Fraternity, or could I continue to captain this ship <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry asyour Grand Master? I was encouraged to continue by my son, Kurt Magoon, and mybest friend, and your Grand Treasurer, James M. Hays. If it wasn’t for theirconfidence and support, I would not be here today. My son, Kurt assisted meemotionally, and kept my spirits high even in the roughest situations. On 99% <strong>of</strong> mytravels, Brother and friend Jim Hays was my faithful driver and sounding block. Hewas my “Jeep Driver”, as he would say, as we traveled to many meetings, visitinglodges, and always assisting me in being able to serve the craft. As we traveled wediscussed many ways to maintain and increase the image <strong>of</strong> Freemasonry. As wewere brainstorming, we, or I should say, he put together my 5-year budget plan forour Trustees, and as one our Trustees mentioned it was the first time they had seena budget stretched out 5 years. Also a special THANKS to his wife, Peggy, for takingcare <strong>of</strong> my wife, so we could be out serving the craft, whether it was for a night, oreven staying over for a few days. When she couldn’t help, my sister Helen McLellanwould step to the plate and help, and I would like to thank her as well.Grand Lodge Officers:I would like to thank all <strong>of</strong> the elected and appointed Grand Lodge Officers fortheir support, dedication and commitment in keeping Freemasonry alive in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.They were always there to assist and give all <strong>of</strong> the lodges guidance whenneeded.Grand Lodge Staff:No one could have success in his Masonic career as the Grand Master <strong>of</strong> Masonsin <strong>Wisconsin</strong> without the excellent support, and assistance <strong>of</strong> the capable, anddedicated Grand Lodge Office Staff. Our <strong>of</strong>fice staff is beyond question the mostcommitted and dedicated in assisting and giving you the right directions for theoperations <strong>of</strong> your lodges. Cheryl Geiszler has kept me informed all year with therequests for special dispensations, awards certificates, and anything else that cameacross her desk. Alicia Darr and Jan Gorgen always keep me on my toes and madesure that I was getting my reports to them when needed. And then there is ScottGraske, our <strong>of</strong>fice administrator, what can I say; he is the glue that holds everythingtogether in the Grand Lodge <strong>of</strong>fice. If I ever needed any help, for anything, he wasable to find the answers very quickly, and I can’t thank him enough. The entire teamcan never be thanked adequately enough for all their work and help over this pastyear.Past Grand Masters:Thank you to the Past Grand Masters for your knowledge and commitment to ourgreat fraternity. It is great to know, if guidance is needed each and every one <strong>of</strong> thePast Grand Masters will lend a helping hand.Grand Lodge Trustees:The Grand Lodge Trustees have worked diligently and very successfully toimprove our financial investments, maintain our properties and supervise theparticular portions <strong>of</strong> our organization. The Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Trustees, MostWorshipful Past Grand Master Bill Day, gave our entire Grand Lodge Officers acomplete report at each and every Full Staff meeting this year. The work they do isso vital and important to the overall success <strong>of</strong> our business and fraternal success,and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to them.Appleton Lodge #349:I would like to give a special thank you to the members <strong>of</strong> my home lodge, Appleton18
Lodge #349. What can I say-you are the best! For the great job you did on the opening<strong>of</strong> the lodge for my installation, to the Testimonial/Table lodge, and to the opening<strong>of</strong> our Grand Lodge secession. I hope I have brought honor to you by serving in thecapacity <strong>of</strong> this high <strong>of</strong>fice.Grand Master’s Edict:There was one Edict this year, to Constituent Lodges on February 15, 2006,pertaining specifically to the Man to Mason to Shrine event held March 25th inMadison, and April29, 2006 in Green Bay and Milwaukee.Dispensations:During my term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice I issued 114 dispensations, which will be mentioned inthe report from the Jurisprudence Committee later.District Restructuring and Schools <strong>of</strong> Instruction:12 Districts were created this year from last years 10 Districts. This was done sothe District Deputies could be <strong>of</strong> better service to the craft. In the past, some <strong>of</strong> theDistrict Deputies had 30+ Lodges and it was felt that they could not adequatelyserve all <strong>of</strong> their lodges.The District Lecturers were given the latitude to regulate how and where theywould hold their Schools <strong>of</strong> Instruction. Most <strong>of</strong> the Lecturers held their schools thetraditional way, but some took their schools directly to the Lodges. The reports fromthe Lecturers who conducted their schools in this manner, felt this was a good wayto get the young <strong>of</strong>ficers more involved.District Chaplains:The District Chaplains, with the assistance <strong>of</strong> the lodge Chaplains, were chargedwith setting up Clergy nights in their Districts. The main purpose <strong>of</strong> this was toinform the Clergy <strong>of</strong> what this great Fraternity is all about, and to erase all <strong>of</strong> thenegative information seen on the Internet and other sources. This way, if someonefrom their parish, synagogue, congregation, or any other religious group askedabout Freemasonry, they would be able to answer with the proper information. Iattended two separate meeting where the members <strong>of</strong> the Clergy were involved andboth <strong>of</strong> them seemed to be well received and very educational. This program will takesome time to get going and be accepted, but the results I am sure will be rewardingto the Lodges.Development Office:To Erica Miller who was taking care <strong>of</strong> our Development <strong>of</strong>fice for the <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Masonic Charities, “Thank You”. She also set up the Grand Masters’ Florida andArizona Tour, and prepared all <strong>of</strong> the information to be handed out to our snowbirds,including a terrific PowerPoint presentation about all our charities. She preparedeverything for the Grand Masters’ Appeal, which was very successful. The proceedsfrom the appeal are designated for our Board <strong>of</strong> Service and Assistance. She also puttogether my wife’s appeal, which was for the new aviary in our new Compass PointCatered Living Facility.At this time, I would like to introduce and welcome, William H. Barnes, our newDirector <strong>of</strong> Development for our <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Charities. He comes to us fromthe charities program at the Marshfield Clinic, with good credentials and I wouldlike to wish him great success.19
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