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THE WISCONSIN M asonic J ournal VOLUME XXXX, NUMBER 1 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin JANUARY, 2007 Brothers: As we welcome this new year of 2007, we begin as always with the month of January. This first month of the year was named for the Roman god, Janus — a two faced god with one face looking to the rear and the other looking forward — seeing what has happened in the past and what was yet to come in the future. As you start this new year, what will you see as you look back to 2006? Did you set some goals and if so, did you meet them? What was “right” that you did and what could be improved? Did you try some new things, or were the old ones recycled for another time? Did you introduce new men into the Fraternity or did you just continue reading the minutes and approving the bills? Did you get personally involved in Lodge work or did you just sit back and wait for somebody else to do it? If we were to run a tally of activities in this past year for you, would you be in the plus or in the minus side? The choices, of course, are up to you. These questions become particularly pertinent as new Lodge officers are being installed. What plans are being made for your coming year? If you don't know where you are going, you will end up some place else. Reviewing Accomplishments At this mid-point of my year as Grand Master, I look to the past as the god, Janus, might have done; but also look to the future to see what there is yet that must be done. Things that can be crossed off of my "to do list" are as follows: 1. I have attend Annual Communications in several adjoining states, 2. I have distributed my pins as I have traveled, shaking the hands of the Brother in greeting, 3. The Wisconsin Program has been explained by Jr. Grand Warden Bro. Craig Campbell in District Meetings and other gatherings, 4. I am continuing to meet with the officers in the Progressive Line to plan for this year and for ongoing programs, 5. The Lodge Excellence Award (LEA) Program has been distributed to be implemented in the Lodges for 2006. Rodney A. Paulsen, Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin The Grand Master’s Message: By Brother Rodney A. Paulsen Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin By Wm. Stonecipher, Editor Wisconsin Masonic Journal BERLIN – Step down the winding stairs leading from the lobby to the basement of Berlin Lodge No. 38, just as Alice stepped through a mir- ror in Lewis Carrol’s famous tale of alternate reality, “Through The Looking Glass,” and you will find yourself similarly transported in time and space to a place few know exists — the arcane world of frater- nal societies. As you enter the museum-like set- ting beyond, you will view things previously unseen by anyone except those who were initiates to the fraternal orders and societies represented. To the right rests a black wooden coffin, its lid open to reveal the earthly remains of someone long departed, a reminder to some long ago candidate of the International Order of Odd Fellows of that fate which awaits us all. There are also illustrations of sev- eral initiatory devices used by vari- ous fraternal groups. There is an image of a goat being ridden by some hap- less candidate, a strength test- ing device showing anoth- er bending at the waist to grasp and pull up on the han- dles affixed thereto only to get smacked on the posteri- or, and another sprawled on a wooden appa- ratus trying to grasp some- thing labeled a ‘greased pig’ — none of them in use by any organi- zation still in existence, a disclaimer says. To the left loom mannequins clad in old fashioned Knights Templar uniforms guarding entry into a room filled with a variety of colorful ritual costumes and artifacts, includ- ing a model Shriner in full costume. In fact the entire basement of the lodge building has been trans- Museum of Fraternal Studies Founder Dan Freimark Seeks a Way Forward His Collection See MUSEUM on page 9 Dan Freimark, a Berlin native and fraternal history enthusiast rents space in the lower level of Berlin Lodge No. 38 to display costumes, documents and ritual paraphernalia from more than 30 fraternal organizations. He hopes to see this effort expand into a full-fledged Museum of Fraternal Studies to be estab- lished in a larger existing facili- ty or perhaps its own building. formed into a walk-through micro museum of fraternal memorabilia from more than 30 fraternal organi- zations, some well known, and oth- ers that were quite obscure even when active. Why is it important to remember these groups and why should Masons care about these other fra- ternal orders? Dan Freimark, a Berlin resident and driving force behind an organi- zational effort to finance and build what he and other backers hope will be a full-sized independent Muse- um of Fraternal Studies on its own dedicated site that is dedicated to preserving this rapidly vanishing fra- ternal heritage, explains it like this. “It is estimated that 1 in 4 Ameri- can men belonged to a fraternal organization of one sort or another during what has been termed ‘the golden age’ of fraternal involve- ment that followed the Civil War and lasted into the first third of the 20th Century. Today, that number is 1 in 250.” “The fraternal structure in the US is like a wheel, with Freemasonry at the hub and the other orga- nizations like the spokes,” Freimark said. He went on to explain that with the pas- sage of time and the chang- ing interests of contemporary society, most of these organiza- tions have gone dark and today have been largely forgotten. Preserving this rich heritage of fraternal life while remnants still exist, is the pas- sion of Dan Freimark, a Berlin native and local history enthusiast whose interest in fraternal studies was kindled by his over 25 years of work with the local Berlin Historical Society and Museum which is locat- ed in a house directly behind the Berlin Lodge building. As Mr. Freimark related, “During EAU CLAIRE – The second Leadership Training Seminar for this Masonic year will be held at the Eau Claire Masonic Center in downtown Eau Claire on Saturday, January 29. The subject will be how to use the various working tools in our “Lodge Toolbox” to aid present and future lodge leaders effectively guide the lodges over which they were elected or appointed to preside. Sitting officers as well as future leaders will learn how the Masonic Code, Masonic Handbook, the Wisconsin Program, the Lodge Excellence Award, Friends Nights, the Ritual Cipher and other working tools avail- able can be their rule and guide in operating a successful lodge. Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The seminar fee is just $5 for early registra - tion by Friday, January 19 . The fee is $15 afterwards or at the door. Checks are to be made out to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin and mailed to the Grand Lodge Office by the deadline. Please use the registration coupon printed on page 3. If a lodge wishes to send one check for its members who are attending, please include a complete listing of their names. Two seminars remain: one in February and the other in May. The February seminar will be held February 17 at Dodgeville Lodge. The $5 Early Bird Deadline is Friday, Feb. 9. wmj Second Leader Seminar is Saturday, Jan. 27 at Eau Claire Masonic Center New this month: Column by Grand Secretary DeWolf Debuts on Page 6 DOUSMAN – Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM, is author- ing a new monthly column for the Wisconsin Masonic Journal to com- municate matters of interest to lodge officers in general and lodge secre- taries in particular. The Grand Secretary’s first column begins by reviewing the instructions that are given to the Secretary at the time he is installed into office. “If this was the total extent of the duties of a Secretary that office would be one of very little work and never-ending pleasure, but such is not the case,” the Grand Secretary explains. The Grand Secretary goes on to explain that the new Secretary soon discovers that “a seemingly never- ending list of duties” awaits his atten- tion. He makes a point of drawing attention to the “Secretaries Hand- book.” which he encourages to obtain and review. The Secretaries Handbook is available for download from the Grand Lodge Web Site at http://www.wisc-freemasonry.org under the publications heading on the home page. There is also a Secretary’s Corner on the Web which contains many of the day-to-day documents the Secre- tary may need. Access to this resource is restricted but Secretaries may obtain the username and pass- word required to access the site by calling the Grand Lodge Office on the toll-free line and asking for Cheryl. The Grand Secretary also reminds Secretaries to make sure their books are closed for the past year and to begin preparation of the Annual Financial Statement they have just received. He also asked Secretaries to please make sure they are mailed to the Grand Secretary at the Grand Lodge Office no later than February 15, 2007. wmj Ritual Cipher Now On GL Web Page: Ed Features Added, Too DOUSMAN – The newest addition to the Grand Lodge Web Site is our Wisconsin Multiple Letter Cipher. It can be found under the Publications heading on the home page. This is the latest version the WMLC and incorporates all additions and dele- tions as approved by Grand Lodge. One of the main reasons for the rit- ual being placed on the GL Web Page is so that brethren with laptop computers or other Internet access devices can immediately view a copy to answer any ritual related questions as they arise, in lodge or elsewhere. Another advantage to See WEB ADDITIONS on page 2 having it in shared electronic form is so that brethren may review and print copies of pages of particular interest without having to purchase a copy of the entire ritual. Printed copies of the familiar pock- et-sized ritual cipher will continue to be available to members from the Grand Lodge Office in Dousman at $7.50 per copy and includes a blue- covered binder. Complete sets of the pages only and binders are available for purchase separately. Other features on the Grand Lodge Web Page under the Publica- tions heading are as follows: • General Publications: Lodge Locator Guide, Masonic Handbook (The Green Book, with pictures and without pictures), The Masonic Code Please see GRAND MASTER’S MESSAGE on page 2 Dan Freimark welcomes visitors to his micro-museum dedicated fraternal memorabilia located in the lower level of Berlin Lodge No. 38.

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THEWISCONSINMasonic Journal

VOLUME XXXX, NUMBER 1 The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin JANUARY, 2007

Brothers:As we welcome this new year of 2007, we begin as always with the

month of January. This first month of the year was named for the Romangod, Janus — a two faced god with one face looking to the rear and theother looking forward — seeing what has happened in the past and whatwas yet to come in the future.

As you start this new year, what will you see asyou look back to 2006?

Did you set some goals and if so, did you meetthem? What was “right” that you did and whatcould be improved? Did you try some new things,or were the old ones recycled for another time?

Did you introduce new men into the Fraternity ordid you just continue reading the minutes andapproving the bills?

Did you get personally involved in Lodge workor did you just sit back and wait for somebody elseto do it?

If we were to run a tally of activities in this pastyear for you, would you be in the plus or in the minus side? The choices,of course, are up to you. These questions become particularly pertinent asnew Lodge officers are being installed. What plans are being made foryour coming year? If you don't know where you are going, you will endup some place else.

Reviewing AccomplishmentsAt this mid-point of my year as Grand Master, I look to the past as the

god, Janus, might have done; but also look to the future to see what thereis yet that must be done. Things that can be crossed off of my "to do list"are as follows:

1. I have attend Annual Communications in several adjoining states,2. I have distributed my pins as I have traveled, shaking the hands of the

Brother in greeting,3. The Wisconsin Program has been explained by Jr. Grand Warden

Bro. Craig Campbell in District Meetings and other gatherings,4. I am continuing to meet with the officers in the Progressive Line to

plan for this year and for ongoing programs,5. The Lodge Excellence Award (LEA) Program has been distributed to

be implemented in the Lodges for 2006.

Rodney A. Paulsen,Grand Master of Masons

in Wisconsin

The Grand Master’s Message:By Brother Rodney A. PaulsenGrand Master of Masons in Wisconsin

By Wm. Stonecipher, EditorWisconsin Masonic Journal

BERLIN – Step down the windingstairs leading from the lobby to thebasement of Berlin Lodge No. 38,just as Alice stepped through a mir-ror in Lewis Carrol’s famous tale ofalternate reality, “Through TheLooking Glass,” and you will findyourself similarly transported intime and space to a place few knowexists — the arcane world of frater-nal societies.

As you enter the museum-like set-ting beyond, you will view thingspreviously unseen by anyoneexcept those who were initiates tothe fraternal orders and societiesrepresented.

To the right rests a black woodencoffin, its lid open to reveal theearthly remains of someone longdeparted, a reminder to some longago candidate of the InternationalOrder of Odd Fellows of that fatewhich awaits us all.

There are also illustrations of sev-eral initiatory devices used by vari-ous fraternal groups. There is animage of a goatbeing riddenby some hap-less candidate,a strength test-ing deviceshowing anoth-er bending atthe waist tograsp and pullup on the han-dles affixedthereto only toget smackedon the posteri-or, and anothersprawled on awooden appa-ratus trying tograsp some-thing labeled a ‘greased pig’ —none of them in use by any organi-zation still in existence, a disclaimersays.

To the left loom mannequins cladin old fashioned Knights Templaruniforms guarding entry into aroom filled with a variety of colorfulritual costumes and artifacts, includ-ing a model Shriner in full costume.

In fact the entire basement of thelodge building has been trans-

Museum of Fraternal StudiesFounder Dan Freimark Seeksa Way Forward His Collection

See MUSEUM on page 9

Dan Freimark, a Berlin nativeand fraternal history enthusiastrents space in the lower level ofBerlin Lodge No. 38 to displaycostumes, documents and ritualparaphernalia from more than30 fraternal organizations. Hehopes to see this effort expandinto a full-fledged Museum ofFraternal Studies to be estab-lished in a larger existing facili-ty or perhaps its own building.

formed into a walk-through micromuseum of fraternal memorabiliafrom more than 30 fraternal organi-zations, some well known, and oth-ers that were quite obscure evenwhen active.

Why is it important to rememberthese groups and why shouldMasons care about these other fra-ternal orders?

Dan Freimark, a Berlin residentand driving force behind an organi-zational effort to finance and buildwhat he and other backers hope willbe a full-sized independent Muse-um of Fraternal Studies on its owndedicated site that is dedicated topreserving this rapidly vanishing fra-ternal heritage, explains it like this.

“It is estimated that 1 in 4 Ameri-can men belonged to a fraternalorganization of one sort or anotherduring what has been termed ‘thegolden age’ of fraternal involve-ment that followed the Civil Warand lasted into the first third of the20th Century. Today, that number is1 in 250.”

“The fraternal structure in the USis like a wheel, with Freemasonry at

the hub andthe other orga-nizations likethe spokes,”Freimark said.

He went onto explain thatwith the pas-sage of timeand the chang-ing interests ofcontemporarysociety, most ofthese organiza-tions havegone dark andtoday havebeen largelyforgotten.

Preserv ingthis rich heritage of fraternal lifewhile remnants still exist, is the pas-sion of Dan Freimark, a Berlinnative and local history enthusiastwhose interest in fraternal studieswas kindled by his over 25 years ofwork with the local Berlin HistoricalSociety and Museum which is locat-ed in a house directly behind theBerlin Lodge building.

As Mr. Freimark related, “During

EAU CLAIRE – The second Leadership Training Seminar for thisMasonic year will be held at the Eau Claire Masonic Center in downtownEau Claire on Saturday, January 29. The subject will be how to use thevarious working tools in our “Lodge Toolbox” to aid present and futurelodge leaders effectively guide the lodges over which they were elected orappointed to preside.

Sitting officers as well as future leaders will learn how the Masonic Code,Masonic Handbook, the Wisconsin Program, the Lodge ExcellenceAward, Friends Nights, the Ritual Cipher and other working tools avail-able can be their rule and guide in operating a successful lodge.

Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The seminar fee is just $5 for early registra-tion by Friday, January 19. The fee is $15 afterwards or at the door.Checks are to be made out to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin and mailedto the Grand Lodge Office by the deadline.

Please use the registration coupon printed on page 3. If a lodge wishesto send one check for its members who are attending, please include acomplete listing of their names. Two seminars remain: one in Februaryand the other in May. The February seminar will be held February 17 atDodgeville Lodge. The $5 Early Bird Deadline is Friday, Feb. 9. wmj

Second Leader Seminar is Saturday,Jan. 27 at Eau Claire Masonic Center

New this month:Column by GrandSecretary DeWolfDebuts on Page 6

DOUSMAN – Grand SecretaryMichael A. DeWolf, PGM, is author-ing a new monthly column for theWisconsin Masonic Journal to com-municate matters of interest to lodgeofficers in general and lodge secre-taries in particular.

The Grand Secretary’s first columnbegins by reviewing the instructionsthat are given to the Secretary at thetime he is installed into office.

“If this was the total extent of theduties of a Secretary that officewould be one of very little work andnever-ending pleasure, but such isnot the case,” the Grand Secretaryexplains.

The Grand Secretary goes on toexplain that the new Secretary soondiscovers that “a seemingly never-ending list of duties” awaits his atten-tion. He makes a point of drawingattention to the “Secretaries Hand-book.” which he encourages toobtain and review. The SecretariesHandbook is available for downloadfrom the Grand Lodge Web Site athttp://www.wisc-freemasonry.orgunder the publications heading onthe home page.

There is also a Secretary’s Corneron the Web which contains many ofthe day-to-day documents the Secre-tary may need. Access to thisresource is restricted but Secretariesmay obtain the username and pass-word required to access the site bycalling the Grand Lodge Office onthe toll-free line and asking forCheryl.

The Grand Secretary also remindsSecretaries to make sure their booksare closed for the past year and tobegin preparation of the AnnualFinancial Statement they have justreceived. He also asked Secretariesto please make sure they are mailedto the Grand Secretary at the GrandLodge Office no later than February15, 2007. wmj

Ritual Cipher NowOn GL Web Page: EdFeatures Added, Too

DOUSMAN – The newest additionto the Grand Lodge Web Site is ourWisconsin Multiple Letter Cipher. Itcan be found under the Publicationsheading on the home page. This isthe latest version the WMLC andincorporates all additions and dele-tions as approved by Grand Lodge.

One of the main reasons for the rit-ual being placed on the GL WebPage is so that brethren with laptopcomputers or other Internet accessdevices can immediately view acopy to answer any ritual relatedquestions as they arise, in lodge orelsewhere. Another advantage to See WEB ADDITIONS on page 2

having it in shared electronic form isso that brethren may review andprint copies of pages of particularinterest without having to purchase acopy of the entire ritual.

Printed copies of the familiar pock-et-sized ritual cipher will continue tobe available to members from theGrand Lodge Office in Dousman at$7.50 per copy and includes a blue-covered binder. Complete sets of thepages only and binders are availablefor purchase separately.

Other features on the GrandLodge Web Page under the Publica-tions heading are as follows:

• General Publications: LodgeLocator Guide, Masonic Handbook(The Green Book, with pictures andwithout pictures), The Masonic Code

Please see GRAND MASTER’S MESSAGE on page 2

Dan Freimark welcomes visitors to hismicro-museum dedicated fraternalmemorabilia located in the lower levelof Berlin Lodge No. 38.

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PAGE 2 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2007

Published by the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin

JANUARY 2007The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, Publication Number 011-551(ISSN No.10770410), is the authorized publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and AcceptedMasons of Wisconsin. It is published monthly except for the July/August issue whichis combined. Periodical postage paid at Dousman, Wisconsin 53118 and additionaloffices. Postmasters: send address changes to The Wisconsin Masonic Journal,36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118.

Subscription Rates:Non-members (within United States): $15.00 per year (payable in advance) Non-members (mailed outside of the United States): $50.00 (payable in advance)Members: $8.00 per year (included in the Grand Lodge per-capita)

Address all correspondence to:The Wisconsin Masonic Journal

36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118Phone: 262-965-2200 FAX 262-965-4211

Grand Masonic Center - Toll Free in Wisconsin 1-800-242-2307

Editorial Production Office Phone/FAX 262-334-1876William Lawrence Stonecipher, Editor

232 Lincoln Drive South, West Bend, WI 53095e-mail <[email protected]>

Advertising Office Phone/FAX 262-965-3979Diane Igl, Advertising Managere-mail <[email protected]>

Advertising rates upon request. Deadline for submission of news oradvertising copy is the fifth of each month preceding month ofscheduled publication.

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Directory of Grand Lodge Officers 2006-2007Elected OfficersGrand Master

Rodney A. Paulsen (77)Res. & Bus. (262) 723-3484Fax. (262) 723-8684<[email protected]>

Deputy Grand MasterJ. B. Van Hollen (210)Res. (608) 850-6784<[email protected]>

Senior Grand WardenJohn W. Wilke (32) Bus. (608) 882-4146 Res. (608) 882-6087 Fax (608) 882-4010<[email protected]>

Junior Grand WardenCraig S. Campbell (183)Res. (262) 375-8937Bus. (262) 512-4104<[email protected]>

Grand TreasurerRichard A. Vande Sande (28)Res. (262) 763-6797Bus. (262) 767-5201<[email protected]>

Grand SecretaryMichael A. DeWolf, PGM (267)Res. (715) 849-4260 Bus. (800) 686-0070Fax. (715) 298-3000<[email protected]>

Appointed OfficersGrand Chaplain

Ray Heilborn (221)Res. (715) 468-7182Bus. (715) 468-4567<[email protected]>

District 11James G. Jante (28)Res. (262) 767-0660Bus. (262) 210-9510<[email protected]>

District 12Donald W. Hensiak (189)Res. (414) 433-4741Bus. (414) 545-3370<[email protected]>

Grand Masonic CenterGrand Lodge F.&A.M. of Wisconsin36275 Sunset Dr., Dousman, WI 53118Toll-free in WI •1-800-242-2307Fax (262) 965-4211Metro (262) 965-2200

<[email protected]>

Grand Lodge Website<www.wisc-freemasonry.org>

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The Wisconsin Masonic JournalWilliam L. Stonecipher, Editor

232 Lincoln Drive SouthWest Bend, WI 53095

Phone/Fax (262) 334-1876 <[email protected]>

WMJ Advertising ManagerMs. Diane Igl,

36275 Sunset Dr., Dousman, WI 53118Phone/Fax (262) 965-3979<[email protected]>

District 2William Beetcher (244)Res. (715) 349-8021<[email protected]>

District 3Frank J. Dennee (225)Res. (715) 339-2668Bus. 715-339-2191<[email protected]>

District 4Guy K. Gooding (322)Res. (920) 822-8104<[email protected]>

District 5Raymon C. Kline (345)Res. (608) 781-6142<[email protected]>

District 6Jeffrey B. Brewer (128)Res. (715) 423-2812Bus. (715) 422-3064<[email protected]>

District 7Richard M. Trailer (245)Res. (608) 423-7081<[email protected]>

District 8Emmett J. Reilly (25)Res. (608) 965-4976

District 9Le Roy R. Huber (161)Res. (608) 876-6421<[email protected]>

District 10J. Patrick Storrs (138)Res. (262) 306-1214Bus. (262) 338-1439 ext. 225<[email protected]>

Grand LecturerRonald H. Glaunert (345)Res. (608) 788-4953<[email protected]>

Senior Grand DeaconJoseph B. Harker (1)Res. (262) 782-1723Bus. (414) 382-3179<[email protected]>

Junior Grand DeaconDavey L. White, Jr. (4)Res. (608) 348-9352 <[email protected]>

Senior Grand StewardDennis V. Siewert (332)Res. (920) 339-8995Bus. (920) 435-6061<[email protected]>

Junior Grand StewardDaniel L. Slavik (63)Res. (608) 244-4562Bus. (608) 327-5116<[email protected]>

Grand MarshalKenneth C. Gorgen (307)Res. (262) 691-0859<[email protected]>

Grand TilerJames A. Wetzel (247)Res. (262) 363-9017<[email protected]>

District DeputiesDistrict 1

L. Arby Humphrey (329)Res. (715) 364-2492Bus. (218) 723-2510<[email protected]>

GRAND MASTER’S MESSAGE...from page 16. I have attended several 150th anniversary celebrations, some of

which have included the rededication of the lodges,7. I have installed the officers of a number of lodges as well as attended

lodge events and handed out special awards on behalf of the lodge.8. A ‘Freemasons Club’ has been formed on the UW-Madison Campus

which we anticipate will be duplicated in other areas of the state. This I seeas the first step in the formation of a University Lodge.

9. The District Chaplains continue to meet under the able leadership ofour Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Ray Heilborn.

Looking to the futureIn looking forward to see the things yet to come, Janus might observe in

my planner, the items listed below:1) The Grand Secretary will be announcing a series of workshops/meet-

ings to orient Lodge secretaries, new and old, to the demands and require-ments of being an effective Secretary.

2) The District Deputies have been asked to select a “District Mason ofthe the Year” to be announced at the Annual Communication in June.Who will be the Brother selected from your District? Will it be you? Haveyou contributed to the Craft in a significant way?

3. For the many who have earned the Eagle Scout Award in the past ormay earn it in the future, the Masonic Eagle Scout Commendation Awardannounced at Grand Lodge is now official. This is being made possiblethrough the Grand Lodge of Michigan who developed the award. A recip-ient may be nominated by a Brother or a Scout leader. The nominationform is to be sent to the Grand Lodge of Michigan accompanied with thepersonal data of the Scout, Lodge information and a $20 fee. In time therecipient will receive a personalized commendation certificate, a personalletter of commendation signed by the Wisconsin Grand Master, and a spe-cially designed pocket medal.

The Masonic Eagle Scout Commendation Award nomination form isavailable on the Grand Lodge Web Site or by contacting the Grand LodgeOffice. The certificate and materials will be mailed to the nominatingBrother or Scout with the presentation to occur at the Eagle Court ofHonor or a Lodge Recognition Night. I would encourage pictures be takenat the event with copies being sent to the Wisconsin Masonic Journal andthe recipient’s local newspaper. In recognizing Eagle Scouts don't forget torecognize Masons who have been active in Scouting with the DanielCarter Beard Masonic Scouter Award. A plaque is being developed to beplaced in the Grand Masonic Center to recognize Masons who havereceived this prestigious award.

4. Senior Grand Warden John Wilke has his Leadership Seminars wellunderway. The first one in Dousman was well attended. All received anexcellent orientation to the Masonic Toolbox and the means by which theycan utilize it to develop a more effective lodge. Plan to attend one of theremaining sessions. Don't miss this opportunity to increase your Masonicknowledge and education. Seminars are open to all members of the Craft.

5. Requests for a change in District assignments are being held until theDeputy submits the request for the change with the signed agreement byall lodges involved in the changes.

6. The two display cabinets have been moved from the upstairs confer-ence room to the main floor hallway. Currently being displayed are BlueLodge Officer “Bullion” Aprons, glassware, and ritual books from as farback as the early 1800s. There are still some empty shelves for you or yourlodge to loan Masonic memorabilia to be displayed. If you are in the area,stop in to see a part of our Masonic heritage.

7. The Grand Master's Appeal goes on. I would thank the Brothers whohave contributed to this appeal to help our veterans who have been hospi-talized or are within the Home at King. There is still time to answer thisAppeal. Don't delay, do it today!

Things done, and things yet to do! When the time comes in June to passon the reins of authority, I hope it can be said that I aimed high to set goalsfor the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin to be the best Grand Lodge that it canpossibly be. I hope that this same philosophy will be reflected in yourlodge as you start this new year of 2007 as a man and a Mason.

Fraternally submitted,Rodney A. Paulsen, Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin

McKinley Table Lodge Guests of HonorMcKinley Lodge Worshipful Master Luis Silva (center, right) posed withLadies at the Table guests of honor Grand Master Rod Paulsen (left), HelenWheeler (center), Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, andVirginia Paulsen (right) following dinner at the lodge on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Ladies at the TableToasts at McKinleyMcKinley Lodge Jr. Warden JamesLovett (right) presented the toast toeducation pioneer Maria Montessoriat the Ladies at the Table dinner atMcKinley Lodge, Brookfield, onSaturday, November 11. Specialhonored female guests present wereHelen Wheeler, Grand WorthyMatron of the Order of the EasternStar, and Virginia Paulsen. Othernotable women recognized wereChildren’s Television Workshop(Sesame Street) founder Joan GanzCooney. Jacqueline Cochran, afemale aircraft racer, and DorothyDix, mental health pioneer. McKinleyLodge Secretary Dick Breitzmannand his lady Jan are to the left ofGrand Worthy Matron HelenWheeler during the toast.

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WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2007 - PAGE 3

Brethren, the year 2007 is upon us and with it theopportunity for those who wish to obtain Proficiencyor Ritualist Cards in Wisconsin Degree work.

The need for members to be proficient is so theymay be of assistance to lodges that have degree workand be able to do the ritualistic work more efficientlyand correctly. Busy lodges need people they can callon to help with their work. Proficiency and RitualistCard holders can fill that need.

There is an increasing number of young masonswho are learning the work and are participating inthe degrees, and are becoming officers. They areprime candidates to be card holders and I encouragethem to attend one of the proficiency exams to be held this spring.

The plan is to have proficiency and ritualist test held in four differentlocations of the state so that travel distances will not be too great for thosewho wish to participate. Two dates and sites have already been selected— they are for Districts 7, 8, and 9 and are to be held on March 31 at theMadison Masonic Center.

The date for Districts 4, 5 and 6 examinations will be on May 19 at theTomah Lodge in Tomah. Those interested in being a part of these eventscan contact either the District Deputy, District Lecturer or Area Administra-tor assigned to serve your lodge.

Starting times and details for these exams will be announced later. If you know the ritual, why not have the card? I know for a fact that

lodges are proud to proclaim that their members have Proficiency or Ritu-alist Cards.

Fraternally, Ron GlaunertGrand Lecturer

Ronald H. Glaunert Grand Lecturer

Notes From The Grand LecturerBy Brother Ronald H. Glaunert

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q January 27, 2007 @ Eau Claire Masonic Center,Eau Claire, $5 Deadline is Friday, Jan. 19.

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By Bro. Eugene Kuhnwald, Worshipful MasterAdams Lodge No. 332, Adams Wisconsin

Adams Masonic Lodge No. 332 celebrated the birthday of its oldest member on Wednes-day, October 18, 2006, with a special dinner and birthday cake. Tony DeCarlo, a resident ofAdams County and member of the Adams Lodge, was born on that date 102 years ago, onOct. 18, 1904.

Brother DeCarlo lives by himself and gets around very well with some assistance from hisMasonic friends. Tony is also a member of W. D. Niles-Elza M. Chase Chapter of Royal ArchMasons in Adams as well as other York Rite Bodies (Council and Commandery).

At the party, with a glisten in his eyes, Tony expressed his gratitude towards everyoneinvolved with this surprise party. Tony stated to one of the lodge members; “I enjoy attendingeach and every meeting I get to go to. Every time I see another new member go through theirdegree, I learn something new that I missed from before.”

Tony is an inspiration to us all, a valuable tool for us to have and to learn from, and magnificent friend withwhom to be associated.

Donations of WoodWorking EquipmentSought for Mason-Woods Workshop

MASONWOODS – Brother HugoPetters, Junior Warden of Mason-Woods Lodge No. 368, which callsthe Three Pillars independent livingcampus on Shawano Lake in Cecilhome, is seeking donations of woodworking equipment that is no longerneeded by its original owners.

“It is housecleaning time and it ismy guess that somewhere there is aBrother who has some of the toolswe need in the workshop at MasonWoods and would be willing todonate them.

Both the residents living here andthe maintenance staff could put togood use the following items: abandsaw, biscuit cutter, bench modelbelt sander, and a dust collection sys-tem.”

He invites persons with any ofthese tools to please call our businessoffice at 800-959-6637 and we willarrange for transportation. By theway, Mason-Woods Lodge meetsthe second and fourth Tuesdays at10:30 a.m. in the Community Roomon the Shawano Lake campus.

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Tony DeCarlo at102 years

Adams Lodge Member Tony DeCarlo Turns102 – May Be State’s Oldest Active Mason

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Does your new Master have the year’s activities planned?What do you have planned that will strengthen Masonry?

Grand Master PaulsenMeets Bro. Tony DeCarloGrand Master Rodney Paulsen waspleased to meet 102 year-old AdamsLodge member Tony DeCarlo priorto the lodge’s installation of officersDecember 16. In token of the occa-sion the Grand Master personallypresented Brother DeCarlo with oneof his pins, much to the delight of theBrother many consider to be the old-est active Mason in the state. BrotherDeCarlo regularly attends lodgemeetings. He celebrated his 102ndbirthday on October 18.

Adams Lodge Checkered PavementIncoming Adams Lodge Master Eugene Kuhnwald kneels at the altar duringinstallation ceremonies on Saturday, December 16 in Adams. The checkeredtile floor fills the central portion of the lodge room. This is one of the fewlodges in Wisconsin (along with Baraboo Lodge) that has this kind of floortreatment. Grand Tiler Jim Wetzel, Installing Marshal, stands ready to placethe jewel of office upon the shoulders of the incoming Master. EugeneKuhnwald, who succeeds his “Brother brother,” Michael Kuhnwald. Thisterm was much used during the pre-installation presentation of awards to out-going officers, all handcrafted by Brother Eugene. - WMJ Photos by WLS

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Enclosed is my donat ion for:

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Medical Fund

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Youth Fund

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Home Endowment

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Journal Fund

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Service & Assistance Fund

[ ] Wisconsin Masonic Soccer Foundation, Inc.

[ ] Designated for _________________________________________

[ ] In honor of: ___________________________________________

[ ] In memory of:__________________________________________

Amount _____________________ Date_____________________

Please acknowledge to:

Name ____________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________

City_______________________ State________ ZIP___________

Make your check payable to the benevolence you have selected above andmail to: The Wisconsin Masonic Charities, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman,WI 53118 • Phone (800) 242-2307 (Wis. only) or (262) 965-2200 (out of

state) • On the Web: <[email protected]>

FILL OUT, CLIP AND MAIL TODAY

Support Your WisconsinMasonic Charities

Memorials and Contributions

Plan for the future. Remember to include MasonicCharities in your will today.

Service and AssistanceService and Assistance General Fund

•Damascus Lodge No. 290 •Mrs. Isobel Wray, Memorial Day Appeal

Wisconsin Masonic FoundationFoundation Perpetual Scholarship Fund

•Madison Lodge No. 5 to establish two $600 perpetual scholarships to•Verona High School, to honor Verona Masonic Lodge No. 294

Home Endowment•Alfred H. Brackin Estate •Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99

•Mr. Charles White in memory of Roy C. Wolf

Masonic Foundation General Fund•Mr. William Day

In Memory of Arne Tenhula:•Mr. & Mrs. James & Judy Bradbury •Ms. Barbara Hardy on behalf ofthe Schultz Family •Beverly Markott •Barbara Hardy •Beth Dispenza

•Bette Smith and Bonnie Grochala •Jim Moran & Associates •Ms. Mary Larocca •Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Kathleen McCormack

•Ms. Sandra McKenzie •Ms. Sarah Moore •Mr. Sean Pohl •Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Harriet Quade

•Mr. & Mrs. Frederick & Vina Tausend •Mr. Thomas Tenhula

Masonic Medical - Lodge Matching Fund•Clintonville Lodge No. 197 for the purchase of two defibrillators

for the New London School District •Hartford Lodge No. 120 for support of the Lifeline Program at Hartford Memorial Hospital

Masonic Medical Fund•Clear Lake Lodge No. 230 in memory of Winfred Johnson

•Clear Lake Lodge No. 230 in memory of Howard L. Bendixen •Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99 •New Holstein Calumet

Chapter No. 262 in memory of Constance Elliott

Wisconsin Masonic Home, Inc.General Fund

•Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Helen Albrecht in memory of Horst G. Froelich

Building on a Vision Capital Campaign•Dousman Lodge No. 315 •Mr. George Emmerich •Glenn L.

Humphrey Lodge No. 364 • Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Johnson •Mr. RobertMoore • Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. 42 • Mr. Allen Trapp

GRAND MASTER’S 2007 TOUR DATESTO VISIT MASONS IN FLORIDA &

ARIZONA ANNOUNCEDThe following dates have been SCHEDULED for the Grand Master’s

visitation to Wisconsin Masons living permanently or temporarily in Flori-da and Arizona. Details will be forthcoming as they are finalized.

•January 16, 2007 - Luncheon in Davenport, FL•January 18, 2007 - Luncheon in Ft. Myers, FL•March 6, 2007 - Luncheon in Sun City West, AZ

Save these dates for a very important guest appearance!

Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge Honored for Compass Point Fund RaisingBrother William H. Barnes, Director of Development for the Wisconsin Masonic Charities, visited Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. 42 on November 16, 2006, to present the lodge with a plaque in commemoration of the roleit played in funding the new Compass Point Catered Living facility on the Three Pillars’ Senior Living Campus inDousman. Present to receive the award were, first row, left to right: Ian Watts Henry Pynakker, Master Tom Ewald ,Douglas Campbell and Russell Hays. Second row: Ben Jarvis, Robert Jewell, Jack Holtz and Mark Brother. Thirdrow: Eric Fuher, Jim Preston and Noah Schultz. Fourth row: Dave Grevenkamp, Lloyd Calderwood and GaryPilgrim. - Submitted by William H. Barnes, Director of Development, Wisconsin Masonic Charities

Supporting our charities is an

outward reflection of the inner light

imparted byFreemasonry

Lodges Honored for “Building On A Vision”Support of Compass Point Catered Living Unit

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Print your OLD address here: (or attach the address label fromyour Wisconsin Masonic Journal)Name _____________________________________________________Address____________________________________________________City ______________________________ State_______ ZIP_________

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Moving? It is important that you notify the Masonic Journal beforeyour address changes either TEMPORARILY or PERMANENTLY!

of Wisconsin (2006 Revision), andthe Wisconsin Multiple Letter Cipher(1999 Revision).

• Grand Lodge Proceedings:2003, 2004 and 2005. The 2006proceedings will be posted whencompleted.

• Grand Lodge Officer Hand-books: Grand Lodge Officer Hand-book (GLO); District Deputy Hand-book; and Area AdministratorHandbook. In addition to the namedGrand Lodge officers, these hand-

WEB ADDITIONS...from page 1 books may also be of interest tothose considering becoming aGrand Lodge officer at a future time.

• Lodge Publications: Senior War-den's Handbook, Counselor’s Hand-book, Secretary’s Handbook, Chap-lain's Prayers, and Three MinuteMason.

The handbooks for the SeniorWarden, Counselor and Secretaryoffer specific advice to these vitallodge officers that is greatly expand-ed over what was previously avail-able.

• The Chaplain’s prayer sectiongives many acceptable devotionalalternatives for most every conceiv-able occasion.

• The Three Minute Mason selec-tions are ready-made educationalpresentations that can provideadded educational content for useduring a regular lodge meeting.

• Wisconsin Masonic Journal: inaddition to accessing the current andtwo most recent issues, the NewsHawk Media Kit and AdvertisingRate Sheets — one for commercialadvertisers and the other for Masonicand affiliated groups — are also tobe found there.

Other features will be added asthey are completed. wmj

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Almost all of our lodges are now installing, or have already installed, offi-cers and leaders for this coming year. The questions before us are: Whereare we going? What do we intend to accomplishthis coming year?

I well remember when I was installed as theWorshipful Master of my lodge. It was with someapprehension that I looked forward to leading thebrothers into what I hoped would be a fruitful andsuccessful year of activities.

I placed the calendar before me and carefullyplotted out the “stated communications” and theninserted my dream program of activities for ourlodge. Some of my programs we accomplished,such as a monthly Trestleboard and a regularcommunication with the local newspaper inform-ing them of our activities.

It was the unforeseen changes that caused me to be somewhat more pli-able in my programming. We had the responsibility and pleasure of wel-coming our brothers from the Spooner Lodge into our membership as wejoined together as one lodge. It was a unification that proved beneficialand most edifying to both lodges as we combined talents and resources.We began our merger by adopting a rather informal procedure for con-ducting our business. We gathered about a squared table, with plenty ofcoffee and refreshments, and looking each other directly in the eye weworked out our process of coming together. We determined, as brothers,how we would elect our officers, how we would handle our finances andour obligations.

As is the situation in many lodges, we find that we need much moreschooling and instruction in the fine art of Freemasonry. We are also find-ing a number of willing candidates for membership and are very muchaware of the need of much more Masonic education.

Our members, both new and old, need to know the WHY of what weare doing in our rituals. It is not a one-time, nor an easy task, but rather acontinuing education of what we are doing, why we are doing it, andwhere we are going in the future.

Ours is a fraternity largely unknown and unheralded by the general pub-lic. Perhaps we need to begin beating our drums and blowing our ownhorns and do more to alleviate the perceived mystery of Freemasonry.

As we begin our year, may it be with a sense of gratitude and deepappreciation for all that we have accomplished as Freemasons, and per-haps we can begin to find ways to let our light shine so that all might seeus as we truly are rather than as we are generally viewed.

Grand Chaplain Ray Heilborn welcomes reader comments. He may bereached by e-mail at <[email protected]>.

In Service to the CraftBy Grand Chaplain Ray D. Heilborn

Rev. Ray D. HeilbornGrand Chaplain

Where Are We Going This Year?

Shawano Lodge Donates Thanksgiving BirdsShawano Lodge donated 50 turkeys to the Shawano Food Pantry for distrib-ution to needy families. A surprise bonus was a special promotion by thestore which was giving a 2-liter bottle of soda with each turkey purchased. Sothe Food Pantry was also the recipient of 50 bottles of soda. Pictured on theright is Chuck Anderson, Secretary of Shawano Lodge thanking Bill Mueller,store meat market manager, for his assistance with the project. The beaminglady is Flo Withers, Manager of the Food Pantry.

- Submitted by Bro. Chuck Anderson, Shawano Lodge Secretary

LaCrosse No. 190 Masons Fund AEDLaCrosse Masonic Lodge No.. 190 presented a check recently to purchase an AED (Automated ExternalDefibrillator) to Town of Campbell Fire Chief Gary Bauer as Brothers Sr. Deacon Keith Williams, Past Master HarryHiser and Counselor Jim Winters look on (left to right). This is the eighth AED the Lodge has purchased with theassistance of Wisconsin Masonic Charities. Worshipful Master Scott Hiser is shown presenting the check.

Wisconsin Masonic Charities On The InternetGo to <www.wisc-freemasonry.org> and click on the Charities tab.You can contact the Masonic Charities via e-mail at<[email protected]>. You may also phone theWisconsin Masonic Charities Development Office toll-free inWisconsin at (800)242-2307 or (262)965-2200 out-of-state.

Tomah Lodge Raises Dennis ClinardOn Thursday, October 19, Brother Dennis Clinard (front row, center) was raised to the Sublime Degree of MasterMason in Tomah Lodge No. 132. Brother Clinard is flanked on his right by Brother Chas Calhoun who conferredthe degree and on his left by Master Harry Smith, who gave the charge. Pictured were the Brothers who had a partin the degree work. In the front row: Forrest Mades, David Rezin, Chaz Calhoun, Dennis Clinard, Harry Smith,Mike Sund and Robert Gray, Area Administrator. Back row: Robert Keene, Johnston Bell, Kenneth Kuhn, RobertMilton, Tom Johnson, Forrest Schucht, Hollis Herbenson and Steve Hanson.

- Submitted by Steve Hanson, Tomah Lodge Masonic News Hawk

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La Crosse Raises Local Radio PersonalityLa Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190 Brother Todd Wolhert (left), alter-nately known as Todd Springer, a disc jockey with the La Crosse RadioGroup, posing with Worshipful Master Scott Hiser after being raised tothe Sublime Degree of Master Mason recently. Once again in a show ofMasonic unity six lodges were present at the raising. Good food andMasonic fellowship followed the closing of lodge.

- Submitted by Martin Callaway, La Crosse Masonic News Hawk

Corrections• In the Foundation Scholarship

pages of the November 2006 issuethe name of Brother Allen Bor-chardt, in whose memory Neosho-Horicon-Mayville Lodge No. 108gives a perpetual scholarship year-ly, was misspelled. It should havebeen Alan Borchardt.

• The picture caption for “Trickor Treat at Adams Lodge” pub-lished on page 6 of the Decemberissue, the number of Adams LodgeNo. 332 was incorrectly stated asbeing No. 223.

• In the December issue’s front

page story regarding the Leader-ship Seminar held in Dousman onOctober 28, Leadership Commit-tee Chairman John Wilke was mis-quoted as to the reason presenterBill Beecher, District 2 Deputy, wasnot present. Senior Grand WardenWilke did in fact explain to atten-dees at the beginning of the semi-nar that Brother Beecher wasexcused to be in Eau Claire for theScottish Rite Reunion. BrotherBeecher is an officer in the Consis-tory there and that day the 32ndDegree was being presented. Ourapologies to both: the error was theEditor’s. wmj

Colin Moten Raised InTomah Lodge 132After Brother Colin Moten wasrecently raised to the sublimedegree of Master Mason inTomah Lodge No. 132, hereceived the Grand Master's pinfrom Area Administrator RobertGray. Brother Moten was aFellowcraft when he met theGrand Master at the VA MedicalCenter in Tomah, where ourBrother works with homeless vet-erans.

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Warm Fraternal Greetings from the Grand Secretaries’ Office. At the installation of a Secretary, he is instructed as to his duties, which

are as follows: “It is your duty to observe the will and pleasure

of the Worshipful Master in recording the proceed-ings of this Lodge; transmit a copy thereof to theGrand Lodge when requested; to receive allmonies paid into the Lodge and pay them over tothe Treasurer, taking his receipt therefore. Yourgood inclination to Masonry and this Lodge, willinduce you to discharge the duties of your officewith fidelity, and by so doing, you will merit theesteem and applause of your Brethren.”

These are the instructions that are given to theSecretary at the time he is installed into office. Ifthis was the total extent of the duties of a Secretarythat office would be one of very little work and never-ending pleasure, butsuch is not the case.

The new Secretary soon discovers that to merit the esteem andapplause of his Brethren, it is necessary that he devote himself to a seem-ingly never-ending list of duties. Some of the general duties, which pertainto all Lodges, are listed in the Secretaries Handbook. There are, however,differences in Lodges and, as a result, different duties for the Secretary. Iencourage you to obtain a copy of the Secretaries Handbook and reviewit from time to time. You may download your personal copy from theGrand Lodge Web Site at http://www.wisc-freemasonry.org/html/publica-tions.htm.

There is also a Secretaries Corner on the Web which contains many ofthe day-to-day documents you may need. Please call Cheryl at 800-242-2307 for the Username and Password to access the site.

For the month of January I would encourage you to make sure yourbooks are closed for the past year and begin preparation of the AnnualFinancial Statement you have just received. This is for the year just ended.Please make sure you mail it to me at the Grand Lodge office no laterthan February 15, 2007 (Sec. 52.03 of the Code).

It is critical that we receive your statements on time because as an orga-nization we file a “Group 990” with the IRS on your behalf. If you are latewith your statements, we need to file for an extension. Please help us dothe best job for you we can by being timely with your reports.

Our office staff at the Grand Lodge office is extremely knowledgeableand always available to help. To help better direct you calls I have high-lighted some of their duties:

Jan Gorgen - Office ManagerPhone:1-800-242-2307 Fax:1-262-965-4211

E-mail <[email protected]>Department Duties: • Maintain in-state membership records, address changes, deaths,

degree dates, etc. • Handle correspondence to other jurisdictions and constituent lodges

at the direction of the Grand Secretary • Printing of lodge rosters, Detailed Member Report sheets, recap

reports • Transfers (in or out-of-state), plural memberships, reinstatements • Lodge officer changes • Annual Communication guest reservations and lodge meal reserva-

tion, general information • Compile Annual Proceedings

Alicia Darr - Bookkeeper Phone: 1-800-242-2307 Fax: 1-262-965-4211

E-mail <[email protected]> Department Duties:• Compile Annual Financial Records• Handle PMP (Perpetual Membership Program) applications and pay-

ment tracking• Process expense checks and invoices•Handle Masonic Foundation Scholarship payments•Perform genealogical research for: Job’s Daughters, Order of Eastern

Star and other Masonic records as requested.Cheryl Geiszler – Receptionist

Phone: 1-800-242-2307 Fax: 1-262-965-4211E-mail <[email protected]>

Department Duties:•Handle lodge supply orders •Prepare and mail 50-year and above anniversary certificates, cards

and pins •Type, track and mail lodge dispensation requests •Handle member and officer address changes/updates •Prepare and mail 60-day suspension notice at request of originating

lodge

One final note for the month; Transfers between lodges must go throughthe Grand Lodge office, not between lodges, and correspondencebetween Jurisdictions must also be handled between the Grand Secre-taries office in both states.

Please feel free to contact each department directly with your questionsby phone or email. I may be reached anytime at 800-686-0070 or by E-mail <[email protected]> and will be happy to help you onCode questions, procedures or anything not listed above.

Sincerely & Fraternally,

Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M.Grand Secretary

On The Secretary’s DeskBy Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M.

Michael A. DeWolfGrand Secretary

Duties Outlined, Assistance Available

Charles Wolfera 50-year

member ofEagle River

Lodge No. 248

EAGLE RIVER –Bro. Charles B.Wolfer, a memberof Eagle RiverLodge No. 248,was recognized fora half-century inMasonry, recently,with a certificatesigned by GrandMaster Magoon.Bro. Charles wasraised a MasterMason on Feb. 14,1956

Eagle River Lodge Raises Three NewMMs & Recognizes Longtime Member

Eagle River’s NewestMaster Masons ABOVE: Pictured from left to rightare Brother Colin Crawford who wasraised July 25, Worshipful MasterRoger Tesch, and Brother DavidChamberlain, raised August 22 atEagle River Lodge No. 248.

AT LEFT: The newest member ofEagle River Lodge No.248, EagleRiver, is Brother Brian Krause (left)with WM Roger Tesch. Brian wasraised to the sublime degree ofMaster Mason on October 17, 2006.

Chippewa Falls Welcomes Daryl Morning & NathanKames as Newest Master MasonsTwo new candidates were recently raised to the sublime degree of MasterMason by the members of Chippewa Falls Lodge. Pictured above, left toright, are William Beecher, District 2 Deputy; Daryl Morning, Master Masoncandidate; Robert Koepsel, Worshipful Master; and Nathan Karnes, MasterMason candidate.

La Belle Lodge No. 84 Installs 150th Year OfficersThe members of La Belle Masonic Lodge No. 84 in Viroqua began their150th year with an open installation of officersat 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2006. The evening started off with a pot-luck dinner followed by the instal-lation of officers. Coffee and desserts were served afterwards. Pictured from left to right are: Brian Ewing, Sr. Steward;John Wilke, Sr. Grand Warden; Ray Kline, District 5 Deputy; William Krueger, Sr. Warden; Nathan Anderson, Jr.Steward; Ernest Kramer, Worshipful Master; Larry Stegal, Sr. Deacon; Sean Young, Jr. Warden; Sean Kline, Jr.Deacon; Bryron Lawrence, C; Marlowe Nelson, C- B Elklov, Trustee; Gray Krause, Trustee; Jerry Matson,Sec./Treasurer. - Submitted by Bro. Kramer Willems, Master, La Belle No. 84

The GavelLocator

Gavel, Gavel, Who’s Got YourDistrict’s Traveling Gavel?

District 1 Blue Hills Lodge 234

District 2Northwestern Lodge No. 105

District 3Hurley Lodge No. 237

District 4Shawano Lodge No. 170

District 5Tomah Lodge No. 132

District 6Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128

District 7 Madison Lodge No. 5

District 8Mineral Point Lodge No. 1

District 9Columbus Lodge No. 75

District 10Berlin Lodge No. 38

District 11Geneva Lodge No. 44

District 12Day Lite Lodge No. 358

Editor’s Note: Please check withthe Master of the lodge listed beforescheduling a trip to claim your dis-trict’s Traveling Gavel. It mayalready have been claimed byanother lodge! Don’t forget to com-plete your Traveling Gavel posses-sion reports and send them on tothe Grand Lodge Office for inclu-sion in your Wisconsin MasonicJournal. Thanks for your coopera-tion. Where’s your gavel?

Viroqua Masons Begin 150th Year

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La Crosse MasonicLodge No. 190 HoldsPM/Old Timers Night

LA CROSSE – La Crosse MasonicLodge No. 190’s recent annual PastMasters/Old Timers Night started with adelicious Pancake and Sausage Supperprepared by PM Rich Gray and hiscrew.

On hand to receive his 50-year certifi-cate was Brother Bill Towner. Bill wasvery pleased to reach this milestone andwas proud to announce, “My fatherand grandfather both received 50-year

La Crosse 50-Year MemberGeorge Peterson (above) is thesecond generation in his familyto mark 50 years in Masonry.

Hurley Lodge No. 237 Installs NewOfficers for 2007The members of the sixth-most northern lodge inWisconsin, Hurley Lodge No. 237, which meets inMercer, installed their 2007 slate of officers on November28 prior to going dark for the long, cold winter months.The lodge will not meet officially again until its April 10meeting. Hurley Lodge meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdaysthrough their final meeting on November 27, 2007.Pictured in the first row left to right: Gene Hickey, Sr.Deacon; Arden Mikich, Counselor; Steve Botes, Jr., Sr.Warden; A. L. Lathrop, Worshipful Master; Steve Botes,Sr., Sec./Treas.; and Jerry Janseen, Chaplain. Secondrow: Doug Reed, Jr. Deacon, Larry Olson, Sr. . Warden;Walter Goblish, Sr. Steward; and Ross Greaser, Tiler. Notpictured is Walter Semenok, Jr. Steward.

- Submitted by A. L. Lathrop, WM, 2007Fifty-years Mark Reached for HurleyLodge Brothers La Porte and Koller Hurley Lodge No. 237 recognized two of its own, recently,for reaching the 50-year membership mark in theMasonic Fraternity — Calvin La Porte, left, and FrankKoller, right. Hurley Lodge’s 2006 Worshipful Master, IrvinFeit, center, presented their certificates and pins on behalfGrand Lodge. - Submitted by Irvin Feit, WM, 2006

La Crosse No. 190 Honors Two at 50...

certificates from the fraternityand now I have too.”

Also present to receive his 25-year card was our faithful Tilerand Seafaring man, Past MasterTom Knobloch. For 15 of his 25years, Brother Tom served asour Lodge Secretary.

Brother George Peterson whoalso became a 50-year memberwas unable to be presentbecause of health reasons. PastMaster Martin Callaway pre-sented Brother George with hiscard, certificate and pin atGeorge’s home. George appre-ciated the presentation andcommented that his grandfa-ther had been a 50-year mem-ber of the Craft.

La Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190 ‘s50-year member Bill Towner is the thirdgeneration to receive this recognition.Jr. Warden Mark Raitzer presentedBrother Towner with his pin, certificateand card.

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The 2nd LeaderTraining Seminaris January 27 atthe Eau ClaireMasonic Center.The $5 early-birdregistration dead-line is January 19.Use the couponon page 3.

Help your lodge be all it can be!Be there!

Visit your Grand Lodge Web Site at <http://www.wisc-freemasonry.org>

It’s where what’s happening nowis happening!

Wisconsin Rapids Honors Past MastersWisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 128, Wisconsin Rapids, held its annual Past Master’s Night on September 20, 2006. Thelodge was opened and closed in due form by the Past Masters. The meeting was preceded by a steak dinner preparedby Worshipful Master Curt Frost and his kitchen crew. There were 18 Past Masters present. Pictured are, front row leftto right: Ed Neve, PGM John Hein, Harley Bennett, Jim Plahmer, Jim Stormoen, Stewart Fausch and Warren Grove.Second row: Ted Lyons, Curt Frost and Herb Sering. Third row: Earl Arndt, Russ Rottler, Jim Sedall & JimHanneman. Back row: Tom Taylor, Vern Clussman, Jeffrey Brewer and Norm Leiser.

– Submissions by Wisconsin Rapids Secretary Russ Rottler

Wisconsin Rapids LodgeNo. 128 Honors 50-year-plus MembersThe members of Wisconsin RapidsLodge No. 128 held their annualawards night on November 15. Itwas preceded by a fine chickenchowder dinner for the Masons andtheir ladies prepared by Master CurtFrost and his crew. AT LEFT: thosepresent to receive their awards wereBro. Al Overtoom, 60 years, on theright of WM Curt Frost, and Bro.Gerald Johnson on his left. Therewere five 50-year-plus members pre-sent as well. ABOVE: Pictured areBrothers Vern Hoffman, 59 years;Erv Becker, 54 years; Joe Kosek, 52years; John Ritchie, 59 years; and AlOvertoom, 60 years. Not present forthe awards were Leland Albrecht,Scott Roberts and Jim Rox, all at 25years; Dick Bennett and JimBerryman, both 50 years; andHarley Bennett and Milt Voelker,both 55 years.

April 14 Chapter Degrees

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May 19Council Degrees

Waukesha Masonic Temple

Nov. 10Commandery OrdersLake Masonic Temple

For information regarding aChapter, Council, and/orCommandery in your area,contact: Grand Recorder Gary Parker

at 1-800-242-2307

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Madison’s Four Lakes DayLight Installs 2007 OfficersThe installation of officers for Four Lakes Daylight Lodge No. 362, Madison, was held on Monday, December 4 at11:15 a.m. in lodge room two of the Madison Masonic Center. Pictured in the front row (L-R) are Robert J. Potter,Junior Steward; Richard L. Roe, Junior Deacon; Phillip H. Salkin, Junior Warden; James R. Lackore, Sr., WorshipfulMaster; Michael B. Lavelle, PM, Senior Warden; William L. Hauser, PM, Chaplain; Joseph H. Silverberg, PM, SeniorSteward and Trustee. In the back row (L-R) are: Elmo O. Peterson, PM, Tiler; LeRoy R. Huber, PM, District 9 Deputy,Acting Senior Warden; Samuel B. Ferguson, PM, Acting Worshipful Master, Counselor; Richard M. Trailer, PM, District7 Deputy, Acting Junior Warden; Daniel L. Slavik, PM, Grand Junior Steward, Installing Marshal; Dr. John W. Wilke,PM, Grand Senior Warden, Installing Worshipful Master; and Alfred C. Hunsicker, PM, Senior Deacon. Not Shown:William E. Burkhardt, PM, Secretary-Treasurer; James R. Lackore, Jr., Appleton Lodge No. 349, Installing and ActingChaplain. - Submitted by Bro. Jim Lackore, Four Lakes Daylight Worshipful Master

Middleton-Ionic No. 180 Past Masters RecognizedPast Masters all, Brothers Harold Meyer, Beecher Daniels (84), Merlyn Hammer (80), Dale Gillings (73), Don Asplin(83), Roger Starkey (77), Brad McFarlane, Bob Luening (94), Wilbur Zemlica (72), Howard Oertel (88), Emery Stluka(72), Henry Schroeder (70) and Clarence C. Olson (85) attended Middleton-Ionic’s Past Master’s Night dinner andprogram on October 3, 2006. Their age, where given, is in parentheses.

- Submitted by Clarence C. Olson, Middleton-Ionic Secretary

Collins-Spring ValleyLodge Donates TurkeysThe members of Collins-SpringValley Lodge No. 192, Baldwin,donated 75 turkeys weighing 992pounds this Thanksgiving to foodpantrys in Baldwin, Spring Valleyand Roberts/Hammond. Picturedfrom left to right are Baldwin FoodShelves volunteers Willie and CarolZevenbergen, and Masons JeffSymes, Doug Ofstie and DaveJacobson. Brother Jeff Synmes, aPast Master of Collins-Spring ValleyLodge, submitted this clipping fromthe Nov. 21 Baldwin Bulletin news-paper (thus, the poor reproduction).

Four Lakes Installation CelebratesMasonic Heritage of Lackore Family

MADISON – The installation ofofficers for Four Lakes DaylightLodge No. 362, Madison, held spe-cial significance for incoming Wor-shipful Master, James R. Lackore,Sr., as he was installed into office onMonday, December 4, 2006, at11:15 a.m. in lodge room two of theMadison Masonic Center.

Worshipful Master Lackore’s instal-lation was dedicated to the memoryof Archibald G. Lackore, faithfulMason for 65 years - father of newlyinstalled Worshipful Master James R.Lackore, Sr., and grandfather ofJames R. Lackore, Jr.

The Installing Master was Dr. JohnW. Wilke, Grand Senior Warden ofthe Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. TheInstalling Marshal was Daniel L.Slavik, Grand Junior Steward. TheInstalling Chaplain was James R.Lackore, Jr., of Appleton Lodge No.349.

Following installation, membersand guests gathered in the small din-ing room of the Masonic Center for aluncheon and brief program.

With deep sorrow WM Lackorenoted the passing this past year oftwo brothers: Worshipful Master TomRoss and Past Master John Morris.On behalf of the members of theLodge, Lackore presented Masonicwidow's pins to the departed Broth-ers’ ladies, Barb Ross and Barb Mor-ris. The program concluded with theMaster's Address.

The rose bowl centerpieces oneach dining table were dedicated tothe memory of Lucille ElizabethByerly Lackore, active member ofthe Order of the Eastern Star andWhite Shrine, mother of WM Lacko-re and grandmother of the InstallingChaplain.

More than 60 members and guestswere present for the installation.

Middleton-Ionic Honors Most Experienced Members

West Bend DeMolay Holds Awards ProgramThe members of West Bend Chapter Order of DeMolay posed for a picture attheir recent awards night program held in the lodge room of West BendLodge No. 138. Members present October 16 were, front row, left to right:Jim Ericksen, Nathanael Stevenson, Stephen Campbell. Back row: JohnMcIntyre, Steven Graff, Matt Mattson, Sam Storrs and Brandon Lewis. WestBend presently has 17 members. There are 7 active chapters in Wisconsin.

Original ChapterBible PresentedBrother Jim Myrhum, a PastMaster of West Bend Lodge,a Senior DeMolay andChapter Advisor, is shown ashe discussed the history ofWest Bend Chapter as hepresented the group’s origi-nal DeMolay Bible to thenewly reconstituted chapter.

Dedicated SupportRichard Slade, a Past Master of WestBend Lodge No. 138, received acertificate of appreciation for his sup-port of the Chapter from 14 year-oldMatt Mattson at the Chapter’srecently held awards nite.

Fund Raiser RecognizedRob Clifton, Wisconsin's StateDeputy Master Counselor, AwardsWest Bend DeMolay memberSteven Graff a certificate for excel-lence in fund raising. Graff was topCandy Bar Sales, one of West BendChapter's fund raising efforts.

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Royal Arch King’s Costume and Knights Templar Drill Uniform?If you would venture a guess that these two items are indeed belong to the York Rite, you would be wrong. Instead, theybelong to the AOUW, better known as the Ancient Order of United Workmen, circa 1885. The elaborate costume wasused in the group’s ritual and the officer’s uniform for drill competition and parades. In order for a fraternal group to beconsidered for inclusion in the museum, the group must have written bylaws and constitution, a written ritual, regalia, abelief in a supreme being, patriotism to the US, and reverence to the flag as part of their ceremony. - WLS Photos

Morgan’s ExposureA copy of the Morgan Exposure ofFreemasonry is but one of the inter-esting documents included in themuseum’s literary collection.

Knights TemplarThis is one of the several interestingdisplays pertaining to the MasonicFraternity. Artifacts from more than30 fraternal groups are on display.

The Wisconsin Council of DeliberationRichard W. “Rick” Breitzmann, Secretary

E-mail: [email protected]; or Phone: 262-251-4530Visit the Supreme Council and all other Valley Websites at: www.supremecouncil.org

MUSEUM...from page 1my research (with the society), Ifound that a lot of the people I wasinvestigating were members of fra-ternal groups in Berlin and I wantedto learn more about them, especial-ly the Masons and Knights ofPythias.”

His interest was piqued and in1990 provided the impetus to learnmore about these fraternal organi-zations and the role they played insociety. Dan said that he joined theKnights of Pythias about that sameyear to learn more about the Pythi-ans.

To the question of why he joinedthe Knights of Pythias and not theMasons, he answered: “As a Mis-souri Synod Lutheran, membershipin the Masons is forbidden by mychurch but membership in theKnights of Pythias is not.”

Interestingly enough it was threeMasons — Wayne Leverenz, GaryParker and Walt Lohman, all ofwhom were very much interested infraternal history, that helped Danmake contact with a Knights ofPythias group in the Milwaukeearea. They all shared a commoninterest in fraternal history and thisinterest brought them together.

Also, “John Schroeder, my greatuncle, was a Mason and one of thefirst residents to move into one ofthe duplexes on the Three PillarsCampus in Dousman,” Freimarkrelated.

The Museum of Fraternal Studiesis an experiment designed to culti-vate interest in the preservation andpromotion of fraternal orders.

“What you see here is a micro-museum, just a little test of thewaters for a larger full-fledgedmuseum. At present, the micro-museum contains artifacts fromover 100 different organizationswith many on exhibit.

Our concept acknowledgesFreemasonry as the most promi-nent fraternal order in history, but itis complemented by hundreds ofother groups in the development ofour Nation.

The main purpose of the Muse-um of Fraternal Studies is to pro-mote the historic role that fraternalgroups played not only in our pasthistory, but are currently servingtoday.

The Museum’s ConceptThe concept of a Fraternal Muse-

um is over 10 years in the making.Freimark noticed a strong connec-tion between prominent names in

the community. The connectionsnot only appeared in obituaries, butwere found all over local cemeter-ies. That connection was fraternal-ism.

The problem for Freimarkbecame one of discovering wheredoes one go to obtain informationon these orders and what did theyactually do? And so his questbegan.

Ten years have passed, andcountless hours of research and col-lecting has led to this first stage:what he terms a micro-museum.

Freimark is quick to give credit tothe support of local Masons. “With-out the support of the BerlinMasonic Lodge and individualssuch as Robert Uchner, JamesZamzow, James Petersen and oth-ers, this first step could not havehappened.”

Looking to the FutureThe Museum of Fraternal Studies

is Wisconsin’s presently the one andonly museum dedicated to preserv-ing memorabilia of the rich fraternalheritage that is in large part respon-sible for many of the social institu-tions that have made America thegreat country it is, Freimarkexplained.

He said that he has visited theMasonic Heritage Museum in theNortheast Wisconsin Masonic Cen-ter and held preliminary talks with aMason involved in a York Ritearchive preservation effort at theMasonic Temple in Oshkosh in thehopes he might find support for hisdream of establishing a broadbased Museum of Fraternal Studies.

So far these efforts have come tonaught, noting that because he isn’ta member of the Fraternity, thistends to be a “non-starter” in discus-sions with Freemasons.

In one of his promotional hand-outs, he explains that throughouthistory, fraternal groups aided thepoor, fed our hungry, clothed ourneedy, educated our citizens, andhealed the nation after times of con-flict. The “Lodge” was often thecenter of every village and citysocial function, or fund raiser. If itwere not for fraternal groups, theinsurance benefits we rely on todaywould not exist.

This museum has been the firststage in determining if there is suffi-cient interest to support a morecomprehensive, expanded effort.

The final result will be a place tocall “home” not only for Masonsand Odd Fellows, but also Rotari-ans, Foresters and Grangers as well.

“I’m kind of at my zenith rightnow, and it’s up to someone else tostep in a take it from here,” Dansaid of the museum’s future.

Museum hours during the winterare by appointment. Persons orlodges interested in a tour or learn-ing how they can support the muse-um are invited to contact Dan byphone at (920) 361-1274 or e-mailat <[email protected]>.

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Editor’s Note: the followingpaper, more a narrative or dramaticdiscussion, actually, appeared onpages 48-55 of Volume 4 of the1987 Annual Transactions of theSilas H. Shepherd Lodge ofResearch No. 1843. Although manyof the research papers authored bySilas Shepherd were published in theofficial bulletin of the Grand Lodge F.& A. M. of Wisconsin in the 1940s,notes accompanying this particularpaper do not indicate that it was pre-viously so published. Enjoy the story.

– Part 1of 3 –Why By The Square?

By Bro. Silas H. Shepherd

Let us allow our imaginations totake us 62 miles east of London tothe ancient city of Canterbury andback in time to the year 1175, fiveyears after the murder of Thomas a’Becket.

Fire has destroyed the cathedralwhich had been rebuilt in 1070 A.D.,on the site of the church which KingEthelbert gave to Augustine about597 A.D. William of Sens, a MasterMason from France, with craftsmenand apprentices, is rebuilding thecathedral. It is a labor of love inwhich every workman vies with hisfellows with nothing short of perfec-tion as a goal. Although the hoursare long and the labor extremelyfatiguing, the devotion to a greatChristian ideal makes the work apleasure and it is only when thegathering dusk makes it imperativethat further progress is postponed tothe morrow.

As the order comes from the Mas-ter, calling the craft from labor torefreshment, they repair in an orderlymanner to the Lodge where thestewards have provided the eveningmeal. The lodge is a temporarystructure to provide a home for theworkmen, as they reside at Canter-bury only until the Cathedral is com-pleted and then travel, perhaps intoforeign countries, to work on otheredifices.

These craftsmen and apprenticesnaturally invoke the blessing of Godon all their undertakings and thus,after grace has been spoken by theMaster, each workman feels thateven the food of which he partakesis a part of the design of the Templeon High of which the Cathedral he isconstructing is a symbol.

The meal being finished, the Mas-ter calls the Craft to order for thereception, or initiation, of a candi-date who wished to become anEntered Apprentice, which includedan obligation to serve seven years.His qualifications had been thor-oughly investigated; his moral, intel-lectual and physical requirementshad met the approbation of the Craftand the Master was satisfied that allestablished usages and customs hadbeen covered. He therefore orderedthat the candidate be properly pre-pared and initiated.

The preparation was of a nature tomake a most serious impression onthe young applicant of the impor-tance of the undertaking. His recep-tion into the lodge was accomplishedby an ancient ceremony such as hadbeen used in the Mysteries of Mithrabefore the Christian era, and similarto the one used at the present time.Notwithstanding these formalities,the whole of the ceremony was

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short. An obligation was taken bythe candidate in which he promisedto be faithful to God, to the church,and to the Craft, and to diligentlyapply himself to the study of the pro-fession he was choosing. He alsopromised to hold in veneration theestablished customs and usages ofthe Craft. He was then clothed as anEntered Apprentice and given hisworking tools.

The old traditions were recited anda charge was given him, which inessentials has been handed down tothe present day. After the charge, theMaster gave a lecture. In our imagi-nation let us listen to his words:

“You are now an Entered Appren-tice and have seven years to faithful-ly serve before you can become aFellow Craft. You have had instruc-tion of a general character, but it willbe necessary for you to study all thisgeneral knowledge in detail andlearn how to apply the principlestaught you to your work. The toolsyou have been given have useswhich have been briefly explainedbut it is only by much practice thatthey can be skillfully handled.

“To become a Fellow Craft, andperhaps eventually a Master, it willbe necessary for you to have a fullcomprehension of the ultimate pur-poses of our Craft. Among the toolsand implements we use there is noneof more vital importance or moresignificant of the basic principles ofbuilding both this temporal cathedraland that more important Temple ofCharacter than the Square.

“Let me, therefore, admonish youto learn, in all their details, the manylessons the Square can teach theearnest student.”

In any contemplationsof the use of the square,or angle of 90 degreesas a symbol of virtuousconduct, we instinctive-ly try to conceive of its origin as such.In fact we even go beyond its originas a symbol to its use as a mechani-cal instrument.

Definite knowledge of whenmankind discovered the principle ofthe square, or angle of 90 degreesand eventually discovered the manypractical purposes to which its appli-cation might be applied is impossibleto find in historical records, becausewhen civilization had developed tothe point where intelligible recordswere preserved, the uses of thesquare were well established.

Square First Used as a Divider of Land?

We may only speculate on howsome of our primitive ancestors mayhave found that by placing onestraight stick on the ground in aneasterly and westerly direction andthen placing another across it in anortherly and southerly directionthey conceived the idea of crudelydividing the surrounding land intofour equal parts.

From this crude beginning and bycontinued effort they eventually dis-covered that by measuring of threeunits of length on the stick thatextended north and four units onthat which extended west andadjusting them so that a stick fiveunits in length connected these mea-sured distances that each of the fourfigures were exactly of the sameangle. Such is a probability of theearliest use of a square.

When mankind had become great

builders and undertook such stupen-dous work as constructing the pyra-mids they had a very advancedknowledge of the use of the squareand an exact knowledge of orienta-tion, or erecting on lines due eastand west. At the time of erection ofthe Parthenon and other master-pieces of Greek Architecture it seemsalmost certain that the basic principleof proportions was a geometricalprogression of squares.

The Vesica:Key to Gothic Architecture

It takes but little study of the squareto direct attention to the circle and inarchitecture this must eventuallyhave led to the discovery of the prin-ciple of the “vesica” which is the keyto Gothic architecture.

The operative cathedral builderpossessed secrets which were con-sidered of great value. He knew thephysical properties of the Squareand their relationship to circles andwith this knowledge he erected thepointed arch. He had but few toolsand implements, but his thoroughknowledge of putting each of themto its very best use made it possiblefor him to build cathedrals whichhave never been equalled.

The square is such a pertinentsymbol in every degree and ceremo-ny of Freemasonry that we shouldendeavor to learn all the applicationsof its use in erecting our Temple ofCharacter.

Freemasonry consists of a courseof ancient hieroglyphical and moralinstructions, taught according toancient usage, by types, emblemsand allegorical figures. The emblemsare geometrical and architectural,and by a continual use for manycenturies as symbols of moral andspiritual truths some of them havebecome, not only the commonmethod of Freemasonry but also fig-ures of speech in every day lan-guage.

To say that a man ‘acts on thesquare’ is synonymous for his actinghonestly. If we are to derive the mostbenefits from this particular system ofsymbolic teaching of which Freema-sonry is the custodian, we may prof-itably seek for not one, but manymeanings to the symbolic tools andimplements which are given to us tobuild the Temple of Character.

If we are to become proficient asbuilders of our Spiritual Temple, wemust understand why Geometry notonly ‘proves the wonderful propertiesof nature, but also demonstrates themore important truths of morality.’

The square, or angle of 90°, is notonly one of the most important geo-metric figures and of first importancein architecture; but is the most perti-nent symbol of Freemasonry. It isone of the Great Lights, a workingtool, and one of the Jewels of theLodge. It is the the insignia of theMaster, and the forms of the Lodgeand all movements, signs and cere-monies are regulated by its law .

As a Great Light and a workingtool it teaches us to square ouractions by the Square of Virtue, andas a Jewel it teaches Morality.

In the installation of the Master heis invested with the Square and toldthat it “teaches us to regulate ouractions by rule and line and to har-monize our conduct by the principlesof morality and virtue.”

A Paper From The Archives of Wisconsin’sOfficial Lodge of Masonic Research

“Why By The Square?” By Brother Silas H. Shepherd

To be continued next month

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The Masonic Center in Eau Clairewas a great place to be on Saturday,September 15 as Job’s Daughtersfrom Bethels 3 Fond du Lac, 27 LaCrosse, 29 Rhinelander, 44 SunPrairie and PHQ Kelly Anderson of73 Brookfield and a student at UW-Eau Claire gathered to assist Bethel31 with the initiation of new mem-bers and installation.

A joint meeting of the 5 Bethelswas very impressive. Due to unfore-seen circumstances, the 3 initiatescould not attend the ceremony. Thisdid not spoil the day. The Bethelmeeting was beautifully executedwith Past Honored Queen of Bethel3 and Grand Bethel Senior PrincessMarissa Leisien presiding. TheGuardian Council of Bethel 31 wasinstalled during the Bethel meeting.

Bethel 27 Visits Shriners HospitalAmanda Bolen-Walsh, Honored Queen Bethel 27 La Crosse and membersof the Bethel describe their recent visit to the Shriners’ Hospital inMinneapolis as an awesome experience and a wonderful time. HonoredQueen Amanda had chosen the hospital and a visit to Mall of America as herQueen’s Trip. The members collected Bingo prizes and other suggested giftsfor the children at the hospital. The daughters were delighted to meet thepatients, make new friends and play games with them. One of their favoritesis “Apples to Apples”. The girls were given a very interesting and informativetour of the hospital. Following lunch and saying their good byes, the girlsenjoyed a fun time at the Mall of America. They appreciate Mom and DadCallaway and Mike DeBoer for making the trip possible. Pictured above leftto right in row are:: Sam Alioto, Kali Brokaw, Shana DeBoer, and MarieAffeldt. Row 2: Chandra Crane, patient Cassie, Shannon Bolen, andAmanda Bolen-Walsh. Row 1: Emily Halverson.

Job’s Daughters Represent Six Bethels at InstallationDad Harry Overly, Grand outer Guard (left) and Dan Slavik, Junior GrandSteward (right) are honored to be with members from Bethels 31, 29, 27, 3,44 and 73. Pictured in the front row, left to right are: Alaina Leisten; SeniorPrincess Sabrina Kent; Honored Queen Karisa Kent; KristenTurnmire; JuniorPrincess Britta Ganske; and Amy Slavik. Center row: Dad Harry Overly; KellyAnderson; Shannon Bolen; Marisa Leisten; Marshal Jamee Foslid; andMarcee Liebscher. Back Row: Ali Brokl; Amanda Bolen-Walsh; EmilyHalverson; Renee Simon and Dan Slavik.

Eau Claire Job’s Daughters Install New Officers

Dawn Wik will serve as BethelGuardian, James Kent as AssociateBethel Guardian and Joy Olson asDirector of Music. New friendshipswere formed and the many Job’sDaughters experienced a wonderfulfeeling of caring and cooperation.Following a pizza supper the Installa-tion of Bethel 31 Officers was held.Marissa Leisien served as theInstalling Officer.

The Bethel was honored to haveGrand Guardian Council memberspresent: Vice Grand Guardian LauraSlavik, Grand Outer Guard HarryOverly, Past Grand GuardiansNancy Saggio and Mary Callaway,Past Associate Grand Guardian Mar-tin Callaway. Represnting Grandlodge was Junior Grand StewardDan Slavik.

• Rainbow for Girls: Rae Canfield, 2601 Chippewa Drive,Plover, WI 54467• Jobs Daughters: Mary Callaway, 1525 16th Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601-5773 e-mail: [email protected]• DeMolay: Executive Officer, Robert E. Lijewski, W156S7350 Quietwood Dr., Muskego, 53150 (414) 422-9 452

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Stated Communicationsfor the Traveling Mason in Wisconsin

A paid service by Masonic Lodges in Wisconsin

Lodge Listings are continued on page 12

AdamsAdams Lodge No. 332

148 S. Grant • 608-339-2126 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark January & February

AlbanyAlbany Lodge No. 36

205 N. Water St. • 608-862-3327(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

AppletonWaverly Lodge No. 51

315 S. Bluemound Dr.• 920-738-9220Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

AshlandAncient Landmark No. 210

206 Sixth Ave. West • 715-682-3270Meet 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

BaldwinCollins-Spring Valley Lodge 192790 Main St. • 715-796-2133 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

BarabooBaraboo Lodge No. 34

108 Second Ave. • 608-356-6739Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Barnes Barnes Lodge No. 365

Cty. Hwy. N • 715-372-4957 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tues. - 4th Tues. in June only

7 p.m. Dark Jan., Feb. & March

BarneveldBarneveld Lodge No. 319

108 S. Jones St. • 414-758-0512 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tuesday only, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BayfieldBayfield-Washburn Lodge No. 21529 N. 2nd Street • 715-779-3174 (Sec)Meets Monthly, 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Beaver DamDodge County Lodge No. 72

Best Western Campus Inn Motor Lodge815 Park Ave. • 920-887-2530

Meet 3rd Monday, 7 p.m. - Meet All Year

BeloitMorning Star Lodge No. 10

229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-6073Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Wed. only in July & August

BerlinBerlin Lodge No. 38

124 E. Huron St. •920-361-9774 (Sec)Meets 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Jan.- Oct., and

at 7 p.m. 2nd Thursday only, Nov. & Dec. Dark July & August

Black EarthCrescent Valley Lodge No. 97

1020 Mills St. • 608-795-4484 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Black River FallsBlack River Lodge No. 74

314 Main Street • 715-284-2234Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BloomerBloomer Lodge No. 281

2122 16th Ave. • 715-568-5152Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark January & February

BristolWashburn Lodge No. 145

8501 - 199th Ave. •262-857-7501Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrodheadBicknell Lodge No. 94

302 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldElmbrook Lodge No. 354

4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-549-0923Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldMcKinley Lodge No. 307

4550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

BrookfieldMyron Reed No. 297

4550 N Pilgrim Rd. • 262-780-0176Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July and August

BurlingtonBurlington Lodge No. 28

325 N. Kane St. • 262-763-6290Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

CambridgeSocial Lodge No. 245

105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-3823 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July, August

Camp DouglasCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272211 Main St. • 608-427-6542 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

CecilMason-Woods Lodge No. 368

N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd • 715-745-4840 • Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 10 a.m.

Dark January & February

ChetekChetek Lodge No. 277

216 Morrison St. • 715-296-5537 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Lodge No. 176

650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-723-6341 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Clear LakeClear Lake Lodge No. 230

411 Third Ave. • 715-263-3033Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

ColumbusColumbus Lodge No. 75

318 N. Ludington St. • 920-623-3705 (Sec)• Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. Dark June, July & August

CrandonCrandon Lodge No. 287

211 S. Lake Ave. • 715-478-2797 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark 4th Tues. in June, July & August

CrivitzTri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218

918 Louisa St. • 715-854-3088Meet 2nd Wednesday 10 a.m.

Dark January & February

DarlingtonEvening Star Lodge No. 64

433 Wells St. • 608-776-4213 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Dark July & August

DelavanSouthern Lakes Lodge No. 12

1007 S. Second St. • 414-294-9332 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Dodgeville Dodgeville Lodge No. 119

200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-3548 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

DousmanDousman Lodge No. 315

214 Main St. • 262-593-2647 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

DousmanGlen L Humphrey Lodge No. 364

375 Hwy. 67 • 262-965-9390Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Dark June

DurandDurand-Pepin Lodge No. 149

203 W. Main St. • 715-672-8052 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Eagle RiverEagle River Lodge No. 248

610 E. Division • 715-479-8646Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Eau ClaireEau Claire Lodge No. 112

616 Graham Ave. • 715-824-4275 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Eau ClaireGeorge B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351

616 Graham Ave. • 715-832-7759Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Eau ClaireSanctuary Lodge No. 347

616 Graham Ave. • 715-832-7759Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

EdgertonFulton Lodge No. 69

312 W. Fulton St. • 608-884-6679 (Sec)Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

EllsworthHancock Lodge No. 229

400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-5230 Meet2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

EvansvilleUnion Lodge No. 32

104 W. Main St. • 608-882-6087 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Lodge No. 26

500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-5800Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July and August

FredericLandmark Lodge No. 244

109 United Way • 715-327-8963Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Friendship Quincy Lodge No. 71

210 Main St. • 608-564-7144 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

GalesvilleDecora Lodge No. 177

16794 S. Main St. • 608-582-4130 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 8 p.m.

Dark July & August, 1st Mon. Sept.

GraftonVictory Lodge No. 320

1645 Highland Dr., #2 • 262-376-9619Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark June -August

Green BayDes Peres Lodge No. 85

525 N. Taylor • 920-499-7265Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360 535 N. Taylor St. • 920-499-7265

Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. Dark July & August

Green BayTheodore Roosevelt Lodge 322525 N. Taylor St. • 920-490-9777Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Green BayWashington Lodge No. 21

525 N. Taylor St.• 920-494-5205Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

HartfordHartford Lodge No. 120

147 N. Rural St. • 262-673-2074 (Sec)Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

HaywardKeystone Lodge No. 263

511 N. Iowa Ave. • 715-634-4715Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

HudsonSt. Croix Lodge No. 56

209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

JanesvilleJanesville-Western Star No. 55

2322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

JeffersonJefferson County Lodge No. 9

617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

KenoshaKenosha Lodge No. 47

807 - 61st St. • 262-657-7631Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Kenosha Sunrise Lodge No. 359

807 61st St. • 262-694-7817Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30 a.m.

Dark July & August

KenoshaUnity Lodge No. 367

4320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

La CrosseFrontier Lodge No. 45

118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

La CrosseLa Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190

118 8th Street So. • 608-782-1616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

LadysmithMystic Tie Lodge No. 280

705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

Lake GenevaGeneva Lodge No. 44

335 S. Lakeshore Dr. • 262-248-9900Meet 2nd & 4tn Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

LindenLinden Lodge No. 206

618 Main St. • 608-623-2498 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

Dark July & August

LodiLodi Valley Lodge No 99

114 First St. • 608-592-4392 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Lone RockFranklin Lodge No 16

237 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Meets All Year

MadisonCommonwealth Lodge No. 325301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793

Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & August

MadisonDoric Lodge No. 3565202 Cottage Grove Rd.

608-224-0895 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rdTues., 7:30 p.m. • Dark July & August

MadisonFour Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-2351

Meet 1st Mondays, 10 a.m. (except Sept.2nd Monday) Dark July & August

Madison Hiram Lodge No. 50

310 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m

Dark 1st Mondays, July - Labor Day

MadisonMadison Lodge No. 5

301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Meet 1st Thursday July & August

ManitowocManitowoc Lodge No. 65

810 Chicago St. • 920-684-4334Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MarinetteMarinette Lodge No. 182

1610 Main St. • 715-735-3315Meet 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MarshfieldMarshfield Lodge No. 224

402 W. 11th St. • 715-384-8646Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

MedfordMedford Lodge No. 217

150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6851 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark January & February

MenomonieMenomonie Lodge No. 164

N5729 - 410th St. • 715-235-2667Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MercerHurley Lodge No. 237

5179 N. Hwy. 51 • 715-475-2453Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark January, February & March

MerrillVirginia Falls Lodge No. 226

916-1/2 E. Main Street • 715-675-3440Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

MerrillanMerrillan Lodge No. 279

103 S. Main Street • 715-333-2083 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & March

MiddletonMiddleton-Ionic Lodge No. 1807409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-4418Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MiltonMilton Lodge No. 161

508 Vernal Avenue • 608-754-2464Meets 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MilwaukeeDamascus Lodge No. 290

1235 E. Howard Ave. • 262-853-5631(Sec) • Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner

6 p.m., Lodge at 7 • Dark July & August

MilwaukeeExcelsior Lodge No. 175

1235 E. Howard Ave.• 414-744-4609Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July and August

MilwaukeeFreemasons Lodge No. 363

790 N. Van Buren St. • 414-425-5166Meets 1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MilwaukeeJames M. Hays Lodge No. 331

790 N. Van Buren• 414-774-0366 (Sec)Meet 1st Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MilwaukeeLafayette Lodge No. 265

4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-4357-5449Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MilwaukeeLake Lodge No. 189

1235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609Meet Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

MilwaukeeNathan Hale Lodge No. 350

790 N. Van Buren • 262-522-9872 (Sec)Meet 1st Thursday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Mineral Point Mineral Point Lodge No. 1

310 High St. • 608-987-3396 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MinocquaIsland City Lodge No. 330

7529 Hwy 51 South • 715-356-5678(Sec.) • Meet 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Meets all year

MondoviBuffalo River Masonic Lodge No. 252

245 S. Franklin • 715-926-3448 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

MonroeSmith Lodge No. 31

1613-1/2 Tenth St. • 608-328-4370 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

MosineeMosinee Lodge No. 318

607 13th St. • 715-693-3150 (Sec.)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

MukwonagoLaflin-St. James Lodge No. 247

206 S. Main St. • 262-363-8926Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

NeenahAppleton Lodge No. 349

241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-731-7355Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Neenah/MenashaTwin Cities Lodge No. 61

241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

NeoshoNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108315 E. Schuyler St. • 262-569-5670 Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

New DiggingsBenton Lodge No. 268

Cty. Hwy W • 608-965-3575 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Dark January & February

New GlarusNew Glarus Lodge No. 310

207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

New HolsteinCalumet Lodge No. 172

2019 Washington St.• 920-898-5039 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark January & February

New RichmondNew Richmond Lodge No. 195119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

OconomowocOconomowoc-Hartland Lodge 42307 N. Lake Road • 262-567-9898

Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

Oconto Pine Lodge No. 188

513 Superior Ave. • 920-378-5427Meet 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

OmroOmro Lodge No. 168

160 E Main Street • 920-685-2798Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.

Dark January, February & March

OnalaskaOnalaska Lodge No. 214

330 Main Street • 608-783-5606 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark January & February

OregonOregon Lodge No. 151

210 Park St. • 608-835-9236Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

OshkoshOshkosh Lodge No. 27

204 Washington Ave. • 920-231-3410Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

OwenOwen Lodge No. 317

713 W. Third St. •715-229-2832 (Sec.)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

PalmyraPalmyra Lodge No. 68

125 N. 3 St. • 262-495-4887Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark January & February

Park FallsPark Falls Lodge No. 300

521 N. 2nd Ave. • 715-762-4043Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

PewaukeePewaukee Lodge No. 246126 Main St. • 262-691-9917

Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & August

PhillipsPhillips Lodge No. 225

137 N. Lake Ave. • 715-339-3785Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

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Quarry NotesWilliam L. Stonecipher, Editor

• Ritual Tips – Brother Rick Gustafson, District 10 Lecturer, has authoreda series of articles titled “Rick’s Ritual Tips” which have been circulating week-ly to District 10 Masons via e-mail (and yes, the Grand Master approves).

District Lecturer Gustafson began distributing his ritual tips which are in real-ity a series of mini schools of instruction, on November 3 last year. The ninthin the series is due as the January issue goes to press. As the name implies,each of his ritual tips deals with the conduct of our three fundamentaldegrees. His pointers cover a variety of topics ranging from the physicalmechanics of executing the degree under discussion to achieving the desireddramatic emphasis appropriate to maximize the benefit to the candidate.

In his first e-mail offering, Brother Gustafson explains that he was motivatedto offer his ritual tips by his attraction to the ritual, and the advice he offers ishighly practical and will surely enhance the ritual experience for all con-cerned, including the candidate. Brother Rick’s tips are drawn from his 22years of experience in conferring degrees (more than 130 symbolic lodgedegrees) and having conducted more than 75 schools of instruction in stan-dard and experimental formats.

“Through all of this,” Brother Gustafson writes, “there are certain thingsabout the Masonic Ritual that I’ve learned that I wish to share with you. Feelfree to share these tips with other brothers or use them in your lodge forteaching, learning and discussion. If you have anything relating to the ritual,its symbolism or its performance that you want me to address, please contactme and I’ll add it to my list.”

Titles such as “Duly and Truly Prepared” (the subject of the forthcoming 9thritual tip from Rick), “One Dozen Eggs,” “Conducting the Candidate,”“Some Misused Words,” “On the Count of Four,” “I Can’t Memorize!” and“Out at Third Base,” give insights into our degrees and their executiongleaned from his ritual related experiences.

Brother Rick Gustafson’s e-mail address is <[email protected]>.Drop him a note and he will be happy to add you to his mailing list.

Stated Communications (continued from page 11)

Lodge listings are $20 for oneyear. To have your lodge listed inthis column, mail your lodge checkmade payable to the WisconsinMasonic Journal to: WMJ LodgeListings c/o Grand Lodge F. & A. M.of Wisconsin, 36275 Sunset Dr.,Dousman, WI 53118.

If any information in your lodgelisting is incorrect, please send cor-rections to the Editor at:

<[email protected]> (262) 334-1876 by phone

Due to production deadlines, newlodge listings may not appear for upto two months.

Platteville Melody Lodge No. 2

783 Enterprise Drive • 608-349-6021Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

PlymouthCassia Lodge No. 167

441 Smith St. • 920-892-6336Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

PortageFort Winnebago Lodge No. 33

111 W. Conant Street • 608-742-6468Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Meet 2nd Tues. July/Aug. Dark Jan/Feb

Port WashingtonOzaukee Lodge No. 17

504 W. Grand Ave. • 262-284-9978Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

PotosiWarren Lodge No. 4

112 S. Main St. • 608-763-2719 (Sec)Meets 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

PoynettePoynette Lodge No. 173

Poynette City Hall, 106 Main, 608-635-4503(Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Prairie du ChienPrairie du Chien Lodge No. 8105-1/2 E. Blackhawk Avenue

608-326-4640 (Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed.,7:30 p.m. • Dark July & Aug.

Prairie du SacSauk Prairie Lodge No. 113

580 Water St.• 608-544-2491 (WM)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July, August & 1st Mon. in Sept.

PrescottNorthwestern Lodge No. 105

132 N. Court St. • 715-262-5478 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

RacineRacine-Belle City Lodge No. 18

1012 Main St. • 262-633-6658Meet s1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

ReedsburgReedsburg Lodge No. 79

213 E. Main St. • 608-524-2625Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

RhinelanderRhinelander Lodge No. 242

23 E. Davenport St. • 715-277-2692 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark January & February

Rice LakeBlue Hills Lodge No. 234

225 W. South St. • 715-234-1888 Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Richland CenterRichland Lodge No. 66

290 W. Union St. • 608-647-4487 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

River FallsRiver Falls Lodge No. 109

122 E. Walnut St. • 715-425-2333Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Shawano Shawano Lodge No. 170

201-1/2 S. Main St. • 715-526-3920 Meets 1 & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark January & February

SheboyganSheboygan Lodge No. 11

411 St. Clair Ave. • 920-457-3111Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

Shell LakeShell Lake /Spooner Lodge No. 22128 Doboy Drive • 715-468-2251 (Sec)

Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Meets All Year

ShullsburgAmicitia Lodge No. 25

127-1/2 Water St. • 608-965-3188 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Dark July & August

ShullsburgBenton Lodge No. 268

404 N. Virtue St. • 608-965-3575 (Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

Dark January & February

South MilwaukeeSouth Shore Lodge No. 3

1327 Marshall Ave. • 414-294-0851 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

SpartaValley Lodge No. 60

603 N. Court St. • 608-269-2616Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Star PrairieNorth Star Lodge No. 187Bridge St. • 715-248-3279

Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July August

Stevens PointEvergreen Lodge No. 93

1578 Strongs Avenue • 715-344-2447Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

StoughtonKegonsa Lodge No. 73

125 S. 5th St. • 608-873-9204Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Sturgeon BayHenry S. Baird Lodge No. 17431 S. 3rd Ave. • 920-493-3727

Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

Sun PrairieSun Prairie Lodge No. 143

152 N. Bird St. • 608-825-3925Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Superior Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 3293117 N. 21 St .• 715-392-4984

Meet 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & August

Superior Superior Lodge No. 236

1503 Belknap St .• 715-394-3419 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

SussexLincoln Lodge No. 183

N64 W23624 Main St. • 262-251-3840Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

TomahTomah Lodge No. 132

520 E. Saratoga Street • 608-372-5507Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Union GroveUnion Grove Lodge No. 288

1021 – 11th Ave. • 262-878-9938 Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Meet All Year

ViroquaLa Belle Lodge No. 84

118-1/2 S. Main • 608-637-7581 • Meet 1st &3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Meet 1st Wed. July, August

& Dec. • Dark January & February

WaterlooWaterloo Lodge No. 63

300 Hendricks Street • 920-478-2048 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Meets All Year

WaukeshaWaukesha Lodge No. 37

317 South Street • 262-542-6753Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

WaupacaWaupaca Lodge No. 123

105-1/2 N. Main Street • 715-258-2208 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark June, July & August

WaupunWaupun Lodge No. 48

16 S. Madison St. • 920-324-3141Meets 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wausau Forest Lodge No. 130

130 First Street • 715-845-5198Meet Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Dark June, July & August

WautomaWautoma Lodge No. 148

203 S. Scott St. • 920-293-4305 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

Dark Jan. & Feb. - 4th Mon. Nov. & Dec.

Wauwatosa Henry L Palmer Lodge No. 301 4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390

Meet 4th Friday, 7:30 p.m. Dark July & August

WauwatosaLafayette Lodge No. 265

4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390Meet 1st, 2nd & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July, August

Wauwatosa Wisconsin Lodge No. 13

4315 N. 92nd St. • 414-463-8390 Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

West AllisDay-Lite Lodge No. 358

7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 9 a.m.

Dark July & August

West AllisWauwatosa Lodge No. 267

7515 W. National Ave. • 262-250-1588Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

West AllisWest Allis Lodge No. 291

7515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

West BendWest Bend Lodge No. 138

301 University Dr. • 262-338-3112Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Meets All Year

West SalemSalem Lodge No 125

101 W. Hamilton St. • 608-786-0930 (Sec)Meets 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Whitefish Bay Aurora Lodge No. 30

517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-332-8460 Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Whitefish BayGeo. Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337

517 E. Beaumont Ave. • 414-332-8460Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

WhitewaterSt. John's Lodge No. 57

226 W. Main Street • 262-473-5178Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wilmot Wilmot Lodge No. 241

30702 113th St. • 847-587-9596 (WM) Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

WinneconneWinneconne Lodge No. 186

100 W. Main Street • 920-235-8034 (Sec) Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wisconsin DellsDells Lodge No. 124

815 Oak St. • 608-254-8136 Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark July & August

Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin Rapids Lodge No. 1282321 2nd Ave. So. • 715-423-2770Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Dark July & August

Armistead-Bingham Lodge No. 1862

Call Secretary at 815-623-8460 for next meetingdate & location <[email protected]>

Meets 5th Saturdays, 1 p.m.

Your Lodge Listing here

Your Lodge Listing here

• Note: addresses listed here are where the lodge meets •

Info on Willard VanBrunt’s 6-foot TunaGiven to WMH in

1926 SoughtThe Editor received an e-mail

inquiry from a man named SteveWynn on Thursday, December 7asking for assistance in learning thefate of an 80-year-old tuna that wasgiven as a gift to the WisconsinMasonic Home in Dousman in1926, by Willard A. Van Brunt,founder of the Wisconsin MasonicHome in Dousman.

Mr. Wynn, a West Coast resident,wrote: “I am the co-owner of Mr.Van Brunt’s historic fishing cruiser,the Ida May. Mr. Van Brunt retired toCalifornia shortly after donating thefarm in Dousman to the GrandLodge of Free & Accepted Masonsfor the Masonic Home. He spent hisremaining years fishing aboard thisbeautiful yacht, a vessel that is quitefamous on the West Coast.

“My best friend and I have beenrestoring the yacht for over a year,and it is registered as a Historic Ves-sel with the National Park Service.This restoration project is document-ed on our website, www.idamay.org.

“A major part of our restorationeffort is the complete documentationof the yacht, its history and the histo-ry of its owners.

“On Willard Van Brunt’s 78thbirthday, in 1925, he caught a 157pound tuna, the second largest ofthe year. He was most proud of thiscatch. I have attached a photo ofhim posing alongside the tuna at theweigh-in at Catalina Island. He hadthe 6-foot fish mounted, and thenpresented it as a gift to the MasonicHome in February, 1926.

“We are preparing an extensiveexhibit for the San Francisco Mar-

itime Museum, for when it reopensin a couple of years. The history iseven more interesting, as the secondowner was Stan Laurel, of Laurel &Hardy. As you can understand, weare most interested in learning thewhereabouts of the mounted tuna, ifit still exists, as it is the only knownpreserved fish caught by Mr. VanBrunt.

“If it still exists somewhere, as Ibelieve it likely does, a 6-foot tuna inWisconsin must be quite a sight anddifficult to miss. Hopefully, some-body will remember seeing it some-where or have a bit of informationthat will help our cause.

“Thank you so much for your timeand attention to this request.”

Mr. Wynn has invited persons withinformation about the tuna to emailhim at <[email protected]>with any information.

Steve Wynn (925) 285-5582

Willard Van Brunt with his 6-foottuna caught from the deck of the IdaMay in 1925 on his 78th birthday,

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Vega Chapter cordially invitesyou to a program and dinner honor-ing DON P. JENSEN, Sr., GrandMarshal, to be held Saturday, Janu-ary 27. Gathering is at 2:30 p.m. atthe Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E.Howard Ave., Milwaukee. The pro-gram will begin at 3 p.m. followed bya dinner at 5 p.m.. Cost is $15 perperson. RSVP by January 17 withname, title and remittance to: LindaSchreier, 2241 W. Southland Drive,Oak Creek, WI 53154–3630. Pleasemake checks payable to LindaSchreier. Sorry, no refunds.

Rainbow Chapter, WisconsinRapids cordially invites you to areception honoring JOYE KUHLKA,Grand Organist on Saturday, Janu-ary 20, 2007 with social hour at 12p.m. and dinner at 1 p.m. to be heldat the American Legion Post 442.10929 State Hwy 13 South, Wiscon-sin Rapids, WI 54494. RSVP by Jan-uary 10 to: Linda Sedall, 2530 Bran-wood Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI54494. The cost is $15 per person.Please include name and title whenmaking reservations. Sorry, norefunds.

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Announcements

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that 2006 is

over and 2007 is here. Timegoes by so quickly. I can’tbelieve Helen and I are alreadyworking on our “Garden ofFaith” Session. We have beenworking to make it an enjoyableone for each of you and for ourvisitors from other Grand Juris-dictions.

Soon I will be sending letters tomany of you for help in manyareas for the session. Please

take the time to consider andanswer ‘yes’. Many hands helplighten the load.

I have great news to share witheach of you. On the night ofNovember 30th, the

Grand Family initiated twonew members into RacineChapter. The evening startedwith a delicious dinner servedand prepared by Sister Dorisand Brother Frank Goffe.

After we went upstairs, RacineChapter opened their specialmeeting; the Grand Officerswent into their stations and puton the initiation. Helen and Iremained in the East for the restof the evening and had the plea-sure to welcome the many visi-tors attending the meeting.There were 61 members inattendance.

Remember, if any time ourGrand Family can be of assis-tance to your chapter pleasegive us a call. We will be veryhappy to do so.

Sisters and brothers, the Lordhas given me many blessingsand He has also given each ofyou as my friend. My prayer foreach of you is that this New Yearbrings you love, happiness,peace, and joy.

In Faith and Love,John J. Knee, WGP

From the WorthyGrand Patron

Thank you Lord for the NewYear 2007. A New Year whichwe can work to make life betterfor others, work to strengthenour great Order of Eastern Starin our community and in theState of Wisconsin.

May the promises we made onNew Year’s Eve be kept through-out 2007 by our hard work.

We opened our hearts andwallets to put gifts under theChristmas tree, but let us not for-get throughout the year thatthere are many charities thatneed to be put high upon our listof giving every day.

The Grand Chapter CancerCharity is going to the MidwestAthletes Against Childhood Can-cer (MACC), Inc Fund. The pri-mary beneficiary of MACC Fundis the research Center of theMedical College of Wisconsinand the University of Wisconsin’sComprehensive Cancer Centerin Madison. Progress is achievedthrough research that resulted inan increase in the overall curerate from 20 percent to 80 per-cent. Yet, many challengesremain. MACC Fund support isa source of hope for young peo-ple suffering from cancer andother related blood disorders.

We have a few of the beautifulWisconsin OES ornaments leftso remember a Sister or Brotherwith the ornament that makes astatement for the Order of East-ern Star and giving support tochildren.

The additional Eastern StarCharities which you will beblessed by giving to are;ESTARL (Eastern Star TrainingAwards for Religious Leader-ship), Heart Fund, InternationalTemple, Knights Templar EyeFoundation (gives grants for eyesurgeries, procedures and glass-es for those who are less fortu-nate) and the World of Youth(scholarships for Job’s Daugh-ters, Rainbow for Girls, andDeMolay).

We look forward to the specialevents and meetings scheduledthroughout the month of January.

In Faith and Prayer Helen Wheeler, WGM

From the WorthyGrand Matron

General Grand Chapter Committee MembersWisconsin is proud of its General Grand Chapter Committee Members. Theywere installed at General Grand Chapter in October. Pictured left to right are:Phyllis Eklov, PGM, a member of the Visionquest Committee; HarleyBennett, PGP, a member of the Youth Committee, and Karen Carpenter,PGM, a member of the Registration Committee.

Story of Success Shared – The Streifels share a moment with Star mem-bers during their visit to the Ellsworth Masonic Center. Pictured left to right areDr. Eugene R. Jonas, Andrea Streifel and son Carter, Doug Streifel anddaughter Brynna, Mary Bristol, Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Chapterand Jerry Bristol, Worthy Patron. – Photo by Milt Helmer

My name is Edwina Koth, GrandWarder of Wisconsin.

I come from a long history ofMasonic affiliation. My Dad was aMason, Shrine Clown, and BajaRecorder until he passed away. Mysisters and I were members of Job’sDaughters as we grew up. My momwalked with me as I became amember of Eastern Star 12 yearsago. I come from a family of five sis-ters and one brother.

My Sisters have always supportedmy work in Eastern Star. My sisterKelly, who passed away in April of2006 was Warder during my yearas Worthy Matron of ShawanoChapter and is now my Angel as Ihold the office of Grand Warder.

For the past seven years I workedat Wisconsin Film and Bag makingplastic bags and film. I am alsoproud to have my mom as myescort this year. She is a great sup-port for me.

Hope to see you on the StarTrail,

Edwina Koth, Grand Warder

Edwina KothGrand Warder

Congratulations to TERRYFEDJE, Frederic Chapter, Frederic,on her special appointment as aFriend of a Feather of the GeneralGrand Chapter. Sister Terry receivedher honor at the General GrandChapter this October.

PROFICIENCY TESTING: If youwere unable to take part in the Profi-ciency testing this summer, it will beoffered again on February 10, 2007.Please notify Laurie Twardy, Associ-ate Grand Matron, or Audrey Pavlik,P.G.M., by January 10th if you areinterested. The location will be deter-mined according to where there areapplicants.

WISCONSIN – MICHIGANEXCHANGE date is Saturday, Feb-ruary 17, 2007 at the KalamazooCounty Masonic Center. Registrationat 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m.Cost is $15.00 per person. Moreinformation will be forthcoming.

Warm Hearts Equals Warm Heads & HandsWarm-hearted Eastern Star members from five southeast Wisconsin chapters(Bristol No. 164, Union Grove No. 71, Racine No. 45, Pike No. 285 andKenosha No. 92) have joined forces to warm the heads and hands of needyKenosha elementary school students. While some members (as pictured) areusing their knitting and crocheting talents to make mittens, scarves and hats,others are using their purchasing powers with local merchants to obtain theseitems. The Masonic Bodies at 807–61st Street (Kenosha Lodge No. 47,Sunrise Lodge No. 359, Commandery, DeMolay and Job’s Daughter BethelsNo. 30 and 77) have also joined in on this project. Delivery toWomen’s/Children’s Horizons and six elementary schools (Lincoln, Durkee,Frank, Columbus, Wilson and Bain) was scheduled for December 18. This isthe project’s third year. Eastern Star members pictured as seated left to right:Roberta Little, Millie Gitzlaff, Fran Rice and Marjorie Charlton.

– Article by Dona-Rae Baumgart

Before the Star’s regular meetingthe Streifels told how their daughterBrynna received treatment at theShrine Hospital in Minneapolis.

Brynna, their first child, was bornwith hip displacia, and they werefaced with monumental medical billsto correct the problem which wouldhave left them with a debt thatwould take a lifetime to repay orforce them into bankruptcy.

Dr. Chris Tashjian, a member ofthe Hancock Lodge, recommendedthey see Dr. E. R. Jonas for help.Doc Jonas is the Shrine Hospital rep-resentative for the St. Croix ValleyShrine Club and is well known forsponsoring children to receive treat-ment at the Shrine Hospital in theTwin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Within days of her birth the staff atShriner’s Hospital placed little Bryn-na in a harness to begin correctingher condition, which she wore dayand night for the next 18 months.

Today Brynna is a lively and activelittle girl who shows no signs at all ofher trials as an infant. Her conditionhas progressed so well in fact, shewill not have to go back for a check-up for another two years.

“The Shrine Hospitals will monitorher progress until she is 18,” saidMrs. Streifel. All this, and as Andreasays, “we have not seen one bill.”

By Milt Helmer There is a lot of good in the world if

we know where to look. On Tuesday, October 2, 2006,

Doug and Andrea Streifel, a youngcouple from Eau Claire, shared their

heart warming story with Order ofthe Eastern Star and HancockLodge members as part of WorthyMatron Mary Bristol’s campaign tobring the good works of the ShrineHospitals, the Eastern Star and theFreemasons to people in the com-munity. “Not many people know allthe good things that are going on allaround us,” said Mary.

Ellsworth OES hearsof Shrine HospitalTreatment Success

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Second Leadership Seminar is January 27 in Eau Claire

This is the season for installations in Wisconsin Lodges and Adams Lodge No. 332, located in Adams, installed its officers for 2007 on Saturday, December 16 with the able assistance of GrandMaster Rod Paulsen and Grand Tiler Jim Wetzel. Pictured in the front row are Adams Lodge Chaplain Ed Thomsen, PM; Tiler Ron Brink; Grand Tiler Wetzel, Installing Marshal; Grand MasterPaulsen, Installing Master; Eugene Kuhnwald, Adams’ Worshipful Master; Russell Olson, Jr. Steward; Dick Doss, Jr. Warden; and Eric Doss, Jr. Deacon (Eric is the lodge’s newest Master Mason).Knights Templars Parker Dow, Roger Chase, Gary Roth and Ray Mielke, representing Macoy and Baraboo Commanderies, presented the colors. Outgoing Master Michael Kuhnwald, second rowright, took over the duties as Secretary. Several of the new officers were unable to attend because they were working. – Photo by Wm. Stonecipher, Editor


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