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. Proceeds go to Wisconsin Masonic Heritage Center. We need you to accept our conditions to continue browsing. Hurley #237, in Mercer, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. He also challenged, him he is going to get good use of his Wisconsin, cap this year! Year; Issue:pp-pp. The WMC continues to be a community resource in downtown Madison for Auditorium events, wedding receptions, corporate events, graduations, meetings, etc. Continued on page 5 SUMMER 2012 If your lodge is looking for an electronic organ see page 7. The meeting, held at 205 N. Water Street in Albany, WI 53502, starts at 7:00pm. to attend, challenge coins will be presented. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds Wisconsin Masonic Journal is a company that operates in the Newspapers industry. Your Acts of Kindness award more than one-hundred annual scholarships, build better communities and save lives every year. Freemasonry is a society of men bound by Brotherhood, united through the practice of sound moral and spiritual values and a love of family. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District overflowed 230 million gallons of untreated water into Lake Michigan during a historic February rainfall. meeting. In 1915, Brothers James and Edward Law, of Law and Law Architects, drew up plans for a new Masonic Temple. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. 47 and Washburn Masonic Lodge No. Skip to content 608-256-5734 Saturday-Sunday Scheduled Events Only Masons serve all humankind through fraternal and charitable opportunities found within the Masonic Family. Morning Star #10, in Beloit, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Wednesday of the month. In November 1922, the plans were announced to build a new Masonic Temple that would cost at least $500,000. 108, 11 Annual Lodge Picnic at Harnischeger Park,1:30 p.m., North Pavilion, West of Ashippun, Cty O, follow signs. No charge, but request food donations for local food pantry. One of its most basic purposes is to make good men even better. The new building, inclusive of fixed and attached equipment, cost $519,000. 82, Mustang Roundup, Mustangs only car show, Manawa Masonic Center, 520 N. Bridge St. (Hwy 110 and 22). SEPTEMBER 8 Silas H. Shepherd Research Lodge No. Take a look, I recently defended our Wisconsin Badgers in a Facebook wager, with the Grand Master of Michigan, MWBro. 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. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders. The WMCF is a 501 c 3 tax exempt corporation. 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. a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waterloo Gun Club, N1029 County Road T, Waterloo. 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. Brothers from Kenosha Masonic Lodge No. The land acquired, prior to the building of the Temple, cost some $56,000 and was appraised in 1923 at over $97,000. This will be a practice for the EA degree. 331 at the Northwest Masonic Center, 4315 N. 92nd St., Wauwatosa. 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 fastest growing segment of our membership is 18-35 year olds. Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. A person who dines rather than eats. 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. Leadership The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118. An ISSN is an 8-digit code used to identify newspapers, journals, magazines and periodicals of all kinds and on all media-print and electronic. 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. On September 30, 1925, the dedication of the Madison Masonic Center was headlined in the Wisconsin State Journal. Law, the Masonic Center is an official state and local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. joining, and what he is able to offer the lodge as well. For more info. 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. 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. Saturday: Grand Bethel meeting and Miss Wisconsin Job's Daughters Pageant. Anything you may have read or heard about Masonry being a secret society is obviously a myth. Rain date Aug. 5. 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. EN. Formal Attire Required (Kilts Optional Coat and tie is. Save the date and look for further de WI-Free Mason Charities Video and Commentary. Report this profile . A person who dines rather than eats. Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 6, 65th Annual Picnic, Noon, New Diggings, bring a dish to pass, meat and beverage will be furnished. 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. It was really fun. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. Make reservations with District 5 Deputy James Kent, 715-834-7676, or district_deputy5@wisc-freemasonry.org. Another great br (originally posted June 28th, 2018)Good Morning Brethren ALL!!! At another event, the WM added a guessing, ing public or world events that occurred during each Past Masters, it. Guest speaker will be Grand. and the church, I cant help but think that the critics had a point. 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. 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. 1843 Stated Communication, 9:00 a.m. coffee, 10:00 a.m. meeting, Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 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. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. The building is a local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We do this out of love and practice it in how we live and through programs we support. 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 . 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. 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. Sunday: Church and Grand Bethel Installation. 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. The company is headquartered in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Contact Paul Hallingstad at 608-318-0412 or pdhpar@charter.net for details and sign up. Our Lodge will be hosting a table lodge on Monday 2/27. For more information contact Bro. Taking Service and Assistance Brotherly Love I was blessed to have served on the Service and Assistance Board for over a decade. Wuehr, 212 W. Alta Circle, Thiensville, WI 53092. invited and encouraged to attend. Proceeds go to WisconsinMasonicHeritage Center. [10] Limited to, Lake Masonic Center, 7 p.m. to meet and greet our members. 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 Contact Bro. THE WISCONSIN Masonic Journal JULY Wisconsin Masonic Calendar 4 Dodgeville Lodge No. We will be once again holding our Game Feed to benefit our scholarship fund. Please register with your. This question was asked on a social media site, and the answers might, or might not surprise you. Ward Nottestad 608-423-3931. 201 Grand Secretary. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Are you sure you want to delete your template? Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. 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! of Wisconsin All Rights Reserved. But this is your newsroom. Pay when you register. 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. 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? Proceeds benefit Wisconsin Honor Flight. These guidelines apply to the reuse of articles, figures, charts and photos in the Journal of The Masonic Society. RSVP: Scott Scharnell, sscharnell@netwurk.net. I really never get, into debates with people about the fraternity as. 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. Come out to Lodge and get your Irish on! Contact Bro. Through our culture of philanthropy, we make a profound difference for our brothers, our families, our communities, and our future. Just try to make your events unique, fun, and, memorable for all that attend. He just, seemed embarrassed by it all. These guidelines apply to the reuse of articles, figures, charts and photos in the, Apart from Authors use, no material appearing in the, Grand Lodges in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Download Membership or Subscription Forms, JTMS Supplement to the Quarry Project Style Guide, Changes Now In Progress At The Masonic Society. For general inquiries, pleasefill out the form below: Junior Grand Warden Jeffrey S. 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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. Center Shrine Center, 1950 Bond Street, Green Bay. More. Another great br Brothers, Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. 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. Jefferson County #9, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of the month. 25 Third Annual Sportsmen's Shoot, Camp Douglas 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. Isnt that a worthwhile investment? See page 15. bration. Editor at Wisconsin Masonic Journal Oregon Town, Wisconsin, United States 48 connections. 4-5 Prairie du Chien Lodge No. 203Records and Member Management, Christina Jester Ext. Received Traveling Gavel from Waterloo Lodge, On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. 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. 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 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. 13 Milwaukee Valley Scottish Rite, Teddy Bear Classic Golf Outing, Muskego Lakes Country Club, 14020 Loomis Rd, Muskego. Al Bartell at 608-565-7780 or ambart@tds.net. 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. Contact manawalodge@hotmail.com. Presented by the Milwaukee Police Department Tactical Enforcement. 5 6th Annual Friends and Family Festival, Three Pillars Campus in Dousman. 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. Madison, Wisconsin 53703. 119, Brat Fry, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., public welcome. 19 Olive Branch Lodge No. Engage with the learned, Brothers of other lodges as well. 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 . Tripoli Shrine Center. From the Wisconsin Masonic Journal, May, 1999 Let us cover the central points of each degree. 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 . Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. Eighty-one years ago, a large number of our Masonic Brethren in the Sturgeon Bay area sailed on the Great Lakes. The Journal features articles by the best-known authors in Freemasonry, and the brethren from the lodge in your neighborhood. https://wisconsinmasoniccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Masonic-Temple-Madison-Exterior-August-2020-Exported-in-1080p-for-smaller-file-size-1.mp4. The meeting, held at 229 W. Grand Ave. in Beloit, WI 53511, starts at 7:30pm. Charles E. Whelan, Past Grand Master, delivered the address. It was one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever had. All required documents, materials, passport photos and finger print cards are included. Many people think of a gourmet as someone who eats only the most expensive or fanciest of foods. Journal Name. Dinner will be served, s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee. Tom Kohl at tkohl@boerke.com. A light lunch will be served. The meeting, held at 241 E. Wisconsin Ave in Neenah, WI 54956, starts at 7:00pm. 19-22 Wisconsin DeMolay Conclave at Edgewood College. Masonry (also known as Freemasonry) is the worlds first and largest fraternal organization. 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. 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. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. 103. 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? This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Our lodges currently work in English and German. 25 EAA Air Venture Master Mason Degree, Oshkosh Lodge No. Freemasons are united in the common goal of becoming better men. Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. 21. Lunch will be available. 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.