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VOL UME LII, NUM BER 10 The Official Pub licat ion of the Grand L odge, Free and Acce pted Ma sons of Wiscons in NOVEMBER 2019 Barneveld Lodge No. 319 The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Brother Robert C. Strader Celebrates their Centennial Greeting Brothers, Embracing the experience was pretty easy for me this month, how about for you? The diversity of events I was involved with spanned the family of Masonic related organizations from a York Rite Com - mandery inspection and degrees, the 100th anniversary re-consecration of Barneveld Lodge, a Shrine meeting, Lodge meetings / Table Lodge / Past Master’s dinner / Catfish Fry fundraiser, National Sojourner chapter meetings with Heroes of ’76 degrees and a Lodge of Military Tribute, a DeMolay Honors Day that knighted Right Worshipful Brother Ken Gorgen as an honorary member of the Legion of Honor, a Job’s Daughter Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, the Amaranth Grand Ban - quet with a Murder Mystery, and an Annual Communications Session in Ohio . . . a really busy month, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve got to admit, I have a taste for Warren Lodge’s Catfish Fries, but I don’t want to of - fend other lodges so invite me to yours, I would Grand Master be happy to try another! Robert C. Strader A further update on the Madison Masonic Center . . . we’ve finalized the new board of directors. Even though the legal name change may take a while, we’re going to start referring to the building as the “Wisconsin Masonic Center” to signify its tie to all Masons in the state. We’ve had an interim transition committee that has been busy evaluating the building condition, current rentals and rental/lease opportunities, so that the new board can hit the ground running. We’ll make a few necessary repairs prior to bad Bro. Robert Johnson, Master of Barneveld Lodge, welcomes everyone to their centennial cel - weather setting in so smaller problems do not become larger ones. ebration. Seated from left: Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie, Deputy Grand Master Ken - We all truly believe that the outlook is good for establishing a solid neth C. Gorgen, Grand Master Robert C. Strader and Senior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. plan and financial base for the center. ’ve just signed the $10 as - Scheonfeldt, a Past Master of the Lodge. sessment letter that will go out soon to all Masons, regular and per - Photo by Rich Rygh petual, the first year of two that you approved in the annual By Rich Rygh 200 were injured. Seventeen of Master Robert C. Strader who communication session of 2018, due on January 1, 2020. Brethren, families and friends eighteen businesses and public presented the “Toast to the Flag” I was unable to attend the Day of Light event in Tomah due to at - assembled at the Masonic Center buildings in the village were de - and introduced the Grand Lodge tending the Annual Communications in Ohio and seeing my good in Barneveld on Oct. 12 to cele - stroyed. Masonry in Barneveld Officers. friend and Brother, RW Keith Newton, installed as Most Worshipful brate 100 years of Masonry for has endured. At the request of the Master of Grand Master. I’ve heard I missed a grand event that District 5 Deputy Barneveld Lodge No. 319. Master Robert Johnson wel - the Lodge Grand Master Strader Grand Master WBro. Jacob Schultz and his team orchestrated very A dispensation was granted for comed everyone to the dedication asked the Grand Stewards to un - well, with 17 new Master Masons raised. Barneveld to form a lodge by ceremony. Bro. Sam Arneson, a cover the symbolic lodge and he Our next Masonic Days of Light for this fall is in Sheboygan on Grand Master David Harlowe in 69 year Mason, addressed the reconsecrated Barneveld Lodge November 2. Did your lodge sign up candidates and mentors in time? April of 1919. The Lodge was is - Brethren. His father and three agreeable to the ancient usage Please remember that the logistics and preparation for these events sued a charter in June of 1920. Brothers were all members of the and customs of the fraternity and take time and effort, so please understand and respect the cut-off There were 24 members. Their Lodge. He said, “The personal in - reinstalled the officers of the dates we need to maintain for the Days of light. Remember the dates first Master was Bro. W.H. Som - tegrity of an individual carries out Lodge. for the Spring will be on March 7th at Racine/Belle City, and on mers of the lodge hall and into his life. In closing the Grand Master March 21 in Eau Claire, and proactively prepare to get any candi - The Lodge Brethren have been I am so thankful to have been able said, “Today we are ‘embracing dates registered. through some tough times. They to go through the chairs here and the experience’ with this great Here’s this month’s thoughts along the theme of the Forget-me- lost their original building to fire in Scottish Rite. Masonry has been a event.” not . . . what makes us unique as Freemasons? It’s one of my roving 1976 and their current building big big part of my life.” He commented how he believes subjects I’ve been using at events and wanted to bring it up in my was heavily damaged by a tornado Past Grand Master Larry Myers the heart of Masonry is in the column. in 1984. Some 25 million dollars commented on how he became a small town lodges. • It’s not that we’re a secret society or a society with secrets. You worth of damage occurred in Mason. Following the closing food, can find everything about Freemasonry on the internet, even down Barneveld which destroyed 93 Master Robert Johnson opened music and good fellowship fol - to signs, grip and words, if you sift through all the stuff about goats. homes and damaged 64. Nine the Lodge in public form and lowed in the dining room. An outsider just can’t hear it from us because we took an obligation people were killed, and another turned the gavel over to Grand See photos on page 17 not to divulge what we consider secret. It’s not that a new potential member has to wait until he realizes that he has to ask to become a member, we moved back in the late 90’s to allowing our members to approach good men and ask if they would be interested in knowing more. Grand Lodge Staff Meeting • It’s not that we’re a charity, but we are charitable, it’s our nature. But there are plenty of other civic organizations that are charitable as well. Covers a Multitude of Topics • It’s not our history that makes us unique, or which history you’re referring to. Operative Masons working on medieval cathedrals, form - By Rich Rygh wish him well when they meet ing lodges to protect their secret skills, accepting speculative Masons Grand Lodge Officers gathered him in their travels. as the need for the tradesmen wound down. We talk about the build - at the Best Western Premier Wa - Following the Pledge of Alle - ing of King Solomon’s Temple, but that’s a way to teach our lessons. terfront Hotel & Convention Cen - giance, Grand Master Strader pre - Some talk about the Templars and Scotland. Some talk about our ter in Oshkosh Sept. 27-29, for sented a tribute to the flag. roots being in Egypt. Not so sure about that one, I keep envisioning the Fall Staff Meeting. Grand Chaplain David O. Leis - the comedian Steve Martin and his skit/song on King Tut, and I see The staff meeting opened on tra gave the opening prayer. the signs and such very differently, with arms outstretched, hands Friday at 2 p.m. with a welcome Bro. Bob Roth, Chairman of tilted at an angle. Everyone would see us from a mile away, exchang - from Grand Master Robert C. the Grand Lodge Jurisprudence ing grips! Strader. He welcomed the District Committee, gave a very interest - • Brothers, it is our ritual and its memorization, our floor work, Lecturers attending the meeting ing and informative presentation our protocols, that truly make us unique. I hear stories of other hon - this weekend.The Grand Master on property rights and property orable fraternal organizations that have moved to being co-ed and gave a preview of the busy week - law. dropped the need for memorization, just reading degrees from books. end ahead. He announced that Following the dinner Friday This cannot happen to us as Freemasons. Freemasonry is a lifelong Bro. Todd Krohn has decided to evening Deputy Grand Master journey, with the goal of continually improving ourselves as men, fa - step down as Junior Grand Stew - Kenneth C. Gorgen and his Lady thers, brothers. This is why we emphasize no open books in lodge, ard. He asked the Brothers to Jan were honored on their 50th Senior Grand Warden Gary L. why we push to have more proficiency men, why we push mentoring Wedding Anniversary. Senior Stang discusses the Strategic so hard. If some don’t care for this, maybe Freemasonry was a bad Grand Deacon Rev. David R. Plan. life choice for them. It was the right choice for me. On Our Cover Ritchie officiated as the couple re - Photo by Rich Rygh Hope to see you at one of my upcoming visits. I’m newed their vows. Lady Jan said, proud to be a Freemason! I hope you are too. The Zor Shrine Pipes and “We would like to thank you all Saturday morning the Grand Drums provide entertainment in very much, this is our special day Master announced he was ap - pointing Grand Orator Craig Faithfully yours, Barneveld before the Centen - and we are so happy to share this Bob Strader nial Celebration of the Lodge. with all of you. You are like our Froelich as Junior Grand Steward and he will leave the Grand Orator Grand Master Photo by Rich Rygh second family.” Champagne fol - Embrace the Experience! lowed in the hospitality room. See Staff Meeting on page 11 Reedsburg Lodge Hosts 33rd Annual Thoughts for the Journey Senior Citizens’ Thanksgiving Dinner By Reverend David O. Leistra, Grand Chaplain

By Bro. Doug Bentley come for the fellowship, or come Simply call Bro. Greg Georgeson Between October 31st and November 2nd, the people of Mex - The tradition began in 1986 for the pie, but please join us,” at 608–524-4078 to place your ico celebrate what they call in English “The Day of the Dead.” This when Past Master James Shultis stated District 8 Deputy Grand reservation or email your reserva - is a special holiday in which they honor the lives of those who have and Master Ralph Thompson dis - Master, Daniel Brylla, Past Master. tion to [email protected] died. Some even believe that the souls of the cussed the community benefits of As before, the dinner will be In addition to dinning with us at dead come back to visit their loved ones during holding a free Thanksgiving Dinner served at noon at the Reedsburg the Methodist Church, you are wel - that time. Here in America children go out into for area senior citizens. The Reeds - United Methodist Church located come to pick up your dinners and the streets in huge numbers on October 31st burg Lodge and the Eastern Star at 833 Third Street, Reedsburg. take them home or have them de - to “trick-or-treat,” a holiday which has its roots embraced the project and with the The menu will consist of ham, livered between 11:30 and noon. in a similar belief concerning the wandering help of the members and their fam - turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes In any case, a call is required to around of the dead on a particular night. On ilies, prepared the meal which and gravy, cranberries, as well as help us plan the correct amount of the first Sunday in November (Nov. 3rd this served 125 guests the first year. all the trimmings, including home food to prepare. year) Christian Churches around the world The tradition continues on made pies donated by some of the “Our Thanksgiving Dinner is the commemorate “All Saints Day” when we re - Thurs., Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day best cooks in Sauk County. most fulfilling project we do,” member and honor those who had passed at noon. The Dinner is open to any There is never any cost. The stated Master Jon Fuhlbohm, “We away in the previous year, and for some senior citizen regardless of age or only requirement is an advance are able to give back to the com - churches, special “saints” who lived exemplary circumstance. “Come for the food, reservation (and a hearty appetite). munity and spend part of the day Christian lives are remembered as well. Grand Chaplain with some great people. It enriches All this emphasis on dying and the dead David O. Leistra everyone’s holiday.” this time of year causes me to reflect on a If anyone would like to become major part of the work of a pastor, officiating at funerals. I lost count involved in this worthwhile event, long ago of how many funerals I have conducted surely in the hun - contact Bro. Greg Georgeson at dreds. Several of them were Masonic funerals or memorials at 608-524-4078. We are always which time Masonic philosophy concerning eternal life was spoken looking for homemade pies from of. On the occasion of a Brother’s death we both honor his life and the area’s best cooks and bakers. his family who had supported him in his journey as a Mason. In our In addition to the Thanksgiving time church attendance continues to wane in the West and there Dinner, the Reedsburg Lodge pro - are less and less people who identify with a religious faith tradition. vides three scholarships to area This has impacted the fraternity as more of our Brothers are looking High School Seniors each year, to their lodge to assist their families when their time comes, and supports the Reedsburg Food that number with the baby-boomers getting older is only going to Bank, Ambulance Service, and grow. Is your lodge ready when called upon to meet the needs of Boys & Girls Club through dona - the widows and their families at such a time? Have you thought tions as well as purchasing AED about what if any role you would like your fraternity to play in your Units for area schools. own funeral or memorial service? It’s likely that the Masonic Me - morial Service and the responsibilities of the lodge when called upon by a family for support at the time of the death of a Brother hasn’t been the subject of Masonic Education on lodge night, but it ought Wanted: TECHNOLOGY GURUS to be. If trends continue the likelihood the Master’s phone will ring and, on the line, will be a funeral director or even a widow asking Are you an IT Professional or just love working with new technology? for the services of the lodge will only increase. Most often the re - The Grand Lodge of Wis. is looking to fill a newly created Technology committee. quest will come with only a few days’ notice. What will you do? The Our purpose is to support Grand Lodge strategic initiatives with modern technology time to ask that question is not when the inevitable call comes but solutions. now. This time of year is a great time to take a lodge night and talk about this important aspect of our traditions and ritual. Questions We have projects underway requiring: to ask may be: Who will contact the lodge members with the service time; who will see that the gloves, acacia, and attendance book is • Sharepoint Administration taken to the place of the service/memorial; who will lead the serv - • Digital Media Librarians ice? These are just a few of the many details needed to be dealt • Office 365 Admins with ahead of time to insure a dignified and respectful presence of • Video Production the lodge membership. Add to this list your own answer to the ques - tion of what do I want for my memorial when my time comes? If you’re interested in volunteering to be a part of some exciting projects, please email Share your desires in this regard with your family, lodge, and if ap - [email protected]. propriate, your pastor. The Chaplain of the lodge ought to be the one who knows this information and helps coordinate if not lead the lodge in this work under the oversight of the Master. Keep in mind that a good experience at such a time as the loss of a loved one will be appreciated and perhaps remembered for several years, Shriners believe in you. a bad experience will be remembered by the whole family and their friends forever. We owe it to our Brothers and their families to be When you become a Shriner you become part of a brotherhood of men committed to family, at our best at such times. As in all things, let’s commit to excellence engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children in need. in conducting our memorial services by doing it the “Masonic Way!” Becoming a Shriner is easier than you think and its rewards can be far more than you expect. Take the first step, visit our website . Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra can be reached at [email protected] or 920-818-1041. Directory of G rand Lodge Of ficers & Contacts Grand Master Junior Grand Deacon District 4 Wisconsin Masonic Journal Robert C. Strader (363) Thomas W. 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PAGE 2 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 Bro. McDonald Dies after Deer EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGE Motorcycle Crash By Junior Grand Steward Craig J. Froelich The great philosopher, Ferris Beuller, once said “Life comes at your pretty quickly.” Change often comes at us at the drop of a hat, things both good and bad—a bad diagnoses, a sudden accident, the loss of a loved one; an unexpected windfall, From Dorothy Cigale the birth of a child or grandchild, meeting the person who will be the love of your life. It does - Crockpot Brown Sugar n’t matter what, there are always moments in Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin everyone’s life when the path you’re on is sud - denly directed in ways completely unexpected. Servings: 6 How does Masonry help us with those sudden moments that so often define our lives? Ingredients: Of course, the obvious answer is to look to 2 Pounds Pork Tenderloin your Brothers for help and support. It is in - 1 teaspoon Ground Sage evitable that you will find someone who has ex - ½ teaspoon Salt perienced something similar to what you’re going through, and it is through our Brothers ¼ teaspoon Pepper that we can get that strength and support. But Jr. Grand Steward 1 clove Garlic – crushed we can also turn to the teachings we learn in Craig J. Froelich ½ cup Water our degrees. In the Third Section of the Master Mason Degree, we are pre - Glaze : sented with two images, the Anchor and the Ark, emblems of a ½ cup Brown Sugar well-grounded Hope and a well-spent life. The anchor teaches us 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch to remain true to our ideals and principles, which will keep us from ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar drifting away from that which is important. The Ark reminds us that the Supreme Architect will keep us afloat, no matter how rough ½ cup water those tempestuous seas of troubles may be. 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce In the Third Section of the Entered Apprentice Degree we learn about the Points of Entrance, and those four Cardinal Virtues. Hold - Directions: ing fast to these virtues will help us through any difficulty or chal - Mix together the seasonings: sage, salt, pepper and garlic. Rub lenge. over tenderloin. Place ½ cup water in slow cooker. Place ten - Temperance, along with the Compasses, teaches us to restrain derloin in slow cooker/crockpot.Cook on low for 6-8 hours. our emotions, to keep ourselves within due bounds. It is during times of the greatest stress and difficulty that we must remember this virtue An hour before roast is finished, mix together the ingredients the most. It is during the tough times that we are tempted to for the glaze. Cook over medium heat and stir until mixture overindulge, to say things we didn’t mean, and to act in ways we thickens, about 4 minutes. Brush roast with the glaze 2 or 3 normally wouldn’t. Our emotions get the best of us, and it becomes times during the last hour of cooking. (If you want a more easy to act in ways we know we shouldn’t. caramelized crust; removed the roast from the crockpot and Fortitude teaches us to be strong when facing adversity. Fortitude place on a lined sheet pan, glaze , and set under the broiler for Bro. Gerald L. McDonald lost is what allows us to get through those trying times, knowing that 1-2 minutes until bubbly and caramelized. Repeat 2 or 3 more his life due to injuries following a no matter what the difficulty, if we are resolute, we will make it times until crust is caramelized to your liking.) motorcycle collision with a deer. through and things will get better. Again, during those most stressful Slice and serve with remaining glaze on the side. Bro. Jerry recently served as times it may be easy to abandon this virtue. But it is not until you District 5 Deputy Grand Master are tried that you will know what you are made of. Difficulties often One Bowl Apple Cake and was current Master of Salem bring out the best in men, and it is Fortitude which gets us through it, and makes us ready to be tried again. It is no mistake that Forti - Ingredients: Lodge No. 125. He is a Past Mas - ter of Tomah Lodge No. 132, tude refers to the heart. 2 eggs Salem Lodge and Valley Lodge Prudence goes hand in hand with Temperance. Prudence is the 1¾ cups sugar No. 60 and was currently serving art of acting in your future self’s best interest. Prudence teaches us 2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon as Secretary of Tomah Lodge. He not to act rashly. During those trying times one may be tempted to was also currently the Junior War - do something which will bring immediate comfort, but future agony. ½ cup oil Prudence is taking a deep breath and thinking about your actions 6 medium apples – I use MacIntosh apples from our tree den in Valley Lodge No. 60. As per Jerry’s wish his organs before you engage in them, to make sure that what you’re doing is 2 cups flour are to be donated. best. 2 teaspoons baking soda At this time a Masonic Service Justice may not apply to every situation, but it is one we must re - is planned for 5 p.m. Sunday, member. Many times something happens to us that is out of our Directions: Nov. 3 at the Tomah Masonic control, and caused by someone else. Revenge and retribution are Center with visitstion at 4 p.m. A not Justice, they only satisfy a momentary desire. Using Temper - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, funeral Service is planned at the ance and Prudence we are able to give every man his just due, re - sugar, cinnamon and oil. Peel and slice the apples and add to the Queen of Apostles Church in gardless of our pain. mixture in the bowl (coating as you go to keep the apples from Tomah on Nov. 5 and full Military Think about those big events in your life, when something struck turning brown). Mix together the baking soda and flour and add Honors will be performed at the you out of the blue like a setting maul to the head. How did you to the ingredients in the bowl. Mix well until all of the flour is ab - Oaklawn Chapel Gardens in Sault react? How could you have reacted better? It is from the past that sorbed by the wet ingredients. Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 St. Marie, Michigan on Nov. 9, his we learn how we need to conduct ourselves in the future. And it is pan or two greased 9” round pans. Bake approximately 55 min - 52nd birthday. in the most difficult of times that we must remember our Masonic utes. A celebration of his life is teachings. That is when they are most needed. planned for the future. The District 5 Facebook Page Feedback and questions are always welcome. Email your submissions to [email protected]. will have up to date times for fu - Contact Junior Grand Steward Craig J. Froelich at neral and Military Honors. [email protected]

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 3 Three Pillars’ Live Better At NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURER Home Program is Here for You By Bro ther Patrick D. Cholka Perhaps you are caring for your questions, but nowhere to turn. sources you need in your own loved one and beginning to feel Or maybe you are having trouble community and keep your call Greetings Brethren, overwhelmed? You have so many with employment or childcare? If confidential. Their goal is to con - If you read the article in the October 2019 edition of the Wis - you need assistance with a nect you with the help you need consin Masonic Journal, I started exploring “why” we do some of spouse, parent, child, or even when you need it, and work the things the way that we do them. I wrote in length about the have questions yourself, the Three through the challenges you are opening of the Lodge and why I believe we Support the Wisconsin Pillars’ Live Better At Home Pro - facing. do many of the things we do in that portion Masonic Charity gram can help. When you need help, the hard - of our ritual. In keeping with the theme of ex - Our referral specialists are here est thing to do is ask for it. Take ploring why we do some of the things we do, of Your Choice! for all Wisconsin Masons, OES the first step and contact Live Bet - in this article I would like to talk about the members, and their families. Live ter At Home today: 1-888-546- closing of the Lodge, specifically one part of Better At Home will find the re - 8885. the closing: how we meet, act and part. By the time we get to that portion of the closing of our Lodge, some of us may be First looking forward to refreshment and spending Bro. Rick Gustafson has time with our Brethren, or perhaps there is a Responders need to get back to those concerns we left at Conferred 150 Degrees the outer door of the Lodge before it was Pin opened. As such, it is easy to overlook the sig - Grand Lecturer nificance of the three principal officers re - Patrick D. Cholka minding us that the jewels of their respective offices teach us to meet on the level, act by the plumb and part upon the square. W  Brother Larry Ganske wrote an article last year that reminded us of the proper way to perform that part of the ritual. Perhaps, by exploring why that is included as part of our ritual it will help to cement in your mind how we are instructed to perform it in our ritual. MEET ON THE LEVEL. Of these three, this is perhaps the most obvious and easiest to understand. The level, which the operative workman uses to prove his work is perfectly horizontal, reminds us of the principle of equality. The fact that we as Masons are equals is well understood. There are many parts within our ritual and other ceremonies that stress that for Freemasonry to be suc - As a law enforcement officer, cessful the principle of equality must be a forethought in our minds. firefighter and Emergency Like many of the principles reinforced throughout Freemasonry, Medical Technician, we greatly equality is not unique to the fraternity. In fact, it is a trait that has appreciate firsthand, the life been instilled in many of us since a young age and in some ways saving work of this segment of reinforces the need for us to assist those less fortunate than our - our population. If you have Bro. Rick Gustafson, PM, conferred his 150th degree in Sheboygan selves. served in public safety as a Lodge No. 11 on Sept. 17. He conferred the Master Mason degree on ACT BY THE PLUMB. The plumb, which the operative work - firefighter, emergency medical Bro. Ian Gosse, the son of Bro. John Gosse. He also conferred the man uses to prove his work is perfectly vertical, reminds us of the responder or as a law enforce - MM degree on Bro. Nicholas Godsey the same evening as number 151. necessity to maintain the rectitude, or moral uprightness of our ment officer, thank you for Bro. John Gosse, Master of the Lodge, served as King Solomon and conduct. It reminds us that we are expected to walk and act with your service. We have a pin to raised his son and Godsey. Gustafson has served six terms as Sheboy - integrity. Through this principle we are to take care not to lean to honor your contribution to gan’s Master. He also co-founded and served as the second Master of the left nor the right and to hold firm in our individual and personal serve others. the Silas H. Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843. From left: Master beliefs and be sure not to represent them as the beliefs of the fra - ternity as a whole. It also reminds us to give each man his due and Please contact your AA or John Gosse, WM; Ian Gosse, Nicholas Godsey and Rick Gustafson. The photo was taken by Sean Hurley, PM, AA. to be truthful and honest in all our dealings. DDGM for a pin. PART UPON THE SQUARE. The square, which the operative Submitted by Bro. Rick Gustafson workman uses to prove his work is perfectly square, reminds us to apply the principals of morality to how we conduct ourselves. That is, to be aware of the right and wrong nature of our behavior and strive to correct wrong and embody the right. The basic right - ness which must be the test of every act and the foundation of character and society. By constantly trying our character by the square we are comparing our actions to the principals of morality. Parting upon the square reminds us to always square our actions with all mankind, treating each other with equal reverence and dignity and building upon the brotherly love that unites us. As you can see, these principles stand close to the foundation of the fraternity. So close as to be linked to our tenets of Brotherly love, relief and truth. One could consider them to be synonymous with those tenets. This portion of the ritual is performed near the completion of the closing ceremony. Just before the Three Great Lights are secured and the Worshipful Master declares the Lodge closed. This portion of the ritual, I believe, becomes an admon - ishment to remember our pledges and be sure to practice them outside the lodge, to Masons and non-Masons alike, as well as in it. The next time you have the opportunity to witness the closing of a Lodge, listen carefully to that important part of the ritual and ask yourself if you meet with all mankind as an equal, act uprightly and part with virtue – or in other words, as a Mason.

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PAGE 4 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 Wisconsin Veteran’s Fishing Camp By Deputy Grand Master THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM Kenneth C. Gorgen By Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie In November 1, 2019, I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the annual event of the Veteran’s How often have you heard someone reminisce, “Wouldn’t it be Fishing Camp. Unfortunately, my nice if it was like the old days when you could trust anyone?” Today stay was short and was only able we trust no one. We teach our kids not to talk to strangers. We to spend a few hours at the site. teach our kids to report if anyone is being too This charitable initiative is part of nice to them. “Stranger Danger” is a very real our Grand Master’s Appeal and thing to most kids. We train ourselves and targets our military veterans. spouses to be aware of danger everywhere. The camp is located near Each situation a danger. Each person a po - Phillips, Wisconsin on Long Lake tential threat. The result is that we now have at the Hidden Cove Resort. It was a couple of generations that have been taught started six years ago on the idea Veteran with guide and prize fish. to assume the worst in people. Each person of saying thank you to our veter - we meet is a danger and their actions are ans. John Carlson and Joel Wal - viduals to volunteer to cook and camp clothing, and fishing paint - driven by malice. czak, being avid sportsman set the guide was easy. Literally things ings from a local artist. Each boat In society as a whole we have adopted this idea and a plan in place to give have fallen into place for the has a trained guide and there are line of thinking. Most retailers make you our veterans time away in the Camp’s success. The outreach of only one or two vets with each prove a purchase to return something with quiet environment of northern donations comes from all corners guide. Some fish for musky while their label on it to protect themselves from Bro. David R. Wisconsin. At the start they were of this great country. When the others go for panfish. I was able theft. Some retailers make you show a receipt Ritchie limited in what they could do, but Veterans first come in there is ap - to go out with Joel to see the fish - and check your cart before you can leave the Senior Grand Deacon overcame those speed bumps and prehension of being around ing and talk to some of the vets. store. Getting into a school or other public developed a wonderful charity. strangers, but as the week pro - There were a lot of smiles and wit - building often means being “buzzed” in and after providing a photo This year the camp hosted 16 gresses the stories begin, and the nessed one fish caught while we ID you are given a lanyard with ID that must be on display at all veterans, which is as many as they bonding starts. The mission of the were approaching. times. Have you tried to do business over the phone? It will be as - can accommodate at the Hidden camp is to get the vets to relax Veterans, men and women, are sumed that you are up to no good until you can provide an account Cove Resort. The owners of the and welcome them home. At invited to the camp and there is number, password, and one or two bits of identification. resort, Regina and Jerad Dam - times, it gets emotional as some currently a waiting list. The organ - Please do not get me wrong. Safety is important, very important. janovic, donate the entire prop - vets unload some of the burdens izers ask that someone other than The problem is though that when we view everyone in this light, erty yearly for the Veteran’s Camp they carry.” the veteran nominates them on we find malice and threat where there is none. We often react with to use one week in the Fall. The On arrival each veteran receives the website (www.wivetfish - anger or become defensive. Think about your reaction when your setting is perfect as a home base. a St Croix rod and reel combina - camp.wordpress.com). The only phone rings and it is an unrecognized number. Most people will As Joel explained, “Putting to - tion to get them ready to fish cost to the vet is her or his own treat that call like a telemarketer or phone scam but it may be a gether a group of incredible indi - along with hundreds of lures, transportation to get to the camp. local business or neighbor or any one of a myriad of innocent callers. We have lost the ability to give someone the benefit of the doubt. “The benefit of the doubt,” is a key habit in becoming more of a gentleman. One of the major causes of incivility in our society is that we treat others with anger and we expect to be treated with anger by others. Imagine a cashier overcharging you. If we react to the fact that she was trying to rip us off we react with anger. If we react by believing that she wasn’t smart enough for the task, that insult results in her anger and incivility. If we react, though, by noticing that it is near the end of her shift, on a busy day, and the customer ahead of us was unpleasant–if we give her the benefit of the doubt both of our days are more pleasant, more civil. We have all put our foot in our mouth at one time or another and hoped for forgiveness for our honest mistake but when it is some - one else, we fail to give them the benefit of the doubt and read malice into the statement? We have all had to make that sudden lane change to make the exit ramp. When we do it, we hope the other drivers will forgive us, give us the benefit of the doubt be - Vets and staff at the Veteran’s Fishing Camp on Long Lake at the Hidden Cove Resort. cause the GPS didn’t warn us in time or traffic would not allow it until the last minute. When it happens to us, we tend to hit the horn and wave with a single finger because the other guy is a ma - niac and he knew his exit was coming up. Why not give the other driver the benefit of the doubt? A Note on My Grand Master’s Trust is an important part of Masonry. We all have knelt at the same altar and taken the same obligation. I know that I can trust you. I do trust you. I trust you with my secrets, my family, and my Charity Appeal 2019 integrity. I trust you to be a good man and true. If it wasn’t for this By Grand Master Robert C. Strader trust our fraternity would be meaningless. We do tend to give each other the benefit of the doubt. Brother to Brother. Yet, if we want society to improve, we are going to have to make judgements on Every year, the Grand Master sons who are veterans including and scuba diving. Wisconsin those outside of our fraternity and give many of them the same gets to choose charities where a couple of our recent PGMs. It Hero Outdoors is currently un - benefit of the doubt. Keeping safety in mind, wouldn’t it be nice his personal appeal will be di - operates at the Hidden Cove dertaking a capital campaign to to react with kindness, the benefit of the doubt, instead of anger rected. Although not a veteran, Resort, which is donated free of upgrade its facilities and services or insults. Simply treating others as you would wish to be treated. I am an honorary member of the charge for the camp. Nominated to deserving veterans. The Gentleman in the Room. Learning trust and giving someone National Sojourners, our sort of veterans attend the camp for In the words of famed singer the benefit of the doubt is a habit, something learned and practiced Military Order of Masons. free. Food, drinks and licenses Bob Dylan, “A hero is someone just as anger and mistrust are learned habit. What type of world Through the Sojourners and are provided by sponsors and who understands the responsibil - we live in depends on which habit you chose to apply and model some of our lodges and our col - donations. Fishing guides donate ity that comes with his free - for others? Wouldn’t it be nice if it was like the old days . . .? laboration with Prince Hall Ma - their time, equipment, boats and dom.” Guests of this program sons, I have been involved in travel expenses for the camp. certainly know the meaning programs with outreach to vet - One of the veterans who at - Dylan’s words because they Feedback and questions are always welcome. erans. Understanding more tended the Fishing Camp this have lived them in service to Contact Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie at about the medical and psycho - summer said, “The veterans their country. One Wisconsin [email protected] logical problems they deal with, camp was an amazing experi - Hero Outdoors visitor com - including Post Traumatic Stress ence. All of the guides were very mented, “I support veterans and Disorder (PTSD), sometimes patient and great teachers. The really, all first responders. I decades after service, is heart - food was awesome as was the never forget who's out there breaking. There are 363,898 conversation. The resort was protecting my family and free - Wisconsin citizens who have cozy and very well maintained. doms.” served in our country’s armed Thank you to all of those that Visit Hero Outdoors at: forces. 71,889 of these veterans put this on. I will never forget http://wiherofund.org are currently receiving some this experience and I'm very We as members of Wiscon - level of disability compensation blessed to have met everyone. I sin’s Masonic family are bound through our state’s resources. will be nominating other vets, to remember those who have Thankfully there are many na - because this is such a great ex - served us so unselfishly . . . and tional and local charitable pro - perience. Again, thank you to all we can by supporting these wor - grams that try to help these of those that help put this camp thy programs through my an - veterans, some using therapies on and I'm glad to be officially nual appeal. based on outdoor activities. This part of the musky world.” You should have or will soon year I am asking you, as dedi - You can visit the Fishing Camp be receiving my Grand Master’s cated members of Wisconsin’s at: https://wivetfishcamp.word - letter requesting your individual Masonic Family, to consider press.com support this year. I invite you to supporting two charitable pro - The second charity is in the answer the call with your per - grams where Wisconsin Masons Milwaukee area, called the Wis - sonal gift to make sure that the Lodges work together financially are helping our Wisconsin veter - consin Hero Outdoors Fund, a Fishing Camp and Hero Out - ans who suffer the effects of 501(c)(3) public charity, founded doors programs have the neces - In an act of camaraderie and Brotherly Love, Sun Prairie Lodge No. PTSD. by Bro. Eric Falkner of Freema - sary resources to return the 143 recently made a donation to Columbus Lodge No. 75 for the pur - The first is in Phillips, Wiscon - sons Lodge. They have part - precious gifts of freedom and pose of aiding in their furnace/HVAC fund. Columbus and Sun Prairie sin, and is called the Wisconsin nered with Lakewood WWV safety that our dedicated veter - lodges have been working together on many fronts over the years and Veterans Fishing Camp, Inc., a Camp in Lake Geneva. Their ans have given to us. have developed a supportive bond between them. From left: Dave Ma - 501(c)(3) public charity, and has outside activities for veterans in - honey, Secretary/Treasurer of Sun Prairie Lodge, George Jordan, Mas - been visited by Wisconsin Ma - clude fishing, camping, kayaking ter of Columbus Lodge and Mike Estell, Master of Sun Prairie Lodge. Wisconsin Freemasons District Seven

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 5 Why Do I Volunteer? By Kelsey Pangborn Customer Experience Manager According to the Corporation for National and Community Serv - ice, more Americans than ever are volunteering. A report released in late 2018 revealed that 77.34 mil - lion adults volunteered through an organization in the year prior. Al - together, American volunteer hours captured in the report to - taled nearly 6.9 billion, worth an estimated $167 billion in eco - nomic value. What exactly is it about volun - teering that drives individuals to seek out meaningful opportunities and continue giving of their time and talent? Foundation supports education “The fabric of our nation is strengthened by the service of its The attached is a picture of the new promotional car created by the volunteers. When we stand side- Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association by-side to help others, our differ - to recognize its community partners. The Wisconsin Masonic Founda - ences fade away and we learn that tion has supported the Dealers foundation since 2010 with grants Americans have more in common through its Glenn Humphrey Fund to support technical and career ed - than we realize. Each and every ucation. This vehicle will travel an estimated 25,000 miles throughout day, ordinary Americans are step - the year to all four corners of the state. Kara Nania, Vice President of ping up to support their fellow cit - the Foundation of WATDA and Junior Grand Warden Gary Stang are izens to help with needs both pictured with the car. great and small because they un - Submitted by Bro. Gary Beier derstand the power service has to change communities and lives for given and want to share them Special thanks to Three Pillars the better,” says Barbara Stewart, with others. I want to spend my Village on the Square residents CEO of the Corporation for Na - days contributing, not just read - Vera Ludwigsen & Louise tional and Community Service. ing or playing cards, or doing Diodato who compiled these re - Support Your Wisconsin Here at Three Pillars, we are things to pleasure myself. Basi - sponses from their peers. honored to have countless vibrant cally, I want to wear out not rust residents who volunteer regularly, out. —Nettie S. Masonic Charities both inside our own nonprofit or - ganization’s walls, as well as out in the greater community. When asked why they volunteer, Memorials and Contributions their responses were inspiring (and sure to make you smile): Gift Report September 2019 • My father’s words were al - ways: “The best exercise for a man’s heart is when he bends Wisconsin Masonic Foundation down and lifts another up. Start General Fund: lifting.” Thanks Dad. —Nina R. Joseph Silverberg In Memory of Robert D. Bulle: • My wife says volunteers live Lake Country Freemasons Lodge longer, so I volunteer. Acts of Kindness: —Anonymous Bloomer Lodge, Day-Lite Lodge, Hancock Lodge, Ozaukee • Sometimes a job needs to Lodge, Waukesha Lodge be done that isn't going to be Medical Fund: done by paid staff but that will William Murgas enhance the lives of residents. Humphrey Smith Fund: Probably the most personally re - Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge, Russell Schaetzke warding kind of volunteering is Three Pillars Village on the Square residents Judi Wright and Horsfall Fund: Lois Bergmann enjoy volunteering to create handmade sleep - James Horsfall where I see a need I can fill for another and go about doing ing mats out of plastic shopping bags for people in need. Wisconsin Masonic Home something for that person. —Jane B. General Fund: Richard Hansen • Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be helpful any Wisconsin Masonic Service and Assistance way I can. It makes me feel use - ful. It makes me happy. Richard Haney —Lois B. • It gets me out of my apart - ment and I get involved in what - is going on in the (building) and Dear Brethren and Friends, Fill Out, Clip and Mail Today in Dousman . . . It is fun, chal - lenging, and frustrating some - Each year at this time we begin to ponder everything we’re thank - Wisconsin Masonic Charities times, but always interesting. ful for in our lives. —Gini B. As I take a moment to think about what I’m thankful, I’m thankful Enclosed is my donation for: • I volunteer to learn new for the work that’s happened and is happening at Three Pillars. In May we had a successful first-ever gala to begin to develop de - [ ] Grand Master’s Appeal things and to be challenged men - tally and physically. —Virgil D. mentia-friendly communities. [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation In July we held our annual Chicken BBQ, which brought together [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Service & Assistance Fund • Volunteers receive more re - turned satisfaction from their family and friends, and most recently in October we had one of [ ] Wisconsin Masonic Youth Fund participation than they give of our largest turnouts yet for Halloween Haunted Woods—an amaz - [ ] Other themselves. Volunteers often mo - ing display of teamwork and community. ______tivate others to volunteer. It’s im - We are blessed with a community at Three Pillars that is engaged [ ] Designated for ______portant to share what we still in our local area and beyond. They share their time and talents know and can do. —Carol A. freely and are wonderful examples of how fulfilling that is for them [ ] In honor of: ______• I feel that I am the luckiest and for the community. [ ] In memory of: ______girl in the world. I want to share I’m thankful for a staff that is committed to improving the lives of Amount ______Date______that happiness in a small way residents at Three Pillars. with people, while I still can. Please acknowledge to: Name ______That is my simple answer. I’m most thankful for our mission. A mission that reminds us every —Gurli E. day how fortunate we are to do what we do—care for seniors. Address ______• Simply put, I always thought Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we City______State______Zip______of it as a way to pay back the make a life by what we give.” community that was so good to Wishing you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving. Make your check payable to the benevolence you have my family. —Chuck H. selected above and mail to: Wisconsin Masonic Charities 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118 • Volunteering is good for the Phone 262-965-2200 • email: [email protected] soul . . . To be a volunteer is to help others in some way . . . We can create a happier and health - Mark Strautman The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation is organized under Section 501(c)(3) ier life for others and for our - Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Code. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin is organ - selves through volunteering. ized under Section 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. You should —Gail M. consult your tax adviser to determine whether your contribution qualifies to receive a tax-deduction under the Internal Revenue Code. • I appreciate all the gifts and opportunities I have been

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Valley of Madison

Upcoming Scottish Rite Events

Executive Committee Meeting - 11/21/19 - 6:30pm Wisconsin Masonic Center Classroom

Monthly Meeting - 11/20/2019, dinner 6:00, pm meeting 7:00pm

Special 20th degree presentation - Freeport, IL - Freeport Masonic Center - November 9, 2019

Northern Masonic Jurisdiction

Lodge of Perfection Grades Academy.” after close scrutiny that rarely appears to would shut down but she always got me With his kind permission, I have in- be the case. Instead, they simply have back on task. She told me that we were on Fall is definitely here, the temperature cluded a couple of excerpts from an essay their own version of things with their own the journey together and together we and colors are changing. This is my fa- paper for this course he recently com- personal spin. As Masons the concept of could go far. vorite time of year. Why you might ask, pleted on what he learned from this de- “truth” is important to us and not some- I know now that the object was to well it is spending time with family, friends, gree: thing to be distorted or taken lightly. We show me how much I could do; to bring brothers, watching football, eating good “Studying this (15th) degree causes learn to be true to our Government and me out of my comfort zone and each week food and the changes that happen this you to reflect on your own integrity as a just to our Country. We know that truth is I gain new ground. The best part was she time of year. man and a Brother. Zerubbabel could a divine attribute and the foundation of would bring me books that I could have, Not to mention it is time for the Valley have had all the riches he desired, he every virtue. It is one of the tenets of our gave me gift cards to book stores and of Madison’s Fall Reunion. If you seek would have been a hero to his people, he profession. Telling the truth means ac- NEVER GAVE UP on me. She believed more Light in Masonry and you are not a would have been reunited with his love, knowledging how things actually are in- in me. Even when I gave up on myself, Scottish Rite Mason, now is the time. and all he had to do was break a solemn stead of simply how we wish they were. It when I thought I was too stupid to learn... The Valley of Madison’s Fall Reunion vow that he made to our fraternity. His fi- means accepting reality on reality’s terms. she gave me the strength to overcome my will be held on October 23rd and 26th. For delity to his obligations under extreme It can mean a lot more than that as fears and obstacles. I would love for her further details contact temptation is an example for every Mason well. Introspective truth to me is a funda- to know that I still go to the book store at The Valley secretary Mike Roddy at we seek to reflect.” mental understanding that answers are least two times a week and I LOVE to [email protected] or 608- “As Masons we must strive to main- out there to our questions about life if we write! I spend most of my lunches in the 256-2351. tain a moral rectitude in all our doings, in are willing to be honest with ourselves, high school library writing in my journals. I hope to see you at the Reunion, and out of the lodge. We are charged to think about things in more than just a cur- Because of her, I developed a love of be honest and upright. It is not always sory fashion, and be prepared to accept books. James Gadjosik easy to maintain that level of self-control, what we find. Further, the truth of who we I have written several short stories we are constantly tempted, we are often are as people is something that we have and have had one of the published in the Thrice Potent Master tried but it is our charge to carry ourselves ultimate control over. We do need to ac- 'Prairie Voices.' I knew I had lots of stories

in a moral and just way. Relief, Truth, and cept the truth as it currently exists, but we to tell but never thought I could write them Princes of Jerusalem Brotherly Love – these tenets cannot pos- also need to be prepared to change our- down and have people read them. I still

What another great reunion – thanks sibly be adhered to by a man that has no selves for the better and strive to do so have problems reading some material and to everyone for pitching in together to help integrity.” every day. What is truth? For Freema- my spelling is horrible but I have learned make it a success! A lot of time and effort What an eloquent and spot-on as- sons it is that we can always do something to be patient with myself and how to study went into the degree practices and man- sessment of the lessons of this allegory to change ourselves for the better and by effectively. agement; and that preparation was evi- and how it can apply to all of us in our daily doing so change the world around us in a This summer I will start my college dent in their excellent execution! lives – both inside and outside the Lodge positive way. career at the University of Whitewater. My The Princes of Jerusalem was proud room. Thanks, Brother Paul, for letting me plan is to study creative writing and to to put on the 15th Degree, called “Knight share your thoughts and thanks, again, to Daniel Johnson someday write books for middle school of the East,” which teaches the value of all who attended our fall reunion! Most Wise Master level children. I have come a long way devotion to truth, loyalty to conviction, and and I know I still have much to learn but I fidelity to duty. These lessons are dramat- Jeff Schoenfeldt Children’s Dyslexia Center don't think I would have even graduated ically presented with the temptations of Sovereign Prince from high school if it were not for your or- Zerubbabel – a governor of the Jewish The following letter was received by ganizations help. I hope ten years from people, who lead his people from Babylon- Rose Croix the Children’s Dyslexia Center. now I can write again and let you know ian captivity in the first year of the reign of how successful I am. For now, please King Cyrus the Great (circa 535 BC). What is truth? This was the question “By the time I was accepted by the know how grateful and appreciative I am I was recently discussing the degree raised by Pontius Pilate to Jesus Christ Children's Dyslexia Center I was an angry for all the help, courage and support while with one of our newly-minted Scottish Rite before Jesus’ crucifixion. I’ve often young child who struggled so much to attending the Dyslexia Center. As a side brothers, Paul Larson of Jefferson Lodge thought about this question and wondered read and write that I never thought I would note, I still have my "graduation bear" that No. 9. Brother Paul, who joined Scottish what Jesus would have returned as an an- get through school. I often would act out sits in my room to remind me I can do any- thing. Rite only six months ago and has already swer or what his answer was if he gave in school because I felt no one knew what joined the Princes of Jerusalem progres- one and it didn’t get recorded for posterity. I was going through. Once I started work- With much gratitude, David E.”

sive leadership line, has chosen to further How helpful would that have been! ing at your center, my whole life changed! I am Blessed! advance his understanding of Masonry by In the world we live in today the “truth” The woman I worked with (I believe her taking the online education course offered seems to be different to different people. name was Betty or Betsy) was so kind and Kelly Kuenzie, Director by the Scottish Rite, known as the “Hauts Everyone says that they have the truth yet, yet pushed me each week. Sometimes I 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]

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PAGE 8 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 Brothers receive Heroes of '76 Degree Three Brothers received the Heroes of '76 Degree at Sojourners Great Lakes Area Conference and En - campment (GLACE) which was held in Milwaukee at the Crowne Plaza Hotel the first weekend in September. Members came from Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In attendance were Grand Master Robert C. Strader of Wisconsin, National Sojourner President William Haynes, National President Elect Robert Roth, Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker and Past Grand Master Minor King from Prince Hall Wisconsin. In the first row the three new Heroes of '76 are James Sample of Minnesota, Tom Lewis of Indiana and Past Grand Master Jamie McKee of Prince Hall Wisconsin. Bro. McKee is also a WWII veteran who served in the Tuskegee Airman Unit as a pilot. He is 96 years of age. Submitted by Bro. Lowell Scott

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 9 Tomah Masonic Day of Light Raises 16 New Masons

By Dave Ritchie Sixteen men and their mentors entered Tomah Lodge be - fore 8 a.m. These men came from all over the Wisconsin, Green Bay to Argyle. By 5:30 that evening they would be Master Masons. Approximately 40 men from the surrounding Districts and elsewhere across the jurisdiction would help put on their degrees. A team of Lecturers would provide the post - ing education between the degrees. Bro. Jacob Schultz DDGM and his officer team would work through the day tak - ing care of all the details and ensuring a pleasant day for all. After registration, the Day began with coffee, carbs, and conversation. An educational session was held before the EA degree to let the candidates and mentors know about the days agenda and what would be expected from them. A lodge of Entered Apprentices was opened while the instruction was completed, and the class brought in for the degree. The men - tors were responsible for seeing that the candidate got the most out of the degree possible. They placed the candidate in Members of the Tomah Class. Front row from left: Armand Schonscheck, Sean Iverson, due form, secured the cable tow, and provided as much of the Josh Hameister, Mark Cummings, Bob Limosani, Chad Svacina and Marcus Hibbard. Sec - sensory input that was possible during the degrees. ond Row: Jenaro Melendez, Brandon Bruce, Mike Harsh, Andrew Caylor, Lucas Mertz At the completion of the EA degree the candidates and and Teigen Terbilcox. Back row: Bud Andrews, Jon Babiarz and Maris Freiman mentors retired for more education in the EA degree. The things needed to provide what was necessary for posting were given and the candidate was examined for proficiency before being advanced on. A great lunch was provided by the Tomah Eastern Star chapter. During the afternoon the FC and MM degrees followed the same format. So that at day’s end the 16 men who walked in that morning left as Master Masons. Still needing to post in the Master Mason Degree in their home lodge but now Broth - ers of the craft.

Bro. H. Scott Paulson makes sure everything is set between degrees.

Deputy Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen and District 1 Deputy Grand Master Dennis M. Schultz preside in the East. Junior Grand Steward Craig Froelich instructs the class and their mentors on the EA Post - Photos by Dave Ritchie ing.

Brotherhood Council to Serve La Crosse Donuts at Veterans Honor Walk Masonic

The 2019 Veterans Day of will walk one block to Prospect Center Lunches Honor is November 16, in Mil - Avenue where they will board The La Crosse Masonic Center waukee, and will be a WWII trib - buses that will transport them in a 118 S. 8th St., La Crosse, has a ute. It will be held at the police escorted motorcade taking noon lunch the 1st and 3rd Friday Milwaukee County War Memorial, them to Potawatomi Casino and Make a Donation to Operation Freedom of every month. 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive in Hotel for a luncheon. Cost is $7 for all you can eat Milwaukee. The luncheon is for veterans Operation Freedom, a partnership between Lake Country soup, sandwiches, and desserts. Displays and performances will only who have made reservations Freemasons Lodge No. 42, Three Pillars Senior Living Communi - be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. ahead of time. ties and Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, seeks to accomplish a There will be a 10:30 memorial The Masonic Brotherhood Years of Service twofold goal: to ensure every eligible veteran who resides at Three service at the reflecting pool. Council will again serve donuts as - Pillars Senior Living Communities will travel on a flight, and that sisted by Dryhootch serving coffee Award The Veterans Honor Walk will each of their travel companion “guardians” will fly at no cost. begin at 11 a.m. The participants and hot chocolate. Presentations Credit or debit card: Check: Due to space limitations and the Make payable to “Wisconsin number of “years of service Visit http://bit.ly/GIVEto3P Make a donation to the Select “Operation Freedom Masonic Home – Operation awards” presented by the lodges, Freedom” and mail to: Masonic Medical Research Laboratory the Wisconsin Masonic Journal is Fund” from the “Designa - tion” dropdown box through the only able to publish photos of 50 Operation Freedom Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund. year and over members. or c/o Three Pillars Senior Living Exceptions can be made due to visit the Our Community tab Communities Contact Erika Miller illness and special situations. at www.lakecountryfreema Attn: Jane Olisar 262-965-2200, ext. 831. 375 State Road 67 sonslodge42.org Dousman, WI 53118 Attend and Support Your Lodge!

PAGE 10 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 Grand Lodge Officers listen to Bro. Bob Roth, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Jurisprudence Committee, speak on property rights and property law.

would like to bring back the ritual competitions in the future. Staff Meeting The Planning Committee re - ported they are exploring con - From page 1 ducting doing lodge business in the EA Degree. Also discussed gotten to a crisis level in the health was putting together training care industry across the country. modules for school of instruction. He said they are working towards District 11 Deputy Grand Mas - what they need to do to create ter Dennis J. Krahn reported on that great work environment. the DDGM breakout session. The Food service is an area that is a DDGMs became more familiar major problem to find qualified with the Strategic Plan. A discus - employees. sion was held on the handling and Coming up there will be an up - tracking web referred candidates. coming internal renovation of the Also the importance of getting to skilled nursing facility going from know all potential candidates be - 84 licensed beds down to 50 beds fore giving them a petition. and adding an assisted living envi - The Grand Master gave the re - ronment. port from the Executive Commit - Bro. Strautman stated, “This tee. The importance of tracking isn’t about growth and building candidate leads and follow up with The Grand Master swears in WBro. Craig J. Froelich as Junior this is about achieving our mis - the progress of the successful can - Grand Steward. sion.” didates was discussed. The Grand Grand Master Strader opens Senior Grand Warden Gary L. Lodge stance on concealed carry the meeting on Friday after - Stang and Junior Grand Deacon in the lodge is being established noon. Thomas W. Stevens brought which will result in a resolution everyone up to date on the Strate - and a edict from the Grand Mas - gic Plan and the reason for it. The ter. They will be looking for a pub - Strategic Plan is on the Grand lic relations person to promote Lodge website. Masonry. Grand Lecturer Patrick D. Following the Saturday even- Cholka and Grand Orator Craig J. ing meal Grand Master Strader Froelich provided information on formally installed WBro. Froelich the upcoming Masonic Day of as Junior Grand Steward. Light Sessions in Tomah on Oct. Grand Chaplain David O. Leis - 19, Sheboygan on Nov. 2, Racine tra conducted the Sunday morn - on March 7, 2020 and Eau Claire ing church service. on March 21, 2020. There are Grand Master Strader stated still some positions available with he believed we moved the needle the degree teams. this weekend and he thanked the Bro. Mark Strautman, CEO of District Deputy Grand Master ladies for all their support. Three Pillars, talks abouts fu - reports from each District were Officers that still needed their ture plans for our Masonic given. Each DDGM reported on new email setup met with Junior Home. the successes and challenges in Grand Deacon Stevens for assis - their Districts and what they are tance. position open for the time being. doing to assist struggling lodges. Senior Grand Deacon Rev. David R. Ritchie officiates as Breakout sessions of the Dis - Lodges with programming and Photos by Rich Rygh Deputy Grand Master Kenneth P. Gorgen and Lady Jan renew trict Lecturers, the Planning Com - good communications continue to their vows on their 50th wedding anniversity. mittee, the DDGMs and the be successful. The DDGMs share Executive and Progressive Line what has worked in their Districts Officers continued. to strengthen lodges and increase The Deputy Grand Master re - and retain members. viewed with the DDGMs what it Grand Secretary Michael A. De - takes to be a Mason. It takes belief Wolf stated there are 173 lodges in a Supreme Being; the time and in Wisconsin. resources to volunteer; being re - Grand Orator Craig J. Froelich sponsible and being able to com - gave a report on the soon to be mit; and being mature – able to called Wisconsin Masonic Center. take what you do seriously. The board is now appointed by Proper vetting of candidates is im - the Grand Master and elected by portant. The interviewing commit - the Wisconsin Masonic Benevo - tee has to be able to properly vet lent Activities Board. The Grand a candidate. The new interviewing Master is now in the process of process is on the Grand Lodge appointing the new board of di - website. rectors. The Grand Master will be Deputy Grand Master asked sending out a letter to all members the DDGMs to ask the lodges in the next couple of weeks re - about their vetting process and garding the $10 assessment per offer suggestions. member (Resolution Number 8- Following lunch Bro. Mark 2018) which was passed at the Strautman, CEO of Three Pillars, 2018 Annual Communication. addressed the meeting about fu - This assessment is due on Jan. 1, ture plans for our Masonic Home. 2020 and must be paid by all He said the Board is working members including perpetual on what it will take to secure our members. success for decades to come. District Lecturer Cholka re - Among several things he said ported on their breakout session. there is a market move away from They made clarifications on profi - skilled care and into assisted living. ciency certification and recertifica - There is a growing need for mem - tion processes. There was ory care and independent living. discussion on Schools of Instruc - Bro. Strautman said workforce tion and focusing more on teach - Deputy Grand Master Kenneth P. Gorgen and the District Deputy Grand Masters discuss enhancement is something that ing. They also discussed a new proper vetting of a candidate and what it takes to be a Mason. DDGMs from left: Jeffrey S. requires constant attention. It has Mason orientation program. They Theile, Dennis J. Krahn, Jacob R. Schultz and Dennis M. Schultz.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 11 News Events from the Lodges

Bro. Tincher is 60 year Mason District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe and Senior Grand Warden Gary L. Stang present Bro. George Tincher his 60 year cer - tificate along with other service awards at the recent Shawano Lodge Warren Lodge welcomes Bro. Rick Fry steak fry and awards banquet. The evening was a great success with Master Edward Kodai cooking the steaks to perfection and Secretary Warren Lodge No. 4 had recently had the pleasure of introducing Bro. Rick Fry, a member of Saint Wilfrid Jim Campbell carrying out the emcee duties. Bro. Tincher was raised Lodge No. 4453 of the United Grand Lodge of England, to Masonry in Wisconsin. Front row from left: on June 13, 1959 and served the Lodge as Master in 1965. He served Dale Bird, Rick Fry, Roger Sedgwick and Dennis Baliff. Back row: Ben Ritchie, Ron Jaacks and Dennis as the Grand Lodge as Area Administrator in1968 and 1969. Bro. Wenthe. Tincher is also a member of Clintonville Lodge No. 197, Manawa Photo by PGM Davey L. White Jr. Lodge No. 82 and Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368. He is currently serv - ing as a officer in three lodges. From left: Senior Grand Warden Gary L. Stang, District 4 Deputy Grand Master Christian M. Hirthe and Bro. George Tincher. Photo by Jim Campbell

Commonwealth Lodge provides drinking fountains Commonwealth Lodge No. 325, Madison, recently took part in the Acts of Kindness program and delivered checks to Akira Toki Middle School and Orchard Ridge Elementary School. The checks were designated for Bro. Nelson achieves 50 years new water fountains in the building that the schools share. Currently the two connected buildings have only Bro. Chris Acker, Master Union Grove Lodge No. 288 presents Bro. one functional water fountain serving roughly 900 students and the Lodge was thrilled to be able to help Jim Nelson with his 50 year pin and certificate. Bro. Nelson was raised the children get better access to clean water. From Left: Bro. Joe Swanton; Bro. Ben Swanton; Becky Kun - on May 20, 1969 and served the Lodge as Master in 1975. dert, Principal, Orhcard Ridge Elementary; Kyle Walsh Principal, Akira Toki Middle School; and Bro. Allen Morris. Submitted by Bro. Skip Kovach Wisconsin Freemasons District 7

Masked bandits capture District 11 Traveling Gavel Brothers from Laflin-St. James No. 247, Mukwonago, made an early morning raid and captured the Trav - Hays Lodge assists in cancer fight eling Gavel from Union Grove Lodge No. 288. Three sneaky ones came five minutes late. From left: Dick Stevens; Dave Hinners; Jeff Brenner; Chris Acker, Master, Union Grove; Gabe Winzenried; and Pat Bro. Bob Skaradzinski, Past Master of James M. Hays Lodge No. 331, Richards. presents a donation to his daughter Stephanee Skaradzinski for the Submitted by Bro. Skip Kovach Leukemia & Lymphoma Light the Night Walk. Stephanee has been in remission from Lymphoma for more than 2000 days and Hays Lodge Email your submissions to [email protected]. has supported her cause for every step of the way. Submitted by Bro. Bob Skaradzinski

PAGE 12 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 Mystic Tie Lodge Hosts Annual Recognition and Awards Night ‘Tis the FEZtival Season at Tripoli Shrine Center

The holiday season is going to chased raffle tickets are deposited will lead you straight to the food kick off again Thanksgiving week into the candy cane. At the end café. this year at the Tripoli Shrine Cen - of the event a winner will be Santa will be taking time out ter with the 3rd Annual FEZtival drawn from each tree. The per - from his busy schedule for the en - of Trees. son whose name is drawn gets to tire week to listen to children’s Visiting the Shrine is quite an take the tree home as well as all hopes for Christmas and photos experience on its own, with its the decorations and gifts included with the white-haired wonder will beautiful dome, intricate mosaic by the sponsor of that tree. be available as well. A “Fishing tiles, exquisite windows and mag - The theme for this year’s FEZti - Pond” will be open for the season nificent staircase. Once inside this val is, “Winter Wonderland”. And to reel in toys and treats for the lit - stunning building there is no doubt what better place to get lost in an tle ones. as to why it is listed in the National enchanted Winter fantasy with Admission is only $5. Please Register of Historic Places. Santa and his Elves than at the share with us in this magical occa - The FEZtival of Trees is a Tripoli Shrine Center. Christmas sion guaranteed to get you into fundraiser to keep this majestic trees, elegance and snowflakes in the spirit of Christmas while sup - building in operation, in order for abundance and visions of the hol - porting Tripoli Shrine and their its Nobles and Lady’s to continue idays will transform many of these great cause. their work of helping kids. historical rooms and hallways into The FEZtival will run November The object of the FEZtival is to a beautiful dreamland. 23 through November 30 have organizations and businesses In addition to the magnificent (Closed-Thanksgiving Day). donate fully-decorated artificial trees and décor, there will be a Let the FEZtival season begin! Master Richard Withington welcomes Sarah Rands, President trees that will be displayed Lottery Tree decorated with $500 of Rusk County Youth Commission to the awards night. through-out the event. The public worth of lottery tickets and a 50- is invited to come and see the ex - 50 raffle. Each item to be awarded The Brothers of Mystic Tie they were doing to help our travaganza of trees as well as to one lucky winner at the end of Lodge No, 280, Ladysmith, held youth. some Christmas themed special the FEZtival run. their Annual Member Longevity Submitted by Bro. Howard, displays. A large candy cane is The aroma of popcorn and Recognition and Awards Night on Secretary/Treasurer available at each tree and pur - daily luncheon and dinner specials Sept. 17. Following the meal the execu - tive director of The Power House Youth Center, Lanita Stutzman, gave a presentation on the orga - nization’s mission statement and their goals followed by an inform - ative question and answer session. Master Richard Withington pre - sented the service awards to the Brethren. Several Brothers were recognized including Bro. Ken - neth L. Hogan, 55 years; Bro, Kirby P. Smith, 55 years; and Bro. Delward Leroy Jenson, 65 years. Following the presentations Sarah Rands, President of the Rusk County Youth Commission, and Mayor of Ladysmith Allan Christianson outlined the Youth Commission’s purposes, and what

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 13 Reedsburg Lodge Hosts Second Annual “Shed Lodge”

By Rich Rygh Reedsburg Lodge’s second annual “Shed Lodge” brought Brethren from 28 lodges throughout the state, dressed in blue jeans, for and evening of great food and good old fashioned fel - lowship. District 8 Deputy Grand Master Daniel C. Brylla again opened up his shop in rural Reedsburg for the event. All proceeds from the event went to Shriners Children’s Hospi - tal – Chicago. The Lodge was opened by DDGM Brylla, Past Master of Reeds - burg Lodge, following a delicious meal, prepared by Bro. Leonard Pickett. He was assisted by Bro. Ryan Ramnarace and Sue Brylla. Chaplain Willard Gant Jr. sang the prayers. The usual Lodge business was conducted. A card was signed for Bro. Jon Fuhlbohm, Master of the Lodge. He is recovering from recent surgery. The Master turned the gavel over to Grand Master Robert C. Strader, an Ohio State fan. The Grand Master was presented a University of Michigan football cap to wear for the evening. Grand Master Strader explained his pin – the Forget Me Not. He stressed the importance of doing some things different in our lodges. The need to make new memories for our new mem - bers. Our lodges must be interesting and fun to retain our mem - bers, such as this “Shed Lodge”. He touched on some of the exciting new events he has attended in his visits to the lodges this year. The Grand Master said sometimes it takes a group of plural members to find that “spark” to get a lodge moving forward again. District 8 Deputy Grand Master Daniel C. Brylla, Master pro tem, turns the gavel In closing he brought everyone up to date on the Madison Ma - over to Grand Master Robert C. Strader. He presented the Grand Master, an Ohio sonic Center and the upcoming $10 assessment per member State fan, University of Michigan football cap to wear for the evening. (Resolution Number 8-2018) which was passed at the 2018 An - nual Communication. The Grand Master will be sending out a let - ter to all members in the next couple of weeks. This assessment is due on Jan. 1, 2020, and must be paid by all members including perpetual members. All Brothers introduced themselves and lodges they are a mem - ber of. The names of Past Masters were placed in a hat and drawn for positions for closing the Lodge. Grand Master Strader closed the Lodge in due form.

District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gun - derson (left) and DDGM Daniel C. Brylla draw the winning raffle tickets.

The food was excellent and there was more Photos by Rich Rygh than enough for everyone.

Brothers Leonard Pickett and Ryan Ramnarace pre - pare the meal. Photo by DDGM Daniel C. Brylla

Grand Master Robert C. Strader closes the lodge in due form. DDGM Brylla conducts the business of the Lodge.

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By Rich Rygh Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 honored members for years of service during their making these many years of service to the fraternity possible. awards night at the Maple Tree in McFarland on Oct. 16. DDGM Henze reviewed the District’s events and announced the upcoming Dis - Emcee District 9 Deputy Grand Master Derek M. Henze welcomed everyone and trict Meeting’s agenda which will honor the ladies. following the dinner presented the awards along with the Grand Master’s Pin. Master Robert Markham, a 45 year Mason, congratulated the Brothers on their DDGM Henze recognized the ladies for all their help and support of the Brothers years of service and gave a closing prayer.

Master Robert Markham congratu - lated the Brothers on their years of service awards.

Photos by Rich Rygh District 9 Deputy Grand Master Derek M. Henze, assisted by Past Master Mike Heitke presents the awards.

Bro. Roger Nitzsche receives his 55 year cer - DDGM Henze presents Bro. Howard Nelson his Bro. Dwight Pugh, raised on Nov. 13, 1969, tificate from DDGM Henze as his Lady Judie 50 year certificate and pin. He was raised on receives his 50 year certificate and pin. looks on. He was raised on March 3, 1964. Nov. 4, 1969.

Attention Masonic Service and Assistance

Secretaries: As Chairman for the Committee of Service and Assistance, I wel - come all Lodges to be mindful that Service and Assistance is here Please enter your to assist Worthy Brother Master Masons, their Widows and Or - Certificate of Election into phans. Assistance begins in the Lodge. The process begins if you MORI as soon as your know of a Brother in good standing or his family that can benefit by assistance. The Lodge must assist this Brother first; be a “pass officers are elected. of the hat” or funds dispersed from the Lodge’s Treasurer. In some cases, Lodge Brothers have been very instrumental with assistance by asking Brothers within the Lodge that have special talents to assist. Kidney Needed If further assistance is needed, you can assist the Brother in com - pleting an application for assistance. Those forms are attached to Retired Master Sgt. Michael this memo or can be obtained from the Grand Lodge Office. Each Best USMC is in need of a kid - case referred to the Committee is reviewed and normally have a ney replacement and is look - very quick response. In most cases we try to complete our requests ing for some help in locating within 30 days. someone to donate their kid - There are however, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE cases. In those ney. He is working with cases, we will respond much quicker. Past Masters at Baraboo Show Froedtert Hospital in Milwau - kee. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Three Past Masters from Baraboo Lodge No. 34 demonstrated an an - Contact information is: Liv - Fraternally, tique planer at the 2019 Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club show in ing Donor Coordinator 414- Bro. Joseph E. Thompson Baraboo. From left: Philip Maas, 1976; Keith Maas, 2013/2014; 805-0310. Best is a friend of and Rick Plouffe, 2015. 608-965-3122 or 800-820-8069 Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267 Photo by Karla Vale, daughter of Philip Maas 608-482-1482 (c) Submitted by Bro. Jerry Jackson Bro. Paul E. Peterson.

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.

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 15 News Events from the Lodges

Tri-County Daylight Lodge supports DeMolay

Tri-County Daylight Lodge No. 218, Crivitz, traveled to Eagle River on Oct. 20, to present Northern Lights DeMolay Chapter a check for $400. This support of our youth was made possible through an Acts of Kind - ness matching grant. From left: Nicolo Bortolotti, Aiden Lifschutz, Chance Homman, Master Dennis Gaines and Counselor Chuck Fick. Bro. Reynolds celebrates 50 years Submitted by Junior Warden Doug Morrison Bro. Jim Reynolds of Waterloo Lodge No. 63 was awarded his 50 Year Service Award on Oct. 17, by District 7 Deputy Grand Master Mathew H. Ivens on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. Bro. Reynolds, is a current member of Waterloo Lodge, and also is a member of Mahaska Lodge No. 644, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he was raised on July 18, 1968. DDGM Note: Interestingly enough, in talking with Bro.Jim, he was a Methodist Pastor in the same small town in Iowa that my father was born and raised in; a town of just 1,100 people (2010 census; probably only a few hundred back in the day) and here I had the honor and privilege of presenting this award to him, some 200+ miles away from that very town, and however many years later. As I drove home, I reflected on how many different paths had to converge so that this night worked out the way it did, and how fascinating and fulfilling this Fraternity continues to be. Keep trav - eling, Brothers; there's a world of amazing men out there! Wisconsin Freemasons District Seven

Barneveld Lodge donates for suicide prevention Barneveld Lodge No. 319 attended the SWCAP Gala on October 24. The event was to raise monies for the suicide prevention in the farming community. The Barneveld Brothers raised and donated in excess of $700 for this event. The Gala fundraising will focus on suicide prevention services and programs with an emphasis on preventing farmer suicides. Wisconsin had a record number of suicides in 2018, most in pre - dominantly rural counties. District Eight Events By Bro. Dave Grinder Procedure for Handling Delinquent Dues At the 169th Annual Communication the procedure for Suspension in Chapter 81 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code was changed by the affirmative vote of Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert’s recommendation. 1. When a member is 8 months in arrears (August 1), the Secretary will compile a list of such members Waverly assists cancer research and submit it to the three principal officers of the lodge at the first Stated Communication in September. Waverly Lodge No. 51 helped in sponsoring the 5K Beer Run/Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research for the 9th consecutive year on Sept. 2. During the month of September, one of the three principal officers will communicate with each mem- 14. Starting at the Outpost Pub in Sherwood the walk starts with a ber on the list either by phone or in person and complete Form 81 for each one. Root Beer Run for children at 10:30 a.m. before the Beer Run at 11 a.m. that winds through Sherwood ending back at the Outpost with 3. For those Brethren who are not having their dues remitted, payment must be received by October food, beverage refreshments and drawings for all participants.The 1st. If payment is not received the Secretary shall send each Brother a notice of delinquency by first Run/Walk was started by Craig Moore, son of P.M. Rich Moore of Wa - class mail signed by the Master and attested to by the Secretary. This letter will indicate a due date of verly, after his mother (Beth Moore) died of the disease is 2010. Since November 1st unless due cause is shown. Refer to §81.08 of the WI Masonic Code joining the effort in 2011, Waverly and the Grand Lodge Wisconsin 4. At the first Stated Communication after November 1st the Secretary will certify to the lodge the have contributed over $6000 to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pan - names of all members upon whom Form 81 has been completed, demand made and are still delin- creatic Cancer Research whose administrative costs are underwritten quent. so 100% of donations go to pancreatic cancer research. There is cur - rently no cure for this disease with less than 5% surviving 1 year after 5. A 2/3 vote of the lodge members present will authorize the form to be sent to the Grand Master to diagnosis.From left: Bro. David Prueher; Craig Moore, Chair of the 5K finalize the suspension. See §81.09 of the Wisconsin Masonic Code. Beer Run/Walk for Pancreatic Cancer, Bro. Rich Moore; and Bro. Roger Hamilton. Submitted by Bro. E-Ben Grisby Wisconsin Masonic Calendar The continued from cover June 2020 Wisconsin Masonic Journal 5-6 Grand Lodge of Wisconsin 176th Annual Communication. [email protected] 11 The Magic of Alaska Cruise with Zor Shriners Chief Rabban Barry Ausen and his Lady Becky. See page 18. 608 444-0074 13 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge No. 322, 100th Anniversary and Reconsecration.

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Grand Master Robert C. Strader reconsecrates The Zor Pipes and Drums lead the parade down the street to the lodge building for the the Lodge. resonsecration ceremony.

Officers in attendance, front row from left: Grand Marshal Robert D. Junior Warden Dave Grinder lights Canfield, Grand Master Robert C. Strader, Master Robert Johnson, the three tapers at the opening. Deputy Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen and Past Grand Master Larry Myer. Back row: Secretary Randall Massey; Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie; District 8 Deputy Grand Master Daniel C. Brylla; Sen - See Story on page 1 ior Grand Steward Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt; Junior Warden David Grinder, PM; and Junior Deacon Vernon Massey, PM. Photos by Rich Rygh

At right: Brother Sam Arneson Senior Grand Steward Jef - states how Ma - frey S. Schoenfeldt explains sonry is a big part the symbolism of the corn. of his life.

At left: Bro. Vernon Massey secures the Holy Bible square and compasses. Brothers Joe Thomp - son and Jim “Bone” Goldsmith look on.

At right: Clown Sean Shilling visits with Deputy Grand Master Kenneth C. Gorgen.

Past Master Kreighton Mc Cutchin Sr., a 57 year Mason, Entertainment was provided by the Blarneys. enjoys the musical entertainment.

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Richland Lodge “acts of kindness”

This fall Richland Lodge No. 66, Richland Center, made a financial do - nation to the Boaz Boosters 4-H Club. The Boosters plan to use this donation to assist its members with educational trips and 4-H camp. From left: PM Milt Schott, Chaplain; Sandy Campbell, Co-General Leader of Boaz Boosters; and Master Brent Clausius AA8-1. Submitted by Area Administrator Brent Clausius

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The Change of the Season is Upon Us

The chill in the air heralds that the change of seasons is upon us, as is the season of elections and installations. As in the Craft Lodges, it is election time in York Rite bodies as well. Changes in leadership brings changes in personalities, and an opportunity to renew or create relationships with each of the Lodges and Appendant bodies that meet in the Lodge’s buildings. I would en - courage everyone to take this time of change to consider renewing or beginning your per - sonal journey into the York Rite. Submitted by Bro. Gary Beier, Executive Director Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Additionally, the holidays are just around the corner. As I write this we are in the midst of Rosh Hashanah, Samhain (Halloween) is a few weeks away, Thanksgiving is around the corner, as is Christmas and Kwanzaa. Each of these has its unique celebrations, festivals and family tra - ditions. A Commandry tradition is a yearly Christmas observance, it is an event filled with symbolism, the reading of a message from the Grand Commander of the state, and ceremonial toasts usually followed a meal with our families. From all your York Rite Bodies to all of you we wish the hap - piest of holiday celebrations no matter what form they may take. As you vote for your new officers in those bodies that you have the privilege to do so, vote for the good of the order. Russell Witte-Dycus Grand Chaplain, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Wisconsin

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Citizen of the Year Award Bro. Donald Noble, Master of Burlington Lodge No. 28, presents the Brother from Mexico visits Waukesha Lodge Lodge’s Citizen of the Year Award to Jeannie Hefty. Jeannie started with the Burlington Rescue Squad and served for 20 years and is a Gold Waukesha Lodge No. 27 welcomes Bro. Antonio Marin-Ocara (3rd from left) from Daniel Acevedo Lodge Badge Member. She was Mayor the first time from 1992-2000 and re - No. 15 in Mexico. Bro. Marin-Ocara was visiting family in the Waukesha area and stopped by the Lodge to tired. In 2016 Jeannie returned back to our beloved community as say hello. Waukesha Lodge sent greetings, via Facebook, to Daniel Acevedo Lodge on its 25 year anniver - Mayor once again. Jeannie's leadership guided Burlington through an sary. From left: Junior Warden Gary Ebert, Steven Metz. visiting Bro. Antonio Marin-Ocara, Chaplain Steve unprecedented flood and brought new developments back into down - Winters, Master Mike Consiglio, and Tiler Ryan Campbell. town and the surrounding area. She has worked hard with Law En - Submitted by Bro. Gary Ebert forcement to have Burlington named the 8th Safest City in the State of Wisconsin. Submitted by Bro. Shawn Noble Dells Lodge Co-Hosts “Music of the Phillips Lodge Assists School District Civil War”with H.H. Bennett Studio

Bro. Dave Rambo seated first row on the left along with re-enactors in Cvil War dress. Sons of Temperance Band are in the back row. Dells Lodge No. 124, Wisconsin Civil War photographer George photos are presently on display at Dells, co-hosted “Music of the H. Houghton. Some of Brother the H.H. Studio. Civil War”, an event organized by George Houghton’s Civil War Submitted by James Timm, Secretary Bro. David Rambo, Director of the H.H. Bennett Studio. The event began at the Studio with “Professor” Harold Longley’s his - toric aspect of Civil War music. He owns a collection of horns from that era. He explained each horn’s features and played a simple tune. From the Studio, the attendees walked to the Dells Lodge Build - ing, a former GAR building. Here, the attendees met a three piece band, “Sons of Temper - ance” and a number of Civil War re-enactors, wearing authentically designed Civil War dress. The band’s tambourine, banjo, “clack - ing bones” and fiddle players, Phillips Lodge No. 225 recently donated funds to assist the local along with some humorous dia - school district. Top photo: Heidi Halmstad, vice-president of the logue provided some foot taping, Your lodge has the opportunity to take advantage of the North - Phillips Booster Club receives a check from Bro. James Cummings, sing along camp style Civil War ern Masonic Jurisdiction Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite “Not just Master, of the Lodge. Bottom photo: Master James Cummings pres - tunes. Approximately 70 people a man. A Mason” series to promote your lodge and Freemasonry ents a check to District Administrator of Chequamegon High School attended this event. Bro. Rambo researched our in your community. Promote your lodge through videos, posters, for their athletic department fund. banners, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Submitted by Bro. David Dryer, Secretary/Treasurer Lodge minute book from the 1870s and found information per - Go to http://www.notjustaman.org. taining to Masonic Brother and

WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 19 School of Instruction Went Back to the Basics

Masons from River Falls and Ellsworth gathered together on Sept 24 for District 2 Lecturer Larry Ganske's School of Instruction. Front row from left: Fred Benson; DL Larry Ganske; Josh Sanders; Ed Swenson; Dennis Donath; Dave Vold, River Falls Master; Rick Swan; Mike Metcalf; Sketch Gustafson; and Norris Berg. Back row: Logan Schmidt; John Miller; Dan Sherry; Jon Tonsager; Jerry Bristol; Kraig Krueger; Dean Monroe; Area Administrator Frank During; Charlie Webster, Hancock Master; Rob Funk; and Jeff Pajac. Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer

By Bro. Milt Helmer enjoyed learning just how it was floor he explained the purpose of ceeded to practice floor work and do signs, grips and words. It was the goal of District Lec - done. the school and the detail of the wording and then he explained In his wrap up Ganske explained turer Larry Ganske to go back to Prior to the official training, new Trowel Teams, now being set why this should be done well. how to best use the cypher. He the basics during his school of in - Area Administrator Frank During up throughout the district. The WBro. Ganske said this year the also handed out a printed version struction held for Hancock and sent greetings from Grand Master district leadership team is being focus will be on the Fellow craft of the Trowel Team initiative giv - River Falls Lodges on Sept. 24. Robert C. Strader and also issued urged to survey the district to find degree. They also plan to take up ing goals and objectives of the WBro. Ganske, who is consid - an invitation to the District 2 Fall out who would be in a position to the pass and flag presentation. program. ered a leading trainer in Freema - meeting on October 29 at the learn the several lectures in each Training began with the Stew - All in all the school was well or - sonry, called some key members Baldwin American Legion. Those degree. The goal is to have each ards who did their work over and ganized and implemented with at - aside before the opening of the attending will receive a special dis - lodge be able to give all of their over again to gain confidence. tendees from Hancock and River combined lodges to suggest they trict coin commemorating the degree work themselves without This helped the Brothers under - Falls lodges learning a lot about practice the “purge”. event plus the lodge that brings outside help. stand the inner workings of the basics of our gentle craft. At This is seldom done in local the most people to the meeting Freemasonry and was very in - the core of the school was partic - The School lodges but at some time the Broth - will receive a free breakfast pre - formative. All actions were ex - ipation, since it is one thing to ex - ers may be called upon to do it as pared by the District leadership Ganske explained the process of plained in detail. plain how to do something but travel between lodges increase. It team. training will focus on Who, What, The group assembled in pairs quite another thing to do it in real came as a surprise, but everyone When WBro. Ganske took the How and Why and then pro - and practiced the proper way to time.

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Sanctuary Lodge Meatball Dinner

Sanctuary Lodge No. 347, Eau Claire, held their annual meatball dinner on Sept. 26, at the Eau Claire Ma - sonic Center. A large crowd gathered for an outstanding meal and great fellowship. From left: Everett Tillung, Frank Brose, Don Olds, Chris Cree, Master Bill Holme, Tim Cree, Glen Taylor and David Larson. Not pic - tured: Steve Lasure and Rod Anderson. Photo by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson Become a Masonic DeMolay Square Bears Provide an extra fuzzy passen - Dad ger in patrol cars or other emer - Providing adult mentors for en- gency vehicles with a donation thusiastic youth is a continuing by your lodge of Square Bears. mission of DeMolay. The goal is to provide comfort DeMolay is a youth-led, adult to children suffering from a advised organization. They are al- traumatic event. Police meet ways looking for adults who are children daily who are coping willing to give unselfishly of their from a recent car accident or time helping build tomorrow’s the arrest of a loved one. A gift leaders today! of a stuffed animal can provide Learn more at: https://demo them with a level of comfort. lay.org/front-page/be-a-demolay- volunteer/. Visit the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Square Store at Visit the www.wisc-freemasonry.org. Wisconsin Square Store at www.wisc-freemasonry.org

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WI SCONSIN MASONIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 - PAGE 22 Antigo New Glarus Antigo Lodge No. 231 New Glarus Lodge No. 310 645 7th Ave. • 715-275-3228 207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec) Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August State d C ommunic ations Dark June, July & August Albany New Holstein Albany Lodge No. 36 Calumet Lodge No. 172 205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802 for the Mason Traveling in Wisconsin 2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885 Meet 3rd Wed., 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Kenosha Menomonie Cecil Evansville New Richmond Appleton Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368 Union Lodge No. 32 Kenosha Lodge No. 47 Menomonie Lodge No. 164 New Richmond Lodge No. 195 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 119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144 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 Tuesdays, 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 Dark June, July & August Chetek Florence Kenosha Mercer Appleton Oconomowoc Chetek Lodge No. 277 Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222 Unity Lodge No. 367 Hurley Lodge No. 237 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42 Appleton Lodge No. 349 216 Morrison St. 5143 N. Montgomery Lake Rd.. 4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575 5189 N. Harper • 715-776-0710 2911 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc 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. 262-367-2309 • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 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 7 p.m. , Dark 1st Wed., July & Aug. Chippewa Falls Fond du Lac La Crosse Merrill Argyle Oconto Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176 Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26 La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190 Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226 Pine Lodge No. 188 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.) 513 Superior Ave. • 920-604-2826 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. Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m., Meets All Year Dark July and August Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark December & January Meets All Year La Crosse Merrillan Clear Lake Franklin Oconto Falls Baldwin Clear Lake Lodge No. 230 South Shore Lodge No. 3 Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45 Merrillan Lodge No. 279 Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293 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) 170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747 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 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 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 Meets All Year Meets All Year Ladysmith Middleton Columbus Frederic Omro Baraboo Columbus Lodge No. 75 Landmark Lodge No. 244 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280 Four Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362 Omro Lodge No. 168 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 160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798 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 2nd Monday, 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 Onalaska Barneveld Crandon Lodge No. 287 Quincy Lodge No. 71 Geneva Lodge No. 44 Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180 Onalaska Lodge No. 214 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 330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec) 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 & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 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 2nd Thurs. only, July, Aug. Nov. & Dec. Meets All Year Linden Milton Crivitz Galesville Oregon Bayfield Tri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218 Decora Lodge No. 177 Linden Lodge No. 206 Milton Lodge No. 161 Oregon Lodge No. 151 918 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. 215 201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (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. Dark July & August Meets All Year Darlington Green Bay Lodi Milwaukee Lodi Valley Lodge No 99 Oshkosh Evening Star Lodge No. 64 Des Peres Lodge No. 85 Damascus Lodge No. 290 Beaver Dam Oshkosh Lodge No. 27 433 Wells St. • 60 8-482-3552 (Sec) 525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637 114 First St. • 608-477-7102 1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.org Dodge County Lodge No. 72 204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034 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 Tuesdays, 7 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 Owen Southern Lakes Lodge No. 12 N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 Franklin Lodge No. 16 Freemasons Lodge No. 363 Beloit Owen Lodge No. 317 1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-581-5378 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-371-8441 227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-659-5205 Morning Star Lodge No. 10 713 W. Third St. • 715-229-2798 (Sec.) Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-May & Aug.- Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 1st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed., 229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422 Meets 1st Mon., 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at Nov.; 4th Mon. June-July; 2nd Mon. Dec. Dark July & August Meets All Year 5:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m., July & Aug. 3rd Mon. at 11 a.m. Meets All Year Madison Milwaukee Dodgeville Green Bay Phillips Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322 Commonwealth Lodge No. 325 Lake Lodge No. 189 Berlin Phillips Lodge No. 225 200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-264-6177 301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.) 1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609 Berlin Lodge No. 38 137 N. Lake Ave.•715-762-4043, 7:30 p.m. Meet 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. 124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921 1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.- Meeting, Meets All Year Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com Meets All Year Dark on Holidays Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept. Dark July & August Madison Milwaukee Dousman Green Bay Platteville Dousman Lodge No. 315 Washington Lodge No. 21 Doric Lodge No. 356 Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261 Black River Falls Melody Lodge No. 2 214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981 525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265 85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133 Black River Lodge No. 74 783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. (Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m. 314 Main Street • 715-284-7176 Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 3rd Tuesday only July & August Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Madison Milwaukee Dousman Hartford Plymouth Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 Hartford Lodge No. 120 Hiram Lodge No. 50 Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 Bloomer Cassia Lodge No. 167 375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360 147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312 3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621 Bloomer Lodge No. 281 441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., RSVP dinner 6 1617 Larson St. • 715-828-7940 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark 1st Mondays, July thru Sept. p.m., meet at 7 p.m. Meets All Year Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark January & February Madison Mineral Point Durand Hayward Portage Durand-Pepin No. 149 Keystone Lodge No. 263 Madison Lodge No. 5 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1 Bristol Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33 203 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981 10629 Main St. • 715-462-4363 (Sec) 301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028 304 High St. • 608-220-3408 Washburn Lodge No. 1 45 111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m. Meet 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec., 8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark 1st Thursday July & August 1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec. Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark January & February 2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb. Manawa Minocqua Eagle River Hustisford Port Washington Eagle River Lodge No. 248 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108 Manawa Lodge No. 82 Island City Lodge No. 330 Brodhead Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 610 E. Division • 715-891-2156 128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford 520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476 7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392 Bicknell Lodge No. 94 504 W. Grand Ave. • 414-412-6515 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m. 920-349-3454 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m. Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m. 301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meeting 7 p.m., Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Manitowoc Mondovi Eau Claire Hudson Potosi Eau Claire Lodge No. 112 St. Croix Lodge No. 56 Manitowoc Lodge No. 65 Buffalo River Lodge No. 252 Brookfield Warren Lodge No. 4 616 Graham Ave. • 715-835-8254 209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817 810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec) 245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec) McKinley Lodge No. 307 112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec) 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 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907 Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & Aug . Dark July & August Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark July & August Marinette Monroe Eau Claire Iron River Prairie du Chien George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351 Ancient Landmark No. 210 Marinette Lodge No. 182 Smith Lodge No. 31 Brookfield Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8 616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620 7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-4426 1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397 1613½ Tenth St. • 608-329-4641 Brookfield Lodge No. 370 107½ E. Blackhawk Avenue Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dinner 6 p.m., 1st Wed., 7 p.m ., Meets All Year Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632 608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd meet 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug. [email protected] Dark July & August Dark June & July & August Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Wed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year Dark July & August Marshfield Mukwonago Eau Claire Iron River Prescott Sanctuary Lodge No. 347 Barnes Lodge No. 365 Marshfield Lodge No. 224 Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247 Burlington Northwestern Lodge No. 105 616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214 7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425 402 W. 4th St. • 715-387-4957 206 S. Main St. • 262-470-8616 Burlington Lodge No. 28 132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 p.m. social Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August Dark January & February 7 p.m. meeting. Meets All Year Dark July & August Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark July & August Medford Neenah/Menasha Edgerton Janesville Racine Fulton Lodge No. 69 Janesville-Western Star No. 55 Medford Lodge No. 217 Twin Cities Lodge No. 61 Cambridge Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18 312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250 2322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098 150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909 241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611 Social Lodge No. 245 1012 Main St. • 262-633-6658 Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd Mondays 7:30 p.m. Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081 Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Meets All Year Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets All Year www.social245.org • Meets All Year Menomonee Falls New Diggings Ellsworth Jefferson Reedsburg Jefferson County Lodge No. 9 Lin coln Lodge No. 183 Olive Branch Lodge No. 6 Camp Douglas Hancock Lodge No. 229 Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715 N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640- 26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122 Camp Douglas Lodge No. 272 400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263 213 E. Main St. • 608-524-1390 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m. 6569 . Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 211 Main St. • 608-372-5110 or Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Meets All Year 608-387-1412, Meet 1st & 3rd Dark July & August www.reedsburglodge79.org Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Lodge Listings are continued on page 24

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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. New MM Mitchell Boelkow raised by his father River Falls Wauwatosa River Falls Lodge No. 109 Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301 Bro. Charles Boelkow, Master of Wisconsin Lodge No. 13, had the privilege of raising his son Mitchell 122 E. Walnut St. • 715-222-3939 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-6993 Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 4th Fri., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting Boelkow to the sublime degree of Master Mason on Oct. 7. Assisting was Bro. Mitch’s Grandfather Bro. Meets All Year Mark Vollmers of Wauwatosa Lodge. Many visitors attended. All of the degree work done by members of 3rd Tuesday only July & August Wisconsin Lodge with some visiting Brothers filling in as Fellowcrafts. In attendance was District 12 Deputy Sheboygan Wauwatosa Grand Master Jeffrey S. Thiele. Master Chuck Beolkow would like to elaborate on the wonderful degree Sheboygan Lodge No. 11 James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 work the Brothers did. He also stated that I wish every Mason could have the privilege of raising their son 411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.) 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-349-7650 into this amazing fraternity. It was truly an honor! Front row starting second from left: Master Chuck Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m. Boelkow, New MM Mitchell Boelkow and Grandfather Bro. Mark Vollmers. Meets All Year Dark July & August Submitted by Past Grand Master Joseph B. Harker 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 Day-lite Lodge No. 358 127½ Water St. • 608-963-5951 7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Meets All Year Meets All Year Sparta West Allis Valley Lodge No. 60 Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267 603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616 7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934 Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Dark July & August Dark July & August Star Prairie West Bend West Bend Lodge No. 138 North Star Lodge No. 187 301 N. University Dr. • 262-323-6532 207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258 Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Meets All Year Dark June, July & August Stevens Point West Salem Salem Lodge No. 125 Evergreen Lodge No. 93 101 W. Ham ilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec) 1756 Dixon St. • 715-344-7539, Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Hiram Lodge raises two new Brothers 715-572-3981, Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., Dark July & August Hiram Hiram Lodge No. 50 raised its latest Master Mason, Bro. Rory Mahan, on Oct. 14, and the week 7 p.m., Meets All Year prior, they raised Brother Bart Garey. From left: Jerry Roscoe (PM), Cruz Gracia, Ryan Thiele, Lyle Christian Stoughton Whitefish Bay (PM), Chance Crowther, Lucas Gavioli, Rory Mahan, Eric Collins, Bart Garey, Chris Boehm (PM), Dean Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 Aurora Lodge No. 30 Johnson (PM), Dave Kilps (PM), Jorge De Los Santos, Junior Grand Steward Craig J. Froelich and Matt 125 S. 5th St. • 608-279-4299 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669 Hughey, Master. Meet 1st Tues., 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin Freemasons District Seven Dark July & August Dark July & August Sturgeon Bay Whitefish Bay Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 Geo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337 31 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727 517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-979-1776 Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Dark July & August Sun Prairie Whitewater Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143 St. John’s Whitewater-Palmyra No. 57 Call Sec. for Meeting Location • 608-770- 226 W. Main Street • 262-510-1049 2018 Meet 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Meets All Year Superior Wilmot Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329 Wilmot Lodge No. 241 3117 N. 21 St .• 218-590-2754 (Sec.) 30702 113th St. • 847-774-0013 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year Dark 4th Tuesday July & August Superior Winneconne Superior Lodge No. 236 Winneconne Lodge No. 186 1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537 100 N. 1st Street • 608-219-6935 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb. Tomah Wisconsin Dells Tomah Lodge No. 132 Dells Lodge No. 124 520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507 815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August Dark January & February Bro. John Olson raised in Reedsburg Lodge Union Grove Wisconsin Rapids Union Grove Lodge No. 288 Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 Bro. John Olson was raised to the Master Mason Degree in Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 on Oct. 24. Front 1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494 2321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-421-9669 row from left: Mike Whiteside, John Olson, Kevin Schumann, Greg Georgeson and Bryant Clements. Back Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. row: Joe Williamson, Kenny Walters, Bob Ott, Eben Christensen and Master Jon Fuhlbohm. Meets All Year meeting, Dark July & August District 8 Events Waterloo Silas H. Shepherd 300 HendricksSt. • 920-478-2800 Lodge of Research No. 1843 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Oconomowoc • 262-391-5716 Email your submissions to: Meets All Year 2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec. Call for meeting location Waukesha The Wisconsin Masonic Journal Waukesha Lodge No. 37 To list your lodge contact [email protected] 317 South Street • 262-701-7037 Diane Igl, Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. [email protected] Dark July & August 262-965-3979

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Bro. Bauman raised in Dousman Past State Master Counselor Braden Bauman, front row center, was raised in Dousman Lodge No. 315 on Oct. 15. Submitted by Bro. Terry Brown

Two new Master Masons at Union Grove Lodge

Brothers Eric Markusen and Joseph Vos were raised in Union Grove Lodge No. 288 on July 13. Front row from left: Skip Kovach Secretary; Eric Markusen; Chris Acker, Master; Joseph Vos; George Winget, Chap - lain; and Tom Wampler, Senior Warden. Back row: Travis Ra; Senior Dceacon; Russ Sanders, Junior War - den; Steve Knight, Junior Deacon; Jack Nelson, Counselor; Jeff Mosher, Junior Steward; and Frank Mayer and Russell Unrath from Brookfield Lodge No. 370. Submitted by Bro. Skip Kovich

Union Grove Lodge captures gavel

Union Grove Lodge No. 288 recently captured the District 11 Union Grove Lodge captures Traveling Gavel from Lincoln Lodge No. 183, Menomonee Falls. From left: Senior Warden Tom Wampler, Union Grove Master Chris Acker, Counselor Jack Nelson Counselor, Lincoln Lodge Master Terence, Chaplain George Winget Chap, and Bro. Eric Markusen. Submitted by Bro. Skip Kovach

Multiple-Letter Ciphers

• larger type – easier to read • spiral bound – easier to use • better organized Oregon Lodge raises Bro. Russell Scallion • Bible presentation included Bro. Russell Scallion was raised a Master Mason in Oregon Lodge on September 26. Front row from left: • music for Funeral Dirge Creighton Long, Al Bettenhausen,Jerry Roscoe, Master Jordan Dietrich, Russell Scallion, Ward Nottestead, included Dennis Erfurth and Richard Moen. Back row: Adam Clayton, Mark Nelson, Dennis Josi, Dakota Latimer and Brad Staley. Go to the Photo by Bro. Scott Magnusson, Past Master Grand Lodge Store at www.wisc-freemasonry.org

Bro. Yarbrough raised by District 10 Brethren

In a show of great fellowship and brotherly cooperation, West Bend Lodge raised Fellowcraft Chase Yarbrough to the sublime degree of Master Mason on Oct. 10. Masons from host lodge West Bend Lodge No. 138 were assisted by Brethren from Lincoln Lodge No. 183, Hartford Lodge No. 120, Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26 and Rock River Lodge No. 108, who joined together in the kind of strong showing of fraternal cooperation for which Wisconsin Masons are known. Front row from left: (with their lodge, office and role) are: Bob Reinke, PM, West Bend, Music; Pat Storrs, PM, West Bend, Historical Lecture; Jim Hunt, Hartford, FC; Tom Paine, Hartford, Chaplain; Candidate Chase Yarbrough, West Bend, newly raised Master Mason. Past Grand Master Craig Campbell, Lincoln Lodge, conferred the degree and delivered the Bible Presentation. Next to PGM Campbell is Jack Bridich, Fond du Lac Master and Rock River member, Ja; Irwin Wuehr, District 10 Lecturer, Ozaukee, 1C; Paul Peacock, Hartford JW, JS & KS; William Stonecipher, PM, West Bend, SS & 2C. In back: Jim Diem, West Bend JW and Hartford SD, JW & Jm; Loren Salsmen, Ozaukee, SM; Andy Organ, SW, West Bend, FC; Carly Hoy, WM, Hartford, KH & Slide Lecture; Gary McClellan, WM, Ozaukee, Area Administrator; Alan Jordan, West Bend, SD & FC; John Orth, Hartford, Jo; and Paul Orth, Hartford, Charge & Apron Address.Not pictured: District 10 Deputy Grand Master Charlie Smith. Opening Master, Kevin Schmid, PM, West Bend, Tiler; and Darren Cooksey, PM, West Bend, Secretary. Submitted by Bro.William Stonecipher, PM Photo by Bro. Darren Cooksey, PM

PAGE 25 - WI SCON SIN MASO NIC JO URNAL - NOVEMBER 2019 MSA Volunteers are Needed New Master Masons Take a few hours of your time each month to be a Masonic Service Association Volunteer. 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 con - tact State MSA Coordinator A. Christopher Gans, at 715-467- or [email protected].

Traveling Gavel District 1 District 7 Keystone Lodge No. 236 Hiram Lodge No. 50 District 2 District 8 Hancock Lodge No. 229 Richland Lodge No. 66 District 3 District 9 Phillips Lodge No. 225 Morning Star Lodge No. 10 Bro. Nate Cundiff raised in River Falls Lodge District 4 District 10 Brothers of River Falls Lodge No. 109 assembled on Oct., 1 to raise Bro. Nate Cundiff to the sublimed de - Shawano Lodge No. 170 West Bend Lodge No. 138 District 11 gree of a Master Mason. From left: Milt Helmer PM; District 2 Deputy Grand master Earl Gunderson; Mike District 5 Elliott PM; Bro. Cundiff; Jim Wolfe, PM; and Bob Fischer. PM. Second row: Dan Toland; Logan Schmidt; Salem Lodge No. 125 Union Grove Lodge No. 288 Blain Conklin, PM; Chris Hinton, Collins Spring Valley Lodge; Fred Benson, PM; Virgil Nylander, PM; Ed District 6 District 12 Swenson; Ty Schmidt of Buffalo, Minn., and James Macfarlane, PM, Collins Spring Valley Lodge. Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13 Photo by Dale Brathol, PM Please check with the Master of the lodge listed before scheduling a trip to claim the Traveling Gavel. It may already have been claimed by or delivered to another lodge.

Burlington Lodge raises Bro. Matthew Kaye Burlington Lodge No. 28 had the privilege to raise Brother Matthew Kaye to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on Oct. 17. Bro. Kaye is in the front foe thied from left. Submitted by Bro. Shawn P. Noble

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Identify yourself as a Freemason by displaying a Freemason Li - cense Plate on your vehicle. Standard Freemason plates re - quire a one-time cost of $15, thereafter, you pay only the regu - lar registration fee. Plates can be personalized which requires an extra $15 each year. Vehicles that qualify for the plates are automobiles; mo - torhomes, trucks with 4,500, 6,000 or 8,000 pound gross weight, dual purpose farm, dual purpose motor home and 12,000 pound gross weight farm trucks. Brochures are available at the Grand Lodge Office or for more information go to http://www.dot.state.wi.us/ and search Freemason license plates.

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