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WMJ April 2021 THE WISCONSIN APRIL 2021 Grand Master’s Appeal reaches $60,000. Masonic Journal See page 6. Wisconsin Masonic Calendar April 2021 2 Milton Lodge No. 161, Good Friday Fish Fry, 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Life’s Memory Test $10. All meals are take-out only. See page 8. 11 Burlington Lodge No. 28, Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. till noon, Take this quiz: Adults, $8; 6-12, $4; under 6 free. Tickets available at the door. Drive 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. through at back door. Burlington Masonic Center, 325 N. Kane St. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 23-25 Spring Staff Meeting and Grand Master’s Testimonial Dinner. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. 4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer 24 Grand Master’s Testimonial Dinner, 6:30 p.m., $62.10 per per- prize. son. Hosted by McKinley Lodge No. 307. Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. See page 3. 5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor 29 District 12 Spring Meeting, 6 p.m. cocktails and 7 p.m. start. 6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners. Every Mason in attendance will receive the new, never before distrib- uted D12 Masonic Coin. Open to spouses and significant others. How did you do? Meyer’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 4260 S. 76th St., Greenfield. Register at Eventbrite. See page 4. The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yes- terday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the 29 District 1 Spring Meeting, Billings Park Masonic Center, 3117 N 21st St., Superior. The meeting will be at 6:15 p.m. with dinner to fol- best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. low. See page 2. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. May 2021 Here's another quiz: See how you do on this one. 1 District 9 Spring District meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with lunch 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through served at noon. Janesville Masonic Center, 2322 E. Milwaukee St., Janesville. school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a dif- 14 Three Pillars Senior Living Communities presents a Taste of ficult time. Three Pillars. A virtual Culinary Celebration at 6 p.m. Go to www.three- 3. Name five people who have taught you something worth- pillars.org for more information. See page 7. while. 22 Keystone Motorcycle Show, Keystone Chapter, Wisconsin Wid- 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreci- ows Sons Masonic Riders Association. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lyla’s Pub, ated and special. 2962 Wis-73, Wisconsin Rapids. Questions contact: Chapter President Toxic 715-697-9080. See page 8. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. 6. Name a half dozen heroes whose stories have inspired June 2021 you. 4-5 177th Annual Communication, Wisconsin Masonic Center. Easier, right July 2021 The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most 10 District 6 is hosting a Masonic Night at the Ballpark, featuring the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Green Bay Booyah. Direct questions to: money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care. [email protected] or 715-712-4001. See page 17. In your Masonic Life, who are the teachers, advisors, and friends you remember the most? Who has helped you 12 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42, 18th Annual "Pay It Forward" Golf Outing at The Legend at Brandybrook in Wales. most in your pursuits, or in time of need? On the other hand, is it possible that you are a person August 2021 who may be remembered kindly by others? Might you be 7 Three Lakes Car, Boat and Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m., Northwoods on someone else's list of “memories”? Petroleum Museum, US-45 & WI-32, Three Lakes. Sponsored by Eagle River Lodge No. 248 and Eagle Chapter #218 OES. For infor- The Masonic Service Association of North America mation contact PGM Carl Wussow at [email protected]. Emessay Notes March 2021 29 Brewers-Twins Baseball Sunday, Target Field, Minneapolis. Grand October 2021 Lodge 30 Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, Shed Lodge. Fellowship starts at 4 F. & A.M. p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. of WI Twitter February 2022 Like us on Facebook www.twitter.com/WI_Freemasons 19-23 2022 Conference of Grand Masters of North America. THE WaISCOsNSINo nic ournal M J VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 4 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin April 2021 Consolidated Quincy Adams Lodge No. The Grand Master’s Message: 71 Holds Consecration Ceremony By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Brother Kenneth C. Gorgen By Bro. Keith Wohlfert “If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch Area Administrator Dist. 6 Area 1 the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch Corn, wine and oil have been a life.”—Author Unknown associated as wages and as life-giv- ing foods since the earliest days of My Brothers, mankind. A score of Biblical ref- The outpouring from our lodges is based on erences attest to their great value the tenets of our profession, brotherly love, re- and symbolism for peace and lief, and truth. These are the hallmarks of our prosperity. And so it was on Sat- organization. We’re simply a group of men that urday, March 20, 2021 as Ma- believe in making a difference in the world sons from across Wisconsin and through a strong moral character and a charita- neighboring states gathered in cer- emony to consecrate the recently ble heart. The outpouring of our philosophy is merged Quincy Adams Lodge No. what the ancient Greeks called “agape”; univer- 71 in Friendship. sal, unconditional love that persists regardless Nearly 50 Masons, family mem- of circumstance. What our Craft does is to go bers and guests were present as beyond just the emotions as it works to seek the Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen best for others. presided over the consecration Brotherly love, relief, and truth; the founda- ceremony. He was assisted by sev- tion of our Craft for seeking to initiate new Ma- Grand Master eral Grand Masonic officers. For sons. This should never be confused with just Kenneth C. Gorgen many present, it was the first time they had witnessed such a gather- taking in new members. We must work to boost our numbers by sat- ing intended to bless a Lodge of isfying our mission of “promoting personal development by reinforc- Masonic Brothers for their in- ing moral principles…” Masonry is founded on one simple principle tended purpose as a benefit for all which is to take a good man and make him better. There is a curious mankind. lack of ambition in those words. Nevertheless, it is that basic and The new Quincy Adams Ma- that simple, but not an easy task to accomplish. It takes time, men- sonic Lodge No. 71 was created toring, education, and development of relationships –– actually over from the recent consolidation of a period of years. two neighboring Lodges in the ad- The Craft was never designed to be a social or charitable society. joining Adams County communi- ties of Adams and Friendship. The Its objective always was and is now founded in the ideal to take a two former Lodges were geo- Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen displays the new Lodge good man and make him better. Better for his family, church, com- graphically located less than two Charter during the installation of Master Michael Karas and munity, and lodge, and with efforts focusing on the objective of mak- miles apart. the officers of Quincy Adams Lodge. ing a better man, the charitable and social acts of Masonry happen The former Quincy Lodge No. Photo by Bro. Keith Wohlfert automatically because of that philosophy. 71 traces its roots to the earliest The efforts to introduce a new Entered Apprentice into lodge life years of statehood, with strong of Adams itself in 1911. All of this Gorgen spoke about this being a are extremely important. The new EA must grow with the Lodge. ties to commerce and travel of the activity followed shortly after the new beginning for the Lodge, and Changes happen as we associate with each other. The real mysteries day along the Wisconsin River; in Chicago & Northwestern Rail- an opportunity for Brothers to of our Craft are not about where ancient treasures are hidden or comparison the former Adams way’s new line was built through make great things happen. With a Lodge No. 332 was traditionally a Adams County to connect renewed energy and a new focus, about the magical formulas of alchemy, but about the treasures that “railroader’s” Lodge. This Lodge Chicago and the Twin Cities. there are plans to bring the Grand are hidden within friendship, morality, and brotherly love. What bet- was formed with the community In his remarks, Grand Master Master’s visions to reality. With ter place to find out that there is a hidden treasure within each and several plural members from the every person, and when a new candidate knocks on the door of the two former Lodges, and a cohe- lodge, he is actually knocking on the internal door of his life or soul.
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