PROCEEDINGS GRAND LODGE - Freemasons of Wisconsin

D. Chamberlain to expel from our fraternity, pursuant to Sec. 101.03 of the MasonicCode of Wisconsin Robert C. Petry of Waterloo Lodge No. 63 due to his conviction forcommitting the felony act of delivery of cocaine in violation of Sec. 961.41 (1) (cm1)of the Wisconsin statutes. Under this provision of the Masonic Code the Grand Masterwas required to expel him. The Appeals and Grievances Committee recommends thatthis Grand Lodge approve this action of the Grand Master and I therefore move forthe adoption of this recommendation.”The motion was seconded. There being no discussion, the vote was taken and therecommendation was adopted.“A trial commission held a hearing regarding the activity of two other individualsfor affecting the sale of real estate and personal property of Genoa City Lodge No. 256without proper authorization, distributing funds of Genoa City Lodge No. 256without authorization, surrendering the charter of Genoa City Lodge No. 256 withoutauthorization and violating the duties of an officer of a lodge. One of those twoindividuals, Gale E. Hermance, did not appear and was found guilty of all fourcounts based on the evidence presented and was expelled from the fraternity. TheAppeals and Grievances Committee has reviewed these findings and finds nomaterial error. The Appeals and Grievances Committee recommends that this GrandLodge approve the trial commissions action and I therefore move for the adoption ofthis recommendation”The motion was seconded. There being no discussion, the vote was taken and therecommendation was adopted.“The other individual, Brother Michael Means was found not guilty of the firstthree counts and guilty of count four, for violating the duties of an officer of the lodge.He was suspended indefinitely until he successfully completes the Masonic CodeCorrespondence Course. The Appeals and Grievances Committee has reviewed thesefindings and finds no material error. The Appeals and Grievances Committeerecommends that this Grand Lodge approve the trial commission’s action and Itherefore move for the adoption of this recommendation.”The motion was seconded. There being no discussion, the vote was taken and therecommendation was adopted.Report accepted.Respectfully submitted,Herman A. Friess, P.G.M., ChairmanWilliam D. DykeSteven R. SorensonJ. B. Van HollenStephen D. Willett, P.G.M.REMARKS FROM DISTINGUISED GUESTR.W Deputy Grand Master Frank Humphrey, Most Worshipful Prince Hall GrandLodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, Inc.“Good morning to the MW Grand Master Roger Magoon, to the RW Deputy GrandMaster Rodney Paulsen, to the Past Grand Masters, to the Worshipful Masters, Past90