Postmasters: send address changes to. The meeting, held at 2322 E. Milwaukee St in Janesville, WI 53545-2145, starts at 7:00pm. 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. Copy this YouTube linkhttps://yout Crawfish Boil 2023 was a great event. Freemasonry is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to help make the world a better place. I was honored in August when the Master of my plural lodge, Lafayette No. Brothers from Kenosha Masonic Lodge No. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, childrens hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. It is a brotherhood of like-minded men who genuinely care about each other. Contact Paul Hallingstad at 608-318-0412 or pdhpar@charter.net for details and sign up. We need you to accept our conditions to continue browsing. Our lodges currently work in English and German. 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. 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. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. If you're interested in renting the Wisconsin Masonic Center for your next reception, corporate event, private, or organizational gathering, contact us today. 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. For more info go to widemolay.org. For general inquiries, pleasefill out the form below: Junior Grand Warden Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt, Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, DeMolayDeMolay InternationalWisconsin DeMolay, Jobs DaughtersJobs Daughters InternationalInternational Order of Jobs Daughters, Wisconsin, Order of the Eastern StarGeneral Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern StarGrand Chapter Wisconsin, Order of the Eastern Star, Order of the AmaranthSupreme Council, Order of the AmaranthGrand Court of Wisconsin, Order of the Amaranth, Prince HallPrince Hall of Grand Lodge Wisconsin, ShrineShriners InternationalShriners Hospitals for Children, White Shrine of JerusalemWhite Shrine of Jerusalem, York RiteGrand York RiteGrand York Rite of Wisconsin, Masonic Medical Research LaboratoryMasonic Medical Research Laboratory. 4 Argyle Lodge No. Jefferson County #9, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of the month. Limited to, Lake Masonic Center, 7 p.m. to meet and greet our members. Preparedness Class starting at 6 p.m. at the Lake Masonic Center. Enjoy their famous chicken dinner, ham- burgers, roasted corn, soda, beer and sno-cones. To submit articles for publication in The Journal, contact the Editor-in-Chief, Michael R. Poll, at editor@themasonicsociety.com, If you are a vendor with products of interest to the North American community of Freemasons, and are interested in advertising in The Journal, contact the Advertising Department directly at ads@themasonicsociety.com. Crawfish Boil 2023 was a great event. Center Shrine Center, 1950 Bond Street, Green Bay. From the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, May, 1999 Let us cover the central points of each degree. On September 30, 1925, the dedication of the Madison Masonic Center was headlined in the Wisconsin State Journal. He also challenged, him he is going to get good use of his Wisconsin, cap this year! Another great br Brothers, 50 sporting clay birds for $25. 7:30 show. Masonic Center, 203 South Scott St., Wautoma from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. p.m. Rededication, food, music and entertainment. This will be a practice for the EA degree. The fastest growing segment of our membership is 18-35 year olds. Its quarterly magazine, The Masonic Philatelist has been published since 1944. Please register with your. It was one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever had. Anything you may have read or heard about Masonry being a secret society is obviously a myth. 356 Annual Chicken Dinner and 50th anniversary Open House, Noon 2:00 p.m., Doric Masonic Center, 85 Stoughton Rd., Madison. We develop lifelong friendships with fellow Masons and their families, and are welcomed at Masonic lodges throughout the United States and the world. AUGUST 2 Shawano Lodge No. The Whence Came You? Podcast, a Masonic podcast with an average global reach of two hundred fifty thousand listens per episode, held a Masonic essay contest in late 2022. John H. Corscot, Past Grand Master, acted as Grand Master in laying the stone. The, woman who was attacking Freemasonry had many objections to, nearly every aspect of the fraternity, and her husband who was there, said little throughout her diatribe. there has been so much nonsense said about it, but this was an unusual circumstance in that her, husband was interested in becoming a Mason, and this was a home visit. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. Our Lodge will be hosting a table lodge on Monday 2/27. One of its most basic purposes is to make good men even better. In this way we live up to the centuries-old aim of our fraternity to unite men of every country, sect, and opinion and cause true friendship among those who otherwise would have remained at a distance. Contact Diane Igl Phone 262-965-3979 email: diane@wisc-freemasonry.org The meeting, held at 5189 N. Harper St. in Mercer, WI 54547, starts at 6:30pm. Non-members (within United States): $15.00 per year, Non-members (mailed outside of the United States): $50.00 (payable in advance), Members: $8.50 per year (included in the Grand Lodge per, Advertising Office Phone/FAX 262-965-3979, Advertising rates upon request. Breakfast will be served in the lower level. Charles F. Lamb, Grand Master, presided. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. 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. If new attendee contact Bro. Over 50 guests came together and enjoyed the brotherhood and comradery of the Hays boys and Henry Palmer Lodges. 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. After the war, Law and Law Architects drew up new plans for an even larger Temple. Thanks for a Great Year. Contact the lodge to determine the purpose Waucoma #90, in Evansville, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the third Thursday of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders.Membership in Wisconsin Masonry is growing and getting younger. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Leadership seems to be a very popular topic these days. Your Acts of Kindness award more than one-hundred annual scholarships, build better communities and save lives every year. Our Badgers prevailed and dominated, them, so he mentioned now that his cap is on, order for posting the picture. Lunch available. 12 Doric Lodge No. 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? Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. Chuck Huffman, Chairman, at 608-378-3325 or 608-315-0056 or trkhuff@aol.com, or Rolf Kurandt, Sec.-Treas. 'Shambolic': Ethics complaint rips Gableman election review, Kewaskum teen becomes youngest ever speedskating world champion, Iranian students at UWM fight the regime while earning PhDs, Brookfield doctor repeatedly defrauded Medicaid, owes more than $2M, DOJ says. Table Lodge ceremonies will commence at 7:30. Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. Noon to 3:00 p.m. 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.. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds 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. 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. $20 for skeet and $20 for sporting clays; pay when you register. At another event, the WM added a guessing, ing public or world events that occurred during each Past Masters, it. 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. As the host Grand Master, I was asked to speak for the Grand, Masters attending the Scottish Rite's Supreme, Session here in Milwaukee at the end of Au-, gust. Money from the Foundation was combined with . from Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m., cash bar and silent auction at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Silent auction to benefit Childrens' Dyslexia Center and Zor Patient Transportation Fund. The fastest growing segment of our membership is 18-35 year olds. It was one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever had. In November 1922, the plans were announced to build a new Masonic Temple that would cost at least $500,000. from In 1891, the First Presbyterian Church on Wisconsin Avenue was purchased and remodeled into a Masonic Temple. Thank You. Rain date Aug. 5. 19 Beja Shriners motorcycle ride and show. 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. The meeting, held at 441 Smith St. in Plymouth, WI 53073, starts at 7:00pm. Received Traveling Gavel from Waterloo Lodge, On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. Contact the lodge to determine the purpose Smith #31, in Monroe, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Thursday of the month. 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. Bring a lawn chair, lunch available. 9 were here. Resist the temptation to. RSVP to Brother Robert, Ott at 608-415-2536 no later than Thursday, September 26. For more information contact Bro. 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. p.m. Buffet style meal, $20 per person. The Brothers had 7 different chilis to sample and 9 candidates who are seeking to enlighten their lives thru Masonry came to the meal. The meeting, held at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, WI 53208, starts at 10:00am. The Wisconsin Masonic Center in Madison, Wi was recently recognized as a National Masonic Masterpiece for its architectural design, historical background, and the influence it has had together with the Masonic Fraternity in the Greater Madison community. Contact the lodge to determine the purpose of the meet Albany #36, in Albany, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the third Wednesday of the month. Al at 608-487-1692 or email: zormidgets@gmail.com. Erika Miller Ext. 272. 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. 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. Contact the lodge Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. Presented by the Milwaukee Police Department Tactical Enforcement. 178, open air MM Degree, 10:00 a.m. at the Gant Farm, 19685 English Hollow Rd., Blanchardville. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. A person who dines rather than eats. 66 presents Past Grand Master Davey L. White Jr. with a rough and perfect ashlar for Warren Lodge No. 25 Third Annual Sportsmen's Shoot, Camp Douglas Lodge No. Kevin Sorenson, 715-581-0553 or sorensonkr@charter.net. We are starting to get some traffic and more will only help with our hall rentals. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. 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. See story on page 3. Contact Mom Dorothy Cigale for details at 414-481-1194 or email djcigale@gmail.com 18 Masonic Brotherhood Council Monthly Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Coffee Makes You Black, 2503 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. Pay when you register. The meeting, held at 1613-1/2 10th Street in Monroe, WI 53566-2001, starts at 6:30pm. the Journal of The Masonic Society.. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Continued on page 5 SUMMER 2012 If your lodge is looking for an electronic organ see page 7. Below is a preview of a documentary that describes more about the Wisconsin Masonic Center and who the Masons are. 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. Get Started Although I am an Ohio State alum-, nus, I have lived here in Wisconsin for over 25. Dress for the evening is blue jeans and polos. Table Lodge ceremonies will commence at 7:30. However, according to Brother Alphonse Cerza writing for the Masonic Service Association, a thorough investigation of this statement was made by Brother W. J. Chetwode Crawley . 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. Since the inception of the tournament five years ago, WABTA has raised more than $110,000 for nonprofit groups. 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. The meeting, held at 125 S. 5th St. in Stoughton, WI 53589, starts at 7:00pm Oregon #151, in Oregon, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the second and fourth Thursday of January, February, March, April and May. 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. Tom Kohl at tkohl@boerke.com. The land acquired, prior to the building of the Temple, cost some $56,000 and was appraised in 1923 at over $97,000. Detailed contact information including email, phone number, social profiles, tweets and journalists working at or writing for The Wisconsin Masonic Journal. In reality, a gourmet is someone who simply enjoys food. 47 and Washburn Masonic Lodge No. We teach our kids not to talk to strangers. This question was asked on a social media site, and the answers might, or might not surprise you. Dinner will be served, s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee. Robert, p.m., dinner 6 p.m., Zor Shrine Center. 201 Grand Secretary. Many free events for the children, entertainment and raffles. Wuehr, 212 W. Alta Circle, Thiensville, WI 53092. invited and encouraged to attend. See page 7. Take a look, I recently defended our Wisconsin Badgers in a Facebook wager, with the Grand Master of Michigan, MWBro. See page 15. bration. Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. The 9th Masonic District in the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Albany #36 Armistead-Bingham #1862 Bicknell #94 Fulton #69 Janesville-Western Star #55 Jefferson County #9 Kegonsa #73 Milton #161 Morning Star #10 New Glarus #310 Oregon #151 Smith #31 St. John's Lodge #57 Union #32 Waucoma #90 Part of: US, Wisconsin Along With: District #001 District . If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? We do this out of love and practice it in how we live and through programs we support. All Contents copyright 2008-2023 The Masonic Society, Inc. Author(s). Contact the lodge to determine the purpose of the meeting and w We will be once again holding our Game Feed to benefit our scholarship fund. 13 Milwaukee Valley Scottish Rite, Teddy Bear Classic Golf Outing, Muskego Lakes Country Club, 14020 Loomis Rd, Muskego. If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. It was, quite an experience. 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. THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie. 204Staff Accountant, All items Financial, Cheryl Martin Ext. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders. Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. 6, 65th Annual Picnic, Noon, New Diggings, bring a dish to pass, meat and beverage will be furnished. Organ Caper lottery at picnic. Powered by WordPress and the Graphene Theme. 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. The Brothers had 7 different chilis to sample and 9 candidates who are seeking to enlighten their lives thru Masonry came to the meal. Day Lite #358, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. After talking with her, her criticism came from her memory of the be-, havior of her uncle who had been a Mason dur-, passed away several years earlier, and by her ac-, count he was a terrible man in many ways, and, yet according to her he was just fine with the, lodge. My response concerning her uncle was, that it sounded to me that he had failed the fra-, ternity not that the fraternity had failed him. Law, the Masonic Center is an official state and local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. By appreciating our differences, we learn to focus on what unites mankind. Charles E. Whelan, Past Grand Master, delivered the address. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown Non-Masons, save this article and use it to your heart's delight. Morning Star #10, in Beloit, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Over the years, the Center has evolved into an entertainment venue for the general public in addition to holding Masonic activities. You have already flagged this document.Thank you, for helping us keep this platform clean.The editors will have a look at it as soon as possible. The Grand Masters Message: 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 Holtz is a well-known coll Mar 13, 2023 - 7:30pm - 301 - 1st Center Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520, Apr 10, 2023 - 7:30pm - 301 - 1st Center Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520. 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! If youre seeking information on how to begin your journey as a Freemason, click the button below. 4 Manawa Lodge No. THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie.
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