On September 30, 1925, the dedication of the Madison Masonic Center was headlined in the Wisconsin State Journal. Lunch will be available. p.m. able). It was one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever had. 4 Argyle Lodge No. 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. Saturday, March 4th 8 am Coffee and Carbs at Rhinelander Masonic Lodge 9 am Opening & Welcoming. Day Lite #358, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. Please mark your Valentines Day Message of Brotherly Love: Brother Chad Svacina Wins Nationwide Masonic Essay Contest. MMSD overflowed 230 million gallons during historic February rainfall. Enjoy their famous chicken dinner, ham- burgers, roasted corn, soda, beer and sno-cones. Cost is. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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 develop lifelong friendships with fellow Masons and their families, and are welcomed at Masonic lodges throughout the United States and the world. 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 . Thank You. 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. 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. Proceeds benefit Wisconsin Honor Flight. At another event, the WM added a guessing, ing public or world events that occurred during each Past Masters, it. Although I am an Ohio State alum-, nus, I have lived here in Wisconsin for over 25. I enc (originally posted June 28th, 2018)Good Morning Brethren ALL!!! 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. Through this universal brotherhood, Masons learn to be better husbands, better fathers, better brothers, and better citizens. New home for Forest Lodge No. The annual chili cook-off was a huge success. 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 Journal of The Masonic Society.. 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. Periodical postage paid at Dousman, Wisconsin 53118 and additional offices. Hosted by the Tripoli Scottish Highlanders since 1973. Contact Cassia #167, in Plymouth, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. The, meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and dessert auction to, Waushara County. 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. 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. One of the universal doctrines of Freemasonry is a belief in the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. Wuehr, 212 W. Alta Circle, Thiensville, WI 53092. invited and encouraged to attend. from See story on page 8. is 1077-0410 . For authors reusing their own material: Authors need NOT contact the Journal to obtain rights to reuse their own material. 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. Dinner and meeting all had fun, Waterloo provided cake for the meal. Mark Truesdell at [email protected]. The meeting, held at 617 Masonic Blvd in Jefferson, WI 53549, starts at 7:00pm. 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. Your Acts of Kindness award more than one-hundred annual scholarships, build better communities and save lives every year. The land acquired, prior to the building of the Temple, cost some $56,000 and was appraised in 1923 at over $97,000. Isnt that a worthwhile investment? 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. 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. 1843 Stated Communication, 9:00 a.m. coffee, 10:00 a.m. meeting, Henry S. Baird Lodge No. Money from the Foundation was combined with . 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. Our Lodge will be hosting a table lodge on Monday 2/27. Jim Jewel of Richland Lodge No. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. 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. Scottish Rite NMJ USA. 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. 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. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown Make reservations with District 5 Deputy James Kent, 715-834-7676, or [email protected]. Al Bartell at 608-565-7780 or [email protected]. The Masonic Information Center (MIC) was founded in 1993 by a grant from the late John J. Robinson, well-known author, speaker, and Mason. The annual chili cook-off was a huge success. 26 2nd Annual Mosinee Masonic Lodge Car & Truck Show, River Park, Mosinee. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. Contact Bro. SEPTEMBER 8 Silas H. Shepherd Research Lodge No. Join to connect The Wisconsin Masonic Journal. 25 Third Annual Sportsmen's Shoot, Camp Douglas Lodge No. All required documents, materials, passport photos and finger print cards are included. 11 Second Annual 50 Bird Trap Shoot, Juneau Lodge No. The best source for news, analysis, sports and features coverage in Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. Over the years, the Center has evolved into an entertainment venue for the general public in addition to holding Masonic activities. Title. For more information contact Bro. To submit articles for publication in The Journal, contact the Editor-in-Chief, Michael R. Poll, at [email protected], 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 [email protected]. John H. Corscot, Past Grand Master, acted as Grand Master in laying the stone. Masons, this should serve as a good reminder since you have been through them. 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. Preparedness Class starting at 6 p.m. at the Lake Masonic Center. 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 . Another great br Brothers, Morning Star #10, in Beloit, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Wednesday of the month. 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. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. We do this out of love and practice it in how we live and through programs we support. Thus, the discussion of religion, politics, and business is not permitted in our lodges. 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. Lunch provided at Woods & Meadows. This event is to help those who wish to go coordinate travel plans if you wish to carpool etc. 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. Pay when you register. Please RSVP by Friday 2/24. Our meal beforehand will feature corned beef and cabbage, keeping in mind the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration. If you haven't looked at our Facebook page and "Liked" or are following us yet, please do so. Tripoli Shrine Center. Adults $10, 12 and under $5.00. Doorways to new opportunities are right in your neighborhood. Our Badgers prevailed and dominated, them, so he mentioned now that his cap is on, order for posting the picture. For more info go to widemolay.org. Skip to content 608-256-5734 Saturday-Sunday Scheduled Events Only Author(s). Received Traveling Gavel from Waterloo Lodge, On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. I really never get, into debates with people about the fraternity as. World War I interrupted the plans for a new Temple. Robert, p.m., dinner 6 p.m., Zor Shrine Center. A person who dines rather than eats. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, childrens hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. $20 for skeet and $20 for sporting clays; pay when you register. 170 dedication ceremony, Shawano Masonic Center, 2324 E. Richmond St., in Shawano. The meeting, held at 241 E. Wisconsin Ave in Neenah, WI 54956, starts at 7:00pm. 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 Sports Packers Business Communities USA TODAY Obituaries eNewspaper Legals News We also bring our members articles from the non-Masonic academic world that is looking with greater interest than ever at our fraternity and its place in society. 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. Key Factor Analysis Masonry (also known as Freemasonry) is the world's first and largest fraternal organization. Formal Attire Required (Kilts Optional Coat and tie is. Visit www.manawamasoniclodge.org/home/mustang-roundup for more information. 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? 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. 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. $20 with all proceeds going to Shriners Childrens Hospital Chicago. https://wisconsinmasoniccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Masonic-Temple-Madison-Exterior-August-2020-Exported-in-1080p-for-smaller-file-size-1.mp4. If new attendee contact Bro. 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. What is the purpose of Freemasonry? 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. We are starting to get some traffic and more will only help with our hall rentals. Its quarterly magazine, The Masonic Philatelist has been published since 1944. A light lunch will be served. Please register with your. a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waterloo Gun Club, N1029 County Road T, Waterloo. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds 218, 918 Louisa St., Crivitz. Thanks for a Great Year. 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). 19 Beja Shriners motorcycle ride and show. These innovative fire-fighting tools were made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation's "Acts of Kindness" program. Registration from 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., at Camp Douglas Sportsmen's Club, N8117 Keichinger Road, Camp Douglas. He also challenged, him he is going to get good use of his Wisconsin, cap this year! The meeting, held at 441 Smith St. in Plymouth, WI 53073, starts at 7:00pm. All Paypal payments should be made to [email protected] . WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2018 - PAGE 9 News Events from the Lodges St. John's Lodge Awards Night. Proceeds go to WisconsinMasonicHeritage Center. Masonic Center, 203 South Scott St., Wautoma from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. p.m. Rededication, food, music and entertainment. Report this profile . to attend, challenge coins will be presented. 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. Noon to 3:00 p.m. Membership in Wisconsin Masonry is growing and getting younger. 25 EAA Air Venture Master Mason Degree, Oshkosh 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. Contact Bro. In 1891, the First Presbyterian Church on Wisconsin Avenue was purchased and remodeled into a Masonic Temple. 42. Masonry (also known as Freemasonry) is the worlds first and largest fraternal organization. Music and. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. 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 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. Please do NOT send Paypal payments to the above address! 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. 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. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. I was honored in August when the Master of my plural lodge, Lafayette No. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District overflowed 230 million gallons of untreated water into Lake Michigan during a historic February rainfall. Brothers from Kenosha Masonic Lodge No. Charles E. Whelan, Past Grand Master, delivered the address. Many people think of a gourmet as someone who eats only the most expensive or fanciest of foods. Lodge No. Amazon offers over 100,000 books on leadership. Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Erika Miller Ext. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master.