See page 15. bration. 26 2nd Annual Mosinee Masonic Lodge Car & Truck Show, River Park, Mosinee. In November 1922, the plans were announced to build a new Masonic Temple that would cost at least $500,000. Through our culture of philanthropy, we make a profound difference for our brothers, our families, our communities, and our future. For more info. THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie. 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. For general inquiries, pleasefill out the form below: Junior Grand Warden Jeffrey S. 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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. 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. 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. the Journal of The Masonic Society.. 218, 918 Louisa St., Crivitz. Al Bartell at 608-565-7780 or ambart@tds.net. 4 Manawa Lodge No. RSVP to Brother Robert, Ott at 608-415-2536 no later than Thursday, September 26. 12 Doric Lodge No. On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. Wuehr, 212 W. Alta Circle, Thiensville, WI 53092. invited and encouraged to attend. PDF What's the Point of Each Degree? From the Wisconsin Masonic Journal If new attendee contact Bro. The meeting, held at 241 E. Wisconsin Ave in Neenah, WI 54956, starts at 7:00pm. Over the years, the Center has evolved into an entertainment venue for the general public in addition to holding Masonic activities. Noon to 3:00 p.m. 19 Beja Shriners motorcycle ride and show. 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. Saturday, March 4th 8 am Coffee and Carbs at Rhinelander Masonic Lodge 9 am Opening & Welcoming. Table Lodge ceremonies will commence at 7:30. For, more information email davememt@gmail.com or call Bro. By appreciating our differences, we learn to focus on what unites mankind. John H. Corscot, Past Grand Master, acted as Grand Master in laying the stone. Brothers from Kenosha Masonic Lodge No. Your Acts of Kindness award more than one-hundred annual scholarships, build better communities and save lives every year. 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. Many free events for the children, entertainment and raffles. 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. Contact Cassia #167, in Plymouth, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. Masons serve all humankind through fraternal and charitable opportunities found within the Masonic Family. See story on page 8. What is the purpose of Freemasonry? Freemasonry is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to help make the world a better place. Morning Star #10, in Beloit, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Wednesday of the month. It was really fun. Dinner will be served, s Dyslexia Center of Milwaukee. WMJ October 2019 | PDF | Freemasonry | Masonic Lodge - Scribd Dedication of Wisconsin Masonic Heritage Center at 2:00 p.m. 7 Masonic Brotherhood Council, Longest Breakfast (Tea) - Joint Worldwide Masonic Celebration, 8:30 a.m. See story on page 3. Eighty-one years ago, a large number of our Masonic Brethren in the Sturgeon Bay area sailed on the Great Lakes. Rock River Lodge #108 F. & A.M. One of the universal doctrines of Freemasonry is a belief in the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. Over 50 guests came together and enjoyed the brotherhood and comradery of the Hays boys and Henry Palmer Lodges. of Wisconsin All Rights Reserved. The building is a local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Grand Master Tourville Promotes Acts of Kindness, Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Arts Center, Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries. 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. Lunch will be available. 5:30 cocktails, 6:30 dinner. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. We are starting to get some traffic and more will only help with our hall rentals. Wisconsin State Journal - Home - Facebook We do this out of love and practice it in how we live and through programs we support. 21. 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? Formal Attire Required (Kilts Optional Coat and tie is. 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 226 W. Main Street in Whitewater, WI 53190, starts at 7:30pm. Limited to, Lake Masonic Center, 7 p.m. to meet and greet our members. 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 . Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. entertainment by Daddy D Productions. Ward Nottestad 608-423-3931. Presented by the Milwaukee Police Department Tactical Enforcement. 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. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. For more info go to widemolay.org. Powered by WordPress and the Graphene Theme. 200Awards, Lodge Supplies, Petitions, Michael A. DeWolf,PGM Ext. He just, seemed embarrassed by it all. The meeting, held at 201 Park St. in Oregon, WI 53575, starts at 7:00pm. Our Badgers prevailed and dominated, them, so he mentioned now that his cap is on, order for posting the picture. 130 at 3815 Fleet Drive, Wausau. Law, the Masonic Center is an official state and local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Continued on page 5 SUMMER 2012 If your lodge is looking for an electronic organ see page 7. 356 Annual Chicken Dinner and 50th anniversary Open House, Noon 2:00 p.m., Doric Masonic Center, 85 Stoughton Rd., Madison. Through this universal brotherhood, Masons learn to be better husbands, better fathers, better brothers, and better citizens. 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. 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. The very essence of, Freemasonry concerns developing ones life into being, ture. Jim Jewel of Richland Lodge No. We teac Mar 6, 2023 - 7:00pm - 617 Masonic Blvd, Jefferson, WI 53549, Mar 6, 2023 - 7:30pm - 226 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190, Mar 7, 2023 - 7:00pm - 125 S. 5th St., Stoughton, WI 53589, Mar 9, 2023 - 7:00pm - 201 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575, Mar 13, 2023 - 7:00pm - 2322 E. Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI 53545-2145, Mar 13, 2023 - 7:30pm - 301 - 1st Center Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520, Mar 15, 2023 - 7:00pm - 205 N. Water Street, Albany, WI 53502, Mar 15, 2023 - 7:30pm - 229 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511, Mar 16, 2023 - 6:30pm - 1613-1/2 10th Street, Monroe, WI 53566-2001, Mar 16, 2023 - 7:00pm - 11313 N State Rd 138, Evansville, WI 53536. a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waterloo Gun Club, N1029 County Road T, Waterloo. The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118. 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. Preparedness Class starting at 6 p.m. at the Lake Masonic Center. Erika Miller Ext. 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. Hosted by the Tripoli Scottish Highlanders since 1973. If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? He also challenged, him he is going to get good use of his Wisconsin, cap this year! If you haven't looked at our Facebook page and "Liked" or are following us yet, please do so. The meeting, held at 205 N. Water Street in Albany, WI 53502, starts at 7:00pm. 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. 119, Brat Fry, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., public welcome. Editor at Wisconsin Masonic Journal Oregon Town, Wisconsin, United States 48 connections. Tom Kohl at tkohl@boerke.com. Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Wisconsin Masonic Journal - Overview, News & Competitors | ZoomInfo.com 18 Neosho Mayville Horicon Lodge No. 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! 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. Hurley #237, in Mercer, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. Its purpose is to provide information on Freemasonry to Masons and non-Masons alike and to respond to critics of Freemasonry. Regular Stated Meeting for March. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. Scottish Rite NMJ USA. Masonry (also known as Freemasonry) is the worlds first and largest fraternal organization. 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 . Proceeds go to WisconsinMasonicHeritage Center. 14 Fundraiser for Tristan Loew, 3:30 p.m., Blue Hills Masonic Center, Rice Lake. 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. RSVP by Aug. 7, to Bro. 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 . 145 donated four Fire Suppression Tools to the Bristol Fire Department in late January. Contact Bro. Home - Wisconsin Freemasons 10770410), is the authorized publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and, Accepted Masons 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. Author(s). Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. In reality, a gourmet is someone who simply enjoys food. 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. 15 Milwaukee Valley Scottish Rite Zoofari Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Adults $23, children $11. John Wesley ein Freimaurer? - apostasia 201 Grand Secretary. 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. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds Report this profile . It was one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever had. 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.. After the war, Law and Law Architects drew up new plans for an even larger Temple. 1843 Stated Communication, 9:00 a.m. coffee, 10:00 a.m. meeting, Henry S. Baird Lodge No. Thanks for a Great Year. Freemasons are united in the common goal of becoming better men. Hosted by West Bend Lodge No. meeting. Thank You. Proceeds benefit Wisconsin Honor Flight. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin - yumpu.com 21 2nd Annual Zor Shriners Ride for motorcycles and classic cars. 9 were here. $20 for skeet and $20 for sporting clays; pay when you register. Proceeds go to Wisconsin Masonic Heritage Center. 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. 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. 42. The annual chili cook-off was a huge success. Masonic Center, 203 South Scott St., Wautoma from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. p.m. Rededication, food, music and entertainment. Rich Rygh - Editor - Wisconsin Masonic Journal | LinkedIn 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). 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. 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. Madison, Wisconsin 53703. 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. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves. Magazine: Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. It employs 11-20 people and has $0M-$1M of revenue. Everyone is wel-. Pay when you register. Wisconsin Masonic Journal is a company that operates in the Newspapers industry. 14 Wisconsin, Utah concealed carry training 10:00 a.m., Tomah Masonic Center. Freemasons are united in the common goal of becoming better men. 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. News - Wisconsin Hero Outdoors Visit www.manawamasoniclodge.org/home/mustang-roundup for more information. 47 and Washburn Masonic Lodge No. Resist the temptation to. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. 66 followers 64 connections. Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. The land acquired, prior to the building of the Temple, cost some $56,000 and was appraised in 1923 at over $97,000. 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 . Are you sure you want to delete your template? 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. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. WISCONSIN MasonicJournal JULY WisconsinMasonicCalendar 4 Dodgeville Lodge No. 331 at the Northwest Masonic Center, 4315 N. 92nd St., Wauwatosa. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Beja Shrine. All Contents copyright 2008-2023 The Masonic Society, Inc. Please RSVP by Friday 2/24. The meeting, held at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, WI 53208, starts at 10:00am. We teach our kids not to talk to strangers. Thus, the discussion of religion, politics, and business is not permitted in our lodges. Periodical postage paid at Dousman, Wisconsin 53118 and additional offices. Total value of the property in 1923 was $684,000. 103. I must, first and foremost, start out by expressing my appreciation for the wonderful experience my Lady Ronda and I had last evenin Mar 4, 2023 - 8:00am - 23 E Davenport St, Rhinelander, WI 54501, Mar 4, 2023 - 1:00pm - 241 E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956, Mar 4, 2023 - 4:00pm - 402 W 4th Street, Marshfield, WI 54449, Mar 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53208, Mar 6, 2023 - 6:00pm - 4315 N. 92nd Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222, Mar 6, 2023 - 6:30pm - 5189 N. Harper St., Mercer, WI 54547, Mar 6, 2023 - 7:00pm - 617 Masonic Blvd, Jefferson, WI 53549, Mar 6, 2023 - 7:00pm - 504 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI 53074, Mar 6, 2023 - 7:00pm - 241 E. Wisconsin Ave, Neenah, WI 54956, Mar 6, 2023 - 7:00pm - 441 Smith St., Plymouth, WI 53073. Contact manawalodge@hotmail.com. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders. See story on page 5 . Masons, this should serve as a good reminder since you have been through them. On September 30, 1925, the dedication of the Madison Masonic Center was headlined in the Wisconsin State Journal. 16 The 10th Annual Lake Country Masonic Golf Outing to benefit the Pay it Forward campaign of Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. Contact the lodge to determine the purpose of the meeting and Jefferson County #9, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of the month. The company is headquartered in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. Day Lite #358, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. 108, 11 Annual Lodge Picnic at Harnischeger Park,1:30 p.m., North Pavilion, West of Ashippun, Cty O, follow signs.