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WMJ March 2021 THE WISCONSIN MARCH 2021 Construction projects to begin at Three Pillars. See CEO Bro. Mark Strautman’s Masonic Journal Message on page 6. Wisconsin Masonic Calendar March 2021 13 H.S. Baird No. 174, 86th Annual Steamboat Dinner, 31 S. 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay – drive up take out only this year! $16.00 - Roast “Cruise Control” beef, turkey, baked beans, coleslaw, pie. Proceeds to help with N.E.W. community outreach. Contact Bro. Tom Pinney at Ralph R. Teetor, [email protected] or 920-493-3727 for tickets or more informa- of Hagerstown, Indi- tion. ana, where he was a 13 Freemasonry 101 Live: A Masonic Primer. Open to all Masons member of Hager- EA and up via Zoom. See page 16. stown Lodge, was 13 Chetek Lodge, St. Patrick’s Day Irish Dinner. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $15. blinded in an accident Contact Tom Nicolaides at 715-642-1061 or [email protected] for tickets and information. See page 5. at the age of 5, but he never let his loss of 14 Washburn No. 145, Chef Ruth Atwood's Annual Corned Beef Dinner, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 8102 199th Ave, Bristol. Will have lim- sight stop his ingen- ited seating for dining as well as takeout and curbside services. ious working the field $13.00 adults/ $9.00 children 12 and under. Includes corned beef and of engineering. cabbage, potatoes, soda bread, and dessert. One of his inven- 19 31st Annual Scimitar Sportsman’s Night, Tripoli Shrine Center. tions used today by VIP Entry 4 p.m., Doors open at 5 p.m., Dinner at 7:15 p.m. See page 12. countless numbers of motorists on the high- 20 Quincy Adams Dedication and Consecration, 1 p.m., 210 Main Street, Friendship. way is the mechanism known as "Cruise 31 17th Annual Combined Table Lodge between the Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin and The Most Worshipful Control." It was in- Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, Inc., vented in around Bro. Ralph Teetor Tripoli Shrine Center. See page 17. 1957 by Brother Tee- Aug 17, 1890-1982 April 2021 tor, who called it "Speed-a-Stat." 23-25 Spring Staff Meeting and Grand Master’s Testimonial. In recognition of Brother Teetor's many accom- 29 District 12 Spring Meeting, 6 p.m. cocktails and 7 p.m. start. plishments, the Grand Lodge of Indiana presented Every Mason in attendance will receive the new, never before distrib- him with the Caleb B. Smith Medal in November, uted D12 Masonic Coin. Open to spouses and significant others. 1975, as a "Distinguished Masonic Brother of the Meyer’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 4260 S. 76th St., Greenfield. Register at Eventbrite, link coming out soon. Hoosier State." This blind Brother used his God-given talents to June 2021 bring pleasure and comfort to many as they cruise 4-5 177th Annual Communication, Wisconsin Masonic Center. down the road of life. He regularly told others who were afflicted that they are not truly handicapped. July 2021 His engineering successes allowed him to be donor of the land on which his Lodge now stands. 12 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42, 18th Annual "Pay It Forward" Golf Outing at The Legend at Brandybrook in Wales. The Masonic Service Association of North America August 2021 Emessay Notes January 2021 29 Brewers-Twins Baseball Sunday, Target Field, Minneapolis. October 2021 Grand 30 Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, Shed Lodge. Fellowship starts at 4 Lodge p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. F. & A.M. February 2022 of WI Twitter www.twitter.com/WI_Freemasons 19-23 2022 Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Like us on Facebook THE WaISCOsNSINo nic ournal M J VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 3 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin March 2021 “Freemasonry 101 Live: A Masonic The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Primer” via Zoom on March 13 Brother Kenneth C. Gorgen By District 11 Deputy Grand Master them home, probably with more “The true tragedy in most people’s lives is that they are far better Christopher M. Luedke questions than answers. Freema- than they imagine themselves to be and, as a result, end up being Remember when you went sonry 101 Live will fill in those much less than they might be.” —Earl R. Smith II through your initiation? How gaps in a series of short talks much did you actually remember aimed at all Masons from the Greetings My Brothers, from that night? You were hood- youngest EA to the grizzled Past The quote from Earl Smith above is a re- winked, walked around, there Master. minder to all of us that we have many great Ma- were gavels, kneeling, some On Saturday, March 13, we sons in our jurisdiction destined to be leaders of prodding and you were possibly will be presenting a series of 10– our Fraternity and we have many new men embarrassed when asked for 15-minute talks live on a Zoom being initiated that can very well be our key to something metal. Typically, webinar. These talks will cover growth and education. The problem is that they after throwing lectures and expe- mentoring, lodge organization, might not know it yet. riences at the candidate we send going to your first meeting, the Last month I shared with you some thoughts EA Degree, the roll of ritual in from Albert Mackey basically stating that our Freemasonry and what it means Lodges and Temples must also be resorts for to be a Mason. Each speaker will speculative and philosophical thoughts else it take questions in this fast-paced could lead to deterioration of transforming into Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen examination of Freemasonry. social clubs or benefit societies. In this day and EA’s will see the degree with age Mackey’s thinking might be blunt and profound, but his message new eyes, picking up on nuances points to growth in education and mentoring. they may have missed. Older Recently in a conversation with one of my lodge brothers, he members will be reminded of shared his reasons for petitioning the Fraternity. It is based on the their passion for the fraternity, four-points listed below. As he was naming each point, I began to and everyone will find useful con- realize he was defining the tenets of our profession. How uncanny crete take-aways that can im- that when he petitioned, without realizing what he was getting into, prove their Masonic experience. his clear purpose for joining was a quest for that deep philosophical reason which defines our existence as Masons. Speakers will include the Grand Orator WBro. Jerry A. Reick, the • “Love for each other.” (Brotherly Love) Grand Lecturer WBro. Patrick D. • “Care for each other.” (Relief) Cholka as well as members of the • “Support for each other.” (Truth) Grand Lodge Education Commit- • “Fun with each other.” (All of the above.) tee. Many men who come knocking on the door of the lodge have a This presentation is also the specific reason for joining. It might not be as well thought out as first step toward developing the this Brother, but I am sure many men do come to Masonry looking new Online Masonic College with for fellowship and the opportunity to be part of something bigger in the goal of creating content that their life. The prospective candidate might not have as clear a vision, can be used at the lodge, District but he has come to the point in his life that he feels there is more or State level no matter the level for him to experience than an everyday routine. I guess he might of technology available to the be asking himself, “Is that all there is?” As Esmeralda Santiago ex- presenter. We will provide all the plained, “Tell me who you walk with, and I'll tell you who you are.” Bro. Cramer is a 70 year Mason tools so anyone at any level can This is our opportunity to take a good man and make him better, explore or present Masonic Edu- and what better place to find out that there is more to life in devel- Bro. Cal Cramer and his Lady Pat recently received a visit from his oping relationships with like thinking men in a Masonic Lodge. It Brothers Dave Dickson and Rich Campbell of Sauk Prairie Lodge No. cation appropriate to the audi- ence and useful no matter the just might be what this new brother is seeking. 113. Bro. Cramer was presented a beautiful hand crafted plaque made During this time of pandemic, many of the lodges have continued by Bro. Campbell in honor of his 70 years as a Mason. Bro. Cramer time constraints. More on the to initiate and bring in new members; 41 since November 2020 to was raised on Sept. 18, 1950 in Sauk Prairie Lodge. He is also a mem- New Masonic College will be pre- be exact. Now that may not feel like a tremendous feat but consider ber of Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99 where he has served several years as sented at the Freemasonry 101 the extenuating circumstances our lodges overcame to do this. I say, Secretary and also Treasurer. Live presentation on March 13 at “Well done my Brothers!” Photo by Bro. Dave Dickson 8 a.m. Submitted by DDGM Daniel C. Brylla There is a golden opportunity before us. Now is the time, and I See page 16 use an expression that was recently said to me, to bring them on- board and make sure we have our mentoring program active so that Register now for the 17th Annual we begin to generate excitement in the lodge and in the candidate.
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