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 fastest growing segment of our membership is 18-35 year olds. Erika Miller Ext. 4-5 Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 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. Join to connect The Wisconsin Masonic Journal. Masons serve all humankind through fraternal and charitable opportunities found within the Masonic Family. 203Records and Member Management, Christina Jester Ext. World War I interrupted the plans for a new Temple. The WMCF is a 501 c 3 tax exempt corporation. Otherwise, please use the General Inquiries form or email for all other inquiries. Regular Stated Meeting for March. The Cornerstone of the Madison Temple of Freemasonry was laid October 31, 1923. Received Traveling Gavel from Waterloo Lodge, On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. Your Acts of Kindness award more than one-hundred annual scholarships, build better communities and save lives every year. If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? News Sports Packers Business Communities USA TODAY Obituaries eNewspaper Legals News Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. It was really fun. joining, and what he is able to offer the lodge as well. From the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, May, 1999 Let us cover the central points of each degree. It was one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever had. However, feeling the numerous pressures that most Masonic organizations are experiencing, The Masonic Stamp Club of New has announced it will cease operations for the club and its publication at the end of 2016. Proceeds benefit Wisconsin Honor Flight. Lunch provided at Woods & Meadows. Dodgeville Masonic Center, 7 p.m. Public opening and closing as wives, EA and FC candidates, (spouses and significant others) are invited to attend and enjoy the fes-, 322 and Washington Lodge No. Engage with the learned, Brothers of other lodges as well. The building is a local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Although I am an Ohio State alum-, nus, I have lived here in Wisconsin for over 25. 5 6th Annual Friends and Family Festival, Three Pillars Campus in Dousman. acter and the memories held of us that will remain and be our legacy. Enjoy their famous chicken dinner, ham- burgers, roasted corn, soda, beer and sno-cones. For more information contact Bro. 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. 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 . RSVP: Scott Scharnell, sscharnell@netwurk.net. 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. 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. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. Over the years, the Center has evolved into an entertainment venue for the general public in addition to holding Masonic activities. Everyone is wel-. Bring a lawn chair, lunch available. Wisconsin Masonic Journal is a company that operates in the Newspapers industry. Freemasonry is a society of men bound by Brotherhood, united through the practice of sound moral and spiritual values and a love of family. Law, the Masonic Center is an official state and local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 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. Pay when you register. Our Lodge will be hosting a table lodge on Monday 2/27. See story on page 8. Organ Caper lottery at picnic. 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. The ISSN of The Wisconsin Masonic journal. Postmasters: send address changes to. If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. We are starting to get some traffic and more will only help with our hall rentals. https://wisconsinmasoniccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Masonic-Temple-Madison-Exterior-August-2020-Exported-in-1080p-for-smaller-file-size-1.mp4. 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 . Report this profile . 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 Hurley #237, in Mercer, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' star, dead at 61 after brain aneurysm: Reports, Indian restaurant Ruta's Cafe is moving to Walker's Point, Grothman plans to run for reelection in 2024, breaking term limit pledge, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. Madison, Joseph E. Thompson; and from the Valley of Milwaukee, Michael Andrew Burnham, Do not sell or share my personal information. is 1077-0410 . Center Shrine Center, 1950 Bond Street, Green Bay. 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. But this is your newsroom. Through our culture of philanthropy, we make a profound difference for our brothers, our families, our communities, and our future. It is a brotherhood of like-minded men who genuinely care about each other. 145 donated four Fire Suppression Tools to the Bristol Fire Department in late January. 21. Breakfast will be served in the lower level. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown Jim Jewel of Richland Lodge No. All required documents, materials, passport photos and finger print cards are included. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. 21 2nd Annual Zor Shriners Ride for motorcycles and classic cars. 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.. This event is to help those who wish to go coordinate travel plans if you wish to carpool etc. We place an emphasis on the individual man by helping him strengthen his character, improving his moral and spiritual outlook, and broadening his mental horizons. Dress for the evening is blue jeans and polos. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. See story on page 10. The Journal features articles by the best-known authors in Freemasonry, and the brethren from the lodge in your neighborhood. 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. 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. RSVP to Brother Robert, Ott at 608-415-2536 no later than Thursday, September 26. 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. Eighty-one years ago, a large number of our Masonic Brethren in the Sturgeon Bay area sailed on the Great Lakes. '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. Suggested $10 donation. Join to connect Wisconsin Masonic Journal. 178, open air MM Degree, 10:00 a.m. at the Gant Farm, 19685 English Hollow Rd., Blanchardville. Doorways to new opportunities are right in your neighborhood. The general furnishings cost $68,000. 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. Dedication ofWisconsinMasonicHeritage Center at 2:00 p.m. 7 MasonicBrotherhood Council, Longest Breakfast (Tea) - Joint Worldwide MasonicCelebration, 8:30 a.m. p.m. Buffet style meal, $20 per person. Sunday: Church and Grand Bethel Installation. 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. The Masonic Information Center (MIC) was founded in 1993 by a grant from the late John J. Robinson, well-known author, speaker, and Mason. 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. Contact the lodge Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. I really never get, into debates with people about the fraternity as. Continued on page 5 SUMMER 2012 If your lodge is looking for an electronic organ see page 7. Cash raffle prizes. Saturday, March 4th 8 am Coffee and Carbs at Rhinelander Masonic Lodge 9 am Opening & Welcoming. a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waterloo Gun Club, N1029 County Road T, Waterloo. Madison, Wisconsin 53703. Ward Nottestad 608-423-3931. THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie. At another event, the WM added a guessing, ing public or world events that occurred during each Past Masters, it. Through this universal brotherhood, Masons learn to be better husbands, better fathers, better brothers, and better citizens. Wedding receptions, holiday parties, graduations and business conferences are just a few of the events that go on at the Center. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. A person who dines rather than eats. In November 1922, the plans were announced to build a new Masonic Temple that would cost at least $500,000. 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. 8, scholarship fund raiser, Saturday, from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, barbecued pulled pork and beef brisket sandwiches, catfish, chicken wings and beans, with potato salad or slaw on the side, corner of Blackhawk Ave. and Beaumont Rd., in downtown Prairie du Chien. Over 50 guests came together and enjoyed the brotherhood and comradery of the Hays boys and Henry Palmer Lodges. Lunch available. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. Many people think of a gourmet as someone who eats only the most expensive or fanciest of foods. Would people notice, if the Lodge closed? We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. The meeting, held at 241 E. Wisconsin Ave in Neenah, WI 54956, starts at 7:00pm. He just, seemed embarrassed by it all. The Wisconsin Masonic journal. The meeting, held at 441 Smith St. in Plymouth, WI 53073, starts at 7:00pm. If you're interested in renting the Wisconsin Masonic Center for your next reception, corporate event, private, or organizational gathering, contact us today. 201 Grand Secretary. Contact Bro. 4 Argyle Lodge No. Key Factor Analysis Proceeds go to Wisconsin Masonic Heritage Center. Thank You. from Another great br Brothers, Are you sure you want to delete your template? The overwhelming majority Table Lodge Held on Monday 2/27 at 7:00. Contact manawalodge@hotmail.com. 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? Dinner will be served, s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee. Make reservations with District 5 Deputy James Kent, 715-834-7676, or district_deputy5@wisc-freemasonry.org. We need you to accept our conditions to continue browsing. Ill. Michael A. DeWolf 33, Deputy for Wisconsin, announced the Wisconsin Brethren who were nominated to receive the 33rd Degree in Cleve-, land, Ohio in 2021: from the Valley of Eau Claire, Joseph Oscar Barlow; from the Valley of. 50 sporting clay birds for $25. MMSD overflowed 230 million gallons during historic February rainfall. If youre seeking information on how to begin your journey as a Freemason, click the button below. The structure size of the building is 112 feet wide and 182 feet long. The meeting, held at 2322 E. Milwaukee St in Janesville, WI 53545-2145, starts at 7:00pm. This will be a practice for the EA degree. Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. Taking Service and Assistance Brotherly Love I was blessed to have served on the Service and Assistance Board for over a decade. 27, 204 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, dinner at 6:00 p.m., open lodge at 7:00 p.m. See story on page 2. Please mark your Valentines Day Message of Brotherly Love: Brother Chad Svacina Wins Nationwide Masonic Essay Contest. German Themed Table Lodge hosted by District 5, for details please refer to email sent by Marshfield secretary (Marshfield224@gmail.com). More. Gathering at 5:30 p.m. dinner at 6, family and friends. Morning Star #10, in Beloit, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Wednesday of the month. 9 were here. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The very essence of, Freemasonry concerns developing ones life into being, ture. Lets make them good memories so that when our time comes oth-, ers who are there to bid us farewell will be able to say, he was a, good man, a good and upright Mason, and a man of faith. Mark Truesdell at Mark.Truesdell@gmail.com. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, childrens hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. Lodge No. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2018 - PAGE 9 News Events from the Lodges St. John's Lodge Awards Night. Contact Paul Hallingstad at 608-318-0412 or pdhpar@charter.net for details and sign up. 19 Beja Shriners motorcycle ride and show. 265, asked me to re-obligate the lodge in the MM de-, gree at the September meeting. Charles F. Lamb, Grand Master, presided. It is published monthly except for the. We need you to accept our conditions to continue browsing. 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. Each veteran is welcome to bring one guest to the, breakfast. 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. Masons, this should serve as a good reminder since you have been through them. Please RSVP by Friday 2/24. 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. Law, the Masonic Center is an official state and local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See story on page 5 . 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. Editor at The Wisconsin Masonic Journal United States. 7:30 show. 11 Second Annual 50 Bird Trap Shoot, Juneau Lodge No. 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. Isnt that a worthwhile investment? Money from the Foundation was combined with . EN. 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. Charles E. Whelan, Past Grand Master, delivered the address. 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 meeting, held at 617 Masonic Blvd in Jefferson, WI 53549, starts at 7:00pm. 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. Come out to Lodge and get your Irish on! 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. 218, 918 Louisa St., Crivitz. Please note that Authors must include the following citation when using material that appeared in the Journal: This article was originally published in The Journal of The Masonic Society. All Masons and families are invited, potluck, lodge provides meat, buns and soda. For more info go to widemolay.org. 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. 12 Doric Lodge No. Apart from Authors use, no material appearing in the Journal of The Masonic Society may be reprinted or electronically distributed without the written permission of the Editor. 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. SEPTEMBER 8 Silas H. Shepherd Research Lodge No. [10] Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders. 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. We do this out of love and practice it in how we live and through programs we support. The new building, inclusive of fixed and attached equipment, cost $519,000. Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. Table Lodge ceremonies will commence at 7:30. The meeting, held at 201 Park St. in Oregon, WI 53575, starts at 7:00pm. For general inquiries, pleasefill out the form below: Junior Grand Warden Jeffrey S. 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