Leadership seems to be a very popular topic these days. It is a brotherhood of like-minded men who genuinely care about each other. Get Started 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 . Editor at Wisconsin Masonic Journal Oregon Town, Wisconsin, United States 48 connections. Law, the Masonic Center is an official state and local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over 50 guests came together and enjoyed the brotherhood and comradery of the Hays boys and Henry Palmer Lodges. 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. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. Many free events for the children, entertainment and raffles. For authors reusing their own material: Authors need NOT contact the Journal to obtain rights to reuse their own material. Charles E. Whelan, Past Grand Master, delivered the address. 170 dedication ceremony, Shawano Masonic Center, 2324 E. Richmond St., in Shawano. Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. Isnt that a worthwhile investment? Contact Diane Igl Phone 262-965-3979 email: diane@wisc-freemasonry.org 145 donated four Fire Suppression Tools to the Bristol Fire Department in late January. Open House at 6 p.m., tribute at 7 p.m., with, low. Proceeds go to Wisconsin Masonic Heritage Center. The overwhelming majority Table Lodge Held on Monday 2/27 at 7:00. 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. It employs 11-20 people and has $0M-$1M of revenue. Title. 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! Sunday: Church and Grand Bethel Installation. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. Leadership It was, quite an experience. Contact Cassia #167, in Plymouth, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. Registration, rolls and coffee at 8:00 a.m., at Tomah-Warrens Sportsmen's Alliance, 26143 Broadway Ave, Warrens. 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. See story on page 10. Visit www.manawamasoniclodge.org/home/mustang-roundup for more information. 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 201 Park St. in Oregon, WI 53575, starts at 7:00pm. Kevin Sorenson, 715-581-0553 or sorensonkr@charter.net. 1843 Stated Communication, 9:00 a.m. coffee, 10:00 a.m. meeting, Henry S. Baird Lodge No. Continued on page 5 SUMMER 2012 If your lodge is looking for an electronic organ see page 7. 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. 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 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. We need you to accept our conditions to continue browsing. Contact the lodge to determine the pur St. John's Lodge #57, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of the month. 66 followers 64 connections. At another event, the WM added a guessing, ing public or world events that occurred during each Past Masters, it. Hurley #237, in Mercer, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. If new attendee contact Bro. Wisconsin Masonic Journal 5823 Madsen Circle Oregon, WI 53575 Key Contacts Richard Rygh - Ext 209 Editor-in-Chief David Ritchie - Assistant Editor Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Grand Masonic Center 36275 Sunset Drive Dousman, WI 53118 https://wimasoniccharities.com/ 262-965-2200 Key Contacts Gary Beier - Ext 205 The WMC continues to be a community resource in downtown Madison for Auditorium events, wedding receptions, corporate events, graduations, meetings, etc. If youre seeking information on how to begin your journey as a Freemason, click the button below. Table Lodge ceremonies will commence at 7:30. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders.Membership in Wisconsin Masonry is growing and getting younger. From the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, May, 1999 Let us cover the central points of each degree. The meeting, held at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, WI 53208, starts at 10:00am. 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. More. 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. I'm the new editor. Contact Paul Hallingstad at 608-318-0412 or pdhpar@charter.net for details and sign up. https://wisconsinmasoniccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Masonic-Temple-Madison-Exterior-August-2020-Exported-in-1080p-for-smaller-file-size-1.mp4. Copy this YouTube linkhttps://yout Crawfish Boil 2023 was a great event. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds Saturday, March 4th 8 am Coffee and Carbs at Rhinelander Masonic Lodge 9 am Opening & Welcoming. I was honored in August when the Master of my plural lodge, Lafayette No. Its quarterly magazine, The Masonic Philatelist has been published since 1944. Ward Nottestad 608-423-3931. Taking Service and Assistance Brotherly Love I was blessed to have served on the Service and Assistance Board for over a decade. Al at 608-487-1692 or email: zormidgets@gmail.com. EN. p.m. See story on page 19. The Masonic Information Center (MIC) was founded in 1993 by a grant from the late John J. Robinson, well-known author, speaker, and Mason. 22 Zor Madison Scottish Rite Golf/Dinner Outing, Kestrel Ridge Golf Club, Columbus. 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. By appreciating our differences, we learn to focus on what unites mankind. 47 and Washburn Masonic Lodge No. The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, Publication Number 011-551 (ISSN No. Lodge No. Thus, the discussion of religion, politics, and business is not permitted in our lodges. Their families wanted to have a special Join us as we gather to honor Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey and his Lady Cindy at the Greysolon Plaza in Duluth MN. July/August issue which is combined. 108, 11 Annual Lodge Picnic at Harnischeger Park,1:30 p.m., North Pavilion, West of Ashippun, Cty O, follow signs. Below is a preview of a documentary that describes more about the Wisconsin Masonic Center and who the Masons are. Proceeds benefit Wisconsin Honor Flight. Enjoy their famous chicken dinner, ham- burgers, roasted corn, soda, beer and sno-cones. 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. Amazon offers over 100,000 books on leadership. Detailed contact information including email, phone number, social profiles, tweets and journalists working at or writing for The Wisconsin Masonic Journal. 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. 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. Dinner will be served, s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee. the Journal of The Masonic Society.. Masons, this should serve as a good reminder since you have been through them. A 50-bird trap shoot, 16 yard and Lewis, plus merchandise shoot. Friday: registration: 1:00 p.m.; activities followed by 8:30 p.m. talent show. Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? Contact Bro. 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. We teach our kids not to talk to strangers. We develop lifelong friendships with fellow Masons and their families, and are welcomed at Masonic lodges throughout the United States and the world. 14 Fundraiser for Tristan Loew, 3:30 p.m., Blue Hills Masonic Center, Rice Lake. 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. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. Lunch provided at Woods & Meadows. In November 1922, the plans were announced to build a new Masonic Temple that would cost at least $500,000. See page 15. bration. Brothers from Kenosha Masonic Lodge No. Cash raffle prizes. 42. 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. Rain date Aug. 5. For general inquiries, pleasefill out the form below: Junior Grand Warden Jeffrey S. 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The land acquired, prior to the building of the Temple, cost some $56,000 and was appraised in 1923 at over $97,000. 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. The fastest growing segment of our membership is 18-35 year olds. '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. Contact manawalodge@hotmail.com. Our Badgers prevailed and dominated, them, so he mentioned now that his cap is on, order for posting the picture. Mark Truesdell at Mark.Truesdell@gmail.com. Tom Kohl at tkohl@boerke.com. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, children's hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. Thanks for a Great Year. Our meal beforehand will feature corned beef and cabbage, keeping in mind the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration. Engage with the learned, Brothers of other lodges as well. Our lodges currently work in English and German. 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 . YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves. Thank You. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, childrens hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. Masonic Center, 203 South Scott St., Wautoma from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. p.m. Rededication, food, music and entertainment. The meeting, held at 229 W. Grand Ave. in Beloit, WI 53511, starts at 7:30pm. John H. Corscot, Past Grand Master, acted as Grand Master in laying the stone. The meeting, held at 205 N. Water Street in Albany, WI 53502, starts at 7:00pm. Many people think of a gourmet as someone who eats only the most expensive or fanciest of foods. Hosted by West Bend Lodge No. Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. 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 . 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. I enc (originally posted June 28th, 2018)Good Morning Brethren ALL!!! MMSD overflowed 230 million gallons during historic February rainfall. In 1915, Brothers James and Edward Law, of Law and Law Architects, drew up plans for a new Masonic Temple. Grand Master Tourville Promotes Acts of Kindness, Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Arts Center, Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries. 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 . But this is your newsroom. Copyright Grand Lodge F.&A.M. 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. Scottish Rite NMJ USA, The 9th Masonic District in the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. All Paypal payments should be made to treasurer@themasonicsociety.com . 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. to attend, challenge coins will be presented. Please do NOT send Paypal payments to the above address! $20 with all proceeds going to Shriners Childrens Hospital Chicago. Casual dress will be appropriate, snacks at about 6 p.m, meeting at 7. ter #197, Lodge of Military Tribute, Hosted by Lafayette Lodge No. The annual chili cook-off was a huge success. Money from the Foundation was combined with . 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. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. meeting. 17-19 Job's Daughters Jamboree at Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake. 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 . 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. Thanks for a Great Year. 4 in Potosi. Erika Miller Ext. See story on page 3. After the war, Law and Law Architects drew up new plans for an even larger Temple. Mark Manning, a good, friend of mine, an acquaintance made and strengthened when at-, tending national and state level Masonic conferences and annual, communications. Suggested $10 donation. Gathering at 5:30 p.m. dinner at 6, family and friends. Its purpose is to provide information on Freemasonry to Masons and non-Masons alike and to respond to critics of Freemasonry. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. In 1891, the First Presbyterian Church on Wisconsin Avenue was purchased and remodeled into a Masonic Temple. 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?