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THE DECEMBER 2017 WISCONS IN Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey attended the 300th Anniversary of the United Grand Mas onic Journ al Lodge of England. See page 12. Wisconsin Masonic Calendar December 2017 9 Wautoma Masonic Union, Annual Christmas Party. Potluck lunch 1 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Port Washington, Dr. Suess Fish Fry. 5-8 served at noon. A visit from Santa is expected after lunch. He and Mrs. p.m., Ozaukee Masonic Center. Adults, $12; children 6-12 $6; 5 and Claus will distribute parent-provided gifts to the children. Wautoma under free. Masonic Center, 203 South Scott St., Wautoma. 2 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Honoring VIPs, Past Masters, 25 & 50 9 H.S. Baird Lodge No. 174, installation of officers, 11:00 a.m., year members and Masonic Day of Light participant. Gathering at 5:30 public is welcome. p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. $18, Bring your wife, family and friends. 504 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. RSVP with remittance to Bro. Gary Mc - 9 Franklin Lodge No. 16, Lone Rock, Soup and Sandwich Supper, Clellan at 262-212-5725 or [email protected]. 4:30-7 p.m. 2 OES All State Christmas Party. 9 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843 hosted by Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. 42, Village on the Square, Three 2 Zor Shrine Ceremonial, Shooters, 5330 Harding Ave., Plover. Pillars, Dousman. Coffee and Carbs at 9 a.m., the Lodge will open promptly at 10 a.m. All Master Masons are welcome. 2 Golden Chain of Friendship Christmas Luncheon, Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Rd., Wisconsin Dells. Social Hour 11 a.m., lunch - 9 Masonic Salvation Army Bell Ringing Day in Door County, all day, eon 12 noon. Program to follow including: Entertainment by the Grand Econo Foods, Sturgeon Bay. Officers, Ugly Sweater Contest, Announcement of Auction Winners. Make a weekend of it and stay @ the resort Fri. night $89.00, Sat. 9 La Crosse Shrine Club Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., La night $99.00 ($89.00 if you stay Fri. and Sat.nights), Booking #F79957. Crosse Masonic Center. See page 28 of the online edition. Please use this toll free number by Nov. 1: 855-223-7107. Reserva - 9 Lake Lodge No. 189, Milwaukee, Installation of Officers, 1 p.m. tions by Nov. 17, to: Janet Dorsey, 1324 School Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53083 or call 920-458-8028. 9 Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301, Wauwatosa, Installation of Offi - cers, 7 p.m. 3 Childrens' Christmas Party. Fun for all kids, parents and grand - parents too. Enjoy a short program, a visit with Santa, plenty of hot 11 Lodi Lodge No. 99, Installation of Officers; meal beforehand of pizza, plus a take away gift for the kids. Sunday 1 - 4 p.m., Henry L. Oyster Stew. Palmer Lodge, 4315 N. 92nd St., Wauwatosa. 11 Hiram Lodge No. 50, Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 and Four 3 Milwaukee Harmony Lodge No. 261, Installation of Officers, 5 Lakes Daylight Lodge No. 362, Joint Installation of Officers., 7 p.m., p.m. Madison Masonic Center. 4 Day Lite Lodge No. 358, West Allis, Installation of Officers, 10 12 Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, Christmas Party and Family Fun a.m. Night. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. 4 James M. Hays Lodge No. 331, Installation of Officers, Dinner at 12 Eau Claire Lodge No. 112, Table lodge and stated meeting ; 6 p.m., Installation at 7 p.m. RSVP to Master Matt Chromey at [email protected] or 715- 379-2310. 5 Melody Lodge No. 2 and Warren Lodge No. 4 Joint Installation of Officers, Platteville. 12 Hancock Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth, Officer Installation, 6 p.m. so - cial, 6:45 p.m. meal and 7:30 p.m. installation. 5 St. Croix Lodge No. 56, Installation of Officers. 7 p.m. dinner, in - stallation to follow. 12 Menomonie Lodge No. 164, Open Installation of Officers with apron and bible lectures for MDoL Masons. 6 Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192. 6 p.m., open Installation of Officers; 7 p.m., tiled lodge with posting MDoL Masons; 8 p.m., officer 16 Milton Lodge No. 161, annual Christmas Party and Installation of reception for Masons and Guests at Phoenix Restaurant. Officers. Party and potluck dinner begin shortly after 3 p.m., with hopefully a visit from Santa! Open Lodge Installation to begin at ap - 6 Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8, Open Installation of Officers, 6:30 proximately 5 p.m. Please join us! meal, 7:30 Public Opening and Installation. 16 Lafayette Lodge No. 265, Milwaukee, Installation of Officers, 1 7 Inaugural tree lighting ceremony and reception at Three Pillars p.m., Holtz Lodge Room at Tripoli Shrine. Wellness Connection, 4:30 p.m. 400 North Main St., Dousman. For more Information contact Jane Olisar, Chief Development Officer, at 16 Freemasons Lodge No. 363, Milwaukee, Installation of Officers, [email protected]. or 262-965-7294. 3 p.m. 7 Madison Lodge No. 5, Installation of Officers, public welcome, 6 16 Damascus Lodge No. 290, Installation of Officers, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. p.m. 9 La Belle Lodge No. 84, Viroqua, Celebrating its nine new Master Masons. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. social sponsored by the Vernon County Shrine Continued on page 23. Club. 7-8 p.m. awards and ceremonies. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. features the Blacker Brothers Band. Free – Open to the public but limited to 300. Grand 9 West Allis Lodge No. 291, West Allis, Installation of Officers, 7 Lodge p.m. F. & A.M. 9 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350, Milwaukee, Installation of Officers, of WI Twitter 11:30 a.m. Like us on Facebook www.twitter.com/WI_Freemasons 9 Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, Installation of Officers. THE M WasonIS CONSIN ic Journal VOL UME L, NUM BER 11 The Official Pub licat ion of the Grand L odge, Free and Acce pted Ma sons of Wiscons in DECEMBER 2017 Masonic Day of Light Very The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Successful; 149 New Masons Brother L. Arby Humphrey By Bro.Milt Helmer Happy Holidays! and Rich Rygh ’Tis the season! A period when we set aside the troubles and cares It was an awe inspiring site looking out over the massive audi - of the world as we take time to celebrate, reflect gratitude, and sing torium of the Masonic Center in songs of praise and adoration to our divine creator for the gifts he Eau Claire – packed wall to wall has bestowed. We renew and reinforce our with new Masonic candidates and ties with family and friends. We come together their mentors during the Eau in our houses of worship to sing and rejoice. Claire Masonic Day of Light on Then we bring in the New Year, ring out the Nov. 4. old, and with hope and excitement we envi - A vision of Grand Master L. sion a promise for the future. Arby Humphrey, the statewide ini - It’s a season when our hearts are touched tiative garnered 149 new Master Masons before the final gavel fell and we rediscover that it is truly more blessed in both Brookfield and Eau Claire. to give then to receive. There are many ways Unlike previous membership ef - to celebrate our blessings this season but let’s forts, the Masonic Day of Light al - not forget to do something for those less for - lowed for education and posting tunate. As Masons we understand the impor - in the degrees and also included tance of practicing Brotherly Love, Relief, and individual participation of every - Charity. When we personally put those Ma - one involved. Grand Master sonic virtues into practice we truly understand The mechanics of the day in what it feels like to be a Mason. both locations featured exemplars L. Arby Humphrey on the floor while mentors (one It’s also a time when our Masonic families for each candidate) sat next to gather together to install our lodge officers, which is so very appro - each candidate coaching them priate during this wonderful season. The elected and appointed of - through each step of the degree ficers of our lodges for the ensuing year are about to take their process. The mentors were as - solemn vows before God as some of the very best people in the sisted by the Marshals where world bear witness. We extend our appreciation to those who pledge needed. a very special gift to us: a gift of time, talent and devotion. We wish It was a process that was difficult the officers for the ensuing year the very best, and pledge our sup - for many to comprehend, but port. We thank the outgoing officers for their service and commit - after it was completed it proved to be a stunning example of master - ment. ful organization and educational As Wisconsin Freemasons we have much to be thankful for this skill. year. Many of our Lodges partnered with the Wisconsin Masonic Following a welcome from over - Foundation using the new matching grants program to double their all director Larry Ganske, District Mentor Bro. Phil A. Itzenhuiser (right) teaches Entered Ap - charitable giving in their local communities. We are especially grate - 2 Lecturer, in Eau Claire and prentice Chad Murphey how to wear his apron. Bro. Itzen - ful to every Mason who reached out to good men this year and Deputy Grand Master Scott E. huiser and Bro. Murphey are members of Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18. brought these good men into our fraternity.