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FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WISCONSIN 2013 Wisconsin

2013 SIEWERT PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WISCONSIN

Held June 7-8, 2013 Concourse Hotel One West Dayton Street Madison, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Masonic Code, Section 52.05 Notice of Grand Lodge Proceedings. A lodge shall take due notice of the proceedings, orders, edicts and laws of the Grand Lodge and be governed accordingly.

1 DENNIS V. SIEWERT Grand Master 2012-2013

2 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

DENNIS V. SIEWERT Masonic Biography

Theodore Roosevelt Lodge - #322 F. & A. M. - Green Bay, Wisconsin (Perpetual Member – 1985) Initiated an Entered Apprentice - March 6, 1973 Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft - June 5, 1973 Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason - November 20, 1973 Worshipful Master - 1978 - 1983 - 1996 - 2000

Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research #1843 – 1984 (Perpetual Member – 1986)

Northeast Wisconsin - Daylite Lodge #360 - Charter Member -1983 (Perpetual Member – 1999)

Low Twelve Club of Green Bay, Wisconsin - 1973 Grand Lodge - Skunk Patrol – 1998 Tall Spruces Manitowoc - 2004

Grand Lodge - Ritualist Master Mason Degree – 1997 Area Administrator – 1997 & 1998 & 1999 Deputy District #4 – 2000 Deputy District #7 – 2001 & 2002 Grand Marshal – 2003 Junior Grand Steward – 2005 Senior Grand Steward – 2006 Junior Grand Deacon – 2007 Senior Grand Deacon – 2008 Junior Grand Warden – 2009 Senior Grand Warden – 2010 Deputy Grand Master – 2011

Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite - Valley of Green Bay Ill. Norman H. Smith 33rd Class – 1974 (Life Member – 1991) Elected to receive the 33rd Degree in Cleveland – August 2011

York Rite Bodies - Russell C. “Jim” DeMary - York Rite Festival – 1992 (Perpetual Member – 1997) Warren Chapter No. 8 Warren Council No. 13 Palestine Commandery No. 20 Knights Templar

Red Cross of Constantine - Nicolet Conclave - Green Bay, Wisconsin – 1999 College of Viceroys – 2010 College of Sovereigns – 2010 Puissant Sovereign – 2011

Heart of Wisconsin Council #331- Allied Masonic Degrees – 2001 Red Branch of Eri – 2005 Sovereign Master – 2007 Knight Commander of the Red Branch of Eri – 2009

North Central College #112 – York Rite Sovereign College of North America – 2006 & Life Member

3 Royal Order of Scotland - Provincial Grand Lodge of the U.S.A. – 2001 (Life Member – 2001)

Wisconsin College Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis – 2002

National Sojourners – Milwaukee Chapter #27 – 2007 (Member in Perpetuity #15323 – 2007)

Beja Temple - A.A.O.N.M.S. - Green Bay, Wisconsin - 1986 - Charter Class (Life Member – 2002) Green Bay Shrine Club – 1986 Trustee - 2004 – 2010 Floyd L. Meyer – Shriner of the Year Award – 2008 Trustee Emeritus – 2010

4 DANIEL L. SLAVIK Grand Master 2013-2014

5 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER

DANIEL L. SLAVIK Masonic Biography

Symbolic Lodge - Waterloo Lodge #63 Initiated 02/01/1996 Passed 04/25/1996 Raised 09/21/1996 Benjamin Franklin Lodge #83 Plural 10/29/2006 Waverly Lodge #51 Honorary 10/16/2012

York Rite Royal Arch Masons - Tri County Chapter #11 Royal and Select Masters - Tri County Council #16 Knights Templar - Robert Macoy Commandery #3 Red Cross of Constantine - Winnebago Conclave York Rite College #85 08/16/2008

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ Member Valley of Madison 10/21/2006 Elected to receive the 33rd degree in Washington D.C. August 2013

Shriners International Zor Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S. 12/04/2010

Order of the Eastern Star Starlight Chapter #283

Other Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Skunk Patrol Jobs Daughters International father Member of Honor International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Grand Cross of Color International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Legion of Honor Member - Order of DeMolay

Grand Lodge F&AM of Wisconsin Appointed Area Administrator 2001-2002 Appointed Senior Area Administrator 2002-2003 Appointed District Deputy 2003-2004, 2005-2006 Appointed Junior Grand Steward 2006-2007 Appointed Senior Grand Steward 2007-2008 Appointed Junior Grand Deacon 2008-2009 Appointed Senior Grand Deacon 2009-2010 Elected Junior Grand Warden 2010-2011 Elected Senior Grand Warden 2011-2012 Elected Deputy Grand Master 2012-2013 Elected Most Worshipful Grand Master June 7, 2013

6 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 169th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE F. & A.M. OF WISCONSIN

OPENING OF GRAND LODGE The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin met in its 169th An- nual Communication on Friday and Saturday, June 7th and 8th at the Madison Masonic Center, 301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin.

A Lodge of Master Masons at 8:30 a.m. o’clock was declared formally opened by the following officers from the Grand Master’s Lodge, Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322 F. & A.M:

Worshipful Master...... Barry V. Siewert Senior Warden...... Raymond E. Pirus Junior Warden...... John M. Pratt Senior Deacon...... Michael J. Belanger Junior Deacon...... James F. Van De Hey Senior Steward...... Michael J. Belongia Junior Steward...... Nicholas J. Schuh Chaplain...... Christopher J. Young Tiler...... Jeffery J. Andersen Treasurer...... James D. Stanton Secretary...... Thomas L. Strong

ENTRANCE OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS AND OPENING OF GRAND LODGE The Senior Deacon was asked by the Worshipful Master to escort Deputy Grand Daniel L. Slavik and the 2012-2013 Grand Lodge officers into the lodge. The Deputy Grand Master was brought to the east where he and the Grand Lodge officers were given the Grand Honors. The Grand Lodge officers assumed their stations. Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert was then escorted to the east by the Deputy Grand Master. Grand Master Siewert thanked the members of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322 for opening the Grand Lodge and asked them to come forward where he paid their wages, with a coin commemorating his year as Grand Master.

PRESENTATION OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Right Eminent Grand Commander, David R. Schreier of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar in the state of Wisconsin presented the flag of the United States of America, which was followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

Grand Master Siewert declared the 169th Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin opened in ample form and asked the Grand Chaplain, David Ritchie, to lead them in prayer.

7 PRELIMINARY REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf made a preliminary report on behalf of the Credentials Committee and reported to the Grand Lodge that out of a total of 180 chartered lodges, 162 had registered. A quorum was present and the Grand Lodge was in order to proceed with any business that may come before it. He also explained who was entitled to vote per Section 8.03 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

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

At the 168th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, held on June 1st and 2nd 2012, five new resolutions were presented including one that was held over from 2011.

Three were adopted, one was defeated, one was not approved to form or legality and one was directed to the Esoteric Committee for further review.

After a thorough review of the 2012 proceedings, the Unfinished Business Com- mittee concludes that there is no other unfinished business from the 2012 Annual Communication.

Respectfully submitted,

Davey L. White, PGM, Chairman Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, Grand Secretary John Benedict, Grand Treasurer

The Annual Proceedings of the 168th 2012 Annual Communication were ap- proved as distributed.

Report Accepted

INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert asked the Grand Marshal to assemble the Past Grand Masters and escort them into the Grand Lodge. He gaveled all to rise and give them the Grand Honors. The Past Grand Masters present were as follows:

Charles E. White (1970), Allan E. Iding, (1981), James J. Byrnes, (1982), William E. Day (1985), George A. Wallinger, (1986), Kingman D. Loomis, (1987), Robert E. Moore (1989), James A. Zimmerman, (1992), Carl J. Wussow (1993), Stanley R. Jagow (1994), Bruce S. Sim, (1997), Lawrence L. Myers (1998), Stephen D. Willett, (2000), John W. Hein (2001), James H. Olson (2002), Michael A. DeWolf (2003), Keith D. Chamberlain (2004), Roger L. Magoon (2005), Rodney A. Paulsen (2006), John W. Wilke (2008), Joseph B. Harker (2010), and Davey L. White, Jr, (2011).

Past Grand Masters unable to attend were as follows: Craig S. Campbell (2009), J. B. Van Hollen (2007), Richard E. Black (1999), Jack C. Allord (1996), Beecher Daniels (1995), Bruce A. Christianson (1988), Darrell Aderman (1984), Kenneth W. Shannon (1983), Russell R. Selbo (1980), Herman W. Friess (1977), A.D. Anderson (1973), and Denman G. Kramer (1971).

8 PRESENTATION Deputy Grand Master, Dan Slavik read a Mayoral proclamation resolving that June 7, 2013 be proclaimed as Dennis V. Siewert and Wisconsin Freemasonry Day in the City of Madison. It was signed by Mayor Paul R. Soglin.

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf introduced the visit- ing dignitaries, after which they were given the Grand Honors of Masonry. They were as follows:

M.W. Robert H. “Bud” Erickson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa R.W. Barry D. Weer, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois M.W. Richard J. Elman, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana M.W. Robert G. Helmic, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan R.W. James A. Christensen, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota M.W. William H. Berman, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W. Larry S. Plasket, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W. Joseph H. Rival, Jr., Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey M.W. Charles E. Currie, Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of WI, Inc. R.W. Minor King, Jr., Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of WI, Inc.

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROM APPENDANT BODIES Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf introduced the visit- ing distinguished guests form other appendant Masonic bodies, after which they were given a round of applause. They were as follows:

Robert C. Strader, Potentate of Tripoli Shrine Temple, Milwaukee, WI Robert C. Gorsuch, Potentate of Zor Shrine Temple, Madison, WI Ron Johnson, Associate Supreme Guardian, Job’s Daughters International Garry D. Hageness, Active Member of the Supreme Council and Deputy for WI of the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Richard S. Gray, Jr. Most Ill. Grand Master, Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of WI Steve Breunig, Associate Grand Guardian, Job’s Daughters of WI Tom Walton, Priory 16, KYCH Stephen Mattox, State Master Councilor, Order of DeMolay in WI David R. Schreier, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of WI Leland L. Burlison, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, Royal & Select Masters of WI Roderick Anderson, Grand Governor for York Rite Sovereign College of North America John Sage, Potentate of Beja Shrine, Green Bay, WI

9 REPORT of WISCONSIN DeMOLAY Stephen Mattox, State Master Councilor;

“Over the past year Wisconsin DeMolay has made tremendous strides. Everything we have accomplished thus far could not have been done without the never-ending support of each and everyone of you in this room and F reemasonry in Wisconsin. We have not only drastically increased our membership, but have made DeMolay so much more active in Wisconsin. If we as DeMolays do not have the support of our master Masons, then we are not able to function. It takes 3 Mater Masons in order to start a DeMolay Chapter. I am proud to say that over the past two year s we have started 5 new Chapter s! North Shore Chapter on the northern side of Milwaukee, La Crosse Area Chapter in La Crosse, Chippewa Valley Chapter in Eau Claire, Fond du Lac Chapter in Fond du Lac, and Godfrey De Boullion chapter in Dousman. We still have aspirations to start more Chapter s this year in Madison, Manitowoc, and downtown Milwaukee.”

“Whenever we as DeMolays need help , we can always look to our Lodge f or the assistance we need. So in return, we are always looking f or ways to give bac k to our Masonic Lodges. Sometimes we don’t realize just how much it means and how lucky we are to have our Grand Lodge sponsor DeMolay . There are some states in this country where their Grand Lodge does not recognize DeMolay as a Masonic youth group. So we cannot make it too clear to you that we thank you for your full- fledged support once again.”

“I am extremel y proud to say that on this day last year , Wisconsin DeMolay only had 233 member s. But today, we have a strong 270 member s. This may not seem like a huge increase at all, but compared to recent years, it most definitely is. Especially when we had over 40 majorities in the last year . As I mentioned before, Wisconsin DeMolay has been a very active jurisdiction this year. Some of you may have see the DeMolay Today newsletter, which is full of stories regarding Chapter and State events, pictures, jokes, calendars and more. I you are not a subscriber I would highly encourage you to do so by visiting www.widemolay.org. Also, we have really taken advantage of social media this year by publishing all of our activities and events through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube.”

“We realize that fun events and ritual are all great things to teac h in DeMolay, but we also realized that we have fallen behind on education. So, I took a different approach when term-planning last year, May. I decided to hold 4 DeMolay University Days. At these Univer sity Days we still did cover ritual and how to properly plan events, but we went more in depth. We also covered normal life skills, elaborated on our Honor s and Awards, communication, by-laws, proper protocol, and membership recruitment and retention. These have been a huge success and many of our member s are now interested in bettering themselves not onl y as DeMolays but men as well.”

“All of this work cannot be accredited to myself or even my staff of State Officers. We have been very grateful to be under the care of Brother and Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Al Iding. When he came on board in 2010 to serve Wisconsin DeMolay as Executive Officer, major changes started to occur. This was the beginning of our success as a state. He turned heads when he posed a goal of training 20 new advisors and starting 4 new Chapter s over the three year s and he has definitely surpassed those goals, and continues to do so. One of the biggest accomplishments

10 yet under his direction has been positive growth in membership. Last year in 2012, Wisconsin DeMolay was ranked number 2 in the world for positive growth. We were ranked number 9 for overall new members in the world. These huge strides we have taken in the past 3 year s would not have been successful without your un-dying support for our organization.”

“So I thank you whole-heartedl y for your support and being able to have the experience of being a fellow brother Master Mason while serving Wisconsin DeMolay as State Master Councilor. It has been a pleasure to travel and work with Most Worshipful Grand Master Dennis Siewert over the past year and I wish Right Worshipful Dan Slavik the best in his term as Grand Master.”

“Lastly, I would like to invite all of you to our State DeMolay Conclave , which will be held at Edgewood College in Madison from J uly 18th through the 21st. In DeMolay we are taught that “as long as we remain faithful to our pledges , and as long as there is an Order of DeMolay, we will always be one.” While this is true, it means little to our success, without the support of our Masonic Lodges. Thank you.”

Report Accepted

INTRODUCTION OF DISTRICT LECTURERS, DISTRICT CHAPLAINS AND AREA ADMINISTRATORS Grand Master Siewert asked all the District Lecturers, Regional Chaplains and Area Administrators to rise. He called them the un-sung heroes of the Grand Lodge, representing you and helping your lodges grow. The Grand Master asked all to rise and give them the Grand Honors for all of their hard work and for their service to the Craft.

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF THE PAST GRAND MASTERS M.W. Brother Charles E. White, Past Grand Master 1970-1971:

“On behalf of the Past Grand Masters, we welcome everybody who was here today attending your Grand Lodge. This has been an excellent year f or Freemasonry in Wisconsin. The Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputies, Area Administrators and lodge officers have set some high goals. As Masons, we always like to set ambitious goals. The overall results are such in which all of us can take pride. The principles, teachings and good works of Masonry have never been more important and we look forward to another good year f or Masonry in Wisconsin under the newl y elected Grand Lodge Officers. Thank you.”

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS M.W. Brother William H. Berman, Past Grand Master of New Jersey;

“Most Worshipful Grand Master , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , distinguished East and brethren all, good morning . MW Grand Master , before I begin my prepared remar ks, I would like to take this opportunity , with your permission, I would like to make a few extemporaneous comments. As the Brethren know, the Grand Lodge of New Jersey and the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin shares a very special relationship. From the number of brethren who traveled here from New Jersey it is quite evident of that special thing we share . In fact, there hasn’t been

11 a large number of guys from J ersey coming to the Midwest since the mob sent the hit team to Detroit to rub out Jimmy Hoffa. Every year your Grand Lodge Officers come to Atlantic City to share our Annual Communication, in fact this year, your Grand Master and your Deputy Grand Master were there to share that special occasion with us. And of course, your RW Grand Secretary, Michael DeWolf has been there for many, many years. The restraining order didn’t do any good, so we decided to make him an honorary Past Grand Master of New Jersey.”

“My remarks will be short and it my pleasure to respond for distinguished guests who have been invited to attend the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Sitting in this magnificent room surroundedby so many friendly and warm brethren is a macrocosm of what we as Masons experience on a dail y basis, attending a lodge meeting or any assembl y of Masons offer s the same experience. There will always be a hand shake , a kind word to be spoken in your ear and the knowledge that whatever needs you may have, there will be someone there to fulfill those need. It is this common experience that sets us apart as brethren seeking further light to continually perfect our characters as Master Masons.”

“Most Worshipful Sir, your distinguished guests thank you, and through you, all Wisconsin Masons for the courtesies and accommodations aff orded us. You have not let the special c hallenges that have confronted you turn you away from your goals. We congratulate you for your stellar service to this Grand Lodge.”

REMARKS ON BEHALF OF PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE OF WI, INC. R.W. Deputy Grand Master Charles E. Currie:

“We are proud to be here. Our Grand Session starts this weekend, so we are not running away, but we have to get back so we can cover our business for our Grand Session. Grand Master Siewert, I appreciate your invitation here and we look forward always sitting down with you. I know that several of our lodges are getting together now and I hope that continues, sir. Thank you very much for allowing me to speak.”

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

Section 29.09 (Nominating Committee) of the Wisconsin Masonic Code states that it shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to recommend to the Grand Lodge at it’s annual communication suitable and eligible candidates for election as Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and to the Board of Trustees, the Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board and the Wisconsin Masonic Journal (Section 45-05).

The Nominating Committee submits the following individuals for election:

Grand Treasurer...... John A. Benedict, G. Treas. Grand Secretary...... Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. Grand Trustee...... Steven Labus

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

Jan F. Talaga...... 1 year term Frank T. Glosinski...... 3 year term John M. Werner...... 3 year term

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

Lowell H. Scott...... 3 year term Craig A. Schultz...... 3 year term

I move for the receipt and adoption of the Nomination Committee Report:

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel L. Slavik, Deputy Grand Master, Chairman William Beetcher, Senior Grand Warden Franklin J. Struble, Junior Grand Warden Donald W. Hensiak, Senior Grand Deacon L. Arby Humphrey, Junior Grand Deacon

Report Accepted

BALLOT DECLARED OPEN Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert asked all to cast their vote by using the ballots in their packets. The tellers then proceeded to collect the ballots for counting.

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

Eleven (11) resolutions were received by the Grand Lodge office prior to the submission deadline, and forwarded to the Resolutions Committee as required by the Wisconsin Masonic Code (WMC), along with a 2011 Resolution that had been laid over.

The Code requires submission of Resolutions 1, 2 and 3 to adopt a budget, provide a per capita tax and designate the place of holding Annual Communication. Please refer to APPENDIX, Part 3, and Table of Votes, for general voting requirements. Note: underlines in this report are for reference only.

Resolution 1-2013. Provides for adoption of the Grand Lodge budget, in the amount of $871,050, proposed by the Grand Lodge Expenditures Committee, requiring a Majority Vote. Proposed by the Expenditures Committee, requiring a Majority vote.

Resolution 2-2013, provides for a per capita tax of $41.00, proposed by Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert, requiring a Majority Vote.

Resolution 3-2013, designates the place of holding Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge for the year 2015, to be the City of Madison. Submitted by the Executive Committee, requiring a Majority Vote.

13 Resolution 4-2013, provides that the WMC Ch. 74.01, Examination in the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft Degrees, be amended to require that, as a prerequisite to advancement, each candidate for the FC and MM degrees shall demonstrate proficiency by passing an examination...a minimum of one Communication prior to conferring a subsequent degree. Submitted by Sheboygan Lodge #11, requiring a Two-Thirds vote.

Resolution 5-2013, provides that the WMC Ch. 62.03 Finance Committee, be amended to allow certain recurring bills be paid and then voted upon at the next stated communication. Submitted by Janesville-Western Lodge #55, requiring a Two-Thirds vote.

Resolution 6-2013, provides that the WMC Ch.81.02 Suspension Begins When Eight Months in Arrears, be amended so a member cannot be suspended for nonpayment of dues until eight months after December 31 of the year which the dues are required to be paid. Submitted by Janesville-Western Lodge #55, requiring a Two-Thirds vote.

Resolution 7-2013, provides that the Constitution, Sections 8:01, 8:02 and 8:03, be amended allowing actual Past Masters to vote at Annual Communication, with no dual voting for actual Past Masters, and no proxy voting for actual Past Masters. Submitted by Waukesha Lodge #37, requiring a Two-Thirds vote.

Resolution 8-2013, provides that the WMC Ch 94, Perpetual Membership Fund, be amended so that payments made to Grand Lodge for per capita contributions are from earning only, effective for the GL Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and automatically ceasing after May 30, 2017. Submitted by Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert, requiring a Three-Fourths vote, per S. 10.02 WMC.

Resolution 9-2013, provides that the WMC Ch 64, Use of Alcohol, be amended, substantially changing the protocol in use to wit: Every lodge is strictly charged to monitor the use of alcohol on its grounds; at the discretion of the Worshipful Master to allow wine and beer at table Lodges, Festival Communications and other occasions ;); and eliminating the requirement that use of alcohol is only upon dispensation from the Grand Master (with provisions). Submitted by McKinley Lodge #307, requiring a Two-Thirds Vote.

Resolution 10-2013, provides that the WMC Ch 58.06, Soliciting Votes, be amended, permitting candidates for elected lodge offices to give a brief speech regarding the upcoming Masonic year. Submitted by Madison Lodge #5, requiring a Two-Thirds vote.

Resolution 11-2013, provides for a change in the lamb-skin apron explanation. Submitted by McKinley Lodge #307, requiring a Four-fifths vote, and is automatically laid over to the 2014 Annual Communication and referred to the Esoteric Committee.

Resolution 6-2011, is a series of resolutions changing esoteric work dealing with the activities of the Chaplain, and a one (1) word change in the obligations in the three degrees. Note: this resolution was laid over from the 2011 AC to the 2012 AC, and again to the 2013 AC. It has been revised with the help of the Grand Lodge Esoteric Committee for presentation and consideration. Details will be presented the Esoteric Committee.

14 Submitted by Bro. Dan E. Walters, Durand-Pepin Lodge #149. Requiring a Majority Vote.

Respectfully submitted,

James H. Olson, PGM, Chair George A. Wallinger, PGM Kenneth C. Gorgen David R. Ritchie

Report Accepted as Amended

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

In conformity with the duty placed upon the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence by Section 29.03 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin to report to the Grand Lodge on the proposed resolutions to be brought before the Annual Communication, as well as all decisions, edicts, opinions, and dispensations of the Grand Master and By-Laws changes of the constituent Lodges, the Committee reports as follows:

RESOLUTIONS Eleven Resolutions were received prior to the deadline for submission to this session of Grand Lodge. They have been reviewed for form and will receive final review as to appropriateness at the time of the meeting of the full Jurisprudence Committee on June, 6, 2013. Refer to the Resolutions Committee Report for more detailed information.

DECREES The Grand Master issued a Decree stating that the Grand Priory of the Reformed and Rectified Rite of the United States is irregular by Recognition standards and that no member of the Jurisdiction of Wisconsin shall have any interaction with this irregular body.

CHANGES IN BY-LAWS OF CONSTITUENT LODGES Twenty-five (25) Lodges requested By-Laws Changes (changes in dues, meeting dates/places/ times). The Committee reviewed them in detail for legality and conformity with the Code.

DISPENSATIONS OF THE GRAND MASTER During the term of his office, Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert issued eighty- four (84) Dispensations #4026-4109 (June 2, 2012 – June 8, 2013):

Permission to Serve Wine or Beer at a Table Lodge or Event...... 47 Permission to Confer Multiple Degrees on More Than One Candidate at a Time Simultaneously...... 11 Permission to Temporarily Change State Communication Time or Date...... 5 Permission to Hold a Special Meeting...... 3 Permission to Hold a Special Election of Officers...... 1 Permission to Elect An Honorary Past Master...... 4

15 Permission to Temporarily Change A Meeting Location...... 5 Permission for a 5 Year Blanket Request...... 1 Permission to Waive the Minimum Requirements Between Degrees...... 1 Permission to Hold An Additional Election for Master That Was Unable To Fulfill His Position For Personal Reasons...... 1 Permission to Confer Degrees In Another Lodge Of A Sister Jurisdiction...... 2 Permission to Hold a Joint Meeting With Other Lodges In The Area...... 3 Total 84

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

EDICTS The Grand Master issued four Edicts this year as follows:

In connection with the Grand Master’s Pin, it was determined that for this Masonic year, when the Grand Master’s lapel pin is worn, it will be the only Masonic lapel pin worn.

In connection with the tax status of lodges, it was determined that no lodge shall seek a tax status that places limits on the ability to exercise all of its Masonic purposes, limits support and maintain the lodge, limits the use of property transferred to the lodge upon surrender or forfeiture of the lodge’s charter.

In connection with organizing a supporting organization with tax status, it was determined that no lodge shall places limits the use of funds raised by such organization.

In connection with real property leased or owned by a lodge, 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/or encumber in any manner unless or until approved by the Grand Master pursuant to the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

It is the opinion of the Committee that these Edicts were lawfully issued. They are effective until the close of the 2013 Annual Communication.

OTHER MATTERS The Jurisprudence Committee has also given advice to the Grand Master during the year.

Robert W. Roth, Chairman Jurisprudence Committee

The Jurisprudence Committee made recommendations to the resolutions as to form and content at their meeting on Thursday morning. They were presented by PGM James Olson, who substituted for Chairman Robert Roth, who was unable to attend. They were as follows: Resolution #1...... OK Resolution #2...... OK

16 Resolution #3...... OK Resolution #4...... Not Recommended Resolution #5...... Not Recommended Resolution #6...... OK Resolution #7...... Form OK, Not Recommended Resolution #8...... OK Resolution #9...... Not Recommended Resolution #10...... Not Recommended Resolution #11...... Recommend to be laid over

Kenneth Gorgen, Grand Lecturer & Chairman of the Esoteric Committee explained the recommendations of the Esoteric Committee for Resolution #6-2011, which were broken up into six parts as follows: Resolution #6-2011 Purpose One Recommended Purpose Two Not Recommended Purpose Three Not Recommended Purpose Four Not Recommended Purpose Five Not Recommended Purpose Six Not Recommended

Report Accepted.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6-2011 LAID OVER

Submitted By: Brother Dan E. Walters of Durand-Pepin Lodge #149

Sections Affected: Chapter 88 Work and Instruction. Note: this resolution was laid over to the 2012 Annual Communication, and again to the 2012 Annual Communication.

Work Shall Not be Altered: Pursuant to 88.02, all resolutions submitted to the Grand Secretary seeking changes to the pure work are to be laid over until the next annual communication. In the interim, these will be considered for recommendation by the Esoteric Committee, and reported out to the Grand Master in due course, but before the next annual communication.

Vote Required for Adoption: 88.03 Pure Work Defined. The Pure Work of this jurisdiction is defined to be the revised edition of the M.L. Young’s work, which was adopted by the 1947 communication of the Grand Lodge, together with such changes as shall be adopted at an annual communication of the Grand Lodge by four-fifths vote. Note: there are six (6) sections to this resolution, as defined by the Esoteric Committee.

Purpose One: That during the opening and closing of a lodge, the Chaplain of the lodge faces to the north whenever the Senior Deacon faces south, rather than standing by his chair facing west as is now the procedure.

RESOLVED, that the following addition be made to floor work position and movement X-5 – Officers Rise in the Multiple Letter Cipher:

17 When WM gives (**) Officers rise, SW remains standing and WM remains seated. Ds & Ss rising TR, move 1 step and GR, SD then faces S and GR, CH then faces N.

Purpose One Adopted

Purpose Two: That during the opening and closing of a lodge, the Chaplain gives the opening and closing prayer kneeling at the altar.

RESOLVED, that the following addition be made to the notes for the Chaplain to move to and return from the Altar for the opening and closing prayers of all degrees. Ch – Ch moves West of the Altar and kneels . “Supreme Architect of the Universe, in Thy name we have assembled, and in Thy name we desire to proceed in all our doings. Grant that the sublime principles of Freemasonry may so subdue every discordant passion within us, so harmonize and enrich our hearts with Thine own love and goodness, that the lodge at this time may humbly reflect that beauty and order which reign forever before Thy Throne. – Amen”. Ch returns to his place. Faces W and remains standing. Ch – Ch moves West of the Altar and kneels. “May the blessing of heaven rest upon us and all regular Masons. May brotherly love prevail and every moral and social virtue unite and cement us. Amen.”. Ch returns to his place. Faces W and remains standing.

Purpose Two Defeated

Purpose Three: That during the EA degree, the Chaplain accompany the WM to the place near the altar and give the invocation to the candidate, which is now given by the WM.

RESOLVED, that the following addition be made to floor work position and movement X-14 – Officers Rise in the Multiple Letter Cipher along with the appropriate changes to figure F-19, and to the notes in the EA degree: In EA only, after reception and when SD has moved to right of Cn, WM remaining seated, addresses Cn, after which, SD, Cn & Ss advance at CR to center of L and GR. As Ss pass, JD faces S, GR, returns at CR to place, GR, faces about, GR, is seated and PR.

SD has Cn comply with WM request. WM gives (***), rises, advances with the Chaplain to A, both turns N, halts and faces W in front of and facing Cn. WM uncovers and after prayer, recovers. After ceremony, WM returns to E, Ch returns to his place over the same route, WM seats the L, (*), WM remains standing. {F-19} All rise. WM and Ch moves to A, then over to Cn, WM uncovers with RH. WMCh – Kneels “Vouchsafe Thine aid Almighty Father of the Universe, to this, our present convention. Grant that this candidate for Freemasonry

18 may dedicate and devote his life to Thy service, and become a true and faithful brother among us. Endue him with a competency of Thy Divine wisdom that by the secrets of our Art, he may be better enabled to display the beauties of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth; to the honor and glory of Thy Holy Name. Amen.” All respond “So mote it be.” WMCh rises, WM recovers, places LH on Cn head. WM – “I whm d y pt yr tst?” Cn answers UNPROMPTED! WM – Removes LH, takes Cn by RH. “Yr tst bg i G, yr fth i wl fdd. Ars, Done flw yr cdr, a fr n dgr.” {F-19} WM and Ch returns to stations, WM seats L with (*), WM stays standing.

Purpose Three Defeated

Purpose Four: That the Chaplain’s circumambulation lecture is given walking behind the candidate.

RESOLVED, that the following notes are added to each degree’s circumambulation lecture: Ch – Walking behind the candidate “Behold, how good and how pleasant ...... Lord commanded the blessing, even life forevermore”. Psalms 133. After the last pass, Ch stops at his place. Remains standing until WM is seated. Ch – Walking behind the candidate “ Thus He showed me; and behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made ...... I will not again pass by them any more’.” Amos VII, 7, 8. After the last pass, Ch stops at his place. Remains standing until WM is seated. Ch – Walking behind the candidate ““Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth...... and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” Eccles. XII, 1-7. 25. After the last pass, Ch stops at his place. Remains standing until WM is seated.

Purpose Four Defeated

Purpose Five: That during the closing of a lodge, in all three degrees, when forming the square, change the positions of the chaplain and the secretary so that the Chaplain forms the southeast Corner, facing west and the Secretary moves to the Southeast corner facing north, completing the square.

RESOLVED, that the following changes be made to the floor work positions in the ritual and in X-29 in the Multiple-Letter Cipher. Also, the appropriate changes to be made to figure F-56:

19 All brethren should come down to the level on cue by SW. At cue by WM, Officers take positions in square as follows: SD facing W on N of line in E, with Se Ch facing W on S of said line; WM in center of line in E, but if Se Ch is absent, WM takes Se Ch position above; SW facing E on N of line in W, with JD facing E on S of said line. Brethren line up to the N and S of A, in two parallel lines, extending between SD and SW, and between Se Ch or WM and JD. JW & Ss take positions in S line. {X-29 & F-56} Brethren form parallel lines N & S of A. Officers go to positions: JW & Ss in center of S line; SW on N and JD on S of line in W; SD on N & Se Ch on S of line in E; WM center of E line, or in Se Ch spot if Se Ch is absent.

Purpose Five Defeated

Purpose Six: To change the wording of one word in all three obligations.

RESOLVED, that the following grammar change be made to the Pure Work and the Multiple –Letter Cipher in all three obligations: In all obligations, eliminate the word whatever and replace it with the word whatsoever.

Purpose Six Not Entertained

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 3-2013 Submitted By: Executive Committee

Section(s) Affected:

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: Designate the place of holding Annual Communication in June 2015

RESOLVED, that the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin for the year 2015 shall be held in the City of Madison, Wisconsin.

Adopted

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

1. I have been honored to serve you as Junior Grand Warden. It is a pleasure to report increased activity by Lodges throughout the Grand Jurisdiction with the youth of Wisconsin. All of our Lodges have joined in endorsing the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve as this continues to be publicized, young men and women returning home from duties with our Armed Forces come to understand that our gentle Craft supports them and their decision to serve. DeMolay, Job’s Daughters, and Rainbow Girls continue to grow and prosper.

20 2. DeMolay in Wisconsin has grown at record levels in every Chapter and added another Chapter which received its charter on the 20th of April in Eau Claire. All Chapters joined Conclave at Edgewood College in Madison and had a great experience. Steven Maddox started his term as State Master Councilor and has been moving the Order forward. The overarching guidance and adult training provided by Executive Officer PGM Al Iding and his officers has been able to keep pace with the needs of the Order while providing wise counsel to the Chapters and develop an active marketing program. Masonic Bodies that sponsor DeMolay Chapters in Wisconsin are: Racine-Belle City No. 18, Fond du Lac No. 26, Burlington No. 28, Baraboo No. 34, Frontier-Badger No. 45, Kenosha No. 47, Eau Claire Lodge No. 112, West Bend No. 138, Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176, La Crosse Lodge No. 190, West Allis Lodge No. 291, McKinley Lodge No. 307, Dousman No. 315, Sanctuary Lodge No. 347, George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351, Smith Chapter RAM, West Allis Chapter No. 84 R.A.M., Warren Chapter No. 8 R.A.M. and La Crosse Valley Scottish Rite. The Masons who serve as DeMolay Advisors are: Gerald Arnholt III, John Berthold, David Bowen, Kevin Breitzmann, Marshall Bruch, Wayne Budwick, Mitchell Burtard, Martin Callaway, Roger Chase, Joseph Chilcoate, Charles Clarage, John Clifton, Russell Coley, Gavin DeGrave, Randy Erickson, James Fenno, Bruce Fransway, Larry Ganske, Samuel J. Gascoigne III, Aaron Gretencord, Robert Haavind, Thomas Hanson, Jake Harycki, Scott Hiser, Chris Howard, Jeffrey Hinze, Allan Iding, Philip Itzenhuiser, Rick Itzenhuiser, Ural Patrick Jackson Jr., Ross Johnson, Scott Kaczor, Travis Karlin, LeRoy Kifer, David Larson, Robert Lijewski, James Myrhum, Shawn Noble, David O’Neill, Robert Ott, Donald Pellman, Wilfred Pellman, John Scott, Robert Simon, A. J. Storrs, J. Patrick Storrs, Daniel Truax, Ricardo Viera, Craig Wepprecht, Todd Wohlert and Joseph Workman. They are from the following Lodges: Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Racine-Belle City No. 18, Washington No. 21, Fond du Lac No. 26, Burlington No. 28, Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. 42, Washburn No. 45, Kenosha No. 47, Hiram No. 50, Reedsburg No. 79, Benjamin Franklin No. 83, Eau Claire No. 112, West Bend No. 138, Wautoma No. 148, Menomonie Lodge No. 164, Omro No. 168, Chippewa Falls No. 176, Lake Lodge No. 189, La Crosse Lodge No. 190, Wauwatosa No. 267, Damascus No. 290, West Allis No. 291, McKinley Lodge No. 307, Dousman Lodge No. 315, Commonwealth No. 325, James M. Hays Lodge No. 331, George Washington 1776 No. 337, Sanctuary No. 347, George B. Wheeler No. 351, Freemasons Lodge No. 363, Silas H. Shepherd No. 1843 and Aristead Bingham No. 1862.

3. Job’s Daughters have been exceptionally active and are reorganizing Bethel 31 in Eau Claire, much to the joy of all the Lodges in the Chippewa Valley.

4. Rainbow girls are experiencing positive growth but are in need of additional adult leadership. Br Joseph Chilcote and his wife have been doing the heavy lifting for Rainbow for Girls. I urge you to consider volunteering and lending your talents to this worthy Order.

5. As your JGW it has been a delight to participate and represent your Grand Lodge at numerous Youth events, including; DeMolay Conclave, Dad training, D-Prom, Sweetheart Weekend, Sweetheart Coronation, Job’s Daughter’s Jamboree, numerous installations, fundraisers, Receptions, and youth meetings. As a Senior DeMolay, I was also honored to speak at the Publicity Night in Eau Claire on 2 Oct 12, and to be named to the DeMolay Legion of Honor. Many of our DeMolays become Masons. Recent Past State Master Councilors have become Masons,

21 namely: Joseph Workman (2011-2012) and Jamison Kifer (2011-2012). The current State Master Councilor, Stephen Mattox and a current State Councilor, Brandon Schuck, have also become Masons. It should be emphasized that Youth Protection is of paramount importance and is the centerpiece of all adult training. The young men and young ladies of our Masonic family are a gift. We are blessed by our enduring opportunities to influence them and thus society through these organizations. They are our future and the future of our world.

6. Noteworthy specific details of individual Lodge and JuniorWarden involvement in their communities and youth include:

a. George Washington 1776 #337 , Br Tyler Kristopuit reporting JW; Our newly installed Worshipful Master, Dave Bowen PM, understands the importance of youth completely. He has spearheaded the establishment of a “North Shore DeMolay” Chapter. This group – with involvement from other area lodges in the northern half of Milwaukee County – has already garnered a few members and shows a great deal of promise. I will be assisting this organization with publicity (I work as a Strategic Marketing Consultant), whatever else I am able to help with, and also helping Brother Bowen piqué our brother’s interest in becoming involved in supporting this growing group. GW1776 will also continue supporting the non-Masonic Youth Activities it has been involved in during past years. Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is a 40+ year tradition in our area that has enjoyed a great deal of media attention in the Milwaukee Metro Market and, more importantly, serves hundreds of area children every year. We have a partnership with the local Middle School’s Student Council and do what we can to help them with food drives, etc. Our Lodge sponsors a local Little League Team (the GW1776 Rays). I will be analyzing these commitments this year to see if a potential membership stream towards DeMolay (or other groups) exists through any of them. I also intend to attend meetings of other Youth Groups as I am available and welcomed.

b. Milton Lodge 161, Br Pat Garvin reporting JW; Milton Lodge, in cooperation with Janesville Lodge 55 are in the early stages are trying to re-charter a Job’s Daughter’s Bethel in our area. At our September Friends and Family night, Job’s Daughters representatives talked with the lodge and guests. Job’s Daughters also gave their cross presentation during our open installation on December 29th. We had a meeting at Janesville lodge on January 15th, to further set plans on opening and re-chartering a Bethel for our area. Milton Lodge also gave our annual scholarships to two Milton High School graduates, Gabe Szerlong and Valerie Daum. We also donated an AED to the local Boy Scout camp on December 6th. The AED was given to Camp Indian Trails after out Tiler, Bill Broeg said there was a need and request by the Boy Scouts. We will be having some Job›s Daughters reps at our annual Good Friday fish fry, and hope to spark interest in our local ladies.

c. Damascus 290, Br Ton Stachowiak reporting; I’ve made several visits to the DeMolay Doric Chapter including the installations of Ethan Harycki, and Paul Graeven. As a lodge, Damascus #290 made a visit to one of their meetings and presented them with a donation of $350. For one of their overnight pizza parties, we provided $100 worth of pizzas and crazy bread. Several visits were made by the lodge to Job’s Daughters Bethel #6 meetings as well. Included in these visits were

22 attendances to the installations of Honored Queens Kaitlynn Cigale, Colleen Athy and Tyler Fons. As a donation to Bethel #6, it has been a long standing tradition of both Damascus #290 and Lake Lodge #189 to “competitively” bid against each other for an apple pie. Each Lodge taking turns every term to have the honor of winning the pie. When it was our turn to “win” the pie, Honored Queen Kaitlynn Cigale decided not to have a dessert auction, so we donated a check for $350 to the Bethel. This last Friday’s Honor Masons Meeting, it was Damascus’s turn again to win the pie and we purchased it for $300. The Jobies also ran into a little bit of a financial bind when Milwaukee County raised the cost of renting softball diamonds. We were more than happy to kick in $100 to help meet the increased cost so the girls could continue to play softball. Damascus annually makes at least one trip to watch the girls play a game and supply ice cream for refreshment. Last summer we attended the Jobie All Star Game.

d. Union Grove 288, Skip Kovach Reporting; With the help of all our Brothers we were able to give out two scholarships to two well deserving high school graduates. This will continue to be given in years to come, an investment in our future leaders. Our spring and fall dinners have given us the opportunity to share fellowship with neighbors, family and fellow Masons. Our Brothers made the time to support the Salvation Army as we have done in past years and will continue to do in the future. We ring the bells with pride to be able to help our brothers and sisters in need. The children in our community have had such joy and excitement having breakfast with Santa in our building for all these years. It’s with great sadness Mrs. Claus (Ruby Alswager) passed away in January, she was a true matriarch of Union Grove.

e. New Glarus #310 , Br Dave Jackson, Reporting JW; Provides 9 total Scholarships… 3 Students from Belleville, 3 from New Glarus, and 3 from Monticello High Schools.

f. James Hays #331 , Br Dave Princeton Reporting; For Masonic year 2012- 2013 we have arranged a scholarship with Nicolet High School for one student to receive $1650.00 which has $500 from Hayes, $500 from Grand Lodge, and $650 from Allen Iding foundation.

g. Buffalo River #252, Br Brian Trowbridge JW Reporting; Our lodge is proud to provide seven $1000 scholarships annually to students in the school districts of Augusta, Osseo-Fairchild, Eleva-Strum, Mondovi, Gilmanton, Alma, and Cochrane-Fountain City. Buffalo River #252 also has an Angel Fund in place to assist youth within our area that are in need.

h. Lafayette Lodge #265, Br Brad Bingham Reporting; Lafayette has again supported our Masonic Youth this past year. We provide not only financially but also in time and service. The Lodge began with a full page sponsorship in the program book for the International Order of Jobs Daughters – Milwaukee County Activities Council - Jobie March Ball and Drill Exhibition. We donated to Milwaukee Activities Council Softball Tournament this summer which benefits all the daughters of Milwaukee County. We also made contributions to several Bethel and DeMolay Chapter Fundraisers. The Brothers of the lodge take great pride in representing the lodge at several youth outings, meetings, and activities. The Lodge also made a special donation to the Miss International Job’s Daughter Travel fund to support MIJD Emily Dyer’s travel this year.

23 Junior Warden attended: Stated meetings of Bethel #6, 19, 2, 76 Installations of Bethel #6, 19, 76 Honor Masonic Bodies / Mason Nights for Bethel #6 and 76 Installation of Sir Galahad Chapter of DeMolay Installation of Doric Chapter of DeMolay DeMolay Coronation Ball Milwaukee County Activities Council Jobie Ball and Drill Exhibition Bethel #19 Spaghetti Dinner DeMolay Prom Doric Chapters conferring of Initiatory and DeMolay Degrees Many other IJOD and DeMolay events, fundraisers, and activities The officers of Lafayette have taken an active role in assisted several Chapters and Bethels with supervision and leadership over the last year. Several sit on councils for those Chapters and Bethels. We also encourage members to become CAV or DAD trained so that they can assist when needed. Lafayette is continuing to put in place two youth scholarships that will be given to a DeMolay and to a Job’s Daughter. The scholarship will be named after Past Grand Master William Day. The Lodge is also looking to fund an additional scholarship that would be directed to Lodge members and families who are currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning to better themselves. Lafayette provides scholarships totaling $2000 to two local high schools. Lafayette may be a small lodge but we see our future in our Masonic Youth and work hard to assist them in every way we can.

i. MysticTie #280, Br James Hraban JW Reporting; This year we have 4 scholarships, totaling $1,000.00. We also are working on organizing a kids fishing event.

j. G.B.Wheeler #351, Br John Berthold Reporting; As Junior Warden it was my responsibility to oversee the interaction between masonic youth groups and my lodge. The only such group in the Eau Claire area that year was DeMolay. As a member of the DeMolay advisory council, I gave regular updates to my lodge of DeMolay activities and honors. George B. Wheeler #351 is one of the sponsoring lodges of the Chippewa Valley Chapter of DeMolay. The lodge donated one thousand dollars to the Chippewa Valley Chapter that year. The DeMolay also performed the Ceremony of Light for G.B.W., in order that the men of the lodge could get to know some of the boys they were sponsoring, and see a DeMolay ritual in action. Ross Johnson, the head of the C.V. DeMolay advisory council, came to our lodge and gave a speech about DeMolay. He told us about its history, and how a DeMolay chapter operates, and what DeMolay stands for. I think that this was new information to many of the masons in attendance. In 2012 we also began to coordinate some of our lodge’s fund-raising activities with DeMolay events, in order that the two groups could provide mutual support, and have more interaction. Our March waffle breakfast was scheduled to coincide with DeMolay’s spring officer installation. This allowed the lodge to provide food to the boys, and it also meant that there were a great many masons in attendance for the DeMolay installation ceremony. This was a great success, and it is now regular practice to hold our waffle breakfast on the same day as DeMolay events. Many DeMolays have started helping to bus tables and wash dishes prior to their ceremonies. It is my hope that the activities of 2012 helped to make our lodge more aware

24 of Masonic youth groups, and what they do, and to realize how important their sponsorship is to these boys. I also hope that the boys of the DeMolay came to feel that the sponsoring lodges are looking out for them, and that Free Masonry is something to aspire to. I think that they do, as Tucker Stapleman, our chapter’s first Master Councilor, became a mason in 2012. He applied on his 18th birthday.

k. Freemason’s Lodge #363 , Br Dave Alderfer Reporting; I am honored to report my lodge’s involvement in youth activities on behalf of Freemasons Lodge #363. I am also happy to see that Wisconsin DeMolay and Wisconsin Rainbow are leading DeMolay International and International Assembly in growth. - In 2012, Freemasons Lodge #363 attended the West Allis Doric DeMolay Chapter meeting in November with several members. - Our newly installed WM, Paul Tourville serves as the President of the United Masonic Board for DeMolay and is an Advisor for the Lake Country DeMolay Chapter. - Freemasons #363 Brother Al Iding is Executive Officer for Wisconsin DeMolay. - 3 Wisconsin DeMolay State Officers including Stephen Mattox, SMC served as the opening team for Freemasons Lodge Installation of Officers in December.

l. Roosevelt Lodge #322, Br Mike Belanger JW Reporting; Roosevelt Lodge #322 has been very active in local youth groups. We have two scholarships that we give to the local high schools and/or to a brother who has a child going on to higher education. Our lodge is active in Jobs Daughters and DeMolay. There is usually a representative from our lodge at their installations and members of the lodge attended the Jobie’s HIKE bowling day. We also like to get the Jobs Daughters involved in our special events.

m. Lake Lodge #189, Shawn Athy Reporting; Lake Lodge is dedicated to the Masonic Youth Organizations. We have helped financially and physically with many youth groups. Lake Masonic Center is the home of Bethel #6, JDI. We provide them a home and support in which the can flourish. Our members have taken an active role in both DeMolay and Job’s Daughters. We have members who sit on councils both locally and State level. Lake Lodge members have traveled to support our youth. As a Lodge we have attended Doric Chapter DeMolay and Bethel #6 JDI at least once per tern this year. At each of these visits we also present checks to the groups to assist them. Members of the Lodge assist with the installation ceremonies and reception for Bethel #6’s installations. We also provided food for a few meetings and cooked the daughter’s breakfast after one of their lodge sleepovers. Members have also visited or were in attendance at the following: Installations of Bethel #6, 19, 76, 2, 53 Honor Masonic Bodies / Mason Nights for Bethel #6 and Dessert Auction Installation of Sir Galahad Chapter of DeMolay Installation of Doric Chapter of DeMolay DeMolay Coronation Ball Milwaukee County Activities Council Job’s Daughters Ball and Drill Exhibition Bethel #19 Spaghetti Dinner DeMolay Prom Doric Chapters conferring of Initiatory and DeMolay Degrees Many other IJOD and DeMolay events, fundraisers, and activities The Lodge also assists Bethel 6 with providing the food that they sell during an

25 annual car show held at Lake Masonic Center. Lake provides a scholarship to a local high school. This year lake also started a new scholarship aimed at members, or family members of any organization that meets at Lake Masonic Center. These scholarships are a $200 book scholarship that will be given out at the beginning of each college semester. These multiple scholarships are meant to assist them in securing books and supplies for the upcoming semester. Lake provide funds to Milwaukee County Activities for their summer softball tournament, we also provided resources and food for several of the other MCA activities.

n. Collins Spring Valley #192, Br John Miller Reporting; Collins-Spring Valley Lodge 192 provided the following to our local youth: $2,000 in Scholarships 15 sandboxes filled with new sand 6 stuffed Masonic bears to the Village Police Dept. for children taken from abusive homes.

o. Mason Woods #368, Br William Cole Reporting; $1200 scholarship to a graduating senior at Gillett High School, $1200 scholarship to a graduating senior at Suring High School, $250 scholarship for music education at Gillett High School, $250 scholarship for music education at Suring High School, and $300 to Kid’s Christmas Campaign in Gillett (called We Believe).

p. Virginia Falls Lodge #226 , Br Martin Burkhardt Reporting; Brothers from this Lodge are actively serving as drivers to transport children to Shriners Hospitals for Children as a service to our youth.

q. Forest Lodge #130; Provides drivers to the Children’s Hospital.

r. Valley #60, Stan Spivey Reporting; This Lodge supports the girls of Bethel #27 who are rebuilding due to a number of girls reaching their majority. I am very happy to say they are going to jump in with both feet and a 100%. They decided to have one business meeting a month and one fun meeting, they are going to invite Eau Claire and Wisconsin Dells Bethels and start a Round Robin. It was brought up that maybe they could use a lodge that is half way so the traveling expenses could be kept down. Someone came up with a fundraiser type game and it seems to be working so I brought it back to Sparta to see if we could help contribute. It is called Penny Wars. You take jars and put your Lodge name on one and then you put the names of your body (midgets, Eastern Star, Scottish Rite, York Rite). The one with the most pennies will win a prize from Jobies, any silver coin dropped in takes that amount of points away from your group, the one with the most pennies win. The girls were face painting for MS on the 27th of April at the LaCrosse Center. Grand Session was the weekend of May 12-15th in Wisconsin Dells. CAV Training (Certified Adult Volunteer Training) was on the 21st of April in Sun Prairie. They continue to collect Milk Moola and Pop Tabs. And the big one for Jobies is the “Hike” program, Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund. The Girls did a Basket to Donate to the Silent Auction at Grand Session. The Girls really enjoy fellowship. Membership is their number one priority right now. I am confident with the girls we have right now they will make it. We have been getting into the groove of DeMolay over the last few months and are starting to get some traction! Thanks to all that have been supporting the boys so far! In order for the Chapter to start planning events and attending the state functions one crucial item is funding! We have signed up with Kwik Trip to

26 sell gas/gift cards for our first fundraising activity. This is a very simple way to get some money into the boys’ DeMolay accounts for upcoming events. The cards are a dollar for dollar cost. You pay $100, you get a $100 gift card for Kwik Trip. The DeMolay will get 10% of whatever you pay for a card. $10 of the $100 you paid will go to the boy who is selling the card. Attached is a sign up form that we would like everyone to print out and start gathering names of family and friends that would be interested in buying gas in advance to help out the DeMolay. If you choose, the donation can go to our local chapter “General Fund” that can go towards some of the other costs the chapter will incur down the road. This is something the can be done every month or just once. This is a great way for the boys to put on their salesmen hats and try their hand at speaking to other adults about DeMolay and the fundraising. We will place our first order of cards after the next DeMolay meeting on March 26. Unfortunately, at this time we do not have enough cash on hand to pre-buy the cards for immediate distribution. Down the road our plan is to be able to fund the purchase of cards ahead of time so that the cards can be sold and given on the spot. This is going to be an ongoing fundraiser. Kwik Trip does not put limits on the number of cards sold or time period to sell them. Please take a look at how much gas you use each month and consider buying a gas card for the month from one of our great DeMolay! We have available for lodges forms and fliers to record sales and bring these forms to the meeting on March 26 or if individually you want to let us know your card requests, send us an email and we will figure out a way to get your payment. Valley also provides scholarships, Drivers to the Children’s Hospital and under a program suggested by Br Al Wright is leading with an innovation a JW/ Stewards project to collect a food item when any Brother comes to Lodge. These will be stored over time and given to a local Food Pantry. Sparta is also proud to host a new Prince Hall Lodge location.

s. Chetek #277, Br Garver Brown Reporting; Three Scholarship per year one to Chetek ($1000), New Auburn ($500), and Cameron ($500) High Schools.

t. Sanctuary Lodge #347; Has an active Angel Fund to support community youth in need, co-sponsors a DeMolay Chapter and gets out volunteers to support youth programs.

u. Blue Hills #234, Br Russ LaPoint Reporting; Two Scholarships are provided by the Lodge, one at Rice Lake High School and one in Cumberland. The Lodge also has established an Angel Fund in Barron. That is a fund for needy students.

v. Union Grove #288, During the calendar year 2012 these were the following youth activities of Union Grove Lodge members: 1. Presentation of two (2) $500 Union Grove Union High School Masonic Scholarships with matching funds from the Grand Lodge of WI. 2. Donation of $100 to the Union Grove Youth Sports Program for the purchase of baseball team jerseys with imprint of Union Grove Masonic Lodge on back of the shirt. 3. Attended Bethel 22, IOJD installation at Racine. 4. Attended Honor Masons and Eastern Star night at Bethel 76, IOJD at Burlington. 5. Attended Supreme Guardian, Supreme Bethel HQ, and Miss Int’l Job’s Daughter reception at Bethel 76, IOJD at Burlington. 6. Donated $100 to the travel fund of Miss Int’l Job’s Daughter.

27 Union Grove supports these activities as there is no longer an active youth group located at Union Grove.

w. The Grand Guardian of J ob’s Daughters, Cindy Proventure has requested that this report include appreciation by that organization to some specific Lodges and Masons that have gone above the call in support of their efforts; First, support to Bethel 6 this year: Lake Lodge #189 - Donated money - Donated space and other assistance - Members donated time to assist for activities - Donated food for fundraising events, and other activities - Support girls during fundraisers - Gave money to MCA for softball - Sponsorship in Ball Book - Members of the lodge serve on Bethel Council - Bethel presented cross @ installation - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night Damascus Lodge #290 - Donated money - Members donated time to assist for activities - Support girls during fundraisers - Gave money to MCA for Softball - Sponsorship in Ball Book - Bethel presented cross @ installation - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night Lafayette Lodge #265 - Donated money - Members donated time to assist for activities - Support girls during fundraisers - Gave money to MCA for Softball - Sponsorship in Ball Book - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night - Send large donation for MIJD travel fund South Shore Lodge #3 - Donated money - Support girls during fundraisers - Gave money to MCA for Softball - Sponsorship in Ball Book - Bethel presented cross @ installation - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night Nathan Hale Lodge #350 - Donated money - Support girls during fundraisers - Gave money to MCA for Softball - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night Freemasons Lodge #363 - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night - Support girls during fundraisers James M Hays Lodge #331 - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night - Support girls during fundraisers

28 Burlington Lodge #28 - Attended Honor Masonic Bodies / Masons night - Support girls during fundraisers (They also supported Bethel #76 and MIJD) Palmer, Wauwatosa, Hays were others. Individuals: Charles “Mick” Olsen – Damascus Lodge, Sean Schult – WM – Damascus Lodge, James Goodwin Jr. – Secretary – South Shore Lodge, Dave Schreier – Secretary – Lake Lodge and is also REGC of Knights Templar for the State of Wisconsin, Shawn Athy Ivanhoe Commandery has also given much to the Bethel Also Chris Howard and Eric Inman from Lafayette Lodge. Dousman Lodge has been very active in making Bethel # 35 of Dousman a success, with special thanks to James Johnson. Myron Reed Lodge #297 has always been there for Bethel 53 The following lodges names that have greatly supported Bethel #76 – excluding council members Ron Gebel, Shawn Noble, Bill Hahnfeldt, Bryan Scott, Bud Pellmann, Keith Lantz Council Members – Stan Perry, Todd Campbell

Bethel #32, Green Bay is grateful to the following Masons and Masonic organizations for supporting us this past Grand Lodge year: Mike Belongia from Roosevelt Lodge # 322, invited us to display a promotional trifold at the Magic Show and provided free youth tickets to the Bethel. Dave Oshefsky and John Sage, Potentates of Beja Shrine for allowing us to promote our Bethel activities at their monthly Shrine meetings. Charlie Clarage from Washington Lodge #21 for writing monthly articles in the Shrine Bugler promoting our Bethel activities. Gerry Brebner from Roosevelt Lodge #322 for promoting Job’s Daughters by enabling us to promote our activities in the Trestle Board. Roger Lindow of the Green Bay Shrine Club and Dale Vollrath from Roosevelt Lodge # 322 for co-sponsoring a half page ad to promote Bethel #32 in the Beja Shrine Circus Program. Zak Jensen and Oconto Lodge members for supporting our HIKE Bowling fund raiser and inviting us to a Lodge meeting to promote Job’s Daughters. Chris Young and Roosevelt Lodge members for supporting our HIKE Bowling fund raiser and providing funds for the our Daughters to attend Jamboree. Phil Weist and Daylite Lodge members for allowing Job’s Daughters to present at their Lodge meeting and financial support. Palistine Commandary for their financial support of our Bethel. Dad Siewert for attending and supporting our HIKE Bowling fund raiser and speaking at our 70th Bethel Birthday Party. Bethel #32 has experienced an increase in membership this past year. We appreciate the above mentioned support and look forward to continuing these relationships. Bethel #32 Job’s Daughters need your support in order to succeed.

Bethel #19 – West Allis – Wauwatosa Lodge – WM Scott Muelling, Scott Kaczor has served as council member and ABG for over 10 yearsRobert Johnson, West Allis Lodge, Tom Walton - Janesville Lodge, Jim Gajdosik and the Milton Lodge. – outstanding with supporting potential new bethel. Ray Mielke – Beaver Dam, Richard Gray – LaCrosse, Doug Moorhouse – Kenosha, Royce Ingram – Kenosha Unity Lodge, Bill Shelly – Kenosha Unity Lodge, Mike Allen, Jay Andres – Waverly, Jerry Schrankler – Fond du Lac.

29 This concludes my report.

Fraternally,

Franklin J. Struble

Report Accepted

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

Over the past 12 months, as your Senior Grand Warden, it has been my pleasure to serve as chairman of the Membership Committee and serve on the following boards and committees; Wisconsin Masonic Home Board, Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Board, Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board, Strategic Planning Committee, Personnel Committee, Nominations Committee, Membership Committee, Lodge Charters and Consolidations, Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall, Expenditures Committee, Executive Committee, Education Committee, Annual Communication Committee. I thank each member of these boards and committees for their dedication and guidance they continually provide to the Craft.

Throughout the year, I represented the State of Wisconsin at the Grand Lodge of Indiana, the Midwest Conference of Masonic Education, and the Northeast Conference of Grand Lodges. I also attended the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, Prince Hall Grand Lodge Annual Communication, Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges, and Fraternal Relations Table Lodge.

It was a pleasure to assist with Lodge installations, Degree work, Friends Events and District meetings. I also enjoyed attending many functions such as table lodges, Rededications, Past Master’s Nights, fundraisers, and numerous appendant functions with the Scottish Rite, Shrine, OES, York Rite, and Youth groups. I truly enjoyed the stimulating conversation, friendship and hospitality shown me.

It has been said our Ritual serves as the passport to knowledge in each degree, and that further study continues our journey into Freemasonry. In essence, while the ritual makes a man a Mason, it is through continued education that he becomes a Mason. My Brothers, I believe that one of the greatest secrets in Freemasonry is seeking further understanding of Masonic teachings and then sharing this knowledge and experience with others. Across the state, it is inspiring to see more lodges developing effective Lodge programming – both from an educational and activities viewpoint; and showing renewed interest and energy to maintain our lodge buildings in an effort to preserve the Masonic heritage that our forefathers have left us. We are at the cusp of renewed growth and awareness of our Masonic heritage, and I challenge each lodge to continue developing both strong education and activities programing that will further enhance this movement.

It has indeed been an honor and pleasure to serve the Brethren this past year as your Senior Grand Warden and I would like to thank each one of you for your continued support.

30 Fraternally,

William Beetcher Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden 2012-2013

Report Accepted

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

Thank you for the honor of being your Deputy Grand Master this past year. It has been a year of challenges and great rewards. Most of all, it has been a year of preparation.

As Deputy Grand Master, I serve as chairman for the following committees: Nominations, Lodge Charters & Consolidations, Personnel, and Strategic Planning. Additionally, I serve on the Wisconsin Masonic Home Board, Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activity Board, Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Board, and I am a member of the Annual Communication, Education, Executive, Expenditures, Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall, and Jurisprudence committees.

I had the pleasure of visiting lodges, attending District meetings and trainings, awards nights, VA Hospitals, Lodge picnics, and many events at appendant bodies. Additionally, I participated in several Cornerstone & Rededications ceremonies. It was a great honor to represent the Brothers of Wisconsin at the Annual Communications for the Jurisdictions of Iowa, Illinois, and New Jersey (with the Grand Master and Grand Secretary), the Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges, and the Conference of Grand Masters of North America with the Grand Master, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens. These out of state travels helped to broaden my perspective and gave me the opportunity to see how other Grand Lodges operate.

While I was limited in the amount of visitation I could manage this year due to administrative activities, I was received warmly on all occasions. It is great to see the number of young men joining the fraternity. The challenge we face is keeping these new members as well as current members engaged and in touch with the local Lodge. We are still losing too many members for non-payment of dues. Lodges that have an active program for making personal contact with every Brother on a regular basis have all but eliminated this problem. The use of MORI and complete profiles can aid in the communication process.

While we have several dynamic Lodges that are growing by leaps and bounds, many Lodges work hard just to maintain the status quo. These smaller lodges may not ever be able to compete for the top prize in the Lodge Excellence award, but many do an outstanding job at exemplifying the true meaning of being a Mason. The brothers in these Lodges visit the widows and shut-ins; they participate in every community event and they are the first to offer assistance when something goes wrong in the community. It is important that we recognize this fact and be supportive of these lodges. The true measure of a Lodge is the commitment of the Brothers and not the number of Brothers.

I thank the Brothers of the State of Wisconsin for their trust and support and

31 will continue to work for the betterment of Freemasonry.

Fraternally submitted,

Daniel L Slavik Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master 2012-2013

Report Accepted

GRAND MASTER’S REPORT To Grand Lodge Member Representatives, Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge Officers, Distinguished Guests, Brethren All;

First and foremost I want to acknowledge Nancy Siewert, my wife, my love, my confidant, my sage, my nurse and the list continues. (Please let her know that I did publically acknowledge her, so no dress or jewelry.) Nancy and I both came from Masonic Families and it’s that heritage that makes Freemasonry so important to us. To my sons, our Brothers, Barry and Blake and your families, no man could be prouder than I am of you. I love you, I thank you and I appreciate your love and support.

Thank you to my Brothers, of Theodore Roosevelt #322, for your past support, your help today and for being the Citadel or Stronghold for Freemasonry in Northeastern Wisconsin. One Brother observed if I went through the chairs again before the year 2020 I could say I’ve been Master of my Lodge – Five times in five different decades. I realize it would be an honor but sometimes I think that’s one of our biggest problems is that we don’t empower the next generation, thus the possibility of losing strong young leadership to move our Fraternity forward.

Fifty Three weeks ago, not fifty one, not fifty two or 1 year, but Fifty Three weeks ago but who’s counting. • I stood here – humble and proud • I stood here – wanting to help this Fraternity go forward • I stood here – wanting to find quality men for membership • I stood here – wanting to see us take care of each other. • I stood here – sad seeing Society dumbing everything down • I stood here – wanting to see this Great Fraternity raise its standards • I stood here – wanting to make us that prestigious organization of leaders.

I hope we have accomplished some of those goals but many of them are ongoing and require everyone’s participation, special talents, and “Diversity”.

As Freemasons, we use signs and symbols to convey and learn some of Life’s Lessons. When we rise in a Lodge we give the due-guard and sign to be recognized and given permission to speak, acknowledge our name when called upon, issued an order or to perform a task. This morning I would like to do that during this Report to order to convey a message. • Brother Senior & Junior Stewards ° Prepare the Table in Southeast Corner and return to your stations • Brother Senior & Junior Deacons ° You will attend at the table and receive the vessels • Brother District Deputies ° Report to the Deacons make your contributions and return to your stations.

32 • Brother Senior & Junior Wardens you will present the working tools, place and use them (briefly otherwise you will probably want to play all day) and return to your station.

My Brothers, during this last year most of the problems involved Brothers not playing well in the sandbox. The Sandbox represents the Lodge and the sand from the different parts of our state represents our Brothers. The dirt or sand is comprised of many textures and colors not unlike the Diversity of the members of a Lodge.

Leadership Leadership is all-important in any organization. I was asked who and what is a Grand Master. It would be the same as asking who and what is a Worshipful Master. I guess my answer would be the Master is the Chief Executive Officer, the Wardens the Vice Presidents, Secretaries the Chief Operating Officer and the Treasurer the Chief Financial Officer. Over the years in serving you my Brothers, I have been impressed with the leadership I see in most Lodges. I was able to participate in the installation of the Officers of 30 Lodges this year. I do remember one Worshipful Master asking me how we can get new members. He went to say that this was the tenth time he was installed as Master of the Lodge. Without hesitation I responded, “Do you think that could part of the problem?” Think about it! There are Leaders and there are Managers. Most of our Lodges are led by Managers. Managers are trained to preserve the system and keeps things as they are, status quo. Leaders are in search of a better way and think outside of the box. Managers seek stability, Leaders seek flexibility. Leaders have followers, Managers have employees. Managers’ control and command and Leaders empower and inspire. It is a rarity but managers can be leaders and leaders can be managers. I often wonder where I fit. Where would you place yourself?

Grand Lodge Officers Your Grand Lodge Officers are a prime example of Diversity. Each one of them brings passion and many different skill sets for the betterment of our great Fraternity. They are from different areas of the state, which gives us a better understanding of what’s happening statewide. They donate their most precious commodity, to us, my Brothers, their time. It’s also amazing see what they donate financially by not asking for reimbursement of many expenses or mileage.

The Strategic Planning Committee meets monthly and electronically as needed. The Committee is comprised of the elected and appointed line officers from the Junior Grand Steward through the Deputy Grand Master who is the Chairman. The Grand Master attends the meeting to offer support and consultation. This Committee’s Goal is to provide continuity to programing, support, educational opportunities and leadership training to the Lodges. Your Grand Lodge Officers are all working on being better communicators. This became evident at a summary session at a staff meeting. In an e-mail to the Grand Office Staff, the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Secretary wrote; The District Deputies made a request yesterday regarding communication. When we send a communication to a Lodge Secretary the respective District Deputy should be included in the loop. Whether it is Financial, General Information, Dispensations, Scholarships or whatever, they need to be copied. The Deputies are our point people and should not be blindsided when they make a Lodge Visit. The Deputy will in turn forward the pertinent information to their Area Administrators. Please scan the material and e-mail to them prior to the Lodge receipt.

33 Grand Lodge Office Staff Thank you to our Grand Lodge Office Staff for their service to the Craft. I never realized how much goes on in the course of a single day. Next time you see or talk with; • Jan Gorgen • Alicia Darr • Cheryl Martin • Erika Miller – in our Charities Office Thank them for all that they do on our behalf.

Our Grand Secretary, Most Worshipful Michael A. DeWolf offers and provides outstanding leadership to Wisconsin Freemasonry. He is respected, distinguished, revered and venerated in many National Masonic Organizations. What he does for us, is an immeasurable list from overseeing the Grand Office to maintaining our website. He is always ready help the Grand Master and is a tremendous resource for chapter and verse on the Wisconsin Masonic Code for all the Grand Lodge Officers. In his report he will reference some of the projects and negotiations that have taken place this past year for the betterment of the Fraternity and the local Lodges. THANK YOU - Brother Mike

I would like to thank, Right Worshipful Brother John A, Benedict for all the work and supervision he provides to the financial side of the everyday operation of the Grand Lodge. He has worked with the Grand Trustees to develop procedures to balance our different funds monthly and to eliminate emergency cash flow problems. This in turn should help during our annual audits resulting in smaller Governance Letters and fees. THANK YOU - Brother John

Who’s the Customer? – You the Lodges In a ser vice or r etail setting – Who can upset Sales Associates? – The Customer How can our Office Staff be more productive? When we, the customer, follow the guidelines set forth in making reservations for events, following the rules that ascribe to for filing deadlines, certificate and the list goes on. I’m also guilty of that character flaw called procrastination.

Wisconsin Masonic Journal Articles If you want to see time fly, be asked to write an article for a monthly publication. I’m sure that Worshipful Brothers, Ken Gorgen our Grand Lecturer and our Grand Chaplain, Dave Ritchie would agree. I personally want to thank Worshipful Brother Rich Rygh for trying to keep me on task. As the editor of The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, in my estimation, he improves our publication monthly and it is a premier communication tool to our membership. I have tried to use the Journal as a forum to create discussion and not dissention within our Lodges.

• “It’s in the Underwear Drawer” – Dealt with letting our relatives know how important being a Freemason is to us – upon our passing that we want a Masonic Memorial service and where our Masonic Apron is kept • “So Is There a Problem” – Worshipful Brother Rygh asked me for input about a picture that taken at a Master Mason Degree in Oshkosh. I asked for comments, which I received and it was a prime example of our Diversity as Brothers. Here’s the picture in question, form your own opinion. • “Check Out The Wrapper” – Talked about how we dress for Lodge – What our Buildings look like – Public perception of Wisconsin Freemasonry

34 • “Tis the Season” – Holiday Season - Talked about the devastation of Hurricane Sandy – We sent $10,000 to Grand Lodge of New Jersey for relief of our Brothers – the Lodges “Passed the hat” and collected over $12,000 • “It’s Inventory Time – Year End” – Was some self-assessment of our lodges using the Seven Blunders of the Masonic World • “Leave it at the Door” – Reminds us that our Lodges are a sanctuary where we can leave the problems of life outside the door – as Masons embrace our Diversity while meeting on the level • “Feeling Ignored” – How do we treat each other especially our new candidates and members • “Be Careful - They Breed Among Us” – Talked about the ignorant, the uniformed, men of not good report seeking admission into our Fraternity. A type of Diversity we do not endorse. • “It’s your Club House / It’ s Your Man Cave” – Discussed the state or condition of our Masonic Centers and public perception of them. • “It’s about the Passion” – Spoke of our Masonic Ego’s and individual opinions, which is actually our passion for the betterment of Freemasonry. We were taught and told to learn to subdue our Passions. We can all do that by taking the time to listen to each other. The following is a prime example of good listening.

History Lesson I love to read the history of past Annual Communications and local Lodge Minute Books. They tell a story of our Heritage. I find it sad when Lodges don’t keep up their Minute Books or don’t keep minutes on special Lodge Events. When it comes to printing the minutes of the annual Communication, we follow the Wisconsin Masonic Code. We are always current and up to date in the publishing of our Annual Communications. We do all the transcribing, editing and assembling in house and send it out to be published. Thank Jan Gorgen for being so diligent.

The date is June 11th, 1963 – Scottish Rite Cathedral – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – It is the One Hundred – Nineteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. Most Worshipful Brother Burton E. Fulmer (1962-1963) from Wausau, Wisconsin is the presiding Grand Master.

HOW MANY OF YOU BRETHREN WERE PRESENT? RAISE YOUR HANDS.

A Brother present that day was the Grand Pursuivant, Worshipful Brother Charles E. White who later became Most Worshipful Grand Master in 1970. Chuck was so proud of a quartet that provided music at the Communication. They were members of River Falls Lodge #109. He made the following comments in the minutes.

“I would like to say a few words to you about the Masonic quartet which has presented several songs for your entrainment today. In view of the fact it is from my home lodge I personally am proud, and I know the members of my lodge are awfully proud of our quartet”.

“This quartet has been singing together not continuously with all the same members but some of these boys with others have been together since 1937. One of them Brother Leland Chapman, has sung with the group since it started. They sing for the Lodge at all three degrees and at various other Masonic functions. Not

35 only do they sing in River Falls Lodge but some of the surrounding have also used them on special occasions. I know we are very honored to have had them on the program today”.

“In fact, just to show you how dedicated these Brethren are, they paid their own way down here and said it was a labor of love for them to come and perform for the Grand Lodge. I’d like to suggest at this time that we give the quartet a rousing good hand!”

Here are some other statistics from those minutes. • 50 years ago per capita was ($5.25) ° Today that would be $39.83 ° 2013 per capita is $37.00 • 1963 the Annual Budget was $141,800. ° Today that Budget would be $1,075,850.00 ° 2013 Budget is $875,000.00 • 50 years ago per capita brought in 2.5 times the Annual Budget • Today per capita provides about 60% of the operating budget ° The rest comes a little rental income but most comes from Endowment Funds (Dead People Money) under the control of the Grand Trustees. ° How long can an organization survive living off their legacy? What does the current membership contribute? • 1963 there 305 Lodges and 61,421 Brothers • 2013 there are 182 Lodges and 12,000 Brothers

It was also interesting to read about the Wisconsin Masonic Home which was still operating a farm. The report was so detailed, as an example, it told how many chickens there were, how many eggs they laid, how many eggs were used and how many were sold. This is was just a little flash back and statistics from fifty years ago. I suggest you might what to something like this in your Lodges and read minutes from the past.

Follow the Code I always remember Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr.’s answer to most questions was, “What does it say in the Wisconsin Masonic Code? Follow the Code”. I didn’t. I violated the code by suspending Brothers who had been charged with felonious acts and were awaiting trial. I was presuming them to be innocent but felt they should put all their time and effort into their defense. I then determined when they were found innocent by the court system they would be fully restored with all their previous rights and privileges as Master Masons. By suspending them I felt not only was I helping to guard the west gate but the inner door as well. Am I sorry for doing it? No. If the circumstances were the same I would do it again. I was protecting the integrity of this great fraternity. So this doesn’t happen again I will be offering a recommendation to the Membership for your consideration.

Masonic Youth You, the Grand Lodge, continue to financially support DeMolay, Job’s Daughters and Rainbow for Girls. I encourage all the Lodges to be involved with some type of youth activity in your community. Please make sure your Junior Warden reports these activities to the Chairman of the Youth Funding Committee and one of the Grand Lodge Liaisons to the Masonic Youth, our Grand Junior Warden or the Grand Senior Deacon. Right Worshipful Brother Frank Struble, our current Junior Grand Warden has done an outstanding job this year as dubbed with the

36 title, “St. Frank”. He was accompanied by our other liaison, Worshipful Brother Don Hensiak, Grand Senior Deacon.

Masonic Charities Miss Erika Miller is in charge of The Wisconsin Masonic Charities Office. She has done an outstanding job on behalf of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation and the Wisconsin Benevolent Activities Board. My Brothers you have supported the efforts this year with Hurricane Relief for New Jersey, the ongoing appeal to help make the Wisconsin Masonic Journal a self-sustaining. These charities support Scholarship Programs, Masonic Youth, Matching Fund Grants for Medical Equipment, The Wisconsin Masonic Home, Hiram’s Helpers and many other venues.

I traveled to Florida and Arizona representing the Wisconsin Masonic Charities to share some time and information with our Wisconsin Brethren and Ladies who reside there. We make these visits annually to keep in personal contact with our Brothers and Ladies. There are approximately 12,000 Wisconsin Master Masons, 1850 of these Brothers or 16% live out the State of Wisconsin. The number of us residing in Florida or Arizona account for 462, this doesn’t include those Brothers who only winter in those areas. These visits provide an opportunity to show our support to our Brothers, their Ladies and to those Ladies who support the value systems of their late husbands, our Brothers.

If you have any questions contact Miss Miller in the Lobby or she can be reached at the Grand Lodge Office.

Dispensations Many dispensations have been granted this year. A Dispensation is a Lodge seeking permission to break the Masonic Code. As in the past, about half of those requests we received were to serve alcohol at table Lodges or Lodge Social Functions. There is a resolution on the floor and I would offer an amendment and a comment at that time.

Background Checks Today we receive inquiries and petitions from people who express an interest in Freemasonry. Some Brothers sign a Petition for people they don’t know. Why would you do that? We have seen instances where some individuals seeking membership are a convicted felon or have been black balled in another Lodge. When a man submits a Petition he is authorizing a background check. I would like to see all petitions sent to the Grand Lodge for a background check. The petition would be returned to the Lodge within seven (7) working days of its receipt with any information or recommendations. The Lodge Membership Committee would review it and if found favorable it should be read in Lodge. At that time the interview process can begin. A database would be complied at the Grand Lodge for future reference. It is also my recommendation that this service be provided at no charge to the Local Lodges.

Masonic Service Association How many in this room had the opportunity to serve our Country with Military Service? Please raise your hands. THANK YOU for your service. This year I had the opportunity to visit the Veteran’s Hospitals and the Grand Army Home at King. I would like to acknowledge those tireless Masonic Volunteers. These volunteers are headed up by Past Grand Master Roger L. Magoon. The site coordinators are

37 Tom Dowman at the Grand Army Home at King, Jesse Long in Tomah, LaVern Storkman in Madison and Charles Wallens in Milwaukee. I would challenge each Lodge to talk with one of these volunteers and plan and coordinate a road trip to make a visit to these locations. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin contributes to the Masonic Service Association who contributes directly to these facilities. We also contribute $19,200 to the Masonic Service Association for reimbursements to our volunteers who provide direct care to the patients. I was honored to have a tile on the volunteer wall given in my honor and the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, by the Grand Lodge Officers this year at the Milwaukee Center.

New Aprons Worshipful Brother Bill Beetcher, our Senior Grand Warden, after seven years has seen his dream come true. He has coordinated efforts maintaining aprons and collars and after so many years there isn’t much more he can do. If you get a chance look at the Line Officers Aprons and Collars, they’re an embarrassment. The Grand Lodge Officers aprons have been in shambles for years. I have seen them held together with pins, fish line and knots. I have seen collars held together with paper clips, slip rings and dental floss. We have had to the backing on aprons and collars patched. This year we have purchased new collars and aprons, which have been designed specifically for our Grand Lodge. The new aprons will be worn on Saturday. We are looking into having special aprons, designed for Wisconsin, available to the Local Lodges.

Travel by the Grand Master Total Functions Attended = 230 Total Miles Traveled = 43,493 Included are; • Prince Hall of Wisconsin Annual Communication • Prince Hall Unity Dinner & Table Lodge • Conference of Grand Masters • Imperial Shrine • Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Jurisdiction • Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges • Annual Communication of five Jurisdictions • Installation, Support of Grand Sessions -York & Scottish Rite, Eastern Star • Masonic Youth Groups • Shrine & Daughters of the Nile, Installations & Ceremonials

That’s enough! A complete report consisting of nine pages and is attached to these minutes and I see no need to present all of them at this time. They will be printed in the Annual Proceedings.

Membership Retention We have talked about Member Retention and will continue to do so. When Brethren are in arrears on dues, diligence must be done by the Lodge Membership Committee, not the Secretary. None of our Lodges are so big that each member couldn’t be contacted at least twice a year with a face-to-face meeting or phone call to check on his well-being. Heaven forbid that we become proactive. I will be offering a recommendation for your approval later.

Shriners International My Brothers how many of you are Nobles? Raise your hands. Last July I had the opportunity to attend the Imperial Shrine Session in Charlotte. As you know that some Masonic Jurisdiction Leaders and the Imperial Shrine Leadership are

38 not playing well in the Sandbox. About one third of the Wisconsin Freemasons are Nobles. This is far above the National average. There were some questions regarding a waiting period and posting. First, there is no waiting period. Any Wisconsin Master Mason in good standing can join the Nobility. There are no time requirements before joining other Masonic Organizations. However, Master Masons raised after June 2, 2012 have 60 days to complete their Master Mason Posting and receive their Certificate of Proficiency. Those Master Masons raised after that date are to present or should be asked to present their Certificate when petitioning other Masonic Organizations for membership. Any Master Mason in good standing raised before that date is not required to have the Certificate. I encourage all Wisconsin Master Masons in good standing to petition and join the Nobility and support the Shrine and its Philanthropy.

Wisconsin Masonic Home – Three Pillars The Wisconsin Masonic home continues to be a premier Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, Memory Care, Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. As the Freemasons of Wisconsin it is our greatest philanthropy. Take the time to visit you’re always welcome and will be impressed. Three Pillars also has an outstanding volunteer program. It has been a pleasure serving on the Home Board and visiting with the residents. After years, yes years, of trying to find the best use for Van Brunt Hall all possibilities have been exhausted. I thought that the Trustees and Home had come to some resolution and promised that they would be signing a contract with an Engineering firm for the demolition of the building prior to this Annual Communication. Well, I’m writing this at 4 A.M. on Wednesday, June 5th and I haven’t seen any contracts. I firmly believe that if this bickering and micro-managing continues the home will throw up their hands in despair as will the Trustees and we the Grand Lodge will have antiqued building on our hands to demolish or maintain. This situation must be resolved now. I challenge the newly elected Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Executive Committee to step forward, get out the sandbox and make the final decision.

HATS Notice the Hats in the East? These are some of my hats. We all wear many hats throughout the day and during our lifetime. We should all celebrate and embrace that DIVERSITY that each one of us possesses.

Lodges Building Inquiries There have been inquiries from Lodges asking what the Grand Lodge can do to help them with building projects. • 29.12 Committee on Temple Plans and Financing. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Temple Plans and Financing to prepare and maintain a book of plans, specifications and appropriate costs of Masonic Temples, to counsel lodges on costs, plans, requirements for building and financing and to make recommendations for approval or disapproval of such plans to the Grand Master. • The Grand Lodge is not in the Mortgage Business. • There are numerous reasons and ways for Lodges to raise for their Club Houses ° Fund Raisers – Diverse Brothers uniting for a common cause ° Members lend money to the Lodge – Promissory Notes ° Regular Financing done with Brothers personally guaranteeing the Loan • Lodges can make a request of the Grand Master seeking permission to solicit funds from other Lodges in the justification ofWisconsin

39 • I am also recommending some Grants from the Service and Assistance Committee to help the Lodges

Ritual It was pleasure to attend the Ritual Competition this year. Great job of coordinating the event by our Grand Lecturer, Worshipful Brother Ken Gorgen and his team of District Lecturers. Our ritual makes us different from many other organizations. It tells the new member who and what we are. If would be great to see more Lodges participate in the competition. I would hope that the Lodges would want to attend to critique, pick some new ideas and improve their Ritual.

Disappointments there are a few; • That I was unable to attend more Lodges to show my support to your Lodges and your programing, especially those in Western Part of our Great Jurisdiction. • We have kicked the can down the road for at least 7 years on deciding what to do with Van Brunt Hall at the Wisconsin Masonic Home. It was finally decided to tear it down and have green space for the possibility of future expansion. Well, we’re close to doing it. • Our Ritual is what makes us different than other fraternally organizations. I wanted to get a Proficiency Card but didn’t do it. Oh well it’s a future goal. • We need to become more visible in our communities, yet leave some of the mystique. We are a Fraternal Organization not a service organization. • First and foremost should take care of our members and their families. • Internal strife, dissension is our worst enemy. External forces will never destroy this great Fraternity as it has been said, “We have met the enemy and they are us. We must continue to celebrate our Diversity, subdue our passions and do what is right for the common good to keep Freemasonry an elitist Brotherhood. • I look forward to positive membership numbers, but that will only happen if we do three things. ° Take care of our existing Brothers through good communication ° Replace yourself ° Maintain high membership standards of cross section of good men and properly mentor those seeking light.

In accordance with the Wisconsin Masonic Code, copies of this report in its entirety are available to you at the Grand Secretaries Desk. The full report will also be printed in the proceedings of this the One Hundredth Sixty- Ninth Annual Communication.

My Brothers I would like to make two separate motions;

First Brethren; I move that this report be received and spread upon the minutes of this of this of the 169th Annual Communication of The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

Secondly My Brothers, I move that my recommendations be voted on separately. If you approve them they will become part of the Wisconsin Masonic Code or Standard Operating Procedure and the results of these Ballots be included in the Proceedings of this Annual Communication.

Thank you my Brothers for your confidence in me by allowing me to serve you

40 as your Grand Master, the Chief Executive Officer for this Grand Lodge Year. I have to the best of my ability governed, set the craft at work and gave them proper instruction. It’s been a hell of ride for the last sixteen years. I will continue to serve if asked, when possible as I would charge each Lodge to continue to celebrate the Diversity of its members. Harmony is the strength and support of all institutions more especially ours. On personal note, I need to ask for your prayers and support. The cancer is back and you helped me beat it once and I’m confident we’ll do it again.

May the Grand Architect of the Universe bless each and every one of you, your families, our great Fraternity and our Republic; The United States of America.

Fraternally Submitted in Brotherhood & Love,

Dennis Valentine Siewert Grand Master 2012-2013

Schedule of Masonic Events Attended From June 1, 2012 to June 7, 2013

The Grand Master was in contact continually with the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Daniel L. Slavik and the Most Worshipful Grand Secretary, Michael A. DeWolf and the Grand Lodge Office Staff.

The Executive Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee are in constant contact through all types of media.

Date Location Event 06/01-06/03/12 Grand Lodge - Madison Annual Communication & Full Staff 06/05/2012 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Trustees Meeting 06/05/2012 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM – G.B. Stated Communication First Visit as G.M. 06/06/2012 Beja Shrine @ Mason Woods – Cecil Stated Meeting, Car Show & Picnic 06/08-09/2012 ZOR Shrine – New Richmond Speaker & Attendee Fall Ceremonial 06/10/2012 Wisconsin Veterans Home – King Masonic M.S.A. Volunteer & Band Day 06/11/2012 Prince Hall Grand Lodge & Banquet Wyndham Hotel – Milwaukee 06/12/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Office isitV 06/13/2012 Grand York Rite Session & Banquet K.I. Center – Green Bay 06/14/2012 Grand York Rite Session & Banquet K.I. Center – Green Bay 06/15/2012 Grand York Rite Session & Banquet K.I. Center – Green Bay 06/16-17/2012 Peninsula Shrine Club – Sturgeon Bay Grand Masters – Reception 06/19/2012 Ladies Night – Manawa Masonic Center Nicolet Conclave - Red Cross of Constantine 06/20/2012 Valley of Green Bay A.A.S.R. Annual Picnic 06/21/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Office – Meetings – Home isitV 06/21/2012 McKinley Lodge #307 – Brookfield Visitation – M.M. Degree – Rob Beyer 06/22/2012 Riverdale Country Club – Sheboygan Shrine Golf Outing 06/23/2012 Blue Harbor Resort – Sheboygan Dinner for Keith Bagley 06/26/2012 Prairie – View Lodge #095 – Ripon, WI Picnic – Visitation 06/27/21012 First Presbyterian Church – Green Bay Memorial Service – Ruth Windmuller 06/28/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Office – Meetings 06/28/2012 Wisconsin Masonic Home Board Governance Committee Meeting Conference Call 06/29/2012 Allied Masonic Degrees – Wis. Rapids Meeting - Heart Of WI Council #331 06/30-07/05/12 Shriners International Imperial Session Charlotte, North Carolina 07/07/2012 Lincoln Lodge #183 – Sussex, WI Master Mason Degree – Stephen Campbell 07/10/2012 Kindred Care & Rehab – Green Bay Visitation Br. Al Malmberg 07/12/2012 Richey Funeral Home – Wis. Rapids Memorial & Church Service 07/13/2012 Masonic – Shrine Booth – Iola, WI Iola Annual Car Show

41 07/14/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Office – Masonic Home Annual Meeting 07/17/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Office – Grand Lodge Trustees Meeting 07/18/2012 Valley of Green Bay A.A.S.R. Officer’s Installation & Reception 07/19/2012 Washington Lodge #21 – Green Bay Election of Jeremy Weller & Visitation 07/22/2012 Wisconsin DeMolay – Madison - Zor. Brunch, Installation of Officers & Awards 07/23/2012 Thornberry Creek C.C. – Green Bay Annual Beja & Valley of G.B. – Golf Outing 07/23/2012 Wautoma Lodge #148 – Wautoma Visitation – (4) 50 yr. - (2) 25 year Certificates 06/28/2012 Wisconsin Masonic Home Meeting Finance & Audit Committee Conference Call 07/25/2012 Oshkosh Masonic Center – Oshkosh E.A.A. Master Mason Degree 07/26/2012 Mason Woods Lodge #360 – Cecil Steak Fry & Picnic – Area Daylight Lodges 07/27-28/2012 U.W. Whitewater – Campus Masonic All Star Soccer & Clinic 07/28/2012 Kenosha Lodge #047 – Kenosha B.B.Q. – Final Dinner – Building Sold (?) 07/31/2012 Gardens of the Fox Cities – Appleton Masonic Garden Party 08/01/2012 Appleton Area Masonic - Shrine Club Spanferkel - Picnic 08/02/2012 Shawano Lodge #170 – Shawano Lodge Dedication & Picnic 08/03/2012 Grand Lodge Office & Masonic Home Home Board - New Member Orientation 08/04/2012 Red Cross of Constantine – Green Bay Tri-Annual Divisional Assembly 08/05/2012 Dousman – Three Pillars – G. L. Office Family Festival & BBQ – meeting J&SGW’s 08/07/2012 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Trustees Meeting 08/08/2012 Fox Valley Stadium - Appleton T. Roosevelt Lodge Family Night / Base Ball 08/09/2012 Airway Supper Club – Abrams, WI Oconto Co. Shrine Club Ladies Night Speaker 08/11/2012 Hurley Lodge #237 – Mercer, WI New Lodge Building – Dedication 08/16-19/2012 Dousman - Grand Rapids, MI Midwest Conference of Grand Lodges 08/19/2012 Beja Bike Show – Appearance Green Aisle Park – Allouez 08/21/2012 Wash. Lodge #21 & T. Roosevelt #322 Dinner – 4 F.C. – 2 M.M. Degrees 08/25-29/2012 Supreme Council A.A.S.R. – Cleveland Honored Guest & Received 33rd Degree 08/31/2012 Allied Masonic Degrees – Wausau, WI Meeting - Heart Of WI Council #331 09/04/2012 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Trustees Meeting 09/04/2012 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 – Green Bay Stated Communication 09/05/2012 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Report on attending Imperial Shrine 09/06/2012 Washington Lodge #21 – Green Bay Speaker James Fox Mason of the Year Award 09/07/2012 V.A. Hospital – Madison, WI Grand Master’s Visitation & Reception 09/08/2012 Districts #3 & #6 Fall Meeting Forest Lodge #130 – Wausau, Wisconsin 09/08/2012 Brainard Funeral Home – Wausau Memorial Service Br. Charles D. Kolbe 09/08-10/2012 Jefferson St. Inn – Wausau Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 09/11/2102 Green Bay – Beja Shrine Center Nicolet Conclave - Red Cross of Constantine 09/13/2012 Daylite Lodge #360 – Green Bay Visitation – S.O.I. – Sec. Emeritus Award 09/15/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Home Board & Foundation Meetings 09/17/2012 Chapel of the Chimes – Brookfield,WI Memorial Service – Ill. Bro. Robert B. Nienow 09/17/2012 Winnebago Conclave R.C.C. – Madison Installation – Dinner – Guest Speaker 09/17/2012 Hiram Lodge #50 – Madison, WI Visitation 09/18/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman,WI Administrative & Meetings 09/18/2012 Sheboygan Lodge #11 – Sheboygan Visitation – Dinner –Speaker 09/19/2012 1st Pres. Church G.B. – Memorial Service Eileen Warner – Widow Bro. Ken Warner 09/21-23/2012 WI Council of Deliberation A.A.S.R. Eau Claire Masonic Center 09/26/2012 Grand Masonic Center – Dousman, WI W.M.B.A.B. Meeting 09/27/2012 Chapel of the Chimes – Brookfield,WI Memorial Service – Ill. Bro. Robert Erffmeyer 09/28-30/2012 Jefferson St. Inn – Wausau Staff – Executive – Strategic Planning Meetings 10/02/2012 Waverly Lodge #51 - Appleton Attended Lodge - Visitation 10/03/2012 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Stated Meeting – 50 Yr. Cert. Jerry L. Anderson 10/04/2012 Washington Lodge #21- Green Bay Table Lodge – Speaker 10/06/2102 Beja Shrine Center – Green Bay Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show – Speaker 10/06/2012 Valley of Green Bay A.A.S.R. Fall Reunion – Dennis V. Siewert Class Honoree 10/08/2012 1st Pres. Church G.B. – Memorial Service Kay Cartier – Widow Bro. Glenn Cartier 10/08/2012 Main Event – Little Chute, WI Beja Shrine Super Cycle – Dinner Speaker 10/09/2012 Tri-County Daylight Lodge – Crivitz, WI Fred Eggert – 100 Yrs old – 60 Yr. Member 10/11/2012 H.S. Baird Lodge #174 – Sturgeon Bay Table Lodge – Visitation - Speaker

42 10/12/2012 Grand Order of Amaranth – WI Dells Grand Session – Speaker – Visitation 10/13/2012 Valley of Green Bay A.A.S.R. Fall Reunion – Banquet Class Honoree 10/15/2012 Pewaukee Lodge #242 – Pewaukee Visitation – Suspended Charter 10/16/2012 Grand Trustees – Dousman, WI Grand Trustees Meeting 10/17-21/2012 Grand Lodge of Ohio – Akron, Ohio Attended Annual Communication 10/22/2012 Rennes Health Care – Appleton, WI 50 Yr. Presentation – Clyde Klemp 10/26/2012 Veterans Hospital – Tomah WI Grand Master’s Visit & Volunteer Banquet 10/27/2012 N.E.W. Masonic Center – Green Bay Conducted Memorial Service Beverly Rasmussen 10/29/2012 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Lodge #108 Dist. #10 Meeting – Hustisford Masonic Center 11/01/2012 DesPeres Lodge #085 – Green Bay Past Masters Recognition – Woods Country Club 11/01/2012 V.A. Medical Center – Alioto’s Restaurant Milwaukee – Visitation – Volunteer Dinner 11/02/2012 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 – Green Bay Past Masters Dinner – Beja Shrine Center 11/04/2012 Veterans Home – Volunteers King WI M.S.A. Resident Social Outing – Swing Band 11/06/2012 Home Board – Dousman, WI Governance Committee Meeting Conference Call 11/07/2012 River Edge Restaurant – Dousman Leadership Luncheon & Office 11/07/2012 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Stated Meeting – Parade to Glory 11/08/2012 Warren Chapter #8 – Green Bay Table Chapter & Reconsercation Ceremony 11/08/2012 Dr. E. Elliot Rood – Green Bay Presented 65 Year Award 11/08/2012 Fond du Lac Lodge #026 – Speaker Past Masters - Awards – Sweetheart Dinner 11/09/2012 Double Tree Hotel – Milwaukee Unity Meeting & Dinner with Prince Hall G.L. 11/10/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Strategic Planning Comm. Meeting 11/10/2012 Meadows Banquet Hall – Green Bay Speaker @ Ladies Gala Event 11/11/2012 Dodge County Lodge #72 – Beaver Dam Lodge Reconsecration & Luncheon 11/11/2012 Bethel #32 I.O.J.D. – Green Bay Bowling Fund Raiser for H.I.K.E. 11/14/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Meetings 11/14/2012 Village on the Square – Dousman Widows Dinner – Humphrey Lodge Room 11/16/2012 Cotter Funeral Home – DePere Memorial Service – Ill. Rev. Phil Philbrook 33rd 11/20/2012 G. Washington 1776 Lodge #337 White Fish Bay – Stated Meeting Visitation 11/26/2012 Beja Shrine – Green Bay 2012 Officers Reception 11/27/2012 Damascus Lodge #290 - Milwaukee Lodge Visitation & M.M. Degree 11/28/2012 Appleton Lodge #349 – Neenah Lodge Visitation 12/01/2012 Officers Installation – Shawano, WI 55 & 60 Year Certificates – Dinner Manawa Lodge #82 – Antigo #231 Shawano Lodge #170 – Clintonville #197 Mason Woods #368 12/01/2012 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 – Green Bay Family Holiday Party 12/02/2011 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM Salvation Army Bell Ringing 12/03/2012 Peninsula Shrine Club – Sturgeon Bay Speaker – Installation – Dinner 12/05/2012 Prairie du Chien Lodge #008 F&AM Installation of Officers – Dinner 12/06/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Meetings 12/06/2012 Madison Lodge #005 – Madison Stated Communication – Visitation 12/07/2012 Allied Masonic Degrees – Wis. Rapids Meeting-Dinner-Heart Of WI Council #331 12/08/2012 Beja Shrine Honoring Dennis Siewert Ceremonial – Candidate Orientation – Banquet 12/09/2012 Robbins Supper Club – Oshkosh Testimonial Brunch for Leland Burlison 12/10/2012 Phillips Lodge #225 – Phillips Dinner – Speaker – Officers Installation 12/11/2012 Dinner & Installation – Manawa Nicolet Conclave - Red Cross of Constantine 12/12/2012 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Meetings – W.B.A.B. Conference Call 12/12/2012 Eau Claire Masonic Center Dinner & Installation of Officers Eau Claire Lodge #112 Sanctuary 12/13/2012 Beja Shrine Center – Green Bay Speaker – G.B. Shrine Club Installation 12/14/2012 Green Bay Masonic Center Installation of Officers – ashingtonW #21 DesPeres #85 – Daylite #360 Theodore Roosevelt #322 12/15/2012 Beja Shrine Center – Green Bay Blue Lodges – Breakfast with Santa 12/16/2012 Damascus Lodge #290 - Milwaukee Dinner – Speaker – Installation of Officers 12/17/2012 Cassia Lodge #167 – Plymouth Installation – Don Krauss – 104th Birthday 12/18/2012 Evening Star Lodge #064 – Darlington Installation of Officers – 4 Lodges Olive Branch #006 – Evening Star #064 Argyle #178 – Smith #031 01/01/2013 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM Degree Practice & Officers Meeting

43 01/02/2013 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Stated Meeting 01/03/2013 Dodgeville Lodge #119 – Dodgeville Installation of Officers – 4 Lodges Mineral Point Lodge #001 Linden Lodge #206 – Barneveld Lodge #319 01/04/2013 Grand Masonic – Dousman Office – Meetings 01/04/2013 Tripoli Shrine – Milwaukee Dinner & Installation of Officers 01/05/2013 Wisconsin Masonic Home – Dousman Board Meeting 01/05/2013 N.E.W. Masonic Center – Green Bay Beja Shrine 2012 Public Installation & Dinner 01/09-14/2013 Grand Master’s Trip – Florida Wisconsin Masonic Charities Receptions Seminars Fort Meyers - Safety Harbor Visits Naples – Bonita Springs 01/15/2013 Cotter Funeral Home – DePere Masonic Memorial Service – Russell Nuss 01/15/2013 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM Stated Communication & Officers Meeting 01/15/2013 Grand Lodge – Dousman Trustees Meeting Conference 01/15/2013 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM Attended Lodge 01/18/2013 Manawa Masonic Center – Installation Intercity Shrine Club – Speaker & Dinner 01/19/2013 Main Event – Little Chute Shrine Luncheon – Presentation 01/19/2013 Oshkosh Commandary #11 Homecoming & Inspection 01/20/2013 Grand Lodge – Concourse Hotel Grand Lodge – Lodge Secretary – Training 01/25/2013 Baird & Company – Milwaukee WI Masonic Foundation Conference Call 01/25-27/13 Mead Hotel – Wisconsin Rapids Full Staff – Executive – S.P.C. Meetings 01/29/2013 G. Washington 1776 Lodge #337 White Fish Bay – Installation – Dinner 02/06-11/2013 Grand Master’s Trip – Arizona Wisconsin Masonic Charities Receptions Seminars Sun City West - Mesa Phoenix – Fountain Hills – MiaCopa - Tucson 02/07/2013 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM Special Communication – M.M. Degree 02/15/2013 Grand Masonic – Dousman Office – Meetings 02/16-20/2013 Kansas City, Missouri Conference of Grand Masters 2/22/2013 Tri-County Daylight – Emergent Comm. Wausaukee- Memorial Service Fred Eggert 02/23/2013 DesPeres Lodge #85 – Green Bay Special Communication Degrees – Paschke 02/23/2013 Washington Lodge #21 –Green Bay Past Masters – M.M. Degrees – Luncheon 02/28/2013 Grand Lodge Office – Meetings Luncheon – Home Board – Trustees – W.B.AB 03/01/2013 Beja Shrine Circus – Two Shows Grand Lodge Rep. / Speaker @ Introductions 03/02/2013 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Black River Falls Jobs Daughters – Milwaukee County Drill Teams – Coronation – Activities Ball 03/03/2013 Beja Shrine Circus – One Show Grand Lodge Rep. / Speaker @ Introductions 03/05/2013 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM – S.C. 2 F.C. Degrees – Blake Siewert – Ed Blake 03/06/2013 Stadium View – Green Bay – Speaker Travelers Protection Association – Dinner 03/06/2013 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Stated Monthly Meeting 03/09/2013 Grand Lodge – Dousman Masonic Foundation Meeting West Allis Lodge William Lodge Training – District 12 Humphrey Scottish Rite Center Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research 03/12/2013 Red Cross of Constantine – Green Bay Nicolet Conclave Meeting & Dinner 03/13/2013 Interstate Table Lodge – Tomah Dinner with 5 area Lodges – Speaker 03/16/2013 Main Event – Little Chute Shrine Luncheon - Presentation 03/17/2013 First Congregational Church Wauwatosa Memorial Service Rick Breitzmann Grand Secretary Rhinelander – Grand Lodge Office – McKinley Masonic Center Reception for Queen Sue Udhardt Shelomoth Temple Daughters of the Nile 03/19/2013 Tripoli Shrine Center – Milwaukee Wisc. Freemasons Combined Table Lodge 03/20/2013 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Administrative Work & Meetings 03/22/2013 Scottish Rite Masonic Center - G.B. Voices of the Crucifixion – Speaker 03/22/2013 Stadium View Lounge – Green Bay Shrine Club Luncheon 03/23/2013 Esoteric Meeting – Forest Lodge – Wausau Grand Lecturer & District Lecturers Grand Lodge Office – Meetings Memorial Service Willa Christenson 03/24/2013 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Fuse Call Conference 03/26/2013 Wisconsin Masonic Home – Three Pillars Finance & Audit Committee Conference 03/28/2013 West Bend Lodge #138 – Awards Night 2- 60 Year Certificates Presented 03/29/2013 Forest Lodge #130 – Wausau Allied Masonic Degrees – Meeting – Speaker 04/01/2013 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Meetings 04/01/2013 Pewaukee Lodge #246 – Meeting Determine future of the Lodge with Members

44 04/02/2013 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM Stated Meeting Posting 2-E.A.’s 2-F.C.’s 04/03/2013 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Stated Monthly Meeting 04/06/2013 Mason Woods Lodge – Cecil District #4 – Spring Meeting & Luncheon 04/06/2013 Beja Shrine Center – Green Bay Ajeb Daughters of the Nile – Install. & Recept. 04/06/2013 Masonic Center – Green Bay DeMolay State Sweetheart – Coronation Ball 04/07/2013 Zor Shrine Center – Madison Antioch Daughters of the Nile Install. & Recept. 04/09/2013 Whitefish Bay – Masonic Center Aurora Lodge #30 – E.A. Degree – Dinner 04/10/2012 Sarah Walter – Memorial Service First Presbyterian Church – Winneconne WI Wife of Right Worshipful Brother Michael Walter – Past Grand Treasurer 04/11-13/2013 Grand Lodge of Minnesota Brooklyn Park – Annual Communication 04/16/2013 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman,WI Home Board Budget Committee Meeting 04/18/2013 Concourse Hotel – Madison Meeting with Hotel for Annual Communication Valley of Madison – Masonic Center Degree – Dinner – Sovereign Grand Commander 04/19/2013 Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Trustee’s meeting – Van Brunt Tour – Home 04/20/2013 Valley of Eau Claire – Masonic Center Fall Reunion & Banquet – Speaker 04/21-25/2013 Milwaukee – Atlantic City, New Jersey Grand Lodge of New Jersey Ann. Comm. 04/24/2013 Grand Lodge Office - Dousman W.M.B.A.B. Meeting Conference Call 04/26-28/2013 Masonic Center – Beja Shrine Full Staff – Executive – S.P.C. Meetings Rock Garden – Comfort Suites Testimonial – Gold Collar Degree 04/28/2013 Bethel #32 – Masonic Center – G.B. Bethel 70th Anniversary Party – Speaker 05/01/2013 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Stated Monthly Meeting 05/01/2013 Wisconsin Masonic Home - Dousman Governance Committee Conference Call 05/02/2013 Grand Lodge Office & Home – Dousman Meetings Home Visitation 05/03/2013 Warren Lodge #004 – Potosi Dinner & Dedication Davey L. White Jr. 05/03-08/2013 Milwaukee – New York City, N.Y. Grand Lodge of New York Ann. Comm. 05/10/2013 Green Bay – Postal Workers Food Drive Set up & Delivery by Masonic Lodges 05/10/2013 Black Hawk Country Club – Madison Wis. College MSRICF – Rosicrucian’s 05/11/2013 West Bend Lodge #138 Grand Lodge – Degree Competition Grand Lodge Office – Dousman Masonic Foundation Meeting Wintergreen Resort – Lake Delton Jobs Daughters Grand Bethel Session 05/14/2013 Red Cross of Constantine – G.B. Nicolet Conclave - Meeting & Dinner 05/18/2013 Menomonie Lodge #164 – Dist. #2 Spring Meeting – Awards – Luncheon 05/22/2013 Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Holiday Inn – Stevens Point – Dinner – Speaker 05/23/2013 Dousman, WI – G.L. Office Office – Home isitV – A.C. Preparation 05/26/2013 Wisconsin Masonic Home - Dousman Governance Committee Conference Call 05/27/2013 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Memorial Day Parade 05/28/2013 Wisconsin Masonic Home - Dousman Governance Committee Conference Call 06/02/2012 Dousman WI – Village on the Square P.G.M. Russ Selbo – 70th Anniversary Award 06/04/2013 T. Roosevelt Lodge #322 F&AM Brat Fry – Festival Foods – W. Green Bay 06/04/2013 Beja Shrine – Green Bay Trustee Meeting 06/05-09/2013 Grand Lodge - Madison 169th Annual Communication & Full Staff

Report Accepted

GRAND MASTER SIEWERT RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation #1 The first item I would like the Grand Lodge members to add to the Wisconsin Masonic Code under the suspension for non-payment of dues that the following report be included before a Brother is suspended for non-payment of dues.

The following is on the top part of the report and the rational is self- evident

• Suspending a Brother’s membership in Freemasonry should never be taken lightly. It should, in fact, be a last resort, and should be rather difficult to do.

45 • Considering the rigor and amount of time it takes to initiate, pass and raise a candidate and the number of documents and procedures that must be completed with the petition, the interviews, and the ballot, it seems that there should be a commensurate level of difficulty in suspending a member for non-payment of dues. • There is no better way to practice our tenets of Brotherly Love and Relief, than to have a personal contact, might not only cause our brother to pay his dues but he might be impressed by our actions and concerns for him that he might return to the lodge as an active member. • We may find that he is having one of the difficulties stated below, not only could the lodge remit his dues, but extend to him some kind of brotherly assistance. How rewarding it would be to know we were part of helping a brother in need! • No member should ever be suspended because he can’t pay his dues! • Please Complete and send the completed form to the District Deputy to sign off and he will forward to the Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary will enter the suspension into the M.O.R.I. System.

Recommendation Approved

Recommendation #2 The second item I would like the Grand Lodge Members to add to the Wisconsin Masonic Code relates to the suspension of Brother under indictment for a felonious act.

101.03 Discipline by Grand Master.

a) Prior to the close of the 1992 annual communication of the Grand Lodge, if a Mason has been convicted of a felony or a sexual assault misdemeanor, or has pled guilty or no contest thereto, in a court of competent jurisdiction, the Grand Master may discipline him to such extent as is provided for in the Trial Code and the Grand Master feels appropriate, without the preferring of charges and Masonic trial. b) Effective upon the close of the 1992 annual communication of the Grand Lodge, if a Mason is convicted of a felony or a sexual assault misdemeanor, or shall plead guilty or no contest thereto, in a court of competent jurisdiction, the Grand Master shall expel him without the preferring of charges and Masonic trial.

[Insert section c.]

c) Prior to the close of 2013 annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, if a Mason has been charged with a felony for sexual assault, or related crimes dealing with sexual deviancy , he shall be afforded the customary rights of an accused to be presumed innocent until a guilty plea is entered or a verdict rendered by the court of competent jurisdiction. Until that verdict is delivered, the Grand Master, with the polled majority consent of the Executive Committee, may suspend the Brother in order that he may direct his full attention to his civil trial, in the best interests of the Grand Lodge and its members. If a verdict of not guilty is rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction, or the matter is otherwise dismissed, the suspended member will be reinstated with all the rights and benefits of a Master Mason. Suspensions shall continue to be in place during periods of appeals. If a guilty verdict is rendered

46 or an innocent plea is changed to no contest in the court of competent jurisdiction, the Grand Master may discipline him to such extent as is provided for in the Trial Code and the Grand Master deems appropriate, without the preferring of charges and a Masonic Trial.

Changing to d) – e) – f) – g)

d) If a Mason has been convicted of a felony prior to becoming a Mason the Grand Master may discipline him to such extent as provided for in the trial code and to the extent the Grand Master feels appropriate, without the preferring of charges and a Masonic trial. e) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, no action shall be taken by the Grand Master while proceedings for reversal of the judgment of said court shall be pending and undecided. f) A copy of the information, judgment and any other court records as may be available shall be sufficient evidence to justify such discipline or expulsion. Other evidence, as determined by the Grand Master, will be sufficient evidence to justify such discipline or expulsion. Other evidence, as determined by the Grand Master, will be sufficient if such information, judgment or other court records are not available. g) A Mason disciplined under (a) or (b) above shall have a right of review as provided in Chapter 108.

My Brothers, I move for the approval of this recommendation to become part of the Wisconsin Masonic Code as Standard Operating Procedure and that it be included in the Proceedings of the 169th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

Recommendation Defeated

Recommendation #3 The third item I would like the Grand Lodge Members to add to the Wisconsin Masonic Code relates to the suspension of Brother under indictment for a felonious act.

22.03 Specific Powers and Duties Pertaining to Constituent Lodges.

The following is a list of the powers of the Grand Master, they are not limited to this:

Fourth: He may suspend the Master or any other officer for official misconduct, neglect, malfeasance or other un-Masonic conduct.

[Restated as follows]

Fourth: He may suspend any Master or Lodge officer, or Lodge member, for misconduct, neglect, malfeasance or other un-Masonic conduct for a period not to exceed the term of his office.

My Brothers, I move for the approval of this recommendation to become part of the Wisconsin Masonic Code as Standard Operating Procedure and that it be included in the Proceedings of the 169th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

47 Recommendation Withdrawn

Recommendation #4 Charity starts at Home.

It’s time it’s time to offer some help to our Local Lodges with updating their facilities to improve the image of Freemasonry in their Communities.

The fourth item I would like the Grand Lodge Members to act upon is to instruct the Service & Assistance Committee to institute the following matching fund Grant.

I would make the motion that the Service and Assistance Committee offer a matching fund grant program for 2013 – 2014 Grand Lodge Year.

Using the following criteria. • 40 matching fund grants of $500.00 each ° Send in copies of canceled checks or receipts for improvements ° Spend $1,000 and you will receive $500.00 ° Spend less than $1,000 and receive ½ of the amount ° Spend over $1,000 and receive $500.00 • 1 grant per Lodge

Recommendation Approved

Recommendation #5 The fifth item I would like the Grand Lodge Members to add to the isconsinW Masonic Code relates to the receiving of a Petition a potential candidate and doing a background check on him.

To be added to: Chapter 68 Petitions for Degrees • When a man submits and signs a Petition he is authorizing a background check. • All petitions are to be sent to the Grand Lodge for a background check. • The petition would be returned to the Lodge within seven (7) working days of its receipt with any information or recommendations • The Lodge Membership Committee would review it and if found favorable it will be read in Lodge. • Upon the reading of the Petition the interview process will begin. • A database would be complied at the Grand Lodge for future reference. • There will be no charge from the Grand Lodge Office to the Local Lodges for this service.

Recommendation Approved

GRAND MASTER’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert asked that Rich Rygh come to the podium and explained how he holds all of their feet to the fire. He then explained that Rich has done a phenomenal job for the Masonic Journal and the Freemasons of Wisconsin and presented him with the Grand Master’s Meritorious Service Award for 2012-

48 2013. The Grand Master read the inscription on the award and all gave Rich a hearty round of applause.

DISTRICT DEPUTY CHAIRMAN’S REPORT To the Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin:

On behalf of the District Deputy Team, we would like to thank you, Grand Master Siewert, for the opportunity to have served this Grand Jurisdiction for the last twelve months. The guidance, insight and training you and your Officers have provided, has enabled each of us to have a positive and memorable year.

One of the key duties of the District Deputy is to meet with each lodge at a stated communication in his district during the course of the year and to report on the general conditions of Masonry in his district to the Grand Master. Throughout this year your Deputies have experienced, first-hand, the extensive Masonic “diversity” which exists within the state of Wisconsin. Each lodge has welcomed us with kindness and hospitality and our overall assessment is that each Lodge and every Brother is contributing in a way which sustains, strengthens and grows the Fraternity for generations to come.

Throughout this year, each Deputy held, minimally, two district meetings to communicate Grand Lodge information, strengthen inter-lodge relationships, and provide educational opportunities on a variety of Masonic and non-Masonic topics. Additionally, the Deputies performed annual lodge inspections, assisted with the LEA program, communicated individual Lodge activities via weekly email blasts, maintained district web pages, followed up on prospective members received by the Grand Lodge office, reported on the State of the Craft at staff meetings, and other duties as assigned by the Grand Lodge Officers.

To each Brother and Lodge: The Deputies work hard to make district meetings relevant, valuable and worthwhile. Please communicate with us on specific topics or training activities you would like to see at your District meeting. We are here to work for you. Our goal is to develop lasting personal relationships with the Brothers we serve, inspire Lodges to reach their goals, and strengthen inter-lodge relationships all to grow Masonry throughout our communities and state. Thank you for your personal involvement and commitment to Masonry. Thank you for your Brotherly Love, trust and for including us in your Lodge functions.

Fraternally,

Christian M. Hirthe Chairman, District Deputy #4

Report Accepted

GRAND MASTER’S MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert asked that Michael Belongia be escorted to the east. He said Michael was like a son to him and described him as the type of person Freemasonry personifies. Ask any man in the Green Bay area who you would call on to get something done and they would say Michael Belongia.

49 After reading the inscription on Michael Belongia’s plaque, he present him with the Grand Master’s Meritorious Service Award and was given a very hearty round of applause.

BALLOT DECLARED CLOSED Grand Master Siewert asked if all had voted who were entitled to vote. Hearing no response, he declared the ballot closed.

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

M.W. Grand Master, Daniel L. Slavik R.W. Deputy Grand Master, William Beetcher R.W. Senior Grand Warden, Franklin J. Struble R.W. Junior Grand Warden, Donald W. Hensiak R.W. Grand Treasurer, John A. Benedict R.W. Grand Secretary, Michael A. DeWolf, PGM Grand Trustee, Steven Labus, – 5-year term Benevolent Activities Board, Grank T. Glowinski – 3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, John M. Werner - 3-year term Benevolent Activities Board, Jan F. Talaga, – 1-year term Masonic Journal Board, Craig A. Schultz – 3-year term Masonic Journal Board, Lowell H. Scott – 3-year term

All humbly accepted their offices with thanks, saying that it would be an honor and privilege to serve.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2-2013 Submitted By: Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert

Section(s) Affected: 31.01 (p) Sources of Revenue

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority vote

Purpose: To Provide for a Per Capita Tax

Resolved, that the annual per capita tax upon each member of record of a chartered lodge on December 31, 2013, be and here is established at the sum of Forty-one dollars and no cents ($41.00) for the fiscal year 2013-2014.

This resolution was amended to remain at $37.00 for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

Adopted as Amended

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE REPORT MW Past Grand Master Stephen Willett, Chairman;

“Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brothers all, annually I have the very sad duty to explain to you the expulsions by the Grand Master. It is a little complex this year

50 because the Grand Master had suspended one , has pending the suspension of a second and is holding on a report from a foreign jurisdiction on the suspension of a third. We will honor, obviously, your direction and though we had approved those suspensions, Grand Master, the committee does not approve those suspensions .We did not censure you but we did intend to abide by the wishes of the brothers.”

“As to the expulsions, and I will start with them, Terrance S. Patrick was expelled from Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No . 322 and his crimes were those of multiple felonies. The committee reviewed the actions of the former brother and the expulsion and they recommend that the expulsion be approved. I am going to ask that my report be adopted so if you agree with what the Grand Master and our committee has done, you vote for it, if you don’t, you vote against it because if adopted it will become the action of the Grand Lodge.”

“The next one is the expulsion of Anthony R. Pico from Oconomowoc Lodge No . 42. This is for a class B Felony, first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of thirteen. It was a unanimous decision to uphold that expulsion.”

“The next expulsion is of Dennis J . Haase, a member of F reemasons Lodge No. 363 in Milwaukee. He pled guilty to a 6th offense OWI, which is a class H felony and he has petitioned f or review. We offered him an opportunity to review bef ore this session but due to logistic problems , he can’t drive . So, we were not able to accommodate his request to hold a review of his actions, but we will hold that open for next year. He is expelled now and he will have to appl y for reinstatement by going to the lodges and work his way back. He can’t now ask us to reverse it.”

“The next one is the expulsion of Gerald H. Golke of Lake Lodge No 189. This is a federal charge, found guilty in the Eastern District ofWisconsin for selling firearms and ammunition to a felon. The appeal time for that action has expired and as a result we confirmed the expulsion.”

“The next matter was a suspension, however, as the result of the findings of a trial court, a Masonic trial commission was convened on F ebruary 26, 2013 and April 12, 201 and unanimousl y determined that Brother Walter F. Neumann’s actions as charged in count 2bi of the complaint, were un-Masonic in violation of his oath and Masonic obligation. As a result, they recommended to the Grand Master that all the rights and privileges set forth in Section 107.3 of the trial code be suspended for a period of four years and the Grand Master, on the recommendation of the trial commission honored their request and suspended the brother f or four years. We reviewed it and we saw no reason to over rule the trial commission or the Grand Master’s decision. As a result of that we approved it.”

“The next ones, unfortunately, are the suspensions.The Grand Master from New Jersey spoke to us about this after your decision and we really honor your decision. Mark was talking about the fact that a felony is possession of a small amount of THC, and it is .That would be something but the Grand Master suspended a brother whom I am unable to name, but he was charged with 33 counts of Class C felonies, child exploitation.So, I want you to know that the Grand Master wasn’t acting frivolous; he was really very concerned about how this is going to reflect on our fraternity.It is also true with the one that’s coming from another state who is a member of our fraternity, a very visible Mason, outspoken.We are very worried how that’s going to affect DeMolay and Rainbow and so on.We will honor your decision, but realize that we are still very worried how that is going to play out.”

51 “The previous Grand Master issued a number of decisions on his way out.Davey L. White, Jr. issued two that we did not have an opportunity to review and that you did not have an opportunity to approve and that was that the annual financial report be submitted to the Grand Secretary by February 15th each year.We reviewed that and that seems to be what’ s going on, so we approved it.T he second one was that a Master Mason shall not be allowed to petition an appendant body or an accordant financial Masonic organization until he passes the suitable examination and received his certificateof proficiency.That’s a decision of then Grand Master White.We reviewed it and felt it was in his power to do, so we approved it.”

“The current Grand Master issued a number of decisions and edicts .We have taken them all up.The edicts expire and so it is kind of after the fact, but he issued an edict, which we approved, that during this past Masonic year the Grand Master’s pin is the only one that is appropriate to be worn at Masonic events .The other one he talked to you about but he issued an edict on that no lodge shall be mortgaged, pledged, leased, sub-let, assigned, encumbered, transferred, donated, placed a lien on, gifted, contributed, sold, granted any easement or any other contractual right in or to or otherwise transferred and/or encumbered in any manner or real estate leased or owned by a lodge unless or until approved by the Grand Master pursuant to the Masonic Code.Having been a Grand Master, now 12 years ago, this is continually a problem.We find that the lodges, well meaning, sometimes transfer their property, but they don’t obtain the proper clearance .This edict reinforces the finding that this is wrong .Those were edicts and they will expire tomorrow .The decisions by Grand Master White are binding until you overrule them.Now this is a decision of Grand Master Siewert and it will be binding unless you overrule it. It is that all constituent lodges in the jurisdiction of Wisconsin are required to use MORI as the standard system of lodge membership management. You all received a copy of it and you know that it is a decision, which we reviewed and approved.

“We also reviewed his dispensations and f ound them all in order and it is our request, by the way, as Past Grand Master Olson indicated, that you do submit your requests for dispensation in advance of doing the act.Many times we find that they are retro active.They just slip through the cracks.We are very concerned about our liabilities to each other and to the public, so we hope to continue to have the Grand Master supervise the activities.”

Report Approved

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

Complying with Section 24.02 and 34.02 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, Laws of the Grand Lodge, it is a privilege to submit the Grand Treasurer’s Annual Report.

As of May 3, 2013 all lodges have submitted their Annual Financial Reports and only Washington Lodge No. 21 has not paid their per capita tax. This lodge has been sent written notices and has been contacted by the Grand Secretary as to their delinquency.

There are currently 3,241 Perpetual Membership Plan participants of whom 2,001 are living and active. The total PMP per capita funds received by the Grand Lodge was $43,557. Checks totaling $73,663 were mailed to 173 Lodges this year.

52 The Auditors’ report will verify all receipts and disbursements and will give an annual accounting of the existing condition of the funds of the Grand Lodge as of April 30, 2013. This report complies with the terms of Section 24.02 and 34.02 and are not duplicated here. The audit report, in full detail, will be on file in the Grand Lodge office for review by any member of the Craft. Also, the report will be printed in the official proceedings of this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

The budget format includes actual fiscal year ending results for 2010, 2011 and 2012 and gives a clear summary of our Grand Lodge financial results for these three years.The projection for 2012-2013 is based on our actual results through February, 2013 and estimates of income and expenses for the last two months of this fiscal year. Revenue is down because of a drop in per capita received and the decision to take the Farm / Duplex revenue along with interest and principal payment revenues out of the budget. The revenue for Compass Point and the Hickory Suites Rehabilitation Facility increased to $100,000 this year and there will be another increase next year.

In the expense area the maintenance and utilities costs were up for Grand Lodge Building. After more than twenty-five years of wear, it was decided to replace the aprons, collars and jewels. This one time expense was included under Officers and Committee expense. This expense along with an increase in overall travel and its costs resulted in an increase in our Officers and Committee expenses area. Other major areas of expenses were down by a small amount.

The Service & Assistance Committee has again done a wonderful job to help our Brothers in need and those at Veterans Facilities in our State. As you know, $10,000 went to the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Relief to help our Brothers with this disaster. Contributions from our Lodges were a great help with this. Again this year over $25,000 was disbursed to support the Masonic Youth Groups.

The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin has two main sources of income for the operating budget expenses - investment income allocation and per capita tax. The Grand Lodge needed $215,000 in investment income allocations to cover the Grand Lodge operating expenses this year.

In compliance with Section 24.01 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, I have made arrangements to sign all mileage and per diem checks for the representatives attending the 169th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. The distribution of these checks will be made on Saturday, June 8th, in conformity with Section 30.06 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code.

I want to thank you for the privilege of allowing me to continue to serve as your Grand Treasurer. The continued support of our Grand Lodge office staff and our M.W. Grand Secretary has been of great assistance in helping me do my work. To our M.W. Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert and all of the Grand Lodge Officers, thank you for allowing me to be a part of the Grand Lodge team and to help support our great Masonic Fraternity.

Respectfully submitted,

John A. Benedict, Grand Treasurer

Report Accepted

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

In compliance with Section 29.05 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code, we are pleased to submit the Expenditures Committee report and the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014.

On April 22nd, 2013 copies of the proposed budget for the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin were mailed to each constituent Lodge and to the officers and permanent members of the Grand Lodge. Resolution No. 1-2013 addresses the adoption of this budget with the adoption recommended by the Expenditures Committee.

The Expenditures Committee worked to develop the budget of anticipated revenues and expenditures for fiscal year 2013-2014 under the direction of the Deputy Grand Master. Consideration was given to the importance for us to continue to provide the quality and expected services that are needed by the Lodges and our Brothers as well as working to hold our overall expenses at a reasonable level.

The budget format continues as it was shown last year. It includes the actual fiscal year end results for 2010, 2011 and 2012 as well as the year end projection for 2012-2013. As was done last year, the Grand Lodge 2013-2014 budget does not include the revenue and expenses from the Farm / Duplex or any interest and principal payments that may be received. The expenses for the Farm / Duplex and other non-operational expenses are paid by the Grand Lodge and then these payments are reimbursed by the trustees from the General Investment Fund. Large payments, such as a sale of a building, are transferred to the Grand Lodge General Investment Fund when they are received.

The proposed budget for 2013-2014 has total expenditures of $871,050 and is slightly higher than the projected expenses for this past year. This budget increase includes our considerations for the following:

1. It includes a small increase in the Annual Communication budget in anticipation of the effects of inflation and higher mileage per diem. 2. It includes the continuation of the employee benefit package with the higher employee contribution and the deductible increase that was implemented in May of 2011. Also included is a wage increase pool of $5,400 for our employees to be administered by the personnel committee. With the increase in the health care premiums, the wage pool was reduced by $1,000 from last year’s wage pool increase. 3. There is an increase in the contribution to the Wisconsin Masonic Journal to $145,000 to continue its quality and format.This contribution gets us back to the amount that was in our 2008-2009 budget. 4. We have included funds in the Service to the Craft expense area to develop and improve the use of Social Media communications to our Lodges, Brothers and to potential new members to our fraternity. 5. There is a reduction of the Grand Lodge Officers and Committee budget based on some known expenses that should not occur in the coming year.

The M.W. Grand Secretary continues working to hold down the overall costs for

54 Grand Lodge insurance program and the insurance package for all of the Lodges in our state. This package for the Lodges now includes the Directors and Offices Liability coverage for the personal protection of each Lodge’s officers and trustees as elected and appointed each year.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master is recommending that the per capita be increased to $41.00 per year, upon each member of record of a chartered lodge on December 31, 2013.Resolution 2-2013 has been submitted based on this recommendation.

Our continued goal for the Expenditures Committee is to handle the business side of our fraternity in the most cost efficient manner possible.

Respectfully Submitted,

Daniel L. Slavik, Deputy Grand Master Franklin J. Struble, Junior Grand Warden L. Arby Humphrey, Junior Grand Deacon John A. Benedict, Grand Treasurer, Chairman William Beetcher, Senior Grand Warden Donald W. Hensiak, Senior Grand Deacon Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. Grand Secretary

Report Accepted

RESOLUTION NUMBER 1-2012 Submitted By: Committee on Expenditures

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

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority

Purpose: To adopt a budget for fiscal year 2013-2014.

Resolved, that the attached budget, which has been mailed to all constituent Lodges in accordance with Section 29.05 (c), calling for expenditures of $871,050 be adopted.

An amendment was made to the budget by Past Grand Master Carl Wussow to eliminate the rental fee of $550 paid by DeMolay for the use of a storage closet at the Grand Masonic Center.

Amendment passed

Resolution passed as amended

55 Grand Lodge F&AM Budget Worksheet Proposed Budget for 5/1/2013 to 4/30/2014 Proposed 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 Actual Actual Actual Projected* Budget Revenue Per Capita $360,235 $405,009 $385,492 $370,400 $360,000 Per Capita from PMP 38,728 $41,960 $42,698 43,560 44,500 Compass Point / SNF Rehab. 100,000 60,000 60,000 100,000 120,000 Rents - OES, York Rite, DeMolay, D of D 14,921 19,548 20,624 20,100 20,100 Farm Land & Farm Duplex* 43,463 45,270 45,900 0 0 New London (Sold in 2011) 61,200 61,875 27,000 0 0 Adm. Fees / Interest* / Principal* 30,176 79,758 68,973 15,775 15,775 Annual Comm. Fees 10,836 14,450 12,088 9,215 11,000 Supply Sales, Misc. Income 13,804 15,695 8,734 11,800 13,000 Operating Income $673,363 $743,565 $671,509 $570,850 $584,375 *No longer included in Grand Lodge Budget

Transfer from General Investment Fund 123,392 117,730 222,509 296,850 286,675 Total Income $796,755 $861,295 $894,018 $867,700 $871,050

Expenditures GL Employees Wages, Payroll Tax, Benefits $170,776 $235,676 $242,396 $248,365 $266,650 Total $170,776 $235,676 $242,396 $248,365 $266,650

GL Buildings & Lands Grand Lodge Building $ 47,833 $60,431 $63,453 $65,635 $65,000 Farm Buildings & Duplex* 6,067 10,222 7,323 0 0 New London (Sold in 2011) 49,598 50,891 25,735 0 0 Total $103,498 $121,544 $96,511 $65,635 $65,000

GL Officers & Committees Grand Master Exp. $34,243 $17,779 $23,732 $35,615 $29,000 Other GL Officers Exp. 35,926 33,391 60,233 59,010 47,500 District, Area, Committee Exp. 35,221 33,501 24,374 42,700 41,100 Staff Meetings Exp. 26,572 35,638 46,967 41,050 40,000 Total $131,962 $120,309 $155,306 $178,375 $157,600

GL Annual Communication Hotel & Facilities Exp. $29,262 $28,292 $33,780 $34,995 $35,000 Food Service 33,032 29,849 33,686 30,760 33,000 Mileage & Per Diem 31,780 31,905 32,619 34,170 36,500 Committee Exp. 704 418 176 535 500 Printing, Postage, Other Exp. 20,781 18,921 16,333 13,880 15,500 Total $115,559 $109,385 $116,594 $114,340 $120,500

GL Service to the Craft Awards, Books, Office Sup. $19,308 $27,804 $23,011 $25,440 $25,000 Social Media, Phone, Computer, Lease Exp. 27,959 33,294 45,089 27,465 30,000 Postage, UPS, Printing, Misc. Exp. 16,364 6,133 12,296 12,385 14,000 Legal, Audit, Acctg. Service 62,517 34,193 22,780 28,565 23,000 Investment Management Exp. 18,722 19,497 20,413 4,725 3,500 GL Contribution to WMJ 115,000 127,000 138,000 141,600 145,000 Total $259,870 $247,921 $261,589 $240,180 $240,500

GL Dues & Membership George Washington Memorial $0 $14,409 $13,530 $13,030 $13,000 MSA Dues & Contributions 15,090 12,051 8,092 7,775 7,800 Total $15,090 $26,460 $21,622 $20,805 $20,800 ______Total Expenditures $796,755 $861,295 $894,018 $867,700 $871,050

*This projection for 2012-2013 is based on the actual expenses through February & estimates for March and April.

56 The Wisconsin Masonic Journal Proposed Operating Budget for May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014

Budget Estimated Revenues 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-2014 WMJ - Sales $30,190 $28,401 $28,333 $29,218 $30,500 WMJ - Widows Subs. =2,272at $11 (2/15/2013) 22,836 22,866 23,397 23,628 24,992 WMJ - Other Subs = 24 total (24@$15) 360 360 360 360 360 WMJ - Contribution from Grand Lodge 115,000 127,000 138,000 141,600 145,000 Projected Revenues $168,386 $178,627 $190,090 $194,806 $200,852

Expenses 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-2014 Printing $23,343 $27,943 $36,274 $37,000 $38,500 Photo Supplies 0 122 37 250 200 Salaries/Wages/Commissions 62,823 55,187 65,356 60,300 63,301 Salary, Rich Rygh, Editor: Salary / Ad Commissions, Diane Igl, Advertising Mgr:

Payroll Tax 4,998 4,016 3,732 4,528 4,842 Employee Health/Welfare (Health Ins., etc) 23,104 31,703 27,919 32,855 35,033 Pension: Employer Contributions to 401K 2,369 1,481 3,215 2,713 2,849 Office Supplies 780 731 1,411 1,250 1,450 Telephone 2,172 1,567 1,304 1,400 1,250 Postage (all WMJ related) 39,218 38,208 37,439 37,500 37,500 Travel 2,983 3,801 4,495 3,800 5,000 Board 518 82 344 300 300 Outside Services (ADP Payroll Service) 624 903 1,108 600 600 Administration Fees (GL Office) 3,660 6,960 6,960 6,960 6,960 Computer Expense (Computer Upgrades) 2,360 1,979 4,190 4,000 2,317 Miscellaneous Expense 9 0 0 100 100 Circulation Council Fee 0 0 0 650 650 Projected Operating Expenses $168,961 $174,683 $193,784 $194,806 $200,852

The Farm / Duplex Proposed Operating Budget for May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014

Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget Reve nues 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-2014 Land - Leased $21,525 $21,870 $22,500 $23,150 $23,150 Duplex - Rented 21,938 23,400 23,400 14,625 11,700 Revenues $43,463 $45,270 $45,900 $37,775 $34,850

Expenses Repairs & Maintenance $1,076 -$197 $850 $1,698 $1,500 Utilities & Misc. Expenses 1,211 723 835 521 900 Insurance & Property Taxes 3,779 9,696 7,620 7,462 8,220 Legal Expenses 0 0 0 11,992 Expenses $6,066 $10,222 $9,305 $21,673$ 10,620

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

This report is submitted in compliance with Chapter 25 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin.

Tabulated Report

2012 RECAPITULATION REPORT

Summary of all lodges

Primary Members at the start of this year: 12,157

Gains Raised: 257 Reinstated: 63 Affiliated: 52 Total Gains 491

Losses Died: 425 Suspended: 209 Resigned: 125 Expelled: 4 Total Losses 881 Variance: -25

Primary Members at the end of this year: 11,742

Perpetual Members Recap Living Primary: 1897 Deceased Primary: 1077 Living Plural: 107 Deceased Plural: 59 Memorial Plural: 101 Total Perpetual Members: 3,241

Total Per Capita Membership 9,856 (Primary Members at year end less Living Primary Perpetual Members less Exempt Primary Members)

Per Capita Tax due for 2013 ($37.00/Primary Member) $364,672.00 Additional Fees incurred during 2012 Master Masons Raised: 257 @ $5.00 $1,285.00 Members reinstated: 63 @ $5.00 $315.00 Entered Apprentices Initiated: 394 @ $10.00 $3,940.00 Total due to the Grand Lodge $370,212.00

Grand Master’s Jewel and Apron In accordance with the provisions of Section 25.05 of the Masonic Code, a Past Grand Master’s Collar and Jewel for our 2013-2014 Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik and a separate Past Grand Master’s Jewel for our 2012-2013 Grand Master

58 Dennis V. Siewert have been procured.

Grand Lodge Proceedings In accordance with the provisions of Section 25.06 of the Masonic Code, the Journal of Proceedings of the 168th Annual Communication was prepared by me with the assistance of the Grand Lodge office and printed by Ripon Printers. The proceedings were distributed in January – April 2013. 1 copy to each District Lecturer 1 copy to each Constituent Lodge Secretary 1 copy to each Grand Lodge officer 1 copy to each Past Grand Master 1 copy to each Permanent Member 1 copy to each Grand Lodge Trustee 1 copy to Jurisprudence Committee Chairman 1 copy to C.E.O, Wisconsin Masonic Home 1 copy to each Scottish Rite Valley 1 copy to Prince Hall Grand Lodge 1 copy to Masonic Service Association 1 copy to George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association 1 copy to Milwaukee Public Library 1 copy to the Cedar Rapids Masonic Library in Iowa 1 copy to State Historical Society

A copy of our proceedings was placed on the Grand Lodge of WI web site. I con- tacted all Sister Jurisdictions in the U.S and Canada by email to let them know that should they desire a copy of our proceeding it was available via download from our web site.

Fifty Year Certificates As of April 30, 2013, ninety-six 25 year certificates, one hundred fifty-six 50-year certificates and eighty-one 60-year certificates were prepared by the Grand Secre- tary’s staff for presentation to deserving Brethren. These certificates were signed by Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert and the Grand Secretary. The names of the 50-year recipients will be printed in the Proceedings.

Unfinished Business and Proposed Legislation On April 22, 2013 a complete account of all unfinished business and a copy of all proposed legislation, including the Grand Lodge budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, was sent to each constituent lodge Secretary, for the Master and Wardens, complying with the terms of Section 25.07 and 29.05(c) of the Masonic Code.

Financial Reports The accounting firm of Clifton, Gunderson & Co. will conduct the annual audit of the financial affairs of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, and the Wisconsin Masonic Foundations, for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013. These reports will be printed in the Proceedings.

Lodge Consolidations, Charter Surrenders & New Dispensations As of May 1, 2013, there were two lodge consolidations. Victory Lodge No. 320 consolidated with Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 on November 12, 2012 and will be called Ozaukee Lodge No. 17. Palmyra Lodge No. 68 consolidated with St. John’s Lodge No. 57 on May 1, 2013 and will be called St. John’s Lodge No. 57. Pewaukee Lodge No. 246 surrendered their charter on April 8, 2013 and the members were

59 transferred to Oconomowoc Lodge No. 42. A new dispensation was issued to Nine Rivers Lodge No. 369 on June 1, 2012. There are currently 180 active lodges in Wisconsin.

Grand Lodge Master Insurance Policy The Grand Lodge Master Insurance Policy was scheduled for renewal on 1 May 2013. This Master Policy covers property, boiler, employee dishonesty, general liability, non-owned auto liability, fine arts, paraphernalia and other enhancements specifically designed to cover our fraternal exposure. Additionally, we carry a $10,000,000.00 Umbrella Policy, which covers all lodges in the Master Program. Annual insurance costs make up a large portion of lodge budgets and is of critical concern to all of us. We have managed to control premiums since 2005. The Spectrum Insurance Group has handled our insurance needs since May1, 2010 and our policy is underwritten by NSI a division of West Bend Insurance. NSI specializes in customers such as the Grand Lodge of WI.

In addition to the Property & Casualty coverage, NSI also provides our D&O coverage. In the past years we were able to negotiate a voluntary program where lodges can participate and have coverage for a flat fee of $150. To date we have over 60 lodges participating. In today’s litigious society this has become a necessity. I am pleased to announce that this year NSI has agreed to include D&O Coverage for all of our Constituent Lodges, and they have agreed to provide it at no additional charge. This is a huge benefit for our organization.

Thank you to our representative from Spectrum Insurance Mr. Jesse Furrer and his entire staff. Jesse has traveled to many of the District Meetings and Secretaries Conferences. His expert advice is most appreciated.

MORI: The Masonic Online Registry Interface MORI is the standard when it comes to managing membership for Grand Jurisdictions and we continue to add updates to the system. This last year we added lodge level support. All lodge Secretaries have a direct phone number and email access to Enable Labs that is available at no charge and no limit to the number of support calls they make.

Statewide Secretary Training In January of 2013 we held our second Statewide Secretary training session. This two-day event was well attended and well received by the Brethren. Over 120 lodges attended the event. A wide range of topics were addressed, additionally, Mark Menard the President of Enable labs came out to do a seminar on advance MORI finance. It was very well received.

After the session was over, we sent out an electronic survey focusing on what our lodges were looking for in future sessions. I was impressed that we received in excess of 90 responses. Our Third Conference will incorporate many of the suggestions we received.

To better serve our membership we are currently looking at locations to hold a summer session in the Northern part of WI for the summer of 2014. Details will be forthcoming in the Wisconsin Masonic Journal.

990N The 990N and changes brought about the IRS continue to plague our Jurisdiction.

60 Several years ago your Grand Lodge office was in contact with the lodges regard- ing the change in IRS regulation’s that now require a 990N electronic form to be filed for those organizations’ who have under $50,000 in receipts. We notified all of the lodges concerning the change and how to manage the 990N for the future. At the end of 2012 we filed for a blanket amnesty for those lodges that had their exemption revoked. To date we have not had a reply form the IRS. After April 15 of this year we again found some revocations of exemptions. We have filed additional requests for amnesty.

The Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries At the 2012 Conference we made a bid on hosting the North American Confer- ence. I am pleased to report that in 2016 the North American Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries will be held in Madison Wisconsin. This conference will require a great deal of manpower and we will be seeking assistance from our membership.

To the Grand Master It has been an honor to serve with you this past year. We have logged hundreds of hours of phone and road time. You have a unique ability to quickly sort through the volumes of material and not only reach but also make a decision to help the fraternity move forward in a timely manner. Thank you for your friendship and wise council this past year.

Conclusion As we close one year and prepare for another, change is again upon us. One of the changes we must prepare for is the influx of new members. Now more than ever it is important to properly guard the West Gate. I would propose that we change the way we handle new petitions. A central clearing house approach may be of great benefit to the lodges. It would allow us to see if the individual has previously petitioned a WI lodge and it also assures us that the petition was entered into the system. The CCAP could be printed and returned to the lodge with the cleared petition. The WM would make the decision whether or not he would entertain the petition, the same as it is now.

As a Grand Lodge Office, I believe we are here to serve our customers who are the individual members and lodges. I take the issue seriously and you will see a renewed focus on gathering and measuring performance data. We can always do better.

It is an honor and privilege to represent Wisconsin, as your Grand Secretary. It is a responsibility I take very seriously. I have tried with such talents as were given me, to fulfill all the assignments you have committed to me. It has been a joy and pleasure to serve.

To the Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, Masters, Secretaries and office staff, I express my sincere appreciation for their assistance and fine cooperation.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M.

Report Accepted

61 Grand Lodge of Wisconsin 50-Year Certificates Awarded Between 6/01/2012 and 5/31/2013

Thomas E. Adams O Darrell Aderman Jerry L. Anderson Richard H. Andres Leonard E. Atkinson William T. Badciong Lyle Baez David M. Beeman John F. Biles James Bilskey Russell D. Blyth Alan E. Brickett David J. Broberg David R. Brown William E. Burkhardt Wilber G. Cahoon Lloyd A. Carlson Donald R. Carlson Donald H. Clement Perry P. Cohn Elmer H. Custer Wayne L. Daemicke James E. Davis Robert G. Day Francis P. De Vries Robert C. Dewel Fred A. Dittloff Raymond E. Dyar James E. Feeder Armin Fiedler Robert Follett Ronald L. Foster Jerald A. Foster H. Douglas Fowler Gerald Fryda William L. Gallagher William M. Gardner John C. Goelz Richard W. Gotchy Dale R. Grebe James E. Groenier Thomas F. Hadinger Roger N. Hamilton Glenn E. Hanke Donald O. Hannemann Charles G. Hanson Eugene E Hartwick Peter E. Hartwig Ralph R. Hauser John W. Hein Gilbert Hein Hoyt C. Hennig Robert G. Hills Jr Kenneth L. Hogan John A, Hollingsworth Jr Larry N. Huntzinger Allan E. Iding Robert L. Isakson James L. Jacobson Harvey Jaeckle John A. Joers Ward A. Johnson Richard A. Johnson Norman L. Johnson Robert E. Jones Gary D. Kahl William C. Kelly Jerald D. Kilgore Bruce C. Kirkham William R Krause Donald R. Krueger Joseph Kucher, Jr. Burton Lewensohn Harold E. Lindeman Carl L. Loving Dale L. Lyndahl Jack A. Lynn Roger L. Magoon Gilbert A. Malmstrom Jack E. Martin Russell W. Maxwell Burt J. Mayborne Robert H. Mc Donald Richard R. Menning Eugene L. Miles Charles D. Miller Daniel E. Mills Wallace R. Mitchell George F. Moss Robert E. Mueller Harold F. Mueller Bobbie L. Nagel Sidney Nechy Marlowe E. Nelson Henry Ogden Robert A. Ohlsen Robert J. Oleson Bernellyn L. Olsen Dell L. Olson Robert P. Olson Jerry M. Opelt Warren J. Osborn Elmo O. Peterson Dudley W. Pierce Richard C. Pitts Howard D. Poulson Jay R. Prothero Richard A. Prouty Richard D. Redell Thomas C. Reed Richard J. Reilly Thomas K. Rosenow Richard J. Rutzen Robert W. Salvisberg Paul K. Schacht Jerry L. Schallock Lawrence J. Scharnell David D. Schliem Robert J. Schmutzler Roy D. Schold Robert H. Schroeder Roland W. Schroeder Morris Schuster William A. Schwerin Arthur H. Seegert Robert D. Seiler Ralph R. Simonsen James F. Smejkal Kirby P. Smith Garth A. Snow Jack A. Spector Willard H. Sprague Jr Glenn A. Stadtler Eugene A. Stafford Arleigh L. Staley Jr John H. Starr James A. Steck Richard R. Steel Donald F. Sutfin Lowell A. Tainter Ralph A. Templeman

62 Richard A. Thiessenhusen Hobert J. Tholo Donald J. Tolar James S. Truesdell James G. Tubbs Paul W. Tusler Russel E. Vandeberg Robert L. Vrakas Keith W. Wald George G. Walsh Jr Kenneth C. Wappler Glen H. Wesenberg Louis H. White Douglas A. Wild William A. Wilson George D. Witkowski Bruce L. Woodliff Howard H. Woods Charles J. Wussow Robert W. Zemple

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT

PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS The open installation of the Grand Lodge officers for 2013-2014 was held in the Auditorium of the Madison Masonic Center in Madison at 4:30 p.m. and was at- tended by representatives and guests.

Installing Grand Officers were:

M.W. Rodney A. Paulsen, P.G.M. 2006-2007 – Installing Grand Master M.W. Bruce S. Sim, P.G.M. 1997-1998 – Installing Grand Chaplain M.W. Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. 2003-2005 – Installing Grand Marshal

Officers installed for the 2013-2014 year were:

Daniel L. Slavik...... Grand Master William Beetcher...... Deputy Grand Master Franklin J. Struble...... Senior Grand Warden Donald W. Hensiak...... Junior Grand Warden John A. Benedict...... Grand Treasurer Michael A. DeWolf, PGM...... Grand Secretary David R. Ritchie...... Grand Chaplain Davey L. White, Jr., PGM...... Grand Lecturer L. Arby Humphrey...... Senior Grand Deacon Scott E. Pedley...... Junior Grand Deacon Robert C. Strader...... Senior Grand Steward Kenneth C. Gorgen...... Junior Grand Steward John W. Krinke...... Grand Marshal Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM...... Grand Orator Raymond E. Mielke...... Grand Tiler George T. Eisenmann, III....District Deputy Grand Master, District 1 Gary L. Stang...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 2 John C. Tilley...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 3 Christian M. Hirthe...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 4 James M. Kent...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 5 A. Christopher Gans...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 6 Craig J. Forelich...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 7 Marc B. Steiber...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 8 Paul T. Tourville...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 9 David E. Tainter...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 10 Michael A. Gorgen...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 11 Patrick D. Cholka...... District Deputy Grand Master, District 12

63 170th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION The 170th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin will be held in the city of Madison, Wisconsin commencing on the First Friday, being the Sixth day of June, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.

REPRESENTATIVE BANQUET The reception and a dinner of beef tenderloin followed the installation of officers. The dinner was attended by approximately 410 persons in the Ballroom of the Madi- son Masonic Center on the lower level. Dining and fellowship were enjoyed by all.

GRAND LODGE CALLED INFORMAL

PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED GUEST Grand Master Siewert asked the Grand Marshal to conduct Kelly Engbring, Grand Bethel Honored Queen of Job’s Daughters to the east. She was greeted with a warm welcome.

“Good morning everybody. I hope that you all slept well and had wonderful morn- ing so far. I’d like to thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak with you this morning. On behalf of Wisconsin Job’s Daughters, I would first like to congratulate Grand Master Dad Siewert on a wonderful year. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and you should really be proud of everything you accomplished. To Dad Slavik, I would wish you the best of luck this year and if there is ever anything Wisconsin Job’s Daughters can do for you, please just let us know.”

“We may be a part of different organizations, but we have more things in common than you would think. At one point in our lives, someone talked to us about joining our respective organizations and we may have had some questions. We each made the decision to join our organizations. We all went through an initiation process and we are now all a part of a wonderful organization. We have attended various meetings and have made many friends along the way, however, there is one part about joining Job’s Daughters, which I left out and is different from any other organizations . In order to become a Job’s Daughter, you have to have a relationship to a Master Mason. This is a great experience that not everyone gets to have. We can use this relationship to help both organizations grow and prosper. As long as Job’s Daughters is around, Masonry will be around and vice ver sa. As long as there are father s, there will be Daughters and as long as there are Daughter s there will be fathers, but it doesn’t just stop there. There are uncles, brothers and grandfathers, and there are grand - daughters and nieces. If you help find a girl orf Job’s Daughters, all of these men in her life will be exposed to Masonry and if they joined, you would be benefitingfrom new members. By us helping you find men to join Masonry, there are all these girls in their life who would be exposed to Job’s Daughters and we could reap the benefit of their daughters, nieces and granddaughters being exposes to Job’s Daughters and possibly joining. By supporting each other and working together, our organizations will continue to grow and change the lives of many for years in the future, however, the support we can give each other does not just stop there. I know that last year the Grand Bethel Honored Queen did the same thing, but I ask would all the gentlemen in the room who are involved in Job’s Daughters, please rise. Join me in thanking them for everything they do. The men who are standing bef ore you go above and

64 beyond in their endeavors for both groups. Instead of just giving their dedication to Masonry or Job’s Daughters, they do both and they do both well. You should be admiring these men for the things that they do and hope that if next year the Grand Bethel Honored Queen does the same thing, that you will be standing among them.”

“Finally, the theme for the Wisconsin Grand Bethel this year “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” I want you to look at the person next to you and the people around you. We are all different, we have different colors of hair, and different colors of eyes, some have a round face and some don’t, some have beards and some don’t, some are tall and some are short, but no two look exactly the same. Now looking at the same people, instead of thinking of their physical aspects, think of the things they have gone through, their pasts, the good and the bad. We have all been through different things and that makes us who we are. The fact that we look different and have different histories, but work together is what makes our organizations so great. We are able to have people of all different types and kinds come together and work as one and do great things . This is what makes our organizations stand out from the rest. As long as we have this diversity we can have a future and continue to do great things.”

“Thank you again f or this opportunity to speak with you and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.”

GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOR

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

Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Dennis V. Siewert, and delegates to the 169th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Free and Ac- cepted Masons of Wisconsin.

Chapter 28 of the Masonic Code of Wisconsin requires the Grand Trustees to submit to the Grand Lodge at each Annual Communication a report on their official acts. This is our report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013.

The Wisconsin Statutes and the Wisconsin Masonic Code, with Annotations, delineate the number of qualifications of Grand Trustees, their election and ten- ure, vacancies, custody of securities, annual report, and supervision of property requirements. There are five Grand Trustees of the Grand Lodge, elected to five- year terms, with one elected at each Annual Communication, who shall not be eligible for reelection to such office for a successive term. A Grand Lodge Trustee is a statutory, not a Masonic officer.

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

Pursuant to Chapter 188 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter 28, and other references to the Wisconsin Masonic Code, the Grand Trustees have legal custody of all bonds, obligations and securities, and legal title to all real estate. The Grand Trustees exercise a general supervision over the property, both real and personal, including trust funds of the Grand Lodge, unless otherwise provided by regulation

65 of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Trustees are governed by the “prudent man” rule for the investment of funds of the Grand Lodge.

During the 2012-2013 Masonic year, the Grand Trustees met numerous times, in person, by telephone conference call, and by e-mail. The Grand Trustees govern by three sub-committees: real estate, finance and general operations. We generally determine policy, goals and objectives by reaching a consensus.

Investments Our fiscal year is May 1 to April 30. BMO Harris formerly M&I Trust Company N.A. (“BMO”) is our depository.

Grand Lodge Investments in Marketable Securities. The Grand Trustees oversee the investments of the Grand Lodge. The investment policy adopted by the Trustees provides for a target for marketable securities of 70% equities and 30% fixed income asset allocation. The equity portion is further allocated 35% large capitalization, 7.50% mid-cap, 7.50% small cap and 20% international.

The Grand Trustees retain BMO to provide advice on investment and investment managers. The Grand Trustees have one fixed income manager, J.B. Investment Management.

At the beginning of the fiscal year, May 1, 2012, the Grand Lodge total market- able securities investments were $9,542,959.13. On March 31, 2013, the assets had a value of $9,991,925.67. The market value of the investments as of the end of our fiscal year, April 30, 2013 will be reported to the Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication by Trustee Guy K. Gooding and included in the final report for the Official Proceedings. Net cash withdrawals of $495,424.61 were made from the Grand Trustees during the first eleven months. Including $234,323.16 withdrawn for operations.

Of the $9,991,925.67 in Trustee assets, $4,971,431.95 is sequestered or reserved and not available for general use.

As required by the Masonic Code, we are to report annually on the financial activity in the PMP account At May 1, 2012 the balance in the account was $1,294,045.81. The balance as of April 30, 2013 is $ 1,327,286.69. The PMP account assets are part of the total investments stated above.

Mortgage Loans As allowed by Chapter 33, Wisconsin Masonic Code, the Grand Trustees hold promissory notes and real estate mortgages securing the loans, on three constituent lodge properties. The balances on these loans as of March 31 of 2012 and 2013 are:

2012 2013 Blue Hills Lodge #234 $52,197.37 $24,194.65 Island City Lodge #330 $54,470.46 $51,579.23 Total $106,667.83 $75,773.88

Due to an unfortunate chain of events, two properties owned by Evergreen Lodge in Stevens Point came under the control of the Grand Trustees who were the mort- gage holder for the properties. We continue to work with Evergreen Lodge with the hope that it can remain solvent and continue as a viable part of our fraternity. The Grand Trustees listed the properties for sale and sold the Church Street property

66 for $109,000 ($100,253 net). The Strongs Avenue property remains for sale.

Please note that the Grand Trustees have a policy of no longer providing mort- gage loans to lodges.

Real Estate Duplex. We will continue to rent the two family duplex on the Dousman Campus. The annual rental brought in a cash flow of about $14,500.00 in 2012. However, we are in discussion with the Home to license the Duplex to the Home.

Farm. We continue to own a 191 acre farm near our Grand Masonic Center. The tillable acreage is approximately 187 acres. The farm lease for the property will expire at the end of 2013. There was no increase in rent between 2012 and the end of 2013. The farmer leasing the property paid $23,149 for 2013 ($123.79 per acre).

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

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

Grand Masonic Center. We maintain the Grand Masonic Center office building on our campus in Dousman. Our Grand Lodge offices are located in this building, including the Grand Master’s and Grand Secretary’s offices, and our office staff.

We also rent space to several appendant bodies. This past year, The Order of the Eastern Star paid rent of $9,664.52 and the York Rite bodies paid $6,925.24. We also receive $550.00 per year from the DeMolay.

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

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

Van Brunt Hall. After unsuccessful attempts to re-purpose the Van Brunt Hall, the Grand Trustees (building owner) and Wisconsin Masonic Home (lessee) met to discuss the future of the hall. After numerous meetings, the Grand Trustees and representative of the Wisconsin Masonic Home have tentatively agreed to work together to demolish the building and prepare the site so it can be used for another appropriate use in the future. Preliminary due diligence work has commenced re- garding the project and on-going discussions continue between the Grand Trustees and Masonic Home in an effort to arrive at a mutual agreement regarding the final disposition of Van Brunt Hall.

General Operations. General operations went smoothly. We recognize with

67 gratitude the cooperation and assistance provided to us by Grand Secretary, Michael DeWolf, PGM, and his staff for their outstanding contributions.

We also recognize the assistance provided by the maintenance staff of the Wis- consin Masonic Home for maintenance of the duplex and Grand Masonic Center. By agreement, our Grand Secretary has the day-to-day responsibilities for the duplex and Center.

Recommendations We continue our present investment policy.

We continue to strongly urge that Grand Lodge officers and the Development office pursue an aggressive plan for the proper solicitation of bequests and gifts for our Grand Lodge general operating fund.

Conclusion On a personal note, I want to thank my Co-Chair Guy K. Gooding and our fellow Grand Trustees for their hard work and time commitments. The expertise that each of them bring to the table is invaluable.

Fraternally and sincerely,

Steven L. Ritt, Co-Chairman Guy K. Gooding, Co-Chairman Lawrence L. Myers, Sr., P.G.M. Bruce H. Lasko John P. Marra

Report Adopted

68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES BOARD REPORT The Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board (WMBAB) is charged with overseeing and helping to coordinate our Masonic Charities. WMBAB reviews plans, budgets, investments and programs for each of our boards. These charities include the Masonic Foundation, the Masonic Home, and the Board of Masonic Service and Assistance. As an oversight board it is WMBAB’s job to look at the “big picture.” Past Grand Master Keith Chamberlain is chairing Service and Assistance, Broth- er Dave Tainter is President the Masonic Foundation and Brother Jeff Bryden is Chairman of the Masonic Home Board. Erika Miller is our Development Officer and does an outstanding job.

The many charitable activities of our Grand Lodge are of course dependent on proper funding. Over the years we have been fortunate to have many brothers and Masonic widows remember the Masonic Charities in their wills and estates. Planned giving is an extremely important facet of charitable fund raising. Over the past year we have operated without a Development Director which creates challenges in the areas of planned giving and grant writing. WMBAB is currently working with our charitable boards to review the process of fund raising, espe- cially planned giving and grants. These areas require a great deal of expertise and effort. It is also essential to coordinate fund raising efforts so that our charities do not compete with each other, but support and compliment each other.

On a personal note, it has been my privilege to serve as president for the past seven years, and to serve on WMBAB for the past nine years. While I will continue to serve WMBAB as a Grand Lodge liaison, I will be stepping down as an elected member and as president. I offer sincere thanks to Erika for her constant support and assistance and also to our past Development Director Bill Barnes. A special thanks also goes out to Past Grand Masters George Wallinger and Bill Day for serving as “institutional memory” and helping me get up to speed during my first years as president. Fraternally,

Donald W. Hensiak President WMBAB

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

Secure in the knowledge that the Board of Masonic Service and Assistance has fulfilled its mission in this Masonic year, I am pleased to report that by code your board has received, deliberated upon and disbursed assistance to a number of Brothers and their families. Overall, it seems that while the number of requests for assistance has not lessened, the degree of monetary need has increased sig- nificantly.

Additionally, during the course of the year the following items came under re- view with the appropriate action taken-

• Several requests for assistance from members of the craft were processed. And while not all were approved, all were given the same degree of consid-

91 eration. It is important to note that in nearly every case, the 30 working day parameter from receipt to closure was accomplished. This speaks highly to the degree of dedication shown by the board’s membership in rendering speedy assistance to those in genuine need.

• By direction of then MWGM Davey L. White, the board president was charged with traveling to various District Meetings as requested to present informa- tion outlining the guidelines and parameters for application to the board. This continues to be an ongoing process.

• Timely reports as to disbursals and pending requests were given quarterly to the WMBAB. In all instances, the reports were deemed satisfactory and were approved.

• Following conversation with the individual Lodge’s Charity Committee, per- sonal contact was made with the individual requesting assistance and neces- sary paperwork/parameters for consideration were explained.

• Total individual Service & Assistance disbursements for the past Masonic year totaled $19,668.90

Going forward, the latest board meeting resulted in the decision to redesign/ update various forms contained within the Request For Assistance Package for- warded to applicants. It is expected that implementation of these forms will begin within the next 30 days.

Additionally, it is important that recognition be given to PGM/GS Michael De- Wolf as well as Alicia Darr of the Grand Lodge Office Staff. They are invaluable assets to the overall mission of the board, processing requests for disbursement in the timely and professional manner that allows quick assistance for those among us in need.

Your Board of Masonic Service and Assistance stands ready to serve our gentle craft and those within its care. The work they do on your behalf is honorable as well as rewarding and I am extremely proud to serve with each member.

Respectfully submitted,

Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM President- Wisconsin Board Of Masonic Service and Assistance

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

Your Masonic Journal continues its tradition as one of the premier Masonic publications in this jurisdiction and beyond due in no small way to the dedication, diligence and teamwork of the board and staff.

During the course of this Masonic year, efforts have been focused on making our publication more “user-friendly” to long-time “hard copy” readers as well as to the younger members of our craft who tend to be more inclined to use the internet and various social media outlets. Going forward, the expected addition to the board of an individual experienced in various aspects of social media will serve to enhance

92 the journal’s image in that area, resulting in a product that should continue to be well received by both groups.

Through the course of the year, your board has strived to keep budgetary out- lays within reason. This accomplishment is in no small way due to the efforts of Diane Igl, Advertising Manager, who continues diligently working on the devel- opment and cultivation of new advertising revenues, aiding in the reduction of overall publishing costs to the craft.

Brother/Editor Rich Rygh continues to produce an outstanding publication in a timely manner. His travels, photos and reporting on events throughout the state have added another facet to our readership, as have the inclusion of a number of “on-line pages” located on the Grand Lodge website.

Lodges continue use of the News Hawk program with news items, pictures and events being received by the journal office regularly for publication. Information as well as guidelines for use of this program can be had through contact with Diane Igl or Rich Rygh.

In closing, the board wishes to thank MWGM Siewert as well as the Grand Lodge Officers for their strong support and budgetary backing of the journal over the past year. Their assistance allowed for the production of a quality publication resulting in the betterment of our fraternity.

As we move into a new Masonic Year the board and staff will continue to play a vital part in the evolution of your publication, maintaining the same profes- sionalism and degree of excellence that has kept your Wisconsin Masonic Journal among the top of it’s peers. It has been and continues to be an honor to work with the individuals who comprise the Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board Of Directors.

Respectfully submitted,

Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM President- Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board Of Directors

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

No requests for recognition have been received.

The 2013 Commission on Information for Recognition reported: BULGARIA After a lengthy review of the information available on Masonry in Bulgaria, the Commission is of the opinion that a reasonable course of action to con- sider is to suspend fraternal relations with both the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M of Bulgaria and the United Grand Lodge of Bulgaria until such time that a resolution is perfected between these two Grand Lodges.

The Foreign Relations Committee of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin recommends that recognition be suspended with any Grand Lodge in Bulgaria until such time as the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge shall restore recognition.

I move adoption of this report.

93 Fraternally,

Allan E. Iding, P.G.M., Chairman Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. Grand Secretary Rodney A. Paulsen, P.G.M. George A. Wallinger, P.G.M. Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M.

Report Adopted

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

Wisconsin is blessed to have a vibrant relationship between our Grand Lodge and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Inc. Over the last ten years we have celebrated our shared Masonic values as well as our diversity by joining together for a combined table lodge each year.

I have had the pleasure of working with Brother Minor King and Brother Micah Tharpe of Prince Hall. Whenever we gather together, whether for the table lodge or as officers at our fall planning meeting it is a genuine joy to share in brother- hood.

Many of our local lodges and brethren have reached out and worked on special events with our Prince Hall brothers and have enjoyed regular gatherings for breakfast.

We look forward to continuing our Masonic Journey with our Prince Hall broth- ers! Fraternally,

Donald W. Hensiak Fraternal Relations Committee

Report Accepted

GRAND LODGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT To the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

This year the planning committee was charged to develop Lodge Excellence Award Guidelines, make recommendations to the Grand Lodge Executive Com- mittee on enabling strategies for troubled Lodges, explore and make recommenda- tions to the Deputy Grand Master on Lodge recognition programs, and research the Grand Lodge of Illinois IL CHIP (Child Identification Program).

The committee drafted Lodge Excellence Award Guidelines that are brief and to the point. The format clarifies each LEA question and, where applicable, provides supporting references. The final LEA guidelines will be available at the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin publications web page.

94 We recognize that we have shrinking Lodges in high potential areas and we need to make sure they do not fail. The Committee shared three methods that either had, or could be used to turn around a Lodge: 1. Identify a team of committed and talented Masons, who are willing to make a long term commitment. The team becomes plural members, take officer positions as necessary, and work to address concerns, and grow the Lodge. 2. Grand Lodge Officers visit the Lodge, appraise the situation, develop an im- provement plan, and monitor progress. 3. Appoint a trained Situation Appraisal team to work with Lodge members and the District leadership team to identify problems and solutions.

Our research determined the Grand Lodge of Illinois IL CHIP (Child Identifica- tion Program) has been adapted for Illinois from an extremely successful program begun in 1994 by Freemasons in New York. Today, members of the Masonic Fra- ternity in 30 States have similar programs, which supply parents with a complete child identification package that can be taken home or carried with the family on vacation and everything parents need to help the authorities find their lost child. The information is compact and totally private.

Thank you to all the members of the committee for their service.

Fraternally,

L. Arby Humphrey, Chair Donald W Hensiak Scott E Pedley Robert C Strader David R Ritchie Kenneth C Gorgen John C Tilley Travis M Hand Keith D Chamberlain

Report Accepted

APPROVAL OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Grand Master Dennis Siewert asked for approval of all remaining reports as printed in the Pre-Proceedings for the following boards and committees: Wiscon- sin Masonic Foundation, Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc., Esoteric, Lodge Charters and Consolidations, Membership Ad Hoc, Strategic Planning, Temple Plans and Finances and Youth Group Funding. A motion was made and seconded to approve them as printed. All of the following reports were approved.

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

Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Dennis V. Siewert, Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Brother Masons All:

The Directors of your Wisconsin Masonic Foundation continued to exercise their prudent approach to the fiscal management of the foundation’s assets. After

95 many years of turmoil in the financial markets we have finally reached and sur- passed the funds that we had in 2007 before the crash. We still have a ways to go.

We have modified our grants program by adjusting many grants to 4% disburse- ments and maintaining 5% annual distribution for others. This was done to assure continued support of the charities benefitting from these funds for many years to come.

For 2013 the Freemasons of Wisconsin along with the Matching funds of the WMF contributed 278 Scholarships valued at over $257,000

In the 2012-2013 year 21 AED were placed in Wisconsin. AEDs save lives Three additional requests for medical matching funds have also been awarded. Contributions were made to each of the three Scottish Rite Dyslexia Centers.

Lodges in cooperation with the American Heart Association and the WMF suc- cessfully executed another CPR Anytime training program that taught 100 middle school aged kids how to save lives by using CPR. That makes nearly 500 kids that have been trained since Feb of 2011. Typically, each kid will teach 3-4 additional family members and friend CPR.

The Masonic Soccer program continues to be a successful exposure for the Ma- sons of Wisconsin. The All-Star Camp and game are better than ever. The youth camp for underprivileged kids is up to 24 kids. With the disbursement from the soccer fund and some generous contributions from our supporters, the Soccer pro- gram has remained in the black and we have had some outstanding opportunities to improve the program. Take a look at www.masonicsoccer.org and join us for the cookout and/or games.

The newest opportunity to give, the Hiram’s Helpers program, is now live and available to support lodges desire to assist kids with immediate needs. Reimburs- ing lodges up to $250 per year. This does not interfere or conflict with lodges, which have Masonic Angel funds. In fact, if lodges are supporting immediate needs for specific kids through the schools via their Angel Funds, they can be reimbursed by the WMF for half of those funds up to $250 per year.

As you can see Masonic Charity saves lives, improves lives, and helps mold the future lives of our brothers, their families, and our communities.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to you and all of our Masonic family members. Your continued generosity has made it possible to contribute what is estimated to be nearly $1 million to charity in the 2012-2013 Masonic year. Please consider creat- ing and endowed fund to support your lodge’s charitable giving for the future. Also, think about supporting your Masonic charities personally through tax-deductible donation or in your final giving.

The board would also like to thank all the members of the staff at the Grand lodge and development offices for all the work they do to keep everything moving along smoothly.

Fraternally submitted,

Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Board David E. Tainter, President

96 Kevin R. Breitzmann, Vice President Donald M. Forkner, Secretary Richard A. Vande Sande, Treasurer William Beetcher, Senior Grand Warden Frank J. Struble, Junior Grand Warden Gary R. Beier Jonathan J. Bascue

97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC. THREE PILLARS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES ANNUAL BOARD REPORT Lifestyle. Value. Trust. These are the guiding principles of your Masonic Charity. Consistent with these values, the Board of Directors of Three Pillars Senior Living Communities is mindful of our responsibilities to the Craft and the Masonic beliefs that guide our endeavors. While providing a comprehensive continuum of elder care, the Masonic Home is dedicated to delivering quality services and remaining fiscally responsible in an environment, which is rapidly changing. The recent completion of Hickory Suites, the conversion of Riverside Lodge to a Memory Care facility, and opening a Wellness Center has improved the competitive position of your Charity. We believe we are well prepared for the challenges that face the Senior Living industry.

Economic and regulatory uncertainty notwithstanding, the Home is determined to build upon their high regard and success of the past. In order to meet this endeavor, we need the continuing support and assistance of our Fraternity. As a result, the Outreach Committee has undertaken assignments to address how the Masonic Home can better meet the needs and expectations of the Fraternity. Building and delivering a state-wide recognition through an Ambassador program is a key compo- nent of their efforts. The Development Committee has produced “Leaving a Legacy” presentation and brochure. Their efforts to monitor and expand opportunities for fundraising and philanthropic programs remain important strategic objectives of the Home. With the support of WMBAB, the Development Committee has begun an evaluation of resurrecting a planned giving effort to support the charitable mission of the Home.

Following the exhausted evaluation of the potential uses for Van Brunt Hall, a Van Brunt Task Force was formed to examine and begin planning the process of demolition and site restoration. The Committee included members from the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. and the Grand Lodge Trust- ees. The Task Force has accomplished much of the initial work and we expect that final approval of the Trustees and Grand Master for demolition of Van Brunt Hall will be attained in May or June 2013.

The financial operating results of the Home have improved over the past several years. Following the economic and financial crisis, we have improved operating efficiencies while Management has addressed priorities identified in our strategic planning session. As a result of our consistent financial improvement, Fitch, a national financial rating service, has recently upgraded our credit rating. This upgrade is a testament to foresight of the Home to prepare and adapt to the “new normal” in health care.

One of our strategic priorities is Charity. Important to the Fraternity and our mission, Charity Care continues to grow. To fund the increasing need, alternative programs have provided opportunities to expand our ability to provide support. To further improve our long-term financial condition, we are in process of refinancing our outstanding debt. Taking advantage of historically low interest rates, we are able to lower our cost of debt and expand future financial flexibility.

Preparing for the implementation and impact of the Affordable Care Act has been, and will continue to be, a daunting task for the entire industry. The Board, Executive Management and Staff of Three Pillars have faced this challenge head

118 on. Rather than being paralyzed by the Federal governments lack of direction and clarity, we have been pro-active. Work has begun to meet and exceed conformity with:

• Mandated Corporate Compliance (2013) • Penalties for hospital readmission (phasing in) • Bundled payment for post-acute care (2014 or later) • Pilot project for Accountable Care Organizations • Framework for Pay for Performance

On behalf of the Board, I can assure you that your Board remains vigilant to our Fraternal, business and charitable missions. Our resident surveys indicate our high quality of service and care remains consistent due to the outstanding efforts of our Management and Staff. As earlier stated; focused on Lifestyle for our residents, offering Value for every dollar spent, in an environment surrounded in Trust, the Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. remains a shining example of your Masonic benevolence.

Fraternally & Respectfully Submitted,

Jeffrey L. Bryden Chairman, Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. Board of Directors

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

The Esoteric Committee met two times this year; immediately after the Grand Lodge Annual Communication on June 2, 2012 in Madison, and on March 23, 2013 in Wausau, Wisconsin at Forest Lodge #130.

Current District Lecturers and Esoteric Committee members:

District #1 Scott Larson District #2 Harold Christiansen District #3 Tony Budaj District #4 Moses Adams District #5 John Wilke District #6 Roger Magoon District #7 Roger Moen District #8 Kevin Germaine District #9 Brian Duoss District #10 J. Patrick Storrs District #11 William Hahnfeldt District #12 Currently No Lecturer

The following report is submitted for consideration for the year of 2012 – 2013.

All lodges were schedule for schools of instruction during the year, and School of Instruction schedules were published for eleven of the twelve districts. No schedule was published for District #4. Schools were given either by Area, or if the lecturer preferred, they were handled on an individual lodge basis. This is also done to ac- commodate scheduling for the lodges.

Reports were received on 127 lodges. The average attendance points given for lodge officers was 16 out of a possible 33. There are a significant number of lodge officers absent from the schools. There were 53 proficiency men and 11 ritualists recorded at the schools this year. This number is unfortunately dwindling and future efforts will be needed to turn this trend around.

This year was the second phase of a three-year teaching plan, which will cover

119 all of the ritual. The lecturers continue to promote teaching at the schools rather than viewing a lodge demonstration. The newer officers appear to connect well with this method. They get to have first-hand experience and can learn without being embarrassed. Something new is learned at every school, and there is usually much new material and areas of clarification that can be taken back to the lodges. This style of a school of instruction is well received by the lodges.

This year the Esoteric committee published a revised updated Three Letter Ci- pher. It was long over due. The new cipher is a spiral bound book using an easy to read 12-point font. It is updated to be current with all changes, and can be easily revised because of its new electronic format.

On May 11, 2012, the Esoteric Committee held a degree competition in the Entered Apprenticed Degree. Several lodges competed. This event shows the pride that our lodges take in performing their ritual work.

Resolution 6-2011 was sent back to the Esoteric committee for review and reword- ing. The work was completed with the help of Brother Dan Walters from Durand- Pepin Lodge #149 who had submitted the original resolution in a combined format. The resolution in its new format was sent back to the Resolutions Committee.

In conclusion, your Esoteric committee has dedicated itself, this year, to mak- ing incremental improvements in ritual proficiency throughout the State. Many members of Wisconsin lodges are more proficient because of the amount of effort put in by each district lecturer. It is a huge job to keep the level of proficiency where it is and strive to make gains each year. The future of this committee should be to increase knowledge throughout the lodges by developing a program that promotes members to acquire proficiency and ritualist status. Education in the ritual will keep our organization strong. Much appreciation goes out to our District Lecturers for their efforts along with the sharing of their time and talents.

Respectfully submitted,

Kenneth C. Gorgen Grand Lecturer, Chairman

PROFICIENCY MEN District 1 Lodge L. Arby Humphrey Acacia-Itasca 329 Jeff Heppner Bayfield/Washburn 215 Dennis Zajac Keystone 263

District 2 Lodge William Beetcher Landmark 244 Harold Christensen New Richmond 195 John Davenport St. Croix 056 Michael Elliot River Falls 109 Dave Giese North Star 187 Mark Hagen Eau Claire 112 Neil Hanson George B. Wheeler 351 James Karlson Collins-Spring Valley 192 James MacFarlane Collins-Spring Valley 192

120 Richard E Mitchell Sanctuary 347 Les Paulson Eau Claire 112 Harlan Vehrs Blue Hills 195 Dan Walters Durand-Pepin 149 Harold Warner Chetek 277

District 3 Lodge Bob Beck Forest 130 William Dryer Phillips 225 Albert Jurgens III Island City 330 Richard A. Mitchell Eagle River 248 R. Don Schmidt Phillips 225

District 4 Lodge Moses Adams Marinette 182

District 6 Lodge Leland Burlison Oshkosh 027 Craig Carpenter Wisconsin Rapids 128 Donald Harris Appleton 349 John Hein Wisconsin Rapids 128 Richard Kraeger Winneconne 186 Travis Lehrer Twin Cities 061 Roger Magoon Appleton 349 John Reese Appleton 349

District 7 Lodge Marvin Campbell Commonwealth 325

District 8 Lodge Denman Kramer Sauk Prairie 113 Davey White Jr. Melody 002

District 9 Lodge Robert Atkinson Albany 036 James Fleming Oconomowoc-Hartland 042 Robert Jewell Dousman 042 Henry Pynakker Dousman 315

District 10 Lodge Kenneth Cartier Prairie View 095 Rick Gustafson Sheboygan 011 J. Patrick Storrs West Bend 138 George Wallinger Dodge County 072

District 11 Lodge William Blakely Southern Lakes 012 Craig Campbell Lincoln 183 Gordon Charlton Kenosha 047 Kenneth Gorgen McKinley 307 William Hahnfeldt Wilmot 241 Dale Hartung Waukesha 037 Harold Little Washburn 145

121 Frank Mayer Myron Reed 297

District 12 Lodge Joseph Harker Freemasons 363 Donald Hensiak Lake 189 Walter Kopplin, II Lake 189 Eugene Marcus Milwaukee-Harmony 261 Frank Mayer Freemasons 363 Gary Van Deluyster Lake 189

RITUALISTS District 1 Lodge Paul Kuczenski Keystone 263 P.L. Dean E Rowe Keystone 263 P.L.

District 2 Lodge Joseph Langer New Richmond 195 E.A.

District 6 Lodge John Jenks Waverly 051 E.A. Jim Lintner Waverly 051 E.A., F.C.

District 9 Lodge Terry Brown Dousman 315 E.A., F.C.

District 10 Lodge Bradley Behlke Calumet 172 M.M. Leroy Kifer Fond du Lac 026 E.A., F.C. Robert Schulz Hartford 120 E.A., F.C. (Emeritus) David Tainter Ozaukee 017 E.A.

District 11 Lodge Eric Friedrichsohn Waukesha 037 E.A. Michael Gorgen McKinley 307 F.C. Michael Vassar Waukesha 037 E.A. Joe Garbacky Wilmot 241 E.A.

District 12 Lodge Charles Carroll G. Washington 1776 337 E.A., F.C. Pat Cholka Henry L. Palmer 301 E.A., F.C. Howard Hersh Milwaukee-Harmony 261 E.A.

122 LODGE CHARTERS & CONSOLIDATIONS COMMITTEE To The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

With the assistance of the Grand Master, the committee was involved with two consolidations this year and is aware of additional potential consolidations. This year, Palmyra Lodge #68 voted to consolidate with St Johns Lodge #57. Pewaukee Lodge #246 voted to surrender their charter and the members have been transferred to Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge #42.

When a lodge closes its doors due to consolidation or surrender, we have lost our Masonic presence in that community. It is the duty of every Mason to work together to keep all Lodges strong and vibrant in our communities.

Fraternally,

Daniel Slavik, DGM – Chairman William Beetcher, SGW Franklin Struble, JGW John Benedict, Grand Treasurer Michael DeWolf, PGM, Grand Secretary Robert Strader, JGS Christian Hirthe, DD4, Chairman of the District Deputies

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT To The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The Grand Lodge Membership Committee was established to assist with the development and implementation of membership programs. This past year has been spent developing our mission, vision statement and identifying what the issues and challenges our lodges are facing today and to develop programs and concepts that will facilitate membership growth and retention.

The Mission of the Membership Committee is to make available to each indi- vidual Lodge useful and effective ideas, tools and programs for use in enhancing the value of the Masonic experience. The vision of the Membership Committee is to have various programs in place that will aid and encourage individual Lodges in the accomplishment of the following goals: • Development of an ongoing evaluation of a strategic five year plan which may include developing objectives and formulating plans to address building maintenance, membership retention, membership recruitment, programming and marketing. • Explore and encourage the ongoing use of programs which increase the value of the Masonic experience for members and prospective members as well as their families

Many of these goals will work hand-in-hand with the Grand Lodge Strategic Planning Committee and the Education Committee to evaluate and provide tools, training and guidelines to assist lodges in achieving their goals. During the upcom- ing year, this Committee will continue to develop and we look forward to being of assistance to the Craft.

123 I would like to thank the Committee members for their dedication, guidance and ideas that will make this committee a valuable asset for all our lodges. I would especially like to thank W. Bro. Bob Strader, JGS, for his valuable assistance in providing strategic guidance in this project. I also would like to thank those that started with the Committee but for various reasons were unable to continue.

Respectfully Submitted

William Beetcher, Chairman, SGW Keith Chamberlain, PGM Franklin J. Struble, JGW Scott Pedley, SGS Robert Strader, JGS

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT To The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) is comprised of the elected and ap- pointed officers in the progressive line and others as requested by the hairman.c As a standing committee defined by our Wisconsin Masonic Code, the SPC has replaced the ad-hoc Progressive Line Officers committee. Both committees serve as a vehicle for continuity in planning for your Grand Lodge officers.

The goal of the SPC this year has been to develop a formal, 5-year Strategic Plan for the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. The committee is still working on the initial plan and hopes to have it completed by the next Annual Communication. The committee invites other Grand Lodge Officers as well as other people to participate to ensure a comprehensive plan.

The plan will help the Grand Lodge Officers present a consistent message and plan of action for the Fraternity in the years to come, as has been the goal of the Progressive Line committee for the past several years.

Fraternally,

Daniel Slavik, DGM – Chairman William Beetcher, SGW Franklin Struble, JGW Donald Hensiak, SGD L. Arby Humphrey, JGD Scott Pedley, SGS Robert Strader, JGS

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

The Committee has received requests for counsel and has worked on those requests via telephone and email. Those Lodges who sought and received the assistance of the Committee are listed below:

Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge #42 South Shore Lodge #3

124 The Committee has been available to counsel Lodges on any facility costs, plan requirements for building/financing and to make recommendations for approval or disapproval to the Grand Master.

Fraternally submitted,

Kent Pauli JohnKrinke Dean Johnson John Benedict Scott Pedley, Chairman

YOUTH FUNDING COMMITTEE REPORT To The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

The fall meeting was held by Conference Call scheduled at 6:30 pm.

Committee Members present: Cynthia Provender (Job’s Daughters), Reggie Haskins (Job’s Daughters), Al Iding (DeMolay), Don Hensiak SGD (Grand Lodge), Frank Struble, JGW (Grand Lodge). Absent: Joe Chilcote (Rainbow)

The meeting was called to order. Budgets and Membership data provided by the three youth bodies were reviewed. Base amount from the Foundation was as- sumed at $3K per entity, as in the past. Based on reported membership numbers and the information from the Grand Treasurer the $35/member number used last year could be sustained within this year’s budget. All agreed this was still a good number. After Don caught my math error, the Per Capita Allocation to the three bodies are approved as:

Job’s Daughters (225 members) $ 7,875 DeMolay (224 members) $ 7,840 Rainbow Girls (47 members) $ 1,645 $17,360

Additionally a $2,000 grant is funded to Job’s Daughters to help defray the travel costs of last year’s Miss Job’s Daughters, Wisconsin being selected to serve as Miss Job’s Daughters International. This is the first time a young lady from Wisconsin has been so honored. This allocation leaves a budgeted amount of $640 for contin- gencies in a spring meeting if needed. The $640 was returned to the treasurer, as there were no special requests.

It was noted that Rainbow (+14) and DeMolay (+24) had an increase in member- ship. Job’s Daughters had a net decrease of 9 girls. DeMolay and Job’s Daughters are concentrating on membership this year. Al Iding outlined the major push DeMolay is starting in October and the cooperation with Job’s in particular in the Eau Claire and La Crosse areas.

Youth Funding Committee approved allocation is:

Job’s Daughters (225 members) $ 7,875 + $3K Base + $2K special grant = $12,875 DeMolay (224 members) $ 7,840 + $3K Base = $10,840 Rainbow Girls (47 members) $ 1,645 + $3K Base = $4,645

125 Fraternally submitted,

Frank Struble, Chairman

PRESENTATIONS Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, presented Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert with a certificate of appreciation from the George Washington Masonic Memorial on behalf George A. Seghers, Executive Director, for his support of the memorial.

Past Grand Master Roger L. Magoon presented Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert with a plaque from the Executive Secretary George O. Braatz of the Masonic Service Association of North America. It was given in sincere appreciation for his interest and support of the MSA programs.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION REPORT Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge officers, Past Grand Master, and Brother all:

“First, I would like to thank MW Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert, and MW Past Grand Master Beecher Daniels for the honor of being appointed State Coordinator of Wisconsin for the Masonic Service Association Hospital Visitation Program.”

“It was a pleasure, last fall to accompany our MW Grand Master DennisV. Siewert and his lady, Nancy and RW Deputy Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik and his lady Laura to our four veterans facilities in Wisconsin for our disabled veterans. If you have not had an opportunity to visit one of these facilities, I would strongly suggest you consider it, as it will be a great learning experience.”

“The Masonic Service Association Visitation continues to be the cornerstone of the organizations outreach efforts. In these c hanging environment times that are affecting our nation’s military veterans and our MSA’s Hospital Visiting Program is also adapting to meet the new c hallenges. Our veterans have been returning in increasing numbers from military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Because of more budget cuts for the Veterans Administration, our program is being asked to assist in more funding for the VA events and activities. MSA representatives, Deputy Rep- resentatives and volunteers are being called upon more and more for their services. The Hospital Visitation Program is one of the MSA’s primary functions.”

“At present we have four veteran’s facilities in Wisconsin that are staffed by Ma- sonic volunteers; Zablocki Veterans Medical Center in Milwaukee, Will S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison, Tomah Veterans Medical Center in Tomah, and Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.”

“Brother Chuck Wallens has been the volunteer coordinator at the Zabloc ki VA center for many years, with 20+ volunteers and has been doing an outstanding job. The volunteers at Zablocki help direct the veterans coming into the facility through the bureaucracy of the hospital. They also have volunteers helping the veterans who are in wheel chairs go from place to place throughout the hospital for their various appointments. They also have a traveling coffee service available f or the veterans and will take up any other daily problems that might occur.”

126 “Brother Lavern Storkson has been the volunteer coordinator at the Middleton Hospital for over 10 years and has over 15 volunteers helping him. They have vol- unteers help take the veterans who are in wheel chairs to their appointments when needed. They staff a coffee service 5 days a week, as well as provide help with their Sunday worship service. They also help the veterans by distributing newspaper s, magazines, and other reading materials from the library.”

“Brother Jesse Long is the new volunteer coordinator at the Tomah Medical Center, replacing Harry Smith who had been the coordinator f or quite some time. Brother Harry did an outstanding job as coordinator but retired to be with family in Texas. Some of the activities that are provided at Tomah are staffing the daily coffee service, assisting and purchasing and distributing personal care items. They also help with movie trips and other transport appointments for the veterans. They also have an extensive hospice program and in the golf season they help the golfing veterans out financially. At Tomah sometime all that is needed is for someone to be a good listener and show the veterans that they are remembered.”

Tom Dowman is the volunteer coordinator at the Wisconsin Veterans Home and has been for over 10 years. This is not a hospital facility, but a skilled nursing facility and as such has a different venue. They have quarterly events held as indoor “band socials” and outdoor “concerts-in-the-park’ featuring a variety of bands from the Fox Valley. They also have music f or cooperative programs with other on-campus groups for DAV Day and the annual King “Senior Prom”. More than 100 Masonic volunteers, spouses, family and friends from 30 communities have assisted these programs throughout the year. In addition to providing Masonic representation on special occasions like Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Medal of Honor Dedication in November they have a special off-campus trip to a MissWisconsin luncheon in June.”

“I would also strongly recommend lodges to arrange lodge visitation trips for their members and families and this type event will qualify for points on your LEA. Also, if your lodge is not close to one of the facilities , you might like to set up a special fund raiser specifically for one of the facilities.”

“If you find someone in your lodge that would like to help in any way, just let any of our local representatives know that you would like to volunteer.”

Respectfully submitted,

Roger L. Magoon, PGM MSA State Coordinator

Report Accepted

PRESENTATION OF MARK TWAIN AWARD Grand Master Siewert asked the representatives of George Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337 to come to the podium. On behalf of the Masonic Service Association he presented them with the Mark Twain Masonic Awareness Award for 2012. This is a nation wide award that is not easy to come by and is presented for exciting and challenging all lodge brethren in activities related to the award during the year.

127 REMARKS BY WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME BOARD PRESIDENT “My name is Jeff Bryden, Chairman of the Board at theWisconsin Masonic Home. I am a member of the Prairie View Lodge #95 and Freemasons Lodge No. 363.”

“Lifestyle. Value. Trust. Those are the guiding principles of your Masonic Char- ity and we are dedicated to delivering the quality services of the Home to both our brothers and their families and other residents in the state of Wisconsin. Make no mistake, although we are your charity, this is a vibrant and very complex business. The challenges of the economic fronts we have faced the last several years, along with the regulatory changes of the Affordable Care Act, have continued to challenge our board and our management, but we have done very well throughout that period. In order to help us meet this endeavor, both the business side and charity, we need the continuing support and help of the fraternity. Each and every one of you can help us in reaching our goals. In doing so, this last year our out-reach committee set forth taking assignments to address how the Masonic Home can better meet the needs and expectations of the Fraternity throughout the state. In addition, a year ago, a development committee was formed and they have gone on to produce a living legacy presentation in brochures. They are available throughout the state to meet with you. While we continue to build charity, we need your help and your charity to continue to do our good works. In the development committee is an important concept that we need, planned giving. Many people today don’t have the ability necessaril y to provide a lot of funds, but as a legacy in planned giving in your estates. Throughout the state in many of your lodges, you have people of means to consider gifting to the fraternity and the Masonic Home goes a long way to help us to meet our charity.”

“You have heard that after an exhaustive review , the decision has been made to bring down Van Brunt Hall. We have given it every possibility , however it has served its purpose. It is literally worn out and there is not a means for us to find a way to upgrade it, bring it back and be able to make it useful f or us and our work and so we are at the end stages of finalizing all the contracts and hopefully, in short order we will begin the process of bringing down Van Brunt Hall. At this time we have no other needs or plans for that property, but the Trustees have allowed us to continue. We have the right to use that property in the future to the extent we need to expand our services.”

“Very important to the Home has been again addressing our financialoperations. A few years ago, things got very difficult. And again, a lot of our success and abil - ity to move forward is based on charity, based on funds that we receive from the Endowment Fund, the Foundation and also through contributions . With that, we also decided we needed to address our operations more effectivel y, and that’s been done. We’ve really come, in the last several years, after we had a strategic planning session at the board, to focus on operations and management and the board has been successful in reducing our operating deficits, which gives us a lot more room to do our work. Again, we have expanded charity at the Home to both brothers and other residents at the home that have either run out of financial means orf what they have been able to provide us f or financial backing or those that just come in and don’t have the resources. So, we continue to grow our charity, your charity.”

“Lastly, the Affordable Care Act is still up in the air, but we know that’s a major challenge. We have been very pro-active anticipating what we need to do and we

128 will meet it head-on. So on behalf of the board, I can assure you that the board and management will remain vigilant to our fraternal, business and charitable missions and we hope that the Wisconsin Masonic Home will remain a shining example of Masonic benevolence throughout the state. Thank you very much.”

Remarks Accepted.

NECROLOGY REPORT To The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Wisconsin;

How quickly run the sands of time through the hourglass of life. But a short while ago they stood in the northeast corner of the lodge and now have been summoned to the celestial lodge above. Men like Tom Tourville and Terry Decot have laid aside their working tools and have answered the summons none can ignore. The temple of their life has been completed and they knock now at the door of the lodge eternal where the Grand Architect of the Univer se presides. In almost every lodge one or more brother has departed. A complete list is appended to this report. That list is too long to be read here, but that is not to say that each and every name on that list is not held dear in the heart of a follow Mason.

These men remembered by some in their youth bring bac k memories of lessons learned together and passions not yet subdued. To some these men are remembered in their prime; the worker in the lodge putting into action the lodge master’ s plan. To others he is remembered in age as a teacher of lessons and a guide through the passions of youth. Whether remembered in youth, manhood, or age all remember his contributions to our gentle craft and will miss his friendship . An empty seat now marks where a true and trusted brother once sat.

It is now up to us to continue his wor k. We must continue our labor s. Long he labored on our gentle craft, that future generations may someday call it their own. We must patiently and gently instruct the new brother amongst us as he instructed us. We must make sure that the right hand of friendship is extended to all as he extended his hand to us. We must continue his work caring for the widow and orphan that his trust in us be not betrayed and those he loved cared for. Our departed brother’s labors are done and we have been made better for his work. His labors are now ours.

On this solemn note, let us not though forget the lesson of the acacia. While sorrow and grief come naturally, while we lament our earthly loss, while tears flowin the gift of memories we must remember that part of man that never, never dies. Whether like the grasses of the field, which prosper only for a season, or like the mighty oak which can see the centuries pass by, it is the fate of all living things to return to the Earth which gave it life. We know that the spirit will go on where death has no do- minion. The eternal part of man lives on. On the other side of the celestial veil man lives, while on earth that which he built with his hands may fail and will eventually fall. Yet, that which a man builds with his life, builds with his soul, that lives on eternally, the brotherly love, truth, morality, friendship, the love of family. These live on, monuments to the men whom we honor this day.

Their bodies have been returned unto the dust, which gave them life. Their spirits we lift up to God who gave them. Their memories we will cherish here in our hearts. In honor of that memory I ask now that you rise, as you are able, to honor our departed brothers with a moment of silence and remembrance followed by prayer.

129 Supreme Architect of the Universe, we commend the spirits of our departed broth- ers into your care.

Be with the widow and orphan and all who grieve the passing of our brothers. We thank you for the life of the brothers shared with us. May our remembrance of them be a blessing unto us as their friendship was a blessing unto us in life. Strengthen us for the work ahead. Console us in our grief and let us remember he who tempers the wind to the new shorn lamb, is he who will dry the tear from every eye. Amen.

David R. Ritchie

Grand Chaplain Report Accepted

Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Members who have died Between 6/01/2012 and 5/31/2013

Bennett, Charles O (2) Lee, Dennis L (2) Leitl, Lester J (2) Eggert, Kenneth W (3) Meninzer, Carl A (3) Steffanides, Chester H. (3) Tuttle, Arthur (3) Smith, Michael P (4) Graves, Robert L (5) Workman, William D. (5) George, Roy L (8) Buske, Lloyd W (9) Duvall, Richard F (9) Findlay, Dean (9) Nadler, William A (9) Wagner, Russel O. (9) Hopkins, Donald G (10) Kaatrude, Robert L (10) Niquet, Arthur F (10) Leverenz, Robert H (11) Bartley, Melvin J (12) Read, Robert D (12) Gorman, Wilbur R (13) Vyvyan, Ray W (13) Achuff, Danny E (16) Bambas, Irwin J (16) Ford, Calvin L (17) Gerold, Carl E (17) Hoffman, Stephen E (17) Meerdink, Ronald J (17) Roberts, Walter D. (18) Betts, Denis E. (21) Bruechert, Leroy J (21) Paszkiewcz, Bruce J (21) Sandifer, Jimmie L (21) Kelly, Harold (25) Alexander, H Robert (26) Anderson, Gordon R (26) Kimpel, Lawrence R (26) Miller, Gordon E (27) Phillips, Calvin C (27) Sullivan, Donald (27) Zwirchitz, Levern J (27) Hewitt, Donald D (28) Kumbier, John F (28) Binter, Wilhelm J (30) Gruendler, Horst P. (30) Kraft, Carl F (30) Molitor, Charles (30) Weigl, John (30) Hahlen, Robert J (31) Kuster, Robert J (31) Legler, Matthew L (31) Krueger, Milton L (32) Redders, Jerad D (32) Roderick, Harry E (32) Anderson, Dennis (33) Anderson, Earl B (33) Milton, Dean F (33) Arndt, William O (34) Felmlee, Cole (34) Miller Jr, Nelson (36) Freyer, Donald L (37) Isakson, Robert L (37) Schwerin, William A (37) Seidl, Jerome A. (37) Uchner, Robert F (37) Lawent, Hyman A (38) Werch, Melvin R (38) Gerdman, Donald G (42) Sedgwick, Harland W (42) Gibson, Robert K (44) Walter, Kenneth D (44) Clements, Byron P (45) Skipton, Larry D (45) Dykstra, Donald J. (48) West, Marden W (48) White, Orien L (48) Tholo, Hobert J (50) Babb, Willis H (51) Golper, Leo P (51) Shane, Jon E (51) Berg, Robert M (55) Davis, John W (55) Hadden, Richard W (55) Jensen, Raymond (55) Marling, John E (55) Ruchti, Stephen (55) Timpany, William A (55) Evenson, Thomas W (56) Johnson, Leonard M (56) Roberts, James L (57) Hanson, Bruce R (60) Tourville, Tomas C (60) La Duke, Roy D (65) Brown, William A (66) Brustman, Richard L (66) Dickinson, Everett (69) Ide, Leroy E (69) Davis, Vern R (71) Pietrowski Sr, Joseph E (71) Tolley, Louis A (71) Evans, Henry J (72) Keel, William E (72) Kellom, Emerson E (72) Sterrenberg, Charles C (72) Triemstra, George R (72) Cooper, Liniel H (73) Olson, Paul N (73) Holder, Donn W (74) Stolts, Tully M (74)

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RESOLUTION NUMBER 4-2013 Submitted By: Sheboygan Lodge No. 11

Section(s) Affected: 74.01, Examination in the Entered Apprentice and Fellow- craft Degrees

Vote Required for Adoption: Two-thirds vote

Purpose: to Amend the WMC, Chapter 74, to specify the time between posting and advancement to the succeeding degree for Entered Apprentices and Fellow Craft.

Whereas: the current regulations for lodges require that candidates for the de- grees conferred in the lodge must be examined an suitably pass that examination before advancement, and;

Whereas: the posting or examination stands as the only true evidence of the candidate’s preparedness to advance, and;

Whereas: there does not exist rule or guide to when the examination should be administered in the Masonic Code of Wisconsin or in the Multi-Letter Cipher or in the instructions contained in the Wisconsin Plan for candidate advancement, and;

Whereas: there can be no absolute assurance of a successful posting on the first endeavor, therefore;

132 Be it resolved: that the Masonic Code of Wisconsin, Chapter 74, Section 7401 be amended as follows:

74.01 Now reads: Examination in the EnteredApprentice and Fellowcraft Degrees. As a prerequisite to advancement, each candidate for the Fellowcraft and Master Mason degrees shall demonstrate proficiency by passing an examination in open lodge on the posting lessons as defined by the Grand Lodge for the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees to the satisfaction of the Master.

Resolved 74.01: Examination in the EnteredApprentice and Fellowcraft Degrees be amended to read. As a prerequisite to advancement, each candidate for the Fellowcraft and Master Mason degrees shall demonstrate proficiency by pass- ing an examination in open lodge on the posting lessons as defined by the Grand Lodge for the Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft degrees to the satisfaction of the Master a minimum of one Communication prior to conferring a subsequent degree.

Resolution defeated

RESOLUTION NUMBER 5-2013 Submitted By: Janesville-Western Star Lodge #55

Section(s) Affected: 62.03 Finance Committee

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority vote

Purpose: To amend the WMC s. 62.03 to allow the lodge to pay recurring lodge bills as received and pre-approved by the lodge, and to report the same to the lodge at the next stated communication.

Section 62.03 Finance Committee reads: The Finance Committee of a lodge shall be a standing committee and shall consist of the Worshipful Master and War- dens. It shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to examine all bills, claims and accounts which may be presented to the lode and report thereon, and no account shall be allowed or paid by the lodge until the same shall have been approved and reported by the Finance Committee. It shall also be the duty of this committee to examine the books and vouchers of the Treasurer and Secretary from time-to-time and report thereon to the lodge. The Finance Committee shall annually present a budget to the lodge for its consideration prior to the fixing of dues for the ensuing year.

Resolved that the following be added to Section 62.03: Certain reoccurring bills which may result in a penalty if not promptly paid may be presented to the lodge by the Finance Committee and voted on by the lodge to allow the Secretary to draw a voucher to the Treasurer to make prompt payments and such payments are to be reported to the lodge at the next stated communication.

Resolution withdrawn

133 RESOLUTION NUMBER 6-2013 Submitted By: Janesville-Western Star Lodge #55

Section(s) Affected: 81.02 Suspension When One Year in Arrears.

Vote Required for Adoption: Majority vote

Purpose: To amend this section to eight months after December 31.

Section 81.02 reads: Suspension When One Year in Arrears. A member of a lodge cannot be suspended for nonpayment of dues until one year after the date to which his dues are paid.

Resolved that Section 81.02 be amended as follows: Suspension when Eight Months in Arrears. A member of a lodge cannot be suspended for nonpay- ment of dues until eight months after December 31 of the year when the dues are required to be paid.

Resolution withdrawn

RESOLUTION NUMBER 7-2013 Submitted By: Waukesha Lodge #37

Section(s) Affected: 8.01 Votes of Members, 8.02 Dual Voting Prohibited, 8.03 Vote of Representatives. Note: there are three (3) sections to this resolution.

Vote Required for Adoption: Three-fourths vote

Purpose: Amend the Constitution allowing actual Past Masters to vote

Resolved that Section 8.01 Votes of Members shall be amended as follows: In all elections and on all questions before the Grand Lodge each chartered lodge shall be entitled to three votes and each actual Past Master, Grand Officer, Grand Trustee, District Lecturer, District Chaplain, Area Administrator, and certain of its members, designated in Sec. 8.07 as Permanent Members, to one vote.

Further, Resolved that Section 8.02 Dual Voting Prohibited, shall be amended as follows: If a Grand Officer, Grand Trustee or permanent member or actual Past Master is a representative of a lodge, he may vote in either of his capacities, but not in both.

Further, Resolved that Section 8.03 Vote of Representatives, shall be amended as follows: The Master and Wardens present are each entitled to one vote. In the absence of one or more of them, the ranking representative present may cast the vote of any absentee not represented by proxy. Actual Past Masters may not be represented by proxy.

Resolution defeated

134 RESOLUTION NUMBER 9-2013 Submitted By: McKinley Lodge #307

Section(s) Affected: 64.06 Liquor Forbidden

Vote Required for Adoption: Three-fourths vote

Purpose: To better align the power of decision-making with those in the best posi- tion to regulate the use of alcohol in constituent lodges.

Section 81.02 reads: Every lodge is charged to strictly exclude from its Temple and grounds all intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages except for wine or beer at Table Lodges, Festival Communications, Holidays and other special oc- casions and only upon dispensation from the Grand Masters and provided further, that no degree work is conferred and that a non-alcoholic beverage be provided for those who wish it. (See 67.01)

Resolved that Section 64.06 be amended as follows: Every lodge is charged to strictly exclude from its Temple and grounds monitor the use of all intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages with the following exceptions on its Temple grounds.

(a) Wine and beer may be allowed at Table Lodges, Festival Communications, Holidays and other special occasions and only upon dispensation from the Grand Master and, provided further, that no degree work is conferred and that a non- alcoholic beverage be provided for those who wish it at the discretion of the Wor- shipful Master provided that: (1) At least one of the three principal officers (Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, or Junior Warden) is present (2) Alcoholic beverages are not served in the lodge room (3) No degree work is conferred (4) A non-alcoholic alternative be made available (5) A safe driving option (ex. Designated driver, taxi, etc.) be made available should the need arise.

(b) Serving of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages shall be allowed when the Temple and grounds have been leased to a tenant for the purpose of holding a non- Masonic activity, provided no alcoholic beverages may be served in the lodge room.

An amendment to the resolution was offered that all municipal, state, federal guidelines be adhered to in regard to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Amendment passed

Resolution defeated

135 RESOLUTION NUMBER 8-2013 Submitted By: Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert

Section(s) Affected: Chapter 94 Perpetual Membership

Vote Required for Adoption: Three-fourths vote

Purpose: To abate distributions of only those funds payable from the Perpetual Membership Fund to the Grand Lodge General Fund, until return on investment allows for distributions, from earnings only, as to all funds distributed by the Perpetual Membership Program in a given fiscal year. This is being done to prevent reduction of the corpus or principal of the funds held by Grand Lodge, and administered by the Grand Lodge Trustees under the Perpetual Membership Plan.

Resolved: A New Section 94.30 to read: Effective for Grand Lodge Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and for four consecutive years thereafter, no payments of the Per Capita portion of distributions payable to the Grand Lodge General Fund under 94.16 (a) of the Code will be made, unless and until the earnings from the invested corpus of the entire fund has, by March 1 of the year in question be sufficient, after subtraction of administrative expenses as defined at 94.27 of the Code, to pay all funds due to the Grand Lodge general fund and the Participant Lodges pursuant to 94.16 (a) and (b) of the Code. This section shall supersede any other section of Chapter 94 not otherwise in accord with the intent and directives setout herein. It shall also control for determination of proper actions by the Grand Lodge Trustees. This section will automatically cease to be effective for any and all purposes on May 30, 2017.

An amendment to the resolution was made by Grand Master Siewert that the fiscal year be changed to 2014-2015 and that the cease date be changed to May 30, 2018.

Amendment passed

Resolution Adopted

RESOLUTION NUMBER 10-2013 Submitted By: Madison Lodge No. 5

Section(s) Affected: 58.06 Solicitation for Votes

Vote Required for Adoption: Three-fourths vote

Purpose: To permit candidates for elected lodge offices to be allowed to give a brief speech regarding the upcoming Masonic year.

Section reads: 58.06 Solicitation for Votes. A Mason is forbidden to solicit votes to promote an election to an office in a lodge. However, nominations for any elected office and a preprinted ballot with space for additional names is permitted.

RESOLVED, that Section 58.06 to be amended as follows: A Mason is forbidden to solicit votes to promote an election to an office in a lodge. However, a Mason may be afforded the opportunity to prepare and deliver a brief speech in order to demonstrate that they are knowledgeable of the roles and responsibilities

136 of that lodge office and that they have taken the time to formulate how the lodge can be improved/sustained. Should any Mason, intentionally or unintentionally, solicit votes during their speech, they will be immediately removed from the ballot. In addition, nominations for any elected office and a preprinted ballot with space for additional names is permitted.

Resolution defeated

RESOLUTION NUMBER 11-2013

Submitted By: McKinley Lodge #307

Section(s) Affected: Cipher, WMC 88.02

Vote Required for Adoption: Four-fifths vote

Purpose: To change the explanation of the lamb-skin apron

Automatically laid over to 2014 Annual Communication per WMC, and referred to the Esoteric Committee. Proposed resolution reads as follows:

Recommendation: To change the explanation of the lamb-skin apron in ques- tion 4 of the EA, FC & MM Examination Posting Keys (page 2 in each) as well as the Second Section of the EA Degree (the sentence spans lines 7-10).

The current wording in the Examination Posting Keys reads “The lamb has historically been an emblem of innocence; therefore Masons wear a lamb-skin as their apron to remind them of the purity of life and conduct that is essentially necessary to gaining admission into heaven.”

The current wording in the Second Section of the EA Degree reads “He, there- fore, who wears the lamb-skin apron as the badge of a Mason is thereby constantly reminded of the purity of life and conduct which is essentially necessary to his gaining admission into the celestial Lodge above where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides.”

The bolded portions of the statements above promote the concept that “works” or “deeds” can earn a man a place in heaven. Promoting works as a means of salvation could reasonably be construed as doctrine...which could subsequently conflict with the religious beliefs of many Masons. As an example, Christian doctrine teaches that faith in Jesus Christ, and that alone, is what is necessary for gaining admis- sion into heaven...not works. Purity of life is certainly a worthwhile pursuit for any Mason, but it should not be tied to salvation in our ritual.

To remedy this conflict, we propose that the following wording be adopted:

In the Examination Posting Keys, the explanation to the 4th question should be changed to “The lamb has historically been an emblem of innocence; therefore Masons wear a lamb-skin apron to symbolize the purity of life and conduct every Mason should exemplify in his daily living.”

In the Second Section of the EA Degree, the sentence mentioned above should be changed to “He, therefore, who wears the lamb-skin apron as the badge of a Mason is thereby constantly reminded of the purity of life and conduct that he should

137 exemplify in his daily living.”

Resolution Laid-over

PRESENTATION Past Grand Master Keith D. Chamberlain, chairman of the Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board and on their behalf, presented Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert with a hardbound copy of all the issues of the WI Masonic Journal from his year as Grand Master. He hoped that he would enjoy reading it in his “retirement”.

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE COMPETITION AWARDS Grand Lecturer Ken Gorgen stated that on May 11, 2013, West Bend Lodge No. 38 hosted the annual Degree Competition. He was impressed with the competency of the teams and the work they displayed. Six teams participated; Washington Lodge No. 21, Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. 42, Dodge County Lodge No. 72, McKinley Lodge No. 307, Dousman Lodge No. 315 and Freemasons Lodge No. 363. All were winners in the eyes of the Grand Lecturer and he congratulated those who participated.

The scoring was very close. Second and third place were decided by .17 of a point. Representatives from the 3 winning lodges were asked to come forward and were presented a plaque. Third place went to Washington Lodge, second place to Dous- man Lodge and first place to McKinley Lodge. All were congratulated and given a round of applause.

PRESENTATION OF LODGE EXCELLENCE AWARDS Grand Master Siewert asked David Tainter to read the names of the degree- conferring lodges that participated in the 2012 Lodge Excellence Award program. The District Deputies were asked to come forward and present the award to those qualifying in their district. This award is intended to encourage the development of positive programs, and to give recognition at all levels. All were congratulated for their hard work in their lodge and in the community.

Additionally, the three lodges that excelled above all the other lodges by achiev- ing the highest points were awarded money for high school scholarships within the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s scholarship program for use in 2014. The 3rd place award winner ($200) was Eau Lodge No. 112, the 2nd place award winner ($300) was Janesville-Western Star Lodge No. 55 and the first place award winner ($500) was again Warren Lodge #4.

District No. 1 District No. 2 District No. 3 Superior #236 St. Croix #56 Phillips #225 Keystone #263 River Falls #109 Eagle River #248 Eau Claire #112 3rd Place Menomonie #164 Chippewa Falls #176 Collins-Spring Valley #192 New Richmond #195 Buffalo River #252 George B. Wheeler #351

138 District No. 4 District No. 5 District No. 6 Des Peres #85 La Crosse Masonic #190 Waverly #51 Shawano #170 Wautoma #148 Tri County Daylight #218 Marshfield 224 Hiram Fisher #222 Appleton #349 Theodore Roosevelt #322

District No. 7 District No. 8 District No. 9 Hiram #50 Mineral Point #1 Jefferson County #9 Waterloo #63 Melody #2 Morning Star #10 Columbus #75 Warren #4 1st Place Oconomowoc-Hartland #42 Middleton-Ionic #180 Olive Branch #6 Janesville-Western Star Social #245 Prairie du Chien #8 #55 2nd Place Smith #31 St. John’s #57 Richland #66 Oregon #151 Reedsburg #79 Milton #161 Argyle #178 Dousman #315 Barneveld #319

District No. 10 District No. 11 District No. 12 Sheboygan #11 McKinley #307 South Shore #3 Berlin #38 Lake #189 Dodge County #72 Lafayette #265 Prairie View #95 Damascus #290 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon #108 Henry L. Palmer #301 Hartford #120 James M. Hayes $331 West Bend #138 Nathan Hale #350 Omro #168 Freemasons #363

PRESENTATION OF 150-YEAR LODGE ANNIVERSARY AWARDS Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert asked that West Bend Lodge No. 138, Montello Lodge No. 141 and Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 please come forward. He presented each lodge with a plaque celebrating the anniversary of receiving their charter 150 years ago in 1863.

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTATIONS Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the organist for the Grand Lodge Session, James R. Stoebe, and to the sound technicians, Pat Militzer and Curt Campagna for making the session sound good. They were given a hearty round of applause.

PRESENTATION TO RETIRING GRAND LODGE OFFICERS and TEAM MEMBERS Grand Master Siewert thanked the Grand Lodge officers and team members who were retiring their positions and gave certificates and pins to the following: Steven Schwartz, Paul Huber, Tim Mott, William Kessler, Joseph Barlow, Mark Steckel, Kurt Lis, Harry Smith, Shawn Matthes, Chris Gans, Craig Cloutier, Dean Johnson, Ted Erickson, Craig Froelich, Brandon Elmer, Paul Tourville, Frank McKenna,

139 Terry Brown, Kevin Germaine, Brian Graff, Terry Groth, John Krinke, Bryon Zim- merman, Wayne Budwick, Michael Gorgen, James Wetzel, Jason Braatz, Kenneth Gorgen, and Travis Hand. They were thanked with a round of applause and the Grand Honors for their service.

PRESENTATION OF 60-YEAR AWARD Although he was not present at the moment and so that it could be placed in the minutes of the 169th Annual Communication, Grand Master Siewert presented Past Grand Master William E. Day with a certificate and pin for 60 years of meri- torious service to the Masonic fraternity. He was raised a Master Mason on June 8, 1953 in Lafayette Lodge No. 265 in Milwaukee, WI. In his absence he was given the Grand Honors.

FINAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf presented the final report of the Credentials Committee:

Of the 180 Wisconsin lodges, 168 were represented, 12 were absent.

Lodges not attending were: Manitowoc #65, Northern Light #81, Crescent Valley #97, Juneau #103, Calumet #172, Ashlar #193, Medford #217, Clear Lake, #230, Antigo #231, Blue Hills #234, Hurley #237 and Owen #317.

140 REPRESENTATIVES OF LODGES *INDICATES PROXY

1 Mineral Point 12 Southern Lakes Royce Jones, W.M. Rodney Paulsen, S.W. Andrew Davis, S.W. Robert Burton Scott Ramsey, * John Marra, *

2 Melody 13 Wisconsin Scott McClelland Joseph Harker, * James Harvey, W.M. William Trouten 16 Franklin David Druckrey, W.M. 3 South Shore Alan Edlebeck, W.M. 17 Ozaukee Michael Neldner, J.W. Mark Flak, W.M. James Goodman, Jr.* Mark Schubert, S.W. Jonathan Ziegler, J.W. 4 Warren David Ritchie, W.M. 18 Racine-Belle City Daniel Sedgwick, S.W. Patrick Williams, W.M. Ronnie Jaacks, J.W. Scott McClelland, S.W. Itzenhauser, J.W. 5 Madison Joel Inden, W.M. 21 Washington Mark Hazelbaker, S.W. Jeff Lancelle, W.M. Phlip Van Styn, J.W. Jacob Lancelle, S.W. Joseph Thompson, * Charles Clarage, *

6 Olive Branch 25 Amicitia Robert Lewis, W.M. Scott Pedley, W.M. Richard Bodell, J.W. 26 Fond du Lac 8 Prairie du Chien George Weigel, W.M. Kersten Rocksvold, J.W. Leroy Kifer, S.W. Dan Odeen, * Jamison Kifer, J.W. Monte Steiber, * 27 Oshkosh 9 Jefferson Ron Montgomery, S.W. Michael Mutter, W.M. Lee Burlison, * Noah Schultz, * Derrick Hable, * Ralph Behlke, * 28 Burlington 10 Morning Star Donald Pellmann, S.W. Jason Rolland, J.W. Wilfred Pellmann, * Todd Preuschl, * Shawn Noble, *

11 Sheboygan 30 Aurora Steven Belongie, W.M. Helmut Godejohann, S.W. Carl Peterson, S.W. Christopher Menart, J.W. 31 Smith Ronald Boeck, W.M. J.R. Boeck, * Ed Grabow, *

141 32 Union 51 Waverly Richard Smith, W.M. Kevin Reichenbach, W.M. Thomas Beaver, S.W. Matthew Jackering, S.W. Eric Davidson, J.W. 33 Fort Winnebago James Swan, Jr., W.M. 55 Janesville-Western Star Jeff Little, * Thomas Walton, W.M. Harold Carpenter, * Chad Snyder, S.W. Robert Hanson, J.W. 34 Baraboo Richard Plouffe, J.W. 56 St. Croix Robert Prange, * Milton Cardoso, W.M. Himanshu Sharma, S.W. 36 Albany Jonathan Jansen, * Dwight Bump, Jr. Larry Hanson, * 57 St. John’s Bruce Eshelman, W.M. 37 Waukesha Dale Olson, * Kevin Lowman, W.M. Wayne Standarski, S.W. 60 Valley Dale Hartung, * Stanley Spivey, W.M.

38 Berlin 61 Twin Cities George Doty, W.M. Ryan Rothenbach, W.M. Kyle Grahn, * Jeffrey Manke, S.W. Bill Drecktrah, * Travis Dudovick, J.W.

42 Oconomowoc-Hartland 63 Waterloo Daniel Bast, W.M. Parker Dow, W.M. James Johnson, S.W. George Socha, S.W. Charles Gastrow, J.W. John Haight, *

44 Geneva 64 Evening Star Keith Redell, W.M. Scott Soper, S.W. Frank Chesen, J.W. 65 Manitowoc 45 Frontier-Badger NO REPRESENTATIVES Gregg Heineck, W.M. Randy Erickson, S.W. 66 Richland Kyle Larson, * Larry Hallett, W.M. Cecil Groves, S.W. 47 Kenosha Milbert Shott, J.W. John Walker, J.W. Craig Wepprecht, * 69 Fulton Michael Green, W.M. 48 Waupun Michael Green, S.W. Robert Taylor, W.M. Glenn Witt, * Jesse Dolgner, S.W. 71 Quincy 50 Hiram Robert Theim, W.M. Michael Roering, S.W. Richard Staley, J.W. 72 Dodge County Michael Roddy, W.M. Ray Mielke, S.W. Eric Arthur, *

142 73 Kegonsa 95 Prairie View Michael Heitke, W.M. Timothy Aither, W.M. Robert Markham, S.W. Bruce Stephenson, S.W. Wesley O’Laire, J.W. 74 Black River Daniel Drews, W.M. 97 Crescent Valley NO REPRESENTATIVES 75 Columbus Larry Herzog, S.W. 99 Lodi Valley Steve Davidson, * Nathan Gindt, W.M. Ray Mielke, * Mark Graf, * Andrew Hoffmann, * 79 Reedsburg Richard Woolever, W.M. 103 Juneau Robert Ott, S.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES Ron Rasmussen, * 105 Northwestern 80 Independence Daniel Finley, W.M. Sean Smith, S.W. Todd London, * Terry Herzog, J.W. Dustin Herzog, * 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon David Johnston, J.W. 81 Northern Light James Lumsden, * NO REPRESENTATIVES Robert Scharnell, *

82 Manawa 109 River Falls Thomas Squires, W.M. David Hoffman, W.M. Michael Wilson, S.W. 83 Benjamin Franklin Dale Brathol, J.W. Erik Nielsen, W.M. Greg Ellis, S.W. 112 Eau Claire Adam Witt, J.W. Joshua Eddy, S.W. James Fenno, J.W. 84 La Belle David Vogel, * Benjamin Hansen, W.M. Matt Halla, S.W. 113 Sauk Prairie Dwight Rodberg, * Richard Campbell, S.W. David Dickson, J.M. 85 Des Peres John Berggren, W.M. 119 Dodgeville Dan Rothe, S.W. Thomas Mueller, W.M. Blaise Krautkramer, J.W. Brian Pishion, S.W. Orville Olson, * 90 Waucoma Robert Barnett, W.M. 120 Hartford Dwight Redders, * John Orth, W.M. Chris Weed, J.W. 93 Evergreen Carl Hoy, * John White, W.M. Robert Prosch, S.W. 123 Waupaca Dennis Gans, * 94 Bicknell LeRoy Huber, W.M. 124 Dells John Winters, S.W. Michael Karas, W.M. Darrell Smith, *

143 125 Salem 167 Cassia Terry Loper, * Tod Hellmann, W.M. David Elmer, S.W. 128 Wisconsin Rapids Ken Hellman, * David Bergerson, W.M. James Giese, S.W. 168 Omro Duane Monville, J.W. Jerry Potter, W.M. Patrick Storrs, S.W. 130 Forest Chris James, * James Carlson, W.M. Peter Rotter, S.W. 170 Shawano Larry Sperberg, W.M. 132 Tomah Timothy Jones, S.W. Donald Roscovius, W.M. Timothy Tainter, J.W.

138 West Bend 172 Calumet Jim Becker, W.M. NO REPRESENTATIVES Darren Cooksey, S.W. Steven Hilger, J.W. 173 Poynette Richard Preston, W.M. 141 Montello Donald Roldt * 174 Henry S. Baird Ross Chapman, W.M. 143 Sun Prairie Edward Klein, J.W. Darrell Snyder, W.M. Thomas Pinney, Jr, * Gary Roth, S.W. Brian Goff, J.W. 176 Chippewa Falls Lester Paulson, W.M. 145 Washburn Brian Wood, W.M. 177 Decora Samuel Gascoigne, S.W. James Kline, * Dennis Krahn, J.W. 178 Argyle 148 Wautoma J.R. Boeck, S.W. David Leistra, W.M. Karl Gant, J.W. John Kind, S.W. Marv Engelke, * William Moss, J.W. 180 Middleton-Ionic 149 Durand-Pepin Jeffrey Breunig, W.M. Dan Walters, * John Ertl, S.W. Mark Christie, J.W. 151 Oregon James Goldsmith, W.M. 182 Marinette Scott Magnusson. S.W. Henry Buchman, W.M. Bradley Staley, J.W. Jeffrey Gordon, S.W.

161 Milton 183 Lincoln David Elmer, W.M. Lowell Mueller, W.M. Tod Hellman, * Daniel Stujenske, S.W. Kenneth Hellman, * Terence Tracy, J.W.

164 Menomonie 186 Winneconne James Harmer, W.M. Leo Esch, W.M. Donald Schwartz, J.W. Dennis Durant, S.W.

144 187 North Star 219 Fennimore Dave Giese, * Donald Noyes, W.M.

188 Pine 221 Shell Lake-Spooner Terry Richardson, W.M. Robert Odell, S.W. Jason Richardson, S.W. Gary Cuskey, *

189 Lake 222 Hiram D. Fisher Bradley Bingheim, W.M. Jeffery Marin, S.W. Steven Kunda, J.W. Francis DeCleene, J.W.

190 La Crosse Masonic 224 Marshfield Randy Erickson, * Gary Sterzinger, W.M. Scott Dorbert, S.W. 192 Collins-Spring Valley Dean Swett, J.W. David Griffith, W.M. Lawrence Wiegand, S.W. 225 Phillips John Miller, J.W. David Sonntag, W.M. Leon Hanschke, J.W. 193 Ashlar Tony Budaj, * NO REPRESENTATIVES 226 Virginia Falls 195 New Richmond Barry Maxfield, W.M. Thomas White, W.M. 229 Hancock 197 Clintonville Steve Broton, W.M. Joseph Urban, W.M. Daniel Sherry, S.W. Edward Mitchell, * Frank During, J.W. George Tincher, * 230 Clear Lake 206 Linden NO REPRESENTATIVES Glenn Langfoss, W.M. Scott Rossing, S.W. 231 Antigo Robert Rossing, J.W. NO REPRESENTATIVES

210 Ancient Landmark 234 Blue Hills Brian Marriot, W.M. NO REPRESENTATIVES

214 Onalaska Masonic 236 Superior Richard Gray, Jr., W.M. Michael Daigle, W.M. Richard Matl, S.W. Nathan Sapik, S.W. Jeffrey Cushman, J.W. 215 Bayfield-Washburn Laurie Nourse, Jr. W.M. 237 Hurley NO REPRESENTATIVES 217 Medford NO REPRESENTATIVES 241 Wilmot William Shelley, W.M. 218 Tri-County Daylite Todd Gorsuch, S.W. Robert Burmek, W.M. Matthew Boss, J.W. Jerome Swanson, S.W. Carl Greene, * 242 Rhinelander Robert Smith, W.M. Gabriel Klotz, J.W

145 244 Landmark 281 Bloomer Thomas Auer, W.M. Gary Stang, * Peter Berkland, S.W. Ermest Faala, J.W. 287 Crandon Todd Veeser, * 245 Social Louis Spaude, * Michael Hendrick, W.M.. Peter Finn, J.W. 288 Union Grove George Winget, * 247 Laflin-St. amesJ John Kovach, * Patrick Richards, S.W. Richard Scanlan, J.W. 290 Damascus Joseph Lewandowski, * Sean Schult, W.M. Thomas Stachowiak, S.W. 248 Eagle River Steven Manthey, J.W. Jimmy Dakof, S.W. Scott Kellogg, S.W. 291 West Allis Aaron Lifschutz, J.W. Richard Polivka, W.M. Allen Bergemann 252 Buffalo River Jonathon Helwig, W.M. 293 Oconto Falls Larry Drangstveit, * Zachary Jensen, W.M. Christopher Young, J.W. 261 Milwaukee-Harmony Jason Richardson, * Louis Blotkin, W.M. 297 Myron Reed 263 Keystone Frank Foti, * Kevin Fischer, W.M. Dale Baker, J.W. 301 Henry L. Palmer John Sigafus, * Steven Holmblad, W.M. Khristian Kay, S.W. 265 Lafayette Richard Fischer, J.W. Eric Inman, W.M. Josh Roever, * 307 McKinley Chris Howard, * Todd Jaremko, W.M. Ryan Mayrand, S.W. 267 Wauwatosa Chris Goodwin, J.W. Scott Muelling, W.M. Edgar Kofroth, * 310 New Glarus Michael Mudrey, W.M. 272 Camp Douglas John Nebelsiek, * 315 Dousman Duane Roehl, W.M. 277 Chetek Karl Buschhaus, S.W. Clifton Hodges, W.M. Greg Dams, * Robert Lund, J.W. James Esswein, * 317 Owen NO REPRESENTATIVES 279 Merrillan Raymond Ransom, W.M. 318 Mosinee David Renly, * 280 Mystic Tie James Hraban, J.W.

146 319 Barneveld 354 Elmbrook Jeffrey Scoenfeldt, W.M. Thomas Farkas, W.M. Robert Massey, S.W. Jason Heinze, S.W. Scott Komplin, * Nicholas Heinze, J.W.

322 Theodore Roosevelt 356 Doric Raymond Pirus, W.M. Ward Nottestad, W.M. Danny Bradford, S.W. 325 Commonwealth Eric Pantano, J.W. Dominic Ferraro, W.M. Channing Bloss, J.W. 358 Day Lite John Thorstad, * William Johnson, S.W. James Burton, * 329 Acacia-Itasca John Chadderdon, Blair Cunningham, W.M. Dennis Schultz, S.W. 359 Sunrise George Eisenmann, III, * John Walker, *

330 Island City 360 N.E.W. Daylite David Imlah, W.M. James Van De Hey, J.W. Richard Gee, J.W. 362 Four Lakes Daylight 331 James M. Hays Mark Hazelbaker, W.M. David Princeton, J.W. Roger Reukauf, S.W. Steven Rudie, * Joseph Fisher, J.W.

332 Adams 363 Freemasons William Wenberg, W.M. Paul Tourville, W.M. Paul Tourville, S.W. 337 George Washington 1776 Jan Talaga, * Keith Sargeant, S.W. Tyler Kristopeit 364 Glenn L. Humphrey William Hutchins, * Henry Pynakker, W.M. Arthur Pfitzinger, S.W. 347 Sanctuary Arthur Michelz, * Ross Johnson, W.M. Allen Mazuk, S.W. 365 Barnes Steven Lasure, * Scott Larson, W.M. Gregg Olson, S.W. 349 Appleton Paul Huber, J.W. Preston O’Connor, J.W. Joshua Bray, * 366 Perseverance 1836 Roger Magoon, * Barry Maxfield, .W.J Richard Preston, * 350 Nathan Hale George Weber, W.M. 367 Unity Karl Naujock, S.W. William Shelley, W.M William LeDoux, J.W. 368 Mason-Woods, 351 George B. Wheeler William Cole, W.M. Kevin LeQue, W.M. Terry Richardson, S.W. Mark Hink, J.W. Frederick Goering, J.W. Gary Stang, *

147 369 Nine Rivers 1862 Armistead-Bingham Sterling Brazier, W.M. James Myrhum, W.M. Steven Schwartz, J.W. LeRoy Huber, S.W. H Scott Paulson, * Michael Mudrey, J.W.

1843 Silas Shepherd Todd Krohn, W.M. John Wackman, * William Stonecipher, *

NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS DECLARATION Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert, Grand Secretary Michael DeWolf and Grand Treasurer John Benedict all declared that there was no unfinished business on their desks.

DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY The current seated District Deputies were asked by Grand Master Siewert to file by the east and take their jar of dirt, as a symbol of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin and their 12 districts. They were asked to put the jar under their chair for the new District Deputy so that they remember the diversity among the Freemasons of Wisconsin but that they are one group.

PRESENTATION OF GAVEL Grand Master Siewert presented the Grand Lodge gavel to Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik wishing him success in the coming year. He said that it was a pleasure and an honor to do so.

GRAND LODGE DECLARED INFORMAL Grand Master Slavik declared the Grand Lodge informal while the 2013-2014 officers assumed their stations.

INSTALLATION OF DEPUTY, DISTRICT NO. 3 Grand Master Slavik asked the Installing Grand Marshal to escort John C. Tilley to the altar to be installed as the Deputy of District No 3. Due to a family emergency, he was not able to be installed the previous evening.

PROCLAMATION Past Grand Master and Installing Grand Marshal Michael A. DeWolf proclaimed the 2013-2014 elected and appointed Grand officers duly installed.

PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER’S JEWEL Past Grand Master Michael A. DeWolf presented the Past Grand Master’s jewel to outgoing Grand Master Dennis Valentine Siewert. He was given a hearty round of applause.

148 REMARKS BY GRAND MASTER SLAVIK Good morning my Brothers. On behalf of the elected and appointed officers, we thank you for your trust and confidence in us. We are here as stewards of the fraternity and are here to guide and serve this great institution for the next year.

On our entrance to the Lodge for our 3rd Degree, we were received on the points of the compasses to remind us of the most excellent tenants of F reemasonry that are contained within our hearts. Later in that Degree, upon being brought to light while kneeling at the altar with the Holy Writings in front of us, we were reminded of those three very simple but most important tenants for a second time – Friendship, Morality, & Brotherly Love.

Friendship – that simple gesture of treating one another as we wish to be treated

Morality – when we treat others as we wish to be treated, our actions will be just and upright

Brotherly Love – that natural extension of offering that hand of friendship and relief to others in their moments of vicissitudes as well as joys

These are the lessons learned in our youth as taught to us by our parents , our teachers, and in our Houses of Worship. We recite in our lectures that we are fir st made a Mason in our heart. Therefore, we must make sure that these tenants are alive in the heart of every man, Mason or not. How do we do this? We lead by example. We make sure that we treat everyone equall y and with respect. We make sure that all our actions are moral and just. But more than that, we must mentor and teach others. When we raise a new Mason, do we take the time to really teach him what it means to be a Mason? Many lessons are learned not in Lodge but in the social time before and after the meetings. Share the stories of what living masonry is to all members of the Lodge.

Let me share one story from my life that exemplifies the tenants of our craft: June, two years ago was a very busy time in the life of my family. My youngest daughter Amy was graduating from high school. My oldest daughter Jennie had just finished her junior year of college and needed to do an internship in Palm Springs California as part of her degree program. This all happened the same weekend ofAnnual Com- munication. We talked about these events as a family and plans were made accord- ingly. I would be at A/C during the day and be at Amy’s graduation that evening instead of Grand Lodge Installation of Officers. Because of the timing of events, we decided that it would be best if we shipped a car out to Calif ornia in advance so that Jennie could attend her sister’s graduation and then fly out on Saturday. The arrangement with the car carrier was that the car would be there on that Sunday so Jennie would be able to drive to work on Monday. The car carrier arrived on the set date to pick up the car so that it would have plenty of time to make it out West. Annual Communication and Graduation arrived as scheduled and went off without a hitch. Jennie boarded the plane on Saturday and arrived according to plan and took a cab to her sublet apartment. She walked to a local convenience store to pick up some food until the car arrived the next day and she could go grocery shopping. This is where it gets interesting. Checking on the arrival of the car on Sunday, it is nowhere close to California, it and an entire trailer full of vehicles are loc ked in a maintenance facility in Denver until the next day because of mechanical problems with the tractor; there is no word as to when the tractor will be fixed. Monday

149 morning Jennie took a $50 cab ride from her apartment to her internship (just 15 minutes away). A coworker offered her a ride home. She was told to stay home by her supervisor until her car arrived as they didn’t want her spending all her money on cab rides. If you’re wondering why we didn’t just have her rent a car f or this time, Jennie was a month shy of her 21st birthday making it impossible to rent a vehicle. Tuesday morning came and we are still trying to problem solve her situation from 2000 miles away. As a parent there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to help your child. Finally, I told my wife Laura that I was going to call the Grand Lodge of California to see if they could put me in touch with a Brother in the area that could give some assistance. After some initial concern from my wife thinking we could find a solution on our own, we agreed that this was our best option. I called the Grand Lodge of California office and spoke to a couple of people in theirAssistance Office and explained the situation. They assured me that someone would be in con- tact with me shortly. As I was driving home after work that day, I received a phone call from a gentleman by the name of Luther , the Senior Warden of Palm Springs Lodge. He told me not to worry, he would take care of everything. Forty-five minutes later, he pulled up to Jennie’s apartment to take her grocery shopping. She knew he had lodge that evening and that they were doing degree work. Jennie tried to hurry but Luther told her to slow down, he had time. She checked out and the total was approximately $120. Luther pulled out his grocery reward card and handed it to the clerk. The clerk scanned it and all of a sudden her total bill dropped below $100. Luther took her home, helped her carry in her groceries and went off to Lodge. After Lodge, Luther called Jennie and told her that they talked about her situation and the members would make sure she would have a ride to and from work as long as she needed it. Between Luther, the SW, and Ted, the JW, for the next two weeks they made sure she had a ride to and from work until her car finally arrived.

Later on this year I will do as P aul Harvey would say “and now the rest of the story”. Suffice it to say, this episode embodies the true meaning of what it means to be a Mason – Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love. Masonry is not just a bunch of words on a sheet of paper, it is the daily practice of those tenets that live in our hearts and that we strive to teac h others by our actions and the excellent delivery of our ritual.

As our new Junior Grand Warden states, “If we pay more Attention to our mem- bers, we will spend less on Retention”. Or as our Junior Past Grand Master says “We are great builders but poor maintainers”. One of the biggest problems facing our Fraternity is Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues. Think about it, it takes about 75 to 100 hours of degree work time, not including time to learn and practice f or the degrees to raise a new Mason. Often, we fail to practice the tenets of our Order. We neglect brothers and then wonder why they leave the Fraternity. All of us must take responsibility for this situation. One half of all Lodges chartered in the State of Wisconsin have been lost. They have been lost for a number of reasons, but I would suspect that most have been lost for failure to practice our tenets, and the Brothers lost interest and drifted away. No Brothers, no Lodges.

It is time to turn a negative into a positive. To help turn the tide of NPDs, I chal- lenge every Lodge to contact EVERY member, not by mail, but by phone or in person. Not once but twice before the end of the year. I know one Lodge Secretary calls every member of the Lodge every month. Granted this is a smaller Lodge, but still the contact is made. This Lodge knows what is happening with every member and the members look forward to receiving the calls. Calling each member in the Lodge should

150 not be the duty of the Master or any of the elected officers, but should be handed to a member or members with the time and the willpower to do it. What a great job for a member(s) that doesn’t come to Lodge that often but would still like to be active . This is also a great job for the new members of the Lodge as an opportunity to get to know all the members of the Lodge. I know from my own per sonal experience that listening to the more senior member s tell stories was a great way to learn Lodge history and, more importantly, about the Brother. By encouraging this contact, we can build the relationships that will make us a stronger Fraternity. We will be living our tenets and adding mentoring on top of it. The by-product will be a reduction in NPDs. This cannot be a “once and done” program, but must be an ongoing effort by the Lodge. Those Lodges that do accept this challenge will not only see some short- term benefits, but will definitely see long-term benefits in membership and growth.

It is heart wrenching to read the letters we receive in the Grand Lodge office from the child of a Mason that passed several years ago and now is receiving a letter of suspension for non-payment of dues. Every Grand Master receives at least one of these letters each year. We are drawing a line in the sand this year . That is one of the reasons for a new form to be completed for each Brother that is to be suspended for non-payment of dues. It will provide accountability should one of these letters be received in the future. If we are following the Wisconsin Masonic Code and practicing our tenets, it should never get to this point.

We have a choice, practice our tenets and keep our Brother s engaged or neglect them and become a statistic. My choice is to practice our tenets so as to build our Lodges. What is your choice?

For those of you that follow the Grand Lodge on Facebook and Twitter, you probably noticed a flurry of activity last night. That was by design. This is not your father’s Fraternity when it comes to communication. As society changes and evolves, so too must the Fraternity. To stay in step with this change, your Grand Lodge officers have taken the first steps in using these tools of communication. I will be posting new content on a regular basis to let you know what is happening within our great Fraternity. Just as our Wisconsin Masonic Journal is the premier monthly newspaper, we will push out into new mediums to be the leader in overall communication. Imagine embed- ded videos in the online editions of the Journal, the ability to localize notifications of lodge activities, mobile aps delivering content to the device of your c hoice, and more. The possibilities are limitless. We will need your help in formulating ideas as to what you want to see in media communication. As these programs progress, we will be looking for volunteers to assist with collecting and sorting through the ideas and on into the implementation phase. Watch for further information if you have an interest or knowledge in moving us forward.

As an example, one simple idea that is being explored is the possibility of record- ing talks and posting the videos on the website for use by any lodge. Eventually, we would create a YouTube channel to host all these videos. The speakers would not be limited to Grand Lodge Officers but would be open to all. We have some very talented Brothers and we need to showcase their abilities.

Along the lines of Social Media, there are some out there that are Masons in name only. They do not live by the tenets of F riendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love. The content they post on social media is not that of a Mason yet they put the Square & Compass on their page. The Compasses reminds us to circumscribe our

151 actions and keep them within due bounds. It is the duty of every Mason to whisper good council in the ear of a Brother that has stepped outside the bounds drawn by the Compasses. We must remind these Brothers in a private way when their posts are not that of a Mason. The content we post online is an extension of ourselves and we must remember the tenets that live within our hearts. The public perceives us by the content we post, both good and bad. Think about your posts and how they will be perceived by others, before putting it online.

If you look around at the Grand Lodge Officers, you will see everything from a first generation Mason to a sixth generation. I am a first generation Mason, but fourth generation by marriage. Because my wife’s great-grand father was a Mason and her father became a Mason, there was a legacy that was built within the family. It is now into its fifth generation. This is possible because our f orefathers decided to create and support Masonic Youth Groups. My wife and her sisters were Job’s Daughters as are our daughters. Because of my wife’s involvement in a Masonic Youth Group, I was introduced to Masonry and now look where I stand today . Talk to several of our Past Grand Masters and they will tell you that they were involved in DeMolay. Many of the female leader s in Eastern Star have connection to both Rainbow f or Girls and Job’s Daughters. Many of our Brothers have joined Masonry because their child was involved in one of our Masonic youth groups.

Our Youth Groups are the training ground for the leaders of tomorrow. They teach the life skills not always taught in our schools. More importantly, they are part of our Masonic Family. I am disturbed on the way I hear of how some Lodges treat our Youth Groups. I doubt you charge your own children rent while they are growing up or move their meeting dates without discussing it first.

My Brothers, it should be the goal of every lodge or local group of Lodges to have at least two of the three Youth groups. They are critical to our future as a Fraternity. Men that take an interest in their children’s participation show that they have the principles that we are looking f or in potential member s. Again, Lodges or groups of lodges in the same building that support youth groups tend to be more active and stronger. The youth ask for your support, not just financially, but by you physi- cal presence. To watch the youth perform their ritual work is enough to put us to shame sometimes. They deliver it with enthusiasm and proficiency. The youth love to perform, not unlike those Brothers that take an active role in degree work in all Masonic organizations.

If the Masonic way of life is important to us , shouldn’t we want the same f or our children and grandchildren? We talk about our heritage and about leaving a legacy. Our Youth Groups are our legacy and we are their heritage. To help support our youth groups, the Grand Master’s appeal this year will be to benefit the Youth Group Fund. This fund provides financial support to the state organizations of the three youth groups. It is still incumbent upon the local organizations to support the youth at the local levels.

Help continue our Masonic legacy. Build a place that is welcoming and positive to our youth so that they will want to be part of the Masonic community when they become adults.

Friendship, Morality, & Brotherly Love; the tenets that we strive to live every day. Easy to say but hard to do on a consistent basis. Start with small steps; take owner- ship of your Brothers. If you sign a petition, you have taken responsibility f or the

152 candidate. Make sure he knows when his degrees are being presented and that he is properly prepared. Make sure he is learning his postings. Mentor the new Mason from the minute he submits a petition until he goes to that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

If you know of a Brother that is in distress , determine how the Lodge needs to respond. It may be as easy as passing a hat to help him make ends meet or it may be an opportunity for the Lodge to put Brotherly Love into action by doing work at his or his widow’s residence. Doing a work day at a Brother’s house is a great way to build the bonds of Brotherhood among the Lodge member s and help a Brother at the same time.

The Grand Master’s pin for this year is on the screen. The elements are representa- tive of this year. The Compasses: that instrument that greeted us on our entry to the Lodge room and reminds us of the tenets found in our heart. The Square: it reminds us to square our actions with all mankind. The letter “G” represent that great be - ing that is at the center of our lives. And finally, the Acacia that surrounds the pin, reminds us of our Brothers that have gone to the Lodge eternal in the heavens, not made with human hands. That they still surround us and help us every day.

Again, I would like to thank all the Brother s for their confidence and support in electing us as your officers for this year. We will do our best to lead by living the tenets of our order. Thank you to all those that have prepared the Madison Masonic Center for this event including those working behind the scenes, as well those on the sidelines, our organist and stage crew. Thank you to our Grand Secretary, Michael DeWolf and the Grand Lodge office staff . They do so muc h to make this happen. Thank you to the Grand Architect for his blessings upon us. Finally, thank you to my wife Laura and daughters Jennie and Amy for all their love and support. This journey is not done by one’s self, but with a community of support.

Let me close with these thoughts:

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Friendship, Morality, & Brotherly Love; the tenets of our fraternity. Live them every day. Friendship, Morality, & Brotherly Love. Be proud to be a Mason. Friendship, Morality, & Brotherly Love.

Thank you my Brothers.

God bless and I will see you in Lodge.

CLOSING OF GRAND LODGE The 2013-2014 Grand Lodge officers, lead by Deputy Grand Master William Beetcher, closed the 169th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

153 APPENDIX A

In Memoriam

We pay Tribute to the Memory of Our Own Dead and To the Dead of Our Sister Grand Jurisdictions

The bonds of friendship and brotherly love can never be severed by the scythe of time.

(See Necrology Report for list of deceased members.)

154 APPENDIX B

TABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP PER CAPITA TAX, FEES AND ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED DECEMBER 31, 2012 ACTIVE CHARTERED LODGES – LISTED BY NUMBER SUMMARY OF CHARTERS GRANTED LODGES HAVING NAMES CHANGED DISCONTINUED LODGES – LISTED BY NUMBER REGISTER OF LODGES SHOWING MEETING NIGHTS PAST AND PRESENT GRAND OFFICERS GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF WISCONSIN NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES HONORARY MEMBERS MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

155 GrandGrand Lodge Lodge F and FAM and of AMWisconsin of Wisconsin TabularTabular Statement Statement For yearFor ending year ending December December 31, 2012 31, 2012

LODGE NAME LODGE # START OF YEAR PLURAL INITIATED RAISED AFFILIATED REINSTATED TOTAL GAIN DIED RESIGNED SUSPENDED EXPELLED TOTAL LOSS VARIANCE Primary Members at End of Year Mineral Point 0001 54 7 2 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 53 Melody 0002 65 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 6 0 9 0 57 South Shore 0003 77 3 2 4 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 5 -1 75 Warren 0004 72 6 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 71 Madison 0005 162 5 1 3 1 0 4 3 0 12 0 15 2 153 Olive Branch 0006 20 7 3 3 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 23 Prairie du Chien 0008 48 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 49 Jefferson County 0009 99 2 4 2 0 0 2 5 0 1 0 6 0 95 Morning Star 0010 119 0 3 1 0 0 1 6 0 4 0 10 -2 108 Sheboygan 0011 50 0 3 2 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 4 -1 48 Southern Lakes 0012 63 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 Wisconsin 0013 44 100000210030 41 Franklin 0016 20 12 00000202040 16 Ozaukee 0017 120 411214510060 118 Racine-Belle City 0018 132 24105612003 -1 134 Washington 0021 209 3 13 3 0 1 4 6 3 0 0 9 0 204 Amicitia 0025 43 200000200021 42 Fond du Lac 0026 76 111102300030 75 Oshkosh 0027 98 353003400040 97 Burlington 0028 107 133003106070 103 Aurora 0030 27 80011220002 -1 26 Smith 0031 71 710000400040 67 Union 0032 49 722024200020 51 Fort Winnebago 0033 65 411001323080 58 Baraboo 0034 111 52000000303 -4 104 Albany 0036 24 200000100010 23 Waukesha 0037 163 112114402060 161 Berlin 0038 38 333014400040 38 Oconomowoc-Hartland 0042 105 324206212160 105 Geneva 0044 38 50000030003 -1 34 Frontier-Badger 0045 164 44300353008 -1 158 Kenosha 0047 52 100011410050 48 Waupun 0048 45 000000200020 43 Hiram 0050 93 642013216090 87 Waverly 0051 83 442002312060 79 Janesville-Western Star 0055 102 3 9 3 2 0 5 6 1 3 0 10 0 97 St Croix 0056 81 021102200020 81 St John's 0057 63 3 13 9 0 0 9 3 0 0 0 3 -1 68 Valley 0060 77 4 10 3 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 3 -1 77 Twin Cities 0061 46 375016202150 47 Waterloo 0063 23 01100100000 -1 23 Evening Star 0064 45 000000160070 38 Manitowoc 0065 50 373003200020 51 Richland 0066 48 220000210030 45 Palmyra 0068 48 010000020020 46 Fulton 0069 58 200101400040 55 Quincy 0071 49 311001223070 43 Dodge County 0072 71 172002600060 67 Kegonsa 0073 82 1 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 9 0 11 0 73 Black River 0074 79 200000311050 74

156 GrandGrand Lodge Lodge F and FAM and of AMWisconsin of Wisconsin TabularTabular Statement Statement For yearFor ending year ending December December 31, 2012 31, 2012

LODGE NAME LODGE # START OF YEAR PLURAL INITIATED RAISED AFFILIATED REINSTATED TOTAL GAIN DIED RESIGNED SUSPENDED EXPELLED TOTAL LOSS VARIANCE Primary Members at End of Year Columbus 0075 43 475005110020 46 Reedsburg 0079 44 212204221050 43 Independence 0080 70 290101300030 68 Northern Light 0081 36 001001200020 35 Manawa 0082 36 733104000001 41 Benjamin Franklin 0083 12 15 03003000000 15 La Belle 0084 94 244105440081 92 Des Peres 0085 38 553003102030 38 Waucoma 0090 20 23 00000101021 19 Evergreen 0093 36 331001000000 37 Bicknell 0094 31 611001100010 31 Prairie View 0095 56 121012413081 51 Crescent Valley 0097 26 101001000000 27 Lodi Valley 0099 66 502002000000 68 Juneau 0103 15 300202000000 17 Northwestern 0105 22 721001100010 22 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 0108 48 242002320050 45 River Falls 0109 102 15420610506 -1 101 Eau Claire 0112 183 2 8 7 0 1 8 9 8 15 0 32 0 159 Sauk Prairie 0113 67 211001500050 63 Dodgeville 0119 49 501001000000 50 Hartford 0120 59 032002104051 57 Waupaca 0123 70 030011216090 62 Dells 0124 40 41100110001 -3 37 Salem 0125 17 12 43003200020 18 Wisconsin Rapids 0128 123 454116610070 122 Forest 0130 122 67410552007 -1 119 Tomah 0132 89 111001313070 83 West Bend 0138 58 13100131105 -1 53 Montello 0141 35 000000300030 32 Sun Prairie 0143 66 400011200020 65 Washburn 0145 41 503003100010 43 Wautoma 0148 99 14 1 1 2 0 3 6 0 0 0 6 -1 95 Durand-Pepin 0149 28 022002000000 30 Oregon 0151 104 111113400040 103 Milton 0161 67 0 2 2 0 1 3 1 0 9 0 10 0 60 Menomonie 0164 91 24110230003 -1 89 Cassia 0167 59 421001300030 57 Omro 0168 17 621001002020 16 Shawano 0170 88 33220440004 -1 87 Calumet 0172 24 201012000000 26 Poynette 0173 23 200000000000 23 Henry S. Baird 0174 110 510202310040 108 Chippewa Falls 0176 90 330011322070 84 Decora 0177 64 100011170080 57 Argyle 0178 32 111001200021 32 Middleton-Ionic 0180 97 332002400040 95 Marinette 0182 47 221001202040 44 Lincoln 0183 74 031012500050 71 Winneconne 0186 50 010000200020 48

157 GrandGrand Lodge Lodge F and FAM and of AMWisconsin of Wisconsin TabularTabular Statement Statement For yearFor ending year ending December December 31, 2012 31, 2012

LODGE NAME LODGE # START OF YEAR PLURAL INITIATED RAISED AFFILIATED REINSTATED TOTAL GAIN DIED RESIGNED SUSPENDED EXPELLED TOTAL LOSS VARIANCE Primary Members at End of Year North Star 0187 33 000000200020 31 Pine 0188 33 431001010010 33 Lake 0189 289 5 7 2 0 3 5 8 1 0 1 10 -1 283 La Crosse Masonic 0190 63 42200221003 -1 61 Collins-Spring Valley 0192 77 010101234091 70 Ashlar 0193 30 300000000000 30 New Richmond 0195 66 011001102030 64 Clintonville 0197 21 511001000000 22 Linden 0206 50 200011122050 46 Ancient Landmark 0210 36 510000200020 34 Onalaska Masonic 0214 47 200000201030 44 Bayfield-Washburn 0215 29 000011001010 29 Medford 0217 23 11100120204 -1 19 Tri County Daylite 0218 45 521012210030 44 Fennimore 0219 50 000000200020 48 Shell Lake-Spooner 0221 82 200000000000 82 Hiram D Fisher 0222 35 122002200020 35 Marshfield 0224 65 212002100010 66 Phillips 0225 85 012114321060 83 Virginia Falls 0226 30 111001200020 29 Hancock 0229 90 131001110020 89 Clear Lake 0230 42 001012320053 42 Antigo 0231 35 311001004040 32 Blue Hills 0234 119 230022600060 115 Superior 0236 77 322002012030 76 Hurley 0237 22 300112010010 23 Wilmot 0241 53 122103121040 52 Rhinelander 0242 109 101012411060 105 Landmark 0244 79 000000210030 76 Social 0245 35 154015103040 36 Pewaukee 0246 60 433014010010 63 Laflin-St. James 0247 47 24201330003 -1 46 Eagle River 0248 63 300000000000 63 Buffalo River 0252 100 422013300030 100 Milwaukee-Harmony 0261 138 5 2 2 0 1 3 8 2 8 0 18 1 124 Keystone 0263 75 400011101020 74 Lafayette 0265 42 10 31001800080 35 Wauwatosa 0267 95 52001130003 -1 92 Camp Douglas 0272 34 100101001010 34 Chetek 0277 62 300101210030 60 Merrillan 0279 34 10011220002 -1 33 Mystic Tie 0280 45 121001200020 44 Bloomer 0281 34 300000100010 33 Crandon 0287 47 133104221050 46 Union Grove 0288 43 130101201030 41 Damascus 0290 71 653104000000 75 West Allis 0291 181 1 7 3 0 1 4 7 0 4 0 11 -4 170 Oconto Falls 0293 28 12 00000200020 26 Myron Reed 0297 94 15202440004 -1 93 Henry L Palmer 0301 126 395005700070 124

158 GrandGrand Lodge Lodge F and FAM and of AMWisconsin of Wisconsin TabularTabular Statement Statement For yearFor ending year ending December December 31, 2012 31, 2012

LODGE NAME LODGE # START OF YEAR PLURAL INITIATED RAISED AFFILIATED REINSTATED TOTAL GAIN DIED RESIGNED SUSPENDED EXPELLED TOTAL LOSS VARIANCE Primary Members at End of Year McKinley 0307 133 335106621090 130 New Glarus 0310 59 200011200020 58 Dousman 0315 56 11 42002110020 56 Owen 0317 47 000112110020 47 Mosinee 0318 37 501102200020 37 Barneveld 0319 52 111001200020 51 Theodore Roosevelt 0322 121 195218313180 121 Commonwealth 0325 97 110000212050 92 Acacia-Itasca 0329 125 132103201030 125 Island City 0330 37 14 31001210030 35 James M Hays 0331 118 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 11 0 17 -1 100 Adams 0332 28 61100111406 -1 22 George Washington 1776 0337 131 4 2 3 0 0 3 10 0 0 0 10 -2 122 Sanctuary 0347 111 200101220040 108 Appleton 0349 97 040202221050 94 Nathan Hale 0350 94 115005231060 93 George B Wheeler 0351 143 263003520070 139 Elmbrook 0354 72 221001200020 71 Doric 0356 103 520000411060 97 Day Lite 0358 36 20 00101200021 36 Sunrise 0359 10 18 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 -1 7 N.E.W. Daylite 0360 25 16 11001210030 23 Four Lakes Daylight 0362 25 13 00022021031 25 Freemasons 0363 143 18 5 7 0 3 10 0 2 8 0 10 -2 141 Glenn L Humphrey 0364 17 26 20011411061 13 Barnes 0365 11 41 00000010010 10 Perseverance 1836 0366 22 32 00000003030 19 Unity 0367 192 7 3 2 0 3 5 11 2 5 0 18 0 179 Mason-Woods 0368 33 25 00000011020 31 Nine Rivers 0369 0 26 00000000000 0 Silas H Shepherd 1843 2 121 00000010010 1 Armistead-Bingham 1862 5 32 00000100010 4

159 160 ACTIVE CHARTERED LODGES Under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted 1 Mineral Point Mineral Point Iowa Oct. 8, 1840 Jan. 17, 1844 2 Melody Platteville Grant Jan. 20, 1843 Jan. 17, 1844 3 South Shore South Milwaukee Milwaukee June 12, 1843 Jan. 17, 1844 4 Warren Potosi Grant Apr. 27, 1844 Jan. 10, 1845 5 Madison Madison Dane June 4, 1844 Jan. 10, 1845 6 Olive Branch Benton Lafayette July 10, 1896 June 8, 1897 8 Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien Crawford Dec. 26, 1857 June 10, 1858 9 Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson Oct. 19, 1888 June 12, 1889 10 Morning Star Beloit Rock Sept. 21, 1846 Jan. 14, 1847 11 Sheboygan Sheboygan Sheboygan Feb. 4, 1846 May 29, 1847 12 Southern Lakes Delavan Walworth May 7, 2004 June 14, 2004 13 Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee Feb. 11, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 16 Franklin Lone Rock Richland Aug. 3, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 17 Ozaukee Pt. Washington Ozaukee Nov. 26, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 18 Racine-Belle City Racine Racine Oct. 22, 1847 Jan. 15, 1848 21 Washington Green Bay Brown Dec. 23, 1847 Dec. 16, 1848 25 Amicitia Shullsburg Lafayette May 24, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 26 Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Sept. 13, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 27 Oshkosh Oshkosh Winnebago Apr. 23, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 28 Burlington Burlington Racine Feb. 7, 1849 Dec. 15, 1849 30 Aurora Milwaukee Milwaukee Jan. 7, 1850 Dec. 14, 1850 31 Smith Monroe Green Apr. 9, 1850 Dec. 13, 1850 32 Union Evansville Rock Oct. 14, 1850 Dec. 13, 1850 33 Fort Winnebago Portage Columbia June 26, 1850 Dec. 13, 1850 34 Baraboo Baraboo Sauk Oct. 27, 1851 June 8, 1852 36 Albany Albany Green Mar. 1, 1851 June 9, 1852 37 Waukesha Waukesha Waukesha Jan. 20, 1851 June 9, 1852 38 Berlin Berlin Green Lake Nov., 1851 June 11, 1852 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland Oconomowoc Waukesha July 14, 1852 June 15, 1853 44 Geneva Lake Geneva Walworth Oct. 10, 1852 June 16, 1853 45 Frontier-Badger LaCrosse LaCrosse Oct. 8, 1852 June 16, 1853 47 Kenosha Kenosha Kenosha Jan. 1, 1853 June 14, 1854 48 Waupun Waupun Dodge Apr. 20, 1853 June 14, 1854 50 Hiram Madison Dane Feb. 21, 1854 June 14, 1854 51 Waverly Appleton Outagamie Apr. 19, 1854 June 14, 1854 55 Janesville-Western Star Janesville Rock Oct. 11, 1854 June 13, 1855 56 St. Croix Hudson St. Croix June 10, 1854 June 15, 1855 57 St. Johns Whitewater Walworth Aug. 29, 1853 June 15, 1855 60 Valley Sparta Monroe Aug. 17, 1854 June 15, 1855 61 Twin Cities Neenah Winnebago Feb. 10, 1855 June 15, 1855 63 Waterloo Waterloo Jefferson Jan. 24, 1855 June 15, 1855 64 Evening Star Darlington Lafayette Nov. 10, 1853 June 15, 1855 65 Manitowoc Manitowoc Manitowoc Feb. 12, 1856 June 12, 1856 66 Richland Richland Center Richland Mar. 14, 1856 June 12, 1856 69 Fulton Edgerton Rock July 21, 1855 June 12, 1856 71 Quincy Friendship Adams Jan. 21, 1856 June 12, 1856 72 Dodge County Beaver Dam Dodge Feb. 4, 1856 June 12, 1856 73 Kegonsa Stoughton Dane Mar. 11, 1856 June 12, 1856 74 Black River Black River Falls Jackson Oct. 11, 1856 June 12, 1856 75 Columbus Columbus Columbia Feb. 24, 1855 June 12, 1856 79 Reedsburg Reedsburg Sauk June 8, 1856 June 10, 1857 80 Independence Milwaukee Milwaukee July 13, 1856 June 10, 1857 81 Northern Light Mauston Juneau Sept. 12, 1856 June 10, 1857 82 Manawa Manawa Waupaca Jan. 14, 1857 June 10, 1857

161 Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted

83 Benjamin Franklin Madison Dane Oct. 29, 2006 June 1, 2007 84 La Belle Viroqua Vernon Dec. 20, 1856 June 10, 1857 85 Des Peres Green Bay Brown Feb. 4, 1857 June 10, 1857 90 Waucoma Evansville Rock Dec. 22, 1857 June 9, 1858 93 Evergreen Stevens Point Portage Aug. 13, 1857 June 9, 1858 94 Bicknell Brodhead Green June 9, 1857 June 9, 1858 95 Prairie View Ripon Fond du Lac Aug. 15, 1857 June 9, 1858 97 Crescent Valley Mazomanie Dane Dec. 15, 1857 June 9, 1858 99 Lodi Valley Lodi Columbia June 9, 1857 June 9, 1858 103 Juneau New Lisbon Juneau Nov. 18, 1857 June 9, 1858 105 Northwestern Prescott Pierce Dec. 1, 1856 June 9, 1858 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Neosho Dodge June 17, 1858 June 15, 1859 109 River Falls River Falls Pierce Aug. 11, 1858 June 16, 1859 112 Eau Claire Eau Claire Eau Claire Dec. 30, 1858 June 15, 1859 113 Sauk Prairie Prairie du Sac Sauk Jan. 12, 1858 June 15, 1859 119 Dodgeville Dodgeville Iowa June 16, 1859 June 13, 1860 120 Hartford Hartford Washington July 21, 1859 June 13, 1860 123 Waupaca Waupaca Waupaca Feb. 23, 1859 June 13, 1860 124 Dells Wisconsin Dells Columbia Mar. 14, 1860 June 13, 1860 125 Salem West Salem La Crosse Apr. 8, 1860 June 13, 1860 128 Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Wood Mar. 3, 1860 June 12, 1861 130 Forest Wausau Marathon Nov. 21, 1860 June 12, 1861 132 Tomah Tomah Monroe Apr. 4, 1861 June 12, 1861 138 West Bend West Bend Washington Aug. 21, 1862 June 10, 1863 141 Montello Montello Marquette Oct. 9, 1862 June 10, 1863 143 Sun Prairie Sun Prairie Dane Apr. 27, 1863 June 12, 1863 145 Washburn Bristol Kenosha June 18, 1863 June 15, 1864 148 Wautoma Wautoma Waushara Nov. 25, 1863 June 15, 1864 149 Durand-Pepin Durand Pepin May 6, 1864 June 15, 1864 151 Oregon Oregon Dane July 12, 1865 June 15, 1866 161 Milton Milton Jct. Rock Apr. 18, 1866 June 13, 1866 164 Menomonie Menomonie Dunn Sept. 6, 1866 June 12, 1867 167 Cassia Plymouth Sheboygan Feb. 12, 1867 June 12, 1867 168 Omro Omro Winnebago Apr. 3, 1867 June 12, 1867 170 Shawano Shawano Shawano June 10, 1867 June 10, 1868 172 Calumet New Holstein Calumet July 3, 1925 June 9, 1926 173 Poynette Poynette Columbia May 14, 1868 June 10, 1868 174 Henry S. Baird Sturgeon Bay Door Oct. 28, 1878 June 11, 1879 176 Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Chippewa Jan. 21, 1869 June 10, 1869 177 Decora Galesville Trempealeau Dec. 22, 1869 June 15, 1870 178 Argyle Argyle Lafayette June 17, 1869 June 15, 1870 180 Middleton-Ionic Middleton Dane Jan. 19, 1870 June 15, 1870 182 Marinette Marinette Marinette Sept. 26, 1870 June 14, 1871 183 Lincoln Menomonee Falls Waukesha Aug. 25, 1871 June 12, 1872 186 Winneconne Winneconne Winnebago Jan. 1, 1872 June 12, 1872 187 North Star Star Prairie St. Croix Aug. 25, 1871 June 11, 1873 188 Pine Oconto Oconto Aug. 1, 1872 June 11, 1873 189 Lake Milwaukee Milwaukee Sept. 27, 1872 June 11, 1873 190 La Crosse Masonic La Crosse La Crosse May 7, 1873 June 11, 1873 192 Collins-Spring Valley Baldwin St. Croix Aug. 27, 1873 June 10, 1874 193 Ashlar Sussex Waukesha Nov. 10, 1873 June 10, 1874 195 New Richmond New Richmond St. Croix Nov. 28, 1873 June 10, 1874 197 Clintonville Clintonville Waupaca Apr. 17, 1873 June 10, 1874 206 Linden Linden Iowa Feb. 1, 1877 June 13, 1877 210 Ancient Landmark Ashland Ashland Feb. 27, 1878 June 12, 1878 214 Onalaska Onalaska La Crosse Dec. 23, 1880 June 15, 1881 215 Bayfield Bayfield Bayfield Jan. 24, 1881 June 15, 1881 217 Medford Medford Taylor May 21, 1881 June 15, 1882 218 Tri-County Daylite Crivitz Marinette Nov. 29, 1988 June 12, 1989 219 Fennimore Fennimore Grant Jan. 2, 1882 June 15, 1882 221 Shell Lake-Spooner Shell Lake Washburn May 2, 1882 June 13, 1883

162 Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted

222 Hiram D. Fisher Florence Florence Oct. 24, 1882 June 13, 1883 224 Marshfield Marshfield Wood July 3, 1882 June 10, 1883 225 Phillips Phillips Price July 9, 1883 June 12, 1884 226 Virginia Falls Merrill Lincoln Feb. 8, 1884 June 12, 1884 229 Hancock Ellsworth Pierce July 28, 1884 June 10, 1885 230 Clear Lake Clear Lake Polk Nov. 12, 1884 June 10, 1885 231 Antigo Antigo Langlade Sept. 16, 1885 June 9, 1886 234 Blue Hills Rice Lake Barron Nov. 9, 1886 June 15, 1887 236 Superior Superior Douglas Nov. 7, 1887 June 13, 1888 237 Hurley Mercer Iron Nov. 28, 1887 June 13, 1888 241 Wilmot Wilmot Kenosha Nov. 23, 1888 June 12, 1889 242 Rhinelander-Lakeland Rhinelander Oneida Mar. 1, 1889 June 12, 1889 244 Landmark Grantsburg Burnette Sept. 23, 1890 June 10, 1891 245 Social Cambridge Dane Feb. 9, 1891 June 10, 1891 247 Laflin-St. amesJ Mukwonago Waukesha Nov. 17, 1891 June 15, 1892 248 Eagle River Eagle River Vilas Dec. 23, 1891 June 15, 1892 252 Mondovi Mondovi Buffalo River Feb. 14, 1891 June 15, 1892 261 Milwaukee-Harmony Milwaukee Milwaukee Feb. 1, 1894 June 13, 1894 263 Keystone Hayward Sawyer Dec. 26, 1894 June 15, 1895 265 Lafayette Milwaukee Milwaukee June 15, 1895 267 Wauwatosa West Allis Milwaukee Oct. 21, 1895 June 10, 1896 272 Camp Douglas Camp Douglas Juneau May 3, 1900 June 13, 1900 277 Chetek Chetek Barron May 15, 1901 June 12, 1902 279 Merrillan Merrillan Jackson Jan. 14, 1902 June 12, 1902 280 Mystic Tie Ladysmith Rusk Mar. 5, 1902 June 12, 1902 281 Bloomer Bloomer Chippewa June 3, 1902 June 11, 1903 287 Crandon Crandon Forest June 30, 1903 June 15, 1904 288 Union Grove Union Grove Racine Apr. 4, 1904 June 14, 1904 290 Damascus Greenfield Milwaukee Nov. 7, 1904 June 15, 1905 291 West Allis West Allis Milwaukee July 16, 1906 June 12, 1907 293 Oconto Falls Oconto Falls Oconto Jan. 10, 1907 June 12, 1907 297 Myron Reed Brookfield Waukesha Nov. 15, 1908 June 9, 1909 301 Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee Milwaukee July 11, 1910 June 15, 1911 307 McKinley Brookfield Waukesha Feb. 27, 1914 June 10, 1914 310 New Glarus New Glarus Green May 14, 1914 June 9, 1915 315 Dousman Dousman Waukesha Jan. 10, 1917 June 13, 1917 317 Owen Owen Clark Aug. 23, 1917 June 12, 1918 318 Mosinee Mosinee Marathon Mar. 13, 1918 June 12, 1918 319 Barneveld Barneveld Iowa Apr. 24, 1919 June 9, 1920 322 Theo. Roosevelt Green Bay Brown Oct. 14, 1919 June 9, 1920 325 Commonwealth Madison Dane June 2, 1922 June 14, 1922 329 Acacia Superior Douglas Dec. 22, 1922 June 13, 1923 330 Island City Minocqua Oneida Oct. 6, 1999 June 13, 2000 331 James M. Hays Milwaukee Milwaukee Mar. 9, 1923 June 13, 1923 332 Adams Adams Adams Sept. 13, 1924 June 10, 1925 337 Geo. Washington 1776 Whitefish Bay Milwaukee Apr. 26, 1926 June 9, 1926 347 Sanctuary Eau Claire Eau Claire Mar. 1, 1929 June 12, 1929 349 Appleton Appleton Outagamie Mar. 20, 1950 June 13, 1950 350 Nathan Hale Milwaukee Milwaukee Apr. 6, 1951 June 12, 1951 351 Geo. B. Wheeler Eau Claire Eau Claire Dec. 21, 1953 June 8, 1954 354 Elmbrook Brookfield Waukesha June 12, 1956 June 11, 1957 356 Doric Madison Dane June 13, 1961 June 12, 1962 358 Day-Lite Milwaukee Milwaukee May 10, 1971 June 14, 1972 359 Sunrise Kenosha Kenosha Apr. 11, 1977 June 13, 1978 360 N.E.W. Daylite Green Bay Brown Mar. 16, 1983 June 11, 1984 362 Four Lakes Daylight Madison Dane June 11, 1990 June 10, 1991 363 Freemasons Milwaukee Milwaukee Apr. 29, 1992 June 8, 1992 364 Glenn L. Humphrey Dousman Waukesha May 12, 1992 June 8, 1992 365 Barnes Barnes Sawyer Mar. 11, 1999 June 14, 1999 366 Perseverance 1843 Dousman Waukesha Nov. 4, 2000 June 12, 2001 367 Unity Kenosha Kenosha July 17, 2003 June 14, 2004

163 Name of Date of Charter No. Lodge Location County Dispensation Granted

368 Mason-Woods Cecil Shawano Jan. 24, 2005 June 13, 2005 369 Nine Rivers Eau Claire NW Wisconsin June 10, 2011 June 1, 2012 1843 Silas H. Shepherd Hartland Waukesha Dec. 11, 1983 June 11, 1984 1862 Armistead-Bingham Waterloo Jefferson Feb. 10, 1999 June 14, 1999

164 SUMMARY OF CHARTERS GRANTED

Total Number of Charters Granted...... 386 Lodges Discontinued...... 204 Charters Restored...... 0 Number of Charters in Force...... 180 LODGES HAVING NAMES CHANGED Original Name of Lodge No. Name Changed to No. Date Changed

Milwaukee...... 3 Kilbourn...... 3 1869 Kilbourn...... 3 South Shore...... 3 Oct. 28, 2004 Delavan...... 12 Delavan-Darien...... 12 Sept. 1, 1977 Delavan Darien...... 12 Southern Lakes...... 12 May 7, 2004 Tracy...... 13 Wisconsin...... 13 June 11, 1852 Prometheus...... 17 Ozaukee...... 17 June 15, 1853 Racine...... 18 Racine-Belle City...... 18 Dec. 29, 2003 Fountain...... 26 Fond du Lac...... 26 June 2, 1995 Fox River...... 28 Burlington...... 28 June 10, 1852 Horicon...... 40 Horicon-Mayville...... 40 Jan. 20, 1977 Oconomowoc...... 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland...... 42 Apr. 20, 2002 Frontier...... 45 Frontier-Badger...... 45 Oct. 17, 2007 Jerusalem...... 54 Raymond...... 54 1861 Janesville...... 55 Janesville-Western Star...... 55 May 2, 1994 Elisha Kent Kane...... 61 Twin Cities...... 61 Sept. 12, 1995 Kane...... 61 Elisha Kent Kane...... 61 June 10, 1924 Dallas...... 78 Dells...... 78 June 8, 1858 Weyauwega...... 82 Manawa...... 82 Dec. 19, 1995 Green Lake...... 95 Ripon-Green Lake...... 95 Nov. 23, 1971 Ripon-Green Lake...... 95 Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan...... 95 Apr. 18, 1990 Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan...... 95 Prairie View...... 95 June 25, 1997 Crescent...... 97 Crescent Valley...... 97 May 22, 1997 Bryan...... 98 John A. Bryan...... 98 June 10, 1924 Neosho...... 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon...... 108 March 27, 1997 Eureka...... 113 Sauk Prairie...... 113 Nov. 1, 1966 Bark River...... 122 Hartland...... 122 In 1893 Columbia...... 124 Dells...... 124 May 26, 1970 Grand Rapids...... 128 Wisconsin Rapids...... 128 June 15, 1921 Osceola...... 134 Osceola-St. Croix Falls...... 134 May 14, 1990 Beetown...... 146 Bloomington...... 146 May 19, 1976 Durand...... 149 Durand-Pepin...... 149 April 24, 1981 Mifflin...... 153 Rewey...... 153 Year 1901 Reedsburg...... 157 Reedsburg...... 79 April 1, 1972 New Holstein...... 172 Calumet...... 172 Jan. 29, 1985 Key...... 174 Kewaunee-Key...... 174 July 10, 1978 Kewaunee-Key...... 174 Henry S. Baird...... 174 Nov. 17, 2005 Middleton...... 180 Middleton-Ionic...... 180 Dec. 31, 1998 North LaCrosse...... 190 LaCrosse Masonic...... 190 Jan. 1, 2001 Bailey...... 192 Collins...... 192 In 1888 (No authority for the change) Collins...... 192 Collins-Spring Valley...... 192 May 14, 2004 Dayton...... 198 Belleville...... 198 1812 Elroy...... 202 Elroy-Wonewoc...... 202 Dec. 10, 1974 Osseo...... 213 Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta...... 213 Feb. 19, 1997 Bayfield...... 215 Bayfield-Washburn...... 215 July 27, 1993 Peshtigo...... 218 Tri County Daylite...... 218 July 15, 1992 Shell Lake...... 221 Shell Lake-Spooner...... 221 Nov. 3, 2004 Fisher...... 222 Hiram D. Fisher...... 222 June 10, 1924 Rice Lake...... 234 Blue Hills...... 234 May 14, 1998 Grantsburg...... 244 Frederic-Grantsburg...... 244 Nov. 20, 1989 Frederic-Grantsburg...... 244 Landmark...... 244 Jan. 1, 2004 Laflin...... 247 Laflin-St. amesJ ...... 247 April 10, 2001 Mondovi...... 252 Buffalo River...... 252 June 21, 2005

165 Genoa Junction...... 256 Genoa City...... 256 June 13, 1924 Rusk...... 259 Jeremiah M. Rusk...... 259 June 10, 1924 Ivanhoe...... 265 LaFayette...... 265 June 10, 1896 Benton...... 268 Olive Branch...... 6 Aug. 21, 2011 Perry...... 269 William W. Perry...... 269 June 10, 1924 Stanley...... 273 Stanley-Thorp...... 273 Nov. 22, 1971 Roosevelt...... 322 Theodore Roosevelt...... 322 April 14, 1948 Rhinelander...... 242 Rhinelander-Lakeland...... 242 Dec. 15, 1982 Milwaukee...... 261 Milwaukee-Harmony...... 261 Jan. 8, 1983 Merrillan...... 279 Merrillan-Humbird...... 279 March 25, 1986 Merrillan-Humbird...... 279 Merrillan...... 279 June 29, 2004 Whitehall...... 271 Whitehall-Blair...... 271 Feb. 1, 1987 Acacia...... 329 Acacia-Itasca...... 329 Sept. 28, 1995

166 LIST OF LODGES DISCONTINUED

Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Olive Branch 6 New Diggings Surrendered January 10, 1865. Southport 7 *Southport Arrested June 15, 1853. Dallas 8 Prairie du Chien Surrendered 1852. Jefferson 9 •Jefferson Arrested June 2, 1884. Harmony 12 ✓Delavan Surrendered 1859 (formerly located at Elkhorn). Western Star 14 Janesville Consolidated with Janesville No. 55, May 2, 1994. Hazel Green 15 Hazel Green Surrendered 1849 (See No. 43), resumed in 1927. Hazel Green 15 Hazel Green Consolidated with Melody No. 2, November 15, 1994. Franklin 16 Highland In 1867 moved to Avoca. Excelsior 19 Madison Surrendered 1851. Lancaster 20 Lancaster Consolidated with Warren No. 4, Dec. 15, 1999. Washington 22 Dodgeville Surrendered 1850. Rochester 23 Rochester Surrendered 1858. St. John’s 24 Sheboygan Falls Consolidated with Cassia No. 167, Dec. 18, 1995. Fountain 26 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fond du Lac No. 140, June 2, 1995, changed name to Fond du Lac No. 26. Lafayette 29 Lafayette Moved to California. Tuscan 35 Watertown Arrested 1858. St. John’s 39 Stillwater (Minn.) To Grand Lodge of Minnesota. Horicon-Mayville 40 Horicon Consolidated with Neosho No. 108, Mar. 27, 1997, changed name to Neosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108. St. James 41 East Troy Consolidated with Laflin No. 247, April 10, 2001. Oconomowoc 42 Oconomowoc Dispensation issued July 14, 1852. Charter granted June 15, 1853. Charter arrested April 9, 1860. (See Ellsworth Lodge No. 133). Hazel Green 43 Hazel Green Number changed to 15, which was the number of the first Lodge at Hazel Green in 1927. Lake Mills 46 Lake Mills Consolidated with Jefferson No. 9, Oct. 1, 1999. Watertown 49 Watertown Consolidated with Jefferson No. 9, Oct. 27, 1998. Wyocena 52 Wyocena June 12, 1867, moved to Rio and name changed to Rio No. 52. Rio 52 Rio Consolidated with Pardee No. 171, Nov. 20, 1997. Kingston 53 Kingston Arrested February, 1869. Raymond 54 Thompsonville Arrested June, 1862. Muscoda 58 Muscoda Surrendered January 7, 1868. Markesan 59 **Markesan Surrendered October 19, 1933. Markesan 59 Markesan Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake No. 95, April 18, 1990. Vesper 62 Mayville Consolidated with Horicon No. 40 on January 20, 1977. Name changed to Horicon-Mayville No. 40. Fox Lake 67 Fox Lake Consolidated with Waupun No. 48, January 23, 1970. Palmyra 68 Palmyra Consolidated with St. John’s No. 57, May 1, 2013. Grant 70 Boscobel Consolidated with Fennimore No. 219, April 16, 2002. Plover 76 Plover Consolidated with Evergreen No. 93, March 20, 1971. Elkhorn 77 Elkhorn Consolidated with Delavan-Darien No. 12 & Walworth No. 286 to form Southern Lakes No. 12, May 7, 2004. Dells 78 Lake Delton Consolidated with Columbia 124 on May 26, 1970. Name changed to Dells 124. Concordia 83 Madison Surrendered 1882. Solomon 86 Juneau Consolidated with Dodge County No. 72, February 27, 1976. Otsego 87 Otsego Surrendered March, 1860. Nemadjii 88 Superior Not Constituted. Pepin 89 Pepin Consolidated with Durand Lodge No. 149, April 24, 1981.

167 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Oxford 91 Oxford Consolidated with Montello No. 141, May 20, 1998. Belle City 92 Racine Consolidated with Racine No. 18 and changed name to Racine-Belle City No. 18, Dec. 29, 2003. Temple 96 Waterford Consolidated with Burlington No. 28, Dec. 19, 1996. John A. Bryan 98 Menasha Consolidated with Elisha Kent Kane No. 61, Sept. 12, 1995, now Twin Cities No. 61. Fairfield 100 Fairfield Arrested June 20, 1895. Beautiful Grove 101 Boscobel Surrendered 1863. Marquette 102 Marquette Arrested March 19, 1879. Astrea 104 Cedarburg Surrendered April, 1893. Prairie du Chien 106 Prairie du Chien Changed Lodge number to 8, February 1997. Tracy 107 Manitowoc Arrested April 9, 1868. Lowell 110 Reeseville Consolidated with Columbus No. 75, May 12, 1960. Rosendale 111 Rosendale Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake-Markesan No. 95, April 3, 1997. Palestine 114 Lone Rock Arrested Mar. 17, 1927. Restored May 31, 1928. Consolidated with Franklin No. 16, June 11, 1958. Rob Morris 115 Eagle Consolidated with Palmyra 68, November 15, 1971. Sharon 116 Sharon Consolidated with Darien No. 126, November 3, 1964. Trempealeau 117 Trempealeau Consolidated with Decora No. 177, November 20, 2001. Warden 118 Gratiot Surrendered January 5, 1940. Delavan 121 Delavan Now Delavan No. 12 (1923). Hartland 122 Hartland Consolidated with Oconomowoc No. 42, April 26, 2002. Darien 126 Darien Consolidated with Delavan No. 12, July 1, 1977 and name changed to Delavan-Darien No. 12. Lebanon 127 Juda Surrendered March 27, 1882. Jamestown 129 Jamestown Surrendered 1868. New London 131 New London Consolidated with Manawa No. 82, May 2, 2002. Ellsworth 133 Oconomowoc Dispensation issued June 18, 1861. Charter granted June 11, 1862. On June 14, 1882, authorized to change name and number to Oconomowoc No. 42. Osceola-St. Croix Falls 134 St. Croix Falls Consolidated with Frederic-Grantsburg No. 244, Sept. 28, 2001. Good Samaritan 135 Clinton Consolidated with Morning Star No. 10, Mar. 19, 1998. Spring Prairie 136 Spring Prairie Surrendered December 21, 1904. Footville 137 Footville Consolidated with Bicknell No. 94, Dec. 19, 1996. Billings 139 Ft. Atkinson Charter arrested April 2, 1996. Fond du Lac 140 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fountain No. 26, June 2, 1995, changed name to Fond du Lac No. 26. Harmony 142 Whitefish Bay Consolidated with Milwaukee No. 261 and changed name to Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261, Jan. 8, 1983. Brandon 144 Brandon Consolidated with Waupun No. 48, June 11, 1958. Bloomington 146 Bloomington Consolidated with Lancaster No. 20, Dec. 15, 1982. Green Lake 147 Green Lake Consolidated with Ripon No. 95, November 23, 1971 and name changed to Ripon- Green Lake 95. Burnett 150 Burnett Surrendered April 5, 1901. Cambria 152 Cambria Consolidated with Pardee No. 171, Sept. 8, 1982. Rewey 153 Rewey Consolidated with Mineral Point, July 27, 1988. Chilton 154 Chilton Consolidated with New Holstein No. 172, changed name to Calumet No. 172, Jan. 29, 1985.

168 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Monticello Union 155 Monticello Consolidated with New Glarus No. 310, Sept. 1, 1977. Corinthian 156 Union Grove Surrendered March 12, 1904. Reedsburg 157 Reedsburg Consolidated with Ironton No. 79, April 1, 1972 and name changed to Reedsburg No. 79. Oakfield 158 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fountain No. 26, October 11, 1971. Zerah 159 Necedah Charter arrested Oct. 25, 1985. Bloomfield 160 Bloomfield Surrendered 1870. West Eau Claire 162 West Eau Claire Surrendered June 14, 1892. Neillsville 163 Neillsville Consolidated with Merrillan No. 279, June 29, 2004. Ferrin 165 Montfort Surrendered March 17, 1994. Princeton 166 Princeton Surrendered June 15, 1883. Grant 169 Consolidated with Muscoda Lodge No. 70 on November 21, 1981. Pardee 171 Pardeeville Surrendered June 14, 2006. New Holstein 172 ✓✓New Holstein Surrendered June 11, 1878, Consolidated with Chilton No. 154, changed name to Calumet No. 172, Jan. 29, 1985. Key 174 Algoma Consolidated with Kewaunee No. 296, on July 10, 1978 and changed name to Kewaunee-Key Lodge No. 174. New charter presented on June 12, 1979. Kewaunee-Key 174 Kewaunee Consolidated with Henry S. Baird No. 211, Nov. 17, 2005 and changed name to Henry S. Baird No. 174. Excelsior 175 Milwaukee Consolidated with Lake Lodge No. 189, May 18, 2009. Black Earth Valley 179 Black Earth Consolidated with Crescent No. 97, May 22, 1997 and changed name to Crescent Valley No. 97. Augusta 181 Augusta Consolidated with Osseo No. 213, Feb. 19, 1997 and changed name to Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta No. 213 Alma 184 Alma Consolidated with Buffalo River Lodge No. 252, May 16, 2009. Georgetown 185 Cuba City Surrendered Nov. 3, 1938. Humbird 191 Humbird Consolidated with Merrillan No. 279, March 25, 1986 and changed name to Merrillan-Humbird No. 279. Wonewoc 194 Wonewoc Consolidated with Elroy No. 202, Dec. 10, 1974 and changed name to Elroy-Wonewoc No. 202. Maiden Rock 196 Maiden Rock Consolidated with Pepin No. 89, May 21, 1968. Belleville 198 Belleville Arrested No. 13, 1937. Werner 199 Werner Surrendered June 12, 1888. Wm. Kahlenberg 200 Two Rivers Consolidated with Manitowoc No. 65, May 25, 1989. Arcadia 201 Arcadia Surrendered July 11, 2011. Elroy-Wonewoc 202 Elroy Consolidated with Tomah No. 132, April 18, 1990. Wilton 203 Wilton Surrendered Feb. 23, 1953. Colby 204 Colby Charter arrested Jan. 10, 1994. Centennial 205 Oshkosh Consolidated with Oshkosh No. 27, Nov. 20, 1989. Pine River 207 Pine River Consolidated with Redgranite No. 299, Sept. 1, 1982. Redgranite 207 Redgranite Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, July 29, 2001. Plainfield 208 Plainfield Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, Sept. 15, 1989. Rockton 209 LaFarge Consolidated with LaBelle No. 84, May 14, 1990. Spring Green 212 Spring Green Arrested Feb. 29, 2000. Osseo 213 **Osseo Surrendered June 15, 1892. Osseo-Fairchild- Augusta 213 Osseo Consolidated with Mondovi No. 252 on June 21, 2005 and changed name to Buffalo River No. 252. Patch Grove 216 Patch Grove Surrendered Sept. 17, 1901. Peshtigo 218 Peshtigo Consolidated with Tri County Daylite No. 361, July 15, 1992.

169 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Barron 220 Barron Consolidated with Blue Hills No. 234, Jan. 23, 2008. Cumberland 223 Cumberland Consolidated with Rice Lake No. 234, May 14, 1998, changed name to Blue Hills No. 234. Westfield 227 Westfield Consolidated with Oxford No. 91, Feb. 11, 1966. Mt. Horeb 228 Mt. Horeb Consolidated with Verona No. 294, July 20, 1984. Pittsville 232 Pittsville Consolidated with Wisconsin Rapids No. 128, April 3, 1992. Kaukauna 233 Kaukauna Consolidated with Appleton No. 349, April 17, 1995. Cassville 235 Cassville Consolidated with Warren No. 4, Jan. 24, 1985. J.H. Knapp 238 Knapp Consolidated with Glenwood No. 254, March 28, 1966. Jefferson 239 Jefferson Old No. 9 restored, 239 vacant. Washburn 240 Washburn Consolidated with Bayfield No. 215, July 27, 1993. Tomahawk 243 Tomahawk Consolidated with Rhinelander-Lakeland No. 242, Dec. 10, 1998. Pewaukee 246 Pewaukee Suspended Charter April 8, 2013. Greenwood 249 Greenwood Consolidated with Owen No. 317, May 10, 1994. Olive Branch 250 Marinette Surrendered Feb. 15, 1898. Brooklyn 251 Brooklyn Consolidated with Waucoma No. 90 January 15, 1963. Bloomington 253 ***Bloomington Consolidated with Beetown No. 146, Beetown, May 19, 1976 and name changed to Bloomington No. 146. Glenwood 254 Glenwood City Consolidated with Menomonie No. 164, March 2, 2004. Hillsboro 255 Hillsboro Consolidated with La Belle Lodge No. 84, October 2, 2008. Genoa City 256 Genoa City Surrendered April 23, 2001. Viola 257 Viola Consolidated with Rockton No. 209, LaFarge, June 18, 1968. Amery 258 Amery Consolidated with North Star No. 187, Sept. 25, 1990. Jeremiah M. Rusk 259 South Milwaukee Consolidated with Kilbourn No. 3 to form South Shore No. 3, Oct. 28, 2004. Spooner 260 Spooner Consolidated with Shell Lake No. 221 to form Shell Lake-Spooner No. 221, Nov. 3, 2004. Spring Valley 262 Spring Valley Consolidated with Collins No. 192, May 14, 2004, now Collins-Spring Valley No. 192. Thorp 264 Thorp Consolidated with Stanley No. 273, November 22, 1971 and name changed to Stanley-Thorp No. 273. Edwards 266 Hancock Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, Sept. 8, 1993. Benton 268 Benton Changed name back to Olive Branch No. 6 on Aug. 21, 2011. William W. Perry 269 Deerfield Surrendered No. 30, 1966. Randolph 270 Randolph Consolidated with Dodge County Lodge No. 72, February 25, 1981. Whitehall-Blair 271 Whitehall Consolidated with Decora No. 177, Nov. 20, 2001. Stanley-Thorp 273 Stanley Consolidated with Owen No. 317, Oct. 10, 1989. Wild Rose 274 Wild Rose Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, July 18, 1979. St. Croix Falls 275 St. Croix Falls Consolidated with Osceola No. 134, May 14, 1990. Manawa 276 Manawa Consolidated with Weyauwega No. 82, Dec. 19, 1995, now Manawa No. 82. South Wayne 278 South Wayne Consolidated with Argyle No. 178, December 5, 1967. Almond 282 Almond Consolidated with Plainfield No. 208, February 23, 1971. Fountain City 283 Fountain City Consolidated with Alma Lodge No. 184, December 18, 1980. North Freedom 284 North Freedom Surrendered Jan. 6, 1942. Niagara 285 Niagara Consolidated with Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222, September 10, 1980.

170 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Walworth 286 Walworth Consolidated with Delavan-Darien No. 12 and Elkhorn No. 77 to form Southern Lakes No. 12, May 7, 2004. Itasca 289 Superior Consolidated with Acacia No. 329, Sept. 28, 1995, now Acacia-Itasca No. 329. Endeavor 292 Endeavor Consolidated with Fort Winnebago No. 33, December 21, 1960. Verona 294 Verona Consolidated with Madison No. 5 on Aug. 31, 2005. W.W. Childs 295 Gays Mills Consolidated with LaBelle Lodge No. 84, May 15, 1975. Kewaunee 296 Kewaunee Consolidated with Kay No. 174 on July 10, 1978 and changed name to Kewaunee-Key No. 174. Abbotsford 298 Abbotsford Consolidated with Owen No. 317, April 14, 1994. Redgranite 299 Redgranite Consolidated with Pine River No. 207, Sept. 1, 1982. Now Redgranite No. 207. Park Falls 300 Park Falls Consolidated with Phillips Lodge No. 225, May 16, 2009. Brillion 302 Brillion Surrendered Dec. 15, 1970. Kenwood 303 Milwaukee Consolidated with Silver Spring No. 337 and changed name to George Washington 1776 No. 337, July 29, 2000. Wauzeka 304 Wauzeka Consolidated with Prairie du Chien No. 106, June 5, 1989. Fairchild 305 Fairchild Consolidated with Osseo No. 213, Dec. 19, 1988. Seymour 306 Seymour Arrested June 13, 2000. Frederic 308 Frederic Consolidated with Grantsburg No. 244, Nov. 20, 1989. James A. Garfield 309 Milwaukee Surrendered Sept. 30, 1999. Dalton 311 Dalton Surrendered Dec. 16, 1948. Birchwood 312 Birchwood Surrendered Jan. 3, 1940. Turtle Lake 313 Turtle Lake Surrendered Charter February 15, 1988. Mellen 314 Mellen Consolidated with Ancient Landmark No. 210, May 15, 1984. Bruce 316 Bruce Consolidated with Mystic Tie No. 280, December 14, 1987. Victory 320 Cedarburg Consolidated with Ozaukee No. 17, Nov. 12, 2012. Cornell 321 Cornell Consolidated with Mystic Tie No. 280, Sept. 28, 1995 Blair 323 Blair Consolidated with Whitehall No. 271, Feb. 1, 1987. H.H. Grace 324 Superior Consolidated with Superior No. 236, December 27, 1968. Ogilvie 326 Radisson Consolidated with Keystone No. 263, Oct. 26, 2004. Mount Hope 327 Mount Hope Consolidated with Fennimore No. 219, December 19, 1973. Sauk City 328 Sauk City Consolidated with Eureka No. 113, Nov. 1, 1966, and name changed. Minocqua 330 Minocqua Consolidated with Rhinelander No. 242 and changed name to Rhinelander-Lakeland No. 242 December 15, 1982. Cedar Grove 333 Cedar Grove Consolidated with Ozaukee No. 17, Dec. 15, 1982. Colfax 334 Colfax Surrendered Dec. 31, 1940. Loyal 335 Loyal Consolidated with Owen Lodge No. 317 on October 26, 1981. Kiel 336 Kiel Surrendered Charter May 15, 1992. Hiram W. Sawyer 338 Whitefish Bay Consolidated with J.M. Hays Lodge No. 331, Dec. 1, 1980. Shorewood 339 Shorewood Consolidated with Silver Spring No. 337 and changed name to George Washington 1776 No. 337, July 29, 2000. Blue River 340 Blue River Consolidated with Muscoda No. 70, Jan. 19, 1960. Kendall 341 Kendall Arrested Oct. 12, 1945. Goodman 342 Goodman Consolidated with Niagara No. 285, Dec. 7, 1959.

171 Lodge No. Location How Charter Disposed of

Southport 343 Kenosha Consolidated with Pike No. 355 and changed name to Unity No. 367, July 17, 2003. Badger 345 La Crosse Consolidated with Frontier No. 45 and changed name to Frontier-Badger No. 45, Oct. 17, 2007. Centre UD Avon In 1857 moved to Darlington and name changed to Evening Star No. 64. Gillett 344 Gillett Consolidated with Mason-Woods No. 368, August 12, 2006. Rib Lake 346 Rib Lake Consolidated with Medford No. 217, June 12, 1957. Paul Revere 348 Wauwatosa Consolidated with Henry L. Palmer No. 301, July 10, 1984. Ionic 352 Middleton Consolidated with Middleton No. 180, Dec. 31, 1998. Beloit 353 Beloit Consolidated with Morning Star No. 10, August 24, 1987. Pike 355 Kenosha Consolidated with Southport No. 343 and changed name to Unity No. 367, July 17, 2003. Brown Deer 357 Menomonee Falls Consolidated with George Washington 1776 No. 337, June 29, 2001.

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

172 REGISTER OF LODGES Alphabetically Arranged According to Location of Lodges

Location Lodge Name Lodge # Meeting Nights Adams Adams 332 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Albany Albany 36 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Antigo Antigo 231 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Appleton Waverly 51 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Argyle Argyle 178 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Ashland Ancient Landmark 210 1st Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Baldwin Collins-Spring Valley 192 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Baraboo Baraboo 34 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Barnes Barnes 365 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Barneveld Barneveld 319 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Bayfield Bayfield-Washburn 215 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Beaver Dam Dodge County 72 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Beloit Morning Star 10 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Benton Olive Branch 6 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Berlin Berlin 38 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7:00 p.m. 2nd Thurs Nov & Dec Black Earth Crescent Valley 97 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Black River Falls Black River 74 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Bloomer Bloomer 281 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Bristol Washburn 145 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Brodhead Bicknell 94 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Myron Reed 297 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Mc Kinley 307 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield Elmbrook 354 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Burlington Burlington 28 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Cambridge Social 245 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Camp Douglas Camp Douglas 272 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Cecil Mason-Woods 368 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Chetek Chetek 277 2nd & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls 176 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake Clear Lake 230 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Clintonville Clintonville 197 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Columbus Columbus 75 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Crandon Crandon 287 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Crivitz Tri County Daylite 218 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Darlington Evening Star 64 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Delavan Southern Lakes 12 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Dodgeville Dodgeville 119 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dousman Dousman 315 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Dousman Glenn L Humphrey 364 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Durand Durand-Pepin 149 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Eagle River Eagle River 248 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Eau Claire Eau Claire 112 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Eau Claire Sanctuary 347 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Eau Claire George B Wheeler 351 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Eau Claire Nine Rivers 369 1st Monday Edgerton Fulton 69 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Ellsworth Hancock 229 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Evansville Union 32 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Evansville Waucoma 90 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Fennimore Fennimore 219 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Florence Hiram D Fisher 222 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Fond du Lac Fond du Lac 26 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Frederic Landmark 244 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Friendship Quincy 71 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Galesville Decora 177 1st & 3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. Glendale Milwaukee-Harmony 261 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay Washington 21 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Green Bay Des Peres 85 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

173 Location Lodge Name Lodge # Meeting Nights

Green Bay Theodore Roosevelt 322 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite 360 2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Hartland Silas H Shepherd 1843 2nd Sat, March, June, Sept, Dec, 10:00 a.m. Hartford Hartford 120 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Hayward Keystone 263 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Hudson St Croix 56 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Hustisford Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Janesville Janesville-Western Star 55 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Jefferson Jefferson County 9 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Kenosha Kenosha 47 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Kenosha Sunrise 359 2nd & 4th Monday, 9:30 a.m. Kenosha Unity 367 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. La Crosse Frontier-Badger 45 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. La Crosse La Crosse Masonic 190 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Ladysmith Mystic Tie 280 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Lake Geneva Geneva 44 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Linden Linden 206 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. Lodi Lodi Valley 99 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Lone Rock Franklin 16 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Madison Madison 5 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Hiram 50 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Madison Benjamin Franklin 83 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Madison Commonwealth 325 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Madison Doric 356 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Madison Four Lakes Daylight 362 1st Monday, 10:00 a.m. Manawa Manawa 82 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Manitowoc Manitowoc 65 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Marinette Marinette 182 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Marshfield Marshfield 224 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Mauston Northern Light 81 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Mazomanie Perseverance 1836 366 Traveling Lodge Medford Medford 217 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Menomonee Falls Lincoln 183 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Menomonie Menomonie 164 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Mercer Hurley 237 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Merrill Virginia Falls 226 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Merrillan Merrillan 279 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Middleton Middleton-Ionic 180 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Milton Milton 161 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Lake 189 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Lafayette 265 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Damascus 290 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee James M Hays 331 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee Nathan Hale 350 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Milwaukee Freemasons 363 1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Mineral Point Mineral Point 1 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Minocqua Island City 330 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. Mondovi Buffalo River 252 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Monroe Smith 31 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Montello Montello 141 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Mosinee Mosinee 318 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Mukwonago Laflin-St. amesJ 247 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Neenah Twin Cities 61 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Neenah Appleton 349 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. New Glarus New Glarus 310 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. New Holstein Calumet 172 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. New Lisbon Juneau 103 2nd & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. New Richmond New Richmond 195 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Oconomowoc Oconomowoc-Hartland 42 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Oconto Pine 188 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Oconto Falls Oconto Falls 293 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.

174 Location Lodge Name Lodge # Meeting Nights

Omro Omro 168 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. Onalaska Onalaska Masonic 214 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Oregon Oregon 151 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Oshkosh Oshkosh 27 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Owen Owen 317 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m. / 3rd Monday 11:00 a.m. Phillips Phillips 225 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Platteville Melody 2 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Plymouth Cassia 167 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Portage Fort Winnebago 33 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Potosi Warren 4 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Poynette Poynette 173 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien 8 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Prairie du Sac Sauk Prairie 113 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Prescott Northwestern 105 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Pt. Washington Ozaukee 17 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Racine Racine-Belle City 18 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Reedsburg Reedsburg 79 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Rhinelander Rhinelander 242 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Rice Lake Blue Hills 234 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Richland Center Richland 66 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Ripon Prairie View 95 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. River Falls River Falls 109 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Roscoe, IL Armistead-Bingham 1862 5th Saturdays, Sat. of Reenactments, 1:00 p.m. Shawano Shawano 170 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Sheboygan Sheboygan 11 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Shell Lake Shell Lake-Spooner 221 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Shullsburg Amicitia 25 1st & 3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m. South Milwaukee South Shore 3 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. Sparta Valley 60 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Star Prairie North Star 187 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Stevens Point Evergreen 93 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Stoughton Kegonsa 73 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Sturgeon Bay Henry S. Baird 174 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Sun Prairie Sun Prairie 143 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Superior Superior 236 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Superior Acacia-Itasca 329 1st & 3rd Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sussex Ashlar 193 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Tomah Tomah 132 1st & 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Union Grove Union Grove 288 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Viroqua La Belle 84 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Waterloo Waterloo 63 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Waukesha Waukesha 37 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Waupaca Waupaca 123 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Waupun Waupun 48 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wausau Forest 130 Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Wautoma Wautoma 148 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Wauwatosa Wisconsin 13 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wauwatosa Henry L Palmer 301 Fridays, 7:30 p.m. West Allis Independence 80 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m. West Allis Wauwatosa 267 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. West Allis West Allis 291 1st & 3rd Friday, 7:30 p.m. West Allis Day Lite 358 1st & 3rd Monday, 9:30 a.m. West Bend West Bend 138 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m. West Salem Salem 125 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitefish Bay Aurora 30 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitefish Bay George Washington 1776 337 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Whitewater St John’s 57 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Wilmot Wilmot 241 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Winneconne Winneconne 186 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Wisconsin Dells Dells 124 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids 128 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

175 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

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

1844 *Benj. T. Kavanaugh *Abram D. Smith *Moses Meeker *David H. Merrill 1845 *Benj. T. Kavanaugh *Abram D. Smith *Moses Meeker *Byron Kilbourn 1846 *Abram D. Smith *Rev. Rufus Spaulding *Thomas P. Burnett *Mason C. Darling 1847 *Abram D. Smith *Rev. Rufus Spaulding *Mason C. Darling *John H. Roundtree 1848 *Abram D. Smith *Jeremiah P. Lancaster *Byron Kilbourn *Charles Gear 1849 *William R. Smith *Rev. Frank Whitaker *A. Hyatt Smith *Orlander Foster 1850 *William R. Smith *Dwight F. Lawton *Mason C. Darling *Charles Gear 1851 *Abram D. Smith *Montgomery Cothren *John Bullen *Henry M. Billings 1852 *Henry L. Palmer *Henry M. Billings *Henry S. Baird *Erastus Lewis 1853 *Henry L. Palmer *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Rufus DeLos Pulford 1854 *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Orlander Foster *Haven Powers 1855 *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Orlander Foster *Haven Powers 1856 *Henry S. Baird *Rufus DeLos Pulford *Luther M. Tracy *Luman M. Strong 1857 *Henry S. Baird *George F. Huntington *Luther M. Tracy *Luman M. Strong 1858 *Luther M. Tracy *George B. Worth *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood 1859 *Luther M. Tracy *Asmus Cobb *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood 1860 *Gabriel Bouck *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood *John W. Stewart 1861 *Alvin B. Alden *Ganem W. Washburn *Algernon S. Wood *Jonathan B. Moore 1862 *Alvin B. Alden *David H. Wright *John T. Wentworth *William H. Hiner 1863 *Alvin B. Alden *David H. Wright *John T. Wentworth *William H. Hiner 1864 *Ganem W. Washburn *William H. Hiner *Harlow Pease *David L. Downs 1865 *John T. Wentworth *Andrew M. Blair *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate 1866 *Melvin L. Youngs *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett 1867 *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett *Chas. F.G. Collins 1868 *Harlow Pease *Alexander Meggett *Joseph Hamilton *John Turner 1869 *Gabriel Bouck *Amasa Cobb *John Turner *Dana C. Lamb 1870 *Gabriel Bouck *Joseph Hamilton *John Turner *Dana C. Lamb 1871 *Henry L. Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *Dana C. Lamb *George W. Robinson 1872 *Henry L. Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *C. Loftus Martin *William S. Darrow 1873 *Rufus D. Pulford *Jeff P.C. Cottrill *Harvey E. Hubbard *John S. Burrows 1874 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Emmons E. Chapin *Ira W. Bird *Henry Turner 1875 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Merrick P. Wing *Eliphalet S. Miner *Charles J. Pardee 1876 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Nathan C. Giffin *Eliphalet S. Miner *Lewis Lashway 1877 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *David C. Fulton *Homer S. Goss *John G. Clark 1878 *Charles F.G. Collins *Walter C. Pease *John Corscot *Hollis C. Wade 1879 *Charles F.G. Collins *Philo A. Orton *Jeremiah Watts *John W. Laflin 1880 *Emmons E. Chapin *Philo A. Orton *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain 1881 *Emmons E. Chapin *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain *Samuel S. Fifield 1882 *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain *Robert Wootton *Horatio H. Virgin 1883 *Lewis E. Reed *Oliver Libbey *Horatio H. Virgin *Hiram W. Sawyer 1884 *Oliver Libbey *Hiram W. Sawyer *John C. Heithabn *George W. Bishop 1885 *Oliver Libbey *Eugene S. Elliott *Alexander Moran *Byron J. Rumrill 1886 *Eugene S. Elliott *Edwin J. Farr *G.B. Shepard *John Matheson 1887 *Eugene S. Elliott *Myron Reed *J.S. Reynolds *D. McL. Miller 1888 *Myron Reed *N.M. Littlejohn *John Price, Jr. *C.M. Treat 1889 *Myron Reed *N.M. Littlejohn *S.H. Cheney *A.J. Wallace 1890 *N.M. Littlejohn *Fred Ring *A.S. Jackson *W.H. Clark 1891 *N.M. Littlejohn *Fred Ring *W.W. Perry *Aldro Jenks 1892 *Fred Ring *William C. Swain *William H. Ford *Jacob S. Black 1893 *William C. Swain *Hiram W. Sawyer *William B. Andrews *F.H. L. Cotten 1894 *Hiram W. Sawyer *William W. Perry *Hiram D. Fisher *John Grimshaw 1895 *William W. Perry *Aldro Jenks *Wm. F. Gruenewald *F.P. Ainsworth 1896 *Aldro Jenks *Nathan C. Giffin *C.S. Stockwell *John Gill 1897 *Nathan Giffin *James G. Monahan *C.A. Lawton *J.B. Hicks 1898 *James G. Monahan *D. McL. Miller *Chas. E. Whelan *F.E. Noyes

176 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

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

1899 *Chas. E. Whelan *Charles C. Rogers *C.H. Anderson *Frank Johnson 1900 *Charles C. Rogers *F.H. L. Cotten *E.A. Upham *Wm. G. Hales 1901 *F.H. L. Cotten *D. McL. Miller *H.C. Dittmar *John T. King 1902 *Daniel McL. Miller *Myron Reed *Jesse C. Bradley *George B. Wheeler 1903 *John Corscot *Jesse C. Bradley *Chas. H. Moore *D.A. Telfer 1904 *David H. Wright *Jesse C. Bradley *E.L. Urquhart *Frederick R. Jones 1905 *Jesse C. Bradley *Edwin J. Farr *Spencer M. Marsh *Wesley J. Cochrane 1906 *Edwin J. Farr *Spencer M. Marsh *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb 1907 *Spencer M. Marsh *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell 1908 *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell *Cyrus D. Stockwell 1909 *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell *Cyrus D. Stockwell *Alex E. Matheson 1910 *Ernest E. Gatchell *Alex E. Matheson *David B. Greene *Charles E. George 1911 *Alex E. Matheson *David B. Greene *Charles E. George *Charles E. Shane 1912 *David B. Greene *George B. Wheeler *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg 1913 *George B. Wheeler *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg *Willard S. Griswold 1914 *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg *Willard S. Griswold *David Harlowe 1915 *George O. Kellogg *C.S. Stockwell *David Harlowe *Al C. Anderson 1916 *C.S. Stockwell *Willard S. Griswold *William F. Weiler *A.W. Kellogg 1917 *Willard S. Griswold *David Harlowe *C.E. Shaffer *John E. Langdon 1918 *David Harlowe *Charles E. Shane *John E. Langdon *Clifford E. Randall 1919 *Charles E. Shane *C.E. Shaffer *Clifford E. Randall *Charles F. Lamb 1920 *C.E. Shaffer *William F. Weiler *Charles F. Lamb *Wm. H. Webb 1921 *William F. Weiler *John E. Langdon *Wm. H. Webb *Fred J. Marien 1922 *John E. Langdon *Charles F. Lamb *Fred J. Marien *D.H. Mooney 1923 *Charles F. Lamb *Wm. H. Webb *D.H. Mooney *Herbert W. Dixon 1924 *Frank Johnson *Fred J. Marien *Herbert W. Dixon *Fred L. Wright 1925 *Fred J. Marien *D.H. Mooney *Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks 1926 *D.H. Mooney *Herbert W. Dixon *Frank Jenks *Herbert N. Laflin 1927 *Herbert W. Dixon *Fred L. Wright *Herbert N. Laflin *Franklin E. Diebert 1928 *Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks *William R. Graves *Robert M. Millard 1929 *Frank Jenks *Herbert N. Laflin *Robert M. Millard *Thomas Loignon 1930 *Herbert N. Laflin *William R. Graves *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean 1931 *William R. Graves *Robert M. Millard *Oscar L. Dean *Robert O. Jasperson 1932 *Robert M. Millard *Thomas Loignon *Robert O. Jasperson *Karl Braasch 1933 *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean *Karl Braasch *Maxwell Jenks 1934 *Oscar L. Dean *Robert O. Jasperson *Maxwell Jenks *Clarence Hill 1935 *Robert O. Jasperson *Karl Braasch *Clarence Hill *Ralph G. Flanders 1936 *Karl Braasch *Maxwell Jenks *Ralph G. Flanders *George F. Lounsbury 1937 *Maxwell Jenks *Clarence Hill *George F. Lounsbury *David O. Stine 1938 *Clarence Hill *Ralph G. Flanders *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht 1939 *George F. Lounsbury *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl 1940 *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter 1941 *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount 1942 *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos 1943 *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert 1944 *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker 1945 *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith 1946 *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen 1947 *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig 1948 *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum 1949 *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre 1950 *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar 1951 *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. Hofmeister 1952 *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. Hofmeister *Harry A. Speich 1953 *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. Hofmeister *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer

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

1954 *Carl W. Hofmeister *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson 1955 *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz 1956 *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee 1957 *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner 1958 *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little 1959 *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer 1960 *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein 1961 *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking 1962 *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg 1963 *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg *Doyn Inman 1964 *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg *Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne 1965 *William J. Kahlenberg *Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne *Perry A. Risberg 1966 *Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne *Perry A. Risberg *Donald E. Krueger 1967 *Robert V. Osborne *Perry A. Risberg *Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White 1968 *Perry A. Risberg *Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White *Waldemar T. Zwerg 1969 *Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White *Waldemar T. Zwerg Denman G. Kramer 1970 Charles E. White Denman G. Kramer *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson 1971 Denman G. Kramer *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog 1972 *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog *Robert E. Billings 1973 A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog *Robert E. Billings Sheldon I. Ausman 1974 *Carl W. Skoog *Robert E. Billings *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess 1975 *Robert E. Billings *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz 1976 *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz *George R. Hughey 1977 Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz *George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo 1978 #James A. Benz *George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding 1979 *George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes 1980 Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon 1981 Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman 1982 James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman William E. Day 1983 Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman William E. Day George A. Wallinger 1984 Darrell Aderman William E. Day George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis 1985 William E. Day George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson 1986 George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore 1987 Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey 1988 Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy 1989 Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman 1990 Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman Clarence O. Campbell 1991 *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow 1992 James A. Zimmerman Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels 1993 Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord 1994 Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim 1995 Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers 1996 Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black 1997 Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett 1998 Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein 1999 Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein James H. Olson 2000 Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf 2001 John W. Hein James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain 2002 James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon 2003 Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen 2004 Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen 2005 Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen John W. Wilke 2006 Rodney A. Paulsen J.B. Van Hollen John W. Wilke Craig S. Campbell 2007 J.B. Van Hollen John W. Wilke Craig S. Campbell Joseph B. Harker 2008 John W. Wilke Craig S. Campbell Joseph B. Harker Davey L. White, Jr.

178 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

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

2009 Craig S. Campbell Joseph B. Harker Davey L. White, Jr. Dennis V. Siewert 2010 Joseph B. Harker Davey L. White, Jr. Dennis V. Siewert Daniel L. Slavik 2011 Davey L. White, Jr. Dennis V. Siewert Daniel L. Slavik William Beetcher 2012 Dennis V. Siewert Daniel L. Slavik William Beetcher Franklin J. Struble 2013 Daniel L. Slavik William Beetcher Franklin J. Struble Donald W. Hensiak * Deceased # Resigned

179 PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERS Of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

Year Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary

1844 *Thomas P. Burnett *Benj. C. Eastman 1845 *Thomas P. Burnett *Benj. C. Eastman 1846 *John H. Roundtree *William R. Smith 1847 *John Catlin *William R. Smith 1848 *Montgomery Cothren *William R. Smith 1849 *John H. Roundtree *Mont. M. Cothren 1850 *Samuel Moore *Mont. M. Cothren 1851 *Leonard Coates *William R. Smith 1852 *Samuel S. Daggett *William R. Smith 1853 *Samuel S. Daggett *William R. Smith 1854 *William Chappel *William R. Smith 1855 *Peter Winter *William R. Smith 1856 *Peter Winter *William R. Smith 1857 *William Campbell *William R. Smith 1858 *Samuel S. Daggett *John W. Hunt 1859 *Samuel S. Daggett *John W. Hunt 1860 *Samuel S. Daggett *James B. Kellogg 1861 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1862 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1863 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1864 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1865 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer 1866 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1867 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1868 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1869 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1870 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1871 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1872 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer 1873 *William H. Hiner *Geo. E. Hoskinson 1874 *William H. Hiner *Geo. E. Hoskinson 1875 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull 1876 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull 1877 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull 1878 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1879 *David S. Vittum *George C. Swain *John W. Woodhull 1880 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1881 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Woodhull 1882 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull 1883 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1884 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1885 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1886 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1887 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin 1888 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1889 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1890 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1891 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1892 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1893 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin 1894 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1895 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1896 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin 1897 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1898 *J.H. Evans *John W. Laflin

180 Grand Treasurer Grand Sec’y Assistant Year Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand Secretary Emeritus Grand Sec’y

1899 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin 1900 *J.H. Evans *John W. Laflin 1901 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1902 *J.H. Evans *William W. Perry 1903 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1904 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1905 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1906 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1907 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1908 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1909 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry 1910 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1911 *Thomas J. Pereles *William W. Perry 1912 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1913 *David B. Greene *William W. Perry 1914 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1915 *David B. Greene *William W. Perry 1916 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1917 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry 1918 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1919 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry 1920 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1921 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry 1922 *John Corscot *William W. Perry 1923 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1924 *John Corscot *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1925 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1926 *John E. Langdon *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1927 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1928 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1929 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast 1930 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1931 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1932 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1933 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1934 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast 1935 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1936 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1937 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1938 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1939 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1940 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1941 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1942 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1943 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler 1944 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1945 *Robert M. Millard *William F. Weiler 1946 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1947 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1948 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler 1949 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler 1950 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler 1951 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach 1952 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach 1953 *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1954 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1955 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1956 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1957 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1958 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1959 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1960 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach

181 Grand Treasurer Grand Sec’y Assistant Year Grand Treasurer Emeritus Grand Secretary Emeritus Grand Sec’y

1961 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1962 *Edgar A. Williams *Paul W. Grossenbach 1962 *Roy H. Seim 1962 *Arnold W. Plier 1963 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1964 *Alfred G. Tr imberger *Lewis A. Moore 1964 *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach 1965 *Hertel M. Saugman *Lewis A. Moore 1965 *Robert M. Millard 1966 *Eugene G. Williams *Robert M. Millard 1967 *Hertel M. Saugman *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1968 *Carl R. Garny *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1969 *Robert O. Graf *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach 1970 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Perry A. Risberg *Paul W. Grossenbach 1971 Russell R. Selbo *Robert M. Millard *Carl L. Payne *Paul W. Grossenbach 1972 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1973 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1974 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1975 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1976 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach 1977 *Silas J. Paul *Robert M. Millard *Doyn Inman 1978 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1979 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1980 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1981 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman 1982 *Silas J. Paul *Doyn Inman *Carl W. Skoog 1983 *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1984 *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1985 *Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1986 *Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1987 *Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1988 *Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1989 *Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1990 *David J. Nolte *Silas J. Paul #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1991 *David J. Nolte *Robert W. Ward #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1992 John W. Hein *Robert W. Ward #Douglas F. Krimmer *Doyn Inman 1993 John W. Hein *Robert W. Ward *Carl W. Skoog *Doyn Inman 1994 *D. James Childs *Robert W. Ward George A. Wallinger *Carl W. Skoog 1995 *D. James Childs *Robert W. Ward George A. Wallinger *Carl W. Skoog 1996 Michael R. Walter *Robert W. Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1997 Michael R. Walter *Robert W. Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1998 Michael R. Walter *Robert W. Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 1999 Michael R. Walter *Robert W. Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2000 Michael R. Walter *Robert W. Ward George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2001 Michael R. Walter *Robert W. Ward Bruce S. Sim George A. Wallinger *Doyn Inman 2002 Michael R. Walter *Robert W. Ward Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2003 James M. Hays *Robert W. Ward Bruce S. Sim *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2004 James M. Hays *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf *Doyn Inman George A. Wallinger 2005 James M. Hays *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2006 Richard A. Vande Sande *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2007 Richard A. Vande Sande *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2008 John A. Benedict *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2009 John A. Benedict *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2010 John A. Benedict *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2011 John A. Benedict *Robert W. Ward Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2012 John A. Benedict Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger 2013 John A. Benedict Michael A. DeWolf George A. Wallinger

* Deceased # Expelled

182 LIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES & Recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

...... Africa, Benin...... Africa, Burkiner Faso...... Africa, Camaroun...... Dennis Siewert...... Africa, Congo...... Emile Ouosso DePere ...... Africa, Mauritius...... Africa, Senegal...... Armand Agbogba

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

183 LIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES & Recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

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

184 LIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES & Recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

...... Dominican Republic...... Felix E. Forestieri Roderick Anderson...... Ecuador...... Dr. Bruno Sadum Mamo Eau Claire ...... England...... Finland...... Heikki Korhonen ...... Germany, United Gr. Lodges..... John Demetropoulos...... Greece...... George Tingelis Scottsdale, Arizonia ...... Hungary...... Dr. Attila Pok Budapest Craig S. Campbell...... Iceland...... Snorri Egilson Cedarburg Jhoma Hajimahomed Merchant...... India...... Yogesh Bahadur Brookfield Delhi ...... Iran (in exile)...... Ali-Reza Amir-Soleimani Tehran ...... Ireland...... Arthur S. Worrell Dublin Sidney Vineburg...... Israel...... Yinon Falkovitz Green Bay Allan E. Iding...... Italy, Grand Orient...... Marco Franzini Wauwatosa Novara ...... Italy, San Marino...... John Raley...... Japan...... Murray V. Harley, Jr. Fremont ...... Lithuania...... Luxembourg...... Macedonia...... Malta...... Mexico, Aquacalientes...... Mexico, De Guerrero...... Theodore Goeden...... Mexico, El Potosi...... Narcisco Fernandez Lopez ...... Mexico, Michoacan...... Mexico, Nuevo Leon...... Lowell Larson...... Mexico, Tamaulipas...... Carlos Saeb Felix La Crosse Victoria Robert Kaschel...... Mexico, Valle de...... Virgilio Balendez Carchano North Freedom Jack Allord...... Mexico, York...... Joseph U. Heath Janesville Mexico City ...... Moldavia...... Morocco, Kingdom of...... Netherlands, Holland...... A. Th. Ten Houten Rodney Paulsen...... New Zealand...... Warwick H. Holmes Elkhorn Marlow Nelson...... Norway...... Erik Wiig Westby Stavanger

185 LIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES & Recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

...... Panama...... Samuel Theodore Frankel Colon ...... Paraguay...... Peru...... Carlos A. Tejada

Harold C. Freid...... Philippine Islands...... Sixto S. Esquivias, IV Fall Creek Manila Michael R. Walter...... Portugal...... Jose A. Gomes Winneconne James Cleary...... Puerto Rico...... Samuel Irizarry Rodriguez Brookfield George A. Wallinger...... Romania...... Pavel Liska Lac du Flambeau Carl J. Wussow...... Russia...... Victor Kuznetsov Eagle River Bruce S. Sim...... Scotland...... Thomas E. Jessop Neenah ...... Slovakia...... Slovenia...... Dale O. Babbitt...... Spain...... Manuel Mir Eau Claire Scott Kaczor...... Sweden...... Carl-Gustaf Piehl Milwaukee Stockholm Joseph Harker...... Switzerland, Alpina...... E. Joseph Filippi New Berlin ...... Tahiti...... Arden R. Mikich...... Turkey...... Erlap Ozgen Manitowish Waters Ankara ...... Ukraine...... USA, Alabama...... Charles A. Booker Darrell Aderman...... USA, Alaska...... Raymond R. Wagener Shell Lake North Pole ...... USA, Alabama...... Charles A. Booker

James H. Olson...... USA, Arizona...... Frederick E. Krick, Jr. Beaver Dam Stanley R. Jagow...... USA, Arkansas...... Jeff M Whisenhunt Dousman DeQueen Harold W. Woodhouse...... USA, California...... Walworth Keith Krinke...... USA, Colorado...... Claud E. Dutro Waunakee Denver Rodney Paulsen...... USA, Connecticut...... Peter J. Narducci Elkhorn Russell R. Selbo...... USA, Delaware...... S. Curtis Cole Dousman Felton Dr. A.D. Anderson...... USA, District of Columbia...... Todd C. Duehring Madison Silver Spring, MD ...... USA, Florida...... Edwin H. Presser ...... USA, Georgia......

186 LIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES & Recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

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

187 LIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES & Recognized Jurisdictions

NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERS

...... USA, South Carolina...... Keith D. Chamberlain...... USA, South Dakota...... Hurst E. Williams Viola Brentford Ronald Schmidt...... USA, Tennessee...... Willie Cradic Cherokee Village, AR Beecher Daniels...... USA, Texas...... Allen H. Tuell Verona Quitman John W. Hein...... USA, Utah...... Melvin R. Enders Wisconsin Rapids Layton Roy C. Eisenmann...... USA, Vermont...... James W. Dudley Madison ...... USA, Virginia...... Owen Tee Wade Dublin Robert E. LeFebve...... USA, Washington...... Orton Krueger Bristol Port Orchard Richard E. Black...... USA, West Virginia...... Gregory A. Riley, Sr. Madison Berkeley Springs ...... USA, Wyoming...... Venezuela...... Roel C. Sanchez Hernandez

188 HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE GRAND LODGE F. & A.M. OF WISCONSIN February 22, 1961 Hipolito Marcano, Grand Master Grand Lodge of Puerto Rico February 22, 1962 Mauro Baradi, Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of the Philippines February 22, 1963 Richard Mueller-Boerner, Past Grand Master United Grand Lodges of Germany February 22, 1964 Max Silverston, Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of the State of Israel February 25, 1965 Ernest Van Hecke, Grand Master National Grand Lodge of France February 22, 1967 Prof. Giordano Gamberini Grand Orient of Italy August 16, 1972 Roy Rogers August 16, 1973 Red Skelton September 29, 1989 Roy Clark June 10, 1991 Thomas R. Dougherty, P.G.M. Director, Hospital Visitation Masonic Service Association June 11, 1991 Charles Baltos, Grand Master Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Minnesota June 15, 1993 John J. Robinson June 13, 2000 Richard E. Fletcher, P.G.M., Exec. Secy. Masonic Service Association

189 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

*Herman E. Friedrich...... 1974 *Alf O. “Pat” Anderson...... 1974 *Russell D. Sheldon...... 1975 *G. Thomas Longbotham...... 1975 *Daniel R. Schutz...... 1976 *Eugene G. Williams...... 1978 *Kenneth I. C. Knudson...... 1980 *Richard Shade...... 1981 *Win Goldfish...... 1981 *Richard Huegel...... 1983 H. Thomas Rogers...... 1984 *Carl F. Boelter...... 1985 Allan E. Iding, P.G.M...... 1986 *Galen Winter...... 1988 Gary Shaw...... 1989 *Elmer Schumacher...... 1990 *Gerald W. Lemberg...... 1991 Robert E. Simon...... 1991 *Moses Jack Rood...... 1992 Roland B. Day...... 1993 Willis Scadden...... 1993 *Carl W. Skoog, P.G.M...... 1994 Rick E. Gustafson...... 1994 *John H. Rose...... 1995 John Unz...... 1995 Harold E. Woodhouse...... 1996 Darrell Aderman...... 1997 *L. Clarence Kelley...... 1997 George A. Wallinger, P.G.M...... 1998 William E. Day, P.G.M...... 1999 *Ronald Glaunert...... 2000 John Hayek...... 2000 Donald Komplin...... 2000 *George R. Hughey, P.G.M...... 2000 Archie Simonson...... 2001 J. W. Engeldinger...... 2001 Roderick Anderson...... 2001 Carl Wussow, P.G.M...... 2001 Robert E. Moore, P.G.M...... 2002 Dean T. Massey, P.G.M...... 2002 *Robert Erffmeyer...... 2003 James Zimmerman, P.G.M...... 2003 Stanley Jagow, P.G.M...... 2003 Ronald P. Schmidt...... 2003 Gordon P. Hintermeyer...... 2003 Frank J. Mayer...... 2004 Russell G. Dunnum...... 2005 William J. Jewell, Jr...... 2005 James M. Hays...... 2006 Beecher Daniels...... 2006

190 Michael A. DeWolf...... 2007 Dr. Ray D. Heilborn...... 2007 John W. Hein...... 2007 Dan E. Walters...... 2008 *Tomas C. Tourville...... 2009 Richard A. Vande Sande...... 2009 William L. Stonecipher...... 2010 J. Patrick Storrs...... 2010 Harold J. Christensen...... 2011 Henry B. Pynakker...... 2011 Jerome J. Holz...... 2012 Davey L. White, Sr...... 2012 Michael J. Belongia...... 2013 Richard A. Rygh...... 2013

*Deceased

191 APPENDIX C

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS OF THE WISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC. MASONIC HEALTH CARE CENTER AND REHAB, INC. MASONIC VILLAGE ON THE SQUARE, INC. THREE PILLARS COMBINED STATEMENT

192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 APPENDIX D 2011-2012

Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters Permanent Members District Lecturers Regional Chaplains Area Administrators Trustees Board Members Committees

282 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2012-2013

ELECTED Dennis V Siewert...... Grand Master Daniel L Slavik...... Deputy Grand Master William Beetcher...... Senior Grand Warden Franklin J Struble...... Junior Grand Warden John A Benedict...... Grand Treasurer Michael A DeWolf, PGM...... Grand Secretary

APPOINTED David R Ritchie...... Grand Chaplain Kenneth C Gorgen...... Grand Lecturer Donald W Hensiak...... Senior Grand Deacon L Arby Humphrey...... Junior Grand Deacon Scott E Pedley...... Senior Grand Steward Robert C Strader...... Junior Grand Steward John C Tilley...... Grand Marshal Keith D. Chamberlain, PGM...... Grand Orator Travis M. Hand...... Grand Tiler

DISTRICT DEPUTIES Paul S. Huber...... Deputy, District #1 Gary L Stang...... Deputy, District #2 Joseph O Barlow...... Deputy, District #3 Christian M Hirthe...... Deputy, District #4 James M Kent...... Deputy, District #5 Shawn W Matthes...... Deputy, District #6 Dean A Johnson...... Deputy, District #7 Marc B Steiber...... Deputy, District #8 Terrance R Brown...... Deputy, District #9 John W Krinke ...... Deputy, District #10 Wayne A Budwick...... Deputy, District #11 Patrick D Cholka...... Deputy, District #12

283 Permanent Members Past Grand Masters Charles E White (1970) Beecher Daniels (1995) Denman G Kramer (1971) Jack C Allord (1996) A D Anderson (1973) Bruce S Sim (1997) Herman A Friess (1977) Lawrence L Myers (1998) Russell R Selbo (1980) Richard E Black (1999) Allan E Iding (1981) Stephen D Willett (2000) James J Byrnes (1982) John W Hein (2001) Kenneth W Shannon (1983) James H Olson (2002) O Darrell Aderman (1984) Michael A DeWolf (2003) William E Day (1985) Keith D Chamberlain (2004) George A Wallinger (1986) Roger L Magoon (2005) Kingman D Loomis (1987) Rodney A Paulsen (2006) Bruce A Christianson (1988) J B Van Hollen (2007) Robert E Moore (1989) Dr John W Wilke (2008) Dean T Massey (1990) Craig S Campbell (2009) James A Zimmerman (1992) Joseph B Harker (2010) Carl J Wussow (1993) Davey L White, Jr. (2012) Stanley R Jagow (1994)

Past Junior Grand Wardens Past Grand Trustees Sheldon I Ausman John W Demetropoulos Le Roy C Eisenmann Past Grand Lecturers Kingman D Loomis, PGM Davey L White Jr Lowell A Tainter John W Hein, PGM George A Wallinger, PGM Craig S Campbell Roger G Nitzsche Herman A Friess, PGM Past Grand Secretaries Stephen D Willett, PGM Bruce S Sim, PGM Carl J Wussow, PGM George A Wallinger, PGM William E Day, PGM Past Grand Treasurers Blair D Dixon Russell R Selbo, PGM Bruce S Sim, PGM John W Hein, PGM James H Olson,PGM Michael R Walter Allan E Iding, PGM James M Hays Robert C Gorsuch Richard A Vande Sande

District Lecturers

Dist. Name Dist. Name 1 Scott R Larson 7 Richard H Moen 2 Harold J Christensen 8 Kevin D Germaine 3 Tony S Budaj 9 Brian S Duoss 4 Moses H Adams 10 J Patrick Storrs 5 John W Wilke, PGM 11 William G Hahnfeldt 6 Roger L Magoon, PGM 12 Currently Unassigned

284 REGIONAL CHAPLAINS

Dist. Name Dist. Name 2 Henry M Paulson 11 Rodney A Paulsen 8 David R Ritchie 12 Eugene Marcus

Area Administrators

Distric t 1 Team District Deputy Paul S Huber District Lecturer Scott R Larson

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 1-1 Timothy P Mott (365, 210) Ancient Landmark #210 Bayfield-Washburn #215 Superior #236 Acacia-Itasca #329

1-2 Gregg B Olson (210, 365) Shell Lake-Spooner #221 Keystone #263 Barnes #365

Distric t 2 Team District Deputy Gary L Stang District Lecturer Harold J Christensen R egional C haplain Henry M Paulson

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 2-1 William C Kessler (56, 369) St. Croix #56 River Falls #109 North Star #187 New Richmond #195 Clear Lake #230

2-2 R ichard A Hodges (77) Blue Hills #234 Landmark #244 Chetek #277 Bloomer #281 Nine Rivers #369, UD

2-3 Lester C Paulson (112, 176) Eau Claire #112 Chippewa Falls #176 Buffalo River #252 Sanctuary #347 George B Wheeler #351

285 2-4 Steven J Schwartz (105, 109) Northwestern #105 Durand-Pepin #149 Menomonie #164 Collins-Spring Valley #192 Hancock #229

Distric t 3 Team District Deputy Joseph O Barlow District Lecturer Tony S Budaj

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 3-1 Mark W Steckel (280) Medford #217 Phillips #225 Hurley #237 Mystic Tie #280 Owen #317

3-2 Kurt A Lis (130) Forest #130 Virginia Falls #226 Rhinelander #242 Eagle River #248 Island City #330

Distric t 4 Team District Deputy Christian M Hirthe District Lecturer Moses H Adams

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 4-1 Jay F Herbst (174) Washington #21 Des Peres #85 Shawano #170 Henry S Baird #174 Theodore Roosevelt #322 N.E.W. Daylite #360 Mason-Woods #368

4-2 Jason L R ichardson (188, 293) Marinette #182 Pine #188 Tri County Daylite #218 Hiram D Fisher #222 Antigo #231 Crandon #287 Oconto Falls #293

286 Distric t 5 Team District Deputy James M Kent District Lecturer Dr. John W Wilke, PGM

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 5-1 C urrently Unassigned Black River #74 Merrillan #279

5-2 Harry Y Smith (132) Valley #60 Northern Light #81 Juneau #103 Tomah #132 Camp Douglas #272

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

Distric t 6 Team District Deputy Shawn W Matthes District Lecturer Roger L Magoon, PGM

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 6-1 Lyle H Snyder (141) Quincy #71 Dells #124 Montello #141 Wautoma #148 Adams #332

6-2 A C hris Gans, (123, 366) Evergreen #93 Waupaca #123 Wisconsin Rapids #128 Marshfield #224 Mosinee #318

6-3 C raig J C loutier (51) Oshkosh #27 Waverly #51 Twin Cities #61 Manawa #82 Winneconne #186 Clintonville #197 Appleton #349

287 Distric t 7 Team District Deputy Dean A Johnson District Lecturer Richard H Moen

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 7-1 Theodore W E rickson, II (143, 5, 50) Waterloo #63 Columbus #75 Sun Prairie #143 Social #245 Doric #356

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

7-3 C raig J Froelich (9, 50) Madison #5 Hiram #50 Benjamin Franklin #83 Commonwealth #325 Four Lakes Daylight #362

Distric t 8 Team District Deputy Marc B Steiber District Lecturer Kevin D Germaine R egional C haplain Rev. David Ritchie

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 8-1 Scott E R ossing (206, 16, 1) Mineral Point #1 Franklin #16 Richland #66 Dodgeville #119 Linden #206

8-2 Stuard G Soper (64) Olive Branch #6 Amicitia #25 Smith #31 Evening Star #64 Argyle #178

8-3 Dan K Odeen (8) Melody #2 Warren #4 Prairie du Chien #8 Fennimore #219

288 8-4 Jeffrey S Schoenfeldt (319) Baraboo #34 Reedsburg #79 Crescent Valley #97 Sauk Prairie #113 Barneveld #319

Distric t 9 Team District Deputy Terrence R Brown District Lecturer Brian S Duoss

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 9-1 Frank X McKenna (42, 315, 1843) Jefferson County #9 Oconomowoc-Hartland #42 St John’s #57 Dousman #315 Glenn L Humphrey #364

9-2 Paul T Tourville (60, 320, 363) Union #32 Janesville-Western Star #55 Fulton #69 Kegonsa #73 Waucoma #90 Milton #161

9-3 Brandon L E lmer (32, 90) Morning Star #10 Albany #36 Bicknell #94 Oregon #151 New Glarus #310

Distric t 10 Team District Deputy John W Krinke District Lecturer J Patrick Storrs

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 10-1 Terry P Groth (138) Dodge County #72 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon #108 Hartford #120 West Bend #138

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

289 10-3 Bryon D. Zimmerman (11) Sheboygan #11 Ozaukee #17 Manitowoc #65 Cassia #167 Calumet #172

Distric t 11 Team District Deputy Wayne A Budwick District Lecturer William G Hahnfeldt R egional C haplain Rodney A Paulsen, PGM

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 11-1 R obert P Messer (18) Racine-Belle City #18 Kenosha #47 Washburn #145 Wilmot #241 Sunrise #359 Unity #367

11-2 Michael A Gorgen (307) Waukesha #37 Lincoln #183 Ashlar #193 Pewaukee #246 Myron Reed #297 McKinley #307 Elmbrook #354

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

Distric t 12 Team District Deputy Patrick D Cholka District Lecturer Currently Unassigned R egional C haplain Eugene Marcus

Dist-A rea A rea A dministrators 12-1 Jan F Talaga (363) Lake #189 Damascus #290 Wauwatosa #267 Henry L Palmer #301 Daylite #358

290 12-2 Michael Fairbanks (290) Wauwatosa #267 West Allis #291 George Washington 1776 #337 Nathan Hale #350 Silas Shepherd #1843

12-3 Jason Braatz (13) South Shore #3 Independence #80 Lafayette #265 Freemasons #363 Freemasons #363

12-4 Todd W Krohn (291, 1843) Wisconsin #13 Milwaukee-Harmony #261 Aurora #30 James M. Hays #331

Grand Lodge F. & A.M. OF WISCONSIN Trustees Term E xpires Guy K Gooding 2013 Bruce H Lasko 2014 Lawrence L Myers, PGM 2015 Steven L Ritt 2016 John P Marra 2017

Michael A DeWolf, PGM, GS Recorder Dennis Siewert, GM Daniel L Slavik, DGM, Ex-officio William Beetcher, SGW, Ex-officio Franklin J Struble, JGW, Ex-officio Donald W Hensiak, SGD, Ex-officio John A Benedict, GTr, Ex-officio

Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board Michael A DeWolf, PGM, Secretary John A Benedict Dennis V Siewert, Vice President Daniel L Slavik William Beetcher Franklin J Struble Steven L Ritt Term E xpires Donald W Hensiak, Pres. 2013 Dayton A Jones 2013 Joseph B Harker, PGM 2014 Dr. John W Wilke, PGM 2014 Rodney A Paulsen, PGM 2014

291 John C Tilley 2015 Guy K Gooding, II 2015 Davey L White, Jr, PGM 2015

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Erika L Miller – Development Officer

Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance Michael A DeWolf, PGM, Secretary L Arby Humphrey, GLO Liaison Donald W Hensiak, GLO Liaison Term E xpires Bruce S Sim 2013 Paul T Tourville 2013 Keith D Chamberlain, PGM Pres 2014 Joseph E Thompson 2015 David R Ritchie 2015

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES Roger L Magoon, PGM, State Coordinator Thomas A Dowman Jesse J Long Laverne E Storkson Charles N Wallens Richard A Vande Sande, Hospital Visitation

Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Franklin J Struble, GLO Liaison William Beetcher, GLO Liaison Term E xpires Gary R Beier 2013 Richard A Vande Sande 2014 Jonathan J Bascue 2014 David E Tainter, President 2015 Donald Forkner 2013 Kevin R Breitzmann 2015 Anthony Powers 2016

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL Richard A Rygh– Editor Diane Igl – Advertising Manager

292 Wisconsin Masonic Journal Board Richard A Rygh – Ex-Officio/Editor Dennis V Siewert, GM, GLO Liaison Term E xpires Stephen P Ehle 2013 Lowell H Scott 2013 Keith D Chamberlain, PGM, Pres 2014 John A Donaldson 2015 Milton Helmer 2015

Three Pillars Retirement Community Mark A Strautman – President-CEO Jean Freuck – CFO John Lawson - COO

Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc. Dennis V Siewert, President Daniel L Slavik, GLO Liaison William Beetcher, GLO Liaison Franklin J Struble, GLO Liaison Term E xpires Barbara Ritchie 2013 Albert W Huelsman 2013 Terrence R. Brown 2013 Paul T Tourville 2013 Jeffrey L Bryden 2014 Monte B Steiber 2014 Franz D Wiggert 2014 Thomas J Walton 2014 William H Frazier 2015 Allan E Iding 2015 H Scott Paulson 2015 Ronald D Pete 2015

Committees 2012-2013 A nnual C ommunication Michael A DeWolf, PGM, Co-chair Jan Gorgen, Co-chair Dennis V Siewert Daniel L Slavik William Beetcher Patrick J Militzer Curt A Campagna John C Tilley Dean A Johnson

293 A ppeals & Grievances William D Dyke Christian M Hirthe James H Olson, PGM Steven R Sorenson Stephen D Willett, PGM-Chair

C ode R evision Craig S Campbell, PGM Michael A DeWolf, PGM Chair L Arby Humphrey Allan E Iding, PGM James H Olson, PGM

E ducation William Beetcher Keith D Chamberlain, PGM Kenneth C Gorgen Donald W Hensiak L Arby Humphrey Scott E Pedley David R Ritchie Daniel L Slavik, Chair Robert Strader Franklin J Struble

E soteric Moses H Adams Tony S Budaj Harold J Christensen Brian S Duoss Kevin D Germaine Kenneth C Gorgen, Chair William G Hahnfeldt Sco tt R Larson Roger L Magoon, PGM Richard H Moen J Patrick Storrs John W Wilke, PGM

E xecutive William Beetcher John A Benedict Michael A DeWolf, PGM Donald W Hensiak Dennis V Siewert, Chair Daniel L Slavik Franklin J Struble Davey L White, Jr, PGM

294 E xpenditures William Beetcher John A Benedict, Chair Michael A DeWolf, PGM Donald W Hensiak Daniel L Slavik Franklin J Struble

Foreign R elations Michael A DeWolf, PGM-Foreign Corresp. Allan E Iding, PGM-Chair Rodney A Paulsen, PGM George A Wallinger, PGM Stephen D Willett, PGM

Fraternal R elations with Prince Hall (A d Hoc) William Beetcher Michael A DeWolf, PGM Donald W Hensiak, Chair L Arby Humphrey Scott E Pedley Dennis V Siewert Daniel L Slavik Frank J Struble Patrick D Cholka

Grand Lodge Planning Keith D Chamberlain, PGM Kenneth C Gorgen Travis M Hand Donald W Hensiak, Chair L Arby Humphrey Scott E Pedley David R Ritchie Robert C Strader John C Tilley

Grand Lodge Strategic Planning William Beetcher John A Benedict Michael A DeWolf, PGM Donald W Hensiak L Arby Humphrey Scott E Pedley Daniel L Slavik Robert C Strader Franklin J Struble

295 Jurisprudence Michael A DeWolf, PGM Allan E Iding, PGM James H Olson, PGM Stephen L Ritt Robert W Roth, Chair Daniel L Slavik J B Van Hollen, PGM George A Wallinger, PGM Charles E White, PGM Stephen D Willett, PGM

Lodge C harters & C onsolidations William Beetcher John A Benedict Michael A DeWolf, PGM Christian M Hirthe Daniel L Slavik, Chair Robert C Strader Franklin J Struble

Nomination William Beetcher Donald W Hensiak L Arby Humphrey Daniel L Slavik, Chair Frank J Struble

Personnel William Beetcher John A Benedict Major B Davie Michael A DeWolf, PGM Steven L Ritt Robert W Roth Daniel L Slavik

R esolutions Kenneth C Gorgen James H Olson, PGM, Chair David R Ritchie George A Wallinger, PGM

Temple Plans & Finance John A Benedict Dean A Johnson John W Krinke Kent R Pauli Scott E Pedley

296 UMB for DeMolay Donald W Hensiak Franklin J Struble

Unfinished Business John A Benedict Michael A DeWolf, PGM Davey L. White, Jr, PGM, Chair

Youth Funding Policy Debra Breunig William Beetcher, Chair Joseph D Chilcote Donald W Hensiak L Arby Humphrey Allan E Iding, PGM Erika Miller Franklin J Struble

297 INDEX

Appendix A, In Memoriam...... 154 Appendix B, Statistics...... 155 Appendix C, Wisconsin Masonic Home Audit...... 192 Appendix D, 2012-2013 Directory...... 282 Appointments: Officers, 2012-2013...... 283 Officers, 2013-2014...... 50, 63 Approval of 2012 Proceedings...... 8 Approval of Board & Committee Reports...... 95 Area Administrators, 2012-2013...... 268 Audit Reports: Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin...... 69 Three Pillars Senior Living Communities...... 176 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 98 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc...... 193 Awards: Degree Competition...... 138 Grand Master’s Meritorious Service Medallion...... 48, 49 Lodge Anniversary...... 139 Lodge Excellence...... 138 Mark Twain...... 127 Biographies: Dennis V. Siewert...... 3 Daniel L. Slavik...... 6 Budgets: Grand Lodge & Farm...... 56, 57 Wisconsin Masonic Journal...... 57 By-law Changes...... 15 Closing of Grand Lodge...... 153 Committees...... 293 Deceased Members...... 130 Decree...... 15 Dispensations...... 15 Distribution Ceremony...... 148 Chaplains...... 248 District Lecturers...... 119 Edicts...... 16 Election of Officers,T rustees, Boards 2013-2014...... 12 Entrance of Grand Lodge Officers...... 7 Fifty Year Certificates...... 62 Grand Lodge Officers 2012-2013...... 283 Grand Lodge Officers 2013-2014...... 63 Grand Master’s Report...... 32 Grand Representatives...... 183 Honorary Members of Grand Lodge...... 189 Installation of Grand Lodge Officers...... 63 Introduction of Distinguished Guests...... 9 Introduction of DL, DC, AA...... 11 Introduction of Past Grand Masters...... 8 Lodges: Active Chartered Lodges...... 161 Discontinued Lodges...... 167 Lodges Having Names Changed...... 165

298 Register of Lodges Indicating Location and Meetings...... 173 Summary of Charters Granted...... 165 Masonic Service Association Report...... 126 Meritorious Service Award Recipients...... 48, 49, 190 No Unfinished Business Declaration...... 148 Opening of Grand Lodge...... 7 Past and Present Officers...... 180 Past Grand Masters and Permanent Members...... 284 Per Capita Tax, Fees and Assessments...... 58, 160 Presentations: 60 Year Certificate...... 140 Certificates of Appreciation...... 139 Lodge Excellence Award...... 138 Mayoral Proclamation...... 8 To Grand Master...... 126, 138 To Retiring Grand Lodge Officers &T eam Members...... 139 Proclamation...... 148 Proficiency Men...... 120 Recapitulation of Membership...... 58, 160 Reception of: Distinguished Guests...... 8, 9 Flag of the United States of America ...... 17 Recommendations by Grand Master Siewert Recommendation No. 1...... 45 Recommendation No. 2...... 46 Recommendation No. 3...... 47 Recommendation No. 4...... 48 Recommendation No. 5...... 48 Remarks: Distinguished Guests...... 11, 64 Grand Master Slavik...... 149 Past Grand Masters...... 11 Prince Hall Grand Lodge...... 12 Wisconsin Masonic Home Board...... 128 Reports: Deputy Grand Master...... 31 District Deputies Chairman...... 49 Grand Lodge Trustees...... 65 Grand Master...... 32 Grand Secretary...... 58 Grand Treasurer...... 52 Junior Grand Warden...... 20 Necrology...... 129 Senior Grand Warden...... 30 Tellers...... 50 Wisconsin DeMolay...... 10 Reports of Boards: Three Pillars/Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc...... 118 Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities...... 91 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, Inc...... 95 Wisconsin Masonic Journal...... 92 Wisconsin Masonic Service and Assistance...... 91 Reports of Committees: Appeals and Grievances...... 50 Credentials...... 8, 140

299 Esoteric...... 119 Expenditures...... 54 Foreign Relations...... 93 Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall Grand Lodge...... 94 Grand Lodge Planning...... 94 Jurisprudence...... 15 Lodge Charters & Consolidations...... 123 Membership...... 123 Nominating...... 12 Resolutions...... 13 Strategic Planning...... 124 Temple Plans & Financing...... 124 Unfinished Business...... 8 Youth Group Funding...... 125 Representatives’ Banquet...... 64 Representatives of Lodges...... 141 Resolutions: 2013 (listing)...... 13 RESOLUTIONS No. 1-2013 (Adopt Annual Budget)...... 55 No. 2-2013 (Per Capita Tax)...... 50 No. 3-2013 (Annual Communication Location, 2015)...... 20 No. 4-2013 (Time Between Posting & Advancement)...... 132 No. 5-2013 (Payment of Lodge Bills)...... 133 No. 6-2013 (Member Suspension after 8 Months)...... 134 No. 7-2013 (All Past Master Vote)...... 134 No. 8-2013 (Stop PMP Payment to Grand Lodge)...... 136 No. 9-2013 (Decide Alcohol in Lodge)...... 135 No. 10-2013 (Election Speeches)...... 136 No. 11-2013 (Changes to Pure Work)...... 137 No. 6-2011 (Changes to Pure Work)...... 17 Ritualists...... 122 Tabular Statement...... 156 Trustees, Grand Lodge: Audit...... 69 Officers...... 291 Report...... 65 Wisconsin Board of Masonic Service and Assistance: Members...... 292 Report...... 91 Wisconsin Masonic Benevolent Activities Board: Members...... 291 Report...... 91 Wisconsin Masonic Foundation: Audit...... 98 Officers and Directors...... 292 Report...... 95 Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.: Audit...... 193 Officers and Directors...... 293 Report...... 118 Wisconsin Masonic Journal: Editor and Directors...... 293 Report...... 92

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