Official Proceedings of the Grand Lodge

FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WISCONSIN 2007 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WISCONSIN

Held June 1-2, 2007 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.

 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

RODNEY A. PAULSEN

Masonic Biography

BLUE LODGE Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason November , 98 Worshipful Master of Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #77, 986, 987, 988, 99, 99, 993, 995 Perpetual Member of Southern Lakes Lodge # Honorary Member of Burlington Lodge #8, Mason Woods Lodge No.368 Ozaukee Lodge No.7, Phillips Lodge No.5 and Laflin-St. James Lodge No.47

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

SCOTTISH RITE Valley of Madison, 985 Coroneted with the 33rd Degree August 006

SHRINE Tripoli Temple Milwaukee Tri County Shrine Club,Burlington

OTHER MASONIC MEMBERSHIPS Honorary Member of DeMolayLegion of Honor Grand Lodge Representative to the Grand Lodge of Connecticut and to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Skunk Patrol National Sojourners Milwaukee Chapter #7 (MIP) Sojourners Hero of ’76 Silas Shepard Lodge of ResearchNo. 843 Philalethes Society (Life)

GRAND LODGE OF WISCONSIN Appointed Deputy,District Ten996-999 Appointed Junior Grand Steward 999 Appointed Senior Grand Steward 000 Appointed Junior Grand Deacon 00 Appointed Senior Grand Deacon 00 Elected Junior Grand Warden 003 Elected Senior Grand Warden 004 Elected Deputy Grand Master 005 Elected Grand Master 006

 RODNEY A. PAULSEN Grand Master 2006-2007

3 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

J. B. VANHOLLEN Masonic Biography Symbolic Lodge Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason at Ancient Landmark Lodge #0, Ashland WI August 9th, 985 Served as Worshipful Master,Ashland #0 Ashland, WI 997-000 Perpetual Member Ashland #0 Plural Member of Shell Lake # Plural &Perpetual Member Barnes #365 Scottish Rite: Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Eau Claire Received 3° on April 6th, 986 Life member Valley of Eau Claire Degree Director of the 8° &5° Presently serving as nd Lt Commander,Eau Claire Consistory Elected to receive the 33° in Washington, D.C. 007 York Rite Ashland Chapter No.58RAM, Ashland, WI Spooner Council No.46R.&S.M., Spooner,WI Pancred Commandry No.7, ChippewaFalls,WI Red Cross of Constantine,Winnebago Conclave Eastern Star Lac La Velle Chapter #4, Ashland Life Member Shrine ZOR Shrine,Madison, WI (A.A.O.N.O.M.S.) Past President of Chequamegon Shrine Club Past Member Flambeau Shrine Clowns Member,International Shrine Clown Association National Sojourners, Milwaukee Chapter #27 Member in Perpetuity (MIP) Other Grand Lodge Representative to Michigan Member,Appeals &Grievances Committee Member and past Chairman of Jurisprudence Committee Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Appointed Grand Swordbearer,997 &998 Appointed District Deputy,999 Appointed Junior Grand Steward, 000 Appointed Senior Grand Steward, 00 Appointed Junior Grand Deacon, 00 Appointed Senior Grand Deacon, 003 Elected Junior Grand Warden, 004 Elected Senior Grand Warden, 005 Elected Deputy Grand Master,006 Elected Grand Master,007

4 J. B. VANHOLLEN Grand Master 2007-2008

5 6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 163rdANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE F. &A.M. OF WISCONSIN

OPENING OF GRAND LODGE The Grand Lodge Free andAccepted Masons ofWisconsin met in its 63rdAnnual Communication on Fridayand Saturday, June st and nd 007 at the Madison Masonic Center,30 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,Southern Lakes Lodge No. , F. &A.M.:

Worshipful Master...... Michael Gonyer Senior Warden ...... William Petkoff Junior Warden ...... David Brach Senior Deacon...... Andrew Willett Junior Deacon...... Manny Ajuria Senior Steward ...... Bruce Swanson Junior Steward ...... John Marra Chaplain ...... James Stirmel Tiler...... Robert Burton

ENTRANCE OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS The Senior Deacon wasasked by the Worshipful Master to escort the Deputy Grand Master and the 006-007 Grand Lodge officers into the lodge.The Deputy Grand Master wasescorted to the East where he wasintroduced and welcomed. The Grand officers then took their stations.

MostWorshipful Grand Master Rodney L.Paulsen entered the lodge room escorted by bagpipers and wasintroduced in the East by Deputy Grand Master J. B. Van Hollen and given the Grand Honors.Hewas given the gavel of authority.

GRAND LODGE DECLARED OPEN The Grand Master declared the 63rd Grand Lodge of the State of Wisconsin in session and asked the Grand Chaplain, Reverend RayHeilborn to start them off with aprayer.This wasfollowed by the presentation of the flag of the United States of America by the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in the State of Wisconsin, Worshipful Brother Fred E. Roycraft and his corps of Grand Commandery officers.The Pledge of Allegiance wassaid, followed by the singing of the national anthem.

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF SOUTHERN LAKES LODGE OFFICERS Grand Master Paulsen welcomed all and thanked the members of Southern Lakes Lodge No  for all of their help and for the fine job they did opening the

7 Grand Lodge.

ROLL CALL OF 2006-2007 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf called the roll of the Grand Lodge officers,asking eachtostand as their name wascalled. They were as follows: R.W.Deputy Grand Master J.B. VanHollen, R.W.Senior Grand Warden John W. Wilke,R.W.Junior Grand Warden Craig S. Campbell, R.W.Grand Treasurer Richard A. Vande Sande, R.W.Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf,W.Grand Chaplain RayD.Heilborn, W. Grand Lecturer Ronald H. Glaunert, W. Senior Grand Deacon Joseph B. Harker. W. Junior Grand Deacon Davey L. White,Jr.,W.Senior Grand Steward Dennis V. Siewert, W. Junior Grand Steward Daniel L. Slavik, W. Grand Marshal Kenneth C. Gorgen, W. Grand Tiler James A. Wetzel (excused), W. Deputy District # L. Arby Humphrey,W.Deputy District # William Beetcher,W.Deputy District #3 Frank J. Dennee,W.Deputy District #4 Guy K. Gooding,W.Deputy District #5Ray C. Kline,W.Deputy District #6 Jeffrey B. Brewer,W.Deputy District #7 Richard M. Trailer,W.Deputy District #8 Emmett J. Reilly,W.Deputy District #9 Paul S. Huber, W. Deputy District #0 J. PatrickStorrs,W.Deputy District # James G. Jante (absent), W. Deputy District # Donald W. Hensiak and M.W.Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Rodney A. Paulsen At the request of the Grand Master they were given Grand Honors.

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 89 chartered lodges,69 had registered. Additionally there were atotal of 7 officers comprised of the current Grand Lodge officers and Permanent Members of this Grand Lodge.Aquorum waspresent and the Grand Lodge wasin order 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 6nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge,held on June nd and 3rd, eight new resolutions were presented.

Of the eight resolutions presented, six were adopted, one wasnot approved to form and function by the Jurisprudence Committee and one waslaid over to the 007 Annual Communication.

After athorough review of the 006 proceedings,the Unfinished Business Com- mittee concludes that there is no other unfinished business from the 006 Annual Communication.

Respectfully submitted,

Roger L. Magoon, PGM, Chairman Michael A. DeWolf,PGM Grand Secretary Richard A. Vande Sande,Grand Treasurer

Report accepted.

8 APPROVAL OF THE 2006 PROCEEDINGS AS CORRECTED Grand Secretary MichaelA.DeWolf madeacorrectionregarding the Jurisprudence Committee Report on page 4 of the 006 Proceedings.Atthe time the report was made,Resolution No.6-006 wasreported by the Jurisprudence Committee to be in proper form and legal, however that the report presented wasonly adraft report. The actual report given by Past Grand Master Allan E. Iding stated that the Juris- prudence Committee found that Resolution No.6-006 wasnot in proper form.

The Grand Secretary moved that the correction be made and added to the record and that the 006 Proceedings be approved as corrected. The motion wasseconded and passed.

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

Twelve resolutions were received by Grand Lodge prior to the submission deadline and forwarded to the Resolutions Committee.

Resolutions 1-2007, 2-2007 and 3-2007 are the annual code requirements resolutions.The proposed budget and PerCapita tax are presented by the Ex- penditures Committee as Resolutions and . Resolution 2-2007 requests aper capita tax of $3.00. Resolution 3-2007,submitted by the Executive Committee, establishes the city of Madison as the site for the Annual Communication of 009. Eachrequires amajority vote.

Resolution 4-2007,submitted by the Executive Committee calls for an increase in the fine from $30.00 to Three Hundred dollars ($300.00) for unexcused absence at the Annual Communication. A75% vote is required.

Resolution Number 5-2007,submitted by Henry S. Baird Lodge No.74, would require candidates to learn the entire obligation of eachdegree as set forth in the 997 Examination Posting Degree.This is not achange in the pure work, and so requires avote of only 75%.

Resolution 6-2007,proposed by Kenosha Lodge #47 and Sunrise Lodge #339, seeks to modify Section 64.06 by banning alcohol in lodges while the Lodge is in session, except at Table Lodges and festival Communications.Paragraph (b) would allow various alcoholic beverages to be served on Lodge property,but not in the lodge room, when the temple and grounds have been leased to atenant for anon- Masonic activity.Adoption requires a75% positive vote.

Resolution 11-2007 deals with the same subject as 6-007 above,and is re- ported here for clarity,was submitted by McKinley Lodge #307. It bans alcoholic beverages from the Lodge room while Lodge is in session, except for Table Lodges. Paragraph Bprohibits the lodge,agroup of lodges,oraffiliated Foundations from holding alicense to sell alcoholic beverages to the public.Adoption requires a75% positive vote.

Resolution.7-2007,proposed by Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Lodge #08,provides atime scheduled procedure shortening the minimum time needed to suspend a Brother for non payment. The total process could be completed in  months.It requires certain steps to be taken by the first stated meeting in September,and

9 could be completed after November 3st.

Resolution 10-2007 addresses the same issue.Proposed by Palmyra Lodge #8, differs only in details.Itallows the processing of the potential suspension to be started in 6months,orafter July st and could be completed after November 5th.

Adoption of either Resolution 7-007, or -007, requires a75% majority vote.

Resolution 8-2007 wassubmitted by the Expenditures Committee,and removes the provision allowing the payment of aper diem for all attending Grand Lodge. 75% vote required.

Resolution 9-2007,submitted by the Executive Committee,requires a75% vote. The incorrect term Majority Vote wasinadvertently submitted earlier to Grand lodge office staff by the chairman of Resolutions committee.The resolution clarifies the composition and duties of the Committee on Youth funding.

Resolution 10-2007 is reported after Resolution 7-007

Resolution 11-2007 is reported after Resolution 6-007

Resolution 12-2007,submitted by Grand Lodge Planning Committee,isfor the purpose of having the Constituent Lodge Year,Grand Lodge year,and Grand Lodge Fiscal year coincide.Todoso, the Annual communication will be the LAST Friday of APRIL. The installation of officers of the lodges will occur during the month of MAY. There are several minor changes required to correlate these dates,and the Masonic Code Committee will be charged with the responsibility to correct all such dates,complying with the new calendar years.

Resolution 7-2006,affecting the pure work, washeld over from 006, and is now eligible for vote.Itadds “symbolically” to the SD speechinthe EA degree.It requires avote of 80% for passage.

Eachresolution has been approved as to form by Resolution committee,and submitted to the Executive Committee and Jurisprudence Committee for review.

Respectfully submitted,

Jack E. Keyes,Chairman James H. Olson, PGM Carl J. Wussow,PGM Thomas W. Godfrey Archie ESimonson

In addition to the report, Chairman Jack Keyes asked that on page 5 of the Pre- proceedings,Resolutions No.6-007 be changed to read as follows,“RESOLVED,that section 64.06 of the Masonic Code be repealed in full and re-enacted as follows:”

Also,onpage 6, Resolution No.7-007, section 8.0 should read as follows; “Suspensions When Eight Months One Year in Arrears.Amember of alodge cannot be suspended for nonpayment of dues until one year eight months after date through whichhis dues are paid.”And in the second paragraph, section 8.06 should read as follows; “When Delinquency occurs.Any member failing to payhis dues for aperiod of one year eight months from the date though whichhis dues are last paid shall be deemed delinquent and shall be subject to discipline as hereinafter provided.

0 Additionally Resolution No.0-007, whichappeared on page 7 of the Pre-pro- ceedings,should have awording change in sections 8.0 and 8.06. The phrase “date to which” in both sections should read “date through which”.

Report Accepted with corrections.

2007 RESOLUTIONS No. Purpose Proposed By

0-07 To adopt abudget for fiscal year Expenditures Committee 007-008

0-07 To provide for PerCapita TaxExpenditures Committee

03-07 To designate the place of holding the Executive Committee Annual Communication in June,009

7-07 To modify the fine assessed alodge for Executive Committee failure to attend Grand Lodge

7-07 To require candidates to learn the entire Henry S. Baird Lodge No.74 obligation of eachdegree

06-07 To remove the ban on liquor in Masonic Kenosha Lodge No.47& lodges Sunrise Lodge No.359

7-07 To fix the time before suspension of aNeosho-Mayville-Horicon Brother for non-payment of dues at Lodge No.08 eleven months

7-07 To remove the per-diem allocation Expenditures Committee from the Wisconsin Masonic Code

7-07 To formalize the composition of the Executive Committee Committee on Youth Funding,its chairman and its purpose

7-07 To fix the time before suspension of aPalmyra Lodge No.68 Brother for non-payment of dues at eleven months

7-07 To allow for alcohol to be consumed in McKinley Lodge No.307 Masonic Lodge building

7-07 To change the Grand Lodge and Grand Lodge Planning Constituent Lodge years to run from Committee Mayst through April 30th so they coincide with the Grand Lodge fiscal year.

Laid Over from 2006

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

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

In conformity with the duty placed upon the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence by Section 9.03 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin to report to the Grand Lodge on the proposed resolutions to be brought before theAnnual Communication,as well as all decisions,edicts,opinions,and dispensations of the Grand Master and By-Laws changes of the constituent Lodges,the Committee reports as follows:

RESOLUTIONS Thirteen Resolutions were received prior to the deadline for submission to this session of Grand Lodge (Resolution Number 7-006 waslaid over to the 007 Grand Lodge).

RESOLUTION NO.1-2007,toadopt abudget for the fiscal year 007-008; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires amajority vote.

RESOLUTION NO.2-2007,toprovide for PerCapita Tax; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires amajority vote.

RESOLUTION NO.3-2007,todesignate the place of holding Annual Commu- nication of the Grand Lodge F. &A.M. of Wisconsin in June,009; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires amajority vote.

RESOLUTION NO.4-2007,tomodify the fine assessed alodge for failure to attend Grand Lodge; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO.5-2007,torequire candidates to learn the entire obligation of eachdegree; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO.6-2007,tomodify the ban on liquor in Masonic lodges; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO.7-2007,tofixthe time before suspension of aBrother for non-payment of dues at eleven months; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO.8-2007,toremove the per-diem allocation from the Wis- consin MasonicCode; said Resolution is approved as to form andlegality and requires a75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO.9-2007,toformalize the composition of the Committee on Youth Funding,its Chairman, and its purpose; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires 75% vote.

RESOLUTION NO.10-2007,tofixthe time before suspension of aBrother for non-payment of dues at eleven months; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a75% vote.However,ifResolution No.7-007 is finally voted on, this Resolution must not be considered and should be held over to 008 (Code 3.08 Rule ).

 RESOLUTION NO.11-2007,toallow for alcohol to be consumed in Masonic Lodge buildings; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a75% vote.However,ifResolution No.6-007 is finally voted on, this Resolution must not be considered and should be held over to 008 (Code 3.08 Rule ).

RESOLUTION NO.12-2007,tounify calendars so that the Constituent Lodge year,GrandLodgeyearandtheGrandLodgefinancialfiscalyearwillcoincide,thereby changing both the Grand Lodge and Constituent Lodge years to run from Mayst through April 30th ;said Resolution is not approved as to form and legality.

RESOLUTION NO.7-2006 (laid over from 2006),toclarify the pure work and action of the DS when applying ashp ist by adding the word “symbolically”; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality and requires an 80% vote.

DECREES The Grand Master issued no Decrees this year.

CHANGES IN BY-LAWS OF CONSTITUENT LODGES Twenty-one () Lodges requested By-Laws Changes (changes in dues,meet- ing dates/places/times). The Committee reviewed them in detail for legality and conformity with the Code.

DISPENSATIONS OF THE GRAND MASTER During the term of his office,Grand Master RodneyA.Paulsen issued One Hundred Forty-nine (49) Dispensations #335 -#3500 (June 3, 006 –June , 007):

Permission to Serve Wine or Beer at aTable Lodge...... 67 Permission to Change Stated Meeting Locations...... 5 Permission to Change Dayand or Time of Stated Meeting ...... 0 Permission to Waive Required Year Residency to Join aLodge......  Permission to Hold aSpecial Election ......  Permission to Bestow the Title of Honorary Past Master......  Permission to have aJoint Communication and Fraternal Visits Between Sister Grand Jurisdictions...... 3 Permission to Confer Degrees on Multiple Candidates ...... 6 Permission Hold an Open Public Installation ......  Permission to Hold an installation of Officers on aSunday......  Permission to Elect aMember to Worshipful Master Even Though Member did not Serve as Junior or Senior Warder......  Permission to Operate Under aBlanket Dispensation to Serve Wine or Beer...... 3 Permission to Hold aSpecial Communication in Lodge ...... 0 Permission to Waive the Required Time Requirements Between Degrees...... 6 Permission to Hold aJoint Communication With Another Wisconsin Lodge......  Permission to Wear Masonic Aprons for the Shrine Circus......  TOTAL 49

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

EDICTS The Grand Master issued no Edicts this year.

OTHER MATTERS The Jurisprudence Committee has also given advice to the Grand Master dur- ing the year,and drafted one set of Charges and Specifications for an un-Masonic conduct trial.

Imove that this report be received.

Thomas W. Godfrey,Chairman Jurisprudence Committee 006-07

Report Accepted

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 3-2007 Submitted By: Executive Committee

Section(s) Affected:

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose:Designate the place of holding Annual Communication in June 009

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

RESOLVED,that the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin for the year 009 shall be held in the City of Madison, Wisconsin.

Resolution Adopted

INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS Grand Master Rodney Paulsen gaveled all to rise and give the Past Grand Masters present the Grand Honors.Those present were as follows:

Charles E. White (970), Denman G. Kramer (97), Herman A. Friess,(977), Russell R. Selbo (980), Allan E. Iding,(98), James J. Byrnes (98), Kenneth W. Shannon (983),DarrellAderman (984),William E.Day(985),GeorgeA.Wallinger (986), Kingman D. Loomis (987), Robert E. Moore (989), Dean T. Massey (990), Carl J. Wussow (993), Lawrence L. Myers (998), Stephen D. Willett (000), John W. Hein (00), James H. Olson (00), Michael A. DeWolf (003).

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Grand Master Paulsen asked everyone to rise again and give the Grand Honors to all the distinguished guests who were sitting on the sidelines.Hethanked them

4 all for coming and asked the Grand Marshal to escort them to the East to be intro- duced. They following were introduced:

M.W.Noel C. Dicks,Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois R.W.Kenneth E. Willis,Jr.,Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Indiana R.W.Thomas G. McCarthy,Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota M.W.Ken Beebe,Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska R.W.William H. Berman, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W.Robert Conley,Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan M.W.David R. Bedwell, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan M.W.Richard E. Fletcher,Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, Exec Sec.ofMSA W. Brother Armando Stavoli, Representative of M.W.Gustavo Raffi, Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Italy M.W.James E. Davis,Grand Master,Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Wisconsin R.W.David Schneeweiss,President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Medi- cal ResearchLaboratory R.W.Ronald P. Kamp,Director of Development and Communications of the Masonic Medical ResearchLaboratory Brother Mark Menard, Personal Representative of M.W.Neil Bedick, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York, and developer of M.O.R.I.

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF PAST GRAND MASTERS M.W.Kingman D. Loomis Past Grand Master (987)

“Most Worshipful Past Grand Master,distinguished guests and brethren. Grand Master,Iappreciate that introduction that you gave to the Past Grand Mastersas you gave my whole speech, but Iwill add alittle bit to it and Iwill be brief.

ThePast Grand Masters, as awhole,meet once ayear at the Annual Communica- tion of this Grand Lodge.Atthis meeting we invite the current Grand Master and the Grand Master-elect. We ask the Grand Master how he thought his year went, what he has accomplished and what he did not accomplish as he would have liked. TheGrand Master-elect is asked to give his views of what to expect in the coming year and what his goals are.Hemay receive afew pointersfrom the Past Grand Masters, whichhemay except or may reject as he so desires.Itisatthis annual meeting that the outgoing Grand Master is initiated into the Past Grand Masters Association. Theladies are also invited to this meeting and are excused when the business session starts.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 the current Grand Master or one of his officersoncertain occasions.The Past Grand Mastersalso serve on many committees of the Grand Lodge and we are most honored to do so.

Most Worshipful Grand Master,you have had agreat year and you have been agood and strong Grand Master and on behalf of all the Past Grand Masters, we thank you foryour service to this craft.”

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS M.W.Noel C. Dicks,Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois;

5 “Thank you very much,MostWorshipful Grand Master Paulsen,forthe pleasure of addressing this assemblyofdedicated Masons.Ias well as my fellow distinguished guest and their ladies offer our sincere thanks to you and your officersfor your gener- ous hospitality.Weare also enjoying the opportunity to become better acquainted.

We have gathered today to conduct a163rd Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. We are pleased, of course,with the progress that has been made over these years, but the past is past. We cannot rest on our laurels.Wemust continue to build on the fraternal foundation our ancestorshave laid. Masonry is aprocess of life long learning and discovery.Itdoes not happen overnight. During the life-span of our Fraternity the basic principles and philosophy of Masonry have remained unchanged, but the methods we use to implement them into our personal lives have changed and they will continue to change,and must change with eachgeneration due to the rapid advancements of technology and financial growth as well as the norms of the current lifestyles of that generation. Many issues of society continuallyarise that in turn seems to demand an involvement of our time and efforts.This clearlymeans that any fraternal organization wishing to attract membersmust offer something of agreat interest to be even considered worthwhile.Itisour duty as Masons to share the attributes of our fraternity with other so they might have an informed opinion as to what the teachings of Masonry mean to our membersaswell as all mankind. We have lost ageneration and ahalf of potential membersbecause we sat backand waited forthem to come to us.When they did not ask forapetition we simplyas- sumed that they were not looking forwhat we have to offer and marked them off our list. Yes, we sat backinour little secure shell and waited. We can no longer afford to wait, we need to press forward and be aggressive to increase our membership. It is time forustoencourage good men of all age groups to consider Masonry as a fraternal organization they seek.As Masons we need to accept the challenge to adapt to the needs of eachgeneration and openlypresent our fraternal attributes to entice other to join with us in our quest to improve our personal lives as well as society in general. Thefoundersofour fraternity and succeeding generations have brought us this far.Itisnow our turn to accept the responsibility of maintaining our principles and establishing the opportunity forcurrent and future growth, our goal being the preservation of Freemasonry in our communities and future generations.Weneed to restore the Masonic image in our communities,weneed to publicize our events so that the membersofour communities will not be challenged to ask, ‘Who are the Masons and what do they do?’ Let us demonstrate to them. It is time foreachofustostep forward and accept the challenge,the challenge to seek new ways to strengthen our fraternity.The future of Freemasonry is in our hands.Thank you very much.”

SENIOR GRAND WARDEN’S REPORT To TheGrand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of WI;

As your Senior Grand Warden, this office has experienced avery busy year. Over the past twelve months,Iserved as chairman of the Leadership Committee and Education Committee.Ialso served on the OutreachCommittee for the Home Board, Land Use Committee for the Grand Lodge,Executive Committee,Expen- ditures Committee,Annual Communication Committee,Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall Committee,Lodge Charters and Consolidations Committee and the Nominations Committee.

In addition,Iserved on the following Boards;Wisconsin Masonic Home,Wisconsin MasonicFoundation,Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities and Masonic Soccer

6 Foundation.Eachofthese assignments has provided me with an ongoing educational experience in the craft, its charities and its government.

Ialso traveled throughout the state attending Lodges for various reasons including installations,awards,dinners,Table Lodges and degree work. During the course of my travels,Iexperienced agreat deal of pleasure in meeting eachofyou. At every juncture,your kindness as well as your company wasappreciated. Additionally,it wasadistinct honor to represent the Grand Master on several occasions in the state as well as the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodges of Pennsylvania and New York.

Iwas fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend several District Meetings throughout the state,assisting the District Deputies by presenting various Grand Lodge programs when requested to do so.

It has been aprivilege as well as an honor to serve our craft as your Senior Grand Warden and Ithank you for the opportunity.

Respectfully submitted,

Dr.John W. Wilke,SGW

JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN’S REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Throughout this year,itwas my pleasure to serve on the Boards of the Masonic Home,Masonic Foundation, and United Masonic Board for DeMolay, as well as on numerous committees,serving as Chairman of the Youth Funding Committee.

In addition to the responsibilities associated with those boards and committees,it wasmypleasure to represent the Grand Master at many functions including dinners, recognition events,installations,lodge rededications,and appendant body events.

But nothing wasmore enjoyable than performing the traditional duties as liaison to the youth groups.

Ihad the extreme pleasure of attending the reception for our Grand Worthy Advisor for Rainbow for Girls,Jennifer Matzke.Ialso had the honor and pleasure of representing you at the testimonials of our State Master Councilor for DeMolay, Bryce Ulmer,and the reception for our Miss Wisconsin Job’sDaughters,Crystal Clifton. In addition, Iattended the Grand Bethel Job’sDaughters Exemplification in West Allis where Iwas able to perform the Masonic Bible presentation for the 00+ members in attendance.Ialso represented the Grand Master at the DeMolay Sweetheart weekend and Coronation Ball.

Iattended the Jobie Jamboree held at the Baptist Center in Green Lake,and will declare that it is an experience every Mason should enjoy.The enthusiasm and leadership on displaybythese young girls is refreshing and inspiring.Congratula- tions to Erika Norem, installed as Grand Bethel Honored Queen and Alexis Brokl, Miss Wisconsin Congeniality.Recognition is extended to the entire Grand Guard- ian Council for the continued excellent leadership and coordination they put into the organization.

7 Iattended the DeMolayConclave on the campus of UW-Stevens Point. Seeing the boys from seven chapters throughout the state bond in activities suchascardboard- boat building,popsicle stickbridge building,and several athletic competitions was gratifying and fulfilling.Being apast Grand Lecturer,watching the degrees done by the state officers as they initiated eight new members wasareal treat. And witnessing avery solemn and reflective candlelight ceremony wasasurreal and moving experience.Absolutely unforgettable.Congratulations to the State Staff for putting together an extremely fulfilling and action-packed week for the boys.Iam committed to increasing the number of chapters attending Conclave in future years to ten within three years,and double,tofourteen, within ten years.

Successes abound.

Let me start with DeMolay. Wisconsin DeMolayended 006 with more members than 005, up one from 77 to 78, the first real net gain in recent memory.Infact, the number of new members initiated into DeMolayinWisconsin wasthe ninth largest in the world, and third largest in the United States.Ifitwere not for alarge number who aged out due to majority,the net gain would have been muchhigher. 007 is off to ascorching start and looks like it will be even better than 006.

During the year in 006-007, we sawthe resurrection of two DeMolaychap- ters –inAppleton and Green Bay. Interest wasexpressed in several other cities –Oconomowoc,Mukwonago,Waukesha,PortWashington,and LaCrosse.Past State Master Councilor and Conclave Chairman, Shawn Vollmer,expressed an opinion I agree with completely when he said, “For the life of me I’ll never understand why every lodge does not have aDeMolaychapter because almost every DeMolaygoes on to join the lodge.”

No truer statement wasever uttered.

During the year,the Ringling Brothers Chapter moved from Baraboo to Reeds- burg and initiated four new boys at Conclave.Racine Chapter initiated eight new members following an aggressiveopen-house event.Kenosha Chapter recently initi- ated five new boys.But the major success story comes from the West Bend chapter, re-started in 005. Between 005 and 006, West Bend’sDeMolaychapter more than doubled its active members,growing from four strongly active boys to eleven. And already in 007, grew by an astonishing additional eight more,with rumors that several more are expected to join soon! With acurrent active membership of 0 boys,they are in the enviable position of having boys seated on the sidelines waiting their turn to take an officer’schair.Even so,they are committing parts to memory and participating in degrees around the state even though they are not yet officers in their own chapter!

It proves atheory held by me and many others.Ifyou want members,you can get members.Inour general populous,there are numerous individuals and families who are longing to participate in activities that serve to reinforce their faith while at the same time nurturing leadership skills and fostering wholesome social inter- action. Our entire Masonic organization does this better than almost any other.All we need to do is reachout. Do so properly,and they will come.

The Jobs Daughters continues to be very strong,but ending the year with a decline in membership,down to 395 from 477. Arevision in how International as- sesses Grand Chapters,from aper-Bethel fee to aper-Jobie fee caused our Grand

8 Chapter to cleanse the lists across the state,making amore accurate count of the number of girls actually active in their bethels.But again, there is reason for op- timism. Bethel 9 in West Allis has grown so fast from 3 to 34 girls over the last 8 months that they now again have achoir! Let us hope this is merely the first of many.Bethel 50 re-started in Port Washington, and reports continue to come in of many new initiates in the younger ages across all bethels.

Rainbow for Girls is less optimistic.006 ended with 45 girls,down from 55 in 005. Their leadership is convinced that they could grow and increase the number of girls involved if they could just get adult leaders to take active roles.Contact Mrs. Barb Foster,Supreme Advisor for the Rainbow for Girls to lend your assistance.

If you ever wondered how you might be able to serve while at the same time derive more fulfillment than your time contribution would ever be,express your interest to serve these youth organizations.Better yet, start or re-start aDeMolay Chapter,Jobie Bethel, or Rainbow Assembly in your lodge.The kids are out there, they are willing to join. They need you.

Having spent years in the Scouting organization, Iammore impressed with our youth organizations than any others.Our system of developing leadership based on the foundations of our faith impress me as the best our youth can find. Accept my plea. Offer yourself.Alittle of your time will paybackfor alifetime.

Respectfully Submitted,

Craig S. Campbell Junior Grand Warden

GRAND MASTER PAULSEN’S REPORT Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master,Distinguished East, and Brethren all.

It is with agreat deal of pleasure that Iextend to eachofyou awarm and fra- ternal welcome to this our 63rd Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. Iamhonored to preside over this meeting and hope that when we have ended our labors that eachofyou will have had afruitful, productive,and positive experience.

In looking back, Iwill be the first to admit that Ibegan my year as Grand Master on shaky ground. If fact there were some who did not believe that Iwould begin, muchless complete this year as Grand Master.AsIhavesooften said in my travels,itisbetter to be seen than viewed, that it is better to be upstanding than laid out, and that the grass looks awhole lot better seeing it from the green side. On amore serious note,myheart has checked out OK and Icontinue to get better and do more.Ijust don’t do as muchasIwould like,but they tell me that too will come.There are also those who are surprised that Ihavedone as muchasIhave. It has been abusy year.

The first time Iwas installed as Worshipful Master,Iwastold that the Lodge wasmine and Icould do what Iwanted with it. Ididn’t have aclue as to what to do with it, but Iguess after serving as Worshipful Master for seven terms,Ifinally figured it out. Becoming the Grand Master never entered my mind. In fact back then Iamnot too sure Ieven knew what one was. And now Iknow.This year has passed quickly and Iamtruly grateful to have the opportunity to serve Freemasonry

9 and this Grand Lodge.During my eleven years as aGrand Lodge officer Ihave met some of the finest men in the world and experienced events that will remain etched in my memory forever.Iwould not have had these experiences if it had not been for you my Brothers.For these and so many other reasons,Ithank you for this opportunity to have served you as your Grand Master during the 006-007 Masonic year.

To our Past Grand Masters and visiting brethren, thank you for taking time from your busy schedules to be with us in our labors and deliberations as we searchto find the wayfor Wisconsin Freemasonry.Ihope that this will be time well spent and provide something you can take with you as you leave this gathering and continue your travels.

Worshipful Masters Asincere appreciation is extended to all Worshipful Masters.The challenge of creating and maintaining asuccessful Lodge falls upon you. The degree and the manner in whichyou meet these challenges determines the nature of your Lodge. Iacknowledge and thank you for you efforts.Ifthe proof is in the pudding,the suc- cess is shown in the increased degree work that is being performed at all levels in all parts of the state.Great job,Brothers! Keep up the good work!

Grand Lodge Officers Your Grand Lodge Officers have worked diligently to meet the challenges placed before them. Iwould like therefore to thank them for their efforts as new challenges appeared, and their dedication and commitment to keep Freemasonry alive and well in Wisconsin. They were alwaysthere to assist and support eachother and the Lodges as the occasion presented and required.

It wasmyprivilege to appoint Worshipful Brother Daniel Slavik to the progres- sive line as Junior Grand Steward. Brother Dan has the many qualifications and experiences to make his Masonic journey asuccess and Ihavenodoubt that he will represent and lead you well. Iwish the best for Brother Dan and his wife,Laura, through the years ahead.

Necrology Before continuing in our Labors of this Report, let us pause in our endeavors to paytribute and honor our faithful Brothers who have laid aside the working tools of the Craft and have been called to that undiscovered country,from whose bourne no traveler returns.Weset this moment aside to honor their memory,knowing their departure is more than something to be remembered. It is atime to give thanks for what they built in life as they labored unselfishly in the quarries of our gentle Craft. The service rendered to Freemasonry by these will live on, not by their individual accomplishments alone,but by the spirit in whichthey gave of themselves to us and to the Craft. Let us give our attention to the R. W. Grand Chaplain, Rev.Ray Heilborn who will deliver the Necrology Report at this time.

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

“Most Worshipful Grand Master,honored guests and Brothers, bear with me fora

0 few moments as we pause to remember our departed brothersand their families.”

Once again, we unhappilyappend to this report several hundred names.But we remember that these are not just names; they represent individual brothers, col- leagues,fellow-workers, friends and brotherswith whom we have labored together in the workofour craft and fraternity.”

Solemnly, throughout our state,and indeed, throughout our country,wehave gathered together and have had to bid asad farewell to eachofthese whom we name in this report”.

They have moved from our earthlylodges to the great Lodge Eternal. We have donned our aprons,raised our right arms to heaven and clasped our breasts as we committed their souls into the care of the Grand Eternal Architect and pledged to carry their memory in our hearts.May it ever be so!”

While presiding at several of these transitions,Ihave also heard the muffled sobs and witnessed the tearsofthe familymembers, as well. So let us not forget them. Let us continue to be reminded of the devotion and patience these familymembers practiced in order to allow their loved ones the freedom to serve the craft.”

Now,mybrothers, it falls to us to pickuptheir mantels and their tools and move forth in our attempt to fill the void their passing has created. They all did so much, but we all know that there is still so muchtobedone.Wecan best honor their memo- ries by being diligent and energetic in continuing the good workthat has been thus started, but is not yet completed.”

Iask you, as you are able,torise in amoment of silent prayer and meditation for these our departed brothersand their families.Let us pray: Eternal Architect, we reluctantlypass these,our brothersinto your permanent keeping.They have served us well and faithfully. They are missed. We will no longer hear their names called in our rolls.Bless and receive them into your care,and continue to give eachofusthe strength and willingness to move forward to the tasks before us,And Amen.”

Grand LodgeofWisconsin Memberswho have died Between 06/01/2006 and 05/31/2007

Chester EAbrams (5) Kenneth WAdams (367) Louis Charles Adams (3) Leonard JAlbee (47) William JAlexander (358) James CAlley (77) Lloyd Eugene Alvord (65) Alvin RAnderson (65) Calvin D. Anderson (3) David Lee Anderson (0) Donald SAnderson (0) FrederichWAnderson (80) Herbert Anderson (80) Raymond R. Anderson (8) Robert James Anderson (8) James HAnderson Sr (97) Lloyd GArhelger (7) Gilbert Armbruster (89) Theodore IArneson (39) Keith FBabbitt (347) Francis HBagley (4) John W. Barnes (93) Robert SBarter (65) Attilio Angelo Bassoni () Carl MBatcha (337) William Arthur Becker Jr (68) Jeffrey J. Beissel (45) Howard Louis Bendixen (30) Robert Elmer Benton (5) George Otto Berg (75) John W. Berg (35) Norman J. Bernard (307) Mazeppa Don Betts Jr (34) Richard Bieganski (67) Lloyd Biegel (89) Carl WBloedow (45) John Harold Blood (30) William LBoettcher (48) George Washington Boie () John ABorgenson (3) Leland Mark Bosche (95) Renile Edgar Bowles (55) Alvin E. Bratley (5) FrederickJBremer (09) Harry HBrodel (47) Conrad Earl Brommer (49) Joseph Wesley Broome (88) Howard JBrown (83) Robert EBrown (75) Rolland EBrown (79) Roy WBrown (75)

 David George Bruha (68) Melvin Verle Bryant () Michael Antony Bulmer (3) Wayne MBung (8) Clair ABurgdorff (35) James GBurger (80) Gerald WBurnard (8) George GCamp (75) John Paul Carah (337) James TCarrico () Kermit CCawley (33) Daniel RCeman (38) Robert Ira Challoner (68) Norman EChampion (5) John James Chapman (89) Gerald Gordon Chipman (5) Alton Boyd Christensen (8) Roscoe L. Churchill (80) John Paul Cigan (35) Warren Alvin Ciriacks (38) Kevan Thomas Clemens (3) Loren Alva Clumpner (0) Thomas DCoghlan (5) Earl MColver Jr.(90) George Condos (44) Reginald Dowaine Conley (76) James PCraig (47) William MCroes (34) Leonard Roy Crogg (76) Harry GCroy (37) Kurt Neal Crubaugh (47) Wesley Ardell Cunningham (0) James NCurry (33) Leslie Curry (94) Chester JDahl (70) Grover Powell Darrow (76) Lee N. Daves () Edward NDavis (4) Delmar Harold Deblaey () Thomas Delakis (90) Lee ADelaney (30) Frank ODillinder (55) Robert GDillman (8) Gerald Drescher (37) John WDrew (3) Neal TDreyfus (35) Lawrence Adrian Dulitz (0) JRomaine Eberle (307) Edward Edge (0) Thomas WElkington (33) Earnie EEllis (55) George Arthur Ellis (45) Gerald EEllis (5) Curtis Paul Elver (80) Lloyd Emery Jr (73) Harold Siegfried Engelbart (80) Jerome SEngle (6) Darryl IEnli (68) Bernard Edward Erdman () Ronald Lester Errickson (34) Earl Adolph Espeseth (5) Armin Orris Farness (35) John LFarwell () August Clark Faulkner (35) Jack EFaulkner (4) William LFehlandt (30) Wallace K. Feldt (30) Carroll HFerge (73) Edwin AField (55) Riley PFieser (349) Fred Edward Figie (9) Cornelius HFischer (67) Vincent Fisher (68) Joseph Laverne Fitz (33) Richard PFlynn Sr.(35) Donald WForss (9) Albert Lawrence Foster (69) Harry LFoster Jr (30) Charles FFoudray(9) Ernest BFrank (7) Malcolm OFrench(68) Warren Earl Freyer (67) Robert JFritzsche (30) Horst Guenter Froelich(3) Louis JFurrer (347) Curtis Belmont Gallenbeck(7) George Leo Gensler (97) Rogers EGeorge (95) Paul Earl Gibbs (3) William AGile (79) Robert TGillespie (345) Robert GGirard (356) Lynden K. Gjerde (45) Wayne RGladous (3) Lawrence H. Glenzer (93) Walter SGollmar Jr (3) David MGrant (34) David SGray(345) Milo H. Grundahl (5) Thomas George Gulick(8) Walter Hahn (79) Donald BHakes (3) Glenn HHaldeman (30) Gilbert AHall (47) Dwight EHalligan (347) Ervin Bernard Halverson (97) Lyle WHamann (67) Gerald Hampton (4) Lee AHancock(79) Blaine DHaney (4) Chris SHansen (88) William JHansen (36) Curtis Lee Hanshaw(349) LNorman Hanson (5) Eugene Louis Harding (45) Alan Hargrave (95) Walter WHarmann (8) Joseph FHauf (75) Harvey SHavenor (34) James BHay (44) Reid Russsel Hays (35) Paul MHedrick(48) Harry Brand Heeb (6) Harold EHegge (8) Robert DHenke (34) Dwight Laurie Hensel (3) William C. Herrmann () Vance E. High (3) Larry JHill (33) Roy Lawrence Hill (37) Harold Glen Hoaglan (56) Elmer EHoffman (6) Leland MHolum (5) Lawrence House (4) Herbert NHubacher (3) George DHuebner (70) Gordon WHuelse (37) William Sheridan Huss Jr (5) John CIngalls () Donald JIrwin (35) Edwin Isaksson (5) John Drew Ismond (50) Jack CIsnard (337) Luther AIson Jr (87) Orvin TJackson (69) John Whitman Jacquot (5) Gary Carl Jaekel (45) Earl Emil Janikowsky (33) Wallace HJerome (0) Jerome Johnson (5) Melvin NJohnson (39) Winfred SJohnson (30) Elwood RJohnston (93) George Robert Jones (35) Louis CJosephs (5) Drexel Dahlke Journey (4) Carl Joseph Jozefacki (75) Andrew JKallin (37) Sheldon WKammerud (78) Samuel RKangas (37) Glen CKanten (09) Bruce AKarnath (38) Leslie BKatchem (6) Robert LKeefer (37) William FKerr (74) Robert Walter Kienzle (68) James King Jr (89) Kenneth EKinsey (307) William Kirchstein Jr,(99) Leroy CKivi (3) Gordon LKjentvet (5)

 James CKlippel (63) Kenneth EKlotz (7) Lloyd AKnutson (90) Arthur Walter Kolff (33) Otis Neil Komplin (6) Russell HKorn (75) John Kostan (89) David AKozminski (30) Arthur Krebs (33) James CKrei (8) Lester HKreier (7) Warren Krogstad (89) Casper RKubly (37) Merrill RKutz (57) John La Rue (44) Earl CLandsverk (5) Gilbert RLange (35) Leroy Junior Lantz (8) Thomas Lapean (49) Luther ALarsen (36) Bill Borchert Larson (337) Victor HLarson (44) Harold LLautz (5) Robert Raymond Ledin (9) Myron JLee (3) Donald ELeese (37) Clarence HLegler (67) John WLehman (60) William ALehmann (77) Herbert Robert Lemke (48) Milton Merle Lemke (356) Thomas ALindemann (55) Clarence HLindow (85) Charles ALittlefield (6) Ervin ILovick(99) Carl William Luedtke (55) Edward Walter Luedtke (89) August HLuhrsen (364) James ALund (63) James R. Lund (43) Leonard Dean Lunder (356) Bert ELyngaas (354) Carlton Rueben Maahs (70) George EMaby (4) Claude LMahaffey (38) Donald CMahlke (99) Robert Charles Maleski (74) Richard VManhardt (4) Norman Manthei (69) RHMartinson (8) Chester EMatthews (3) Wesley RMatthys (87) Alexander Mc Caig (307) Albert Mc Cambridge (307) Dennis Dean Mc Clain (60) Rubin Rudolph Mc Farlin (74) Paul Hamilton Mc Fee(50) Dale DMcLaughlin (349) John AMcQuiety (5) William HMelcher () Earl Ward Mellen (66) Gail Thomas Millard (39) Alfred WMiller (33) Burt B. Miller (85) Frank AMiller (4) Paul EMiller (57) Robert HMiller (33) Voris Alexander Miller (50) Willard Oliver Miller (337) Norbert R. Minter (70) Robert JMiracle (6) Harry Mishler (83) Bernard OMoe (35) Alvin Alfred Mohaupt (5) Marvin Jonas Moor (4) John PMorris (36) Robert WMorris (75) Walter RMoses (30) Bernhard Andreas Mosling Jr (7) Robert EMueller (6) Duane CMuraski (48) Robert LMurphy (30) Homer Barry Musgrove Jr (6) John Muth Jr (33) Richard ANebel (74) Merlin ONelson (44) Ronald HNelson (88) Edward Nemovitz (6) Rolland Nesbit () Arthur Edward Nickel (7) Frank Edwin Nilson (0) Irvin LNordquist (337) Richard J. Northey (35) Reinhold Fred Ohm (97) Thomas DOlson (7) Kenneth Charles Ossmann (50) Quinton Ott (30) Carl Ottosen (33) Thomas Overton (86) Robert CPagel (30) Douglas James Patefield (9) Robert JPatterson (70) Howard MPatton (337) Arloe WPaul (337) Ralph Duane Pauls (97) Donald LPease (35) Keith FPecotte (55) Charles WPenn (0) Ralph HPennington (87) Karl FPeplau (35) Charles Rau Perry (89) Dale APerry (3) William JayPerson () Ervin GPeterson (33) Philip Franklin Peterson (80) Robert Charles Peterson (73) William Petri (47) George OPitman (73) Winfred Palmer Port (33) Almon F. Porter (33) Calvin Potter (34) Kenneth APoulson Sr (8) John CPremo (33) Robert E. Proechel (3) PatrickKeith Quilling (367) Warren Silas Raaflaub (36) Walter ERaetz (88) Raymond Charles Raimer (60) John Alan Ramsay(8) Bruce Ralph Rasmussen (7) Merle Reed (89) Donald Edward Rehberg (9) John SReissner (0) William ARempert () Edward JRhode (88) Melvin HRickard (06) Charles RRitche (68) Howard Henry Roeder (367) Edwin Roelli (5) Bennett Rosenberg (6) Thomas LRoss (356) Luther RRowe (50) Donald Calvin Rudolph (80) George HRuesink (56) Robert Arthur Rumpel (8) George Peter Saites (30) Edward Joseph Salentine (350) Robert Sandstrom (330) Earl William Schabo (349) Hugo FrederickSchaefer (33) Myron Scheid (95) Robert RScheller (4) Merlin Schjoneman (37) George KSchlagenhauf (09) Elmo Gustave Schlei (3) Lennes Emmet Schlobohm (35) James MSchmid (39) Alex Owen Schmidt (48) Melvin Richard Schmidt (8) Otto Schmidt (48) Karl Schoenenberger (3) Harry William Schondelmaier (300) Alan HSchram (6) Arthur OSchroeder (35) Russell Pitt Schroeder (9) John Schurrer (89) Donald WSchwanbeck(4) William Carl Schweers (358) George MScott () John PSeibel (6) Robert Theodore Seith (38)

3 Robert HSherman (55) Eugene FSiler (64) William Richard Simandl (5) Silas Kephas Sindahl (6) David BSlayton (84) Dean ASlinker () Robert ESmith (56) Harold Arthur Sorensen (8) David Eugene Sorenson (9) Morlan Sormrud (55) Paul Edward Speiser (0) Stanley FStaples Jr (30) Rosario NickStassi (5) Jerome AStautz (70) Gordon ESteck(57) Leo D. Steele (3) Robert ESteele (3) Harvey Peter Stensberg (38) John BStensland Jr (39) John K. Stephens (5) Albert Harrison Stites (337) Kenneth OStonesifer (44) Holly HStrang (66) Walter Alfred Strangfeld (9) Raymond RStryzek (44) William DStuart (0) Marvin Francis Summerville (7) Donald Wilmer Sutton (83) Neil RSwanson (9) Robert LSwanson (09) John WSwartz (34) Glenn FSwinehart (75) Donald ATaylor (30) Arne David Tenhula (364) Harold Thoelke (5) Alvin Harold Thom (9) Richard ATorgerud (345) Gerald WTorkelson (0) Hugo J. Traub (33) Albert JTschudy (63) Evan John Tyler (55) Terry FTyree (75) Lowell Donald Uber (95) Harry BUnderberg Jr (30) Thomas H. Velte (48) Michael David Vepraskas (47) Jack Vezina (44) Robert Lee Vokes (3) Walter JJVollrath Jr () Leonard Allen Waite (8) Albert CWall (8) Carlton A. Walters () Harold Wayne Warren (300) Howard EWeber (30) Gene Herbert Wegner (89) Gary Lee Weldon (77) Donald MWennersten (56) Roger Allan Wentorf (50) Clements MWerner (358) Raymond George Westmore (356) Allen JWheeler (76) Blakeslee Wheeler (79) Clarence EWhite (367) Lester Lavern Whitmore (8) Hugh Evan Whittington () George William Whittow (33) Arnold WWickman (3) Gary EWille (5) Paul Ellis Williams (0) Robert AWilliams (5) Robert JWilliams (30) Roy CWolf (09) Richard PWoods (8) Harvey AWoodward Jr (30) Phillip Worsencroft (33) Richard GWorth (337) Lloyd Joseph Yaeger (37) John Gormley Yell (7) Gerald LZastrow (367) George A. Zimmer Jr (4) Robert Everett Zimmerman (5) David LZuehlke (3)

Past Grand Masters Several times this past year Ihavecalled upon Past Grand Masters for their advice and counsel. They have willingly shared their knowledge while at the same time giving support and encouragement.Ithank them for their dedication.It is great to know that when guidance is needed, they are there to lend ahelping hand.

Grand Lodge Staff As Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, one could not find success without the excellent support and assistance of our capable and dedicated office staff.As the “new kid on the block” Idepended upon them to keep me on tracktodowhat had to be done.Mythanks go to JanGorgen, Alicia Darr,and Cheryl Martin for providing their support and direction when needed. Iwould like to commend them as well for their involvement in the reorganization of the office,the up-dating of internal systems,and for their contributions in assisting the Grand Secretary in filling the dumpsters as he cleaned out the storage areas.They are agreat team and can never be thanked enough for all of their work, help,and responsiveness to the Craft. Thank you, Ladies.

Grand Lodge Trustees The Grand Lodge Trustees have worked diligently and successfully to manage our financial investments and manage our properties.This last year their attention has been more sharply focused on property management. This has included the New London apartments,the houses on Grand Lodge property,the water tower,the farm land, and other related issues.More details will be provided in the Trustees Report. Ithank Bro.Bill Day, Chairman, and the other Trustees for their time and dedication to their charge and the Fraternity.

4 Scottish and York Rite Bodies; Zor,Beja and Tripoli Shrine Temples; Order of the Eastern Star; Other Appendant Bodies Eachofyou continues to bring honor to us all. By virtue of your efforts,the ten- ants of Freemasonry are exemplified on adaily basis.Ithank you for your ongoing labors.Weare blessed with amutually close relationship and nothing but good can come from our efforts of supporting one another.Asmembership in the Blue Lodges increase,Iwould anticipate an increase in the membership of appendant bodies as well. Iask that you be ready to receive and involve them so they will continue to find further light and satisfaction as aFreemason.

Grand Lodge Family and Ladies As anew District Deputy,myLady and Iwere welcomed into what wascalled the “Grand Lodge Family.” It consisted of the Grand Lodge Officers and their wives. As we began to know them, we became one of them, and loved them as well. They were aspecial group and helped us to feel part of the organization of whichIhad just joined. As we speak of Brotherhood in the Fraternity,aspecial Brotherhood exists within that Grand Lodge family.Ithank all of you for your support as Ihave traveled this path to become Grand Master and the challenges Ihavefaced along the way. Youare special and Ihope the Grand Lodge Officers of the future will have these same “Family” opportunities that Ihaveexperienced.

Masonic Trials, Accountability,and Discipline We have very specific guidelines that individual Lodges and we as Masons are charged to follow within the Masonic Code of the State of Wisconsin. More impor- tantly,eachand every one of us when kneeling at the altar of Freemasonry took upon ourselves certain solemn and binding obligations given of our own freewill and accord. These obligations are the guiding principles of our Fraternity and were used in making decisions on your behalf.

During the course of the year,one Brother wasautomatically removed due to the conviction of felony charges.Atrial commission has been appointed by the Deputy Grand Master to pursue un-Masonic charges against aBrother for gross violation of his Master Mason obligation. If he is found guilty,this individual will be required to suffer the penalties recommended by the Commission.

Special Thanks No man attains any great or important position by personal qualities and efforts alone.There are many people and experiences that Icould name that made me the person Iamtoday. To all of those unnamed individuals,Isaythank you for helping to shape the man that Iwas to become.Icould never have done this without the direction and guidance you provided.

Aspecial thanks to Richard Vande Sande,myGrand Treasurer,Brother,and friend. He has been my driver,companion, sounding board, and consultant through these years as Iserved as aGrand Lodge Officer.Ifyou get the chance,ask Dick how he became aDistrict Deputy.Thanks,Dick. Youhavemade the journey pos- sible.Aspecial thanks also to Mike DeWolf,PGM and GS.Brother Mike has been an excellent tour guide on this trip as Grand Master.Hehas shared his experiences and wisdom, but to paraphrase that slogan, he has left the decision making to us. Thanks,Mike.Iwould also like to saythank you to Brother Bill Stonecipher of the Masonic Journal. The Journal has provided awindow into the fraternity for all to see.Iespecially appreciate his coverage of my activities during my years as

5 aGrand Lodge Officer.

No acknowledgement of appreciation would be complete without recognizing my Lady,Virginia. Without her continual support and involvement, Icould not have done what has been done these past years.She wasawilling traveler,agracious hostess and companion. She has put up with my constant traveling,the chaos I created in meeting the demands placed upon me,and all of the “honey dos” that didn’t get done because there wassomething Masonic to be taken care of first.

Thanks also to Southern Lakes Masonic Lodge No.. Icannot thank these Brothers enough for all that they have done for me.You have been there to support me in all that Ihavedone.From the opening of my installation, the presentation of the top hat and plaques for Ginny and me,opening of this Grand Lodge session, and the moral support and acknowledgement of my office,Iam ever grateful and appreciative of it all. Ilook forward to those evenings when Ican once again sit with you in Lodge.You are my Brothers and Ilove you all.

Charters There were no Charters that were surrendered this year.Itwas not necessary to arrest the Charter of any Lodge.Icame awfully close,but hopefully with support that Lodge is backontrack. It is imperative that eachLodge consider the image it portrays within the community it serves.That image is Freemasonry.

Fraternal Relations with Wisconsin Prince Hall Masons This wasthe fourth year we have shared aTable Lodge with our Prince Hall Masonic Brothers.Wehad agreat attendance at the Tripoli Mosque in Milwaukee. Iwas please to see the number of Wisconsin Grand Lodge Masons increase.This is agreat event of Brotherhood. Do attend as future ones are scheduled. My thanks to RW Sr.Grand Deacon JoeHarker for scheduling and arranging this event. The two GrandLodges also assembled in Beaver Dam for apicnic sponsored by Dodge County MasonicLodge No.7.Ihavebeen told that individual Blue Lodges are also meeting together and visiting.Keep it up,Brothers.This is Brotherhood in action.

There is more that Icould sayofthis past year and the future of Freemasonry, but Ifeel that most of that has been said in my monthly columns.Iwould like to close with astory—a young Junior Steward wasfeeling his oats and wasinthe mood to challenge the Grand Master.Hesaid to the Grand Master,“Ihaveababy bird in my hand. Is it alive or dead?” As awise leader,the Grand Master knowing that if he said the bird wasalive,the Steward could crush it proving he waswrong. If he said it wasdead, he could open hand and the bird could fly away,again prov- ing he waswrong.The Grand Master,being wise but not as wise as aPast Grand Master,responded, “My Brother,whether the bird is alive or dead is your hands, it is up to you.”Isthe Fraternity,alive or dead, that my Brothers is in your hands. It is up to you.

Adieu There is apart of asong in my memory bank that says,“So long,it’shas been good to know you.”The rest of it Iforget, but it is time to say“so long” and to step aside for the next team of officers to take their place.Ihave not talked of my Grand Master’sProgram as that has been summarized in the June Masonic Journal. It has been an unforgettable year and Ithank all of you for the memories.AsIsaid in the beginning,ifIcan be of assistance in any way, call and if the date is open, I’ll try to be there.Wewill have to work around Ginny’stravel schedule of course.

6 Backtomymemory bank again, “Happy trails to you, until we meet again.”

Sincerely and fraternally submitted,

Rodney A. Paulsen Grand Master,006-007

The Grand Master wasgiven around of applause and his report wasaccepted.

INTRODUCTION OF MUSICAL GUEST Grand Master Rodney Paulsen introduced musician, songwriter and Brother Mason Howie Damron, who entertained the brethren with several of his songs.

NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Section 9.09 (Nominating Committee) of theWisconsin 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...... Richard A. Vande Sande Grand Secretary ...... Michael A. DeWolf,P.G.M. Grand Trustee ...... Robert C. Gorsuch

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

Rev.David R. Ritchie...... year term Donald W. Hensiak ...... 3year term Lawrence L. Myers,PGM...... 3year term

The following individuals are recommended for election to theWisconsin Masonic Journal Board:

Keith H. Harmon...... 3year term Rev.James E. Walsh...... 3year term

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

Respectfully submitted,

J. B. VanHollen, Deputy Grand Master,Chairman John W. Wilke,Senior Grand Warden Craig S. Campbell, Junior Grand Warden Joseph B. Harker,Senior Grand Deacon Davey L. White,Jr.,Junior Grand Deacon

Report Accepted

7 BALLOTDECLARED OPEN Grand Master Paulsen asked all to cast their ballot by using the ballots in their packets.The tellers then proceeded to collect the ballots for counting.

BALLOTDECLARED CLOSED

INTRODUCTION OF SONS OF THE WIDOW Grand Master Paulsen introduced Brother Curt Campagna, who is the president of this organization, whichhas arelated Masonic affiliation and the approval of the Grand Master to form. They are an active group of men and were asked to give ashort presentation. Curt Campagna introduced his officers and explained that they wear colors and leather,suchasisreceived in the motorcycle riding world. The organization began by several Masons deciding that they should get together and ride their motorcycles as agroup of Masons.They would like to bring their values to the motorcycle world so they connected with the Widow’sSons,whichisa national group.They are proud to be traveling the state and hope to charter other chapters in the future.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Thank you brothers. It is apleasure to see you and to give this report. TheGrand Master and the Grand Lodge has had avery successful year.Ijudge that by the fact that my committee has had very little to do.That is ahappy thing.Asyou know, Iamthe chairman of the Appeals and Grievance Committee and we do just that. We review the various appeals and grievances that are before the Grand Lodge. UnfortunatelyIdohave one to report and that is that the Grand Master has issued adecree of expulsion. So when Iask you forapproval of my committee report it will approve the expulsion of the brother.Iwould request that this information would remain in this session.

Jeffery L.Roy,amember of Baraboo Lodge No.3,was expelled by the Grand Master because he was convicted of aClass CFelony,whichunfortunatelyissecond degree sexual assault of achild. Theexpulsion occurred on December 11, 2006. TheGrand Master expelled Mr.Roy from our fraternity pursuant to Masonic Code,Sec.101.03. We reviewed that expulsion and confirmed it. Mr.Roy would have been given an opportunity to appear before us,but he is in the Wisconsin Correctional System.

Imake amotion to approve my report, whichapproves the actions of the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephen D. Willett, PGM, Chairman William D. Dyke Herman A. Friess,PGM Steven R. Sorenson J. B. VanHollen

Report accepted

8 PRESENTATION OF LODGE SECRETARYOFTHEYEAR AWARD The Grand Master called the Grand Lodge informal and asked the Grand Marshal to escort the ladies of the Grand Lodge office into the lodge room. Office manager JanGorgen, bookkeeper Alicia Darr and receptionist Cheryl Martin were brought to the East where they presented their award to Winfred W. Bodine Secretary of Lake Lodge No.89 in Milwaukee.Brother Bodine,who has been amember for 60 years and the lodge secretary for 33 years,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.Ashewas unable to be present for the award, the Worshipful Master of Lake Lodge came forward to accept it in his place.

The Grand Lodge wasreturned to its previous formal status by Grand Master Paulsen.

TELLERS’ REPORT Grand Secretary Michael ADeWolf reported that the brethren have elected the following:

M.W.Grand Master,J.B.Van Hollen R.W.Deputy Grand Master,John W. Wilke R.W.Senior Grand Warden, Craig S. Campbell R.W.Junior Grand Warden, Joseph B. Harker R.W.Grand Treasurer,Richard A. Vande Sande R.W.Grand Secretary,Michael A. DeWolf,P.G.M. Grand Trustee,Robert C. Gorsuch, –5-year term Masonic Journal Board, Keith H. Harmon –3-year term Masonic Journal Board, Rev.James E. Walsh –3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, Rev.David R. Ritchie,--year term Benevolent Activities Board, Donald W. Hensiak, –3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, Lawrence L. Myers,P.G.M., –3-year term

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

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

Complying with Sections 4.0 and 34.0 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code,Laws of the Grand Lodge,itisaprivilege to submit the Grand Treasurer’sAnnual Re- port.

As of April 8, 007, all lodges except Forest No.30 and Milwaukee Harmony No.6 have submitted their Annual Financial Reports.Further,Superior No.36 has not paid their per capita tax. All lodges involved have been sent written notice as well as being contacted by the Grand Master that they are delinquent.

There are currently ,930 Perpetual Membership Plan participants of whom ,07 are living and active.The total PMP per capita funds received was$36,8. Several brothers who are on the deferred payment plan are delinquent and have

9 been notified and apprised of their obligation. Their home lodges will not receive the corresponding dues until they are current on their payment.

The Auditors’ report will verify all receipts and disbursements and give an ac- counting of the existing condition of the several funds of the Grand Lodge as of April 30, 007, complying with the terms of Section 4.0 and 34.0 and are not duplicated here.The audit report, in all its’ detail, is on file in the Grand Lodge office for review by any member of the Craft. Also,the report will be printed in the official proceedings of this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

The Grand Lodge Budget adopted for the fiscal year 006-007 anticipated rev- enues/expenses of $779,953. The ten months –actual plus two months –estimated expenses are projected to be $75,67.This is approximately $64,786 under budget. The primary reasons for being under budget are the fiscal restraints exercised by the Grand Lodge officers,District Teams and Committees.All Grand Lodge officers, Committees and District Teams are to be congratulated for their efforts.

As you mayormay not know,wehavebasically two sources of income for the operating budget –Investment Income Allocation and PerCapita. The Invest- ment Income Allocation has been reduced from over $800,000 per year in 00 to aproposed $5,0 for fiscal year 007-008. These funds are used to cover the shortfalls in revenue from the PerCapita received.

We have put together afive-year plan coveringmembershipand proposedbudgets. The Trustees have provided their expectations as to what the Investment Income Allocation will be without reducing the principal or corpus of our investments.

In compliance with Section 4.0 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code,Ihave made arrangements to personally sign all mileage and per diem checks for representa- tives attending the 007 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. Arrangements for distribution of the checks on Saturday, June , have been made in conformity with Section 30.06 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

Thank you my brethren for the privilege and pleasure of serving as your Grand Treasurer this past year.Ittruly has been alearning experience for me.Aspecial thank you to Brother William Day, PGM, and to the staff at the Grand Lodge office. Their patience and very able assistance in answering my many questions is greatly appreciated.And finally,aspecial thank you to our Grand Master RodneyA.Paulsen for expressing confidence in me and allowing me to serve our Fraternity as apart of his team. It has been agood year and Iamvery proud to have been apart of it.

Fraternally submitted,

Richard A. Vande Sande Grand Treasurer

Report Accepted

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

In compliance with Section 9.05 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code,weare pleased to submit the Expenditures Committee report and the proposed budget for the fiscal year 007-008.

On April 3, 007, copies of the proposed budgets for the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, and the Farm were mailed to eachconstituent Lodge and to the officers and permanent members of the Grand Lodge.Resolution No.0-007 addresses the adoption of these budgets.

The Expenditure Committee met on several occasions during the 006-007 fiscal year to review the anticipated expenses and resource requirements for the fiscal year 007-008. To this end, eachitem of eachbudget wasreviewed, discussed, and analyzed in light of anticipated proposed programs,projects,and service to the craft. On March3, 007, the final budget and per capita recommendations were reviewed and approved.

The proposed budget of $678,6 for fiscal year 007-008 reflects a3.6% decrease from the budget for fiscal year 006-007.

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

The Expenditure Committee recommends the per capita remain at $3.00 per year, upon eachmember of record of achartered lodge on December 3, 007. Resolution -007 has been submitted covering this recommendation.

The Expenditures Committee proposes abalanced budget for the Grand Lodge. The proposed budget for the Farm indicates an excess of revenue over expenses of $3,35.

The Expenditures Committee recommends the adoption of the 007-008 fiscal year budgets for the Grand Lodge,the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, and the Farm.

Fraternally submitted,

Richard AVande Sande,Grand Treasurer,Chairman JBVanHollen, Deputy Grand Master John W. Wilke,Senior Grand Warden Craig SCampbell, Junior Grand Warden Joseph BHarker,Senior Grand Deacon Michael ADeWolf,Grand Secretary,PGM

Report Accepted

3 3 33 34 RESOLUTION NO.1-2007 Submitted By: Committee on Expenditures

Section(s) Affected: 9.05

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: To adopt abudget for fiscal year 007-008.

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

RESOLVED,that the attached budget, whichhas been mailed to all constituent Lodges in accordance with Section 9.05(c) calling for expenditures of $678,6.00 be adopted.

Several questions were raised regarding the increase in expenses for the Grand Officers and for the Wisconsin Masonic Journal’sunbalanced budget. An amend- ment wasmade to change the 007-008 budgeted amount for the G/L Officer’s Expenses to last year’samount. The amendment wasseconded, there wasdiscus- sion and wasdefeated.

Resolution Adopted as originally printed

RESOLUTION NO.2-2007 Submitted By: Committee on Expenditures

Section(s) Affected:

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: To provide for PerCapita Tax

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

RESOLVED,that the annual per capita tax upon eachmember of record of a chartered lodge on December 3, 007, be and hereby is established at the sum of Thirty-one dollars and no cents ($3.00) for the fiscal year 007-008.

Resolution Adopted

ANNOUNCEMENTS Grand Master Paulsen announced that CDs of Brother Howie Damrons’smusic were available in the lobby of the Madison Masonic Center.Healso mentioned that a Masonic tie with the Grand Lodge seal on it wasbeing given to the Worshipful Mas- ters of eachlodge that registered. Additional ties could be purchased for $0.00.

There would be three break-out session after the lunchperiod. In Lodge Room # would be ademonstration on the Masonic Online Registry Interface (M.O.R.I) program, in Lodge Room # there would be adiscussion on lodge programming by

35 District Deputy Don Hensiak and in the auditorium there would be apresentation by the Masonic Renewal Committee members.

Labor would resume at :05 p.m.

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR

REMARKS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUEST Edward A. Rudolph, Jr,Potentate Tripoli Shrine Temple,A.A.O.N.M.S.;

Grand Master,Grand Officers, Brother Shriners, Nobles,and all, on behalf of the three temples,and we do have all three Potentates here; MarkSeverson, Zor,Kent Pauli, Beja. TheShrinersinthe state of Wisconsin are on the same page and we are all Masons in this organization. Iwant to tell you some things about our Grand Master.Wehave sat with this gentleman at alot of events forthe last several years because my wife was the Grand Guardian in Wisconsin forthe Jobies and then I became the Potentate.Wehave been all over the state with him and his wife.Heis an inspirational man and Iwant to thank you forhaving the Shrinershere.

PRESENTATION OF MARK TWAIN AWARD Richard E. Fletcher,P.G.M., Executive Secretary,Masonic Service Association;

Richard Fletcher asked Grand Master Paulsen to call the members of Waukesha Lodge No.37tothe East.

“Several yearsago the Masonic Information Center was asked by the conference of Grand Masterstolook into the matter of Masonic public awareness.Asaresult of that request, we did the report ‘It’sAbout Time” and the report is in printed form on our website.What we learned in the report is that if anything happens in Freemasonry,it happens in the lodge.Grand Lodge can do programs,MSA can do programs,wecan have marvelous programs,but if the lodges don’t support them then not very much happens.Sowedecided, at the information center that one of the steps needed to reinvigorate lodges,ifyou will, was to come up with an award that would recognize what the lodge has done in the area of Masonic awareness.Wedidn’t come up with new programs.What we wanted to do was recognize the lodges that were using the programs that existed and that were heightening Masonic awareness in their com- munities and in their lodge.Iam very proud that alodge in Wisconsin was one of the eleven winnersofaTwain award for2006. We are going to present them with the award now and Iwould ask you, Grand Master to come down because Ithink it would be very meaningful to the brothersofthe lodge if the actual award came from you. It has apicture of MarkTwain in there and this is acaricature of MarkTwain that the Information Center owns.Wehad agraphic design artist draw it forusand it is sketched into the award. This is the MarkTwain Masonic Awareness Award for 2006 -Waukesha Lodge No.37, Waukesha, WI. Grand Master,itwould honor the information center,ifyou would present this to the membersofthe lodge.”

Grand Master Paulsen added that Waukesha Lodge spearheaded the drive in the Southeastern part of the state to collect money to deliver Bibles and aprons down

36 to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi after hurricane Katrina. He then presented the award to the members from the lodge,who were present.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION REPORTAND PRESENTATION MSA Field Representative in Wisconsin, Charles Wallens reported;

“Worshipful Master and membersall, Irepresent the Masonic Service Association group down at the Milwaukee VA Hospital. We do have representation at all the VA Hospitals and the Soldier’sHome in Wisconsin.TomDowman is up at King,Laverne Storkson is at Madison,and Steve Hanson is atTomah.Thepurpose of our particular group of the Masonic Service Association is that we have Masons who volunteer at these particular installations and make sure that the veterans who are being treated there or living there are aware of what the Masonic Fraternity is.Weare looking for additional volunteers. Youwill reallyfeel great when you participate and you pick the day and the number of hoursthat you want to participate.”

Youalready volunteered with dollarsand the $5,300 that the Grand Master presented to eachone of the VA hospitals in Wisconsin and the Masonic Home.It is being well used. TheMilwaukee facility has been looking foradonation in the vicinity of $5,000 forablanket warmer fortheir oncology ward. They reallystood up and were almost crying when the presentation was made.That is what that facility is going to use those funds for. Individual lodges and individuals throughout the state are contributing dollarsand volunteer hours. Milwaukee-Harmony Lodge No. 261 bought ten laptop computersfor the paralyzed-spinal column-ward on the 10th floor at the VA in Milwaukee and we have since recruited acouple of individuals to come down two nights aweek to instruct those patients on what they can do with those laptop computer.”

By this time next year we hope that we will have aMSA operation down at Union Grove.Union Grove is the new veteran’shome and we also have anew national cemetery associated with it. We do not have aMSA group as suchatthat particular home,but we do have some volunteersthat have been coming out from the Racine- Kenosha area. We hope to have aMSA organization there in the next few months. So if any of you are from the Southeastern part of Wisconsin and are interested, see Brother Fletcher,myself or any of the other field agents that Ihave introduced to you and we will get you started.”

Finally, the National Wheelchair Veterans Games will be conducted in Milwaukee on June 19-23, 2007. We already have received donations in excess of $350,000 to help the $1,000,000 that we got from the national organization to finance the games. We have close to 3,000 individual volunteersinthe Greater-Milwaukee area who are assisting us,but we can still take acouple more volunteers. Iwill find aplace for you, but now we are looking forspectators. There are over 25 different events that these wheelchair veterans are going to be participating in and we need some people to come down and cheer them on. They are going to be at various athletic sights through the Milwaukee area and it will be well advertised.”

Thank you very muchfor your attention and come down and join MSA.”

37 Richard E. Fletcher,Executive Secretary,Masonic Service Association;

“ We want to recognize the Grand Master forthe leadership that he has done and you have heard areport on some of the wonderful things that have happened here in Wisconsin forour veterans.Itdidn’t just happen. Youhave always been astrong supporter of the MSA and everything to do with our military and our veterans.So the Masonic Service Association of North America, behold how good and how pleas- ant it is forbrethren to worktogether in unity.This is acertificate of appreciation presented to Rodney A. Paulsen, Grand Master of Wisconsin in sincere appreciation of your interest and strong support forthe MSA’s programs.You visited our veterans and Ihave just been through some of the things that you have done and it’sbeen just marvelous.Grand Master we want you to know how muchweappreciate what you have done.This is just asmall way of saying thank you.”

Grand Master Paulsen called the lodge informal and asked the Grand Marshal to escort his lady Virginia into the lodge room. She wasgiven ahearty round of ap- plause.She then presented Richard Fletcher and the Masonic Service Association with acheckfor $3,90.50 to be used for phone cards for the military men and women serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Richard Fletcher explained that the Phone Home Program is apartnership of the USO and AT&T.Richard thanked Virginia for the generous gift and Virginia in turn thanked the representatives and their wives for their support of her appeal.

The communication wasthen declared formal.

GRAND SECRETARY’S REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

This report is submitted in compliance with Chapter 5 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin.

Tabulated Report

2006 RECAPITULATION REPORT

Summary of all lodges

Primary Members at the start of this year: 15,739 Gains Raised: 394 Reinstated: 5 Affiliated: 67 Total Gains 6 Losses Died: 553 Suspended: 377 Transferred: 38 Resigned: 66 Expelled: 0 Total Losses ,34

38 Primary Members at the end of this year: 15,117

Perpetual Members Recap Living Primary: ,964 Deceased Primary: 730 Living Plural: 07 Deceased Plural: 35 Memorial Plural: 94 Total Perpetual Members:,930

Primary Members in Special Exempt Lodges 35 Total PerCapita Membership 13,118 (Primary Membersatyear end less Living Primary Perpetual Membersless Exempt Primary Members)

PerCapita Taxdue for 007 ($3.00/Primary Member) $406,658.00 Additional Fees incurred during 006 Master Masons Raised: 394 @$0.00 $3,940.00 Members reinstated: 5 @$5.00 $255.00 Entered Apprentices Initiated: 47 @$5.00 $2,355.00 Total due to the Grand Lodge $413,208.00

Grand Master’sJewel and Apron In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.05 of the Masonic Code,aPast Grand Master’sCollar and Jewel for our 007-008 Grand Master J. B. VanHollen and aseparate Past Grand Master’sJewel for our 006-007 Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen have been procured.

Grand Lodge Proceedings In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.06 of the Masonic Code,the Journal of Proceedings of the 6nd Annual Communication wasprepared by me with the assistance of the Grand Lodge office and printed by Ripon Community Printers.The proceedings were distributed in February 007.

copy to eachArea Administrator copy to eachDistrict Lecturer copy to eachConstituent Lodge Secretary copy in advance to eachGrand Lodge officer copy in advance to eachPast Grand Master copy to eachPermanent Member copy to eachGrand Lodge Trustee copy to Jurisprudence Committee Chairman copy to C.E.O,Wisconsin Masonic Home copy to eachScottish Rite Valley copy to Prince Hall Grand Lodge copy to Masonic Service Association copy to George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association copy to Milwaukee Public Library copy to the Cedar Rapids Masonic Library in Iowa copy 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

39 that should they desire acopy of our proceeding they could visit our web site and download acopy.

Fifty Year Certificates As of April 30, 007, two hundred 50 year certificates were prepared by the Grand Secretary’sstaff for presentation to deserving Brethren. These certificates were signed by Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen and the Grand Secretary.The names of all recipients will be printed in the Proceedings.

Unfinished business and Proposed Legislation On April 3, 007 acomplete account of all unfinished business and acopy of all proposed legislation, including the Grand Lodge budget for the 007-008 fiscal year,was sent to eachconstituent lodge Secretary,for the Master and Wardens, complying with the terms of Section 5.07 and 9.05(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, 007. These reports will be printed in the Proceedings.

Emergent Communications There wasone emergent communications reported as of April 30, 006: arededi- cation ceremony at Quincy Lodge #7 on June 0th, 006. Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen officiated.

Lodge Consolidations, Charter Surrenders &New Dispensations As of April 30, 007, one lodge has consolidated, one lodge surrendered its Charter and one lodge received anew dispensation as follows: Gillett Lodge No. 344 and Mason-Woods Lodge No.368 consolidated on August , 006 to be called Mason-Woods Lodge No.368, Pardee Lodge No.7 surrendered it’sCharter on June 4, 006 and Benjamin Franklin Lodge No.83received anew dispensation on November 0, 006. As of April 30, 007 there were 88 active lodges in Wisconsin and one under dispensation.

TaxReports The Group 990 Income TaxReport for the 004 constituent lodge in the year 005 wasfiled with the Exempt Organization Division of the Internal Revenue Service complying with the authorization given the Grand Lodge F. &A.M. of Wisconsin under regulation .60-(A) (d) (d) Group Returns.This group return is filed under I.D.No. 3-74569.

Grand Lodge Master Insurance Policy Our Grand Lodge Master Policy covers property,boiler,employee dishonesty, general liability,non-owned auto liability,fine arts,paraphernalia, and other enhancements specifically designed to cover our fraternal exposures.These and other coverage’sincluded in our policy are explained in abrochure distributed to all lodge Secretaries.Additionally,wecarry a$0,000,000 umbrella policy which covers all lodges in the master program.

Two years ago were able to secure asubstantial savings from St. Paul/Travelers, last year after negotiations St. Paul/Travelers agreed not to raise the premiums. Because of the satisfaction with last year’sprogram and rates Iagain met with Mr.

40 Charles Johnson of Robertson Ryan to negotiate our renewal pricing well in advance of the renewal date.Iam pleased to report that our negotiations were successful. Forthis upcoming year our rates will be reduced by %. We can rest assured that with our coverage we can virtually insure that no one lodge can be underinsured at the time of aserious property claim.

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 ability to do key word searches.Wewill continue to work to make this document as friendly to use as possible.

Email The Grand Lodge Officers and the Grand Lodge,along with many lodges continue to use this effective tool to communicate and it is becoming one of the most common tools we use today. 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 Masonic Center Your Grand Masonic Center in Dousman continues to serve the Craft well. In addition to the Grand Lodge support staff we also house the Grand Chapter O.E.S., Grand York Rite Bodies of Chapter,Council and Commandery,and the Wisconsin Masonic Charities office.Additionally,there are three conference rooms with one equipped for teleconferencing.

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

MORI: The Masonic Online Registry Interface This year Iwas charged by Grand Master Paulsen to analyze the present computer system,network and management software,WEB site,and make arecommendation that would reduce operational cost, increase efficiencies in the office and increase throughput for the constituent lodges.After working with various jurisdictions I waspleased to present and recommend the MORI system to be used in Wisconsin. MORI is acomplete online fraternal membership management application for use by Masonic bodies integrating the Grand Lodge office,Constituent Lodge body, and fundraising functions into aunified system. MORI is designed to help all of us eliminate errors,improve mailings,enforce our Masonic Code,and lowering our overall operating expenses.

Some of the capabilities incorporated into the system are: full in-house registry

4 functions,subordinate body,district and area management, grand session reports package,mailing room functionality,fundraising module,complete log in system for secretaries of subordinate bodies to manage their lodge: .Including: roster management, Grand Lodge registry interface (no more paper forms!), lodge finance management, dues tracking,and mailing lists.

Some Benefits of the system: • Unified System: MORI allows both Grand Lodge users and secretaries of subordinate bodies to use the same system. Using one system greatly simplifies the management of the Grand Lodge by eliminating synchronization issues,letting the secretaries do the data entry,and simplifying end of year reconciliation.

• Eliminate Forms: MORI eliminates paper and other non-automated forms by allowing secretaries to log directly into the system and enter their own informa- tion. MORI enforces data security by only allowing users to see data for whichthey have permission and by keeping acomplete audit trail of all secretarial registry actions.

• USPS ACS: MORI is integrated with the US Postal Service’sAddress Correc- tion Service.Using ACS,MORI can automatically update addresses eliminating returned mail, and greatly reducing the cost of maintaining your mailing list. The average person moves  times in their life.MORI will greatly simplify the track- ing of those moves.

• Plural Members: MORI completely supports tracking of plural members and events related to them. MORI automatically enforces our Code rules,greatly simplifying the handling of plural members.MORI automatically notifies secretaries of plural member should any change occur in the member’sstatus.

• Mergers: MORI has complete support for mergers of subordinate bodies.MORI tracks the complete merger history ofsubordinatebodiesand memberships.Nolonger will there be any question as to whichancestor body the member belonged.

• Fundraising: MORI has acompletely integrated fundraising system, greatly simplifying the crediting of donations,the tracking of donor information, and the maintaining of addresses.

• Cost Savings: We can lower expenses by allowing secretaries to enter and manage their own information,by eliminating bad addresses from mailings,byelimi- nating paper and other non-automated forms,and by integrating fundraising.

There will be aseminar on MORI for all Lodge Secretaries.Wewill start the roll out of the system by training our Secretaries avarious seminars through out the year.Additionally,there will be 4Support Secretaries who are trained on the system and able to help eachquadrant of the state.

Grand Lodge Computer System The second request of the Grand Master wastocleanup the computer system and get it functioning properly.Your Grand Lodge wasfaced with various computers operating on different platforms,old and new software mixed and incompatible with eachother.The system wasconnected by what is known as apeer to peer network, this is generally used in home applications.Wewere experiencing downtime,data glitches and communication problems.After review we partnered with acompany

4 called NSR who has become our MIS department. Our system is now operating on aserver based network. Please extend thanks to R.W.Brother Craig Campbell who arranged for the donation of aCompaq Server to be the backbone of our new system. NSR is also the group who maintains the systems at the 3Pillars.Our next step will be to replace the current High-Speed provider with one that offers greater reliability.

Grand Lodge WEB Site The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin’sweb address is www.wisc-freemasonry.org.This year it wascompletely redone and up by noon of the second dayofthe Annual Communication. It is continually being improved. Youwill now find all the Grand Lodge publications,Secretarial forms,and general information on Freemasonry in Wisconsin. Iamvery pleased on the section where information for membership is found. We have had received many inquiries for membership into our fraternity, all have been responded to and information sent to the appropriate lodge repre- sentative.Itappears that we have had 90% of those who inquire join our ranks. Suggestions are alwayswelcome.

Grand Lodge Publications This year all the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin publications were reviewed and updated, revision and tracking numbers were added to each. Eachpublication is available for download in apdf form from our web site,orbyCDfrom our office. We had anumber of concerns about the Masonic Handbook, it wasjust too large to download and print. We therefore placed the Handbook on line by Chapter; this reduces download time and makes printing mucheasier.

Office Staff The members of this Jurisdiction are very fortunate to have adedicated group of employees in their Grand Lodge office.Jan Gorgen, Alicia Darr and Cheryl Martin manage your office activities on adaily basis.They all have Masonic ties and I believe 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 us.

Conclusion It has been agreat joy and pleasure to serve you the Freemasons of Wisconsin this past year.Tothe Grand Master,Grand Lodge Officers,Members of the Boards and Committees,Masters,and Secretaries of the lodges,Iexpress my grateful ap- preciation for allowing me to give something backtoyou.

Respectfully Submitted,

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

Report Accepted

43 Grand LodgeofWisconsin 50 Year Certificates Between 06/01/2006 and 05/31/2007

Warren Ralph Adamson (3) Donald FBacklund (47) Harry DBaker (364) Irwin JBambas (6) Richard Edward Bayerlein (354) Gerald HBeier (364) Richard Harlan Bellile (5) Kenneth JBelongia (367) Spencer HBenedict (64) Richard Clinton Bennett (8) Donald Arthur Benz (33) John Wynand Bergacker (97) John EBernsteen (4) Lewis James Berryman (8) Arnold Biefer Jr (9) William ABiglow (0) Ralph LBohlman (356) Dwight Bowden (48) Alvin LBriggs (74) William JBroske () Jack Louis Brusberg (0) Frank JBurany (307) FGordon Burton (7) Lloyd DCady (70) Michael Caramehas (3) Robert ACarlsen (55) Dennis Arthur Carroll (0) Arthur Franklin Carter (3) Harlan JClark (349) Curt AClaus Jr (337) Harvey A. Coleman (368) Russell DConner (307) Douglas Lee Cook (368) Malcolm Creighton (354) Russell WCurtis (73) James EDalland (30) Bronno JDeBoer (4) Irving RDietscher (37) Donald John Dohmann (7) Richard HDoolittle (5) Charles KDunham (45) Julian Russell Elmer (30) JGordon Englund (347) Erwin William Erdmann (350) John OErdmann (37) William James Faris (6) Robert C. Feller Jr.(30) Paul R. Fine (97) Edmund FrederickFink Jr (4) Matt AFlach(67) Donald CFlesher (64) Delbert J. Fritz (4) Warren Clinton Fuller Jr () John Edward Fulwider (0) Gerald Lee Gehling (368) Frank EGirucky (37) Robert CGollash (350) Charles John Goodlad (95) Michael Gostas (349) Frank Lewis Grisa (3) Richard Frank Halstead (0) Donald JHansen (8) Ralph Warren Hanson (37) Clarence E. Hauser (45) Bruce CHayhoe (76) Alfred AHebert Jr (354) David R. Hegstrom (300) Rolf Helgerson (45) Clyde GHellwig (6) Harry DHenderson (4) RayLouis Henning () Gilbert WHewitt (3) Arnold LHildensperger (8) Ronald IHoffman (5) Robert Earle Holzgrafe (354) Richard Joseph Hoppmann (67) Arthur Lawrence Hotvedt () Merrill WHoven (36) Stanley Norman Howell (8) Richard Iverson (30) Herman Louis Jayson (0) Marvin MJensen (5) John Curtis Jewell (9) John William Johnston (33) Harold DJones (5) Herbert Leslie Jones (33) Don Edward Kaelber (47) George Oliver Kinsler (356) William CKirchner (38) Glen Kenneth Knudson (3) Emerson HKolda (307) Frank Raymond Koller (37) Stanley Paul Kowler (89) Fred CKraatz (354) George FKupferschmid (45) Calvin GLaPorte (37) Gerald ELake () Ross ALangill (354) Gene ELarson (47) Arthur Lasche (33) Edmund JLaue (5) Clarence Kenneth Leffler (9) EClare Lidel (44) Raymond LLightcap () Donald Harper Lindquist (7) Peter GLorenzen (89) Jerome GLowry (347) Marvin Edward Lutz (48) Merrill EMaahs (74) Robert Maier (5) John Anthony Martinez (368) Walter Roy Matschulat (354) Robert Lee May(3) Robert Lyndon Mc Faul (3) Wallace Mc Roberts (55) Milton AMelcher () Richard FMetzel (354) Robert AMeyer (38) Harold Frank Michaelis (367) Thomas Charles Michelson (9) Robert Laverne Mickelson (45) Raymond James Mitchell (08) Leland CMolbreak (5) Vernon Molbreak (5) Gerhard O. Mueller (97) Barry Myers (4) Edmund John Neidner (48) Kenneth Leroy Nelson (30) John Butler Newman () Wayne Ocain (48) Ralph Alvin Onsrud (5) Alexander Paul Owen Jr (55) Vincent APagliaro (8) Thomas APaine (0) David Lee Peardon (68) Richard Russell Pennau (7) Ralph Andrew Petersen (47) Samuel Petrovich(3) Gordon KPhillips (30) George NPurdy (67) Charles BRandall (67) Gaylord Leverne Reichling (64) John JRice (307) Neil Charles Riter (64) Lamoine Ralph Robertson () Robert GRussell (93) Earl WSager (30) Richard LSchaffer (307) Richard LSchaller (5) Philip Earl Schroeder (3) Allan Floyd Schuler (30) Calvin Schuler (30) Ernest Lloyd Semmens (97) Amos ESeng (350) Marvin RSeverson (5) Orville Forrest Shewmake Jr (48) Erwin ASholts (5) Gerald HSitte (33) Carl Skamfer Jr ()

44 John JSlazas (48) Jack Leon Smart (0) Arnold H. Smith (4) Daniel Harold Smith (7) William ASmith (30) John CSoeth (36) George Lavern Staerkel Jr (7) Donald Paul Stifter (33) Donald DStodola (76) Claude Sutherland (37) James LSzydel (8) John Dosty Tennant (3) Walter LTettenborn (354) Harry SThompson (64) James Dean Thornton (55) Donald ETjugum (356) Harold Dale Trapp (9) Robert RTraupmann (33) Gordon LTritchler (67) Keith ETurner (4) VanEvanio Vergetis (30) Warren Russell VonEhren (3) George BWallis (37) JRichard Webb (55) Victor Wenaas (5) Robert Wenke (3) Clinton DWilde (30) Robert JWilliamson (87) Charles Rayburn Wilson (7) William LWilton (4) Thomas Krogan Woods (0) Robert Lyle Wright (9)

PRESENTATION OF CHARTER Grand Master Paulsen called forward the officers of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No.83sothat he could present them with their charter.Hementioned that they had broken new ground and should be commended for it. Also stating that it was an honor to present this to them rather than to take acharter away.

Felix Geissler,Worshipful Master of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No.83:

“On behalf of the Benjamin Franklin Lodge No.83, Iwould like to take this op- portunity to thank you most sincerelyfor the trust whichyou have placed in us by allowing the creation of this unique lodge.What was once onlyand idea in the minds of afew brethren, has now become areality,thanks to the help from the membersof the Grand Lodge and Grand Master Paulsen and Grand Secretary DeWolf.

Benjamin Franklin Lodge No.83was formed by the membersofmany different lodges,from West Bend to Janesville,Madison and Waterloo.Wehave been able to initiate three new membersand we continue to educate,not onlyour newlyobligated brothers, but all the membersofour lodge.The principle whichweuse to drive our little enterprise forward is simple –our brother Benjamin Franklin, after whom our lodge was named and whose example we follow,expressed it like this,“Tell me and Iforget, teachmeand Iremember,involve me and Ilearn.”That is exactly what we try to do with our membersand so far it has worked. Thank you again for the opportunity whichyou have given to Benjamin Franklin Lodge No.83and we undertake that, so that this lodge will continue to maintain and uphold the ancient and noble traditions of Freemasonry in Wisconsin.”

PRESENTATION TO THE MASONIC MEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Brothers Ronald Kamp and David Schneeweiss were invited to the East while, Grand Master Paulsen mentioned his heart problems of the past year,that of others in his family and the Grand family.Hehoped the money he presented to the researchlaboratory from the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin would help to further researchinsudden cardiac arrest.

Ronald Kamp,Director of Development for the Masonic Medical ResearchLabo- ratory explained that the laboratory is an internationally renowned and located in New York State.Itjust celebrated it’s50th year of existence,whichhas evolved into one of the finest institutes,specializing in cardiac pacing research.The doctors, scientists and staff,havebeen awarded many international awards in the area of sudden cardiac death, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S.) and atrial fibril-

45 lation. He thanked the the Grand Lodge for their support and looked forward to working with them in the future.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 4-2007 Submitted By:Executive Committee

Sections Affected: 52.04

Vote required for Adoption: Three Fourths 3/4

Purpose:Tomodify the fine for alodge failing to be represented at the Annual Communication.

RESOLVED,That Section 52.04 Non-Representation at Grand Lodge be modified by changing thirty to three Hundred.

52.04 Non-Representation at Grand Lodge. Alodge failing to be represented at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge shall be fined thirty three hundred dollars unless suchfailure is excused by the Grand Lodge or Grand Master.Suchfine shall be charged to the lodge by the Grand Secretary.

Resolution Defeated

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 5-2007 Submitted By: Henry S. Baird Lodge No,74, Sturgeon Bay

Section(s) Affected: 74.0, and 88.04

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

Purpose: To require candidates to learn the entire obligation of eachdegree.

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

RESOLVED,that Sections 74.0 and 74.0 be adopted as follows:

74.01 Examination in the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Degrees. As aprerequisite to advancement, eachcandidate for the Fellowcraft and Mas- ter Mason degrees shall demonstrate proficiency by passing an examination in open lodge on the posting lessons,including the obligations as set forth in the Grand Lodge 997 Examination Posting Keys for the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees to the satisfaction of the Master.

74.02 Examination in the Master Mason Degree Mandatory. All Master, Masons within 60 days after receiving the Master Mason Degree,unless for good and sufficient reasons further time is granted by the Master,shall dem- onstrate proficiency by passing an examination in open lodge on the posting on the posting lessons,including the obligation as set forth in the Grand Lodge 997 Examination Posting Keyfor the Master Mason degree to the satisfaction of the Master.Itshall be the duty of the Master *** to inform the Brother *** and advise him how instruction *** maybeobtained. ***

46 Resolution Defeated

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6-2007 Submitted By: Kenosha Lodge #47 and Sunrise Lodge #359

Section(s) Affected: 64.06

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

Purpose: To remove the ban on liquor in Masonic lodges

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

RESOLVED, that section 64.06 of the Masonic Code be repealed in full..:

64.06 Liquor Forbidden.Every lodge is charged to strictly exclude from its Temple and grounds all intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages except with the following exceptions:. (a) Wine and beer maybeallowed at Table Lodges,Festival Communications, Holidays and other special occasions and only upon dispensation from the Grand Master and, provided further,that no degree work is conferred and that anon alcoholic beverage be provided for those who wish it.Noalcoholic beverages maybeserved in the Lodge room while Lodge is in session with the exception of Table Lodges and festival Communications. b) Serving of beer,wine and other alcoholic beverages shall be allowed when the Temple and grounds have been leased to atenant for the purpose of hold- ing anon Masonic activity,provided no alcoholic beverages maybeserved in the lodge room.

[Note to readers: Section 64.06 wasadopted in its present form by Resolution No. 9-004 at the Grand Lodge session of June,004.]

Resolution Defeated

REMARKS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUEST M.W.Games E. Davis,Grand Master,Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. &A.M.ofWisconsin;

“Thank you M.W.Grand Master,R.W.Deputy Grand Master,Grand Master Elect VanHollen, Grand Lodge Officers, Grand Lodge Past, Present Officer,Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brothers, it’sapleasure to have this opportunity to bring you greeting from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. &A.M. of Wisconsin. Let me say that over the yearsthat it has been ajoy to have the opportunity to inter- act with you on our Fraternal Relations Committee.Ihave seen anumber of these Grand Masterssince you onlyserve one year and we serve four years. Right now I am in my third year and about to go into my fourth year.One of the most important parts,asyou have read in MarkStrautman’sThree Pillarsreport, they are helping us to build an urban Masonic Campus and we are going to call it the Prince Hall Campus.Itissupposed to be continual living: independent living,assisted living, askilled nursing facility and dementia or memory unit. It has taken quite abit of work, but the people at Three Pillarsand Bob Roth have been very helpful.”

47 Progress is being made to try and convince those jurisdictions that won’t recognize Prince Hall Masonry,merelybecause of that so called dual jurisdiction concept that some of those people in the south were using.Weare making great progress and the dialogue is continuing.Iwas just at aconference with the President of you Grand Master’sconference.Wehad adiscussion. We appreciate all that you can do to try and convince them that if we are going to practice true belief in brotherlylove and all the principles that we read in all the Masonic books,that aperson shouldn’t be denied that fraternal bond that we should be exercising.Thank you again and have aharmonious session.”

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT

PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS The open installation of the Grand Lodge officers for 007-008 washeld in the Auditorium of the Madison Masonic Center in Madison and wasattended by representatives and guests.

Installing Grand Officers were:

M.W.Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M...... 000 M.W.Allan E. Iding,P.G.M...... 98 M.W.Bruce S. Sim ...... 997

Officers installed for the 007-008 year were:

J.B. VanHollen ...... Grand Master John W. Wilke ...... Deputy Grand Master Craig S. Campbell...... Senior Grand Warden Joseph B. Harker...... Junior Grand Warden Richard A. Vande Sande...... Grand Treasurer Michael A. DeWolf,PGM...... Grand Secretary David R. Ritchie...... Grand Chaplain Ronald H. Glaunert...... Grand Lecturer Davey L. White,Jr...... Senior Grand Deacon Dennis V. Siewert ...... Junior Grand Deacon Daniel L. Slavik...... Senior Grand Steward William Beetcher...... Junior Grand Steward J. PatrickStorrs...... Grand Marshal Robert C. Strader...... Grand Orator John C. Metcalf...... Grand Tiler L. Arby Humphrey...... District Deputy Grand Master,District  Franklin Struble...... District Deputy Grand Master,District  Frank J. Dennee ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 3 Guy K. Gooding ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 4 Ramon (Ray) C. Kline...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 5 Jeffrey Marquardt ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 6 Richard MTrailer...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 7 Emmett Reilly ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 8 Paul S. Huber...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 9 David E. Tainter ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 0 Kenneth C. Gorgen...... District Deputy Grand Master,District  Donald W. Hensiak ...... District Deputy Grand Master,District 

48 164th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION The 64th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin will be held in the city of Madison, Wisconsin commencing on the First Friday, being the Sixth dayofJune,008 at 8:30 a.m.

REPRESENTATIVE BANQUET The reception and adinner of beef tenderloin followed the installation of officers and wasattended by 400 persons in the Ballroom of the Madison Masonic Center on the lower level.

GRAND LODGE WASCALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR The Saturdaymorning session began with ashort prayer by Grand Chaplain, Rev.Ray Heilborn.

GRAND TRUSTEES REPORT To the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Before presenting the Grand Trustee’sannual report, on behalf of the Trustees I want to recognize with gratitude the cooperation and assistance provided to them from the Grand Lodge office staff during the year.Their knowledge of the Grand Lodges finances and properties as well as the membership records has been invalu- able.They are our institutional memory as Trustees serve for five years only.We thank PGM Steve Willett for his good counsel during this last year.

This is the report of your Grand Trustees for the fiscal year ending 30 April 007. During this last year your trustees and sub-committees have met 8times.

The trustees are pleased to inform you the Grand Lodge Investments returned 0.95% during the last fiscal year.The return on equities was3.44% and on fixed income 5.77%. We are also pleased to report only $300,000 wastransferred to the operating budget as recommended by the trustees last year.The corpus of the Grand Lodge investments was$0,463,65 as of April 30, 007. The gain in the corpus of the funds during the last year is $,66,453.

The investment policy used by the trustees remains at 70% in equities and 30% in fixed income.Last year those equities were allocated as follows; 5% Small/MidCap, 45% Large Cap,and 0% International. This policy is reviewed on aminimum of once ayear and at our last trustees meeting we voted to change that allocation to 35% large Caps and 0% International. We continue to retain Alpha Consulting as our advisors but are in the process of studying other options.This last year we closed our account with Northern Capital and with Brandywine.Those funds have been invested in Vanguard Index Funds pending selection of new managers for the international portion of the portfolio.

The Grand Lodge investments are managed as co-mingled funds,although they currently contain 6different accounts.The general operating fund provides the funds needed eachyear to balance the Grand Lodge operating budget per Chapter 3.05 of the code.This fund started our fiscal year with $4,470,769. This fund bal-

49 ance as of 30 April 007 was$5,9,464. The Perpetual Membership fund had $ ,55,756 at the start of the fiscal year and paid out $0,46 to the lodges and the Grand Lodge.The fund balance as of 30 April 007 was$,467,435. Chapter 94.8 of the Masonic Code defines the terms for making any distributions of excess funds in the PMP accounts.The last distribution wasmade in the year 000. This fund now has an estimated excess and after completion of the annual audit the trustees expect there will be adistribution of the excess with the normal distribu- tion in the spring of 008.

The Board of Masonic Service and Assistance Fund had $,79,990 to start the fiscal year and the fund balance as of 30 April 007 was$,53,558. The VanBrunt fund started the fiscal year with $69,77 and was$775,73 as of 30 April 007.The Youth fund started the fiscal year with $443,568 and was$489,835 as of 30 April 007. The land fund whichwas created from the sale of land to St Mary’schurch wasstarted on August , 006 with the proceeds of the sale whichamounted to $397,84. This fund had avalue of $457,583 on 30 April 007.

The new fund based accounting system reports have been prepared since last August. Eachcommittee as well as your Grand Lodge Officers now receives these reports on amonthly basis.

We as the craft have historically given generously to our benevolent activities and need to continue to do so.Over the last decade however,bequests and or gifts to the Grand Lodge general operating fund have dropped to almost zero.Weneed to develop strategies to increase the size of the general operating fund to alevel whichcan be managed to produce the funds needed to balance the Grand Lodge budget. The Grand Lodge Trustees again recommend the Executive Committee with the Expenditures Committee develop the financial goals and plans needed to manage and fund the Grand Lodge activities by planning for the future with forecasts of expenditures and revenues for five years to be revised eachyear as events warrant.

The Draft Plan for development of the Dousman Campus prepared last year has been updated.This 4 page document is available for those interested in the details by contacting the Grand Lodge office.The key issues covered in this document deal with the farm land and the VanBrunt and Bark River apartments.The trustees will renew the lease for the farm land with alocal farmer for another two years and believe it is in the best interest of the Grand Lodge to continue this practice because this land should continue to appreciate in value over the years as the area is developed. We are waiting for the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Masonic Home to complete their studies on the best use of these buildings before taking any action with respect to changes in the lease terms.

We authorized the replacement of aportion of the north wall of the Grand Masonic Center whichincludes the escape door for the Grand Lodge office staff because it wasrotting out at acost of $665.

The business plan pro forma wasupdated for the duplex the Grand Lodge rents on the Dousman Campus.This plan includes athree year improvement schedule for the property.The first phase of that plan to replace all 4 windows in the building wascompleted last year at acost of $9,84.This year we plan to replace the roof at acost of approximately $0,40. The net income from this property will be approxi- mately $7,000 this next year and should reachapproximately $5,000 by 009.

50 The trustees voted unanimously to tear down the water tower on the farm land because of the liability it presented. It was86years old and has not held water for many years.This will cost approximately $5,000. Estimates to restore it as a landmark ran as high as $00,000.

The operation of the New London apartment complex continues to be achallenge primarily in finding new renters.This last year we lost approximately $30,000 in this property due to vacancies and the life lease rates established in 980. We are getting bids to replace the windows and patio doors whichare 6 years old. These replacements with current prices will cost $45,000. We have developed and are implementing an aggressive marketing program with anew reality company to fill the vacancies.Initial inquiries are positive.The trustees recognized the need to offer abuyout of the remaining life leases as away to then lease these apartments at a commercial rate and voted to make the attempt during the Marchtrustees meeting. On April 8th during ameeting with the current life lease holders,their families and other representative they unanimously agreed to abuyout and to signing new one year renewable leases at $450 per month including cable TV and garage.We are now in the process of drafting the necessary legal documents and new leases and getting them signed. We hope this will be completed by July , 007. The buy- out of the remaining balances of their deposits per the original life leases will be about $85,000. However when all  apartments are leased at $450 per month the property should cash flow about $5,000 per year.Future trustees will then have the option of selling the property or continuing to use it as asource of income.

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

William E. Day, PGM, Chairman Blair D. Dixon Allan E. Iding PGM James H. Olson PGM Bruce S. Sim PGM

Report Accepted

5 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES BOARD REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

Faith, hope and charity…as Masons we strive to build our character.The practice of charity is an essential part of being aMason. Our fraternity has built an impres- sive edifice of charitable endeavors.

Our Masonic Home system is state of the art and managed impressively by Ex- ecutive Director Mark Strautman under the guidance of the Masonic Home Board. The Masonic Foundation provides matching grants for suchimportant community projects like the Project Adam defibrillators in schools and high school scholar- ships,and is very strong financially.The Soccer Foundation has built awonderful celebration of youth and sport under the umbrella of the Masonic fraternity.Our Board of Masonic Service and Assistance helps us to fulfill our mission of charity to our own members.

Our Wisconsin Masonic Charities are so extensive that the Craft sawfittocre- ate the Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board (or WMBAB –pronounced “wimbab”). WMBAB oversees the charities and helps to ensure that there is an organized direction and avoidance of competition or confusion between our various charities.The officers of our various boards make the WMBAB job manageable by attending WMBAB meetings where budgets,plans and investment performance are shared and discussed in aunified setting.The addition of Director of Develop- ment Bill Barnes,last year,has greatly assisted in moving forward with planned giving through wills and estates,gift annuities and other “tools of the builder”. Through his concerted efforts our charities should remain strong for years to come. Development Coordinator Erika Miller has continued to assist us all in staying on task. WMBAB thanks all of our board members and officers as well as Bill and Erika for jobs well done.

As we strive to set goals for the upcoming Masonic year Iwould urge the members of theWisconsin Masonic Fraternity to take pride in their wonderful Masonic Chari- ties.Tothe best of your ability please support them both financially and through your energies.While we all deserve to “puff up” our chests and pat ourselves on the backfor the success of our institutional charitable endeavors,Iwould ask that each and every Mason also strive to uphold his Masonic obligation through the practice of charity on apersonal level. Let us all try to remember an older lodge member, awidow or family of aMason. It maybethat financial assistance is needed, but it mayalso be that aride to lodge or aride to adoctor’sappointment is necessary. Perhaps aphone call or visit over coffee to see how abrother is doing would help. As wonderful as our “big” charities are,let us all do our best to provide those small examples of charity and assistance that will truly mark our consequence among Masons and society.

Fraternally,

Donald W. Hensiak President WMBAB

68 REMARKS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUEST Norman L. Christensen, Deputy and Grand Minister Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,NMJ;

“Grand Master,Ibring you greetings from the 208,000 membersofthe Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,Northern Masonic Ju- risdiction, eachofwhom, along with our York Rite Brothers, is pledged to bringing more Masonic knowledge to our symbolic Masonry.”

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

MostWorshipfulGrandMasterRodneyA.Paulsen,RightWorshipfulDeputyGrand Master J. B. VanHollen, Grand Lodge elected and appointed officers,honored Past Grand Masters,distinguished guests,lodge representatives,brother Masons all:

Once again, we thank you for this opportunity to appear before you to present the Annual Report of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation for the fiscal year end- ing April 30, 2007.

As will be noted in the enclosed un-audited internal financial documents as well as those prepared by our current financial advisors,Alpha Investment Consulting Group,LLC,the total value of the funds entrusted to our care as of April 30, 2006 was$23, 222,163.00. Contributions totaling $375,605.00 were received while atotal withdrawalof$1,425,862.00 wasmade to fund the various charitable obligations for whichwehavefiduciary responsibility.This resulted in anegative cash flow of $1,050,257.00 for the year.However,the return on investments offset this nega- tive cash flow to produce atotal gain in the Fund of $2,516,602.00, whichgives a total Fund Value of almost $25,000,000.00 subject to final Audit for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2007. Of this amount, it will be noted that all but $2,332,539.21 is restricted for specific grants or gifts.

Significant withdrawals or charitable payments were made during the year to fund the following: •$70,027.58 wasgiven for Matching Medical Fund Grants with local Lodges •Under Project ADAM, only nine (9) AED units were given this year,with a contribution of $9200.00 from your Foundation. It maywell be time for us to con- sider areplacement for Project ADAM and rely only upon the Medical Fund for future AED requests. •Wethank you again for your support of the Lodge Scholarship Program, which resulted in acontribution of $246,700.00 to matchfunding for 321 Scholarships to graduating high school seniors. •Once again, the Wisconsin Masonic Home wasthe largest benefactor with a total contribution of $769,842.00 from your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation.

We also note that the Wilson C. and Edna P. Woods Scholarship Fund produced $45,000.00 this year to fund five (5) $5,000.00 one (1) year scholarships,one (1) $10,000.00 four (4) year renewable scholarship and the payment of the second year of $10,000.00 for the four (4) year scholarship given in the Beaver Dam High School last year.Last year wasthe first year of this gift to that community from the Trust of our late Brother Wilson C. Woods.Your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation is respon-

69 sible for the investment and management of the total gift, whichasmentioned in our 2006 report wasthen valued at $996,662.09. It is anticipated that 5% of the ongoing four (4) year average value will be allocated eachyear for scholarships to graduates of Beaver Dam High School(s), with the recipients selected by alocal school and civic committee.

In mentioning the gift for Beaver Dam High School graduates last year,ween- couraged others of our Brothers to give consideration to establishing similar funds within yourWisconsin Masonic Foundation to specifically benefit the schools of your choice in perpetuity.Working with our Director of Development, Brother William Barnes,Brother James D. Horsfall has established aFund under our care that will provide for two (1) $1000.00 scholarships annually to aboy and girl graduating from the high school from whichhetoo wasagraduate some years ago.Ifyou know of others with similar charitable leanings,weencourage you to contact Brother Barnes as he will be pleased to assist in establishing suchFunds within your Foundation. In both of these instances the Masonic Community is also given favorable light by the Charity of these Brothers.

We continue to be impressed with the dedication and efforts of Brother Bill Barnes as our Director of Development, who’sefforts were just made afull time position during this past fiscal year.Asmentioned in our report last year, “In the short time that he has been with us,hehas brought new life and enthusiasm to your Develop- ment Office.Working with Erika Miller,wehave great expectations of what the future will bring to their workand assets of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation.” At this time,wewould like to express our appreciation for the hard work that both Bill, Erika, Alicia and Janhavegiven during this past year.

Iwould now ask Brother Bill to come forward and supplement the contents of this report with his own observations of the contributions that his efforts have made to benefit not only the current and long term goals and work of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, but, the work of others suchasthe Masonic Home,Service and Assistance,the Grand Master’sAppeal and other charitable efforts supported by Wisconsin Masons and their friends.Wemust emphasize again, that we cannot rely only on the return of the market to fund our present and future charitable efforts and responsibilities.

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

This has been arewarding year for development. We have worked to increase the efficiency of our annual giving program while beginning anew emphasis on planned giving.

Freemasonry is founded upon the three great principals of Brotherly love,Relief, and Truth. Masonic Charity rests upon the principle of Relief.

There is awonderful story about relief and the impact of charity upon the Craft.

It wasduring the Civil Warthat Captain William McKinley accompanied the surgeon of the Ohio regiment to afield where thousands of Confederate prisoners where being held. The physician shook the hands of anumber of prisoners.Hetook

70 from his pocket aroll of bills and distributed all of them. On the waybacktocamp Captain McKinley asked: “Did you know these men?” “No,” replied the doctor,“I never sawthem before.” “But,”McKinley persisted, “You gave them alot of money, all you had. Do you ever expect to get it back?” “Well” said the doctor,“If they are able to paymebackthey will. But it makes no difference to me; they are brother Masons in trouble and Iamonly doing my duty.”

McKinley wassoimpressed that he decided to become aMason and wasraised in 1865. In 1898 William McKinley waselected the 25th President of the United States.

Brothers,itisbyour acts of generosity that we demonstrate what it means to be aMason. Please consider leaving alegacy by placing aWisconsin Masonic Charity in your Will or Trust.

Fraternally,

William H. Barnes,II Director of Development

In closing,wethank you for the opportunity to serve Wisconsin Masonry and the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin as the members of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Board. Thank you for all that you have done to encourage and promote Masonic Charity as demonstrated in your individual lives,Lodges and Communities and for all that you will continue to support in the future as we anticipate the renewal and growth of greater Masonic influence in our world once more.

This report is respectfully submitted with the request that the complete report with attachments be accepted and spread upon the minutes of this 2007 Annual Communication.

Norman L. Christensen, President J. Michael Koscinski, Vice Pres.Elect Donald M. Forkner,Secretary Elect Gary R. Beier,Treasurer Elect Bruce Christianson, PGM Scott Graske,Treasurer (retired) Kevin R. Breitzmann John W. Wilke,GLO Liaison Craig S. Campbell, GLO Liaison Erika Miller,Development Office William H. Barnes II, Director of Developmen

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 7-2007 Submitted By: Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Lodge #108

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

Purpose: To fix the time before suspension of aBrother for non-payment of dues at eleven months.

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

RESOLVED, that sections 81.02, 81.06, and 81.08 of the Masonic Code be modi- fied and amended as follows:

81.02 Suspensions When Eight Months One Year in Arrears. Amember of alodge cannot be suspended for nonpayment of dues until one year eight months after the date whichhis dues are paid.

81.06 When Delinquency Occurs.Any member failing to payhis dues for a period of one year eight months from the date to whichhis dues are last paid shall be deemed delinquent and shall be subject to discipline as hereinafter provided.

81.08 Procedure. When a member is one year eight months in arrears in payment of his dues,the secretary shall compile alist of eachsuchmember by February 28 the first stated meeting of September the next year and shall submit it to the three principal officers of the lodge.That year one of them shall make contact, preferably in person, otherwise by letter with eachofsuchmembers.If payment of suchdues has not been made by October first, the secretary shall send to eachsuchmember an official notice of delinquency by first class mail in asealed envelope with areturn address thereon. This notice shall be over the signature of the Master,attested by the signature of the Secretary and under the seal of the lodge.Itshall be mailed to the last known address of the member, informing him of his indebtedness to the lodge and notifying him that unless the same is paid within sixty days from the date of the notice,orunless he shows cause within the said sixty days,either in person or in writing to the Master of his lodge why he should not be suspended for nonpayment of dues,the lodge will take action on his delinquency.

Randy Thorman, Secretary of Lodge No.108, presented an amendment to the resolution whichread: 81.02 Suspensions Begin When Eight Months One Year in Arrears.

Amendment seconded and passed.

Resolution adopted as amended.

REMARKS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUEST

Thomas J. Walton, Most Ill. Grand Master,Grand Council Royal &Select Mas- ters;

“Most Worshipful Grand Master,distinguished East, Past Grand Master,distin-

102 guished visitorsand brethren, Ibring you greetings from the York Rite Bodies in the State of Wisconsin.”

Ihave had alot of questions this morning at breakfast asking what the purple is all about. TheYorkRite Bodies consist of four bodies; the Blue Lodge,the Chapter, the Council and the Commandery.Ifyou go into the holyscripture and the descrip- tion of holyofholies,you will find that they were enveloped in raiment’sofmany,the three prominent ones being blue forthe Blue Lodge,the red forthe Chapter and the purple forthe Council. So that is where the purple comes from and the Grand High Priest of the Chapter had red on yesterday.You are all membersofthe York Rite, York Rite starts with the Blue Lodge and as appendant bodies we fullyunderstand and are very proud of the fact that the York Rite and Scottish Rite membersare all very active in the Blue Lodge.Werealize where our foundation is,where our strength and that our future comes from right here.The York Rite and the Chapter consist of four degrees,culminated in the Royal ArchDegree,whichatone time was acapstone of Freemasonry.Yearspast and even in Europe today,you cannot become aMaster Mason unless you have received your Royal Arch. Youcontinue to build the temple, you learn to receive Master’swages,whichyou have not receive in the Master Mason degree.You also searchfor that whichwas lost but did not find and you are content to go with asubstitute in the Master Mason degree.Inthe Chapter you receive the beautiful and glorious Master Mason’sword, so you no longer have to be content with the substitute.Inthe Council degrees you receive messages Hiram Abiff,which is aMaster Mason degree,who lost his life in defense of his integrity.Hiram Abiff grabs you by the arm and he speaks to you as afather to ason. It is one of the most beautiful soliloquies in Freemasonry.You’ll also understand how the master’sword was preserved forover 400 yearsand the method of its deposit.TheCommandery,fro the Sir Knights is our Christian arm of Freemasonry and Istand here today to tell that every Christian Mason should be aKnights Templar.The Order of the Temple is one of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring emotional ordersyou will ever receive in Freemasonry,whichcompliments all the other degrees in Freemasonry.”

There are five distinct philanthropic endeavorsall doing wonderful things.This is what we are all about. We welcome you into the university of Freemasonry,both the Scottish Rite and the York Rite.Iam not here to recruit but to offer exposure to what is available.Grab the one that interests you the most. Scottish Rite is a wonderful group,the degrees are beautiful and the York Rite is beautiful. If you can think of the word exponential, if you can do both, you will do yourself proud. With that Ithank you forthe opportunity to address this crowd and Iwish you the very good rest of the day.”

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 8-2007 Submitted By: Expenditures Committee

Section(s) Affected: 30.05, 30.06, and 32.03

Vote Required for Adoption: Three/fourths vote

Purpose: To remove the per-diem allocation from the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline; omitted text is indicated by ***) (Resolution to become ef- fective at the 2008 Annual Communication)

103 RESOLVED, that Section 30.05, 30.06, and 32.03 be amended as follows:

30.05 Members of Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge Officers and Permanent Members of the Grand Lodge,Grand Trustees,one representative or proxy from eachconstituent lodge,and from eachlodge under dispensation, and members of committees not otherwise paid, shall be entitled to thirty dollars for eachday they actually attend an Annual Communication, and thirty cents for eachmile traveled to and from the place of meeting by direct route.Likewise,travel in vacation as authorized in 30.04 of the Laws of the Grand Lodge shall be paid at the rate of thirty cents per mile unless alesser amount is the maximum permitted by the Internal Revenue Service in whichevent the rate shall be the maximum allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.Mileage and /orper diem shall be forfeited if not called for in six months.***

30.06 Representatives. Only one representative of alodge shall be entitled to receive mileage and per diem and he shall be the officer of the lodge who is highest in rank among those attending,anactual officer outranking aproxy.

32.03 PerDiem and MileageWhen Paid. Perdiem and Mileage for attendance at GrandLodge shallnot be paid untilthe close of eachAnnual Communication, unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Master.

Resolution defeated

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 9-2007 Submitted By: Executive Committee

Section(s) Affected: 29.191

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: To formalize the composition of the Committee on Youth Funding,its Chairman, and its purpose.

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

RESOLVED, that Section 29.191 of the Masonic Code be amended by deleting the text thereof and replacing with the following:

29.191 Committee on Youth Funding. It shall be the duty of the Youth Group FundingCommittee to direct and allocate funds to meaningful projects beneficial to thetotal membership of theMasonic Youth Groups of DeMolay, Rainbow for Girls,and Job’sDaughters.

29.191 Committee on Youth Funding.The committee onYouth Funding shall be comprised of the following: Junior Grand Warden –Chairman Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon (non-voting) Executive Officer of Wisconsin DeMolay Grand Guardian of Wisconsin Job’sDaughters Supreme Inspector/Deputy of Wisconsin Rainbow for Girls

104 It shall be the duty of this committee to allocate monetary distributions from the annual proceeds (not principal) of the Youth Fund as the committee deems necessary to benefit recognized Masonic Youth Organizations.

Brian Hurst,Past Master ofWauwatosa Lodge and PastAssociate Grand Guard- ian of Job’sDaughters in Wisconsin proposed an amendment to the resolution to read; Executive Officer of WI DeMolayorhis designee,Grand Guardian of WI Job’sDaughters or her designee and Supreme Inspector/Deputy of WI Rainbow for Girls or her designee.

Amendment (1) wasseconded and passed.

Carl Wussow,PGM, proposed another amendment whichshould read; “… to benefit therecognized MasonicYouth Organizations of DeMolay, Job’sDaughters andRainbow forGirls.”

Amendment (2) wasseconded and passed.

Resolution adopted as amended

FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Before giving the following report Past Grand Master Allan E. Iding explained that this committee relies heavily on areport that is issued by the Commission on Information for Recognition of the Grand Masters of North America. That com- mission looks at Grand Lodge throughout the world and they have resources to investigate that we don’t have.Since their report wasn’t received here until May, this report could not be entered into the Pre-proceedings. To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

MACEDONIA By letter dated June 5,2006,the Grand Lodge of Macedonia requested recognition by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. The Grand Lodge of Macedonia wasconsecrated on September 30, 2005 by the United Grand Lodge of England. The Grand Lodge wasformed from three lodges whichwere consecrated by the United Grand Lodge of England in 2000, 2001, and 2002 respectively.

The Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America has found the Grand Lodge of Macedonia to be regular in its work and that it meets the standards for recognition.

MAURITIUS By letter dated October 25, 2006, the Grand Lodge of Mauritius requested recognition by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Mauritius is asmall island in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.The Grand Lodge of Mauritius wasconsecrated on March12, 2005 by the Grande Loge Nationale Francaise,and is comprised of eight lodges previously constituted by the GLNF between 1992 and 2004, one Scottish lodge dating backto1864, one English lodge dating backto1877, and one Frenchlodge dating backto1778. The consecration date wasthe 37th anniversary of independence for Mauritius.

TheCommissiononInformationforRecognitionhasfoundtheGrandLodgeofMau- ritius to be regular in its work and that it meets the standards for recognition.

105 SLOVENIA By letter dated April 16, 2007, the Grand Lodge of Slovenia requested recognition by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Following World WarII, the country of Slovenia became apart of Yugoslavia. In 1991, it became independent. It is located in the western part of former Yugoslavia and is bordered by Austria, Italy,Hungary and Croatia.

Freemasonry wassponsored in Yugoslavia, including Slovenia by the Grand Lodge of Austria. When Yugoslavia as acountry wasdissolved in 1991, the Grand Lodge of Austria continued its sponsorship of the Lodges in Slovenia and Croatia. On October 16, 1999, the Deputy Grand Master of Austria consecrated the Grand Lodge of Slovenia with 176 Masons from eight countries present.

The Commission on Information for Recognition has found the Grand Lodge of Slo- venia to be regular in its work and that it meets the standards for recognition.

The Foreign Relations Committee recommends recognition of the Grand Lodges of Macedonia, Mauritius and Slovenia. Imove adoption of this report.

Fraternally,

Allan E. Iding,P.G.M., Chairman Bruce A. Christianson, P.G.M. Michael A. DeWolf,P.G.M., Grand Secretary Lawrence L. Myers,P.G.M. George A. Wallinger,P.G.M. Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M

GRAND MASTER’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Grand Master Paulsen stated that he has been able to present many 50 year pins and special certificates during the past year,but one privilege the Grand Master has is to identify aselect number of brothers to receive the Grand Masters Meritorious Service Award. There are no specific criteria for this award. They are presented to those Brothers who have gone wayabove and beyond the highest pinnacle of Freemasonry.

The first award waspresented to Past Grand Master John W. Hein, who thanked the Grand Master for the honor of being chosen for the award. He wassurprised and very honored.

The second award waspresented to Grand Chaplain, Reverend RayD.Heilborn, who has been the Grand Chaplain since 2000.

The third award waspresented to Past Grand Master,Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf for his help this past year to the Grand Master,his reorganization at the Grand Lodge office and arranging to Annual Communication. He wastruly taken by surprise and thanked Grand Master Paulsen.

PRESENTATION Grand Master Paulsen asked David MacLean, amember of Southern Lakes Lodge No.12 to come to the East. He and Dave were members of Elkorn Lodge No. 77 when they were struggling to keep it going.Davestepped up to the plate and

106 became Master of the lodge to try to help it stayalive.Hethen presented him with aplaque for sixty years of membership in the Fraternity.The Grand Master asked all of the 50-year,60-year and 70-year members present to stand and be recognized. They were given ahearty round of applause and thanked for their dedication.

RESOLUTION NO.7-2006 (Laid Over) (Laid over)

Submitted By: La Belle Lodge #84

Section(s) Affected: Pure Work: p36, l6 of Multiple letter cipher

Vote Required for Adoption: 80%

This resolution affects the purework, and wasbelaid over from the 2006 Grand Lodge.

Purpose: To clarify action of the SD when applying ashp ist

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

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

“…rvd othe pnt oashp ist symbolically pcg yr nkd lft brt…”

Resolution defeated

ACCEPTANCE OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Grand Master Rodney Paulsen asked for acceptance of the reports as printed in the Pre-Proceedings for the following boards and committees:, Computer Usage, Education, Esoteric,Executive,Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall, Leadership Training,Personnel, Research, Temple Plans and Finances and Youth Group Funding.Amotion wasmade to accept them and it wasseconded. All reports were accepted.

MASONIC SERVICE &ASSISTANCE BOARD REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

The Grand Lodge “Charity Fund” wasestablished when the Grand Lodge was chartered in 1843 and wasoriginally administered by the Grand Master.Ithas now been placed in the hands of the Board of Service and Assistance.

Charity is one of our greatest attributes and the Board is concerned with the needs of all of our brethren, their widows and families.Weserve as aliaison to provide the assistance that all Masons would like to provide,but cannot alwaysbe accomplished by individual efforts.

The two main areas of assistance,whichthe Board provided, are: 1) Individual requests for assistance for Wisconsin masons and their fami- lies.

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

Requests for assistance were evaluated and acted upon in accordance with Chapter 40 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin. Either the Grand Master or the constituent lodge,ofwhichthe applicant is amember,refers all requests to the Board. An appeal to the local lodge is to be the first step in the process of aperson seeking assistance.Demonstrated support to an applicant, by the lodge,helps the Board in its deliberations.Webelieve the local lodge is in abetter position to know of the pertinent circumstances for aparticular applicant and offer it’sinsight to the Board. The second step is the submission of the completed application form to the Board of Service and Assistance for their review.Any member,onbehalf of abrother in need, can also initiate the process by following the same procedure.

Our special thanks and support go to Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen for choos- ing the Veterans Medical Centers and the Veterans Home as the beneficiaries of his Fall Appeal. Through his efforts,our veterans have been recognized and the funds raised will help in meeting some of their needs and amenities that are not provided through normal channels.Wehavehad another successful fund raising year due to the generosity of our many brothers and sisters.

We would also like to thank all of the MSA Field Agents who spend countless hours tending to our Veterans: PGM Beecher Daniels,MSA Coordinator,Charles Wallens (Milwaukee), LaVerne Storkson (Middleton), TomDowman (King) and Steven Hanson (Tomah) and the many volunteers they are able to recruit and coordinate.

Iwould like to personally thank the Board members who have served this past year for their time and dedication to the Craft: Jonathan Bascue; Lowell Larson; Larry Myers,PGM; Dan Slavik, JGS; and Davey White,JGD.Iwould also like to recognize the assistance of the Grand Lodge office for their help and behind-the- scenes work this past year.

The Board of Service and Assistance is here to serve the Craft and we hope we have succeeded in doing so.Weappreciate all of your support.

Fraternally Submitted,

David CWest, President Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance

WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME BOARD REPORT To the Grand Lodge,Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

It wasaspecial privilege to become your Three Pillars Board Chair this year. Working with some of the finest members of our craft,and its appendant bodies,who make up our members,weset the policies that steer this special charity’scourse towards excellence in life care for all members who reside on our campuses.Ours is alabor of love,tempered by the need to maintain atrue competitive advantage in our marketplaces.Tothat end, the Board has been and continues to be to be a distinctive voice for Freemasonry in Wisconsin. Our CEO Mark Strautman and his team are the working personification of the signposts of our Craft as they execute

108 the daily routine of adding value to eachresident’slife experience.Itisthis value added, by reinforcing moral values,delivering quality service,and giving selflessly of ourselves,that makes the experience of visiting our campus worth your while. Please do so,and let us show you Masonic Charity at its best, both in Dousman and at our beautiful campus at Mason Woods,near Shawano.

This year the Board has been reinforced by the addition of two new voting members who are also members of the Grand Lodge line.Wewant to thank our Worshipful Grand Master,Rodney Paulsen, and the whole Grand Line for their commitment to this support, and to the improved communication and integration of ideas and polices that this step represents.Weare the better for it.

This year also gave the Board achance to catchits breath, after working with focused intensity to provide oversight to general operations while simultaneously making sure that the launchofCompass Point would meet the high expectations of all Masons in Wisconsin. That facility is quickly filling up,and it already meets or exceeds our expectations at almost every level. The Board is now turning its full attention to preparing formal recommendations to the Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge Trustees on the future of VanBrunt Hall, systems and process improvements for Mason Woods,rehabilitation therapy enhancements at the Masonic Center for Health and Rehab,and other initiatives.All are designed to meet the complex and ever shifting competitive circumstance of the marketplace while alwaysstaying focused on our Masonic vision and mission.

The Board has anumber of strategic goals looking forward, one of whichisto increase the membership’sknowledge of our services and our work. We plan to produce and distribute electronic videos,and enhance our web site to the point where it provides even more depth of understanding and informational support to Masons and non-masons who are seeking excellence in life care.All of this is being done collegially in coordination with Grand Lodge and its development office.And we will also continue to provide what help we can, as aBoard, to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge in their quest to establish aquality health care campus for Masons in the City of Milwaukee.Theirs is an exciting and difficult challenge,and we ap- plaud the initiative.

Visit us,talk with us,support us.Weare one of your primary Masonic charitable activities,atwork every day, for you to see.All of you have aright to feel some quiet pride in having Three Pillars here in Wisconsin.

Fraternally submitted,

Robert W. Roth, Chairman Wisconsin Masonic Home Board

WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME C.E.O.REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities has been in ayear of transition. Fol- lowing severalyears of planning andoverayearofactualization,the updating and repositioningofthe Dousmancampuswas completed last year.This year,wehave worked hard to “get the word out” about the fantastic changes that have taken place,and the wonderful Masonic retirement community that exists.Getting that

109 word out will continue to be amain focus over the coming year as well. There are just so many groups and individuals that are not familiar with whom we are now versus the Masonic Home of the past few decades.

We were very proud to host the annual Masonic Homes Executives Association last June.Three Pillars planned and hosted the 2006 Conference with great success. The many representatives from various Masonic communities around the country seemed sincerely impressed and appreciative of Three Pillars,Wisconsin Masonry, and our great State.Weput our best foot forward!

Over the past year,weare pleased to report that we have also been assisting the Wisconsin Grand Lodge of Prince Hall Masons in their efforts to develop aretire- ment community in the city of Milwaukee.While they are still in the early stages of development and feasibility,wecan all be proud of the continuing community service efforts provided by our Fraternity.

Three main strategic efforts are underway in our organization.First,ause review of the old Masonic Home facility is underway.While it appears that the old Bark River Apartments are destined for razing,wecontinue to assess strategic uses for the VanBrunt Hall. Ahazardous materials survey has been completed, and an initial recommendation report is expected to the Wisconsin Masonic Home Board in September.Afinal determination is anticipated by year-end.

At the Masonic Center for Health &Rehab,astudy is underway to determine the feasibility of ashort-term rehabilitation unit expansion. Finally,work has com- menced to strategically review the MasonWoods property in Cecil, Wisconsin. The current facility has operational shortcomings,and it is our goal to analyze the best long-term use of this beautiful asset towards the support of our mission.

We would like to thank Grand Master Paulsen, the Grand Lodge Officers,and all the Lodges and individuals that continue to provide Three Pillars and our residents with the support and commitment to ensure on-going success.

Fraternally submitted,

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

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

The past twelve months have marked aperiod of constantly evolving change for your Wisconsin Masonic Journal.

We began this Masonic Year with arenewed commitment to continue producing aquality publication worthy of our membership,aswell as enhancing the percep- tion of Wisconsin Freemasonry throughout our Grand Jurisdiction and beyond. It is my belief that through careful stewardship and fiscal responsibility,wehave succeeded in attaining that goal.

When possible,your Journal Editor Br.William Stonecipher has interacted with eachofFreemasonry’sbodies in an attempt to put forward atimely report of various news and events.Ican tell you from personal experience that this is not alwaysan

110 easy task and he is to be commended for his efforts on your behalf.

Diane Igl who functions as Advertising Manager,has been able to keep revenues on the plus side in addition to adding afew newcomers to her customer base.Her contribution has been remarkable in dealing with potential advertisers in avery, very small niche market.

The past year has seen change in the form of an upward spiral in paper and ink costs for many publications as well as the possibility of postage increases. Only keen management has kept these types of fixed costs from causing very real budgetary concerns.

Continuing improvement in the internet availability of your Journal marks an- other step in our forward progress.And while many like the convenience of “point and click” technology,avast number of our membership still prefer the “in-hand method” when it comes to receiving their Masonic information.

Your Journal has begun to formulate anumber of projects designed to enhance both the publication and its enjoyment by our readers.Itishoped that anumber of these will move past the planning stage in the months to come.

In closing,Iwould be doing eachofyou adisservice if Idid not mention the current situation regarding the budget. Declining membership numbers mayin future have adirect effect on your Journal and its ability to put forth the type of publication eachofyou has come to expect over the years.

The proposed reduction in next year’sbudget maywell manifest itself in paper quality and overall publication size.Page count reductions mayresult in less space available for news items,pictures and columns.These are but afew of the concerns whichmay require the Board’sattention in the months and years ahead.

Regardless of outcome,our goal remains as it alwayshas… To put forth aqual- ity publication in atimely manner,designed to serve Wisconsin’sFreemasons with the very best in fraternal news,outstanding editorial content and valuable marketing services.

Respectfully Submitted,

Keith D. Chamberlain PGM, President Trueman E. Farris,Jr. Keith H. Harmon James E. Walsh RayC.Kline William L. Stonecipher,Editor (ex-officio)

WISCONSIN MASONIC SOCCER FOUNDATION BOARD REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

By hosting the Wisconsin Senior High School All Star Soccer Games eachJuly, the Soccer Foundation gives outstanding young soccer players from across the state the opportunity to raise funds for charity,while also exposing them to some of the kind tenets of Freemasonry.

111 Iampleased to report that at the end of the 2006 All Star Soccer Games; for the first time in many years,the Soccer Foundation wasinaposition to make gifts to charity,while setting aside aportion of the funds raised from its program to offset upcoming 2007 expenses.After years of struggle,this is indeed apositive turn.

Agoal of reduced spending,increased donations,and modified operating proce- dures resulted in considerable savings on both sides of the equation –and apositive cash flow.New ideas,programs and efforts by many helped.

In 2006 the All Star Soccer Games moved to the campus of Carthage College in Kenosha, resulting in eliminated travel and bussing expenses,reduced food service costs,and improved soccer field facilities.Additional cost saving measures imple- mented in this past year included plans for player uniforms to be replaced bi-an- nually instead of annually,and presenting an engraved chrome and enamel medal that include the square and compass,instead of more costly photo plaques.

A“Welcome Cookout” washosted by the combined Masonic Lodges of Kenosha on the opening dayofthe All Star Soccer Camp.Donated food, cooking and serving of the meal were coordinated by the members of those Kenosha Lodges.They are to be commended. Because of their involvement, many of the young people participat- ing in the All Star Games got aglimpse of the fraternal friendships and kindness that permeate Freemasonry.

In 2007, new faces are being welcomed to the committees that form the Soccer Foundation.Those faces include wivesofGrandLodgeOfficers,recentlyraised Master Masons and former members of the Order of DeMolay. Fresh perspectives,ideas and input will serve to inspire the core members of the Foundation Board. Though small in themselves,eachidea helps to improve this foundation and its results.

Plans are underway for agala fund-raising event in the fall of 2007 to help the Soccer Foundation become more self-reliant. Ihope that you consider the posi- tive community,youth and public influences that the Masonic Soccer Foundation provides to the fraternity.Ialso hope that you support the Soccer Foundation by attending the upcoming All Star Games,respond to its’ appeals,and attend fund raising events that permit this foundation to promote and give visibility to Free- masonry in Wisconsin.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Storrs,Chairperson

CODE REVISIONS COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The Code Revisions Committee met via teleconference on mandatory changes in the Code due to action taken at the 2006 Grand Lodge Annual Communication.The sections affected are Chapter 29.01 and 29.13, whichpertain to the elimination of the ResearchCommittee and will be added to the Annotations.Chapter 106.011, whichpertains to the withdrawalofcharges under the Trial Code wasadded. We reviewed the remainder of the resolutions from the 2006 Annual Communication to see if there were any other additions or corrections.Weadded to Appendix 4, Resolutions of Importance,referencing the sale of the Grand Lodge property on Highway 18/67, to St. Mary’sChurch.

112 The Code wasgone through by the Committee to make any corrections which have been overlooked in the past years.These corrections were made accordingly without changing the Code.

Chapter 41, in 2005, waseliminated from the Code through areport of the Code Revision Committee and this action wasturned over to Jurisprudence Committee for their ruling if this washandled appropriately.In2003, areport from PGM Al Iding,then amember of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation made the recommenda- tion to eliminate this Chapter from the Code and reprint it with the new Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation. There wasnot aformal resolution to eliminate this from the Code.

Chapter 40 wasdiscussed at it appeared to the Committee that this Chapter should be rewritten as it is outdated and wasleft in the hands of the Executive Committee and the Board of Service and Assistance to determine if it should be rewritten and referred backtothe Code Committee.

Other action wasgiven to the Executive Committee of the Grand Lodge,to discuss Chapter 24, concerning the Grand Treasurer’sposition and his duties to see if it needed to be expanded. This maybeconducted in the form of Grand Lodge Policies.

No further action to date has been taken on the previous three items and will continue to be reviewed by the Committee.

Our Grand Secretary,Michael DeWolf,PGM, has done asuperb job in keeping the Code upgraded and in order.Wecommend him on his efforts of getting the entire Code on the Grand Lodge WebPage and updated immediately with the necessary changes whichare required.

Respectfully submitted by the Code Committee,

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

EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT To TheGrand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of WI:

Your Masonic Education Committee continued work started last year on the Officers Handbook, Chaplain’sprayers and The Three Minute Mason. These were all completed and converted from printed documents to electronic form PDF files and are now available on the Grand Lodge web site.

We have begun to form aMasonic Educational Material list available by email subscription for our membership.Although we have not started the subscription process at this writing,wecurrently have several committee members who have submitted articles for editing.Astatewide trestle board is also being worked on and will soon be available on the Grand Lodge web site.

The Wisconsin Program has been converted from aprinted document to aMi- crosoft Word document and is now being edited and expanded for our candidates.

113 It will be available as aPDF document on the Grand Lodge website and in CD format in eachdegree for new candidate education and posting.This will not be available until sometime in 2008.

Members of the Education Committee also helped to develop the Power Point presentations for the leadership classes this year.

Iwould like to thank eachmember of this committee for their input and help in these projects.Our Grand Secretary,amember of the committee,deserves aspecial “thank you” as he has worked very hard to bring projects to you on the web site.It has been aprivilege to serve as chairman of this committee.

Respectfully submitted,

Dr.John W. Wilke,SGW,Chairman Michael DeWolf,PGM, Grand Secretary Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM JoeHarker,SGD Dan Slavik, JGS Frank Struble RickGustafson Scott Kazor Robert Blackburn

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

Ameeting washeld at the 2006 Grand Lodge Communication at Madison, WI, with adecision to incorporate some of the symbolism of Masonry at the Schools of Instruction.

EachDistrictLecturerwasonceagainallowedtodetermineexactlyhowtoruntheir Schools.However,aneffort will be made to visit the Lodges that do not attend any of the Schools.Some of the District Lecturers will hold Schools at individual Lodges and others at Area Schools,with avisit to those Lodges who do not attend.

The Grand Lodge year 2006-2007 proficiency examinations will be held in four different parts of the state to enable any of the Brethren who wish to obtain either a proficiency or aritualist card to test for one without traveling along distance.These events will be coordinated by the District Deputies and the District Lecturers.

Depending on the results,these events mayberepeated again in the 2007-2008 year.

Respectfully submitted,

Ron Glaunert, Grand Lecturer

114 PROFICIENCY MEN

DISTRICT NO.1 Area Bray, Marvin (260) 1 Ganske,Edward Sr.(260) 1 Horton, Joseph (236) 1 Humphrey,L.(329) 1 Johnson, Randy (236) 1 Penn, Timothy (210) 1 Sivertsen, John (329) 1

DISTRICT NO.2 Anderson, Roderick(347) 3 Balliette,Richard (105) 1 Beetcher,William (244) 2 Benson, Fred (109) 1 Bergerson, Percy (351) 5 Brown, Dennis (195) 1 Christensen, Harold (195) 1 Coenen, Allan (195) 1 Corsie,Victor (351) 5 Fischer,Lawrence (105) 1 Fosmo,Harold Jr.(229) 1 Hagen, Mark (112) 3 Hofmeister,Clarence (229) 1 Hopkins,Evan (105) 1 Hoyer,Larry (220) 2 Larson, Erwin (164) 3 Larson, John (164) 3 MacFarlane,James (192) 1 Mayry,Mark (195) 1 Mitchell, Richard (347) 3 Nelson, George (351) 3 Paulson, Henry (56) 1 Tracey,Steven (56) 1 Tubbs,Andrew (192) 1 Walters,Dan (149) 3 Warner,Harold (277) 2 Williamson, Lou (187) 1

DISTRICT NO.3 Abraham, William (130) 2 Bavinka, Earl (emeritus) (318) 2 Beck, Bob (130) 2 Besse,Edward (242) 2 Cholewinski, Edward (242) 2 Dahlvig,Ardell (emeritus) (242) 2 Dryer,William (emeritus) (300) 1 Ebert, Paul (300) 1

115 Engeldinger,J.W.(225) 1 Fox, Douglas (225) 1 Giammo,Salvatore (330) 2 Hancock, Roger (130) 2 Hinz, Marvin (226) Hougen, H. (242) 2 Julian, Bill (242) 2 Jurgens,Albert III (330) 2 Leverson, Glen (237) 1 Miller,David (248) 2 Mitchell, Richard (emeritus) (248) 2 Prewitt, Steven (318) 2 Sansone,Thomas (242) 2 Schmidt, R. Don (300) 1 Schweigert, Harry (226) 2 Werner,Marlin (242) 2

DISTRICT NO.4 Adams,Moses (182) 2 Brown, Floyd (218) 2 Christensen, Edmond (emeritus) (170) 1 Conway,Stephen III (287) 2 Cornelissen, Gary (322) 1 Fick,Charles (218) 2 Hetcher,Jack(182) 2 Jackson, Donald (170) 1 Knowlton, Ralph (322) 1 Loving,Carl (emeritus) (231) 2 Nelson, Warren (287) 2 Novak, Raymond (222) 2 Pinney,Thomas (174) 1 Smejkal, James (21) 1 Tincher,George (emeritus) (170) 1 Tracy,Arthur (287) 2 VanAlstine,Jack(emeritus) (344) 2 Zochert, James (21) 1

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

116 DISTRICT NO.6 Burlison, Leland (27) 3 Dean, Walter (emeritus) (82) 2 Dresser,William (emeritus) (61) 2 Hein, John (128) 1 Kreager,Richard (186) 3 Magoon, Roger (349) 2 Nielson, Owen (emeritus) (197) 2 Peterson, Charles (61) 2 Reese,John (349) 2 Rottler,Russell (128) 1 Thomsen, Edward (332) 1

DISTRICT NO.7 Asplin, Donald (180) 2 Black, Richard (325) 2 Campbell, Marvin (325) 2 Emery,James (325) 2 Roscoe,Jerry (5) 2

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

DISTRICT NO.9 Atkinson, Robert (36) 3 Behlke,Randal (9) 1 Duoss,Brian (161) 2 Fleming,James (42) 1 Pynakker,Henry (315) 1 Ramboldt, Peter (10) 3 Rosser,Roger (10) 3 Smith, Charles (315) 1

DISTRICT NO.10 Campbell, Craig (183) 1 Gustafson, Rick(11) 3 Myrhum, James (138) 1 Presnell, Lawrence (193) 1 Preston, David (120) 1 Storrs,J.(138) 1 Wallinger,George (72) 1

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

DISTRICT NO.12 Burgess,George Jr.(337) 4 Darinski, Philip (emeritus) (189) 1 Dixon, Blair (350) 3 Gale,Stewart (267) 5 Griebenow,Dennis (189) 1 Hensiak, Donald (189) 1 Hess,Eugene (291) 5 Hoffman, Edward (337) 4 Kopplin, Walter II (emeritus) (189) 1 Keyes,Jack(261) 4 Lance,Lyle (291) 5 Marcus,Eugene (261) 4 Mouradian, Mike (291) 5 Palmer,Horace (337) 4 Reed, Frank Jr.(363) 3 Scott, Lowell (261) 4 Strampe,Michael (189) 1 VanDeluyster,Gary (189) 1

RITUALISTS DISTRICT NO.1

Name City Area Degree Kuczenski, Paul (263) Hayward 1P.L. Rowe,Dean E. (263) Hayward 1P.L.

DISTRICT NO.2 Goodman, Michael (149) Eau Claire 3E.A. Hoffman, Donald (230) Clear Lake 2E.A., R&F Langer,Joseph (195) New Richmond 1E.A. Muenich, Harold P. (112) Eau Claire 3E.A.,F.C. Vehrs,Harlan (195) New Richmond 1E.A. Waltz, Gary (229) Ellsworth 1E.A.

118 DISTRICT NO.3

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

DISTRICT NO.4

Allord, Jack (170) Shawano 2F.C. Button, William (174) Algoma 3E.A. Flannery,Gordon (287) Crandon 1F.C. Gallager,William (185) Oconto 2E.A. Gordon, Jeff (182) Marinette 1E.A. Guenthner,Jack(231) 2F.C. Hirthe,Christopher (322) 1E.A. Kelly,William (287) Antigo 2E.A. Luhring,Paul (182) Marinette 1F.C. Moe,John (218) Crivitz 1E.A. Siewert, Dennis (322) De Pere 3M.M. Sward, Scott (231) Antigo 1E.A.,M.M. Vargo,Andy (287) Crandon 1F.C. Wallinger,Kurt (322) Green Bay3 E.A. Werner,Mike (188) Oconto 2F.C.

DISTRICT NO.5

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

DISTRICT NO.6 Castner,Timothy (148) Wautoma E.A.,F.C. Kelley,Michael (148) Wautoma 1P.L. Lietz, Jeff (349) Appleton 2E.A. Lintner,Jim (51) Appleton 2E.A.,F.C. Reilly,Richard (148, 93) Plover 1P.L.

119 Roehrick, Joseph (186) Winneconne 3E.A.,F.C.,M.M. Wood, Robert (148) Appleton E.A.,F.C. Woodliff,Bruce (148) Wautoma 1P.L.

DISTRICT NO.7 None Available

DISTRICT NO.8

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

DISTRICT NO.9

None Available

DISTRICT NO.10

None Available

DISTRICT NO.11 None Available

DISTRICT NO.12

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The Grand Lodge Executive Committee has met with regularity at eachFull Staff Meeting as well as at additional times when it wasfelt it wasnecessary to converse upon issues so requiring immediate consideration or attention. Awide variety of items of interest to the Masons of this Grand Lodge were discussed by this com- mittee and where appropriate,action taken. Some of the major items considered and committee responses follow:

1. University Lodges/Freemasons on Campus –extended support for the concept of university lodges and Freemasons on Campus organizations; extending this outreachtoall University and Technical Institutes where interest in Freema- sonry can be generated.

2. Youth Funding Committee –established the effective functioning of the Youth Funding Committee to coordinate the distribution of funds from the Youth Fund maintained by the Grand Lodge trustees to formalize the composition of the committee.

3. Masonic Online Registry Interface –evaluated and supported the develop- ment and expansion of the Grand Lodge website to replace BLIS and provide for

120 more effective member accounting for the individual lodges.

4. Grand Lodge Website –supported the development and expansion of the website to include all Grand Lodge publications and programs.

5. Expenditures Committee –reviewed and supported the recommendations of the Expenditures Committee to cut costs where possible and develop afive-year budget.

6. Masonic Ambassador Program –reviewed the implementation of the Masonic Ambassador Program, determining that its implementation wasnot practical at this time.

7. Grand Lodge Office Staff –reviewed the Grand Lodge office staff and ap- proved the down-sizing of said staff.

8. AreaAdministrator Utilization duringAnnual Communication –Reaf- firmed thatAreaAdministrators should be thoroughly involved in the execution of the Annual Communication by assisting with registration,serving asTilers andTellers, and assisting in the breaking down and setting up of the AC Lodge Room.

9. Penalty for Annual Communication Non-Attendance –non-attendance at the Annual Communication wasreviewed and it wasdecided to present aresolu- tion changing the Code to reflect afine of $300 instead of the current $30 for lodges that do not attend and have not been excused.

10. Concurrent Meetings –approved the practice for the following committees to meet regularly as agroup; Executive,Finance,Nominating,and the Progressive Line Officers.

11. Mileage for Grand Lodge Employees –decided that the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin would provide their employees with an auto allowance in the amount determined by the IRS to be adjusted on January 1and July 1ofeachyear.

12. Grand Masonic Computer Systems – supported the up-grading of the computer systems within the Grand Masonic office.

13. Realignment of Districts – upon the receipt of requests of specific lodges, and the approval of the District Deputies involved, certain district boundaries were readjusted.

14. Removal of PerDiem – supported the removal of the per-diem paid for Annual Communication to be deleted from the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

Fraternally and respectfully,

Rodney APaulsen, Chairman JBVanHollen John WWilke Craig SCampbell Richard AVande Sande Michael ADeWolf Joseph BHarker

121 FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH PRINCE HALL COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

We continue our fellowship with officers of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge meet- ing every year for adinner meeting usually in November and ajoint table lodge in March. We tried anew get-together last August by holding asummer picnic in Beaver Dam. Dodge County Lodge No.72acted as our hosts and provided vittles and refreshments.Entertainment included volleyball and pontoon boat tours on Beaver Dam Lake.Others of us just enjoyed the fellowship on agloriously beauti- ful summer day.

We continue to encourage visitation between our lodges.Ifyou visit aPrince Hall lodge,you will be met with the best of brotherhood. We know that when Prince Hall brethren visit our lodges they are similarly greeted and made to feel welcome.Joint programs and activities are found to be excellent occasions.

Fraternally submitted,

George A. Wallinger,PGM, Chairman

GRAND LODGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT To TheGrand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of WI;

The Planning Committee wascharged with two goals this year.The first duty wastogothrough the Masonic Code and identify all sections of the Code that would be affected by changing the Grand Lodge year and the constituent lodge year to coincide with the Grand Lodge fiscal year.This has been completed and we have developed aresolution whichhas been submitted for consideration at this year’s Annual Communication.

The second charge wastodevelop apocket-sized pamphlet containing general information about the Masonic fraternity; short history,charities,affiliated bodies, religious affiliation, and frequently asked questions.

We will have arough draft prepared for the full staff on April 27-29, 2007. We hope to have this completed by the Annual Communication. Iwould like to thank all members of the committee for their ideas and hard work.

Respectfully submitted,

Davey L. White,Jr.,Chairman

LEADERSHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT To TheGrand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of WI;

By the submission date of this report, your Leadership Training Committee had completed three of four Leadership Training Sessions in Dousman, Eau Claire and Dodgeville with attendance in excess of fifty brothers at eachlocation.The remaining session will be held in Appleton with similar results anticipated. Session presenters received inspiration from those in attendance as well as arenewal of enthusiasm

122 regarding the state of the craft in Wisconsin.

The topic this year was“The Masonic Toolbox”, covering the Masonic Code of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Masonic Handbook (The Green Book), Lodge Excellence Award, Wisconsin Program, Friends Night, Ritual Cipher and other Masonic tools available for individual members and the Lodges.The program wasdesigned to be an overview of these tools,promoting interest in their use as well as providing asolid foundation for quality leadership by individual Lodge Officers.Itishoped those in attendance found the program beneficial in their personal as well as Masonic development.

Iwould like to thank the Grand Master for the opportunity and privilege to chair this committee.Ialso would like to thank the presenters for the great job eachof them did not only in presenting their topic,but also in answering questions from the attendees.Ithas been adistinct pleasure and privilege to work with eachofyou on aproject that Inot only enjoy but also continue to learn from myself.

Respectfully submitted,

Dr.John W. Wilke,SGW,Chairman Craig Campbell, JGW Davey White Jr., JGD Bruce Sim, PGM, PGS PatStorrs,DD#10 William Beetcher,DD#2 Frank Struble Rodney Paulsen, GM

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The Grand Lodge Personnel Committee provided confidential advice and services to the Grand Master relating to the personnel operations of Grand Lodge.

Fraternally,

Keith Krinke,Chairman

TEMPLE PLANS AND FINANCING COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

“It shall be the duty of the Committee on Temple Plans and Financing to 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.”

The Committee has maintained abook of plans and specifications for lodge build- ings suitable for construction in Wisconsin. The Book of Plans is kept at the Grand Masonic Center and can be borrowed by any constituent lodge.Inaddition to the Book of Plans,the Committee also maintains several sample plans in electronic format.They are available upon request via email to: [email protected] Book of

123 Plans is being updated and converted to digital format for publication on the Grand Lodge web site and will be available mid-2007. 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:

Waverly Lodge No. 51:Request: Existing building evaluation, user needs analysisand procedural recommendationsregarding anticipated alterations, additions and renovations.TP&F met with the Waverly Building Committee and provided verbal and written recommendations and advise.

Doric Lodge No. 356:Request:Procedural requirements for purchasing real property for use as aLodge.TP&F provided written procedures as stipulated in §52.11 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin.

Union Grove Lodge No. 288: Request: Provide advice and information regarding options to make their building more energy efficient, more acces- sible to the physically disabled, more attractive to the general public and more efficiently useable to the Craft. TP&F toured the facility and made recommendations accordingly.

South Shore Lodge #3: Request: Provide advice and information regarding investment by the Lodge in the proposed Franklin Cultural Arts Center as a meeting facility for the Lodge.TP&F provided the building committee with the procedural requirements and current functional intent philosophy of the Grand Lodge leadership and encouraged further pursuit of this endeavor.

Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge #42: Request: Provide zoning and building codes study and preliminary design solutions for anew construction mixed- use facility on the site of the present Lodge building.TP&F contacted local zoning and planning administrators for information and generated design sketches for discussion by the Lodge and building committee.

Doric Lodge No. 356:Request:Provide advice and assistance in establishing aconstruction budget and soliciting professional design services and con- struction management services for the conversion of their newly purchased building to Masonic use.TP&F provided cost range information and recom- mendations for soliciting professional design services.

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

Committee activity during this year did not merit aformal meeting.All inter- committee correspondence washandled via email and telephone.

Fraternally submitted,

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

124 UNIVERSITY LODGE INITIATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The University Lodge Initiative is an Ad Hoc committee appointed by MWGM Rodney Paulsen to facilitate the formation of clubs on college campuses around the state of Wisconsin. Brother Michael Kelly,amember of the Grand Lodge of Mas- sachusetts,successfully formed the club “Freemasonry on Campus” on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison with the permission of the Grand Master. The mission of the committee is to continue this work across the state in an effort to educate students to the opportunities that await them in the Masonic family. Opportunities are being explored on several campuses at this time.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel LSlavik, Chairman Joseph BHarker Robert CStrader Keith BKrinke Mark Hazelbaker Michael Kelly,GL-MA

YOUTH FUNDING COMMITTEE REPORT The Committee on Youth Funding met twice during the Masonic year.

This wasamajor transitional year in the area of youth funding.For the first time in most of our memories,aGrand Lodge budget waspassed in June 2006 that provided no funds to be allocated to the youth groups.

This wasintentional, because for the first time since its inception in 1993, the proceeds from the Youth Fund would be tapped to provide financial support to the youth groups rather than remain aline item expense to the operating budget of the Grand Lodge.

As amatter of historical perspective,when established in 1993, it wasthe inten- tion that proceeds of the Youth Fund would not be tapped until the fund reached acorpus of $750,000. In 2006, the funds designated to support Masonic Youth Organizations reached an amount close enough that the Expenditures Committee decided it wastime to begin using that fund.

Funding for the youth groups is comprised of two monetary components.The first being the fund established in 1993 by PGM Carl Wussow via the Mason Jar campaign and is administered by the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. From aseed amount of roughly $80,000, this fund has grown to an amount of almost $250,000. The second is arestricted fund of the Grand Lodge established in 1994 by agener- ous charitable contribution of adonor and is administered by the Grand Trustees. This fund has grown to an amount of almost $500,000.

The challenge faced by the committee this year wastodetermine amethodology or process of allocating distribution of the proceeds from those funds in an equitable fashion to support the needs of DeMolay, Jobs Daughters,and Rainbow.

Unfortunately,noagreement wasreached in this regard by December 2006, and

125 faced with aneed for funds,the Grand Master ordered adistribution to be made based entirely on an arbitrary amount per child. At roughly $20.00 per child, the Rainbow,with areported 53 girls received $1000; the DeMolay, with areported 177 boys,received $5000; and the Jobies,with areported 465 girls,received $10000. This $16000 distribution wasvirtually equal to the amount dispensed via Grand Lodge budgets in 2005 and 2004.

While this distribution wasindeed equitable,itfailed to support the base needs of the Rainbow and DeMolay.

Therefore,atthe second meeting of the Youth Funding Committee,aguideline wasestablished for future allocation of distributed proceeds.Inthis meeting,the following wasagreed upon:

•The total amount of proceeds to be made available to the Youth Organiza- tions in any Masonic year will be calculated at five percent of the average of the last three years proceeds.Annually,this amount ranges between $20,000 and $30,000.

•ABase Amount will be distributed equally to eachorganization equal to 10% of the above calculated proceeds amount.(Example:if proceeds amount equals $30,000, $3,000 will be the base amount to each).

•APer-Capita Amount will be distributed to eachorganization based upon adollar amount agreed upon during their June committee meeting.(Ex- ample: aper-capita of $30.00 per member). See below.

Group Members DeMolay(200) Jobies (400) Rainbow (50) Base Amt $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Per-Capita $6,000 $12,000 $1,500 Totals $9,000 $15,000 $4,500 =$28,500

EachYouth Organization agreed that by March1ofeachyear,their membership numbers would be known from whichthe per-capita allocation would be based. By June of eachyear,the proceeds calculation will be known, so they agreed to meet annually in June to provide for the distribution of funds.And even though the distribution will occur in June,they all asked for the senior Grand Lodge Officer attending their respective annual meetings (DeMolayConclave,Jobie Jamboree, and Rainbow Grand Assembly) in July and August to bring an envelope to make a ceremonialpresentationtotheorganizationrepresentingthecontributionsupporting their organization on behalf of the Grand Lodge and the Masons of Wisconsin.

The above figure is an illustration of the methodology that will be employed for distributions beginning after June 2007. However,the committee recognized an immediate pressing need for additional funds to round out the 2006 contributions initiated by the Grand Master,and agreed to allocate an additional $5,000 to De- Molay, $3,000 to Jobies,and $1,000 to Rainbow.All agreed that future additional special needs and requests mayarise and be considered at any time.

Forafuture meeting,the Committee waschallenged with considering amethod of providing asubsidization to families with multiple kids involved. No discussion was had, but there wasgeneral agreement that this wasanissue worth discussing.

126 Finally,the committee waseducated on the role of WMBAB in administering funds of the various Grand Lodge charities,and that in order to coordinate future fund-raising efforts,budget management,and possible directed contributions to the Youth Fund through the efforts of the Director of Development, placement of the Youth Fund and the actions of the Committee on Youth Funding under the blanket of WMBAB maybeforthcoming.

Respectfully Submitted, Craig S. Campbell, Chairman

PRESENTATION OF 100 and 150 YEAR LODGE ANNIVERSARYAWARDS Grand Master Paulsen presented Centennial certificates to the following lodges: West Allis Lodge No.291 Oconto Falls Lodge No.293 and Sesquicentennial certificates were presented to the following lodges: Reedsburg Lodge No.79 Independence Lodge No.80 Northern Light Lodge No,81 Manawa Lodge No.82 La Belle Lodge No.84 Des Peres Lodge No.85

PRESENTATION OF LODGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS The Grand Master Rodney Paulsen made the presentations of the Lodge Excel- lence Awards.The Executive Committee made the decision to initiate this award to recognize the achievements of the lodges.This award wasgiven at three levels, bronze silver and gold. It wasintended to encourage the development of positive programs,and to get recognition at all levels.Roger Magoon thanked all of the lodges that participated in the GMAA for 2005. He suggested that in the beginning of each Masonic year this format be used as aplanning tool by the Worshipful Master.He then called forward, by district, those lodges who received the awards:

Gold Award Silver Award Superior Lodge No.236 Shell Lake-Spooner Lodge No.221 Acacia-Itasca Lodge No.329 Chetek Lodge No.277 HancockLodge No.229 Sanctuary Lodge No.347 Eau Claire Lodge No.112 George B. Wheeler Lodge No.351 Island City Lodge No.330 Phillips Lodge No.225 Henry S. Baird Lodge No.174 Rhinelander Lodge No.242 Theo.Roosevelt Lodge No.322 Eagle River Lodge No.248 Tomah Lodge No.132 Washington Lodge No.21 Quincy Lodge No.71Mason-Woods Lodge No.368 Adams Lodge No.332 La Belle Lodge No.84 Wautoma Lodge No.148 La Crosse Masonic Lodge No.190 Lodi Valley Lodge No.99Marshfield Lodge No.224 Warren Lodge No.4 Appleton Lodge No.349 Smith Lodge No.31Waterloo Lodge No.63 Richland Lodge No.66Middleton-Ionic Lodge No.180

127 Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No.42Madison Lodge No.5 Berlin Lodge No.38Commonwealth Lodge No.325 Waupun Lodge No.48Amicitia Lodge No.25 Waukesha Lodge No.37Baraboo Lodge No.34 Lake Lodge No.189 Jefferson County Lodge No.9 Dousman Lodge No.315 Bronze Award New Glarus Lodge No.310 Keystone Lodge No.263 Sheboygan Lodge No.11 New Richmond Lodge No.195 Nathan Hale Lodge No.350 Mystic Tie Lodge No.280 Ozaukee Lodge No.17 Buffalo River Lodge No.252 Kenosha Lodge No.47 BlackRiver Lodge No.74McKinley Lodge No.307 Badger Lodge No.345 Southern Lakes Lodge No.12 Waupaca Lodge No.123 Freemasons Lodge No.363 Sun Prairie Lodge No.143 Hiram Lodge No.50 Melody Lodge No.2 Dodgeville Lodge No.119 Evening Star Lodge No.64 Argyle Lodge No.178 Benton Lodge No.268 Prairie du Chien Lodge No.8 Reedsburg Lodge No.79 Kegonsa Lodge No.73 Dodge County Lodge No.72 Hartford Lodge No.120 West Bend Lodge No.138 Fond du Lac Lodge No.26 Laflin-St. James Lodge No.247

The Grand Master then gave awards to the three lodges with the highest points. The awards were in the form of money for high school scholarships with the Wis- consin Masonic Foundation’sscholarship program. The 3rd place award winner ($200) wasTomah Lodge No.132, the 2nd place award winner ($300) wasWaukesha Lodge No.37and the first place award winner ($500) wasIsland City Lodge #330. All were congratulated and given ahearty round of applause.

DISTRICT MASONS OF THE YEAR AWARD This year the Grand Master decided to recognize some of the top Masons in the state by district. Grand Master Paulsen noted that the work of the lodge and the work of the Grand Lodge is done by individuals.This award is athank you for what these brothers have done.Those receiving the award were as follows; District No.1 Harold Swanson District No.7 Dan Slavik District No.2 Dan Walters District No.8 Jerry Potter District No.3 Marlin Werner District No.9 William Broeg,Sr. District No.4 JayHerbst District No.10Wayne Hendrick District No.5 Jason Risberg District No.11Gary Ebert District No.6 Edward Thomsen District No.12Gary VanDeluyster

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

Of the 189 Wisconsin lodges,175 were represented, 14 were absent.

Lodges not attending were: Fond du Lac Lodge No.26, Bicknel Lodge No.94, Durand Pepin Lodge No.149, Menomonie Lodge No.164, Manitowoc Lodge No.165, Pine Lodge No.188, Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No.192, Bayfield-Washburn Lodge No.215, Medford Lodge No.217, Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No.222, Antigo Lodge No. 231, Oconto Falls Lodge No.293, Park Falls Lodge No.300, Owen Lodge No.317.

129 REPRESENTATIVES OF LODGES *Indicates Proxy

1Mineral Point 17 Ozaukee Raymond Paynter,W.M. Allan Leeb,S.W. Jason Canfiled, J.W. 2Melody Kurtis Wuehr,* Andrew Burris,W.M. PatrickPeterson, J.W. 18 Racine-Belle City RickItzenhuiser,W.M. 3South Shore Gavin De Grave,S.W. Lawrence Neldner,W.M. Scott Mc Clelland, * Daniel Moshinski, S.W. Mark Rassbach, J.W. 21 Washington John Huss,W.M. 4Warren Daniel Lyons,S.W. Jerry Potter,W.M. Marcus Vander Leest, J.W. Davey White,Jr.,S.W. 25 Amicitia 5Madison John Roelli, W.M. Lamont Colucci, W.M. Emmett Reilly,* Philip VanSytn, S.W. Gerit Marshall, J.W. 26 Fond du Lac Gerald Schrankler,* 8Prairie du Chien Leroy Keifer,* Marc Steiber,W.M. Kent Stark, S.W. 27 Oshkosh Monte Steiber,* Duane Pillar,W.M. David Miles,S.W. 9Jefferson Thomas Schulty,* Norm Behlke,* Roger Humphrey,* 28 Burlington Cecil Buck, W.M. 10 Morning Star Arthur Mattox, J.W. William Broeg,Jr.,S.W. James Schoville,* 30 Aurora Adolf Meinhardt, W.M. 11 Sheboygan Helmut Godejohan, * Ronald Werner,W.M. Bryon Zimmerman, S.W. 31 Smith Eric Collins,S.W. 12 Southern Lakes Ed Grabow,* Michael Gonyer,W.M. Orvile.Boeck, * David Brach, J.W. Jim Stirmel, * 32 Union Dwight Redders,W.M. 13 Wisconsin Brandon Elmer,S.W. TomMuschitz, * 33 Fort Winnebago 16 Franklin Bradford Macfarlane,W.M. Draig Rasmussen, S.W. James Salzwedel, S.W. Charles Mc Mullen * Tyson Swan, J.W. Dion Puyon, *

130 34 Baraboo 55 Janesville-Western Star Jeffrey Storu, W.M.,* Norman Burns,W.M. Lawrence Zink, * Lloyd Laskowski, * Reggie Haskins TomWalton, *

36 Albany 56 St. Croix Phillip Ringhand, J.W. George Vondriska, W.M. Jonathan Jansen, S.W. 37 Waukesha Lawrence Schmit, * John Krinke,W.M. Robert McQuillan, S.W. 57 St. John’s Mark Fellman, J.W. Keith Strait, S.W. Gary Kiger,* 38 Berlin Alan Hiatt, J.W. 60 Valley Bill Drecktrah, * David Scafe,W.M. Andrew Mitchell Alan Scafe,S.W. Mark Jerdee,J.W. 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland Eric Fuher,W.M. 61 Twin Cities James Preston, S.W. Jeffrey Mainvill, W.M. David Grevenkamp,J.W. Timothy Kohler,* Travis Lehrer,* 44 Geneva John Wozniak, W.M. 63 Waterloo Frank Chesen, J.W. Wilfred Dow,W.M. JoeChesen, * Joseph Myren, *

45 Frontier 64 Evening Star John Brewer,W.M. David Ritchie,W.M. Gregory Heineck, * Ben Ritchie,* Jesse Clariton, * 65 Manitowoc 47 Kenosha NO REPRESENTATIVES Calvin Gardinier,W.M. Gordon Charlton, S.W. 66 Richland Robert Hanson, J..W. Brent Clausius,W.M. James Jewell, S.W. 48 Waupun Milbert Schott * Richard Peters,W.M. Mitchell Rohr,S.W. 68 Palmyra James Roberts,W.M. 50 Hiram Robert Gehrt, S.W. Dean Johnson, W.M. Howard Poulson, J.W. Lyle Christian, S.W. Richard Staley,J.W. 69 Fulton Sherman Bradley,W.M. 51 Waverly Michael Green, J.W. Robert Wood, W.M. Robert Bradley,* Jonathan Foster,S.W. Gary Vanden Heuvel, * 71 Quincy Jeffrey Marquardt, W.M. Marshall Coon II, S.W. James Wolf,*

131 72 Dodge County 95 Prairie View Brian Graff,W.M. Kenneth Cartier,* Robert Dolan, * Donald Grandt,* Chad Howard, * 97 Crescent Valley 73 Kegonsa John Donaldson, W.M. John Mac Kenzie,W.M. James Craney,* Robert Markham, S.W. Robert Barneett, Jr., J.W. 99 Lodi Valley Terry Decot, W.M. 74 BlackRiver KenRulland, J.W. 103 Juneau Norman Parker,* 75 Columbus Scott Rassbach, S.W. 105 Northwestern Shawn Coyle,J.W. Matthew Knott, W.M. George Jordon, * Lawrence Fisher,* Jacob Sobaszkiewicz, * 79 Reedsburg Robert Ott, W.M. 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Gregory Georgeson, S.W. Jeff Millikin, * James Lumsden, * 80 Independence Randy Thorman, * David Frye,W.M. Robert Tumi, * 109 River Falls Earl Swartwout, * Sterling Brazier,W.M. James Wolfe,S.W. 81 Northern Light Ozcan Kilic,J.W. Arthur Baldwin, Jr.W.M. Jimmie Hover,S.W. 112 Eau Claire Robert Severson, * Timothy Buckley,W.M. Richard Hazelton, S.W. 82 Manawa Thomas Stevens,J.W. Thomas Squires,W.M. 113 Sauk Prairie 84 La Belle David Dickson, W.M. Ernest Kramer,W.M. Richard Campbell, S.W. Sean Young,J.W. Laurence Hinyup,J.W.

85 Des Peres 119 Dodgeville Scott Heintz, S.W. Orville Olson, * John Berggsen, * Glenn Enderby,* 120 Hartford John Luy,S.W. 90 Waucoma Ronald Schmidt, * John Wilke,J.W. Allen Brandt, * Gordon Starks,* Jack Lyon, * 123 Waupaca Arthur Gans,W.M. 93 Evergreen John White,S.W. 124 Dells Michael Karas,W.M. 94 Bicknell Howard Doss,S.W. John Winters,* Richard Doss,J.W.

132 125 Salem 167 Cassia Keith William, J.W. FrederickSchram, W.M. JoeMorgan, * 128 Wisconsin Rapids Jeffrey Brewer,* 168 Omro Raymond Hoeft, W.M. 130 Forest John Hoeft, S.W. Anthony Fondell, W.M. Larry Wright, * Roger Hancock, * 170 Shawano 132 Tomah Scott Davis,J.W. Charles Calhoun, W.M. Larry Sperberg,* Robert Gray, S.W. Timothy Tainter,* Kenneth Kuhn, J.W. 172 Calumet 138 West Bend Bradley Behlke,W.M. Terrance Groth, W.M. Jim Becker,S.W. 173 Poynette Thomas Wagner,J.W. Larry Hahn, W.M. Richard Preston, * 141 Montello Lyle Snyder,W.M. 174 Henry S. Baird Donald Roidt, * Ross Chapman, W.M. John Gay, S.W. 143 Sun Prairie John Sullivan, J.W. Steve Breunig,W.M. Gary Roth, S.W. 175 Excelsior Daniel Strausser,J.W. Gary Beier,S.W.

145 Washburn 176 ChippewaFalls Trae Mews,* Robert Keopsel, W.M. Daryl Morning,* 148 Wautoma Nathan Karnes,* Kevin Reilly,W.M. Thomas Zuhlke,S,W. 177 Decora Alan Hiatt James Kline,*

149 Durand-Pepin 178 Argyle NO REPRESENTATIVES Marvin Engelke,W.M. Orville Boeck, S.W. 151 Oregon Dennis Haugen, W.M. 180 Middleton- Ionic Edward Showers,S.W. Merlyn Kammer,S.W. Clarence Olson, * 161 Milton Richard Mansfield, * Erik Ueland, W.M. Christopher Wasson, S.W. 182 Marinette Matthew Glissendorf,J.W. Jeffery Gordon, W.M. Henry Buchman, S.W. 164 Menomonie NO REPRESENTATIVES 183 Lincoln Wayne Billings,W.M. Daniel Stujenske,S.W. Michael Allen, *

133 184 Alma 217 Medford Donald Rieck, W.M. NO REPRESENTATIVES

186 Winneconne 218 Tri-County Daylite Dennis Durant, W.M. Richard Zahorick, W.M. Duane Swanson, S.W. 187 North Star Jerome Swanson, J.W. Larry Du Bois,W.M. Jerry Du Bois,S.W. 219 Fennimore TomPeterson, J.W. Donald Noyes,W.M.

188 Pine 220 Barron NO REPRESENTATIVES Richard Masek, W.M. Boyd Mc Ewen, S.W. 189 Lake John Bugajski, W.M. 221 Shell Lake-Spooner David Schrieder,S.W. Gerald Winch, W.M. Paul Laws,J.W. Darrell Aderman, *

190 La Crosse Masonic 222 Hiram D. Fisher Keith Williams,S.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES Daniel Parr,J.W. Richard Gray, * 224 Marshfield William Barnes II, W.M. 192 Collins-Spring Valley Kenneth Olm, S.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES Robert Le Sage,Sr.,J.W.

193 Ashlar 225 Phillips NO REPRESENTATIVES Sam Opresik, W.M. John Kosina, S.W. 195 New Richmond Frank Dennee,J.W. Joseph Langer,S.W. 226 Virginia Falls 197 Clintonville Barry Maxfield, * Danford Jesse,W.M. 229 Hancock 201 Arcadia Richard Swan, W.M. Dale Howard, W.M. Gerald Bristol, * Milt Helmer,* 206 Linden J. Bradlwy,S.W. 230 Clear Lake Dave Barrett, * Vern Engebretson, *

210 Ancient Landmark 231 Antigo Gregg Olson, W.M. NO REPRESENTATIVES Timothy Mott, S.W. Brian Marriott, J.W. 234 Blue Hills Russell La Point, S.W. 214 Onalaska Masonic Paul Jacobs,J.W. Richard Matl, W.M. Michael Meyers,*

215 Bayfield-Washburn 236 Superior NO REPRESENTATIVES Leslie Johnson, * Randy Skowlund, *

134 237 Hurley 265 Lafayette Alfred Lathrop,W.M. Kenneth Koula, W.M. Steve Botes,Jr.,S.W. 267 Wauwatosa 241 Wilmot Alfred Costello,W.M. Steven Shaffer,W.M. Douglas Michelz, J.W. Asa Worcester,S.W. Brian Hurst, *

242 Rhinelander 268 Benton James Suffield, W.M. Robert Robbins,W.M. Don Schroeder,J.W. Joseph Thompson, J.W. John Tilley,* 272 Camp Douglas 244 Landmark David Hansen, S.W. Thomas Auer,W.M. Dean Daniels,S.W. 277 Chetek Craig Swanson, J.W. Gene Buffington, W.M. Charles Harrison, J.W. 245 Social Robert Unbehaun Richard Moen, W.M. Richard Trailer,S.W. 279 Merrillan Dan Martin, * Jerry Opelt, W. M.

246 Pewaukee 280 Mystic Tie Gary Garsombke,W.M. Daniel Hanson, W.M. Ernest Daufenbach, S.W. Ron Knutson, Sr., J.W. 281 Bloomer Gordon Johnson, W.M. 247 Laflin Richard Stevens,W.M. 287 Crandon Owen Williams,S.W. Louis Spaude,W.M. PatrickRichards,J.W. 288 Union Grove 248 Eagle River William Wampler,W.M. Scott Bishop,S.W. Clinton Cagle,* Gordon Kollauf,J.W. John Kovach, *

252 Buffalo River 290 Damascus Larry Drangstveit, W.M. PatMilitzer,W.M. James Kent, S.W. Donald O’Kray, * Curt Campagna, * 255 Hillsboro Byron Lawrence,W.M. 291 West Allis Lyle Hubbard, W.M. 261 Milwaukee-Harmony William Krohn, J.W. Lowell Scott, W.M. William VanZile,* Robert Mehle Jr., S.W. 293 Oconto Falls 263 Keystone NO REPRESENTATIVES Christian Olson, W.M. Kingman Loomis,* 297 Myron Reed Travis Hand, * Richard Messick, Sr., W.M. John Zitzner,S.W.

135 300 Park Falls 330 Island City NO REPRESENTATIVES Albert Jurgens III, W.M. JonMundy,S.W. 301 Henry L. Palmer Robert Eckert, J.W. PatrickCholka, S.W. Christian Kay, * 331 James M. Hays James Winston, W.M. 307 McKinley Steven Schaapveld, S.W. Ryan Mayrand, W.M. James Lovett, S.W. 332 Adams Michael Gorgen, J.W. Eugene Kuhnwald, W.M. Richard Doss,J.W. 310 New Glarus Michael Kuhnwald, * Robert Markham, W.M. Michael Mudrey,* 337 George Washington 1776 Andrew Paradowski, S.W. 315 Dousman Franklin Nuernberger Jr.J.W. John Werner,S.W. Michael Kuhnwald, * Henry Pynakker,* 345 Badger 317 Owen Jason Risberg,W.M. NO REPRESENTATIVES 347 Sanctuary 318 Mosinee Steven Lasure,W.M. Peter Nielsen, W.M. Gregory O’Reilly,S.W. James Bitner,S.W. Peter Thompson, J.W.

319 Barneveld 349 Appleton Randall Massey,W.M. David Wade,W.M. Donald Komplin, S.W. Timothy De Hart, S.W. James Wenzler,* Eugene Reece,*

320 Victory 350 Nathan Hale Aubrey Dickmann, W.M. David Schaber,W.M. Royo Deetjen, * Robert Capen, S.W. Robert Busalacchi, J.W. 322 Theodore Roosevelt Christian Hirthe,W.M. 351 George B. Wheeler John Sage,S.W. Todd Berg,W.M. Michael Belongia, J.W. Daniel Marcon, Jr., S.W. Wayne Cowan, J.W. 325 Commonwealth Erik Nielsen, W.M. 354 Elmbrook Jeffrey Rubish, S.W. James Bacon, W.M. Travis West, J.W. Dave West, *

329 Acacia-Itasca 356 Doric Anthony Burger,Jr.,W.M. Charles Porter,Jr.,W.M. Larry Ledin, S.W. Kelly Moore,S.W. John Conner,J.W. Robert Larson, J.W.

136 358 DayLite 365 Barnes James Burton, W.M. Kingman Loomis,* Edward Heffner,* Harold Swanson, * Robert Fischer,* 366 Perseverance 1836 359 Sunrise Thomas Struebing,W.M. Wayne Budwick, W.M. Barry Maxfield, S.W. Richard Preston, J.W. 360 N.E.W.Daylite Dennis Siewert, * 367 Unity Royce Ingraham, W.M. 362 Four Lakes Daylight James Lackore,W.M. 368 Mason-Woods Sam Ferguson, * David Hallas,W.M. FrederickGoering,S.W. 363 Freemasons Frank Bevsek, W.M. 1843 Silas Shepherd Robert Roth, S.W. Harold Peterson, S.W. JanTalaga, J.W. John Reese,J.W.

364 Glenn L. Humphrey 1862 Armistead-Bingham James Earle,Jr.,W.M. Scott Gutzke,S.W. Gerald Beier,S.W. James Myrhum, J.W. Wayne Koehler,*

137 PRESENTATION Ernest Kramer,LaBelle Lodge No.84presented Grand Master Rodney Paulsen with an international traveling gavel that arrived at LaBelle Lodge for their 150th anniversary.Itwas sent to them from Light of the Rockies Lodge in British Co- lumbia, Canada.

Grand Master Paulsen thanked the retiring Grand Lodge District Deputies, District Lecturers,District Chaplains and Area Administrators for their time, money and efforts.Certificates of Appreciation were given to the following; William Beetcher,Gerald W. Schrankler,Rev.Ray D. Heilborn, James A. Wetzel, James G. Jante,LeRoy Huber,Scott Jerdee,Robert EGray, Jeffery Marquardt, Paul Huber, Jeffrey Millikin, David A. Tainter,RickMattson, Robert C. Strader,RickE.Gus- tafson, John E. Harrison, Kevin R. Breitzmann, Gary D. VanDeluyster.They were given ahearty round of applause.

NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS DECLARATION Grand Master Rodney Paulsen, Grand Secretary DeWolf and Grand Treasurer Richard Vande Sande all declared that there wasnounfinished business on their desks.

PRESENTATION OF GRAND MASTER’S JEWEL and GAVEL Grand Master Paulsen presented Deputy Grand Master J. B. VanHollen with a Grand Master’sneckjewel inscribed with the names of DeWolf ’03, Chamberlain ’04, Paulsen ’06, and VanHollen ’07. This is ajewel that is worn when you don’t want to wear the large jewel and it is commonly used when you visit other Grand Jurisdictions.Healso presented him with agavel.

The new 2007-2008 Grand Lodge officers were asked to assume their posi- tions.

PROCLAMATION Past Grand Master and Installing Grand Marshal Allan E. Iding proclaimed the 2007-2008 elected and appointed Grand officers duly installed.

PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER’S JEWEL Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Michael A. De Wolf presented the Past Grand Master’sjewel to outgoing Grand Master Rodney A. Paulsen.

REMARKS BY M.W.GRAND MASTER J. B. VANHOLLEN

ADDRESS TO THE CRAFT

“Wedonot want you to go door to door with apetition in your hand asking men to become Masons.Wewant to try to get more people to join the fraternity,but un- less we can display the quality in our lives,inour work, in our lodges,and in our communities we will never make those men into Masons.”

Ihave said repeatedly, you can go to churchbut it doesn’t make you aChristian.

138 Youcan call yourself aChristian; it doesn’t make you aChristian. Youexemplify the virtues and attributes of the Christian faith and it makes you aChristian. It is the same thing with Masonry.Wecan bring Masons in as lodge members, but it doesn’t make them Masons.They can say,“IamaMason, look at my ring.” It doesn’t make them Masons.They are Masons when they adopt the virtues,when they adopt the tenets of our fraternity.Wecannot, brothers, expect other men to come in and adopt those (tenets) if we don’t all wear them on our sleeves and do everything possible to exemplify those things in our lodges.”

Ireadilyadmit that Iwent to college too many yearsago already and Ialso readily admit that Iwasn’t the greatest student in my statistics class.But Ican tell you that this fraternity is not going to disappear.Statisticallyspeaking it can not. If it gets down to one man, all that man has to do is find one other man to become aMason and this fraternity continues.There is astatistical concept that says that we will necessarilyhit alow point at some juncture and start to rise again when it comes to numbers. When we do that, Iwould love it if we did it with the same quality numbers that we have today and that we have had historically. Iwant to get backtobasics, Iwant to get backtocore values and Ibelieve all of you do too.”

What are my programs forthe ensuing Masonic year? Iwill tell you what they are; they are brotherlylove,relief,truth,temperance,fortitude,prudence and justice.Those are my programs.Idon’t want people in this room spending too mucheffort focusing on getting out aspecific program that has been around foralong time.Idon’t want too many people in this group to focus too muchtime on having aspecific thing that you are working on in your lodge if it’snot advancing one of those virtues or tenets. If we spend our time and if we have aheartfelt desire to workonthose tenets and principles,ifyou focus on them, like our past brother Benjamin Franklin did, if you try to make them apart of your dailylives and consciouslythink about that, if you continue to think dailyabout walking in the footsteps of your God, whomever that may be,asthis Craft calls you to do and you act on those things men will necessar- ilycome to this fraternity.Charity will grow,brotherhood will grow,our Craft will grow.Iam convinced of it, gentlemen.”

Ibring aunique circumstance to this position, also being afather of an 8and 6 year old, whichaPast Grand Master today reminded me Ihad in the wrong order. They are not my third priority.They are my number one priority.Iam going to be adad first. Iamthe Attorney General, that’smyjob.Iam going to be that second, as we call forinthis Craft. And in avery close third Iintend to be your brother and Grand Master.Iwill not be able to travel to every lodge and appear and say, “Look at me!” Idon’t believe in that anyway,but Iwill travel as muchasIcan. In the meantime Iwill do everything in my power,through my Grand Lodge officers who have pledged to support me during what is certainlygoing to be avery busy year forme. Through them, through Bill Stonecipher and our wonderful Masonic Journal, through the Grand Lodge website,whichIamhoping we can get up and running forPodcast so Ican actuallygive oral presentations that are accessible over the website.Iam hoping to continue to reachout to eachand every one of you in the Craft throughout the state and to the people who aren’t membersofthe Craft throughout the state to discuss in advance the tenets and principles of Freemasonry. Gentlemen, this is what Iwant to do.Iwant to grow as aman. Iwant to grow as a Mason. Iwant to be one of you as Ialways have striven to be,not as Grand Master, but as abrother,hopefullymoving the greatest organization in the history of the world further forward.”

139 Iamhumbled, I’m honored, by the trust, the faith, the confidence you are placing in me.Iassure you Iwill do everything in my power not to disappoint you. We will be reaching out through the course of the year,asGrand Lodge officers, to aid and assist you. We’re not going to be coming into your lodges to tell you what to do.We’re going to be coming into your lodges quite clearlyasking you what we can do foryou. We want to set the example by leading by example as well. One thing different we are going to do during my Grand Lodge year.Wehave Grand Lodge staff meetings placed throughout the state,four different locations,four different times during the year.Weare going to be,during eachone of those staff meetings,asaGrand Lodge office corps,putting on alive and real Master Mason degree on areal candidate at eachofthose locations.Past Grand Master DeWolf has the dates and the locations. We will be looking forcandidates from the lodges in those locals.Why do we do this? Not so we can get out and strut our stuff,because even though we have some very worthy brotherswho could strut their stuff,Past Grand Lecturersinthis line,we’ve got others, suchasme, who have done very little workfor along time.Wedoitto show that if we expect you to do degree workinyour lodges,you better expect us to be able to do so as well. To further lead by example we are going to be closing the annual communications today as Grand Lodge officers. Ican tell you right now we are not going to do it error free.Weare not going to do it error free because we don’t get in this position forbeing the most proficient of people in the Craft in the State of Wisconsin, but we are going to try to the utmost of our abilities to do it right, just like we hope and expect all of you would do in your lodges as well, nothing more, nothing less.Please bear with us as we,not as your Grand Lodge officers, but we as your brothersdoour best to close this annual communications in due form. In consequence of that Iask one additional favor.Inlodges Ihave experienced one error and anumber of people yelling out the corrections,and Iknow you men know your work, but that is not how we should do it in lodge,and it is not how we are going to do it in Grand Lodge.Wehave aprompter in our ranks.Ifone of us stumbles,sobe it. If one of us is stuck, our prompter will prompt us.Please bear with us.Allow us to grow and to learn along with all of you as brothers.”

Thank you and God bless.”

CLOSING OF GRAND LODGE

The 2007-2008 Grand Lodge officers closed the 163rdAnnual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.

140 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.)

141 APPENDIX B

TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP PER CAPITATAX, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED DECEMBER 31, 2006 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

142 143 144 145 146 147 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 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

148 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 175 Excelsior Milwaukee Milwaukee Jan. 21, 1869 June 9, 1869 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 184 Alma Alma Buffalo Dec. 28, 1871 June 12, 1872 186 Winneconne Winneconne Winnebago Jan. 1, 1872 June 12, 1872 187 North Star Star Prairie St. Croix Aug. 25, 1871 June 11, 1873 188 Pine Oconto Oconto Aug. 1, 1872 June 11, 1873 189 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

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219 Fennimore Fennimore Grant Jan. 2, 1882 June 15, 1882 220 Barron Barron Barron Apr.14, 1881 June 13, 1883 221 Shell Lake-Spooner Shell LakeWashburnMay 2, 1882 June 13, 1883 222 Hiram D. Fisher Florence Florence Oct. 24, 1882 June 13, 1883 224 Marshfield Marshfield Wood July 3, 1882 June 10, 1883 225 Phillips Phillips Price July 9, 1883 June 12, 1884 226 Virginia Falls Merrill Lincoln Feb. 8, 1884 June 12, 1884 229 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 255 Hillsboro Hillsboro Vernon Oct. 18, 1892 June 14, 1893 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 300 Park Falls Park Falls Price June 15, 1909 June 15, 1910 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 345 Badger La Crosse La Crosse May23, 1928 June 13, 1928 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

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

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 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

151 SUMMARYOFCHARTERS GRANTED

Total Number of Charters Granted ...... 385 Lodges Discontinued...... 194 Charters Restored ...... 0 Number of Charters in Force...... 189 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 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 Genoa Junction ...... 256 Genoa City ...... 256 June 13, 1924

152 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

153 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.

154 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. 12, 1960. Tracy 107 ManitowocArrested April 9, 1868. Lowell 110 Reeseville Consolidated with Columbus No.75, May Rosendale 111 Rosendale Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake-Markesan No.95, April 3, 1997. Palestine 114 Lone 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.

155 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. 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 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, 1982. Osseo-Fairchild- Augusta 213 Osseo Consolidated with Mondovi No.252 on June 21, 2005 and changed name to Buffalo River No.252. Patch Grove 216 Patch Grove Surrendered Sept. 17, 1901. Peshtigo 218 Peshtigo Consolidated with Tr iCounty Daylite No.361, July 15, 1992. 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.

156 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

Pittsville 232 Pittsville Consolidated with Wisconsin Rapids No.128, April 3, 1992. 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. 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. 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. Brillion 302 Brillion Surrendered Dec. 15, 1970.

157 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

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. 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. 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. 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.

158 LodgeNo. Location HowCharter Disposed of

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.

159 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. Alma Alma 184 1st &3rd Tuesday, 8:00 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. Barron Barron 220 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 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 Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Berlin Berlin 38 2nd &4th Thurs,7:00 p.m., 2nd Thurs Nov&Dec BlackEarth Crescent Valley971st &3rd 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 Tues &Thurs,7:30 p.m. Camp Douglas Camp Douglas 272 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Cecil Mason-Woods 368 1st &3rd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Cedarburg Victory320 2nd &4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Chetek Chetek 277 2nd &4th 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, 8:00 p.m. DelavanSouthernLakes 12 1st &3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Dodgeville Dodgeville 119 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dousman Dousman 315 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dousman Glenn 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 2nd Thursday, 8:00 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, 7:30 p.m. Galesville Decora177 1st &3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. Glendale Milwaukee-Harmony261 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

160 Location LodgeName Lodge# Meeting Nights

Green BayWashington 21 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Green BayDes Peres 85 2nd &4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 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, 7:30 p.m. Hillsboro Hillsboro 255 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Hudson St Croix 56 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Janesville Janesville-WesternStar 55 2nd &4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Jefferson County 91st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Kenosha Kenosha 47 2nd &4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Kenosha Sunrise 359 2nd &4th Monday, 9:30 a.m. Kenosha Unity 367 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. La Crosse Frontier 45 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. La Crosse La Crosse Masonic 190 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. La Crosse Badger 345 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Ladysmith Mystic Tie 280 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. LakeGeneva Geneva 44 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:00 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 -UD832nd &4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Madison Commonwealth 325 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Doric 356 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Four Lakes Daylight 362 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m. Manawa Manawa 82 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. 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 Medford Medford 217 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 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 Excelsior 175 2nd &4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Lake189 Thursdays,7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Lafayette 265 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mondays,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 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, 7:30 p.m. NewLisbon Juneau 103 2nd &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. NewRichmond NewRichmond 195 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

161 Location LodgeName Lodge# Meeting Nights

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. Omro Omro 168 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Onalaska Onalaska Masonic 214 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Oregon Oregon 151 2nd &4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Oshkosh Oshkosh 27 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Owen Owen 317 1st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. PalmyraPalmyra681st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Park Falls Park Falls 300 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Pewaukee Pewaukee 246 1st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Phillips Phillips 225 1st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Platteville Melody 21st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Cassia 167 1st &3rd Monday, 7:00 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, 6:30 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, 7:30 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 &4th Tuesday, 7:30 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, 7:30 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 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Viroqua La Belle 84 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Waterloo Waterloo 63 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Waukesha Waukesha 37 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Waupaca Waupaca 123 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Waupun Waupun 48 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wausau Forest 130 Wednesdays,7:00 p.m. Wautoma Wautoma 148 2nd &4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Wauwatosa Wisconsin 13 1st &3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wauwatosa 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, 7:30 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.

162 Location LodgeName Lodge# Meeting Nights

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, 7:00 p.m. Whitefish BayGeorge Washington 1776 337 1st &3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitewater St John’s571st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Wilmot Wilmot 241 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winneconne Winneconne 186 2nd &4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Wisconsin Dells Dells 124 1st &3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids 128 1st &3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

163 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

164 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

1899 *Chas.E.Whelan *Charles C. Rogers *C.H. Anderson *Frank Johnson 1900 *Charles C. Rogers *F.H. L. Cotten *E.A. Upham *Wm. G. Hales 1901 *F.H. L. Cotten *D.McL. Miller *H.C.Dittmar *John T. King 1902 *Daniel McL. Miller *Myron Reed *Jesse C. Bradley*George B. Wheeler 1903 *John Corscot *Jesse C. Bradley*Chas.H.Moore *D.A. Telfer 1904 *David H. Wright *Jesse C. Bradley*E.L. Urquhart*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

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

1954 *CarlW.Hofmeister *HarryA.Speich *E.W.Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson 1955 *HarryA.Speich *E.W.Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *GilbertJ.Schwartz 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 * Deceased # Resigned

166 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

167 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

168 Grand Treasurer Grand Sec’y Assistant Year Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand SecretaryEmeritus Grand Sec’y

1959 *Lewis A. Moore *RobertM.Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 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 #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1991 David J. Nolte #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1992 John W. Hein #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1993 John W. Hein *CarlW.Skoog *Doyn Inman 1994 D. James Childs George A. Wallinger *CarlW.Skoog 1995 D. James Childs George A. Wallinger *CarlW.Skoog 1996 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1997 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1998 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1999 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2000 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2001 Michael R. Walter Bruce S. Sim George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2002 Michael R. Walter Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2003 James M. Hays Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2004 James M. Hays Michael A. DeWolf *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2005 James M. Hays Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2006 Richard A. Vande Sande Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2007 Richard A. Vande Sande Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger * Deceased # Expelled

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

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

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

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

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

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

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

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

Lawrence L. Myers...... Nebraska...... Harold Hultman Barneveld Elkhorn

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

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

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NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

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

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

174 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 Grand Orient of Italy August 16, 1972 Roy Rogers August 16, 1973 Red Skelton September 29, 1989 Roy Clark June 10, 1991 Thomas R. Dougherty,P.G.M. Director,Hospital Visitation Masonic Service Association June 11, 1991 Charles Baltos,Grand Master Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Minnesota June 15, 1993 John J. Robinson June 13, 2000 Richard E. Fletcher,P.G.M., Exec.Secy. Masonic Service Association

175 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

176 Michael A. DeWolf ...... 2007 Dr.Ray D. Heilborn ...... 2007 John W. Hein...... 2007

177 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

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 APPENDIX D 2006-2007

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

237 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2006-2007 ELECTED

Grand Master Junior Grand Warden Rodney APaulsen (12) Craig SCampbell (183) Deputy Grand Master Grand Treasurer J. B. VanHollen (210) Richard AVande Sande (28) Senior Grand Warden Grand Secretary John WWilke (32) Michael ADeWolf,PGM (267)

APPOINTED

Grand Chaplain Senior Grand Steward RayDHeilborn (221) Dennis VSiewert (322) Grand Lecturer Junior Grand Steward Ronald HGlaunert (345) Daniel LSlavik (63) Senior Grand Deacon Grand Marshal Joseph BHarker (1) Kenneth CGorgen (307) Junior Grand Deacon Grand Tiler Davey LWhite Jr (4) James AWetzel (3)

DISTRICT DEPUTIES

Deputy,District #1 Deputy,District #7 LArby Humphrey (329) Richard MTrailer (245) Deputy,District #2 Deputy,District #8 William Beetcher (244) Emmett JReilly (25) Deputy,District #3 Deputy,District #9 Frank JDennee (225) Paul SHuber (161) Deputy,District #4 Deputy,District #10 Guy KGooding (322) JPatrickStorrs (138) Deputy,District #5 Deputy,District #11 Ramon (Ray) CKline (345) James GJante (28) Deputy,District #6 Deputy,District #12 Jeffrey BBrewer (128) Donald WHensiak (189)

238 PAST GRAND MASTERS

Perry ARisberg (1968) Robert EMoore (1989) Donald EKrueger (1969) Dean TMassey (1990) Charles EWhite (1970) James AZimmerman (1992) Denman GKramer (1971) Carl JWussow (1993) A. D. Anderson (1973) Stanley RJagow (1994) Robert EBillings (1975) Beecher Daniels (1995) Herman AFriess (1977) Jack CAllord (1996) Russell RSelbo (1980) Bruce SSim (1997) Allan EIding (1981) Lawrence LMyers (1998) James JByrnes (1982) Richard EBlack(1999) Kenneth WShannon (1983) Stephen DWillett (2000) ODarrell Aderman (1984) John WHein (2001) William EDay (1985) James HOlson (2002) George AWallinger (1986) Michael ADeWolf (2003) Kingman DLoomis (1987) Keith DChamberlain (2004) Bruce AChristianson (1988) Roger LMagoon (2005)

PERMANENT MEMBERS

Past Grand Lecturers Past Grand Trustees Craig SCampbell John WDemetropoulos John WHein, PGM William BDresser Ralph FKnowlton Le Roy CEisenmann Davey LWhite Jr Herman AFriess,PGM Kingman DLoomis,PGM Past Grand Secretaries Roger GNitzsche Perry ARisberg,PGM Daniel Schutz Bruce SSim, PGM Lowell ATainter George AWallinger,PGM George AWallinger,PGM Stephen DWillett, PGM Past Grand Treasurers DJames Childs Past Junior Grand Wardens James MHays Sheldon IAusman John WHein, PGM Clarence OCampbell Russell RSelbo,PGM Michael RWalter Robert WWard

DISTRICT LECTURERS

Dist. Name Dist. Name 1David AFrings (329) 7Harold WCarpenter (247) 2Harold JChristensen (195) 8Ross EPollock(1) 3RDon Schmidt (300) 9Paul SHuber (161) 4Moses HAdams (182) 10 RickEGustafson (11) 5Michael LBarreyro (345) 11 Kevin RBreitzmann (307) 6Leland Burlison (27) 12 Gary DVan Deluyster (189)

239 DISTRICT CHAPLAINS

Dist. Name Dist. Name 1Ray DHeilborn (221) 7DJames Childs (50) 2Thomas SLaChapelle (220) 8David RRitchie (64) 3Larry AOlson (237) 9James EWalsh (364) 4Donald GStannard (174) 10 John EHarrison (72) 5Donald FIliff (345) 11 Rodney APaulsen (12) 6Eric DBurnard (95) 12 Eugene Marcus (261)

AREA ADMINISTRATORS

District 1Team District Deputy LArby Humphrey District Lecturer David AFrings District Chaplain RayDHeilborn

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

District 2Team District Deputy William Beetcher District Lecturer Harold JChristensen District Chaplain Thomas SLaChapelle

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

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

240 2-3 Gary LStang (351) Eau Claire #112 Durand-Pepin #149 Menomonie #164 ChippewaFalls #176 Bloomer #281 Sanctuary #347 George BWheeler #351

District 3Team District Deputy Frank JDennee District Lecturer RDon Schmidt District Chaplain Larry AOlson

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

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

District 4Team District Deputy Guy KGooding District Lecturer Moses HAdams District Chaplain Donald GStannard

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

241 4-2 Gary AShriver (21) Marinette #182 Pine #188 Tri County Daylite #218 Hiram DFisher #222 Antigo #231 Crandon #287 Oconto Falls #293

District 5Team District Deputy Ramon (Ray) CKline District Lecturer Michael LBarreyro District Chaplain Donald FIliff

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

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

5-3 Martin JCallaway (190) Frontier #45 La Belle #84 Salem #125 Decora #177 La Crosse Masonic #190 Onalaska Masonic #214 Badger #345

District 6Team District Deputy Jeffrey BBrewer District Lecturer Leland Burlison District Chaplain Eric DBurnard

Dist-Area Area Administrators 6-1 Jeff Marquardt Quincy #71 Evergreen #93 Wisconsin Rapids #128 Marshfield #224 Adams #332

242 6-2 Currently Unassigned Waverly #51 Twin Cities #61 Manawa #82 Dells #124 Clintonville #197 Appleton #349

6-3 Currently Unassigned Oshkosh #27 Waupaca #123 Montello #141 Wautoma #148 Winneconne #186

District 7Team District Deputy Richard MTrailer District Lecturer Harold WCarpenter District Chaplain DJames Childs

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

7-2 Brad Macfarlane (33) Fort Winnebago #33 Lodi Valley #99 Poynette #173 Middleton-Ionic #180 Armistead-Bingham #1862

7-3 Theodore WErickson II (5) Madison #5 Hiram #50 Crescent Valley #97 Commonwealth #325 Four Lakes Daylight #362

243 District 8Team District Deputy Emmett JReilly District Lecturer Ross EPollock District Chaplain Rev.David RRitchie

Dist-Area Area Administrators 8-1 James AJewell (66) Mineral Point #1 Melody #2 Dodgeville #119 Linden #206 Fennimore #219 Barneveld #319

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

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

District 9Team District Deputy Paul SHuber District Lecturer Paul SHuber District Chaplain Rev.James EWalsh

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

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

244 9-3 John MWinters (94) Morning Star #10 Albany #36 Bicknell #94 Oregon #151 New Glarus #310

District 10 Team District Deputy JPatrickStorrs District Lecturer RickEGustafson District Chaplain John EHarrison

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

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

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

District 11 Team District Deputy James GJante District Lecturer Kevin RBreitzmann District Chaplain Rodney APaulsen

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

245 11-2 Rick AMattson (297) Pewaukee #246 Myron Reed #297 McKinley #307 Elmbrook #354

11-3 John PMarra (12) Southern Lakes #12 Burlington #28 Waukesha #37 Geneva #44 Laflin-St. James #247 Union Grove #288

District 12 Team District Deputy Donald WHensiak District Lecturer Gary DVan Deluyster District Chaplain Eugene Marcus

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

12-2 Timothy GKloss (301) Wisconsin #13 Lafayette #265 Henry LPalmer #301

12-3 Robert CStrader (363) James MHays#331 Nathan Hale #350 Freemasons #363

12-4 Michael RStrampe (189) Aurora #30 Milwaukee-Harmony #261 George Washington 1776 #337 Silas HShepherd #1843

12-5 Lyle ALance (291) Independence #80 Wauwatosa #267 West Allis #291 DayLite #358

246 GRAND LODGE TRUSTEES Term Expires Stephen DWillett, PGM –Ex-Officio Blair DDixon 2007 William EDay,PGM –Chair 2008 Bruce SSim, PGM 2009 James HOlson, PGM 2010 Allan EIding,PGM 2011

WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEvOLENT ACTIvITIES BOARD Craig SCampbell William EDay,PGM Michael ADeWolf,PGM –Secretary Rodney APaulsen JBVanHollen –Vice Pres Richard AVande Sande John WWilke Term Expires Donald WHensiak –Pres 2007 Lawrence LMyers,PGM 2007 RayDHeilborn 2008 Steven EPrewitt 2008 George AWallinger,PGM 2008 Guy KGooding 2009 John JLuy 2009 David MWeis 2009

DEvELOPMENT OFFICE William HBarnes II –Director of Development Erika LMiller –Development Coordinator

WISCONSIN BOARD OF MASONIC SERvICE AND ASSISTANCE Michael ADeWolf,PGM –Secretary Davey LWhite Jr –GLO Liaison Term Expires Lawrence LMyers,PGM 2007 David CWest –President 2007 Jonathan JBascue 2008 Lowell ELarson 2009 Daniel LSlavik –Vice-President 2009

247 WISCONSIN MASONIC FOUNDATION Craig SCampbell –GLO Liaison John WWilke –GLO Liaison Scott Graske –Treas. Erika LMiller –Secy. Term Expires Gary RBeier 2007 JMichael Koscinski 2007 Bruce AChristianson, PGM 2008 Donald MForkner 2008 Kevin RBreitzmann 2009 Norman LChristensen –President 2009

WISCONSIN MASONIC SOCCER FOUNDATION, INC. Erika LMiller –Development Coordinator JBVanHollen –GLO Liaison John WWilke –GLO Liaison

Term Expires Thomas ADowman 2007 JPatrickStorrs –Secretary 2007 David ETainter 2007 Richard WBreitzmann 2008 Nancy Storrs –Chair 2008 James CWenzler 2008 Terry Donini 2009 Sharon Wilke 2009

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL William LStonecipher –Editor Diane Igl –Advertising Manager

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL BOARD William LStonecipher –Ex-Officio Term Expires Keith HHarmon 2007 James EWalsh 2007 Keith DChamberlain, PGM –President 2008 Trueman EFarris,Jr2009 Ramon (Ray) CKline 2009

MSA FIELD AGENTS Thomas ADowman Laverne EStorkson Steven CHanson Charles NWallens Beecher Daniels,PGM –Coordinator

248 THREE PILLARS RETIREMENT COMMUNITy Mark AStrautman –President and CEO

WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC. Craig SCampbell –GLO Liaison Thomas WGodfrey John WWilke –GLO Liaison Term Expires Robert CGorsuch2007 Gary JKrause 2007 Richard PLinde –Vice-Chair 2007 Robert EMoore,PGM 2007 Wayne AJohnson 2008 Lawrence RNines 2008 Allen TTrapp 2008 Lorene Bloomer 2009 Keith BKrinke 2009 Robert WRoth –Chair 2009 Robert CStrader 2009

COMMITTEES 2006 -2007 Annual Communication Michael ADeWolf,PGM –Ex-Officio JanGorgen –Ex-Officio Rodney APaulsen JBVanHollen John WWilke Steve FBreunig Paul SHuber Richard AVande Sande

Appeals &Grievances Committee William DDyke Herman AFriess,PGM Steven RSorenson JBVanHollen Stephen DWillett, PGM –Chair

Artifacts &Antiquities Committee (AD HOC) Joseph BHarker –Chair Ross EPollock Thomas TStruebing Keith DChamberlain

Code Revision Committee Michael ADeWolf,PGM James HOlson, PGM Bruce SSim, PGM –Chair George AWallinger,PGM

249 Education Committee Franklin JStruble Joseph BHarker Scott EKaczor RickGustafson Craig SCampbell Daniel LSlavik John WWilke –Chair Michael ADeWolf,PGM Robert CBlackburn Keith DChamberlain

Esoteric Committee Moses HAdams Michael LBarreyro Leland Burlison Kevin RBreitzmann Harold JChristensen David AFrings Ronald HGlaunert –Chair RickEGustafson Harold WCarpenter Ross EPollock RDon Schmidt Gary DVan Deluyster

Executive Committee Craig SCampbell Michael ADeWolf,PGM Joseph BHarker Rodney APaulsen –Chair JBVanHollen Richard AVande Sande John WWilke

Expenditures Committee Craig SCampbell Michael ADeWolf,PGM Joseph BHarker JBVanHollen Richard AVande Sande –Chair John WWilke

Foreign Relations Committee Bruce AChristianson, PGM Michael ADeWolf,PGM –Foreign Corresp. Allan EIding,PGM –Chair Lawrence LMyers,PGM George AWallinger,PGM Stephen DWillett, PGM

250 Frat. Rel. with Prince Hall Committee (AD HOC) Craig SCampbell Davey LWhite,Jr Michael ADeWolf,PGM Joseph BHarker Rodney APaulsen JBVanHollen Richard AVande Sande George AWallinger,PGM –Chair John WWilke Keith DChamberlain

Grand Lodge Planning Committee Ronald HGlaunert Kenneth CGorgen Joseph BHarker RayDHeilborn Dennis VSiewert Daniel LSlavik James AWetzel Davey LWhite Jr –Chair

Jurisprudence Committee Thomas WGodfrey –Chair Allan EIding,PGM Jack EKeyes James HOlson, PGM Bruce SSim, PGM Archie ESimonson JBVanHollen Charles EWhite,PGM Stephen DWillett, PGM

Leadership Training Committee (AD HOC) William Beetcher Bruce SSim, PGM JPatrickStorrs Franklin JStruble Davey LWhite Jr John WWilke –Chair

Lodge Charters &Consolidations Committee Keith DChamberlain, PGM Michael ADeWolf,PGM Daniel LSlavik –Chair John WWilke William Beetcher JPatrickStorrs

251 Nomination Committee Craig SCampbell Joseph BHarker JBVanHollen –Chair Davey LWhite Jr John WWilke

Parliamentarian Allan EIding,PGM Charles EWhite,PGM –Chair

Personnel Committee Michael ADeWolf,PGM Keith BKrinke –Chair Steven LRitt

Resolutions Committee Thomas WGodfrey Jack EKeyes –Chair James HOlson, PGM Carl JWussow,PGM Archie ESimonson

Temple Plans &Finance Committee William FKelly Robert EMoore,PGM JPatrickStorrs –Chair JMichael Koscinski Richard AVande Sande

Unfinished Business Committee Michael ADeWolf,PGM Roger LMagoon, PGM –Chair Richard AVande Sande

Youth Funding Policy Committee Christal Bindrich Phillip Itzenhuiser Craig SCampbell –Chair Barb Foster Joseph BHarker Robert ELijewski William HBarnes

252 INDEX

Appendix A, In Memoriam...... 141 Appendix B, Statistics...... 142 Appendix C, Wisconsin Masonic Home Audit...... 178 Appendix D, 2006-2007 Directory ...... 237 Appointments: Officers, 2006-2007 ...... 8, 238 Officers, 2007-2008 ...... 48 Approvalof2006 Proceedings as Corrected...... 9 Area Administrators, 2006-2007...... 240 Audit Reports: Grand Lodge F. &A.M. of Wisconsin...... 52 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 88 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc...... 179 Three Pillars Senior Living Communities ...... 217 Awards: 100 &150 Year Lodge Anniversary...... 127 District Mason of the Year ...... 128 Grand Master’sMeritorious Service Medallions...... 106 Lodge Excellence...... 127 Lodge Secretary of the Year...... 29 Mark Twain...... 36 Biographies: RodneyA.Paulsen...... 2 J. B. VanHollen ...... 4 Budgets: Grand Lodge ...... 32 Wisconsin Masonic Journal and Farm...... 34 By-lawChanges...... 13 Closing of Grand Lodge...... 140 Committees ...... 249 Deceased Members ...... 21 Decrees...... 13 Dispensations ...... 13 District Chaplains 2006-2007 ...... 240 District Lecturers 2006-2007 ...... 239 Edicts...... 14 Election of Officers, Trustees, Boards 2007-2008...... 29 Entrance of Grand Lodge Officers...... 7 Fifty Year Certificates...... 44 Grand Lodge Officers 2006-2007 ...... 8, 238 Grand Lodge Officers 2007-2008 ...... 48 Grand Master’sReport...... 19 Grand Representatives...... 170 Honorary Members of Grand Lodge...... 175 Installation of Grand Lodge Officers ...... 48 Introduction of Distinguished Guests ...... 14 Introduction of Past Grand Masters ...... 14 Introduction, Others ...... 27, 28

253 Lodges: Active Chartered Lodges ...... 148 Discontinued Lodges ...... 154 Lodges Having Names Changed...... 152 Register of Lodges Indicating Location and Meetings...... 160 Summary of Charters Granted...... 152 Meritorious Service Award Recipients...... 176 Opening of Grand Lodge ...... 7 Past and Present Officers...... 164 Past Grand Masters and Permanent Members ...... 239 Per Capita Tax, Fees and Assessments...... 35, 38, 147 Presentations: Charters...... 45 Lodge Excellence Awards...... 127 To Masonic Medical Research Laboratory...... 45 To Retiring Grand Officers ...... 138 Proclamation ...... 138 ProficiencyMen...... 115 Recapitulation of Membership...... 38, 147 Remarks: Distinguished Guests ...... 15, 36, 47, 69, 102 Grand Master VanHollen ...... 138 Past Grand Masters ...... 15 Reports: Development...... 70 Grand Lodge Trustees...... 49 Grand Master Paulsen...... 19 Grand Secretary ...... 38 Grand Treasurer ...... 29 Grand Officers ...... 16, 17 Masonic Service and Assistance...... 37 Necrology ...... 20 Tellers...... 29 Three Pillars, C.E.O...... 109 Reports of Boards: Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities...... 68 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 69 Wisconsin Masonic Home ...... 108 Wisconsin Masonic Journal ...... 110 Wisconsin Masonic Service and Assistance ...... 107 Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation...... 111 Reports of Committees: Appeals and Grievances...... 28 Code Revisions ...... 112 Credentials ...... 8, 129 Education ...... 113 Esoteric ...... 114 Executive...... 120 Expenditures ...... 31 Foreign Relations...... 105 Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall Grand Lodge ...... 122

254 Grand Lodge Planning...... 122 Jurisprudence ...... 12 Leadership Training...... 122 Nominating ...... 27 Personnel...... 123 Resolutions ...... 9 Temple Plans &Financing...... 123 Unfinished Business...... 8 University Lodge Initiative ...... 125 Youth Group Funding ...... 125 Representatives’ Banquet...... 48 RepresentativesofLodges ...... 130 Resolutions: 2007 (listing)...... 11 RESOLUTIONS - No. 1-2007 (Adopt Annual Budget) ...... 35 No. 2-2007 (Per Capita Tax)...... 35 No. 3-2007 (Annual Communication location, 2009)...... 14 No. 4-2007(Modify Fine Assessed aLodge for Failure to Attend Annual Communication).....46 No. 5-2007 (Require Candidate to Learn Obligation of Each Degree) ...... 46 No. 6-2007 (Remove Ban on Liquor in Masonic Lodges) ...... 47 No. 7-2007 (AllowSuspension of aBrother for Non-payment of Dues at 11 Months)...... 107 No. 8-2007 (Remove Per-diem Allocation from the WI Masonic Code) ...... 103 No. 9-2007 (Formalize Youth Funding Committee)...... 104 No. 6-2006 (Clarify Action of the SD When Applying a shp ist)...... 107 Ritualists ...... 118 Tabular Statement...... 143 Trustees, Grand Lodge: Audit ...... 52 Officers ...... 247 Report ...... 49 Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance: Members ...... 247 Report ...... 107 Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board: Members ...... 247 Report ...... 68 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation: Audit ...... 88 Officers and Directors...... 248 Report ...... 69 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.: Audit ...... 179 Officers and Directors...... 249 Reports...... 108, 109 Wisconsin Masonic Journal: Editor and Directors...... 248 Report ...... 110 Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation: Officers and Directors...... 248 Report ...... 111

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