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VOL UME LIII, NUM BER 1 The Official Pub licat ion of the Grand L odge, Free and Acce pted Ma sons of Wiscons in JANUARY 2020

“Day of Light” Sessions Coming The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Up in Racine and Eau Claire Brother Robert C. Strader Greeting Brothers, Two Masonic “Day of Light” Upon completion of the “Day Installation season is always a favorite time of year for every Sessions are coming up on March of Light” the new Master Masons Grand Master. All of the installations I’ve been involved with so far 7 at the Racine Masonic Center are required to return to their and March 21 at the Masonic sponsoring lodge for the signing have been multiple lodge installations. Some Center in Eau Claire. Registration of their Masonic Apron by the with two lodges, one with three, one with five for the sessions is now available Master and Secretary. In addition, and believe it or not, one with seven lodges. I on the Grand Lodge Website. the new Master Masons will be joked with the Brothers and guests that the The Masonic “Day of Light” is asked to participate in final Master District Deputy Grand Master was just trying designed for lodges with “stalled” Mason education and posting les - to get all the work in the district done at once candidates, those who have not sons within 30-60 days of the so he wouldn’t have to work so hard! What I yet advanced from the EA and “Day of Light”. These lessons can didn’t know earlier, I saw in action later, and FC; and those candidates with be found in the green book, Fur - then understood his motives. busy lifestyles who can’t join in the ther Light in Masonry. Lodges Register at Like many, I thought combining lodge in - traditional method. The cost is may also offer a public celebration www.freemasonry.org $85.00 which includes refresh - recognizing their new Brothers. stallations was something done for economy ments and lunch for the candi - Mentors and visitors must bring on the candidate that starts them of scale, taking advantage of common plan - date, apron, holy writings, posting an apron for use during the de - on a lifelong Masonic journey, ning and use of a single ceremony and set of books and a keepsake Square and grees as none will be provided by their mentor must have a key role installing officers. What I discovered, although Compasses. the host site. Lunch is included in in how this journey begins, so the the economy of scale is true, there is a much Enrollment will be limited to the the candidate’s registration fee, lodge should choose mentors larger benefit and by-product of these multi- Grand Master first 50 candidates who register. however Mentors, Degree Teams wisely. lodge installations. What I saw were Brothers Robert C. Strader Registration must be made in Registration for Racine ends Feb. and visitors will be required to pay socializing before and after the installations, 28. Registration for Eau Claire for their own lunch. advance. No walk-in registrations ends March 13. The mentor is a vital part of the will be allowed as training materi - getting to know each other better, finding out what they had in com - Doors open for check-in and candidate's experience. Mentors als and food preparation need to mon, what was successful in another lodge, talking about collabo - morning fellowship at 7:30 a.m. will assist in the degree, attend be planned for. rating on events, talking about pluraling into lodges. The true Candidate and Mentor Orienta - and participate in the training ses - Prior to registration the candi - meaning of “fraternizing”! tion meetings will start promptly sions and assist with the posting dates must have a petition that has I came away a true believer in installations involving multiple at 8:30 a.m. The Master Mason process. While not required, the been properly vetted, received by lodges. In fact, this could be a standard way of doing installations in degree will conclude by 5:30 p.m. mentor should be familiar with the the lodge and voted upon. You will the future, creating large social occasions out of these events, build - Candidates must stay for the en - Wisconsin Program. Ultimately, if need the Candidates MORI num - ing a banquet around them, attracting more guests and family mem - ber as well as his Mentors number tire day to successfully complete this Masonic Day of Light experi - bers than are currently seen today. I’m now thinking our DDGM was the Masonic “Day of Light”. ence is to have the needed impact to complete the registration. likely a visionary, but don’t tell him I said this, or he’ll get a big head over it! Lodge No. 108 Receives New Charter I had quite a treat while in Superior to conduct the installations of Superior and Acacia-Itasca lodges –– an exemplification of an EA degree by Connaught Lodge of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Reflecting Name Change to Rock River They had help from a couple of other Canadian lodges as well as some of their Grand Lodge officers. It is amazing to see how different Grand Master Robert C. degrees can look from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and we all get to Strader delivered a new charter the same places. to Rock River Lodge No. 108 Here’s this month’s thoughts along the theme of the Forget-me- during their stated communica - not . . . involvement with the Masonic youth groups. If you’ve never tion on Nov. 19. Master Scott Scharnell accepted the new char - attended a Masonic youth group meeting or event, either DeMolay ter, reflecting the name change of or Job’s Daughters, you’re missing an important item in your Ma - the Lodge from Neosho-Mayville- sonic passport of experiences. It is your choice how involved you Horicon Lodge No. 108 to Rock want to become, but seeing Masons show up at their meetings is a River Lodge No. 108. highpoint from their point of view. Watching these young people The lodge meets at the Hustis - over a period of years is an amazing transformation, from shy to ford Masonic Center. The outgoing, from soft-spoken to using voices that project, from looking Brethren felt that the Lodge at the floor when you approach them to looking you in the eyes, name no longer truly represented these groups prepare these young women and men for a better and their members. A unifying factor more successful life. Go visit them, make an official visitation as a that the membership shared was lodge, or better yet, sponsor and help provide needed funds for their that in some manner or another activities. I’m a firm believer in not only thinking of these Masonic they were all connected geo - graphically by the Rock River. It youth groups as our future but also our present. They make us was decided to change the name whole. to Rock River Lodge #108. I hope you had a great holiday, whichever ones you celebrate, Brothers from Ozaukee Lodge whether Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and especially the new No 17: District 10 Lecturer year spawning new hopes and wishes. Hope to see you at one of Erwin Wuehr, Area Administrator my upcoming visits. I’m proud to be a Freemason! I hope you are Gary McClellan and Bro. Loren too. Salsman, were also in attendance to deliver the District 10 Travel - Faithfully yours, ing Gavel. Bro. Scott Scharnell, Master of Rock River Lodge No. 108, Bob Strader Submitted by Bro. receives the new charter from Grand Master Robert C. Grand Master Don Brown, Secretary Strader. On Our Cover Embrace the Experience! Grand Master Robert C. Stader installs the Masters of six District 7 Lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center on Dec. 11. From left: Brandon Jacob, Columbus 75; Matthew Braun, Sun Prairie 143; Jason Freeman, Commonwealth 325; Grand Master Strader; Chris Boehm, Hiram 50; Tom Webster, Madison 5; and Joe Fisher, Middleton-Ionic 180. Lower left: Grand Marshal Robert D. Canfield and Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie are the Installing Marshals. Officers of seven lodges were installed. Photo by Rich Rygh Happy New Year! Sign up for the . . . The Wisconsin Masonic Academy Sat., January 18, 2020, h osted by Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33, 205 Dewitt St., Portage. Wisconsin Masonic Academy Thoughts for the Journey By Reverend David O. Leistra, Grand Chaplain is January 18 in Portage Brothers, Happy New Year! Yes, ready or not its 2020. When a new year The Wisconsin Masonic Acad - which includes lunch. sion will still be fresh and new. comes around, I tend to think about the previous year more so then emy will be offered again due to Topics will include Masonic his - Fort Winnebago Lodge is lo - what lays ahead. The good things, the not so good things that were popular demand. The first session tory, Masonic verbiage, an in cated at 205 Dewitt St., Portage. a part of the previous year are most often what will be held January 18 with a depth look at the Obligations and These sessions have something comes to mind. snow date of February 1 at Fort the Charges for each degree, to offer the seasoned veteran as This year is somewhat different, I seem to be Winnebago Lodge in Portage. lodge courtesy and George Wash - well as the new Mason. Sign up a little more nostalgic than usual, perhaps it is Registration, coffee and carbs 8 ington’s “Rules of Civility.” online on the Grand Lodge web - just starting the third decade of the 21st century a.m., start at 9 a.m. sharp. This is a discussion format so if site at wisc-freemasonry.org be - that is different. Whatever the reason, my The cost of the Academy is $50 you attended last year the discus - fore Jan. 10. thoughts recently have been of times past, and a lodge in particular that I was a member of where there was a special kind of brotherhood. The men there really seemed to like each other’s Seven Lodges Installed at Wisconsin company. The attendance was always good and the fellowship better. Our social time came at the end of the lodge meeting and even if it was Masonic Center Joint Installation late you went downstairs because you wanted to Grand Chaplain sit around the table with those men whom you David O. Leistra Grand Master Robert C. Strader No. 180, Commonwealth Lodge shal Robert D. Canfield as In - called Brother. The use of Brother there was a installed seven lodges from District No. 325 and Doric Lodge No. stalling Marshals introduced 50 sincere expression because that is what you felt like, that they were 7 on Dec. 11 at the Wisconsin 356 were installed in an open in - plus Brethren for installation. your Brother and you theirs. Masonic Center in Madison. Offi - stallation ceremony. Officers, families and friends As I think about it now there was one Brother, long gone to the cers of Madison Lodge No. 5, Senior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. gathered for refreshments follow - Celestial lodge now, who had a big part in making the lodge feel Hiram Lodge No. 50, Columbus Schoenfeldt served as Installing ing the installation. that way. Brother Dick was always at lodge unless health or travel Lodge No. 75, Sun Prairie Lodge Chaplain. Senior Grand Deacon prevented it. You never went to lodge without this big guy coming No. 143, Middleton-Ionic Lodge David R. Ritchie and Grand Mar - See photos on page 13 up and welcoming you. With a twinkle in his Irishman’s eyes he made you feel like the most important person he ran into that day. Promote your Oh yes, he had his share of the blarney too and often had us all Grand Master to Visit laughing. Seldom in my Masonic life have I found a Brother with a Lodge Events greater dedication to the craft. He, along with several other Brothers who have labored long in that lodge and some of whom still do, Send information on your up - Florida February 4-5 made it a very special place to go. Do you have someone like that coming Lodge events to The in your lodge? A Brother or Brothers who understands that Freema - Wisconsin Masonic Journal. Grand Master Robert C. 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PAGE 2 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 Project Adam EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGE AED Program By Junior Grand Steward Craig J. Froelich Saves Lives Happy 6020! Since it's inception, our Ma - If you’re like me, you have probably noticed strange dates on sonic Medical Foundation defibril - cornerstones of some Masonic Buildings, a date exactly 4000 years lator program has been known to older than the date the stone was laid. Or perhaps you’ve seen the From Bro. Dakota Latimer have saved 30 lives! date on a Past Master’s certificate or the Char - Oregon Lodge No. 151 The Wisconsin Masonic Foun - ter of your Lodge. I see it on a small stone by dation Medical Fund is still proudly the parking lot of the Wisconsin Masonic Cen - Immune Boosting Soup supporting matching grants for ter, and on a plaque by the door every time I · 2 tbl Olive Oil the placement of Automatic Exter - visit my grandma at our wonderful Three Pil - · 1 Onion (Chopped) nal Defibrillators in schools and lars Health Care Center. But no matter where · 2 stalks Celery (Chopped) other public buildings. Since the I see it, it’s always the same format: a year · 3 Carrots (Sliced ¼” thick) cost of the units has come down we’d recognize, written something like 1982 · 2 Parsnips (Sliced ¼” thick) over the years, we offer a dollar A.D., followed by that strange year, 5982 A.L. · Shitake Mushrooms (Sliced) for dollar match of up to $800 per in this case. Since you’ll be reading this in · 4 cup Vegetable Broth unit ($1600 total). 2020, my opening line rings true. Happy · 2 bags of Green Tea with Lemon Grants that are considered part 6020 A.L. · 1 tsp Black Peppercorns of Project ADAM (AEDs in Wis - So, what exactly does A.L. mean, and why · 1 large Bay Leaf consin High Schools) are pre-ap - is it exactly 4000 years later than the actual Jr. Grand Steward · 3 cloves Garlic (Minced) proved, while an AED placed in year? A.D., of course, refers to Anno Domini, Craig J. Froelich · 1 tsp freshly grated Ginger any other level of school or public or the year of our Lord, marking the years of · 1 tsp Ground Turmeric building must be voted upon by the Common Era which starts at the birth of Jesus. A.L., however, · 1 bag Egg Noodles the Board of Directors at their is short for Anno Lucis, which is Latin for “Year of Light” and al - · Oyster Crackers quarterly meeting. · 2-3 large Chicken Breasts ludes to the Biblical creation of the Earth, when God said, “Let In order to have a grant request there be Light, and there was Light.” Using A.L. for our dates re - · Salt and Pepper considered, a Lodge must submit: · Herbs De Provence (Optional) minds of us of the Light in Masonry we all seek, and the gift of the 1) A letter defining the pro - Supreme Architect of the Universe gave to all of us. · De-seeded Red Chili Pepper (Chopped) gram, cost of the unit, whom it o This is optional if you want to spice things up. Anno Lucis isn’t the only Masonic calendar system in use. In will serve, organization's impact the Scottish Rite, we use Anno Mundi, year of the world, which is on the community, etc., on Lodge Instructions based off the Jewish calendar, and 3760 years more. In York Rite, letterhead. you’ll see Anno Inventionis in Royal Arch, the Year of Discovery, 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2) A letter from the organiza - and the date when Zerubbabel began work on the Second Temple. 2. Season chicken breasts with Herbs De Provence, salt and tion receiving the AED, stating Anno Depostitionis is used by the Royal and Select Masons, mean - pepper. that they do not have funds set ing Year of the Deposit, and is 1000 years more than our current aside in their budget for this type 3. Cook chicken to an internal temp of 165F and let rest. numbering. Finally, the Knights Templar subtract 1118 from the of purchase. present year to mark Anno Ordinis, or Year of the Order. a. Should take about 20 minutes. 3) Up to $800 in matching With so many different ways to mark the passage of time, it 4. Add vegetable broth, bay leaf, turmeric, ginger and pepper- funds, made payable to the: Wis - is clear that Masons value time, and the precious little of it that we corns to a large pot. consin Masonic Foundation- Med - have here on Earth. We find this importance of time in the Master 5. Place spoon over pot and tie the green tea bags to the spoon ical Fund. Mason lecture, where we are reminded by the Hour Glass of how so they can sit in the liquid. This is still a very important pro - rapidly our lives are drawing to a close, when the Scythe of Time gram, and now is the time, if your cuts the brittle thread of life. 6. Bring the liquid to a boil and let the tea bags simmer for 3-4 Lodge has not participated. minutes. But these lessons of the lecture are not meant to distress us. There are many places in Wiscon - They do not teach futility, but are rather a call to action, demanding 7. Remove the tea bags and strain the liquid. sin communities that could benefit that we live what precious time we have to the fullest. a. Make sure to remove all black peppercorns and bay leaf. from this lifesaving equipment. The end of the year is always a time for reflection, to re - 8. Prepare the noodles. (Do step 9 and 10 while the noodles are If your Lodge has already placed member the joys of years past, or to think about those loved ones cooking). an AED(s), now is a great time to we have lost. The end of the decade, where we slide from the teens check back with them. Do they 9. In a large pan, add the olive oil, mushrooms, onions, celery, into the twenties causes even more reflection, and we wonder need to upgrade their unit? Do carrots and parsnips. where all those years have gone. But we must not dwell on the they need replacement pads and a. Season with salt and pepper. past, for the New Year and new decade bring new hope to us, a batteries? The Medical Fund can fresh start. The time behind us can never be regained, but we must b. (Optional) Add the red chili about 2 minutes into cooking. assist with matching grants for never lose sight of all those wonders of the future. So however the 10. Once the vegetables are soft, remove the pan from the burner those efforts as well. New Year is numbered, embrace the future, and live every moment and add the garlic. Contact Erika Miller, Develop - as if it were your best. a. Allowing the residual heat to cook the garlic. ment Officer, Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, 36275 Sunset Drive, 11. Drain the noodles. Dousman, WI 53118 262-965- Feedback and questions are always welcome. 12. Chop the chicken to your preferred size. (I prefer larger Contact Junior Grand Steward Craig J. Froelich at 2200, ext. 831. Email [email protected] chunks). [email protected]. 13. Combine the noodles, vegetables, broth, and chicken. 14. Serve with oyster crackers. Attention Learn more about DeMolay 15. Enjoy the health benefits of each ingredient. go to Secretaries www.widemolay.org Wisconsin Masonic Charities Please enter your new En - Contact Erika Miller tered Apprentice degree dates [email protected] in MORI as soon as the de - gree is conferred. When that date is entered he will begin receiving his Wis - consin Masonic Journal.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 - PAGE 3 Deputies Seek Nominations NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURER for “Rookie of the Year” By Bro ther Patrick D. Cholka Greetings Brethren, Your District Deputy Grand who exemplifies Masonic Princi - The award is open to any Mas - There are numerous topics in Freemasonry that I can spend Master is looking for nominees for ples, and has shown that he is a ter Mason who was raised at any time delving into and exploring “why” we do these various things. “Rookie of the Year”. worthy Brother by applying those time in the three years prior to I have a list of ideas, papers and books that I use as inspiration. The purpose is to recognize an principles in his lodge, his com - March 1, 2020. For this article, however, my inspiration came outstanding, newly made Mason munity, and his personal life. The nomination form is on page from another source. I was having a conver - 52 of the Mentors Handbook and sation with M W Brother Davey White Jr., can be downloaded from the PGM, on a variety of topics and he mentioned Grand Lodge website at his thoughts on the Cable-Tow which I www.wisc-freemasonry.org. thought would make a great subject for an ar - under Masonic Education. ticle. Nominations must be received The Cable-Tow is like many Masonic sym - by your District Deputy Grand bols: it is mentioned in several places in our Master by March 1, 2020. ritual, and it is mentioned in several different Nominations will be reviewed ways indicating that it has more than one by your District Deputy Grand meaning. For the purpose of this article we Master, Area Administrators, and are going to talk about its use in the prepara - District Lecturer. The decision will tion of the candidate in all three degrees and Grand Lecturer be theirs alone and based on a what I believe it signifies. This is not to say that Patrick D. Cholka number of categories including its other uses are not important, the ‘length’ but not limited to: lodge participa - of the Cable-Tow, for example, but rather that we may use that as tion, community service, lodge a topic for another article. visits, Masonic charity and ritual Without disclosing more than is appropriate to write here, the participation. cable-tow is an important part of the candidate’s preparation in all three degrees. How the candidate is prepared with the cable-tow Support Your varies from degree to degree, you will have to look at the section Masonic Charities! of the cipher on the preparation of the candidate for more detail, I believe how the candidate is prepared with it is a symbol itself. While there is no official interpretation of the meaning of the cable- tow there have been many papers published on the topic. Address My interpretation is based on the fact that the cable-tow is re - moved from the candidate in all three degrees after he has taken the obligation. We only need to look at the Worshipful Master’s Changing? instruction when it is removed to understand that the cable-tow in Remember to notify your lodge this regard is a physical tie that binds the candidate until it is re - secretary or the Grand Lodge Office placed by a stronger bond; the obligation. In terms of where the of your change of address. cable-tow is located on the candidate, some have correlated it to the symbolic penalty of each obligation. I think it is related to what Contact we are specifically bound to in each degree and that relates to the Bro. Robert Mehle honored Cheryl Martin number of times the cable-tow is wrapped around the candidate. In the Entered Apprentice degree, we were bound to the frater - 262-965-2200 Ext. 800 Bro. Robert Mehle receives an Honorary Past Master certificate from nity for the first time: bound to keep the secrets of the fraternity; Bro. Rodney Van Tassel, Master of Milwaukee-Harmony Lodge No. email: in a sense, speaking the secrets of Freemasonry, which can help 261. Brother Mehle has been a Master Mason in Milwaukee-Harmony [email protected] to explain its location in this degree. As a Fellowcraft, we were first Lodge for 40 years, Tiler for many years and Tiler at Lafayette Lodge Grand Lodge bound or committed to improve our intellect using the arts and sci - for a few years. He is always a Mason, there when the lodge needs him F. & A. M. of Wisconsin ences. Second, we were bound to some very specific duties to the and willing to assist at a moments notice. His Brothers feel he is well 36275 Sunset Drive fraternity and our Brethren and were expected to labor in fulfilling deserving of this honor. Dousman, WI 53118 these commitments which can again help to explain the cable-tow’s Submitted by Bro. Lowell Scott location in this degree. Finally, as a Master Mason, we were first bound to even more strict and specific duties toward the fraternity, our Brethren and their relatives, and the entire society. Second, we were bound to instruct and mentor our uninformed Brethren ensuring Freemasonry’s existence for future generations. Third, we were bound to begin the process of freeing ourselves from spir - itual tyranny and strengthen the relationship between ourselves and God. It is important to point out that though the cable-tow is replaced by a stronger, spiritual bond taken at the Altar, what we are bound to is not replaced or superseded by the binds in the subsequent de - gree. It is the accumulation, or sum, of those bonds that strength - ens us and not only cements our bond to our Brethren and the fraternity, but also the bond of the fraternity and our Brethren to us. Again, this is my interpretation of the symbol of the cable-tow when used in the preparation of the candidate. There are many other interpretations and I suggest that you do some research and determine how you interpret it for yourself. I am interested to hear yours!

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Register today on the Grand Lodge website Come and have a cup with us! at www.wisc-freemasonry.org PAGE 4 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie

At the opening of a lodge of Entered Apprentices a number of questions are asked. Are you one of us? How are you going to prove that to me? How are you going to prove it to yourself? These, of course, are not the actual questions but are the jist of what we ask. Isn’t it interest - ing that we have different standards for how we prove it to others and how we prove it to ourselves? We can prove we are Masons to others by the modes of recognition. We prove we are Masons to ourselves in a very personal introspective, and difficult way. By trial. When we face the trials and challenges of life did we live up to our obligation? Did we subdue our passions? These are questions only you can answer. We face these trails each and every day. It is easy to see that a lack of civility is one Bro. David R. Lutheran Church holds services at Columbus Masonic Center of the largest problems in the world today. In - Ritchie civility falls into two categories, passion and ap - Senior Grand Deacon A 50th anniversary commemorative service was held at the Columbus Masonic Center on Dec. 8, 2019. In athy. Passion includes anger, greed, the 1936 the Columbus Masons took ownership of the German Methodist Church building, occupying it in inability to discuss a topic with someone who even slightly dis - 1937 after remodeling was complete. On Dec. 14, 1969, the Faith Lutheran Church began holding the agrees, prejudice of all forms, as well as things like gluttony and li - first of their services at the Lodge Hall, while their new church building was under construction. In com - centiousness. These are the things we watch on social media and memoration of that first service, the Faith Lutheran Church asked if they could once again use the Lodge television. Confrontation verses conversation. Riots verses rational. Hall, and were welcomed with open arms. The Lutheran church service replicated that first service, using Temptations verses temperance. Things all to common in society copies of the Dec. 14, 1969 bulletin, the same hymns that were sung in 1969, and the same readings. Sev - today but we as Masons have been taught something different. eral of members of Faith Lutheran who had attended services 50 years ago, were in attendance for this Look at our four Cardinal Virtues: Temperance, Prudence, Forti - service. Many memories were shared. tude, and Justice. When you became an Entered Apprentice, you Submitted by Bro. Steve Maurer learned the importance of controlling your passions. The world will offer many trails for you to prove yourself a Mason: Social Media arguments, traffic, coworkers with strong and contrary opinions, or a host of other situations. We will never be rid of our strong emotions or passions nor should we be. We, however, as Masons, try to learn to control them. Make them tame and governable. Apathy is much harder to see. The motorist who is the “only” Wautoma Masonic Union Hosts Christmas Party driver on the road. The person who fails to catch the door because they fail to notice the person behind them. The person with the blaring music in a public place and the person who is on their phone during a conversation or performance. All of these are peo - ple who fail to see or care about others around them. If we try to live by Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth can we be apathetic? Aren’t we told that all mankind has a claim upon our kind office? More trails each day. Today stores are trying to use self-serve check outs. People in general seem opposed to this but when we look at the way people treat the cashier; well it makes one pause. Do we treat them with passion: complaining about prices, or why there are only a couple of lines open, or that they are no longer carrying a favorite product, or the wait for a price check? All these things are out of the cashier’s control. Do we treat them with apathy: failing to even look at them, talking on the phone, failing to respond to their com - ments or acknowledging them as anything other than as part of the check out machine? How would a Mason treat a cashier? This is just one of the hundreds of trials you will face each day. Have I treated all men as my equal? Have I worked for the bet - terment of all? Have I shown Temperance, Justice, Fortitude, and Prudence? Have I lived to show Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth? Have I been kind and considerate when it was to no advantage to myself? These are questions you must answer yourself. No man may answer for you. Did I pass all the trials I faced today? Most? Some? More than yesterday? How do you know that you are a Children pose for a picture with Santa and his elf. Mason? By attempting to be that Gentleman in the Room in every room I enter. Masonry will not bring civility back to society. Individual Masons practicing what they have learned in and through Masonry will. It is up to you, the Mason, the gentleman to make a difference. As we make a difference in our lives, in the man we are, we will make a difference in the world. Organizations and programs will not bring civility back. A man, a Mason, willing to face the trials each day will make the difference. You will make the difference.

Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie at [email protected] Lake Lodge 18th Burns Table Lodge Lake Lodge No. 189 is proud its traditional fanfare including the to announce its 18th Annual “Address to a Haggis” written by Robert Burns Table Lodge on famed Scottish Poet and Masonic Thursday, January 23, at the Lake Brother Robert Burns. Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard Red and white wines will be Ave. in Milwaukee. served for celebratory toasting. Bro. Tom Williamson, Wautoma Masonic The program will begin All Masons are invited to at - Union President, presents a $1,000 Santa (Bro. Bill Schmitz) was a bit sur - prised when one of his larger elves (Mas - promptly at 6 p.m. Tickets are tend; the deadline for reservations check to Officer Brian Wenzel, K-9 Offi - $30 each. is January 13. cer for the Waushara County Sheriff’s De - ter Mike Hille) unexpectedly sat on his lap. Join Lake Lodge for this Send checks c/o Robert Burns partment. evening of great food and fellow - to Lake Masonic Center at: 1235 The Richard J. Reilly Memorial Fellowship Hall Another donation was made to a local family ship as they celebrate the legacy E. Howard Ave., Milwaukee, WI on the lower level of the Wautoma Masonic Cen - that recently suffered a major loss from a house of Bro. Robert Burns. The 53207. ter was a busy place for the fraternal organiza - fire. evening will feature ceremonial Limited seating available, reser - tion’s annual Christmas party. For the many children at the party, it was a toasts, raffles and fellowship. vations after deadline $40 per After a delicious potluck dinner, a $1,000 do - great thrill to sit on Santa’s lap. After checking The menu will consist of a fine person, Reservations will not be nation was made to support the K-9 Unit of the his special book, Santa said that all of the children Roast “Beast” and Haggis dinner. accepted after Jan. 20. No Walk- Waushara County Sheriff’s Department. were on his “nice” list. The Scottish delicacy Haggis will ins. For more information email be prepared and presented by [email protected]. Past Grand Master Donald W. Submitted by Bro. Keith Wohlfert Hensiak. Attend and Support Your Lodge! The Haggis will be served with

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Perhaps you are caring for your sources you need in your own facing. loved one and beginning to feel community and keep your call When you need help, the hard - Dear Brethren and Ladies, overwhelmed? You have so many confidential. Their goal is to con - est thing to do is ask for it. Take I love the beginning of the New Year. It brings the promise of re - questions, but nowhere to turn. nect you with the help you need the first step and contact Live Bet - newal. The start of a new decade is even more exciting. Or maybe you are having trouble when you need it, and work ter At Home today: 1-888-546- with employment or childcare? If through the challenges you are 8885. We have come a long way since 2010, and we have had a lot of you need assistance with a positive changes. spouse, parent, child, or even Here are some highlights: have questions yourself, the Three Pillars’ Live Better At Home Pro - In 2010 we opened Hickory Suites Rehabilitation Facility. The gram can help. following year the Wellness Connection also opened its doors, giv - Our referral specialists are here ing our residents and the community a state-of-the-art exercise for all Wisconsin Masons, OES gym with custom equipment and an aerobic studio for classes. members, and their families. Live In 2014 a formal Development Department was established with Better At Home will find the re - the hiring of Three Pillars' first Chief Development Officer. Thanks to Jane Olisar, this department led fundraising efforts and built ad - vocacy for our residents to further enhance the quality of life for Masonic our residents. The results of this are seen throughout campus, including our Res - Service and ident Support Fund, the Tribute Path, the Employee Appreciation Fund, and our Love Lights Program. Assistance In 2015 we launched our first ever music video to celebrate Older Americans Month, a popular tradition that continues to this day. As Chairman for the Commit - We continued to expand our programming, and last year held A tee of Service and Assistance, I Night to Remember, our first Gala to benefit the creation of De - welcome all Lodges to be mindful mentia Friendly Communities. We were also recognized by Lead - that Service and Assistance is here ing Age with an excellence in the workplace award. to assist Worthy Brother Master Much of the hard work around our strategic growth initiatives over Masons, their Widows and Or - Lodge helps purchase 3D printer the last decade will come to life in 2020 and beyond. phans. Assistance begins in the Lodge. Here is what has not changed. Our commitment to our mission, The process begins when you Hancock Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth, in cooperation with the Wisconsin which started 115 years ago, and the excellent staff we have that know of a Brother in good stand - Masonic Foundation presented a check for $1,500 to help with the ad - deliver on our promise of caring for seniors. ing or his family that needs assis - dition of a new 3D printer at the Ellsworth Community School's Fab Lab. Master Charlie Webster made the presentation at the regular com - All of this, along with our many other accomplishments, are worth tance. The Lodge must assist this munication on Dec 10. From left: Mark Stoetz, Principal; Julie Winegar celebrating. Brother first; be a “pass of the hat” or funds dispersed from the of the Fab Lab; Master Charlie Webster; and Jim Cain, School Super - I could not be prouder of the team and the work they have done Lodge’s Charity Fund. In some intendent. to make Three Pillars a great place to live and work. cases, Lodge Brothers have been Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer As I look to 2020 and the next decade I am excited about what is very instrumental with assistance ahead for us, and I am proud of our work to meet our mission by asking Brothers within the representing the Masonic community in Wisconsin and beyond. Lodge that have special talents to assist. Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and successful If further assistance is needed, Support Your Wisconsin 2020. you can assist the Brother in com - Warmly, pleting an application for assis - tance. Those forms can be Masonic Charities obtained from the Grand Lodge Office. Each case referred to the Committee is reviewed and nor - Memorials and Contributions Mark Strautman mally has a very quick response. Chief Executive Officer In most cases we try to complete our requests within 30 days. There are however, Emergency Gift Report November 2019 Assistance cases. In those cases, we will respond much quicker. Wisconsin Masonic Foundation If you have any further ques - tions, please feel free to contact Acts of Kindness: me. Baraboo Lodge, Berlin Lodge, Dells Lodge, General Fund: Fraternally, Elaine Anderson, Clear Lake Lodge, Henry Buchman, William Join a Masonic appendant body. Bro. Joseph E. Thompson Dehnel, Brian Godfrey, John Hein, Lincoln Smith There is much knowledge to be gained and 608-965-3122 In memory of Ambrose E. Murphy: great satisfaction to be had in helping others. 608-482-1482 (c) Charles White In memory of Carl T. Wohlbier: Kathryn Wohlbier Claremont S. 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Valley of Madison

Upcoming Scottish Rite Events

January 16, 2020: Valley Executive Committee Meeting 6pm

January 22, 2020: Lodge of Perfection. Dinner 6pm, Meeting 7pm

April 2020: Spring Reunion

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Lodge of Perfection ing role during a degree. He had been told, sions. looking for a way to see what a “man” was. “when [the crowd] starts to rush the king, Critical thinking is not easy. In fact, My father was never around. I grew up What is practicing Masonry as you go put your spears out and when they stop, “thinking is the hardest work there is, which with no guidance of how a father was to throughout your day, do you ever think pull your spears back” – that was one of is probably the reason why so few engage interact with his kids. Then I started dating about why you are doing something? Are the first steps in his Scottish Rite journey in it”. This was Henry Ford’s way of putting a girl, whose dad, as well as almost all of you doing it to make yourself feel good? and today he serves as our Sovereign it. Critical thinking is worth it though and her family, were in the Masonic order. I Are you doing it make others feel good or Grand Commander! completely necessary in a world where it is started to watch how the family acted and are you doing it because its just the right Working on a degree can help you: more important than ever to separate fact wanted more of it in my life. I learned that thing to do?  Build relationships: Working together from fiction. Together let’s make this the this was the way family was to be. Each As a Mason I would like to think it as a team, you’ll be more involved with year we engage in critical thinking and then member putting their time and value into comes naturally, being good mannered, others and get to know the guys better. use the knowledge that we’ve gained to each other. The reason I share this is be- well natured, all while making good moral  Better understand the meaning: Some- help ourselves, our families and our com- cause I feel this thing we call Freemasonry and ethical decisions. For some this does times, the language and terminology munities. is just an oversized family. We need to be not come naturally, people come and go used in a degree can be difficult to un- putting a little value into every encounter throughout our lives, because we are derstand. But being a part of the de- Daniel Johnson we have. This is a HUGE thing I ask of all drawn together for a reason. What is the gree, reading through it several times, Most Wise Master of us. However, I believe for us to grow, reason, I believe it is to make us a better and seeing it in practice gives you a this is what we need to strive for. version of ourselves. much better understanding and helps Consistory I challenge you to learn more about Life is ever evolving, as we meet new to better convey the message of the each other, do some fun things together people who have these traits, we learn allegory. The following was written by Micheal outside of Lodge, Commandery, Chapter, from them without knowing it, even from  Have fun! Degree practices can be one Mutter, Grand Warder of the Grand Com- Council or whatever group you are with. those who are not Masons. We even learn of the more fun aspects of Scottish Rite, mandery of Wisconsin. I was so impressed Meet up in small groups, invite the new from those who don’t have these qualities. as they are more casual and usually in- that I wanted to share it with a larger audi- member to something you like to do. Put Everyone has a lesson to teach us, we volve a fair amount of humor. ence. value into them and they will feel wanted. may not realize what that lesson is until  Accomplishment: After the reunion, it’s As I sit here staring at my computer We often think we must do this big event they are gone, so embrace those who you a huge sense of accomplishment that screen trying to think of what to write, I and we don’t, we just need to have fun to- meet, cherish those relationships before all of that hard work paid off in a suc- keep thinking about how many meetings I gether. Would you rather go to a meeting they are gone and learn from them to be cessful degree. have been in where membership has been or to a fun activity, such as bowling? I the best you can be. It doesn’t matter if you are brand new a topic. We (all Masonic bodies) have al- know my answer and I hate bowling, but Happy New Year Brothers, to Scottish Rite or a 50 year member; con- ways put a certain amount of pressure on there is better chance I will show up and sider participating in a degree. And if acting “getting” members, but what about “keep- enjoy myself. I understand that we still James Gadjosik isn’t your thing, you may prefer helping out ing” members? What are giving to the need to have meetings, but let’s not mur- Thrice Potent Master with props, costumes, and sets. Contact a masses for their time? What do we do to der ourselves with meetings and try to degree manager (for POJ, that’s Scott Gra- put value in the time that we are taking have fun at the meetings. Bottom line is Princes of Jerusalem ham) or the Valley Secretary to join in the these men from their family? What do they this, let’s make the time we spend away How can it be 2020 already? My fa- fun! want from us? Is it knowledge, friendship, from our family’s fun and worthwhile. ther once told me that time went faster the brotherhood, or just a sense of belonging older you got -- and boy, is that turning out Safe travels, to something bigger than themselves? Ralph L. Behlke to be true! I joined the blue lodge because I was Commander in Chief The holidays are now behind us; and Jeff Schoenfeldt it’s time to start thinking about and prepar- Sovereign Prince ing for the upcoming 199th Spring Re- union on Wednesday March 25th and Rose Croix Saturday April 4th. Tentatively, plans are for the Princes of Jerusalem (POJ) to put The month of January is upon us and on the 16th Degree on the first night. with the new year brings a commitment Speaking of time going quickly, I fi- from many of us to attempt to change our nally got around to watching a video that lives for the better in the coming year. had been circulated in an October email Maybe the goals you have set are personal from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of in nature such as loosing weight or spend- the Scottish Rite entitled, “Getting to Know ing more time with family. Maybe you have the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions.” set outward goals like volunteering more in It was an informative and fun little history your community. With this space in the of the two jurisdictions and contained a Journal this month I would like to suggest Q&A portion where they posed the same a goal for all of us this year. That goal is to questions to Northern Jurisdiction Sover- engage in the process of critical thinking as eign Grand Commander, Ill. Brother David often as possible. Happy New Years from Children’s Dyslexia Center - Madison Critical thinking does not mean being A. Glattly, and his Southern Jurisdiction critical of others. It just means to gather as counterpart, Sovereign Grand Com- I am proud to share that we began a new program in partnership with the Goodman many facts as possible and then come to mander, Ill. Brother James D. Cole. Center this past fall called Literacy for Life. This program extends our dedicated tu- your own conclusions using this informa- When Ill. Brother Glattly was asked toring program to include tutoring students in their space at the Brassworks. Several tion and knowledge. In the world of the for advice he would give to a Brother who tutors have been training under our Orton – Gillingham program at the Goodman twenty-four-hour news cycle we tend to has just joined the Scottish Rite, he re- Center, therefore providing tutoring to students through their after school program. outsource our thinking to others these sponded: “Get involved…volunteer to take These parents have been extremely grateful and we are excited to continue the days. We let someone else think for us a part in a degree; even a nonspeaking expansion our impact in the community through outreach programs such as this. and mindlessly repeat what we hear with- part or a small part.” He then talks about out going through the process of gathering how his first job in Scottish Rite was to Kelly Kuenzie, Director all the facts and arriving at our own conclu- stand on stage as a soldier in a nonspeak- Children’s Dyslexia Center

If you are interested in joining Scottish Rite, or require additional information, please contact the Valley of Madison Secretary at 608-256-2351 or via email at [email protected].

Get your candidates registered for . . . The Masonic “Day of Light”! March 7 at the Racine Masonic Center and March 21 at the Masonic Center in Eau Claire.

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 - PAGE 9 Lodges Install Officers for 2020

Waterloo Lodge No. 63

Waterloo Lodge No. 63 Officers for 2020 were installed on Dec. 5. From left: Richard Hiram Lodge No. 50 Petarius, Senior Deacon; John Haight, Junior Steward; James Reynolds, Trustee; Richard Wegner, Senior Warden; Frank Jim Rumisek, Master; Past Grand Master Daniel L. Slavik, The 2020 Officers for Hiram Lodge No. 50 were installed at a joint installation of seven Installing Masterand Secretary/Treasurer: George Socha, Junior Warden; Rodrick Stokes, lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. From left: Junior Deacon; and Dean Johnson, Installing Marshal. Joe Silverberg, Trustee; Dave Kilps, Counselor; Lyle Christian, Secretary; Cruz Gracia, Submitted by Junior Grand Steward Craig J. Froelich Junior Warden; Matt Hughey, Tiler; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; Jerry Roscoe, Chap - lain; Chris Boehm, Master; Jorge Salgado-Altamirano, Senior Decon; and Scott Pieper, Senior Warden. Photo by Rich Rygh

Day Lite Lodge No. 358 Janesville-Western Star Lodge No. 55 Officers for Janesville-Western Star Lodge No. 55 were installed on Nov. 25. From left: Day Lite Lodge No. 358 installed Officers December 2, in the Jerome J. Holz Lodge Jeff Lichtfuss, Senior Warden; Jerry Thompson, Senior Deacon; Duane Harvey, Junior Room within Tripoli Shrine Center in Milwaukee. Deputy Grand Master Kenneth C. Gor - Warden; District 9 Deputy Grand Master Derek Henze, Master; Dale Anderson, Coun - gen was the Installing Master and District 12 Deputy Grand Master Jeffrey S. Thiele was selor; Sven Ahlstrom, Junior Deacon; Norman Burns, Tiler; and Larry Preston, Secre - the Installing Marshal. Front row from left: DGM Kenneth C. Gorgen, Master Don Skarda, tary/Treasurer. Organist Jim Druse, Junior Steward Chuck Dadaian, Senior Steward Roger Hanson, Submitted by Bro. Larry Preston, photo by Ruth Burns Chaplain Tom Couture and Treasurer Frank Foti. Back row: Senior Deacon Jim Burton, Tiler Marv Laack, Senior Warden Jeremy Koss, Junior Warden, Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker, DDGM Jeff Thiele, Junior Deacon Joe Mullins and Secretary Gary Parker. Submitted by Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker

Menomonie Lodge No. 164 Menomonie Lodge No. 164 Officers for 2020 were installed on Dec. 10. Front row from left: Area Administrator Scott Carstens, Installing Marshal; Bruce Fransway, Trustee; Jon Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 Scott, Junior Deacon; Lee Kegan, Senior Warden; Maurey Trask, Tiler; and District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson. Back row: Bill Tice, Master; Bob Hendrickson, Officers of Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 for 2020 were installed on Dec. 13. Front Senior Deacon; Craig Conklin, Secretary/Treasurer; and Bryce Fransway, Junior War - row from left: Area Administrator James Giese, Installing Master and Councilor; John den. Steele, Master for public opening; Sam Runnells, Senior Warden; Justin Herman, Master; Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson Scott Tague, Junior Warden; Andy Collins, Senior Steward; Robert Calverley, Tiler; and Past Grand Master John W. Hein, Installing Chaplain. Back row: Jason Laramee, Treas - urer; Craig Carpenter, organist; and David Bergerson, Secretary. Absent and to be in - stalled at a later date are: Chris Peters, Senior Deacon; Steve McAllister, Junior Deacon; and Robert Erdman, Junior Steward. Also installed was Duane Monville, Imme - diate Past Master as Trustee for three years. Submitted by Bro. Ted Lyons

Advertise your Fundraiser in the Wisconsin Masonic Journal The Number 1 Source for Reaching the Masons of Wisconsin H. S. Baird Lodge No. 174 Contact Diane Igl Installation of the H. S. Baird Lodge No. 174 2020 Officers. Front row from left: Geoff Pinney, Junior Warden; Ross Chapman, Master; District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian 262-965-3979 Hirthe; Tom Pinney, Secretary/Treasurer; and Junior Deacon Bill Runyan. Second row: Bill Schaefer, PM; Ben Miller, Senior Deacon; Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra; Alvin Email: [email protected] Briggs, Tiler; and Bob Barnard, PM. Back row: Scott Davis, PM; John Sullivan, PM; Jer - emiah Ruhlen; Mitch Custer, PM; Andy Buechner; and Brian Hackbarth. Submitted by Bro. Ed Klein

PAGE 10 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 Years of Service Smith Lodge Scholarship Spagheti Dinners Award By Bro. Dave Ritchie Presentations This December Smith Lodge No. 31 in Monroe kept a decade Due to space limitations and the old tradition in the High School number of “years of service cafeteria of Juda High School with awards” presented by the lodges, their scholarship spaghetti dinner. the Wisconsin Masonic Journal is Juda is a small town (357 people) only able to publish photos of 50 five miles East of Monroe. The year and over members. school district 4k-12 has about Exceptions can be made due to 300 students. Bro. Tommy Farris, illness and special situations. a past teacher at Juda, suggested a Masonic Scholarship, for one of the students at Juda. Today Bro. Farris organizes the event. Bro. The Tax Man Cometh Ed Grabow provides the sauce which is always a hit. In past years the lodge came Jim Haas into the school cafeteria before a boys’ basketball game or during parent-teacher conferences and provided a meal of spaghetti, Associates, Inc. home made sauce, salad, bread and dessert. The lodge provided “Your Tax Professionals” the fixings and all proceeds going to a scholarship for one of the Arcadia, WI 54612 - 608-323-7000 local students. Teachers, adminis - Bangor, WI 54614 - 608-486-4227 trators, parents, and students alike Brothers Front row from left: Ron Boeck, Ed Grabow and Nick Baker; Back row: Scott Cashton, WI 54619 - 608-654-5516 gather knowing they are benefit - Feldt, Wayne Henning, and Jason Berg. La Crosse, WI 54601 - 608-784-5507 ing one of their own. The meal both the Brothers of Smith Lodge served on cafeteria trays has be - Email your submissions to [email protected]. Sparta, WI 54656 - 608-269-5502 come an early winter tradition for and the people of Juda. Tomah, WI 54660 - 608-372-5565 West Salem, WI 54669 - 608-786-0788 Whitehall, WI 54773 - 715-538-2003 Toll Free WI - 844-306-2642

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 - PAGE 11 News Events from the Lodges

Washington Lodge benefits children with cancer

Washington Lodge No. 21 along with a matching grant from Wisconsin Masonic Foundation present an Bro. Berggren is 50 year unrestricted donation of $1,500 to Janal Emmer, President of Families of Children with Cancer. A non- profit organization enhancing the lives of children who have had/have cancer and their families by providing Des Peres Lodge held its annual Past Masters Dinner on November 7, advocacy, education, emotional and financial support, and most of all . . . HOPE. The Lodge is proud to at the “Woods Golf Club”. Master Robert Dodson presented PM John offer their financial support to this great organization! From left: Jeremy Weller, PM; Senior Warden Jake Berggren with his 50 year Certificate. PM Berggren was raised on June Lancelle, PM; Counselor Larry Zochert, PM; President of FOCWC Janal Emmer, Jeff Lancelle, PM; and 25, 1969 in Menominee Lodge No. 269 Menominee, Michigan and Bro. Mark McGrath. served as Master there in 1974. He affiliated with Des Peres Lodge Submitted by Bro. Craig R Laes, Treasurer No. 85 on October 9, 2001 and served as Master in 2004 and 2005 and serves as Secretary/ Treasurer an office he has held since 2008. Submitted by Bro. John Berggren LEA Applications Due to DDGMs by Feb. 15 Lodge Excellence Award Appli - The qualifying dates are January cations must be received by your 1 thru December 31, 2019. District Deputy Grand Master by Lodges will be recognized at the February 15, 2020 to qualify. Annual Communication in June Applications can be downloaded for their achievement. from the Grand Lodge website at Your District Deputy Grand www.wisc-freemasonry.org under Master’s email address may be Constituent (Blue) Lodge Planning found on page two of The Wis - Tools. consin Masonic Journal. Lake Lodge No. 189 Invites You to Their 18th Annual Eau Claire Lodge honors ladies Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 held their annual Honored Ladies Night on Dec. 3, in the Fireside Lounge of the Eau Claire Masonic Center. From left is the hard-working prep and serving crew: Senior Deacon Tim Hartzel, Robert Burns Junior Warden Justin Konwinski, Master Nicholas Koerner, Robert Ross, Jay Gebert, Steward Mike Aber - nathy, Steward David Kulberg and Past Master Lyle Koerner. Table Lodge Photo by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

Thursday, January 23rd, 6 p.m.

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Join us for the 18th anniversary of the Burns Table Lodge. This evening of fellowship and tradition celebrates the legacy of Bro. Robert Burns. Past Grand Master Donald W. Hensiak, will again pre - pare and present the Haggis with all its fanfare. The evening will consist of the fine Roast "Beast" and Haggis Dinner, Ceremonial Toasts, Raffles, and Fellowship. James M. Hays Lodge funds AED’s All Masons are invited to attend; the deadline for James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 presented a check for $1,370.64 to Milwaukee Public Schools, at Bay reservations is January 13th. View High School, for the purchase of two AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators) to replace "aged-out" units. This was the second check presentation at MPS High Schools this year, which helped them replace Send checks c /o Robert Burns to a total of five AEDs; participating in the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund's initiative to help Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard Ave., local Masonic Lodges place AEDs in Wisconsin Schools. This program offers matching funds pre-approved Milwaukee, WI 53207 for AED placement in a Wisconsin High School, so one of these projects can move very quickly once the Lodge starts working with a school and approves the funds.The Lodge's investment is roughly $400, de - Limited seating available, reservations after deadline pending on the discount the school is able to negotiate with the supplier. The presentation in the photo was $40 per person made on November 20. From left: Master Bob Skaradzinski, School Nurse Susan Mathews, Principal Sandra Peterson, Chaplain Jim McGuigan (an alumnus of Bay View HS making the presentation), Past Master Jim NO RESERVATIONS AFTER JANUARY 20th Winston and Rebecca Neumann-Schwabe, MPS HeartSafe Schools AED Nurse. Rebecca was instrumental NO WALK-UPS in helping to launch the first Wisconsin Masonic Foundation initiative to place AEDs in the schools 16 years ago. Email questions to: [email protected] Submitted by James Winston, Past Master

PAGE 12 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 Grand Master Installs Seven Lodges at Wisconsin Masonic Center

Grand Master Robert C. Strader with the officers of Columbus 75, Sun Prairie 143, Commonwealth 325, Hiram 50, Madison 5, Middleton-Ionic 180 and Doric 356 along with the installing officers.

Area Administrator Ray Mielke lights the three ta - District 7 Deputy Matthew H. pers during the public Ivens extends a welcome to the opening. installation on behalf of himself and the seven lodges. Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie, Installing Marshal (right) introduces the Secretaries and Treasurers for Installation. From left: DDGM Ivens, John Van Roo, Stuart Graham, Lyle Christian, Dave Mahoney, John Ertl, Dale Hol - men and Steve Maurer.

See story on page 2

Grand Marshal Robert C. Canfield pro - claims the officers of the seven lodges installed.

Grand Master Robert C. Strader presents the “Toast to the Flag”.

Bro. Matt Hughey, PM of Hiram Lodge, receives his PM Photos by Apron from Secretary Lyle Christian (lower left) and Rich DDGM Matthew H. Ivens photographs the officers of plaque from Hiram Lodge Master Chris Boehm as Grand Rygh Hiram Lodge No. 50. Master Strader comes down to congratulate him.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 - PAGE 13 Five Lodges Installed at Shawano Masonic Center

District Lecturer Moses Adams and District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe presided over the open installation of officers for five lodges at the Shawano Masonic Center on Dec. 7. Following installation ceremonies Secre - tary James Campbell presented Edward Kodai a Past Master’s apron. A dinner of tips and gravy was served by the Mason’s ladies. Mason Woods Lodge No. 368 Front row from left: William Krueger, Secretary; Reese DeVeau Junior Steward; Robert Spahn Master; Peter Nygaard, Tiler; Hugo Petters Chaplain, Dale Vannes, Senior War - den; and Tom Bohn Treasurer. Back row; District Lecturer Moses Adams, Installing Master; District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe, Installing Marshal; A.A. Jacob Sylvester, Installing Junior Warden; A.A. Brandon Nygaard, Installing Senior Warden.

Shawano Lodge No. 170 Front row from left: Kyle DeVeau, Junior Steward; Reese DeVeau, Junior Wardne; Bill Ecke, Junior Deacon; Karl Simonson, Senior Warden; Edward Kodai, Master; Myke Christiansen, Chaplain. Back row: District Lecturer Moses Adams, Installing Master; District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe, Installing Marshal; A.A. Jacob Sylvester, Installing Junior Warden; A.A. Brandon Nygaard, Installing Senior Warden; and Secretary James Campbell, Secretary. Tri-County Daylight Lodge No. 218 Front row from left: District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe, Installing Marshal; Robert Huebner, Senior Deacon; Dennis Gaines, Trustee; Doug Morrison, Master; Walter Schlenvogt, Tiler; and Charles Fick, Senior Warden. Back row: District Lecturer Moses Adams, Installing Master; A.A. Jacob Sylvester, Installing Junior War - den; and A.A. Brandon Nygaard, Installing Senior Warden.

Clintonville Lodge No. 197 Front row from left: District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe, Installing Marshal; Greg Rose, Senior Warden; and Mark Zachow, Junior Warden. Back row: District Lecturer Moses Adams, Installing Master; A.A. Jacob Sylvester, Installing Jun - Manawa Lodge Lodge No. 82 ior Warden; and A.A. Brandon Nygaard, Installing Senior Warden. Front row from left: District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe, Installing Marshal; Glenn Haroldson, Master; Don Gans, Senior Warden; and Karl Simonson, Junior Warden. Back row: District Lecturer Moses Adams, Installing Master; A.A. Photos by Bro. George Tincher Jacob Sylvester, Installing Junior Warden; A.A. Brandon Nygaard, Installing Senior Warden.

St. John’s Lodge Donates 2,400 Cans of Food to Local Food Pantries

St. John’s Lodge No. 57 White - water/Palmyra, presented Pal- myra and Whitewater Food Pantries with a combined 100 cases of Lakeside Foods canned vegetables on December 11. Numerous individual lodge members and First Citizens State Bank provided the funding to pur - chase the over 1 ton of food. The lodge appreciates the con - tribution of funds (and storage space) provided by First Citizens State Bank, and Lakeside Foods for the ability to purchase the large quantity of canned goods to donate to the local food pantries. Above: Brothers Steve Jones and Bob Herold loaded and Submitted by Bro. Dale Olson ready to deliver.

At right: Bro. Lee Cushman unloading at Whitewater Food Attend and Support Your Lodge! Pantry.

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Island City Lodge PM Christmas Party

The Past Masters of Island City Lodge No. 330, Minocqua, celebrate the Christmas season at the Annual Past Masters Christmas Party on December 7. From left: Bob "Dasher" Eckert, David "The Bumble" Imlah, Oregon Lodge honors Brothers Dick "Dancer" Hansen, Richard "Prancer" Gee, Jon "Vixen" Mundy, Dick "Comet" Ryner, Leonard "Cupid" Pedersen, Wally "Donner" Semenok, and Darrell "Blitzen" Tarnow. Bro. Scott Magnusson (center), Master of Oregon Lodge No. 151, pres - Submitted by David Imlah Jr., Secretary ents Masonic Lodge Service Awards to Past Masters Dave Huston (left) and Dennis Erfurth for their years of dedication and commitment to Volunteer and the Lodge. The Brothers were honored at the installation of officers of Oregon Lodge on Dec. 19. Make a Difference Photo by Rich Rygh in Someone’s Life Take a few hours of your time Hartford Lodge Supports Local each month to be a Masonic Serv - ice Association Volunteer. Emergency Response Program A common request from the VA facilities in Wisconsin is the need for more volunteers. Make a difference in the life of a veteran. It is a very rewarding experience. Anyone wishing to volunteer at any of the facilities should contact MSA Coordinator A. Christopher Gans at [email protected]. or 715-467-2506. La Crosse Bro. Kolm is 60 year Mason

Masonic Deputy Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen presents Bro. L. Gordon Kolm (right) his 60-year service certificate and pin. Bro. Kolm is a mem - Center Lunches ber of Burlington Lodge No. 28 and is a resident of Three Pillars where The La Crosse Masonic Center he received the certificate on Dec. 10. He was raised in Waukesha 118 S. 8th St., La Crosse, has a Lodge No. 37 on Nov. 5, 1959. He served Burlington Lodge as Master noon lunch the 1st and 3rd Friday in 1981. He is soon to be a plural member of Glenn L. Humphrey Bro. Tom Paine (left), Chaplain/Committee Chairman and Al of every month. Lodge No. 364. In the center is Bro. Frank McKenna, Master of Glenn Brandt, Treasurer/Past Secretary, present a check for $1000 Cost is $7 for all you can eat L. Humphrey Lodge. to Deb Holtan, Executive Director of MCFH. soup, sandwiches, and desserts. Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting The board of directors and staff of the Medical Center Foundation of Hartford are grateful for the fi - nancial support from Hartford Lodge No. 120. Each year the Lodge contributes $1000 to the Medical Center Foundation's Per - sonal Emergency Response Pro - gram during the Tree of Life Celebration Campaign. The Lodge has contributed $35,241 through the years. Countless numbers of neighbors and friends remain safe and independent by the use of the Personal Emergency Response Program. The program offers a 24-hour connection to highly trained pro - fessionals, advanced personal monitoring technologies, and peace of mind for hundreds of eld - erly or disabled individuals living alone in the community. The Per - sonal Emergency Response Pro - gram is available for Washington and Dodge County residents. Submitted by Bro. Al Brandt

Address Changing? Remember to notify your lodge Secretary or the Grand Lodge Office of your change of address. email Cheryl Martin [email protected]

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Oregon Lodge No. 151 The officers of Oregon Lodge No. 151 were installed on Dec. 19 by Junior Grand Warden Paul T. Tourville, assisted by Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt, Installing Mar - shal; and Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie, Installing Chaplain. The Lodge was opened in public form by outgoing Master Jordan Dietrich with Past Masters Mike and Mark Nelson serving as Wardens. Front row from left: Jordan Dietrich, Counselor; James “Bone” Goldsmith, Junior Warden; Scott Magnusson, Master; Brad Staley, Senior War - Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 den; and Junior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt. Back row: Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie; PM Mark Nelson; Junior Grand Warden Paul T. Tourville; Dennis Josi, The 2020 Officers for Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 were installed at a joint installation Senior Steward; Dakota Latimer, Senior Deacon; Past Master Mike Nelson, Dennis Er - of seven lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. furth, Chaplain; and Rich Rygh, Secretary/Treasurer. Front row from left: Joe Fleming, Tiler; Joe Swanton, Junior Deacon; Grand Master Photo by Bro. Dave Huston Robert C. Strader; Jason Freeman, Master; and Paul Krueger, Chaplain, Back row: Darrel "AJ" Feucht, Senior Deacon; Jeff Rubish, Senior Warden; District 7 Deputy Grand Master Matthew H. Ivens, Secretary/Treasurer; Ben Swanton, Senior Steward. Photo by Rich Rygh

Union Lodge No. 32 Officers of Union Lodge No. 32, Evansville for 2020. From left: Mike Nelson, opening Senior Warden; Gregg Peckman, Senior Deacon; Bill Kayser, Master; Dwight Redders Jr. Senior Warden; Brandon Elmer, Junior Warden; PGM John W. Wilke, Installing Master and Secretary/Treasurer; LeRoy Huber, Counselor; Jim Unbehaun, Tiler; Mark Nelson, opening Junior Warden; and Tony Walls, Junior Deacon. Doric Lodge No. 356 Submitted by Bro. Bill Kayser The 2020 Officers for Doric Lodge No. 356 were installed at a joint installation of seven lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Front row: Brett Moore, Senior Warden; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; Jim Martin, Chaplain and Luis Moroney, Tiler. Back row: Dale Holmen, Secretary/Treasurer; Demetrius Buchanan, Senior Deacon; and Ward Nottestad, Trustee. Photo by Rich Rygh

Medford No. 217 and Phillips No. 225 The Officers of Phillips Lodge No. 225 and Medford Lodge No. 217 were installed at the Phillips Masonic Center on Dec. 8 by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Bro. Mark Steckel was the Installing Marshal and District 3 Deputy Grand Master Jacob W. Sever served as installing Chaplain. Front row from left: Frank Dennee, Senior Warden, 225; Alan Cum - mings, Master, 225; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; David Zuke, Master, 217; Don Meetz, Tiler, 217 and 225; and Barry Diehl, Trustee, 217. Back row: Jesse Tihlarik, Counselor and Trustee, 225; Sawyer Ladenthin, Junior Deacon, 225; Sam Opresik, Chap - lain, 225; District 3 Deputy Grand Master Jacob W. Sever, Trustee, 217; District 3 Lec - turer Tony Budaj, Trustee, 225; Lee Handschke, Junior Warden and Trustee, 225; and Bro. Mark Steckel. Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180 Submitted by Bro David Dryer The 2020 Officers for Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180 were installed at a joint installation of seven lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Front row: Dick Nelson, Senior Warden; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; Joe Fisher, Master; and Sam Ferguson, Junior Warden. Back row: Sheldon Hamilton, Tiler; John Ertl, Secretary/Treasurer; Harold Meyer, Chaplain; Tucker Ryckman, Senior Steward; Support our and Jon Jones, Junior Steward. Photo by Rich Rygh

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Waukesha Lodge provides AEDs

Waukesha Lodge No. 37, along with matching funds from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation recently made Widows receive gift baskets a donation to the Kai Lermer Memorial Foundation, and ultimately to the Waukesha Police Department, for the purchase of two automated external defibrillators (AEDs). A third donation is planned for January, 2020. This purchase is the beginning of a city-wide program to install AEDs in all Waukesha Police Depart - Master Michael Whiteside and Past Master Jon Fuhlbohm, of Reedsburg ment squad cars. From left: Shelli Marquardt, Waukesha County Community Foundation; Paul Ybarra, Kai Lodge No. 79, paid a holiday visit to the widows of the Lodge to pres - Lermer Foundation; Matt Fox, Cardiac Sciences; Mike Lermer, Kai Lermer Foundation; Bro. Mike Consiglio, ent holiday gift baskets made by Doreen Whiteside and Bro. Steve and Master; Bro. Larry Nines, Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Board; Joseph Hoffman, Assistant Fire Chief Donna Nuemann. Bro. Doug Bentley donated the baskets. Master WFD; and Dan Reiss, Specialist WPD. Michael Whiteside presents a gift basket to Ruby Mc Queen. Submitted by Bro. Gary Ebert Submitted by Bro. Jon Fuhlbohm

Loved Ones Honored at Three Pillars Love Lights Ceremony By Jane Olisar The 3rd annual Love Lights tree lighting event was held on Dec. 5 at the Three Pillars Wellness Connection. The lighting cere - mony gave participants the chance to view the tribute recogni - tion boards along with enjoying good conversation, homemade Christmas cookies, and refreshments. The highlight of the event was a couple of very special visitors from the North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on a trishaw which was piloted by Bro. Mark Strautman, President/CEO of Three Pillars Senior Living Communities. Thanks to the generosity of this year’s donors close to $7000 was raised for Love Lights. Donations will be directed towards the establishment of a new initiative. The Three Pillars Wish Club is a joint effort between volunteers and staff that enables all residents to submit a “wish”. The wish forms will be available during select times of the year for either residents or family members to fill out and submit for Chief Development Officer consideration. All wishes will be considered and selected by a Jane Olisar thanks the committee of outside volunteers. No wish is too small or too donors for their support. unique. Examples of a wish may be a special food from a fa - vorite restaurant, a car ride back to their hometown, or to cover Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the trishaw. transportation cost for a family member who may not be able to visit their loved one due to financial constraints. Last year’s Love Lights funds were used for the purchase of a tr - At right: ishaw. The new cycling program, which was rolled out this past donors summer, allows residents the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful move out - local bike paths once again. Those attending were able to see side for the bike up close. the light - If you would like to learn more about giving to Three Pillars Sen - ing of the ior Living Communities, please contact the Development office tree. at 262-965-7294.

Santa and Mrs. Claus provide enter - tainment for the attendees. Rev. Terese Leonhard Photos by Rich Rygh conducts the “celebration of love”.

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River Falls Lodge No. 109 The officers that will lead River Falls Lodge No. 109 in 2020 were duly installed on Dec. 17. From left: Dean Monroe Secretary/Treasurer; Nate Cundiff Senior Deacon; Fred Benson, Counselor; Chris Faulkner Senior Warden; Mike Elliot, Chaplain and Trustee; David Vold, Master; PM Rod Rommel, Installing Master, Logan Schmidt, Junior Warden; PM Doug Hoffman, Installing Marshal; Teigen Terbilcox, Junior Steward; David Covar - rubias, Junior Deacon; and Jim Wolfe, Tiler. Photo submitted by PM Dale Brathol, Installing Chaplain

Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 Officers of Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 for 2020. Seated: Dustin Larson, Master. Second row: Ralph Glenz, Senior Warden; and Justin Konwinski, Junior Warden. Back row: David Kulberg, Senior Seward; Tim Hartzel, Senior Deacon; Matt Chromey, Secretary; Nick Koerner, Counselor; Casey Schellhorn, Junior Deacon; and Matt Malone, Junior Steward. Submitted by Bro. Matt Chromey

Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 The Officers of Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 were installed on Dec. 12. The offi - cers were installed by Deputy Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen; assisted by Bro. Henry Pynakker, Installing Marshal and Bro. Steve Winters Installing Chaplain. From left: Duane Bunting,Secretary; Marc Momsen, Treasurer, Henry Pynakker, Counselor Joe Balint, Sen - ior Warden; Deputy Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen, Frank McKenna, Master; Steve Winters, Chaplain; Arthur Pfitzinger, Junior Warden; Don Haas, Tiler; John Quaden, Jun - ior Deacon; John Gardner, Junior Steward; Past Grand Master Stanley R. Jagow, Or - ganist; and Wayne Pinnow, Senior Steward. Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting

Superior Lodge No. 236 Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Officers of Superior Lodge No. 236 were installed on Dec 7. Front row from left: Grand Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226, Merrill, installed Officers for 2020 on Dec. 10. Installing Master Robert W. Strader; W.B. Aaren Peterson, Master; District 1 Deputy Grand Master Master was District 3 Deputy Grand Master Jake Seever; assisted by Area Administrator Dennis M. Schultz, and Alex Nelson, Senior Warden. Second row: Charles Haslerud, Jesse Furrer, Instaling Marshal; and Barry Maxfield, Installing Chaplain. From left: Jamie Chaplain. Back row: Brad Edstrom; Scott Nelson, Treasurer; Area Administrator Mike Lane, Junior Deacon; Cutler Nowak, Senior Deacon; AA Jesse Furrer; Barry Maxfield, Daigle, Junior Warden; Chris Schnepper, Trustee; and Bob O’Kash, Junior Steward. Secretary/Treasurer; DDGM Jake Seever; Matthew Zastrow, Master; Stanley Seeger, District 1 Newsletter Senior Warden; Corey Nowak, Junior Warden; Andrew Caylor, Senior Steward; and Cody Rogers, Chaplain and Trustee. Thanks to the Brothers from Forest Lodge No. 130 for their assistance with our installation. Submitted by Bro. Barry Maxfield

Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192 Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192 held their officer installation on the morning of Dec. 14. Front row from left: Dr. James Macfarlane, Installing Marshal; Gary Dockter, Senior The 2020 Officers for Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 were installed at a joint installation of Warden; Dale Brathol, Master; Brian Chapin, Junior Warden; Phil Andert, Senior Steward; seven lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Front Chad Svacina, Junior Seward; Bob Hering, Installing Chaplain; and District 2 Deputy row from left: Lee Kelly, Senior Steward; Rick Salzwedel,Senior Warden; Grand Master Grand Master Earl Gunderson, Installung Master. Second row: Jeff Olson, Junior Deacon; Robert C. Strader; and Matthew Braun, Master. Back row: Vandy Pryor, Tiler; Matthias Dan Green, Treasurer; Jay Custer, Secretary; and Chris Hinton, Secretary. Back row: PM Smith, Junior Steward; Mike Estelle, Trustee; Dave Mahoney, Secretary/Treasurer; Greg Ty Behr. Velders, Junior Deacon; and Evan Thompson, Senior Deacon. Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson Photo by Rich Rygh

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Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322 Madison Lodge No. 5 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322 installed their 2020 officers with the assistance of Grand The 2020 Officers for Madison Lodge No. 5 were installed at a joint installation of seven Master Robert C. Strader as Installing Master and Past Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert, lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Front row Installing Marshal. Front row from left: Elton Gofoe, Senior Warden; Nicholas Schuh, from left: District 7 Deputy Grand Master Matthew H. Ivens; Grand Master Robert C. Master; John Pratt, Junior Warden; and Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Back row: Past Strader; Ron Webster, Master; Brad Andrew, Tiler; Stuart Graham, Secretary/Treasurer. Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert; Kurt Wallinger, Chaplain; Mathew Alberts, Senior Dea - Back row: John Scheffler, Junior Deacon; Gerrit Marshall, Senior Warden and Senior con; Tom Strong, Secretary; Drew Young, Tilee; Stuart Manny Sr., Junior Deacon; and Grand Steward Jeff Schoenfeldt, Installing Chaplain. Chris Youn, Counselor. Photo by Rich Rygh Submitted by Bro. Tom Strong

Landmark Lodge No. 244 Landmark Lodge No. 244 Officers for 2020 along with their installation team. Front row from left: District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson, Installing Master; Joe Larsen, Senior Deacon; Adam Berklund, Senior Warden; Past Grand Master William Beetcher, Master; Greg Heine, Junior Warden; Eddie Reh III, Junior Deacon; and H. Scott Paulson, Columbus Lodge No. 75 Installing Chaplain. Back row: John Shaleen, Senior Steward; Area Administrator Frank During, Installing Marshal; Trustee Klaus Nieder; Lowell McFetridge, Tiler; Wayne Pierce, The 2020 Officers for Columbus Lodge No. 75 were installed at a joint installation of Chaplain; Jerry Larsen, Secretary and Manolin Gonzalez, Junior Steward. seven lodges at the Wisconsin Masonic Center by Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Front Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson row from left: John Van Roo, Secretary; Lyle Elske, Tiler; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; and Brandon Jacob, Master. Back row: Mark Gladden, Senior Steward; George Jordan, Trustee; Steve Maurer, Treasurer; and Ray Mielke, Senior Warden. Photo by Rich Rygh

Hancock Lodge No. 229 The Hancock Lodge No. 229, Ellsworth, held an open installation of officers to serve in 2020 on Dec 14. Front row from left: H. Scott Paulson, Installing Marshal; District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson, Installing Master; Charlie Webster, Senior Warden and Trustee; John Miller, Master; Chris Tashjian, Junior Warden; and Norris Berg, Sec - retary. Back row: Milt Helmer, Counselor; Mike Metcalf, Tiler; Jerry Bristol, Treasurer; Dan Fischer, Chaplain; Rob Funk, Junior Deacon; and Rick Swan, Installing Chaplain and Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 Librarian Photo by Mrs. Robert Funk Submitted by Bro. Milt Helmer Officers for 2020 of Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 were installed on Dec. 7. First row from left: Past Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; Ray Dolson, Master; District 1 Depty Grand Master Dennis M. Schultz; and District Lecturer Ron Pete, Secretary. Back row: Jack Byrd, Junior Deacon; James Langan, Junior War - Wisconsin Masonic Calendar den; Tom Vosburgh, Trustee; Gary Scheer, Senior Deacon; and Jason Nieman, Junior Warden. District 1 Newsletter continued from cover

ents: An Evening of Music and Memories, Marriott Milwaukee West. Get more information on our Masonic Charities at June 2020 www.freemasonry.org 5-6 Grand Lodge of Wisconsin 176th Annual Communication. 11 The Magic of Alaska Cruise with Zor Shriners Chief Rabban Barry Ausen and his Lady Becky. 13 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322, 100th Anniversary and Reconsecration.

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Hartford Lodge No. 120 Prairie View Lodge No. 95

The 2020 officers of Hartford Lodge No. 120 were installed at an open installation on The elected and appointed officers of Prairie View Lodge No. 95, Ripon, were installed Dec. 9. Performing the installation were Installing Master John Orth, Past Master and in a public installation on Dec. 10. In addition to several guests and wives of members, Installing Marshal District 10 Lecturer Erwin Wuehr. Front row from left: Jim Diem, Junior District 10 Lecturer Erwyn Wuehr was in attendance. Front row from left: Bill Boutwell, Warden; Tom Paine, Chaplain; Chris Weed, Master; Paul Peacock, Senior Warden; Allen Junior Steward; Greg Frounfelter, Junior Warden; Brian Azinger, Master; Brad Bogen - Brandt, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary; and District 10 Lecturer Erwin Wuehr. Back row: schneider, Senior Warden; Rob Carriveau, Trustee; and District 10 Lecturer Erwyn Wuehr. Jim Hunt, Junior Deacon; Carl Hoy, Secretary; Bob Ferguson, Tiler; Past Master John Second row: Jef Hermes, Senior Deacon; Rick Coles, Counselor and Installing Master; Orth, and Wayne Dahnke, Senior Deacon. Not pictured were Patrick Bertelson, Senior Phil Wepner, Tiler; and Kevan Nault, Junior Deacon. Back row: Wes O’Laire, Treasurer; Steward; and Jeff Lenzen, Junior Steward. Reverend Wes Wassell, Chaplain, Organist, and Installing Chaplain; H. Meade Grim, Sec - Submitted by Bro. Allen Brandt retary and Installing Marshal; and Willie VanDera, Senior Steward. Submitted by Bro. Rick Coles

Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26

New 2020 officers of Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26 were installed on Dec. 19. From left: St. Croix Lodge No. 56 Rick Coles, Installing Chaplain; Ron Triemstra, Installing Master and Trustee; H. Meade Grim, Installing Marshall and installed Chaplain; Steven Fricke, Senior Deacon; Jack St. Croix Lodge No. 56 installed their 2020 officers on December 17. Front row from Bridich, Counselor and Trustee; Wes O'Laire, Master; Mark Wetzel, Junior Warden; Steve left: District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson; David Kvarnes, Chaplain; H. Scott Labus, Senior Warden; and Burt Mayborne, Treasurer. Paulson, Master; SW Jon Wahlberg, Senior Warden; and David Hadlich, Secretary/Trea - Submitted by Bro. Rick Coles surer. Back row, Ben Roycraft, Senior Deacon; Area Administrator Frank During, In - stalling Marshal; Tim Bauer, Junior Deacon; Henry Paulson, Tiler. Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

St. John’s Lodge No 57 Chetek Lodge No. 277 St. John’s Lodge No 57, Whitewater/Palmyra, officers for 2020. Front row from left: Bob Herold, Junior Steward; Peter Lenz, Junior Warden; Jason Welch, Senior Warden; Mark Chetek Lodge No. 277 installed their officers for 2020 on December 12. Front row from Davey, Tiler; Terry Boydston, Master; Bruce Eshelman, Installing Master and Counselor; left: Dr. Jim Esswein, Counselor; Mike Peterson, Senior Warden; Tom Nicolaides, Master; Brad Schultz, Senior Steward; and Joe Campbell, Chaplain. Back row: District 9 Deputy Jim Toman, Senior Steward; and District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson, In - Grand Master Derek M. Henze, PM Alan Brawders, Adam Fischer, Senior Deacon; Tom stalling Master. Back row: Tommy Lorow, Senior Deacon; Robert Lund, Treasurer and McDermott, Junior Deacon; and Senior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt. Installing Marshal; and Jim Olson, Trustee. Photo by Renae Boydston Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson Submitted by Bro. Joshua Therrian

We all agree . . . The World Needs More Masons! Let us each do our part. Talk to the man you think would make a good Mason.

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George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351

George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351 officers for 2020. Seated from left: Scott Tillotson, Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 Senior Warden; Mark Hink, Master; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; and Chris Clark, proxy for Alex Tillotson, Junior Warden. Standing: Ron Malcolm, Secretary; Dan Gun - Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 Officers for the ensuing Masonic year. Seated from left: derson, Junior Deacon; Gerald Spies, Treasurer; Dewain Lightfoot, Tiler; David Waibel, Larry Drangsveit, Secretary/Treasurer; John Accola, Master; Grand Master Robert C. Steward; Adam Brown, Senior Deacon; Chaplain Bob Sloan, Chaplain; and Jason Nelson, Strader; and Jon Helwig, Senior Warden. Standing: Tiler Edward Mahlum, Tiler; and Steward. Duane Sokolosky Senior Deacon. Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

James M. Hays Lodge No. 331

James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 Officers for 2020. Front row from left: Steven Schaapveld, Senior Deacon; Bob Manders, Senior Warden; Bob Skaradzinski, Master; Chris Niggemeier, Junior Warden; Past Grand Master Allan E. Iding, Counselor; and Thomas Freuck, Trustee. Back row: John Pettigrew; James Winston, Chaplain; Barry Sanctuary Lodge No. 347 Axelrood, Secretary/Treasurer; Jim McGuigan, Junior Deacon; Ron Buettner, Tiler; and Dan Ryfinski. Sanctuary Lodge No. 347 officers for 2020. Seated from left: Chris Cree,, Senior Deacon; Submitted by Bro. Bob Skaradzinski Tim Cree, Master; and Grand Master Robert C. Strader. Standing: Steve Lasure, Secre - tary/Treasurer; and Wayne Franson, Steward. Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

Make a Donation to Operation Freedom Operation Freedom, a partnership between Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42, Three Pillars Senior Living Communi - ties and Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, seeks to accomplish a twofold goal: to ensure every eligible veteran who resides at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities will travel on a flight, and that each of their travel companion “guardians” will fly at no cost.

Credit or debit card: Check: Visit http://bit.ly/GIVEto3P Make payable to “Wisconsin Select “Operation Freedom Masonic Home – Operation Fund” from the “Designa - Freedom” and mail to: tion” dropdown box Operation Freedom or c/o Three Pillars Senior Living Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 visit the Our Community tab Communities at www.lakecountryfreema Attn: Jane Olisar sonslodge42.org 375 State Road 67 Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 Officers for 2020. Seated: Don Albrecht, Junior Warden; Dousman, WI 53118 Pete Sterzinger, Master; Grand Master Robert C. Strader; and Jon Beighly, Senior War - den. Standing: Les Paulson, Tiler; Elijah Mutter-Shultz, Secretary; Junior Grand Deacon Thomas W. Stevens, Treasurer; Chad Cross, Proxy for Dick Finch, Chaplain; Area Ad - ministrator Steven Klein, Junior Deacon; and Lee Skelley, Senior Deacon. Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 - PAGE 21 Antigo New Diggings Antigo Lodge No. 231 Olive Branch Lodge No. 6 645 7th Ave. • 715-275-3228 26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122 Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August State d C ommunic ations Meets All Year Albany New Glarus Albany Lodge No. 36 New Glarus Lodge No. 310 205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802 for the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin 207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec) Meet 3rd Wed., 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark June, July & August Kenosha Menomonie Cecil Evansville New Holstein Appleton Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368 Union Lodge No. 32 Kenosha Lodge No. 47 Menomonie Lodge No. 164 Calumet Lodge No. 172 Waverly Lodge No. 51 N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd. 705 Brown School Rd • 608-921-9907 115 56th St. • 262-287-9878 N5729 - 410th St. • 715-797-9094 2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885 315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-738-9220 608-642-3692 (Sec) • 3rd Tues., 10 a.m. Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd (dinner 5:30 p.m.) & 4th Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Dark January & February Meets All Year Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year Chetek Florence Kenosha Mercer Appleton New Richmond Chetek Lodge No. 277 Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222 Unity Lodge No. 367 Hurley Lodge No. 237 New Richmond Lodge No. 195 Appleton Lodge No. 349 216 Morrison St. 5143 N. Montgomery Lake Rd.. 4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575 5189 N. Harper • 715-776-0710 119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144 241 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah • Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 906-396-7915 Meet 2nd Wed., Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 920-725-4896, Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dark June, July & August 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark Dec.-Feb. Dark December thru March 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark June, July & August Chippewa Falls Fond du Lac La Crosse Merrill Argyle Oconomowoc Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26 La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190 Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42 Argyle Lodge No. 178 650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-579-8949 500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800 118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616 916½ E. Main St. • 715-536-0020 (Sec.) 2911 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc 104 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-523-4714 1st Tues. stated, 3rd Tues., social, Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 262-367-2309 • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m., Meets All Year Dark July and August Meets All Year Meets All Year 7 p.m. , Dark 1st Wed., July & Aug. Meets All Year La Crosse Merrillan Clear Lake Franklin Oconto Baldwin Clear Lake Lodge No. 230 South Shore Lodge No. 3 Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45 Merrillan Lodge No. 279 Pine Lodge No. 188 Collins-Spring Valley Lodge 192 411 Third Ave. • 715-263-2511 9023 S. 27th St. • 414-761-6474 118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616 105 S. Main Street • 715-333-5643 (Sec) 513 Superior Ave. • 920-604-2826 790 Main St. • 715-928-0001 (Sec) 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m., Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Dinner, 6 pm, Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meeting 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark January, February & March Dark December & January Meets All Year Ladysmith Middleton Columbus Frederic Oconto Falls Baraboo Columbus Lodge No. 75 Landmark Lodge No. 244 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280 Four Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362 Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293 Baraboo Lodge No. 34 318 N. Ludington St. • 920-248-9685 109 United Way • 715-566-0350 705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec) 7409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-8947 170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747 108 Second Ave. • 608-381-0083 (Sec) • 2nd Mon., 7 p.m., stated, 4th Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner 6 p.m., Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holiday Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed,, 6 p.m. social, 7 Mon., fellowship, Meets All Year meeting 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year weekend., 10 a.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year p.m. meeting . Dark July and August Lake Geneva Middleton Crandon Friendship Omro Barneveld Crandon Lodge No. 287 Quincy Lodge No. 71 Geneva Lodge No. 44 Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180 Omro Lodge No. 168 Barneveld Lodge No. 319 118 S. Lake Ave. • 715-616-2394 (Sec) 210 Main St. • 608-853-1768 (Sec.) 335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • 262-497-6322 7409 Franklin Ave. • www.middle 160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798 108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec) Meet 2nd Tues. Apr.-June & Sept.-Dec. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues., social and dinner 6 tonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Meets 4th Tues. Mar.-May & July-Oct Dark January & February p.m., meet 7 p.m. Dark July & Aug . 608-444-0102, Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Linden Milton Crivitz Galesville Onalaska Bayfield Tri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218 Decora Lodge No. 177 Linden Lodge No. 206 Milton Lodge No. 161 Onalaska Lodge No. 214 918 Louisa St. • 715-927-8998 231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230 618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec) 508 Vernal Avenue • 608-931-4656 Bayfield Washburn No. 215 330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec) Meet 1st Wednesday 6 p.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Meets 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m. 29 N. 2nd Street • 715-209-6397 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & Aug. & 1st Mon. Sept. & June Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. 2nd Thurs. only, July, Aug. Nov. & Dec. Meets All Year Darlington Green Bay Lodi Milwaukee Lodi Valley Lodge No 99 Oregon Evening Star Lodge No. 64 Des Peres Lodge No. 85 Damascus Lodge No. 290 Beaver Dam Oregon Lodge No. 151 433 Wells St. • 60 8-482-3552 (Sec) 1950 Bond St. • 920-865-7637 114 First St. • 608-477-7102 1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.org Dodge County Lodge No. 72 201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues., 4 th Tues. Social, RSVP 6 1212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Dark July & August p.m. dinner - 7 p.m. meet. Meets All Year Meet 1st Thurs. 7 p.m. & 3rd Mon. Dark July & August 6 p.m. Meets All Year Lone Rock Milwaukee Delavan Green Bay Oshkosh Southern Lakes Lodge No. 12 N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 Franklin Lodge No. 16 Day-lite Lodge No. 358 Beloit Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-581-5378 1950 Bond St. • 920-371-8441 227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-257-9450 Morning Star Lodge No. 10 204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034 Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-May & Aug.- Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9:30 a.m. 229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Nov.; 4th Mon. June-July; 2nd Mon. Dec. Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Madison Milwaukee Dodgeville Green Bay Owen Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322 Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 Freemasons Lodge No. 363 Berlin Owen Lodge No. 317 200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 1950 Bond St. • 920-264-6177 301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-659-5205 Berlin Lodge No. 38 713 W. Third St. • 715-229-2798 (Sec.) Meet 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. 1st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed., 124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921 Meets 1st Mon., 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at Meeting, Meets All Year Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com Meets All Year 5:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 11 a.m., July & Aug. 3rd Mon. at 11 a.m. Dark July & August Madison Milwaukee Dousman Green Bay Phillips Dousman Lodge No. 315 Washington Lodge No. 21 Doric Lodge No. 356 Lake Lodge No. 189 Black River Falls Phillips Lodge No. 225 214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981 1950 Bond St .• 920-499-7265 85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751 1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609 Black River Lodge No. 74 137 N. Lake Ave.•715-762-4043, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. (Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 314 Main Street • 715-284-7176 1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.- 3rd Tuesday only July & August Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark on Holidays Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept. Dark July & August Madison Milwaukee Dousman Hartford Platteville Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 Hartford Lodge No. 120 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261 Bloomer Melody Lodge No. 2 375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360 147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133 Bloomer Lodge No. 281 783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. 1617 Larson St. • 715-828-7940 Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark 1st Mondays, July thru Sept. Dark July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark January & February Madison Milwaukee Durand Hayward Plymouth Durand-Pepin No. 149 Keystone Lodge No. 263 Madison Lodge No. 5 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 Bristol Cassia Lodge No. 167 203 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981 10629 Main St. • 715-462-4363 (Sec) 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028 3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621 Washburn Lodge No. 1 45 441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m. Meet 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., RSVP dinner 6 8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark 1st Thursday July & August p.m., meet at 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August 2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb. Manawa Mineral Point Eagle River Hustisford Portage Eagle River Lodge No. 248 Rock River Lodge No. 108 Manawa Lodge No. 82 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1 Brodhead Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33 610 E. Division • 715-891-2156 128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford 520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476 304 High St. • 608-220-3408 Bicknell Lodge No. 94 111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. 920-349-3454 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m. 3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec., 301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meeting 7 p.m., Meets All Year 1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec. Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Dark January & February Dark July & August Manitowoc Minocqua Eau Claire Hudson Port Washington Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 St. Croix Lodge No. 56 Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 Island City Lodge No. 330 Brookfield Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 616 Graham Ave. • 715-835-8254 209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817 810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec) 7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392 McKinley Lodge No. 307 504 W. Grand Ave. • 414-412-6515 2nd Tues., possible 4th Tues. 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Dark July & Aug . Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Marinette Mondovi Eau Claire Iron River Potosi George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351 Ancient Landmark No. 210 Marinette Lodge No. 182 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 Brookfield Warren Lodge No. 4 616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620 7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-4426 1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397 245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec) Brookfield Lodge No. 370 112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dinner 6 p.m., 1st Wed., 7 p.m ., Meets All Year Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632 Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. meet 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug. [email protected] Dark July & August Dark July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Marshfield Monroe Eau Claire Iron River Prairie du Chien Sanctuary Lodge No. 347 Barnes Lodge No. 365 Marshfield Lodge No. 224 Smith Lodge No. 31 Burlington Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8 616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214 7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425 402 W. 4th St. • 715-387-4957 1613½ Tenth St. • 608-329-4641 Burlington Lodge No. 28 107½ E. Blackhawk Avenue Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 p.m. social Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510 608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August Dark January & February 7 p.m. meeting. Meets All Year Dark June & July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Wed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year Dark July & August Medford Mukwonago Edgerton Janesville Prescott Fulton Lodge No. 69 Janesville-Western Star No. 55 Medford Lodge No. 217 Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247 Cambridge Northwestern Lodge No. 105 312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250 2322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098 150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 206 S. Main St. • 262-470-8616 Social Lodge No. 245 132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec) Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Mondays 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August www.social245.org • Meets All Year Menomonee Falls Neenah/Menasha Ellsworth Jefferson Racine Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 Lin coln Lodge No. 183 Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 Camp Douglas Hancock Lodge No. 229 Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18 617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715 N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640- 241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611 Camp Douglas Lodge No. 272 400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263 1012 Main St. • 262-633-6658 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 6569 . Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 211 Main St. • 608-372-5110 or Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day 608-387-1412, Meet 1st & 3rd Dark July & August Meets All Year Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Lodge Listings are continued on page 23

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Reedsburg Waukesha Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 Waukesha Lodge No. 37 213 E. Main St. • 608-524-1390 317 South Street • 262-701-7037 Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. www.reedsburglodge79.org Dark July & August Rhinelander Waupaca Rhinelander Lodge No. 242 Waupaca Lodge No. 123 23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080 105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June, July & August Rice Lake Waupun Blue Hills Lodge No. 234 Waupun Lodge No. 48 225 W. South St. • 715-495-2374 16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Richland Center Wausau Richland Lodge No. 66 Forest Lodge No. 130 290 W. Union St. • 608-553-1418 (Sec) 916½ E. Main, Merrill, WI • 715-298-6002 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June, July & August Ripon Wautoma Prairie View Lodge No. 95 Wautoma Lodge No. 148 W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-229-6204 203 S. Scott St. • 920-765-2495 (Sec.) Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Dark 4th Tues. Nov. & Dec., 2nd Tues. Jan. Dark Jan. and Feb. River Falls Wauwatosa Canadian Lodge exemplifies EA Degree River Falls Lodge No. 109 Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 122 E. Walnut St. • 715-222-3939 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-6993 Prior to the installation ceremony of Superior Lodge No. 236 and Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 in Superior Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 4th Fri., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting on December 7, Masons from Connaught Lodge No. 511 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada exemplified 3rd Tuesday only July & August Meets All Year the Entered Apprentice degree. Grand Master Robert C. Strader and Masons from Wisconsin and Minnesota Sheboygan Wauwatosa watched as the Lodge exemplified the degree on District 1 Deputy Grand Master Dennis M. Schultz. Sheboygan Lodge No. 11 James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 Submitted by Past Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey 411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-349-7650 Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Shell Lake Wauwatosa Shell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 221 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 28 Doboy Drive • 715-296-3638 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-939-2985 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June & July Shullsburg West Allis Amicitia Lodge No. 25 Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267 127½ Water St. • 608-963-5951 7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Sparta West Bend Valley Lodge No. 60 West Bend Lodge No. 138 603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616 301 N. University Dr. • 262-323-6532 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Star Prairie West Salem North Star Lodge No. 187 Salem Lodge No. 125 207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258 101 W. Ham ilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Collins-Spring Valley continues poinsettia tradition Dark June, July & August Dark July & August

Members of Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192, Baldwin, extended their long tradition of delivering Poin - Stevens Point Whitefish Bay settias to their Masonic widows and 50-year members this year. From left: Junior Warden Bill Sandve, Evergreen Lodge No. 93 Aurora Lodge No. 30 1756 Dixon St. • 715-344-7539, 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669 Wanda Blaedorn, Treasurer Terry Blaedorn, Senior Steward Jeff Olson, Lori Thompson, Secretary Jay 715-572-3981, Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Custer, PM Ralph Thompson, Chris Hinton, Senior Deacon Brian Chapin, Junior Deacon Ben Cornell and 7 p.m., Meets All Year Dark July & August Blaise Kruizenga. Submitted by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson Stoughton Whitefish Bay Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 Geo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337 125 S. 5th St. • 608-279-4299 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-979-1776 Meet 1st Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Visit the Dark July & August Dark July & August Wisconsin Square Sturgeon Bay Whitewater Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 St. John’s Whitewater-Palmyra No. 57 Store 31 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727 226 W. Main Street • 262-510-1049 www.wisc-freemasonry.org Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Sun Prairie Wilmot Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 Wilmot Lodge No. 241 Call Sec. for Meeting Location • 608-770- 30702 113th St. • 847-774-0013 2018 Meet 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. The Dark July & August Dark 4th Tuesday July & August Superior Winneconne 175th Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 Winneconne Lodge No. 186 3117 N. 21 St .• 218-590-2754 (Sec.) 100 N. 1st Street • 608-219-6935 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m. Anniversary Meets All Year Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb. of Freemasonry in Superior Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Challenge Coin Superior Lodge No. 236 Dells Lodge No. 124 1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537 815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012 Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark January & February Tomah Wisconsin Rapids Tomah Lodge No. 132 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507 2321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-421-9669 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. Dark July & August meeting, Dark July & August Union Grove Silas H. Shepherd Star and Lodge ring bells Union Grove Lodge No. 288 Lodge of Research No. 1843 1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 Oconomowoc • 262-391-5716 Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec. Each year H.S. Baird Lodge No. 174 declares a Saturday in December Meets All Year Call for meeting location Masonic Salvation Army Day by volunteering its members to take the entire day of bell ringers at the Sturgeon Bay Econo Foods. This year, Waterloo is Available at the for the first time ever, the Lodge and Honor Chapter #1, OES, took 300 HendricksSt. • 920-478-2800 To list your lodge contact Wisconsin two full Saturdays (12/7 and 12/14), doubling their commitment. Fun Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Diane Igl, Square Store was had by all and we hope a lot of money was raised for the local Sal - Meets All Year [email protected] 262-965-3979 www.wisc-freemasonry.org vation Army! Bro. Tom Pinney, a 63 year Mason, rings the bell. Submitted by Bro. Ed Klein

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Jefferson County Lodge raises three new MMs Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 welcomes its three newest Master Masons. Tri-County Chapter Royal Arch Mason conferred the second section of the degree. Front row from left: Henry Pynakkar, District Lecturer Terrence Brown, new MM James Grenz, Senior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeld, new MM Abraham Yanko, new MM Randy Roehl, Eric Brooks, Area Administrator Noah Schultz and Master David Medici. Bro. Dustin Lenz is new MM Second row: Ralph Behlke, Frank Rumisek, Brian Melchior, Ward Nottestad and Frank McKenna. Back Bro. Dustin Lenz (middle) was recently raised in St. John’s Lodge No. row: Philip Graham, Raymond Mielke, Paul Larson, Richard Moen, Edward Bergren and Richard Petar - 57, Whitewater. His father Peter Lenz is on the left and on the right is ius. Past Master John Dade, who played King Solomon. Submitted by AA Noah Schultz Photo Bro. Terry Boydston Submitted by Bro. Josh Therrian

Ashlar Award Program The Ashlar Award Program was developed by the District Deputy Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge. It shares some of the character of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Ashlar Award. The Ashlar Award was conceived to encourage lodges and par - ticularly new Master Masons to properly mentor new candidates and to more swiftly involve new Master Masons in lodge activity. By serving as a mentor, the new Master Mason will develop a stronger bond with the lodge as well as with the new candidate. It is recommended that the activity of completing the Ashlar Award Program be conducted by a three member team. The team will consist of an experienced Master Mason (Past Master, Coun - selor or other), a new (or relatively new) Master Mason and a new candidate. It is intended that the new Master Mason is the actual leader and mentor and that the experienced Mason assists and serves as a resource. Earning the Ashlar Award consists of completing a flow chart of Bro. Kyle Richards raised in Hartford Lodge activities designed to encourage proper completion of the Wiscon - sin Program, as well as returning the new Master Mason to lodge Hartford Lodge No. 120 raised their newest Master Mason, Brother Kyle E. Richards, on Dec. 10.Front for participation in lodge events and activities. It is hoped that this row from left: Pat Storrs (West Bend Lodge), Paul Orth, Al Brandt, Master Chris Weed, new Master Mason program will help both the newest candidate and the newly raised Kyle Richards and Tom Paine. Second row: James Diem, William Stonecipher (West Bend Lodge), Jeff Master Mason to become active participants in their lodge and to Lenzen, Wayne Dahnke and Ray Radtke. Back row: James Hunt, Dale Newman (West Bend Lodge), Paul make them feel welcome as integral members of the lodge. Peacock, Patrick Bertelson and Carl Hoy. The “target” of the Ashlar Award is the newly raised Master Submitted by Bro. Allen Brandt Mason. The award consists of a certificate and a “Perfect Ashlar” Pin that is earned by the new Master Mason for serving as a men - tor. The experienced Master Mason assisting on the team is also entitled to the award if he has not received one. The award can only be earned once. The new candidate who is being mentored does not receive the award. It is hoped that after he is raised and examined in the MM posting that he will be part of a team that mentors the next candidate. For more information and an Ashlar Award Application go to the Grand Lodge website at wisc-freemasonry.org. under Masonic Education

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Contact Erika Miller [email protected] 262-965-2200, ext. 831 Reedsburg Lodge raises Bro. Ishmeal Torres Ishmael Torres was raised in Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 on Dec. 5, with the assistance of Brothers from Baraboo Lodge No. 34. Front row from left: Shawn Fahrenkampf, Joe Williamson, Kenny Walters, Ishmeal Torres, Ted Halland and Ryan Ramnarace. Back row: Rodney Seamans, Eben Christensen, Tim Seamans, Advertise in the Deron McBride, Skip Blake, Mike Whiteside, Bryant Clements and Jerry Jackson. Wisconsin Masonic Journal District Eight Events The Number 1 Source for Reaching the Masons of Wisconsin We have a special rate for Email your submissions to: promoting your upcoming lodge events! The Wisconsin Masonic Journal Contact Diane Igl [email protected] Phone 262-965-3979 email: [email protected]

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1. The Gavel can be delivered or captured at a stated or special tiled meeting. A tiled meeting must be opened by the lodge that is being visited. 2. At least 3 members of the capturing or delivering Lodge must be present, one of which must be an elected officer (W.M., S.W., J.W., Sec., or Treas.) 3. If more than one lodge arrive on the same night to capture the gavel, the following criteria are to be used to determine who captures the Gavel a. Lodge with the most visiting brothers b. If same number of brothers attend, the lodge that travels the furthest (determined by their Stated Meeting locations) captures the gavel c. If all of the above are the same, the lodge with the highest ranking officers in attendance would capture the gavel. (I.E. If you have your Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden present, you would take the gavel vs. Master, Senior Warden, Senior Deacon, and Junior Deacon. This is highest ranking, not the most officers) d. If all of the above are the same, the lodge with the youngest Mason (by age, not years as a mason) present would capture the gavel. Bro. Tommy Uptagraw raised in Baraboo Lodge 4. Gavel can only be transferred one time per day. 5. District Deputy must be notified by the lodge delivering or Baraboo Lodge No. 34 raised Bro. Tommy Uptagraw to the Master Mason Degree on Dec. 4. Front row capturing the gavel within 24 hours. This allows for quick from left: Shawn Fahrenkampf, Phil Maas, Skip Blake, Tommy Uptagraw, Ted Hall, Gabriel Teniente, Bob communication with the other lodges in the district. Pickett Jr. and Jon Fuhlbohm. Back row: Bob Pickett, Al Broe, Anthony Calabrese and Jerry Jackson. 6. If there are questions about the rules for capturing or delivering the District Traveling Gavel, the District Deputy’s District Eight Events decision should be accepted.

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Superior and Acacia-Itasca Lodge installation Grand Master Robert C. Strader assisted by other Grand Lodge Officers installed the 2020 elected and ap - pointed officers of Superior Lodge No. 236 and Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 in Superior on December 7. The event was well attended by DeMolay, Jobies, family, friends and several Masons from Canada and Min - nesota. Prior to the installation ceremony Masons from Connaught Lodge No. 511 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada exemplified the Entered Apprentice degree on District 1 Deputy Grand Master Dennis M. Schultz. Submitted by Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey

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PAGE 25 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - JANUARY 2020 Bro. Maris “Doc” Freiman Traveling Gavel District 1 District 7 Keystone Lodge No. 236 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Becomes a Mason at Age 80 District 2 District 8 Hancock Lodge No. 229 Richland Lodge No. 66 District 3 District 9 Phillips Lodge No. 225 Oregon Lodge No. 151 District 4 District 10 Shawano Lodge No. 170 Rock River Lodge No. 108 District 5 District 11 Salem Lodge No. 125 Lalin-St. James Lodge No. 247 District 6 District 12 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13

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Bro. Maris "Doc" Freiman becomes part of the “Masonic Family” Front row from left: Jamie Carlson, Jeanne Salveson, Amy Fiegle and Julie Conner. Back row: Ron Pete, Joanne Freiman, Maris "Doc" Freiman and Bill Conner.

By Bro. Ron Pete that happened after that, the Then there's Joanne herself a "When you marry into a Ma - question that still was on Doc's three time Past Matron of Supe - sonic family, sooner or later you mind was, "What is it about the or - rior Chapter and one time in Wal - begin to wonder why they are so ganization that makes this family worth Chapter while living in dedicated to the organization." want to be so Illinois. In 2012 she was elected That's the question which has involved?" He asked Joanne if she Associate Grand Conductress of been on the mind of Maris "Doc" could answer the question simply Wisconsin Eastern Star and served Freiman who, at age 80, just be - and in a way that a non-Mason as Worthy Grand Matron in 2015- came a Master Mason at the Ma - would understand. She said that 16. She is also a 50 year member sonic Day of Light in Tomah on It's not that easy, but let's look at of Lotus Temple, Daughters of the October 19. the number of years involved Nile. While Bro. Maris was still prac - here. Moving on to the next genera - ticing dentistry in Cary, Illinois, My brother was a member of tion Joanne has three daughters, Darrell Kyle, who was Doc's pas - DeMolay, a Chevalier and a Le - Jamie Carlson, Jeanne Salveson tor, began talking to him about gion of Honor. Then he became a and Julie Conner, who were all Freemasonry and all the reasons Master Mason and served two members of Job's Daughters, in that Doc should join. terms as Master of Acacia Lodge Superior. All three are members In 1998, Maris married Joanne and one term each in Acacia- of Superior Chapter, OES, with Salveson, making her Joanne Itasca and Barnes Lodges. He is a daughters Jeanne and Julie each Freiman. Joanne's family was a Past Grand Patron of Wisconsin serving as Worthy Matron twice in solid Masonic family. Her dad, Eastern Star, a Past Potentate of their chapter. Leman Pete, had been a Master Aad Shriners and a Past Monarch Julie married Bill Conner and Mason of Acacia Lodge 329 in of Ela Ala Grotto in Duluth, Min - soon after they were married, he Superior. She and her mother, nesota. He also served in the East realized that he needed to get in - Ruby, joined Superior in Diamond City volved so he joined Acacia-Itasca Chapter, DES, as soon as her dad Chapter, RAM; Superior Council, Lodge and has since been Master became a Mason in 1963. It didn't RSM; and Superior Commandery, of that lodge twice and Master of stop there. The original family KT. He served as Barnes Lodge once. Bill is also a member who had gotten his feet secretary/recorder of those or - member of Aad Shriners. wet was her brother, Ron Pete, ganizations for 28 years. He is The fourth generation comes who had joined Superior Chapter, currently serving as Worthy Grand next. Bill and Julie Conner have a Order of DeMolay in 1962. That Organist of the General Grand daughter, Amy Fiegle, who is a was only the beginning. With all Chapter, OES." three-time Past Honored Queen of Job’s Daughters and was also the Guardian of her Bethel until it closed for lack of girls. Amy is also a Past Matron of Superior Chapter, OES. Jamie's son, Zack Litchke, joined Acacia-Itasca Lodge when he was 21 and is also a member of Aad Shriners. So it's 57 years and a lot of ded - ication that make this family truly part of our fabulous fraternal family. Apparently it was enough in - formation to perk Doc's interest and he took the step and became a Master Mason. When asked his impression he said that he was really far more impressed with the degree work than he thought he might be and really got interested when he real - ized that Masonic history is very much a part of the history of the world in which he holds great in - terest. Welcome to Freemasonry, Doc. Now you're really part of the fam - ily!

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Did you know: North Pole visitor at Forest Lodge • Over 14 million people in the United States are Living with The Brothers of Forest Lodge No. 130, Wausau, had a very special visitor on Dec. 11 from North Pole Heart Disease Lodge No. 1. Bro. Santa Claus stopped by to celebrate Master Joe Barlow’s year in the East. • Cardiovascular Disease is the num- Submitted by Bro. Kevin Sorenson, Senior Warden ber one killer of women in the United States • 82% of Coronary Artery Disease They All Came Just For Me deaths occur in people aged 65 or older and the leading cause of premature and permanent disability By: Bro. Richard L. Jenkins from work For the Brothers of Cass Lodge 412, Griswold, Iowa. • 1.5 million people have a heart attack every year in the United States Something big is going on here. They shared with me the three Great Lights Or so I thought that night, and some tools of the trade, While at the same time, the Masonic Medical Research Institute: As the Masons came to gather round That I might learn a thing or two • Is one of the top genetic screening centers in the world dedicated to the Great and lesser lights. of how a man be better made. helping patients with cardiac disease • Discovered numerous mutations responsible for Long QT syn- One from here and one from there When at last I had been seated drome, a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia syndrome that first From places far and wide, In this brotherhood of men affects children in their teenage years They came to do, I knew not what, The Master then began to bring • Collaborates with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology com- As they gathered there inside. The meeting to an end. panies such as Gilead Sciences, AstraZeneca and Merck to iden- tify drugs that may pose a danger to society and to facilitate FDA But from each man I was greeted And with all things then completed, approval of new and effective drugs to treat heart disease. With a smile and voice of cheer. They stayed a little more, • Discovered many of the mechanisms responsible for abnormal One said, "so you're the candidate. To eat and drink and share a laugh rhythms of the heart which lead to sudden cardiac deaths The reason that we're here." Before heading toward the door. All of this, and more are reasons that the Cardiac Research Center, a I scarcely knew just what he meant, But as we left I understood part of the Masonic Medical Research Institute needs our support. For this was my "first degree." And then began to see. Federal support for basic science research is diminishing, and the need There must be much for them to do That they all came for one reason. to continue the groundbreaking efforts of the Center are great. Before they got to me. They all came just for me. Please consider making a contribution from your Lodge to fund this important research. You could be assisting in saving the life of a fam - Surely these guys would not travel Dear Brothers I pray every lodge ily member, friend, stranger or member of the Masonic Family. for the sake of just one man. Will make new ones like me, Yes, there must be much for them to do, Feel as welcome as these Brothers did, Every dollar (up to $5000) will be matched by the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s Medical Fund, working towards our goal of contributing Before my part began. When they held my First Degree. $10,000 annually. Consider a fund raiser for this event. Promotional materials are available by calling Erika in the Development Office at: The "Brother Tiler" was my company Thank you, Brothers! 262-965-2200, ext. 831. As I waited at the door To step into this brand new realm Help the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund extend its I had not known before. mission to this important program.

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