Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. from Fort Atkinson Supper Club, 211 S. The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Im sitting here as I watch the Packers wi, column and reflecting on how good I feel about Masonry in Wiscon-, sin. wimasons.org - Grand Lodge Web Site Wisconsin Masonic Journal View Monthly News and Events https://members.wisc-freemasonry.org/wisconsin-masonic-journal-on-line/ Scottish Rite Masons - NMJ Northern Masonic Jurisdiction What is Scottish Rite Masonry, Start here scottishritenmj.org Shriners Masons What and who are shriners start here Music and. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District overflowed 230 million gallons of untreated water into Lake Michigan during a historic February rainfall. Al at 608-487-1692 or email:
[email protected]. In 1891, the First Presbyterian Church on Wisconsin Avenue was purchased and remodeled into a Masonic Temple. I'm the new editor. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. Crawfish Boil 2023 was a great event. By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin Brother Gary L. Stang On Our Cover THE WISCONSIN Masonic Journal "Do What is Right" Lou . Masons serve all humankind through fraternal and charitable opportunities found within the Masonic Family. Contact Valley
of Milwaukee Scottish Rite, 414-727-3154. Organ Caper lottery at picnic. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, childrens hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. The quarterly Journal of The Masonic Society (ISSN 2155-4145) presents articles that enlighten our past, and explore solutions to the challenges facing Freemasonry today. $20 for skeet and $20 for sporting clays; pay when you register. Please mark your Valentines Day Message of Brotherly Love: Brother Chad Svacina Wins Nationwide Masonic Essay Contest. Contact the lodge to d Janesville-Western Star #55, in Janesville, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the second and fourth Monday of the month. 1843 Stated Communication, 9:00 a.m. c
offee, 10:00 a.m. meeting, Henry S. Baird Lodge No. Deadline for submission of advertising, copy is the fifteenth of each month preceding month of scheduled, Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra can be reached at, Directory of Grand Lodge Officers & Contacts, engaged in ongoing personal growth, and dedicated, Many years ago, I found myself defending Freemasonry. Doorways to new opportunities are right in your neighborhood. 50 sporting clay birds for $25. 14 Fundraiser for Tristan Loew, 3:30 p.m., Blue Hills
Masonic Center, Rice Lake. The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118. Many people think of a gourmet as someone who eats only the most expensive or fanciest of foods. We especially invite research lodges to submit their papers to The Journal of The Masonic Society for publication to an international audience. Contact Bro. 108, 11 Annual Lodge Picnic at Harnischeger Park,1:30 p.m., North Pavilion, West
of Ashippun, Cty O, follow signs. 9 were here. Make reservations with District 5 Deputy James Kent, 715-834-7676, or
[email protected]. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Wisconsin Masonic Center (WMC) is owned and operated by the Wisconsin Masonic Center Foundation, Inc. (WMCF). A person who dines rather than eats. The meeting, held at 205 N. Water Street in Albany, WI 53502, starts at 7:00pm. 331 at the Northwest Masonic Center, 4315 N. 92nd St., Wauwatosa. Freemasons find satisfaction in being part of a centuries-old fraternity whose traditions and core values are relevant today, and will endure for centuries to come. WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2018 - PAGE 9 News Events from the Lodges St. John's Lodge Awards Night. The structure size of the building is 112 feet wide and 182 feet long. The meeting, held at 5189 N. Harper St. in Mercer, WI 54547, starts at 6:30pm. We also bring our members articles from the non-Masonic academic world that is looking with greater interest than ever at our fraternity and its place in society. Contact the lodge Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. Dinner will be served, s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. The Journal of The Masonic Society features advertising from a select group of publishers, regalia maufacturers and fraternal supply companies which specialize in products specific to Freemasons. 4 Manawa Lodge No. See story on page 5 . Thank You. How, you answer those questions ought to make you pause and take stock, of what being a Freemason has meant and continues to mean for, When our lives come to a close the honors we, the riches we have acquired in life will not be what defines who we, were as a man in the eyes of others; it will be. It is a brotherhood of like-minded men who genuinely care about each other. For, more information email
[email protected] or call Bro. Social hour at 4:30 p.m. followed by a Unity Picnic at 5:30 p.m. in the Shawano Lodge Park in the rear
of the building. YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves. Are you sure you want to delete your template? from In reality, a gourmet is someone who simply enjoys food. Charles F. Lamb, Grand Master, presided. See story on page 8. Isnt that a worthwhile investment? Anything you may have read or heard about Masonry being a secret society is obviously a myth. 42. After the war, Law and Law Architects drew up new plans for an even larger Temple. Chartered on 06/09/1858 by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, Bicknell Lodge #94 F. & A.M. in Brodhead, Wisconsin is part of District #009. Master Larry Sperberg will welcome everyone in the Lodge room at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Dedication Ceremony by Grand Master Dennis V. Siewert and the Grand Lodge Officers. I must, first and foremost, start out by expressing my appreciation for the wonderful experience my Lady Ronda and I had last evenin Congratulations to over 125 new Masons who completed their Master Mason Degree in the first four months of this year! Copyright Grand Lodge F.&A.M. Sunday: Church and Grand Bethel Installation. And we present timely Masonic news, photos and commentary from around the globe, in full color. If youre a Wisconsin resident and ready to learn more, fill out the form below and a representative in your area will reach out to you shortly. A 50-target Skeet Shoot in morning at TWSA, and a 50-target Sporting Clays in the afternoon at Woods & Meadows hunting preserve in Warrens. We do this out of love and practice it in how we live and through programs we support. and the church, I cant help but think that the critics had a point. If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? I hadn't done an MM degree in a, while, so I had to study the obligation again, but it is amazing how, quickly it comes back when needed. A 50-bird trap shoot, 16 yard and Lewis, plus merchandise shoot. Saturday, March 4th 8 am Coffee and Carbs at Rhinelander Masonic Lodge 9 am Opening & Welcoming. EN. Contact Bro. See page 15. bration. The annual chili cook-off was a huge success. Since the inception of the tournament five years ago, WABTA has raised more than $110,000 for nonprofit groups. They are automatically granted permission to do the following: Reuse the article in print collections of their own writing; Present a work orally in its entirety; Use an article in a thesis and/or dissertation; Reuse a figure, photo and/or table in future commercial and noncommercial works; Post a copy of the article electronically. Please register with your. Admission to our lodges is open to men of good character and faith, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship or national origin. Erika Miller Ext. Detailed contact information including email, phone number, social profiles, tweets and journalists working at or writing for The Wisconsin Masonic Journal. Make reservations at 608-833-, one and all to join them for an all-you-care-to-eat spaghetti dinner at, the Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello. Part of my welcome was saying that Mil-, waukee and Wisconsin have it all, which I. called the 4 B's: the first three being Beer, Brats and Bowling, the ones that made Mil-, waukee famous, and the fourth being Broth-, about the Forget-me-not being the focal point, phasizing that lodges need to get their Past, Masters and other Brothers with many years, under their belt re-engaged, sharing experi-, ences and memories. But this is your newsroom. 6, 65th Annual Picnic, Noon, New Diggings, bring a dish to pass, meat and beverage will be furnished. The meeting, held at 226 W. Main Street in Whitewater, WI 53190, starts at 7:30pm. In November 1922, the plans were announced to build a new Masonic Temple that would cost at least $500,000. Below is a preview of a documentary that describes more about the Wisconsin Masonic Center and who the Masons are. Photos and finger prints are not required in WI but are required for the UT application. Ward Nottestad 608-423-3931. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. In the Wisconsin Masonic Journal we find it stated that John Wesley, the Founder of Methodism was made a Mason in Downpatrick Lodge #36, in Ireland, on October 30, 1738. Vision:We will be the preeminent fraternity of choice for men of quality and vision who seek personal knowledge, moral growth and leadership development; ultimately improving the individual mason, his community and the world., Mission: To promote personal development by reinforcing moral principles, to assist those suffering unfortunate circumstances, and to foster friendship and cooperation among all people.. The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, Publication Number 011-551 (ISSN No. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds Author(s). Visit www.manawamasoniclodge.org/home/mustang-roundup for more information. See story on page 19. Editor at Wisconsin Masonic Journal Oregon Town, Wisconsin, United States 48 connections. Karl Gant, 608-523-4714. The Cornerstone of the Madison Temple of Freemasonry was laid October 31, 1923. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. Rain date Aug. 5. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Ask yourself these questions: has having been a Freemason, made a positive difference in your relationships, see you as being somehow different and had commented on it? We are starting to get some traffic and more will only help with our hall rentals. For more information contact Bro. 27, 204 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, dinner at 6:00 p.m., open lodge at 7:00 p.m. See story on page 2. acter and the memories held of us that will remain and be our legacy. p.m. Buffet style meal, $20 per person. Everyone is wel-. The 2019 Wounded Warriors on the Water (WWOTW) bass tournament and fundraiser will take place on June 8 on Pewaukee Lake and will feature $10,000 in cash and prizes, with all proceeds funding projects for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors (WHO). The Journal features articles by the best-known authors in Freemasonry, and the brethren from the lodge in your neighborhood. Freemasons are united in the common goal of becoming better men. These guidelines apply to the reuse of articles, figures, charts and photos in the Journal of The Masonic Society. See story on page 3. Copyright Grand Lodge F.&A.M. Wisconsin news, photos, video and investigative reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and JSOnline.com. Through our culture of philanthropy, we make a profound difference for our brothers, our families, our communities, and our future. Brother Robert Burns wrote, The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft a-gley. The line is from the poem, To a Mouse. The poem is about an apology. Our Lodge will be hosting a table lodge on Monday 2/27. The meeting, held at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, WI 53208, starts at 10:00am. Dress for the evening is blue jeans and polos. It's there now and gives the, lodges another way that may help give you a better feeling of confi-, dence that you've done your best to guard the West gate in your, lodge. https://wisconsinmasoniccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Masonic-Temple-Madison-Exterior-August-2020-Exported-in-1080p-for-smaller-file-size-1.mp4. I really never get, into debates with people about the fraternity as. 178, open air MM Degree, 10:00 a.m. at the Gant Farm, 19685 English Hollow Rd., Blanchardville. Contact the lodge to determine th Kegonsa #73, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Tuesday of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. 4-5 Prairie du Chien Lodge No. Skip to content 608-256-5734 Saturday-Sunday Scheduled Events Only Cost $100 per person attending, $15
of which will be donated to Veterans at the Tomah VA. Class is open to anyone and will run roughly 4 hours. I enc (originally posted June 28th, 2018)Good Morning Brethren ALL!!! It employs 11-20 people and has $0M-$1M of revenue. Please RSVP by Friday 2/24. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. 21 2nd Annual Zor Shriners Ride for motorcycles and classic cars. Gates open at 8:00 a.m., award presentations at 3:00 p.m. $10 entry fee for show cars, spectators free. The process document gives you the background on the new, approach to the interview process as well as a, The goal is to not mimic questions on the petition, but to better un-, derstand the character of the man that is petitioning to join your, lodge, asking him why he is joining, what he expects to get from. Our lodges currently work in English and German. a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waterloo Gun Club, N1029 County Road T, Waterloo. Imagine going to a lodge picnic that has a street block, barricaded, has three different bands with different types of music, to please all, great catered food, Culvers frozen custard, and a roving, other lodge, instead of the standard family dinner, turned it into a. degree, conferred by a father on his son, making him his Brother, but a new angle was added, making the degree even more memo-, rable and emotional. 103. The Journal features articles by the best-known authors in Freemasonry, and the brethren from the lodge in your neighborhood. Sticking with just the fraternity, although the same applies to Chris-, tians, what does it say when the general public sees a man with a, Masonic ring on his finger or a Freemason symbol on his car be-, value of a fraternity that claims to make good men better men when, the only change they have seen in their father or husband, is that, they are gone two more evenings a month? Cost is. We will be once again holding our Game Feed to benefit our scholarship fund. Masonry (also known as Freemasonry) is the worlds first and largest fraternal organization. Thanks for a Great Year. Grand Master Tourville Promotes Acts of Kindness, Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Arts Center, Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries. Isnt that a worthwhile investment? Your Acts of Kindness award more than one-hundred annual scholarships, build better communities and save lives every year. I would suggest that all lodges, do this periodically, it reminds us of our ties, our promises, in the, ing it on command, than just hearing it on the sidelines along the, Communications, the Master kneeling at the altar, and the rest of, the lodge in a triangular formation behind him, with hand to shoul-, nication that we would get the new alternate candidate interview, process up on the Grand Lodge website. Freemasons are united in the common goal of becoming better men. Join to connect Wisconsin Masonic Journal. I was honored in August when the Master of my plural lodge, Lafayette No. Hosted by the Tripoli Scottish Highlanders since 1973. Madison, Wisconsin 53703. Wedding receptions, holiday parties, graduations and business conferences are just a few of the events that go on at the Center. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. 19 Olive Branch Lodge No. This event is to help those who wish to go coordinate travel plans if you wish to carpool etc. Masonic Day of Light March 24, Green Bay and Eau Claire; April 7 in Madison US, Wisconsin almost 5 years ago By Senior Grand Warden Robert C. StraderThe spring Masonic Day of Light events will be held on March 24, 2018 in two locations: North- east Wisconsin Masonic Center in Green Bay and the Eau Claire . We believe in the principles of personal responsibility and morality, encouraging each member to practice in his daily life the lessons taught through symbolic ceremonies within the lodge. The purposes of the WMCF shall be to engage in any lawful activities within the purposes for which the corporation may be organized under Chapter 181 of the Wisconsin Statutes and to operate exclusively for charitable & educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to the solicitation & raising of funds for the construction, stocking, & operation of a Masonic library and museum; and for the restoration, maintenance, operation & preservation of the Wisconsin Masonic Temple of Freemasonry (The Building) located at 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53703-2107. The overwhelming majority Table Lodge Held on Monday 2/27 at 7:00. $20 with all proceeds going to Shriners Childrens Hospital Chicago. Journal Name. Powered by WordPress and the Graphene Theme. Ashlars presented in memory of Davey White Sr. Bro. joining, and what he is able to offer the lodge as well. If you are interested in helping the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation continue to preserve the building and serve the community by donating to the Foundation, please contact John Prindle at 608-256-5734. Total value of the property in 1923 was $684,000. Table Lodge ceremonies will commence at 7:30. The building is a local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lunch provided at Woods & Meadows. 119, Brat Fry, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., public welcome. Contact Bro. In 1972 the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin amended its Masonic Code to read, "In accordance with the basic principles and the ancient landmarks of Masonry, every petition for membership in a constituent lodge of this Grand Lodge shall be received and acted on without regard to race, color or creed of the petitioner. Contact Diane Igl Phone 262-965-3979 email:
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Resist the temptation to. How often have you heard someone reminisce, Wouldnt it be nice if it was like the old days when you could trust anyone? Today we trust no one. If new attendee contact Bro. Leadership seems to be a very popular topic these days. Proceeds go to WisconsinMasonicHeritage Center. The meeting, held at 617 Masonic Blvd in Jefferson, WI 53549, starts at 7:00pm. 16 The 10th Annual Lake Country
Masonic Golf Outing to benefit the Pay it Forward campaign
of Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. On the morning of the big Wisconsin-Michigan, game, he challenged me to a wager that if Michigan won, I would, have to post on Facebook a picture of myself wearing a Michigan, "Go Blue" cap, and if Wisconsin won, he would have to post one of, himself wearing a Badger cap. The Wisconsin Masonic journal. Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. All Paypal payments should be made to
[email protected] . Title. 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, cial, meal will be served at 6:15 with the lodge opening at 7:30. The general furnishings cost $68,000. 265. The meeting, held at 241 E. Wisconsin Ave in Neenah, WI 54956, starts at 7:00pm. Green Isle Park, Allouez. Dedication
of Wisconsin Masonic Heritage Center at 2:00 p.m. 7
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Masonic Celebration, 8:30 a.m. See story on page 3. Adults $10, 12 and under $5.00. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. In reality, a gourmet is someone who simply enjoys food. Jim Jewel of Richland Lodge No. 4 in Potosi. Amazon offers over 100,000 books on leadership. Would people notice, if the Lodge closed? Contact the lodge to determine the pur Twin Cities #61, in Neenah, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of January, February, March, April, May and June. p.m. A person who dines rather than eats. 10770410), is the authorized publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and, Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. German Themed Table Lodge hosted by District 5, for details please refer to email sent by Marshfield secretary (
[email protected]). It is published monthly except for the. On September 30, 1925, the dedication of the Madison Masonic Center was headlined in the Wisconsin State Journal. This is a great, way to bring back events and activities from, our past but change them as needed to match, the needs of today, engaging new Masons, all, cept into action, and although some of you may be doing this in, action to my words, I really think youve all come to the same, Trying new things, old things, improving old, some of these events I attended, but great things are going on in, Wisconsin! Although I am an Ohio State alum-, nus, I have lived here in Wisconsin for over 25. The WMC continues to be a community resource in downtown Madison for Auditorium events, wedding receptions, corporate events, graduations, meetings, etc. the Journal of The Masonic Society.. 200Awards, Lodge Supplies, Petitions, Michael A. DeWolf,PGM Ext. The meeting, held at 201 Park St. in Oregon, WI 53575, starts at 7:00pm. He also challenged, him he is going to get good use of his Wisconsin, cap this year! Limited to, Lake Masonic Center, 7 p.m. to meet and greet our members. Pay when you register. 12 Doric Lodge No. Thats, the kind of life that philosophers have called a li, Brethren from Wisconsin receiving their 33rd Degree during the Supreme Council meeting in, Milwaukee from left: PGM Scott E. Pedley, Steven Lasure, Pet, Schwartz, Craig Froelich and Lyle Korner. John H. Corscot, Past Grand Master, acted as Grand Master in laying the stone. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders.Membership in Wisconsin Masonry is growing and getting younger. 22 Zor Madison Scottish Rite Golf/Dinner Outing, Kestrel Ridge Golf Club, Columbus. RSVP by Aug. 7, to Bro. 265, asked me to re-obligate the lodge in the MM de-, gree at the September meeting. Over 50 guests came together and enjoyed the brotherhood and comradery of the Hays boys and Henry Palmer Lodges. Contact Cassia #167, in Plymouth, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. Come out to Lodge and get your Irish on! Thank you to all the Lodges who are working hard to raise new Brothers within t As an old sailor, I love a good sea story. Its quarterly magazine, The Masonic Philatelist has been published since 1944. Center Shrine Center, 1950 Bond Street, Green Bay. For more info go to widemolay.org. Tom Kohl at
[email protected]. International Order of Jobs Daughters, Wisconsin, General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Chapter Wisconsin, Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Court of Wisconsin, Order of the Amaranth. The meeting, held at 1613-1/2 10th Street in Monroe, WI 53566-2001, starts at 6:30pm. of Wisconsin All Rights Reserved. From our special partnerships with the U.S. York Rite bodies, we also bring you the latest in news and scholarship avalable about the Royal Arch, Cryptic Masons and the Knights Templar, along with the Allied Masonic Degrees and appendant Masonic organizations. Our mission is guided by the enduring and relevant principles of our fraternity: With more than 11,000 members statewide, our fraternity represents the entire spectrum of Wisconsinites. Our Badgers prevailed and dominated, them, so he mentioned now that his cap is on, order for posting the picture. A light lunch will be served. Formal Attire Required (Kilts Optional Coat and tie is. Editor at The Wisconsin Masonic Journal United States. Kevin Sorenson, 715-581-0553 or
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