THE WISCONSIN SUMMER 2021 See revised Districts on Masonic Journal page 22 . Wisconsin Masonic Calendar July 2021 30 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Annual Table Lodge and Fish Boil, appe- tizers 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. $25 per person. Also serving baked 4 4th of July Pancake Breakfast hosted by Chetek Lodge No. 277, chicken. Open to all: EAs-MMs. Past Grand Master Kenneth C. Gor- 216 Morrison St. All you can eat pancakes & french toast with real gen will be the guest speaker. Reservations with remittance to: Nick maple syrup, plus sausage links, milk, juice & coffee. 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Abt at [email protected] no later than Aug. 23. Over 12 years old $8, 3 to 12 $4, under 3 Free. All proceeds funding the Lodge’s Benevolent Activities. Bring your family, friends and ap- September 2021 petites. Afterwards join us in downtown Chetek starting at noon for the Liberty Fest Parade. Carry outs available . 25 Dousman Lodge No. 315, Annual Charity Trap Shoot. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club, N2765 Hardscrabble 10 District 6 is hosting a Masonic Night at the Ballpark, featuring the Rd., Palmyra. For any questions or to purchase raffle tickets contact Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs. Green Bay Booyah. Direct questions to: Brothers Terry Brown, 414-429-5981 or Butch Roehl at 262-894-7137. [email protected] or 715-712-4001. See page 12. 12 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42, 18th Annual "Pay It October 2021 Forward" Golf Outing at The Legend at Brandybrook in Wales. See page 20. 30 Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, Shed Lodge. Fellowship starts at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. 17 Inaugural Grand Master Charity Ride, hosted by Wisconsin Widow Sons MRA Green Dragon Chapter. Registration at 10 a.m., kick February 2022 stands up at 11 a.m. Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, Dous- man. See page 20. 19-23 2022 Conference of Grand Masters of North America. 18 Mineral Point Lodge No. 1, Annual Picnic at Water Tower Park in Mineral Point. Meet at 6 p.m., eatg at 6:30 p.m. Lodge will provide Eastern Star: Leaving Paw Prints on brats & drinks, Guests will need to bring their own dinner service and a dish to pass. the Hearts of Others 23 Buffalo River Golf Tournament, Valley Golf Club, Mondovi. The General Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star (OES) has 28 8th Annual Collins-Spring Valley Lodge Golf Tournament, Ham- adopted Service Dogs as its primary, permanent charity. mond Golf Course, 458 Davis Street, Hammond. Registration at 10:30 Over the years, OES has contributed to many charities, with the new a.m. RSVP by July 21. Contact Bro. Jay Custer at 715-928-0001, Service Dog project being introduced during the last triennium (2018- email [email protected] or Jeff Olson at 952-334-1882, 2020) of the General Grand Chapter. emai [email protected]. The new endeavor is supported through fund-raising events and indi- 29 Waukesha Lodge No. 37, “Festival of Meats” Table Lodge start- vidual and chapter donations, which are forwarded to accredited service ing at 6 pm. Festival of Meats is open to all Masons, EA and above. dog organizations within their own states or jurisdictions. The recipients must be accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or August 2021 the International Guide Dog Federation (lGD). 7 Three Lakes Car, Boat and Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m., North- It costs $25,000 to raise, train, and place a service dog. This special- woods Petroleum Museum, US-45 & WI-32, Three Lakes. Sponsored ized training prepares dogs to assist clients of all ages to gain more in- by Eagle River Lodge No. 248 and Eagle Chapter #218 OES. For in- dependence and security. Many dogs are prepared for working formation contact PGM Carl Wussow at [email protected]. with current and former military persons, coping with PTSD and other issues and injuries. Some are assigned to children who suffer from 11 H.S. Baird No. 174, Fish Boil/Prime Rib Dinner, 5-9 p.m, Door autism or have medical issues. Each dog is matched with its new County Fair Grounds; 812 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. owner depending on the needs of the client and the skills and "person- 21 Chetek Lodge No. 277, Summer 100 Bird Trap Shoot. Registra- ality" of the dog. tion at 9:30 a.m.,shooting starts at 10:30 a.m. Blue HIills Sportsmens Organized in 1876, the General Grand Chapter is a worldwide organ- Club, 1604 23-24, ½ St., Rice Lake. Contact Bro. Chuck Harrison at ization that includes Eastern Star Grand Chapters and subordinate chap- 715-456-8415 for more information. ters in 48 states in the U.S., eight Canadian Provinces, the District of 22 Mosinee Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Forest Columbia, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Brazil, and Italy. Lodge No. 130. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 entry fee, free to spectators. loads of entertainment and great food. Contact Kevin Sorenson at 715-581- The Masonic Service Association of North America 0553 or [email protected]. See ad on page 12. Emessay Notes 24 Chippewa Council #25 Steak Fry, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. $13 per person, eat in or carry out. Friends and Family are welcome. Chippewa Ma- sonic Center, 650 Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls. RSVP by Aug. 20 to Bryce Fransway at [email protected] or 715-933-4259. 29 Brewers-Twins Baseball Game, Reserve your spot with Grand Senior Grand Deacon Tom Stevens, [email protected] or 715-579-8949. 29 Area-wide Table Lodge, Baldwin American Legion Hall sponsored www.wimasons.org by Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192. THE WaISCOsNSINo nic ournal M J VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 7 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin SUMMER 2021 Brethren Thankful to be Meeting in The Grand Master’s Message: By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Person at Annual Communication Brother Gary L. Stang In the last scene of the Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) receives the book from his guardian angel called “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. A cap- tion inside reads “Remember no man is a fail- ure who has friends.” Being a member of the greatest fraternity in the world, we all have many friends including some we haven’t even met yet. I want to start by saying thank you for being my friend and for giving me the opportunity to serve this great fraternity! But before I get into my message, I want to ask everyone for their support and for your prayers. Our task is to move our fraternity forward. With your help and having us all working to- gether we can accomplish great things. Finding good men to become a member of our fraternity is our first goal. I believe that adding three or four new Masons to every lodge would decrease the number of lodges Grand Master that need to close or merge. Losing any lodge Gary L. Stang is not where we want to go. When lodges The Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of the State of Wisconsin present the Flag at merge or close, it only hurts us and the communities that we live the opening of the 177th Annual Communication. From left: Deputy Grand Commander Clin- in. Let’s find those good men and start building our future. ton Cagle, Senior Warden Shawn Noble and Junior Warden Steven Schwartz. After finding those new candidates, it is imperative that we place Photo by Rich Rygh them with a good mentor. Mentors should not only work with them By Rich Rygh Gorgen was escorted to the altar Deacon Thomas W. Stevens and on their posting, but also develop a friendship with them. Once we The 177th Annual Communi- and introduced by Senior Grand received by Grand Master Gorgen make him a friend, that’s when he really becomes a Brother. cation of the Grand Lodge F. & Deacon Thomas W. Stevens. and Deputy Grand Master Stang. Our posting materials are an important part of our learning. It A.M. of Wisconsin was opened on Deputy Grand Master Gary L. The PGMs were accorded the gives each man the tools to make himself into a better man! Good June 4, at 8 a.m., by Bro. Stang greeted Grand Master Gor- Grand Honors. posting and mentoring without any short cuts are the key to our Thomas Kelley, Master of McKin- gen at the altar and escorted him The Pledge of Allegiance was success. Spending the right amount of time getting to know him ley Lodge and his officers. to the East led by Grand Marshal led by the Grand Master followed will pay dividends later. He will have nothing but good reasons for Following an alarm at the Michael A. Gorgen where he re- by a toast to the flag by Bro. continuing on with our fraternity. outer door Senior Deacon Chris ceived the gavel and was formally James Goodman Jr. Another use for our posting books is to retrain our Brothers. Turner retired and received introduced followed by the Grand The Grand Master declared the We have used them in some lodges as an educational program. I Deputy Grand Master Gary L. Honors. Annual Communication informal know Brothers that are 40 and 50-year members that have told me Stang and the Grand Lodge Offi- Grand Master Gorgen stated, for remarks from our youth they have learned things from these books! Start using them and cers.