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July 2021 30 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Annual Table Lodge and Fish Boil, appe- tizers 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. $25 per person. Also serving baked 4 4th of July Pancake Breakfast hosted by Chetek Lodge No. 277, chicken. Open to all: EAs-MMs. Past Grand Master Kenneth C. Gor- 216 Morrison St. All you can eat pancakes & french toast with real gen will be the guest speaker. Reservations with remittance to: Nick maple syrup, plus sausage links, milk, juice & coffee. 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Abt at [email protected] no later than Aug. 23. Over 12 years old $8, 3 to 12 $4, under 3 Free. All proceeds funding the Lodge’s Benevolent Activities. Bring your family, friends and ap- September 2021 petites. Afterwards join us in downtown Chetek starting at noon for the Liberty Fest Parade. Carry outs available . 25 Dousman Lodge No. 315, Annual Charity Trap Shoot. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club, N2765 Hardscrabble 10 District 6 is hosting a Masonic Night at the Ballpark, featuring the Rd., Palmyra. For any questions or to purchase raffle tickets contact Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Green Bay Booyah. Direct questions to: Brothers Terry Brown, 414-429-5981 or Butch Roehl at 262-894-7137. [email protected] or 715-712-4001. See page 12.

12 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42, 18th Annual "Pay It October 2021 Forward" Golf Outing at The Legend at Brandybrook in Wales. See page 20. 30 Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, Shed Lodge. Fellowship starts at 4

p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. 17 Inaugural Grand Master Charity Ride, hosted by Wisconsin

Widow Sons MRA Green Dragon Chapter. Registration at 10 a.m., kick February 2022 stands up at 11 a.m. Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, Dous- man. See page 20. 19-23 2022 Conference of Grand Masters of North America.

18 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1, Annual Picnic at Water Tower Park in Mineral Point. Meet at 6 p.m., eatg at 6:30 p.m. Lodge will provide Eastern Star: Leaving Paw Prints on brats & drinks, Guests will need to bring their own dinner service and a dish to pass. the Hearts of Others

23 Buffalo River Golf Tournament, Valley Golf Club, Mondovi. The General Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star (OES) has 28 8th Annual Collins-Spring Valley Lodge Golf Tournament, Ham- adopted Service Dogs as its primary, permanent charity. mond Golf Course, 458 Davis Street, Hammond. Registration at 10:30 Over the years, OES has contributed to many charities, with the new a.m. RSVP by July 21. Contact Bro. Jay Custer at 715-928-0001, Service Dog project being introduced during the last triennium (2018- email [email protected] or Jeff Olson at 952-334-1882, 2020) of the General Grand Chapter. emai [email protected]. The new endeavor is supported through fund-raising events and indi- 29 Waukesha Lodge No. 37, “Festival of Meats” Table Lodge start- vidual and chapter donations, which are forwarded to accredited service ing at 6 pm. Festival of Meats is open to all Masons, EA and above. dog organizations within their own states or jurisdictions. The recipients must be accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or August 2021 the International Guide Dog Federation (lGD). 7 Three Lakes Car, Boat and Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m., North- It costs $25,000 to raise, train, and place a service dog. This special- woods Petroleum Museum, US-45 & WI-32, Three Lakes. Sponsored ized training prepares dogs to assist clients of all ages to gain more in- by Eagle River Lodge No. 248 and Eagle Chapter #218 OES. For independence and security. Many dogs are prepared for working formation contact PGM Carl Wussow at [email protected]. with current and former military persons, coping with PTSD and other issues and injuries. Some are assigned to children who suffer from 11 H.S. Baird No. 174, Fish Boil/Prime Rib Dinner, 5-9 p.m, Door autism or have medical issues. Each dog is matched with its new County Fair Grounds; 812 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. owner depending on the needs of the client and the skills and "person- 21 Chetek Lodge No. 277, Summer 100 Bird Trap Shoot. Registra- ality" of the dog. tion at 9:30 a.m.,shooting starts at 10:30 a.m. Blue HIills Sportsmens Organized in 1876, the General Grand Chapter is a worldwide organ- Club, 1604 23-24, ½ St., Rice Lake. Contact Bro. Chuck Harrison at ization that includes Eastern Star Grand Chapters and subordinate chap- 715-456-8415 for more information. ters in 48 states in the U.S., eight Canadian Provinces, the District of 22 Mosinee Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Forest Columbia, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Brazil, and Italy. Lodge No. 130. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 entry fee, free to spectators. loads of entertainment and great food. Contact Kevin Sorenson at 715-581- The Masonic Service Association of North America 0553 or [email protected]. See ad on page 12. Emessay Notes

24 Chippewa Council #25 Steak Fry, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. $13 per person, eat in or carry out. Friends and Family are welcome. Chippewa Ma- sonic Center, 650 Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls. RSVP by Aug. 20 to Bryce Fransway at [email protected] or 715-933-4259.

29 Brewers-Twins Baseball Game, Reserve your spot with Grand Senior Grand Deacon Tom Stevens, [email protected] or 715-579-8949.

29 Area-wide Table Lodge, Baldwin American Legion Hall sponsored www.wimasons.org by Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192.

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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 7 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin SUMMER 2021

Brethren Thankful to be Meeting in The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Person at Annual Communication Brother Gary L. Stang In the last scene of the Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) receives the book from his guardian angel called “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. A cap- tion inside reads “Remember no man is a fail- ure who has friends.” Being a member of the greatest fraternity in the world, we all have many friends including some we haven’t even met yet. I want to start by saying thank you for being my friend and for giving me the opportunity to serve this great fraternity! But before I get into my message, I want to ask everyone for their support and for your prayers. Our task is to move our fraternity forward. With your help and having us all working together we can accomplish great things. Finding good men to become a member of our fraternity is our first goal. I believe that adding three or four new Masons to every lodge would decrease the number of lodges Grand Master that need to close or merge. Losing any lodge Gary L. Stang is not where we want to go. When lodges The Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of the State of Wisconsin present the Flag at merge or close, it only hurts us and the communities that we live the opening of the 177th Annual Communication. From left: Deputy Grand Commander Clin- in. Let’s find those good men and start building our future. ton Cagle, Senior Warden Shawn Noble and Junior Warden Steven Schwartz. After finding those new candidates, it is imperative that we place Photo by Rich Rygh them with a good mentor. Mentors should not only work with them By Rich Rygh Gorgen was escorted to the altar Deacon Thomas W. Stevens and on their posting, but also develop a friendship with them. Once we The 177th Annual Communi- and introduced by Senior Grand received by Grand Master Gorgen make him a friend, that’s when he really becomes a Brother. cation of the Grand Lodge F. & Deacon Thomas W. Stevens. and Deputy Grand Master Stang. Our posting materials are an important part of our learning. It A.M. of Wisconsin was opened on Deputy Grand Master Gary L. The PGMs were accorded the gives each man the tools to make himself into a better man! Good June 4, at 8 a.m., by Bro. Stang greeted Grand Master Gor- Grand Honors. posting and mentoring without any short cuts are the key to our Thomas Kelley, Master of McKin- gen at the altar and escorted him The Pledge of Allegiance was success. Spending the right amount of time getting to know him ley Lodge and his officers. to the East led by Grand Marshal led by the Grand Master followed will pay dividends later. He will have nothing but good reasons for Following an alarm at the Michael A. Gorgen where he re- by a toast to the flag by Bro. continuing on with our fraternity. outer door Senior Deacon Chris ceived the gavel and was formally James Goodman Jr. Another use for our posting books is to retrain our Brothers. Turner retired and received introduced followed by the Grand The Grand Master declared the We have used them in some lodges as an educational program. I Deputy Grand Master Gary L. Honors. Annual Communication informal know Brothers that are 40 and 50-year members that have told me Stang and the Grand Lodge Offi- Grand Master Gorgen stated, for remarks from our youth they have learned things from these books! Start using them and cers. The Senior Deacon escorted “We made it guys, it took a whole groups and OES. Job’s Daughters you may be surprised how much fun and conversation you will have. the Deputy Grand Master to the year and it is wonderful to be Honored Queen Savannah Hart Having good education is important for all of our members. East were he was accorded the back.” gave a history of the origin of Lastly, I would love for your lodge to get into a discussion on Grand Honors. The gavel was The flag was presented by the Job’s Daughters and what the or- how you can share brotherly love. Write down those ideas and start turned over to the Deputy Grand Grand Commandery and placed ganization has done for her. She using them. Share them with your AAs and DDGMs so they can Stang and the Grand Lodge Offi- on the dais. thanked the Brethren for their share them with other lodges so we can all grow together. It will cers assumed their stations. Past Grand Masters were in- make for some interesting conversation and hopefully make your Grand Master Kenneth C. troduced by the Senior Grand See AC on page 18 lodge better. We believe this is a great time to move our fraternity forward. Young people are interested in what we have to offer. Just make Bro. Gary L. Stang Installed as sure we are giving them something. Teach them how important our friendships are and how great it is to have Brothers all over the world. Take them along on lodge visitations, Masonic funerals and Grand Master of Masons in Wis. other places so they get to see that we are much bigger than just their own lodge. Remember, “it is the little things that make a big difference!” By Rich Rygh My Brothers, I thank you for making a difference in this great Bro. R. Scott Tillotson, Master fraternity and thanks for all that you do!! of George B. wheeler Lodge No. Keep smiling and as always, “luv ya Brothers!” 351 opened a lodge in public form at the Wisconsin Masonic Brother Gary Center on June 4 for the purpose of installing the Grand Lodge Of- ficers for 2021-2022. He was assisted by Brothers Mark Hink and Daniel Ginderson, Senior and Jun- ior Wardens respectively of George B. Wheeler Lodge. Bro. Robert Sloan, a Past Master of Freemasons Lodge served as Chaplain. The Grand Commandery presented the flag. Master Scott Tillotson turned the gavel over to Installing Grand Master William Beetcher, PGM. Past Grand Masters Davey L. White Jr. and Scott E. Pedley served as Installing Grand Mar- shals and Installing Grand Chap- lain was Past Grand Master Craig Visit the all new Grand Lodge website S. Campbell. The officers of the Grand today @ www.wimasons.org Lodge of Wisconsin were installed Newly installed Grand Master Gary L. Stang receives a hearty in proper form. The officer’s col- round of applause from officers, Brothers and guests. In back- lars were presented by their ladies. ground from left: Grand Orator Richard A. Rygh, Deputy Grand Master elect Gary L. Grand Master Paul T. Tourville and Grand Treasurer Jeffrey On Our Cover Stang was escorted to the altar for L. Bryden. installation. All Masters of lodges Photo by Bro. Keith Wohlfert Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen (left) introduces the Past Grand present were asked to join the Masters in attendance at the 177th Annual Communication. Most Grand Master Stang was duly ceived a hearty round of applause. Grand Master elect at the altar, Worshipful Brothers from left: Robert C. Strader, Scott E. Pedley, installed and received his collar Installing Grand Marshal White placing their hand on the shoulder L. Arby Humphrey, Donald W. Hensiak, Franklin J. Struble, William from his Lady Nancy. proclaimed the officers duly and of the Master in front of them. Beetcher, Daniel L. Slavik, Dennis V. Siewert, Davey L. White Jr., Installing Grand Master regularly installed, he proclaimed Bro. Gary L. Stang received Joseph B. Harker, Michael A. DeWolf, Steven D. Willett, Carl J. Beetcher introduced the new it in the South, West and East in the charges of the Grand Master Wussow and Allan E. Iding as the Masters of the lodges Grand Master and presented him Photo by Rich Rygh pledged their support. the gavel. Grand Master Stang re- See Install on page 5

Masonic Education Thoughts for the Journey By Reverend David O. Leistra, Grand Chaplain

Brethren, Over the course of the last few years the Masonic Education Committee has been At our most recent staff meeting for the Grand Lodge the question came-up concerning Masonic funerals. As I have written in the focused on and working hard towards providing Wisconsin Lodges and Wisconsin past each lodge should be proactive in knowing and planning for Masons with quality Masonic education materials to enable you to increase your Ma- how they would handle the request for the lodge to be involved in the funeral/memorial service sonic understanding. of a Brother, or perhaps even having full re- Over the course of the next several weeks, the committee will be transitioning the sponsibility for the same. In addition, each lodge materials that have been accumulated to the new Grand Lodge of Wisconsin web- ought to be proactive in having their members fill out a “Request for Masonic Funeral” form site: wimasons.org. This will provide the Wisconsin Mason with access to dozens of located in the members section of our website papers, articles and presentations that can be reviewed at their leisure. As new content wimasons.org “Resource Library” and then to “Lodge Administrative Forms.” As Right Wor- is developed, it will also be published on the website. shipful Brother David Ritchie said at our meet- All these items will be available in the 'Masonic Education' portion of the Members ing the Brothers ought to make three or four copies of the “Request for Masonic Funeral” Only area of the website. The members only area of the website does require a login. form: one to leave with the lodge, one for fam- Setting up your account to access this information is quick and easy. Contact your ily, and one for church and/or funeral director. Grand Chaplain District Deputy Grand Master or Area Administrator if you have any questions. This will save your family unnecessary difficulties David O. Leistra when the time comes for you to lay down your The Masonic Education committee is working hard on developing new content working tools and pass on to the Celestial Lodge. I would also ad- and in the near future you can expect to find additional papers, videos and presenta- vise you to share your wishes in this regard with your family and if applicable your religious leader. You may be surprised to know there tions so be sure to check the website frequently. is a good deal of misinformation concerning our fraternity that cir- One of the intentions of the Committee is to provide materials of interest to the culates across faith traditions. By being aware of what policies may Wisconsin Mason. To help us understand what these interests are, the Committee exist in your place of worship or the viewpoint of your local religious leader you will be saving your family the possibility of embarrassment will be sending a survey via email to all Wisconsin Masons who have an email address and hurt feelings. Do not assume that your religious leader does not listed in Groupable. You can expect to see this survey in the coming weeks. We hope hold prejudices concerning our fraternity even if it seems they are in general broad minded. that each of you take a few minutes to complete this survey as it will provide us with I would recommend that every Master and Chaplain get together invaluable information. and make plans for a Masonic Education time at a lodge meeting Thank you in advance and we look forward to helping you on your quest for a to be held in the fall or early 2022 where these forms are made available to all the Brothers and the Chaplain or Master explain why better Masonic understanding. they are necessary and beneficial to be filled-out and placed on file The Masonic Education Committee is here to answer any questions you may have. at the locations noted above. The age of the Brother is irrelevant as none of us knows the number of the days of life we will be blessed with. Your lodge newsletter ought to report on the meeting and in- Fraternally, clude the information on how to locate the form on the Grand The Wisconsin Masonic Education Lodge website. As a member of the clergy for over thirty years I have heard several stories concerning the family of a Mason upon Committee their death having no idea what their loved one’s wishes were concerning the fraternity’s role in their funeral or memorial service. I have heard many stories from funeral directors that tell of a Masonic family finding out at the time of death of their loved one that their church rejected anything Masonic in nature from being brought into the church, even in one case rejecting the flowers sent from a man’s lodge in which he toiled in the quarry for a lifetime. I have known many pastors who have rejected any form of Masonic ritual in the church and who refused to be present at the funeral home if such were held there. The stories almost always end with a family having Read The to compromise on what was their desire to honor their loved one’s Masonic life. I call upon you as a Brother Mason to not let your fam- Wisconsin Masonic Journal ily go through such an experience. If you wish to be memorialized as a Mason when your time comes then do the work of a Mason online at www.wismasons.org now and get this form filled out and on file, have the conversation with family, and if applicable your religious leader. My Brothers do this for your family, your lodge, and yourself. See more news, photos and May God Bless you all, upcoming events W.Bro. David O. Leistra

Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra can be reached at [email protected] or 920-818-1041.

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PAGE 2 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 The Power of Brotherly Love NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURER Editors note: This letter was By Brother Davey L. White Jr., PGM received by Grand Master Gary L. Stang after the Annual Com- munication. Greetings Brothers, It is with great pleasure and excitement that I accept the respon- I’ve been a Master Mason since sibility to serve, once again as your Grand Lecturer! 1989. During those years I I would like to thank our Most Worshipful Grand Master Gary learned my lessons, served my Stang for asking me to serve this year and hav- Lodge and Brothers. I sat in the ing the confidence in me to be part of his team East three times, in two Lodges. I for the upcoming year. joined, and became active, in Our MWGM has dedicated his year to Scottish Rite, York Rite, and the spreading the cement of Brotherly Love. Shrine. I also sat in the East, three When I think of the many ways that Brotherly times, in an Order of the Eastern Love is transcended throughout our Great Fra- Star Chapter. I tried to fill my life ternity, it always puts a smile on my face and with all things Masonic. Also, dur- a warm feeling in my heart. ing that time, I became a volun- So just what is Brotherly Love- (feelings of teer Firefighter/EMT serving the humanity and compassion toward one’s fellow town I live in and drove a school humans). We can all think of examples of bus. I led an active, and busy life. Brotherly Love in our Masonic lives. We have I tried to incorporate, into my all developed lasting friendships with Brother life, the lessons of Brotherly Love, Grand Lecturer Brothers visit Bro. Dave Imlah while he was hospitalized in Masons, many of which, we would have never Davey L. White Jr, Relief and Truth and pass those Sept. 2017. From left: Mark Steckel, Mat Shelton, Ryan Wo- known without our Great Fraternity. I person- PGM lessons on to new Masons starting jicechowski, Jesse Furrer, Joe Barlow, Jake Seever, Stephen ally have been blessed with many great friends out on that rough and rugged road Britton, Barry Diehl, Jim Carlson, Quincy Kasper, Rick Schn- throughout the course of my 38 ½ years in the Fraternity. They called Life. But it was the events abel, and Kevin Sorenson. are like minded men and ladies from every race, religion, occupa- that happened to me in late sum- Submitted by DDGM3 Jake W. Seever tion, opinion, and country. mer of 2017, that provided me I believe that we practice Brotherly Love very well in the lodges with my biggest lesson. life changing part came when my ter called the Lodge Informal, and throughout Wisconsin. I think what sets Masons apart is the fact Following my morning bus heart was restarted. I suffered two reconvened in my hospital room. that we practice it outside of the Lodges. We extend the Brotherly route, as I was headed to my car, ischemic strokes which affected My memories are a bit fuzzy about Love in our communities, families and our day to day lives. We are I suffered the first of two heart at- the right side of my body. Seem- the details, but I have a picture very charitable and always looking for benevolent activities to help tacks. I was rushed to the hospital ingly gone was my ability to talk, that hangs above my desk that those less fortunate than ourselves. We are always looking to offer where subsequent testing showed walk, and write because I’m right- was taken that night. I can re- a kind word or a helping hand. We are constantly searching for that I had severe blockages in the handed. Much of the first week member the nursing staff asking charitable acts to participate in. All of this rolled together is what arteries going to my heart. The following my surgery are hazy, at me who all those “well dressed Brotherly Love is all about. surgeons and cardiologists in- best. My first memory was that of men” were who filled my room The simplest form of Charity is just loving each other and being formed me that I had four block- several people who came into my that night. I would answer with there for each other. There is nothing complicated about it. Charity ages and that open heart surgery room, while I was recovering. the truth, all those men are my is Brotherly Love! Never miss the opportunity to tell those impor- was required. That day was Wed., Sept. 6, a Brothers. One nurse commented tant people in your lives that you Love them. I was taken to a hospital near regular Stated Communication that I must have a big family. I told Wausau. On Aug. 31, I underwent night for Forest Lodge No. 130, her “you have no idea” For the re- Love Ya Brothers, open heart surgery, which accord- of which I am proud to be a mem- mainder of my hospital stay, Davey L. White Jr. ing to my surgeon, went well. The ber. During that meeting, the Mas- when my wife could not be there, I had a Brother sitting by me Feedback and questions are always welcome. keeping me company even as I Contact Grand Lecturer Davey L. White Jr., PGM at slept. They also saw to it that she [email protected] was cared for, got regular meals, and quieted her fears. Even after I was sent for rehab to the VA hospital in Iron Mountain, I would New get regular visits filled with encour- agement and Love. Multiple-Letter Ciphers My illness affected my family emotionally and financially. But The complete updated the love from my Brothers did not monitorial and floor work for slow down when I was sent home. Symbolic Lodges operating There were phone calls, cards, under the Grand Lodge and visitations. F. & A.M. of Wisconsin. By the time I got home, I knew what my future looked like. The Comes in a new 3-ring binder paralysis in my right side meant with drilled pages for easy in- sertion of updates. that my days of walking into fires and helping patients was over. As Price includes updates when was my bus driving career. At the available. time I got sick, I was secretary of Island City Lodge No. 330, performing degree work in Scottish Go to the Rite as well as Blue Lodge, I had just joined York Rite. Depression Grand Lodge Store swooped in for a stay. Then, one at www.wismasons.org day shortly after I came home, then MWGM L. Arby Humphrey Bro. Shawn Noble honored and his lovely wife stopped for a visit. In addition to greetings and Bro. Shawn Noble (right) received his Masonic Lodge Service messages of Love and support Chetek Lodge No. 277 Award from Master Trent Vukodinovich at Burlington Lodge No. 28 from my Brothers in Grand on June 17. Bro. Noble works tirelessly for several organizations within Lodge, he also presented my wife Summer 100 Bird Trap Shoot our great Fraternity and is most deserving of this recognition. Carrie and I with much needed fi- Submitted by Bro. Bill Hahnfeldt, Past Master nancial support. I have asked the Grand Archi- tect many times why he sent this Help Us Identify Brothers challenge to me. I have not received a clear answer as to the why. But He did open opportuni- Accomplishing Great Things ties for me to continue serving the For generations Freemasonry authors and talented musicians. Craft that I Love so much. I am has attracted the best men of their Many men in our ranks have de- back as secretary of Island City generation. We have had men of fended this country with military Lodge, I’m also the secretary at government, science and the arts. distinction. We do not hear of Medford Lodge No. 217, and the Men who have been explorers, them because most are simply too Counselor at Forest Lodge No. warriors, and leaders. I have heard humble to talk about themselves. 130.This June I began my second it asked, “Where are these men In future editions of the Wiscon- year as Area Administrator of Dis- today? Why aren’t we attracting sin Masonic Journal we would like trict 3 Area 2. I also hold office as this type of man like we used to?” to highlight those men. These are a member of Eagle Chapter # The answer to these questions lies men of exemplary feats outside of 218 OES. in the type of man Masonry brings Masonry. Men we sit in lodge I many never know the reason in. In one word, “humility.” with, on the level, but have done why I went through the health Today we have Masons working or are doing great things. If you challenges I have, but there is no in our State Capital and other know of a Brother of great ac- doubt as to why I am still here. It seats of government. We have complishment, heroic stature, or is because of my dearest wife Car- men working in Universities, labs, just plain interesting please con- rie; my son, and Brother, Charlie; and in the fields furthering the sci- tact Dave Ritchie 608-482-3553 my granddaughters; and my par- ences. We have Brothers who or [email protected]. ents. But the biggest power came have accomplished great things in Thanks. Let’s highlight these from my Brothers, who are my sports. Our Brothers are published humble men amongst us. family. It is the Power of Brotherly Love. Love ya Brothers, Email your submissions to [email protected]. David Imlah

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 3 Bro. Longmore Honored for Helping Save a Life

THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM Master Kenneth C. Gorgen presented Bro. Matthew Long- By Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie more with a Certificate of Com- mendation at the Annual Communication along with the Ralph Waldo Emmerson wrote,” We sometimes meet an original following explanation: gentleman, who if manners had not existed, would have invented On January 24, 2021 Bro. them.” How many of our Brothers does this describe? Manners are Matthew Longmore, was working important to us. They help us communicate, ed- as text message staff for PMI en- ucate, and cement us as a society. We know tertainment in Green Bay at Lam- that certain words have meaning and value. We beau Field. At approximately 1:30 understand that our actions are being watched, p.m. a radio transmission was re- and they too, have meaning and value. Today ceived that stated a volunteer was there are forces who proclaim that manners are experiencing dizziness in one of just man-made constructs used to keep eco- the upper rows of Lambeau field. nomic classes separate and the poor down. At that point Bro. Matthew and There are forces that will explain that civility is off-duty Deputy Wells headed to- used to muddy the waters and draw attention ward the area. away from the real issue or that civility is the Another radio transmission was tool of the pacifist and the weak. Manners are later received that the individual more important today than they ever were. Bro. David R. wanted water thinking that might Manners are the agreed upon rules that ce- Ritchie help him. Water was obtained ment us together. Yes, they are man-made, like Senior Grand Warden from a nearby concession stand language both written and oral. Can you imag- and Matthew and the Deputy ine a conversation if everyone used different definitions to their word, started rapidly making their way different grammar, and different punctuation? Not much communi- to the individual. On arrival, Bro. cation would take place. Manners to a gentleman never mark social Matthew observed the individual class. Manners mark the man. The rich man with his ego, who is was an older man, he was sweat- arrogant and rude will never be one of us. The poor man who gives ing profusely, and his eyes were of himself and places others before himself has always been one of starting to roll towards the back of us. Logic, the ability and desire to listen and service to others have his head. Because of past experi- Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen presents Bro. Matthew nothing to do finances. ences and training, Matthew felt Longmore a Certificate of Commendation for helping save a There are forces that claim getting your point across and closing this man was starting to experi- life. Photo by Rich Rygh down the other side is the point of politics and leadership. They ence a seizure. At this point he di- claim civility is used to hamper that from happening. Civility is simply rected Deputy Wells to grab the 20 seconds and then he started to then escorted him to the hospital allowing logic and reason to guide your arguments and kindness and gentleman's legs while he secured experience agonal or abnormal where he underwent life-saving dignity to guide your actions. Emotional argument is seldom con- the upper body in case there was respiration. After several seconds surgery. The victim’s life was structive and certainly leaves no, or little room, to learn or compro- a seizure. of abnormal breathing, he ap- thankfully saved due to the quick mise. We won’t argue on their level so our form of dialogue must The individual became non-re- peared to stop breathing. thinking of the individuals in- be wrong. Those who claim civility is for the pacifist or the delicate sponsive. Due to his non-respon- Bro. Matthew tilted the victim’s volved, and because of the rapid has never seen a gentleman protecting the weak or his loved ones. sive behavior, Matthew and the neck back and opened his airway response and life saving tech- A gentleman is seldom weak in his ideas, his logic, or in protecting Deputy moved him onto a smooth and began life-saving efforts until niques administered by Bro. what is important to him. Throughout history there have been many flat rigid surface. such time as EMTs and para- Matthew Longmore and the gentlemen who were warriors. Being a gentleman is not for the Once he was on a more secure medics arrived on the scene mo- Deputy. timid. It takes courage, morals, stamina and personal strength. surface, it became apparent that ments later. Grand Master Gorgen stated, In society today, words and symbols change meaning in the blink he was starting to have a seizure. After EMTs took over the “Not all heroes wear capes… of an eye. What was once positive is now a negative thought or The seizure lasted approximately scene they used a defibrillator and some wear aprons.” phrase. There are those who will tell that today a gentleman is an elitist, or a playboy, or a sharp dresser with a certain charm. Words like manners, tradition, logic, civility are all undergoing a change in Email your Lodge News and Upcoming Events social definition. Yet we know the real definition of a gentleman. We associate with many of them. They are our friends and Brothers. [email protected]. We strive to raise our sons to just such a level. The level of gentleman. I ran across a quote, “Nowadays, it is easier to meet a ghost than a gentleman . . . but we do exist. We’re like a secret society, like the Illuminati.”-Peter Mitkov. Well maybe not the Illuminati. We do know of a group, though, where gentlemen abound. I joined Eastern Star, come & swim with me. John Locke wrote, “Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company, and reflection must finish him.” In Masonry we are taught to always try to improve ourselves, educate ourselves, seek further light. We are taught to seek the company of other good men. In Masonry we are taught to look at ourselves and reflect on our cre- ator, ourselves, our vices and superfluities and our gains. We know who the gentlemen in the room are. We know where they meet. We know why they are so important today. Words can change. People can attach new and different meaning to words and idea and what was a positive is now negative. Being a Congratulations gentleman is not about words. It is about actions. The way we be- have, our integrity, our treatment of others. It is about looking in WGM Terri, WGP Len, the mirror and seeing the gentleman in the room. No matter what you call him. He will always be there. Words change but our actions and Grand Master will live on beyond us and touch so many along the way. Gary. Best wishes to your Grand Ocers Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie at ~ Maude [email protected]

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Masons are known for their generosity, they are always ready to give their time, talents and money to aid where needed. They support their Brothers, widows and orphans, youth groups, community projects and provide help anywhere a need is found. Brothers work hard in appendant bodies supporting a whole host of charities. They make their community a better place to live. This generosity seems to prevail except for paying dues. For some reason most Masons do not like to pay dues. Brothers are willing to donate generously to their lodge charity fund, maintenance fund or any other need, but when it comes to paying dues they are not so enthu- siastic. I attended a lodge a few years back that was honoring Brothers for 50 and 60 years of service. During the meeting the topic of raising Grand Orator dues $10 came up. There was much discussion Richard A. Rygh and it was decided to continue on the subject at an upcoming meeting. Other business was discussed and the Brothers were presented their service awards. Just before closing the Secretary brought up the fact that there were (I don’t remember how many) members that due to hardship were unable to pay their dues for that year. In this lodge it was a custom to pass the hat to recover these dues. That hat went around the lodge room and 10 and 20 dollar bills were thrown in the hat and even a 50 dollar bill was included. Broth- ers were more than happy to assist another Brothers but didn’t seem to like to pay dues themselves. Lodges are reluctant to raise dues and over the years most lodges have fallen behind. When I joined my lodge 50 years ago the dues were $18.55. Grand Lodge Officers serving the Masons of Wisconsin for 2021-2022. Front row from left: Grand Treasurer The Grand Lodge per capita made up $8.55 of that amount. Due Jeffrey L. Bryden, Junior Grand Warden Thomas W. Stevens, Deputy Grand Master Paul T. Tourville, Grand to inflation the $10 the lodge received would equal about $66.50 Master Gary L. Stang, Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie and Grand Secretary, Michael A. DeWolf, today. Add the per capita of $45.00 and the dues amount would PGM. Second row: Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Thiele, Senior Grand Steward Earl Gunderson, Junior be $111.50. Our current dues are $71.00. Numbers like this are Grand Deacon Joseph E. Thompson and Senior Grand Deacon Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt. Third row: Grand true in most lodges. Take into account that many lodges have less Orator Richard A. Rygh, Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra, Grand Marshal H. Scott Paulson, Grand Lecturer than 50% of the members they had in the early 1970s and it is not Davey L. White Jr., PGM, and Grand Tiler Milton Helmer. Fourth row: DDGM1 Darrell O. Kyle, DDGM2 hard to understand how important it is to bring dues amounts up to Daniel J. Hagerty, DDGM3 Jacob W. Seever, DDGM4 Christopher J. Young, DDGM5 Jacob R. Schultz where they should be. and DDGM6 James R. Giese. Back row: DDGM7 Matthew H. Ivens, DDGM8 Daniel C. Brylla, DDGM9 The average dues in Wisconsin is only $91 per year including Derek M. Henze, DDGM10 Ron J. Montgomery, DDGM11 Christopher M. Luedke and DDGM12 Jeremy per capita (before the recent per capita increase of $2), leaving the J. Koss. lodge with $46. This amount does not go very far especially with Photo by Michelle Allen the rising costs of maintaining buildings and funding lodge activities. Also to be considered is the majority of lodges have less than 100 members. from page 1 The finance committee in your lodge is not out to see how much Install money it can collect when recommending dues increases. It just needs to pay the bills. the name of the Most Worshipful we will change the world and it Grand Master with a prayer blan- Remember that your Brethren want you as a Brother first and Grand Lodge Free and Accepted starts with all of us.” ket Lady Ronda made. The blan- foremost. They want to enjoy the fellowship and share Freema- Masons for the Sate of Wisconsin. Grand Master Stang stated, ket was started on February 14, sonry’s Brotherly Love and all the great things it has to offer — The Grand Master addressed the “Let’s make it a great year and get 2021, the day of love. The stitch with you. That is what Masonry is all about. Brothers and guests and thanked back to having some fun. Remem- chosen is called the hurdle stitch, At this point you have a lot of time invested in Freemasonry, them for the opportunity to serve. ber it is the little things that make chosen for life’s many hurdles we don’t let money interfere with that. Attend a lodge meeting if you He asked them for their help, sup- a big difference. Together we can must cross. The name of the yarn haven’t been there recently. Your Brothers would love to see you port and prayers. He thanked his get it done. I love you all.” is tranquil in hopes of giving and you will find you have many very good friends there. lodge Brothers and the Brothers Potentate of Zor TempleMark peace. If paying your dues is a problem let the Master or Secretary know, for District 2 for all their support. Jerdee presented the Grand Mas- The Grand Master closed the it will be taken care of. It is the Lodge’s chance to show some of The Grand Master said this year ter with his Grand Master’s fez. lodge in public form followed by a that Brotherly Love. we are going to spend our time on District 2 Lecturer Frank During prayer by the Installing Grand Your lodge Brothers care about you! membership; education and com- presented the Grand Master a Chaplain Campbell. munication; and brotherly love. special hat from one of the oldest The Grand Lodge officers exited Feedback and questions are always welcome. He said, “I am asking each of you breweries in Germany. There is a to organ music by Bro. Jim Contact Grand Orator Richard A. Rygh at to reach out and spread that ce- pin on the hat from every Grand Stoebe which adds so much to our [email protected] ment of brotherly love, in your Master since he became a Mason. Annual Communication. lodge, in your family and in your Past Grand Master Scott E. Ped- community. I believe if we do that ley and Lady Ronda presented the Support our Youth Groups Support our Shriners believe in you.

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Masonic Service and Assistance Procedural changes will make your work to secure matching grants from Summer is here and it’s wonderful to see our families and residents is here to assist Worthy Brother your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation a lot easier. reconnecting, along with the return of some beloved staff and res- Master Masons, their Widows and ident events, including our buddy walk. Orphans. We will no longer require that you send your portion of the requested We are busy preparing for the opening of our first renovated wing Assistance begins in the Lodge. The process begins when you matching grant to the Foundation. Instead, all you need do is mail a at the Masonic Center for Health and Rehab. It’s an exciting time copy of your check along with the usual matching grant form. for our residents and families, and we can’t wait for them to see know of a Brother in good stand-

the wonderful renovation work. Soon, it’s on to the next wing for ing or his family that needs assis- the construction crew, all while outdoor construction continues. tance. The Lodge must assist this Once your grant is approved, we will send you the Wisconsin Masonic Brother first; be a “pass of the Foundation check for our share of your request. This will save everyone You can stay up-to-date on our project page at www.threepillars.org hat” or funds dispersed from the a lot of time and effort and should make your presentations a lot and clicking the “Campus Renovation and Expansion” tab at the Lodge’s Charity Fund. In some smoother and easier. top. cases, Lodge Brothers have been Finally, thank you to Most Worshipful Grand Master Ken Gorgen very instrumental with assistance So here’s how it works: for his support this past year, and congratulations to Most Worship- by asking Brothers within the ful Grand Master Gary Stang—we look forward to working with Lodge that have special talents to Step 1) Your Lodge mails in the completed grant application, along with you during the next year. assist. a copy of your Lodge check made payable to the chosen charity in the If further assistance is needed, amount of the Lodge share. you can assist the Brother in com- pleting an application for assis- Step 2) Upon approval (the Foundation’s Board of Directors will still tance. Those forms can be need to approve grant requests at their scheduled meetings), the Wis- Mark Strautman, President & CEO obtained from the Grand Lodge consin Masonic Foundation will make a check out to the same charity Office. Each case referred to the for the Foundation’s share and will mail it to the Lodge Secretary. Committee is reviewed and nor- mally has a very quick response. In most cases we try to complete As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we’ll be our requests within 30 days. happy to assist. There are however, Emergency Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Assistance cases. In those cases, we will respond much quicker. 36275 Sunset Drive If you have any further question, Dousman, WI 53118 Support Your Wisconsin Masonic Charities contact Bro. Robert Canfield at Attn: Erika Miller [email protected] or 608- Memorials and Contributions 239-0505.

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WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 7 Deputy Grand Master Tourville asks the Delegates of the Annual Communication for a Partnership to Benefit Membership take those ideas and replicate Oregon Lodge (Great Lodge, still around.” That just crushes me them across the state. That’s op- Great culture!) yesterday, “How to hear that. I am so Proud to be tion #1. many guys, realistically, the way a Freemason, it crushes me to Option #2. You’ve got the that you want to bring men into hear that. That’s our fault. We money and you agree. We need to the fraternity, the way that you must change that. This is the day partner to move this needle today. want to do it, how many guys do to make the decision to change You don’t have the horsepower, you want to bring in this next that… you don’t have the time, or you year?” His answer was five. What- I hope you go back to your don’t have the desire to run it. ever your answer is, your answer Lodges and say “You know what, But, you want the money spent in is. Every Lodge has its own per- 2%, 3%, 4% a year… we’re in. your area. Fine, you put a pin in sonality, every Lodge has its own We’re in! Reach out, call me. You the ground around your Masonic culture. I am not changing that. make the decision, you want to Lodge and you tell me how big Your job is to control that culture. run the program, you run the pro- you want the circle. Twenty miles, But I know this. If I put ten guys gram just tell me what you’re 50 miles, you tell me how big you in the top of that funnel for Ore- doing so I can share the ideas with want the circle and I guarantee gon Lodge …they get to select. your Brothers across the State. If you, I promise you, every penny How powerful would it be to go to you don’t want to run the pro- from your Lodge will be spent on those ten men and say listen, gram but want everything to be Membership and PR in that circle, we’re only taking five. We’re only spent in your area let me know. period. taking five of you. I would suggest Tell me how big you want the cir- Option #3, some of you might that you show up at our social cle, we’ll spend every single penny have extra dollars and understand events. That you volunteer and in that area. Or if you choose the the greater good across our State. work with us. I would suggest that greater good and want to put Many of you have probably heard you show up on our meeting some cash towards billboards, TV, of or seen the semi-truck that the nights, after the meeting, and get Radio, etc.. However you want to Masons of central Wisconsin to know the guys. I would suggest do it is up to you. You make that wrapped with my Dad’s picture you do that if you want to be one decision. We’re in this together. and the logo for the Shriner’s of the five that we’re selecting to No one has ever said to lower Hospitals. Wrapping the left side join this Fraternity this year. ...If our standards. No one has ever of the semi-truck going up and you don’t recruit, you can’t select. said that. No one will ever say Deputy Grand Master Paul T. Tourville. down the interstate. It might be We have the horsepower, we that. Recruiting is about selection. Photo by Rich Rygh billboards, it might be radio, it have the talent, we’re putting You recruit so that you can select. might be TV, it might be left sides some amazing things in place. If Your Lodge makes the decision of Excerpt from 2021 AC pres- agreement across the entire proof semi-trucks, I don’t know. It you haven’t checked out the web- who you want to bring in. If entation… gressive line to continue this. This doesn’t really matter. We’ll leave site (www.wimasons.org) already, you’ve only got two options, those The time is now! The time is is not a one-year deal. We are that up to the talent that you just do yourself a favor and check out two options start to look pretty now to make a decision and move moving the needle today! We are heard from. I’m sure they will be the web site. What I’m asking for good. If you’ve got five options forward. You heard our Most putting the dollars in the hands of using many of the Scottish Rite is a partnership. If we can commit and you want two, it’s a totally dif- Worshipful Grand Master intro- incredibly talented men, that are materials we have all seen, no my goal of $250,000, and I’ve al- ferent ball game. I’m asking for duce a budget including $75,000 our Brothers, and putting them to need to reinvent the wheel. ready got some verbal commit- your partnership, I’m asking for specifically for the purposes of work. What I am asking you is to How you choose those dollars ments around $71,000 from the your support, I’m asking you to go Public Relations and Membership. go back to your Lodges and con- to be spent is up to you. The bot- Lodges you’re sitting next to. If back to your Lodges and seriously My hope is that it is just the initial sider with your unrestricted funds tom line is this and it is pretty sim- we can commit $250,000, plus consider that today is the day we spark for the fire. We have making a commitment, a partner- ple. If you don’t recruit you can’t the $75,000 in the budget. If to- move the needle. Today is the day amongst all of us out there lots ship, where we commit 2%, 3%, select. Period. If you do not re- gether we can commit $300,000 that we make that change and and lots of dollars in unrestricted 4% per year for the next five years cruit, you cannot select. Your in- plus per year for the next five start thinking about making our funds in your Lodges. I am not towards Membership specifically. dividual Lodge has a culture. It is years, $1.5 Million towards mak- Fraternity relevant to our commu- talking about building funds, I am Now, you make the decision. your responsibility to maintain, ing Masonry relevant, WOW!! nities and relevant to our world not talking about charitable funds, If you want to run the program in build and grow that culture hope- It absolutely crushes me when once again! We, without question, I am talking purely about unre- your area, do it! So, if you’ve got fully, along with the impact of somebody says to me, and I wear have the talent and the programs, stricted dollars. So, my ask is this $1,000,000 of unrestricted funds that culture. But it’s your Lodge. I something Masonic every single and we have the cash to do it. and it is straightforward. Most en- and we have well over a dozen asked Jim “Bone” Goldsmith of day, “I didn’t know you guys were Thank you very much. tities that have an endowment will Lodges that do by the way. If spend 4-5% of that balance per you’ve got a million bucks in un- year in annual giving or annual restricted funds and you commit spending. I am asking those 3% that’s $30,000. You make Grand Chaplain’s Necrology Report Lodges that have proceeds to con- the decision how you want this At each regularly held meeting years in France. He married his lady and work in the quarries of life will sider committing 2, 3, or 4% per $30,000 spent. Whatever you of our lodges there is a time for a re- Carna-Jean (Becker) in 1962 and stand well regarded and long re- year to Public Relations and Mem- choose to do. You can run the en- port to be made notifying the they moved to Wisconsin in 1972 membered, and he will live on in this bership. This needs to be on an tire program yourselves, just give brethren if any of the Brothers had where they purchased Shawano present life through the work of his ongoing basis, the $75,000 I me the ideas, give me your passed away since the last time they Printing, Inc. He was active on the life while among us. He has now an- mentioned in the budget includes thoughts, because I’m going to had met on the level. It is the Wor- Board of Directors of the United swered present, in the roll call of the shipful Master’s responsibility to ask Way and was active in his church. heavenly lodge where he has taken the question of the Lodge Secretary As is proper we as the Grand up new work, perfect in nature and and if there has been a death the Lodge Free and Accepted Masons beauty. 7th Annual secretary makes his report then a of Wisconsin honor the memory of Respectfully Submitted, short memorial time is held. The this esteemed Brother. His influence David O. Leistra, Grand Chaplain memorial ought to be conducted by the Chaplain, if not then by the Teddy Bear Classic Worshipful Master, who drapes the lodge charter in mourning so that WILD RIDGE GOLF COURSE, 6467 KANE RD., EAU CLAIRE, WI the lodge would be reminded of that Brothers passing for thirty days. The memorial aspect of the meeting is Monday, August 23 to be a solemn occasion. However, the memory of the Brother ought to be celebrated as a source of joy and thanksgiving for that aspect of their life they shared with their lodge Brothers. In this report we will re- Golf outing sponsorship opportunities available. member together one of our Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters who Sponsor for literacy and change lives one syllable at a time! has passed away. Since we last met in Annual Communication: Golf Includes: 18 holes, Cart, Most Worshipful Past Grand Mas- Lunch, Non-alcoholic Bever- ter James A. 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Valley of Madison

Upcoming Scottish Rite Events

Valley Meeting: July 28, 2021 and August 25, 2021 Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Brother Mike Roddy if you plan on having dinner.

Fall Reunion: October 20th and 23rd.

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Lodge of Perfection life. My Parents taught me to be able to survive as a months there will be two groups of brothers, those that person in the world but also to be able to work as a valu- are overjoyed to be back in person and those that have I am JT Lichtfuss, the newly elected Thrice Potent able member of a team. Early years I learned to play gotten used to not attending meetings 2,3,10 or “too Master of the Lodge of Perfection, in the Valley of Madi- with the neighborhood kids, it was fun to develop and so- many” nights a month. Now, more than ever, I think it is son. The Lodge of Perfection confers the fourth through cialize with my friends. As I entered Middle school, I had important to give brothers a reason to come other than fourteenth degree. These degrees are the Ineffable De- developed skills and started to excel in sports and saw just reading the minutes and perhaps a meal. grees because they investigate and contemplate spiritu- the need for teamwork. Each of us brought a skill set This month’s article snuck up on me and I think this ality. These degrees amplify the Master Mason degree, that we used to gain the result of a win. As I entered and is in part due to the fact that I can’t believe I have already and the biblical stories that lead to the building of King left high school, I continued to develop the skill set for made it to the top of the Madison Rose Croix line. When Solomon’s Temple. sports and in life skills. I added a positive attitude to I first joined Scottish Rite many of my masonic mentors The 4th in the Scottish Rite journey is titled “The problem solve and to address problems before they be- (who themselves were past MWMs) told me that if I only Builder.” I believe we must take this opportunity to rebuild come bigger problems. Now it is time to enter the adult did one line to join Rose Croix and a blink of an eye and our Lodge’s, Chapter’s, Valley’s, etc. Covid has provided life and all the problems that come with it. Even then I here I sit at the culmination of the line. I’m looking forward an excellent opportunity for our Masonic organizations needed to look to my team family at times to help with to this year with great anticipation and humble apprecia- to change and transition in ways that have allowed us to life little pitfalls. Even in my chosen profession of law en- tion of the position in I find myself. become more flexible. Whether it has been holding forcement, I was self sufficient but when times got busy, meetings away from our usual meeting place, conducting the team stepped up to resolve and complete the jobs. Sean R. Garde business meetings, or reaching out to members of our When I entered our Masonic family, I found the same Most Wise Master Masonic family, these changes have had a significant spirit of brotherly love and the attitude of teamwork. In impact on how we conduct Masonic activities. the Blue Lodge, the Master looks to his fellow brethren Children’s Dyslexia Center One of my unique skillsets is an advanced under- to aid and assist. He gains his knowledge from everyone standing of organizational psychology and development. that is active and wisdom from the lodge elders. Scottish The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Madison Area is One accomplishment where I used this skill set during Rite looks to the body of brothers to tend to business and proud to announce its class of 2021. Eighteen amazing my Masonic journey was the reinstitution of a Job’s to produce and exhibit the degrees in dramatic form, students have completed their program this year and 3 Daughters Bethel in Janesville. I utilized organizational same with York Rite. I always look to the Masonic team of the graduates never even set foot in our Center. The change and organizational management techniques to for direction and guidance in administrating the body. I clinical strength of our program shone through the chal- become the first Bethel in WI to restart after being closed may not always be perfect but with the team, odds are I lenges of online tutoring and our end-of-the-year for approximately 20 years. During Grand Session that am closer than if I ignored the team. I feel at home with progress assessments are proof. This summer we are year it was celebrated that it was the first year in many my brethren, my masonic family, for example: When I beginning to transition to face to face. that Job’s Daughters ever saw growth in WI. am feeling overwhelmed and stressed, when the sun is If you would like to support the children’s dyslexia What is organizational change and organizational clouded and I walk life path, I come upon a pond where Center and possibly win a prize consider buying a raffle management? Organizational change refers to actions I stop to refresh and think. I look into the pond and there, ticket. You could win big prizes like an organization takes to alter the organization, such as I see the reflections of my brothers behind me. I realize • $1,000 in cash, its technology, culture, or internal processes. Organiza- that the Brothers will have my back and as a team, there • a two-night stay at Kalahari, tional change management is the method used to lever- is nothing that can beat us, nothing to stop us, and we • a foursome with cart at Trappers Turn Golf Club, age change to accomplish success. Organizational have only ourselves that can hold us back. Its our choice • signed memorabilia and other prizes. change management typically includes the three major how much energy we put forth. But by experience I can Best of all, everyone who purchases a ticket helps phases of: preparation, implementation, and follow- tell you, we get back what we put in. Be Masonic Strong, bring about change for children with dyslexia. One parent through. Be a Masonic Team member. described the impact like this: "The progress my son has One change I encourage every Lodge, Chapter, made is astounding. He went from a child who dreaded Council, etc is to incorporate in their calendar this year Eric Brooks reading to one who gets up early and stays up late to a “Grand Opening” celebration. The intent of such a cel- Sovereign Prince read. He is willing to read out loud in front of others and ebration is to reintroduce our Masonic Family to the com- does so with fluency. He's thriving in school and his con- munity after COVID. In some communities a Rose Croix fidence and self-esteem have improved. So much of this membership in the local chamber of commerce could can be attributed to the Madison Area Children's Dyslexia greatly increase the visibility and perception of the Lodge Through all the trial and hardship that the last year Center." and could assist with the buzz and establish opportuni- has brought, in many ways it has been a very transfor- You can send $20.00 per ticket to CDC of Madison ties of goodwill within the community. mation and informative year. We live in an age where the Area, 301 Wisconsin Ave, Madison WI, 53704 before In the Valley of Madison we are looking at adaptive interpersonal has become less important. However, after July 15th and will enter you in the drawing. Please write (small) and transformational (large) changes that will en- a year of being unable to see our closest friends, family NFL raffle in the memo line. hance the membership experience. If you are looking to and brothers this pandemic has shown how vital per- Our parents and students are so grateful for all that further your light in Masonry, consider the Scottish Rite. sonal connections are to the human experience. the Masons do to support Children’s Dyslexia Centers. Even though I am most assuredly an introvert there JT Lichtfuss is only so much time I can spend alone. In the same vein, Kelly Kuenzie Thrice Potent Master my significant other who often remarked on how often I Center Director attended meetings (especially when degree practices Princes of Jerusalem were in full swing) has recently stated how much she wishes that I would get out of the house a little if only to Greetings Brothers all, hope that are well and in give her some much needed alone time. Anyone who good health. My name is Eric Brooks, and I am your new has met me can understand her need to get away from Sovereign Prince of the Princes of Jerusalem. This will me for a short time. be the first article of several by me and I hope to enter- As we return to in person meetings there will be tain and inspire the reader. As I look back on my life, I challenges to face for the craft. From my observations see a common life factor. Teamwork, this is how I see at the virtual meetings I have attended over the last 16

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PAGE 10 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Wisconsin Hosts National Convention of the National Sojourners, Inc. Wisconsin Veterans’ Order in America. They Worshipful Brother Bob Roth and Past Grand Master Robert J. the center who discussed the history played host to are open to both Prince Hall and (Freemasons Lodge No. 363) Bateman, of Pennsylvania, who is of the building, the world class ar- the 101st An- Blue Lodge Masons. Their motto presided as National President of the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic chitectural work involved and the nual National for the year is “Freemasonry First, National Sojourners this past year. Jurisdiction Active for that state and programs and activities ongoing. Convention of Sojourners Always” The convention also saw WBro. also in charge of the Rite’s Veter- The State Commander of the the National The convention saw a number of David Mahoney (Sun Prairie Lodge ans’ Program. One of their new VFW was a guest and commented Sojourners, firsts. This was a hybrid meeting ac- No. 143) installed as National Third programs was shown for the first on programs and areas of common Inc. on June commodating members both in per- Vice President. He will be the pre- time at the convention, and warmly interest of the Veterans’ Association 14-19 at the son and electronically, voting and siding officer in five years. received. and the Order. MWBro. Bateman Hilton Milwau- participation available to both those The convention had two keynote A highlight of the convention was initiated into National Sojourn- kee Center. WB Robert Roth in person and at home. It was also speakers, Scottish Rite Northern was an evening at the War Memo- ers after a moving memorial service National President National the first time that a member of a Masonic Jurisdiction Sovereign rial Center. Speakers included Mr. by National Chaplain Robert T. Sojourners is the Masonic Military Wisconsin Lodge sat at its head. Grand Commander David A. Glattly Don Buttery, Executive Director for Davies.

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Dousman’s Lodge’s Charity Hartford Lodge Supports Robotics Team Trap Shoot is September 25

Hartford Lodge No. 120's first Dousman Lodge No. 315 has scheduled its annual Charity Trap Brat Fry was on May 30 at Shoot at the Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club, just Between Dousman Hahn’s Hardware in Hartford to and Palmyra on Hardscrabble Rd., for Sept. 25. The event will feature kick off the Memorial Day week- a Lewis shoot, merchandise shoots, food and beverages, bucket raffles end. The charity for this brat fry and a cash raffle of $500 1st, $150 2nd and $100 3rd prizes. You do was the Hartford Union High not have to be an expert marksman to compete and win some great School's Robotics team who had prizes. their robots there for demonstra- This year’s proceeds are going to help the Lodge build its scholarship tion. fund, assist with community charitable endeavors and continue our fi- Above: The selling tent with nancial support for Three Pillars (The Wisconsin Masonic Home). In Bro. Carl Hoy (right), and his the past, our Lodge has made donations to the Western Lakes Fire De- daughter Nicole, and Lady Anita partment for the paramedic program and other equipment upgrades, Hunt Waukesha Co. Sheriff’s K-9 unit, The Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, Right: Master Paul Peacock in- AED replacements in the Kettle Moraine School District, local families spects one of the the HUHS Ro- in need, a new AED installation at Three Pillars and other charitable bots. Students of the Robotics causes. team where on hand to give Join in for a day of fun for the whole family running from 9 a.m. to demonstrations. The Lodge will 5 p.m. at the Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club, N2765 Hardscrabble be using $500 of the profit from Rd., Palmyra. this Brat Fry to support the Ro- For any questions or to purchase raffle tickets contact Brothers Terry botic Team. Brown, 414-429-5981 or Butch Roehl at 262-894-7137. Submitted by Bro. Allen Brandt,

Hartford Donates to Arts Center Bro. Paul Peacock, Master of Hartford Lodge No. 120, presents a donation check of $600 to Liz Westfield of the Schauer Arts Center of Hartford. The amount included matching funds from the Wisconsin Ma- sonic Foundation. The Hartford Lodge meets in rooms provided at the Schauer Arts Center. Submitted by Bro. Allen Brandt, Treasurer

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PAGE 12 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen’s Report to the Craft

Right Worshipful Deputy Grand degree. However, many lodges saw reflect leadership efforts from the served covering deliveries to several the new Master, Distinguished East, and a resurgence of attendees and inter- lodge in spite of limited activity be- counties, including a boat trip over health care Brothers all, est from having the newer members cause of COVID. The temporary the water to Washington Island in center at It is with great pleasure that I at the stated meetings. There will be COVID LEA targeted the task of Door County. A huge thank you to Three Pillars. stand before you today to report on one or more resolutions before you having Wellness Committees as a Brothers Tom Pinney and Ed Klein This new my activities and share with you today which would allow lodge busi- top priority. There is a new plan- for arranging an enjoyable weekend modern HCC some of the reflections from the ness meetings in any degree de- ning guide coming out for this year of a labor of love. The beehive of will enable past year. I am indebted to all of my pending on the decision of the to help the lodges get rolling. I also activity to prepare and deliver the Three Pillars Brothers across the state and their Master. I feel this will have a very commend our DDGMs for making food was outstanding as the duties to offer the ladies for the kindness that was positive effect on lodge attendance, visitations when lodges were meet- and assignments were orchestrated residents a shown to both Lady Jan and me. I officer selection, and input from ing during this period of uncertainty under the guidance of Tom’s son modern up- never felt so welcome. You have younger members because of new and for attending video conference Geoff. Thanks to the whole team dated facility been true friends and Brothers and and different ideas coming from meetings. These Brothers are the for making this a special day. The which will be the outpouring of your love is noth- newer members sitting in the lodge workhorses of Wisconsin leadership Steamboat Dinner is a true example better to suit ing more than an inspiration to me. meetings. I am a strong advocate of and should be recognized for that. of what our Craft is about and their needs. Thank you for all of your generosity moving in this direction. Working in Our Fraternity would not be demonstrates how the community Three Pillars and kindness. the EA degree also promotes the needed if it was not because of the at large benefits from being the out- is the premier Grand Master There are little things in life that learning of additional parts of the ritual. Otherwise, we would be no put of these labors. charity of our Kenneth C. Gorgen interrupt our normal routine and ac- ritual and enabled our lodges to be- more than a service organization. I was able to virtually represent Craft. It is a tivities. We make a slight adjustment come more proficient. The resolu- When performing degrees our Dis- Wisconsin at the Midwest Confer- dynamic facility dedicated to giving or correction and move on. Then tions that will come before you trict Lecturers have done well in ence of Grand Lodges and report comfort and compassion to those there are the earthquake events that today promote flexibility so that all working with the lodges in spite of about the activities and strategic looking for a place to enjoy the literally shake our foundation to the of our lodges can meet and carry-on being limited to only teaching in the plans for Wisconsin. It was interest- golden years of life. It is a five-star point of almost complete collapse. business in any degree. This will be EA degree. They adapted to this sit- ing to listen to the reports of neigh- home which keeps the residents In March of 2020 when PGM a great step into the future. uation, and I feel they did it well. boring jurisdictions and I am proud comfortable and safe. COVID infec- Strader put all Masonic activity on The pandemic did not limit men Their work under the direction of to say that we are a very progressive tions among the residents are non- hold, I absolutely had no idea as to from knocking on our door. Al- the Grand Lecturer helped keep the jurisdiction and can stand tall with existent. Being quarantined was the extent of what was going to though not record setting, the ritual alive in the hearts of our our neighboring Brothers. The difficult for many of the residents, happen or the damage that would lodges still managed to initiate 135 Brothers. Our Grand Lecturer, W. North American Conference of but the Three Pillars staff worked be felt within our beloved craft. Little new members since last September Brother Pat Cholka, is an outstand- Grand Masters was also virtual and very hard and was very compassion- did we know that the effects of this which is an eight-month period, ing model of this position. He is well was happy to serve as vice chair- ate to help alleviate some of the virus for almost the better part of a and, there are still many who have versed on the ritual and being in the man of the time and place commit- loneliness. I am proud to be able to year would still be lurking around been elected and not initiated. I be- quality profession, is very detailed tee. serve on the Home Board of Three and without being careful, can still lieve the pandemic awoke some oriented and does not succumb to In January, I sent out a commu- Pillars and have the opportunity to be deadly. good men to realize that there is making snap decisions. He studies nication to the membership asking work with many talented people. In spite of the pandemic, my more to life and caused them to take and looks into reference material to all to reinforce their Masonic re- Our charity is in good hands. Brothers, you found a way to con- a hard look at what we have to offer draw an opinion and always seeks sponsibilities to our nation and state Our great Fraternity will face tinue our work. Meeting in-person to make their lives complete. out the opinion of others. Because as set out in our Pure Work. Unfor- new challenges as it moves into the was not an option. Thank goodness The candidates were piling up of his efforts of many hours of work, tunately. there was some misunder- future. We live in a very different for technology and for your ingenu- and the lodges needed to get back our Pure Work and Multiple Let- standing, but the vast majority of the world and many of these challenges ity. It was obvious that we were to work. With advice and help from tered cipher agree in content and Craft saw it as a simple reminder are at our doorstep today. It is our going to enter into a new era which PGM MW Brother Humphrey and small error such as typos have been that we are all patriots, and our ob- duty to be able to address them with would literally shake the foundation Grand Lecturer W. Brother Pat eliminated. He is one of the finest ligations must circumscribe our ac- the justice and dignity that we as of everything we held dear as Ma- Cholka, a plan to start conferring Grand Lecturers and ritualists that I tions, always. Masons must do. When it comes to sons and in our lives. the EA degree safely was put to- have ever seen and I thank him for In February, Lady Jan and I membership in our lodges, it is al- The year started out with a gether and tested. There was much all of his efforts. went on the road or rather in the air ways best to follow the processes virtual Annual Communication. It confusion, but by the end of Sum- This year our Education commit- to visit our distant Brothers in that have been laid down over the was a path of safety taken by many mer/early Fall the lodges were tee chaired by W. Brother Jerry Florida. The attendance at the years regarding the interviewing of the jurisdictions around us. We safely performing EA degrees. A Reick developed and delivered an luncheons was down, but the fellow- process and candidate reception. are lucky to have a knowledgeable few months later the lodges had the outstanding virtual Masonic Acad- ship was at an all-time high. It was Follow the ritual as laid out in the ci- Grand Secretary who was able to go ahead to perform FC degrees emy. I received a testimonial about great to meet with our distant Broth- pher to the letter without varying make the Annual Communication under the same EA degree restric- the Academy from a brother that ers and let them know what is going from the ancient establish usage. take place virtually which also in- tions. As of today, with COVID had EAs viewing it. He was de- on in Wisconsin and to hear the sto- Strictly following the rules of the cluded voting. The entire Annual cases falling and because of the vac- lighted to see the amount of knowl- ries of their experiences as part of Fraternity might put us in an un- Communication was held at the cine, Wisconsin Masonry is open for edge about the fraternity that was the Craft. They were happy to see comfortable position at the time, but Grand Masonic Center in Dousman doing all degrees. covered so that our Entered Ap- us and made us feel very welcome. we will never regret doing the right Wisconsin on Friday morning. It It was a long stretch, but the prentices increase and improved During the visit in Sarasota Florida, thing. Temperance, fortitude, pru- was at that time that you put your lodges had the patience and perse- their knowledge base about our Bro. Al Kreuger felt I needed some dence and justice should always pre- trust in me to lead our great Frater- verance to take it slow in meeting, beloved craft. It met its goal of tar- help with my golf game. He came vail not only when in the lodge, but nity. There were ups and downs, but in serving food, in masking, etc. As geting increasing the knowledge of to that conclusion from one of my also when out in public. Everything I hope I have met your expectations. a jurisdiction all Wisconsin Masons our new EAs who were able to at- articles in the Wisconsin Masonic we need to know and practice to Little did I know that it would not be did their best to keep the wheels of tend. Thank you to Brothers Jerry Journal. I was taken back by a beau- convince the world of the good ef- business as usual for more than a our great Fraternity moving safely. Reick, Chris Luedke, Barry Axel- tiful putter which he had hand- fects of our Fraternity is right there year. I am convinced that we were all suc- rood, Ray Mielke, Frank McKenna, crafted out of various hardwoods in front of us in the ritual. Knowing I bow to you for not being dis- cessful in keeping Masonry in Wis- Adam Witt, Bob Roth, and Pat and presented to me. I will be test- the words and saying them is not couraged but for finding a way to consin alive under some very strict Cholka for a job well done. ing it out this summer. enough, embedding them in our eliminate this roadblock and turn it circumstances. My travel this year has been lim- Much work has been done on hearts is the true path to making a into nothing more than an annoying Keeping up with technology was ited to attending lodges within our the renamed Wisconsin Masonic better version of ourselves and a speed bump. We were able to keep not only happening in the lodges jurisdiction. During June and July Center. The new board under the solid foundation for which our in contact with our Brothers and still with virtual meetings. The member- many lodge events and organiza- leadership and energy of W. Brother beloved Craft can build. maintain our safety while the virus ship committee and technology tional meetings were cancelled or Tom Ewald is basically returning the A new year without all the re- was raging. Your work with wellness team is going to introduce to you were changed to being virtual. historical monument to the dignity strictions is upon us. Let’s go back committees to contact Brothers and today the new Wisconsin Grand Three of the four Grand Lodge offi- and beauty it deserves. The assess- to our lodges and show our Brother lodge widows showed us a new hori- Lodge website which was developed cer staff meetings were converted to ment money given over the last few Masons and communities that we zon. We started to reacquaint our- this year. Take some time in one of virtual. It worked well and saved years has helped with some of this are made of the right stuff. There is selves with some forgotten Brothers today’s breakout sessions to learn money on the budget, but it did lack work and was needed to cover some no time like the present to get our through the development of Well- about it. My thanks and gratitude in the fellowship and in developing of the repair costs. Emergency re- wheels moving in the direction of ness Committees. We kept up with goes out to W. Brother Tom Stevens the relationships that are extremely pairs were needed and with the help making Masons. When members the routine of having lodge meetings and W. Brother Mike Burnham who important in our Fraternity. When of a Grand Lodge grant the work to are added to our roles, let us take even though it was more informal have led the teams to get this off the things started opening up, it was make the structure safe was com- the time to satisfy their search for and only lacked in anything that was ground. The website contains many great to attend special events at menced and should be shortly com- something more in life. Let us esoteric in nature. tools in its toolbox such as member- some of the lodges. pleted. Take a short tour around the honor their quest for knowledge. My first official act was to get ship leads, access to educational Much of my travel whether in- center to see the transformation. Our beloved Fraternity has the lodges meeting. At this time lodges programs, and many more tools too person or virtual is listed in my travel This afternoon Bro. Tom will have respect and admiration of the world could return to meeting only if the numerous for me to list here. report, but there are a few items a very inclusive report and presen- and there are many men, old and Master of the lodge chose to do so. The membership committee which I would like to note. tation for us. You can be proud of new out there that are mature No lodge was required to meet, and under the leadership of W. Brother I was honored to present posthu- this monument that stands to repre- enough to be a part of us. As the no member was required to attend Mike Burnham has set a very direct mously the Grand Master’s Merito- sent Wisconsin Masonry. late Governor of Wisconsin and a lodge that was meeting in person. high-level path of taking strangers, rious Service Award to Lady Of course, I must always mention Brother Lee Sherman Dreyfuss en- There were many restrictions which turning them into visitors some of Deanna the widow of the late W. the Grand Master’s Appeal. My couraged us, this is no time to say it included working in the first degree which will opt in to later become Brother Jerry McDonald for his Brothers, you have answered the is high twelve and there is no work only. candidates which become our service to the Craft. W. Brother call for food insecurity above and laid out for us. My Brothers there is It wasn’t until much later that Brothers. This is a very high-level Jerry passed away in a very unfor- beyond the call of duty. You gave much work on the Trestleboard. Let performing degrees could be at- description of the path laid out, but tunate motorcycle accident. He was from your heart and just a few min- us continue with our labors and fin- tempted safely and only in the EA with digging down into the details it an outstanding Brother and will be utes ago, you saw the results of your ish building the temple. degree. Changes in activities to becomes a full fledge way to let the remembered. I was honored to be generosity. I cannot thank you Thank you, my Brothers, for keep safe from getting sick were public know that we exist. able to do the presentation. enough. your kindness, generosity, and sup- coming quickly as our medical peo- I have a special thank you to The Commandery is the Chris- I was also happy to represent port during the year and allowing ple understood more about the our District Deputy Grand Masters tian side of Masonry and in Decem- you in the groundbreaking cere- me to be in your service. Your inspi- virus. Gradually, the guidelines be- and their leadership teams of Area ber it was an honor to be asked to mony of the new addition to the ration to keep going and not let any came more relaxed. During this pe- Administrators and District Lectur- make a Grand Master’s Christmas Beja Shrine building. This will be the pandemic stop you or stand in your riod, I held Badger updates to keep ers. One of their main tasks was to address to Ivanhoe Commandery new home for many lodges in the way is a sign of fortitude. I am look- all informed about modifications in try and keep the lines of communi- and to Robert Macoy Commandery. area, Scottish Rite Valley of Green ing forward, not to rest, but to re- restrictions and how these modifica- cation open with the Wellness Com- The presentations were done virtu- Bay, and other appendant bodies. It turn to the place from whence I tions effected the operation of the mittees of the lodges. When they did ally, but I felt that the message was is a wonderful symbol of unity came to share labor and fellowship lodge. their report-outs at the Spring staff appreciated as part of a Comman- among our different organizations. with my lodge Brothers. In closing I Working in the first degree meeting, many of them were able to dery celebration. This new addition will be taking the ask you to always remember that proved to be a blessing that opened confirm that Wellness Committees It was a pleasure for Lady Jan place of the old Masonic Center you were first prepared to be made up some new horizons for lodges. were active in most lodges. The and I to travel again and enjoy the which has been sold. a Mason in your heart. For lodges with fewer members at- team of DDGMs under the direction fellowship of working with Henry S. A few days before the Beja tending, it was difficult to open so of chairman W. Brother Earl Gun- Baird Lodge at the annual Steam- groundbreaking, I was honored to that work could be done in the first derson revised the LEA for 2020 to boat Dinner. Over 1300 meals were participate in the groundbreaking of

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 13 News Events from the Lodges Three Lakes Car Show August 7

The Three Lakes Car, Boat and Motorcycle Show hosted by Eagle River Lodge No. 248 and Eagle Chapter Chetek Lodge Brothers honored Eastern Star will be held at the Three Lakes Petroleum Museum located between the cities of Three Lakes and Eagle River on Aug. 7. The show draws antique and classic cars, special interest vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, hot Bro. Jim Sells recently celebrated 65 years as a Mason and Bro. Dr. rods, vintage tractors and beautiful antique and classic boats. The displayed vehicles arrive from across Wisconsin, Jim Esswein celebrated 50 years in Chetek Lodge No. 277. Bro. Sells Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan. The show is open to the public at no cost from 10 a.m. until after trophy pres- was raised on April 10, 1956. Bro. Dr. Esswein was raised on April entation at 2 p.m. For more information email [email protected]. For a complete story see page 24 of the online 12, 1971 and served the lodge as Master in 1975, 1980, 2005 and edition at wimasons.org. 2015. From left: Bro. Jim Sells, Bro. Dr. Jim Esswein and Grand Mas- Submitted by Past Grand Master Carl J. Wussow ter Gary L. Stang. Submitted by Grand Master Gary L. Stang

Lodge honors veterans at Three Pillars New York DDGM attends son’s MMº Brethren from Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42, Oconomowoc, celebrated and honored 64 veterans residing at Three Pillars Senior Senior Living Communities on May 28. There were 12 veterans residing at New York District Deputy Grand Master Timothy S. Benson (right), left Health Care, 21 at assisted living, and 31 at independent living. The Brethren enjoyed a short program and the State of New York at midnight Tuesday evening June 15, and drove received a gift bag. The veterans enjoyed the fellowship and stories, while enjoying snacks and beverages. straight through to be a part of his son Jayson’s Master Mason degree Lake Country Freemasons Lodge members participating were Junior Warden Frank McKenna, Dave on June 16 in Baraboo Lodge No. 34. DDGM Benson presented the Radamacher and Duane Bunting. apron to his son. Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting District 8 Events Book Your Special Event at the Tripoli Shrine Center Wis. Freemason License Plates

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PAGE 14 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Grand Master Gary L. Stang’s Message to the Craft benefit membership. See page 8. tant part of our fraternity. Mentors kiss on his cheek. He said “get the loved him, and she said, “he I believe we have some exciting must get to know their candidates hell out of here!” knew”. But I promised myself things happening in Membership. so well, that they become their I took him so by surprise that I right then and there, that I would I will be asking our Brothers to friend, and then he will truly be- think he didn’t know what to do! never miss another opportunity to share articles in the Masonic Jour- come a Brother. However, from that day on we let other important people in my nal keeping us up to date on their Through our education, we have been very close friends. I will life know how much I love them. progress. must give them the tools that are tell you that Brotherly Love works. My brothers, we need to share Can you believe at one time, needed to improve himself as a However, sometimes, it may help that love now more than ever. I Masonry was in almost every comman and as a mason. I’ve asked to be a little crazy. believe that “Brotherly Love” can munity? It would be great to return Jason Laramee to chair the Edu- Many of you may have heard help our lodges become stronger. to those days. cation Team and to put together me say “love ya Brother” or “I After all, Brotherly Love is - above I’ve asked RWBrother Dave educational programs that can be love ya man.” Or you may have all - the cornerstone of our faith, Ritchie to work on an idea that watched from our homes, during heard the Grand Secretary intro- our relationships, our happiness, MWBrother Don Hensiak brought our lodge meetings, or even dur- ducing me by saying Gary “Love and our fraternity. up to us a few years ago - which ing a lunch break. I’ve asked Ya Brother” Stang. Let me share This year my pin is the square Grand Master is “candlelight lodges”. Jason to report their team’s suc- with you were all this came from. and compasses with the words Gary L. Stang Along with that, I also asked cesses at each Full Staff Meeting. I had a really close neighbor “Spread the Cement of Brotherly him to look into developing plans To place articles in the Wisconsin friend, his name was Dennis, and Love.” I pray, you will all pick up Good morning! for “A Masonic Outpost.” Masonic Journal to keep all of us we did everything together includ- your trowel and spread that ce- I want to thank all the brothers Both ideas - would help our informed. ing fast pitch softball, working on ment of Brotherly Love! for giving me the opportunity to smaller communities to keep Ma- Let’s see what Jason has to each other’s farms, and when we And as Theodore Roosevelt serve this great fraternity. sonry alive in their towns. Let’s say. had time, we helped other farm- once said, “No one cares how I will do my best to represent see what Dave has to say. You are waiting outside your ers. One Friday morning, we much you know until they know you and this fraternity each and In a video Senior Grand War- lady's favorite department store found ourselves bailing hay for a how much you care.” every day. den David R. Ritchie stated, “The or at work on lunch break and farmer. We would take turns load- My Brothers, let’s get out I would like to thank the in- light from a single candle can be you have 10 or 15 minutes to ing wagons and just before noon, there and show our Brothers how stalling team. MW Bill Beetcher, seen for over two miles away on spend on Masonic Education, Dennis was finishing the load much we care, have some fun and MW Davey White Jr., MW Scott a dark night. In the state of Wis- but you spend the whole time when he lost his balance and fell spread that cement of Brotherly Pedley and MW Craig Campbell. consin Masonry has provided a searching for something suit- off the wagon unto a metal bailer Love! As I said last night, I will do my light for generations. In order to able. You are having trouble lo- chute. The bailer chute laid his leg This fraternity is very spe- best to not let you down! keep that going sometimes we cating easy to use, relevant wide open. We rushed him to the cial to me and as I said earlier, I I want to thank my lodge have to rethink what Masonry is. educational material. This is clinic where the doctor spent an need your help, I need your sup- Brothers from Bloomer 281 and Part of that is the Candle Light going to change! hour and a half cleaning out his port and I need your prayers. George B. Wheeler 351 for all and Outpost Lodge initiative.” This year the Committee's wound and stitching his leg. I want to thank you for all you their support over the years. Also, A Candle Light Lodge is sim- main focus will be expanding When finished, the doctor do for our fraternity, for being my to the Brothers of District 2, for ply a small lodge in a small town the webbased education in the took a good look at him and found friend and my Brother. their continued support and be- where men meet, instead of in a course library by addressing a lump in his groin area. He asked My Brothers, you are all very lieving in me. I love you all! lodge, in the back room of a gaps in content and developing him how long this lump had been important to me, and that leaves Lastly, I want to thank all bank, a Sunday school room or new material while expanding there and Dennis said about two me with only one thing left to say, of you for being here today. I need the fire department. An Outpost our online presence. The educa- to three months. The Doctor I love you, my Brothers! your help, your support and most lodge isn’t a lodge at all, it is a tion will be 1. easily accessible, quickly scheduled an appointment importantly your prayers. group of men that get together 2. basic to advanced, 3. multiple for the following Monday with a Let’s start by watching the fol- on Saturday morning for break- formats (like video audio and specialist in St. Paul. lowing video. (The video was on fast or a bowling team. written) and 4. learn at your When we arrived, I noticed our opportunity to show why the Senior Grand Warden Ritchie own pace. This is your call to ac- the sign on the building that said world needs more Masons. stated he looked forward to tion.Go to the Masonic Educa- St Paul Cancer Center. My Brothers, we do have a working with the Brethren on tion article on page 2 of this Just over two years later, I was great opportunity! I believe we are this initiative and hearing their issue of the Wisconsin Masonic one of his pallbearers at his fu- on the threshold of something ideas. Journal for more information. neral. In his sermon, the Pastor very special, something great and If any of you would like to We have some good educa- said, “For a young man, being all we need to do is capture it! work with or have ideas for our tion already; however, we can al- only 26, Dennis always found Now, I have question for you. committees, please let one of us ways build to make it better. Most ways to share his love with oth- Are you ready for change? know. importantly, we need to commu- ers.” The Pastor went on to tell During the last year and a I hope by now you realize that nicate our education programs to us that we should never miss the half, we have been fighting a virus we plan to use the talents of many our lodges. I am asking each of opportunity to let the important that has crippled our country, Masons throughout the state! our Grand Lodge officers to make people in our lives know that we closed many of our businesses, To help with growing member- lodge visits, to listen and commu- love them. hurt families and temporarily shut ship, I’m planning to allow batch- nicate with our Brothers. Find out That evening after dinner, down our fraternity. ing. Batching allows a lodge to do what is working so the ideas can while sitting on the couch with my I believe, it is time for us to more than one candidate at a be shared with other lodges. wife, I started to tear up and she change! I feel it is time to get back time. They will do their obligation This brings me to my favorite asked me what was wrong. I told to the basics. Start doing what together along with the remainder subject. Brotherly Love! her that I never told Dennis that I Masons do, that is making Ma- of the degree. We have division in our coun- sons. They experience all the same try. We need to change that cli- All the COVID edicts have things every traditional candidate mate and make this world a better been rescinded by MWBrother has. place. Through Masonry and Ken Gorgen. Now it is time to get I believe keeping the new Brotherly Love, we can make a back to work! Brothers together forms a bond, difference. We can pick up our This year we have three areas that develops into a friendship trowel and we can start spreading we would like to focus on. Mem- which creates true Brotherly Love. that cement of “Brotherly Love,” bership, Education/Communica- Their posting is done together starting today! tion and Brotherly love. and if one of them misses a post- “Brotherly love” should be in Let’s start with Membership. ing meeting, the others get on the everything we do – in our speech, phone and find out why. They our actions, the way we live, the Every Lodge in our state could push each other to attend meet- way we treat others. Brotherly use at least three or four new ings. The relationships they build love is not limited to our lodges. members. The last thing we all will last for a life time. “Brotherly love” applies to ALL want to see is our lodges merging In my opinion, the bond is so people – men, women, children. or closing. When that happens, strong that it will help with reten- In fact, the Bible says “Let all that we lose Masonry in that commu- tion as well. we do, be done in love.” nity forever. We all know two or We can start by sharing How about Masonic Day of three men, who have Masonry in Brotherly Love within our lodges, Light? their hearts, however, they have with our family, our friends, neigh- never been asked to join us. Let’s I would like to see our districts bors and our communities. It is start sharing this great fraternity working together to find enough time for us to make this world a by bringing in new candidates. candidates that have the interest better place. As Masons, we can As MWBrother Arby in becoming a Mason. The dis- get it done. Humphrey said, “This world tricts will be asked to make sure I have a quick story to share- needs more Masons.” Nothing that they have the right people in When I became a DDGM, I was has changed, so let’s get it done! place so all of the degrees are told by my predecessors that one We have budgeted $75,000 done well. They, will need to re- lodge was hard to work with, es- for membership just to show you quest permission from the Grand pecially one member. When I that we are serious. We’ve asked Lodge and work closely with the walked into that lodge, I walked WB Mike Burnham and RW District Deputy Grand Master and right up to that Brother, stuck out Brother Tom Stevens to continue Grand Lecturer. my hand and introduced myself. working with our Membership We are interested in growing He probably wasn’t impressed Team. We see some good things every lodge in our state, so we and then I said, “I was told that I coming from this group. need your help! needed to get off to a good start

I asked Brother Mike to put to- with you.” I grabbed his face with Education & Communication gether this next video to share both hands and gave him a big their plans, so let’s hear what he Mentoring and Posting is an has to say. area that we need to improve on. Bro. Mike Burnham presented There are no short cuts to posting Email your submissions to: a video highlighting the efforts and and a good mentor can make all plans of the Membership Commit- the difference in the world. Why tee. do we go through all the work of The Wisconsin Masonic Journal Deputy Grand Master Paul T. bringing in a new candidate, just Tourville made a presentation to to lose them a year or two down [email protected] the delegates on a partnership to the road? Mentors are an impor-

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 15 Celebration of Freemasonry

By Rich Rygh

Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen welcomed everyone to the 177th Annual Com- munication Celebration of Freemasonry on the evening of June 3. The Grand Master stated, “Tonight again we come together for the celebration of our beloved craft. Tonight again we realize a handshake and a hug are really important.” Brethren and their ladies enjoyed a fun evening with good food, and great musical entertainment by Taras Nahirniak, a free- lance arranger and composer.

Brothers and ladies were so happy to be back together again. Enjoying the entertainment from left: PGM Daniel L. Slavik, Barb Ritchie, Laura Slavik and PGM Dennis V. Siewert.

At left: High foreheads were in vogue for the evening. From At left: Grand left: Area Admis- Secretary trator Keith Michael A. Wohlfert, Bro. H. DeWolf, PGM, Scott Paulson Taras Nahirniak provided a evening of great en- introduces and Grand Lec- tertainmen greatly enjoyed by all. Grand Master turer Patrick D. Kenneth C. Cholka. Photos by Rich Rygh Gorgen.

PAGE 16 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Installation of Grand Lodge Officers 2021-2022

Past Grand Master William Beetcher installs Grand Lodge Officers stand ready for installation. the Grand Lodge Officers.

Masters of the lodges pledge their support as Grand Master Gary L. Stang is installed. Lady Nancy Stang presents the Grand Master his collar along with some words of support.

Photos by Bro. Keith Wohlfert

Past Grand Master Scott Pedley and Grand Lodge Ladies wait with patience during the afternoon Lady Ronda present Grand Master installation practice. From left: Leslie Thiele, Sheryl Rygh, Barb The Grand Master proudly wears Stang with a prayer blanket made by Ritchie, Genevieve Hagerty, Anne DeWolf, Karen Gunderson, his special hat. Ronda. Julie Thompson and Nancy Stang.

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 17 Brothers and the value of virtual meetings. PGM Strader Grievances Report. He said we had more time for things like Facebook where we encouraged anyone AC from page1 learned more about our Brothers and their families. He with questions on a pe- thanked the Grand Master for his strong leadership during tition for reinstatement these difficult times. He stated the Past Grand Masters are or the workings and pleased to welcome you into their midst. procedures of the Grand Secretary DeWolf stated the proceedings of the Committee to please 176th Annual Communication have been published and contact him. distributed to the proper places. A motion was made and Bro. Gary Beier pre- passed that the proceedings be received and spread upon sented the report of the minutes. The motion was approved. the activities of the The Grand Master asked the District Lectures and Area Wisconsin Masonic Administrators to rise. He asked that the Brethren give Foundation as found in them a big round of applause for all their great work the pre-proceedings. throughout the last year. We have exceeded 150 Deputy Grand Master Gary L. Stang presented the re- scholarships this year. port of the Nominating Committee as follows: Gary L. The Wisconsin Ma- Stang, Grand Master; Paul T. Tourville, Deputy Grand Mas- sonic Foundation in its ter; David R. Ritchie, Senior Grand Warden; Thomas W. history has placed 400 Bro. Thomas Kelley, Master Stevens, Junior Grand Warden; Jeffrey L. Bryden, Grand defibrillators in schools of McKinley Lodge and his of- Treasurer; Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, Grand Secretary; throughout Wisconsin ficers opened the 177th An- Frances X. McKenna, five year term as Grand Trustee; saving 32 lives. Ninety nual Communication. George T. Eisenmann III, Christopher J. Young and L. individual Acts of Kind- Arby Humphrey, three terms on the Wisconsin Benevolent ness have been accomplished. Bro. Paul Wharton ex- Deputy Grand Master Gary L. Stang escorts Grand Activities Board; Jacob W. Sever and Jerry A. Reick, two plained the changes on applying for matching funds. See Master Kenneth C. Gorgens to the East led by year terms on the Wisconsin Benevolent Activities Board. page 6 of this Wisconsin Masonic Journal. The entire $3K Grand Marshal Michael A. Gorgen. Grand Master Gorgen declared the ballot open for the available can be used in any way the lodge wishes. Schol- purpose of electing the 2021-2022 Grand Lodge Officers arships are not limited to a match of $500. financial support but stated what we need the most is your and committee members. Boxes were placed at the en- PGM Daniel L. Slavik was honored for his years of serv- presence at our meetings and events. trance to the auditorium to receive the ballots. The Grand ice as president of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. Ryan Thiele, State Master Councilor of Wisconsin De- Master said the ballot will be closed following the break for A video was presented showing the Foundations Molay, said they are seeing membership growth and are lunch. accomplishments in 2020. able to overcome all challenges as they have done in the Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen presented his report PGM Allan E. Iding gave the report of the Foreign Re- past. They have a bright future. He asked the Brothers to from his year as Grand Master. See page 13 of this Wis- lations Committee recommending the Grand Lodge rec- visit their booth at Grand Lodge and find out how to be- consin Masonic Journal. The report was accepted. ognize the Grande Oriente Grande Paulista in Brazil. The come a dad advisor and give this next generation the tools, Bro. Robert Roth presented the report of the Jurispru- report was adopted. knowledge and direction they need to be great. dence Committee and Resolutions Committee combined. Bro. Mark Strautman, President and CEO of Three Pil- Terri Hundhausen, Worthy Grand lars Senior Living Committee, pre- Matron of the Grand Chapter of Wis- sented the report of the Wisconsin consin Order of Eastern Star, congrat- Masonic Home Board. He stated this ulated Grand Master Gorgen for all year has been a tough year especially they have accomplished this past year. for the residents of Three Pillars. He She congratulated Deputy Grand Mas- said it is exciting now to see things ter Gary L. Stang and his core of offi- opening up and families coming in to cers for the coming year. She stated visit their loved ones. Eastern Star members would like to In spite of the pandemic, the join the lodges in their service and health care center has been com- charities in their communities. She pletely renovated and the first new asked the Brothers to visit their booth neighborhood for nursing home resi- and find out more about Eastern Star. dents will be completed by the end of Grand Master Gorgen presented July. The projects have provided so checks to the youth groups. much happiness and hope for resi- Other honored guests were intro- dents that have been locked down for duced. so long. The assisted living facilities Grand Master Gorgen showed a are being expanded by 52 units. The video on hunger and Feeding Amer- work progress can be seen on the ica. Three Pillars website at www.threep- The Grand Master introduced illars.org. Michelle Orge, Vice-President and Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra Treasurer of Feeding America. She gave the Necrology Report. See gave statistics on the growing problem page 8 of this issue of the Wisconsin of hunger and stressed the need for Masonic Journal. help from the communities. She Bro. Gary Beier, Director of Development of the Masonic Foundation (left) and PGM Daniel The Grand Master presented Bro. thanked the Grand Master and L. Slavik, President of the Masonic Foundation present Michelle Orge, Vice-President and Matthew Longmore with a Certificate Brethren for their generosity. Bro. Treasurer of Feeding America, a check in the amount of $70k from the Grand Master’s of commendation for helping save a Gary Beier, Director of Development Appeal. Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen thanks the Brothers for the record setting sup- life on Jan. 24, 2021. See story on of the Masonic Foundation and PGM port of his Appeal. page 4 of this Wisconsin Masonic Daniel L. Slavik, President of the Ma- Journal. sonic Foundation presented a check to Feeding America He presented Resolution No. 3-2021 to designate the Bro. Rich Rygh, editor of the Wisconsin Masonic Jour- in the amount of $70k from the Grand Master’s Appeal. place of holding Annual Communication in June, 2023 in nal, presented Past Grand Master Robert C. Strader and The Annual Communication was declared formal. the City of Madison. The Resolution passed. Grand Master Gorgen bound copies of the Journals pub- Grand Secretary Michael A DeWolf, PGM, gave the re- Bro. Roth presented Resolution No. 4-2021 to de- lished during their year as Grand Master. He extended his port of the Credentials Committee, 130 lodges are regis- clare a completed Form 81, or its successor form(s), en- appreciation for their support and for taking the time to tered. tirely sufficient to suspend a Brother Mason for attend the Journal Board meetings. Past Grand Master Robert C. Strader stated there is non-payment of dues; to prohibit the imposition of further Bro. Jim “Jimbo the Clown” Herman made his cus- no unfinished business from the 2019 Annual Communi- action or requirements for the execution of said form by tomary presentation of embroidered memory plaques to cation. any person or body upon a Lodge, the Officers thereof, or Past Grand Master Strader and Grand Master Gorgen. PGM Strader gave the response from the Past Grand the Brothers thereof; and to cause the suspension to take Following lunch Brethren attended the break out ses- Masters. He stated it has been a difficult year but the PGMs effect in the year in which the Form 81 was submitted. sions. The sessions were vey well attended and consisted believe it was a teaching and learning experience. The The Jurisprudence Committee has determined that the of: Grand Lodge Website and Membership by Senior Brethren learned the importance of reaching out to our resolution in its current form infringes on the right of the Grand Deacon Thomas W. Stevens and Bro. Michael Burn- Grand Master to make final decisions about suspensions of ham; Effective Use of Wisconsin Posting Plan by Grand Brothers for non-payment of dues. As such it is not rec- Lecturer Patrick D. Cholka and Grand Orator Jerry A. ommended that this resolution be submitted for consider- Reick; and Honing Your Skills on Groupable/M2 for All ation or vote by the Annual Communication. Users by Bro. Mark Menard. Resolution No. 5-2021, No. 7-2021 and No. 8- The Annual Communication reconvened after the break 2021 are three resolutions pertaining to the opening and out sessions. doing business in all degrees. Each of the resolutions im- Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, announced pinge on a number of other sections of the code directly the results of the election. The officers listed in the Nomi- impacting the Pure Work, in a manner which requires that they be laid over and submitted to the Esoteric Committee this coming Masonic year. Resolution No. 6-2021 to reduce the number of Master Masons that must sign a petition for dispensation to open a new lodge from 25 to 10 was presented. There was discussion on if the number 10 was too few. A motion was made to amend the number required to 15. The amended resolution passed. Bro. Robert Roth made a motion to accept the report of the Resolution Committee merged with the Jurispru- dence Committee Report. The report was accepted. Resolution No. 9-2021 to amend the scope of duties of WMBAB so as not to violate State or Federal law as to interference with the independence of judgement of the Boards of Directors of Masonically Sponsored public charities created under s. 510(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and to make clear that appointments to those Boards of Directors, where applicable, are made by rec- ommendations from WMBAB to the Grand Master, who Bro. Jim Stoebe played the organ for the Annual has final approval authority. A motion to table the resolu- Grand Master Gorgen expresses his appreciation Communication and the Installation of officers. tion passed. to Junior Grand Steward Dennis J. Krahn for his Bro. David L. Forsythe presented the Appeals and service as a Grand Lodge Officer. Continued on page 19

PAGE 18 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Continued from page 18 this Wisconsin Masonic Journal. fice in Dousman and traveling through the Three Pillars Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen gave some closing Campus continuing with a poker run. See ad on page 20 remarks regarding the challenges of this last year and how of this Wisconsin Masonic Journal. the Brethren overcame them. He thanked the Brethren for Bro. Farrar presented Grand Master Stang with com- the kindness he was shown. Grand Master Gorgen said memorative coins for the Grand Master’s Ride and the Wis- “Wisconsin Masons came out of this pandemic with a few consin Green Dragon Chapter. bruises but not beaten, volunteering is a gift of love and be- Bro. Matt Konradt presented the Grand Master with an cause you have kept that love in your heart our Wisconsin honorary membership in the Low Twelve Masonic Motor- Jurisdiction will grow and prosper. I leave you today with cycle Riders Association. my best wishes and I will see you in lodge.” Grand Marshal H. Scott Paulson presented the Grand Grand Master Gorgen declared the Grand Lodge infor- Master with a phone charger travel kit for his travels this mal until 8 a.m. June 5. Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra upcoming year. gave a closing prayer. Bro. Peter Nattinger, Master of Morning Star Lodge Grand Master Gary L. Stang called the Annual Com- No. 10, stated his lodge is going to make Freemasonry in munication to order on Saturday morning. Wisconsin proud of them this year and issued a challenge Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, presented to all the Masters of Wisconsin lodges to aim high for mem- Past Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen with his Past Grand bership and hit the target. Masters Jewel. The Grand Master stated he will be releasing more in- Grand Master Stang presented his message to the formation on the Grand Master’s Appeal. Craft. See page 15 of this Wisconsin Masonic Journal. Grand Lecturer Davey L. White Jr., PGM, addressed Grand Treasurer Jeffrey L. Bryden presented the Ex- the Brethren and assured them that the Esoteric Commit- penditures Committee and Treasurer’s Report as printed tee will be looking at Resolutions No. 5-2021, No. 7- in the pre-proceedings.The report was accepted. 2021 and No. 8-2021 pertaining to opening and doing The Grand Treasurer presented Resolution No. 2- business in all degrees. 2021 to provide for a Per Capita Tax in the sum of $47. The Grand Master stated we must return to open- There was no discussion and the resolution passed. ing and conducting in the MM Degree. All previous Edicts The Grand Treasurer presented Resolution No. 1- have expired. 2021 to adopt a budget for the fiscal year of 2021-2022 Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, gave the calling for expenditures of $1,377,238. The motion final report of the Credentials Committee, 140 lodges were passed. registered at this Annual Communication. Grand Master Stang stated his Grand Master’s Appeal Grand Master Stang closed in saying, “My Brothers, I this year will go to the Acts of Kindness in the General pray that this year we see a total increase in membership, Fund. we see a lot of great education, and I hope we all spread Grand Master Gorgen presents Bro. Tom Ewald, Bro. Zach Farrar, Wisconsin Widow’s Sons State Presi- that cement of Brotherly Love.” President of the Wisconsin Masonic Center Foun- dent, announced a fundraiser for the Grand Master’s Ap- The Grand Lodge Officers closed the 177th Annual dation, the Grand Master’s Masonic Meritorious peal. The event, the Inaugural Grand Master’s Charity Ride Communication in due form. Service Award for his leadership and accomplishments on the renovation of the Wisconsin Masonic Photos by Rich Rygh and Bro. Keith Wohlfert See more photos on page 21. Center. nating Committee’s report were elected. Bro. Tom Ewald, Chairman of the Wisconsin Masonic Center Foundation, gave a report on the progress made on managing and refurbishing the Wisconsin Masonic Cen- Getting off to a Fast Start! ter. He gave the Brethren an update on where their special assessment money

went. Bro. Ewald By Bro. Milt Helmer leadership team an idea of their back- growth and development of the newly said the progress . When Grand Master Gary L. Stang ground. Each in turn rose to outline made Mason. Each candidate should that has been made was elected Grand Master he set a their brief history with the craft and be given a completion date for learn- would not have goal of stressing brotherly love, mem- their family. It proved to be very valu- ing, so he is challenged to set and been possible with- bership and communication. He did able to make everyone acquainted and meet goals in the fraternity. Most men out the Brethren’s not waste any time because at a time help them better to function on the want to become involved and need to financial assistance. all of the attendees to Grand Lodge Grand Master’s team. be challenged to achieve the mileposts He gave a photo were on their way home the Grand The leadership team was also of Freemasonry. presentation on the Master and his leadership team set out treated to presentations given to com- Junior Grand Warden Thomas W. the building of the to start his mission for 2021-22. munication attendees regarding Stevens and WBro. Michael Burnham Center, its history He summoned his Grand Officers, Groupable/M2 and how to use the briefed the leadership on the new and the Masonic District Deputies, District Lecturers five books that the candidates and website and how it will be used to pro- bodies meeting and Area Administrators to the main newly made Masons receive on their mote membership. there. The dedica- ballroom of the Wisconsin Masonic Masonic journey to becoming a Mas- That evening the entire staff retired tion of the building Center and, with the assistance of his ter Mason. In the presentation it was to the hospitality room for a pizza was a week long cel- Deputy Grand Master Paul Tourville, noted more new members should be party and more fellowship and to get ebration. Bro. Ewald asked each newly elected and ap- striving for the Ashlar award. Estab- to know each other before beginning stated, “The Ma- pointed Grand Lodge Officers to in- lishing a goal for completion of the de- the new year in Freemasonry. sonic Center is troduce themselves and give their gree posting was said to be vital to the more than just a temple, it is the Bro. Robert Roth presented the essence, it is the report of the Jurisprudence beauty of a down- Committee and Resolutions town era . . . our fa- Committee combined. cility is quite prominent and deserves the recognition we are giving it today.” Filming has been done and the Wisconsin Masonic Cen- ter will be featured in a professionally produced Scottish Rite documentary in 2022. This will become part of a na- tionwide series. Bro. Ewald thanked all of those who have worked so hard to get where we are today and the Brethren for their financial support. Grand Master Gor- gen called Bro. Ewald to the East and presented him with the Grand Master’s Ma- sonic Meritorious Serv- ice Award for his leadership and accomplishments on the Wis- consin Masonic Center Foundation. Grand Master Gor- gen recognized Decora Lodge No. 177, Argyle Lodge No. 178, Mid- dleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180, and Marinette A group of Grand Lodge Ladies relax and enjoy a game of Uno at the Saturday night pizza party after Lodge No. 182 for three very busy days at the Annual Communication. From left: Nancy Stang, Nancy Koss, Megan Cruse- 150 years of service. Luedke, Barb Ritchie, Karen Gunderson, Julie Thompson and Genevieve Hagerty. Barneveld Lodge No. Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer 319 and Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322 were recognized for 100 years. The Grand Master Email your submissions to: recognized the retiring Grand Lodge Officers. The Grand Secretary The Wisconsin Masonic Journal recognized the lodges qualifying for the [email protected] Bro. James Goodman Jr. Lodge Excellence gives a toast to the flag. Award. See page 22 of will be held on July 17, beginning at the Grand Lodge Of-

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 19 News Events from the Lodges West Allis Lodge Donates to DeMolay; DeMolay Centennial in Wis. is in 2022

Bro. Napoleon S. Janczak, Master of West Allis Lodge No. 291, made a welcomed visit to a meeting of Wisconsin State Priory of the Order of DeMolay on April 23. He presented a check in the amount of $1000.00 to the Pri- ory. This money will be used to promote DeMolay and Knight- hood in Wisconsin, as well as allow the Priory to support some of it planned events and activities. DeMolay in Wisconsin is near- ing a very special Anniversary, the Centennial of DeMolay in Wiscon- Lodge and OES assist food pantry sin. April of 2022, will be the Centennial Anniversary of the Rainbow Chapter #87, OES combined with Wisconsin Rapids Lodge conferral of the two Degrees of No. 128 recently donated $500 each to the South Wood County Emer- The Order of DeMolay in Milwau- gency Pantry Shelves. District 6 Deputy Grand Master James R. Giese kee. The event saw Mother Chap- Ill. Knight Commander Sam Thiele (left), receives the $1000 secured a matching grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation ter of Kansas City, Missouri confer check from Bro. Napoleon Janczak, Master of West Allis bringing the total donation to $2,000. From left: Master Sam Runnells; those Degrees on a large number Lodge. Past Ill. Knight Commander Ryan Thiele is on right. Dale Davis, SWEPS Operations Manager; and Worthy Matron Linda of young men, which would also Sedall, Rainbow Chapter OES. be the start of over 25 DeMolay State Master Councilor of Wiscon- served as the State Master Coun- Submitted by Bro. Ted Lyons, Junior Warden Chapters throughout the state. sin DeMolay, 2020–2021. His cilor, one following the other. younger brother, Bro. Sam Thiele More information on this special Submitted by James O. Myrhum, event will be presented later as is the State Master Councilor elect Lake Country Freemasons for the year 2021–2022. This is Senior DeMolay preparations are made for this Advisor, Wisconsin State Priory – unique celebration. the first time in Wisconsin DeMo- Order of DeMolay Golf Outing is July 12 Bro. Ryan Thiele is the current lay history, where two brothers By Bro. Tom Ewald and safe season. Naturally every- Mark your calendars for Mon- one has to exercise their own Waukesha day, July 12, for the 18th annual judgment on distancing etc. Most Lake Country Freemasons Lodge of the event including the available No. 42 Golf Outing that benefits food will be outdoors.” Tom Friends their Pay It Forward added, “Doing the outing 17 years Campaign. This year’s event will has been extremely rewarding be back at The Legend at Brandy- having raised over $200,000 for Nights brook Championship Golf Course the Lodge. Through the Pay It in Wales, Wis. Cost per player is Forward Campaign we have sup- Waukesha Lodge No. 37, has $175 or $650 for a foursome. ported dozens of scholarships, announced plans for keeping their Anyone is welcome; men and given to various Veterans causes brotherhood strong throughout women of all skill levels. The event including Founding the Operation the summer season. Starting with will be a scramble format hitting Freedom program at Three Pillars, a series of lively Friends Nights, the teams best shot through each along with numerous appeals to they would like to refer as “Music hole. A shotgun start is scheduled youth groups in our community.” Under the Stars” on the second for tee off at 11 a.m. There are For more information visit Tuesday of each month, begin- many sponsorship opportunities www.lcfm42.org just click on ning on June 8. starting at just $200. events – where a full event flyer is The event coincides with a Trib- Bro. Tom Ewald event co-chair available for download or inter- ute Tuesday Concert Series (spon- said, “We are extremely excited to ested parties can register and pay sored by the Waukesha Parks and be back at the Legend especially through the same link. For addi- Recreation Dept.) at Cutler Park, after having to postpone the golf tional questions please contact just across the street from the outing due to COVID-19 last sum- Event co-chairs Bro. Tom Ewald Lodge building. They will hold a mer. The golf club has done an at [email protected] or Bro. Tim special Friends Night at the rear outstanding job preparing for a full Behling at [email protected]. of the Lodge. You can enjoy food, District 10 Rookie of the Year a cold beverage (beer), friendly fellowship and great music under the Bro. Paul Brown was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award in District evening sky. 10 recently by District 6 Deputy Grand Master James R. Giese. It was The festivities begin at 6:30 stated, “This is what a hard worker looks like.” Bro. Brown was raised p.m. and is open to all Masons as on Dec. 12, 2019. well as friends of Masons who are Submitted by Bro. Derrick Hable interested in learning more about Freemasonry. Cost to attend will be a nominal fee to help pay for your food and drink. A full sched- ule is as follows: June 8, Tribute to the Eagles; July 13, Tribute to Billy Joel ; Aug. 10, Tribute to the Rolling Stones; and Sept. 14, Rock n’ Roll Tribute.

Email your lodge news and upcoming events to [email protected].

All new website wimasoniccharities.com

PAGE 20 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 177th Annual Communication

Bro. Jim “Jimbo the Clown” Herman makes his customary presentation of embroidered memory plaques to Past Grand Master Strader Past Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen receives his Past Grand Mas- and Grand Master Gorgen. ter’s Jewel from Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, as Grand Master Gary L. Stang looks on.

District Deputy Grand Masters welcome Brethren to the An- nual Communication. From left: Daniel C. Brylla, James R. Giese, Earl Gunderson and Jacob R. Schultz. Grand Master Stang receives a travel kit con- Job’s Daughters Honored taining such necessities as phone chargers Queen Savannah Hart gives a from Grand Marshal H. Scott Paulson. history of Job’s Daughters.

See story on page 1

Photos by Rich Rygh At left: Bro. Mark Strautman, CEO and Bro. Keith Wohlfert of Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, gives the Brethren an update on happen- ings and new Bro. Mark Menard conducts a break out session on construction on Groupable/M2. the campus.

Bro. Zach Farrar, Wisconsin Widow’s Sons State President, presents Grand Master Stang with Bro. Matt Konradt presents the Grand Master commemorative coins for the upcoming Grand Ryan Thiele, State Master with an honorary membership in the Low Twelve Master’s Ride and the Wisconsin Green Dragon Councilor of Wisconsin DeMo- Masonic Motorcycle Riders Association. Chapter. lay, addresses the Brethren.

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 21

Lodge Excellence Revised Districts

Award Winners Area 2 – AA Matt Brigson District 1 Morning Star #10 Salem #125 Armistead Bingham #1862 Lodge No. Master Level DDGM Darrell O. Kyle Valley #60 Bicknell #94

District 1 La Belle #84 Union #32 Ancient Landmark 210 Danny L. Bourassa Silver Area 1 – AA Jeff Cushman Superior 236 Timothy P. Mott Silver Superior #236 Area 3 – AA Guy Leavitt Area 2 – AA Francis (Fritz) Gold Keystone 263 Daniel R. Dunn Acacia-Itasca #329 Decora #177 Prusansky Acacia-Itasca 329 Raymond J. Dolsen Gold Bayfield-Washburn #215 St John’s #57 Gold Onalaska Masonic #214 Barnes 365 Aaren R. Peterson Jefferson County #9 Area 2 – AA Paul Wharton Frontier-Badger #45 Milton #161 District 2 Ancient Landmark #210 La Crosse Masonic #190 St. Croix 56 H. Scott Paulson Bronze Barnes #365 Fulton #69 Kegonsa #73 River Falls 109 David Vold Gold Keystone Lodge #263 District Lecturer Jason Risberg Silver Eau Claire 112 Dustin L. Larson Area 3 – AA Bob Barnett Chippewa Falls Peter F. Sterzinger Gold Area 3 – AA James Weaver 176 Albany #36 Collins-Spring Valley 192 Dale A. Brathol Silver Landmark #244 District 6 New Richmond 195 Daniel J. Hagerty Gold Blue Hills #234 New Glarus #310 Hancock 229 John W. Miller Gold Mystic Tie #280 Smith #31 Gold DDGM James R. Giese Oregon #151 Clear Lake 230 Richard N. Gates Chetek 277 Thomas G. Nicolaides Gold District Lecturer Ron Pete Area 1 – AA Keith Wohlfert Waucoma #90

Bloomer 281 Darrel E. Bauman Silver Wisconsin Dells #124 Sanctuary 347 Timothy W. Cree Bronze District Lecturer Richard Moen Montello #141

District 2 Wautoma #148 District 3 Forest 130 Kevin R. Sorenson Gold Quincy Adams #71 DDGM Daniel J. Hagerty District 10 Phillips 225 James A. Cummings Jr. Gold Waupun #48 Virgina Falls 226 Mathew D. Zastrow Gold Area 1 – AA Kraig Krueger DDGM Ron J. Mont- Rhinelander 242 Anthony R. Jones Gold Hancock #229 Area 2 – AA David Shedivy Gold gomery Mystic Tie 280 Donald D. Kueny Northwestern #105 Evergreen #93 Island City 330 Gerald D. Koudelka Gold St Croix #56 Marshfield #224 Area 1 – AA Joel Prost Waverly #51 District 4 Durand-Pepin #149 Manawa #82 Appleton #349 Washington 21 Jacob A. Lancelle Gold Waupaca #123 Silver Area 2 – AA Dean Monroe Twin Cities #61 Des Peres 85 Daniel J. Rothe River Falls #109 Wisconsin Rapids #128 Henry S. Baird 174 Ross J. Chapman Gold Oshkosh #27 Marinette 182 Sidnay D. Keinits Jr. Silver New Richmond #195 Area 3 – AA Leland Burlison Fond du Lac #26 North Star #187 Pine 188 Paul M. Bailey Jr. Silver Winneconne #186 Gold Clear Lake #230 Area 2 – AA Scott Schanell Masonic Light 218 Douglas E. Morrison Omro #168 Crandon 287 Robert W. Welch Silver Collins-Spring Valley #192 Rock River #108 Theodore Roosevelt Nicholas J. Schuh Gold Berlin #38 Hartford #120 322 New Daylite 360 James F. Van De Hey Jr. Silver Area 3 – AA Darryl Dahl Prairie View #95 Ozaukee #17 Chetek #277 West Bend #138 District 5 Bloomer #281 District Lecturer Jason Laramee Valley 60 Joseph G. Veraghen Bronze Chippewa Falls #176 Area 3 – AA Sean Hurley Salem 125 Mark A. Charbonneau Bronze Menomonie #164 Sheboygan #11

Tomah 132 James A. De Voe Gold District 7 Cassia #167 Decora 177 Guy O. Leavitt Gold Area 4 – AA Steve Kline Calumet #172 La Crosse Masonic 190 Todd A. Wohlert Gold Eau Claire #112 DDGM Matthew H. Ivens Manitowoc #65 Onalaska Willam J. Lang Bronze Sanctuary #347 214 George B Wheeler #351 Area 1 – AA Stephen Dake District Lecturer Erwin Wuehr

District 6 Buffalo River #252 Waterloo #63 Gold Oshkosh 27 Christopher R. Cochrane Sun Prairie #143 Wisconsin Rapids 128 Justin G. Herman Bronze District Lecturer Frank During District 11 Social #245 Wautoma 148 Michael R. Hille Silver Silver Doric #356 Winneconne 186 Nathan D. Ihrig DDGM Christopher M. District 3 Luedke District 7 Area 2 – AA Ray Mielke Area 1 – AA Dave Renly Hiram 50 Christopher M. Boehm Gold DDGM Jacob W. Seever Lodi Valley #99 Waterloo 63 Frank J. Rumisek Silver Fort Winnebago #33 Dousman #315 Social 245 Eric A. Brooks Silver Area 1 – AA James (Al) Cum- Columbus #75 Glen L. Humphrey #364 Commonwealth 325 Jason E. Freeman Bronze mings Lake Country #42 Dodge County #72 Silas H Shepherd #1843 Phillips #225 Perseverance 1836 #366 District 8 Baraboo 34 Leonard E. Pickett IV Silver Owen #317 Area 2 – AA Jeff Brenner Medford #217 Area 3 – AA Ron Webster Waukesha #37 Madison #5 District 9 Area 2 – AA David Imlah Lafin-St James #247 Jefferson County 9 Scott M. Graham Gold Hiram #50 Burlington #28 Hurley #237 Morning Star 10 Peter A. Nattinger Gold Ben Franklin #83 Union 32 William B. Kayser Silver Island City #330 Area 3 – AA Dan Johnson Lake Country Freemasons 42 Timothy D. Zellner Gold Eagle River #248 Commonwealth #325 Southern Lakes #12 Gold Crandon #287 Middleton Ionic #180 Janesville 55 Derek M. Henze Geneva #44 St. John’s 57 Terry Boydston Gold Area 3 – AA Jesse Furrer District Lecturer Eric Pantano Wilmot #241 Fulton 69 Adam T. Witt Silver Washburn #145 Oregon 151 Scott R. Magnusson Gold Forest #130 Milton 161 Francis E. Prusansky Gold Virginia Falls #226 Area 4 – AA Jeff Woolsey Gold Rhinelander #242 Dousman 315 Robert F. Johnson District 8 Racine-Belle City #18 Glenn L. Humphrey 364 Francis X. McKenna Gold District Lecturer Tony Budaj Unity #367 DDGM Daniel C. Brylla Kenosha #47 District 10 Hartford 120 Christopher D. Weed Gold Area 1 – AA Brent Clausius Union Grove #288 Gold West Bend 138 James T. Diem District 4 Prairie Du Chien #8 District Lecturer Dave Hinners Cassia 167 Michael M. Haucke Gold Richland Lodge #66

DDGM Christopher J. Fennimore Lodge #219 District 11 Young District 12 Burlington 28 Donald L. Noble Gold Dodgeville Lodge #119 Waukesha Christopher M. Luedke Gold Area 1-AA Jim Herman Franklin Lodge #16 37 DDGM Jeremy J. Koss Kenosha 47 Robert E. Walker Gold Shawano #170 Washburn 145 Jack K. La Reese Gold Mason Woods #368 Area 2 – AA Darren Jones Area 1 – AA Jon Falk Lafin-St. James 247 David A. Hinners Gold Oconto Falls #293 Warren Lodge #4 South Shore #3

Melody Lodge #2 Lake Lodge #189 District 12 Area 2 – AA Mitch Custer Olive Branch #6 Damascus #290 South Shore 3 David Reed Gold Henry S. Baird #174 Amicitia Lodge #25 West Allis #291 Lake 189 Jeremy Hilgendorf Gold Washington #21 Silver Lafayette 265 David Washington Des Peres #85 Area 3 – AA Danny Maugh Area 2 – AA Derick Smith West Allis 291 Derek Smith Gold Theodore Roosevelt #322 Gold Linden Lodge #206 McKinley #307 Henry L. Palmer 301 James McGuigan N.E.W. Daylite #360 George Washington 1776 337 Jerry A. Reick Gold Mineral Point #1 Wisconsin #13 Day Lite 358 Donald Skarda Gold Area 3 – AA Doug Morrison Evening Star Lodge #64 Brookfield #370 Freemasons 363 Damon Sanchez Silver Marinette #182 Argyle #178 Wauwatosa #267 Masonic Light #218 Independence #80

District 12 (2019) Hiram D. Fisher #222 Area 4 – AA Jon Fuhlbohm Freemasons 363 Jeremy Koss Silver Area 3 – AA Jonathan Schroeder Pine #188 Reedsburg #79 Nathan Hale #350 Baraboo #34 District Lecturer Moses Adams Day Lite #358 Sauk Prairie #113 Freemasons #363 III Barneveld #319 Lafayette #265

James M Hays #331 District Lecturer PGM Davey Support our District 5 White Jr. Area 4 – AA William Solberg DDGM Jacob R. Schultz Lincoln #183 Henry Palmer #301 Area 1 – AA Andrew Davis District 9 Milwaukee Harmony #261 Black River #74 George Washington 1776 #337 Merrillan #279 DDGM Derek M. Henze Aurora #30

Tomah #132 Area 1 – AA Peter Nattinger District Lecturer James Good- Camp Douglas #272 Janesville #55 man Jr.

PAGE 22 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Grand Master’s Edicts New Grand Lodge Officer’s Ladies Grand Master's Edicts To be read at the next Stated Communication of your Lodge WHEREAS: The Grand Lodge F&AM of WI is designated by the Inter- nal Revenue Service as a 501 (c)(10) organization, and WHEREAS: Section 54.04 of the WI Masonic Code designates the final disposition of a lodge’s assets if it surrenders it's Charter or has it re- voked, and WHEREAS: It is the Fiduciary responsibility of the Grand Master and the Grand Trustees to manage present and future assets in the best interests of our fraternity. IT IS THEREFORE, my Edict that: no lodge shall seek a tax status (including but not limited to 501 (c)(3) status) that places limits (under tax law) on the ability of such lodge to exercise all of its Masonic purposes. IT IS ALSO my Edict that: no lodge shall seek a tax status (including but not limited to 501 (c)(3) status) that places limits (under tax law) on the ability of such lodge to support and maintain the Grand Lodge. Similarly, no lodge may seek a tax status that places limits (under tax law) on the use of property transferred to the Grand Lodge upon the surrender or forfeiture of the charter of such lodge. IT IS ALSO my Edict that: no lodge shall organize a supporting organization with a tax status (including but not limited to 501(c)(3) status) that places limits (under tax law) on the use of funds raised by such organization. IT IS ALSO my Edict that: no lodge shall mortgage, pledge, lease, sublease, assign, encumber, transfer, distribute, donate, place a lien on, gift, contribute, sell, grant any easement or other contractual rights in or to or otherwise transfer and/or encumber in any manner real property leased or owned by such lodge, unless or until approved by the Grand Master pursuant to the Wis- consin Masonic Code. Given under my hand this 10th day of June 2021. Most WorshipfulGary L. Stang Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin

In June of 1998 the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin while in Annual Session adopted the following Decision.

WHEREAS: The insurance program of the Grand Lodge F&AM of WI has given added protection to all covered Lodges at very competitive prices, and, WHEREAS: It is possible to obtain more favorable insurance as a group, IT IS THEREFORE MY DECISION, that each Constituent Lodge becomes covered under the Grand Lodge group policy, including real es- tate, personal property and liability coverage. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE DECISION, • The Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin recognize the importance of ensuring that all Constituent Lodges protect their lodges and lodge functions with appropriate liability, P&C and D&O insurance coverage. • The Grand Lodge has a fiduciary responsibility to secure a master liability insurance plan that will provide protection for the specific activities of the Grand Lodge and all Constituent Lodges. • Since all Constituent lodges are members of the Grand Lodge by virtue of the Charter issued to them, IT IS THEREFORE MY EDICT that all Constituent Lodges will participate in and share in the cost of the Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Ma- sons of Wisconsin Insurance Plan. Cost sharing for the liability coverage will be based on the End-of-Year Primary Member Count listed on the Recapitulation Report for each lodge. Grand Lodge Ladies: Front row from left: Anne DeWolf, Nancy Stang and Barb Ritchie. Row two: Leslie The Grand Lodge periodically reviews proposals from competing insur- Thiele, Karen Gunderson and Julie Thompson. Row three: Jackie Leistra and Sheryl Rygh. Row four: ance carriers to evaluate appropriate levels of insurance coverage and to Genevieve Hagerty, Sophia Galven-Mueller and Linda Young. Back row: Sheryl Kyle, Jenny Henze and be certain we are offering the best level of coverage, service, and price Nancy Koss. for itself and all Constituent Lodges. Photo by Michelle Allen Given under my hand this 10th day of June 2021. Most Worshipful. Gary L. Stang Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Attend and Support Your Lodge! permit from the State of Wisconsin, or from a state which has reciprocity WHEREAS: Upon review of our Masonic Code and after consultation with the State of Wisconsin, or permitted under subsection 4 and shall with my officers and Advisors, and upon further review of Wisconsin comply with all the rules and regulations of the Laws of the State of State Statutory provisions which provide Immunity from civil suit for Wisconsin, to include but not be limited to the carrying upon one's per- those persons and enterprises that allow Concealed Carry by legally son of said permit and a valid identification card, and any other docu- Licensed individuals in the State of Wisconsin, and after much further re- mentation as set forth by state and Federal law, and, First view of the those best Steps to take to ensure the safety and welfare of 8. Concealed carry is just that. No handling or exposure of weapons our Brothers and families and friends when using our Grand Lodge and in public is allowed under any Circumstances, unless deadly force is war- Lodge properties throughout our Grand Jurisdiction. ranted, other than a training activity under appropriate supervision. Vio- Responders That, effective on the execution of this Edict, and pursuant to Article lations of this subsection may be treated as Un-Masonic conduct and may 2.05 of the Wisconsin expose the offender to Masonic Trial Code discipline, and, Pin Masonic Code (2019), 9. As additional information and guidance, Active Shooter Training IT IS THEREFORE MY EDICT THAT: for Masonic Lodges is highly recommended. Lodges should contact their 1. All Freemasons who are in Good Standing, and, local police department or sheriffs offices as a possible source of training. 2. Who are duly licensed to carry their self-defense weapons on their Every effort to have the local law enforcement conduct the training is persons, concealed, Pursuant to the Laws of the State of Wisconsin, may strongly recommended. do so at any time at any Lodge whether or not there is a function, stated 10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Reciprocity maps and other meeting, or appendant body function utilizing the Lodge property going documentation can be found in the Wisconsin Masonic Code Appendix, on, within or without the building and on the grounds of the Grand or at the following links: Lodge Session or Lodge property, https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov; 3. No Masonic Officer or Trustee, within the Grand Lodge, or a https://www.doj.state.wi.us/sitessitesdefauIt/filesldIeslccwIccw-faq%201-2018.pdf; Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction, shall infringe or restrict the right of a https://www.doj.state.wi.us/dleslcib.conceaI-carry/ reciprocity. Masonic Brother to carry a concealed Weapon legally in any Lodge Given under my hand this 10th day of June 2021. Building, or Lodge property, or at public or Masonic events at any Most Worshipful Gary L. Stang Lodge, and, will not, without Dispensation from the Grand Master of Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Free & Accepted Masons in Wisconsin, place a sign, notice or other information advising the public which prohibits concealed carry in those building or on those grounds described in this Edict, and, 4. Current Brothers of this Grand Jurisdiction who are members of Law Enforcement as defined under the Wisconsin State Statues, whether As a law enforcement offi- they be State or Federal Officers, or serving members of the Uniformed cer, firefighter and Emer- Services of the United States, or former members of the Uniformed gency Medical Technician, Services, honorably discharged, who have their Concealed Carry license, we greatly appreciate first- are exempt from the requirements of Chapter 175 Wisconsin Statutes, hand, the life saving work of except as may be determined from time to time by the Grand Master of this segment of our popula- Free & Accepted Masons in Wisconsin, and tion. If you have served in 5. Other than revolvers and semi-automatic pistols and derringers, ap- public safety as a firefighter, propriately concealed, all long guns, of whatever design and purpose, emergency medical respon- shotgun or rifle, are banned from use under any circumstance, other der or as a law enforcement than by Dispensation from the Grand Master of Free and Accepted officer, thank you for your Masons in Wisconsin, at any Masonic function and at any Grand Lodge Session or Lodge Event, as further set out at subsection 2, above and service. We have a pin to 6. There shall be no open carry by anyone at a Grand Lodge Session honor your contribution to Lodge Meeting, or within or without a lodge building during any Masonic serve others. or Public Event, with the exception of Law Enforcement while in uniform Please contact your AA or or in plain clothes. 7. Individuals exercising their right to carry a concealed weapon upon DDGM for a pin. the property of a Wisconsin Lodge must have a valid Concealed Carry

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 23 Eagle River Lodge and OES Host Three Lakes Car Show

By PGM Carl Wussow a fund-raiser for their programs Eagle River Lodge No. 248 and general operations. Food con- and Eagle River Chapter Eastern cession offerings include hot Wis- Star #218 have joined together to consin bratwursts, hamburgers, host a long-established car show cheeseburgers and hotdogs, all on Saturday, August 7 in Three grilled onsite. Soft drinks, bottled Lakes. The show is open to the water, cold beer and fresh hot public from 10 a.m. to after popcorn are also available. awards are presented at 2:00. A local community group, Red The event is located on the mas- Suspenders, from Three Lakes, sive grounds of the Petroleum Mu- will receive funds donated through seum located between the cities of a 50-50 raffle. Three Lakes and Eagle River. The The Northern Lights Chapter show draws antique and classic of DeMolay will also be fully in- cars, special interest vehicles, volved in the show. DeMolay trucks, motorcycles, hot rods, vin- members will be assisting in park- tage tractors and beautiful antique ing vehicles, organizing the food and classic boats that over the tent and helping in the food serv- years, have drawn thousands of ice and soft drink operations visitors to the event. throughout the show. The displayed vehicles arrive Masonic information tents and from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illi- displays will be showcased in a nois and Michigan. The show is special area centrally located on free to the public and attracts fam- the grounds. Area Lodges, Tripoli ilies and visitors vacationing in the Shrine Club and Eastern Star will north woods tourist mecca of the be present to share Masonic infor- Petroleum Museum located between the cities of Three Lakes and Eagle River. Badger State. mation with visitors. Tripoli Shrine Pre-registration can be made Club will also be displaying its by contacting Kay Smith, at kay- huge (20 foot) "big wheels" that and Minocqua, drawing members United States. It has attracted over troleum Museum. It is the only [email protected] or PGM were restored after use during the from these communities where 40,000 guests who are thrilled to such museum in North America. Carl Wussow for general informa- timber clearing in the area over Masonic Lodges are established. tour the museum building, as they Included in the collection are tion about the show, at 100 years ago. All of the area lodges have do- reminisce about items related to antique gas pumps, oil cans, road [email protected]. The cost of pre- will be placed next to the Masonic nated to the establishment of the “old gas and service stations.” The signs and any other related items registration is $15. That fee in- information tent. northernmost DeMolay Chapter museum, like the entire car show, found in “filling stations” across cludes a $20 certificate toward the The DeMolay tent will be in Wisconsin. is free to all visitors. America. Many displays showcase purchase of wine from the Three hosted by the Executive Officer of Community service groups, The Petroleum Museum is the rare and vintage selections that, in Lakes Winery, and coupons for DeMolay in Wisconsin, members civic clubs and similar organiza- work of Ed Jacobsen. He first some cases, are extremely rare free food items and soft drinks at of the Wisconsin State DeMolay tions will have tent displays and in- started his career at the corporate and highly valuable. Visitors re- the concession tent. Day-of regis- staff and the Director of Develop- formation about their activities in level of the oil industry. He member Sinclair, Clark, Phillips, tration is also available at $20 and ment for Wisconsin DeMolay. The the area. The Walt Disney Fan wanted to be “hands on” and Mobilgas, Flying A and other long- also includes a $20 Winery pur- Northern Lights Chapter is unique Club Chapter will have a fun dis- branched out into the service level gone brands. chase coupon. in Wisconsin. Organized and es- play, including the exciting 50th and ended up owning 10 gasoline The show will be unique this The public attendees have the tablished and supported by Eagle anniversary of Walt Disney World and service stations. He ran those year as Ed Jacobsen will be hon- fun of selecting the trophy winners. River Lodge and Eagle Chapter of highlights included in their booth. stations for 35 years, pumping ored for his efforts to host the The members of Eagle River Eastern Star, it is structured to A hobby group of scale model gas, servicing cars and enjoying Three Lakes Car Show for so Lodge and Eagle River Chapter hold meetings at nearby Masonic builders will have information on contacts with his customers. Ed many years. Those who have at- Eastern Star use the car show as Lodges in Rhinelander, Crandon their club and displays many of developed a desire to collect his- tend his shows in the past will be their models open to public view- toric items related to the service making efforts to enjoy helping to ing. station business and began a col- recognize Ed’s community service The Petroleum Museum is a lection that now fills a display of and support for a long-established Support our Youth! “one of a kind” attraction in the over 4,000 rare items in the Pe- display of vehicles.

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 24 New Master Masons

Bro. Bendt raised in Sun Prairie Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 raised Bro. Will Bendt (front row-center) to the sublime degree of Master Mason on June 22, 2020 surrounded by their friends and Bothers from Columbus, Doric, Beaver Dam, and Barneveld Lodges. Also present to help assist in the raising of the new brother were several Past Masters and three Grand Lodge Officers. It was their first Master Mason raising since the COVID epidemic. Submitted by Bro. Matthew Braun New Master Masons in District 9

Brothers Jon Lindley, Bicknell Lodge No. 94, Brodhead; and Timothy Sheetz, Milton Lodge No. 161 were raised on June 15 in District 9. Front row from left: Duane Huber, Ralph Behlke, new MM Jon Lindley, new MM Timothy Sheetz, Jim Blank, District 9 Deputy Grand Master Derek M. Henze and Milton Master Brian Duoss. Second row: Bill Kayser, Mel Wolter, LeRoy Huber, Frank McNamer and Junior Warden Curt Sorenson. Back row: Joe Gasser, Mark Nelson, Al Huber, Senior Warden John Bauer, Mike Nelson, AA Fran Prusansky and Noah Schultz. Submitted by Bro. Pat Garvin, PM

Rock River Lodge raises two MMs Rock River Lodge No. 108 conferred two Master Mason Degrees on June 1. Congratulations to Brian P. Wolf on right and Chad E. Rosenow on left with Master John Christensen. The Brothers had to wait for their MM Degrees due to the COVID-19. Submitted by Bro. Randy Thorman

Bro. Jayson Benson raised in Baraboo Lodge Bro. Jayson Benson recently received his MMº in Baraboo Lodge No. 34. His father Bro. Timothy S. Ben- son, a District Deputy Grand Master for the state of New York, attended his degree. First row form left: Skip Blake, Leonard Pickett, Jayson Benson, DDGM Timothy S. Benson and Jim Timm. Second row: Ryan Ramnarace, Marty Blake, Jerry Jackson, Tony Calabrese, Shawn Fahrenkampf and Darrell Smith District Eight Events

New MMs receive bibles

Bro. Brian (Dewey) Duoss, Master of Milton Lodge No. 161 presents bibles to new Master Masons Timothy Sheetz (left) and Jon Lindsey of Bicknell Lodge No. 94. Bro. Sheetz has enlisted in the US Army, and will be reporting for duty in a few weeks. Submitted by Bro. Pat Garvin Bro. Robert Sharp is new Master Mason Include the Wisconsin Masonic Charities in your will. Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 raised Bro. Robert Sharp, June 15. Brother Rob is a third generation Mason Contact Erika Miller who is preceded in the Craft by his father and grandfather, both of whom are members of the Grand Lodge [email protected] of Scotland. First row from left: Dana Reeder, Will Bendt, Rob Sharp, Matthew Braun and Rick Salzwedel. Back row: Richard Moen, Ray Mielke, Ward Nottestad, Scott Pieper and George Jordan. Submitted by Matthew Braun

PAGE 25 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 New Master Mason Menomonie Lodge Brat and Bake Sale

Bro. Blatt raised in Wisconsin Lodge Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 welcomes its newest Master Mason Joshua Shuie Blatt. He was raised on June 10. Front row from left: Junior Deacon Clayton Bartz, Master Joshua Bartz, Joshua Shuie Blatt and Chaplain Larry Patterson. Second row: Past Master Todd Krohn, Past Master Tim Zielinski, Senior Warden Michael Olson and Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker. Back row: Past Master Bill Loftus, Past Master Dan Pappas, Past Master Chuck Boelkow and Junior Steward Mitch Boelkow. Submitted by Bro. Larry Patterson

Menomonie Lodge No. 164 hosted a Brat and Bake Sale at Kyle's Supermarket in Colfax on May 22. The proceeds went into the Lodge's scholarship fund. Top photo from left: workers Don Fen- nie, David (Doc) Frogner and Jon Scott. Bottom photo from left: Bill Tice and Jon Oakland grilling brats; and Bruce Fransway on right. Submitted by Bro. Craig Conklin, Secretary GL Officers visit coffee session A group of Grand Lodge Officers attended Hancock Lodge's weekly coffee session on June 10. From left: Senior Grand Steward Earl Gunderson, Grand Tiler Milt Helmer, Charlie Webster, Master of Hancock Lodge Bro. Chris Tashjian, Grand Master Gary L. Stang, Grand Marshal H. Scott Paulson and Jerry Bristol, Advertise your Fundraiser in the Past Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Seated in front: Norris Berg. Photo by District Lecturer Frank During Wisconsin Masonic Journal The Number 1 Source for Reaching the Masons of Wisconsin Contact Diane Igl 262-965-3979 email: [email protected]

Traveling Gavel

District 1 District 7 Barnes Lodge No. 365 Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 District 2 District 8 Menomonie Lodge No. 164 Linden Lodge No. 206 District 3 District 9 Island City No. 330 Dodge County Lodge No. 9 District 4 District 10 Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 District 5 District 11 Black River Lodge No. 74 Burlington Lodge No. 28 District 6 District 12 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 Damascus Lodge No. 290

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.

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 26 New Fellowcrafts

Buffalo River Lodge hosts lodge picnic Buffalo River Lodge No 252’s last meeting before going dark for the summer was a picnic enjoyed by their Brothers and ladies. Front row from left: Jim Trowbridge, Criag Mahlum, Penny Schultz, Jay Ganz, Ed Mahlum and Harley Mehmdgi. Second row: Pat Trowbridge, Judy Foss, Richard Brommer, Dora Johnston, New Fellowcrafts in St. John’s Lodge Randy Johnston, Steve Schultz, John Accola and John Helwig. Third row: Jim Foss, Sandy Wayne, Theresa Accola, Rita Hayden, Larry Drangsveit and Eric Johnson. Back row: Rick Wayne, Jason Hayden. Ann Brothers Cyril Lyon (left) and Arnaud Houndegla were recently passed Brommer, Jane Crawford, Mike Hunter, Mike Hayden and Addam Brantner to the Fellowcraft Degree in St. John’s Lodge No. 57, Whitewater. Bro. Photo by Bro. Duane Sokolosky, Master Cyril Lyon, Master is in the center. Submitted by Bro. Joshua Therrian Photo by Bro. Adam Fischer

Bro. Knight received FC Degree Bro. Gunnar Wayne Knight was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft in Union Grove Lodge No. 288 on March 27. Front row from left: George Winget; Chris Acker; Gunnar Knight and father Steve Knight; Grand Master visits Mason Park in Shawano and Skip Kovach. Back row: Jack Nelson, Russell Unrath, Tom Wampler and Eric Markusen. Grand Marshal H. Scott Paulson and Grand Master Gary L. Stang recently visited the beautiful Mason Park Submitted by Bro. Skip Kovach at the Shawano Masonic Center. Photo by Bro. Jeff Brenner Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer

District 11 Co-Mason of the Year

Bro. Christopher Acker (left) receives the Co-Mason of the Year Award in District 11 from AA Jeff Brenner on March 27. In 2016 he was Dis- trict No. 11 “Runner-Up Rookie of the Year.” Bro. Acker was elected For more information contact Master of our Union Grove Lodge No. 288 in 2019 and 2020. The Duane Sokolosky at 715-214-4373 winners of the Award were announced at the District 11 Meeting in or email [email protected] Waukesha. Bro. Bill Hahnfeldt of Burlington Lodge No. 28 was also awarded the Co-Mason of the Year Award. He is a Past Master of the or Lodge and also a member of Wilmot Lodge No. 241. He has served Latty Drangstveit at 715-797-3261 both Lodges in many capacities and is a Past District Lecturer in District 11. or email [email protected] Submitted by Bro. Skip Kovach

PAGE 27 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Degree Photos Due to the number of degrees being conferred in the state, beginning June 1 we will go back to publishing only Master Mason Degree photos in the online edition of the Wisconsin Masonic Journal. A few lodges sent photos before seeing this message. We are using those photos in this issue. Beginning with the Sep- tember issue we will publish MM photos only.

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WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 28 New Wisconsin Freemasonry Website is Up!

On behalf of Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen, the website sub-committee is excited to announce the release of the latest revision of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin website. The website team evaluated outside design firms and engaged with an outside agency to head up the revamp of our website. This new site will provide a Visit us today @ www.wimasons.org solid foundation for some exciting new ini- tiatives.

Planning & Design: Our goal was to separate the site into public & member-facing areas. The focus for the new public-facing area was to inform the public on Freemasonry and drive new membership inquires. The team aimed for consistency in the look and feel while saving resources by leveraging the Scottish Rite NMJ & Shriner backed “BeAFreema- son.com” & “Not Just a Man” digital mar- keting materials.

The members’ area allowed us to move and secure information. Members will need to register to gain access to the members’ site. From the main home page, click “For Member” -> “Members Registration” Once your registration is approved, you will be granted access to more sections including: - Members-Only News/Blog - Masonic Education - Resource Library – containing the documents imported & reorganized from the old website - Masonic Journals - Grand Lodge Calendar Behind the scenes, the website is backed by some new sys- tems, including newly designed CRM, LMS, & DMS. The CRM (customer-relationship management) system will help us to better track website inquires with the support of the GL District Membership Representative (DMR) pilot program. Watch for more information on the DMRs in future articles. The DMS (Document Mgmt System) helped us better organize the many documents and tools in the new “Resource Li- brary”. The LMS (Learning Mgmt System) will provide the Education committee a platform to publish educational content to members. This section is still being developed but the LMS will allow EAs, FCs and MMs to learn and interact with topic-dri- ven content at their own convenience.

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The old wisc-freemasonry.org website will be retired and redirected to the new site in mid-May 2021. Meanwhile, the web team will continue to make additions and changes, keep an eye out for more soon! For more information, please visit WIMasons.org/contact to fill out an inquiry or email [email protected].

PAGE 29 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation – the Values Bridge

“No one will ever be able to calculate the generosity that has drawn its inspiration from the Masonic Lodge Room.” The headline quote that appears on the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation website. It is a quote made during the Grand Lodge’s deliberation and eventual formation of the Masonic Founda- tion. What a profound statement it was - and still is!

The charitable work of Wisconsin’s Masonic family, particularly through the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation in it 96 years is almost incalculable. Its value is much more than just a bottom-line total. It’s lives saved, lives shaped, community needs met and thousands upon thousands of Acts of Kind- ness. All reflecting one of the most important lessons that Freemasons learn from the very first time they approach the East as Entered Apprentices – charity that has a positive impact. Do others outside of our Craft notice or appreciate this?

All one need do is look at the list of corporations and other foundations that have joined with us through the years and you will find the answer.

Backus Family Foundation Benevity Community Impact Fund Britany Bay Club Owners Association C S Giving Foundation Claremont S. Jackman Foundation Dillman Family Endowed Fund Door County Community Foundation Emil Ewald Family Foundation Fidelity Funds Francis & Ruth Oberreich Foundation Gordon Food Service Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Inc. Herb Kohl Philanthropies Jerome and Dorothy Holz Family Foundation Knights Templar Foundation Loraine & Olson Beggs Foundation Network for Good North Central Community Foundation Gold Lodge Excellence Award Northwestern Mutual Foundation DDGM4 Christopher J. Young (left) presents a Gold Lodge Excellent One Touch Dog Training Award to Bro. Ross Chapman, Master of Henry S. Baird Lodge No. Pay Pal Giving Fund 174. Ripon Area Builders, Inc. Submitted by Bro. Ed Klein Thrivent Choice United Way of Greater Milwaukee

We are pleased to have these partners who have seen and shared the values put forth into communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond. The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation forms that important bridge from our Lodges into our communities with charitable activities that benefit all of us.

Are you employed by a company or charitable organization that might be a good partner in this values bridge? Give us a call or email me at: [email protected] and we’ll help get them involved in some very meaningful work.

Social Media Code of Conduct for Wisconsin Freemasons Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

“To preserve the reputation of the Fraternity unsullied must be your constant care.” When we represent ourselves as members of the fraternity, we become someone’s impression of Freema- sonry. As such, it is important that we act accordingly and subscribe to the lessons we are all taught as Masons in terms of how we communicate and interact with Masons and non-Masons.

• Freemasons must conduct Social Media activities in a way that reflects membership in the Craft, acting in a way that presents a positive image of the fraternity; avoiding private piques and quarrels; being cautious in behavior; courteous to our brethren and to promote the general good and to preserve the reputation of the fraternity.

• Freemasons must be aware that postings are a permanent record; and therefore an individual's conduct may influence the world with a positive or negative image about the individual and also about Freemasonry. Postings and actions on the various Social Media outlets should reflect the highest standards of morality and integrity.

• Postings should not bring discredit to Freemasonry nor should they fit within the definition of Unmasonic Conduct as defined by our Masonic fraternity. Conduct contrary to the accepted and customary rule of right and duty between Freemasons or to society in general, is improper.

• There should never be discussion related to the business of a Lodge and what is discussed within our tiled doors.

• There should never be discussion related to petitions, applications, background checks, investigation of an applicant, or regarding balloting on an applicant.

• Posts must comply with Grand Lodge rules, regulations, and edicts.

• Participation in discussions with those who most often are looking for discussions outside of what is Mason- ically acceptable should be avoided.

• No official communication with other Grand Lodges or their subordinate or concordant Lodges may take place online. Contact must be conducted through the Office of the Grand Secretary.

• The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Wisconsin is the absolute Masonic authority in Wiscon- sin. Only the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Wisconsin can make authoritative statements on behalf of Wisconsin Masons.

• To ensure our fraternity represents itself to the high standards we must regulate our actions by individual re- straint and through Brother-to-Brother intervention. As a Freemason, quietly advise a Brother if you feel that what he has posted is improper within the framework of our Grand Constitutions, laws, rules, regulations, edicts and the general regulations of Freemasonry.

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2021 - PAGE 30

Albany New Diggings Albany Lodge No. 36 Olive Branch Lodge No. 6 205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802 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 Stated Communications Appleton New Glarus Waverly Lodge No. 51 for the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin New Glarus Lodge No. 310 315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-931-2701 207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June, July & August

Cecil Evansville Kenosha Menomonie Appleton New Holstein Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368 Union Lodge No. 32 Kenosha Lodge No. 47 Menomonie Lodge No. 164 Calumet Lodge No. 172 Appleton Lodge No. 349 N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd. 705 Brown School Rd • 608-921-9907 115 56th St. • 262-287-9878 105 N. 21st St. • 715-797-9094 2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885 241 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah • 608-642-3692 (Sec) • 3rd Tues., 10 a.m. Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd (dinner 5:30 p.m.) & 4th Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. 920-573-3502, Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dark January & February Meets All Year Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year 7 p.m. Dark July & August

Chetek Florence Kenosha Mercer Argyle New Richmond Chetek Lodge No. 277 Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222 Unity Lodge No. 367 Hurley Lodge No. 237 New Richmond Lodge No. 195 Argyle Lodge No. 178 216 Morrison St. Wild Rivers Interpretive Center LL 4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575 5189 N. Harper • 715-776-0710 119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144 104 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-523-4714 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 906-396-7915 Meet 2nd Wed., Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dark June, July & August 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year July & Aug. 1st Thursday Dark December thru March Dark June, July & August Meets All Year

Chippewa Falls Fond du Lac La Crosse Merrill Oconomowoc Baldwin Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26 La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190 Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42 Collins-Spring Valley Lodge 192 650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-579-8949 500 W. Arndt St. • 920-216-7586 118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616 916½ E. Main St. • 715-536-0020 (Sec.) 2911 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc 790 Main St. • 715-928-0001 (Sec) 1st Tues. stated, 3rd Tues., social, Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 262-367-2309 • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 7 p.m., Meets All Year Dark July and August Meets All Year Meets All Year 7 p.m., Dark 1st Wed., July & Aug. Meets All Year

Clear Lake Franklin La Crosse Merrillan Oconto Baraboo Clear Lake Lodge No. 230 South Shore Lodge No. 3 Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45 Merrillan Lodge No. 279 Pine Lodge No. 188 Baraboo Lodge No. 34 411 Third Ave. • 715-268-4310 9023 S. 27th St. • 414-761-6474 118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616 105 S. Main Street • 715-333-5643 (Sec) 513 Superior Ave. • 920-604-2826 108 Second Ave. • 608-381-0083 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m., Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Dinner, 6 pm, Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed,, 6 p.m. social, 7 Meets All Year Dark July & August Meeting 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark January, February & March Dark December & January p.m. meeting. Dark July and August

Columbus Frederic Ladysmith Middleton Oconto Falls Barneveld Columbus Lodge No. 75 Landmark Lodge No. 244 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280 Four Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362 Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293 Barneveld Lodge No. 319 318 N. Ludington St. • 920-248-9685 109 United Way • 715-553-0258 705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec) 7409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-8947 170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747 108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec) (Sec) • 2nd Mon., 7 p.m., stated Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner 6 p.m., Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holiday Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year meeting 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year weekend., 10 a.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year

Crandon Friendship Lake Geneva Middleton Omro Bayfield Crandon Lodge No. 287 Quincy Adams Lodge No. 71 Geneva Lodge No. 44 Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180 Omro Lodge No. 168 118 S. Lake Ave. • 715-616-9166 (Sec) 210 Main St. • 847-558-9502 335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • [email protected] 7409 Franklin Ave. • www.middle Bayfield Washburn No. 215 160 E. Main Street • 920-379-2023 Meet 2nd Tuesdays Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues., dinner 6 p.m., meet 7 tonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m. 29 N. 2nd Street • 715-209-6397 Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark January & February p.m., outside gatherings July & Aug. 608-831-5416, Dark July & August Meet 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year

Meets All Year Crivitz Galesville Linden Milton Milton Lodge No. 161 Onalaska Beaver Dam Masonic Light Lodge No. 218 Decora Lodge No. 177 Linden Lodge No. 206 918 Louisa St. • 715-927-8998 618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec) 508 Vernal Avenue • 608-436-0098 Onalaska Lodge No. 214 Dodge County Lodge No. 72 231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230 Meet 1st Wednesday 6 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Meets 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. 330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec) 1212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628 Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st Thurs. 7 p.m. & 3rd Mon. Dark July , Aug. & 1st Mon. in Sept. 2nd Thurs. only, July, Aug. Nov. & Dec. 6 p.m. Meets All Year

Darlington Green Bay Lodi Milwaukee Lodi Valley Lodge No 99 Oregon Evening Star Lodge No. 64 Des Peres Lodge No. 85 Damascus Lodge No. 290 Beloit Oregon Lodge No. 151 433 Wells St. • 608-482-3552 (Sec) 1950 Bond St. • 920-455-0212 114 First St. • 608-477-7102 1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.org Morning Star Lodge No. 10 201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues. Social, RSVP 6 p.m. 229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-530-8265 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Dark July & August dinner - 7 p.m. meet. Dark July & Aug. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thurs., June-August and Nov. & Dec.

Meets All Year Delavan Green Bay Lone Rock Milwaukee Oshkosh Southern Lakes Lodge No. 12 N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 Franklin Lodge No. 16 Day-lite Lodge No. 358 Berlin Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-210-1499 1950 Bond St. • (920) 562-8086 227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-421-0314 Berlin Lodge No. 38 204 Washington Ave. • 920-216-7127 Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., 2nd Mon. July and Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays,10 a.m. 124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Aug., 4th Monday Dec. Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year

Dark July & August Dodgeville Green Bay Madison Milwaukee Owen Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322 Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 Freemasons Lodge No. 363 Black River Falls Owen Lodge No. 317 200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 1950 Bond St. • 920-264-6177 301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-399-3115 Black River Lodge No. 74 713 W. Third St. • 715-271-7471 Meet 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. 1st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed., 314 Main Street • 715-284-7176 Meets 1st Mon., 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at Meeting, Meets All Year Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com Meets All Year 5:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m., July & Aug. 3rd Mon. at 11 a.m.

Dark July & August Dousman Green Bay Madison Milwaukee Phillips Dousman Lodge No. 315 Washington Lodge No. 21 Doric Lodge No. 356 Lake Lodge No. 189 Bloomer Phillips Lodge No. 225 214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981 1950 Bond St .• 920-499-7265 85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751 1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609 Bloomer Lodge No. 281 137 N. Lake Ave.•715-762-4043, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. (Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 1516 Larson St. • 715-828-7940 1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.- 1st Tuesday only July & August Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark on Holidays Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept.

Dark January & February Dousman Hartford Madison Milwaukee Platteville Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 Hartford Lodge No. 120 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Lafayette No. 265 Bristol Melody Lodge No. 2 375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360 147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312 300 W. Wisconsin Ave. • 414-254-5543 Washburn Lodge No. 145 783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-0987 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552 Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Yeart Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year

2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb. Durand Hayward Madison Milwaukee Plymouth Durand-Pepin No. 149 Keystone Lodge No. 263 Madison Lodge No. 5 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 Brodhead Cassia Lodge No. 167 203 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981 10629 Main St. • 715-462-4363 (Sec) 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028 3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621 Bicknell Lodge No. 94 441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m. Meet 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., RSVP dinner 6 301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark 1st Thursday July & August p.m., meet at 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August

Dark July & August Eagle River Hustisford Manawa Mineral Point Portage Eagle River Lodge No. 248 Rock River Lodge No. 108 Manawa Lodge No. 82 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1 Brookfield Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33 610 E. Division • 715-477-1202 128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford 520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476 304 High St.• 608-220-3408 McKinley Lodge No. 307 111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. 920-349-3454 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., 7 p.m. Meets 3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec., 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-350-6352 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Dark July and August 1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark January & February

Dark July & August Eau Claire Hudson Manitowoc Minocqua Port Washington Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 St. Croix Lodge No. 56 Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 Island City Lodge No. 330 Brookfield Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 616 Graham Ave. • 715-379-2310 209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817 810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec) 7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392 Brookfield Lodge No. 370 504 W. Grand Ave. • 262-292-9999 2nd & 4th Tues. 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year

Dark July & August Marinette Mondovi Eau Claire Iron River Potosi George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351 Ancient Landmark No. 210 Marinette Lodge No. 182 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 Brookfield Warren Lodge No. 4 616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620 7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-4684 1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397 245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec) Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dinner 6 p.m., 1st Wed., 7 p.m., Meets All Year Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd.. • 262-939-2985 Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. meet 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug. [email protected] Dark July & August Dark July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year

Dark June & July Eau Claire Iron River Marshfield Monroe Prairie du Chien Sanctuary Lodge No. 347 Barnes Lodge No. 365 Marshfield Lodge No. 224 Smith Lodge No. 31 Burlington Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8 616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214 7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425 402 W. 4th St. • 715-387-4957 1613½ Tenth St. • 608-329-4641 Burlington Lodge No. 28 105½ E. Blackhawk Avenue Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 p.m. social Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510 608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August Dark January & February 7 p.m. meeting. Meets All Year Dark June & July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Wed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year

Dark July & August Edgerton Janesville Medford Mukwonago Prescott Fulton Lodge No. 69 Janesville-Western Star No. 55 Medford Lodge No. 217 Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247 Cambridge Northwestern Lodge No. 105 312 W. Fulton St.• 608-438-8314 2322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098 150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 206 S. Main St. • 262-470-8616 Social Lodge No. 245 132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec) Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Mondays 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August

www.social245.org • Meets All Year Jefferson Menomonee Falls Neenah/Menasha Ellsworth Racine Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 Lincoln Lodge No. 183 Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 Camp Douglas Hancock Lodge No. 229 Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18 617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715 N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640- 241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611 Camp Douglas Lodge No. 272 400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263 Meet 1012 Main St. • 262-633-6658 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 6569. Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 211 Main St. • 608-343-0592, 2nd & 4th Tues., 2nd Tues. Dec., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Lodge Listings are continued on page 32

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Reedsburg Waukesha Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 Waukesha Lodge No. 37 213 E. Main St. • 608-415-2596 317 South Street • 414-745-8315 Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. www.reedsburglodge79.org Dark July & August

Rhinelander Waupaca Rhinelander Lodge No. 242 Waupaca Lodge No. 123 23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080 105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June, July & August

Rice Lake Waupun Blue Hills Lodge No. 234 Waupun Lodge No. 48 225 W. South St. • 715-495-2374 16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August

Richland Center Wausau Richland Lodge No. 66 Forest Lodge No. 130 290 W. Union St. • 608-553-1418 (Sec) 3815 Fleet Dr., Wausau • 715-298-6002 Meet 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June, July & August

Ripon Wautoma Prairie View Lodge No. 95 Wautoma Lodge No. 148 W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-229-6204 203 S. Scott St. • 920-765-2495 (Sec.) Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year. Dark Jan. and Feb.

River Falls Wauwatosa River Falls Lodge No. 109 Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 122 E. Walnut St. • 715-222-3939 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-6993 Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 4th Fri., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting 3rd Tuesday only Jan., July & August Meets All Year

Sheboygan Wauwatosa Sheboygan Lodge No. 11 James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 1138 Union Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-349-7650 Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August

Shell Lake Wauwatosa Shell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 221 Independence Lodge No. 80 28 Doboy Drive • 715-296-3638 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-745-3437 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 4th Thurs., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year

Shullsburg West Allis Amicitia Lodge No. 25 Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267 127½ Water St. • 608-963-5951 7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. 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

Star Prairie West Salem North Star Lodge No. 187 Salem Lodge No. 125 207 Bridge St. • 715-220-7214 101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Dark June, July & August Dark July & August

Stevens Point Whitefish Bay Evergreen Lodge No. 93 Aurora Lodge No. 30 1756 Dixon St. • 715-572-3981, 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August

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 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark December-February 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 • 262-441-0203 Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year

Sun Prairie Wilmot Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 Wilmot Lodge No. 241 Call Sec. for Meeting Location • 608-770- 30702 113th St. • 847-774-0013 2018 Meet 1st & 3rd Mon., 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 • 608-219-6935 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb.

Superior Wisconsin Dells Superior Lodge No. 236 Dells Lodge No. 124 1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537 815 Oak St. • 608-479-1230 Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark January & February

Tomah Wisconsin Rapids Tomah Lodge No. 132 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507 2321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-630-9143 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. We all agree . . . Dark July & August meeting, Dark July & August

Union Grove Silas H. Shepherd Union Grove Lodge No. 288 Lodge of Research No. 1843 The World Needs More Masons! 1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 Oconomowoc • 262-893-1106 Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec. Meets All Year Call for meeting location

Let us each do our part. Talk to the man Waterloo Waterloo Lodge No. 63 To list your lodge contact 300 Hendricks St.. • 920-478-2800 Diane Igl, you think would make a good Mason. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year [email protected] 262-965-3979

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