the opinion the Resolution is neither wise nor desirable.Itwould require the Annual Communica- tion to increase the per Capita tax by approximately $300,000, increases in local lodge dues,and would interfere with multi-jurisdictional compacts.

resolution 6-2011 changing the esoteric work dealing with the activities of the Chaplain and certain changes in the obligation in the three degrees; referred to the Esoteric Committee,tobereported out at the 2012 Annual Communication.

resolution 7-2011 to require the Grand Secretary to provide notice to the WM and the Wardens of certain arrearages; said Resolution is not approved as to form and legality and would have required a75% vote.The Committee determined that the Resolution could conflict with Internal Revenue Rules,would shift the burden of paying dues from the local lodge to the Grand Lodge,and is vague and ambiguous.

resolutions 8-2011 to require aplural lodge to notify aprimary lodge regard- ing non-payment of dues; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a75% vote.

resolution 9-2011 to allow forgiveness of certain dues and PerCapital tax; said Resolution is not approved as to form and legality.Itwould have required a 75% vote.The Committee determined that the Resolution is vague and ambigu- ous,especially regarding the terms “aging” and “suspected to be infirm”, that it is the duty of the local lodges to help abrother in destitute circumstances,there is a lackofprocedures to implement it, and it is not appropriate for the Masonic Code.

resolution 10-2011 to cause the striking of alife member from the rolls after 10 years and other matters; said Resolution is approved as to form but not to legality and would have required a75%vote.The Committee determined that the Resolu- tion is moot because historically a“Life member” would have been age 50 in 1972, and there are no known living members of this class of brothers.

resolution 11-2011 to require the direct ballot election, by open nomination on the floor of the annual communication, of all Grand Lodge elected officers under rules and procedures to be determined by a“Grand Lodge Election Committee”;said Resolution is not approved as to form or legality and would have required a75% vote. The Committee’sdetermination is based on the negative report of the Grand Lodge Resolutions Committee report, as well as numerous unresolved issues of legality.

EDICTS Pursuant to Section 2.05, WMC,anEdict is (1) ajudicial determination and not alegislative action of the Grand Lodge; (2) an approved decision of aGrand Master, but suchdecision shall apply only to the instant case and shall not become apart of the Masonic code.This Masonic year the Grand Master issued five (5) edicts.

1. On June 11,2010,the Grand Master issued an edict that:“ThatALL Constituent Lodges will participate in and share in the cost of The Grand Lodge Free &Accepted

15 Masons of Wisconsin Insurance Plan. Cost sharing for the liability coverage will be based on the End-Of-Year Primary Member count listed on the Recapitulation Report for eachlodge.” Said Edict is approved as to form and legality.

2. On June 28,2010 the Grand Master issued an edict that,in summary permitted “members of theirrespectiveWisconsin Lodges to purchase aPerpetual Membership Program (PMP) membership at the per capita rate of $31.00…effective on January 1, 2011…” Said Edict is approved as to form and legality.

3. On October 12, 2010 the Grand Master issued an edict that, in summary stated: “That no lodge shall seek atax status suchasa501©(3) status that places limits under tax lawonthe ability of suchlodge to support and maintain the Grand Lodge…nor encumber,convey or otherwise transfer any real property leased or owned by suchlodge,unless or until approved by the Grand Master pursuant to the Wisconsin Masonic Code.” Said Edict is approved as to form and legality.

4. On January 10, 2011, the Grand Master issued an edict that “The Annual Communication for June 2011 shall commence at 8:30 am on June 10th (second Friday) for the 2011 year only.” Said Edict is approved as to form and legality.

5. On April 14, 2011, the Grand Master issued an edict that “The rate of thirty cents per mile as noticed in the first paragraph of Sec.30.05 shall be replaced with 80% of the current IRS mileage rate or 40 cents/mile for the annual Communication in June of 2011.”Said Edict is approved as to form and legality.

The said five Edicts are effective until the close of the 2011Annual Communication.

DECISIONS Pursuant to Code Section 2.05, adecision is adetermination, order or decree of aGrand Master,prior to its presentation to the Grand Lodge at the annual com- munication. Adecision of aGrand Master is valid and controlling unless and until disapproved by the Grand Lodge at the annual communication.

The Grand Master made no Decisions this Masonic year.

CHANGES IN By-LAWS OF CONSTITUENT LODGES During this Masonic year,twenty-four (24) Lodges requested By-Laws Changes, suchaschanges in dues,meeting dates/places/ times.Asthe changes were submit- ted, the Committee reviewed eachofthem in detail for legality and conformity with the Code.Aspread sheet naming the lodges is attached. All were approved as to form and legality.

The Committee received one petition for formation of lodge,designated Nine Rivers Lodge.The proposed by-laws were reviewed at our annual meeting and approved. The Committee required two By-lawchanges: that the members of this lodge shall be plural members,and if raised in this lodge,new brethren shall peti- tion another lodge and become plural members as soon as reasonably possible.The Grand Master will issue aone year dispensation to the lodge.

16 DISPENSATIONS OF THE GRAND MASTER During the term of his office,Grand Master Joseph B. Harker issued 91 dispen- sations,namely:

Permission to serve wine or beer at atable lodge ...... 52 Permission to change stated meeting locations...... 2 Permission to hold special election of officers...... 2 Permission to waive required time requirements between degrees...... 4 Permission to change meeting place for astated communication.1 Permission to hold an extra Stated Communication...... 1 Permission to wear Masonic aprons for Parades or circus...... 2 Permission to confer degrees in another jurisdiction...... 2 Permission to hold Outdoor Lodge Meetings...... 3 Permission to hold Pancake breakfast on Sunday...... 1 Permission to confer degrees for Multiple candidates ...... 10 Permission to change the normal meeting date ...... 3 Permission to confer degree for candidate in out of state lodge .... 2 Permission to hold stated meetings during the time lodge is dark To increase membership ...... 3 Permission to confer Entered Apprentice degree on non-stated Communication night...... 1 Total issued 91

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

OTHER MATTERS During the Masonic year,the Jurisprudence Committee gave appropriate advice on various legal matters to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary and other Grand Lodge officers as requested.

Aspecial thank you to Mrs.Jan Gorgen, office manager,for her outstanding assistance to the Committee.

Fraternally and sincerely,

James H. Olson, PGM, Chair Charles White,PGM Allan Iding,PGM Stephen Willett, PGM Robert Roth Steven L. Ritt Michael DeWolf,PGM, Grand Secretary Davey L. White Jr., DGM Joseph B. Harker,MWGM

Most Worshipful Grand Master,onbehalf of the Committee on Masonic Juris- prudence,Imove this report be accepted and approved.

Report Accepted and Approved

17 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 3-2011 Submitted By: Executive Committee

Section(s) affected:

Vote required for adoption: Majority

Purpose: Designate the place of holding Annual Communication in June 2013

reSOLVeD,that the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin for the year 2013 shall be held in the City of Madison, Wisconsin.

Adopted

JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN’S REPORT It has been my distinct pleasure to serve the craft this past year as the Junior Grand Warden. As the first elected office in the progressive line,this office brings to light muchofthe inner workings that make our great institution function. Hav- ing served on several committees and boards,there is agreat demand of time for administrative duties.Ihave enjoyed the opportunity to represent the Grand Master, Officers,and members of the Grand Lodge ofWisconsin at the Grand Lodges of Illinois and Michigan and to attend the Conference of Grand Masters of North America.

The highlight of this year as Junior Grand Warden wastoserve as liaison to the Masonic Youth Groups in the state.Itwas my pleasure to attend the following state events for the youth groups: •DARE (DeMolayand Rainbow Experience) in place of Grand Assembly and Conclave •Jobs Daughters Jamboree •DeMolayHonors Day •Jobs Daughters Grand Bethel Exemplification •Rainbow Statewide Initiation •DeMolaySweetheart Weekend •Jobs Daughters Grand Session

In addition to these events,Iattended several Installation of Officers and initia- tion of new members for local units of all 3youth groups.Aschairman of the Youth Funding Committee,Ioversawthe distribution of fund to the three youth groups.The committee approved the distribution of $25,765.00 based upon aformula agreed to by all three groups.Refer to the Youth Funding Committee Report for the allocation.

Our youth groups are growing stronger but still face amajor hurdle.The lackof adult leadership is limiting the growth of all three groups.These groups have no problem attracting members but the lackofinvolvement and commitment from adults prevents the youth from receiving all the benefits afforded them by their organization. The lessons of our youth groups teachthe skills needed to succeed in an ever changing world. We become involved in Lodge to help improve ourselves. Wouldn’t we want the same for our children? Thank you to those that do take an active part in our youth groups.

Iwould like to thank the Junior Wardens that responded to my request for a

18 report of their activities with the youth.The Junior Warden’softhe following lodges need to be recognized for taking the initiative to submit areport in the past few weeks on youth activities for this annual communication: Waverly #51, Sun Prairie #143, Lake #189, Lafayette #265 and Wauwatosa #267. Social media is becoming a predominant part of our personal life and Masonic activities.Wehavemoved from email and web sites,tocommunication tools suchasTwitter,Facebook and blogs. New tools are being introduced all the time.When used correctly,these can be great ways to communicate and promote the lodge and Masonry in general. If not used correctly,they can be ablackeye to the individual and possibly the organization.As Junior Grand Warden and liaison to the youth groups,Iwould like to remind that when it comes to tools suchasFacebook, it is imperative that we act as Masons and not socialites.Asthe father of two daughters,Ifind it most disturbing that adult men who are strangers,are trying to befriend youth on Facebook just because they are one of our youth groups or share common friends.Law enforcement agencies scan profiles looking for adults with large numbers of youth as friends.Besure that there is aspecific reason for befriending youth other than just because Masonry is being mentioned or mutual friends are mentioned in the profiles.There wasone incident in particular that wasbrought to my attention where agirl felt that she had to befriend the adult as the only waytoreceive information on adifferent youth group and open events.Brothers,our youth should not be put in this position. If your lodge or appendant body uses social media as acommunication tool, my sug- gestion is to set it up in the name of the organization and not apersonal account. This will allow the youth to befriend the organization. This will protect you and our youth while providing acontinuum of communication when the originator is no longer in charge.Also,everyone does not use tools suchasFacebook, Twitter and blogs,sodon’t make it your only means of communication. Email, postal mail and phone calls should be used in conjunction with the social media to communicate upcoming events.

In conclusion, it has been an honor to serve the craft this year as Junior Grand Warden. In my travels,Ihave the pleasure to meet brothers that are making a positive impact on this world. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the craft.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel LSlavik Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden 2010-2011

Report Accepted

SENIOR GRAND WARDEN’S REPORT To TheGrand Lodge of Free &Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Most Worshipful Grand Master,Joseph B. Harker,Past Grand Masters,Grand Lodge Officers,Guests,Brothers all;

As your Senior Grand Warden Iwill have traveled approximately 12,750 miles, attending 134 Masonic or Masonic Youth Events and Committee Meetings.Some of the Committee Meetings (19) were attended electronically using teleconferencing or Skype,saving travel time and money.Using electronic communications has helped foster immediate responses from committee members,sharing of information and opinions,thus giving better service to the local lodges.The MORI system and web

19 site have become valuable tools.Aspecial thank you goes to Most Worshipful Past Grand Master,Michael A. DeWolf,our Grand Secretary for all his efforts in main- taining our website and working with Lodges by training them on the MORI system.

The Senior Grand Warden serves the Craft on the following committees: •Grand Lodge Executive Committee •Grand Lodge Expenditures Committee •Grand Lodge Nominating Committee •Wisconsin Benevolent Activities Board –Voting Member •Masonic Home Board –GLLiaison –Voting •Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall •WIMasonic Foundation –GLLiaison –Voting •Grand Lodge Annual Communication Committee •Monthly Meetings of The Progressive Line Officers

It is the intent of your Grand Officers to offer continuity in programming,educa- tion, better communications and accountability to the local lodges.

During this Grand Lodge year Ihavehad the pleasure of recognizing our Broth- ers at Lodge Installations and celebrating their Masonic Anniversaries and their service to the Craft. Ihaveseen evidence where one Brother can make adifference by his leadership.That leadership inspires the members of alodge to become active within the lodge and their community.

Iwould like to thank the lodges for the hospitality extended to me this past year. It wasalso apleasure to be asked and to participate in degree work. Iwould like to extend achallenge to all Free Masons in Wisconsin, “What’syour exit strategy when you laydown your working tools? Have you brought in another good man to this great fraternity,toreplace you?”

It has been apleasure to serve and represent the Craft of the Grand Jurisdiction of Wisconsin and will continue to do so to the best of my ability.

addendum At the last annual communication Iwas not feeling well. Ifinally went to the doctor and on August 1st wasdiagnosed with stage 4gastro-esophageal cancer.I did 38 sessions of radiation, 24 hours aday for 5daysonachemo pump and 1day in the chair in the chemo clinic.OnDecember 28th, weighing 330 pounds,Idecided to proceed with surgery where 1/3 of my stomachwas removed and relocated, my esophagus wasrebuilt from parts of my stomach, my bowels taken thence and stretched, hernia repaired and gall bladder removed. Ispent 18 days in the hospital. This wasfollowed by more chemo therapy.

While in the hospital, Iwas reminded occasionally that Iwas still here in the terrestrial lodge.Needless to sayIwas pretty miserable.Ireceived many visitors. On one occasion Iheard aspecial voice whichaffirmed Iwas not in acelestial lodge.Itwas atruly distinctive,not the voice of an angel, it wasthat of afriend and brother,Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Roger L. Magoon. Now that is and wasareality check.

Ineed to take this opportunity to publicly thank my wife,Nancy,for her love, nursing skills,positive attitude and the list is endless.This is also true of my sons, their families and other family members.Weall depend on this type of support.

20 My Brothers,asFree Masons,Ibelieve,wehavethe largest support group.Your concerns have overwhelmed me.Ireceived over 250 cards from lodges and brothers, numerous e-mails,personal visits and phone calls daily.Many of you are cancer survivors and Ithank you for sharing your experiences.Inow know the difference between “Talking the talk” and “Walking the walk.”Ifound Masonic teachings to be inspiring,toname afew; •The Power of Prayer •Friendship &Brotherly Love •Having long and short terms goals •Time,Patience and Perseverance shall accomplish all things

Iwant to thank the Grand Master and all the Grand Lodge Officers for all their concerns.Iserved this last year to the best of my ability and if Icouldn’t do some- thing,these brothers covered for me.Past Grand Master,Michael A. DeWolf,thank you for all your help.Please give my love to Marilyn for all her concerns and being so inspirational, as she continues to fight the battle for life,and teaching me to set those personal goals.Iam truly grateful because in this political climate Ibecame nervous about recall elections.

The bottom line is I’m cancer free,weigh 110 pound less and Iamfeeling good.

My Brothers,thank you for the opportunity to serve you and our Grand Lodge. Maypeace and harmony prevail among all brothers as we continue to live using the tenants of this great Fraternity.

Most Worshipful Grand Master,Imove for the acceptance of the Senior Grand Warden’sReport with this addendum and that request that it be included in the proceedings of this 167th Annual Communication of The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

Respectfully submitted,

Dennis V. Siewert Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden 2010-2011

Report Accepted

DISTRICT DEPUTy CHAIRMAN REPORT Most Worshipful Grand Master and All Brethren:

On behalf of the District Deputies,itismydistinct pleasure and great honor to report on the activities of the 12 District Deputies appointed to serve the craft during the 2010-2011 Masonic Year.

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude for this opportunity to serve and we also wish to thank the Brethren throughout Wisconsin for the courtesies and kind- ness shown to us while we attended to our duties on behalf of the Grand Master.

The District Deputies have been busy serving their respective Districts through- out the past year.Immediately following the 2010 Annual Communication, the District Deputies hit the ground running,sotospeak, with aflurry of activities within eachDistrict. Lodge Inspections have been on-going,District Meetings have been planned and conducted, and new e-mail groups have been implemented in all

21 Districts for the purpose of providing regular communications to Brethren who have that medium available.District Deputies have attended hundreds of Lodge events and have travelled thousands and thousands of miles in their efforts to represent you and carry your message of “How do we meet?”

The District Deputies bring alot of experience to the table,and in my view,they and their District Teams have performed their duties along lines of excellence.I am very proud to have served with eachofthem because of the high quality of their character,their tireless dedication to ,and the genuine care and compassion they eachpossess with regard to their desire to serve others.

Most Worshipful Grand Master,the District Deputies have taken some time to reflect upon the many activities and accomplishments of the past Masonic year and we are reminded that you have insisted that this was“Our” year and not “Your” year.This year’stheme of “On The Level” has,indeed, resonated throughout this entire Masonic jurisdiction. Your style of leadership is one that we who are placed in leadership roles from time to time,can only hope and praywecan emulate.

Awise and learned person once said this: “Eachone of us has amission to ful- fill- amission of love.Atthe hour of our death when we come face to face with the Supreme Being,weare going to be judged on love –Not by how muchwehavedone, but by how muchlove we have put into our own actions.”

Grand Master,wethank you for your intelligent thought-processes and for your profound sense of fairness and decency.Wecongratulate you on ahighly successful year.You have met eachofus“On The Level” and you have put endless and unself- ish love into all you have done for this beloved Fraternity.

Fraternally submitted,

Scott E. Pedley District Deputy #8

DEPUTy GRAND MASTER’S REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Having been elected and installed as your Deputy Grand Master,Ihad the pleasure of serving on several Masonic boards and committees,whichincluded the Wiscon- sin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board, the Wisconsin Masonic Home Board and several sub committees of the Wisconsin Masonic Home Board. Ihad the pleasure of being chairman of the Nominating Committee,the Education Committee and the Charters and Consolidations Committee.Ialso had the pleasure to serve on the Soccer Committee,the Executive Committee,the Expenditures Committee and the Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall Committee.Iwould personally like to thank all of the members of these boards and committees for their time and commitment to our fraternity.Iwould also like to thank the Progressive Line Officers for travel- ing to our monthly meetings and for the thoughts and ideas that they shared. You are all remarkable leaders and Ilook forward to the future.

As your Deputy GrandMaster,Ihad the pleasure of representing the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin at several functions this year.Itraveled to Sioux City,Iowawith the Grand Master to attend the Grand Lodge of Iowa’sAnnual Communication. Our

22 Grand Master,myself,Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden and Grand Secretary traveled to Denver,Colorado to attend the North American Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries.Itwas truly arewarding experience.We met brothers from several jurisdictions and came away with several good programs and ideas.Ialso had the opportunity to represent the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin at the New Jersey Grand Lodge’sAnnual Communication,where Imet several current and past Grand Lodge Officers from several eastern jurisdictions.The friendship and hospitality shown wasvery remarkable.

Throughout the year Ihavehad the opportunity to attend several rededications and special functions of our constituent lodges.Itisalwaysapleasure to take apart in the degrees or lectures of our brothers.One of the most rewarding experiences of aGrand Lodge Officer is honoring amember of our fraternity for his many years of service or his hard work. Ihad the pleasure to speak at several of these events and would like to thank you for the opportunity to do so.Anequally rewarding experience wasthe privilege of participating in several Lodge Installations.Ihave attended several District Meetings,Schools of Instruction and Stated Communica- tions.Ialso attended the Joint Table Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Inc.Overall it wasa busy Masonic year.

As the Deputy Grand Master,you are charged with helping the Expenditure’s Committee prepare the annual budget. The committee spent many hours working on preparing abudget that reflects our true expenses and income.Iwould like to thank our Grand Treasurer for his hard work and insight in preparing this budget. One of the other duties is being chairman of the Nominating Committee,which prepares alist of officers for the upcoming year.With the officers,boards and com- mittees we have close to one hundred fifty positions to fill. It is agreat task, requir- ing many hours and information from many individuals.Ithank the Progressive Line Officers for their commitment and advice while preparing this list. Iwould like to especially thank our Most Worshipful Grand Master Joseph B. Harker,and our Most Worshipful Past Grand Master and current Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf,for all their help and wisdom.

Iwould like to thank you all for the opportunity and confidence you have shown in allowing me to serve as your Deputy Grand Master.The Tenants of our Fraternity have been very evident everywhere Ihavetraveled. Ithank you all for the friend- ship and hospitality you have shown me this year.

Fraternally submitted,

Davey L. White Jr. Deputy Grand Master

Report Accepted

BALLOTDECLARED CLOSED

23 TELLERS’ REPORT Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf reported that the brethren had elected the following:

M.W.Grand Master,Davey L. White,Jr. R.W.Deputy Grand Master,Dennis V. Siewert R.W.Senior Grand Warden, Daniel L. Slavik R.W.Junior Grand Warden, William Beetcher R.W.Grand Treasurer,John A. Benedict R.W.Grand Secretary,Michael A. DeWolf,PGM Grand Trustee,Steven L. Ritt –5-year term Masonic Journal Board, Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM –3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, John W. Wilke,PGM –3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, Rodney A. Paulsen, PGM –3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, Joseph B. Harker,PGM –3-year term

All accepted their offices with thanks and noted that it wasanhonor and privi- lege to serve.

GRAND MASTER’S REPORT GrandLodge officers,Past Grand Masters,visiting Grand Lodge officers,Worship- fulMasters,Wardens,brothers all: last June Iwas deeply humbled but honored to be elected and installed as your Grand Master,Iremain equally humbled and honored today. It has been aprivilege to serve OUr Grand Lodge these past twelve months as your Grand Master.Additionally,itwas ajoy to serve with these fine 2010-11 Grand Lodge Officers.Toyour Lodges we pledged our support, additionally; we pledged our support to York Rite,Scottish Rite,Shrine,Eastern Star,Amaranth, Daughters of the Nile,our youth groups and other Masonic appendant bodies.To that end, Ioranother Grand Lodge officer attended nearly every event for whichwe received timely notification. Your Grand Lodge Officers’ approached this past year as ateam that is in place to serve the brothers,lodges and all Masonic affiliates of this great jurisdiction. Iwant you to know that we did our very best to uphold the duties of the office to whichwewere elected or appointed and installed. The work of all organizations is important and appreciated by us and all whom they served.

Before Igofurther into this report Imust first publically make some “Thank- You’s”. First to my Lady Mary whom Icounted on for ahost of things these past 10 years,too numerous to mention. To my family and friends for understanding when Iwas not in attendance at birthdays,weddings,reunions,etc over these past several years,especially the last couple of years.Tomylate parents John T. and Doris M. Harker,their involvement in Blue Lodge,Shrine,and Eastern Star provide me the background to want to join the fraternity.ToDGM Davey LWhite, Jr., your friendship and council Iwill treasure for the rest of my life.Asyou have alwaysbeen there for me,Ito will be there for you. To SGW Dennis Siewert, JGW Daniel Slavik, SGD William Beetcher,JGD Frank Struble,SGS Don Hensiak and JGS Arby Humphrey,Iwill be there for you as well. To GS Michael DeWolf PGM and GT John Benedict, your dedication and service to our fraternity is without question an asset to all and far too often taken for granted. To our GC,GL, GM, GT, eachand every DD,AA, DL, DC your dedication and efforts are truly admirable. To Brother Richard Rygh our Masonic Journal editor,thank you. To all Boards and

24 Committees we thank you. We must thank our Past Grand Masters for their past leadership,assistance,and encouragement this past year.Last but certainly not least, we must thank our Grand Lodge Office staff of Jan, Alicia, Cheryl, Erika, and Bill. What acrew.Iwasinthe Grand Lodge office several hours eachweek with rare exception and sometimes several days aweek. Iwitnessed their dedication and efforts.MWBrother Mike,Grand Secretary along with Right Worshipful Brother John, Grand Treasurer spent aconsiderable amount of time and energy negotiating very favorable terms of coverage and premium costs for our lodges and the Grand Lodge insurance protection including Grand Lodge employee health insurance benefits.These two Brothers were also tasked with maintaining our compliance of Government regulations.These two items required considerable time and effort. My brothers,doyou know how fortunate you and Iare to have an office staff so capable and knowledgeable.

The past three years Ihavehad the opportunity to travel to the North American Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries.This year your jurisdiction wasrepresented by DGM, SGW,JGW,GS, and myself.This conference provides many opportunities to exchange information and ideas with other Grand Lodge Officers from various jurisdictions.Welearned many useful things from these men and by attending many informative breakout sessions that were offered.When time allowed, we sat in on portions of the Grand Secretary’sconference and it is very apparent that we are so very lucky to have M\W\ Michael A. DeWolf,P.G.M., and Grand Secretary serving our jurisdiction.

Iattended the Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge,Inc., Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. In Marchweagain enjoyed a sold-out (approx. 350 attendees) 8th Annual Combined Table Lodge.Itisalwaysa joy to be with these brothers and Iamlooking forward to joining them again this coming Mondayfor this year’scommunication. Thank you MW Bro Earl. My Lady Mary and Itravelled to Toronto for the Imperial Shrine Annual Session in support of Baja, Tripoli and Zor .Thank-you for including us.Itraveled to Sioux City,IAfor the Midwest Shrine Association Summer Session with Zor Shriners. WB William Beetcher and Itraveled to Sioux Falls,SDfor the Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges.Weenjoyed our experience at the Scottish Rite Supreme Council Session in Philadelphia. Iagain had the pleasure to travel to Sioux City,IAalong with RW Bro Davey and Bro Jerry Potter for the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowawhere we witnessed the installation of MWGM Bro Craig Davis.Just recently my Lady and Itravelled to Indianapolis for the Annual Com- munication of the Grand Lodge of Indiana.

Your Grand Lodge Officers and Ihad the joy of officiating at or attending numer- ous Lodge installations,Masonic anniversary presentations,Lodge rededications and more especially degrees in the Lodges this past year.Your Grand Lodge Of- ficers alwaysenjoy participating in these events.Ithank the local Lodge officers for understanding and making adjustments in their plans to accommodate our sometimes tight schedules.Ihave compiled aspreadsheet listing nearly all of my travels and the events Iattended. This list is available to any one who maycare to see it when we break for lunchoryou maywait for it to be printed in the proceed- ings of this annual communication. Idid not keep trackofthe miles Itravelled, the days Ispent in the Grand Lodge office or at the Masonic Home.

TheWisconsin Masonic Home,Inc.by-laws were modified in Mayof2010.Amajor

25 modification wastomake the Grand Master the Chairman of the Board of Directors. This change resulted in many hours of time being spent by the Grand Master in learning the day-to-dayneeds of our largest Masonic Charity.Itwas an enjoyable and eye opening experience for whichIamgrateful. It is rewarding that during this year there have been two state-conducted inspections of the Skilled Nursing facility that were passed with flying colors.The Staff of our Home is exceptional.

Three Pillars Campus opened its latest addition, the all new Hickory Suites Rehabilitation and Wellness Connection in Dousman. In conjunction with the An- nual Three Pillars picnic on Sunday01August 2010 aCornerstone Ceremony was performed by the Grand Lodge officers.The Grand Opening of the rehab units was in December and Wellness Connection in January.The Rehabilitation portion of this addition provides 14 private beds and Wellness Connection provides for our residents and an outreachinto the community for those 55 and older to participate in wellness programs.The “Caring to Grow” Capital Campaign continues to solicit donations.MyLady Mary and Ithank the Grand Lodge Officers for presenting a resting benchatthe entrance to the Wellness Connection in our honor.You will hear more about the Home later.

Membership continues to be an area in whichwemust concentrate our efforts. Ifirmly believe that we are raising more Master Masons per year than there are Master Masons passing away.Thus,one would think that we would be growing. However,there is an area where we must, at the Lodge level, do abetter job and that is communicatingwith our brothers,especially those whom for whatever reason choose to resign or simply stop paying dues.The Worshipful Master and/or Wardens should be (no must be) contacting these brothers before they are suspended. Ican not tell you how many former brothers have told me they are too embarrassed to request to be reinstated. Maintain contact with brothers that live both locally and outside your normal boundaries.Asuggestion maybewith abirthdaycard or Ma- sonic anniversary card from the Lodge.Iam proud to report that there were 102 new Perpetual Membership Plan programs purchased this year.

During the fall of 2009 your Expenditures committee and Progressive Line Of- ficers spent agreat deal of time and effort to understand our operating expenses. We reviewed the waythat our annual budget wasprepared whichwefound was based on the previous year’sbudgets and not the actual expenditures.This was corrected and we prepared abudget based upon the actual expenses over the past 3years.Weare now completing the first year using this budgeting process and have discovered some areas for improvement. We found early on that we had not allowed for some unexpected expenses that occurred and we were forced to make adjustments.Itdisappoints me to report that we anticipate being slightly over budget. We will know for sure when the audit is completed in August or September. The Wisconsin Masonic Journal funding increased to improve the paper quality in your printed publication. How many of you have gone to the Grand Lodge web site to see the Masonic Journal? We made necessary exterior and plumbing repairs to our Grand Lodge Office building but we did not spend the amount budgeted. Health insurance premiums and legal fees increased more than anticipated.

There were no requests for consolidations or mergers.Wedid authorize the conferral of all three degrees on acandidate in asingle day. RW Davey White and Iattended and assisted with the Degrees.This brother now resides in Colorado but will maintain his Wisconsin membership.Agreat success this year wasthe

26 Fellowcraft Degree competition at the Madison Masonic Center.Thank you to the degree teams and most of all to our Grand Lecturer KenGorgen and the judges.

We had hoped that some of the youth groups would re-establish Assemblies, Bethels or Chapters but that did not happen. The good news is that this next year we could see maybe three DeMolayChapters re-establish. It is proven that youth exposed to Masonry will directly or indirectly add to our membership.Your Grand Lodge through our investments and those of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation continues to support Rainbow for Girls,Job’sDaughters and DeMolay. During the past year Brother Al Iding,PGM has been selected by the Grand Master of DeMolay International to serve the next three years as the Executive Officer for DeMolayof Wisconsin. Good luckinrealizing your goals Brother Al.

Your Grand Lodge Executive committee,asateam, began monthly meetings in June or more often as required to handle all issues or concerns that came before us.Most meetings were by teleconference or in conjunction with staff meetings. Additionally,Iwant you all to know that the progressive line officers have been meeting at least once eachand every month for several years now to coordinate and address issues for the betterment of our fraternity.The position of Grand Master is not aceremonial position but one that requires several years of experience and preparation. Istrongly believe in team wor,asateam will accomplish muchmore than any one individual can accomplish by himself.Additionally,this approachtruly prepares our officers to be adequately equipped for the responsibility of leading our fraternity and its charities.Thus,Itrust that these two teams will continue to meet regularly.

Iissued nearly 100 special dispensations for various reasons.Iattended astated communication of aLodge last September when the Master asked the JuniorWarden how the plans were coming for their Past Master dinner the end of the month. To whichthe JW rather sheepishly replied, “Worshipful Master,wehavebeen dark, I forgot, Ihaven’t done anything”. My Brothers we ask anew mason “What do you most desire?” Light! Why then do we go dark? Why do we do it? Just because that is the wayithas alwaysbeen done? Forthe farmers? How many farmers are here today? My brothers it does not make sense to go dark! Change it up.Meet outdoors or in your lower level. Youcan request dispensation to move ameeting but you can not request dispensation to call astated communication meeting,stated meetings occurrences and times must be in your bylaws.Itisfor this and requests for dis- pensations to hold special meetings to read and/or vote on apetition that Ihave asked Lodges to review their bylaws and consider meeting at least once per month eachand every month of the year.Several lodges have changed or rewritten their bylaws.Some bylaws were last updated 50 or more years ago.Itismyhope that all Lodges will review their bylaws to see if they are relevant today.

Ihavebeen asked repeatedly “How has your year been going or gone”. To which my answer is always“Our year is going or gone quite well”. My brothers,asIhave said all year,this is “OUR” year.This is “OUR” fraternity.Itisnot my year.ItisOUR Year.Itisnot what Iwould do in asingle year that is going to make adifference but rather what we all have done and will continue to do that makes this fraternity the Greatest Fraternity in theWorld.My brothers as stated in the installation ceremony last year “a Grand Master should be ever mindful that though elevated for the time being above his fellows,that he waselevated by them and to them he will return.”

27 “Never Forget” those three obligations you took at the Alter of Freemasonry and those charges given to you at the conclusion of eachofyour three degrees.Reference them often for if you do you can not help but be abetter Husband, Father,Son, Brother,Grand Father,Grandson, Uncle,Nephew,etc.Ifyou are that better person you can not help but feel good about yourself and thus you will be abetter citizen.

Youall know that at the closing of eachand every meeting you hear those three simple little responses to the questions of how do we meet, act and part my brothers. Those simple statements have meant agreat deal to me ever since Ijoined Lodge. When you open your mind to it there are any number of meanings in these little statements.However,asyou know one sticks out alittle bit more to me.Let’stry IT!

How do we meet my brothers? How do we act? And Part upon the Square!!!

Thank you and mayGod Bless!!!

Grand master’sactivities for 2010-2011

June 2010 2–Grand Lodge A/C –Madison 3–Grand Lodge A/C 4–Grand Lodge A/C 5–Grand Lodge A/C 6–Grand Lodge A/C 7–Mineral Point Lodge #1 visit 8–Lake Geneva Lodge 9–Tripoli Stated 10 –Waukesha Lodge 11 –Zor Ceremonial –Wisconsin Rapids 12 –WIDells Redidcation 150 yr 12 –Zor Ceremonial 13 –Hartford Lodge Redidcation 150 Year 13 –Prince Hall A/C Memorial Service 14 –Prince Hall A/C 23 –GLoff hrs Mtgs Mark, Bill 23 –Richland Center Lodge -Burn Loan 23 –Mineral Point Lodge -Larry Mitchell’sMM 24 –Scottish Rite Mad/Zor Golf Outing 26 –Dist 8Team Mtg. 27 –Order of the Amarath -opening Supreme –Wyndham MKE 28 –Geo.Wash #1776 29 –Wilmont Lodge 30 – -Installation –Wyndham MKE

July 2010 3–Imperial Shrine –Toronto 4–Imperial Shrine 5–Imperial Shrine 6–Imperial Shrine 7–Imperial Shrine 8–Imperial Shrine 10 –Ozaukee Lodge 17 (I Install Officers) 11 –Scottish Rite Zoo Safari

28 13 –WMH Luncheon w/ Board Chairs –VOS 13 –Wilmont Lodge special degree night 14 –GLMeet Rep of GM Raffi of Grand Orient Italy –Dousman 15 –Grand Master’sVisit To 3Pillars Senior Living –Dousman 16 –GLTrustee Meeting –Oak Bank 17 –Grand Commandry Weston Inn and Suites –Wausau 17 –OES Testimonial for Rosie &Geo.–Stoughton 19 –Oconomowoc Lodge Golf Outing 21 –WMH Planning –Holtz 24 –High School All-Star Soccer –Marian University 25 –Elected Progressive Line Officer Telecon 28 –Oshkosh Lodge Fly-in MM Degree 30 –WMH Board Orientation

August 2010 1–WMH -Picnic Hickory Suites/Wellness Cornerstone 4–Care 2Grow Meet Mark, Bill &Comm Committee –GLO 4–Commonwealth Lodge GM Visit 5–Onieda Fair Kick-off –Rhinelander 7–Red Cross of Const. Degree -Madison –MMC 7–Zor Camels Old Timers Service Recogn. 8–GLExec Telecon 9–SRTeddy Bear Classic Golf –Muskego Lakes 9–Trustee Call 10 –Job’sDaughters Bethel #44 11 –Midwest Shrine Assoc.Summer Session –Sioux City,IA 12 –Midwest Shrine Assoc.Summer Session 13 –Midwest Shrine Assoc.Summer Session 14 –Midwest Shrine Assoc.Summer Session 15 –New Diggins Cemetery picnic 17 –West Allis Lodge GM Visit 18 –WMH Oversight –Holz 19 –Caring to Grow -Madison –Madison Club 20 –Midwest Conf of Grand Lodges w/Bill Beetcher –Sioux Falls,SD 21 –Midwest Conf of Grand Lodges w/Bill Beetcher 22 –Midwest Conf of Grand Lodges w/Bill Beetcher 24 –WMH F&AMtg 24 –WMH OutreachMtg 25 –WMH Gov Mtg –Holz 26 –WMH Maintance golf outing 27 –SR33Supreme Council –Philadelphia, PA 28 –SR33Supreme Council 29 –SR33Supreme Council 30 –SR33Supreme Council 31 –SR33Supreme Council

September 2010 2–WMH Planning 8–Tripoli Stated 9–GLoff hrs MW Earl Thomas Visit to Dousman 9–Progressive Line Officer Mtg 11 –WMH Board –Dousman

29 11 –WMF –Dousman 11 –Baja Pote Ball –Green Bay 12 –GLExec Telecon 13 –Red Cross -MKE 14 –Barneveld 60 years 16 –Grand Lodge of Iowa–Sioux City,IA 17 –Grand Lodge of Iowa 18 –Grand Lodge of Iowa 19 –Dousman Lodge Golf Outing 20 –Red Cross of Const. -Madison –Bob Moore 21 –Geo.Wash. /Aurora Lodge Table Lodge 22 –Trustee Mtg 23 –GLOff hrs -Meet w/Mark nDavey 25 –Dist 6Mtg Twin Cty Lodge –Neenah 26 –York Rite Testimonials –Stevens Point 27 –Masonic Memorial Service 30 –WMBAB 30 –Care 2Grow Wine Tasting –3Pillars HS 30 –Masonic Memorial Service

October 2010 1–Scottish Rite Council of Deliberation –LaCrosse 2–Scottish Rite Council of Deliberation –LaCrosse 6–Freemasons Lodge #363 PM’sDinner 8–GLStaff Meeting –Radisson Madison 9–GLStaff Meeting –Radisson Madison 9–Masonic Unit Dinner –Radisson Madison 10 –GLStaff Meeting –Radisson Madison 12 –Zor Quarterly mtg 13 –SRValley LaCrosse awards 15 –Masonic Memorial 15 –Grand Amaranth –Wintergreen Dells 16 –Neosho Lodge GM &DGM Visit 16 –Grand Commandry Inspect –Sheboygan 18 –Dodge County Lodge GM Visit 19 –Oshkosh Lodge PM &Widows 20 –Baraboo Lodge Rusty Nail 21 –Dodgeville Lodge Ladies at the Table 22 –GLTrustee Conf Call 22 –SRReunion –Madison 25 –Wauwatosa Lodge Table Lodge 26 –Myron Reed Lodge PM Dinner 27 –VACenter Visit Tomah 28 –WMH 3Pillars Haunted Woods 30 –Zor Halloween Party –Mad SC

November 2010 1–MP#1Awards Night 1–WMH Tele-Conf 4–VA Visit Zablocki Center –Milwaukee 5–Daughters of the Nile Green BayOV 6–WMF -85Year Anniversary –Wisconsin Dells

30 6–McKinley Lodge Ladies at the Table 11 –Scottish Rite Reunion Milwaukee 12 –Progressive Line Officer Mtg 12 –Prince Hall Dinner 13 –Scottish Rite Reunion Milwaukee 14 –GLExec Tele-Conf 15 –Hiram Lodge #50 Awards –MMC 16 –Caring to Grow Milwaukee YC –Milwaukee YachtClub 17 –WMH Outreach–Riverside Lodge 19 –VAVisit Middleton Center –Madison 20 –National Sojourners –Aliotos 22 –Wautoma Lodge #148 GM visit 29 –3Pillars Open House 30 –3Pillars Wellness Opening

December 2010 2–Potosi Install (2 Lodges) –Potosi 3–Zor -Ceremoninal –Wisconsin Dells 4–Zor -Ceremoninal 5–Comandry Christmas Observance -MKE 6–WMH Planning –RSL 6–Jefferson FC Degree 7–WMH Board Chairs Mtg 7–WMH Goverance 8–Prairie Du Chien #48 Install 9–Progressive Line Officer Mtg.–Dells 10 –Waukesha Lodge Install 11 –Independence Installation 11 –Milw Harmony Installation 11 –Palmer Lodge Installation 12 –GLExec Committee Tele-Conf 12 –Union Grove Lodge #288 Iinstall 13 –Daylight Lodge #358 Install –1Install 13 –Red Cross MKE Mary –MYC 14 –Darlington Lodge Install (5 Lodges) 15 –Eau Clare Lodge Install (3 Lodges) 16 –Dodgeville Lodge Install (5 Lodges) 17 –Hickory Suites 18 –Nathan Hale Lodge Install 18 –Sheboygan Lodge #11 Install 18 –WMH Board Mtg. 19 –Doric Lodge Install 27 –Manitowoc Lodge #65 Install

January 2011 2–West Bend Lodge Install 3–Jefferson Lodge Install 5–Freemasons Lodge Install 6–WI Lodge #13 Install 6–WMH -Wellness Connection Open House 7–Palmer Lodge MM 8–Milw-Harmon

31 8–Ozaukee Lodge 17 Install –Port Washington 9–Waupan Lodge Install 9–GLExec Rtelecon 10 –Hartford Lodge #120 Install 11 –MWEarl Thomas 11 –Elmbrook Lodge Install 12 –GLTrustee 14 –Zor Appreciation 15 –Zor Annual Mtg 17 –Grand Master’sTrip to FL 18 –Grand Master’sTrip to FL 19 –Grand Master’sTrip to FL 20 –Grand Master’sTrip to FL 21 –Grand Master’sTrip to FL 21 –Grand Master’sTrip to FL 22 –Shrine East-West –Orlando 23 –Grand Master’sTrip to AZ 24 –Grand Master’sTrip to AZ 27 –WMBAB 28 –GLStaff Meeting –Weston 29 –GLStaff Meeting 30 –GLStaff Meeting

February 2011 3–WI Lodge #13 Stated 7–Columbus Lodge Awards 12 –SRMKE Lincoln Presentation 13 –GLExec Telecon 17 –Progressive Line Officer Mtg 18 –Zor Circus 19 –NAConf of Gr Msters &GrSect. 20 –NAConf of Gr Msters &GrSect. 21 –NAConf of Gr Msters &GrSect. 22 –NAConf of Gr Msters &GrSect. 23 –NAConf of Gr Msters &GrSect. 24 –Tripoli Circus 26 –Tripoli Circus 27 –Tripoli Circus 28 –Mineral Point Officer mtg w/DD

March2011 1–Dist 11 SOI –Racine-Bell City 3–Berlin Lodge Unity w/KC’s 11 –WI13BBQ Table Lodge 12 –WMF –Dousman 13 –GLExec Telecon 16 –SRstated -DeMolayPresentation 19 –Janesville Lodge EA -MMDegrees 21 –Pewaukee Lodge Stated 22 –WMH Governor –Riverside Lodge 23 –FML FC 24 –Cookville Lodge Oyster Supper

32 24 –Oregon Lodge 25/50 yr 26 –Dist #1 Mtg 10AM –Shell Lake 27 –Daughters of Nile -Milwaukee 28 –Ozaukee Lodge Table Lodge 29 –F&ACommittee Meeting –Ewald Theater 29 –Prince Hall Table Lodge 30 –Bethel 19 Spaghetti Dinner 31 –Dist 8Mtg –Dodgeville

April 2011 2–Grand Master Testimonial –SRHump MC 3–OES W/A B-fast –West Allis 3–Daughters of Nile –Madison 6–Oconomowoc stated 8–GLStaff Mtg -GLExec Mtg 9–GLStaff Mtg 10 –GLStaff Mtg 12 –WMH Board Budget Mtg. 13 –Palmyra Lodge #68 FC Degree 15 –SRMadison 16 –WMBAB 16 –SREau Claire 17 –SRMKE Feast of Pascal Lamb 17 –Jobie Initiation Maddy VanHollan –Sun Prairie 18 –Grand Trustees –Telecon 18 –Lodi Stated w/Skarda 20 –Dist 11mtg Iamspeaking –Racine Lodge 21 –Waterloo Lodge Friends Night –Cindy Lou’s 25 –Masonic Memorial Service 25 –WMH Planning –Conf.RM 26 –Oshkosh Stated awards 30 –FCdegree competion /MMC

May2011 1–Amaranth Reception –MMC 3–WMH Goverence –RSL 4–WMH Oversight 5–Potosi Lodge Catfish Dinner &Lodge Meeting 6–Prince Hall MWGM Thomas mtg 7–Masonic Unity –MVOS 7–SRTea 7–Tripoli Pote Ball 9–Southern Lakes Lodge 65 Year Presentation 12 –Hayward Lodge awards 14 –DeMolayState MC Testimonial 14 –WMH Board Mtg.–Theater 15 –Executive Committee Meeting –Telecon 16 –GLIndiana –Indy 17 –GLIndiana –Indy 18 –GLIndiana –Indy 20 –SRMKE Reunion 21 –Camp Douglas Outdoor MM degrees

33 21 –Clear Lake Rededication 22 –Henry L. Palmer Lodge #301 Rededication 24 –3Pillars Honored Ladies Reception 27 –Jobie 44 install –Sun Prairie 28 –Lake Geneva Lodge Friends B-fast 30 –Memorial DayService –Woods Natl Cemetery

June 2011 3–Zor Ceremonial –Whitewater 4–Zor Ceremonial 4–Tomah Lodge Rededication 7–2011 GL A/C Equip &Supplies Transport from GLO 7–Stoughton Lodge Awards 8–GLA/C 9–GLA/C 10 –GLA/C 11 –GLA/C 12 –Prince Hall Memorial Service 13 –Prince Hall Annual Communication

Note: Idid not maintain alist of Grand Lodge Office Hours Idid not keep trackofall Lodge stated/special visits Idid not keep trackofall Teleconferences

Report Accepted

APPEALS AND GRIEvANCES COMMITTEE REPORT Steve Willett, PGM, Chairman:

“Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brothersall, the purpose of the Appeals and Grievance Committee is as stated. Thedecision, edicts of the Grand Master and many of the actions of the Grand Lodge as the Grand Line acts are appealable or at least reviewable to the Appeals and Grievances Committee.AsMWJames Olson indicated, many of them got to the Jurisprudence Committee fortheir review as they have the ultimate determination on what should be done with them. However their determination can be appealed but Iamhere to inform you that none of them were.The five edicts that were approved by the Jurisprudence Committee,none were appealed. There were no decision so there were no appeals.Ofthe 24 by-laws that were approved, none were rejected and appealed so they all remain approved. There were 91 dispensations and there were none that were denied that ended up being appealed. That’sthe happy part of my report.

“Every year unfortunatelyIhave the task of standing before you and informing you that our Grand Master has enforced the Code and on some occasion was required to expel from our membership brotherswho have violated the Wisconsin Masonic Code and therefore are being removed. We have two this year;Gary A. Schroeder has been expelled from membership of Washington Lodge No.21and Robert J. Leyer has been expelled from Lake Lodge No.189. Both were aresult of aconviction of a felony.The Grand Lodge verified those convictions and have passed the convictions on forreview of the Jurisprudence Committee who have passed them on to the Ap- peals and Grievance Committee.Neither one of those were appealed and therefore when Icall forthe approval of my report Iwill call foryour adoption. As aresult of

34 that adoption it confirms the Grand Master’sexpelling these people and therefore they will be permanentlyexpelled.”

“Therefore Imove forthe adoption of my report.”

Stephen D. Willett, PGM, Chairman

Report Adopted

PRESENTATION OF MASONIC HERO’S AWARD The Grand Master explained that this is an award that is seldom given and asked that the Grand Marshal escort Brother John Krahn to the east.

Brother Krahn wasanofficer of the Elm Grove police department and while on duty monitoring the traffic control on the dayofaparade,observed avehicle stopped on the train tracks.Asatrain wasfast approaching,heran to the vehicle and wasable to remove the woman driver and then proceeded to free the young boy secured in acar seat in the backofthe car,all within seconds of impact by the train. Brother Krahn sacrificed his own well being to aid aperson in need and displayed the true meaning of being aMason.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL REPORT AND PRESENTATION George Seghers,Executive Director of the George Washington Masonic Memorial;

“First of all Iwant to thank you forallowing me to attend your Annual Commu- nication. It is agreat pleasure and aprivilege and an honor to be here.Ido want to thank some specific people.Iwant to thank the brethren of the state of Wisconsin fortheir support of the memorial. Iwant to thank Brother Jim Laird forthe great and hard workthat he does forus, he is aremarkable man, and of course JB(Van Hollen) forhis service on our board and of course Mike (DeWolf),wecan’t do any- thing without Mike actually.”

“Brothers, Iwant to talk to you about the memorial,the GeorgeWashington Masonic Memorial, your memorial in Alexandria, VA.Iwant to give you my thoughts and why we should support it. It is very difficult to state alogical purpose forsupport- ing this wonderful memorial or forany memorial, monument or museum. Although the GWMM cannot be explained logically, it is something that touches apart of us that defies logic and reason. We honor and remember those human beings who have done great things to advance and benefit all of humanity.Itisbecause we are all interconnected that the actions of those that do great deeds effect on alevel that is difficult to define and explain. In Masonry,weunderstand that all of humanity exists under the fatherhood of God and that we are responsible foreachother.Itis imperative that the memorial is supported and that it continues to be areminder of the great man who did more forthe advancement of humanity than any other man in the history of western civilization.”

“TheGWMMwasconceived,financed,constructedandissupportedandmaintained by the Freemasons of the United States to honor the memory,character and legacy of the greatest American citizen, soldier,Freemason and president that has ever lived. From almost the day he took his Masonic obligation, Washington’scharacter was

35 suchthat he was the same man in private that he was in public.Through his lifetime and Masonic understanding,hebecame aperfect ashlar,ajust an upright Mason and atrue Master Mason. Washington was indeed aliving stone who remains the cornerstone of American civilization. He is American Freemasonry’sgrand exemplar of whichcountless Freemasons seek to emulate in their own lodges and in their own communities.”

At the second meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial As- sociation on February 22,1911,president and brotherWilliam H.Taft said,“Brethren, every President of the United States feels heavy upon him the burden of following George Washington and being at his place and making himself in some slight way worthy of the first president, the father of his country.” No honor can be greater than to have adirect association with that great man who in every sense was the founder of this republic and who exhibited as president, as man, and as Mason all the principles of morality,ofpatriotism and of religion that we like to think of as our highest ideal. Themission of the memorial forthe twenty-first century is to inspire humanity through education, to emulate and promote the virtues and character and vision of George Washington, the man, the Mason and Father of Our Country.”

“The challenge all Freemasons must face is whether we as Masons are still striving to live the virtues brother Washington exemplified. ThePast Grand Master of Penn- sylvania and President of the Association, Louis Watersarticulated that challenge very clearlyin1928 when he wrote,“Thememorial will eloquentlytell the world that Masons are builders, buildersofindividual character and that the vital question of our time and our country is not how many adhere to any particular creed, but how many accept as their standard the stabilizing constructive character of him and whose memory this temple shall stand throughout the coming years.”Our Masonic forefathersjoined together and created the onlynational Masonic memorial in the nation. Thememorial was financed through contributions from Freemasons.Not one cent of public funds has ever,nor will ever be received by the Memorial Associa- tion. Thememorial now belongs,and will forever belong to the Freemasons of the United States.Itisour duty and our honor to support this magnificent memorial to America’sgreatest citizen and Freemason. Thank you my brothers. Please come and visit your memorial.”

Grand Master,Brethren, we just celebrated our centennial of the Memorial As- sociation. As part of that we had our memorial crest re-designed. Thecrest or seal of the Memorial Association is the Washington familycrest, somewhat modified. So what we did, we took all of the feathery artworkoff of it and we put Masonic symbols on it. To honor those Grand Lodges that participate in our “$1 per member” campaign we had these crests created in dimensional form and we present them to the Grand Lodge.So, it is my honor to present this memorial crest to the brethren of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin F&AM in recognition of you annual contributions to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. We also had a brass etching made of the memorial to commemorate the centennial and this is also forthe Grand Lodge.Ithas been apleasure to get to know you over the last few years. Youhave done an excellent job here in Wisconsin. In recognition of that, the GWMM hereby presents this certificate of appreciation to MW Brother Joseph B. Harker,GM of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin with sincere appreciation forinterest in and support of the GWMM.”

36 PRESENTATION OF 60 yEAR AWARD Grand Master Harker read the ceremony for presenting a60year award to a Wisconsin Mason. The award wasgiven to Hugh C. Wyatt, amember of Baraboo Lodge No.34, who now lives in Gloucester,Virginia. The Grand Master invited him to the Annual Communication almost ayear ago and told him he would present the award to him in person if he came.Brother Wyatt wasescorted to the altar and then to the east where he wasgiven the 60 year award certificate by the Grand Master

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR

PRESENTATIONS Grand Master Harker asked all those who had presentations to come to the east.

Joseph H. Rival, PGM from New Jersey came forward and mentioned that there wasaclose relationship between the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin and the Grand Lodge of New Jersey,especially with Past Grand Master Michael DeWolf,somuch so that they made him an Honorary Past Grand Master.They heard that he had a tendency to break gavels so they presented him with anew gavel.

Past Grand Master Keith Chamberlain came to the podium and presented Grand Master Harker with abound copy of all the additions of the Wisconsin Masonic Journal from his year on behalf of the WMJ staff and board members.

The members of Chetek Lodge No.277 presented Grand Master Harker with anew gavel.

Past Grand Master Allan Iding announced that anew chapter of DeMolaywas started in Eau Claire and Sheboygan Lodge wasbeginning the sponsorship there. He explained that DeMolayhas grown to over 215 members in the last 10 years and that Rainbow wasgrowing also.From Capitol Chapter in Platteville,hethen presented to senior DeMolay, Joseph B. Harker,Grand Master of Masons in Wis- consin, alifetime membership to the DeMolayAlumni Association.

Arepresentative of the District Deputies for the past year presented Grand Master Harker with a“family portrait” whichwas taken in Belmont, WI at the last staff meeting.

Abirthdaycard signed by many Masonic brothers waspresented to the Grand Master.His birthdaywas the following day.

37 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

2010 recaPiTULaTiON rePOrT

Summary of all lodges

Primary Members at the start of this year: 13,486 Gains Raised: 3439 Reinstated: 76 Affiliated: 43 Total Gains 462 Losses Died: 499 Suspended: 446 Resigned: 142 Expelled: 3 Total Losses 1090 Variance: -164

Primary Members at the end of this year: 12,694

Perpetual members recap Living Primary: 1936 Deceased Primary: 946 Living Plural: 109 Deceased Plural: 48 Memorial Plural: 98 Total Perpetual members:3,137

Total PerCapita Membership 10,758 (Primary Membersatyear end less Living Primary Perpetual Membersless Exempt Primary Members)

PerCapita Taxdue for 2011 ($37.00/Primary Member) $398,046.00 Additional Fees incurred during 2010 Master Masons Raised: 343 @$5.00 $1,715.00 Members reinstated: 76 @$5.00 $380.00 Entered Apprentices Initiated: 493 @$10.00 $4,930.00 Total due to the Grand Lodge $405,071.00

Grand master’sJewel and apron In accordance with the provisions of Section 25.05 of the Masonic Code,aPast Grand Master’sCollar and Jewel for our 2011-2012 Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr and aseparate Past Grand Master’sJewel for our 2010-2011 Grand Master Joseph B. Harker have been procured.

38 Grand Lodge Proceedings In accordance with the provisions of Section 25.06 of the Masonic Code,the Journal of Proceedings of the 166th Annual Communication wasprepared by me with the assistance of the Grand Lodge office and printed by Ripon Printers.The proceedings were distributed in January –April 2011 1copy to eachDistrict Lecturer 1copy to eachConstituent Lodge Secretary 1copy to eachGrand Lodge officer 1copy to eachPast Grand Master 1copy to eachPermanent Member 1copy to eachGrand Lodge Trustee 1copy to Jurisprudence Committee Chairman 1copy to C.E.O,Wisconsin Masonic Home 1copy to eachScottish Rite Valley 1copy to Prince Hall Grand Lodge 1copy to Masonic Service Association 1copy to George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association 1copy to Milwaukee Public Library 1copy to the Cedar Rapids Masonic Library in Iowa 1copy to State Historical Society

Acopy of our proceedings wasplaced on the Grand Lodge of WI web site.Icon- tacted all Sister Jurisdictions in the U.Sand Canada by email to let them know that should they desire acopy of our proceedings it wasavailable via download from our web site.

Fifty Year certificates As of April 30, 2011, fifty-six 25 year certificates and one hundred thirty-eight 50-year certificates were prepared by the Grand Secretary’sstaff for presentation to deserving Brethren. These certificates were signed by Grand Master Joseph B. Harker and the Grand Secretary.The names of the 50-year recipients will be printed in the Proceedings.

Unfinished Business and Proposed Legislation On April 21, 2011 acomplete account of all unfinished business and acopy of all proposed legislation, including the Grand Lodge budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year,was sent to eachconstituent 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, 2011. These reports will be printed in the Proceedings.

Lodge consolidations, charter Surrenders &New Dispensations There were no lodge consolidations,nocharters were surrendered and no new dispensations were issued in 2010-2011.

Taxreports The Group 990 Income TaxReport for the 183 constituent lodges in the year 2010 wasfiled with the Exempt Organization Division of the Internal Revenue Service complying with the authorization given the Grand Lodge F. &A.M. of Wisconsin

39 under regulation 1.6022-2(A) (d) (d) Group Returns.This group return is filed under I.D.No. 23-7145169. There have been anumber of changes in the 990 processes, specifically as it pertains to lodges under $25,000 in income.The IRS now requires a 990N be filed electronically.Upon last review it appears that those lodges required to file the 990N have complied, however,Iam sure this will change again.

Grand Lodge master insurance Policy The Grand Lodge Master Insurance Policy wasscheduled for renewal on 1May 2011.This Master Policy covers property,boiler,employee dishonesty,general liability, non-ownedautoliability,finearts,paraphernaliaandotherenhancementsspecifically designed to cover our fraternal exposure.Additionally,wecarry a$10,000,000.00 Umbrella Policy,whichcovers all lodges in the Master Program. Annual insurance costs make up alarge portion of lodge budgets and is of critical concern to all of us. We have managed to reduce premiums since 2005. The Spectrum Insurance Group has handled our insurance needs since May1, 2010 and our policy is underwritten by NSi adivision of West Bend Insurance.NSI specializes in customers suchas the Grand Lodge of WI. As we entered into premium discussions for 2011-2012 I wasapprehensive as to the outcome.This last year and the first year for NSI has resulted in approximately $100,00 in property loss,however,NIS is in this for the long run and Iamvery please to inform you that NSI will hold the premium’s established in 2010 and continue with the $1,000 deductable.Ican tell you we have good service and agreat policy,but there is nothing better than hearing from an actual lodge.Ireceived the following letter from Brother Goldsmith the Senior Warden in Oregon #151 in April and it speaks to the service level of our carrier.I wanted to share it with you today. 3-31-2011 Right Worshipful Grand SecretaryMichael A. DeWolf, PGM Grand Lodge F. &A.M. of Wisconsin 36275 Sunset Dr. Dousman, WI 53118 Dear Brother DeWolf: My name is Jim “Bone” Goldsmith and Iamthe Senior Warden at Oregon Lodge No. 151. Iamalso the onewhocalledyouindesperationontheeveningofJanuary25th,2011becauseourlodgewasbeingflooded byabrokenwaterpipe.Ifranticallyrequestedyouradviceregardingourinsurancepolicy,andyoucalmly and graciously told me how to contact Brother Jesse Furrer from Spectrum Insurance Group. Ithen immediatelycalledJesse,andleftmessagesonhisworkphoneandhiscellphone.Withinanhourandahalf (and after 8p.m. that same evening), he returned my call and instructed me on how we should proceed. Jesse explained that West Bend Insurance is our insurance carrier,and that they would have aclaims adjusteratthelodgethenextdaytoassessthedamages.Althoughtheclaimsadjustercouldnotpersonally make it out to survey the damages by the next day,hedid arrange for an area restoration contractor to start the clean up and drying out process. The West Bend Insurance claims adjuster was Dan Collman and the contractor that he set up to dryout our lodge was The Paul Davis Restoration &Remodeling Company.Mr. Collman also arranged for local resident Mel Anderson to complete the cosmetic repairs to our building, and agreed to cover the costs of the mechanical repairs to our heating system, which were done by another local contractor,Scott Staley.Each of these individuals and companies should be commended for the professional and timely manner in which they handled our crisis. Evenmoreimportantly,youmybrother,shouldbecommendedforallofthetimeandeffortthatyouput

40 in to negotiate the current insurance policy that not only benefits the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, but also all of our constituent Blue Lodges, and therefore everyFreemason in this state. I’ve been informed that thanks to your diligence, the insurance deductible for each lodge was reduced from $5,000 to $1,000. If Oregon Lodge 151 would have been required to cover a$5,000 deductible after our flood, we would be in dire straits. On behalf of our lodge and all of its members, and Freemasons throughout Wisconsin, THANK YOU Brother DeWolf, for the insurance policy you negotiated that benefits us all. We are grateful for your efforts and genuinely indebted to you. Fraternally yours, James D. Goldsmith, S.W. Oregon Lodge No. 151 P.S.Iamhappytoreportthatourlodgehasbeenfullyrestoredandlooksgreat.Thanksagainforyourhelp.

In addition to the Property &Casualty coverage,Ihave been concerned that our Boards and Committees need additional coverage in the form of D&O.Wehave worked out avoluntary program where lodges can participate and have coverage for aflat fee of $150. To date we have 26 lodges participating.Intoday’slitigious society Iwould ask that you encourage your lodge to participate,Ican assure you that you will never be able to matchcoverage or price on this program.

Thank you to our representative from Spectrum Insurance Mr.Jesse Furrer and his entire staff.Jesse has traveled to many of the District Meetings and is willing to present the program wherever needed. Iamalso pleased to tell you that Jesse has joined Forest #130 and is an active member.

Wisconsin masonic code The Wisconsin Masonic Code is the controlling document with whichwegovern our Craft. The Code is available on our Website at http://www.wisc-freemasonry. org and is available to download as aWord Document or in PDF form. Since the Code has been converted to an electronic format one of the key features is the abil- ity to do key word searches.Wewill continue to work to make this document as friendly to use as possible.Updates resulting from this session will be published by June 24th, 2011. 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. Youcan email directly to any one in the office: JanGorgen our Office Manager is [email protected],Alicia Darr our Bookkeeper is alica@ wisc-freemasonry.org,Cheryl Martin our Receptionist is cheryl@wisc-freemasonry. org,and Ican be reached at [email protected].

We encourage you to use this tool for the majority of your requests or processes. Iwant to remind eachofthe members and lodges that there are protocols that should still be followed for communicating within other grand jurisdictions.All correspondence should still be sent through the Grand Secretary and Iwill then forward it on to the respective recipient’sGrand Lodge.Asour technology grows, we still have to maintain certain courtesies that are considered important to many Masons and Grand Jurisdictions.

Grand Lodge Phone System Our phone system has allowed us to streamline our business and increase com-

41 munication with the membership.During Office hours the phone will continue to be answered by a‘real’ person, after hours your call is routed to the proper voice mail.

The Grand Lodge Phone Directory is:

Grand Lodge of Wi Wisconsin masonic Journal •Cheryl Martin 800 •Richard Rygh 808 •Grand Master 802 •Jan Gorgen 803 York rite Office •Alicia Darr 804 •Heidi Farrell 872 •Michael DeWolf 807 eastern Star Wisconsin masonic charities•Sharon Swartwout 851 •Erika Miller 831 •Maureen Wise 852 •William Barnes 832 •Mary Olson 853 mOri: The masonic Online registry interface MORI is the standard when it comes to managing membership and we continue to add updates to the system. In Mayof2010 we implemented Kase Manager. Kase Manager is ahelp desk software program that allows us to manage various daytoday issues whether it be software or member related. Trouble Tickets are issued and tracked and resolution is easier to manage.Wealso use Kase Manager to trackthe electronic membership leads we receive.Kase manager continues to be available to the Grand Lodge of WI on anocost basis since we have helped in the prototype phase of the software.

District Secretary meeting This last year Ihaveattended 9ofthe 12 District meetings and it is my desire to continue to do this whenever requested by the District Deputy.Wehavenew Secretaries around the state and Iwant to make sure they have the tools neces- sary to do their job.

Statewide Secretary Training In January of 2012 we will be holding aStatewide Secretary training session. This will be atwo-dayevent and we will be bringing in experts to present on vari- ous areas that affect lodges,suchasLegal, Tax, and Insurance.Watchthe WMJ for details and registration information.

Technology WI has become one the Jurisdictions that are looked to as aleader in new tech- nology and how we use it in day-to-dayoperations.Innovations in business and personal technology are occurring faster than we can comprehend or keep up with. Learning about and then assimilating,all the advances that mayhaveanimpact upon our daily lives could easily become afull-time job.The waywemeet todayis far different that 5years ago and it will be muchdifferent 5years in the future.It is imperative we continue to keep abreast of new ideas and developments.

Website The Grand Lodge website is www.wisc-freemasonry.org.InApril of 2010 we were informed that the cost to completely revise our website would run $7,000-$10,000, additionally we were spending approximately $5,000 per year to manage and host the site.Ifelt we could do abetter job,bemore responsive to our members and re- duce the cost by bringing this job in-house.After the conclusion of last years Annual

42 Meeting the new site wasreleased. From the comments received, it appears the brethren are pleased with the results.Our website contains agreat deal of material as well as all forms and information needed by our lodge secretaries.Inaddition to the website the Grand Lodge also has aFacebook page as well as aTwitter presence. membership Leads With the advent of the redesigned website;our how-to-join page wasalso changed. When aperson has interest in joining the fraternity they fill out areferral form that comes directly to my desktop.Ilog the information into our Kase Manager and the system sends areply to the requester thanking them and also to the District Deputy of the district where the potential candidate resides giving them all the contact information. The Deputy then follows up on the lead and can manage the information online.EachKase is assigned aURL with update options.Wecurrently average 2.6 leads per day.

The conference of Grand masters and Grand Secretaries This last February Iwas very pleased to be nominated and elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America.This conference meets on ayearly basis and Iampleased to represent this great state.

Office Staff Aspecial thanks to JanGorgen, Alicia Darr and Cheryl Martin. Wisconsin is fortunate to have this exceptional group of ladies handling our office activities on adaily basis.They all have Masonic ties and Ibelieve it is more than just ajob to them. They believe in what we as Freemasons do.All three of them are here this weekend and Iwould ask that you take aminute to meet them and thank them for all they do for our fraternity. conclusion Representing Wisconsin, as your Grand Secretary is aposition Itake very seri- ously.Someone asked me once why Idothis.MyBrothers for me it is an opportunity to give something backtothe fraternity that Isodearly love.Like any position it has its challenges,but over all Iamconvinced that we as afraternity are moving forward in the right direction and we are prepared to meet those challenges head on. We still have alot of work to do,but Ibelieve that together we can and will be asource of light to aworld struggling with darkness.Tothe Grand Master,Grand Lodge Officers,Members of the Boards and Committees,Masters,and Secretaries of the lodges,Iexpress my grateful appreciation to you for allowing me to give something backtoour fraternity.

Respectfully Submitted, Michael A. DeWolf,P.G.M.

Report Accepted

Grand LodgeofWisconsin 50 Year Certificates Awarded Between 6/1/2010 and 5/31/2011

Arnold G. Abramson (61) Caroll D. Ames (322) Norbert K. Anderson (180) Roger E. Anderson (293) Richard G. Anderson (367) Robert E. Arneson (277) Lane J. Attoe (148) Graydon L. Axtell (21) Harold M. Babler (310) Clyde A. Bachmann Jr (307) Robert E. Bakalar (189) David C. Bakken (362)

43 Ronald J. Baldwin (189) Frank A. Banholzer (297) Raymond N. Blankenberg (189) William E. Boaman (325) Richard V. Bodin (215) Nathan L. Bonnin (218) Clayton D. Bordner Jr.(214) Glenn T. Bowlin (74) Dwight L. Bump Jr (36) Carl L. Carmichael (170) Maynard Carpenter (148) Charles E. Cason Jr (27) Thomas D. Childs (189) Arthur E. Christensen (21) Norman L.Christensen (331) Donald F. Christiaansen (307) Clarence Christie Jr.(248) Glen B. Clary (103) James W. Cleary (363) Charles E. Collette (222) Byron J. Connerton (337) Gordon N. Covill (138) Lowell D. Cox (138) Glen R. Danielson (190) William J. Dehnel (37) James H. Dekker (242) Douglas D. Devenport (138) Richard H. Doberstein (291) Kenneth G. Endthoff (10) Arlan C. Erickson (112) Andrew C. Etheridge (148) Robert B. Ewart (267) Cole Felmlee (34) Samuel B. Ferguson (362) David H. Finley (105) Arthur A. Flater (291) Raymond M. Fogel (360) Maynard A. Folts (10) Gerald Forsythe (252) William H. Francis (349) Kenneth Freiesleben (68) Beuford G. Fry(219) Robert W. Galitz Jr (124) Louis R. Germanotta (307) Marvin F. Glass (297) Donald P. Graybill (10) Joseph S. Greco (28) Frank Groman Jr (130) Donald O. Hannemann (349) Warren H. Hansen (45) William R.Heidingsfeld (189) Donald Helmke (73) George C. Henderson Jr (219) Robert L. Hicks (368) Wayne E. Hill (307) Gordon P. Hintermeyer (252) Dale R. Hinze (11) James M. Horsfall (362) Phillip C. Hovde (229) Vernon Inhoff (263) Donald R. Jeske (138) Richard H. Johnson (45) Robert L. Johnson (73) John R. Jones (148) Dayton A. Jones (75) Robert A. Kaschel (34) Donald G. Kennin (301) Karl P. Killingstad (291) Earl R. Kish Jr (45) Robert A. Koenig (277) Allen R. Kohn (174) Marvin Koser (252) Kenneth C. Kral (297) Warren H. Kramer (189) Fred Kroll Jr (12) H. A. Krueger (337) Wilson M. Krueger Jr.(50) Earl C. Kuester (3) James R. Lackore (362) Erling Landsverk (33) John E. Landwehr (61) Don W. Larson (215) John R. Leask (215) Earl F. Lindsay(174) Frank W. Loeffler (337) Richard W. Malsack(291) Lewie D. Meier (221) Darrel E. Miller (222) Carl R. Miller (45) Orin E. Miller (360) Nelson Miller Jr (36) Stanley O. Missling (350) John C. Moe (218) Gerald A. Neath (151) Edwin N. Nelson (73) Kenneth C. Nelson (34) Eugene F. Neumann (45) Duane B. Newell (74) Lloyd B. Nice (219) Ellis O. Ohlrogge (61) Eugene L. Olson (325) Eugene J. Olson (337) Kenneth F. Olson (50) John A. Onsrud (73) Horace H. Palmer (337) Frank A. Peterson (222) Philip L. Peterson (151) Duane G. Philis (61) George W. Phillips (263) PatrickH.Phinney (291) Jack D. Pointer (325) Ross E. Pollock(1) James T. Potter (325) Duane A. Preisler (248) Richard L. Prunuske (61) Donald W. Pugh (108) Arthur I. Redmond (180) John J. Reinkey (229) Bobby E. Riddle (69) Roy W. Roggenbach(301) Gerald R. Sadlon (367) Earland E. Sagen (190) Arthur J. Sandner (307) Lawrence K. Sauey (34) Jerry L. Schell (219) Harry W. Schippers Jr (241) Walter D. Schultz (108) Howard B. Scott (288) Richard M. Sears (148) Duaine Semingson (252) Joseph H. Silverberg (362) Vinson R. Simpson Jr (45) Thorvald T. Skar (263) David A. Skavlen (73) Theodore R. Soderberg (182) Thomas R. Staehle (27) Harold R. Steineke (27) Elroy D. Strand (112) George E. Sutton (8) Harold E. Swanson (365) Franklin W. Terbilcox (34) Roy H. Thompson (218) William F. Thornley (221) Walter F. Uebele III (28) Lorne C. Vokes (287) Robert G. Weiland (66) Earl K. Wichern (34) Roger E. Wilson (197) Paul N. Youngdale (72) Manfred A. Ziehlsdorf (128) Levern J. Zwirchitz (27)

44 GRAND TREASURER’S REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Complying with Section 24.02 and 34.02 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code,Lawsof the Grand Lodge,itisaprivilege to submit the Grand Treasurer’sAnnual Report.

As of April 25, 2011, all lodges with the exception of St. John’s#57, Arcadia #201 and Landmark #244, have submitted their Annual Financial Reports.Baraboo #34, St. John’s57, and Arcadia #201 have not paid their per capita tax.All of these lodges have been sent written notices and have been contacted by the Grand Master as to their delinquencies.

There are currently 3,137 Perpetual Membership Plan participants of whom 2,045 are living and active.The total PMP per capita funds received were $41,962.

The Auditors’ report will verify all receipts and disbursements and give an an- nual accounting of the existing condition of the funds of the Grand Lodge as of April 30, 2011, complying with the terms of Section 24.02 and 34.02 and are not duplicated here.The audit report, in full detail, is on file in the Grand Lodge of- fice 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 proposed budget for next year is in similar format as wasused last year.It now includes actual fiscal year end results for 2008, 2009 and 2010 whichgives aclear summary of our Grand Lodge financial results for these three years.The projection for 2010-2011 is based on our actual results through February and estimates of our income and expenses for the last two months of this fiscal year. Revenue for this year wasupbecause of the increase in per capita that wasap- proved by you last year.Wesaw expense increases over budget on the payroll taxes, health insurance premiums,staff meeting costs caused on an extra staff meeting in this budget year and some continued attorney costs for by-lawchanges with the Wisconsin Masonic Home.

While the funds are from other areas it wasgood to report that the Service & Assistance Fund had disbursement almost $55,000 this year.Also,just over $27,000 wasdisbursed by the Youth Fund and the Foundation’sYouth Fund to support the Masonic Youth Groups in 2010-2011.

The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin has two main sources of income for the operat- ing budget -investment income allocation and per capita tax. Our Trustees report good improvement with our investments again this year.Weneeded $172,460 in an investment income allocation to balance our budget

In compliance with Section 24.01 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code,Ihave made arrangements to sign all mileage and per diem checks for the representatives at- tending the 2010 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. The distribution of these checks will be made on Saturday, June 11, 2011, in conformity with Section 30.06 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

Iwant to thank you my Brothers,for the privilege of allowing me to continue to serve as your Grand Treasurer.Icontinue to get abetter understanding of the business side of our great Fraternity.The support of our Grand Lodge staff and our

45 M.W.Grand Secretary has alwaysbeen there to give me the help that Ineeded to allow me to get my job done on atimely basis.Toour M.W.Grand Master Joseph B. Harker and all of the Grand Lodge Officers,Ithank you for allowing me to be a part of the Grand Lodge team and be of service to our Craft.

Respectfully Submitted,

John A. Benedict, Grand Treasurer

Report Accepted

EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

In compliance with Section 29.05 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code,weare pleased to submit the Expenditures Committee report and the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012.

On April 25th, 2011 copies of the proposed budget for the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin were mailed to eachconstituent Lodge and to the officers and permanent members of the Grand Lodge.Resolution No.1-2011 addresses the adoption of this budget with the adoption recommended by the Expenditures Committee.

TheExpendituresCommitteemetnumeroustimesduring2010-2011todevelopthe budget of anticipated revenue and expenditures for fiscal year 2011-2012. Based on the direction of the Deputy Grand Master we understood the importance to continue to provide the quality and expected services that are needed by the Lodges and the Brothers that we serve while holding our overall expenses at areasonable level.

The budget format continues as it wasshown last year and includes actual fis- cal year end results for 2008, 2009 and 2010 as well as the year end projection for 2010-2011.We looked closely at some of the expense increases that did develop over the past year and took needed action whichwill help us going forward.

The proposed budget for 2011-2012 has total expenditures of $879,645 whichis an increase of less than 1% from our expenditures of the past year.This is aresult of the following:

1. An increase in funding so that the Wisconsin Masonic Journal will be back to the 16 page format. 2. Changes in the employee health care with deductible modifications,anemployer paid health reimbursement program and an increase in the employee’sshare of their health care premiums. 3. An overall increase in our total salary allocation of 2.5%. 4. Funding of major building capital expense by the Grand Trustees through the “Land Fund”. Usual building operational expenses will continue under the Grand Lodge budget.

Areduction in the contribution to the Masonic Service Association because of what we have been giving through the“Service &Assistance Fund”to ourWisconsin MSA agents working at the Veteran Hospitals in our State.

46 Our M.W.Grand Secretary continues to have apositive impact with our expenses. His work on the property /casualty insurance,the health insurance,the costs of our annual communications and staff meetings as well as his development work of the web page and other computer systems has resulted in significant expense savings.

While we project aslight decrease in revenue from our current year,wewere able to hold the need for an investment transfer to balance the budget at $188,365. This meets with the direction from our Grand Trustees to keep this type of transfer to under $200,000.

The Expenditures Committee recommends that the per capita remains at $37.00 per year,upon eachmember of record of achartered lodge on December 31, 2011. Resolution 2-2011 has been submitted covering our recommendation.

The continued goal of the Expenditures Committee will be to look at the way we handled the business side of our fraternity in the most cost efficient manner.

Respectfully submitted,

John A. Benedict, Grand Treasurer,Chairman Davey L. White,Jr.,Deputy Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert, Senior Grand Warden Daniel L. Slavik, Junior Grand Warden William Beetcher,Senior Grand Deacon Franklin J. Struble,Junior Grand Deacon Michael A. DeWolf,Grand Secretary

Report Accepted

47 48 49 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2-2011 Submitted by: Committee on Expenditures

Section(s) affected: 31.01 (p)

Vote required for adoption: Majority

Purpose: To provide for PerCapita Tax.

reSOLVeD, that the annual per capita tax upon eachmember of record of a chartered lodge on December 31, 2011, be and hereby is established at the sum of Thirty-seven dollars and no cents ($37.00) for the fiscal year 2011-2012.

Resolution Adopted

RESOLUTIONS NUMBER: 1-2011 Submitted by: Committee on Expenditures

Section(s) affected: 29.05(c); 38.01(f)

Vote required for adoption: Majority

Purpose: To present the budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012

reSOLVeD, that the attached budget, whichhas been mailed to all constituent Lodges in accordance with Section 29.05(c) calling for expenditures of $879,645 be adopted.

Amotion wasmade by Past Grand Master Beecher Daniels to amend the 2011- 2012 budget to show the MSA Dues and Contribution line item amount as $12,150, the same as it wasinthe 2010-2011 budget. It wasseconded. Avote wastaken and the motion wasdefeated.

Resolution Adopted

GRAND LODGE DECLARED INFORMAL

PRESENTATION OF LODGE SECRETARyOFTHE yEAR AWARD The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge informal and asked the Grand Marshal and the Senior Grand Deacon to escort the ladies of the Grand Lodge office into the lodge room. Office manager JanGorgen and bookkeeper Alicia Darr were brought to the East where they were introduced by the Grand Secretary and given around of applause.They then presented the Secretary of the Year award to Richard A. Rygh, secretary of Oregon Lodge No.151 in Oregon, WI. Brother Rygh, amember for over 40 years,has been the lodge secretary for 10 years,and has best emulated what the ladies deemed the highest qualities of alodge secretary by performing his duties with promptness,accuracy,fidelity and agentlemanly manor to the office staff.Brother Richcame forward and graciously accepted the award.

GRAND LODGE DECLARED FORMAL

50 GRAND TRUSTEE’S REPORT Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Joseph B. Harker,dis- tinguished guests,and delegates to the 167th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

Chapter 28 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin requires the Grand Trustees to submit to the Grand Lodge at eachAnnual Communication areport on their official acts.This is our report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2011.

The Wisconsin Statutes and the Wisconsin Masonic Code,with Annotations, delineate the number and qualifications of Grand Trustees,their election and tenure,vacancies,custody of securities,annual report, and supervision of prop- erty requirements.There are five Grand Trustees of the Grand Lodge,elected to five-year terms,with one elected at eachAnnual Communication, who shall not be eligible for reelection to suchoffice for asuccessive term. AGrand Lodge Trustee is astatutory,not aMasonic officer.

Chapter 188 of the Wisconsin Statutes,asitrelates to Masonry,vests title in the Grand Trustees of all real and personal property that shall have been conveyed by devise,gift, grant, purchase or otherwise to the society (fraternity).

Pursuant to Chapter 188 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter 28, and other references of the Wisconsin Masonic Code,the Grand Trustees have legal custody of all bonds,obligations and securities,and legal title to all real estate.The Grand Trustees exercise ageneral supervision over the property,both real and personal, including trust funds of the Grand Lodge,unless otherwise provided by regulation of the Grand Lodge.The Grand Trustees are governed by the “prudent man” rule for the investment of funds of the Grand Lodge.

During the 2010 –2011 Masonic year,the Grand Trustees met numerous times, in person, by telephone conference call, and by e-mail. The Grand Trustees govern by three sub-committees: real estate,finance and general operations.Wegenerally determine policy,goals and objectives by reaching aconsensus. investments Our fiscal year is May1toApril 30. M&I Trust Company N.A. is our depository.

…. Grand Lodge investments in marketable Securities.The GrandTrustees oversee the investments of the Grand Lodge.The investment policy adopted by the Trustees provides for atarget for marketable securities of 70% equities and 30% fixed income asset allocation. The equity portion is further allocated 35% large capitalization, 7.50% mid-cap,7.50% small cap and 20% international. We are cur- rently evaluating whether we should reduce the large cap percentage and increase the international equity portion of our investment portfolio.

…. The Grand Trustees retain Alpha Investment Consulting Group to provide advice on investment and investment managers.The GrandTrustees have one fixed income manager,J.B.Investment Management, and five equity managers: Daruma Asset Management (small cap), Vanguard (mid cap) (large cap index), American Funds –Growth Fund of America (large cap –growth), DFA–International (small cap international) and Masters’ Select Funds (large cap international).

51 …. At the beginning of the fiscal year,May 1, 2010, the Grand Lodge marketable securities investments were $8,763,577. At March31, 2011, one month before the end of the Grand Lodge fiscal year,the assets had avalue of $9,673,612. Net cash withdrawals of $265,506 were made from the Grand Trustees during the fiscal year to the Grand Lodge checking account for operations.

…. The total return for the Grand Lodge investments for 11 months of the fiscal year was13.9%. The equity portion had atotal return of 18.1%, while the fixed income total return was3.7%. The total return was2%over the 11.9% target goal of the Grand Trustees.

….Over athree year period,the GrandTrustees annualized gain was5.1%,versus an investment policy gain of 3.9%. Over afive year period, the actual annualized gain of the Grand Trustees was4.7% versus an investment policy gain of 4.1%. mortgage Loans As allowed by Chapter 33, Wisconsin Masonic Code,the Grand Trustees hold promissory notes and real estate mortgages securing the loans,onthree constitu- ent lodge properties,all of whichare current on their payment obligations,inthe following amounts as of April 30, as compared to one year ago:

2010 2011 Blue Hills Lodge #234 $107,011.20 $64,954.01 Island City Lodge #330 88,358.43 87,037.00 Evergreen Lodge #93 180,000.00 180,000.00 Total $375,369.63 $331,991.01

The Evergreen Lodge in Stevens Point is attempting to sell one of its two prop- erties.The proceeds of any sale would be applied to the principal balance of their note with us.The balance after suchareduction would be amortized to provide for eventual full payout. They are currently paying interest only.The current loan was recently extended to early January 2012.

as aguideline, the Grand Trustees have adopted apolicy that the total amount of loans outstanding to constituent lodges shall not exceed ten (10) percent of total Grand Lodge unrestricted funds. The current mortgages above total 7.65% of those unrestricted assets. real estate …. Duplex. We continue to rent the two family duplex on the Dousman Campus. The annual rentals bring in acash flow of about $23,400.

…. New London apartments. We own a12unit apartment building in New London, Wisconsin. The building formerly housed the New London lodge.Wecon- tinue to rent the 12 units.The net cash flow,after expenses,for the past fiscal year wasabout $12,300. We have now listed this property for sale with Revere Realty in Hartford, Wisconsin. Based on arecent appraisal, we have listed the property for $290,000,whichisthe appraised value.While the replacement value would be much higher than current appraised value,the market for properties like New London is very weak. We initially listed the property for $310,000. With no interest shown by any potential buyer,welowered the price to the current amount. We have no interested party at this time.

52 Brother Art Pfitzinger and his wife,Carol, are the managing agents for this property.Wethank them for their efforts that go beyond the compensation they receive for managing it.

…. Farm. As you might know,wealso own a140 acre farm near our Grand Masonic Center.Weextended the lease for an additional year so that the current lease will expire at the end of 2013. The new lease calls for an increase of 3% in rent from 2011 to 2012 and no increase between 2012 and the end of 2013. The farmer leasing the property currently pays us $22,475 per year ($120.19 per acre). The annual payments will be $23,149 for 2012 and 2013 ($123.79 per acre).

The farm should appreciate in value over time due to growth to the north of the Village of Dousman. The farm is avaluable asset and of the Grand Lodge.The Master Plan for the Village of Dousman indicates that the land should be developed as amix of business park and residential-type development. Due to the downturn in the real estate market, it is not anticipated that the farm will be developed dur- ing the short term. The Grand Lodge Trustees will continue to analyze any and all options that present themselves for the farmland.

…. Wisconsin masonic Homes, inc.. The Wisconsin Masonic Homes board is responsible for operating our Three Pillars Senior Living Communities located on our campus at Dousman. Some years ago,the Grand Trustees leased approximately 62 acres to the Homes.

….Grand masonic center.We maintain the Grand Masonic Center office build- ing at our campus in Dousman. Our Grand Lodge offices are located in this building, including the Grand Master’sand Grand Secretary’soffices,and our office staff.

…. We also rent space to several appendant bodies.This past year,The Order of the Eastern Star paid rent of $9,070 and the York Rite bodies paid $6,500. We also receive $550 per year from the DeMolay.

…. We have Officers’ and Directors’ Liability insurance coverage of $1 million to protect the Grand Trustees,Grand Lodge Executive Committee members and other Grand Lodge officers.

…. We are continuing to work with the Grand Master and Grand Secretary to provide for upgrading of our Grand Masonic Center.

…. VanBrunt Hall. The Grand Trustees 2008 and 2009 Annual Communication reports contained detail reports,with the 2010 report simply referring to them. VanBrunt Hall, as many of you know,was the original Masonic Home,and is now unoccupied. We continue to believe the building should either be demolished or used for some other purpose.The possibility of leasing part of the building for a restaurant/banquet operation has not developed. And in the current economy,itis doubtful if this idea has any future.

…. Benton Lodge #268. The Grand Lodge owns the building and land in New Diggings,Wisconsin, in whichBenton Lodge #268 meets.Onthis property is also the New Diggings Masonic Historical Cemetery.Under the leadership of Brother Scott Pedley,this property is undergoing significant refurbishing,including a new roof,new windows and siding,aswell as new ceiling and new lighting on the interior.This building is believed to be the oldest Masonic structure currently in

53 use in Wisconsin. It wasoriginally home to Olive Branch#6and waschartered in 1845. The grounds contain approximately 5.4 beautiful wooded and grassy acres.

.... General Operations. General operations went smoothly.Werecognize with gratitude the cooperation and assistance provided to us by Grand Secretary,Michael DeWolf,PGM, and his staff for their outstanding contributions.

…. We also recognize the assistance provided by the maintenance staff of the Wisconsin Masonic Home for maintenance of the duplex and Grand Masonic Cen- ter.Byagreement, our Grand Secretary has the day-to-dayresponsibilities for the duplex and Center. recommendations. …. That we continue our present investment policy.

…. We continue to strongly urge that Grand Lodge officers and our Director of Development pursue an aggressive plan for the proper solicitation of bequests and gifts for our Grand Lodge general operating fund. conclusion. …. On apersonal note,Iwant to thank my fellow Grand Trustees for their hard work and time commitments.The expertise that eachofthem bring to the table is invaluable.

….Grand Master,may Ihavethe pleasure of introducing to you and the Brethren, the 2010 –2011 GrandTrustees?They are:Alan Iding,PGM;Larry Myers,PGM;Guy Gooding and Bruce Lasko.PGM James Olson has served in an ex-officio capacity.

….MostWorshipful Grand Master and friend Joe,on behalf of the GrandTrustees, Imovethisreportbeapprovedand adopted.

Fraternally and Sincerely,

Robert C. Gorsuch, Chairman Allan E. Iding,P.G.M. Lawrence L. Myers,Sr.,P.G.M. Guy K. Gooding Bruce H. Lasko James H. Olson, P.G.M. Ex Officio

Report Approved and Adopted

54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEvOLENT ACTIvITIES BOARD REPORT The three principal Masonic Charities are the Masonic Home,Masonic Foundation and Masonic Board of Service and Assistance.Through these charities we are able to fulfill our charitable missions both within the Masonic Fraternity and within the community at large as well.

The Masonic Home includes our Three Pillars campus in Dousman as well as the beautiful Mason Woods on Shawano Lake.These state of the art facilities offer awonderful continuum of care for older residents and also for nonresidents in the health care center.Weare very proud of the high standards maintained by the home and the great job that our Masonic Home Board does navigating the tough regulatory and competitive environments of the health and senior care industries.

Our Masonic Foundation plays the role of being afinancial engine to help support the Masonic Home,high school scholarships,aswell as matching funds for health care projects suchasportable defibrillator units.Working with the local lodges through matching funds,the Foundation helps Masons maximize their charitable contributions.

The Masonic Board of Service and Assistance helps Masons to assist our own brothers and families through discreet and confidential charitable assistance. Masons are taught that one of greatest gifts to our brothers and to all mankind is charity,whichextends even beyond the grave.

The duty of coordinating and overseeing these charities falls onto the Wisconsin MasonicBenevolentActivities Board (WMBAB).This board reviews budgets,invest- ments,programs and five-year plans for all of our charities.This charitable structure allows Masons to carry on acoordinated effort to fulfill our charitable mission. It is truly aprivilege to serve our charitable boards as we strive to continue this mission.

Among our goals for the upcoming Masonic year are increased cooperation and coordination between our charitable boards.Rather than operating in avacuum, it is evident that by working together we can maximize our charitable outreach. There is also astrong desire to continue working toward financial transparency. We continue to searchfor aworkable solution to assisting Masons who mayneed employment assistance or other assistance that brother Masons can provide.

Donald W. Hensiak, President Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board

Report Accepted

William H. Barnes,Director of Development, Wisconsin Masonic Charities;

“First, Iwould like to thank our Senior Grand Warden forbeing the founding member of anew Masonic charity,the Cell Telephone Fund. Iwould like to keep it short but Idohave one story.During the Depression, adistressed brother was at arestaurant and asked the waitress,“How muchfor asundae?” “Thirty cents” she said. “Oh, Ican’t afford that, how about just aplain dish? “Twenty cents” she said. After he left the waitress was cleaning up and she started to get teary-eyed. She looked down and saw that he had left adime.Hecould not afford the sundae

76 because he needed to have money forher tip.It’sthat kind of charity that makes us better Master Masons.Thank you forsupporting the Masonic Charities this year.”

PRESENTATION Don Hensiak, President of the Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board, asked Past Grand Master George Wallinger to approachthe east. While waiting for Brother Wallinger to make his waytothe podium, he explained that the Benevolent Activities Board is comprised of fifteen members and it oversees the budgets,plans and investments of all the Masonic Charities.While being the president of this board for several years,hehas been honored to have George Wallinger there to help with historical information and nicknamed him “Institutional Memory”. George has now served the maximum number of terms on the board, 3-3year terms,and wasgiven athank-you plaque on behalf of WMBAB.

George Wallinger mentioned that he also served on this board for seven years as the Grand Secretary so he has been on the board for over 20years.Hethanked them for the opportunity to serve.

WISCONSIN MASONIC FOUNDATION BOARD REPORT To the Grand Lodge of Free &Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Joseph B. Harker; Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master,Davey L. White,Jr.,Grand Lodge Elected and Appointed Officers,Honorable Past Grand Masters,and Brother Masons All:

Your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation has existed for 85 years to encourage char- ity,benevolence and philanthropy for the education of young people,care for the aged and to enrichhealth and safety services for Masons,their neighbors and their communities.

Over this past year,your Foundation has carried out its mission with 196 scholar- ships for high school graduates,19community health and safety matching grants and substantial operating support for the Wisconsin Masonic Home.

Our board continues its tradition of stewardship through prudent financial practices and continual review of the policies that govern our work. Fund and pro- gram development continues to grow and prosper under the guidance of Brother Bill Barnes and Erika Miller.Their work has resulted in anumber of new funds including the new Masonic Journal endowment.

Your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation awarded $1.12 million in grants during this past fiscal year,asfollows:

Wisconsin Masonic Home Endowment -$781,362.50 to assist in overall services to Three Pillars residents Masonic Foundation Matching Scholarships -$101,550 to 196 graduates Donor Designated Scholarships -$103,550 to at least 113 graduates Medical Fund Matching grants -$50,754.48 to 19 communities across the state Special-named fund grants -$86,251.58 to Masonic and community charities

This is atrue reflection of the vision that is completed because of your continuing

77 generosity.The stewardship that has been ahallmark of this foundation for the past 85 years will continue for the next 85 years.

Fraternally submitted,

Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Board Gary R. Beier,President Richard A. Vande Sande,Vice President Kevin R. Breitzmann, Treasurer Donald M. Forkner,Secretary Dennis V. Siewert, Sr.Grand Warden David E. Tainter,Soccer Chairman Daniel L. Slavik, Jr.Grand Warden Keith B. Krinke

Foundation Staff William H. Barnes II, Director of Development Erika Miller,Development Coordinator

Report Accepted

78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC. THREE PILLARS SENIOR LIvING ANNUAL BOARD REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

The Board of Directors of Three Pillars Senior Living Communities is pleased to report that the state of your Masonic Charity is strong and getting stronger.We continue to provide the exceptional level of service to others that is dictated by the basic teachings of our gentle Craft. Your Board is focused on todayaswell as the future.Wehavereaffirmed that Charity does indeed begin at home,but it doesn’t stop there.Our recent strategic retreat allowed the Board to refocus our efforts giving voice to the enduring values the Brotherhood of Freemasonry and all of our Masonic Family hold so dear through articulation of these core values in word and deed. We are committed to working closely with WMBAB,the Foundation, Service and Assistance,and Grand Lodge to forge anew exciting todayand tomorrow for your Charity.

First, the todayisnoteworthy as we have concluded a3-4 year project. We have now added aMedicare certified short term Rehabilitation Unit named Hickory Suites Rehabilitation with 14 beds.TheWellness Connection is open with nearly 200 clients at the writing of this report. Riverside Lodge has been converted to amuch needed Memory Care Community Based Residential Facility with 20 beds.Occu- pancy rates are critical to ongoing operations and the forecasts here are optimistic.

Uncertainty looms in the role of Government at the State and Federal levels.We are closely monitoring the shifts in the wind around Medicare and other programs. Although we have done some study to explore Home Health Care options around the State,these uncertainties and ahighly competitive market do not bode well for suchconsiderations at this time.

Your Board has committed to aset of consensus statements to guide future direc- tions.One of the key ones is: There is aneed for outreach/bridges to the Fraternity and related bodies,sothat the members of the fraternity can/will decide to support the Charity.With this in mind and our commitment to partner with others,wehave been urging and are exploring with the Foundation the creation of aSanctuary Fund whichwould enable Service and Assistance to place aneedy worthy brother,master masons and/or their widows into independent living within the Three Pillars Senior Living Community either at Village on the Square at Dousman or at Mason Woods in Cecil. This would have the added benefit of giving those so assisted priority into assisted living situations should the occasion require.Wefeel this is aproject all of the Wisconsin Grand Lodge can get behind and support.

We are committed to first being your Charity and seeking ways to reachout into the entire State and better reachout to all of the Grand Lodge.Iam confident that the dedicated men and women that serve on yourWMH Board will continue to make decisions that do what is best in the finest Masonic traditions.Our operational staff continues to excel and receive outstanding responses from customers and State inspectors.Aswesaid in last year’sreport, by living and breathing the principles and values of Freemasonry and providing high standards of quality care and qual- ity of life,weare confident that Three Pillars will remain asuccessful example of Masonic service for decades to come.

98 Fraternally submitted, Frank Struble,WMH Board President

Report Accepted

WISCONSIN BOARD OF MASONIC SERvICE AND ASSISTANCE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The past twelve months have been productive in terms of aiding and assisting those among our fraternity in need. Through the dedication and commitment of the individuals comprising this board, nearly all requests have been processed in atimely manner,eachending in afavorable outcome.

At this writing,your board is in the very early stages of processing four additional requests,all of whichare in the preliminary stages of the required paperwork/com- munication required for consideration.

With the mission of your board continuing to evolve,action wastaken on certain items to further streamline operations and lead to aquicker turnaround of requests. Among these wasaclarification of the parameters for obtaining assistance via the Grand Lodge website.Working closely with PGM and GS Michael DeWolf,wewere able to clean up the verbiage outlining eligibility by including clarifiers referring to the need for membership in both the Wisconsin Masonic Fraternity as well as the jurisdiction of Wisconsin to receive assistance.

Special thanks must also go to the Grand Lodge Office Staff for all assistance rendered in the timely processing of the board’sdecisions,aswell as MSA Coordina- tors and field agents for their efforts on behalf of our military veterans.

Although the beginning of the current Masonic Year sawarather quiet period with regards to aid, it seems the overall economic situation has not improved to the point that suchaid is no longer needed by those among us.Indeed, on amore sobering note,the number of requests seems to be growing in direct proportion to the degree of assistance needed.

It has been agreat pleasure to work with the members of this board during the ensuing Masonic year.Their time,efforts and abilities coupled with your kind gen- erosity and willingness to help those less fortunate continues to make adifference in the lives of many within our Masonic Family.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance

Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM, President Michael A. DeWolf,PGM, GS William Beecher,SGD Franklin J. Struble,JGD Paul T. Tourville Donald F. Iliff Bruce S. Sim, PGM

Report Accepted

99 WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL BOARD REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The beginning of this Masonic Year found your Wisconsin Masonic Journal con- tinuing to evolve on various fronts.

Our board waspleased to receive the support of incoming Grand Master Joe Harker,who allowed room in his budget for amuch-needed upgrade in the quality of newsprint used in producing your journal.As aresult of his action, we once again have aquality publication designed to promote as well as inform.

All new members of the board welcomed last year have assimilated well and have proven more than capable of managing the necessary requirements of board governance.Ihave greatly enjoyed the fresh perspective and new ideas brought to the table by these individuals.The Freemasons of our state are being journalisti- cally well represented.

With regards to fresh ideas,your board recently launched areadership survey among our readers in hopes of defining more clearly certain trends,whichmay prove helpful from both content and marketing standpoints.The survey waswell received and the comments and/or replies will enable us to focus more specifically on the interests of our readership.

From an electronic perspective,the addition of several Journal pages not printed in hard copy,but placed on the Grand Lodge website have proven to be of interest to many “e-readers”. Over time,this readership trend will be monitored to aid in deciding whichdirection future distribution of our publication maytake.

RichRygh has done an exemplary job in his position as editor and continues to improve the quality of our publication through use of his extensive experience. Diane Igl, our Advertising Manager,also continues to add new advertisers on a regular basis.

The News Hawk Program continues to be avaluable source of information be- tween our individual Lodges and our membership,and when received in the proper format, Editor Rygh will attempt to place eachsubmission into our publication on atimely basis.

The beginning of eachMasonic Year brings forth new challenges as well as re- wards.Your Masonic Journal Board of Directors,working closely with adedicated journal staff,will continue shaping and refining its mission to produce aquality publication whichreflects positively on our craft as well as Wisconsin Freemasonry.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board,

Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM, President John A. Donaldson Milt Helmer Keith H. Harmon Lowell H. Scott Richard A. Rygh, Editor (ex-officio)

Report Accepted

100 GRAND MASTER’S MERITORIOUS SERvICE AWARD Grand Master JoeHarker called Brothers Harold J. Christensen and Henry B. Pynakker to the east and said that it wasapleasure and aprivilege to be able to recognize eachofthem for their outstanding service to the craft as District Lecturers and for all of the help they have given the lodges with degree work.

After reading the inscription on eachoftheir plaques the recipient said afew words in acceptance with gratitude and humility.They were eachgiven avery hearty round of applause.

MASONIC SERvICE ASSOCIATION REPORT AND PRESENTATION MW Beecher Daniels,Past Grand Master and Masonic Service Association Field Coordinator invited his field representatives for the VA hospital visitation program to come forward. They are TomDowman, Laverne Storkson, ChuckWallens,Harry Smith, Jr.and Steve Hanson. They are the leaders of the Masonic volunteers and spend many hours at the hospitals doing anything that the veterans need. He also explained that some of the veteran’shospitals are now setting up clinics around the state and he has had arequest from the clinic in Wausau for volunteers.Alarge veteran’sclinic is also being started in Green Baysohewill be visiting the lodges in those areas soon to get volunteers.

With the help of Grand Master Harker,Steven C. Hanson and Charles Wallens were presented with aservice certificate of appreciation from the MSA Hospital Visitation Program. Acertificate of appreciation from the MSA wasalso presented to Grand Master Harker.Past Grand Master Beetcher Daniels received adistin- guished service award for his dedication and ten years of volunteer service to the visitation program.

FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

azerbaijan, , malta and Slovakia The of Azerbaijan, the Grand Lodge of Cyprus,the Sov- ereign Grand Lodge of Malta and the Grand Lodge of Slovakia have requested recognition by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. It appears that the Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America has found that these four Grand Lodges are regular in their work and that they meet the standards for recognition.

recOmmeNDaTiON OF cOmmiTTee aND mOTiON FOr aDOPTiON OF rePOrT The Foreign Relations Committee recommends recognition of the National Grand Lodge of Azerbaijan, the Grand Lodge of Cyprus,the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta and the Grand Lodge of Slovakia.

Imove adoption of this report.

101 Fraternally,

Allan E. Iding,P.G.M., Chairman Michael A. DeWolf,P.G.M., Grand Secretary Christopher J. Hirthe Lawrence L. Myers,P.G.M. Rodney A. Paulsen, P.G.M. George A. Wallinger,P.G.M. Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M

Report Adopted

NECROLOGy REPORT “Or ever the silver cord be loosed or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern; then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”And after these words of Ecclesiasticus of mortality and immortality were read, the brother began his Masonic journey.Inthese moments,let us solemnly remember and pay tribute to our deceased brothers.

Their life journeys were filled with the uncertainties of life.With eachday that came to them, the diseases and inclemency’soflife were alwaysapossibility.Per- haps through brotherly love,and the Masonic friendships that they had with you, helped them to weather those potential storms.Brotherly love helped them to keep their perspective and to persevere.

Along this journey came numerous opportunities to offer relief to those in need. We remember how our brothers were charitable throughout their lives,offering assistance when it wasneeded. What satisfaction and joy comes to aperson when they have offered ahelping hand to someone in need.

Being taught to use the trowel for the noble purpose of spreading the cement of brotherly love and affection became the focus for our departed brother’slives.Learn- ing it through the rituals of Masonry and observing it in the lives of other Masons, our departed brothers became an example of the best that Masonry represents.

When our brothers were presented with the lambskin, it wasafitting gift from his Blue Lodge.This gift whichbecame his throughout his years in Masonry was draped on his casket and accompanied him into the silent tomb.But, the lambskin became more than agift, it became achallenge to him to keep his life from stain or blemish. This emblem of innocence and the badge of aMason reminded him to live his life by the tenets of Masonry,thereby living alife of good example.Truth and temperance,fortitude and justice,asthey were evidenced in their lives became their guiding principles.Asbrothers,webenefited from their example and were encouraged in Masonry.

The sacred writings became their trestle board-the guide and inspiration for their lives.They all knelt at the altar,taking their obligation with their hands placed on the holy writings,,toimpress upon them the importance of their obligation. As they lived by the words and teachings of the sacred writings, our brothers again became an inviting witness to all.

102 It is further comfort to us to know that at the end of our earthly days that there is prepared for us aplace in eternity.Let eachofusinour respective spheres of influence,live so that when at last the record of our life is finished that we may hear the invitation, “Come you blessed, inherit the kingdom prepared for you”, and the accommodation, “Well-done thou good and faithful servant, come,enjoy your place of eternal rest.”

Therefore as Freemasons we are taught that when clouds gather darkly,when sorrow and affliction come nearest to our hearts,tolook humbly to the Supreme Architect of the Universe for the hope,comfort, and support whichhealone can give.Let us pray.

Comfort us and give us hope,OGod. Be with us and those whom our departed brothers held dear.Strengthen us for the days ahead and heal us of the hurts of this world. Bless the memories we hold dear of the life and times shared with our brothers.Let us have faith to remember that death is not the end it is anew beginning.Asweleave this earthly home we enter into one not made with hands eternal in the heavens.Amen.

Grand LodgeofWisconsin Memberswho have died Between 6/1/10 and 5/31/11

Richards,Charles C. (1) Krapf,Henry L. (2) Lewis,Lloyd F. (2) Mcnett, Marshall W. (2) Borck, Robert L. (3) Fritz, Bill (4) Schwantes,Garnett M. (4) Smith, Arnold H. (4) Walker,Chris (4) Arnold, Donald F. (5) Connelly,Robert J. (5) Greve,Gary D. (5) Howell, Stanley N. (8) Menze,William E. (8) Vuillemot, Robert E. (8) Behlke,Norman F. (9) Carbon, Edward H. (9) Gebhardt, Gary B. (9) Touton, David F. (9) Christiansen, Herbert V. (10) Eldeen, JonE.(10) Eldred, John M. (10) Fahrney Jr,Werner N. (10) Hazeltine,Donald R. (10) Jones,Thomas M. (10) Ostoic,Kenneth S. (10) Rismeyer,David P. (10) Stoikes,Gerald L. (10) Vinke,Charles L. (10) Schwartz, William W. (11) Velier,Maynard (11) Hewitt, Gilbert W. (13) Kurtz, Arthur E. (13) Bannister III, Edward R. (17) Fiedler,Edwin R. (17) Kaestle,William C. (17) Matthews Jr,Harold K. (17) Walden, Donald K. (17) Eysnogle,Joseph M. (18) Johnson, Victor G. (18) Tennessen, Jerome M. (18) Williams,David W. (18) Wuerker Jr,Charles A. (18) Glaeser,Jerome W. (21) Hansen, Nelsen M. (21) Kolbusz, Norman J. (21) Schoch, Richard H. (21) Schoenebeck, Eugene A. (21) Stubbs,Charles A. (21) Bradt, Delbert H. (25) Leitzinger,Francis W. (25) Morgan, Raymond J. (26) Wakeman Jr,Orin L. (26) Yantz, Hesper (26) Grundy,Bruce W. (27) Mangum, William F. (27) Witzke,Gilbert F. (27) Ehle,Glen (28) Fell, Clarence M. (28) Schultz, Robert L. (28) Janke,Louis F. (31) Mohns,Gordon C. (31) Schmidt, Albert R. (31) Ballard, Wayne E. (32) Patterson, Sr,Robin N. (32) Prudhon, Clark (32) Doering,Donald D. (33) Hagen, Irving (33) Heaps,JackR.(33) Kleiman, William D. (33) Lloyd, Robert T. (33) Rittmann, Howard L. (33) Spicer,Melville H. (33) Strauss,Richard A. (33) Harbers,Theodore R. (34) Kluge,Leonard E. (34) Mueller,Siegfried A. (34) Curtis,Glen J. (37) Enloe,Bobbie N. (37) Ferris,Frank R. (37) Krueger,Donald E. (37) Lubnow,Warren H. (37) Smart, Robert F. (37) Tanis Jr,Charles (37) Hughlett, Charles W. (42) Nolte,Dale R. (42) Dean, Sam F. (45) Hogue,David W. (45) Holman, John L. (45) Mahoney,Bruce D. (45) McDonald, Robert D. (45) Niewald, Earl W. (45) Norskog,Lyle N. (45) Rheingans,John J. (45) Tangen, Myron D. (45) Haller,Gary F. (47)

103 Kastman, William L. (47) Linderman, James A. (47) Larson, Burt G. (48) Lungren, John H. (48) Schoonover,Robert A. (48) Thomas,Gaylord W. (48) Davies,Donald K. (50) Essock, Robert S. (50) Sachtjen, Merlyn H. (50) Vidlock, Walter W. (50) Guttenberg,Harold E. (51) Miller,Douglas W. (51) Baker,Darwin T. (55) Danielson, Dennis M. (55) Fuller,Fred H. (55) Weiss,Arnold H. (55) Hahn, Herbert R. (56) Halvorson, Garner H. (56) Howard, Paul D. (56) Mueller,Richard G. (56) Riley,Keith A. (56) Kachel, David L. (57) Keil, Calvin T. (57) Murphy Sr,Frank W. (60) Nauman, Jerry L. (60) Treu, John J. (60) Dresser,William B. (61) Dyreby,James R. (61) Jones,David J. (61) Miller,Harry L. (61) Olson, Myron (61) Kime,Robert E. (63) Osterlie,Wayne A. (63) Temby,Wallace (64) Domnitz, Sheldon H. (65) Hansen, Calvin K. (65) Jung,John E. (65) Zauner,Edward A. (65) Coy,Bernal W. (66) Livingston, Joseph W. (68) Lueck, John E. (68) Schreiner,Ghering F. (68) Kirkwood, Stephen J. (69) Colburn, Thaine A. (71) Dunn, John E. (71) Henning,Harold A. (71) Barton, Russell C. (72) Borden, Ralph W. (72) Hausen, Garry F. (73) Hoare,Neil (73) Olson, Roger N. (73) Wilcox, John H. (73) McKeeth, Daniel G. (74) Swanson, Norman C. (74) Blakeslee,Arnold B. (79) Williams,Richard G. (79) Eberlein, Fred S. (81) Burt, Floyd L. (84) Hunter,Richard W. (84) Kaap,Keith J. (84) Radka, Michael D. (85) Anthony,David C. (90) Gullickson, Robert (90) Boeck, Freeman H. (94) Jaggi, Edwin W. (94) Mattison, Merton H. (94) Zuhlke,Kenneth (94) Dillie,Wayne (95) Alexander,Robert B. (103) Gourlie,John T. (108) Anderson, Doyne (109) Knott, David D. (109) Logterman, Leon W. (109) Page,Donald A. (109) Swanson, Frank O. (109) Wallin, Richard H. (109) Bernicke,Burnett W. (112) Carlson, Glenn A. (112) Cramer,Leslie W. (113) Enge,Robert J. (113) McCready,Cecil C. (113) Schauf,Robert P. (113) Sprecher,Lyle W. (113) Winans,Roger L. (113) Zauft, Gibbs W. (113) Zech, Lawrence (113) Aurit, Richard A. (119) Brown, Keith H. (119) Wepking Sr,Robert H. (119) Plageman, Orville T. (120) Woody,Lawrence L. (123) Luke Jr,Thomas A. (124) Palmer,Lloyd L. (124) Priester,Harry L. (124) Anderson, Lewellyn J. (128) Bailey,Loren (128) Gardner,Frank (128) Hanson, Maurice G. (128) Ives,Walter W. (128) Kolb,Lavern M. (128) Overtoom, Albert L. (128) Rhoads,Elden E. (128) Rottler,Russell L. (128) Bartel, Charles A. (130) George,William K. (130) Giroulx, Bryard L. (130) Hook, Verne A. (130) Nelson, Harvey E. (130) Woodward III, Harvey A. (130) Carson, William B. (132) Koeck, Gerald T. (132) Mades,Forrest H. (132) Noyes,Samuel J. (132) Thompson, Philip A. (132) Truax, Phillip R. (138) Fenske,Glenn S. (143) Johnson, Eugene A. (143) Ocain, Wayne (148) Polk, Andrew A. (148) Ruechel, Leonard A. (148) VonGunten, John L. (148) Wolover,Charles D. (148) Gouker,Everett W. (151) Halverson, Donald O. (151) Mandt, Robert L. (151) Miller,Duane A. (151) Peters,JackR.(151) Smith, Harvey P. (151) Smith, Wendell C. (151) Gunness,Obert P. (164) Chiples,Robert A. (167) Halbach, Claude S. (167) Schwartz, Charles R. (167) Brockman Sr,Charles (170) Dorn, Raymond H. (170) Druckrey,Dale F. (170) McKinney,Thomas F. (170) Frisch, Walton G. (172) Jentink, Harold J. (172) Landmann, FrederickE.(172) Stoltenberg,William A. (173) Dworak, Leonard P. (174) Kroeger,Marlyn G. (174) Olson, Kenneth R. (174) Smith, Laverne R. (174) Blake,Robert R. (176) Gehweiler Jr,George J. (176) Hilson, Gorman O. (176) Johnson, Charles O. (177) Sletteland, George B. (177) Stephan, Wendell C. (177) Stiner,Russell L. (178) Gilomen, Walter E. (180) Maxfield, Jack H. (180) Peterson, Martin C. (180) Hillmer,Robert J. (183) Boettcher,Dennis R. (186) Linstedt, Dennis H. (186) Nyback, Richard D. (186) Thompson, Wayne A. (187) Rasmussen, Richard (188) Wittkopf,Roger (188) Bunney,Kenneth A. (189) Jaskolski, Marvin (189) Kowler,Stanley P. (189) Lijewski, Edward J. (189) Mantey,Robert W. (189) Rubner,Robert D. (189) Stites,Edward L. (189) Tyree,Timothy P. (189) Vaitkus,Valen V. (189)

104 Hiser,Russell L. (190) Lemke,Howard L. (190) Lesky,Carl G. (190) Peterson, George A. (190) Jacobson, Harold V. (192) Wild, Frank G. (192) Brown, Ralph L. (195) Hoffman, Donald C. (195) Paulsen, Richard E. (195) Billings,Robert E. (197) Wadleigh, Virgil (197) O’Brien, John P. (206) McAbee,Ewell J. (210) Meyers,William F. (210) Smith, Basil N. (210) Linton, John N. (215) McGinn, Brent E. (215) Vessely,Roy E. (217) Webb,George L. (217) Bonnin, Nathan L. (218) Gould, Charles E. (218) Thompson, Roy H. (218) Kreul, Richard (219) Obrien, James H. (219) Peterson, Everett E. (222) Dickmann, Michael J. (224) Prior,Norman H. (224) Rust, Robert L. (224) Zinsli, Keith M. (224) Dryer,William A. (225) Hegstrom, David R. (225) Fitts,Robert H. (226) Bloomstrand,WendellD.(229) Hofmeister,Clarence J. (229) Johnson, Gordon S. (229) Swanson, Gerald R. (229) Waltz, Gary L. (229) Kuehl, James W. (230) Smith, George C. (230) Stanger,Richard S. (234) Wickre,Orville G. (234) Hoven, Merrill W. (236) Swanson, Harold E. (236) VanErt, Donald J. (236) Girucky,Frank E. (237) Greaser,Ross E. (237) Koller,Frank R. (237) Sutherland, Claude (237) Converse,Frank S. (242) Douglas,Louis E. (242) Houghton, James A. (242) Johnson, Ralph C. (242) Lunde,Sigurd (242) Lunde,Sigurd (242) McCormick, Dana A. (242) Nance,George J. (242) Cain, Jerry W. (244) McFetridge,Wayne (244) McKenzie,Gene E. (244) Frey,Milo W. (245) Larsen, Gerard J. (245) Heiber,Donald A. (246) Baumgart, Harold L. (247) Mann, RoderickL.(247) White,James L. (247) Christie Jr., Clarence (248) Willette,Richard C. (248) Palas,Bernolt (252) Cohen, Julius V. (261) Goldsmith, Allen H. (261) Lubotsky,Lawrence (261) Malkin, James P. (261) Samson, Harry E. (261) Samson, Oscar (261) Schapiro,Brahm (Bob) (261) Sweet, Edward B. (261) Zuckerman, Philip (261) Lee,John N. (263) Lee,Terrance R. (263) Meschievitz, Henry S. (263) Risberg,Perry A. (263) Rowe,Dean E. (263) McGhee,James M. (265) Drews,Herbert O. (267) Einsiedel, Carl F. (267) Flach, Matt A. (267) Manhardt, Richard R. (267) Purdy,George N. (267) Randall, Charles B. (267) Thompson, Robert M. (268) Taylor,Nevin O. (277) Ludeman, Herbert F. (279) Cleary,Harold J. (280) Hanson, Daniel L. (280) Hoff,Arnold G. (280) Jennerman, Hallie W. (280) Studley,John R. (280) Hanson, Earl D. (281) Hanson, Jack W. (281) Nelson, Warren R. (288) Dalkner,Joseph (290) Mueller,Raymond C. (290) Camp,Leslie C. (291) Castona, Le Roy (291) Cerull, Eugene H. (291) Hanna, Kenneth G. (291) Judkins,Earl C. (291) Reddemann, Warren L. (291) Warwick, Clinton R. (291) Wilhelm, Norbert C. (291) Gill, Allen W. (293) Reich, Budd (297) Schocke,Ernest C. (297) Wakeland, Joseph R. (297) Zehner,Robert J. (297) Carney,Cyril F. (301) Hunt, Kenneth I. (301) Paulson, Earl R. (301) Phillips,Gordon K. (301) Vergetis,Van E. (301) Andert, Howard G. (307) Garens,George W. (307) Instenes,Donald J. (307) Krause,Donald W. (307) Krimmer,Frank J. (307) Smith, John (307) Smith, Lawrence H. (307) Thomson, Frank W. (307) Zvonar,Cyril (307) Avery,Donald C. (310) Miller,Keith S. (310) Hays,David B. (315) Mericle,Donald P. (315) Williams,Lloyd D. (315) Peterson, Ralph C. (317) Shattuck, George H. (317) Anklam, Robert R. (318) Kerstell, Wayne L. (318) Grinde,Richard M. (319) Zwald, Werner R. (319) Kraft, Walter A. (320) Delaruelle,Wendell A. (322) Haigh, Lawrence A. (322) Strong,Russell E. (322) Crandall, James A. (325) Gruber,Robert A. (325) Hendrickson, Lloyd A. (325) Perske,Robert D. (325) Turner,Joseph E. (325) Pooler,Frank A. (326) Barnhart, William A. (329) Mattson, Arnold R. (329) Miller,Robert L. (329) Pomush, Arlyn J. (329) Sharpe,William G. (329) Ames,Willard H. (331) Breitlow,Marvin H. (331) Diktas,Mustafa (331) Knudten, Clifford A. (331) Wollenberg,Robert E. (331) Gold, Richard (332) Hammersmith, Paul B. (337) Huegel, William M. (337) Johannes,Ernest G. (337) Johnson, SherlockA.(337) Loeffler,Frank W. (337) Mitchell, William M. (337) Morgan, Willus W. (337) Paradowski, Andrew R. (337) Robinson, Richard R. (337) Wollin, Terrance R. (337)

105 Kelsey,Harold F. (347) Lowry,Jerome G. (347) Smith, Steven E. (347) VanGorden Sr,Schuyler H. (347) Morrison, Arliss R. (349) Slezak, Harley J. (349) Steger Jr,Joseph (349) Wade,David C. (349) Casper,PatrickM.(350) Cook, Harry L. (350) Bell, Matthew (351) Johnson, Russell M. (351) Hockensmith, William B. (354) Kumm Jr,Arthur W. (354) Steenweg,Richard K. (354) Irwin, Kenneth J. (355) Bewick, Everett M. (356) Graff,Herbert (356) Leverentz, Lyall G. (356) McClure,Ralph L. (356) Dauchy,Joseph H. (358) Tews,Herbert A. (358) Wegner,James C. (358) Yore,Lewis W. (359) Jabas,John H. (360) Powless,Purcell R. (360) Jarvis,Lawrence M. (363) Riemann, Michael V. (363) Godfrey,Robert J. (364) Clark, Leonard (367) Davidson, Martin P. (367) Dillbeck, Victor L. (367) Garcia, Paul L. (367) Gray, John S. (367) Hanson, Casper H. (367) Olsen Jr,Louis V. (367) Olson, Thomas A. (367) Schappert, John J. (367) Shannon, John K. (367)

PRESENTATIONS Brother Jim “Jimbo” Herman presented Past Grand Master Michael DeWolf with an embroidered plaque displaying memorabilia from his year as Grand Master.He also made aplaque for Past Grand Masters JBVanHollen and Jack Allord. His hope is to make one for eachcurrent Grand Master and also for eachofthe living Past Grand Masters.Eachone is very distinctive,with different colors and made special for eachGrand Master.

Past Grand Master Carl Wussow introduced Josef Pronnet, Worshipful Master of Aurora Lodge No.30, whichisaGerman speaking lodge in Milwaukee.Brother Pronnet challenged the members to give them aname of aGerman-speaking man. If he eventually becomes amember of Aurora Lodge,the lodge will come to their lodge and present adegree.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 5-2011 Submitted By: Brother William Mount of Racine Belle City Lodge #18

Sections affected: Creation of new section in Chapter 55.

Vote required for adoption: 75%

Purpose: Amends the current Masonic Code so that Master Masons who have 50 years of membership or more and are aged 74 years or more on the anniversary date of their being raised to that degree shall payneither dues nor aper capita tax thereafter.Asimilar proposal is also submitted by Brother Michael Stancato of Washburn Lodge #145 but would grant the waiver if the member is aged 71 years of age instead of 74, but also calls for the issuance of apermanent paid up dues card for the member to be issued by the Grand Lodge.

reSOLVeD: That anew section of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin be adopted in the membership section of the code as follows:

Permanent paid up members: Resolved that any brother of this Grand Lodge who has achieved 50 years of membership and is aged 71 or more shall be provided with amembership card indicating that dues and any PerCapita tax are fully paid for that Masonic fiscal year and eachyear thereafter that this brother remains a member of the Grand Lodge,F&AM of Wisconsin.

Resolution Defeated

106 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6-2011 Submitted By: Brother Dan E. Walters of Durand-Pepin Lodge #149

Sections affected: Esoteric Work

Vote required for adoption: Pursuant to 88.02, all resolutions submitted to the Grand Secretary seeking changes to the pure work are to be laid over until the next annual communication.In the interim,these will be considered for recommendation by the Esoteric Committee,and reported out to the Grand Master in due course, but before the next annual communication.

Purpose: Aseries of proposals have been submitted by Brother Dan EWalters of Durand-Pepin Lodge #149, whichwould make several changes to the esoteric deal- ing with the activities of the Chaplain and one word in the obligations in all three degrees.Hesuggests that during the opening and closing of alodge the Chaplain of the lodge face to the north whenever the Senior Deacon faces south, rather than standing by his chair facing west as is now the procedure.Brother Walters further proposed that during the opening and closing of alodge the Chaplain would give the opening and closing prayer kneeling at the altar.Brother Walters also proposed that during the EA degree,the Chaplain accompany the WM to the place near the altar and give the opening prayer whichisnow given by the WM, and to allow the Chaplain’sspeechduring circumambulation to be given either while standing by his chair,orwalking behind the candidate.Hehas also proposed that during the opening and closing of alodge is to have the Chaplain of the lodge face to the north whenever the Senior Deacon faces south, rather than standing by his chair facing west as is now the procedure.Hefurther proposed that during the closing of alodge when forming the square,change the positions of the chaplain and the secretary so that the Chaplain forms the southeast Corner,facing west and the Secretary moves to the Southeast corner facing north, completing the square.And Brother Walters also proposed agrammar change to one word used in all three degrees as part of the obligation, from whatever to what so ever.

These proposals for change to the esoteric work must first be considered by the Esoteric Committee,and are therefore not appropriate for consideration before the Grand Lodge in session. As suchthey will not be passed on to the Jurisprudence Committee for action, but instead will be sent for review and recommendation by the Esoteric Committee.

Tabled to the Esoteric Committee

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 8-2011 Submitted by: Washburn Lodge #145

Section affected: 81.09

Vote required for adoption; 75%

Purpose: Amends Code section 81.09 to require aplural lodge to notify aprimary lodge when aplural member is in the process of being suspended for non-payment of dues

107 reSOLVeD: That Subsection (4) of Section 56.06 of the Masonic Code of Wis- consin be created as follows.

81.09 Procedure continued. At the first stated communication of the lodge immediately following the expiration of the sixty days notice the Secretary shall certify to the lodge the names of all members upon whom ademand has been made and who as it then mayappear are still delinquent. Having fully complied with the aforesaid provisions and proof of indebtedness having been duly established in eachcase,the delinquent members maybesuspended for nonpayment of their dues by atwo-thirds vote of the members present. As regards to “plural” members, the suspending lodge should extend the courtesy of notifying the member’sprimary lodge that asuspension is in progress.

Resolution Defeated

INTRODUCTION OF ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE Grand Master Harker asked the visiting brothers from Anglo-American Lodge located in London, England to rise and they were given awelcome round of ap- plause.Hethanked them for coming and hoped they enjoyed the visit with their “twin” lodge,Madison No.5.

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT

PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS The open installation of the Grand Lodge officers for 2011-2012 washeld in the Auditorium of the Madison Masonic Center in Madison at 5:30 p.m. and wasat- tended by representatives and guests.

Installing Grand Officers were:

M.W.Keith D. Chamberlain, P.G.M. 2004-2005 –Installing Grand Master M.W.Beecher Daniels,P.G.M. 1995-1996 –Installing Grand Chaplain M.W.Richard E. Black, P.G.M. 1999-2000 –Installing Grand Marshal M.W.James H. Olson, P.G.M. –Installing Assistant Grand Marshal

Officers installed for the 2011-2012 year were:

Davey L. White,Jr...... Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert ...... Deputy Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik ...... Senior Grand Warden William Beetcher...... Junior Grand Warden John A. Benedict...... Grand Treasurer Michael A. DeWolf,PGM...... Grand Secretary David R. Ritchie...... Grand Chaplain Kenneth C. Gorgen...... Grand Lecturer Franklin J. Struble ...... Senior Grand Deacon Donald W. Hensiak ...... Junior Grand Deacon L. Arby Humphrey ...... Senior Grand Steward Scott E. Pedley ...... Junior Grand Steward Jerry G. Potter ...... Grand Marshal Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM ...... Grand Orator

108 Ronnie C. Jaacks ...... Grand Tiler Travis M. Hand ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 1 Gary L. Stang ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 2 John C. Tilley...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 3 Christian M. Hirthe ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 4 James M. Kent...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 5 Travis J. Lehrer ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 6 Daniel M. Burkeland...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 7 Marc B. Steiber...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 8 Terrance R. Brown ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 9 John W. Krinke ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 10 Wayne A. Budwick...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 11 Robert C. Strader ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 12

168th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION The 168th 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 dayofJune,2012 at 8:30 a.m.

REPRESENTATIvE BANQUET The reception and adinner of beef tenderloin followed the installation of officers. The dinner wasattended by approximately 480 persons in the Ballroom of the Madison Masonic Center on the lower level. Remarks were given by the heads of many and fellowship wasenjoyed by all.

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR

APPROvAL OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Grand Master Harker asked for approval of the reports as printed in the Pre- Proceedings for the following committees: Esoteric,Executive,Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall, Grand Lodge Planning,Temple Plans and Finances and Youth Group Funding.Amotion wasmade and seconded to approve them as printed. All reports were approved.

ESOTERIC COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

The Esoteric Committee met three times this year; immediately after the Grand Lodge Annual Communication on June 5, 2010 in Madison, ateleconference in November 2010, and on March26, 2011 in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Current District Lecturers and Esoteric Committee members:

District #1 Scott Larson District #2 Harold Christiansen District #3 Unassigned District #4 Moses Adams District #5 Michael Barreyro District #6 Roger Magoon District #7 Harold Carpenter District #8 Kevin Germaine District #9 Henry Pynakker District #10 J. PatrickStorrs District #11 Shane Beecraft District #12 Frank Mayer

109 The following report is submitted for consideration for the year of 2010 –2011.

One hundred forty lodges attended schools of instruction over the current twelve districts.There were schools of instruction schedules published for 11 of the 12 districts.Schools were given either by area, or if the lecturer preferred, they were handled on an individual lodge basis.This is also done to accommodate scheduling for the lodges.Wedid not have aDistrict 3Lecturer.However,District 3lodges did have the required schools with the help of our District 2Lecturer,Harold Christensen.

Over the past three years the Esoteric Committee has changed its strategy on conducting schools.The current method is to teachthe ritual at the schools rather than to watchalodge perform. This has worked well in developing the newer members rather than Past Masters taking the chairs.Ithas also proved adriving force for arenewed interest in the ritual. Many of our newer members are study- ing the work and asking more questions.Itkeeps all of our lecturers on their toes and also requires them to remain sharp in many facets of the work. The reports submitted displayawide variation in ritual involvement on the part of the lodges. Some lodges will not spend the time going to aschool versus lodges that are eager for the learning opportunity.The latter is becoming more commonplace than the former.Itisnoticeable that the lodges not attending schools are becoming weak in ritual work, whicheventually leads to aweak lodge.Another plus for opportunity

In April this year,the Esoteric Committee held adegree competition. Tenlodges competed with over 120 members in attendance at the Madison Masonic Center. The degree work wassuperb and is atestimony to the work our lecturers have done with the lodges.

In conclusion, the degree work is what makes our fraternity special. These les- sons are important in making men into Masons.Itisahuge job to keep the level of proficiency where it is and still strive to make gains eachyear.Wehavebeen successful in making these gains through the unselfish dedication of the District Lecturers who also double as members of the Esoteric Committee.Muchapprecia- tion goes out to our District Lecturers and their efforts along with the sharing of their time and talents.

Respectfully submitted,

Kenneth C. Gorgen Grand Lecturer,Chairman

PROFICIENCy MEN District 1 David Frings Acacia-Itasca 329 Joseph Horton Superior 236 L. Arby Humphrey Acacia-Itasca 329 Randy Johnson Superior 236 Gene TackeSuperior 236 J.B. VanHollen Ancient Landmark 210

District 2 RoderickAnderson Sanctuary 347 William Beetcher Landmark 244

110 Fred Benson River Falls 109 Harold Christensen New Richmond 195 Allan Coenen New Richmond 195 Victor Corsie George B. Wheeler 351 John Davenport St. Croix 056 Michael Elliot River Falls 109 Lawrence Fischer Northwestern 105 Harold Jr.Fosmo Hancock229 Dave Giese North Star 187 Mark Hagen Eau Claire 112 Neil Hanson George B. Wheeler 351 Gordon Hintermeyer Buffalo River 252 Clarence Hofmeister Hancock229 Evan Hopkins Northwestern 105 Larry Hoyer Barron 220 Paul Jacobs New Richmond 195 James Karlson Collins-Spring Valley 192 James MacFarlane Collins-Spring Valley 192 Richard Mitchell Sanctuary 347 Steven Tracey St. Croix 056 Harlan Vehrs Blue Hills 195 Dan Walters Durand-Pepin 149 Harold Warner Chetek 277

District 3 William Abraham Forest 130 Bob BeckForest 130 Scott Bishop Eagle River 248 Edward Cholewinski Rhinelander 242 Ardell Dahlvig Rhinelander 242 William Dryer Park Falls 300 Bill Julian Rhinelander 242 Albert Jurgens III Island City 330 Glen Leverson Hurley 237 Richard Mitchell Eagle River 248 R. Don Schmidt Park Falls 300 Marlin Werner Rhinelander 242

District 4 Moses Adams Marinette 182 Floyd Brown Tri County Daylite 218 Stephen Conway III Crandon 287 Gary Cornelissen Theodore Roosevelt 322 Charles Fick Tri County Daylite 218 Jack Hetcher Marinette 182 Thomas Pinney Henry S. Baird 174 James Smejkal Washington 021 George Tincher Shawano 170 Arthur Tracy Crandon 287 James Zochert Washington 021

111 District 5 John Abernathy Alma 184 Michael Barreyro Badger 345 Wesley Denny La Crosse Masonic 190 Alden Elland Decora 177 Donald Kowalke La Crosse Masonic 190 Jeffrey LangreckAlma 184 Lowell Larson Decora 177 Marlowe Nelson La Belle 084

District 6 Leland Burlison Oshkosh 027 William Dresser Twin Cities 061 Donald Harris Appleton 349 John Hein Wisconsin Rapids 128 Richard Kraeger Winneconne 186 Roger Magoon Appleton 349 Owen Nielson Clintonville 197 John Reese Appleton 349 Joseph RoehrickWinneconne 186 Russell Rottler Wisconsin Rapids 128 Edward Thomsen Wisconsin Rapids 128

District 7 Donald Asplin Middleton-IonIc 180 Richard BlackCommonwealth 325 Marvin Campbell Commonwealth 325 James Emery Commonwealth 325 Jerry Roscoe Madison 005

District 8 Edwin Blake Baraboo 034 Howard Hansen Richland 066 Denman Kramer Sauk Prairie 113 Kreighton McCutchin Jr.Sauk Prairie 113 Gary Olson South Shore 003 Mark Olson South Shore 003 Raymond Paynter Mineral Point 001 Ross PollockMineral Point 001 Davey White Jr.Melody 002 Joseph Williamson South Shore 003

District 9 Robert Atkinson Albany 036 Randal Behlke Jefferson County 009 Brian Duoss Milton 161 James Fleming Oconomowoc-Hartland 042 Robert Jewell Dousman 042 Henry Pynakker Dousman 315 Peter Ramboldt Morning Star 010 Charles Smith Dousman 315

112 District 10 RickGustafson Sheboygan 011 J. PatrickStorrs West Bend 138 George Wallinger Dodge County 072

District 11 William Blakely Southern Lakes 012 Kevin Breitzmann McKinley 307 Richard Breitzmann McKinley 307 Craig Campbell Lincoln 183 Gordon Charlton Kenosha 047 Sarkis Cherkinian Racine-Belle City 018 Charles Crouse Freemasons 363 Blair Dixon Union Grove 288 Calvin Gardinier Kenosha 047 Kenneth Gorgen McKinley 307 Harold Little Washburn 145 Frank Mayer Myron Reed 297 William Wolter Jr.Southern Lakes 012

District 12 George Burgess Jr.George Washington 337 Charles Crouse Freemasons 363 Dennis Griebenow Lake 189 Donald Hensiak Lake 189 Eugene Hess West Allis 291 Edward Hoffman George Washington 337 Jack Keyes Milwaukee-Harmony 261 Walter Kopplin, II Lake 189 Lyle Lance West Allis 291 Eugene Marcus Milwaukee-Harmony 261 Frank Mayer Freemasons 363 Horace Palmer George Washington 337 Frank Reed Jr.Freemasons 363 Lowell Scott Milwaukee-Harmony 261 Michael Strampe Lake 189 Gary VanDeluyster Lake 189

RITUALISTS District 1 Dean E. Rowe Keystone 263 P.L.

District 2 Donald Hoffman Clear Lake 230 E.A. Joseph Langer New Richmond 195 E.A. Gary Waltz Hancock229 E.A.

113 District 3 Robert Jr.Arnklam Forest 130 E.A., F.C.,M.M., P.L. James Builer Forest 130 E.A., F.C.,M.M., P.L. Keith Creuziger Mosinee 318 E.A., F.C.,M.M., P.L. Thomas Passow Forest 130 E.A., F.C.,M.M., P.L. RickSchnabel Mosinee 318 E.A., F.C.,M.M., P.L.

District 4 Gordon Flannery Crandon 287 F.C. William Gallager Pine 188 E.A. Jeff Gordon Marinette 182 E.A. Jack Guenthrier Antigo 231 F.C. Christopher Hirthe Theodore Roosevelt 322 E.A. William Kelly Crandon 287 E.A. Paul Luhring Marinette 182 F.C. Daniel Lyons Washington 021 E.A., F.C. John Moe Tri County Daylite 218 E.A. Herbert Riechwald Mason-Woods 368 F.C. Dennis Siewert Theodore Roosevelt 322 M.M. Scott Sward Antigo 231 E.A., M.M. Andy Vargo Crandon 287 F.C. Kurt Wallinger Theodore Roosevelt 322 E.A. Mike Werner Pine 188 F.C.

District 5 Phillip Bouffleur Frontier 045 M.M. JoeE.Brauner BlackRiver 074 E.A.,F.C. John Brewer Frontier 045 M.M. John H. Brophy Decora 177 P.L. Martin CallawayLaCrosse Masonic 190 P.L.,E.A. Roger Christenson Onalaska Masonic 214 P.L.,E.A. Allen Coenen Tomah 132 P.L.,M.M. Dean Dickinson La Crosse Masonic 190 P.L. Don E. Evenson BlackRiver 074 E.A.,F.C. Harry Hiser La Crosse Masonic 190 P.L.,F.C. Wesley Hurlburt Onalaska Masonic 214 P.L.,M.M. Otis Larson Northern Light 081 P.L.,M.M. Paul Raymer Salem 125 P.L.,F.C. Gerald Schroeder La Belle 084 P.L.,E.A. Emil Schultz BlackRiver 074 P.L.,E.A. Robert Suter Badger 345 P.L.,F.C.

District 6 Timothy Castner Wautoma 148 E.A.,F.C. Michael Kelley Wautoma 148 P.L. Travis Lehrer Twin Cities 061 E.A. Jeff Lietz Appleton 349 E.A. Jim Lintner Waverly 051 E.A.,F.C. Richard Reilly Wautoma, Evergreen 148, 093 P.L. Joseph RoehrickWinneconne 186 E.A., F.C.,M.M. John White Evergreen 093 E.A., M.M. Robert Wood Wautoma 148 E.A., F.C. Bruce Woodliff Wautoma 148 P.L.

114 District 7 Phillip VanStyn Madison 005 F.C.

District 8 Lyle Sprecher Sauk Prairie 113 E.A. KenWalter Reedsburg 079 P.L.

District 9 Terry Brown Dousman 315 E.A.

District 10 David Tainter Ozaukee 017 E.A.

District 11 Shane Beecraft Waukesha 037 E.A., F.C. Mark Fellman Waukesha 037 E.A. Dale Hartung Waukesha 037 E.A.

District 12 Robert Capen Nathan Hale 350 E.A. Jim Christie West Allis 291 M.M. Jim Goodman South Shore 003 E.A. Joseph Harker Freemasons 363 E.A., F.C. Howard Hersh Milwaukee-Harmony 261 E.A. Richard Marcus George Washington 339 F.C. David Schreier Lake 189 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. We 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.

Executive Committee meetings were held monthly via teleconference and in various locations in conjunction with aStaff Meetings.The majority of the meetings were focused on items that came to the attention of the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary’.This wasdue in part to the great amount of correspondence whichispresented to them for discussion and recommendations or approvals of decisions or actions.

Some of the items to come before the Committee were: •Grand Lodge owned property (New London apts., New Diggings Masonic Cemetery,and Grand Lodge Office Bldg.) •PMP Program •Annual communication •GLO business systems (bookkeeping software,MORI, etc.) •Insurance (Liability and Health) •GLO operating budget (expense report, bldg repairs,etc.) •Visitation outside our jurisdiction and who will represent Wisconsin

115 •Visitation to our appendant bodies •Petitioner form and interview forms •Lodge buildings on whichtotake action (sale,purchase,repair,easements,etc.) •WEB site maintenance •Many issues brought before us were Lodge issues and should not involve Grand Lodge.

Your Executive Committee continues to work for the Craft and for what is the best for Freemasonry in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is known for our innovative methods of keeping pace with today’stechnology and our dedication, not only to the craft, but to the society in whichwelive.Wecontinue to keep open minds for our decisions and apply them accordingly.

Respectively submitted,

Joseph B. Harker,GMChair Davey L. White Jr,DGM Dennis V. Siewert, SGW Daniel L. Slavik, JGW William Beetcher,SGD John A. Benedict, GTr Michael A. DeWolf,PGM/GSec Craig S. Campbell, JPGM

FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH PRINCE HALL COMMITTEE Fraternal relations between the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin and the Most Wor- shipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge continue to grow.The two Grand Lodges worked together again this year to meet in fellowship and brotherly love.

In November we held aplanning dinner for Grand Lodge officers from both ju- risdictions and their ladies.This year’sdinner wassponsored by our Grand Lodge and held at Tripoli Shrine.Avery enjoyable social hour and dinner were followed by abrainstorming meeting lead by the two Grand Masters.Several of the “elder statesmen” reflected on how far we have progressed over the years.41brothers and ladies attended this year’sdinner.

The annual jewel of our continued growth in fraternal relations is the Com- bined Table Lodge.This year marked the 8th annual event. In anticipation of the event we conducted extensive researchand submitted an educational article for the Masonic Journal, whichdiscussed the history of Prince Hall Masonry.Grand Master Earl Thomas of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge waskind enough to elaborate on Brother Prince Hall and the history of Prince Hall Masonry during his remarks at the table lodge.

The annual table lodge washeld at Tripoli Shrine and included an escort by the pipes and drums of the Tripoli Shrine Highlanders and flag presentation by the Wisconsin Grand Commandery.Ceremonial toasts were proposed by various Grand Officers under the guidance of toastmaster and Brother TomCurtis of Freemasons Lodge #363. Lafayette Lodge #265 wasthe lodge of record, opening and closing the event. In all, 316 brothers attended and enjoyed alively evening.

It is apleasure to observe that in addition to the formal gatherings between our

116 jurisdictions,several lodges and individual brothers have developed friendships and are sharing events.Contacts are being made across jurisdictional lines and the hand of Masonic friendship is being extended in many new ways.

Fraternally submitted,

Donald W. Hensiak, Junior Grand Steward Chairman Fraternal Relations Committee

GRAND LODGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT Planning Committee Members for the Grand Lodge Year 2010-2011 were: MW Frank Struble,Chair; MW Don Hensiak; MW Arby Humphrey; MW KenGorgen; MW John Krinke; MW Don Iliff; and MW Frank Mayer.The Planning Committee draws its operational guidance from the Deputy Grand Master and serves at the pleasure of the MWGM.

This year your Planning Committee took on several tasks.First wasthe planning of all of the agendas for the GL Quarterly partial staff meetings.This wasdone throughout the year with email coordination. Part of this planning also involved scheduling and planning for GL Officer Development at eachofthe Staff Meetings. Training wasconducted on:(a.)The Masonic Home;(b.) Coordination and Operation of the Charities and Boards; (c.) Automation Strides being taken now and in the future by Grand Lodge; (d.) Presentation and Staffing Techniques.All were well done and received in apositive vein.

The next task your Committee took on wastoredo the Green Book and update it. This task involved muchcoordination and effort by all members of the Committee with support by the Grand Secretary.The rewrite is completed and the document is being prepared and formatted to be posted on the Grand Lodge WebSite.

The Planning Committee wastasked by the Grand Master directly to develop aset of recommendations for the breakout sessions at Annual Communication. Those recommendations have been made and forwarded to the MWGM and the Grand Secretary.

This concludes the report of the Planning Committee.AsChair this year,Ithank all the members for their superb service and many long hours of work at home between meetings.

Fraternally,

Frank Struble,Committee Chair

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 pre- pare and maintain abook of plans,specifications and appropriate costs of Masonic Temples,tocounsel lodges on costs,plans requirements for building and financing and to make recommendations for approval or disapproval of suchplans to the Grand Master.”

117 The Committee has maintained abook of sample plans and specifications for Lodge buildings that have been constructed 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 prototype plans in digital format. They are available upon request via email from: [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:

Union Grove #288:Request: Present the Temple Plans and Financing break-out seminar from the 2010 Annual Communication with adaptations specifically for Lodge #288.

Sun Prairie #143:Request: Provide advice,options and costs for updating and improving the existing Lodge building.Provide advice,options and pro- cedure for liquidating the Lodge’sreal estate assets and acquiring amore useable facility.

Requests for the Committee’sservices were minimal this year.The Committee’s membership and contact information wasnot available on the Grand Lodge Web site.Lodges had to exert some effort to make contact and request services.

Fraternally submitted,

J. PatrickStorrs,Chairman Daniel L. Slavik Paul Twardy Franklin J. Struble John A. Benedict

yOUTH FUNDING COMMITTEE REPORT The formula for the allocation of funds to the Masonic Youth Organizations for 2010-2011 is the same as in the 2009-2010 Grand Lodge Year.The following crite- ria are established and no funds will be distributed until the guidelines are met. •Eachorganization must have their tax-exempt status on file at the Grand Lodge Office. •Acopy of the organizations current operating budget. •Aletterhead memo with the number of members as of 1/1/10.

Criteria for Special Grants to the Youth Organizations •Grant Requests must be submitted to the proper youth group governing body for its approval. •The Approved Grant will then be forwarded to the Youth Funding Committee for consideration.

According to information received from the Grand Treasurer,the amounts of funds available for distribution are: •Wisconsin Foundation -$10,457.84 •Grand Lodge -$26,200,41

118 committee approved allocation of Funds for the Grand Lodge Year 2010-2011 item iOJD iODm iOr Membership 01/01/10 263 181 35 Base per organization $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $35. PerMember $9,205.00 $6,335.00 $1,225.00 Total $12,205.00 $9,335.00 $4,225.00

Grant Fund =$9,435.00 Totals Funds 2010-2011 =$35,200.00

Approved Grants for 2010-2011 •$1,300.00 to Jobs Daughters for the Leadership weekend

Any unallocated funds have been returned to the appropriate accounts.

Fraternally,

Daniel Slavik, Chairman

PRESENTATION OF 100 AND 150 yEAR LODGE ANNIvERSARyAWARDS Grand Master Joseph Harker presented a100 year anniversary plaque to Henry L. Palmer Lodge No.301. A150 year plaque wasthen awarded to Tomah Lodge No.132, Forest Lodge 130 and Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No.128. Arepresentative from eachlodge came forward to accept the award and they were given ahearty round of applause.

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE COMPETITION AWARDS With the help of the Grand Lecturer KenGorgen,Grand Master Harker presented thefirstsecondand thirdplace awards for the Masonic Degree Competition held at the Madison Masonic Center on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Tenlodges participated in the competition with nine lodges actually competing.Three lodge rooms were used and the winner in eachlodge room wasinthe final afternoon competition. The winner of the competition wasWaukesha Lodge No.37, second place wasawarded to West Bend Lodge No.138 and third place wasthe Washington Lodge No.21Past Masters team. They were congratulated and given around of applause.

PRESENTATION OF LODGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS Grand Master Harker called forward the District Deputies and presented them with an envelope that contained all of the nameplates for eachofthe lodges in their district that participated. They will be responsible to present them to the lodges at their fall district meetings.

The Grand Secretary read the names of 125 of the 182 degree-conferring lodges who participated in the 2010 Lodge Excellence Award program. This award is intended to encourage the development of positive programs,and to give recognition at all levels.All were congratulated for their hard work in the lodge and in the community.

Additionally,the three lodges who excelled above all the other lodges by achiev- ing the highest points were awarded money for high school scholarships within

119 the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’sscholarship program for use in 2012. The 3rd place award winner ($200) wasWaucoma Lodge No.90, the 2nd place award win- ner ($300) wasWaukesha Lodge No.37and the first place award winner ($500) wasWarren Lodge #4.

District No. 1District No. 8 Barnes #365 Warren #4 1st Place Acacia-Itasca #329 Dodgeville #119 Superior #236 Evening Star #64 Keystone #263 Smith #31 Bayfield-Washburn #215 Reedsburg #79 Ancient Landmark #210 Melody #2 Benton #268 District No. 2 Richland #66 Chetek #277 Mineral Point #1 Eau Claire #112 Argyle #178 River Falls #109 Amicitia #25 North Star #187 Prairie du Chien #8 Hancock#229 Sauk Prairie #113 Blue Hills #234 Crescent Valley #97 ChippewaFalls #176 Fennimore #219 Menomonie #164 Barneveld #319 George B. Wheeler #351 Collins-Spring Valley #192 District No. 9 Sanctuary #347 Waucoma #90 3rd Place Buffalo River #252 Dousman #315 New Richmond #195 Jefferson County #9 Durand-Pepin #149 Oregon #151 Morning Star #10 District No. 3 Union #32 Island City #330 Kegonsa #73 Forest #130 Milton #161 Rhinelander #242 Palmyra #68 Mystic Tie #280 Glenn L. Humphrey #364 Phillips #225 Eagle River #248 District No. 10 Virginia Falls #226 Ozaukee #17 Neosho #108 District No. 4 Fond du Lac #26 Theodore Roosevelt #322 West Bend #138 Oconto Falls #293 Cassia #167 Henry S. Baird #174 Prairie View #95 Shawano #170 Hartford #120 Mason Woods #368 Sheboygan #11 Crandon #287 Dodge County #72 Washington #21 Victory #320 Marinette #182 Des Peres #85 Tri County Daylight #218 N.E.W.Daylight #360 Hiram Fisher #222 Pine #188 Antigo #231

120 District No. 5District No. 11 La Crosse Masonic #190 Waukesha #37 2nd Place Tomah #132 Wilmot #241 Frontier-Badger #45 Unity #367 Onalaska #214 McKinley #307 Racine-Bell City #18 District No. 6 Union Grove #288 Twin Cities #61 Sunrise #359 Wautoma #148 Southern Lakes #12 Appleton #349 Burlington #28 Mosinee #318 Kenosha #47 Oshkosh #27 Laflin St. James #247 Wisconsin Rapids #128 Washburn #145 Marshfield #224 Pewaukee #246 Wisconsin Rapids #128 Elmbrook #354 Quincy #71 Lincoln #183

District No. 7District No. 12 Commonwealth #325 Henry L. Palmer #301 Columbus #75 Freemasons #363 Doric #356 George Washington 1776 #337 Madison #5 Wauwatosa #267 Middleton-Ionic #180 Independence #80 Hiram #50 James M. Hays #331 Waterloo #63 West Allis #291 Benjamin Franklin #83 South Shore #3 Social #45 Lafayette #265 Nathan Hale #350

PRESENTATION By WIDOWS’ SONS Curt Campagna, president of the Grand Chapter of Widow’sSons Masonic Rid- ers Association of Wisconsin explained that they are an international organiza- tion of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts.Their purpose is to support the widows and daughters of Masons as well apromoting Freemasonry in the motorcycling community.Every Past Grand Master receives an honorary membership.Hethen presented an honorary membership card to Grand Master JoeHarker and newly installed Grand Master Davey White,Jr.

PRESENTATION TO RETIRING GRAND LODGE OFFICERS and TEAM MEMBERS

Grand Master Harker thanked the Grand Lodge officers who were retiring their positions and gave certificates and pins to the following: Grand Chaplain Don Iliff, District Deputies Scott Paulson, Christopher Hirthe,Mark Jerdee,DaveBomkamp, Scott Pedley,Ralph Behlke,DaveTainter and John Marra. Deputy Grand Master Davey White read off the names of the Area Administrators that were retiring and asked them to come forward to receive their certificates.They were as follows: Bradley Edstrom, Gerald Winch, Paul Jacobs,Gary Stang,Jay Herbst, Christian Hirthe,Jay Nichols,Terry Loper,John White,Daniel Burkeland, Mark Steiber, Jerry Carpenter,Donald McNeill, Wayne Budwick, Luis Silva. The retiring District

121 Chaplains given certificates and pins were,Ray Heilborn, Larry Olson, Charles Daily,Jr. Wesley Hurlburt, Daniel Weiss and Jerry Schrankler.

Grand Master Harker also gave aspecial thank-you to his friend and traveling companion for the past year ,Grand Tiler Frank Mayer and to John Krinke who is moving from the office of Grand Marshal to District Deputy.Hethen asked all to stand to give them around of applause for all they have done.

FINAL REPORTOFTHE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf presented the final report of the Credentials Committee:

Of the 183 Wisconsin lodges,173 were represented, 10 were absent.

Lodges not attending were: Juneau #103, Northwestern #105, Waupaca #123, Calumet #172, Arcadia #201, Bayfield-Washburn #215, Shell Lake-Spooner #221, Antigo #231, Hurley #237 and Bloomer #281.

122 REPRESENTATIvES OF LODGES *INDICATES PROXY

1Mineral Point 13 Wisconsin James Davis,W.M. Eric Inman, W.M. Royce Jones,S.W. Craig Conklin, J.W. 16 Franklin Charles McMullen, W.M. 2Melody Scott Rossing,S.W. Rinnie Jaacks,W.M. David Drulkrey,J.W. William Trouten, S.W. James Harvey,J.W. 17 Ozaukee Jerry Rasmussen, W.M. 3South Shore Sid Arthur,* Richard Allen, W.M. Bruce Corght Alan Edlebeck, S.W. David Geffen* 18 Racine-Belle City Timothy Scheidell, W.M. 4Warren Kirby Timm, S.W. Keith Turner,W.M. Robert Messer J.W. Thomas Schwantes,S.W. Shelley Schoville,J.W. 21 Washington Mark Ellis,W.M. 5Madison Joseph Chilcote,S.W. Lamont Colucci, W.M. Charles Clarage,* Joel Inden, S.W. Gerritt Marshall, * 25 Amicitia Dirk Milestone,* 8Prairie du Chien Scott Pedley,S.W. Marc Steiber,W.M. Josh Jerry,* Monte Steiber,* Robert Obmascher 26 Fond du Lac Richard Petak, W.M. 9Jefferson Scott Bond, * Alan Brawders,W.M. Emil Harmsen Noah Schultz, S.W. Charles Bergren, J.W. 27 Oshkosh James Felda, W.M. 10 Morning Star Mitchell Hurlbut, * John Fairchild, * Christopher Cochrane,J.W. Norm Luellen, Jr.* Peter Ramboldt, J.W. 28 Burlington Shawn Noble,W.M. 11 Sheboygan JayNoble,S.W. Carl Peterson, W.M.. Harold Peterson, S.W. 30 Aurora Steven Belongie,J.W. Josef Pronnet, W.M. Helmut Godejohann, S.W. 12 Southern Lakes Adolf Meinhardt, J.W. Robert Burton, S.W. Rodney Paulsen, *

123 31 Smith 50 Hiram Scott Feldt, W.M. Jerry Roscoe,W.M. Ronald Boeck, S.W. Craig Froelich, S.W. J.R. Boeck, * John Najat, J.W.

32 Union 51 Waverly Gregg Peckham, W.M. Craig Cloutier,* Tracy Strain, S.W. David Barton, S.W. John Mackenzie,* Kevin Reichenbach, J.W.

33 Fort Winnebago 55 Janesville-Western Star Tyson Swan, W.M. Norman Burns,* Jeff Little,* Thomas Walton, S.W. Bradford Macfarlane,J.W. 56 St. Croix 34 Baraboo Kevin Schmit, W.M. Edwin Blake,* Alan Barstad, J.W.

36 Albany 57 St. John’s William Briggs,W.M. Robert Herold, S.W. Larry Hanson, * Derek Henzy,J.W. Phillip Ringhand, J.W. 60 Valley 37 Waukesha Robert Phillips,W.M. Eric Friedrichsohn, W.M. Otto Rios-Bonilla, J.W. Michael Vassar,S.W. Kevin Lowman, J.W. 61 Twin Cities Jason Helling,W.M. 38 Berlin Travis Lehrer,S.W. Bill Drecktrah, * Justin Stuckart, J.W. George Doty,S.W. Andrew Werch, * 63 Waterloo Joshua Myren, W.M. 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland Craig Strobel, S.W. JonHoltz, W.M. Joseph Myren, * Francis McKenna, S.W. Daniel Bast, J.W. 64 Evening Star Glenn Soper,W.M. 44 Geneva Ben Ritchie,S.W. Richard Vande Sande,W.M. Scott Soper,J.W. John Wozniak, * 65 Manitowoc 45 Frontier Gary Gold, W.M. Peter Engen, J.W. Wayne Hendrick, S.W. Nicholas Bornemann, * 47 Kenosha Craig Wepprecht, W.M. 66 Richland Larry Ferguson, W.M. 48 Waupun Larry Hallett, S.W. William Schrank, W.M. Cecil Groves,J.W. Robert Taylor,S.W. Jesse Dolgner,J.W.

124 68 Palmyra 83 Benjamin Franklin Steven Jones,W.M. Adam Witt, * Willard Reich, * Erik Nielsen, S.W. Howard Poulson, J.W. Joseph Howell, J.W.

69 Fulton 84 La Belle Michael Green, W.M. Sean Young,* LeRoy Huber,S.W. Michael Penyak, J.W. 85 Des Peres Blaise Krautkramer,S.W. 71 Quincy Ryan Roghenback, * Robert Theim, W.M. John Berggren, * Kenneth Koehn, S.W. Gary Thompson, J.W. 90 Waucoma Dwight Redders,W.M. 72 Dodge County William Kayser,* Richard Johnson, W.M. Robert Barnett, * Michael Roddy,S.W. Charles Blanchard, IV,J.W. 93 Evergreen Andrew Cowling,W.M. 73 Kegonsa Robert Markham, W.M. 94 Bicknell Joseph Mitchell, S.W. Le Roy Huber,W.M. Michael Heitke,J.W. 95 Prairie View 74 BlackRiver Richard Coles,W.M. Elmer Simonson, * Timothy Aither,S.W. Wesley Olaire,* 75 Columbus Stevem Davodspm, W.M. 97 Crescent Valley Steven Maurer,S.W. Richard Black, * William Lee,J.W. 99 Lodi Valley 79 Reedsburg Maratin Hunt, W.M. Douglas Bentley,W.M. James Capper,S.W, Robert Ott, * Gregory Flanigan, * Joseph Williamson, * 103 Juneau 80 Independence NO REPRESENTATIVES Robert Helback, * Joseph Moerschel, * 105 Northwestern Steven Gorecki, J.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES

81 Northern Light 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Jimmie Hover,* Dave Johnston, * John Walker,* Jeffrey Millikin, S.W. Robert Severson, J.W Randy Thorman, *

82 Manawa 109 River Falls Thomas Squires,W.M. James Graham, W.M. William Mollica, * David Hoffman, S.W. David Forsythe,* Michael Wilson, *

125 112 Eau Claire 143 Sun Prairie Thomas Christiano,W.M. Steve Breunig,* John Shimoda, S.W. Gary Roth, * Michael Epson, * Darrel Snyder,J.W.

113 Sauk Prairie 145 Washburn David Dickson, W.M. Clayton Krahn, W.M. Richard Campbell, S.W. Joseph Brown, S.W. Bob Matthews,J.W. 119 Dodgeville Mark Jenks,W.M. 148 Wautoma Orville Olson, * JonBarthel, W.M. Kenneth Dobson, * John Jenks,S.W. David Leistra, J.W. 120 Hartford Michael Epson, W.M. 149 Durand-Pepin Carl Hoy,* Donald Heit, W.M. Ron Schmidt, * Richard Wayne,J.W.

123 Waupaca 151 Oregon NO REPRESENTATIVES Dennis Erfurth, W.M. Scott R. Magnusson, * 124 Dells Chad Winklepleck, J.W. Darrel Smith, * Ryan Ott, J.W. 161 Milton Eli Glissendorf,W.M. 125 Salem James Gajdosik, Jr., S.W. Todd Wohlert, W.M. Matthew Glissendorf,J.W. Terry Loper,S.W. 164 Menomonie 128 Wisconsin Rapids Bruce Trimble,W.M. Craig Carpenter,W.M. James Harmer,S.W. Jason Laramee,S.W. James Parent, J.W. Theodore Lyons,* 167 Cassia 130 Forest John Dorsey,W.M. James Bitner,W.M. TodHellmann lstein, S.W. John Galindo,S.W. Robert Thomas,* Daniel Maguire,J.W. 168 Omro 132 Tomah J. PatrickStorrs,S.W. Jesse Long,W.M. Donald Roscovius,S.W. 170 Shawano Mark Charbonneau, * Larry Sperberg,W.M. Martin Kosowski, * 138 West Bend Timothy Tainter,* Omar Youssef,W.M. Scott Baron, S.W. 172 Calumet Terry Groth, * NO REPRESENTATIVES

141 Montello 173 Poynette Lyle Snyder,S.W. Richard Preston, W.M.

126 174 Henry S. Baird 193 Ashlar Mark Fischer,Jr.,W.M. Lawrence Presnell, S.W. Thomas Pinney,Jr, * 195 New Richmond 176 ChippewaFalls Michael Kastens,W.M. Thomas Stevens,W.M. Lester Paulson, * 197 Clintonville Edward Mitchell, W.M. 177 Decora James Herman, S.W. James Kline,* 201 Arcadia 178 Argyle NO REPRESENTATIVES Marvin Engelke,W.M. Orville Boeck, S.W. 206 Linden Karl Gant, * J. Bruce Bradley,*. Glenn Langfoss,S.W. 180 Middleton-Ionic W. Donald Barriett, * Dan Burkeland, *. Mark Christie,S.W. 210 Ancient Landmark Jeffrey Breunig,J.W. Gregg Olson, W.M. Timothy Mott, S.W. 182 Marinette Kingman Loomis,J.W. Ronald Rife,W.M. SidnayKienitz, Jr., S.W. 214 Onalaska Masonic Henry Buchman, J.W. Richard Matl, * Harold Jones,* 183 Lincoln Lowell Miller,J.W. 215 Bayfield-Washburn NO REPRESENTATIVES 186 Winneconne Dennis Durant, * 217 Medford Larry Zimmerman, W.M. 187 North Star James Weaver,* Wendell Knutson, W.M. 218 Tri-County Daylite 188 Pine Douglas Morrison, W.M. Michael Werner,* Richard Zahorik, S.W. Jason Richardson, S.W. Robert Burmek, J.W. Terry Lee Richardson, J.W. 219 Fennimore 189 Lake Donald Noyes,W.M. Mike Clinnin, W.M. Dean Nogel, * Gary Beier,* Shawn Athy,J.W. 221 Shell Lake-Spooner NO REPRESENTATIVES 190 La Crosse Masonic Bruce Klubertanz, W.M. 222 Hiram D. Fisher Keith Williams,* John Kranzusch, * Frank DeCleene,* 192 Collins-Spring Valley Ralph Thompson, W.M. 224 Marshfield Lawrence Wiegand, * Shawn Matthes,W.M. Gary Sterzinger,S.W. Scott Dorbert, J.W.

127 225 Phillips 247 Laflin Glenn Seitz, W.M. Roy Hubler,W.M. Sam Opresik, * James Truesdell, * Tony Budaj, * Owen Williams,*

226 Virginia Falls 248 Eagle River Barry Maxfield, W.M. Brian Krause,W.M. John Tilley,S.W. Karl McDonald, *

229 Hancock 252 Buffalo River William Reed, S.W. James Trowbridge,W.M. Richard Swan, * John Accola, S.W. Larry Drangstveit, * 230 Clear Lake Steven Ruble,W.M. 261 Milwaukee-Harmony Jason Freeman, W.M. 231 Antigo Louis Plotkin, S.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES Andrew Pachefsky,J.W.

234 Blue Hills 263 Keystone Harlan Dodge,W.M. Allen Heinkel, W.M. Paul Jacobs,* Travis,Hand, * Herman Friess,* Kevin Fischer,J.W.

236 Superior 265 Lafayette Christopher Schnepper,W.M. Christopher Howard, W.M. Aaren Petersen, S.W. Jason Janiszewski, * Michael Daigle,J.W. Bradley Bingheim, J.W.

237 Hurley 267 Wauwatosa NO REPRESENTATIVES James Nowicki, W.M. Edgar Kofroth, * 241 Wilmot Brian Hurst, * Richard Wood, W.M. Aaron Labovitz, * 268 Benton Stanley Gorsuch, J.W. Joseph Thompson, W.M. Robert Lewis,S.W. 242 Rhinelander Kevin Germaine,* David Imlah, Jr., W.M. Robert Smith, S.W. 272 Camp Douglas Gabriel Klotz, * Leo Clark, W.M.

244 Landmark 277 Chetek John Henneman, W.M. Alton Hodges,* Richard Hodges,S.W. 245 Social Clifford Hodges,J.W. Rodney Johnson, W.M. Michael Hedrick, S.W. 279 Merrillan Stephen Dake,J.W. Raymond Ransom, *

246 Pewaukee 280 Mystic Tie Ronald Knutson, Sr.* Mark Steckel, W.M. Timothy Zellner,S.W.

128 281 Bloomer 318 Mosinee NO REPRESENTATIVES David Renly,W.M. Steven Peterson, * 287 Crandon Steven Prewitt, J.W. Robert Riemer,W.M. Louis Spaude,* 319 Barneveld John Gregg,* Scott Komplin, W.M. Jeffrey Schoenfeldt, S.W. 288 Union Grove Don Komplin, * Clinton Cagle,W.M. Steven Knightm, S.W. 320 Victory William Wampler,J.W. Paul Tourville,W.M. Nicholas Schultz, S.W. 290 Damascus Michael Fairbanks,W.M. 322 Theodore Roosevelt Matthew Wright, S.W. Gerald Brebner,W.M. Sean Schult, J.W. Christopher Young,S.W. Raymond Pirus,J.W. 291 West Allis Todd Krohn, W.M. 325 Commonwealth Leland Schams,III, * Erik Nielsen, W.M. Richard Polivka, J.W. Dominic Ferraro,S.W. Andrew Storrs,J.W. 293 Oconto Falls Jason Richardson, W.M. 329 Acacia-Itasca Zachary Jensen, S.W. Dennis Schultz, * David Trianoski, S.W. 297 Myron Reed Blair Cunningham, J.W. Russell Unrath, * Frank Foti, * 330 Island City Richard Hansen, * 301 Henry L. Palmer James Sandus,* John Wackman, III, W.M. William Hansen, Khristian Kay, S.W. Steven Holmblad, J.W. 331 James M. Hays Bryan Gapinski, W.M. 307 McKinley Steven Rudie,J.W. James Lovett, W.M. Todd Jaremko,S.W. 332 Adams Jared Broderick, J.W. Michael Karas,W.M. William Wenberg,S.W. 310 New Glarus Gary Miller,J.W. Michael Mudrey,W.M. 337 George Washington 1776 315 Dousman Otto Tesch, III, W.M. John Werner,W.M. Charles Carroll, S.W. James Johnson, J.W. Franklin Nuemberger,* Kevin Saenz, * 347 Sanctuary 317 Owen Paul Lenz, W.M. Leslie Craves,* Allen Mazuk, * David Cain, * Ross Johnson, J.W.

129 349 Appleton 363 Freemasons David Gerlach, W.M. Thomas Curtis,II, W.M. Matthew Clover,S.W. Michael Reindl, S.W. James Hays,* Paul Tourville,J.W.

350 Nathan Hale 364 Glenn L. Humphrey Edward Cassel, W.M. Arthur Michelz, S.W. George Weber,* Alfred Berg,* Kirk Poser,J.W. 365 Barnes 351 George B. Wheeler David Frings,W.M. Mark Hink, W.M. Scott Larson, S.W. Scott Thomson, S.W. Gregg Olson, J.W. Joseph Nelson, J.W. 366 Perseverance 1836 354 Elmbrook Adam Jaquet, W.M. James Stoebe,W.M. Barry Maxfield, * Thomas Farkas,J.W. Scott Larson, *

356 Doric 367 Unity Dale Holman, W.M. Gerald Hanson, * Greg Corey,* Ward Nottestad, J.W. 368 Mason-Woods, Harrison Petters,W.M. 358 DayLite Herbert Reichwald, S.W. Lauren Handeland, W.M. Fred Edwards,J.W. John Chadderdon, * James Burton, * 1843 Silas Shepherd William Krohn, W.M. 359 Sunrise Daniel Bast, S.W. Bobby Gober,S.W. Jessie Chariton, * John Walker,* 1862 Armistead-Bingham 360 N.E.W.Daylite Parker Dow,W.M. Gerald Brebner,W.M. James Myrhum, S.W.

362 Four Lakes Daylight Richard Roe,W.M. Lyle Baez, S.W. William Burkhardt, *

130 NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS DECLARATION Grand Master Joseph B. Harker,Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf and Grand Treasurer John Benedict all declared that there wasnounfinished business on their desks.

GRAND LODGE DECLARED INFORMAL Grand Master White declared the Grand Lodge informal for the 2011-2012 of- ficers to assume their stations.

INSTALLATION OF SENIOR GRAND WARDEN Grand Master Harker asked Past Grand Master Keith D. Chamberlain to come forward and install RW Brother Daniel L. Slavik to the office of Senior Grand War- den. Due to his daughter’sgraduation, he wasnot able to attend the installation ceremony on the previous evening.

PROCLAMATION Past Grand Master and Installing Grand Marshal Richard E. Blackproclaimed the 2011-2012 elected and appointed Grand officers duly installed.

PRESENTATION OF GAvEL Grand Master Harker presented the Grand Lodge gavel to Grand Master Davey L. White,Jr. wishing him success in the coming year.Hesaid that it wasapleasure and an honor to do so and he promised to be there for him when needed. After many words of praise for his teamwork and humility,Grand Master White asked all to stand and give Junior Past Grand Master JoeHarker another round of applause.

PRESENTATION OF CHARTER The gavel wasreturned to Grand Master Harker and he presented anew charter under-dispensation for one year to Nine Rivers Lodge.All of the charter members present were asked to come forward for the presentation. Junior Grand Warden Bill Beetcher will be the Worshipful Master of the new lodge and he announced his corps of officers.

PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER’S JEWEL Past Grand Master Michael A. DeWolf presented the Past Grand Master’sjewel to outgoing Grand Master Joseph B. Harker.Hewelcomed him to the “club” and wasgiven ahearty round of applause.Grand Master White then pinned his new pin for the year on Past Grand Master Harker’slapel.

REMARKS By GRAND MASTER WHITE “First and foremost, Iwould like to thank the officerswho agreed to take their stations forthe ensuing Masonic year.The progressive line officers, Iwant to thank you personallyfor traveling many miles.Iknow many of you would have rather met over teleconferencing or by Skype and Iapologize formytechnological problems, but Iappreciate your indulgence,your many hoursoftravel on preparing forthis

131 upcoming year.Iam looking forward to agreat year with all the officerswehave. Theonlyone that will probablygive me problems is Jerry Potter,but he’sbeen do- ing that foryears.”

“My brothers, Iamdeeplyhonored and humbled by your vote of confidence and while Imay be elevated forashort time to the position of Grand Master,Iassure you that Iwill always keep in mind that Iamnothing more than arepresentative on your behalf,elected by you. Every decision that is made will be made with your best interest in mind. Iwould like to congratulate the elected and appointed officerswho have been dulyinstalled forthe ensuing Masonic year.Ontheir behalf,wewould like to thank you all foryour continued support. TheProgressive Line Officershave been very busy preparing forthe up-coming year.They have worked diligentlyonyour behalf to make sure that we move this great fraternity forward and continue being leadersineducational programs.Weare ready and excited to support the constituent lodges and all their endeavors. Please contact us as far in advance as possible so we can send representation to your events.Wewould like to send our support to all the appendant bodies and to our youth organizations.Your success is also our success. If we all worktogether as ateam, there is no doubt that Masonry will prosper and reap the benefits.All the Grand Lodge officerswill do their very best to uphold the duties of the office forwhichthey have been installed.”

“Wehave been very fortunate to have the strong leadership of our Most Worship- ful Past Grand Masters. Eachand every one has shown us the leadership,wisdom, concern and compassion that it takes to be agreat leader.They have laid asolid foundation forall future Grand Masterstobuild upon, and forthis we are truly grateful. Ipersonallyhave had the honor to serve this great fraternity as aGrand Lodge Officer under the guidance of sixteen Grand Mastersand eachone of them have aspecial place in my heart. They have helped to develop me into abetter person with abetter outlook on life.Iencourage all brother Masons to take the time to thank them and have them share their wisdom and experiences with you. Iknow that I will be drawing on their knowledge throughout the up-coming year and Ithank them in advance forbeing ready to assist and support us in all aspects of Masonry in Wisconsin. From my heart, thank you all.”

“The progressive line officers, along with Most Worshipful Grand Master Joseph B. Harker,held monthlymeetings to prepare forthe upcoming year.Weworked diligentlyonnominations throughout the year and Ifeel we have assembled agreat team of officers. There will be alot of new faces along with many familiar ones.Please welcome your new Area Administrators, District Deputies,District Lecturersand Area Chaplains when they visit your respective lodges and give them the respect they deserve.They are there to workwith you not against you.”

“During the course of the year we also met with Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer John Benedict as the expenditures committee prepared our yearlybudget. We spent several months going through it line by line,inorder to present abudget that was as close to actual operating expense and income as possible.Iagain thank these brothersfor their hard workand dedication.”

“I am sure the progressive line officerswill continue to meet monthlysowecan continue to have the cohesiveness and programming that comes from ateam effort. We all know more can be accomplished as ateam than individually. Iwill also continue to hold monthlySkype conferences with the executive committee in order to address problems and concerns promptlyand efficiently.”

132 “Our Most Worshipful Past Grand Master and Current Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf will again be conducting MORI Training during the upcoming year.Heis always ready to assist the lodge secretaries and their assistants with any problems they may encounter while learning to navigate their way through the MORI system.

During this Masonic year,wewill be implementing aSecretaries Training Semi- nar to be held in the Madison area on January 14th and 15th 2012. Please put this date on your calendar and plan on attending.The session will cover awide variety of subjects and will be very useful to all who attend. In addition, we will be add- ing asection in the L.E.A. form to cover this training,with alarge point total for participation in the event.”

“It is essential forlodge secretaries to participate in the training sessions offered by the Grand Lodge office staff.Continuing improvement in modern technology coupled with ever-changing government regulation has created areal need to offer this type of training to prepare our lodges forthe future needs of our fraternity and society. Icertainlyhope you take advantage of this and any of the other programs offered by your Grand Lodge representatives.Your Grand Secretary is usuallyavailable during the normal business hoursofthe Grand Lodge office and will assist you in finding the answerstoyour questions.”

“The Grand Lodge Office staff consisting of Jan, Alicia, Cheryl, Erika and Bill are always ready to assist you or your lodge with questions,providing materials or awards,orpointing you in the right direction to get answers. We have an excellent staff and eachindividual is extremelyknowledgeable and patient. Ihave spent a great deal of time at the Grand Lodge office and logged many hourstalking with them on the phone over the last 16 years. They have always provided me with the information Ineeded in atimelymanner and Iwould like to thank them forall their help and assistance,itwas greatlyappreciated.”

“Our Director of Development office personnel, consisting of Bill Barnes and Erika Miller stand ready to assist you with matching grant programs (and many others), letting you know what qualifies and the parametersyou will need to operate within. Bill is awealth of information and is willing to travel to your lodge and make presentations on these programs throughout the year.Remember there are no stupid questions,they are all important to us.”

“The Wisconsin Masonic Home Inc.under the direction of MarkStrautman and his staff continues to be ashining example of what Masonry is about. Thecare and compassion shown the residents who reside there is second to none.The Board of directorsistobeapplauded on their fine efforts also.They along with the staff have been very busy implementing the new by-law changes as well as handling continu- allychanging government regulations.Ittrulyisavery complex industry and Ihave enjoyed being on the board and learning more about it.”

“This last year we opened the new Hickory Suites Rehabilitation Center and the Health and Wellness Center on our campus.They are both state-of-the-art complexes and Iencourage you to visit them when you’re in the area. Please watchfor upcoming festivities to be held on the campus and take the time to enjoy its beautiful surround- ings.The residents always enjoy sharing some time with visitors. This trulyisone of our greatest charities and something we all can be proud of.”

“Our Wisconsin Masonic Foundation continues to look forand implement new

133 programs.Weall know about the AED program, whichhas been around forquite some time.Through our efforts,the Masonic lodges and the Foundation have placed units in communities throughout the state,saving anumber of lives by doing so.The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation has many matching grant programs available forthe lodges to utilizeand Iencourage youtocontact thefoundation with any ideas you might have to see if they can assist you. It is agreat way to become involved in your community and make adifference in the lives of many individuals.One of the new programs being implemented is the CPR anytime program whichwas kicked off in Richland Center earlier this year.Ilook forward to this program developing into a greatsuccess.Thanks to the board membersfor their hard workand innovative ideas.”

“My Brothers, Iwould like to talk abit about some of the programs we will con- tinue as well as those we will be introducing.Asmost of you know,mystart in this fraternity began with my ability to learn the ritual. This year we will be introduc- ing athree-year program to be instituted at our Schools of Instruction. We will be covering one degree per year along with some additional sections.I,aswell as the progressive line officers, recognize the need to bring the integrity and importance of our ritual backtoour Schools of Instruction. Without our ritual teachings and people like Ernie Hiegel, our fraternity would not be what it is today.”

“The Lodge Excellence Award has been revamped, and we have moved all required sections into one section making it easier to follow and understand. We also cleared up afew sections we felt were either too confusing or were being manipulated by some lodges.Iwould ask that within afew weeks after Annual Communication the Masters, Wardens and Secretaries look this up on the Grand Lodge website to either adjust your current year or plan your upcoming year.This award is agreat tool for the Wardens to utilize and will make planning their individual year mucheasier. ThePlanning Committee will be putting together achart, whichwill be available to keep trackofyour lodge’sactivities as the year progresses.”

“The Education Committee has been charged with putting together several new programs.Weask that you contact one of the progressive line officersand schedule them to make apresentation at your District Meeting or special lodge function. We would also ask that you try to schedule an officer from outside your respective dis- trict as we feel it is imperative that progressive line officerstravel to other districts and get to know brothersfrom across the state.Our goal is to put together programs that we can take to the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education to share with the other jurisdictions attending.”

“Wewill be continuing to partner with the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons Inc.through our annual joint Table Lodge.They will be hosting the event this year so please watchthe Wisconsin Masonic Journal forfuture details.Wewould also like to expand our joint efforts in the future and I look forward to working with Most Worshipful Earl M. Thomas III in accomplish- ing our goals.”

“During the course of our travels,wealso picked up afew programs at the North American Conference of Grand Mastersand Grand Secretaries that we thought were worthwhile and are continuing to explore ways to implement these programs in Wisconsin.”

“One of the goals we have set this year is to have our progressive line officersat- tempt to visit every lodge in the state during the upcoming year.Wehave all traveled

134 to Lodges that tell us they haven’t seen aGrand Lodge Officer foryears. This will change.Iworkthird shift and am limited to the distance Ican travel on Sunday through Thursday nights.However if given enough notice,wewill arrange forone of the officerstoattend your function. If you would like me to attend your function, I would encourage you to schedule it on Friday through Sunday and give me advance notice.Thank you foryour understanding and co-operation.”

“I wouldencourage all officersofthe lodges to take the Code Correspondence Course andbecomefamiliarwithit, especially when it comes to our ritual. We should all know what is permissible and what is not. Iamnot afan of the “It’seasier to do it and ask forforgiveness than to ask forpermission.”approach. If forced to,Iwill make an example of those violating our code in this manner.”

“I would like to address my pin forthe year.Itstands forthe tenants of our fra- ternity: BrotherlyLove,Relief and Truth. These are the foundation of our Fraternity, and if practiced on aregular basis in our dailylives,become away of life.Our ritual states that ‘by the exercise of brotherlylove,Masonry unites men from every country, sect and opinion and conciliates true friendship among those who might otherwise have remained at aperpetual distance’. Ifeel sometimes we forget that simple state- ment and how fortunate we are to belong to suchafine institution, where we have the opportunity to broaden our horizons and friendships.”

“Torelieve the distressed is aduty incumbent on all men, but more particularly on Masons,who are linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere affection. My brothersit’stime we realize our duty and obligation to take care of our brothers in need. There are several resolutions being presented this year concerning suspen- sion fornon-payment of dues and providing forour elderlymembers. Often we get so wrapped up in the dollarsand cents of our own budgets and today’ssociety that we forget it’sour obligation to provide forour brothersinneed. And, if that means paying their dues,sobeit.”

“Truth is something we should strive to practice at all times and that’swhy there is an all seeing eye at the top of the compasses… to remind us that although we may hide things from the eyes of men,our great creator is keeping an eye on us at all times.”

“You may have noticed that Ithanked some people several times.This was not done by accident. They deserve every thank-you they received.”

“In closing Iwould like to thank my wife Tammi. Without her this would have been very hard to accomplish. She stayed home with the kids,taking them to ball games and other functions so Icould do what Ithought Ineeded to do to accomplish this goal. Thank You!”

“LastlyIwould like to close with apoem that was given to me by my Godchild.”

THe LamB SKiN By edgar a. Guest It is not ornamental, the cost is not great, There are other things far more useful, yet trulyIstate, Though of all my possessions,there’snone can compare, With that white leather apron, whichall Masons wear.

135 As ayoung lad Iwondered just what it all meant, When Dad hustled around, and so muchtime was spent On shaving and dressing and looking just right, Until Mother would say: “It’sthe Masons tonight.”

And some winter nights she said: “What makes you go, Wayupthere tonight thru the sleet and the snow, Yousee the same things every month of the year.” Then Dad would reply: “Yes,Iknow it, my dear.”

Forty yearsIhave seen the same things,itistrue. And though they are old, they always seem new, Forthe hands that Iclasp,and the friends that Igreet, Seem alittle bit closer eachtime that we meet.”

Yearslater Istood at that very same door, With good men and true who had entered before, Iknelt at the alter,and there Iwas taught That virtue and honor can never be bought.

That the spotless white lambskin all Masons revere, If worthilyworn grows more precious eachyear, That service to othersbrings blessings untold, That man may be poor though surrounded by gold.

Ilearned that true brotherhood flourishes there, That enmities fade ‘neath the compass and square, That wealth and position are all thrust aside, As there on the level men meet and abide.

So,honor the lambskin, may it always remain Forever unblemished, and free from all stain, And when we are called to the Great Father’slove, May we all take our place in that Lodge up above.

Fraternally,

Davey L. White Jr. Grand Master CLOSING OF GRAND LODGE The 2011-2012 Grand Lodge officers,lead by Deputy Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert, closed the 167th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

136 APPENDIX A

In Memoriam

We payTribute to the Memoryof Our Own Dead and To the Dead of Our Sister Grand Jurisdictions

Thebonds of friendship and brotherlylove can never be severed by the scythe of time.

(See Necrology Report for list of deceased members.)

137 APPENDIX B

TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP PER CAPITATAX, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED DECEMBER 31, 2010 ACTIvE CHARTERED LODGES –LISTED By NUMBER SUMMARyOFCHARTERS 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 HONORARyMEMBERS MERITORIOUS SERvICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

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Name of Lodge n M L S P I R A R T D R S E T V P E Mineral Point 0001 58 7110 01000000 59 Melody 0002 72 3320 1311002-2 71 South Shore 0003 79 3110 01211040 76 Warren 0004 75 7240 04300030 76 Madison 0005 194 5340 04902011 -3 184 Prairie du Chien 0008 59 2200 00701080 51 Jefferson County 0009 1122100 00440080 104 Morning Star 0010 138 1640 04703010 0132 Sheboygan 0011750430 0334007-5 66 Southern Lakes 0012 67 0410 12322070 62 Wisconsin 0013 52 0330 36409013 045 Franklin 0016 18 14 010 12001010 19 Ozaukee 0017 88 3910 0010 600060 92 Racine-Belle City 0018 151 1932 276117 024-1133 Washington 0021 225 3740 5910 211124 1211 Amicitia 0025 42 3440 04100010 45 Fond du Lac 0026 82 1710 01306090 74 Oshkosh 0027 96 3870 18410050 99 Burlington 0028 1102110 01320050 106 Aurora 0030 30 8000 00210030 27 Smith 0031 80 7320 13214071 77 Union 0032 52 6230 03000000 55 Fort Winnebago 0033 73 4110 01622010 064 Baraboo 0034 131 4440 044018 022-1112 Albany 0036 25 1000 00000000 25 Waukesha 0037 168 2815 0217 628016 0169 Berlin 0038 48 4420 02025070 43 Oconomowoc-Hartland 0042 128 5431 151318 022-1110 Geneva 0044 42 4420 13200021 44 Frontier-Badger 0045 185 4430 14722011 -2 176 Kenosha 0047 100 0740 154244 050-154 Waupun 0048 51 0220 02301040 49 Hiram 0050 94 6330 25410050 94 Waverly 0051 90 7620 02425011 283 Janesville-Western Star 0055 104 1321 25520070 102 St Croix 0056 88 0420 02417012 381 St John's 0057 65 3010 01110020 64 Valley 0060 82 6640 15326011 076 Twin Cities 0061 48 4440 15700070 46 Waterloo 0063 28 0110 01021030 26 Evening Star 0064 41 0010 01000000 42 Manitowoc 0065 57 2400 00116080 49 Richland 0066 49 3000 00100010 48 Palmyra 0068 50 0420 02100010 51 Fulton 0069 54 2530 0300000-1 56 Quincy 0071 52 2310 01100010 52 Dodge County 0072 74 0210 01212050 70 Kegonsa 0073 87 4000 33422081 83 Black River 0074 88 3120 1343007-1 83 Columbus 0075 34 5650 05200020 37 Reedsburg 0079 46 2310 0110102-1 44 Independence 0080 62 2154217209011 058

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Name of Lodge n E L S P I R A R T D R S E T V P M Northern Light 0081 44 0010 01144090 36 Manawa 0082 45 2000 00405091 37 Benjamin Franklin 0083 817520 02000001 11 La Belle 0084 96 2000 00400041 93 Des Peres 0085 40 5221 03022040 39 Waucoma 0090 21 18 000 11200020 20 Evergreen 0093 43 2000 00111030 40 Bicknell 0094 37 6220 02003030 36 Prairie View 0095 63 0430 03203050 61 Crescent Valley 0097 28 1200 00001010 27 Lodi Valley 0099 68 5002 0210001-1 68 Juneau 0103 13 4230 03101020 14 Northwestern 0105 29 7110 01001010 29 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 0108 49 3410 0110001-1 48 River Falls 0109 1101550 05802010 0105 Eau Claire 0112 177 4660 17210031 182 Sauk Prairie 0113 78 2100 00700070 71 Dodgeville 0119 52 5020 02312060 48 Hartford 0120 58 0001 1211002-1 57 Waupaca 0123 71 2110 01100010 71 Dells 0124 51 12 551 06630090 48 Salem 0125 18 9002 02000000 20 Wisconsin Rapids 0128 134 2312 03720091 129 Forest 0130 148 4740 1511 123035 4122 Tomah 0132 92 2461 18414090 91 West Bend 0138 61 3321 03102030 61 Montello 0141 44 1220 02014050 41 Sun Prairie 0143 69 5612 25200020 72 Washburn 0145 42 5000 0000000-1 41 Wautoma 0148 101 16 111 02610071 97 Durand-Pepin 0149 37 0110 01200020 36 Oregon 0151 1131200 0010203-1 109 Milton 0161 82 1110 012012 0140 69 Menomonie 0164 107 4210 12525012 299 Cassia 0167 62 4610 23322071 59 Omro 0168 19 3000 00110020 17 Shawano 0170 93 3131 04400040 93 Calumet 0172 28 1100 00100013 30 Poynette 0173 27 0000 11004040 24 Henry S. Baird 0174 1163310 12312061 113 Chippewa Falls 0176 93 3730 03110020 94 Decora 0177 73 1110 01603090 65 Argyle 0178 37 1111 0220002-1 36 Middleton-Ionic 0180 103 6431 04253010 -1 96 Marinette 0182 49 2220 02000000 51 Lincoln 0183 81 0110 01310040 78 Winneconne 0186 53 2010 01210030 51 North Star 0187 42 0000 00102030 39 Pine 0188 39 3000 00200020 37 Lake 0189 346 5512 1413 119134 0316 La Crosse Masonic 0190 64 4230 03302050 62 Collins-Spring Valley 0192 81 0330 03120030 81

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Name of Lodge n E L S P I R A R T D R S E T V P M Ashlar 0193 34 3000 0010001-1 32 New Richmond 0195 73 1410 12223070 68 Clintonville 0197 21 6210 01400042 20 Arcadia 0201 16 0000 00000000 16 Linden 0206 51 3000 00000000 51 Ancient Landmark 0210 39 4000 00300030 36 Onalaska Masonic 0214 43 2112 03010010 45 Bayfield-Washburn 0215 34 0000 00122050 29 Medford 0217 25 1110 12101020 25 TriCounty Daylite 0218 48 5000 00101021 47 Fennimore 0219 54 1000 00102030 51 Shell Lake-Spooner 0221 84 2211 02010010 85 Hiram DFisher 0222 38 1110 01101020 37 Marshfield 0224 80 2000 00422080 72 Phillips 0225 106 0400 22455014 -2 92 Virginia Falls 0226 33 1100 00000000 33 Hancock 0229 95 2310 01520070 89 Clear Lake 0230 46 0110 01120030 44 Antigo 0231 31 2220 02100010 32 Blue Hills 0234 127 2440 04200020 129 Superior 0236 88 3550 05305081 86 Hurley 0237 30 3000 0021003-2 25 Wilmot 0241 42 01782010 204060 46 Rhinelander 0242 121 1211 02500051 119 Landmark 0244 97 0111 13417012 088 Social 0245 38 0120 02200020 38 Pewaukee 0246 60 5220 02100011 62 Laflin-St. James 0247 55 2100 00500050 50 Eagle River 0248 66 4111 0230205-1 62 Buffalo River 0252 107 4210 12002020 107 Milwaukee-Harmony 0261 167 3040 158417 0291 144 Keystone 0263 83 5430 03314080 78 Lafayette 0265 52 8000 00900090 43 Wauwatosa 0267 120 7620 02625013 0109 Benton 0268 22 6000 00110020 20 Camp Douglas 0272 34 0000 11001010 34 Chetek 0277 66 3000 1110203-1 63 Merrillan 0279 41 2000 00101020 39 Mystic Tie0280 50 1530 25406010 146 Bloomer 0281 39 4000 00220040 35 Crandon 0287 48 1000 11100011 49 Union Grove 0288 47 2001 01111030 45 Damascus 0290 71 7740 04200020 73 West Allis 0291 199 1411 1310 01011 1192 Oconto Falls 0293 28 12 831 15105060 27 Myron Reed 0297 104 3000 00126090 95 Henry LPalmer 0301 142 6240 15713011 0136 McKinley 0307 146 4530 03840012 -1 136 New Glarus 0310 65 3220 02205070 60 Dousman 0315 54 9543 07500050 56 Owen 0317 62 2110 01611080 55 Mosinee 0318 38 3220 02200020 38

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Name of Lodge n M L S P I R A R T D R S E T V P E Barneveld 0319 52 1100 00200020 50 Victory 0320 36 2330 14234090 31 Theodore Roosevelt 0322 128 1740 15523010 0123 Commonwealth 0325 103 2660 06201030 106 Acacia-Itasca 0329 122 1540 59300030 128 Island City 0330 36 14 022 04001121 39 James MHays 0331 133 0120 13708015 -1 120 Adams 0332 38 5220 1313206-1 34 George Washington 1776 0337 163 4300 0014 113028 -1 134 Sanctuary 0347 126 3121 03320050 124 Appleton 0349 105 1200 1121003-1 102 Nathan Hale 0350 105 1420 13514010 199 George BWheeler 0351 150 3620 13310041 150 Elmbrook 0354 76 3261 07220040 79 Doric 0356 121 4530 03514010 -4 110 Day Lite 0358 37 22 000 00400040 33 Sunrise 0359 10 16 000 00000000 10 N.E.W.Daylite 0360 21 19 230 03100010 23 Four Lakes Daylight 0362 21 18 420 02101020 21 Freemasons 0363 153 22 29 11 0415 1212 015-2151 Glenn LHumphrey 0364 20 29 110 01300030 18 Barnes 0365 13 39 110 01100010 13 Perseverance 1836 0366 18 34 001 01000002 21 Unity 0367 201 9550 16811010 0197 Mason-Woods 0368 33 24 100 00201030 30 Silas HShepherd 1843 162 152 000 0000000-160 2 Armistead-Bingham 1862 937000 00000001 10

142 143 ACTIvE CHARTERED LODGES Under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Name of Date of Charter No. LodgeLocation County Dispensation Granted 1Mineral Point Mineral Point Iowa Oct. 8, 1840 Jan. 17, 1844 2Melody Platteville Grant Jan. 20, 1843 Jan. 17, 1844 3South Shore South Milwaukee Milwaukee June 12, 1843 Jan. 17, 1844 4Warren Potosi Grant Apr.27, 1844 Jan. 10, 1845 5Madison Madison Dane June 4, 1844 Jan. 10, 1845 8Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien Crawford Dec. 26, 1857 June 10, 1858 9Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson Oct. 19, 1888 June 12, 1889 10 Morning Star Beloit RockSept. 21, 1846 Jan. 14, 1847 11 Sheboygan Sheboygan Sheboygan Feb. 4, 1846 May29, 1847 12 SouthernLakes DelavanWalworth May7,2004 June 14, 2004 13 Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee Feb. 11, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 16 Franklin Lone RockRichland 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 BayBrown Dec. 23, 1847 Dec. 16, 1848 25 Amicitia Shullsburg Lafayette May24, 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 AuroraMilwaukee Milwaukee Jan. 7, 1850 Dec. 14, 1850 31 Smith Monroe Green Apr.9,1850 Dec. 13, 1850 32 Union Evansville RockOct. 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 AlbanyAlbanyGreen Mar.1,1851 June 9, 1852 37 Waukesha Waukesha Waukesha Jan. 20, 1851 June 9, 1852 38 Berlin Berlin Green LakeNov., 1851 June 11, 1852 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland OconomowocWaukesha July 14, 1852 June 15, 1853 44 Geneva LakeGeneva Walworth Oct. 10, 1852 June 16, 1853 45 Frontier-Badger 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 WaverlyAppleton Outagamie Apr.19, 1854 June 14, 1854 55 Janesville-WesternStar Janesville RockOct. 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 ValleySparta 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 ManitowocManitowocManitowocFeb.12, 1856 June 12, 1856 66 Richland Richland Center Richland Mar.14, 1856 June 12, 1856 68 PalmyraPalmyraJefferson Jan. 5, 1856 June 12, 1856 69 Fulton Edgerton RockJuly 21, 1855 June 12, 1856 71 Quincy Friendship Adams Jan. 21, 1856 June 12, 1856 72 Dodge County BeaverDam Dodge Feb. 4, 1856 June 12, 1856 73 Kegonsa Stoughton Dane Mar.11, 1856 June 12, 1856 74 BlackRiver BlackRiver 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 NorthernLight Mauston Juneau Sept. 12, 1856 June 10, 1857 82 Manawa Manawa Waupaca Jan. 14, 1857 June 10, 1857 83 Benjamin Franklin Madison Dane Oct. 29, 2006 June 1, 2007

144 Name of Date of Charter No. LodgeLocation County Dispensation Granted

84 La Belle Viroqua Vernon Dec. 20, 1856 June 10, 1857 85 Des Peres Green BayBrown Feb. 4, 1857 June 10, 1857 90 Waucoma Evansville RockDec. 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 ViewRipon Fond du Lac Aug. 15, 1857 June 9, 1858 97 Crescent ValleyMazomanie Dane Dec. 15, 1857 June 9, 1858 99 Lodi ValleyLodi Columbia June 9, 1857 June 9, 1858 103 Juneau NewLisbon Juneau Nov. 18, 1857 June 9, 1858 105 NorthwesternPrescott 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 WashburnBristol Kenosha June 18, 1863 June 15, 1864 148 Wautoma Wautoma WausharaNov.25, 1863 June 15, 1864 149 Durand-Pepin Durand Pepin May6,1864 June 15, 1864 151 Oregon Oregon Dane July 12, 1865 June 15, 1866 161 Milton Milton Jct. RockApr.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 172 Calumet NewHolstein Calumet July 3, 1925 June 9, 1926 173 Poynette Poynette Columbia May14, 1868 June 10, 1868 174 HenryS.Baird Sturgeon BayDoor Oct. 28, 1878 June 11, 1879 176 Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Chippewa Jan. 21, 1869 June 10, 1869 177 DecoraGalesville 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 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 LakeMilwaukee Milwaukee Sept. 27, 1872 June 11, 1873 190 La Crosse Masonic La Crosse La Crosse May7,1873 June 11, 1873 192 Collins-Spring ValleyBaldwin St. Croix Aug. 27, 1873 June 10, 1874 193 Ashlar SussexWaukesha Nov. 10, 1873 June 10, 1874 195 NewRichmond NewRichmond St. Croix Nov. 28, 1873 June 10, 1874 197 Clintonville Clintonville Waupaca Apr.17, 1873 June 10, 1874 201 Arcadia Arcadia Trempealeau May10, 1875 June 12, 1876 206 Linden Linden Iowa Feb. 1, 1877 June 13, 1877 210 Ancient LandmarkAshland 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 May21, 1881 June 15, 1882 218 Tr i-County Daylite Crivitz Marinette Nov. 29, 1988 June 12, 1989 219 Fennimore Fennimore Grant Jan. 2, 1882 June 15, 1882 221 Shell Lake-Spooner Shell LakeWashburnMay 2, 1882 June 13, 1883

145 Name of Date of Charter No. LodgeLocation County Dispensation Granted

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 HancockEllsworthPierce July 28, 1884 June 10, 1885 230 Clear LakeClear LakePolk Nov. 12, 1884 June 10, 1885 231 Antigo Antigo Langlade Sept. 16, 1885 June 9, 1886 234 Blue Hills Rice LakeBarron Nov. 9, 1886 June 15, 1887 236 Superior Superior Douglas Nov. 7, 1887 June 13, 1888 237 HurleyMercer 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 LandmarkGrantsburg 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 261 Milwaukee-HarmonyMilwaukee 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 May3,1900 June 13, 1900 277 Chetek Chetek Barron May15, 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 301 HenryL.Palmer Milwaukee Milwaukee July 11, 1910 June 15, 1911 307 McKinleyBrookfield Waukesha Feb. 27, 1914 June 10, 1914 310 NewGlarus NewGlarus Green May14, 1914 June 9, 1915 315 Dousman Dousman Waukesha Jan. 10, 1917 June 13, 1917 317 Owen Owen ClarkAug. 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 VictoryCedarburg Ozaukee June 5, 1919 June 9, 1920 322 Theo.Roosevelt Green BayBrown 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 BayMilwaukee Apr.26, 1926 June 9, 1926 347 SanctuaryEau 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 356 Doric Madison Dane June 13, 1961 June 12, 1962 358 Day-Lite Milwaukee Milwaukee May10, 1971 June 14, 1972 359 Sunrise Kenosha Kenosha Apr.11, 1977 June 13, 1978 360 N.E.W.Daylite Green BayBrown 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. HumphreyDousman Waukesha May12, 1992 June 8, 1992

146 Name of Date of Charter No. LodgeLocation County Dispensation Granted

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

147 SUMMARyOFCHARTERS GRANTED

Total Number of Charters Granted ...... 385 Lodges Discontinued...... 200 Charters Restored ...... 0 Number of Charters in Force...... 183 LODGES HAvING NAMES CHANGED Original Name of LodgeNo. Name Changed to No. Date Changed

Milwaukee...... 3Kilbourn...... 31869 Kilbourn...... 3South Shore...... 3Oct. 28, 2004 Delavan...... 12 Delavan-Darien ...... 12 Sept. 1, 1977 DelavanDarien...... 12 SouthernLakes...... 12 May7,2004 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 Frontier ...... 45 Frontier-Badger...... 45 Oct. 17, 2007 Jerusalem...... 54 Raymond...... 54 1861 Janesville...... 55 Janesville-WesternStar ...... 55 May2,1994 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 May22, 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 BarkRiver...... 122 Hartland ...... 122 In 1893 Columbia ...... 124 Dells ...... 124 May26, 1970 Grand Rapids ...... 128 Wisconsin Rapids ...... 128 June 15, 1921 Osceola ...... 134 Osceola-St. Croix Falls...... 134 May14, 1990 Beetown...... 146 Bloomington ...... 146 May19, 1976 Durand...... 149 Durand-Pepin ...... 149 April 24, 1981 Mifflin ...... 153 Rewey...... 153 Ye ar 1901 Reedsburg ...... 157 Reedsburg ...... 79 April 1, 1972 NewHolstein ...... 172 Calumet...... 172 Jan. 29, 1985 Key...... 174 Kewaunee-Key ...... 174 July 10, 1978 Kewaunee-Key...... 174 HenryS.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 forthe change) Collins...... 192 Collins-Spring Valley...... 192 May14, 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 Tr iCounty 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 May14, 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

148 Genoa Junction ...... 256 Genoa City ...... 256 June 13, 1924 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

149 LIST OF LODGES DISCONTINUED

LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

OliveBranch 6New Diggings Surrendered January10, 1865. Southport7*SouthportArrested June 15, 1853. Dallas 8Prairie du Chien Surrendered 1852. Jefferson 9•Jefferson Arrested June 2, 1884. Harmony12✓DelavanSurrendered 1859 (formerly located at Elkhorn). WesternStar 14 Janesville Consolidated with Janesville No.55, May2,1994. 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 movedtoAvoca. 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’s24Sheboygan 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 MovedtoCalifornia. Tuscan 35 Watertown Arrested 1858. St. John’s39Stillwater (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. Oconomowoc42OconomowocDispensation issued July 14, 1852. Charter granted June 15, 1853. Charter arrested April 9, 1860. (See EllsworthLodge No.133). Hazel Green 43 Hazel Green Number changed to 15, which wasthe number of the first Lodge at Hazel Green in 1927. LakeMills 46 LakeMills 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, movedtoRio 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 January7,1868. Markesan 59 **Markesan Surrendered October 19, 1933. Markesan 59 Markesan Consolidated with Ripon-Green LakeNo. 95, April 18, 1990. Vesper 62 Mayville Consolidated with Horicon No.40onJanuary20, 1977. Name changed to Horicon-Mayville No.40. Fox Lake67Fox LakeConsolidated with Waupun No.48, January 23, 1970. Grant 70 Boscobel Consolidated with Fennimore No.219, April 16, 2002. Plover76PloverConsolidated with Evergreen No.93, March 20, 1971. Elkhorn77ElkhornConsolidated with Delavan-Darien No.12& Walworth No.286 to form SouthernLakes No.12, May7,2004. Dells 78 LakeDelton Consolidated with Columbia 124 on May26, 1970. Name changed to Dells 124. Concordia 83 Madison Surrendered 1882. Solomon 86 Juneau Consolidated with Dodge County No.72, February27, 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, May20, 1998.

150 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

Belle City 92 Racine Consolidated with Racine No.18and changed name to Racine-Belle City No.18, Dec. 29, 2003. Temple 96 Waterford Consolidated with Burlington No.28, Dec. 19, 1996. John A. Bryan98Menasha Consolidated with Elisha Kent Kane No.61, Sept. 12, 1995, nowTwin 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, February1997. Tracy 107 ManitowocArrested April 9, 1868. Lowell 110 Reeseville Consolidated with Columbus No.75, May12, 1960. Rosendale 111 Rosendale Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake-Markesan No.95, April 3, 1997. Palestine 114 Lone RockArrested Mar.17, 1927. Restored May31, 1928. Consolidated with Franklin No.16, June 11, 1958. Rob Morris 115 Eagle Consolidated with Palmyra68, November 15, 1971. Sharon 116 Sharon Consolidated with Darien No.126, November 3, 1964. Trempealeau 117 Trempealeau Consolidated with DecoraNo. 177, November 20, 2001. Warden 118 Gratiot Surrendered January5,1940. Delavan121 DelavanNow DelavanNo. 12 (1923). Hartland 122 Hartland Consolidated with OconomowocNo. 42, April 26, 2002. Darien 126 Darien Consolidated with DelavanNo. 12, July 1, 1977 and name changed to Delavan-Darien No.12. Lebanon 127 Juda Surrendered March 27, 1882. Jamestown 129 Jamestown Surrendered 1868. NewLondon 131 NewLondon Consolidated with Manawa No.82, May2,2002. Ellsworth133 OconomowocDispensation issued June 18, 1861. Charter granted June 11, 1862. On June 14, 1882, authorized to change name and number to OconomowocNo. 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. Harmony142 Whitefish BayConsolidated with Milwaukee No.261 and changed name to Milwaukee-HarmonyNo. 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 Lake147 Green LakeConsolidated with Ripon No.95, November 23, 1971 and name changed to Ripon- Green Lake95. Burnett 150 Burnett Surrendered April 5, 1901. Cambria 152 Cambria Consolidated with Pardee No.171, Sept. 8, 1982. Rewey153 ReweyConsolidated with Mineral Point, July 27, 1988. Chilton 154 Chilton Consolidated with NewHolstein No.172, changed name to Calumet No.172, Jan. 29, 1985.

151 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

Monticello Union 155 Monticello Consolidated with NewGlarus 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 MontfortSurrendered March 17, 1994. Princeton 166 Princeton Surrendered June 15, 1883. Grant 169 Consolidated with Muscoda Lodge No.70on November 21, 1981. Pardee 171 Pardeeville Surrendered June 14, 2006. NewHolstein 172 ✓✓NewHolstein Surrendered June 11, 1878, Consolidated with Chilton No.154, changed name to Calumet No. 172, Jan. 29, 1985. Key174 Algoma Consolidated with Kewaunee No.296, on July 10, 1978 and changed name to Kewaunee-Key Lodge No.174. Newcharter presented on June 12, 1979. Kewaunee-Key 174 Kewaunee Consolidated with HenryS.Baird No.211, Nov. 17, 2005 and changed name to HenryS.Baird No.174. Excelsior 175 Milwaukee Consolidated with LakeLodge No.189, May18, 2009. BlackEarth Valley179 BlackEarth Consolidated with Crescent No.97, May22, 1997 and changed name to Crescent ValleyNo. 97. Augusta 181 Augusta Consolidated with Osseo No.213, Feb. 19, 1997 and changed name to Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta No.213 Alma 184 Alma Consolidated with Buffalo River Lodge No.252, May 16, 2009. 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. Wonewoc194 WonewocConsolidated with ElroyNo. 202, Dec. 10, 1974 and changed name to Elroy-WonewocNo. 202. Maiden Rock196 Maiden RockConsolidated with Pepin No.89, May21, 1968. Belleville 198 Belleville Arrested No.13, 1937. Werner 199 Werner Surrendered June 12, 1888. Wm. Kahlenberg 200 TwoRivers Consolidated with ManitowocNo. 65, May25, 1989. Elroy-Wonewoc202 ElroyConsolidated with Tomah No.132, April 18, 1990. Wilton 203 Wilton Surrendered Feb. 23, 1953. Colby204 ColbyCharter 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, May14, 1990. Spring Green 212 Spring Green Arrested Feb. 29, 2000. Osseo 213 **Osseo Surrendered June 15, 1892. 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 Tr iCounty Daylite No.361, July 15, 1992. Barron 220 Barron Consolidated with Blue Hills No.234, Jan. 23, 2008.

152 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

Cumberland 223 Cumberland Consolidated with Rice LakeNo. 234, May14, 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. 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.9restored, 239 vacant. Washburn240 WashburnConsolidated 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, May10, 1994. OliveBranch 250 Marinette Surrendered Feb. 15, 1898. Brooklyn 251 Brooklyn Consolidated with Waucoma No.90 January15, 1963. Bloomington 253 ***Bloomington Consolidated with Beetown No.146, Beetown, May19, 1976 and name changed to Bloomington No.146. Glenwood 254 Glenwood City Consolidated with Menomonie No.164, March 2, 2004. Hillsboro 255 Hillsboro Consolidated with La Belle Lodge No.84, October 2, 2008. Genoa City 256 Genoa City Surrendered April 23, 2001. Viola 257 Viola Consolidated with Rockton No.209, LaFarge, June 18, 1968. Amery258 AmeryConsolidated with North Star No.187, Sept. 25, 1990. Jeremiah M. Rusk 259 South Milwaukee Consolidated with KilbournNo. 3toformSouth Shore No.3,Oct. 28, 2004. Spooner 260 Spooner Consolidated with Shell LakeNo. 221 to form Shell Lake-Spooner No.221, Nov. 3, 2004. Spring Valley262 Spring ValleyConsolidated with Collins No.192, May14, 2004, nowCollins-Spring ValleyNo. 192. Thorp264 ThorpConsolidated with StanleyNo. 273, November 22, 1971 and name changed to Stanley-Thorp No.273. Edwards 266 HancockConsolidated with Wautoma No.148, Sept. 8, 1993. William W. Perry269 Deerfield Surrendered No.30, 1966. Randolph 270 Randolph Consolidated with Dodge County Lodge No. 72, February25, 1981. Whitehall-Blair 271 Whitehall Consolidated with DecoraNo. 177, Nov. 20, 2001. Stanley-Thorp273 StanleyConsolidated 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, May14, 1990. Manawa 276 Manawa Consolidated with Weyauwega No.82, Dec. 19, 1995, nowManawa No.82. South Wayne 278 South Wayne Consolidated with Argyle No.178, December 5, 1967. Almond 282 Almond Consolidated with Plainfield No.208, February23, 1971. Fountain City 283 Fountain City Consolidated with Alma Lodge No.184, December 18, 1980. North Freedom 284 North Freedom Surrendered Jan. 6, 1942. Niagara285 NiagaraConsolidated with Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No.222, September 10, 1980. Walworth 286 Walworth Consolidated with Delavan-Darien No.12and Elkhorn No.77toformSouthernLakes No.12, May7,2004. Itasca 289 Superior Consolidated with Acacia No.329, Sept. 28, 1995, nowAcacia-Itasca No.329.

153 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

Endeavor292 EndeavorConsolidated with Fort Winnebago No.33, December 21, 1960. Verona 294 Verona Consolidated with Madison No.5on Aug. 31, 2005. W.W. Childs 295 Gays Mills Consolidated with LaBelle Lodge No.84, May15, 1975. Kewaunee 296 Kewaunee Consolidated with KayNo. 174 on July 10, 1978 and changed name to Kewaunee-Key No.174. Abbotsford 298 Abbotsford Consolidated with Owen No.317, April 14, 1994. Redgranite 299 Redgranite Consolidated with Pine River No.207, Sept. 1, 1982. NowRedgranite No.207. Park Falls 300 Park Falls Consolidated with Phillips Lodge No.225, May16, 2009. 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. Wauzeka 304 Wauzeka Consolidated with Prairie du Chien No.106, June 5, 1989. 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 Lake313 Turtle LakeSurrendered Charter February15, 1988. Mellen 314 Mellen Consolidated with Ancient LandmarkNo. 210, May15, 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. Loyal335 LoyalConsolidated with Owen Lodge No.317 on October 26, 1981. Kiel 336 Kiel Surrendered Charter May15, 1992. Hiram W. Sawyer 338 Whitefish BayConsolidated 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 NiagaraNo. 285, Dec. 7, 1959. Southport343 Kenosha Consolidated with PikeNo. 355 and changed name to Unity No.367, July 17, 2003. Badger 345 La Crosse Consolidated with Frontier No.45and changed name to Frontier-Badger No.45, Oct. 17, 2007.

154 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

Centre UD Avon In 1857 movedtoDarlington and name changed to Evening Star No.64. Gillett 344 Gillett Consolidated with Mason-Woods No.368, August 12, 2006. Rib Lake346 Rib LakeConsolidated with Medford No.217, June 12, 1957. Paul Revere 348 Wauwatosa Consolidated with HenryL.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. Pike355 Kenosha Consolidated with SouthportNo. 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.

*NowKenosha. •NewLodge organized and No.9given them. ***Lodge organized by members of Harmony Lodge,name and number restored to them. ••Newcharter granted June 12, 1901. ✓Formerly DelavanNo. 121, changed in 1923 to DelavanNo. 12. ✓✓NewLodge organized and No.172 given them June 9, 1926. **NewLodge organized by members of Markesan Lodge,name and number restored to them. •••Charter of Beetown No.146 retained by Consolidated Lodge.

155 REGISTER OF LODGES Alphabetically Arranged According to Location of Lodges

Location LodgeName Lodge# Meeting Nights Adams Adams 332 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. AlbanyAlbany361st &3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Antigo Antigo 231 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Appleton Waverly511st &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 Landmark210 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Baldwin Collins-Spring Valley192 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Baraboo Baraboo 34 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Barnes Barnes 365 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Bayfield Bayfield-Washburn215 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. BeaverDam Dodge County 72 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Beloit Morning Star 10 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Benton Benton 268 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Berlin Berlin 38 2nd &4th Thurs,7:00 p.m. 2nd Thurs Nov&Dec BlackEarth Crescent Valley971st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. BlackRiver Falls BlackRiver 74 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Bloomer Bloomer 281 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Bristol Washburn145 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Brodhead Bicknell 94 2nd &Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Myron Reed 297 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Mc Kinley307 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, 7:00 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 Victory320 2nd &4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. Chetek Chetek 277 2nd &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls 176 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Clear LakeClear Lake230 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 Tr iCounty Daylite 218 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Darlington Evening Star 64 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. DelavanSouthernLakes 12 2nd &4th 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 LHumphrey364 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 Sanctuary347 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Eau Claire George BWheeler 351 2nd &4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Edgerton Fulton 69 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EllsworthHancock229 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Evansville Union 32 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Evansville Waucoma 90 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Fennimore Fennimore 219 2nd &4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Florence Hiram DFisher 222 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Fond du Lac Fond du Lac 26 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Frederic Landmark244 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Friendship Quincy 71 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Galesville Decora177 1st &3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. Glendale Milwaukee-Harmony261 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Green BayWashington 21 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Green BayDes Peres 85 2nd &4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

156 Location LodgeName Lodge# Meeting Nights

Green BayTheodore Roosevelt 322 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Green BayN.E.W.Daylite 360 2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Hartford Hartford 120 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Hayward Keystone 263 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Hudson St Croix 56 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Janesville Janesville-WesternStar 55 2nd &4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Jefferson County 91st &3rd Monday, 7:00 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 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. La Crosse Frontier-Badger 45 2nd &4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. La Crosse La Crosse Masonic 190 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Ladysmith Mystic Tie 280 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. LakeGeneva Geneva 44 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Linden Linden 206 2nd &4th Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Lodi Lodi Valley991st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Lone RockFranklin 16 2nd &4th Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Madison Madison 51st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Hiram 50 1st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Benjamin Franklin 83 2nd &4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Madison Commonwealth 325 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Madison Doric 356 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Madison Four Lakes Daylight 362 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m. Manawa Manawa 82 2nd &4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. ManitowocManitowoc651st &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 NorthernLight 81 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Mazomanie Perseverance 1836 366 Traveling Lodge Medford Medford 217 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Menomonie Menomonie 164 2nd &4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Mercer Hurley237 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 Lake189 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Lafayette 265 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Damascus 290 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee James MHays331 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee Nathan Hale 350 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Freemasons 363 1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Mineral Point Mineral Point 11st &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, 6:30 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. NewGlarus NewGlarus 310 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. NewHolstein Calumet 172 2nd &4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. NewLisbon Juneau 103 2nd &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. NewRichmond NewRichmond 195 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. OconomowocOconomowoc-Hartland 42 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. OconomowocSilas HShepherd 1843 2nd Sat, March, June,Sept, Dec, 10:00 a.m. Oconto Pine 188 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Oconto Falls Oconto Falls 293 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.

157 Location LodgeName Lodge# Meeting Nights

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 1stMonday, 7:30p.m./3rdMonday 11:00 a.m. PalmyraPalmyra682nd Wednesday, 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 21st 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 41st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Poynette Poynette 173 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien 81st &3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Prairie du Sac Sauk Prairie 113 1st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Prescott Northwestern105 1st &3rd Wednesday, 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, 7:00 p.m. Rhinelander Rhinelander 242 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Rice LakeBlue Hills 234 2nd &4th Mondays,7:30 p.m. Richland Center Richland 66 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Ripon Prairie View952nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. River Falls River Falls 109 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Roscoe,ILArmistead-Bingham 1862 5th Saturdays,Sat. of Reenactments,1:00 p.m. Shawano Shawano 170 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Sheboygan Sheboygan 11 1st &3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Shell LakeShell Lake-Spooner 221 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Shullsburg Amicitia 25 1st &3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. South Milwaukee South Shore 32nd &4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sparta Valley601st &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 BayHenryS.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, 7:00 p.m. Superior Acacia-Itasca 329 1st &3rd Friday, 7:30 p.m. SussexLincoln 183 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. SussexAshlar 193 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Tomah Tomah 132 1st &2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Union Grove Union Grove 288 2nd Saturday, 8:30 a.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 HenryLPalmer 301 Fridays,7:30 p.m. West Allis Independence 80 2nd &4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. West Allis Wauwatosa 267 2nd &4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. West Allis West Allis 291 1st &3rd Friday, 7:30 p.m. West Allis DayLite 358 1st &3rd Monday, 9:30 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 BayAurora302nd &4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitefish BayGeorge Washington 1776 337 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitewater St John’s571st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

158 Location LodgeName Lodge# Meeting Nights

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 Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids 128 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

159 LiST OF GraND rePreSeNTaTiVeS &recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

...... Africa, Benin...... Africa, Burkiner Faso...... Africa, Camaroun ...... Dennis Siewert...... Africa, Congo...... Emile Ouosso DePere ...... Africa, Mauritius ...... John Sivertsen...... Africa, Senegal...... Armand Agbogba Iron River Donald Soberg ...... Africa, South Africa ...... LeRoux Hancke Monona Capetown ...... Africa, Togo ...... Kevin P. Reilly ...... Andorra ...... Wautoma Bruce Sim ...... Argentina ...... Miguel Angel Mascolo Neenah Richard E. Black...... Australia, New South Wales .... Alex Morris Madison Castlecrag Victor Corsie...... Australia, Queensland ...... N. J. Morris Eau Claire Aroona Kenneth C. Gorgen...... Australia, South Australia...... Barrie Anderson Pewaukee Warradale Eugene E. Rood ...... Australia, Tasmania ...... R. A. Whittle Green Bay ...... Australia, Victoria ...... Norman W. Wittingslow Robert Nienow...... Australia, Western Australia ... Alexander L. Bergl Wauwatosa Victoria Park ...... Azerbaijan...... Belgium...... Michael Daune Frank Dennee...... Bolivia ...... Victor Asbun Gamra Phillips ...... Bosnia &Herzegovina...... Brazil, Amapa ...... Brazil, Amazonas...... Brazil, Bahia...... Richard Vande Sande...... Brazil, Brazilla...... E.P.DaMota Burlington ...... Brazil, Ceara...... Wilton Da Silvo Brito Robert Tumi...... Brazil, Estado do Maranhao .... Ferryville Kenneth C. Gorgen...... Brazil, Estado da Paraiba ...... Agnaldo de Oliveira Pewaukee Gary R. Meinert ...... Brazil, Goais ...... Antonio Feliciano Milton Luis Silva...... Brazil, Grand Orient ...... Antonio Gavioli, Jr. Brookfield Ronald Pete ...... Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul ...... Carlos Antonio Bronco Superior Lopes ...... Brazil, Para...... Matheus Ferreira de Souza

160 LiST OF GraND rePreSeNTaTiVeS &recognized Jurisdictions

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I.V.(Ray) Amador ...... Brazil, Parana...... Mario Ramon Garcia ...... Brazil, Permanbuco ...... Maholl Martinsde Oliveira ...... Brazil, Piaui...... JoaoBatista Evangelista DeSa Teresina Robert G. King...... Brazil, Rio de Janeiro...... Eliel Ramos Silva Tomahawk Paul W. Hormig ...... Brazil, Rio Grande do Norte .... Francisco Gilberto de Andrade Beloit Denman G. Kramer...... Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul ...... Douglas Schirmer Schramm Prairie du Sac Wm. W. Hughey ...... Brazil, Sao Paulo ...... Salvador Candido D’Andrea DeForest Sao Paulo ...... Brazil, Sergipe ...... Bulgaria ...... Herman Friess...... Canada, Alberta...... Lewis A. King Rice Lake ...... Canada, British Columbia &Yukon Thomas Struebing...... Canada, Manitoba ...... Bernie Gross Wauwatosa Winnipeg James Zimmerman ...... Canada, New Brunswick...... John Jefferies Shawano Roger L. Magoon ...... Canada, Newfoundland &Labrador .. Vincent J. Pike Appleton St. John’s ...... Canada, Nova Scotia ...... Roy E. Lively Dartmouth Robert W. Ward...... Canada, Ontario ...... R.M. Gunsolus Green Valley,AZBelleville Dean T. Massey...... Canada, Prince Edward Island .. Colston Wood Madison Robert E. Moore...... Canada, Quebec...... D.H. Drury Waukesha William Stonecipher...... Canada, Saskatchewan ...... Kenneth LMelsted West Bend Wynyard TomRosenow...... Chile ...... Jorge FlishfischBronstein Winneconne Santiago Alfred C. Hunsicker...... China (Taiwan) ...... Tommy F. H. Weng Edberton Leigh Miller...... Columbia, Nat’l Barranquilla .. Dr.AHernandex Baretto Milwaukee Barranquilla Daniel Slavik...... Columbia, Nat’l Cartagena ...... Antonio Sierra Madison Davey White,Jr...... Columbia, Gran Lodgia Occidental.. Antonio Sierra Platteville ...... Costa Rica ...... Eduardo Monge San Jose ...... Croatia ...... Cuba, Isla de ...... Francisco CRodriguez ...... Cyprus...... CzechRepublic ...... Norm Christensen...... Denmark, Natl. GL...... Ib Andersen Grafton

161 LiST OF GraND rePreSeNTaTiVeS &recognized Jurisdictions

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...... Dominican Republic ...... Felix E. Forestieri RoderickAnderson ...... Ecuador ...... Dr.Bruno Sadum Mamo Eau Claire ...... England...... Perry A. Risberg ...... Finland...... Pentti Lepisto Hayward Charles E. White ...... France,Nat’l Grand Lodge...... T. Titchie Pledge River Falls Hans Gerlach...... Germany,United Gr.Lodges.... Dousman John Demetropoulos ...... Greece...... George Tingelis Scottsdale,Arizona ...... Hungary ...... Dr.Attila Pok Budapest Craig S. Campbell ...... Iceland...... Snorri Egilson Cedarburg Jhoma Hajimahomed Merchant...... India ...... Yogesh Bahadur Brookfield Delhi ...... Iran (in exile) ...... Ali-Reza Amir-Soleimani Tehran ...... Ireland...... Arthur S. Worrell Dublin Sidney Vineburg...... Israel ...... Yinon Falkovitz Green Bay Allan E. Iding ...... Italy,Grand Orient...... Marco Franzini Wauwatosa Novara ...... Italy,San Marino...... John Raley...... Japan...... MurrayV.Harley,Jr. Fremont ...... Lithuania ...... Luxembourg...... Macedonia...... Malta...... Mexico,Aquacalientes ...... Mexico,DeGuerrero...... Theodore Goeden...... Mexico,ElPotosi...... Narcisco Fernandez Lopez ...... Mexico,Michoacan...... Mexico,Nuevo Leon...... Lowell Larson...... Mexico,Tamaulipas...... Carlos Saeb Felix La Crosse Victoria Robert Kaschel ...... Mexico,Valle de ...... Virgilio Balendez Carchano North Freedom Jack Allord...... Mexico,York...... Joseph U. Heath Janesville Mexico City ...... Moldavia ...... Morocco,Kingdom of ...... Netherlands,Holland...... A. Th. TenHouten Rodney Paulsen...... New Zealand...... WarwickH.Holmes Elkhorn

162 LiST OF GraND rePreSeNTaTiVeS &recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

Marlow Nelson ...... Norway...... Erik Wiig Westby Stavanger ...... Panama ...... Samuel Theodore Frankel Colon ...... Paraguay...... Donald G. Asplin ...... Peru ...... Carlos A. Tejada Middleton Harold C. Freid...... Philippine Islands ...... Sixto S. Esquivias,IV Fall Creek Manila Michael R. Walter...... Portugal...... Jose A. Gomes Winneconne James Cleary...... Puerto Rico...... Samuel Irizarry Rodriguez Brookfield George A. Wallinger ...... Romania...... Pavel Liska Lac du Flambeau Carl J. Wussow ...... Russia...... Victor Kuznetsov Eagle River Bruce S. Sim ...... Scotland ...... Thomas E. Jessop Neenah ...... Slovakia ...... Slovenia...... 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 Arden R. Mikich...... Turkey...... Erlap Ozgen Manitowish Waters Ankara ...... Ukraine ...... USA, Alabama ...... Charles A. Booker Darrell Aderman ...... USA, Alaska...... Raymond R. Wagener Shell Lake North Pole Kenneth C. Kreil ...... USA, Alabama ...... Charles A. Booker Florida ...... USA, Arizona ...... FrederickE.Krick, Jr. Stanlety R. Jagow...... USA, Arkansas...... Jeff MWhisenhunt Cherokee Village,ARDeQueen Harold W. Woodhouse...... USA, California ...... Walworth Keith Krinke...... USA, Colorado ...... Claud E. Dutro Waunakee Denver Rodney Paulsen...... USA, Connecticut ...... Peter J. Narducci Elkhorn Russell R. Selbo...... USA, Delaware ...... S. Curtis Cole Dousman Felton Dr.A.D.Anderson...... USA, District of Columbia ...... Todd C. Duehring Madison Silver Spring,MD ...... USA, Florida ...... Edwin H. Presser ...... USA, Georgia ......

163 LiST OF GraND rePreSeNTaTiVeS &recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

Bruce S. Sim ...... USA, Hawaii ...... Peter N. Adams Neenah Denman G. Kramer...... USA, Idaho...... Richard L. Roblec Prairie du Sac David C. West ...... USA, llinois ...... James L. Tungate Waukesha Watseka H. Thomas Rogers ...... USA, Indiana ...... John E. Grein Stone Lake Indianapolis Michael A. DeWolf...... USA. Kansas...... Robert E. Ferguson Rhinelander Marysville Charles C. Anderson ...... USA, Kentucky ...... Douglas M. Bickel Shawano ...... USA, Louisiana...... Robert L. Laborde D. James Childs...... USA, Maine...... Dwynal R. Grass Madison Sheldon IAusman...... USA, Maryland...... Glen B. Clary Encino,CADavidsonville William E. Day...... USA, Massachusetts...... Lawrence J. Smith, Jr. Dousman J. B. VanHollen ...... USA, Michigan...... Dale C. Edwards Waunakee Northville Kingman D. Loomis...... USA, Minnesota...... Roger J. Taylor Hayward George A. Wallinger ...... USA, Mississippi...... William G. Smith Lac du Flambeau Ethel Harold B. McDonough...... USA, Missouri...... J. C. Montgomery,Jr. De Soto Farmington ...... USA, Montana ...... Donald R. Boslaugh Lawrence L. Myers...... USA, Nebraska ...... Harold Hultman Verona Elkhorn Rolland M. Schaefer...... USA, Nevada...... DJohn Morgenstern Shell Lake Las Vegas James J. Byrnes...... USA, New Hampshire ...... John Jefferies Green Bay Michael A. DeWolf...... USA, New Jersey...... Seymour Feder Rhinelander Paul E. Krueger...... USA, New Mexico ...... John S. Weber McFarland Clovis Michael A. DeWolf...... USA, New York ...... Abraham Fichtenbaum Rhinelander RickE.Gustafson...... USA, North Carolina...... William G. Mathis Sheboygan Stephen D. Willett...... USA, North Dakota ...... Jim Norris Phillips Pembina Bruce A. Christianson...... USA, Ohio ...... Michael D. Cecil Dousman Bellville Kenneth W. Shannon ...... USA, Oklahoma...... David Epperly La Crosse James H. Olson...... USA, Oregon ...... Quintin B. Estell Beaver Dam Silverton Raymond Moyer,Jr...... USA, Rhode Island ...... Nelson E. Kay Rochester

164 LiST OF GraND rePreSeNTaTiVeS &recognized Jurisdictions

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...... USA, South Carolina...... Keith D. Chamberlain...... USA, South Dakota ...... Hurst E. Williams Viola Brentford Ronald Schmidt...... USA, Tennessee ...... Willie Cradic Cherokee Village,AR Beecher Daniels ...... USA, Texas...... Allen H. Tuell Verona Quitman John W. Hein...... USA, Utah...... Melvin R. Enders Wisconsin Rapids Layton Roy C. Eisenmann...... USA, Vermont ...... James W. Dudley Madison ...... USA, Virginia...... Owen TeeWade Dublin Robert E. LeFebve...... USA, Washington...... Orton Krueger Bristol Port Orchard ...... USA, West Virginia...... Stephen G. Swank Reedsville ...... USA, Wyoming...... Galen D. Winter...... Venezuela...... Roel C. Sanchez Shawano Hernandez

165 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 *MontgomeryCothren *John Bullen *HenryM.Billings 1852 *HenryL.Palmer *HenryM.Billings *HenryS.Baird *Erastus Lewis 1853 *HenryL.Palmer *HenryM.Billings *Gabriel Bouck*Rufus DeLos Pulford 1854 *HenryM.Billings *Gabriel Bouck*Orlander Foster *HavenPowers 1855 *HenryM.Billings *Gabriel Bouck*Orlander Foster *HavenPowers 1856 *HenryS.Baird *Rufus DeLos Pulford *Luther M. Tracy *Luman M. Strong 1857 *HenryS.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 *HarlowPease *David L. Downs 1865 *John T. Wentworth *AndrewM.Blair *HarlowPease *James A. Bate 1866 *Melvin L.Yo ungs *HarlowPease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett 1867 *HarlowPease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett *Chas.F.G. Collins 1868 *HarlowPease *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 *HenryL.Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *Dana C. Lamb *George W. Robinson 1872 *HenryL.Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *C.Loftus Martin *William S. Darrow 1873 *Rufus D. Pulford *Jeff P. C. Cottrill *HarveyE.Hubbard *John S. Burrows 1874 *Jedd P. C. Cottrill *Emmons E. Chapin *IraW.Bird *HenryTurner 1875 *Jedd P. C. Cottrill *MerrickP.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 *RobertWootton *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 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

166 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

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*FrederickR.Jones 1905 *Jesse C. Bradley*Edwin J. Farr *Spencer M. Marsh *WesleyJ.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 *AlexE.Matheson 1910 *Ernest E. Gatchell *AlexE.Matheson *David B. Greene *Charles E. George 1911 *AlexE.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*HerbertW.Dixon 1924 *Frank Johnson *Fred J. Marien *HerbertW.Dixon *Fred L. Wright 1925 *Fred J. Marien *D.H. Mooney*Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks 1926 *D.H. Mooney*HerbertW.Dixon *Frank Jenks *HerbertN.Laflin 1927 *HerbertW.Dixon *Fred L. Wright *HerbertN.Laflin *Franklin E. Diebert 1928 *Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks *William R. Graves *RobertM.Millard 1929 *Frank Jenks *HerbertN.Laflin *RobertM.Millard *Thomas Loignon 1930 *HerbertN.Laflin *William R. Graves *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean 1931 *William R. Graves *RobertM.Millard *Oscar L. Dean *RobertO.Jasperson 1932 *RobertM.Millard *Thomas Loignon *RobertO.Jasperson *KarlBraasch 1933 *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean *KarlBraasch *Maxwell Jenks 1934 *Oscar L. Dean *RobertO.Jasperson *Maxwell Jenks *Clarence Hill 1935 *RobertO.Jasperson *KarlBraasch *Clarence Hill *Ralph G. Flanders 1936 *KarlBraasch *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 *HerbertL.Mount 1942 *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter *HerbertL.Mount *Alfred L. Devos 1943 *Louis D. Potter *HerbertL.Mount *Alfred L. Devos*William E. Schubert 1944 *HerbertL.Mount *Alfred L. Devos*William E. Schubert*VanDykeParker 1945 *Alfred L. Devos*William E. Schubert*VanDykeParker*Norman H. Smith 1946 *William E. Schubert*VanDykeParker*Norman H. Smith *AlbertElmgreen 1947 *Van DykeParker*Norman H. Smith *AlbertElmgreen *Walter O. Helwig 1948 *Norman H. Smith *AlbertElmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *RobertG.Varnum 1949 *AlbertElmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *RobertG.Varnum*Ingvald O. Hembre 1950 *Walter O. Helwig *RobertG.Varnum*Ingvald O. Hembre *RobertH.Gollmar 1951 *RobertG.Varnum*Ingvald O. Hembre *RobertH.Gollmar *CarlW.Hofmeister 1952 *Ingvald O. Hembre *RobertH.Gollmar *CarlW.Hofmeister *HarryA.Speich 1953 *RobertH.Gollmar *CarlW.Hofmeister *HarryA.Speich *E.W.Krauthoefer 1954 *CarlW.Hofmeister *HarryA.Speich *E.W.Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson 1955 *HarryA.Speich *E.W.Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *GilbertJ.Schwartz

167 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

1956 *E.W.Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *GilbertJ.Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee 1957 *Alf E. Anderson *GilbertJ.Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner 1958 *GilbertJ.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 *RobertV.Osborne 1965 *William J. Kahlenberg *Doyn Inman *RobertV.Osborne *PerryA.Risberg 1966 *Doyn Inman *RobertV.Osborne *PerryA.Risberg *Donald E. Krueger 1967 *RobertV.Osborne *PerryA.Risberg *Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White 1968 *PerryA.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 *CarlW.Skoog 1972 *George J. Schreiber A.D.Anderson *CarlW.Skoog *RobertE.Billings 1973 A.D.Anderson *CarlW.Skoog *RobertE.Billings Sheldon I. Ausman 1974 *CarlW.Skoog *RobertE.Billings *CarlR.Garny Herman A. Friess 1975 *RobertE.Billings *CarlR.Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz 1976 *CarlR.Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz *George R. Hughey 1977 Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz *George R. HugheyRussell R. Selbo 1978 #James A. Benz *George R. HugheyRussell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding 1979 *George R. HugheyRussell 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. DayGeorge A. Wallinger 1984 Darrell Aderman William E. DayGeorge A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis 1985 William E. DayGeorge A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson 1986 George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson RobertE.Moore 1987 Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson RobertE.Moore Dean T. Massey 1988 Bruce A. Christianson RobertE.Moore Dean T. Massey*Benjamin F. Detroy 1989 RobertE.Moore Dean T. Massey*Benjamin F. DetroyJames A. Zimmerman 1990 Dean T. Massey*Benjamin F. DetroyJames A. Zimmerman Clarence O. Campbell 1991 *Benjamin F. DetroyJames A. Zimmerman CarlJ.WussowStanleyR.Jagow 1992 James A. Zimmerman CarlJ.WussowStanleyR.JagowBeecher Daniels 1993 CarlJ.WussowStanleyR.JagowBeecher Daniels Jack C. Allord 1994 StanleyR.JagowBeecher 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. BlackStephen D. Willett 1998 Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. BlackStephen D. Willett John W. Hein 1999 Richard E. BlackStephen 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 RodneyA.Paulsen 2004 Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon RodneyA.Paulsen J. B. VanHollen 2005 Roger L. Magoon RodneyA.Paulsen J. B. VanHollen John W. Wilke 2006 RodneyA.Paulsen J.B. VanHollen John W. WilkeCraig S. Campbell 2007 J.B. VanHollen John W. WilkeCraig S. Campbell Joseph B. Harker 2008 John W. WilkeCraig S. Campbell Joseph B. HarkerDavey L. White,Jr. 2009 Craig S. Campbell Joseph B. HarkerDavey L. White,Jr. Dennis V. Siewert 2010 Joseph B. HarkerDavey L. White,Jr. Dennis V. Siewert Daniel L. Slavik 2011 DaveyL.White,Jr. Dennis V. Siewert Daniel L. Slavik William Beetcher * Deceased # Resigned

168 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 *MontgomeryCothren *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. vonSuessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1879 *David S. Vittum *George C. Swain *John W. Woodhull 1880 *F.L. vonSuessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1881 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Woodhull 1882 *F.L. vonSuessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1883 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1884 *F.L. VonSuessmilch *John W. Laflin 1885 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1886 *F.L. VonSuessmilch *John W. Laflin 1887 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1888 *F.L. VonSuessmilch *John W. Laflin 1889 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1890 *F.L. vonSuessmilch *John W. Laflin 1891 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1892 *F.L. vonSuessmilch *John W. Laflin 1893 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1894 *F.L. vonSuessmilch *John W. Laflin 1895 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1896 *F.L. vonSuessmilch *John W. Laflin 1897 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1898 *J.H. Evans *John W. Laflin

169 Grand Treasurer Grand Sec’y Assistant year Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand SecretaryEmeritus 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 *RobertM.Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1938 *D.H. Mooney*George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1939 *RobertM.Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1940 *D.H. Mooney*George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1941 *RobertM.Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1942 *D.H. Mooney*George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1943 *RobertM.Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1944 *D.H. Mooney*William F. Weiler 1945 *RobertM.Millard *William F. Weiler 1946 *D.H. Mooney*William F. Weiler 1947 *RobertM.Millard *D.H. Mooney*William F. Weiler 1948 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney*William F. Weiler 1949 *RobertM.Millard *D.H. Mooney*Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler 1950 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney*Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler 1951 *RobertM.Millard *D.H. Mooney*Paul W. Grossenbach 1952 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney*Paul W. Grossenbach 1953 *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1954 *Edgar A. Williams *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1955 *Lewis A. Moore *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1956 *Edgar A. Williams *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1957 *Lewis A. Moore *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1958 *Edgar A. Williams *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1959 *Lewis A. Moore *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach

170 Grand Treasurer Grand Sec’y Assistant year Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand SecretaryEmeritus Grand Sec’y

1960 *Edgar A. Williams *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1961 *Lewis A. Moore *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1962 *Edgar A. Williams *Paul W. Grossenbach 1962 *RoyH.Seim 1962 *Arnold W. Plier 1963 *Lewis A. Moore *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1964 *Alfred G. Tr imberger *Lewis A. Moore 1964 *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1965 *Hertel M. Saugman *Lewis A. Moore 1965 *RobertM.Millard 1966 *Eugene G. Williams *RobertM.Millard 1967 *Hertel M. Saugman *RobertM.Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1968 *CarlR.Garny *RobertM.Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1969 *RobertO.Graf*RobertM.Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1970 *CarlL.Payne *RobertM.Millard *PerryA.Risberg *Paul W. Grossenbach 1971 Russell R. Selbo *RobertM.Millard *CarlL.Payne *Paul W. Grossenbach 1972 *CarlL.Payne *RobertM.Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1973 *CarlL.Payne *RobertM.Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1974 *CarlL.Payne *RobertM.Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1975 *CarlL.Payne *RobertM.Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1976 *CarlL.Payne *RobertM.Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1977 *Silas J. Paul *RobertM.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 *CarlW.Skoog 1983 *Silas J. Paul *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1984 *Silas J. Paul *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1985 RobertW.Ward *Silas J. Paul *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1986 RobertW.Ward *Silas J. Paul *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1987 RobertW.Ward *Silas J. Paul *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1988 RobertW.Ward *Silas J. Paul *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1989 RobertW.Ward *Silas J. Paul #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1990 *David J. Nolte *Silas J. Paul #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1991 *David J. Nolte RobertW.Ward #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1992 John W. Hein RobertW.Ward #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1993 John W. Hein RobertW.Ward *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1994 D. James Childs RobertW.Ward George A. Wallinger *CarlW.Skoog 1995 D. James Childs RobertW.Ward George A. Wallinger *CarlW.Skoog 1996 Michael R. Walter RobertW.Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1997 Michael R. Walter RobertW.Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1998 Michael R. Walter RobertW.Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1999 Michael R. Walter RobertW.Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2000 Michael R. Walter RobertW.Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2001 Michael R. Walter RobertW.Ward Bruce S. Sim George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2002 Michael R. Walter RobertW.Ward Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2003 James M. Hays RobertW.Ward Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2004 James M. Hays RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2005 James M. Hays RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2006 Richard A. Vande Sande RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2007 Richard A. Vande Sande RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2008 John A. Benedict RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2009 John A. Benedict RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2010 John A. Benedict RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2011 John A. Benedict RobertW.Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger * Deceased # Expelled

171 HONORARyMEMBERS 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 VanHecke,Grand Master National Grand Lodge of France February 22, 1967 Prof.Giordano Gamberini 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

172 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 RickE.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 RoderickAnderson ...... 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

173 Michael A. DeWolf ...... 2007 Dr.Ray D. Heilborn ...... 2007 John W. Hein...... 2007 Dan E. Walters...... 2008 Tomas C. Tourville ...... 2009 Richard A. Vande Sande...... 2009 William L. Stonecipher...... 2010 J. PatrickStorrs...... 2010 Harold J. Christensen...... 2011 Henry B. Pynakker...... 2011

*Deceased

174 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

175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 APPENDIX D 2010-2011

Grand LodgeOfficers Past Grand Masters Permanent Members District Lecturers District Chaplains Area Administrators Trustees BoardMembers Committees

264 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2010-2011 ELECTED Joseph BHarker...... Grand Master Davey LWhite Jr ...... Deputy Grand Master Dennis VSiewert...... Senior Grand Warden Daniel LSlavik...... Junior Grand Warden John ABenedict...... Grand Treasurer Michael ADeWolf ...... Grand Secretary

APPOINTED Donald FIliff ...... Grand Chaplain Kenneth CGorgen...... Grand Lecturer William Beetcher...... Senior Grand Deacon Franklin JStruble...... Junior Grand Deacon Donald WHensiak ...... Senior Grand Steward LArby Humphrey ...... Junior Grand Steward John WKrinke...... Grand Marshal Frank JMayer...... Grand Tiler

DISTRICT DEPUTIES Travis MHand ...... Deputy,District #1 HScott Paulson ...... Deputy,District #2 John CTilley...... Deputy,District #3 Christopher JHirthe...... Deputy,District #4 Mark DJerdee...... Deputy,District #5 Travis JLehrer...... Deputy,District #6 David CBomkamp ...... Deputy,District #7 Scott EPedley...... Deputy,District #8 Ralph LBehlke...... Deputy,District #9 David ETainter ...... Deputy,District #10 John PMarra...... Deputy,District #11 Robert CStrader ...... Deputy,District #12

265 PERMANENT MEMBERS PAST GRAND MASTERS Charles EWhite (1970) Stanley RJagow (1994) Denman GKramer (1971) Beecher Daniels (1995) ADAnderson (1973) Jack CAllord (1996) Herman AFriess (1977) Bruce SSim (1997) Russell RSelbo (1980) Lawrence LMyers (1998) Allan EIding (1981) Richard EBlack(1999) James JByrnes (1982) Stephen DWillett (2000) Kenneth WShannon (1983) John WHein (2001) ODarrell Aderman (1984) James HOlson (2002) William EDay (1985) Michael ADeWolf (2003) George AWallinger (1986) Keith DChamberlain (2004) Kingman DLoomis (1987) Roger LMagoon (2005) Bruce AChristianson (1988) Rodney APaulsen (2006) Robert EMoore (1989) JBVanHollen (2007) Dean TMassey (1990) Dr John WWilke (2008) James AZimmerman (1992) Craig SCampbell (2009) Carl JWussow (1993)

Past Grand Lecturers Past Junior Grand Wardens Davey LWhite Jr Sheldon IAusman John WHein, PGM Craig SCampbell Past Grand Trustees John WDemetropoulos Past Grand Secretaries Le Roy CEisenmann Bruce SSim, PGM Kingman DLoomis,PGM George AWallinger,PGM Lowell ATainter George AWallinger,PGM Past Grand Treasurers Roger GNitzsche Russell RSelbo,PGM Herman AFriess,PGM Robert WWard Stephen DWillett, PGM John WHein, PGM Carl JWussow,PGM DJames Childs William EDay,PGM Michael RWalter Blair DDixon James MHays Bruce SSim, PGM Richard AVande Sande

DISTRICT LECTURERS

Dist. Name Dist. Name 1Scott R. Larson 7Harold Carpenter 2Harold JChristensen 8Kevin DGermaine 3Unassigned 9Henry BPynakker 4Moses HAdams 10 JPatrickStorrs 5Michael LBarreyro 11 Shane RBeecraft 6Roger LMagoon, PGM 12 Frank JMayer

266 DISTRICT CHAPLAINS

Dist. Name Dist. Name 1Ray DHeilborn 7Dan JWeiss 2Henry MPaulson 8David RRitchie 3Larry AOlson 9Unassigned 4Charles WDaily Jr 10 Jerry WSchrankler 5Wesley WHurlburt 11 Rodney APaulsen 6Richard AKreager 12 Eugene Marcus

AREA ADMINISTRATORS

DiSTricT 1Team District Deputy Travis M. Hand District Lecturer Scott R. Larson District chaplain Dr.Ray DHeilborn

Dist-area area administrators 1-1 Bradley e. edstrom (236) Ancient Landmark #210 Bayfield-Washburn #215 Superior #236 Acacia-Itasca #329

1-2 Gerald a. Winch (221) Shell Lake-Spooner #221 Keystone #263 Barnes #365

DiSTricT 2Team District Deputy H. Scott Paulson District Lecturer Harold JChristensen District chaplain Henry MPaulson

Dist-area area administrators 2-1 currently Unassigned St. Croix #56 Northwestern #105 River Falls #109 North Star #187 Collins-Spring Valley #192 New Richmond #195 Hancock#229

2-2 Paul N. Jacobs (234) Clear Lake #230 Blue Hills #234 Landmark #244 Chetek #277 Bloomer #281

267 2-3 Gary L. Stang (351) Eau Claire #112 Durand-Pepin #149 Menomonie #164 ChippewaFalls #176 Buffalo River #252 Sanctuary #347 George BWheeler #351

DiSTricT 3Team District Deputy John CTilley District Lecturer Currently Unassigned District chaplain Rev.Larry AOlson

Dist-area area administrators 3-1 albert L. Jennerman (280) Medford #217 Phillips #225 Hurley #237 Mystic Tie #280 Owen #317

3-2 Joseph O. Barlow (130) Forest #130 Virginia Falls #226 Rhinelander #242 Eagle River #248 Island City #330

DiSTricT 4Team District Deputy Christopher Hirthe District Lecturer Moses HAdams District chaplain Charles W. Daily,Jr

Dist-area area administrators 4-1 JayHerbst (174) Washington #21 Des Peres #85 Shawano #170 Henry SBaird #174 Theodore Roosevelt #322 N.E.W.Daylite #360 Mason-Woods #368

4-2 christian Hirthe (322, 366) Marinette #182 Pine #188 Tri County Daylite #218 Hiram DFisher #222 Antigo #231 Crandon #287 Oconto Falls #293

268 DiSTricT 5Team District Deputy Mark D. Jerdee District Lecturer Michael LBarreyro District chaplain Wesley W. Hurlburt

Dist-area area administrators 5-1 JayD.Nichols (74) BlackRiver #74 Arcadia #201 Buffalo River #252 Merrillan #279

5-2 Terry L. Loper (125, 60) Valley #60 Northern Light #81 Juneau #103 Tomah #132 Camp Douglas #272

5-3 Todd a. Wohlert (125, 190) Frontier-Badger #45 La Belle #84 Salem #125 Decora #177 La Crosse Masonic #190 Onalaska Masonic #214

DiSTricT 6Team District Deputy Travis J. Lehrer District Lecturer Roger L. Magoon, PGM District chaplain Richard A. Kreager

Dist-area area administrators 6-1 Lyle HSnyder (141) Quincy #71 Dells #124 Montello #141 Wautoma #148 Adams #332

6-2 John c. White (93) Evergreen #93 Waupaca #123 Wisconsin Rapids #128 Marshfield #224 Mosinee #318

269 6-3 craig J. cloutier (51) Oshkosh #27 Waverly #51 Twin Cities #61 Manawa #82 Winneconne #186 Clintonville #197 Appleton #349

DiSTricT 7Team District Deputy David Bomkamp District Lecturer Harold WCarpenter District chaplain Daniel J. Weiss

Dist-area area administrators 7-1 Theodore W. erickson, ii (143, 5, 50) Waterloo #63 Columbus #75 Sun Prairie #143 Social #245 Doric #356

7-2 Daniel m. Burkeland (180) Fort Winnebago #33 Lodi Valley #99 Poynette #173 Middleton-Ionic #180 Armistead-Bingham #1862

7-3 Dale m. Holmen (69, 09, 356) Madison #5 Hiram #50 Benjamin Franklin #83 Commonwealth #325 Four Lakes Daylight #362

DiSTricT 8Team District Deputy Scott E. Pedley District Lecturer Kevin D. Germaine District chaplain Rev.David Ritchie

Dist-area area administrators 8-1 marc BSteiber (113, 4, 8) Mineral Point #1 Franklin #16 Richland #66 Dodgeville #119 Linden #206

270 8-2 James a. Jewell (16) Amicitia #25 Smith #31 Evening Star #64 Argyle #178 Benton #268

8-3 robert J. Ott (79) Melody #2 Warren #4 Prairie du Chien #8 Fennimore #219

8-4 Jerry a. carpenter (64) Baraboo #34 Reedsburg #79 Crescent Valley #97 Sauk Prairie #113 Barneveld #319

DiSTricT 9Team District Deputy Ralph LBehlke District Lecturer Henry BPynakker District chaplain Currently Unassigned

Dist-area area administrators 9-1 eric JFuher (246, 42) Jefferson County #9 Oconomowoc-Hartland #42 St John’s#57 Palmyra #68 Dousman #315 Glenn LHumphrey #364

9-2 robert e. Barnett, Jr.(32, 73, 90, 161) Union #32 Janesville-Western Star #55 Fulton #69 Kegonsa #73 Waucoma #90 Milton #161

9-3 Donald J. mc Neill (310, 1) Morning Star #10 Albany #36 Bicknell #94 Oregon #151 New Glarus #310

271 DiSTricT 10 Team District Deputy David ETainter District Lecturer JPatrickStorrs District chaplain Rev.Jerry WSchrankler

Dist-area area administrators 10-1 Terry PGroth (138) Dodge County #72 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon #108 Hartford #120 West Bend #138

10-2 Brian L. Graff (72) Fond du Lac #26 Berlin #38 Waupun #48 Prairie View #95 Omro #168 Perseverance 1836 #366

10-3 Bryon D. Zimmerman (11) Sheboygan #11 Ozaukee #17 Manitowoc #65 Cassia #167 Calumet #172 Victory #320

DiSTricT 11 Team District Deputy John PMarra District Lecturer Shane R. Beecraft District chaplain Rodney APaulsen, PGM

Dist-area area administrators 11-1 Wayne a. Budwick (359, 367) Racine-Belle City #18 Kenosha #47 Washburn #145 Wilmot #241 Sunrise #359 Unity #367

11-2 Luiz aSilva (307, 1843) Waukesha #37 Lincoln #183 Ashlar #193 Pewaukee #246 Myron Reed #297 McKinley #307 Elmbrook #354

272 11-3 James aWetzel (247) Southern Lakes #12 Burlington #28 Geneva #44 Laflin-St. James #247 Union Grove #288

DiSTricT 12 Team District Deputy Robert C. Strader District Lecturer Frank JMayer District chaplain Eugene Marcus

Dist-area area administrators 12-1 Patrick D. cholka (301) South Shore #3 Lake #189 Damascus #290

12-2 robert e. Busalacchi (350) Wisconsin #13 Aurora #30 Milwaukee Harmony #261 Henry LPalmer #301 George Washington 1776 #337

12-3 currently Unassigned Lafayette #265 James MHays#331 Nathan Hale #350 Freemasons #363 Silas Shepherd #1843

12-4 curt a. campagna (290) Independence #80 Wauwatosa #267 West Allis #291 DayLite #358

GRAND LODGE F. &A.M. OF WISCONSIN TRUSTEES Term expires Allan EIding,PGM 2011 Robert CGorsuch2012 Guy KGooding 2013 Bruce HLasko 2014 Lawrence LMyers 2015

273 WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEvOLENT ACTIvITIES BOARD Michael ADeWolf,PGM, Secretary John ABenedict Joseph BHarker Davey LWhite,Jr, Vice President Dennis VSiewert Robert CGorsuch Daniel LSlavik Term expires Rodney APaulsen, PGM 2011 David RRitchie 2011 George AWallinger,PGM 2011 Robert CStrader 2012 Guy KGooding 2012 Richard EBlack, PGM 2012 Donald WHensiak, Pres.2013 Dayton AJones 2013

DEvELOPMENT OFFICE William HBarnes,J.D., Director Erika LMiller –Development Coordinator

WISCONSIN BOARD OF MASONIC SERvICE AND ASSISTANCE Michael ADeWolf,PGM, Secretary William Beetcher,GLO Liaison Franklin JStruble,GLO Liaison Term expires Keith DChamberlain, PGM, Pres 2011 Paul TTourville 2011 Donald FIliff 2012 Bruce SSim 2013

MASONIC SERvICE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIvES Beecher Daniels,PGM, State Coordinator Thomas ADowman Harry YSmith, Jr Laverne EStorkson Charles NWallens

274 WISCONSIN MASONIC FOUNDATION Dennis VSiewert, GLO Liaison Daniel LSlavik, GLO Liaison Term expires Richard AVande Sande 2011 Donald MForkner 2011 David ETainter 2012 Kevin Breitzmann, Treas 2012 Gary RBeier,President 2013 Keith BKrinke 2013

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL Richard ARygh –Editor Diane Igl –Advertising Manager

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL BOARD Richard ARygh –Ex-Officio/Editor Davey LWhite,Jr, GLO Liaison Term expires Keith DChamberlain, PGM, Pres 2011 John ADonaldson 2012 Milton Helmer 2012 Keith HHarmon 2013 Lowell HScott 2013

THREE PILLARS RETIREMENT COMMUNITy Mark AStrautman –President-CEO Dave Oines –CFO John Lawson -COO

WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC. Joseph BHarker,GM, Chairman Dennis VSiewert, GLO Liaison Daniel LSlavik, GLO Liaison Davey LWhite,Jr, GLO Liaison Term expires Jeffrey LBryden 2011 Franklin JStruble,Pres 2011 Thomas JWalton 2011 Monte BSteiber 2011 HScott Paulson 2012 Allan EIding,PGM 2012 Kris Engbring,Vice Pres 2012 William HFrazier 2012 Barbara Ritchie 2013 Albert WHuelsman 2013 Terrence R. Brown 2013 Paul Tourville 2013

275 COMMITTEES 2010-2011 annual communication David CBomkamp Curt ACampagna Jonathan HDerer Michael ADeWolf,PGM, Co-chair JanGorgen, Co-chair Joseph BHarker John WKrinke PatrickJMilitzer Dennis VSiewert Daniel LSlavik Davey LWhite Jr

appeals &Grievances William Beetcher William DDyke James HOlson, PGM Steven RSorenson Stephen DWillett, PGM-Chair

code revision Earl GBuehler Michael ADeWolf,PGM Allan EIding,PGM James HOlson, PGM, Chair Franklin JStruble

education Kenneth CGorgen Donald WHensiak LArby Humphrey Donald FIliff Rodney APaulsen Davey LWhite,Jr, Chair

esoteric Moses HAdams Michael LBarreyro Shane RBeecraft Harold WCarpenter Harold JChristensen Kevin DGermaine Kenneth CGorgen, Chair Scott RLarson Roger LMagoon, PGM Frank JMayer Henry BPynakker JPatrickStorrs

276 executive John ABenedict Craig SCampbell, PGM Michael ADeWolf,PGM Joseph BHarker,Chair Dennis VSiewert Daniel LSlavik Davey LWhite,Jr

expenditures William Beetcher John ABenedict, Chair Michael ADeWolf,PGM Dennis VSiewert Daniel LSlavik Davey LWhite,Jr

Foreign relations Michael ADeWolf,PGM-Foreign Corresp. Christopher JHirthe Allan EIding,PGM-Chair Rodney APaulsen, PGM George AWallinger,PGM Stephen DWillett, PGM

Fraternal relations with Prince Hall (ad Hoc) Michael ADeWolf,PGM Donald WHensiak, Chair John WKrinke Frank JMayer Dennis VSiewert Daniel LSlavik Robert CStrader Davey LWhite,Jr

Grand Lodge Planning Kenneth CGorgen Donald WHensiak LArby Humphrey Donald FIliff John WKrinke Frank JMayer Franklin JStruble,Chair

277 Jurisprudence Michael ADeWolf,PGM Joseph BHarker Allan EIding,PGM James HOlson, PGM, Chair Stephen LRitt Robert WRoth Charles EWhite,PGM Davey LWhite,Jr Stephen DWillett, PGM

Lodge charters &consolidations David CBomkamp Michael ADeWolf,PGM, Chair Scott EPedley Dennis VSiewert Davey LWhite,Jr

Nomination William Beetcher Dennis VSiewert Daniel LSlavik Frank JStruble Davey LWhite,Jr, Chair

Parliamentarian Allan EIding,PGM Charles EWhite,PGM-Chair

Personnel Michael ADeWolf,PGM Steven LRitt

resolutions Michael ADeWolf,PGM Donald WHensiak Charles DHoornstra Jack EKeyes James HOlson, PGM Robert WRoth, Chair Bruce SSim, PGM

Temple Plans &Finance John ABenedict Richard PLinde Daniel LSlavik JPatrickStorrs,Chair Franklin JStruble Paul MTwardy

278 UmB for Demolay William Beetcher Daniel LSlavik

Unfinished Business John ABenedict Craig SCampbell, PGM, Chair Michael ADeWolf,PGM

Youth Funding Policy William HBarnes William Beetcher Barb Foster Judith Hurst Robert ESimon Daniel LSlavik, Chair Franklin JStruble

279 INDEX

Appendix A, In Memoriam...... 137 Appendix B, Statistics...... 138 Appendix C, Wisconsin Masonic Home Audit...... 175 Appendix D, 2010-2011 Directory ...... 264 Appointments: Officers, 2010-2011 ...... 265 Officers, 2011-2012 ...... 108 Approvalof2010 Proceedings...... 7 ApprovalofBoard &Committee Reports ...... 109 Area Administrators, 2010-2011...... 267 Audit Reports: Grand Lodge F. &A.M. of Wisconsin...... 55 Three Pillars Senior Living Communities ...... 234 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 79 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc...... 176 Awards: 100 &150 Year Lodge Anniversary...... 119 Degree Competition...... 119 Grand Master’sMeritorious Service Medallion ...... 101 Lodge Excellence...... 119 Lodge Secretary of the Year...... 50 Masonic Hero...... 35 Biographies: Joseph B. Harker...... 2 Davey L. White, Jr...... 4 Budgets: Grand Lodge &Farm...... 48 Wisconsin Masonic Journal ...... 49 By-lawChanges...... 16 Closing of Grand Lodge...... 136 Committees ...... 276 Deceased Members ...... 103 Decisions...... 16 Dispensations ...... 17 District Chaplains...... 267 District Lecturers ...... 109, 266 Edicts...... 15 Election of Officers, Trustees, Boards 2011-2012...... 24 Entrance of Grand Lodge Officers...... 6 Fifty Year Certificates...... 43 Grand Lodge Officers 2010-2011 ...... 265 Grand Lodge Officers 2010-2012 ...... 108 Grand Master’sReport...... 22 Grand Representatives...... 260 Honorary Members of Grand Lodge...... 172 Installation of Grand Lodge Officers ...... 108, 131 Introduction of Distinguished Guests ...... 8, 10, 108 Introduction of DL, DC, AA...... 10 Introduction of Past Grand Masters ...... 7

280 Lodges: Active Chartered Lodges ...... 144 Discontinued Lodges ...... 150 Lodges Having Names Changed...... 148 Register of Lodges Indicating Location and Meetings...... 156 Summary of Charters Granted...... 148 Masonic Service Association Report ...... 101 Meritorious Service Award Recipients...... 173 No Unfinished Business Declaration ...... 131 Opening of Grand Lodge ...... 6 Past and Present Officers...... 166 Past Grand Masters and Permanent Members ...... 266 Per Capita Tax, Fees and Assessments...... 38, 143 Presentations: 60 Year Award ...... 37 Charter ...... 131 Lodge Excellence Award ...... 119 To Grand Master ...... 37, 121, 131 To Retiring Grand Lodge Officers &Team Members...... 121 Proclamation ...... 131 ProficiencyMen...... 110 Recapitulation of Membership...... 38, 143 Reception of: Distinguished Guests ...... 8 Flag of the United States of America ...... 6 Remarks: Distinguished Guests ...... 9 Grand Master White...... 131 Past Grand Masters ...... 7 Prince Hall Grand Lodge...... 10 Reports: Deputy Grand Master ...... 22 District Deputies Chairman ...... 21 Grand Master Harker ...... 24 Grand Secretary ...... 38 Grand Treasurer ...... 45 Grand Trustees...... 51 Junior Grand Warden ...... 18 Necrology ...... 102 Senior Grand Warden...... 19 Tellers...... 24 George Washington Masonic Memorial ...... 35 Reports of Boards: Three Pillars/Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc ...... 98 Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities...... 76 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 77 Wisconsin Masonic Journal ...... 100 Wisconsin Masonic Service and Assistance ...... 99 Reports of Committees: Appeals and Grievances...... 34 Credentials ...... 7, 122

281 Esoteric ...... 109 Executive...... 115 Expenditures ...... 46 Foreign Relations...... 101 Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall Grand Lodge ...... 116 Grand Lodge Planning...... 117 Jurisprudence ...... 14 Nomination ...... 11 Resolutions ...... 11 Temple Plans &Financing...... 117 Unfinished Business...... 7 Youth Group Funding ...... 118 Representatives’ Banquet...... 109 RepresentativesofLodges ...... 123 Resolutions: 2011 (listing)...... 14 RESOLUTIONS - No. 1-2011 (Adopt Annual Budget) ...... 12, 14, 50 No. 2-2010 (Per Capita Tax)...... 12, 14, 50 No. 3-2011 (Annual Communication Location, 2013)...... 12, 14, 18 No. 4-2011 ...... 12, 14 No. 5-2011 ...... 12, 15, 106 No. 6-2011 ...... 12, 15, 107 No. 7-2011 ...... 13, 15 No. 8-2011 ...... 13, 15, 107 No. 9-2011 ...... 13, 15 No. 10-2011 ...... 13, 15 No. 11-2011 ...... 13, 15 Ritualists ...... 113 Tabular Statement...... 139 Trustees, Grand Lodge: Audit ...... 55 Officers ...... 273 Report ...... 51 Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance: Members ...... 274 Report ...... 99 Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board: Members ...... 274 Report ...... 76 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation: Audit ...... 79 Officers and Directors...... 275 Report ...... 77 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.: Audit ...... 176 Officers and Directors...... 275 Report ...... 98 Wisconsin Masonic Journal: Editor and Directors...... 275 Report ...... 100

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