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April 2019
4 Madison Lodge No. 5, program on how Shriners Children’s Hos-
pital has helped with a child’s fight against Transverse Myelitis. Zor
Shrine Center, 5 p.m. See page 2.
6 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite Reunion, 8 a.m., 11th, 12th,
13th, 16th, 18th and 32nd Degrees. Madison Masonic Center.
7 Brookfield Lodge No. 370, Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to Noon.
Cost is $5. McKinley Masonic Center.
7 Barneveld Lodge No. 319, Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m.-Noon,
Hollandale Village Hall. Proceeds go to Hollandale First Responders.
Free will offering.
11 Tomah Lodge No. 132, Masonic Lodge Game Feed, doors open
at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome, tickets sold at the door.
Adults $20, under 12 $5. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, Chinese raffles and
other games of chance. Tomah Masonic Center.
12-13 Manitowoc Lodge No. 26 will host the Great Spirit Comedy
Festival at the Lodge on April 12-13. This event features nationally
known comedians preforming multiple shows. Members are welcome
to stay in the Lodge during the performances. Last year’s festival was
a great success. Go to https://www.greatspiritcomedy.com for more in-
formation.
13 Waukesha Lodge No. 37, Pancake Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. $5 per
person. Waukesha Masonic Center 317 South St. Waukesha.
13 Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280, Ladysmith, Annual Relief Raffle
Drawing, 2 p.m. Mystic Masonic Center, 705 E. 3rd St. N., Ladysmith.
18 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, Maundy Thursday Program,
7:30 p.m., Madison Masonic Center Auditorium.
18 Whitewater-Palmyra Masonic Lodge, Spring Masonic Dinner, 5
to 7 p.m. Adults $10, Under 12 $5. 226 W. Main St., Whitewater. See
page 4.
19 Milton Lodge No. 161, annual Good Friday Fish Fry. Doors will
open at 11 a.m., serving until 7 p.m. unless fish runs out. Adults, $10;
kids under 10, $5. For carryouts call 608-208-3899. 508 Vernal Ave.,
Milton.
19 Port Washington Masonic Center, Good Friday Fish Fry, 5 to 8
p.m. Adults $12; children $6. All you can eat.
20 St. Croix Lodge No. 56, Hudson, Easter Breakfast, 8 a.m.
20 Job’s Daughters Bethel 60, Strikes for HIKE, 1 p.m., Harbor Hills
Bowling Center, 101 N. Freeman Dr. Port Washington. $12 per person.
RSVP to Laura at 262-225-1232 or laurad35@gmail.com by April 12.
20 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, Holy Saturday Service, 10 a.m.,
Madison Masonic Center Auditorium.
20 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Port Washington, Family and Friends
Trivia Night. Potluck at 5 p.m.,Trivia at 6 p.m. No cost, prizes awarded.
Just bring your friends and a dish to pass.
20 Baraboo Lodge No. 34, first annual Easter Egg Hunt, 9-11 a.m.,
108 Second Ave., Baraboo. Refreshments will be served.
20 Shriner/Mason Easter Party, Tomah Masonic Center, 1 p.m.-4
p.m. Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnet contest. Adult Easter Egg
Hunt at 6 p.m. Open to the public. See page 20.
25 Waucoma Lodge No. 90, Cooksville, Annual Oyster Stew and
Chili Dinner, 5:30-8 p.m., $10.
25 Berlin Lodge No. 38 will be hosting a Table Lodge at 6 p.m.
APRIL 2019
See Junior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie’s
new column entitled “A Gentleman in the
Room” on page 5.
25 Lake Lodge No. 189, Spring Fling Spaghetti Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m.
Adults $10, 3-30 $5 and under 3 free. Public is invited.
26 Three Pillars, “An Evening of Music and Memories”. A fundrais-
ing gala, Marriott Milwaukee West.
26 Shell Lake-Spooner Lodge No. 221, All-you-can-eat smelt and
fish fry. 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $10, under 7 free is if accompanied by an
adult.All proceeds go toward high school scholarships. Doboy Drive,
Shell Lake.
27 Grand Master’s Testimonial Dinner, Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at
6 p.m., $25 per person Bridges Restaurant/Super 8, 201 Christensen
Dr., Darlington. Reservation deadline is April 12 through Eventbrite at
www. wisc-freemasonry.org. See page 3.
27 Tripoli Shrine’s Tommy Gun’s Garage, 5:30 p.m. An audience in-
teractive speakeasy that offers musical comedy reviews with da gang-
sters, da flappers and you. See page 10.
28 Oregon Lodge No. 151 annual Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.-Noon,
201 Park St., Oregon.
28 Burlington Lodge No. 28, Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.-Noon.
Adults: $8; 6-12, 4; under 6 free. Burlington Masonic Center, 325 Kane
St.
30 District 12 Spring Meeting, hosted by Lake Lodge No. 189. Re-
freshments at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m.
30 District 2 Spring Meeting, Baldwin Legion.
May 2019
3 Wisconsin Lodge No. 13, 13th annual Famous BBQ Fundraiser,
6 p.m. social. 6:30 p.m. opening. $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
4315 North 92nd Street Wauwatosa. RSVP required, contact Bro.
Jason Braatz at 262-939-2985 or jason@brehmeragency.com.
3 Northwestern Lodge No. 105, Prescott, Masonic Steak Fry, 4:30-
7 p.m., only $12. Sirloin steak, baked potatoes, beans, cole slaw, rolls,
dessert and beverage. Take outs available. Masonic Center, 132 Court
St., Prescott.
3 North Star Lodge No. 187, Star Prairie,Smelt Fry, serving from
4:30 until gone. 207 Bridge St.,Star Prairie.
4 District 8 Meeting, details to follow.
11 District 10 Spring Meeting, 9 a.m. Noon, brunch to be served fol-
lowing the meeting. Hosted by Sheboygan Lodge No. 11, 411 St. Clair
Ave, Sheboygan. Ladies are encouraged to attend, there will be a spe-
cial ladies program.
11 District 5 District Meeting, La Crosse Masonic Center.
17 Northwestern Lodge No. 105, Prescott, Masonic Steak Fry, 4:30-
7 p.m., only $12. Sirloin steak, baked potatoes, beans, cole slaw, rolls,
dessert and beverage. Take outs available. Masonic Center, 132 Court
St., Prescott.
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VOLUME LII, NUMBER 4
A Hundred Years Down;
Hundreds More to Go
State Master Councilor Braden Baumann (left) and the State
Illustrious Knight Commander Ryan Thiele open the DeMolay
Chapter.
By Ryan Thiele
State Illustrious Knight Commander
Wisconsin DeMolay celebrated
100 years of the Order of DeMo-
lay at the Madison Masonic Center
in Madison on March 24. It was
one of the largest attendances a
DeMolay event has had from at-
tendees outside the Order. The
Nathan Hale Lodge honors Military
Veterans and First Responders
By Rich Rygh
The Brethren of Nathan Hale
Lodge No. 350, led by Master
George Jozwiak, hosted a Tribute
to Heroes entitled “Healing
Through the Outdoors” at the
Tripoli Shrine Center on March
16. The event was to honor our
military and first responders and
raise funds for the Wisconsin
Hero Outdoors Fund.
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors works
to help connect veterans and first
responders to outdoor activities in
Wisconsin. Their mission is “Heal-
ing Inside . . . Outside”.
Bro. George Jozwiak, Master
of Nathan Hale Lodge extended a
welcome to the military families,
first responders’ families, friends
and Brothers.
The 128th Air Refueling Wing
escorted by the Tripoli Scottish
Highlanders presented the Colors
of the United States.
Grand Tiler Col. Robert W.
Roth, First Vice President of the
National Sojourners presented the
“Toast to the Flag”. The Milwau-
kee ROTC Choir sang “God Bless
America” and the “Star Spangled
Banner”.
The Tribute Table was provided
by Milwaukee Chapter No. 27
National Sojourners. Bro. Jozwiak
explained the symbolism as items
were placed on the table and a
candle lit by Past Grand Master
Minor King II. U.S. Marine Sgt.
James Brinks laid the folded flag
The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin
Photo by Rich Rygh
event began with the Initiatory De-
gree, followed by a lunch and a
history presented by the State
Master Councilor Braden Bau-
mann and the State Illustrious
Knight Commander Ryan Theile.
The DeMolay Degree and its
dramatization of the trial of
Jacques de Molay were performed
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley personally thanks Masonic mil-
itary veterans as Sojourner Bro. James Goodman Jr. hands
out pins at the “Healing through the Outdoors” tribute at the
Tripoli Masonic Center in Milwaukee.
upon the table.
State Representative Ken
Skowronski addressed the group.
Bro. Eric Falkner, CEO and Co-
Founder of Wisconsin Heroes
Outdoors, explained how the or-
ganization got started and their
mission. He commented on how
much the organization has helped
in the beautiful auditorium of the
Madison Masonic Center, trailed
by a performance of the Cere-
mony of Light by Sir Galahad
Chapter, Wisconsin DeMolay’s
Centennial Ritual Team. The event
closed with remarks from Wiscon-
sin DeMolay’s State Sweetheart
Elly Bingheim, State Master Coun-
cilor Braden Baumann, Executive
Officer Frank Struble and State Il-
lustrious Knight Commander Ryan
Thiele, including a beautiful ending
speech by Most Worshipful Grand
Master Scott E. Pedley.
I cannot express the pride I
have in the people who made this
event possible. My committee of
four other DeMolay handled dele-
gated tasks perfectly, proving the
skills taught in DeMolay are long
lasting and effective.
Over two dozen young men
were instrumental in performing
ritual, where eleven young men
were initiated and witness to the
beautiful degrees. A number of
adult advisors helped make the
event look spectacular, and gave
the DeMolay the encouragement
to put on what many have said
were some of the best degrees
they have ever seen. Lastly, I can-
not thank the support of Freema-
sonry in Wisconsin. Masons are
whom DeMolay look up to and in-
spire to be, and we thank you for
your encouragement, wisdom,
and supervision. We hope that the
bond between DeMolay and
Freemasonry grows stronger as
we look forward to another 100
years of fraternal youth.
See photos on page 13
Photo by Rich Rygh
him. The Wisconsin Heroes Out-
doors has received great support
from the community and they are
looking forward to strong growth
in the future.
Following the meal the Milwau-
kee Sojourners presented a Lodge
See Tribute on page 5
APRIL 2019
The Grand Master’s Message:
By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin
Brother Scott E. Pedley
Spring or signs of Spring’s return are finally upon us. The icy,
dark days of harsh Winter and dormancy are behind us and we begin
to head into the season of renewal, warmth, and growth.
Each time I have the privilege of entering
one of our lodges or attending one of your
lodge events, the Masons and their families
that I have the honor to meet are a true joy
and fill me with the brotherly love they share.
During each of these encounters I find myself
in a state of Masonic and personal renewal as
a result of the warmth of Wisconsin Masons.
The journey throughout this Masonic Year
has been and is a “Mountain Top Experience”
each and every day. I am a regular witness to
Just and Upright Masons Stirring Up Good
and having a lot of fun at the same time.
Everywhere I go I see Masons coming to-
gether to achieve huge goals. The results of
proper planning and execution of well-laid
plans lead each time to the lives of individuals
Grand Master
and even entire communities being improved. Scott E. Pedley
Lady Ronda and I recently traveled to Stur-
geon Bay and there met up with Past Grand Master Arby Humphrey
and Lady Cindy. Our purpose was to be a part of the team at Henry
S. Baird Lodge the weekend of the Steam Boat Dinner event. Some
800 meals were planned prepared and delivered to shut-ins in the
region as well as a sit-down dinner fundraiser for the Lodge. Well
planned would be an understatement. Well executed would, again,
be an understatement. A high quality Masonic event completed along
lines of excellence-spot on!
Proper planning and preparation for our lodge activities is essential
to success. The quality of our Masonic Day of Light program is
highly rated with glowing reports from participants and observers
because of the planning and delivery of incredibly well accomplished
ritual that makes for an extremely fulfilling day of lasting impressions
for new Brothers. Again, planning and execution done by wonder-
fully talented Wisconsin Masons!
Our time is now! I ask that each of you spread the Light of Freema-
sonry wherever your journey takes you. I’m proud to be a Mason
and each and every one of you should be too. Let’s tell our story of
goodness, decency, and brotherly love. Let us care for all and engage
always in the gentlemanly conduct that every Just and Upright Mason
is taught while standing in the northeast corner of the Lodge while
remembering the promises made while kneeling at the Sacred Altar
of Freemasonry.
My Brothers, let us endeavor to lead the generations who will fol-
low us to a better place in a society that sorely needs our brand of
civility. Let us engage in a season of renewal of uplifting one another,
and those we encounter, with positive thoughts and actions. Let’s
Keep Stirring Up Good!
I’ll see you in Lodge.
Scott Pedley
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of
Wisconsin Annual
Communication
and
175th Anniversary
Celebration
June 7-8
On Our Cover
The Ceremony of Light is performed during the celebration of 100
years of the Order of DeMolay at the Madison Masonic Center in
Madison on March 24. From left at the candles are Owen Haase,
Mason Noble, Ayden Haase, Holden Huff, and Christian Granat.
In the background from left are Ken Buschaus, State Master Coun-
cilor Braden Baumann, State Illustrious Knight Commander Ryan
Thiele and Aidan Vollmer.
Photo by Rich Rygh
Madison Lodge No. 5 to Present
Program on Transverse Myelitis
What is Transverse Myelitis you
ask? Two year old Kellan Storm
can tell you all about it! Well, his
Bro. Terrazas’ Condition
Continues to Improve
Bro. Hugo Terrazas and his
daughters are still in need of assis-
tance after being involved in a
tragic traffic accident on Jan. 1.
Bro. Terrazas lost his wife, Lisa,
and daughters Giana and Tatiana
lost their mother.
Bro. Terrazas received a severe
brain injury and Giana is recover-
ing from a fractured vertebrae,
collarbone and pelvis.
An update from Bro. Gary Mc-
Clellan, “Bro. Terrazas’ recovery
is going well but on a slow pace.
He just recently had a plate put on
the left side of his head to replace
the bone that was removed due to
brain swelling. He also received
burns on the top of this feet. He
is being moved to a new euro
rehab center in the Milwaukee
area where he will be welcomed
by the family, close friends and of
course Lodge Brothers that want
to visit him.
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Directory of Grand Lodge Officers & Contacts
Grand Master
Scott E. Pedley (25)
Res. 608-759-2081
Cell 608-482-0424
sep_2018@wisc-freemasonry.org
Deputy Grand Master
Robert C. Strader (363)
Res. 262-827-1606
Cell 414-678-8785
rcs_2019@wisc-freemasonry.org
Senior Grand Warden
Kenneth C. Gorgen (307)
Res. 262-691-0859
Cell (262) 501-1879
kcg_2020@wisc-freemasonry.org
Junior Grand Warden
Gary L. Stang (351)
715-864-6813
gls_2021@wisc-freemasonry.org
Grand Treasurer
Jeffrey L. Bryden (95)
414-491-5664
grandtreasurer@wisc-freemasonry.org
Grand Secretary
Michael A. DeWolf, PGM (267)
715-574-3151
Bus. 262-965-2200 Ext. 807
grandsecwi@wisc-freemasonry.org
Grand Chaplain
Donald F. Iliff (45)
608-399-1517
DonIliff@gmail.com
Grand Lecturer
Lawrence L. Ganske (112)
715-832-1033
grand_lecturer@wisc-freemasonry.org
Senior Grand Deacon
Paul T. Tourville (60)
414-659-5205
ptt_2022@wisc-freemasonry.org
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Thoughts for the Journey
By Reverend Donald F. Iliff, Grand Chaplain
parents will speak for him!
What Would You Say?
dinner and a presentation by
You are invited to the Zor Shrine Madison Lodge No. 5 on how Several weeks ago, I attended a Rotary Club meeting to accept a
Center on Thursday, April 4, for Shriners Children’s Hospital has check for our participation in the Rotary Lights show in Riverside
helped Kellan with this fight! Park in La Crosse. Every year for the past 24 years, volunteers from
Come and hear about the across the area volunteer to help decorate the
process that we sometimes do not
see let alone understand how fam-
park with several million colored Christmas
lights. It has become a popular destination for
ilies navigate this path. people between Thanksgiving and New Year’s
This event is open to the public.
Social hour begins at 5 p.m. (ap-
Day. Hundreds of volunteers help with the set-
up, daily monitoring and take-down. Our lodge
Doctors have said that he is petizer & non-alcoholic beverages) participated in the take-down. The event gener-
going to recover perfectly and he with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by ates cash and non-perishable food items. The
is a miracle! Let’s keep him and the presentation at 7 p.m. Cost is over 200,000 cans of food help stock all of the
the family in our prayers.” $26 per person. area food pantries. The numerous service clubs
From older daughter Tatiana, Please RSVP by March 29 to that volunteer are given a check for their help.
“Dad continues to get better day Madison Lodge No. 5 Secretary I attended the Rotary Club meeting when the
by day, he is so strong and saying Stuart Graham at checks were distributed. There were nine at this
more words everyday. The hospi- grahamfam3@yahoo.com. meeting. They have numerous meetings Grand Chaplain
tal helps him stand up a few times Zor Shrine Center, 575 Zor whereby they distribute many thank you dona- Donald F. Iliff
a day and he is now able to swal- Shrine Place, Madison. tions to clubs for their charitable activities. Be-
low! Still a long way to go but feel- cause of time constraints of a one hour meeting—eating, business,
ing so blessed with the progress so announcements and presenting of checks—each group had one
far. Hoping to move him to Mil- minute to tell about their group and how they planned to use the
waukee asap.” check for charitable purposes.
If you are able to financially 175th Annual If you had one minute to explain something about Masonry and
its charitable outreach, what would you say? Knowing this was com-
contribute to the care of Bro. Ter-
razas’ daughters and assist him in Communication ing, I pondered on this for several weeks. Here is what I said.
Freemasonry is a fraternity of men who take good men and make
his long recovery there are two
ways you can direct donations. of the them better. One way to accomplish this is through emphasizing the
For release of funds to the fam- importance of our three cardinal tenants—brotherly love, relief and
truth.
ily for immediate relief, direct do- Grand Lodge Masons attempt to live honorably and truthfully through their ac-
nations to Ozaukee Lodge No.
tions and words. Being men of integrity and honor is important in
17, c/o WM Gary McClellan, 691 F. & A.M. Masonry.
West Dekora Street, Saukville, WI
Brotherly love is expressed not only in our fraternity but through-
53080.
For long term care of the
of Wis. out all the relationships of our lives. Showing compassion and con-
cern is of importance to Masons.
daughters a GoFundMe page has
been established. Go to go-
June 7-8, That focus on others leads the Mason into charitable activities.
fundme.com, click on search and Masons are quick to come to the relief of those in need. Every lodge
type in Hugo Terrazas Family.
2019 is involved in community outreach, donating money, time and talents
to people and programs that need our support. Where ever you find
Masons you will find men stirring up good in their community. Our
check of $255 will be matched in the Masonic program—Random
Acts of Kindness. We will donate this check to a deserving 501(c)(3)
organization in our community.
“Your Tax Professionals” It’s always a challenge to boil-down what you could say when you
only have one minute to impart your information. As we interact
with others in our daily lives, a minute may be all we have to make
an impression on another. Our actions may be the only message we
impart. Being men of integrity and honor may be the message oth-
turns ers discover in what it means to be a Mason.
” Now, you only have a minute to stir up good—how will you ac-
Like us on Facebook complish this? What will you say/do?
Fraternally,
Don Iliff
Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff can be reached at
When you become a Shriner you become part of a brotherhood of men committed to family, Don Iliff@glial.coma or 608-399-1517.
engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated to providing care for children in need.
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 .
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 EXPANDING OUR MASONIC KNOWLEDGE
By Grand Orator William Beetcher, PGM

Boaz and Jachin

As I have travelled around our Fraternity over the years it has
been my privilege and honor to have visited scores of our Lodges.
One thing that impressed over almost everything else was the amaz-
ing diversity of their layout. In my own Lodge,
we have furniture from several Lodges that
have merged with us over the years, and as
happens so often we accumulated furniture and
regalia from these mergers that are now a
proud part of our Masonic heritage and two of
those items are our Lodge Pillars. One quick
glance will tell you that they have come from a
Lodge with far higher ceilings than ours as they
have been shortened to fit, and even so, they
almost touch the ceiling. Fortunately, they are
on rollers, so we do not have to lift them. They
DeMolay Welcomes 11 New Members sit on beautiful, well-aged bases of what appears Grand Orator
Families line up to take photos of the DeMolay Officers and the 11 new members taken after the confer- to be quarter sawn oak, the columns themselves William Beetcher
ral of their degrees at the 100th Anniversary of DeMolay at the Madison Masonic Center on March 24. look to be painted in a brazen hue. The capitals,
brightly painted, are in the Corinthian style, complete with volutes
See story on page one and photos on page 13.
Photo by Rich Rygh
and leaves and adorned with lilywork, network and pomegranates.
The Globes are as they should be. Looking upon them, one cannot
help but reflect on the legends and lessons they represent and teach.
Junior Once again, digging in to my beloved (and dusty) tomes, I soon
discovered quite a few interesting facts about pillars and columns.
Coil’s Encyclopedia explains the difference between a column and
Warden a pillar. He says that both are designed to support a mass which is
exactly what a pillar does and nothing more, but a column is an ar-

Reports chitectural feature and while also supporting a superstructure, it is

By Junior Grand Warden
Gary L. Stang
Swiss Almond Spread
(A party favorite) I had 20+ lodges submitting their
Junior Wardens Report on the
Karen Gunderson lodge’s support of youth in the
community, reporting on their ef-
District 2
forts and what they have done to
help out our young kids. I am re-
Ingredients:
ally impressed with all their efforts
1 8oz pkg Neufchatel cheese, softened and their concerns for our young
also ornamental. Further, a pillar would not need a base or capital;
whereas, most columns do, with the exception of the Doric Order.
A column, therefore, is a pillar that is designed to both support and
to adorn a building.
Regarding the Pillars as described in the Ritual, we know that
they were cast of brass, but one thing not mentioned is their weight,
which must have been not less than fifty-three tons. According to
tradition, the Pillars of Solomon’s Temple were cast in foundries sit-
uated between Succoth and Zeredatha, about thirty-five miles north-
east of Jerusalem, whose molders and jewelers still use clay brought
from that region. An interesting point is there is no indication that
these pillars were meant to support a roof or mass of any kind but

⅓ cup Miracle Whip salad dressing

1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded Swiss cheese people. were most likely intended to serve as a reminder of the promises
On March 24 I had the great ex- and blessings that the Deity had given to the people of Israel. While

⅛ tsp pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions perience of attending the DeMo- we do not use them to support our Lodges physically, we do use

⅛ tsp garlic powder

lay 100th Anniversary them to improve the mind.

⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted

celebration. Seeing these first
class degrees, by the DeMolay
group was amazing. They really
Instructions: knew their parts and it was a very
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees enjoyable and successful day. I just
• Combine all ingredients. Mix well. wish every Mason had a chance to
• Spread mixture in 9” glass pie pan, or quiche dish see these beautiful degrees.
• Bake for 15 minutes, stirring after 8 minutes. Garnish with I would highly recommend that
additional toasted almonds. every Mason make an effort to see
• Serve with assorted crackers or crustini a degree put on by DeMolay
and/or the Jobs Daughters. The
work they do is incredible!
Grand Master’s Testimonial Dinner
Honoring Grand Master
Scott E. Pedley and
Lady Ronda
Oliver Street, in his book “Symbolism of the Three Degrees”
says, “In addition to the explanation given in the lodge, they un-
doubtedly also have an allusion to the two legendary pillars of Enoch
upon which tradition tells us all the wisdom of the ancient world was
inscribed in order to preserve it against inundation and conflagra-
tions.” We are taught that they represent strength and establishment.
Albert Mackey, (“Symbolism of Freemasonry”) reasoning from their
names, Jachin, which means, "He shall establish," and Boaz, "In it
is strength," makes them to mean the strength and the stability of
Masonry. Even before Solomon, the Ancients would set up pillars
at Temple entrances. It is said that from the most ancient times, pil-
lars everywhere have been worshipped as gods. In some of the ear-
liest religions, it was believed that the gateway to eternity was
guarded by two pillars named “Strength” and “Wisdom”. Joseph
Newton, in “The Builders”, says that in India and among the Maya
and Incas, there were three pillars at the portal of the earthly and
skiey temple called Wisdom, Strength and Beauty.
As with so many of our Masonic symbols, we again find multiple
meanings and interpretations. They reach out to us to teach us the
“Wisdom of the Ages” if we but take the time to study them. To
each of us they teach this in different ways, but the lessons and mes-
sages are always the same. They invite us to explore, to question,
to debate, to grow both as Masons and moral and upright men. Next
month, we look at the other symbols found on our Masonic Pillars.

Saturday, April 27 Fraternally,

Bill Beetcher, PGM
Cocktails at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Grand Orator

Co-sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Wis. Feedback and questions are always welcome.
Contact Grand Orator William Beetcher at
Amicitia Lodge No. 25 grand_orator@wisc-freemasonry.org

Grand Master Scott E. Pedley
and Lady Ronda
Raised February 18, 1991
Amicitia Lodge No. 25
District 8 DGM 2009-2011
Junior Grand Steward 2011-2012
Senior Grand Steward 2012-2013
Junior Grand Deacon 2013-2014
Senior Grand Deacon 2014-2015
Junior Grand Warden 2015-2016
Senior Grand Warden 2016-2017
Deputy Grand Master 2017-2018
Elected Grand Master of Masons in
made before April 12 through Eventbrite
Wisconsin, June 1, 2018
Bridges Restaurant/Super 8
201 Christensen Dr., Darlington, Wis.
Milton Lodge Good
$25 per person Friday Fish Fry
slaw, rolls, and milk or coffee. Soft
Milton Lodge No. 161 is host-
ing their annual Good Friday Fish drinks are available for $1 per
Emcee – Junior Grand Warden Fry on April 19. Doors will open can.
Gary L. Stang at 11 a.m., with a continued price The fish fry will last until 7
p.m., or until the fish runs out. For
of just $10, $5 for kids 5 and
Anyone wishing to make a presentation please contact under. carryouts call 608-208-3899.
Junior Grand Warden Gary L. Stang at Please join us for a great meal
gls_2021@wisc-freemasonry.org
The meal includes deep fried
and good fellowship.
cod and smelt, potato salad, cole
Reservations are required and must be Look for an opportunity . . .
Make it happen.
at www.wisc-freemasonry.org
Stir up some good!

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 Milton Lodge Hosts
Gentleman 101 Class
Milton Lodge No. 161 hosted a
Gentleman 101 Class at the Milton
Masonic Center on March 3. The
class was held early this year be-
cause of Milton High School’s early
prom date. Area Administrator
Derek Henze ran the class and did
the background work in securing
tuxes and flowers for the young
men. He was assisted by Past Mas-
ter Pat Garvin and Master Francis
(Fritz) Prusansky. Top photo: Dane
Nelson, Tyler Kenyon, Steven
Nhem and Master Fran Prusansky
practice the correct way to tie a
necktie. At right: AA Derek Henze
gives some tips on dining.
Submitted by Bro. Pat Garvin
Support Your Masonic Youth
By Jeffrey Thiele
District 12 Area Administrator
How many of you have sat
around the dinner table, or at a
friend’s house, or at the tavern (!),
or even in lodge and say to one
another, “What is going on with
this country?” or “Today’s youth
just don’t get it.” Or how about
this one, we hear this one every
day, “Our Lodge membership is
dwindling, what can we do?” It
doesn’t matter which side, or mid-
dle, of the political fence you sit
on—today’s core values, morals
and ethics, all things we believe in
and are taught to uphold as Ma-
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sons are under attack and fading
away. I want you to seriously think
about that for a minute. I want
you to think about that for a day.
I think we would all like to see a
change in our society, a change
for the good where decency and
respect are key.
You as Wisconsin Masons have
the perfect opportunity right in
front of you to put your money
where your mouth is. Don’t just
talk about it with your friends
while having a beer and complain-
ing. You have the opportunity
right in front of you to help guide
today’s youth in the right direc-
tion. Support your Masonic
Youth!
I was happy to see 100+ people
come out for DeMolay Day to
support the boys. But I would
have loved to see more of us blue
lodge Masons out there cheering
them on. Yes I know, parking is
terrible in Madison, but if you did-
n’t make it to see what those boys
have accomplished in 100 years,
you missed a great performance.
You missed ritual work done flaw-
lessly— better than some adult
lodges mind you. You missed ritual
work done that hasn’t been seen
in a while in full costumes! You
missed a good lecture/history les-
son on the start of DeMolay, and
the famous people who are proud
to call themselves DeMolay. You
missed a good free lunch! Show
me a Mason who doesn’t love
free! These boys, these young
men, are the ones who are an an-
swer to the age-old gripe stated
above – lodge membership. These
boys are the potential candidates
that will replace us when we get
old and die. They are the excep-
tions to “today’s youth” and with
the morals and ethics we instill in
them now, they will be those great
blue Lodge leaders.
As an Area Administrator for
District 12, a Priory advisor, and
a dad to two outstanding DeMolay
boys, I want to commend Wiscon-
sin DeMolay on an excellent, out-
standing and impressive job on
March 24 and I encourage you to
keep “stirring up that good.” If
you already support our youth,
then good for you, you are part of
the solution! If you don’t, or have
never been to a DeMolay meet-
ing, I encourage you to make just
one visit and see what these boys
do. These boys are the start of the
change we are all looking for and
complaining about. You should be
encouraging your nieces,
nephews, grandchildren, and the
children of your friends to join
these great organizations for our
kids.
This is your chance to start mak-
ing the changes we hope for. Get
moving!
NOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURER
By Brother Lawrence L. Ganske
Lodge Ritual Work
What-How-Why
Creating confidence when presenting ritual work is the goal. We
do this by providing schooling and mentorship to reinforce what is
written in the Multiple-Letter Cipher. Giving
signs, doing rod and floor work are fundamen-
tal ritual parts used by officers to open and
close the lodge. Repetitive practice of these
skills will assure the best recall possible when
presenting ritual work. But there is also a need
for a basic understanding of the What-How-
Why to connect these fundamental skills to the
whole in ritual work.
To help drive the understanding of the What-
How-Why, I’d like to offer a tool your lodge can
use for an education session. The following
written questions are designed to emphasize Grand Lecturer
key points and provide knowledge checks in rit- Lawrence L.
ual work for your officers. Each question is writ- Ganske
ten to be an open-ended discussion starter lead
by a facilitator knowledgeable in ritual work. After the initial ques-
tion is answered, follow up with the non-selected answers and take
the discussion to an expanded look into the Cipher.
Topic - Opening Master Mason Degree
1. The _________ care of Masons when convened?
A. Constant B. Last C. First
Follow-up: Have a discussion when the First, Cons-
tant and Last care answers are used. Then reference
in the Multiple-Letter Cipher when to close or call
down a lodge, and when to resume labor in all three
degrees. Identify specific scenarios for each.
2. When sending the Substitute from the West to the
East, the officer who is receiving the substitute should be
“echoing” the signs one-half count behind the officer
who is giving it?
A. True B. False
Follow-up: Discuss why the officer who is receiving
the substitute is echoing the signs and not doing signs
in unison with the officer giving them. Talk through
the specifics of what the SW, JD and WM will do in
the opening. Then what the WM, SD and SW will do
at the closing when returning the substitute.
3. The Junior Warden is to:
A. set the Craft at work and give them proper instruc-
tion.
B. call the Craft from labor to refreshment.
C. pay the Craft their wages if any be due.
D. assure the Craft has harmony, strength and support.
Follow up: Review the duties of the JW, SW and WM
and match their duties to the other answers. Continue
on with a discussion of the duties of the SD and JD
and relate those duties to their actions with candi-
dates and visitors.
4. During Carry Rod movements, after halting, making a
face or transferring to another position, Rod is habitually
brought to Ground Rod?
A. True B. False
Follow-up: When the SD displays the TGL’s, there are
12 Ground Rods made. When the SD secures the
TGL’s, there are 13 Ground Rods made. Demonstrate
and discuss the what-how-why and reference this in
the Explanation section of the Cipher. Next demon-
strate and discuss when the JD and Stewards are to
Ground Rods during their parts. Explain when rest
rod and shift rod is done and why. Then lead a prac-
tice session on rod work to enhance understanding.
5. The Pledge of Allegiance is given when?
A. Before declaring a Lodge opened.
B. Before declaring this Lodge opened.
C. After declaring a Lodge opened.
D. After declaring this Lodge opened.
Follow up: Have a discussion on when “a” lodge and
“this” lodge is used in reference to the TGL’s. In addi-
tion, reinforce that “shift rod” should now be done
during the pledge by all Deacons and Stewards.
Fraternally,
Larry Ganske
Grand Lecturer
Feedback and questions are always welcome.
Contact Grand Lecturer Lawrence L. Ganske at
grand_lecturer@wisc-freemasonry.org
Masonic Quotes
“I have noticed that the biggest problem with communication is the il-
lusion that it has taken place!”
Bro. Jesse Schubert, Past Master Ozaukee Lodge No. 17
 Tribute
from page 1
of Military Tribute.
Grand Tiler Robert W. Roth ex-
plained the uniqueness of the
United States Military and who
the National Sojourners are.
Masonic veterans, non-Masonic
veterans and first responders were
asked to come forward and be rec-
ognized. Grand Master Scott E.
Pedley recognized each veteran
and first responder and presented
them with veterans’ pins and first
responders’ pins.
Grand Master Pedley stated how
proud he was of the National So-
journers. He stressed the need for
civility in the world and the need
for patriotic values.
The Grand Master explained
what many of our appendant bod-
ies are doing throughout the state,
changing lives and the world for
many people.
Grand Master Pedley said,
“Freemasonry is changing the
Bro. Halverson is 65 year Mason world, ladies and gentlemen, there
is no question about it.”
He thanked the Brothers who
Bro. Frank McKenna, Master of Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364,
presented Bro. Forrest (Hal) Halverson his 65 year certificate on Feb. have taken the step to become
Freemasons and encouraged
19, at their regular stated meeting. Bro. Halverson was raised in Black
River Lodge No. 74, Black River Falls, on Feb. 11, 1954. He is a plural them step up and “stir up good”
from one end of the state to the
member of Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge. His primary Lodge is Lake
Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42. He served as Master in 1997. other.
Doug Ruplinger, a combat vet-
Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting
eran Marine in Iraq, former fire-
fighter and now event coordinator
for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors
spoke on his life, what Wisconsin
Heroes has done for him and
what is has to offer for veterans
and first responders.
Nick Harnish, COO for Wis-
consin Hero Outdoors, explained
his passion for the outdoors begin-
ning when he was a Boy Scout
and became an Eagle Scout. He
said he went to see the recruiter
at 17. He gave an overview on his
schooling and military career,
serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and
Somalia. He was severely injured
and one of three surviving a six
man search and seizure mission in
Somalia. When he left the military
he became a police officer, decid-
ing it wasn’t for him, went on to
become an ecophysiologist serv-
Your lodge has the opportunity to take advantage of the North-
ern Masonic Jurisdiction Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite “Not just ing veterans and first responders.
At the closing taps was played
a man. A Mason” series to promote your lodge and Freemasonry by John Widule.
in your community. Promote your lodge through videos, posters, The evening ended with the raf-
banners, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. fle drawing.
Go to http://www.notjustaman.org. See thank you from Bro. Erik
Falkner CEO Wisconsin Hero
Outdoors® on page 20 of the on-
line edition at www.wisc-freemaso
nry.org.
See photos on page 17
First
Responders
Pin
As a law enforcement officer,
firefighter and Emergency
Medical Technician, I greatly
appreciate firsthand, the life
safety work of this segment of
our population. If you have
served in public safety as a
firefighter, emergency medical
responder or as a law enforce-
ment officer, thank you for
your service. We have a pin to
honor your contribution to
serve others.
Please contact your AA or
DDGM for a pin.
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - APRIL 2019 - PAGE 5
THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM
By Junior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie
Civility. Today, we hear that word a lot. We mourn the lack of ci-
vility in society. We read pop-psychology on civility. Washington’s
pamphlet, Rules of Civility and Descent Behavior seems to be every-
where. It is a hot topic, but like the weather,
everyone talks about it but no one does any-
thing. As Masons we can do something. We will
do something. We can become a symbol of and
the standard for civility in society.
Civility is not easy to define. It is made up of
many different components. In short, it is those
little things we can do that make life better for
us and those around us, while taking a logical
educated view of the world all the while keeping
our passions within due bounds. While it in-
cludes simple manners; holding a door open,
standing for a lady, please and thank-you, it also
includes how to hold a discussion, how to debate Bro. David R.
an idea, how to civilly disagree and still keep our Ritchie
passions within due bounds. It includes elements Junior Grand Deacon
of being a well-rounded man. It includes being
aware of your surroundings and those people near you. It is holding
yourself to a higher standard.
Our craft, a society of good men looking for the company of other
good men, had a great impact on this world when we met to discuss
ideas both great and small. By keeping our passions within due
bounds, we discussed the origins of man, Franklin’s lightning rod,
civil disobedience, the fundamental rights of all people and so much
more. By using the first three of the liberal arts, which every Mason
is encouraged to study, Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric we discussed
and debated while employing the compasses to keep our passions
within due bounds. Today the anonymity of the internet has made
brave men of many cowards and debating an issue is not as impor-
tant as “flaming” the other guy. We discussed some very controver-
sial things in our lodges. Things that could be upsetting to King, the
Church, or the uneducated. There is a reason our lodges are tiled.
We could disagree vehemently and still walk away at the end of the
meeting friends.
Civility is what separates us from “brute” man. Brute man mated
when and where he could. Civil man courted and looked for the
more noble elements of love and nurturing. Brute man ruled by force.
Civil man by logic. Brute man impressed himself on others by stature
and strength. Civil man by intelligence and reason. Brute man was
governed and motivated solely by his passions. Civil man strives to
contain those passions and live by something higher. Civil man strives
each and every day to better himself and his world by applying both
the Square and the Compasses.
My brothers, the world needs more Masons and we are assuredly
stirring up good. We need to bring civility back into our towns, our
nation, and our world. We are being called to learn and practice the
arts of rhetoric and debate. We are being called upon to study logic.
We are being called upon to employ simple courtesy and manners.
We are being called to hold a higher standard. To this end the Grand
Lodge of Wisconsin is making a commitment to these ideas. We are
calling on each of you and your lodges to do the same. “What can I
do? I am only one man.” This is true but you my Brother are part of
something bigger. Approximately 10,000 like minded men in the
state of Wisconsin call themselves Masons. Ten thousand men work-
ing to be a better man and bringing civility back into the world. By
our example let us become “The Gentleman in the Room.”
Fraternally,
David R. Ritchie
Junior Grand Deacon
Feedback and questions are always welcome.
Contact Junior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie at
drr_2023@wisc-freemasonry.org
Join a Masonic appendant body.
There is much knowledge to be gained and
great satisfaction to be had in helping others.
Exhibit Space Available
2019 Annual Communication
The 175th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge F. & A. M.
of Wisconsin will be held at the Madison Masonic Center, Madison,
Wisconsin, on Friday and Saturday, June 7 & 8, 2019.
Groups or persons interested in obtaining display space to promote
Masonic charitable programs, social events, lodge activities, community
involvement or fraternity-related goods should contact:
Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM
Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Wisconsin
36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118
For space reservations and price
email grandsecwi@wisc-freemasonry.org
Plan now to reserve your space – and note if electricity is needed.
The exhibit area will be open for setup on Thursday, June 6.
Please respond no later than May 1
 A Message from the Heart
Everyday my heart aches - I lost
my brother at 47 from heart dis-
ease. I lost my best friend from
heart disease. My father now suf-
Dear Brethren, Ladies, and Friends, fers from heart disease and liver
cancer. As an EMT/FF for over a
“Approximately 5.8 million Americans of all ages have decade I watched families being
Alzheimer’s dementia; all but 200,000 of that number are over torn about from heart disease.
the age of 65.” Watching all the pain and suf-
Those are updated statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association fering inflected by heart disease
2019 “Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures” report. has not been easy for me. So
today and over the next few
The numbers are staggering. weeks, months, years however
At Three Pillars we are committed to creating communities that long it takes I am going to be run-
offer a dementia-friendly environment. The term “community” ning across our great nation rais-
does not apply to just our campus – it reaches beyond our walls ing money for AED's. My
and extends out into the Southeast Wisconsin. inspiration comes from my per-
sonal experiences and Project
We believe those struggling with this disease should remain in- ADAM (Automatic Defibrillators in
cluded, engaged, and connected. Adams Memory).
On April 26, our 2019 fundraising gala, An Evening of Music My goal is to raise enough funds
and Memories, will support our vision to help create these com- that I can purchase 5 AED’s to
munities. This event will raise awareness about dementia and help distribute to schools and public
us educate the community as we work toward eliminating the buildings where needed.
stigma attached to those affected by this disease. To raise enough funds for 5
AED units. Each unit cost is ap-
Proceeds from this event will help develop enhanced memory care proximately $1500. I am looking
and services, improved social engagement, and dementia educa- for sponsors and anyone willing to
tion for staff, residents, family members, and the public. donate to me! Your donation is
Tickets and tables are going fast so if you are interested in attend- tax deductible. I will send you all
ing, please contact Jane Olisar at jolisar@threepillars.org or at the information.
262-965-7294. If you want to help you can part-
ner with Nathan Hale Lodge No.
Thank you for your continued support. 350 to raise the funds and give
people another chance at life. Bro. George Jozwiak and his trainer Ashley Buckholtz.
Warmly,
Please contact me and we can talk
Starting this April I will be run-
ning numerous marathons and
half-marathons across our great
Mark Strautman country to support this project. All
Chief Executive Officer monies raised will be going 100%
to the cause.
I have partnered with my per-
sonal trainer and friend Ashley
Buckholtz. She has committed
herself to helping me along the
journey. She has been instrumen-
Support the tal to helping me with such great
causes in the past. I am honored
Wisconsin Masonic and blessed to have her help me
once again. She will keep my
Soccer Foundation heart and legs strong to keep
pushing forward.
Ashley and I will be also working
Contact Erika Miller, Development Officer on programming classes at the
erika@wisc-freemasonry.org West Allis WAC for its lodge
members and friends (this means
262-965-2200, ext. 831 you) to promote a “healthy heart”.
The classes will be once a week
for 7 weeks over a 14 week pe-
riod. These exercise classes ac-
Support Your Wisconsin commodate all shapes and sizes.
Do not be embarrassed or
Baraboo Lodge assists Honor Flight
ashamed: we are all Brothers. Bro. Al Broe, Master of Baraboo Lodge No. 34, presents Vern Wendt,
We are currently working on the
Masonic Charities schedule of classes so if you are in-
terested in these classes please
Treasurer of Badger Honor Flight, with a check for $2,726. The funds
were raised from this year’s Lodge Veterans Day chili dinner with
matching funds provided by the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. The
email me and I will send out infor- donation is enough to fly three deserving Veterans to Washington, D.C.
mation. The class is limited to 20 to visit the memorials erected in their honor.
Memorials and Contributions so please act fast.
Nathan Hale No. 350 will also
Photo and submission by Bro. Jerry Jackson, Secretary

be hosting classes on CPR, how -

to use AED’s and outdoor pro- Fill Out, Clip and Mail Today
Gift Report for February 2019 gramming such as kayaking to

Wisconsin Masonic Foundation

keep your heart going! These will
be open to all Lodge members,
Wisconsin Masonic Charities
General Fund: friends and family. So please
watch social media for updates. Enclosed is my donation for:
In Memory of PGM Denman Kramer:
For information please contact [ ]
Grand Master’s Appeal
Charles White me at: geojozwiak@gmail.com or
In Memory of Walton Dean Morris: [ ]
Wisconsin Masonic Foundation
262-378-0535
Lake Country Freemasons Lodge [ ]
Wisconsin Masonic Service & Assistance Fund
Glenn Humphrey/Smith Scholarship Fund: Yours’s in Fraternity, [ ]
Wisconsin Masonic Youth Fund
Earl Brandow George Jozwiak
Master, Nathan Hale No. 350 [ ]
Other
In Honor of Gerald Robison: _______________________________
George Wright, Robert Horton
Youth Fund: [ ] Designated for______________________________________
In Memory of Glen Elste and Janet Templeman: [ ] In honor of: ________________________________________
John Unz III [ ] In memory of: ______________________________________
Acts of Kindness:
Baraboo Lodge, Clintonville Lodge, Commonwealth Lodge, Amount _____________________ Date___________________
Damascus Lodge, Decora Lodge, Des Peres Lodge, Forest Please acknowledge to: Name ___________________________
Lodge,Fort Winnebago Lodge, Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge,
Hancock Lodge, La Belle Lodge, Lake Lodge, Manawa Lodge, Address ________________________________________________
Marinette Lodge, Medford Lodge, Menomonie Lodge, Mystic Like City_______________________ State________ Zip_________
Tie Lodge, Oregon Lodge, Phillips Lodge Prairie du Chien
Lodge, Prairie View Lodge, Shawano Lodge, Warren Lodge,
Waterloo Lodge, Waukesha Lodge, Wisconsin Lodge
us on Facebook Make your check payable to the benevolence you have
selected above and mail to: Wisconsin Masonic Charities
Grand Master’s Appeal: 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118
Ray Burrows, CS Giving Foundation, William De Rohan, Wisconsin Phone 262-965-2200 • email: erika@wisc-freemasonry.org

The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation is organized under Section 501(c)(3)

Christopher Young
Masonic of the Internal Revenue Code. The Grand Lodge of Wisconsin is organ-
ized under Section 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. You should
Wisconsin Masonic Home
General Fund: Charities consult your tax adviser to determine whether your contribution qualifies
Richard Hansen to receive a tax-deduction under the Internal Revenue Code.

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 Three Pillars Senior Living Communities invites you to

Three Pillars’ 2019 fundraising gala, An Evening of Music and Memories,

will raise dementia awareness so we can educate the community and
work towards eliminating the stigma attached to those affected by this
disease. Proceeds from this event will help develop enhanced memory care
services, improved social engagement, and dementia education for staff,
residents, and family members.

Friday, April 26, 2019 | 5:00 PM

Marriott Milwaukee West
W231N1600 Corporate Court
Waukesha, WI 53186

Tickets can be purchased online by heading to bit.ly/3Peventbrite.

For further information or questions, contact Jane Olisar,
Chief Development Officer, at 262.965.7294

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - APRIL 2019 - PAGE 7

 Lodge of Perfection
I am reminded of a saying that Brother
Ray Childs, the first line signer of my blue
lodge petition and my good friend and
mentor, used to state, “the only thing con-
stant in this world is change”. Well, the
past two months we have had to endure
changes and cancellations regarding the
Scottish Rite meetings and programs. I
had Brother Mike Mudrey scheduled to be
the presenter at the January Valley Meet-
ing, and we ended up cancelling the meet-
ing due to bad weather. I was also
planning to have the 20th Degree put on
at the February 27th Valley Meeting but
due to a combination of reasons we had
to postpone doing the degree in February.
Brother Mike Mudrey was not able to do
his presentation in February due to an-
other commitment. Therefore, Brother
Matt Hughey and Ryan Thiel, a freshman
at UW-Madison, made a presentation re-
garding DeMolay to update the group on
the renewed efforts to get the Madison
Chapter active and enlist the help of the
Scottish Rite Brothers as advisors. The
DeMolay is an organization dedicated to
preparing young men (ages 12 to 21) to
lead successful, happy, and productive
lives by developing their civic awareness,
personal responsibility and leadership
skills. Many of our leaders and Masons of
the future will come from the DeMolay. If
you have a son, grandson, nephew, or
know of a young man that would benefit
by being involved in DeMolay, please con-
tact Brother Matt Hughey (202-251-
6913).
By the time you read this article, another
change will have taken place. In an effort
to increase attendance for the degree
work at the Spring Reunion, we are going
to move the 4th Degree and the 14th De-
gree to the March 27th Valley Meeting in-
stead of having said degrees on the Friday
night of the reunion weekend. The re-
maining degrees will be held on Saturday,
April 6th. I hope to see you at the Spring
Reunion.
Monte Steiber,
Thrice Potent Master
Princes of Jerusalem
It is 648 miles from Jerusalem to Bagh-
dad. The Palestinian exiles traveled this
distance from Baghdad to Jerusalem in
538 BC. Upon their return to Jerusalem
construction on the rebuild of the Temple
began. However, their efforts were stalled,
and several individuals made a return trip
to Baghdad to ask Darius for assurances
that construction on the Temple can con-
tinue. This trip was wrought with danger
as hunger, enemies, and wild beasts jeop-
ardized their way. In the 15th and 16th
degrees we are taught important lessons
of loyalty to conviction, fidelity to duty,
and devotion to truth. Today at work, I
used these lessons. I refused to sway from
a critical issue. It is my duty to remain
steadfast in providing care for patients.
Truth is without partiality or preference.
Are these not valuable attributes of em-
ployees in your line of work or of individ-
uals in your life? The allegories of the
15th and 16th degree teach more than
abstract concepts, they teach valuable and
tangible lessons for today’s life.
Dave Grinder,
Sovereign Prince
Rose Croix
The Knights of the Temple
May peace and health be upon you and
your families as we enter this time of
growth and regeneration.
I’d like you to imagine life about 890
years ago in the land of Europe and the
Middle East around 1050-1120 AD. Life
was hard, brutish, and short. There were
three religious systems all claiming that
the land of Jerusalem was important to
their teachings. The Jews, the Muslims,
and the Christians all held that important
historic events took place there and each
wanted access to the sites in order to pay
tribute and to be closer to God. For ex-
ample, the Jews recognized the location,
of what we call the Temple Mount today,
as the place where Abraham almost sac-
rificed his son to God; the Muslims hon-
ored the same location as the point where
Mohamed ascended to heaven, and the
Christians and Jews claimed that location
as the site of Solomon's Temple (first and
second).
Because of the religious significance of
Jerusalem, Christian pilgrims traveled far
distances to visit the Holy places where
Christ had been. At this time in history,
following the first of several crusades,
Jerusalem was temporarily in Christian
hands. Yet, although Christians controlled
the ports and major cities in the region,
the land beyond the City walls was dan-
gerous and full of Saracen robbers who
routinely attacked Christian pilgrims.
On Easter of 1119, 700 Christian pilgrims
were brutally attacked by Saracens on the
road to the River Jordan. At least 300
were killed and 60 taken into slavery.
Shortly after a similar massacre called The
Field of Blood, King Baldwin II of
Jerusalem granted audience to two
French noblemen, Hugh de Payen from
Champagne and Godfrey de St Omer
from Picardy. Together with seven other
knights, these men proposed to provide
protection to pilgrim travelers while main-
taining the monastic lifestyle outlined by
the Rule of St. Augustine. Baldwin II liked
the idea and granted the proposal. On
Christmas day, these knights took vows
of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The
Knights were given quarters in the al-Asqa
mosque (aka Temple Mount), and the
Order of the Poor Knights of Solomon's
Temple, the Knights Templar, was born!
Stephen Dake,
Most Wise Master
Children’s Dyslexia Center
After a long winter, I hope we’ve all made
it to spring in one piece. Happy April!
April at CDC-Madison is when we get to
enjoy the fruits of our labor. We check in
with the growth of our students in March
and celebrate those who have reached
their goals of reading at grade level or
greater in decoding, reading words in iso-
lation, and comprehension. All children
can learn how to read effectively when
written language is taught systematically:
in order of most common patterns to
least, and visually. Auditory and kines-
thetic learning are purposefully used to
maximize awareness. It is a common be-
lief that reading and writing is ‘natural’
and a part of being human. However, hu-
mans have only been reading and writing
for about 5,000 years of our 200,000
year existence. The general public did not
begin reading until the 1700s and books
were not affordable until the 19th century.
The printing press has only been around
for 550 years. This is long enough for
speech to be hard wired, but reading and
writing are not. With all this rapid devel-
opment we know the impact illiteracy and
inefficient reading and writing can have
on a person’s life.
We will gather to celebrate the impact the
Masons and the Scottish Rite have had
and continue to have on the lives of
13,000 children in our collective 42 cen-
ters across the nation and the 270 plus
students at our center since 2001 and the
incredible work of the tutors, and our
bright burgeoning youngsters. We hope
you will join us in our Celebration of
Achievement Graduation Ceremony on
Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m.
Most Sincerely,
Kelly Kuenzie, Director

Attend and Support Your Lodge!

It is all in the Family
By Bro. Milt Helmer
This year’s Grand Electa comes
from a rich fraternal heritage.
As Debi Ahrens of Star Prairie,
Wis. says “Mention of Masons and
Eastern Star was familiar conversa-
tion in our home.” Debi’s grandpar-
ents, parents, aunts, uncles, sisters
and brother-in-law have all been ac-
tive members of these organiza-
tions.
Debi was born in Watertown,
Wis., the fifth daughter to Ted and
Doris Koerner. She noted, “I joined
Rainbow Girls shortly after my par-
ents moved to Colorado. She be-
came active and moved up the
chairs becoming Worthy Advisor.
Along the way she was honored to
be selected by the local DeMolay
chapter as their Sweetheart for their
upcoming conclave, hence she met
her husband Doug who was about
to become State Master Counselor
for the next year.
Doug and Debi both joined East-
ern Star after moving back to Wis-
consin. She says “I have fond
memories of that evening as my dad
did both the Associate Patron and
Worthy Patron’s lectures.” A few
years ago her daughter Marissa
joined Star and thus their heritage
goes on.
Debi related that it has been an
honor to serve as Grand Electra
with Brenda and David’s Grand
family. This is her first time of being
a Star Point says Debi, “I have al-
ways been a line officer.” She said
she enjoyed this year spending time
and meeting many great people
along the Star trail.
Doug and Debi have been married
for 41 years and have three chil-
dren, Marissa, Christopher and
Amber. Debra said “they have
blessed us with their loyal spouses
and eight energetic grandchildren.
We are fortunate to have them all
living nearby.”
Debi has been in health care as a
licensed practical nurse for the past
42 year, “Observing many changes
in health care along the way.”
When not at a Star function she
loves performing with the Clear Debi Ahrens
Lake Community Theater which
Grand Electa
she has done for the past 25 years.
She also likes to make a joyful noise They travel by air, sea, land and
with her churches bell choir. some islands visiting many states,
In her spare time she also loves saying “We’ve made a lot of memo-
cooking a meal for the family and ries and laughed alot.”
catching up on their busy lives. Debi Her hope for this year is that as
is an avid gardener and loves dig- Electa she has displayed some of
ging around in her flower garden or her virtues; being a mother showing
house plants. And, if she comes loving kindness, with a smile wel-
across a thrift shop she doesn’t hes- coming all, having provided hospi-
itate browsing. tality and happiness to those who
Debi’s sister Joan is her escort and are willing to receive, and with her
they get together with their other color being red being – ENER-
three sisters yearly to take a trip. GETIC!

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 News Events from the Lodges

Frontier-Badger Lodge attends local expo

Past Master Jerry Larsen (left) and Junior Deacon James Dunkley represent Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45,
La Crosse, at the Washburn Gardens Expo in La Crosse on March 2. The Expo is an event featuring local
groups and organizations in the Washburn Neighborhood in La Crosse.
Submitted by Bro. Kyle Larson
Bro. Anderson is 65 year Mason
Owen A. Anderson was honored for 65 years of Masonic Service at a
public ceremony with many relatives and friends in attendance at North
Star Lodge No. 187 in Star Prairie. Bro. Anderson is also a plural mem-
ber and Past Master of Blue Hills Lodge in Rice Lake. He was raised
on Feb. 18, 1954 and served the Lodge as Master in 1979. He was
specifically chosen by Past Grand Master Herman Friess to serve as
Master at the opening of the Annual Communication of The Grand
Lodge in 1979, an honor he remembers fondly. Bro. Anderson is wear-
ing his apron he received on February 18, 1954. Pictured with other
Masons in his family, front row from left: Mike Peterson, Owen, and
Dave Peterson. Back row: Scott Anderson and Tom Peterson.
Photo by District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson

Steamboat Dinner Serves

Record Number of Meals

Ronda Pedley, Cindy Humphrey (back to camera) and

Grand Master Scott E. Pedley assist in packaging carryout
meals.

A record crowd enjoying the meal.

Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174, Sturgeon Bay, served a record

1051 meals with a record number of donated meals (over 700)
for area shut-ins and social services during their annual Steamboat
Dinner on March 9. This year for the first time they included Ke-
wanee County in their free meal outreach with over 110 donated
Visit the meals to the Kewanee County Food Bank. Grand Master Scott E.
Pedley and Lady Ronda and Cindy Humphrey assisted with the
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Square Store meals. PGM L. Arby Humphrey presented a “Not Just a Man a
Mason” video to the people waiting for their tables. The Lodge
received one new petition and several inquiries.
Submitted by Bro. Ed Klein, photos by Brothers Mitch Custer & Tom Pinney

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 News Events from the Lodges
Dousman Charity Trap Shoot
and Family Day is May 18
Dousman Lodge No. 315 will
again be hosting its annual Charity
Trap Shoot and Family Day at the
Fin ’N’ Feather Sportsman’s Club,
just Between Dousman and
Palmyra on Hardscrabble Rd., on
May 18. The event will feature a
Lewis shoot, merchandise shoots,
food and beverages, bucket raffles
and a cash raffle of $500 1st,
$150 2nd and $100 3rd prizes.
You do not have to be an expert
marksman to compete and win
some great prizes.
This year’s proceeds are going
to help the Lodge build its schol-
arship fund, assist with community
charitable endeavors and continue
our financial support for Three Pil-
lars (The Wisconsin Masonic
Home). In the past, our Lodge
has made donations to the West-
ern Lakes Fire Department for the
paramedic program and other
equipment upgrades, Waukesha
Co. Sheriff’s K-9 unit, The Kettle
Moraine Food Pantry, AED re-
placements in the Kettle Moraine
School District, local families in
need, a new AED installation at
Three Pillars and other charitable
causes.
Join in for a day of fun for the
whole family running from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. at the Fin ’N’ Feather
Sportsman’s Club, N2765 Hard-
scrabble Rd., Palmyra.
For any questions or to pur-
chase raffle tickets contact Broth-
ers Terry Brown, 414-429-5981;
Frank McKenna, 262-893-1106;
or Dave Renly, 715-432-6998.

Masonic Chicken Pies picked up in Reedsburg

Reedsburg Lodge No. 79 distributed their famous all meat Masonic “Chicken Pies” at Quillin’s Quality
Foods in Reedsburg on March 3. They made 1,900 pies on March 2 and quick froze them for distribution
the next day. New for this year they also made 100 apple and peach turnovers. All proceeds from the sales
go toward scholarships and other charitable projects. In the foreground Bro. Frank Ferrante pays Area Ad-
ministrator Daniel Brylla as he picks up the pies he ordered. Bro. Rodney Seamans, Master Jon Fuhlbohm
and Bro. Tim Seamans bag the pies. Bro. Dewey Mittelstaedt brings in the pies from the freezer
Photo by Rich Rygh

“Stirring Up Good” is Topic at

Interstate Lodges Table Lodge
By Rich Rygh
Bro. Reichwald is 60 year Mason The Tom Tourville Interstate
Lodge Table Lodge in memory of
Bro. Herb Reichwald (left) received his 60 year certificate and pin from Bro. Tomas C. Tourville provided
Bro. Frank McKenna, Master of Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 an evening of great food and fel-
on March 12. He was of late a member at Wautoma Lodge No. 148 lowship as usual. The 8th annual
and is now a primary at GLH No. 364. He is also a plural at Mason Table lodge attended by members
Woods No.368. He was raised on March 13, 1959 in Damascus Lodge of 10 different lodges from across
No. 290, Milwaukee. He served Damascus Lodge as Master in 1971 the state was hosted by Tomah
and Wautoma Lodge as Master in 2001. Bro. Reichwald is a resident Lodge at the Masonic Center in
of Compass Point at Three Pillars. Tomah on Feb. 27.
Submitted by Bro. Duane Bunting
Bro. Tomas C. Tourville was
raised in Badger Lodge No. 345,
La Crosse, on April 30, 1970. He
affiliated with Valley Lodge No.
60, Sparta, on October 17, 1975
and served that Lodge as Master
six times. He served the Grand
Lodge as Tiler, District Deputy
Grand Master and Marshal. He
was awarded the Grand Master’s
Meritorious Service Award in
2008.
Bro. Tourville was a 32º Mason,
a Shriner and a member of Sparta Bro. Tomas C. Tourville.
Chapter No. 18, O.E.S. He re- Photo by Rich Rygh
ceived the DeMolay Legion of recipient of that award who was He closed in reading the poem
Honor in 1985. wearing the ribbon and medallion. “The Dash Poem” by Linda Ellis.
District 5 Deputy Grand Master DDGM McDonald stated that Bro. McDonald thanked the Boy
Gerald L. McDonald opened the five dollars of each ticket sold for Scouts for there help during the
Lodge and Bro. Keith Scott served the Table Lodge goes to the Boy evening. Two of the Boy Scouts
as Toastmaster. Scouts. Last year along with the who helped in the past were pres-
sale of travel mugs and with ent this evening as Master Ma-
Horse Spirit, Inc. receives check The tables were elegantly set
and the dining room decorated. matching funds from individuals sons. He thanked his wife Deanna
Toasts were done by candlelight as and the Masonic Acts of Kindness for taking the day off to prepare
Keystone Lodge No. 263, in conjunction with Springbrook VFW Post matching funds a check was writ- the dinner and his son Bro. Jarrett
#10568, presented a $2,000 check from the Wisconsin Masonic Foun- the square and compasses were
projected from the ceiling to the ten to the Boy Scouts for $6,000. McDonald for helping.
dation to Horse Spirit, Inc. a local 501(c)(3) on Feb. 25. The charity This provides funding for kids to Grand Chaplain Donald F. Iliff
provides equine assisted learning to veterans and first responders and floor.
An excellent meal was prepared attend camp whose families are gave the closing prayer.
their families dealing with issues relating to their experiences in combat unable to afford to send them. Plans are in the works for an
or on the job. Over two hundred participants have taken part in their by Deanna McDonald and Bro.
Jarrett McDonald and served by The scouts have decided this even better Table Lodge next year.
various programs. In photo from left: Command Sergeant Major (Ret) year to pass the money forward to See photos on page 15
Brian Sengbusch, former VFW Post Commander; Pat Brown a Horse Boy Scout Troop No. 75 of Viro-
qua. Guardians of the Children a mo-
Spirit Board member and former Marine; and Colonel (Ret) Paul D. torcycle charity group that pro-
Wharton, Master of Keystone Lodge. A local women’s group had do- Toastmaster Keith Scott intro- Advertise in the
duced the usual seven toasts. vides help for children that are
nated a beautiful quilt that had won three blue ribbons at the Washburn
County Fair to the VFW Post in order to raise funds for a local charity Senior Grand Deacon Paul T. victims of child abuse. Wisconsin Masonic
Tourville talked about “stirring up Senior Grand Deacon Tourville
in support of veterans. Since their membership contains fellow Masons, also brought the Brethren up to Journal
the VFW Post approached the Keystone Lodge with the concept of good” and our support of youth
groups including scouting which date on our DeMolay and what
having a joint raffle using the efforts of both organizations to sell tickets.
the table lodge was in support of. they stand for. Contact Diane Igl
One thousand dollars were raised by the two organizations. Keystone He encouraged the Brethren to
He provided information on the
Lodge then submitted an Act of Kindness Request to the Wisconsin
Daniel Carter Beard Masonic be humble, set an example and 262-965-3979
Masonic Foundation which approved the request and matched the funds “stir up good” at every opportu-
raised by the two organizations. Scouter Award. He called atten- Email: diane@wisc-freemasonry.org
tion to Bro. Chris Underwood a nity.
Submitted by Bro. Paul Wharton

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 Wisconsin Jobies Attend Muti State
Wisconsin Jobies at Multi State in Decatur, Illinois.
By Kristie Korducki
The Job's Daughters of Wiscon-
sin got up early on March 9 to
board the bus for Decatur, Illinois.
It was time for Multi State 2019.
Multi State is a yearly event where
the Grand Bethels from surround-
ing states get together to celebrate
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our sisterhood. This year it was
held in Illinois. Next year it will be
held on March 14, in Indianapolis,
Indiana.
This 2019 Multi State was
shared by Jobies from Wisconsin,
Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.
Each Grand Bethel shared special
ceremonies during their joint
meeting. The Wisconsin girls had
the honor of wishing our Founder
Ethel T. Wead Mick a happy
137th birthday. Mom Mick even
came to visit at this wonderful
event along with the Supreme
Team.
It was a wonderful event for all
of Job's Daughters and we can't
wait to meet next year in Indiana.
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 DeMolay Celebrates 100 Years

Grand Master Scott E. Pedley congratu-

Past Grand Master Franklin J. Struble, lates the DeMolay on their fine work and
DeMolay Executive Officer, talks about reflects on their importance to the future
the bright future of DeMolay in Wiscon- of Freemasonry and our country.
sin.

The conferring of the Initiatory obligation with candidates See

kneeling. Officers form a shield around the altar while the
State Illustrious Knight Commander Ryan Thiele confers the story
degree. The boys on the left are Ken Buschaus, Baker Metz,
Owen Haase, and Joe DiFrances, with State Master Councilor on
Braden Baumann in the background.The middle, from left to page 1
right, is Joe Bloom, Aidan Vollmer, Chris Burgess, SIKC Ryan
Thiele and Sam Thiele. On the right is Ayden Haase, Payton
Simon, Eric Bingheim, and AJ Ammon.

Presentation of the Flag is done by Nick Mueller

and Will Driscoll. Background DeMolay are
Peter Gerszewski and AJ Ammon.

The DeMolay Degree, a dramatization of the trial of Jacques de Molay.

Photos by Rich Rygh

AJ Ammon places a jewel on the Crown of Youth, held by Ken Buschaus, while high-
lighting the importance of courtesy to the initiates. Chaplain Aidan Vollmer gives a prayer during the
opening.

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Brothers Find District 11 Spring Lodges Install Officers for 2019
Meeting to be Very Informative
By Rich Rygh
Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247, Muk-
wonago, hosted the District 11 Spring
Meeting on March 12. District 11 Deputy
Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn had a full
and very informative agenda.
Brethren enjoyed an excellent meal pre-
pared by Bro. Roy Hubler prior to the
meeting.
Grand Tiler Col. Robert W. Roth pre-
sented the Toast to the Flag following the
Pledge of Allegiance. Grand Lodge Officers
present were introduced and accorded the
Grand Honors.
DDGM Krahn gave a rundown on stalled
EAs and FCs in the District. He challenged
the Brethren to go back to their lodges and
make an effort to bring these Brothers
back.
Bro. Gary Ebert, a Past Master of Wauke-
sha Lodge No. 37, gave a very informative
talk on the mentorship program their
Lodge is using which is working very well.
Having a good social media presence and
one person in charge of contacts received
by the lodge is important. The lodge takes
time to get to know the potential candidate
before a petition is even discussed. Bro.
Ebert stated the importance of getting the
new EAs involved in lodge activities imme-
diately and getting them in the habit of at-
tending lodge activities.
Bro. Frank McKenna read a paper writ-
ten by Bro. Khristian Kay for Silas Shep-
herd Lodge entitled “Why be a Freemason
or Why are You Here”.
Junior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie
spoke on “Civility”. He stated civility is
doing things, little things. He stated, “Al-
ways hold the door open for a lady, not be-
cause she is a lady, but because you are a
gentleman. Do it for yourself. The entirety
of civility should be because you are that
level of a man.”
District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph
E. Thompson, Chairman of Service and
Assistance, gave the Brethren an update on
how the program works and how to pro-
ceed when a Brother is in need. He ex-
plained to the Brethren what the “Live
Better at Home” program has to offer Ma-
sons, OES members and their families.
Grand Tiler Col. Robert W. Roth recog-
nized the first responders and military vet-
erans for their service. He stated PGM
William Beetcher, as Grand Master, helped
design a veterans pin. Our pin is now being
used by other grand lodge jurisdictions.
Col. Roth introduced the Brethren to the
Lodge of Military Tribute program run by
the National Sojourners which is available
to the lodges.
He handed out a paper which stated, “If
you want to thank a soldier be the kind of
American worth fighting for.” On the other
side it says, “If you want to thank your fel-
low American, be the kind of Freemason
they would want to emulate.”
The Area Administrators gave a quick
Ladies Pin
The Ladies’ pin was designed by
First Lady, Ronda Pedley and is in the
shape of a Mason Canning jar. In a
letter shared with the
Grand Lodge Officer’s
Ladies, Ronda explains her
pin:
As I stand in my kitchen
preparing jars to be ready
for the wonderful items I
will place in them (fruits,
vegetables, soups, meats…
) I can’t help but think of 2 Timothy
2:21 “Therefore, if anyone cleanses
himself for what is dishonorable, he
will be a vessel for honorable use, set
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Blue Hills Lodge No. 234
Officers for 2019 for Blue Hills Loge No. 234, Rice Lake. Front row from left: Area Ad-
ministrator Steven Klein; District 2 Deputy Grand Master Earl Gunderson; Geoff Pedersen,
Secretary; Duke Thurs, Chaplain; Owen Anderson; Lloyd Fredrickson; and Jim Sockness.
Junior Grand Deacon David R. Second row: Mike McGough, Junior Deacon; Greg Tinker, Treasurer; Boyd McEwen,
Ritchie speaks on ”Civility”. Senior Deacon; Troy Benham, Senior Steward; and Bernie Kahl, Junior Warden. Back
row: Senior Grand Steward Thomas W. Stevens; John Wagenbach, Tiler; Harlan Dodge,
rundown on what is happening in their Master; Scott Arnold; Roger Brooten; and Chuck Stene.
areas and the lodges announced their up- Photo by Junior Grand Warden Gary L. Stang
coming calendars.
Senior Grand Warden Kenneth C. Gor-
gen gave his closing remarks and compli-
mented the District 11 Team on a great
meeting. He left the Brothers with this de-
parting thought: “Not enough of the mean-
ingful prizes in life are contested solely for
honor anymore, for the love of the thing it-
self, or the undiluted satisfaction walking
away the better of an experience because
of the truths it enabled you to face and find
out about yourself” from the book called
“The Match.” written by Mark Frost.
Bro. Harold Carpenter gave the closing
prayer.
See photos on page 18
Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18
Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18 Officers for 2019. Front row from left: Tracey Starke,
Senior Warden; Philip Itzenhuiser, Master; and Michael Patino, Junior Deacon. Second
row: Jon Highman, Junior Steward; Jeffrey Woosley, Junior Warden; Ernest Andersen,
Tiler; and Scott McClelland, Senior Steward. Back row: Rick Itzenhuiser, Secretary/Trea-
surer. Not pictured: Eric Itzenhuiser, Senior Deacon.
Submitted by District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn
Senior Grand Warden Kenneth C.
Gorgen acompliments the District 11
Team on a great meeting.
Photos by Rich Rygh
Perseverance Lodge 1836 No. 366
Perseverance Lodge 1836 No. 366 installed officers for 2019 on Feb.16, at Washburn
County Youth Camp near Trego. Front row from left: Jim Oestreich, Senior Deacon;
Tom Garrett; Thomas Struebing, Senior Steward; Jay Oestreich, Master, Installing Marshall
and Trustee; Barry Maxfield, Tiler. Second row: Chris Ganz, Installing Master; Petey Ja-
quett; Bob Kending; Wade Liljegren, Junior Steward; Matthew Zastrow, Senior Warden
apart as holy, useful to the master of and Trustee; Richard Preston; Justin Stariha; and Bob Odell. Not pictured: James “Bone”
the house, ready for every good Goldsmith, Junior Warden; Jesse Byrge, Junior Deacon; and Rob Maroney, Trustee.
work.” Submitted by Bro. Barry Maxfield
We are all vessels. We like to be
filled with the knowledge that we are
appreciated and loved, that we be-
long. And when we are filled with
these positives we in turn give of our-
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selves and our talents to help others. with updates from the
“Ready for every good work!”
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ness!
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8th Annual Tom Tourville Interstate Lodges Table Lodge

Senior Grand Deacon Paul T. Tourville addresses the Brethren on “stirring up good”.

See story on page 11

Toastmaster Keith Scott demonstrates the toasting pro-
cedure for the evening.

Boy Scout Devin Springborn

fills water glasses.

Fellowcraft Tony Waitkus

Photos by Senior Grand Deacon Paul T. Tourville lighting the honorary candle in mem- charges the Cannons.
ory of his father Bro. Tom Tourville. Standing in back are Junior Grand Stew-
Rich Rygh ard Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt, District 5 Deputy Grand Master Gerald L.
McDonald and Toastmaster Keith Scott.

Brethren drink a Toast to the memory of our departed Brethren.

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 Ozaukee Table Lodge and Fish Boil
Bro. Dave Tainter receives a standing ovation for all he has contributed to the Masons of
Wisconsin. From left: Bro. Dave Tainter, District 10 Deputy Grand Master Charles L.
Smith, Grand Master Scott E. Pedley and Master of Ozaukee Lodge Gary McClellan.
By Rich Rygh
Great food and fellowship were the highlights of the evening at
the Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, annual Table Lodge and Fish Boil on
March 25 in Port Washington. Fifteen Lodges were represented.
Several raffle drawings took place throughout the evening.
The seven toasts were proposed along with a special toast by
Junior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie to our members in the
armed forces and their families.
Bro. Dave Tainter who has been the chef for this event and
many others at Ozaukee Lodge over the years was given a hearty
send off by the Brothers. He has served the Lodge as Master and
major fund raiser and has served the Grand Lodge as Area Admin-
istrator and District Deputy Grand Master. Bro. Tainter serves as
chairman of the Masonic Soccer Foundation and has served as
president of the Wis. Masonic Foundation. He has been a valuable
asset to the Masons of Wisconsin. Bro. Tainter starts a new job in
Indiana on April 1. He said, “I am not that far away, only about
five hours.”
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley encouraged the Brethren to con-
tinue stirring up good. He said he has never been more proud of
the Masons of Wisconsin. He said, “We are growing, we are going
on three months of growth in our numbers, it is finally turning
around.”
The Grand Master said, “We are changing the world for the bet-
ter with your good works and deeds there is no doubt about it.”
In closing Grand Master Pedley stated, “The future is ours, as
long as we strenuously cling to our Masonic Values, as long as we
strenuously cling to goodness and decency in our ritual and the
teachings it provides, I firmly believe the future is ours.”

Bro. Emil Lazich toasts To Our Visiting Brethren.

Grand Master Scott E. Pedley

proudly states Masonry in Wis- Photos by Rich Rygh
consin is now growing.

District 10 Lecturer Erwin Wuehr sells raffle tickets to

Ozaukee Brothers Matt DiFrances, Jesse Schubert and
Russ Witte-Dycus.

Brethren toast To the Grand Master.

Deputy Grand Master Robert C. Strader adds a little levity to the
evening.

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 Tribute to Heroes: Healing Through the Outdoors

Bro. George Jozwiak, Mas-

ter of Nathan Hale Lodge ex-
tends his welcome.
The Tripoli Shrine Scottish Highlanders escort the colors into the room.
From left: Shawn Athy, District 12 Deputy Grand Master Todd W. Krohn, Nick Harnish explains his
Gary Barg and Jeff Stark. passion for the outdoors.

Doug Ruplinger explains

what Wisconsin Hero Out-
doors has done for him.

Bro. Lowell Scott reads a prayer at the altar during the

Lodge of Military Tribute. On left is Bro. Geroge Jozwiak
and Grand Tiler Col. Robert W. Roth. On right is Bro.
James Goodman Jr.

It was a long evening for a Lutheran Church Char-

ities K-9 Comfort Dog.
Colors are presented by the
See story on page 1 128th Air Refueling Wing.
U.S. Marine Sgt. James Brinks salutes after placing the
flag on the Tribute Table. Photos by Rich Rygh

Veterans and first responders receive recognition and pins from Sojourners and Grand Master Scott E. Pedley. Masonic veterans on the left, first re-
sponders facing altar and non-Masonic veterans on right.

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 District 11 Spring Meeting

Bro. Frank McKenna read a paper written by Bro.

Khristian Kay for Silas Shepherd Lodge entitled Brethren listen intently to Junior Grand Deacon Davis R. Ritchie’s presentation on “Civil-
“Why be a Freemason or Why are You Here”. ity”.

District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E.

Thompson gives an update on Service and As-
sistance.

See story on page 14

Bro. Gary Ebert, gives a very informative talk on Waukesha Lodge’s mentorship program
which is working very well. Photos by Rich Rygh

District 11 Deputy Grand Master Dennis J. Krahn opens the meeting hosted by Laflin-St. James Lodge in Mukwonago.

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 Shawano Lodge Washington Lodge takes Evening
Sweetheart Dinner to Examine Old Lodge Records

Bro. Stu Ninabuck, Master of Washington Lodge No. 21, organized an Archive Night on March 7. As one
of Wisconsin's oldest Lodges, the Lodge certainly has plenty of history to appreciate. The Lodge decided to
take a moment to reflect on where they are by examining where they’ve been. The Master dropped the
gavel making the Lodge informal, and the Brethren moved to their adjacent conference room to look over
old minutes and Registers. The oldest Register in their possession is dated June 27, 1867. They have the
minutes of the meeting when Past Grand Master for the State of Wisconsin Oliver Libby was installed as
Junior Deacon, and one when he was installed as Master of Washington Lodge. Among many other minutes
they have the minutes from their first Lodge meeting following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the first
Shawano Area Masons enjoyed their annual sweetheart dinner at meeting following the breakout of WWI.
the Masonic center on Feb. 23. It was an extremely blustery evening Submitted by Bro. Shawn Niemann
outside but a truly warm and cozy evening inside the center. Top
photo: Bro. James Campbell (left) with Bro. William Ecke who do-
nated a new grill to the lodge in the memory of his Father Bro.Nor-
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Grand Chapter Charities
18 District 9 Meeting hosted by Oregon Lodge No. 151, 8:30 a.m. coffee and carbs, meeting 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
18 Dousman Lodge No. 315, annual Charity Trap Shoot and Family Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fin ’N’ Feather Sports-
Enclosed is my donation for:
man’s Club, at N2765 Hardscrabble Rd., between Dousman and Palmyra. See page 11.
( ) Worthy Grand Matron’s Project – Ronald McDonald House

18 Valley of Madison Scottish Rite, 10th Annual Walk for Dyslexia at Brittingham Park in Madison. Registration/Check-
( ) Worthy Grand Patron’s Project – Shaken Baby Association
in begins at 7:30 a.m.; walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.walkfordyslexiamadison.org for details.
( ) ESTARL Fund (A fund to help those pursuing religious training.)
18 Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, Port Washington, Ladies at the Table celebration beginning at 6 p.m.
( ) Perpetual Youth Scholarship – World of Youth
( ) Heart Fund
18 Columbus Lodge No. 75, nationally known Comedian Pete Lee will perform a show at 7 p.m. at Kestrel Ridge Golf
Club, 900 Avalon Road, Columbus. Tickets are $20. Call 608-575-5485 for more information.
( ) Cancer Research

26 West Allis Lodge No. 291, Brewers Outing, 1:10 p.m. Milwaukee Brewers vs Philadelphia Phillies, $60 per person
( ) GGC Service Dog Project
($10 of which goes to support March of Dimes) Ticket includes full buffet & two drink vouchers. Please RSVP to Senior
( ) Wisconsin Eastern Star Foundation, Inc. (For this charity
Warden Derick Smith at 414-573-7466 or WALodge291@gmail.com.
please make your check out to the WI OES Foundation and send to

June 2019
the address below.)
( ) In Honor of: _______________________________________
7-8 Annual Communication, Madison Masonic Center. ( ) In Memory of: _____________________________________
15 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, coffee and carbs 9 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m., noon lunch, hosted by
Kenosha Lodge No. 47. Amount $ _________________ Date ______________________
29 West Bend Lodge No. 138, Annual Dancing Chickens and Pig Roast, 4-9 p.m., 301 N. University Dr., West Bend.
Live music. Tickets at www.Eventbrite.com.
Please acknowledge to: Name __________________________

September 2019
Address ______________________________________________

14 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, coffee and carbs 9 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m., noon lunch, hosted by
City __________________ State ___________ Zip ___________
Unity Lodge No. 367, Kenosha. Make your check payable Wisconsin Grand Chapter OES indicating
21 Menomonie Lodge No. 164, Annual Golf Outing at Tanglewood Greens. on the memo section of your check the benevolence(s) you have
December 2019
listed above and mail it to: Wisconsin Grand Chapter Order of the
Eastern Star, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118-9349.
14 Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research No. 1843, coffee and carbs 9 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m., noon lunch, hosted by
Lake Country Lodge No. 42, Oconomowoc.
www.wioes.org – secretary.wioes@gmail.com
Phone 262-965-2200 Ext. 851

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Thank you for Tribute to Heroes
from Wisconsin Hero Outdoors
Wisconsin Freemasons,
On behalf of Wisconsin Hero
Outdoors, our volunteers, and
Wisconsin Servicemembers, Vet-
erans, First Responders and their
families, Thank you from the bot-
tom of our hearts for the tremen-
dous showing of patriotic support
on March 16, 2019 at the Nathan
Hale Lodge No. 350 Hosted
“Tribute to Heroes: Healing
Through the Outdoors” event.
Not only were we able to raise
thousands of dollars, but we devel-
oped some truly incredible new
friends and supporters.
I’d like to say a special thank you
to Worshipful Master, George
Jozwiak and our Brothers at
Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350 for
hosting this event and donating a
significant amount of time and
treasure. Without Bro. Jozwiak’s
leadership this event would not
have happened. Many Heroes
and their families will now be im-
pacted because of Freemason’s
putting Faith, Hope and Charity
into action. Throughout this
process Bro. Jozwiak proved him-
self so exceptionally, that Wiscon-
sin Hero Outdoors Executive
Leadership Team voted unani-
mously to bring him on board the
WHO Team to sit on our Board as
Treasurer.
Additionally, the support from
Tripoli Shrine, its banquet staff
and organizers was above and be-
yond. The performance by the
Tripoli Scottish Highlanders es-
corting the colors moved every-
one in the room and was paired
eloquently with the A Capella
choir of the Milwaukee Reserve
Officer Training Corps.
Within our Masonic Commu-
nity, a select group of Masons
known as the National Sojourners
have upheld the traditions of not
only Veterans but displayed the in-
tegral part Freemasonry has
played in the founding of our Na-
tion. I can’t thank Milwaukee 27
National Sojourners for the mov-
ing display of the Toast to the Flag
by Bro. Bob Roth, the Tribute
Table presentation, and the 13
Folds of the Flag Ceremony. We
were also honored by Most Wor-
shipful Grand Master Scott E.
Pedley with his encouraging
words of “stirring up good in Wis-
consin”. The number of both Ma-
sonic and Non-Masonic Veterans
and First Responders participants
present at pinning ceremony was
emotional for us all.
Lastly, thank you to the color
guard opening by the US Air
Force 128th Air Refueling Wing
and closing taps by John Widule It
rounded out one of the most
unique and moving displays of Pa-
triotism I’ve seen in my life.
The outpouring of over 40 or-
ganizations and companies sup-
porting our raffle and silent
auction with hundreds of items
and thousands of dollars in prizes
was nothing short of awe inspir-
ing. These donations and the pro-
ceeds cumulatively will help
support connecting Wisconsin
Heroes to a variety of quality out-
door activities.
For those who were not in at-
tendance or didn’t get a chance to
speak one on one with one of our
WHO Leaders, we take our mis-
sion very seriously. The spirit of
Wisconsin Hero Outdoors started
in 2016 with a small group of Vet-
erans and First Responders using
outdoor activities to heal and re-
connect after going through vari-
ous forms of treatment in the VA
Medical system among other pro-
grams. As interest grew and op-
portunities presented themselves
to partner with not only VA Med-
ical Centers throughout the state,
but other organizations such as
Camp American Legion, United
Special Sportsman’s Alliance,
Adaptive Sportsman, Vets A-
Field, Veterans Outreach of Wis-
consin, Green Vets, Combat
Veterans Motorcycle Association
and many more, we knew we had
something special.
In 2018, that same group of
Veterans and First Responders
formed the Wisconsin Hero Out-
doors Fund™ as a component of
Waukesha County Community
Foundation 501(c)(3) est. 1999.
Additionally, University of Wiscon-
sin-Madison Law School’s Law
and Entrepreneur Clinic took
WHO on as a client pro bono.
This allowed our 100% volunteer
team to focus on operations and
helping our Brothers and Sisters
and made sure 100% of donations
to directly impact the Heroes we
serve.
The mission of Wisconsin Hero
Outdoors is to help connect Vet-
erans, First Responders and their
families to outdoor activities in
Wisconsin. We conduct our own
events in conjunction with Reha-
bilitation Programs from VA Med-
Bro. Eric Falkner addresses
the Tribute to Heroes.
ical Facilitates throughout the state
as well as similar 501(c)(3) organ-
izations that focus on outdoor ac-
tivities serving the veteran, military
and first responder community.
Our goal is to help bolster effec-
tive programs and encourage new
opportunities.
We have served well over 500
heroes and their families since the
idea was formed in 2016 and ex-
pect that number to be in the
thousands in the next 3-5 years.
While the number of Heroes we
serve is important, we know first-
hand that quality must come first.
Mental health and physical reha-
bilitation are two of the most com-
plex issues in our society and
often go hand in hand. While our
team at WHO are not Doctors or
counselors, we have all gone
through trauma in one form or
another. The peaceful surround-
ings of nature and healthy outdoor
activities can provide the opportu-
nity to “just be” which is a starting
point we feel we can help find.
Our founders and advisors op-
erate Wisconsin Hero Outdoors as
a 100% volunteer team. We are
Veterans and First Responders
who have also been successful pri-
vate civilians. Service includes
United States Marine Corps,
Army, Air Force, Navy, Federal
and Local Law Enforcement as
well as Fire/Rescue and Dispatch.
From personal experiences we
have found that there is a gap be-
tween the professional
medical/mental establishments
and the Alternative therapies and
that is where Wisconsin Hero Out-
doors steps in. Some of the out-
door alternative therapies that we
have found successful are Kayak-
ing, Fishing, Hunting, Equestrian
Therapy, Therapeutic Farming,
Biking and Service Dogs. No one
form of therapy is a perfect fit for
everyone. Helping make a variety
of options available is our goal.
Your support helping us accom-
plish this mission is greatly appre-
ciated. You can continue to see
the impact of your generosity at
www.wiherofund.org where you
can donate to support our mission
directly. Visit us on Facebook to
see your support in action and feel
free to email me directly with
questions about our organization
and how to get involved at a per-
sonal, organizational, or corporate
level.
Fraternally,
Eric Falkner
Co-Founder & CEO Wisconsin
Hero Outdoors®
Freemasons Lodge No. 363
Valley of Milwaukee Scottish
Rite
Tripoli Shrine
262-227-9709
EFalkner@wiherooutdoors.org
Visit the
Wisconsin Square Store at
www.wisc-freemasonry.org
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - APRIL 2019 - PAGE 20
 Lake Country Freemasons Lodge Hosts Wisconsin Masonic Academy
By Rich Rygh
Lake Country Freemasons Lodge
No. 42, Oconomowoc, hosted the
Wisconsin Masonic Academy on Feb.
23. It was a very informative day
based on topics of discussion initiated
by the presenters with input from the
Brethren in attendance. It bolstered a
more in depth understanding of the
Obligations, Charges and Tenets and
created a more thorough understand-
ing of Masonic Core Values.
It was a very fun and interesting
learning experience for the new
Mason as well as the more experi-
enced Brother.
Bro. Ray Mielke, a member of the
Masonic Education Team handled
registration and education material
handouts
Bro. Bruce Boland, Master of Grand Orator William Beetcher, PGM, said “We are here to learn, to subdue and to improve.”
Lake Country Freemasons Lodge wel-
comed everyone to the Academy.
Grand Master Scott E. Pedley ad-
dressed the group and thanked them
giving up a day for the sake of
Freemasonry and for their commit-
ment and obligation to the future of
Freemasonry.
Grand Orator William Beetcher
stated a very important phrase relat-
ing to Freemasonry which is “Knock
and the door shall be opened onto
you”. He said we are here to learn, to
subdue and to improve which is
something we must all do for ourse-
vles.
The presenters were Grand Orator
William Beetcher, PGM; Junior Grand
Deacon David R. Ritchie; and Grand
Tiler Robert W. Roth.
The topics covered were:
• What is Freemasonry
• The Self-Discipline of a Bro. Bruce Boland, Master of Lake Country
Freemason Freemasons Lodge welcomes everyone to the
• Masonic Tenets and Cardinal Academy.
Virtues
• Masonic Courtesy and Re-
spect
• Rules of Civility/Character
Building
• The Obligations of a Freema-
son
• The Charges to a Freemason
• The Charges to the Lodge
Officers
Following lunch military veterans
ans first responders were recognized.
At the closing Bro. Frank
McKenna, Treasurer of Lake Country
Freemasons Lodge, presented the
Grand Master with a check on behalf
of the Lodge in the amount of $500
for the Grand Master’s Appeal. Grand Master Scott E. Pedley thanks the
All attendees agreed the Acad- Brethren for giving up a day for the sake of
emy was a very informative experi- Freemasonry and for their commitment and
ence, well worth the time spent, and obligation to the future of Freemasonry.
it was an enjoyable day of Masonic
fellowship. The Brothers each re-
ceived a pin for their attendance.

Grand Tiler Robert W. Roth states, “If you want to thank

Photos by Rich Rygh a soldier, be the kind of citizen worth fighting for.”

Grand Master Scott E. Pedley (left) and Grand Tiler Robert W. Roth (right) honor military vet-
erans from left: District Lecturer James Giese, Craig Carpenter, Rob Hablewitz, Robert Strick-
ler, Charles Boelkow and Ray Mielke. Bro. Napoleon Janczak takes a few notes.

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 Military Tribute in Beaver Dam
A Lodge of Military Tribute was held in Beaver Dam on March 24. The
Lodge included recognition of first responder and military (current and
veteran) personnel, presentations of the Master Mason Veterans pin
and First Responders pin. Dodge County Lodge No. 72 and the Mil-
waukee Chapter #27 National Sojourners sponsored event. From left:
Grand Tiler Col. Robert W. Roth, National First Vice President of Na-
Tri-County Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Installation tional Sojourners; and Brothers Darrel AJ Feucht, Greg Chille and Joe
Fleming.
District Seven News & Events
Tri-County Chapter of Royal Arch Masons #11 held its installation of officers for the 2019 term on March
20. The Chapter was originally chartered as Watertown Chapter in the 1850s and currently meets at the
Jefferson County Masonic Center in Jefferson. Freemasonry is the world’s largest and oldest fraternity and
Royal Arch Masonry seeks to further expand fraternal and community betterment. Front row from left:
Parker Dow, Treasurer; Ralph Behlke, King; Stephen Dake, High Priest; Eric Brooks, Scribe; Ward Nottes-
tad, Sentinel; Richard Petraeus, Master of Second Veil; and David Medici, Chaplain. Second row: Frank
Rumisek, Royal Arch Captain; Matthew Hughey, Captain of the Host; Raymond Mielke, Principal Sojourner;
Noah Schultz, Recorder; and Richard Moen, Installing Chaplain. In back is David Mahoney, Trustee.
Submitted by Bro. Noah Schultz

District 4 School of Instruction

District 4 Lecturer Moses Adams conducted his March 23 School of Instruction in his usual easygoing
fashion. He guided the members through the opening of the MM degree, calling down to EA, conducting
work in that degree, calling back to MM and closing. From correcting the memory work of the Past Masters
to the teaching of our newest member Bro. Kyle DeVeau, District Lecturer Adams kept the attention of all,
while giving added education. Lunch followed the School. A good day was had by everyone attending. From
left: District 4 Lecturer Moses Adams; Hugo Petters, Mason-Woods; Reese DeVeau, Shawano; Fredrick
Goering, Mason-Woods; Ralph Papesh, Oconto Falls; Kyle DeVeau, Shawano; and Karl Simonson,
Shawano. Not pictured: Timothy Tainter, Shawano; Peter Nygaard, Mason-Woods; and George Tincher,
Clintonville.
Photo by Bro. George Tincher

WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - APRIL 2019 - PAGE 22

 Lake Lodge’s Robert Burns Table Lodge
The guest of honor (the haggis) is piped in by Past Mas-
ter William Reid, Junior Warden Jason Walden and Jun-
ior Steward Matt Konradt.
Bro. Bruce Davie, Chaplain, drinks a toast to our de-
parted Brethren.
“Horn for horn they stretch and strive” as PGM Donald W. Hensiak recites Bro. Robert
Burns’ “Address to a Haggis”.
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“Slànte mhath!” A toast “to good health” PGM Donald W. Hensiak and Past Master
William Reid, piper.
By Bro. Joshua Armstrong
Lake Lodge No. 189 of Milwau-
kee held its annual Robert Burns
Table Lodge on Jan. 24. This event
celebrates the life and contributions
of Brother Robert Burns, a great
poet and patriot from Scotland. The
overall theme comes from the Scot-
tish highlands (though Burns himself
was a Borderer), and includes bag-
pipe music, kilts, and the guest of
honor, the haggis: a cooked sausage
of minced meat, onions, oatmeal,
pepper, and spices.
Traditionally, haggis was eaten
by the lower classes and was made
of whatever organs and scraps of
sheep were left over, all shoved in-
side the sheep's stomach and
boiled. This simple peasant dish was
elevated to a place of honor by
Burns in his poem, "Address to a
Haggis", which is recited at every
Burns Supper. Bro. Jim Athy (left) and Bro. Tony Busalacchi, of
Several toasts were proposed George Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337, enjoy some
throughout the evening. Masonic fellowship.
The guest speaker was Bro. Pat
Cholka and several Masonic digni-
taries were in attendance, including
Deputy Grand Master Robert C.
Strader, Senior Grand Warden Ken-
neth C. Gorgen and Past Grand
Master Donald W. Hensiak.
Many items of Masonic interest
including bottles of whiskey, en-
graved pocket knives, baseball caps,
and other fun items were raffled off
with the proceeds going to Masonic
charities.
Photos by
Bro. Joshua Armstrong
Bro. Thomas Struebing displays his ornamental
toasting cannon box.
 Antigo
Antigo Lodge No. 231
645 7th Ave. • 715-275-3228
Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Albany
Albany Lodge No. 36
205 N. Water St. • 608-778-0802
Meet 3rd Wed., 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Appleton
Waverly Lodge No. 51
315 S. Bluemound Dr. • 920-738-9220 608-642-3692 (Sec) • 3rd Tues., 10 a.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Appleton
Appleton Lodge No. 349
241 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah •
920-725-4896, Meet 2nd & 4th Wed.,
7 p.m. Dark July & August
Argyle
Argyle Lodge No. 178
104 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-523-4714
Meet 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Baldwin
Collins-Spring Valley Lodge 192
790 Main St. • 715-928-0001 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Baraboo
Baraboo Lodge No. 34
108 Second Ave. • 608-381-0083
Meet 1st & 3rd Wed,, 6 p.m. social, 7
p.m. meeting. Dark July and August
Barneveld
Barneveld Lodge No. 319
108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec) Meet 2nd Tues. Apr.-June & Sept.-Dec. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Bayfield
Bayfield Washburn No. 215
29 N. 2nd Street • 715-209-6397
Meet 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Beaver Dam
Dodge County Lodge No. 72
1212 DeClark St • 920-885-2628
Meet 1st Thurs. 7 p.m. & 3rd Mon.
6 p.m. Meets All Year
Beloit
Morning Star Lodge No. 10
229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-0422
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Berlin
200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-2751 525 N. Taylor St. • 920-264-6177
Berlin Lodge No. 38
Meet 3rd Thurs., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
124 E. Huron St.. • 920-573-1921
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Black River Falls
Black River Lodge No. 74
314 Main Street • 715-284-7176
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Bloomer
Bloomer Lodge No. 281
1617 Larson St. • 715-828-7940
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark January & February
Bristol
Washburn Lodge No. 145
8102 - 199th Ave.• 262-865-4552
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Thurs. only Jan. & Feb.
Brodhead
Bicknell Lodge No. 94
301 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069
Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Brookfield
McKinley Lodge No. 307
2nd Tues., possible 4th Tues. 7 p.m.
4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
George B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351
Brookfield
616 Graham Ave. • 715-495-1620
Brookfield Lodge No. 370
Meet 2nd & 4th Wed., Dinner 6 p.m.,
4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 414-940-5632
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Burlington
Burlington Lodge No. 28
325 N. Kane St. • 262-210-9510
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Cambridge
Social Lodge No. 245
105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
www.social245.org • Meets All Year
Camp Douglas
Camp Douglas Lodge No. 272
211 Main St. • 608-372-5110 or
608-387-1412, Meet 1st & 3rd
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Meets All Year
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Cecil
Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368
Union Lodge No. 32
N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd.
705 Brown School Rd • 608-921-9907
Meet 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark January & February
Chetek
Chetek Lodge No. 277
216 Morrison St.
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176
650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-579-8949
1st Tues. stated, 3rd Tues., social,
7 p.m., Meets All Year
Clear Lake
Clear Lake Lodge No. 230
411 Third Ave. • 715-263-2511
4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.,
Meets All Year
Columbus
Columbus Lodge No. 75
Landmark Lodge No. 244
318 N. Ludington St. • 920-248-9685
109 United Way • 715-566-0350
(Sec) • 2nd Mon., 7 p.m., stated, 4th Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner 6 p.m.,
Mon., fellowship, Meets All Year
meeting 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Crandon
Crandon Lodge No. 287
Quincy Lodge No. 71
118 S. Lake Ave. • 715-616-2394 (Sec) 210 Main St. • 608-853-1768 (Sec.)
Meets 4th Tues. Mar.-May & July-Oct
Dark January & February
Crivitz
Tri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218
Decora Lodge No. 177
918 Louisa St. • 715-854-2199
231 S. Main St. • 608-539-5230
Meet 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Dark July & Aug. & 1st Mon. Sept. & June
Darlington
Evening Star Lodge No. 64
433 Wells St. • 608-482-3552 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Delavan
Southern Lakes Lodge No. 12
1007 S. 2nd St., 7 p.m. • 262-581-5378
Meet 2nd & 4th Mon. Jan.-May & Aug.-
Nov.; 4th Mon. June-July; 2nd Mon. Dec.
Dodgeville
Dodgeville Lodge No. 119
Theodore Roosevelt Lodge 322
Meeting, Meets All Year Dark July & Aug., www.roosevelt322.com
Dousman
Dousman Lodge No. 315
214 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
3rd Tuesday only July & August
Dousman
Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364
375 State Rd. 67 • 262-965-7360
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
Meets All Year
Durand
Durand-Pepin No. 149
203 W. Main St. • 414-429-5981
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7p.m.
Dark July & August
Eagle River
Eagle River Lodge No. 248
610 E. Division • 715-891-2156
Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Eau Claire
Eau Claire Lodge No. 112
616 Graham Ave. • 715-835-8254
Dark July & Aug.
Eau Claire
meet 7 p.m., Dark July & Aug.
Eau Claire
Sanctuary Lodge No. 347
616 Graham Ave. • 715-318-1214
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark Maundy Thurs., July & August
Edgerton
Fulton Lodge No. 69
312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250
Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Ellsworth
Hancock Lodge No. 229
400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4263
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Evansville Kenosha
Kenosha Lodge No. 47
115 56th St. • 262-287-9878
Meet 2nd (dinner 5:30 p.m.) & 4th
Tues., 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Meets All Year
Florence Kenosha
Unity Lodge No. 367
Hiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222
4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575
5143 N. Montgomery Lake Rd..
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
906-396-7915 Meet 2nd Wed.,
Dark 3rd Thurs., July & August
6:30 p.m. Meets All Year
Fond du Lac La Crosse
La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190
Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26
118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616
500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Dark July and August
Franklin La Crosse
Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45
South Shore Lodge No. 3
118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616
9023 S. 27th St. • 414-761-6474
Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Dinner, 6 pm,
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm
Meeting 7 p.m. Dark July & August
Dark July & August
Frederic Ladysmith
Mystic Tie Lodge No. 280
705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec) 7409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-8947
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st is holiday
Meets All Year
Friendship Lake Geneva
Geneva Lodge No. 44
335 S. Lake Shore Dr. • 262-497-6322
2nd & 4th Tues., social and dinner 6
p.m., meet 7 p.m. Dark July & Aug.
Galesville Linden
Linden Lodge No. 206
618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m.
Meets All Year
Green Bay Lodi
Lodi Valley Lodge No 99
Des Peres Lodge No. 85
114 First St. • 608-477-7102
525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Dark July & August
Green Bay Lone Rock
Franklin Lodge No. 16
N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360
227 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec) 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., • 414-659-5205
525 N. Taylor St. • 920-371-8441
Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m. 1st Wed., 5:30 p.m. Degrees 4th Wed.,
Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.
Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Green Bay Madison
Commonwealth Lodge No. 325
301 Wis. Ave. • 608-212-9053 (Sec.)
3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Green Bay Madison
Doric Lodge No. 356
Washington Lodge No. 21
85 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-241-4751
525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265
(Sec), Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Hartford Madison
Hiram Lodge No. 50
Hartford Lodge No. 120
301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-209-4312 3000 W. Wis. Ave. • 262-955-3621
147 N. Rural St. • 262-408-8564
Meet 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., RSVP dinner 6
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark 1st Mondays, July thru Sept. p.m., meet at 7 p.m. Meets All Year
Meets All Year
Hayward Madison
Madison Lodge No. 5
Keystone Lodge No. 263
301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-322-7028
10629 Main St. • 715-462-4363 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meet 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
Dark 1st Thursday July & August
Meets All Year
Hustisford Manawa
Manawa Lodge No. 82
Neosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108
520 N. Bridge St. • 920-596-2476 7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-892-2392
128 E. Anthony St., Hustisford
Meet 2nd & 4th Mon., Dinner 6 p.m. Meet 1st Wed., 10 a.m., 3rd Wed., 7 p.m.
920-349-3454 • 1st & 3rd Tues. 7p.m.
Meeting 7 p.m., Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Hudson Manitowoc
Manitowoc Lodge No. 65
St. Croix Lodge No. 56
810 Chicago St. • 920-905-0344 (Sec)
209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Dark July & August
Iron River Marinette
Marinette Lodge No. 182
Ancient Landmark No. 210
1610 Main St. • 715-923-9397
7575 West Mill St. • 715-685-4426
Meet 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
1st Wed., 7 p.m., Meets All Year
Dark July & August
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Iron River Marshfield
Marshfield Lodge No. 224
Barnes Lodge No. 365
402 W. 4th St. • 715-387-4957
7575 West Mill St. • 715-372-5425
Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., 6 p.m. social
Meet 2nd Tues. 7:00 p.m.
7 p.m. meeting. Meets All Year
Dark January & February
Janesville Medford
Medford Lodge No. 217
Janesville-Western Star No. 55
150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6909
2322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098
Meet 2nd Mondays 7:30 p.m.
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Meets All Year
Jefferson Menomonee Falls
Lincoln Lodge No. 183
Jefferson County Lodge No. 9
N86 W16856 Appleton Ave.• 414-640-
617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715
6569. Meet 2nd Tues., 7 p.m.
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Meets All Year
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Menomonie
Menomonie Lodge No. 164
N5729 - 410th St. • 715-797-9094
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Mercer
Hurley Lodge No. 237
5189 N. Harper • 715-776-0710
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Dark December thru March
Merrill
Virginia Falls Lodge No. 226
916½ E. Main St. • 715-536-0020 (Sec.)
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Merrillan
Merrillan Lodge No. 279
105 S. Main Street • 715-333-5643 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark January, February & March
Middleton
Four Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362
weekend., 10 a.m. Meets All Year
Middleton
Middleton-Ionic Lodge No. 180
7409 Franklin Ave. • www.middle
tonionic.org 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m.
608-444-0102, Dark July & August
Milton
Milton Lodge No. 161
508 Vernal Avenue • 608-931-4656
Meets 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Milwaukee
Damascus Lodge No. 290
1235 E. Howard Ave. DL290.org
Meet 2nd Tues., 4 th Tues. Social, RSVP 6 204 Washington Ave. • 920-385-1034
p.m. dinner - 7 p.m. meet. Meets All Year
Milwaukee
Freemasons Lodge No. 363
5:30 p.m. Meets All Year
Milwaukee
Lake Lodge No. 189
1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark on Holidays
Milwaukee
Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261
4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-961-1133
1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Milwaukee
Nathan Hale Lodge No. 350
Mineral Point
Mineral Point Lodge No. 1
304 High St.• 608-220-3408
3rd Mon., Jan.-March, July-Sept. & Dec.,
1st & 3rd Mon., Apr.,-June, Oct.,-Dec.
Minocqua
Island City Lodge No. 330
Meets All Year
Mondovi
Buffalo River Lodge No. 252
245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Monroe
Smith Lodge No. 31
1613½ Tenth St. • 608-329-4641
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Dark June & July & August
Mukwonago
Laflin-St. James Lodge No. 247
206 S. Main St. • 262-470-8616
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Neenah/Menasha
Twin Cities Lodge No. 61
241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611
Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark June - Aug. Open after Labor Day
New Diggings
Olive Branch Lodge No. 6
26750 Cty. Rd. W • 608-965-3122
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Lodge Listings are continued on page 25
New Glarus
New Glarus Lodge No. 310
207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
New Holstein
Calumet Lodge No. 172
2019 Washington St.• 920-257-3885
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
New Richmond
New Richmond Lodge No. 195
119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Oconomowoc
Lake Country Freemasons Lodge No. 42
2911 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc
262-367-2309 • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed.,
7 p.m., Dark 1st Wed., July & Aug.
Oconto
Pine Lodge No. 188
513 Superior Ave. • 920-604-2826
Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Dark December & January
Oconto Falls
Oconto Falls Lodge No. 293
170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747
Meet 1st Mon., Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Omro
Omro Lodge No. 168
160 E. Main Street • 920-685-2798
Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Onalaska
Onalaska Lodge No. 214
330 Main Street • 608-783-2652 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
2nd Thurs. only, July, Aug. Nov. & Dec.
Oregon
Oregon Lodge No. 151
201 Park St. • 608-444-0074 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Lodge No. 27
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Owen
Owen Lodge No. 317
713 W. Third St. • 715-229-2798 (Sec.)
Meets 1st Mon., 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Mon. at
11 a.m., July & Aug. 3rd Mon. at 11 a.m.
Phillips
Phillips Lodge No. 225
137 N. Lake Ave.•715-762-4043, 7:30 p.m.
1st Mon., Dec- Feb..; 1st & 3rd Mon. Mar.-
May, Oct. & Nov.; 3rd Mon., June-Sept.
Platteville
Melody Lodge No. 2
783 Enterprise Drive • 608-732-8625
Meet 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Plymouth
Cassia Lodge No. 167
441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Portage
Fort Winnebago Lodge No. 33
111 W. Conant Street • 608-334-6681
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Port Washington
Ozaukee Lodge No. 17
504 W. Grand Ave. • 414-412-6515
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Potosi
Warren Lodge No. 4
112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2221 (Sec)
Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Meets All Year
Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 8
107½ E. Blackhawk Avenue
608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd
Wed., 7:30 p.m. • Meets All Year
Prescott
Northwestern Lodge No. 105
132 N. Court St. • 651-210-4408 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Racine
Racine-Belle City Lodge No. 18
1012 Main St. • 262-633-6658
Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Reedsburg
Reedsburg Lodge No. 79
213 E. Main St. • 608-524-1390
Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.
www.reedsburglodge79.org

Menomonie Lodge hosts dinner
Menomonie Lodge No. 164 hosted a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 12.
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Freemasons Lodge No. 42, Three Pillars Senior Living Communi-
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Rhinelander
Rhinelander Lodge No. 242
23 E. Davenport St. • 715-362-3080
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Rice Lake
Blue Hills Lodge No. 234
225 W. South St. • 715-495-2374
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Richland Center
Richland Lodge No. 66
290 W. Union St. • 608-553-1418 (Sec)
Submitted by Bruce Fransway, Master Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Promote your Ripon
Prairie View Lodge No. 95
Lodge Events W14188 County Rd. KK. • 920-229-6204
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark 4th Tues. Nov. & Dec., 2nd Tues. Jan.
Send information on your up-
coming Lodge events to The River Falls
Wisconsin Masonic Journal. River Falls Lodge No. 109
Email wmjeditor@wisc-freema 122 E. Walnut St. • 715-222-3939 (Sec.)
sonry.org or mail to Wisconsin Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
3rd Tuesday only July & August
Masonic Journal, Rich Rygh,
Editor, 5823 Madsen Circle,
Sheboygan
Oregon, WI 53575. Sheboygan Lodge No. 11
411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-718-1986 (Sec.)
Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
Meets All Year
Visit the Shell Lake
Shell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 221
Check: Grand Lodge 28 Doboy Drive • 715-296-3638
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Make payable to “Wisconsin
Masonic Home – Operation F. & A.M. of Meets All Year
Freedom” and mail to: Shullsburg
Operation Freedom
Wisconsin Amicitia Lodge No. 25
127½ Water St. • 608-963-5951
c/o Three Pillars Senior Living
Communities
Square Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Attn: Jane Olisar
375 State Road 67 Store Sparta
Dousman, WI 53118 Valley Lodge No. 60
603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Star Prairie
North Star Lodge No. 187
207 Bridge St. • 715-246-6258
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Stevens Point
Evergreen Lodge No. 93
1756 Dixon St. • 715-344-7539,
715-572-3981, Meet 1st & 3rd Tues.,
7 p.m., Meets All Year
Stoughton
Kegonsa Lodge No. 73
125 S. 5th St. • 608-279-4299
Meet 1st Tues., 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Sturgeon Bay
Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174
31 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727
Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs., Supper 5:30 p.m.
Lodge 6:30 p.m., Dark July & August
Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie Lodge No. 143
Call Sec. for Meeting Location • 608-770-
2018 Meet 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Superior
Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329
3117 N. 21 St .• 218-590-2754 (Sec.)
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Superior
Superior Lodge No. 236
1503 Belknap St .• 218-590-0537
Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
Tomah
Tomah Lodge No. 132
520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
Union Grove
Union Grove Lodge No. 288
1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-1494
Meet 3rd Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Meets All Year
Waukesha
Waukesha Lodge No. 37
317 South Street • 262-701-7037
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Waupaca
Waupaca Lodge No. 123
105½ N. Main Street • 715-258-6198
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Waupun
Waupun Lodge No. 48
16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141
Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Wausau
Forest Lodge No. 130
916½ E. Main, Merrill, WI • 715-298-6002
Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Dark June, July & August
Wautoma
Wautoma Lodge No. 148
203 S. Scott St. • 920-765-2495 (Sec.)
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark Jan. and Feb.
Wauwatosa
Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301
4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-424-6993
4th Fri., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting
Meets All Year
Wauwatosa
James M. Hays Lodge No. 331
4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-349-7650
1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin Lodge No. 13
4315 N. 92nd St. • 262-939-2985 (Sec)
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark June & July
West Allis
Day-lite Lodge No. 358
7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9:30 a.m.
Meets All Year
West Allis
Wauwatosa Lodge No. 267
7515 W. National Ave. • 262-662-9934
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.
Dark July & August
West Bend
West Bend Lodge No. 138
301 N. University Dr. • 262-323-6532
Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Meets All Year
West Salem
Salem Lodge No. 125
101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)
Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish Bay
Aurora Lodge No. 30
517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-422-0669
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitefish Bay
Geo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337
517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-979-1776
Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark July & August
Whitewater
St. John’s Whitewater-Palmyra No. 57
226 W. Main Street • 262-510-1049
Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
1st Monday July & August
Wilmot
Wilmot Lodge No. 241
30702 113th St. • 847-774-0013
Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark 4th Tuesday July & August
Winneconne
Winneconne Lodge No. 186
100 N. 1st Street • 608-219-6935 (Sec)
Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.
Dark Dec., Jan. and Feb.
Wisconsin Dells
Dells Lodge No. 124
815 Oak St. • 608-254-7012
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Dark January & February
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128
2321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-421-9669
Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m.
meeting, Dark July & August
Silas H. Shepherd
Lodge of Research No. 1843
Oconomowoc • 262-391-5716
2nd Saturday • March, June, Sept., Dec.
Call for meeting location
To list your lodge contact
Diane Igl,
diane@wisc-freemasonry.org
262-965-3979
St. Croix Valley Shrine Club Party
Members and guests of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club were entertained in grand style on March 22 at
their annual St. Patrick's party held at the Baldwin American Legion. Among those in attendance were from
left: Roger Keller, President of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club; Anthony Howe, piper; District 2 Deputy
Grand Master Earl Gunderson; and Junior Grand Warden Gary Stang. DDGM Gunderson announced that
there will be 49 new Masons raised on March 30, at the Masonic Day of Light in Eau Claire.
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer

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License Plates

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
Chetek St. Pat’s dinner purpose motor home and 12,000
pound gross weight farm trucks.
Chetek Lodge No. 277 served a delicious traditional St. Pat’s Day Din- Brochures are available at the
ner to fellow Brothers and guests on March 16. Bro. Tom Lorow and Grand Lodge Office or for more
his crew prepared the feast for all to enjoy. Bro. Clint Miller served information go to
Master Jim “Stymie” Olson and his Lady Gleness Olson. http://www.dot.state.wi.us/ and
Submitted by Bro. Jim Toman, photo by Bro. Darryl Dahl search Freemason license plates.

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 Hancock Lodge
Raises Money
For EMS

Job’s Daughters attend Multi State

Job’s Daughters from Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois attend Multi State in Decatur, Illinois on March 9, 2019.
Submitted by Kristie Korducki

The Masons of Hancock Lodge

No. 229, Ellsworth, held their
final Pancake breakfast of the sea-
son on March 17. Bro. Rob Funk
is shown taking his turn on the
Grill. The lodge also held a draw-
ing for their raffle prizes. Winners
were: Katy Fuchs, Ipad; Dennis
Donath, TV; Bill Krueger, air
fryer; Bruce Scott, headphones;
and Dale Brathol, $50 in cash.
The raffle was held to support
new equipment for the Ellsworth
EMS.
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer

Years of Service
Gavel returned and captured Award
Presentations
District 8 Gavel at Barneveld The Friendship Gavel of District 2 changed hands twice on March 5.
A delegation from Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192 first presented Due to space limitations and the
the Friendship Gavel to River Falls Master Dave Vold and before the number of “years of service
Barneveld Lodge No. 319 Master Bob Johnson (left) captured the Dis- evening was over it was captured by a three man delegation from North- awards” presented by the lodges
trict 8 Traveling Gavel from Linden Lodge No. 206 Master Darren western Lodge No. 105 of Prescott. Bro. Frank During (left) and Mike the Wisconsin Masonic Journal is
Jones on Feb. 26. Elliott of Northwestern Lodge take the gavel from River Falls Lodge only able to publish photos of 50
Submitted by District 8 Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson No. 109 Master Dave Vold (center). Bro. Milt Helmer, behind the cam- year and over members.
era, was the other Brother in the delegation. Exceptions can be made due to
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer illness and special situations.

Pancake Breakfast Advertise in the

Wisconsin Masonic
Journal
Sunday, April 7 Contact Diane Igl
262-965-3979
8 a.m. – Noon Email: diane@wisc-freemasonry.org
Hollandale Village Hall
Sponsored by Barneveld Masonic Lodge
Proceeds go to Hollandale
First Responders
Address
Changing?
Free Will Offering
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Secretary or the Grand Lodge
Office of your change of
address.
Grand Lodge
F. & A. M. of Wisconsin
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Dousman, WI 53118
email
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