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vention Fund! Econo Foods, Egg Harbor Rd., Sturgeon Bay; 9 a.m. to June 2017 3 p.m. Contact Bro. Ed Klein 920-737-3166. 2-3 173rd Annual Communication, Madison Masonic Center. 18 15th John Ottum Memorial Golf Outing, Hosted by Beja Shrine. 3 Northwestern Lodge No.105, Prescott Scholarship Golf Scramble. Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Course, Wrightstown. 10 a.m. registration “4 Troy Burne Golf Club, Hudson. Man Scramble”, 11 a.m. Shotgun Start. See page 15. 4 Merrillan Lodge No. 279, chicken fry. 22 Wisconsin Masonic All-Star Soccer Games, UW–Whitewater. girls’ game ay 11 a.m., boys’ game follows. See page 4. 10 Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar for the State of Wisconsin at Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard 22 ZorFest Music Festival – ZORFest @ the Foxhole Pub, 1215 An - Ave., Milwaukee. gelo Road, Sparta, Wisconsin; 4 p.m. music festival featuring "The People Brothers Band”, "Pat Waters Band”, "The Heavy Set" and 10 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 hosted by West "Mike Munson"; contact Bro. Wally Trouten, [email protected] for Bend Lodge No. 138, 301 N. University Drive, West Bend. Coffee and further details. Carbs at 9 a.m., the Lodge will open promptly at 10 a.m. All Master Masons are welcome. 23 Landmark Lodge No. 244, Frederick, Golf Social Masons and Friends. Limited to 72 golfers. 12:00 p.m. registration, 1 p.m. shotgun 11 150th Anniversary Rededication, Menomonie Lodge No. 164. start. Frederick Golf Course. Dinner at 5 p.m., Landmark Masonic Cen - 13 Winneconne Lodge No.186, hosting Senior Grand Steward Paul ter, 109 United Way, Frederick. RSVP by July 9 to Bro. Spencer Smith T. Tourville to speak on membership. Meal at 6 p.m. followed by the at 715-866-5313 or Bro. Ardan Davis at 715-553-0174. See page 22. meeting at 7 p.m. See page 15. 25 Tripoli Shrine, Shrine Chinooks Tailgate, sponsored by Red Fez. 13-14 Zor Shrine Circus, Eau Claire. Tail gate 5:30 p.m., Game at 6:35 p.m. Adult $25, kids under 8 $15. Kapco Park, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. See page 24 for more 15 Zor Shrine Circus, Menomonie. information. 21 "Friends and Family Picnic" hosted by the Baraboo Lodge No. 29 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252, Mondovi, 3rd Golf Outing 34; Max Hill Park, Baraboo; grilling out and pot luck dinner; starts at Fundraiser, 12:30 p.m., $65 per person. The Valley Golf Course, S80 5:30 p.m. Golf Rd., Mondovi. Contact Bro. Duane Sokolosky, Golf Chairman, at 715-214-4373 or Bro. Brian Trowbridge at 715-450-9236. See page 21 21 Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8 "Family Picnic on St. Feriole Island" of the online edition. in Prairie du Chien, South Shelter of the park; friends and family are welcome, cooking catfish; be on the island by 6:30 p.m. and bring a 29 La Crosse Shrine Club steak fry at Jansky’s. dish to pass. 21 Strawberry Fest at Jefferson Masonic Center. Tri-County Chapter August 2017 #11, Tri-County Council #16, Martha Chapter #66 of the Order of East - 16 H.S. Baird annual Steak Fry and Fish Boil, Door County Fair ern Star, and Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 will be sponsoring Straw - Grounds, Sturgeon Bay, 5 - 9 p.m. Contact Bro. Tom Pinney 920-493- berry Fest 2017 from 5-7 p.m. See page 7. 3727. 23 McKinley Lodge No. 307, Annual Table Lodge, 5 p.m., $25 per 18-20 Job's Daughters Jamboree, Green Lake Conference Center. person. Tickets available at [email protected] or For information and registration call or email Mom Dorothy Cigale, from lodge officers. See page 3. 414-481-1194 or [email protected]. 23-25 Philalethes Society will host a Tercentennial Feast and Forum, new Masonic Heritage Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. See story on September 2017 page 22. 8-10 4th annual Warren Lodge Campout and Lodge Picnic. For infor - mation and reservations contact Bro. Larry Raymond, Master, 563- 24 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, Rededication and cornerstone 451-8497 or Senior Grand Steward David R. Ritchie, 608-482-3552. ceremony, 1 p.m. Fort Winnebago Masonic Center, 205 Dewitt St., See page 8. Portage. See page 1. 9 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 hosted by Unity 24 The 300th Anniversary of the founding of the United Grand Lodge Lodge No. 367, 4320 Washington Road, Kenosha. Coffee and Carbs of England, June 24, 1717. at 9 a.m., the Lodge will open promptly at 10 a.m. All Master Masons 26 Tripoli Shrine Golf Outing, ladies and guests are welcome. Scenic are welcome. View Country Club,4415 Club Drive, Slinger. 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun start. Advance registration is a must, no later than June 9 Chippewa Lodge No. 176, 3rd Annual Tom Tomlinson Memorial 19. Proceeds to benefit Shriners Hospitals. See page 9. 27 Milton Lodge No. 161, annual Hillbilly/Awards Night, 6 p.m. Continued on page 19. Please join us for a barbecue and fish boil, awards presentations, and fellowship. Dress is casual, bring your own lawn chair just in case. Grand 28 LaBelle Lodge No. 84, Viroqua, 160th Anniversary Celebration, 6 Lodge p.m. Social, dinner at 7 p.m. Open to the public. F. & A.M. July 2017 of WI Twitter 15 H.S, Baird Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Bay Mason Fund Raiser for Like us on Facebook www.twitter.com/WI_Freemasons Door County K9 Program. All procced to benefit Sheriff’s Crime Pre -

THE M WasonIS CONSIN ic Journal

VOL UME L, NUM BER 6 The Official Pub licat ion of the Grand L odge, Free and Acce pted Ma sons of Wiscons in JUNE 2017

Nathan Hale Lodge’s Tribute to The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Our Military is Huge Success Brother Donald W. Hensiak The Rough Ashlar Plan This year we have followed the “adventures” of Rough Ashlar Lodge. This final installment includes many of the thoughts that we have discussed along the way. While “perfection is not of this mortal sphere” the brothers at good old Rough Ash - lar have worked hard this year to build a plan for an exciting future. This is a somewhat ambitious plan. Lodges should feel free to borrow any, or all of these ideas and make them their own! Good luck brothers and thank you for keeping the candles burning in our Masonic lodges! Fraternally, Don Hensiak, Grand Master

Basic Tenets Utilize Friendship/Morality/Brotherly Love as Grand Master the lodge “strategic plan.” Donald W. Hensiak ❖ Friendship – Make all events welcoming, build in greeters and time for socializing. Include a meal before or after each event (at the lodge or support a local business.) Break - ing bread together builds friendships! ❖ Morality – Include Masonic Education activities at all stated meetings. Avoid stated meeting clichés such as “I move we pay our bills.” Publish minutes in advance to avoid reading them word by word. Include interesting Masonic speakers at Ladies/Friends Events. The table is set for the Honored Guest, symbolizing a fallen comrade, at the opening of the ❖ Brotherly Love – Develop a regular routine that contacts each evening. member at least twice a year – even those who attend regularly. Photo by Rich Rygh Calendaring – the Rough Ashlar way • It is essential to develop a calendar in advance so that it can be By Rich Rygh ter’s Appeal, to Guitars for Vets, stand and how the PTSD never well publicized and so members and guests can plan ahead. Bro. George Jozwiak, Master, a program helping veterans with goes away. Also, how much they • Plan on two meetings per month, one stated and one special. and the Brethren of Nathan Hale PTSD through music therapy. appreciate the help and sacrifices Less than two meetings makes it very difficult for a lodge to Lodge No. 350 hosted a Tribute Veterans groups received a total of their wives and families. maintain momentum. The addition of a special monthly meet- to Our Military at the Tripoli of $17,001.92. Veterans from the Movie ing will also be needed as degree work picks up. Shrine Center in Milwaukee on The colors and Honored Guest “Honor Flight” spoke on the flight • Include ladies and friends on a frequent basis. May 11. It was an evening of were piped in by Grand Master and what a wonderful opportunity • Include events that will be open to friends and community. great food, fellowship, raffles and Donald W. Hensiak, Grand Mar - it is for the veterans to make this • Include Masonic Education at Ladies and Friends Events. Get entertainment. shal Gary L. Barg and Bro. Bruce trip. Honor Flights have flown help from the District Teams and the Grand Orator. Make sure The first time event was a huge Davie. over 180,000 veterans nation - the speaker and topic are appropriate for guests. Practice success with all profits going to or - Andrew Neary a Neurologic wide. ahead if you will be reading. ganizations which benefit our vet - Music Therapist Fellow specializ - Representatives from Guitars • Invite community leaders to speak and/or attend socially. erans. Profits up to $6000 were ing in traumatic brain injury and for Vets, Dry Hootch, Honor • Include “fun” events. matched by the Wisconsin Ma - PTSD was the guest speaker for Flight and the Semper Fi Fund ex - • Consider taking a break. Going “Dark” for a month or two sonic Foundation. Guitars for the evening. plained what their respective or - (but with the possibility of social events or planning sessions) Vets, Dry Hootch, Honor Flight Following the dinner Bro. Bruce ganizations do for veterans. gives everyone a chance to recharge their batteries and come and the Semper Fi Fund each re - Davie and Michael Moran ex - Bro. Tony Busalacchi, Korean back fresh. ceived $3000.48, for a total of plained what it is like to live with War Veteran, explained his life on • Community Support – At each Ladies/Friends Event invite an $12,001.92. Grand Master Don - PTSD. They explained the impor - a mine sweeper and experimental organization to receive a contribution for their group or their ald W. Hensiak presented a check tance of being with other people submarine. He is now the Deputy group’s cause or consider a monthly donation that can be de for $5000, from the Grand Mas - who have “been there” and under - See Tribute on page 2 livered at a community group’s meeting. Determine an amount to donate that is meaningful yet affordable for the lodge. Consider $100 per month. Consistent visibility and community support will also be keys to membership growth Winnebago Lodge No. 33 to and toward building respect in the community. Rough Ashlar Stated Meetings Stated Meeting Sample Format Dedicate New Home June 24 • 5:30 p.m. - Dinner and Social Time (other lodges might choose to eat after the meeting) By Bro. Tyson Swan changed. One thing remains, conceded that they would be will - • 7:00 p.m. - Meeting start Master though–Freemasons are still meet - ing to discuss the sale of the build - • Utilize a “Consent Agenda” for routine business. Minutes and In 1850, Wisconsin had only ing at the portage between the ing. As you can imagine, there treasurer’s report can be published ahead of time and ap- been a state for two years. The Fox and Wisconsin Rivers. were hours of emotional debate proved as published unless there are corrections. population of Wisconsin was Back in 2015 representatives about the future of the Masonic • Try not to conduct “committee business” during the stated slightly more than 300,000. The from the Columbia County Build - Lodge building in Portage. The meeting, unless there is a need for occasional “committee of Grand Lodge of Wisconsin was al - ing Projects committee “unoffi - building at 111 West Conant has the whole” discussions. ready seven years old and at a cially” asked the members of Fort been the home of Masonry in • Always include Masonic Education at the regular stated meet- small army fort overlooking the Winnebago No. 33 if they would Portage since it was built in 1936. ings. Emphasize education that includes discussion and en- Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, Ma - be willing to discuss the sale of the The 10,000 square foot building gages members. Use sources such as “The Masonic Study Se- sons were meeting. By the end of lodge building. The county's Build - holds years and years of memo - ries” which is on the Grand Lodge website and also available 1850, enough Masons were ing Projects committee was inves - ries. It was our home. Eventually, in hard copies from the Square Store. meeting that Grand Master tigating a very large expansion the members of Fort Winnebago • In lieu of a Sick and Distress report, add a Membership Re- William R Smith granted a charter and improvement project.The Ma - Lodge agreed that the needs of port. Report on members that have been contacted in the last to Fort Winnebago No. 33 on De - sonic Lodge's proximity to the the the current membership and Co - month and also on any new member prospects. cember 13, 1850. county courthouse made it a key lumbia County outweighed the • ALWAYS publish the discussion topic/speaker or main busi- One hundred sixty-seven years property in the project. The broth - sentimental attachment to the old ness item in the Trestleboard. We need members to know that later, almost everything has ers of Fort Winnebago reluctantly behemoth. things are happening. After months of back-and-forth Rough Ashlar Special Meetings dealing with Columbia County, the Fort Winnebago building com - Masonic Events On Our Cover mittee agreed on a price. Colum - Speakers, Masonic talks, degrees or exemplification s Bro. Nick Anderson, son of Bro. Robert Anderson, Master of Reeds - bia County thought they were • Invite other Lodges and District Teams. burg Lodge No. 79 received his Master Mason Degree on May 21 overpaying and the members of • Publish topic or Masonic activity in Trestleboard during an outdoor degree at Shinin’ Times Valley, Lyndon Station. Fort Winnebago thought their • Contact District Team and Grand Orator for assistance lining The property, the home of Bro. Andy and Carolyn Van Sickle, has building was being under-valued. up speakers well in advance! been the site of many Masonic Degrees. Several Lodges from District With everyone unhappy, the price • Schedule an EA, FC and MM during the course of the year. 8 were involved in the degree. See photos on page 17. must have been just right. Colum - No candidate at this time? Invite a Grand Lodge officer to be Photo by Rich Rygh bia County allowed the lodge to the exemplar! See Winnebago on page 15 See Rough Ashlar on page 12 Attention Veterans Tribute from page 1 Director of MSA at the VA Hospi - Thoughts for the Journey The Veteran’s Pin, introduced by Past Grand Master William tal in Milwaukee. He stated he at - By Reverend Donald F. Iliff, Grand Chaplain Beetcher, is available and will be presented to qualifying Brothers tended a Honor Flight and said it who have honorably served in our Armed Forces. is so special, so awesome and so gratifying you cannot image what Freemasonry and Religion it is like. He urged all veterans not At the 1995 Annual Communications an offered position state - To receive your pin contact to miss an opportunity to go. ment was adopted on Freemasonry and Religion. This position your lodge Secretary or Grand Master Donald W. Hen - Cheryl Martin at the Grand statement was written by nine Masonic clergymen, three of them siak explained his Grand Masters became Grand Chaplains. The statement is in - Lodge Office at 262-965- Appeal which focuses on helping 2200, Ext. 800 or email veterans with PTSD. The Grand cluded in the book, Forward Freemasonry, vol - [email protected]. Master asked Patrick Nettesheim, ume II, pages 113-115, edited by PGM Allan Please include your branch co-founder of Guitars for Vets to Iding. of service, the date you en - come forward and he presented The first words of the statement read, tered service and your date of him with a check for $5000. The “Freemasonry is not a religion”. I had heard discharge. Also any conflict if Grand Master said he has learned that stated before, and concurred, but had you were in combat. This in - a lot about PTSD this year. He never seen a written document outlining that formation will be listed as part thanked the veterans for their of your Masonic Record. statement Accepted religions have a theologi - service and pledged the support of cal basis from which their beliefs grow—state - the Masons of Wisconsin. See photos on page 16 ments about God, eternity, forgiveness, salvation, to name a few. Masons need to have Grand Chaplain a belief in deity, but what they believe about Donald F. Iliff deity and how their faith is expressed grows Attention from their association with their place of worship. Masons do not worship while in session nor have any theological statements. The Secretaries holy writings are open on the altar to remind us that we need the Please enter your new En - guidance of the Grand Architect of the Universe as we strive to live tered Apprentice degree up to the obligation we took while kneeling at the altar. It is in our dates in MORI as soon as places of worship, not a lodge meeting, that we learn the applica - the degree is conferred. tion of the holy writings to our lives. And, Masonry simply directs When that date is entered us to our places of worship to understand deity’s gift of salvation. he will begin receiving his The statement goes on to say. “Freemasonry has much in com - Wisconsin Masonic Journal. mon with religion. Both attempt to bring enrichment and dignity to individuals. Both attempt to meet the needs of persons through extensive charitable programs. Both are deeply involved in helping individuals become more humane and ethical. Both seek to alleviate the pain and frustration people experience. Both are concerned about benefiting every aspect of the life of individuals and nations.” Page 114. Masonry believes that it is important to couple the tenets of Ma - sonry with the faith of our own religion to deepen our devotional life. While the tenor of the statement is to make clear what Masonry is not, it does remind the Mason how vitally important it is to live the tenets of Masonry along with the faith and beliefs of our places Schmidt & of worship. I have found that Masonry compliments and strengthens my belief in God. Bartelt This statement reminds me of how the talents and energy of Ma - FUNERAL SERVICE sons continue to bless Masonry in years to come. We never know A Friend to the Family how what we say or do or write today will be helpful in time to come. Masonry is built on the traditions and efforts of those who 774-5010 came before us. This statement, adopted in 1995, is one example • Wauwatosa • Mequon • Mukwonago of how Masons today will help to guide Masons of the future. • Menomonee Falls • Sussex I pray that your faith developed through your places of worship • Oconomowoc along with the tenets of Masonry will help you to be your best. Fraternally, Don Iliff

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PAGE 2 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Brethren from Several Lodges Enjoy Fellowship at Warren Lodge’s Masons Only Catfish Dinner EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGE By Grand Orator Patrick D. Cholka By Rich Rygh visited Bro. Davey White Sr. and real strategic plan is right in our Brethren from around the state presented him with a 47 year cer - ritual, it is our tenets of Friend - gathered at Warren Lodge No. 4 tificate of service to Freemasonry ship, Morality and Brotherly Brethren, in Potosi on May 4 for their an - from the members of his lodge. Love.” In my last article I started talking about the books that I have read nual “Masons Only” catfish din - Following the meal Master Larry The “Traveling River Chicken or that I refer to on Freemasonry. There are countless books written ner. The Lodge provided a terrific Raymond opened the Lodge and Stein” which travels between War - on the topic, both books that have been written recently and books meal of catfish prepared by Bros. Grand Master Franklin J. Struble ren Lodge and Prairie du Chien, that have been written some time ago. There Harold Lindeman and Schelley was received and accorded the wasn’t on hand for the evening are several books that I recommend when Schoville along with all the trim - Grand Honors of Freemasonry. but Bro. Marc Steiber, Master of asked that I consider being good books for mings and desserts. Grand Master Donald W. Hen - Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8, every Mason to read and keep in their library. Previous to the dinner 15 plus siak addressed the Grand Lodge presented the Traveling Gavel to Last month I talked about the first book I rec - Brothers visited Bro. Keith Turner Strategic Planning which pro - Master Larry Raymond. ommend being the Wisconsin Ritual: it is the at Orchard Manor in Lancaster motes continuity between the Master Larry Raymond pre - basis of everything on Freemasonry in Wiscon - where Grand Master Donald W. Masters of the Lodges from year sented Grand Master Donald W. sin. Hensiak presented him with his to year to move the craft forward. Hensiak with a check for the The second book that I recommend for your 60 year certificate. The group also The Grand Master said, “The Grand Masters Appeal. Bro. Ray - review is actually a series of three books: the mond stated this charity means a "Introduction to Freemasonry" series by Carl lot to me. He said, “As an officer Claudy. These books, though originally pub - Table Lodge 2017 at who has been shot I know what it lished in 1931, are mainstays in many Masonic is like to go though PTSD, I have libraries and are as relevant and important Grand Orator friends who have suffered from it today as they were when they were written. Patrick D. Cholka McKinley Lodge June 23 that were in the military and I The series contains a book written about each highly respect it.” of the three degrees and provides a look into the meaning of some The Grand Master also received of the things presented in our ritual. Enjoy an evening of friendship, of meat along with spätzle, cab - an honorary membership in War - brotherhood and great food at bage and desert. Vegan selections There is a paragraph in the foreword of the Entered Apprentice ren Lodge No. 4. Volume written by Howard R. Cruse that I think accurately sums Table Lodge 2017 on June 23. are available upon request. The Past Grand Master Davey L. This is an annual Table Lodge event is open to all Masons and up the intended purpose of the series: "For the Brother old in the White Jr., thanked the Grand Craft who will read them, a revelation awaits. For the initiate, here hosted by McKinley Lodge No. their male friends. Semi formal at - Master for attending and compli - 307, held at the McKinley Ma - tire is suggested. is wisdom, strength and beauty. For all, the Ancient Craft is here mented him on his “weekly blasts” set forth in an unforgettable trilogy of books which not only tell the sonic Center, 4550 N. Pilgrim Deputy Grand Master L. Arby providing Masonic Education. He Rd., Brookfield. Humphrey will be the guest facts but forget not the vision; which not only describe the form but stated, “The Grand Master has also reveal the spirit of Freemasonry." Appetizers start at 5 p.m. speaker. done a great job of making us Tickets are $25 per person and Tickets are available at worship I was given an old, word set of these books by my mentor shortly think. We need more of that type after I was raised and they were not only the first books I read on include: hors d’oeuvres, home - [email protected] or of education and inspiration.” made beer, soup & salad, a plate from lodge officers. Freemasonry, they are also among the books that I refer to most See photos on page 13 often. In some Lodges, copies of these books are given to the can - didate after their degrees as they supplement the Wisconsin Pro - gram nicely. The Wisconsin Program itself is another series of books that I recommend to each Mason. If you were initiated within the last year, or serve your Lodge as a mentor to its candidates, no doubt By Bro. PatriMck Da. Csholkna ic Study viSew eourrsielevess as equals. Under - you are familiar with them. The Wisconsin Program is a series of Grand Orator standing the use of this valuable five booklets that explain to the candidate the various aspects of working tool and applying it to our lives is applied Freemasonry as he advances through our mysteries. In addition to The Masonic Study Series is a tool provided Freemasonry. The idea of applying the lessons of providing the candidate the in Lodge examination that he needs to for the Lodges to provide for Masonic Education. Freemasonry to our lives extends across all of our complete before advancing, these books also explain to him many The Series focuses on the idea of "applied lessons. of the aspects of Freemasonry in general and about the specific de - Freemasonry" and encourages discussions around Applied Freemasonry is a practice that all Ma - grees. a topic that can be found in our ritual. sons should be involved in and the Masonic Study Whether you are a new or a seasoned Mason, the information in Applied Freemasonry is the practice of under - Series helps lodges bring it to their members. these books will help you not only understand what is expected standing the lessons taught and reinforced Many Lodges have used the Study Series with from a Mason in today's Freemasonry, it will also help you to be through the system of Freemasonry so that they great success. I regularly receive comments from better able to assist those on their journey. can be applied to our lives. An easy example of Brethren noting how easy it is to use and how As I have said before, continuing our education is an important this can be found in the speculative example of much they have learned from using it. part of Freemasonry. In some regards, it is part of the purpose of the level. The level reminds us that we are all The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Committee on our Craft. Reading about will help you to understand answers to equals, inside and outside of the Lodge. Regard - Masonic Education has published ten editions of questions you have have had about it or perhaps give you more less of our stations in life or our position within the Masonic Study Series in 2016-2017. That questions that you will be driven to find answers to. Making Masons the lodge, the Grand Architect of the Universe makes a total of twenty in the past two years. is a responsibility that each of us have and it is a process that begins holds none of us above the other, so should we They are available at the Square Store. with our degrees and is continued by education. Fraternally, Patrick Cholka Support the Wisconsin Masonic Charity of Your Choice! Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Orator Patrick D. Cholka at [email protected]

Fill Out, Clip and Mail Today Bacon Popper Crazy Bread Support Your Wisconsin -A Family Recipe- Grand Chapter Charities 2-3 T Butter/Margarine 2-3 T Maple Syrup ¼ Cup Packed Brown Sugar Enclosed is my donation for: ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper ( ) Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron Project 1# Wilson Farm Meats Bacon 6-8 slices fried crisp 2017-2018 1 can refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Wisconsin 1 Jalapeno Pepper-sliced into thin rings – remove seeds ( ) ESTARL Fund (A fund to help those pursuing religious training.) 1 4 oz. – package cream cheese ( ) Perpetual Youth Scholarship – World of Youth ( ) Heart Fund Directions: ( ) Cancer Research Preheat oven to 350 degrees – grease or spray an 8 X 4 loaf pan ( ) GGC Service Dog Project Unroll dough into 1 rectangle and cut into 24 pieces (8 rows x 3 ( ) Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation, Inc. (For this charity rows). please make your check out to the WI OES Foundation and send to Place a small piece of bacon, top with a slice of Jalapeno pepper, the address below.) top with a dollop of cream cheese. ( ) In Honor of: ______Form into a ball and roll to seal. ( ) In Memory of: ______Crumble rest of bacon and add to loaf pan to cover bottom Amount $ ______Date ______Mix and heat first 4 ingredients in a microwave safe bowl 30-45 Please acknowledge to: Name ______seconds. Pour into loaf pan to cover bottom. Address ______Add the 24 bacon popper balls to the loaf pan. City ______State ______Zip ______** For extra crunch, roll the balls in corn meal before adding to the pan. Make your check payable Wisconsin Grand Chapter OES indicating on the memo section of your check the benevolence(s) you have Bake 22-24 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes, listed above and mail it to: Wisconsin Grand Chapter Order of the top pan with serving plate and carefully invert. Serve warm Eastern Star, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118-9349. www.wioes.org – [email protected] Submitted by Bro. Robert Grohall, Geneva Lodge No. 44 Phone 262-965-2200 Ext. 851

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 3 All-Star Soccer Games at How Your Lodge Can Participate in UW –Whitewater July 22 the AED Matching Grants Program

The Wisconsin Masonic Foun - they need replacement pads and ment Officer, Wisconsin Masonic dation Medical Fund is still proudly batteries? The Medical Fund can Foundation, 36275 Sunset Drive, supporting matching grants for assist with matching grants for Dousman, WI 53118 (262) 965- the placement of Automatic Exter - those efforts as well. 2200, ext. 831. Email nal Defibrillators in schools and Contact Erika Miller, Develop - [email protected]. other public buildings. Since the cost of the units has come down over the years, we offer a dollar for dollar match of up to $800 per unit ($1600 total). Grants that are considered part of Project ADAM (AEDs in Wis - consin High Schools) are pre-ap - proved, while an AED placed in any other level of school or public building must be voted upon by Make a Donation to Operation Freedom the Board of Directors at their quarterly meeting. Credit or debit card: Check: In order to have a grant request Make payable to “Wisconsin considered, a Lodge must submit: Visit http://bit.ly/GIVEto3P 1) A letter defining the pro - Masonic Home – Operation gram, cost of the unit, whom it Select “Operation Freedom Freedom” and mail to: will serve, organization's impact Fund” from the Operation Freedom on the community, etc., on Lodge c/o Three Pillars Senior Living letterhead. “Designation” dropdown Communities 2) A letter from the organiza - box. Attn: Jane Olisar tion receiving the AED, stating 375 State Road 67 that they do not have funds set Dousman, WI 53118 aside in their budget for this type of purchase. 3) Up to $800 in matching Action from the 2016 Masonic All-Star Games. funds, made payable to the: Wis - Photo by Rich Rygh consin Masonic Foundation- Med - ical Fund. Bro. David Tainter, Chairman of quet will be held Sat., July 22, at This is still a very important pro - the Wisconsin Masonic Soccer 8 a.m. gram, and now is the time, if your Lodge has not participated. Program, is pleased to announce The All-Star Games will be Sat., Dear Brethren, Ladies, and Friends, that the 2017 All-Star Soccer July 22, starting with the Girls There are many places in Wiscon - Camp, Banquet and Games will Game at 11 a.m. with the Boys sin communities that could benefit While eagerly looking ahead to the long days of sunshine and out - again be held at UW-Whitewater. Game following. from this lifesaving equipment. door activities that summer brings, I also can’t help but look back, Activities will begin on Friday, Sponsors are needed. Would If your Lodge has already placed lingering on all the fun that May brought as we celebrated Older July 21, with the All-Star Camp your lodge like to sponsor part of an AED(s), now is a great time to Americans Month at Three Pillars. Highlights on our campus in - and the TOP Soccer program, a the Soccer Program? check back with them. Do they cluded an inspiring series of presentations by older adult authors, a community-based training and To support the event or be part need to upgrade their unit? Do campus buddy walk that brought residents and staff together, and, team placement program for of it contact Bro. David Tainter at perhaps the most well-known, our 3rd annual community music young athletes with disabilities. [email protected]. or call 262- video. This intergenerational project, in partnership with students The All-Star Recognition Ban - 689-2848. Wis. Freemason from our local performing arts high school, has become a tradition we now look forward to every year. License Plates With approximately 100 residents, staff, and volunteer participants, the final product is a true testament to the contagious vibrancy and zest for life that our community exudes. This year’s video is set to the well-known song “Shout!” and is our way of expressing the “Age Out Loud” theme of this Older Americans Month. From the talented high school students who volunteered their time and skills to the vi - vacious residents and staff dancing in a conga line, the video visibly gives aging a new voice. How lucky we are to have the opportunity to serve residents who inspire us every day! I invite you to see for Identify yourself as a Freemason yourself and share this special intergenerational project with a friend: by displaying a Freemason Li - www.youtube.com/threepillarssenior. cense Plate on your vehicle. Standard Freemason plates re - Finally, if you are attending the Annual Communication in Madison quire a one-time cost of $15, this month, as always, I’d value the opportunity to say hello in per - thereafter, you pay only the regu - son. I also invite you to stop by the Three Pillars table and see the lar registration fee. ways our mission guides us in all we do to enhance the quality of Plates can be personalized life for those who call Three Pillars home. which requires an extra $15 each Until then, year. Vehicles that qualify for the plates are automobiles; mo - torhomes, trucks with 4,500, - Fill Out, Clip and Mail Today 6,000 or 8,000 pound gross weight, dual purpose farm, dual Mark Strautman Wisconsin Masonic Charities purpose motor home and 12,000 Chief Executive Officer pound gross weight farm trucks. Brochures are available at the Enclosed is my donation for: Grand Lodge Office or for more [ ] Grand Master’s Appeal: Loomis/Chamberlain information go to Veteran’s Support Fund http://www.dot.state.wi.us/ and search Freemason license plates. [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Youth Fund [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Hiram’s Helpers Support Your Wisconsin [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund Multiple-Letter [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. Ciphers Masonic Charities [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Home Endowment [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Journal Fund [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Service & Assistance Fund Memorials and Contributions [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Fund [ ] Designated for ______[ ] In honor of: ______Gift Report for April 2017 [ ] In memory of: ______Wisconsin Masonic Home Amount ______Date______General Fund: Please acknowledge to: Name ______Richard Hansen Address ______Wisconsin Masonic Foundation City______State______Zip______Masonic Medical Fund: Clear Lake Lodge Make your check payable to the benevolence you have General Fund: selected above and mail to: Wisconsin Masonic Charities Go to the Eric Steinmetz, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118 Grand Lodge Store at Grand Master’s Appeal: Phone 262-965-2200 • email: [email protected] www.wisc-freemasonry.org Link Decker

PAGE 4 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Join us Sunday, August 6, 2017 for our famous FRIENDS & FAMILY CHICKEN BARBECUE Noon to 3:00 PM - On our beautiful park-like campus in Dousman.

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 5 News Events from the Lodges

Bro. H. Scott Paulson Receives District Mason of the Year Award

By Bro. Milt Helmer Bro. H. Scott Paulson, was hon - ored with the 2017 Harold Chris - tensen District Mason of the Year Award on April 27, at the District 2 meeting in Menomonie. St. Croix Lodge No. 56 Master Joe Bostany accepted the award for him as Bro. Paulson had car trouble and could not attend. Bro. Paulson is a 20 year Mason. His accomplishments in - clude serving twice as Master of St Croix Lodge, he was an Area Ad - ministrator for 4 years, served as District Deputy Grand Master for District 2 and Grand Marshal. Bro. Paulson has served on vari - ous committees such as the Ma - sonic Home Board, Fraternal Relations and Grand Lodge Plan - ning. He is also a proficiency card holder. Bro. Paulson is a wonderful friend and Brother, certainly rep - Bro. H. Scott Paulson serving resenting the tenets of our Frater - as Grand Marshal in 2015- Sturgeon Bay Masonic Organizations support DI team nity with honor. 2016 The Brethren of H.S. Baird Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Bay, and the members of Honor Chapter #1 OES are providing financial support for Sturgeon Bay DI team heading for the DI Global Finals in Knoxville, TN. The two Masonic organizations donated a total of $400 ($200 each) to help defray the cost of sending the team and their coaches to the competition at the end of May. Last month, the Sturgeon Bay School District's 5th grade Destination Imagination team called D.I.sappearing Act won first place at the Wisconsin state competition in the Scientific Challenge. Sturgeon Bay School District's 5th grade Destination Imagination holds a check presented by the Bro. Mitch Custer, Master of H.S. Baird Lodge. Submitted by Bro. Ed Klein

Scouts help with highway cleanup The Ellsworth Boy Scouts helped out the Masons of Hancock Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth recently by picking up trash on Highway 63. The Scouts were served hot dogs and brats by the Lodge members after their work. Bro. Dan Sherry, Master is on the right. The lodge extended Island City Lodge cleans up highway an invitation to the scouts to use the Masonic center to work on their Brethren of Island City Lodge No. 330, Minocqua, recently took advantage of a beautiful day in May to merit badges. clean up along Highway 51 south of town. The lodge is a sponsor of the Oneida County Adopt-a-Highway Submitted by Bro. Milt Helmer, photo by Bro. Frank During Program. From left: Senior Warden Rob Gehrt; Bro. Bill Hansen, Emilee Pederson, Worthy Matron Eagle Chapter # 218 OES; Master Leonard Pederson; Dave Imlah, Secretary; Bro. Keven Hansen; and Junior Warden Jerry Koudelka. The lodge sponsors a 1.5 mile section of Highway 51 that begins at Hwy K north E-mail your submissions to [email protected]. of the Lincoln County line. Submitted by Bro. Dave Imlah

Bro. Ron Triemstra is 50 year Mason

Bro. Ron Triemstra (second from left) was recognized and honored for 50 years as a Master Mason in Prairie View Lodge No. 95 on April 25. Bro. Triemstra was raised in Markesan Lodge No. 59 on April 15, 1967. He affiliated with Prairie View Lodge on March 16, 1999. He served Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 as Master in 1980. Presenting him with his plaque are Senior Warden Bill Boutwell, Master Meade Grim, and Junior Warden Rob Carriveau. Submitted by Bro. Rick Coles

PAGE 6 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Strawberry Fest at Jefferson Masonic Center Do you remember the good old Tri-County Chapter #11, Tri- days? Life was simpler. People County Council #16, Martha talked to one another instead of Chapter #66 of the Order of East - instant messaging/texting. A blue ern Star, and Jefferson County tooth meant one had a problem Lodge No. 9 will be sponsoring and needed to go to the dentist. Strawberry Fest 2017 on Wednes - Phones were used for talking – day, June 21, from 5-7 p.m., at they were just devices that were the Jefferson Masonic Center, neither smart nor dumb. People 617 Masonic Blvd. in Jefferson, sent letters. Spreadsheets were on next to the Jefferson County Fair - 13 column green ledger paper. grounds. all about. But really, it’s fun and And York Rite Chapters/Councils What is Strawberry Fest? Any - tastes great. held Strawberry Festivals in June. one who stops can enjoy short - Jefferson is conveniently located Well, the Good Old Days are back cakes topped with strawberries in south east Wisconsin mid-way (w/respect to the Strawberry Fes - and whipped cream and a side between Madison and Milwaukee, tival). scoop of ice cream. There is no just 6 miles south of the I-94 cost, but donations will be very Johnson Creek Exit at the inter - much appreciated. sections of US Hwy 18 and Wis. Email your Why do we do this? It’s a way Hwy 26. Lodge News we can celebrate the first day of If you are looking for some - Summer 2017 by offering one of thing to do, are willing to travel a and Summer’s greatest treats – fresh bit, and want some fresh Wiscon - Wisconsin Strawberries. It’s also sin Strawberries – mark your cal - Upcoming Events to an opportunity to open our doors endars for June 21 and mosey on to give members of the commu - over to the Jefferson Masonic wmjeditor@wisc- freemasonry.org nity a chance to see what we are Center in Jefferson.

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 7 News Events from the Lodges Brookfield Lodge Supports Families of Hospital Patients

Bro. Ron Pasholk, Treasurer, Bro. Frank Foti, Secretary, presents check to Ann Petrie, presents check to Jennifer President of Ronald McDon - Kiefer Asst. Mgr. of Fisher ald House Charities. House. Bloomer Lodge takes meeting to Brother Brookfield Lodge No. 370 recently donated checks in the amount of Bloomer Lodge No. 281 enjoyed an evening with Brother Richard (Dick) Balliette at his assisted living home $1,050 each from The Don Johnson Memorial Pancake Breakfast to in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on May 3. Bro. Balliette served as Junior Warden for the evening and in spite Ronald McDonald House Charities of Milwaukee and the Fisher House of not being able to attend lodge for several years he did his part flawlessly. Brethren in attendance all had in Milwaukee. a great time and enjoyed Friendship & Brotherly Love. Brother Balliette was so excited about his upcoming Submitted by Bro. Frank Foti visit that he asked his wife Jean on Tuesday if this is the day they are coming. She had to say no it is tomor - row and he could hardly wait for the day to come. He really enjoyed the evening with his Brothers. What a blessing to share Brotherly Love with a member who is unable to attend a meeting. Brothers attending from left: Burt Hamm Master of Chetek Lodge; Bloomer members Dave Olson, Master Neil Hanson, Darrel Bau - man, Neil Liljander, Jim Jolley, Gordy Johnson, Dale Westerback, Junior Grand Deacon Gary L. Stang and Andy Hodges. The Brothers decided they need to do this more often for our Brothers. What a great feeling 5th Annual each of us had to see the smile on Bro. Dick’s face all evening. Submitted by Junior Grand Deacon Gary L. Stang Festival of Meat

Cost Casual $25 Dress July 22nd, 6 p.m. Beef, Pork, Turkey, Lamb, Venison, Antelope and sides Waukesha Lodge No. 37 Table Lodge 317 South St., Waukesha For Reservations: https://goo.gl/Y8XAUR or Reedsburg Lodge honors Eastern Star [email protected] Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 honored Queen of Sheba Chapter No. 26, OES, with a fine meal of prime rib, baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert on May 4. The dinner was followed by a program dealing with the new Boys and Girls club starting in Reedsburg. Front row (from left): Dorothy Gant, Janice Seamans, Mary Rasmussen, Pat Neiman and Clarence Lee Second row: Bill Gant, Rodney Seamans, Kay Daley, Pat Lee, Karen Park and Geri Nichole. Back row: Julie Kortbein and Sharon Bollig. Corsages were also delivered to ladies that could not make the dinner. Submitted by Bro. Joe Williamson, Past Master Warren Lodge to Host 4th Annual Campout and Picnic

The Brethren of Warren Lodge campfire on a late summer's night tion, the park number is 563-582- No. 4, Potosi are planning their is planned. 0881. Sites run from $14 for tent 4th annual Warren Lodge Cam - Food and beverage for the cam - sites and $20 dollars per night for pout and Lodge Picnic, Sept. 8- pout are your own to bring. All RV/Camper sites. 10 at the Grant River Recreational Brothers and their families are in - There are a limited number of Area, for the express purpose of vited to stay for the Warren Lodge sites reserved and they will fill up fellowship and fun. After a busy Picnic which will be held tenta - fast. Both camper and tent sites summer the brothers decided that tively Saturday at noon at the are available. If you have questions a lazy evening listening to the river main picnic shelter on the park or would like to make reservations was something to look forward to. grounds. Bring a dish to pass, the please contact Bro. Larry Ray - The campground is run by the lodge will provide brats and burg - mond, Master, 563-451-8497 or Army Corp of Engineers and sits ers. Senior Grand Steward David R. in a beautiful area on the banks of If camping isn't your thing lodg - Ritchie, 608-482-3552. Feel free the Mississippi River just outside ing is available nearby. The more to make reservations on your own Potosi. It has modern shower and Brothers and families the more as well. toilet facilities and a fantastic view fun. Enjoy Southwest Wisconsin of the river and surrounding bluffs. and join us for the campfire. All Brothers and their families The Grant River Recreational Support Your are invited to join us. An evening Area is located at 3990 Park Masonic Charities! of fun and fellowship around a Lane, Potosi. For more informa -

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Oyster Stew and Chili Dinner at Waucoma Lodge Waucoma Lodge No. This annual event has 90 hosted their annual been a tradition for over Oyster Stew and Chili Din - 50 years. ner on April 27, at the Ma - Waucoma Lodge No. sonic Center in Cooksville. 90, chartered in 1858, still Bro. Gordon Starks, a meets in the building it 50 year member and Past began leasing in Cooksville Master of Waucoma in 1858 and purchased in Lodge, received his pin 1864. It is one of the old - and certificate from Grand est lodge buildings in Wis - Master Donald W. Hen - consin. siak. Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak con - Photos by Rich Rygh gratulates Bro. Gordon Starks on his 50 years of service to Freemasonry.

Bro. Ron Thomas is 50 year Mason Bro. Ron Thomas (right) was presented his 50 year pin and certificate by Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak and Bro. Kyle LaReese, Master of Washburn Lodge No. 145 on April 14. Bro. Thomas was raised in Southport Lodge No. 343, Kenosha on May 4, 1965. He served Wash - burn Lodge as Master in 1977. The celebration was well attended by Bro. Thomas’ Washburn Brethren, and was also attended by Senior Grand Deacon Kenneth C. Gorgen, District 11 Deputy Clinton H. Cagle, and Area Administrator Dennis Krahn. The Lodge was closed after the presentation, and the celebration was continued with cake, beverages, and fellowship in the lodge dining room. The Brethren of Washburn Lodge wish to thank Brother Thomas for his many years of service and the Grand Lodge Officers who traveled to celebrate with us on this wonderful occasion. Photo by Bro. Mike Wood

Brethren, ladies and family members enjoy the chili and oys - Bro. Duane Huber serves ter stew. the oyster stew.

Bro. Tim Seamans honored Bro. Tim Seamans received the Masonic Service Award on May 18 in Reedsburg Lodge No. 79. Bro. Seamans is currently serving the Lodge as Senior Deacon. From left: Bro. Robert Anderson, Master; Tim Sea - mans and Junior Grand Steward David R. Ritchie. The Junior Grand Steward presented a program on King Solomon’s Temple. Submitted by Bro. Joe Williamson

Masons and O.E.S. assist K9 program The Brethren of H.S. Baird Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Bay and the members of Honor Chapter #1, O.E.S. are providing financial support for Door County Sheriff's Office of Crime Prevention Foundation – K9 program. The funds are administered by the Door County Community Foundation and are used to kick start the new K9 program. The pro - gram includes acquiring the dog(s), care and feeding of the dog and for training Deputy Tassoul and the dog. On July 15 the Masonic organi - zations will be raising additional funds by hosting a “DOG” and Brat cookout at the pavilion at the Sturgeon Bay Econo Foods on Egg Har - bor Road, Sturgeon Bay. All profits from this event will go to benefit the Door County Crime Prevention Foundation – K9 program. The two organizations donated a total of $1100. From left: Mitch Custer, Master, Sheriff Steven G. Delarwelle and K9 handler Deputy Tassoul. Submitted by Bro. Ed Klien photo by Bro. Tom Pinney Jr.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 9 Dodge County Lodge Burns Mortgage

Bro. Robert Dolan, Master, expresses his ap - preciation to Bro. Robert Keller for his gen - erous support.

By Rich Rygh Brethren, families and friends gathered at the Dodge Bro. Robert Keller burns the mortgage. County Masonic Center in Beaver Dam on May 13 to celebrate and burn the mortgage. Bro. Robert Keller a generous contributor, who helped make this day pos - sible, ignited the mortgage in a special burner created for the occasion by Master of the Lodge Bro. Robert Dolan. Bro. Dolan and the officers of Dodge County Lodge No. 72 opened with the public opening at 1 p.m. and introduced special guests. Senior Grand Deacon Kenneth C. Gorgen stated in 1856 Dodge County Lodge was Chartered as a Wis - consin Masonic Lodge, however the charter was lost and they went two years without a charter. Finally two years later in 1858 the Grand Lodge issued them a special warrant. That warrant is still on display. A new charter was later issued. The issuing of a warrant is very rare in Wisconsin and Dodge County Lodge may have the only one. The Lodge built a hall in 1866 in Beaver Dam. It was the lodge’s first building and on the northeast cor - ner of the block. In 1888 the Lodge installed electric - ity. The lodge met in many places throughout the years before settling in the new building at 1212 DeClark St. in Beaver Dam. Senior Grand Deacon Gorgen said, “This is more than a building it is a home for the Lodge. Coming to this home maintains the bonds that have been devel - oped in this Lodge over the years. It is in this home that we get to know that great band of Brothers, sisters Senior Warden Ray Mielke explains the significance of and friends who share so richly of their own experi - the compasses during the opening of the Lodge. ences and let us know how these experiences relate to Senior Grand Deacon Kenneth C. the real values of life. It is in this home that we discover Gorgen explains what makes a we are all traveling upon the same level of time and lodge building a home. that the similarity of all our experiences far outweigh the petty differences that would distract us. It is in this home that harmony and peace exist, relationships are developed and many who have left us for their eternal home are also remembered here in this place. The ac - tivities developed and celebrated in this home strengthen the bonds of this Lodge to the community to the Brothers, to their families and to their creator.” Master Robert Dolan explained the stairs and needed repair on their previous building led to the de - cision to sell. This building has since been razed. The Brethren of Dodge County Lodge No. 72 sat down in August 2011 and talked about the possibility of finding a building, renovating it and funding the proj - ect. The current building was found, a former plumbing business and parking garage for trucks. With the help of several Brethren handling legal ob - stacles and obtaining a mortgage; architect Bro. Pat Storrs, Bro. Ray “Hiram the Builder” Mielke; and Lodge Brothers working together; the project was ac - complished. Grand Master Davey L. White Jr., and the Grand Lodge Officers laid the cornerstone on May 27, 2012. Past Master RJ Johnson contacted several Brothers for pledges and funding, one of which was Bro. Robert Keller. Bro. Keller’s father, Bro. Clarence Keller was Master of Dodge County Lodge in 1935 and he was the Mayor of Beaver Dam for five consecutive terms. Bro. Robert Keller, a 65 year Mason wanted to honor his father and made a very generous donation to pay off the mortgage. Bro. Johnson presented Bro. Keller a plaque in ap - preciation for his generous contribution. Junior Warden Mark Toraason lights the three tapers at the Bro. Keller stated the only thing the building was opening of the Lodge. lacking was a three cushion billiards table. He said he used to bond with his father playing three cushion bil - liards at the Masonic Center in downtown Madison as a kid. He joked, maybe an addition could be added in Past Master RJ Johnson intro - the future to accommodate the billiards table duces Bro. Robert Keller and The mortgage was burned and the Lodge closed after thanks him for his generous do - Photos by Rich Rygh which refreshments were served in the dinning room. nation in memory of his father Past Master Clarence Keller.

PAGE 10 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 District 2 Hosts Minnesota Grand Masonic Service Association Lodge Officers at Spring Meeting Needs Volunteers

By Bro. Milt Helmer My Brothers, District 2 Deputy Grand Master As I'm sure you all know Masons have always had a soft spot for Thomas W. Stevens is known for Veterans. So much so that in 1919 right after the first World War his high quality meetings, but the all the Grand Lodges in the United States got together and formed District 2 meeting in Menomonie the Masonic Service Association. The first and on April 27 was outstanding by foremost function was and is to make sure that any measure. Veterans in the hospital would know that DDGM Stevens started out by someone cared enough to spend a little time introducing the Past Grand Master with them. Who would be better enabled to of Masons in Minnesota Bob Dar - show this kind of love than Freemasons? ling, who outlined Minnesota’s ef - In Wisconsin there are five VA facilities the forts to increase membership. Masonic Service Association serves. In Milwau - Minnesota is rolling out a Way - kee our Veterans are provided with current pe - farer plan that urges lodges in the riodicals, visitations, coffee group support and state to travel to area lodges. several other programs. Madison Veterans are Junior Grand Deacon Gary L. also provided with visitations, a coffee cart Stang outlined a program he and which travels the halls assisting those waiting his district membership team is Bro. A. Chris for appointments, and a Chapel Service on working on to generate new The presentation of Emeritus Proficiency Awards to Bro. Neil Gans, MSA State Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. followed by members. Wisconsin has logged a Hanson and Jim MacFarlane by District Lecturer Larry Ganske Coordinator social time provided by different appendant net gain so far this year of 53 new was certainly one of the highlights of the evening.From left: bodies. At King our Veterans and their families members. Junior Grand Deacon Gary L. Stang, Jim MacFarlane, Neil are entertained by a band quarterly with coffee and treats served. Junior Grand Deacon Stang also Hanson District Lecturer Larry Ganske and District 2 Deputy There is also support provided for other events. In Tomah there provided those in attendance with Grand Master Thomas W. Stevens. are several programs including current periodicals, loving spoonful a brief update on the incoming (assisting those who have trouble feeding themselves), visitations, Grand Master L. Arby and one that touches my heart is “No Vet Dies Alone”. When a Humphrey’s “Masonic Day of Vet is deemed close to passing a Brother will sit with them until the Light”. end. In Chippewa Falls the MSA provides a music program, a cof - The first of these sessions would fee program, and more is being developed. be held in Eau Claire on Novem - Anyone that wishes to assist at any of these facilities will be wel - ber 4. A follow-up session would comed with open arms. Please give me a call or send me an email take place in Westfield. and I will connect you with the Representative for the facility you The new Lodge Excellence wish to volunteer. My phone is: 715-602-2566 and email is Award program was mentioned. It [email protected]. I would love to hear from you! In Madi - now involves new questions and son more appendant bodies are needed to provide refreshments lines up with the Grand Lodge’s after the Chapel Service. strategic plan. It is hoped the new There are other services provided by the Masonic Service Asso - LEA will be used as a planning ciation such as the Short Talk Bulletins we are all familiar with. guide for all lodge programing. There are also many other Masonic educational publications avail - It was also noted that “our lodge able. In recent years The Masonic Service Association has devel - pages” are now being made avail - oped a Disaster relief fund and to date has delivered over able to lodges wishing to have an $10,000,000 in relief. This grows yearly. interactive web site. The new Once again Brothers we are always looking pages are linked with the MORI for volunteers. system, so details will be updated In Brotherhood, automatically and free. Advanced A. Chris Gans functions are available for $199. MSA State Coordinator Bro. Larry Ganske, District Lec - turer, announced it was his goal to have proficiency men in each of the District Lodges. To this end, Masonic Display Coming Up at he presented Ritualist, Proficiency and Emeritus cards to those pres - Bro. Joe Bostany (right), Master of St. Croix Lodge No. 56, Neville Museum in Green Bay ent. Emeritus Medallions were receives a Minnesota Grand Master’s Pin from Senior Grand The Neville Public Museum in defined vistas linking famous he - presented to Brothers James Mc - Steward Dayton Berg of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Green Bay has an up coming dis - roes who were also Freemasons, Farlane of Baldwin, Neil Hanson play entitled: The Initiated Eye: The Initiated Eye offers an intrigu - of Eau Claire and Harold Chris - Secrets, Symbols, Freemasonry ing architectural and historical tensen of New Richmond. and the Architecture of Washing - perspective by combining artist The highlight of the evening was ton, DC. Peter Waddell's paintings with sel - the presentation of the “Rookie of The display will run from June dom seen Masonic artifacts. the Year” award. That honor went 10, 2017 through September 3, The Neville Public Museum is to Brother Tim Jewell. 2017. located at 210 Museum Place, Bro. H. Scott Paulson honored This exhibit explores the Ma - Green Bay. It was a long overdue honor for sonic ideals and designs implicit in For more information go to: a highly active Freemason, Bro. the fabric of our nation’s capital. http://www.nevillepublicmu - H. Scott Paulson, who was hon - From the republican ideals made seum.org/upcoming-exhibits. ored with the 2017 Harold Chris - manifest in stone, to the carefully Submitted by Bro. Lyle N. Buettner tensen District Mason of the Year Award. Worshipful Master Bro. Joe Bostany, Master of St. Croix Lodge No. 56, accepted the award for him as Bro. Paulson had car trouble and was not able to attend (see page 6 of this issue). Photos by Bro. Milt Helmer Promote your Lodge Events Send information on your up - coming Lodge events to The AA Dale Brathol (right) presented Br. Tim Jewell the District Wisconsin Masonic Journal. 2 Rookie of the Year Award. Bro. Jewell certainly exemplifies Email wmjeditor@wisc-freema our Masonic principles. District 2 Deputy Grand Master sonry.org. Thomas W. 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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 11 Rough Ashlar from page 1 Roosevelt Lodge Hosts Annual Veterans Lunch Ladies and Friends Event Sample Format By Bro. Tom Strong Some of these events may be held at lodge, some may be away from Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. lodge. Always invite groups such as Eastern Star or Amaranth to your 322, Green Bay, held their 2nd ladies nights if there are chapters nearby. Events that contain Masonic annual lunch for Vets and their Education appropriate for an audience including non-Masons. families on April 22. The lodge • 5:30 - Social Hour members with help from a few • 6:00 - Dinner Brothers from Washington Lodge • 7:00 (or during dessert) Arrange for a good speaker that can No. 21 served just over 110 vet - conduct a Masonic Education program geared toward women erans and their families to a ten - and friends. Keep it to 15-20 minutes. derloin lunch with all the • 8:15/8:30 Plan to be done with dinner, dessert and your trimmings. speaker no later than 8:30pm. Allow time for socializing after The event organizers, Senior dinner, or for young parents and older members, or attendees Warden James Stanton III, Junior with longer drives, to get home early. Deacon Jeff Andersen and Bro. Fun Event Ideas Jason Van Eirene were very Social events that build friendships! pleased with the attendance. This • Get away from the lodge or usual meeting place! was an increase of over 55 people • Get creative, be open to ideas from the membership and the from last year. ladies. As the veterans signed they • Sample “Fun Events” include: were asked what branch they o Dinner and a Show served in and the years. There Lunch is served to veterans and their families by (from left): o Ball game (Pro, college or even high school) were two WINI vet a number of Past Master Gary Corneliuss, Linda Watkins Young and Past o Picnic Korean and Vietnam War veter - Master Chris 'skipper" Young. o Bus trip ans. o Group golf lesson, followed on another day by a 9 hole cou- It was interesting to listen to ples golf outing some of the stories being ex - what he did in Vietnam and Mike and several were packed up and o Wine tasting event changed at the tables as the veter - answered he was a helicopter delivered to a nearby Reserve o Concert (the high school concert or jazz bands are fun and ans enjoyed talking about their pilot, the veteran said when did Center where enlisted men and cheap, wear your lodge colors!) time serving and keeping us safe you serve, Mike answered 1969 women were meeting for their o Arrange a special guided museum or zoo tour here at home safe and the other veteran said that’s weekend drills. o Mad Hatter Night – Everyone wears his or her craziest hat! As Past Master Mike Cheney a when I was there, and the talk Plans are now underway for veteran of Vietnam was giving a continued as they walked, locked next year’s event and it is the Fund Raiser Thoughts tour of the Northeast Masonic in conversation of the past. hope of the Lodge that the num - Rough Ashlar Lodge is planning to schedule two types of fund raisers. Center the veteran with him asked The lodge also had meals to go bers will again more than double. Our goal is to make them simple enough so they don’t become over - whelming. We will develop teams that can work together and also develop camaraderie. • Lodge Fund Raiser – This is a fund raiser that can be used to help support the lodge budget. These could be raffles so plural members can easily help, or “on site” fund raisers like break- fasts or dinners to bring guests in to show off and support the building. • Community Fund Raiser – This will be an “off site” fund raiser like Brat Fry type events, or food trailers that can be held at a local grocery store or public festival where the lodge can receive community exposure. Be sure to use these public fund raisers to raise funds for community donations. Publicize that all funds raised at these community fund raisers will go toward the “Rough Ashlar Lodge (or your lodge name) Community Fund.” Remember that Community Fund Raisers double as Membership Events. Be sure to have flyers or other materials Over 110 veterans and their families enjoyed the lunch. handy and wear the square and compasses. Rough Ashlar Sample Calendar (Other items to include on the calendar once the dates are set include district meetings, schools of instruction and fund raisers.) Feel free to borrow any or all of these ideas! January Stated Meeting Masonic Study Series discussion – “The Lion’s Paw” Special Meeting – Public Installation of Officers February Stated Meeting Masonic Study Series discussion – “The Brazen Pillars” Announce School of Instruction dates and locations Special Meeting – Sweetheart Dinner at Local Restaurant March Stated Meeting Guest Speaker - District Deputy Grand Master Special Meeting – EA Degree April Stated Meeting Presentation on Rough Ashlar Lodge History by PM Hiram Mason Special Meeting - Ladies and Friends Night Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden and his Lady May Stated Meeting Discussion of upcoming Grand Lodge A/C Masonic Education Series – “The Cabletow” Special Meeting – FC Degree June Stated Meeting - Annual Meeting Review Hamburger Cookout and Hawaiian Shirt Night Special Meeting - Ladies/Friends Night Arrange for a presentation by a local Garden center July Dark – Officers Planning Meeting August Tailgate and Baseball Game with Perfect Ashlar Lodge September Stated Meeting Masonic Study Series discussion – “The Seafaring Man” Special Meeting – Festive Board! A Festive Board is a traditional evening of Masonic discourse, great food and toasting. October Stated Meeting – Election of Officers Special Meeting – MM Degree November Stated Meeting Venison Chili Night! Hunter’s Blessing by Reverend Hunter Special Meeting – Friends and Ladies Night Honoring All Veterans December Stated Meeting Masonic Study Series discussion – “The Holy Saints John” Special Meeting – Holiday Dinner Outing to Local Restaurant Friends and Ladies Invited!

PAGE 12 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Annual Masons Only Catfish Dinner at Warren Lodge

Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak addresses strategic planning during the meeting following the catfish dinner.

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Brethren gather to present Bro. Davey White Sr. a 47 year certificate from Warren Lodge. Front row: Grand Marshal Gary Barg, Bro. Davey White Sr. and Senior Grand Warden Scott E. Pedley. Brothers Schelley Schoville and Harold Lindeman pre - Standing: John Mest,Master Larry Raymond, Tom Schwantes, Past Grand Master Davey White Jr., pare the catfish as Bro. Duane Huber (center), Master of Danny White, Joe Thompson, Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak, Dan Sedgwick, Emmett Reilly, the Milton Lodge Fish Fry, looks on. Roger Sedgwick, Dale Bird and Junior Grand Steward David R. Ritchie

Photos by Rich Rygh

Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak pins Bro. Keith Turner’s 60 year pin on his shirt. Standing behind are Grand Marshal Gary Barg and Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr. Bro. Turner was raised on May 2, Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak receives a check for the 1957. He served the Lodge as Master in 1972, 2005 and 2012. Grand Masters Appeal and a honorary membership in Warren Lodge from Master Larry Raymond.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 13 Ask Hiram ? [email protected]

Question: Geneva 44 just had a sendoff memorializing our de - lights are displayed without cere - gives the prayer for opening the [from this point forward de- Masonic Funeral. There was some parted brother. To call this service mony. On other occasions the dis - lodge. signee or Past Master will be question about opening a "Lodge in memory of our brother a “fu - playing of the lights may be • If no Chaplain is present re - assumed and only the term of Sorrows" My question… is it neral service” is not only incor - omitted. After the work of the cites the readings from the Book “Master” will be used in the still done? Does it have any official rect, but might also give the emergent communication is fin - of Sacred Law readings. re mainder of the dialog] gov - standing or place in Masonry or is impression to the non-masons ished the officers and such mem - • Performs the service from a erns the process and opens it just something nice to do? that we are performing a religious bers who may desire to attend, script. the communication. Sug - Bro. Bob service. The name “Masonic Me - return to the place of opening; a • There are several scripts gested wording could be, “I morial Service” conveys to all ex - benediction is given and the Wor - available and there is no specific now declare Geneva Lodge Answer: This is a great question! actly what we are doing and also shipful Master declares the emer - script designed. One can be #44 open in an emergent [or Masonic Memorial services— hints as to why we are doing it. gent communication closed. found on the Grand Lodge Web - special] communication for the a.k.a. “Lodge of Sorrow”—does Brother Bob, I believe that an - site under Constituent (Blue) purpose of conducting a Ma - have official standing and is a nice So what does the Masonic swers your question. However, Lodge Planning Tools—Cere - sonic Memorial Service for our thing to do and required by code Code say about a Masonic Memo - let’s look a little further into the monies and Programs. departed Brother A.B., and when the family asks the lodge to rial Service? There are several sec - process. closed at the conclusion of the perform it or the deceased brother tions that Worshipful Masters and Chaplain I am going to cover when the Memorial Service.” (The Mas - has requested it in his will. It is Brothers should review. Start with • Performs the prayer at the emergent or special communica - ter should announce at the something that was done quite section 65; paragraph 15 and 18 opening of the communication. tion is opened at the funeral end of the service when the often years ago, but is more infre - [65.15 and 65.18]. In the case of • Recites the readings during home. Masonic Memorial Service is quent today. This is mainly be - a special communication to con - the service. It’s usually best to have three completed.) cause the family does not know or duct a memorial, it is permissible • If there is a religious service designated officers at the commu - choose to request one for the de - for the Master of a lodge to permit following, should meet with the Brother Chaplain , please lead nication. By code one must be the parted brother, and because the a Past Master to open and close clergy with the Master or Past us in prayer. Master of the Lodge or his de - average age of our membership is the lodge and conduct the memo - Master to make sure there is no signee which must be a Past Mas - The lodge is now open and work slowly moving to a younger level. rial service. duplication of scripture readings. ter, it is nice to also have a can begin. Many of our good and faithful A lodge may be convened by If there is a duplication, change Chaplain, and the last officer brothers have passed on to the the Worshipful Master or his duly the selection in the Memorial Processing in would be a Marshal. eternal home without having the authorized deputy, in a special or service. Do not insist that the • The brothers file into the fu - service performed. It seems that emergent communication to con - Duties of the Officers: clergy change his or her neral home parlor lead by the because it is more infrequent, the duct Masonic Memorial Services Master or Past Master planned selections. Marshal—Master and Chaplain follow the line of brothers. format and ritual is more of a mys - for a deceased brother . . . • Opens and closes the com - Marshal (This is an important job. • Marshal directs the brothers tery than being well known. . . . An emergent communica - munication. He should not spend his time vis - to their chairs. All remain stand - Before going further, there is a tion is opened in the following • Gives all prayers during the iting with the brothers attending.) ing at their chairs. clarification needed. The Masonic manner: The Worshipful Master ceremony. • Work with the funeral direc - • Master and Chaplain move Memorial Service is in many cir - requests the officers and any • If there is a religious service tor to acquire a private room to to the podium. cles mistakenly called a “Masonic members who wish to attend to following, should meet with the have the brothers meet and the • All are seated at Master’s sig - funeral service.” The Masonic Me - assemble in an appropriate place, clergy to make sure there is no paraphernalia set up. The fu - nal. morial service is performed at the asks for or gives an invocation, de - duplication of scripture readings. neral home should have a room funeral of a departed brother just clares an emergent communica - If there is a duplication, change large enough set aside. The Service as a religious service is performed tion open and states in full the the selection in the Memorial • Work with the funeral direc - • Script is read by the Master at the funeral of a departed purpose of the meeting. If opened service. Do not insist that the tor to make sure that there are • Selections from the Sacred brother. Strive to think of it in in the Temple, the officers and clergy change his or her enough chairs available in the fu - Book of Laws are read by the terms of not performing a “fu - members then repair to the lodge planned selections. neral parlor to accommodate all Chaplain. If there is no Chaplain neral” but rather as an honorable room where the greater and lesser • If no Chaplain is present, the brothers attending to take the Master reads the verses. part in the service. o Two selections are more • Make sure there is a podium than enough to read. I like Psalm and microphone. 23, but in addition to that verse, • Make sure there are two Rev. Brother David Ritchie also chairs behind or near the podium recommends Psalm 27, 46, for the Master or Past Master 91,121, or any other appropri - and Chaplain to sit. ate Psalm. • Line up the brethren before o Remember, two is more it is time to march in. than enough, this is not a reli - • Ask the funeral director to gious service. allow the brothers to file out be - • When it is time for the Mas - fore he releases the other guests. ter to explain and place the aca - The Master or Past Master and cia and apron, this should be Chaplain should lead the proces - done at the casket or urn and re - sion out. cited from memory. • When the funeral director • The Chaplain follows the wants to start, lead the brothers Master to place his acacia and in and direct them to their seats. commends the spirit of the • The Master or Past Master brother. and Chaplain should be the last • Each brother proceeds to the ones in line. All brothers should casket or urn to place the acacia remain standing until they are di - and commend the spirit as di - rected to sit by the Master or rected by the Marshal. Past Master. • The Marshal is the last one to approach the casket or urn. Incidentals and the Opening • When complete, the Master of the Lodge Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 adopts park completes the service as scripted • All members meet in the pri - and announces the end of the vate room set aside by the fu - Brothers from Manitowoc Lodge 65 cleaned up Union Park in Manitowoc as part of the Adopt-a-Park pro - Memorial Service. gram on May 13. From left: Senior Warden Dean Graunke, Junior Steward Jim Hooper, Nate Brusky, neral home. The funeral home Master Nic Bornemann, Junior Warden Cory Witting, Senior Deacon Dean Brusky and Secretary/Treasurer should have a room large Processing out Alex Bruder. enough to accommodate every • Master moves to the family Submitted by Bro. Alex Bruder brother. to express his condolences and • The room should have a reg - thank them for having the lodge istration book denoting the de - perform the Memorial Service. Square Bears tails of the communication for • If there is a religious service, the brothers to sign. the Master and Chaplain take a • White aprons only must be seat with the brothers and stay Are Back available. Make sure there are for the religious service. “So Provide an extra fuzzy passen - enough for all taking part in the mote it be” is not used for ger in patrol cars or other emer - ceremony. Per code, 91.02 prayers during the religious serv - gency vehicles with a donation Clothing at Funerals. The only ice. by your lodge of Square Bears. Masonic clothing allowed at fu - • After all services and an - The goal is to provide comfort nerals or a Masonic memorial nouncements are completed, the to children suffering from a service is white gloves and white Master and Chaplain leave the traumatic event. Police meet aprons and the officers’ jewels. funeral parlor. children daily who are coping Take time to read section 91. • The Marshal directs the from a recent car accident or There are many details for Ma - brothers out by row. the arrest of a loved one. A gift sonic clothing, jewels, and em - • All reconvene in the waiting of a stuffed animal can provide blems. room to deposit aprons. them with a level of comfort. • Evergreen must be available for each member participating. Minutes of every special or emergent communication shall be Opening Go to the Wisconsin Square Store at kept and read at the next stated www.wisc-freemasonry.org. The Master or his designee communication of the lodge.

PAGE 14 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Winnebago from page 1 Winneconne Lodge to Host Speaker on Membership

When you meet a man inter - men? ested in Freemasonry, are you Senior Grand Steward Paul T. able to promote the fraternity and Tourville will be speaking on mem - answer all his questions? bership, answering these ques - Do you know a good man that tions and more on Tuesday, June would make a great Mason, but 13 at Winneconne Lodge No.186 are unsure of how to talk to him located at 1 North 1st Street, Win - about it? neconne, There is a meal at 6 Is your Lodge struggling to p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 come up with ideas to attract good p.m. Become a Demona Dad! Providing adult mentors for en - willing to give unselfishly of their thusiastic youth is a continuing time helping build tomorrow’s mission of Demona. leaders today! DeMolay is a youth-led, adult ad - Learn more at: https://demo - vised organization. They are al - lay.org/front-page/be-a-demolay- ways looking for adults who are volunteer/.

New Portage Masonic Center, 205 Dewitt St., Portage remain in the building until June too much for Matt and Jessica Brethren and ladies, please join 2017. Asch. Though a mutual acquain - the members of Fort Winnebago That provided the Fort Win - tance, one of the members of the Lodge and Grand Master L. Arby nebago building committee time Fort Winnebago building commit - Humphrey and his officers in and financial means to find and tee learned that the Asch family Portage on June 24 for a rededi - renovate a new location. Once was looking for a buyer. After a cation and cornerstone ceremony. again, the members spent hours tour of the building, the members A ribbon cutting is planned for 1 debating the right location. of Fort Winnebago decided to p.m. followed by the rededication Through Temperance, Fortitude, make an offer. ceremony and cornerstone cere - and Brotherly Love, the members The building at 205 Dewitt mony at 1:15. There will be build - agreed on a site. Street was purchased and the ing tours and a reception The owners of 205 Vino, a lodge hired a local contractor to beginning a 2 p.m. with cocktails comfortable and relaxed wine bar perform several updates and ren - at 5:30 and a dinner at 6 p.m. in downtown Portage, were look - ovations. There is no cost for the dinner ing to make a change. The com - The new Fort Winnebago Ma - but please RSVP to ftwin - bination of two children, full time sonic Center is now ready to cele - [email protected] by June jobs, and a busy business were just brate their Grand Opening. 21, 2017.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 15 Nathan Hale Lodge’s Tribute to Our Military

Tripoli Scottish Highlanders Bruce Davie, Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak and Grand Bro. Robert Roth recites Bro. John Marshal Gary L. Barg pipe in the colors. J. Daly’s poem, “A Toast to the Flag”.

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Presentation of the flag of the United States.

Bro. Bruce Davie explains what it is like Emcee Bro. George Jozwiak and Miss Lakeshore to live with PTSD. Bro. Tony Busalacchi tells of Catherine Smith, explain the Semper Fi Fund for his experiences on Stars and veterans. Stripes Honor Flight for veter - ans which as on May 1 is now open to Vietnam Veterans. Photos by Rich Rygh

Attendees place their raffle tickets on the items of their Brethren, ladies and friends listen to veterans describe their plight with PTSD. choice.

PAGE 16 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Reedsburg Lodge Hosts Outdoor Master Mason Degree

King Solomon, Bro. Rod Seamans, right, pronounces sentence on the ruffians.

Bro. Nick Anderson, son of Bro. Robert Anderson, Master of Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, received his Master Mason De - gree on May 21 during an outdoor de - gree at Shinin’ Times Valley, Lyndon Station. Cold wet weather could not dampen the fellowship and a steak din - ner with all the trimmings followed the degree. Past Master Skip Blake confers Bro. Nick Anderson’s Master Mason Degree.

Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr., presents the third sec - tion of the Master Mason degree to Bro. Nick Anderson. Bro. Bob Ott and Past Grand Master John W. Wilke hold the car - pet.

Ruffian Marty Blake attempts to explain why he is unable to fulfill the Seafaring Man’s request. From left: Seafaring Man Rollie Spencer and ruffians Bob Ott, Marty Blake and Jon Fuhlbohm.

Photos by Rich Rygh District 8 Deputy Grand Master Jeffrey F. Schoenfeldt presents Bro. Nick Anderson with the Grand Master’s Pin.

Bro. Bob Anderson, Master of Reedsburg Lodge, and New Master Mason Nick Anderson receives congratulations from the Brethren. Bro. Duane “Dewey” Mittelstaedt prepare the steak din - ner served after the degree.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 17 Antigo Neenah/Menasha Antigo Lodge No. 231 Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 645 7th Ave. • 715-275-3228 241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611 Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August State d C ommunic ations Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day Albany New Diggings Albany Lodge No. 36 Olive Branch Lodge No. 6 205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802 for the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin 26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122 Meet 3rd Wed., 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Kenosha Menomonie Chetek Florence New Glarus Appleton Chetek Lodge No. 277 Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222 Sunrise Lodge No. 359 Menomonie Lodge No. 164 New Glarus Lodge No. 310 Waverly Lodge No. 51 216 Morrison St. 5143 N. Montgomery Lake Rd.. 4320 Washington Rd. • 262-694-7817 N5729 - 410th St. • 715-505-0733 207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec) 315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-738-9220 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 906-396-7915 Meet 2nd Wed., Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Dark June, July & August 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark June, July & August Chippewa Falls Fond du Lac Kenosha Mercer Argyle New Holstein Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26 Unity Lodge No. 367 Hurley Lodge No. 237 Calumet Lodge No. 172 Argyle Lodge No. 178 650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-579-8949 500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800 4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575 5189 N. Harper • 715-904-0400 2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885 104 E. 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Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holiday Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Meets 4th Tues. Mar.-May & July-Oct Dark July & August Meets All Year weekend., 10 a.m. Meets All Year Dark December & January Meets All Year Lake Geneva Middleton Crivitz Galesville Oconto Falls Bayfield Tri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218 Decora Lodge No. 177 Geneva Lodge No. 44 Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180 Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293 918 Louisa St. • 715-854-2199 231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230 335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • 262-949-8523 7409 Franklin Ave. • www.middle Bayfield Washburn No. 215 170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747 Meet 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tue., eat 6 p.m., meet 7 p.m. 4th tonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m. 29 N. 2nd Street • 715-209-6397 Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & Aug. & 1st Mon. Sept. & June Tues. social 6 p.m. Dark July & Aug. 608-444-0102, Dark July & August Meet 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Linden Milton Darlington Green Bay Omro Evening Star Lodge No. 64 Des Peres Lodge No. 85 Linden Lodge No. 206 Milton Lodge No. 161 Beaver Dam Omro Lodge No. 168 433 Wells St. • 60 8-77 6- 4213 (Sec) 525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637 618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec) 508 Vernal Avenue • 608-931-4656 Dodge County Lodge No. 72 160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Meets 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. 1212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628 Meet 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 1st Thurs. 7 p.m. & 3rd Mon. Meets All Year 6 p.m. Meets All Year Delavan Green Bay Lodi Milwaukee Lodi Valley Lodge No 99 Onalaska Southern Lakes Lodge No. 12 N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 Damascus Lodge No. 290 Beloit Onalaska Lodge No. 214 1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-581-5378 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-371-8441 114 First St. • 608-477-7102 1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.org Morning Star Lodge No. 10 330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-May & Aug.- Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues., 4 th Tues. Social, RSVP 6 229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Nov.; 4th Mon. June-July; 2nd Mon. Dec. Dark July & August Dark July & August p.m. dinner - 7 p.m. meet. Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday only, July & August Meets All Year Lone Rock Milwaukee Dodgeville Green Bay Oregon Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322 Franklin Lodge No. 16 Freemasons Lodge No. 363 Berlin Oregon Lodge No. 151 200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-508-0606 227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-659-5205 Berlin Lodge No. 38 201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. lunch, Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 1st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed., 124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Meeting, Meets All Year Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com Meets All Year 5:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark July & August Madison Milwaukee Dousman Green Bay Oshkosh Dousman Lodge No. 315 Washington Lodge No. 21 Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 Lake Lodge No. 189 Black River Falls Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981 525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265 301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.) 1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609 Black River Lodge No. 74 204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 314 Main Street • 715-896-0329 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 3rd Tuesday only July & August Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark on Holidays Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Dark July & August Madison Milwaukee Dousman Hartford Owen Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 Hartford Lodge No. 120 Doric Lodge No. 356 Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261 Bloomer Owen Lodge No. 317 375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360 147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564 85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133 Bloomer Lodge No. 281 713 W. Third St. • 715-937-0938 (Sec.) Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. (Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. 1516 Larson St. • 715-828-7940 Meets 1st Monday at 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Mon. at 11 a.m. • Dark July & August Dark January & February Madison Milwaukee Durand Hayward Phillips Durand-Pepin No. 315 Keystone Lodge No. 263 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 Bristol Phillips Lodge No. 225 200 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981 10629 Main St. • 715-634-8735 (Sec) 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312 3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621 Washburn Lodge No. 1 45 137 N. Lake Ave.•715-339-3785, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. 8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552 1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.- Dark July & August Dark July & August Dark 1st Mondays, July thru Sept. Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept. 2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb. Madison Mineral Point Eagle River Hustisford Platteville Eagle River Lodge No. 248 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108 Madison Lodge No. 5 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1 Brodhead Melody Lodge No. 2 610 E. Division • 715-891-2156 128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028 304 High St. • 608-220-3408 Bicknell Lodge No. 94 783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. 414-975-0516 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:00 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec., 301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069 Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Dark 1st Thursday July & August 1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec. Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Manawa Minocqua Eau Claire Hudson Plymouth Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 St. Croix Lodge No. 56 Manawa Lodge No. 82 Island City Lodge No. 330 Brookfield Cassia Lodge No. 167 616 Graham Ave. • 715-299-3001 209 Locust Street • 651-210-7697 520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476 7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392 McKinley Lodge No. 307 441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336 2nd & 4th Tues., 6 p.m. fellowship, 7 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m. Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. p.m., Meeting. Dark July & Aug . Dark July & August Meeting 7 p.m., Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Dark July & August Manitowoc Mondovi Eau Claire Iron River Portage George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351 Ancient Landmark No. 210 Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 Brookfield Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33 616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620 7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-4426 810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec) 245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec) Brookfield Lodge No. 370 111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681 Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 1st Wed., 7 p.m ., Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. 4550 N Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August [email protected] Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Dark January & February Meets All Year Marinette Monroe Eau Claire Iron River Port Washington Sanctuary Lodge No. 347 Barnes Lodge No. 365 Marinette Lodge No. 182 Smith Lodge No. 31 Burlington Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214 7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425 1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397 1613-1/2 Tenth St. • 608-329-4641 Burlington Lodge No. 28 504 W. Grand Ave. • 262-284-6515 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August Dark January & February Dark July & August Dark 3rd Thurs. June & July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. 1st Monday in September Dark July & August Marshfield Mosinee Edgerton Janesville Potosi Fulton Lodge No. 69 Janesville-Western Star No. 55 Marshfield Lodge No. 224 Mosinee Lodge No. 318 Cambridge Warren Lodge No. 4 312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250 2322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098 402 W. 4th St. • 715-384-8646 607 13th St. • 715-693-2007 Social Lodge No. 245 112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec) Meets 1st Wednesday, 7p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. 105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year www.social245.org • Meets All Year Medford Mukwonago Ellsworth Jefferson Prairie du Chien Hancock Lodge No. 229 Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 Medford Lodge No. 217 Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247 Camp Douglas Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8 400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263 617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715 150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 206 S. Main St. • 262-642-8717 Camp Douglas Lodge No. 272 107 E. Blackhawk Avenue Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 211 Main St. • 608-372-5110 or 608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark January & February Dark July & August 608-387-1412, Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Menomonee Falls Neenah Evansville Kenosha Prescott Kenosha Lodge No. 47 Lin coln Lodge No. 183 Appleton Lodge No. 349 Cecil Union Lodge No. 32 Northwestern Lodge No. 105 115 56th St. • 262-287-9878 N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640- 241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-725-4896 Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368 705 Brown School Rd • 608-921-9907 132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec) Meet 2nd (dinner 5:30 p.m.) & 4th 6569 . Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark July & August 608-648-3692 (Sec) • 1st Tues., 10 a.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meets All Year Lodge Listings are continued on page 19

PAGE 18 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Dousman Lodge Charity Trap Shoot and Family Day Sta te d C ommunicat ion (conti nu ed from page 18) In spite of the rain and cold, Brothers, families and friends still had an enjoyable day of fellowship at the annual Charity Trap Shoot and Family Day hosted by Dousman Lodge No. 315 on May 20 Racine Waupaca at the Fin ’N' Feather Sportsman’s Club in Palmyra. Keith Gerdman of Oconomowoc was the lucky Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18 Waupaca Lodge No. 123 1012 Main St. • 262-633-6658 105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198 winner of the Weatherby Shotgun. Proceeds from the event go toward the Lodge’s charitable en - Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. deavors. Meets All Year Dark June, July & August Reedsburg Waupun Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 Waupun Lodge No. 48 213 E. Main St. • 608-524-1390 16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141 Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. www.reedsburglodge79.org Dark July & August Rhinelander Wausau Rhinelander Lodge No. 242 Forest Lodge No. 130 23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080 130 First Street • 715-845-5198 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark January & February Dark June, July & August Rice Lake Wautoma Blue Hills Lodge No. 234 Wautoma Lodge No. 148 225 W. South St. • 715-495-2374 203 S. Scott St. • 920-787-1614 (Sec.) Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Dark 4th Mon. Dec., All Jan. and Feb. Richland Center Wauwatosa Richland Lodge No. 66 Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 290 W. Union St. • 608-553-1418 (Sec) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-6993 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 4th Fri., Jan. – Oct.; 3rd Fri., Nov. & Dec., 7 Meets All Year p.m., 6 p.m. fellowship – Dark July & August Ripon Wauwatosa Prairie View Lodge No. 95 James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-291-8800 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-454-9898 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Dark 4th Tues. Nov. & Dec. Dark July & August Noah Roehl draws the winning shotgun ticket for Bro. Terry Brown to announce. River Falls Wauwatosa River Falls Lodge No. 109 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 122 E. Walnut St. • 715-338-8281 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-939-2985 (Sec) Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Dark June & July Sheboygan West Allis Sheboygan Lodge No. 11 Day-lite Lodge No. 358 411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.) 7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450 Meet Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mondays Meets All Year Meets All Year Shell Lake West Allis Shell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 221 Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267 Br. Dave Renly measures a 28 Doboy Drive • 715-296-3638 7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934 double arms length of raffle Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. tickets. Meets All Year Dark July & August Sparta West Bend Valley Lodge No. 60 West Bend Lodge No. 138 603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616 301 N. University Dr. • 262-323-6532 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Photos Star Prairie West Salem by North Star Lodge No. 187 Salem Lodge No. 125 Rich 207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258 101 W. Ham ilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Rygh Dark June, July & August Dark July & August

Stevens Point Whitefish Bay Evergreen Lodge No. 93 Aurora Lodge No. 30 1756 Dixon St. • 715-344-7539, 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669 715-572-3981, Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Kelly Langel and Christa Pynakker put their tick - 7 p.m., Meets All Year Dark July & August ets in the buckets for the drawings. Stoughton Whitefish Bay Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 Geo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337 125 S. 5th St.,. • 608-279-4299, 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-979-1776 Meet 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Dark July & August Sturgeon Bay Whitewater Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 St. John’s Whitewater-Palmyra No. 57 31 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727 226 W. Main Street • 262-510-1049 Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Supper 5:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Lodge 6:30 p.m., Dark July & August Dark July & August Sun Prairie Wilmot Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 Wilmot Lodge No. 241 152 N. Bird St. • 608-320-9582 30702 113th St. • 262-812-6570 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Dark 4th Tuesday July & August Superior Winneconne Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 Winneconne Lodge No. 186 3117 N. 21 St .• 218-590-2754 (Sec.) 100 N. 1st Street • 920-706-0202 (Sec) To his surprise Noah Roehl Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 p.m. draws his own name as a Dark July & August Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb. Kaylie Bigalke fills out her tickets for the shotgun raf - $50 winner on the shotgun Superior fle. raffle. Wisconsin Dells Superior Lodge No. 236 Dells Lodge No. 124 1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537 815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012 Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark January & February Tomah Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Masonic Calendar Tomah Lodge No. 132 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507 2321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-421-9669 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. continued from cover Dark July & August meeting, Dark July & August Golf Outing. Lake Wissota Golf Club. Registration 10 a.m., Shotgun start at 11 a.m. $75 per player. For more information Union Grove Silas H. Shepherd contact Bro. Les Paulson at [email protected] or 715-271-6616. See page 20 of the online edition. Union Grove Lodge No. 288 Lodge of Research No. 1843 1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 23 Sauk Prairie Lodge No. 113, Prairie du Sac, "Second Annual Hiram's Hustle". Oconomowoc • 262-391-5716 Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec. Meets All Year October 2017 Call for meeting location 2 Merrillan Lodge No. 279, fish fry. Waukesha Waukesha Lodge No. 37 To list your lodge contact December 2017 317 South Street • 262-701-7037 Diane Igl, Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. [email protected] 9 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 hosted by Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. 42, Village on the Square, Dark July & August 262-965-3979 Three Pillars, Dousman. Coffee and Carbs at 9 a.m., the Lodge will open promptly at 10 a.m. All Master Masons are wel - come.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 19 NNeeww MMaasstteerr MMaassoonnss

Prairie View Lodge raises Bro. Joe Scanlon New MM Brian Scarborough Bro. Aaron Kujak (left), Master of Baraboo Lodge No. 34, welcomes Prairie View Lodge No. 95 raised Bro. Joe Scanlon, chemistry professor at Ripon College, to the sublime Bro. Brian Scarborough, District 8’s newest Master Mason on May 3. degree of Master Mason on April 25. Participating in the degree, front row (from left): Lou Buffetta, Bill District 8 Events Boutwell, new Master Mason Joe Scanlon, Brad Bogenschneider and Kevan Nault. Second row: Tim Aither, Larry Malchow, Ron Triemstra and Phil Wepner. Third row: Brian Azinger, Rob Carriveau, Rick Coles, David Schoff and Paul Walheim. Back row: Wes O'Laire, Jon Van Abel, Master Meade Grim and Rev. Wes Wassell. Submitted by Bro. Rick Coles

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Bro. Karthik Vaddi is new MM Bro. Barry Axelrood (second from right) congratulates Bro. Karthik Vaddi after conferring his Master Mason Degree in Geneva Lodge No. 44, Lake Geneva. On left is Junior Warden Bob Helbach and on right is Bro. John Wackman. Both Brothers participated in the degree. Submitted Bro. Bob Grohall

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Traveling Gavel District 1 District 7 Keystone Lodge No. 236 Columbus Lodge No. 75 District 2 District 8 Collins-Spring Valley No. 192 Fennimore Lodge No. 219 District 3 District 9 Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Albany Lodge No. 36 District 4 District 10 Theodore Roosevelt No. 322 Omro Lodge No. 168 District 5 District 11 LaBelle Lodge No. 84 Belle City Lodge No. 18 District 6 District 12 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 Please check with the Master of the lodge listed before scheduling a trip to claim the Traveling Gavel. It may already have been claimed by or delivered to another lodge.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - MAY 2017 - PAGE 20 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch 167th Grand Convocation

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Wisconsin met at the Lake Masonic Center in Milwaukee for the 167th Grand Convocation on May 6. The Grand Convocation was held by the Grand High Priest Charles M. Olson and the Grand Chapter Offices. Business was discussed, presented, and many were in attendance totaling over 100 Companions, visitors, and guests. The Grand Chapter Officers were installed that afternoon with Companion Terry Lee Loper being installed as The Grand High Priest for the upcoming Capitular year. More information regarding the happenings of the Grand Chapter and the con - stituent Chapters may be found on the Grand Chapter Website, http://www.yorkrite.com/wi/gcram/ along with the Grand York Rite of Wisconsin Facebook Page. Type GYRWI in the search bar to find the page and Northwestern Lodge steak dinner stay updated on happenings around the Grand York Rite in Wisconsin. The 168th Grand Convocation will be at the Janesville Masonic Center on May 5, 2018. The 169th Grand Convocation will be at the N.E.W. The Brothers of Northwestern Lodge in Prescott continued their long Masonic Center on May 4, 2019. Front row (from left): Grand Treasurer Micheal Fairbanks, Grand King standing tradition of offering a New York strip steak dinner to the public as part of their annual fundraising efforts on May 26. Diners were also John Pratt, Grand High Priest Terry Loper, Grand Scribe Khristian Kay and Grand Secretary Brian Hudy, be treated to a piece of rhubarb upside down cake made famous by our PGHP. Second row: Grand Captain of the Host John Jenks, Grand Principal Sojourner Travis Lehrer, Grand late Bro. Donald Eggers. Funds raised by the Lodge are used to support Royal Arch Captain Parker Dow and Grand Chaplain Micheal Mudrey. Back row: Grand Sentinel Martin a scholarship program at the Prescott High School. Masons recently Callaway, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil Bradley Bingheim, Grand Master of the 2nd Veil Peter Misko, Grand donated $1,000 to the School Lunch Program in Prescott. Newest Master of the 1st Veil Keith Wohlfert and Grand Organist Jamison Kifer. member Bro. Ron Davis works alongside one of our more seasoned Submitted by Companion Jamison E. Kifer, PHP, Grand Organist members Bro. Dave Finley. Submitted by Bro. Dennis Donath Masonic Quotes Rules for Capturing or "We are going to do it this way, because it's never been done this way before." – Bro . Dennis V. Siewert, Past Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin. Delivering the Traveling Gavel 1. The Gavel can be delivered or captured at a stated or special tiled meeting. A tiled meeting must be opened by the lodge that is being visited.

2. At least 3 members of the capturing or delivering Lodge must be present, one of which must be an elected officer (W.M., S.W., J.W., Sec., or Treas.)

3. If more than one lodge arrive on the same night to capture the gavel, the following criteria are to be used to determine who captures the Gavel a. Lodge with the most visiting brothers b. If same number of brothers attend, the lodge that travels the furthest (determined by their Stated Meeting locations) captures the gavel c. If all of the above are the same, the lodge with the highest ranking officers in attendance would capture the gavel. (I.E. If you have your Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden present, you would take the gavel vs. Master, Senior Warden, Senior Deacon, and Junior Deacon. This is highest ranking, not the most officers) d. If all of the above are the same, the lodge with the youngest Mason (by age, not years as a mason) present would capture the gavel.

4. Gavel can only be transferred one time per day.

5. District Deputy must be notified by the lodge delivering or capturing the gavel within 24 hours. This allows for quick communication with the other lodges in the district.

6. If there are questions about the rules for capturing or delivering the District Traveling Gavel, the District Deputy’s decision should be accepted.

PAGE 21 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 Oshkosh Lodge Honors Past Masters and Widows

The Brethren of Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 met at a local restaurant to honor the Past Masters and Widows of the Lodge on April 23. Toasts were offered to both the Past Master’s and the Ladies of the Lodge by Master Joel A. Porst. A 65 year Certificate was presented to Bro. Fredrick Konrad. Bro. Konrad was raised in Centennial Lodge No. 205, Oshkosh on Feb. 25, 1949 and served the Lodge as Master in 1960. Bro. Ron Montgomery was the featured speaker, he gave a talk on Senior Fraud and Scams. The food was excellent and a good time was had by all. Submitted by Bro. Donald Wood, Secretary

What Masonry is Not Ashlar Award Masonry is not, and was never intended to be, a reform society. If an applicant isn’t a good man when he is taken in, he never will be afterwards. Program – More Light, Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin, December 1941

The Ashlar Award Program was developed by the District Deputy Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge. It shares some of the character of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Ashlar Award. The Ashlar Award was conceived to encourage lodges and par - ticularly new Master Masons to properly mentor new candidates and to more swiftly involve new Master Masons in lodge activity. By serving as a mentor, the new Master Mason will develop a stronger bond with the lodge as well as with the new candidate. It is recommended that the activity of completing the Ashlar Award Program be conducted by a three member team. The team will consist of an experienced Master Mason (Past Master, Coun - selor or other), a new (or relatively new) Master Mason and a new candidate. It is intended that the new Master Mason is the actual leader and mentor and that the experienced Mason assists and serves as a resource. Earning the Ashlar Award consists of completing a flow chart of activities designed to encourage proper completion of the Wiscon - sin Program, as well as returning the new Master Mason to lodge for participation in lodge events and activities. It is hoped that this program will help both the newest candidate and the newly raised Master Mason to become active participants in their lodge and to make them feel welcome as integral members of the lodge. The “target” of the Ashlar Award is the newly raised Master Mason. The award consists of a certificate and a “Perfect Ashlar” Pin that is earned by the new Master Mason for serving as a men - tor. The experienced Master Mason assisting on the team is also entitled to the award if he has not received one. The award can only be earned once. The new candidate who is being mentored does not receive the award. It is hoped that after he is raised and examined in the MM posting that he will be part of a team that mentors the next candidate. For more information and an Ashlar Award Application go to the Grand Lodge website at wisc-freemasonry.org.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JUNE 2017 - PAGE 22 Email your submissions to [email protected].

Always on Duty

Grand Lecturer Jerry A. Reick presents a short “school of instruction” on handling the rod to fellow Grand Lodge Officers. Submitted by Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak

Attention Veterans

The Veteran’s Pin, introduced by Past Grand Master William Beetcher, is available and will be presented to qualifying Brothers who have honorably served in our Armed Forces. To receive your pin con - tact your lodge Secretary or Cheryl Martin at the Grand Lodge Office. Email cheryl@wisc-freema sonry.org or call 262- 965-2200, Ext. 800. Please include your branch of service, the date you entered service and your date of discharge. Also any conflict if you were in combat. This in - formation will be listed as part of your Masonic Record.

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Wear a tie to Wisconsin Lodge wear jeans or bibs”. Bro. Arthur the honor. No. 3’s Memorial BBQ Table Din - Karos offered $100 for the privi - Everyone enjoyed an evening of ner and face the consequences. lege of cutting off Deputy Grand fantastic food, good fellowship This annual event always adver - Master L. Arby Humphrey’s Tie. and several people were lucky raf - tises “no coats or ties allowed, With no higher bidders he won fle winners.

Bro. Art Karos cuts off the tie with a scissors. It was decided using a scissors may require less cleanup. Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker (center) offers the Tiler’s sword as a tool to lop off the tie. From left: Art Karos, Jan F. Talaga, Deputy Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey, Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker, Area Administrator and Chef Charles H. Boelkow Jr. and Khristian Kay. Photos by District 12 Deputy Grand Master Todd W. Krohn

Advertise in the Wisconsin Masonic Journal The Number 1 Source for Reaching the Masons of Wisconsin We now have a special rate for promoting your upcoming lodge events! Contact Diane Igl Learning the bagpipes Phone 262-965-3979 email: [email protected] Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak (right), member of the Tripoli Scottish Highlanders, takes some time out of his busy schedule to give some bagpipe lessons at the Tripoli Shrine Center in Milwaukee. Brothers learn the fingerings for the notes on a practice chanter. From left: Tom Peters, Gregg Bubolz, John McChesney and Tom Peters. Submitted by District 12 Deputy Grand Master Todd W. Krohn

Tour the “Beautiful Island” Taiwan

wTitohur tyo loeavue rin Mida Msarochn 20i1c8 fBromr eMtilwharukeeen. Some highlights of this all-inclusive package:

• Tour Taipei and surrounding area • Round trip air transportation – Milwaukee – Taipei • English speaking tour guides Wendy Schwartz and Annie Fang (Taipei natives) • All Transfers • Hotel • Motorcoach transportation on the island • Buffet Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Daily Happy Hour at the hotel • Visit the Grand Lodge of China • Plus much more • $3995 per person double occupancy.

For more information call Wendy Schwartz 920-458-4661 Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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