Proceedings Grand Lodge - Freemasons of Wisconsin
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PROCEEDINGSOF THEGRAND LODGEFREE AND ACCEPTED MASONSOF WISCONSINHeld June 14-15, 2004La Crosse Center300 Harborview PlazaLa Crosse, <strong>Wisconsin</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, Section 52.05 Notice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong><strong>Proceedings</strong>. A lodge shall take due notice <strong>of</strong> the proceedings,orders, edicts and laws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> and be governed accordingly.
• <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Representative to New York• <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Representative to New Jersey• 2nd Vice President Midwest Conference on Masonic Education• <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Skunk Patrol• <strong>Grand</strong> Order <strong>of</strong> the Sword <strong>of</strong> Bunker Hill – Blackhawk Order No. 8• Order <strong>of</strong> the Beaver<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>• Appointed District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995• Appointed Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward, 1996• Appointed Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward, 1997• Appointed Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Deacon, 1998• Appointed Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Deacon, 1999• Elected Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden, 2000• Elected Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden 2001• Elected Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master 2002• Elected <strong>Grand</strong> Master 20034
KEITH D. CHAMBERLAIN<strong>Grand</strong> Master2004-20055
MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTERKEITH D. CHAMBERLAINMasonic BiographyBlue <strong>Lodge</strong>Richland <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 66Raised to the sublime degree <strong>of</strong> Master Mason - 8/17/83Past Master - 1988 & 2003Plural MemberCharter MemberMineral Point <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 1 Armistead-Bingham No. 1862Warren <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 4 Perseverance No. 1836Franklin <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 16Benton No. 268Scottish RiteValley <strong>of</strong> Madison - <strong>Lodge</strong>, Council, Chapter & ConsistoryYork RiteEvansville Chapter No. 35 R.A.M.Richland Center Chapter No. 75 - Plural MemberWinnebago Conclave Red Cross <strong>of</strong> ConstantineBaraboo Council No. 35 R. & S. MastersBaraboo Commandery No. 49 Knights TemplarShrineNoble - Zor Shrine Temple (A.A.O.N.M.S.)Past President - Pine River Valley Shrine Club 2001-2002Affiliated MembershipsMilwaukee No. 27 National SojournersHeroes <strong>of</strong> ’76DeMolay Legion <strong>of</strong> Honor - Life Member (White Cord)Black Hawk Order No. 8 - <strong>Grand</strong> Order <strong>of</strong> the Sword <strong>of</strong> Bunker HillFraternal Order <strong>of</strong> the Beaver<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Skunk PatrolTransylvania <strong>Lodge</strong> U.D. - Indianapolis, IN.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Representative to South Dakota near <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Brentford <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 176 - Brentford, SDDeadwood <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 7 - Deadwood, SD (Honorary)Masonic Veteran’s Association <strong>of</strong> South DakotaSouth Dakota <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Masonic ResearchMetropolitan <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 49 - Dubuque, IA<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted MasonsAppointed:Elected:District No. 9 Deputy .......... 1991-1994 Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden ........ 2001<strong>Grand</strong> Marshal ..................... 1996 Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden ......... 2002Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward .......... 1997 Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master ........ 2003Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward .......... 1998 <strong>Grand</strong> Master ...................... 2004Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Deacon ........... 1999Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Deacon ........... 20006
PROCEEDINGS OF THE160TH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION<strong>of</strong> theMOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGEF. & A.M. OF WISCONSINOPENING OF GRAND LODGEThe <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> met in its 160th AnnualCommunication on Monday and Tuesday, June 14th and 15th, 2004 at the La CrosseCenter, 300 Harborview Plaza in La Crosse, <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.A <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Master Masons at 8:45 a.m.o’clock was declared formally open by thefollowing <strong>of</strong>ficers from the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s <strong>Lodge</strong>, Wauwatosa No. 267, F. & A.M.:Worshipful Master ................................................... John W. SchaeferSenior Warden .............................................. Christopher W. HowardJunior Warden ......................................................... Dennis C. WilsonSecretary ................................................................... John C. KneiszelTreasurer .................................................. Theodore A. Isenberg, P.M.Senior Deacon ................................................................... Leigh MillerJunior Deacon .............................................................. Scott E. KaczorSenior Steward .................................................. Brian W. Hurst, P.M.Junior Steward .................................................................. Carl BrisarChaplain .................................................................... Ed K<strong>of</strong>roth, P.M.Tiler .......................................................................... Alfred S. CostelloENTRANCE OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERSThe Senior Deacon was asked by the Worshipful Master to escort the Deputy<strong>Grand</strong> Master and the 2003-2004 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers into the lodge. The Deputy<strong>Grand</strong> Master was escorted to the East where he was introduced and welcomed withthe <strong>Grand</strong> Honors. The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers then took their stations.Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master Michael A. DeWolf entered the lodge and wasintroduced in the East by Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master Keith D. Chamberlain and giventhe <strong>Grand</strong> Honors. He was given the gavel <strong>of</strong> authority.GRAND LODGE DECLARED OPENThe <strong>Grand</strong> Master declared the 160th <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> insession and asked the <strong>Grand</strong> Chaplain, Reverend Ray Heilborn to start them <strong>of</strong>fwith a prayer. This was followed by the presentation <strong>of</strong> the flag <strong>of</strong> the United States<strong>of</strong> America by Right Eminent <strong>Grand</strong> Commander <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Commandery <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Worshipful Brother Lawrence Presnell and his corps <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer. ThePledge <strong>of</strong> Allegiance was said and the national anthem was sung. This was followedby the presentation <strong>of</strong> the flag <strong>of</strong> Canada and the Canadian national anthem, andthe presentation <strong>of</strong> the flag <strong>of</strong> Morocco and their national anthem.INTRODUCTION OF WAUWATOSA LODGE OFFICERS<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf thanked the members <strong>of</strong> Wauwatosa <strong>Lodge</strong> for all <strong>of</strong> their7
help and support and called upon the Worshipful Master, John Schaefer, tointroduce his <strong>of</strong>ficers.PRELIMINARY REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEEBrother Scott Graske, Masonic Center Administrator, on behalf <strong>of</strong> the CredentialsCommittee, reported to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> that out <strong>of</strong> a total <strong>of</strong> 196 charteredlodges, 165 have been registered. A quorum <strong>of</strong> lodges is present. A constitutionalnumber <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers are present and the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> is in order toproceed with any business that may come before it.UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:At the 159th Annual Communication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, held on June 9th and10th, 2003, twelve new resolutions were presented and two laid-over from 2002.Six resolutions were adopted, four were defeated, one was laid-over, two weredisallowed and not acted upon and 1 was designated as out-<strong>of</strong>-order. Resolution No.7-2003, to enhance the meaning <strong>of</strong> the Chaplain’s prayer was laid-over for debateand vote at the 2004 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Communication.After a thorough review <strong>of</strong> the 2003 proceedings, the Unfinished BusinessCommittee concludes that there is no other unfinished business from the 2003Annual Communication.Report accepted.Respectfully submitted,James H. Olson, P.G.M., ChairmanJames M. Hays, <strong>Grand</strong> TreasurerBruce S. Sim, P.G.M. <strong>Grand</strong> SecretaryAPPROVAL OF THE 2003 PROCEEDINGS<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Bruce S. Sim moved that the 2003 <strong>Proceedings</strong> be approved asprinted and distributed. The motion was seconded and passed.RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>There were 11 resolutions received by <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> prior to the submissiondeadline and forwarded to the Resolutions Committee. One resolution was returnedto the sender; it purported to be submitted by a <strong>Lodge</strong>, but did not have the requiredsignatures.Resolutions 1-2004, 2-2004 and 3-2004 are the usual code requirements and dealwith annual budget, per capita tax, and place <strong>of</strong> the annual communication for theyear 2004. Resolution 2-2004 continues the present per capita tax.Resolution 5-2004 establishes procedure if a lodge desires to withdraw chargesforwarded to a trial comission, and provides oversight by the <strong>Grand</strong> Master.8
Resolution 6-2004 requires that all members <strong>of</strong> a lodge discipline committee signthe report requiring issuance <strong>of</strong> charges.Resolution 7-2004 proposes eliminating the $10.00 per diem paid to trial commissionmembers, but continues to allow reimbursable expenses.Resolution 8-2004 allows a <strong>Lodge</strong> treasurer to hold any other <strong>of</strong>fice in the <strong>Lodge</strong>,except secretary. If adopted, it would not become effective until September 1, 2006,allowing any secretary-treasurer to serve another two terms beyond the present,providing ample transition time for training new treasurers or secretaries.Resolution 9-2004 is proposed to allow lodge property to be rented out for non-Masonic activities at which alcoholic beverages may be dispensed, but may not besold. The alcoholic beverages would be banned from the <strong>Lodge</strong> room proper. The firstparagraph <strong>of</strong> the resolution restates the present practice regarding wine and beeron dispensation from the GM, but does not change it.Resolution 10-2004 reflects the concern growing out <strong>of</strong> the incident in New York,and reaffirms the ban on anything “<strong>of</strong>fensive or defensive” being brought into thelodge, and establishes a reporting, suspension and/or Masonic charges procedure.Resolution 7-2003 is a holdover from 2003, and to be voted on this year, requireschanges in the Chaplains closing prayer and alternate closing prayer for all degrees.Each resolution has been approved as to form by the Resolution Committee andsubmitted to the Executive Committee and Jurisprudence Committee for review.Report accepted.Respectfully submitted,Resolutions CommitteeJack E. Keyes, ChairmanThomas W. GodfreyDean T. Massey, P.G.M.Bruce Sim, P.G.M., <strong>Grand</strong> SecretaryArchie E. SimonsonJURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORTJune 14, 2004To the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:In conformity with the duty placed upon the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudenceby Section 29.03 <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Code <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> to report to the <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> on the proposed resolutions to be brought before the Annual Communication,as well as all decisions, edicts, opinions, and dispensations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Master andBy-Law changes <strong>of</strong> the constituent <strong>Lodge</strong>s, the Committee reports as follows:RESOLUTIONSTen Resolutions, and one held over from 2003, were received prior to the deadlinefor submission to this session <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>;9
RESOLUTION NO. 1-2004, to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2004-2005; saidResolution is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote.RESOLUTION NO. 2-2004, to provide for Per Capita Tax; said Resolution isapproved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote.RESOLUTION NO. 3-2004, to designate the place <strong>of</strong> holding Annual Communication<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> in June, 2006; said Resolutionis approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote.RESOLUTION NO. 4-2004, to eliminate the position <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Sword Bearerand <strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant, and to create the position <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Orator; said Resolutionis approved as to form and legality and requires a 75% vote.RESOLUTION NO. 5-2004, to add new section, 106.011, to provide for withdrawal<strong>of</strong> charges brought by a lodge pursuant to Masonic Code; said Resolution isapproved as to form and legality and requires a 75% vote.RESOLUTION NO. 6-2004, to require signing <strong>of</strong> Disciplinary Report by all<strong>Lodge</strong> committee members; said Resolution is approved as to form and legality andrequires a 75% vote.RESOLUTION NO. 7-2004, to reduce the costs <strong>of</strong> holding a Trial Commissionby eliminating compensation to Trial Commission members; said Resolution isapproved as to form and requires a 75% vote.RESOLUTION NO. 8-2004, to give <strong>Lodge</strong>s more opportunities to train <strong>of</strong>ficers;said Resolution is approved as to form and requires a 75% vote.RESOLUTION NO. 9-2004, to allow wine and beer to be served at certainfunctions, by dispensation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and to allow service <strong>of</strong> alcoholicbeverages in the temple and grounds when leased to a tenant for non-Masonic uses;said Resolution is approved as to form and requires a 75% vote.RESOLUTION NO. 10-2004, to exclude firearms to enhance safety within the<strong>Lodge</strong>; said Resolution is approved as to form and requires a 75% vote.RESOLUTION NO. 07-2003, to enhance the meaning <strong>of</strong> the Chaplain’s closingprayers; said Resolution is approved as to form and requires an 80% vote.DECREESThe <strong>Grand</strong> Master issued no Decrees this year.CHANGES IN BY-LAWS OF CONSTITUENT LODGESSixteen (16) <strong>Lodge</strong>s requested By-Law Changes (changes in dues, meeting dates/places/times) or adoption <strong>of</strong> re-written By-Laws. The Committee reviewed them indetail for legality and conformity with the Code.DISPENSATIONS OF THE GRAND MASTERDuring the term <strong>of</strong> his <strong>of</strong>fice, <strong>Grand</strong> Master Michael A. DeWolf issued OneHundred Fifty (150) dispensations #2923 - #3073 (June 10, 2003 – June 13, 2004):10
Permission to Re-elect Trustee <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> for Extended Term ........ 2Permission to Confer Degrees on more than one Candidateat a Time ...................................................................................... 4Permission to Have <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> do Degree Work forAnother <strong>Lodge</strong> in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> ....................................................... 1Permission to Waive Required Time Period Between Degrees ..... 7Permission to Hold Special Meeting for Installationsand Elections ................................................................................ 3Permission to Hold Pancake Breakfast on Sunday Morning ........ 2Permission to Have an Out-<strong>of</strong>-State <strong>Lodge</strong> Perform MasonicFuneral in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> ................................................................... 1Permission to Have <strong>Lodge</strong> Sponsor Non-Masonic Event .............. 1Permission to Change the Date and or Time <strong>of</strong> StatedCommunication ............................................................................ 13Permission to Have Joint Communications Between andFraternal Visits Between Sister Jurisdiction to ExemplifyDegrees ......................................................................................... 7Permission to Hold a Special Communication Meting .................. 15Permission to Hold a Joint Installation <strong>of</strong> Officers With Job’sDaughters ..................................................................................... 1Permission to Change Meeting Location ........................................ 12Permission to Call Special Meeting to Vote on Consolidation<strong>of</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s ....................................................................................... 3Permission to Have <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers and Shrine Members WearMasonic Aprons at Zor Shrine Circus ........................................ 1Permission to Regular Stated Communication Outdoors ............. 4Permission to Serve Wine and or Beer ........................................... 66Permission to Operate Under a Blanket Dispensation to ServeWine or Beer ................................................................................ 6Permission to Use Inheritance Money to Purchase PMP fora Deceased Brother ...................................................................... 1TOTAL 150The Committee is <strong>of</strong> the opinion that all the dispensations were properly issuedpursuant to the Masonic Code.EDICTSThe <strong>Grand</strong> Master issued four Edicts this year, as follows:1. Every <strong>Lodge</strong> in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> is charged to strictly exclude from its <strong>Lodge</strong> andgrounds, firearms or any type including those that fire “blanks” only. Police <strong>of</strong>ficersand others who are legally entitled to hold permits to carry firearms, will securetheir weapons prior to entering the <strong>Lodge</strong> building. The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>holds a zero-tolerance policy on this matter and, if violated, the Master <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lodge</strong>shall give a written report within 24 hours to the <strong>Grand</strong> Master who will, uponreceipt <strong>of</strong> the report, immediately suspend the violator from the Fraternity pendinginvestigation into the violation. Such investigation may lead to additional action,including expulsion from the Masonic Fraternity.2. Pertaining only to the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Day - Light 2004 event be held April3, 2004:11
• Granting dispensation to waive the requirements as stated in Chapter 73.09<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, to allow more than one candidate to receive allparts <strong>of</strong> the degrees at the same time, with the use <strong>of</strong> exemplars as appropriate;and• Granting dispensation to waive the requirements as stated in Chapter 88.05<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, to allow the use <strong>of</strong> robes, costumes, stagesettings and stage paraphernalia in conferring the 2nd section <strong>of</strong> the MasterMason Degree; and• Granting dispensation to waive the requirements as stated in Chapter 74.01<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, to allow the candidates to demonstratepr<strong>of</strong>iciency as defined and accepted by the <strong>Grand</strong> Lecturer and the DistrictLecturers and as defined in the White Paper for Masonic Classes, prior to theFellowcraft and Master Mason Degree; and• Granting dispensation to waive the requirements as stated in Chapters 22.03and 78.03, to allow <strong>Wisconsin</strong> residents who have not resided in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> fora year to petition a lodge for this event. All cases involving the residencerequirement will be handled on an individual basis by the <strong>Grand</strong> Master andin concurrence with the <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary; and• Granting dispensation to waive the requirement as stated in Chapters 68.05,68.08 and 73.02 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, to allow the <strong>Lodge</strong> to receivea petition for the degrees and take action on that petition at a stated or a specialcommunication called for that purpose only; and to allow that the time elementfor receiving and balloting on a petition be reduced to a time period that the<strong>Lodge</strong> feels adequate to receive, interview and ballot upon such petition; andto allow an adequate period <strong>of</strong> time between the receiving, balloting and theinitiation <strong>of</strong> a candidate as the <strong>Lodge</strong> feels appropriate.3. Instructing all <strong>Lodge</strong>s in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, that before any <strong>Lodge</strong> furniture orparaphernalia is distributed, disposed <strong>of</strong> or sold, that they notify the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>Committee <strong>of</strong> Artifacts and Antiquities and their permission secured before suchdistribution, selling or disposal <strong>of</strong> such furniture or paraphernalia; and4. Stating that the <strong>Grand</strong> Master, the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers, the <strong>Grand</strong> Trustees,District Teams and the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office, will adhere to the budget and within theindividual line amounts set by the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> at the June 2003, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>Annual Communication in Milwaukee; and also, that the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers willmaintain their individual fiscal responsibilities relating to the budget for thefollowing year period before the Annual Communication, as set by the ExpendituresCommittee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>.It is the opinion <strong>of</strong> the Committee that these Edicts were lawfully issued.OTHER QUESTIONS OF MASONIC JURISPRUDENCEThe Committee also reviewed and advised the <strong>Grand</strong> Master on three (3)proposed expulsions and drafted charges in two (2) others. The Committee alsoissued opinions on discarded <strong>Lodge</strong> records as well as the winding down <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Lodge</strong>.12
OTHER MATTERSThe Jurisprudence Committee has also given advice to the <strong>Grand</strong> Master duringthe year.I move that this report be received.Report accepted.RESOLUTION NO. 10-2004Thomas W. Godfrey, ChairmanJurisprudence Committee 2003-2004<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Bruce Sim, PGM, on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Executive Committee, statedthat they would like to withdraw Resolution No. 10.RESOLUTION NO. 03-2004Submitted By: Elkhorn <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 77 F. & A, MSection(s) Affected:Vote Required for Adoption: majorityPurpose: Designate the place <strong>of</strong> holding Annual Communication in June, 2006(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, that the Annual Communication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Free andAccepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> for the year 2006 shall be held in the City <strong>of</strong> Madison,<strong>Wisconsin</strong>.Resolution adopted.INTRODUCTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERSMost Worshipful James H. Olson, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master, M.W. John W. Hein,P.G.M., M.W. Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M and <strong>Grand</strong> Trustee, M.W. Lawrence LMyers, P.G.M., M.W. Beecher Daniels, P.G.M., M.W. Stanley R. Jagow, P.G.M.,M.W. Carl J. Wussow, P.G.M. and <strong>Grand</strong> Trustee, M.W. James A. Zimmerman,P.G.M.Rev. Ray Heilborn led a moment <strong>of</strong> reflection for M.W. Benjamin F. Detroy,P.G.M. who passed away January 14, 2004. His chair was draped in remembrance.M.W. Dean T. Massey, P.G.M., M.W. Robert E. Moore, P.G.M., M.W. Bruce A.Christianson, P.G.M., M.W. Kingman D. Loomis, P.G.M., M.W. George A. Wallinger,P.G.M., M.W. William E. Day, P.G.M. and <strong>Grand</strong> Trustee, M.W. Darrell Aderman,P.G.M., M.W. Kenneth W. Shannon, P.G.M., M.W. Allan E. Iding, P.G.M., M.W.Russell R. Selbo, P.G.M., M.W. Herman A. Friess, P.G.M., M.W. Denman G.Kramer, P.G.M., M.W. Charles E. White, P.G.M. They were given the <strong>Grand</strong>Honors.13
INTRODUCTION OF PERMENANT MEMBERS ANDGRAND TRUSTEESWorshipful Brother Robert Ward, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer, W.B. Lowell Tainter,Past <strong>Grand</strong> Trustee, W.B. Roy Eisenmann, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Trustee, W.B. WilliamDresser, <strong>Grand</strong> Trustee, R. W. B. D. James Childs, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer.INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS FROMOTHER JURISDICTIONSM. W. Walter Kaeschele, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> ConnecticutR. W. John V. Egan, III, Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward <strong>of</strong> ColoradoM.W. David Miller, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> IllinoisR.W. Daniel C. Yandel, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden <strong>of</strong> IllinoisM.W. Richard J. Elman, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> IndianaM.W. Robert H. Erickson, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> IowaM.W. Clifford Godsey, Paster <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> IowaR.W. Richard L. Bowersox, Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> IowaR.W. Jack L. Butler, Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden <strong>of</strong> IowaR.W. Tim S. Anderson, Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> IowaR. W. Walt Wheeler, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden <strong>of</strong> MichiganR.W. Brian Bailie, <strong>Grand</strong> Senior Warden <strong>of</strong> ManitobaM.W. Gerald E. Rhoads, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> MinnesotaM. W. Neil Neddermeyer, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> MinnesotaR.W. Steven R. Johnson, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden <strong>of</strong> MinnesotaW.B. Ronald D. Jones, <strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant <strong>of</strong> MissouriM.W. Bouchlaib El Kouhi, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> MoroccoR.W. Jean Gbaguidi, Assistant <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> MoroccoR.W. Pierre Mouselli, <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> Foreign Relations and <strong>Grand</strong>Representative <strong>of</strong> MoroccoM.W. Les Seiler, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> NebraskaW.B. E. David Watts, <strong>Grand</strong> Marshal <strong>of</strong> NebraskaM.W. Raymond P. Bellini, P.G.M., <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> New JerseyR.W. William Feingold, <strong>Grand</strong> Representative <strong>of</strong> New YorkM.W. Steven J. Krekus, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> OhioM.W. Gary Griffith, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> South DakotaREMARKS ON BEHALF OF PAST GRAND MASTERSMost Worshipful, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master Carl J. Wussow:PAST GRAND MASTER’S REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>,distinguished guests and Brother Masons all, it is my honor and pleasure to speakon behalf <strong>of</strong> the Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Our <strong>Grand</strong> Master asked me tosay a few words. I penned a few comments since, based on my age, I tend to forgetwhat I forgot.14
Throughout the past year, we have taken the time to return to the basics andheart <strong>of</strong> Masonry. With that in mind, I thought it would be appropriate to focus ontwo sets <strong>of</strong> numbers at this time. The first set <strong>of</strong> numbers is based on the experiencefactor related to the combined years <strong>of</strong> Masonic involvement <strong>of</strong> our Past <strong>Grand</strong>Masters. A rapid calculation shows that the group holds over 500 years <strong>of</strong> experience.The same group continues to be involved, when called upon, to take variousroles that help our Gentle Craft’s goals. My Brothers, each <strong>of</strong> the Past <strong>Grand</strong>Masters remain ready to help, to share knowledge and assist however possible. I alsoneed to emphasize that it is incorrect to say that you can always tell a Past <strong>Grand</strong>Master, but you can’t tell him much.The second set <strong>of</strong> numbers adds up to 7. In fact, they are the most importantnumbers <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> Masonry. Perhaps you are guessing about the relationship <strong>of</strong> thenumber 7 to our fraternity. No, it is not part <strong>of</strong> the budget, the average length <strong>of</strong> timeit takes to become a Master <strong>of</strong> a lodge or the number <strong>of</strong> great fish stories that ourpresent <strong>Grand</strong> Master can detail. The number 7 relates directly to an unwrittenMasonic lesson that we all learned. The number represents the first 7 words we everspoke in a Masonic <strong>Lodge</strong>. They are the 7 words that should guide every action, everydecision and every deliberation that we shall have over the next 2 days and, in fact,throughout every day <strong>of</strong> our lives.Before you ever entered a <strong>Lodge</strong>, you were asked if your choice to become a Masonwas <strong>of</strong> your own free will and accord. You responded, “It is.” Shortly after thatutterance, you openly announced that you placed your trust “in God.” After travelingover a symbolic pathway, you again spoke. This time you affirmed your desire toassume a sacred obligation when you said, “I am.” During your initiation, the lastword you spoke was “light.” Your Masonic sentence, therefore, is “It is in God I amLight.” It is also significant to remember that the very last word was provided to youby an experienced member <strong>of</strong> the Craft.It is the wish <strong>of</strong> the Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters that we focus on these seven words as all<strong>of</strong> us work to advance Masonry, listen to different viewpoints, make selections andchoices and decide the very future <strong>of</strong> our great organization. Unlike any othergathering, group meeting, social organization or decision making body, ours is onethat can debate without negativity and listen with open minds to various viewpoints.Assembled here for action is a body that maintains a pr<strong>of</strong>ound respect foreach and every member regardless <strong>of</strong> positions on debatable topics.In a greater sense, reflect daily on what we stated in the presence <strong>of</strong> our BrotherMasons. Our deeds and actions will truly show that it is in God that we trust. Thatit is the <strong>Grand</strong> Architect <strong>of</strong> the Universe who provides us the blueprint for decisions.The lessons provided by Brother Masons give us the ability to take a part in leadingthe <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> so that this organization can exist and endure forgenerations to come.REMARKS ON BEHALF OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTSSteven J. Krekus made a few remarks on behalf <strong>of</strong> the visiting brethren from otherjurisdictions. He asked all Masons to add their drawing to the set <strong>of</strong> God’s blueprintsfor life, to the blueprint <strong>of</strong> their community, to the blueprint <strong>of</strong> young people, to thosein need and <strong>of</strong> their families. He said that Freemasonry is a blueprint for life. Hepresented <strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf with a trowel that had written on it his name and15
theme for the year, “Freemasonry, a Blueprint for Life” and thanked him for all thecourtesies extended to him, the other distinguished guests and their ladies.My Brothers,DEPUTY GRAND MASTER’S REPORTIt has been my distinct pleasure to have served our craft as your Right WorshipfulDeputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master this past Masonic year. As such, I have been privileged toattend a number <strong>of</strong> functions in your name, locally as well as outside <strong>of</strong> ourimmediate jurisdiction.These functions have included <strong>Lodge</strong> visitations, Officer Installations and interactionwith our various appendant bodies as well as visits to our sister jurisdictionsin South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and the District <strong>of</strong> Columbia.As your Masonic voice, I have attended various board and committee meetings ina variety <strong>of</strong> capacities. It has been an honor to serve as President <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Masonic Journal Board, Vice-president <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic BenevolentActivities Board, Chair <strong>of</strong> the Artifacts and Antiquities Committee, Chair <strong>of</strong> theMasonic Education Committee and Chair <strong>of</strong> the Expenditures Committee inaddition to serving on the Masonic Day-Light 2004 Committee.Although these responsibilities have proved rewarding, the time spent travelingthroughout the state interacting with my Masonic brothers has been a source <strong>of</strong>continual fulfillment for me. Opportunities to award many Membership Longevitypins, speak at a number <strong>of</strong> Friend’s Nights, install the <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> local <strong>Lodge</strong>s andattend a multitude <strong>of</strong> Recognition Banquets and Table <strong>Lodge</strong>s have served tostrengthen and nourish my Masonic roots. I have enjoyed greatly the conversations,camaraderie and courtesy shown me by all whom I have had the pleasure to spendtime with.It is impossible to tally numerically in a few short paragraphs the time and travelexpended this past year in attaining the goals the <strong>Grand</strong> Master set before us twelvemonths ago. And, although I may have inadvertently overlooked an item or two, itshould be noted that my attendance at such meaningful gatherings as our Shrineall-star Football Game, Masonic all-star Senior High School Soccer Games,Reobligation Night, York Rite and Scottish Rite Reunions, Zor Potentate’s Ball,Prince Hall/<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Table <strong>Lodge</strong> and Masonic Day-Light 2004 served t<strong>of</strong>urther the cause <strong>of</strong> Masonic unity.With pride and humility, I thank you for allowing me the opportunity <strong>of</strong> being yourvoice on behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry these past twelve months.Report accepted.Respectfully Submitted,Keith D. ChamberlainRight Worshipful Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master16
SENIOR GRAND WARDEN’S REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Brethren,It was indeed a pleasure and an honor to serve you this past year as your Senior<strong>Grand</strong> Warden. This last year has given me the opportunity to serve this wonderfulfraternity and its members and I would like to thank each and every one <strong>of</strong> you forthat opportunity.First <strong>of</strong> all, I would like to thank my wife, Marlene, for her understanding <strong>of</strong> thisgreat fraternity, and putting up with my constant evenings away from home to beable to participate in some Masonic program.My Masonic journey this past year has given me the opportunity to take part inlodge installations, table lodges, Past Masters nights, and a variety <strong>of</strong> othervisitations. At this time I would like to thank those lodges for their confidence in meto participate in their programs.It was also a pleasure for me to be able to meet, visit and take part with our otherMasonic organizations; such as the Daughters <strong>of</strong> the Nile, Eastern Star, JobsDaughters, DeMolay, and Rainbow for Girls, Scottish Rite, Chapter, Council,Commandery and the Shrine.As your Senior Warden, I have had the privilege <strong>of</strong> serving on the Home BoardCommittee for this past year. At this time I would like to commend the efforts <strong>of</strong> allthe members on that committee for their devotion and dedication to the success <strong>of</strong>our Village on the Square. For the brothers who have not had an opportunity to seeour Masonic Home in Dousman, let me assure you the complete campus is in goodhands.A couple <strong>of</strong> highlights from my Masonic journey in 2003-04 are as follows; theMasonic Soccer Program, Demolay Legion <strong>of</strong> Honor night, Sturgis Motorcycle trip,and the table lodge with Prince Hall Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.As always, it is an honor and pleasure to work with the great staff <strong>of</strong> dedicatedmembers <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Soccer Foundation, in their effort to make the All-StarSenior High School Soccer Games a success. To be able to see the change in theattitude in most <strong>of</strong> the 72 Soccer Players, after their visit to the Shrine Hospital, andplaying soccer with the Special Olympic kids, will stay with me and confirm mybelief in the value <strong>of</strong> our involvement in the Soccer Program.It was also an honor for me to be nominated and invested as a member <strong>of</strong> theDeMolay Legion <strong>of</strong> Honor. I would like to thank the DeMolay for the beautifulceremony that was conducted for me, and two other Masons in the state.In August I had the opportunity to be a part <strong>of</strong> a Masonic motorcycle trip organizedby the Minnesota Masonic Motorcycle Club for bikers from Minnesota and <strong>Wisconsin</strong>to Sturgis, South Dakota. The Masonic <strong>Lodge</strong> in Deadwood, South Dakota hostedthe bikers for 2 days with lodging and meals, and the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> South Dakotaopened a special lodge meeting for the purpose <strong>of</strong> sharing Masonic brotherhood withabout 100 brothers throughout the U.S. They intend to make this an annual eventfor all Masonic bikers, who are attending the Sturgis Rally.17
One other highlight <strong>of</strong> the year was the table lodge with our brothers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Prince Hall Masonry, which was a great success, and I was proud to be able to be apart <strong>of</strong> this special event. It was great to see 150 brothers sharing in Masonicfellowship.In closing, I would just like to say thanks to the fraternity for giving me theopportunity to be able to be a part <strong>of</strong> such a great organization.Report accepted.Fraternally submitted,Roger MagoonRight Worshipful Senior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenJUNIOR GRAND WARDEN’S REPORTElected and installed as Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden, it became my duty to act as liasoncoordinator between the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, constituent lodges, and the youth groups(WMC 27.02). To fulfill this duty I attended the summer state meetings <strong>of</strong> Job’sDaughters, DeMolay, and the Order <strong>of</strong> Rainbow; attended their meetings in thesoutheastern part <strong>of</strong> the state as possible; and attended special events such asSweetheart Week-end, a Job o Lay meeting, and the Job’s Daughters <strong>Grand</strong> Session.This has been a meaningful and valuable experience for me. I particularly would liketo commend the advisors <strong>of</strong> these youth groups for their commitment and dedication.Without them, there would be no youth groups.As a <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer I attended the Annual Communications <strong>of</strong> Prince Hall<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts, co-chaired thefirst Prince Hall-<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Table <strong>Lodge</strong>, arranged and co-ordinatedthe four Masonic Leadership Renewal Seminars <strong>of</strong> 2003-04, installed <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong>several lodges, attended Schools <strong>of</strong> Instruction, attended Board and Foundationmeetings, participated in degrees in area lodges, and attended numerous <strong>Lodge</strong>meetings and activities in the southeast corner <strong>of</strong> the state.This last year with my involvement with the youth, the leadership meetings, and<strong>Lodge</strong> contacts has been very rewarding. The feelings <strong>of</strong> brotherhood extended to memakes my membership as a Mason and a <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer even more significant.I thank the Fraternity for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and hope that Iwill be able to make a positive contribution through my activities and presence thisnext year.Report accepted.GRAND MASTER DeWOLF’S REPORTRodney A. PaulsenJunior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden, 2003-04Right Worshipful Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Distinguished East and Brethren all.It is with a great deal <strong>of</strong> pleasure that I extend to each <strong>of</strong> you a warm and fraternalwelcome to this our 160th Annual Communication <strong>of</strong> the Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. I am honored to preside over this18
gathering and hope that when we have ended our labors, each <strong>of</strong> you has had afruitful, productive and positive experience.When I was raised on October 2nd, 1984 I never dreamed that my Masonicjourney would lead to being installed as your 134th <strong>Grand</strong> Master. This year haspassed quickly and I am truly grateful in having had the opportunity to serveFreemasonry and this <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. During my ten years as a <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> OfficerI have had the privilege <strong>of</strong> meeting some <strong>of</strong> the finest men in the world. I would nothave had that experience had it not been for you my Brothers. Thank you forallowing me to represent you as your <strong>Grand</strong> Master for the 2003-2004 Masonic year.To our Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters and visiting brethren, thank you for taking time fromyour busy schedules to be with us in our labors and deliberations. It is my hope thatyour time with us will be both rewarding and well spent.GRAND LODGE OFFICERSYour <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers have worked diligently this year as we revisited the‘basics’ <strong>of</strong> our fraternity. Their energy and dedication to the craft is enormous andthey attained the goals set before them while steadfastly holding the line onexpenses.The elected <strong>of</strong>ficers, Right Worshipful Keith D. Chamberlain, Deputy <strong>Grand</strong>Master, Right Worshipful Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden Roger Magoon, Right WorshipfulJunior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden Rodney A. Paulsen, Right Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer JimHays, and Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Bruce Sim, have all worked cooperativelywith this <strong>Grand</strong> Master to plan for the future <strong>of</strong> this jurisdiction. I thank themfor their advice and counsel.It was my privilege to appoint Worshipful Brother Joseph Harker to the progressiveline as Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward. Brother Joe has the many qualificationsnecessary to make his Masonic journey a success and I have no doubt that he willrepresent you well. I wish the very best for Brother Joe and his wife Mary throughthe years ahead.NECROLOGY<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry bids a fond farewell to 445 brothers who ceased theirlabors and journeyed to the land where our fathers have gone before us. We countamong those brethren, M.W. Brother Benjamin Detroy, PGM and WorshipfulBrother William E. Post, this years <strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant. We set this moment aside tohonor their memory, knowing their departure is more than something to beremembered. It is a time to give thanks for what they built in life as they laboredunselfishly in the quarries <strong>of</strong> our gentle craft.The service rendered to Freemasonry by these brothers will live on, not as muchfor their individual accomplishments, but by the spirit in which they gave <strong>of</strong>themselves to our craft. The bridges they built while amongst us stand as twinsentinels <strong>of</strong> honor and respect for those who have yet to follow.This poem by Clarence D. Harris sums up my feelings:So friend, I now take my leave <strong>of</strong> youThat I may this bridge completeThat those who travel behind me19
May behold the mercy seat.That I may cross this chasm deep and wideTo travel beyond the veilI build this bridge to span spaces and timesThat I may dwell in that house not made with handsWhere the great light <strong>of</strong> the Architect <strong>of</strong> the UniverseForever shines. I will gladly carry the sword and shield;I will wield the spear and mace with honor and zealI will serve in the army <strong>of</strong> “God”On Mountains, valley and field.The gates will swing open on the columns <strong>of</strong> Boaz and JachinI will find that heaven is real.I believe that the work in the quarries and vineyards,The sacred word to seek, will be worth it allWhen I hear the Great Architect <strong>of</strong> the Universe say,“You are a workman worth <strong>of</strong> your keep.”So Mote It BeBROTHER GRAND CHAPLAINNECROLOGY REPORTWe have come to the close <strong>of</strong> another Masonic year and once again must sadlyreport that we have had to drape our charters hundreds <strong>of</strong> times as on a dailyoccurence our brethren one by one are moving from the Blue <strong>Lodge</strong> to the Celestial<strong>Lodge</strong>.It is with pr<strong>of</strong>ound sorrow that we report the loss <strong>of</strong> two members <strong>of</strong> our <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> family: the Most Worshipful Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master Ben Detroy and Worshipful<strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant William E. Post, they served us well and faithfully as long as theywere given strength and breath. As the Master <strong>of</strong> Shell Lake <strong>Lodge</strong>, I have directedthe draping <strong>of</strong> our charter on two occasions already this year and we are only halfway through our lodge year. Unfortunately and inevitably this is happening allacross our State so that we all experience the deep and pr<strong>of</strong>ound loss caused by thepassing <strong>of</strong> so many dedicated men.During these moments we pause to remember those who have given so much forso many years to so great a cause as our fraternity and we bow in humility inremembrance <strong>of</strong> the greatness <strong>of</strong> spirit that has passed from our midst. These whohave served with us will never be replaced, nor shall they ever be forgotten. Theirlives have left an indelible stamp on our memories and they shall ever reside in ourhearts.Each person whom we have mentioned and each <strong>of</strong> those whose names areinscribed on this report has been at one time a very vital part <strong>of</strong> our fraternity and<strong>of</strong> our lives. They have left a vacuum and they are deeply mourned and greatlymissed. We have been privileged to have known them and to have worked with them.As we realize our great loss and express our tremendous sorrow, we also rememberthose were closest to them and who must have most acutely felt the reality <strong>of</strong> theirpassing from this life. They must surely be remembered in our prayers as we invokethe guidance <strong>of</strong> Deity and look for direction to continue moving forward.20
We should all join our hearts as we remember in prayer these, our brothers.Let us pray:Eternal Power <strong>of</strong> Creation and Architect <strong>of</strong> This Universe, we pause, all toobriefly, in remembrance <strong>of</strong> those who have served with us, who have kept the faith,and who have passed into immortality. Their words have given us direction, theirlives have taught us values and their memories will continue to give us hope.Life, even at its longest venue is yet very brief. So much should yet be accomplished,but these whom we remember today have given their all, they have foughtthe good fight, they have endeavored to be the purveyors <strong>of</strong> the great qualities forwhich Freemasonry stands. They have carried the torches <strong>of</strong> brotherly love, reliefand truth, and held them high until strength and life left them. Now give us thegrace to carry the torches into the future, that others with receive guidance as theyhave given the guidance to us. And Amen.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Members who have diedBetween 06/01/2003 and 05/31/2004<strong>Grand</strong> Chaplain, Ray D. HeilbornMelvin J Ackmann (350) Allen B Adams (61) William W Adams (33)Joseph David Adkins (50) Robert Joseph Aebischer (322) Louis Karl Albrecht (325)R Manley Albright (167) Sylvester E Alecksen (65) James G Alevizos (301)William Allen (222) John E Andersen (81) Warren C Andersen (18)Allen Arthur Anderson (262) Elmer Andrew Anderson (329) Gordon Joseph Anderson (211)Kenneth V Anderson (214) Andrew F Anewenter (3) Maynard John Angelroth (189)Charles Anhalt (128) Monroe Jerome Ariens (350) Jack F Arnold (138)John Robert Arnstad (112) William Fred Asmus (21) Eugene Athy (17)Ernst B Averbeck (26) Richard Emery Averill (37) Oren W Babcock (77)John Anton Banke (307) Robert E Barry (28) John Baumann (315)John Russell Beecher (4) David Hinkley Bennett (33) Ernest Berryman (128)Raymond O Beyer (349) Ralph E Binger (329) Delbert Clarence Black (28)R Ross Blackwood (301) Earl E Block (61) Oliver Adolph Bogsted (344)Robert Edward Boldt (350) Lloyd W Bond (184) Billy L Booth (151)Frederick C Borgwardt (184) Roy G Bradley (354) Gerald R Branshaw (21)Robert J Brinkman Sr (65) Ernest Harold Broberg Jr (345) Frank Jerome Brown (176)Harvey Brussow (317) Russell James Brzezinski (350) Abe Bubrick (261)Dwight L Bump Sr (36) Alan Louis Burhop (317) Raymond Frank Burt (5)Alfred P. Busch (337) Thayre L Bush (149) Robert D Buttenh<strong>of</strong>f (112)Daryl O Cain (244) Ronald H. Campbell (170) Willis L Canfield (176)Clinton L Carlaw (221) William D. Carr (241) Earl T Carter (81)Arthur L. Cermak (211) Robert Cheetham (325) Glenn A Chesebro (31)Harley V Christiansen (224) Randolph P Christopherson (37) James Fayette Clinger (206)Donald John Cooley (94) Lawrence Kermit Cooper (65) Bobbie E Cottrell (61)Archie Floyd Cousins (189) Richard Lee Cross (367) Richard Brant Crow (343)Paul M Cunningham (349) William Raymond Dankert (241) Arthur Dean Dare (44)Robert Dean Davenport (260) Conrad R Davis (234) Richard Davis (55)Myron M De Bow (177) Wilton K Decker (17) Robert W Degler (307)Benjamin F. Detroy (180) Harry Raymond Dibbert (297) John L Diesem (267)Albert J Dobretzberger (364) Roy George Dodge (277) Arnold A Domer (112)Peter Erik Dregelid (291) Norman Halbert Drought (267) Arthur Duberke (262)Richard G Dueno (297) Hervey Duerst (57) Marion R Earnest (351)21
Donald Frankland Edberg (93) George D Ehrenberger (21) O. Robert Eichorst (16)William E Eklund (291) Douglas Maynard Eland (21) Melvin Harland Elmer (31)Darold B Engeldinger (300) Robert C Entwistle (356) Walter H Erdmann (65)Howard Richard Erickson (211) Robert Erickson (81) W Donald Evans (315)Anton T Evens (112) Richard Earl Ewing (178) Willard Eiseman Fantle Jr (112)Arlie M Felton (113) Leonard Duane Ferris (322) Allan J Feurig (48)Herbert E Fischer (301) Leonard J Fischer (189) Richard C Fisher (143)Carroll F Flewelling (189) George H Florence Jr (128) Robert Foehringer (4)Robert Kenneth Forman (145) Ancil E Fox (277) Arthur Frank (364)Milton M Franzl (99) Robert J Frederick (148) Irvin M Freeman (81)Martin Dale French (143) Earl Richard Fuller (8) Jacob John Gafner (27)Frederick Francis Gartzke (44) Thomas M Gasser (10) Albert R Gayan (175)Hugh Robert Gear (61) James Charles Geisler (50) David Gordon Gildin (356)Berthel L Gillette (260) James K Given (294) James F Gordon (301)Melvin A Gould (10) William Grittner (30) James M Grob (180)D Lambert Hadley (12) David John Hall (5) Robert L Hall (337)Yoatis Hamil (10) Donald Delmer Hand Sr (8) Robert M Hannemann (349)Norbert F Hansen (322) Raymond O Hanson (267) George A Harrington (175)Robert E Hedberg (9) Ernst Herman Helms (320) Lyle Henschel (197)James S Herold (248) Harold Hettrick (356) Ronald W Hicks (344)Bruce E Hildebrand (3) Sheldon P Hiller (332) Val Bond Hoeser (149)Howard C Hoesly (310) Robert J Hoevet (72) Earl T H<strong>of</strong>fmann (265)Lorell H<strong>of</strong>master (325) Dayton Samuel Hokenstrom (176) Alfred A Holzinger (347)Richard Dale Houge (69) Elmer O Hoven (236) Merl William Howard (277)W John Hufschmidt (354) Robert J Humbert (247) Donald Bruce Huston (61)Harold Frank Icke (37) John P Illian (261) Robert Illian Jr (138)Richard D. Jacobs (80) Howard P Jacobsen (220) Vern L Jacobsen (222)E. William Jacobson (5) Herman R Jaeck (175) Dale Frederick Jaeger (97)Rudy Janke (11) Ken E Jensen (164) Werner Fredrick Jensen (123)Alfred W Johnson (347) Arthur James Johnson (5) Charles Robert Johnson (50)David Johnson (8) Delos Lewayne Johnson (94) Donald Lloyd Johnson (171)Gerald W Johnson (186) Glenn Allyn Johnson (28) James K Johnson (27)Mark Gerald Johnson (177) Trygve Robert Johnson (92) William H. Johnson (26)Hoyt Norton Jones (175) Andrew D Jost (184) George Jung (364)Dale Einar Jurgensen (229) Harland D Kanouse (113) James H Kaplanek (149)Martin Kardian Jr (28) Karl William Karrer (367) Clifford Keuler (1)Kenneth S Kiesow (218) Charles E Kimmel (130) Carlton Louis Kinkel (3)Randall G Klefbohm (12) Aaron Emil Klug (183) Elmer J Knopf (337)Leo Arnold R Koenig (189) John Robert Kollman Jr (21) Vernon Palmer Kortness (112)Aaron Kotler (261) George N Kotsonis (331) Charles Kral (242)Franklin J Kraut (317) Kenneth C Kreiter (331) Harry O Kunz (331)Ole G Kvitle (10) James A La Tonders (183) Albert J La Vesser (358)Benjamin T Lake (189) Victor O Langen (337) Glenn Lapp (124)William O Legreid (73) Russell Gene Leicht (21) George S Lester (65)Irving N Levy (45) Eri Junior Lewis (57) John A Lewis (175)John Pillsbury Lewis (337) Elliott F Lewitzke (320) Lloyd E Lincoln (143)John J Link Jr (161) Charles M Livingston (81) Roy N Livingstone (337)Lawrence Louis Loehning (61) Glenn R Lovensheimer (307) Ernest Lufi (310)Charles L Luyster (186) Edward Emil Lysakowski (272) Edwin James Maas (183)Ian J Mac Kenzie (112) John F Maddock (71) George Junior Maddrell (99)Abe Malkin (143) Max W Mallin (337) Fred Mancusi (367)Arthur Lewis Manglos (176) Albert C Manke (18) Carl N Marion (329)Robert Lowell Marsden (5) Phillip Walter Martell Jr (182) William W. Martens (21)Clarence L Martin (71) Fred H Martin (322) Edward Masiewicz (317)Frank Matheus (267) William F Mc Cormick (130) Robert E Mc Donald (95)Goodsell E Mc Kichan (219) James Leigh Mc Mullin (60) Donald E Mc New (187)Gordon C Mc Nown (103) Gordon Clark Mc Roberts (337) Richard Arthur Meir (45)22
Clyde T. Melius (17) William E Mendrala (132) Garth Potter Messelt (74)Marvin R Metzker (9) Walter E Michalzik (189) Earl Francis Michels (347)Darrell James Millard (57) E Clayton Miller (300) Harris Duane Miller (56)David H Minshall (18) Menahem E Mizrahi (307) Donald Sheldon Moore (50)George Andrae Morrison (21) Howard A Mross (82) Richard A Mueller (148)Alan L. Nauman (364) George V Nawrot III (112) Amos H Nelson (1)Arthur Henry Nelson (148) Clyde M. Nelson (236) Richard T Nelson (28)Sidney J Nelson (95) Alvin Raymond Newlin (12) Daniel W Newton (347)James D Nichol (21) George A Nielsen (307) Horace O Nixon (222)Irvin G N<strong>of</strong>singer (132) Don Paul Novitzke (187) Paul G Noyes (175)Leslie S O’Dell (349) Stuart H O’Flanagan (164) Earl Laverne Oelhafen (242)Paul A. Okey (180) Cleo M Olds (183) Irving G Olsen (222)David Olson (277) Vernus Myron Olson (178) Fred W Orgel Sr (224)John Howard Osborne (50) William Pade (367) Julius Edward Palmer (31)Gerald Arthur Parish (2) Raymond D. Parker (332) Willard W Parry Jr (42)Milton A Patchett (75) Harvey R Paulson (171) Nile E Pausig (27)Earl Norman Peaslee (80) Stanley J Perkins (82) Gordon Perlick (307)R Jonathan Peters (27) Jack Louis Petersen (47) Clarence M Peterson (93)Delphin E Peterson (242) Orville E Peterson (130) Robert Wheldon Peterson (21)Dean Curtis Phillips (5) Walter Stanley Pinter (13) William E Post (267)Frank Potts (21) J Gary Pree (242) John William Priaulx (18)Paul Price (290) William C Priegel (307) Wayne T Purtee (5)Forrest A Radley (123) Arthur B. Ransom (55) Robert P Ransom (141)Howard G Rasmussen (10) Norris E Rawhouser (132) Kenneth Ray (36)Hugh Robert Reed (281) Edwin Henry Rehbein (27) Roger Alphonse Renier (322)James A Retzlaff (128) Paul G Retzlaff (272) David Roy Richards (297)Merle Bacon Richardson (151) Karel G Richmond (51) Edward H Rickert (300)Jack E Riggle (356) John Robert Robbins (268) Gomer William Roberts (288)Kenneth Neal Roberts (45) Robert Angus Robinson (220) Howard Roblee (27)Eugene Roswell Rocheleau (61) Floyd H Roe (27) Milton Henry Roesler (297)Harold R Roethlisberger (319) Glenn N Rogers (34) Lawrence Charles Rolfson (247)Philip M Roll (172) John D Ronningen (192) John H Rose (170)John M Rose (21) Werner P Rosenfeldt (358) Charles H Rule (272)William Bruce Russell (1) Toivo A Saari (329) Charles J Sabin (145)Harry Louis Saloutos (34) John Harold Sandstrom (220) Robert Sardeson (178)Henry J Sasse (307) Gordon W Sawyer (61) Joseph Sax (290)Edward J H Schindler (297) Fred Schlegel (128) Russell Luther Schmaelzle (301)Bert W Schmidt (84) La More Schneider (3) Casper R Schober (178)Lorren Arlin Schroeder (61) Walter Fredrick Schroeder Jr (297)Leo Ferdinand Schumacher (32)Kurt Schwager (31) Byron E Schwartzburg (175) Clarence A Schwebe (307)Frederick G Seaman (259) August R Sell (130) Lawrence E Severeid (125)Eugene M Shainin (331) Leroy M Sherwood (354) Everett C Shuman (50)Gordon M Sill (351) Roy H Silvernale (189) Adolph Fred Singstock (18)James Robert Skorlinski (184) Charles Henry Smith (132) Clark L Smith (345)Myron M Smith (189) Wayne Ervin Smith (92) Raymond C Snow (248)Alfred W Sorenson (28) Ernst C Spangenberg (331) Harold Huber Spengler (37)Howard Dean Sperry (55) George H Sprague (189) Wilbert E Stauffer (310)Merle Franklin Steele (3) Raymond B Steiner (263) Karl A Steinert (138)Norman M Steinhauer (167) Rauland Beauford Stevens (10) Leland S Stevens Jr (180)William Walter Stiles (37) Felix Stimart (4) Frederick William Stolz (21)William H Straehl (259) Jacob Strahm (25) Donald Winsor Strait (60)Trygve Strand (50) Dale C. Strange (367) Marshall Robert Straus (5)John D. Strauss (297) Robert Eugene Strous (72) Carl Fredrick Strozewski (74)Andrew H Stuart (248) Charles N Stuart (21) William George Suechting Jr (42)Harlan N Sugden (171) Gust Olaf Sundeen (80) Norman S Swanke (130)Donald E Taylor (109) Howard D Taylor (337) James Paul Teeslink (176)Carl Abraham Teichmiller (297) Gary Allan Tekampe (189) Milton O Thommesen (265)23
Benjamin Hess Thompson (10) Ralph W Thompson (79) Dale V Thornburg (260)John Tiutczenko (297) Paul S. T<strong>of</strong>te (5) Frank J Tracy (259)Paul W Turner (68) Karl Alvin Ulrich (65) Joseph Urlaub (163)Harold W Varney (10) Robert Henry Vaupell (183) Quentin Roosevelt Verdier (50)Jack E Vermeul (84) Steve Vetrock (18) Donald F Viles (10)Ernest C Vohland (141) Charles B Voigt (130) Willis Albert Voigt (33)Jerry T Vojtech (145) Herman O Wadlington (325) Charles B Wagner (45)William Warren Wagner (45) Harold W Walquist (18) Harold L Waltz (229)John Wandrey (148) Herbert W Wangerin (21) Richard C Wareham (354)Hugo Alfred Warren (95) Howard Warriner (247) Clarence Rudolph Wassgren (210)Charles L Weber (55) Gordon J Weber (301) Thomas L Weirich (17)Werner Edward Weissenborn (331) Edward Charles Welke (3) Arthur Ardin Wellner (148)Oscar H Wendschuh (21) John Calvin West (190) Alvin Western (317)Dennis P White (34) Howard H White (267) Richard E White (307)Roger A Wickus (332) Mark Arthur Widen (356) S Paul Wiese (48)Harold J Wiesner (211) Richard Anthony Williams (189) Frederick E Wilson (9)Harry L Wilson (301) Richard L Winch (172) Milton J Wischh<strong>of</strong>f Jr (151)Victor F. Yetka (331) Frank H Young (170) John B Young Jr (34)Elwin Jack Zarwell (291) Norman A Zastrow (331) Donald V Zunft (175)OFFICE STAFFThe <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office staff has been a valuable source <strong>of</strong> ongoing support overthe past twelve months.As many <strong>of</strong> you know, patience is not one <strong>of</strong> my great virtues, and the staff hasalways been quick to respond, providing timely and accurate information as needed.My thanks to Jan Gorgen, Alicia Darr, Cheryl Geiszler, and Scott Graske. Thecompliments I have received regarding their responsiveness and willingness to lendassistance have been numerous and are well deserved.PAST GRAND MASTERSSeveral times this year I have called upon the Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters to providecounsel on a variety <strong>of</strong> subjects. They have willingly shared their knowledge whileat the same time providing support and encouragement. We are somewhat uniquein the fact that our Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters do not dictate policy, but rather, willinglyparticipate in an open exchange <strong>of</strong> thoughts. We are fortunate to have this type <strong>of</strong>dedication from these past Masonic leaders.GRAND LODGE TRUSTEESOur Trustees have worked diligently to manage and improve our financialinvestments. Under their direction I have appointed an Ad-Hoc Committee forEvaluation and Analysis <strong>of</strong> all <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Property and Buildings.I believe we need to develop a 3-5 and 7-year plan for the total management <strong>of</strong> ourholdings that will run in conjunction with a 3-5 and 7-year plan for the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>.Many times the work <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Trustees goes unnoticed, and this year inparticular, they have had to make some hard decisions for the overall benefit <strong>of</strong> theCraft. I thank them on your behalf for their hard work and dedication.CONSOLIDATIONSThere comes a time in the life <strong>of</strong> some lodges when they must consider consolidation.This is always a hard decision to make, and many times it is prolonged for years,24
sometimes to the extent that the lodge is never able to fully consolidate and becomeviable in the community. If done properly, a consolidation can bring new life toseveral lodges. This year we have had five (5) consolidations, and I have personallyseen positive results for several <strong>of</strong> those lodges effected by consolidation. Two <strong>of</strong> thefive have only recently consolidated and have as yet to develop a track record. As <strong>of</strong>this report there are a total <strong>of</strong> 196 lodges in the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.SURRENDERED CHARTERSThis year we have had one lodge surrender it’s Charter. I believe that there area number <strong>of</strong> other lodges in this State that are considering or should considersurrendering their Charters or merging with another lodge. When a lodge no longermeets and ceases to function as a viable Masonic <strong>Lodge</strong>, it is time to consider achange. It is imperative that each lodge consider the image it portrays within thecommunity it serves.ARRESTED CHARTERSI am pleased to report that it was not necessary to arrest the Charter <strong>of</strong> any lodgethis year.MASONIC TRIALS, ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCIPLINEWe have a very specific set <strong>of</strong> guidelines that individual <strong>Lodge</strong>s and we as Masonsare charged to follow within the Masonic Code <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Moreimportantly, each and everyone <strong>of</strong> us when kneeling at the altar <strong>of</strong> Freemasonry,took upon ourselves certain solemn and binding obligations given <strong>of</strong> our own freewilland accord. These obligations are the guiding principals <strong>of</strong> our fraternity andI used them when making decisions on your behalf.During the course <strong>of</strong> the year, it was my unpleasant duty to remove two seatedWorshipful Masters and prefer unmasonic charges against one <strong>of</strong> them. As a result<strong>of</strong> this action, both men have resigned from the Fraternity.As <strong>Grand</strong> Master I have initiated unmasonic charges against a Brother for grossviolation <strong>of</strong> his Master Mason Obligation. A trial commission will be appointed andif found guilty that individual will be required to suffer the penalties recommendedby the Commission.My Brothers, to be a Freemason is a privilege not a right. When you willinglyviolate the obligations you have taken, be prepared to suffer the consequences whichin many cases could lead to expulsion from the Craft.I cannot stress how important it is to be prudent when extending the hand <strong>of</strong>Brotherhood. We need men <strong>of</strong> quality and good character as brothers, not more mento be members.CORNERSTONES AND REDEDICATIONSFirst and foremost was the rededication we all participated in one year ago, andthat was our reobligation and rededication to the principals <strong>of</strong> our Craft. On October29th an Emergent Communication was opened for the purpose <strong>of</strong> a statewidereobligation. I have felt the energy generated from that event throughout the year.25
On December 29th, 2003 I was pleased to open an Emergent Communication forthe purpose <strong>of</strong> rededicating Racine-Belle City #92. On May 11th, 2004 I was againprivileged to open an Emergent Communication for the purpose <strong>of</strong> laying theCornerstone for Durand-Pepin #149. These are events that I will always rememberand as I told the Brethren <strong>of</strong> Durand-Peppin, it is probably the only time that I willever be happy to see my name engraved on a chunk <strong>of</strong> granite.FINANCELast year I promised you that the budget would be held. We paired down thebudget by approximately 22% over previous years. Each and every <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>Officer has been prudent in their expenses and Staff Meetings have been reorganizedand substantially reduced in cost. We have covered the overages <strong>of</strong> last yearsAnnual Communication and have still come in under budget for the 2003-2004Masonic year. Most importantly, we have not reduced service to the Craft. The<strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Budget was reduced from $40,000 to $30,000 and came in at$23.721. As your <strong>Grand</strong> Master I traveled extensively around the state and had 143overnights, only 26 <strong>of</strong> which were applied to the budget. To accomplish this,arrangements were made with Three Pillars for use <strong>of</strong> the guest room when I wasin the Dousman area with accommodations provided by appendant bodies, friends,myself or other jurisdictions when visiting out <strong>of</strong> state. Additionally, I attended 290functions and/or Masonic activities. I am also pleased to report that I have attendedlodge in Wausau at least once a month. A complete visitation and travel agenda isattached to this report. I believe that through prudent planning one can provide theservice the Craft expects and needs while adhering to the budget.TO MY FAMILYThe last 10 years <strong>of</strong> this journey have been possible because <strong>of</strong> the love, supportand understanding <strong>of</strong> my Wife Marilyn and Son Andrew. I fully realized the extent<strong>of</strong> my Sons support when he asked for and received membership in our fraternity onApril 3rd. I was one proud Dad that day.THE PERFECT JOBOne year ago I told you that our challenge was to stress the basics which formedthe basis <strong>of</strong> our well established order... that the combination <strong>of</strong> these true andtested principles coupled with progressive and positive efforts would show the worldthat the core concept <strong>of</strong> Freemasonry is its true beauty and value, and as such, willcontinue to keep our gentle craft attractive and challenging to those who understandand seek out its mysteries.One year ago you, my fellow Masons, granted me the honor <strong>of</strong> leading the MasonicFraternity in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. With a strong focus on the basic concepts that reflecteverything good we do as Masons, and through the brotherhood <strong>of</strong> fellow Masonssuch as yourselves, I began my role last June and now have the ability to supportour future Masonic leaders.We all know that Freemasonry is a way <strong>of</strong> life. We feel it <strong>of</strong>ten when meetingothers who are members <strong>of</strong> the Craft... the joy <strong>of</strong> sharing... the acceptance <strong>of</strong>differences... these are some <strong>of</strong> the rewards <strong>of</strong> Masonic life.Today, outside our <strong>Lodge</strong> doors humanity is experiencing dark moments that are26
marked by violence, war, suffering, and chaos. In these moments <strong>of</strong> disarray,disorder, and confused values, we must remember that lodge meetings are a placefor apprenticeship, a place for perfection. In lodge we learn to become a Mason, eachaccording to our talents and each accepting these talents. Read the morning paperand you will see that our fraternity is needed now more than ever.There are those who say we are on the decline, do not believe it. There is a newenergy afoot, a new generation is preparing to grasp the reigns <strong>of</strong> leadership and weneed to be ready to accept them into our Craft. I believe that the next 7 to 10 yearswill <strong>of</strong>fer our fraternity the greatest influx <strong>of</strong> membership since the 1950’s. We needto be prepared to receive new brethren. But beware; the opportunity for additionalmembership is a double edged sword. Do not accept men just for the sake <strong>of</strong> numbers;accept only those that are <strong>of</strong> quality, those whom you would trust your wife, sisteror daughter with.Young men are looking at our fraternity because it is value orientated. It isimperative that the lodge understand who it is and why it exists. We are not a socialfraternity; we are a fraternity that can change society. We have done so in the pastand we will do so in the future. As long as the concepts <strong>of</strong> friendship, morality,brotherly love, circumspection <strong>of</strong> thought, word, and deed direct our efforts, I amconvinced that Masonry in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> will continue to play a vital part in today’ssociety. It will continue to attract individuals <strong>of</strong> the highest quality into it’s rankswhile standing ready to fulfill its commitment to its members and to mankind ingeneral.My brothers, you are the perfect fraternity, and for one year you have given methe perfect job. In many ways and in many situations, I have tried to prove that myposition was one <strong>of</strong> service to the Craft. The honor <strong>of</strong> being called <strong>Grand</strong> Master cannever be repaid in any way and I hope you have found my service to be satisfactory.May the <strong>Grand</strong> Architect watch over each and everyone <strong>of</strong> you. May God bless ourfraternity and our great nation.GRAND MASTER ACTIVITIES2003 - 2004Sincerely and Fraternally,Michael A. DeWolf<strong>Grand</strong> MasterJune 20037-10 Annual Communication - Milwaukee12 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman12 Presentation <strong>of</strong> GM Certificate <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service - Brookfield16-17 Prince Hall <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> - Milwaukee18 <strong>Grand</strong> Chapter R.A.M. - Green Bay19 <strong>Grand</strong> Council R.A.S.M. - Green Bay19 Presentation <strong>of</strong> 3 GM Certificates <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service - Green Bay20 <strong>Grand</strong> Commandery K.T. - Green Bay21 R.O.J. - Milwaukee22 Committee Meeting - MTM Milwaukee26 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman27
26 Evergreen <strong>Lodge</strong> - St. Point Deliver Fair Booth27 Council <strong>of</strong> Deliberation - La Crosse28 Council <strong>of</strong> Deliberation - La CrosseJuly 20031 Rhinelander-Lakeland #242 - Rhinelander2 Masonic Breakfast - Weston2 Island City <strong>Lodge</strong> #330 - Minocqua2 Executive Committee -Teleconference6-9 Imperial Shrine Session - Minneapolis10 Montello #141 - Montello14 Omro #16816 <strong>Grand</strong> Masters Tea - Dousman am16 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman pm18 Shrine Game Players Banquet - Appleton19 Shrine Game Parade and Game - Oshkosh22 Eagle River <strong>Lodge</strong> #24825 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office am - Dousman25 Lunch Meeting Scottish Rite25 Masonic Service Presentation - Ewald Automotive Milwaukee25 All Star Soccer Dinner - Milwaukee26 All Star Soccer Awards Breakfast & Game - Milwaukee26 WI MD-L Meeting - Mequon30 TeleconferenceAugust 20032 DeMolay Conclave Banquet/Installation - Stevens Point3 Annual Chicken BBQ - Dousman4 WMJ Photo Shoot - Rhinelander/Wausau7 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman11 Wautoma #148 Table <strong>Lodge</strong> - Wautoma12 Fort Winnabago#33 - Portage15-20 Midwest Conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s - St. Charles, IL19 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman19 Evergreen <strong>Lodge</strong> #9320 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Weston20 Bloomer <strong>Lodge</strong> #281 Outdoor MM Degree - Bloomer22-23 Summer Staff - Oatmeal Lake McNaughton26 Hurley <strong>Lodge</strong> #23728 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman29 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman29 Aurora <strong>Lodge</strong> # EA Degree - Milwaukee30 West Bend #138 - Biker breakfast - West Bend30 Tripoli Temple Harley 100th Picnic/Festival - Milwaukee30 Baraboo <strong>Lodge</strong>, ‘River Rendezvous’ Beaver <strong>Lodge</strong> -BarabooSeptember 20032 Quincy #71 - Friendship3 MC Masonic Breakfast - Weston3 Forest #130 - Wausau5 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman6 All Board Day/WMAB - Dousman28
7 Jobie Jamboree - Green Lake9 Prairie View <strong>Lodge</strong> #97 - Ripon10 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 Picnic - Wausau12 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman12 R.O.J. - Milwaukee13 Unity <strong>Lodge</strong> #367 Installation - Kenosha14 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman15 Day Lite #358 - West Allis15 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman15 <strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant William Post Masonic Funeral - Wautoma17 Poynette <strong>Lodge</strong> #173 - Poynette18 Washington <strong>Lodge</strong> #21 - Green Bay20-24 Supreme Council AASR - St. Louis25 Fond du Lac #26 - Fond du Lac28 York Rite Testimonial - Lake Mills29 Camp Douglas Sportsman’s Night - Camp Douglas30 Juneau <strong>Lodge</strong> #103 - New Lisbon30 Camp Douglas <strong>Lodge</strong> #272 - Camp Douglas30 Breakfast Meeting w/DDGM#5 - Camp Douglas30 Teleconference Masonic Day-Light 2004October 20031 MC Masonic Breakfast - Weston1 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 - Wausau2 Shawano <strong>Lodge</strong> #170 Table <strong>Lodge</strong> - Shawano4 Staff Meeting - Dousman4 DeMolay Honors Night - Brookfield6 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman6 Kilbourn #3 Awards Night - South Milwaukee7 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman8 Forest #130 Awards Night - Wausau9-11 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Illinois - Springfield IL12 District Lecturers Meeting - Wausau15 U.S.M.C. Trailer Dedication - Franklin15 AASR - Milwaukee16-19 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ohio - Dayton, OH21 Sheboygan #11 <strong>Grand</strong> Masters Reception - Sheboygan26 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman26 R.O.J. - Milwaukee27 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman28 VA Hospital Tour & Dinner - Tomah29 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman29 Reobligation Wauwatosa #267 - West Allis30 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman30 Lake <strong>Lodge</strong> #189 - Milwaukee30 School <strong>of</strong> Instruction Waukesha #37 - Waukesha31 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman31 VA Hospital Tour & Dinner - MadisonNovember 20031 AASR Reunion & Banquet - Green Bay5 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Weston29
5 Marshfield <strong>Lodge</strong>#224 - Marshfield6 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman6 AASR Reunion Valley <strong>of</strong> Milwaukee - Milwaukee7 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman8 AASR Reunion Valley <strong>of</strong> Madison - Madison10 Zablacki V.A. Medical Center Tour & Dinner - Milwaukee10 LaFayette <strong>Lodge</strong> #26511 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman12 Pardee <strong>Lodge</strong> #171 - Pardeeville12 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 EA Degree - Wausau13 Chetek <strong>Lodge</strong> #277 - Chetek15 Leadership Seminar - Eau Claire16 Full Staff Teleconference17 Twin Cities <strong>Lodge</strong> #61 - Neenah19 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Weston19 Meeting w/Trustee N.E.M.C.19 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 MM Degree - Wausau20 Masonic Funeral Ron Campbell - Shawano21 Fraternal Relations w/Prince Hall Meeting - Milwaukee22 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman25 Virginia Falls <strong>Lodge</strong> #226 - MerrillDecember 20031 Phillips #225 Dinner - Phillips1 Park Falls #300 - Park Falls2 Berlin #38 MM Degree - Berlin3 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Weston3 Collins <strong>Lodge</strong> #1924 Medford <strong>Lodge</strong> #217 - Medford5 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman5 Henry L. Palmer <strong>Lodge</strong> #301 - Wauwatosa6 Tripoli Ceremonial - Milwaukee7 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman7 Knights Templar Christmas Observance - Waukesha9 Winneconnie #186 - Winneconnie10 Installations - Eau ClaireEau Claire #112Sanctuary #347George B. Wheeler #35111 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman11 Independence <strong>Lodge</strong> #80 Installation - West Allis12 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman12 West Allis #291 Installation - West Allis13 Unity Conference - Madison13 McKinley #307 Installation - Brookfield14 Quincy #71 Installation - Friendship16 Installations - Green BayWashington #21Des Peres #85Theodore Roosevelt #322N.E.W. Daylite #36017 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Weston30
17 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 FC Degree - Wausau18 Mosinee <strong>Lodge</strong> #318 - Mosinee19 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman19 ROJ - Milwaukee20 All Board Day/WMAB - Dousman20 Executive Committee Meeting - Dousman20 Ozaukee <strong>Lodge</strong> #17 Installation - Port Washington27 West Bend <strong>Lodge</strong> #138 Installation - West Bend29 Evergreen <strong>Lodge</strong> Masonic Breakfast - St. Point31 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - WausauJanuary 20042 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman2 GM Testimonial Meeting - Tripoli, Milwaukee2 Prospect Dinner - Grafton3 Racine-Bell City #18 Installation - Racine3 Racine-Belle City #18 <strong>Lodge</strong> Rededication - Racine3 Wauwatosa #267 Installation - West Allis4 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman4 Fond du Lac #26/Jobie Joint Installation - Fond du Lac6 Waverly #51 Installation - Appleton7 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman7 <strong>Freemasons</strong> #363 Installation - Milwaukee8 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman8 Meeting at MVOS - Dousman8 Manitowoc <strong>Lodge</strong> #65 EA - Manitowoc9 Full Staff Meeting - Wausau10 Full Staff Meeting - Wausau13 Oshkosh #27 - Oshkosh14 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman14 Tripoli Installation - Milwaukee15 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman15 Crescent Valley #97 - Black Earth16 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman16 ROJ Installation - Milwaukee17 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman17 Masonic Funeral PGM Ben Detroy - Middleton18-22 Florida Masonic Visitations, Tampa, Orlando, Ft Meyers24 Robert Burns Table <strong>Lodge</strong> Lake #189 - Milwaukee26 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office Insurance Meeting - Dousman31 A/C Meeting La CrosseFebruary 20043 Waupon #48 EA - Waupon4 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Wausau4 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 - Wausau5 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman5 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> #13 - Milwaukee7 DeMolay Sweetheart Weekend - WI Rapids9 Clear Lake <strong>Lodge</strong> #230 - Clear Lake10 Glenwood City #254 - Glenwood10 Mondovi <strong>Lodge</strong> #252 Awards Night - Mondovi31
14-18 Conference <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Masters & <strong>Grand</strong> Secretaries - Washington18 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 MM - Wausau20 ROJ - Milwaukee21 Committee Meeting - Wauwatosa21 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman21 <strong>Grand</strong> Masonic Ball - West Bend23 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman23 Laflin #247 - Mukwanogo24 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman24 Damascus #290 - Milwaukee27 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman27 Masonic Night Tripoli Circus - Milwaukee28 All Board Meeting Day - DousmanMarch 20041-04 <strong>Grand</strong> Masters Arizona Trip9 Waupaca #123 -Waupaca13 Full Staff - Milwaukee13 GM Testimonial - Milwaukee14 Full Staff - Milwaukee17 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Wausau17 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 - Wausau18 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman18 DeMolay Legion <strong>of</strong> Honor - Milwaukee19 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Milwaukee19 ROJ - Milwaukee20 Leadership Seminar - Milwaukee21 Day-Light 2004 Degree Practice - Milwaukee22 Teleconference25-27 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota - St. Cloud29 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman29 Ozaukee #17 - Table <strong>Lodge</strong> - Port Washington30 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman30 Conference with Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters30 John Diesem Memorial Table <strong>Lodge</strong> - Milwaukee31 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman31 Executive Meeting - Dousman31 Prince Hall/GLOW Joint Table <strong>Lodge</strong> - MilwaukeeApril 20041 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman1 Degree Practice Day-Light 2004 - Milwaukee2 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman3 Masonic Day-Light - 2004 - Milwaukee5 Teleconference - Critique6 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman6 Feast <strong>of</strong> the Paschal Lamb - Milwaukee7 Marathon County Masonic Breakfast - Wausau7 Teleconference - Trustees8 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman8 Washburn <strong>Lodge</strong> #145 - Bristol9 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman32
10 Perseverance <strong>Lodge</strong> 1867 #366 - Installation13 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office-Dousman13 Elmbrook <strong>Lodge</strong> #354 - Brookfield13 Myron Reed <strong>Lodge</strong> #297 - Brookfield14 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman14 Tripoli - Milwaukee15 Mosinee <strong>Lodge</strong> #318 Friends Night - Mosinee16 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman16 ROJ - Milwaukee17 AASR Valley <strong>of</strong> Milwaukee - Milwaukee19 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman19 Hiram #50 - Madison20 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman20 ROJ - Waunakee21 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman21 Oconomowoc-Hartland #42 - Oconomowoc22 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman22 Building On a Vision Rally - Pewaukee23 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman23 MSRIF - Madison24 AASR Valley <strong>of</strong> Eau Claire - Eau Claire24 ZOR Potentates Reception - Wausau27-29 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> New Jersey - Atlantic CityMay 20041-4 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York - New York4 Teleconference w/Trustees5 Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #1307 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman7 Meeting w/WMBAB Planning Committee8 All Board Meeting Day - Dousman8 State Master Councilor Testimonial - West Allis9 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman10 Phillips <strong>Lodge</strong> #225 50 & 55 year Awards & GM Reception - Phillips11 56 Year Membership Presentation to Edgar Schleife - Phillips11 Durand - Pepin #149 Cornerstone - Durand12 Forest #130 MM Degree - Wausau13 H.S. Baird #143 125th Anniversary - Sturgeon Bay15-16 Full Staff Meeting - Wausau17-19 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Indiana - Indianapolis20 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman20 Unity <strong>Lodge</strong> #367 Smoker - Kenosha21 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office - Dousman21 ROJ - Milwaukee22 A/C Meeting - LaCrosse24-26 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Michigan - <strong>Grand</strong> Rapids28 Evergreen <strong>Lodge</strong> #93 Friends Night - Stevens Point29 Mason -at-sight Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 - WausauThe <strong>Grand</strong> Master was given a round <strong>of</strong> applause and his report was accepted.33
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Section 29.09 (Nominating Committee) <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code states thatit shall be the duty <strong>of</strong> the Nominating Committee to recommend to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>at it’s annual communication suitable and eligible candidates for election as <strong>Grand</strong>Treasurer, <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary and to the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees, the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> MasonicBenevolent Activities Board and the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal (Section 45-05).The Nominating Committee submits the following individuals for election:<strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer ...................................................... James M. Hays<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary ................................................. Michael A. DeWolf<strong>Grand</strong> Trustee (5 Years) ................................ Bruce S. Sim, P.G.M.The following individuals are recommended for election to three-year terms to the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Benevolent Activities Board:Lawrence L. Myers, P.G.M.Donald W. HensiakThe following individuals are recommended for election to the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> MasonicJournal Board:Keith H. HarmonJames E. WalshI move for the receipt and adoption <strong>of</strong> the Nominating Committee report.Report accepted.Respectfully submitted,Keith D. Chamberlain, Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master-ChairmanRoger L. Magoon, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenRodney A. Paulsen, Junior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenJ. B. VanHollen, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> DeaconJohn W. Wilke, Junior <strong>Grand</strong> DeaconBALLOT DECLARED CLOSED<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf declared the ballot box closed. He asked the tellers to retireand count the ballots.APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:“The Appeals and Grievances committee is the one that reviews the actions <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Grand</strong> Master or lodges on expulsions and suspensions, and on edicts and decisionsthat are appealed. For that reason I request that my report be bifurcated in such aform that I’ll ask you to adopt or reject a portion <strong>of</strong> our recommendation and thatbecomes the action <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. As you know, the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> has the final34
approval on these very serious matters.“The first matter to have come before the <strong>Grand</strong> Master is that <strong>of</strong> Jeffrey J. Jahnke.Mr. Jahnke was found guilty <strong>of</strong> two class B felonies, one first degree sexual assault<strong>of</strong> a child contrary to <strong>Wisconsin</strong> statute 948.02 sub 1 and the second repeated sexualassault <strong>of</strong> the same child under the age <strong>of</strong> sixteen contrary to 948.02 sub 1. TheJudgement <strong>of</strong> Conviction was entered on January 30, 2003. Mr. Jahnke received 10years in prison on count #1 and 25 years probation on count #2. The <strong>Grand</strong> Masterexpelled him with no conditions <strong>of</strong> reinstatement. The committee reviewed and votedunanimously to uphold the <strong>Grand</strong> Masters expulsion and I would move for theapproval <strong>of</strong> the action <strong>of</strong> the committee.” The motion was seconded and approved.“The next Brother to come before the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and ultimately before thecommittee is that <strong>of</strong> Barry V. O’Conner who was a member <strong>of</strong> the United States AirForce. He was serving in Panama and Georgia and while doing so, committedsodomy with a female under the age <strong>of</strong> sixteen on four separate occasions. He wasdischarged from the U.S. military with a dishonorable discharge and confined intheir institutions for a period <strong>of</strong> to be not less than fifteen years. That action isconsidered a Judgement <strong>of</strong> Conviction by the Jurisprudence committee. Based onthat the <strong>Grand</strong> Master Expelled Mr. O’Conner. It came before out committee forreview. We unanimously agreed with the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and we upheld the expulsion.Therefore, I move for the approval <strong>of</strong> the action <strong>of</strong> the committee.” The motion wasseconded and approved.The third Brother to be expelled by the <strong>Grand</strong> Master is Gale Hermance. GaleHermance was the secretary <strong>of</strong> Genoa City <strong>Lodge</strong>. They were going surrender theircharter. They had a total <strong>of</strong> about $21,000 in assets and Mr. Hermance decided thatthough that lodge had existed almost 100 years, the money belonged to him. Hedecided that he would go to the State <strong>of</strong> Missouri. When the <strong>Grand</strong> Masterspredecessors requested that it be returned he said no, so he was extradited to the State<strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and tried and found guilty <strong>of</strong> a felony. Based on the fact that there wasno appeal, the <strong>Grand</strong> Master expelled Mr. Hermance. The Appeals and Grievancescommittee has reviewed that. There is one caveat to that and that is that Mr.Hermance’s appeal time to the Appeals and Grievances committee really has notexpired. The <strong>Grand</strong> Master feels that it is very important that this be brought beforeyou. If he appeals, whoever the Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master appoints as the Appeals andGrievances committee next year, I am sure, will at least accept and hear the appeal.We unanimously agreed with the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and we upheld the expulsion.Therefore, I move for the approval <strong>of</strong> the action <strong>of</strong> the committee.” The motion wasseconded and approved.“The last disciplinary matter to have come before the committee involves BrotherMichael Means. He was the Master <strong>of</strong> that same lodge and the Secretary came to himand said, you know we are going to surrender our charter and this money we shoulddivide up amongst ourselves, so you should take $4,000 <strong>of</strong> it. Brother Meansunwittingly complied. I have to report to you that when it was reported to us, he wasvery remorseful, very cooperative and frankly I don’t know if they could haveprosecuted Mr. Means. We thought that the punishment given Mr. Means, which issuspension for an indefinite period <strong>of</strong> time until he has successfully completed andpassed the written exam for the Masonic Code Correspondence Course was appropriate.There has also been complete restitution. Based on the actions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong>Master the Appeals and Grievances committee unanimously approved his action and35
moved that the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> do as well.” The motion was seconded and approved.“That concludes my report.”GRAND TREASURER’S REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Respectfully submitted,Stephen D. Willett, ChairmanWilliam D. DykeHerman A. FriessSteven R. SorensonJ. B. Van HollenComplying with Sections 24.02 and 34.02 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, Laws<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, it is a privilege to submit the <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer’s Annual Report.The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Budget adopted for the fiscal year 2003-2004 anticipatedrevenues/expenses <strong>of</strong> $917,115. The ten months - actual plus two months - estimatedexpenses are projected to be $905,082. This is approximately $12,000 under budget.The primary reasons for being under budget are the fiscal restraint exercised by the<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers and district teams ($45,070 under) and the anticipated cost($44,000 under) <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Daylight class. Major increases in costs were for the2003 Annual Communication ($43,576) and building/liability cost ($37,329) for<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> The revenues, projected on the same basis, are expected to be$905,082. However, we anticipate an increase <strong>of</strong> approximately $6,200 in theInvestment Income allocation due to a shortfall in revenue from supply sales andcontributions received.The auditors’ report will verify all receipts and disbursements and give anaccounting <strong>of</strong> the existing condition <strong>of</strong> the several funds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> as <strong>of</strong>April 30. 2004, complying with the terms <strong>of</strong> Section 24.02 and 34.02 and are notduplicated here. The audit report, in all its’ detail, is on file in the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficefor review by any member <strong>of</strong> the Craft. Also, the report will be printed in the <strong>of</strong>ficialproceedings <strong>of</strong> this Annual Communication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and AcceptedMasons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.As <strong>of</strong> April 12, 2004, all lodges except Evening Star No. 64, Dells No. 124, AcadiaNo. 201, Ancient Landmark No. 210, Superior No. 236, and Mystic Tie No. 280 havesubmitted their Annual Financial Reports. Further, Dells No. 124 and Shell LakeNo. 221 have not paid their per capita tax. All lodges involved have been sent writtennotice that they are delinquent.There are currently 2797 Perpetual Membership Plan participants <strong>of</strong> whom 2005are living and active. Several brothers who are on the deferred payment plan aredelinquent and have been notified and appraised <strong>of</strong> the obligation. Their homelodges will not receive the corresponding dues until they are current on theirpayments.In compliance with Section 24.01 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, I have madearrangements to personally sign al mileage and per diem checks for representatives36
attending the 2004 Annual Communication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Free andAccepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Arrangements for distribution <strong>of</strong> the checks onTuesday, June 15, have been made in conformity with Section 30.06 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Masonic Code.Thank you brethren for the privilege and pleasure <strong>of</strong> serving as your <strong>Grand</strong>Treasurer this past year. It truly has been a learning experience for me that can beput to good use in the future. A special thank you to the staff at the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong><strong>of</strong>fice. Their patience and very able assistance in answering my many questions isgreatly appreciated. And finally, a special thank you to our <strong>Grand</strong> Master MichaelA. DeWolf for expressing confidence in me and allowing me to serve our Fraternityas a part <strong>of</strong> his team. It has been a good year and I am very honored to have beena part <strong>of</strong> it.Report accepted.EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Fraternally submitted,James M. Hays<strong>Grand</strong> TreasurerIn compliance with Section 29.05 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code, we are pleasedto submit the Expenditures Committee report and the proposed budget for the fiscalyear 2004-2005.On April 28,2004, copies <strong>of</strong> the proposed budgets for the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Free andAccepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal, and the Farm weremailed to each constituent <strong>Lodge</strong> and to the <strong>of</strong>ficers and permanent members <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. Resolution No. 1 addresses the adoption <strong>of</strong> these budgets.The Expenditures Committee met on several occasions during the 2003-2004fiscal year to review the anticipated expenses and resource requirements for thefiscal year 2004-2005. To this end, each line item <strong>of</strong> each budget was reviewed,discussed, and analyzed in light <strong>of</strong> anticipated proposed programs, projects, andservice to the craft. On March 13, 2004, the final budget recommendations werereviewed and approved.The proposed budget for fiscal year 2004-2005 reflects an increase <strong>of</strong> $25,704 or2.8% from the budget for fiscal year 2003-2004. The major reason for this increaseis the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> insurance cost increase <strong>of</strong> $31,500. Liability, building, andbuilding content portions <strong>of</strong> our insurance increase significantly. Further, a verymodest increase is proposed in our charitable expenses.The proposed salary and benefit increases for our <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> employees reflecta modest cost <strong>of</strong> living increase. There are no <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers receiving a salaryfrom the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>.To <strong>of</strong>fset the increase in expenditures, decreases <strong>of</strong> $11,500 in <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>Officers, Committees, and District Teams expenses and $16,359 in <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>Office - Services to the Craft expenses were deemed appropriate.37
With the exception <strong>of</strong> Investment Income, we are anticipating a decrease inrevenue <strong>of</strong> $20,120. This shortfall and the increase in expenses <strong>of</strong> $25,704 necessitatean increase in Investment Income allocation <strong>of</strong> $45,824 to balance the budget.The Expenditures Committee proposes a balanced budget for the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>and for the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal. The proposed budget for the Farm indicatesan excess <strong>of</strong> revenue over expenses <strong>of</strong> $25,100.The Expenditures Committee recommends the adoption <strong>of</strong> the 2004-2005 fiscalyear budgets for the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal, and the Farm.Report accepted.Fraternally submitted,James M. Hays, <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer, ChairmanKeith D. Chamberlain, Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> MasterRoger L. Magoon, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenRodney A. Paulsen, Junior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenJ. B. Van Hollen, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> DeaconBruce S Sim, <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary, PGM38
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2004 RESOLUTIONSNo. Purpose Proposed By01-04 To adopt a budget for fiscal year Expenditures Committee2004-200502-04 To provide for Per Capita Tax Expenditures Committee03-04 To designate place <strong>of</strong> holding Elkhorn <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 77Annual Communication in June, 200604-04 To Eliminate the position <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Executive CommitteeSword Bearer and <strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant,and to create the position <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong>Orator05-04 To add new section, 106.011, to provide Code Revisions Committeefor withdrawal <strong>of</strong> charges brought by alodge pursuant to Masonic Code06-04 To require signing <strong>of</strong> Disciplinary report Code Revisions Committeeby all lodge committee members07-04 To reduce the costs <strong>of</strong> holding a trial Code Revisions Committeecommission by eliminating compensationto Trial Commission members08-04 To give lodges more opportunities to Lowell Scott, Treasurer andtrain <strong>of</strong>ficersJack E. Keyes, Secretary,Milwaukee-Harmony <strong>Lodge</strong>No. 26109-04 To allow wine and beer to be served at Kenosha <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 47,certain functions by dispensation <strong>of</strong> the co-sponsored by Sunrise<strong>Grand</strong> Master and to allow service <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 359 and Racine-Belle<strong>of</strong> alcoholic beverages in the temple <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 18and grounds when leased to a tenantfor non-Masonic uses10-04 To enhance safety in the lodge by Executive Committeeexcluding firearmsLaid over from 200307-03 To enhance the meaning <strong>of</strong> the Ray Heilborn, <strong>Grand</strong> ChaplainChaplain’s prayerand Dist. Chaplains41
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 1-2004Submitted By: Committee on ExpendituresSection(s) Affected: 29.05Vote Required for Adoption: majorityPurpose: To adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2004-2005RESOLVED, that the attached budget, which has been mailed to all constituent<strong>Lodge</strong>s in accordance with Section 29.05( c ) calling for expenditures <strong>of</strong> $942,819.00be adopted.Resolution adopted.RESOLUTION NUMBER: 2-2004Submitted By: Committee on ExpendituresSection(s) Affected:Vote Required for Adoption: majorityPurpose: To provide for Per Capita Tax.(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, that the annual per capita tax upon each member <strong>of</strong> record <strong>of</strong> achartered lodge on December 31, 2004, be and hereby is established at the sum <strong>of</strong>Twenty-six Dollars and no cents ($26.00) for the fiscal year 2004-2005.Resolution adopted.GRAND SECRETARY’S REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:This report is submitted in compliance with Chapter 25 <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Code <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong>.Tabulated ReportSummary <strong>of</strong> all lodges2003 RECAPITULATION REPORTPrimary Members at the start <strong>of</strong> this year: 17,752GainsRaised: 262Reinstated: 56Affiliated: 478Total Gains 79642
LossesDied: 611Suspended: 266Transferred: 445Resigned: 202Expelled: 0Total Losses 1,524Primary Members at the end <strong>of</strong> this year: 17,024Perpetual Members RecapLiving Primary: 2,005Deceased Primary: 574Living Plural: 104Deceased Plural: 22Memorial Plural: 92Total Perpetual Members: 2,797Primary Members in Special Exempt <strong>Lodge</strong>s 28Total Per Capita Membership 14,991(Primary Members at year end less Living Primary Perpetual Members less ExemptPrimary Members)Per Capita Tax due for 2004 ($26.00/Primary Member) $389,766.00Additional Fees incurred during 2003Master Masons Raised: 262 @ $10.00 $2,620.00Members reinstated: 56 @ $5.00 $280.00Entered Apprentices Initiated: 273 @ $5.00 $1,365.00Total due to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> $394,031.00<strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Jewel and ApronIn accordance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> Section 25.05 <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Code, I haveprocured a Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Collar and Jewel for our 2004-2005 <strong>Grand</strong> MasterKeith D. Chamberlain and a separate Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Jewel for our 2003-2004<strong>Grand</strong> Master Michael A. DeWolf.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>Proceedings</strong>In accordance with the provisions <strong>of</strong> Section 25.06 <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Code, theJournal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Proceedings</strong> <strong>of</strong> the 159th Annual Communication was prepared by mewith the assistance <strong>of</strong> my secretarial staff and printed by Ripon CommunityPrinters. The proceedings were distributed in December 2003.1 copy to each Area Administrator1 copy to each District Lecturer1 copy to each Constituent <strong>Lodge</strong> Secretary1 copy in advance to each <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficer1 copy in advance to each Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master1 copy to each Permanent Member1 copy to each <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Trustee1 copy to Jurisprudence Committee Chairman1 copy to C.E.O, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home1 copy to each Scottish Rite Valley43
1 copy to Order <strong>of</strong> Eastern Star <strong>of</strong>fice1 copy to each Shrine Temple (Beja, Tripoli, Zor)1 copy to York Rite <strong>of</strong>fices1 copy to Prince Hall <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>1 copy to Masonic Service Association1 copy to George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association1 copy to Milwaukee Public Library1.copy to State Historical SocietyFifty Year CertificatesAs <strong>of</strong> April 30, 2004, two hundred four 50 year certificates were prepared by the<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary’s staff for presentation to deserving Brethren. These certificateswere signed by <strong>Grand</strong> Master Michael A. DeWolf and the <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary. Thenames <strong>of</strong> all recipients will be printed in the <strong>Proceedings</strong>.Unfinished business and Proposed LegislationOn April 30, 2004 a complete account <strong>of</strong> all unfinished business and a copy <strong>of</strong> allproposed legislation, including the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> budget for the 2004-2005 fiscalyear, was sent to each constituent lodge Secretary, for the Master and Wardens,complying with the terms <strong>of</strong> Section 25.07 and 29.05(c) <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Code.Financial ReportsThe accounting firm <strong>of</strong> Clifton, Gunderson & Co. will conduct the annual audit <strong>of</strong>the financial affairs <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, the <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Masonic Journal, the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation, the Masonic Medical Foundation<strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Inc. and the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home Endowment Fund for thefiscal year ending April 30, 2004. These reports will be printed in the <strong>Proceedings</strong>.Emergent CommunicationsThere were no Emergent Communications held.<strong>Lodge</strong> ConsolidationsAs <strong>of</strong> April 30, 2003, three lodges have consolidated as follows: Pike <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 355and Southport <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 343 on July 17, 2003 to be called Unity <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 367,Racine <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 18 and Belle City <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 92 on December 29, 2003 to be calledRacine-Belle City <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 18, and Glenwood <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 254 and Menomonie <strong>Lodge</strong>No. 164 on March 2, 2004 to be called Menomonie <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 164. As <strong>of</strong> May 1, 2004there were 199 lodges in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.Tax ReportsThe Group 990 Income Tax Report for the 202 constituent lodge in the year 2002was filed with the Exempt Organization Division <strong>of</strong> the Internal Revenue Servicecomplying with the authorization given the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>under regulation 1.6022-2(A) (d) (d) Group Returns. This group return is filed underI.D. No. 23-7145169.InsuranceThe Blanket Insurance Program continues to be a major concern <strong>of</strong> all the lodgesand the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Costs <strong>of</strong> insurance continue to rise and the <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> has no direct control over the rates for insurance and increases. We have metseveral times with Robertson and Ryan, our insurance agents about the continuousrise in costs and with them looked for the best deal for the lodges and the <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong>.44
As per the decision <strong>of</strong> Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master Myers, each lodge that owns theirbuilding is required to have insurance through the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. This ensures thatthe lodges are covered properly. If a lodge has questions on their insurance, pleaseaddress them to Robertson and Ryan and they will supply you with the informationyou may need. Robertson and Ryan assured us this past year that if a lodge sent ina request with proper documentation, that their lodge is over insured, the amountwas adjusted accordingly.The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> also provides a blanket policy for lodges that rent space and donot own a building. We are now charging a reasonable and fair rate for those lodges,as the costs to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> are increasing and it would a fair adjustment inretrospect to the lodges who do own their buildings. This process has begun in 2004with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Executive Committee <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> WebsiteOur website is www.wisc-freemasonry.org and is available for informationpertaining to the operations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. On the site there is specificinformation from the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and other <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers. We encourageyou to visit the site and make your comments known to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office asto improvements or information you would like to see.We have contracted with the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ohio to provide service for us on ourwebsite and the problems we encountered in the past have been reduced dramatically.We thank them for their assistance in this matter.EmailThe <strong>Grand</strong> Loge Officers and the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, along with many lodges continueto use this effective tool to communicate and it is becoming one <strong>of</strong> the most commontools we use today. Our address is glo@wisc-freemasonry.org.We encourage you to use this tool for the majority <strong>of</strong> your requests or processes.I want to remind each <strong>of</strong> the members and lodges that there are protocols that shouldstill be followed for communicating within other grand jurisdictions. All correspondenceshould still be sent through the <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary and I will then forward it onto the respective recipient’s <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. As our technology grows, we still have tomaintain certain courtesies that are considered important to many Masons and<strong>Grand</strong> Jurisdictions.BLIS, (Blue <strong>Lodge</strong> Information System)The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> is looking to revamp this system to make it more user friendlyand adaptable to lodges as well as the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. Our <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> ComputerCommittee is looking into this program and seeing how to proceed.<strong>Grand</strong> Masonic CenterWe encourage each <strong>of</strong> you to visit the <strong>Grand</strong> Masonic Center in Dousman. We havea very functional building which houses not only the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, but also theEastern Star and the York Rite Bodies, along with the Director <strong>of</strong> Development andhis staff. Please visit.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> StaffI can’t say enough about our <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> staff, Scott Graske, Administrator, JanGorgen, Alicia Darr, and Cheryl Geiszler. They have been at my right hand for thesepast three years and without their pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism and dedication to the Craft, I45
would not have been able to do the job <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary. Thanks to all <strong>of</strong> you.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> OfficersIt has been a real pleasure serving as <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary this year and serving undera corps <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers who have been and continue to be dedicated to theCraft. They have always shown that the lodges and the Masons <strong>of</strong> those lodges arefirst to be listened to and assisted if needed. Each Mason in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> should beproud to be served by this highly pr<strong>of</strong>essional and dedicated group.Finally, I would like to thank the Craft <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> for their support <strong>of</strong> my wifeDee and me these past years. The memories we share and will continue to share willbe safely and always lodged in my heart. Due to conflicts and added job responsibilitiesin my full time position, I am stepping down from the position <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong>Secretary. I can no longer give the time needed for this most important position.Thanks to all <strong>of</strong> you and may the Supreme Architect <strong>of</strong> the Universe be with all <strong>of</strong>you always.Report accepted.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>50 Year Certificates AwardedBetween 05/01/2003 and 04/30/2004Respectively Submitted,Bruce S. Sim, P.G.M.<strong>Grand</strong> SecretaryAlbert Hillmer Alexander (242) Robert Dale Algrim (69) Harland Leroy Anderson (28)Owen A Anderson (187) William George Anderson (248) Harry L Andrews (130)Francis H Bagley (42) Miles Hopkins Barker (128) Berthold G Bartel (3)Harold D Beals (268) Robert L Becker (267) Robert Martin Berg (55)William Dietrich Bergmann (80) Kenneth Calvin Bierke (322) Eugene Richard Bjoin (73)Raymond Brehm (317) M Robert Breslauer (80) John Charles Brewer (325)Ellis S Brown (350) Howard J Brown (183) Melvin Verle Bryant (2)Donald L Bultman (356) William Charles Bush (38) Victor Irvin Busse (349)Jerry W Cain (244) Charles L Calderwood (42) Donald D Calhoun (214)Kenneth N Cartier (95) Robert E Chada (267) John E Chadderdon (290)Robert G Charleston (300) Donald E Cheney (112) Alton Boyd Christensen (18)Jerome M Christiansen (224) Roger R Clift (34) Robert D Cohen (72)Eugene Orson Corey (21) Harold Ramon Cram Jr (132) Fred L Cramer (189)Robert Jay Currie (3) Harold John Day (265) William E. Day (265)Conrad Dietz (242) Howard Gordon Dietzler (229) William James Downie (148)Dale Robert Du Bois (50) George T Dunham (12) Donald Alvin Dworshok (322)Arthur John Eberhardt (113) Henry Ellenberger (3) Donald M Ellingson (69)J W Engeldinger (225) Arild Gene Engelien (177) Duane Gordon Erickson (229)Norman Allen Farrington (219) Charles Field (26) Billy K Foote (244)Albert Lawrence Foster (69) Earl Franke (300) Keith F Franz (267)Willard J Fredrickson (244) Allen E Fritz (317) Paul John Fuhreck (259)Sam Garabedian (18) Francis R Gardner (73) Frederick W Gardner (177)James Howard Gay (219) Allen W Gill (293) Everett C. Glenn (128)George Glynn (356) Patrick Norman Allen Green (148) Wayne A Greenlee (244)Richard W Hadden (55) Adrian Joseph Hageman (350) James B Halferty (4)Eugene A Halker (72) Cliff W Hall (293) Arnold Hansen (234)Earl Arvid Hansen (244) Maurice G Hanson (128) Philip Wyatt Harper (350)46
Richard L Hartzell (244) George W Hatzenbuhler (3) Glenn Sheldon Haukeness (213)Russell R Hays (315) Harold M Heivilin (350) Charles R Helke (130)Glenn C Hillery (4) Hilman Harold Hilt (177) Clarence John H<strong>of</strong>meister (229)Franz Leonard Holm (73) Roy Charles Hormig (10) Robert A Hortvet (301)David M Hull (322) Harlen Keith Hunter (177) Donald Arthur Jensen (189)Kenneth Le Roy Jerdee (5) Eldon Richard Jevne (149) James Mandl Jochims (301)Raymond C Jochimsen (291) Leroy E Johannsen (259) Allison A Johnson (148)Charles O Johnson (177) Eugene Norman Johnson (37) Frederick L Johnson (293)Howard Blaine Johnson (84) Murvin Gustave Johnson (300) Heinz H Jungmann (175)Wallace Blaine Kaiser (55) William B Karras (349) Richard Dale Kemplin (301)John L Kingston (42) Stephen J Kirkwood (69) Robert O Kitto (237)Donald Lee Kleist (51) Nolan W Klepinger (38) Charles R Knoedler (18)Henry Gearhart Kopmeyer (356) Edmund Anthony Korbas (287) Robert C Kramer (4)Edgar J Krueger (128) Leroy Junior Lantz (128) Nils I Larson (18)Donald G Leeseberg (293) Phillip K Leeseberg (293) Jack Winthrop Leggett (182)Kenneth Ray Lemmer (80) Roderick James Lippert (50) David Sherman Loos (317)Paul William Lowrey (5) Leo Henry Lukes (174) Russell Dean Lund (177)Donald M. Mac Swain (174) Stanley James Madler (224) Arthur Magamoll (218)Carl William Manns (21) Robert B Martin (18) Richard R Mathes (85)Robert W Mc Allister (322) Robert R Mc Carthy (267) William L Mc Donald (45)Wesley Meacham (84) Morlan A Melby (2) Donald L Michaelis (175)Frank L Mitchell (148) Raymond James Morgan (26) Frank James Murphy (234)Orlando Hugh Murray (291) Alvie C. Nelson (73) Marlowe E Nelson (84)Richard A Noennig (301) Earl George Oelke (45) Ralph G Oftedahl (213)Paul Nelson Olson (73) Roger N. Olson (73) Stanley Willis Olson (178)Harold Ott (310) Hobart J Paine (85) Warren Herbert Parish (301)Gerald Amos Peterson (45) Howard Charles Pieplow (287) John Hale Ramlo (45)Herman J. Reckelberg (322) Donald P Reiff (13) Ray R Rydberg (234)Richard Eugene Sardeson (178) Leroy Schaetzel (26) Brahm Schapiro (261)Lloyd B Scheide (229) Robert E Scherbarth (3) Merlin Schjoneman (317)Walter C Schlaugat Jr (8) Eugene Schmidt (42) Heinz E Schmidt (301)Harry William Schondelmaier (300) Julius Henry Schreiner (113) John Lester Senty (177)Robert James Sielaff (218) Frank W Sikes (12) Bert Theodore Sjostrom Jr (189)Robert John Skowlund (182) George Miller Smith (186) Laverne R Smith (174)Robert E Smith (37) Harold Ben Smithers (138) Maurice Robert Snell (148)Trent W Sommer (1) John William Sorensen (18) Clarence R Southard (42)Edward J Spanbauer (322) Kendall Scott Spicer (267) Dale W St John (356)Eugene W Stark (18) William C (Bill) Steaffens (73) Charles Conrad Sterrenberg (72)Richard E. Stiles (42) Kenneth O Stonesifer (244) Richard H Talbot (244)Donald W Thompson (197) William R Thousand (319) Raymond G Tippery (8)Wayne L Tubbs (195) George W Valerio (297) Michael Verich (236)Walter Herbert Volbrecht (148) Carl Frederick Voll (224) Jens Arlo Vosseteig (177)Ellde I Wagner (349) Clifford C Wall (21) John Oscar Wallschlaeger (45)George Lawrence Warner (189) Richard J Waters (99) Clayton Watkins (178)Frederick D Watson (3) Roth C Watson (319) Eugene Webber (310)Donn Marvin Webster (56) Harold W Westphal (3) Bernell A Whitaker (2)Calvin Coolidge Williams (37) Donald J Williquette (301) Duane E Wilson (12)Edmund Henry Zarwell (291) Robert E Zastrow (21) John L Zeller (26)Eugene Leonard Zeratsky (265) Robert Everett Zimmerman (5)PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO GRAND SECRETARY<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf presented the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Certificate <strong>of</strong> MeritoriousMasonic Service to Bruce S. Sim, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master and <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary for hisover thirty years <strong>of</strong> service to Freemasonry and his outstanding support anddedication to symbolic Freemasonry as <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> from 2001-2004.47
GRAND TRUSTEES REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:“The Trustees manage the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> properties and investments on yourbehalf. When they appointed me and then you elected me to this position, manythought that they were putting the fox in the hen house. The reason for that is asBrother George (Wallinger) said to me “You know, when I was <strong>Grand</strong> Master we had$13,000,000 invested. How much do you have now and what happened to it?” I toldhim we have $8,500,000 now and I spent it all. It is not true, the market actually tookit from $8,500,000 down to about $5,000,000. When I was <strong>Grand</strong> Master I did spenda lot <strong>of</strong> it and that’s why they appointed me to this position to get it back. We’ve gottenback about $3,000,000 and we’ve re-structured the investments. We keep reviewingthose on a quarterly basis to determine where the growth, strength and weaknessesare in the market. I won’t bore you with the current trends, but I do want to tell youthat things look good. We’ve increased over a million dollars this year and it looks likewe will be projecting at least that for next year.”“As the <strong>Grand</strong> Master indicated, on April 22, 2004, he appointed an AD HOCcommittee for the purpose <strong>of</strong> evaluating all <strong>of</strong> your assets. This committee wascharged to develop a five-year plan to manage each <strong>of</strong> our holdings in an effort togenerate a positive cash flow for the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. The committee consists <strong>of</strong> six <strong>of</strong>your brothers, they are Brothers William E. Day, PGM, and member <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong>Trustees, Blair Dixon, member <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees, Lawrence Myers, PGM,Rodney A. Paulsen, GJW, Steve Pruitt and Mark Strautman. The committee ischarged to evaluate these particular properties and to come up with a strategic planon how they are to be managed. Brother Day is the Chairman. Since April, thecommittee has met on two occasions. On its initial meeting it went through andcreated a list <strong>of</strong> 18 properties and assets they chose to evaluate and set a plan for. Thecommittee’s goal is to have a first draft to present to you by the next AnnualCommunication.”“You have heard a great deal, I suspect, that the Trustees have taken a differenttact concerning the leasing <strong>of</strong> their properties. Our membership is declining, thoughcongratulations to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> this year in slowing that decline, but with thatgoes our per capita and our income. We are charged to manage your assets to the best<strong>of</strong> our ability, and to try to make them fruitful, so we are taking that opportunity. Thisyear when the Home Board came to us and wanted to lease that land on the cornerby Three Pillars, we agreed to do that. We entered into a 99-year lease. We had itappraised at $350,000 and entered into a 30-year lease for $35,000 a year with thatfirst lease being for 30 years and then we will review it, based on the economy andvalues at that time.”“The next thing <strong>of</strong> great concern and what the <strong>Grand</strong> Master has asked me to raisewith you is Van Brunt Hall. Van Brunt, as you know, is our jewel. It is 63,000 squarefeet <strong>of</strong> beautiful building. It was originally built as our Home and has been operatedfor a long time as our Home. The Home Board and the people charged with that havecome to the conclusion after great study, that it doesn’t meet its mission any longer.They are in the process <strong>of</strong> re-evaluating that use. We had a very restricted use on itthat it could only be used as a Home. The Trustees, therefore, consented to theamendment <strong>of</strong> the lease to allow the Home Board to expand the use to turn theproperty into a commercial property. If in fact it turns into an income generating48
property outside <strong>of</strong> its use as a Home or healthcare related facility, they will sharethose pr<strong>of</strong>its with <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. They and we are looking for input from you, so it isour request that you take this back to your lodges and you discuss what you thinkwould be good. Please put those ideas in writing and send them to Mark Strautman.”“That concludes my report.”Report accepted.Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M. ChairmanWilliam E. Day, P.G.M.Blair D. DixonWilliam B. DresserCarl J. Wussow, P.G.M.49
TELLERS’ REPORT<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Bruce Sim reported that the brethren have elected the following:M.W. <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Keith D. ChamberlainR.W. Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Roger L. MagoonR.W. Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden, Rodney A. PaulsenR.W. Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden, J. B. Van HollenR.W. <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer, James M. HaysR.W. <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary, Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M.<strong>Grand</strong> Trustee, Bruce S. Sim, P.G.M. – 5-year termMasonic Journal Board, Keith H. Harmon – 3-year termMasonic Journal Board, James E. Walsh – 3-year termBenevolent Activities Board, Donald W. Hensiak, – 3-year termBenevolent Activities Board, Lawrence L. Myers, P.G.M. – 3-year termAll accepted their <strong>of</strong>fices with thanks and pledged to serve to the best <strong>of</strong> theirability.GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENTGRAND LODGE CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABORGEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONALMEMORIAL REPORTBrother George Seghers, Executive Secretary:“Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master, thank you for inviting and allowing me to attendthis annual session. It is great to be here. My Brethren, I am George Seghers theExecutive Secretary <strong>of</strong> the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, the onlynational Masonic memorial we have in this great nation. George Washington was theone man who did more and gave more for the creation <strong>of</strong> this great nation than anyother. Washington had the charisma and the strength <strong>of</strong> character to hold theContinental Army together for eight long years <strong>of</strong> the revolution and to ultimately winthat revolution. In those eight long years, he returned to Mt. Vernon only once, andthat was on the way to the battle <strong>of</strong> Yorktown. Washington was a man <strong>of</strong> incrediblestrength, character and honesty. He viewed public service as service not as a career.He was our first commander-in-chief, our first president, certainly our foremostFreemason and truly the Father <strong>of</strong> our County. America is America today due to theefforts and sacrifices <strong>of</strong> Washington and our Founding Fathers. It is fitting andproper that the Masons <strong>of</strong> the United States erected a memorial to this incredible manand incredible Mason. My Brothers, we as Americans and as <strong>Freemasons</strong> haveallowed the Father <strong>of</strong> our Country to slip into obscurity. I believe we should returnGeorge Washington to the proper place and so richly position he once held and shouldhold. We owe him the honor and respect that he so richly deserves.”“When I was a school child there was a picture <strong>of</strong> George Washington in everyschool. We were taught the history <strong>of</strong> this great nation, we were taught about thecharacter <strong>of</strong> Washington and the great deeds, the accomplishments and the sufferingsthat were instrumental in the founding <strong>of</strong> this nation. February 22nd was anational holiday, a day when America paused to honor the memory <strong>of</strong> the one man65
who did more and gave more for us than any other. I believe making Washington’sbirthday a generic holiday was a terrible mistake. As our first and greatest president,George Washington deserves to be distinguished from the rest <strong>of</strong> the presidents. TheGeorge Washington Masonic Memorial honors and preserves the honors and preservesthe memory and legacy <strong>of</strong> this remarkable man and Mason.”“The idea <strong>of</strong> erecting a National Masonic Memorial for George Washington wasformulated by several members <strong>of</strong> Alexander Washington <strong>Lodge</strong> in Alexandria,Virginia. The lodge had lost several invaluable artifacts and relics <strong>of</strong> GeorgeWashington in a series <strong>of</strong> fires. The lodge decided to erect a firepro<strong>of</strong> lodge buildingto house the Washington relics entrusted to their care by the Washington family. Thisoriginal idea soon grew to erect a national memorial to our distinguished Mason,George Washington. In 1910 the <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> Virginia called a meeting <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Grand</strong> Masters <strong>of</strong> the United States to form an association to raise funds and erectthe memorial. In 1923 the local memorial committee <strong>of</strong> Alexandria published abooklet describing the proposed memorial that emphasized the relationship <strong>of</strong> thedesign <strong>of</strong> the structure and classical ideals and I quote, “The memorial to Washingtonin its colossal form would typify the power and strength <strong>of</strong> Masonry. The gracefuloutline and proportions would symbolize the beautiful tenets <strong>of</strong> the institution andwould express the unfeigned loyalty and devotion <strong>of</strong> the American Mason to the ideals<strong>of</strong> Washington.” My Brothers this is how our brethren thought in the ‘20’s and ‘30’s.”“The memorial is built <strong>of</strong> enduring granite quarried from the mountains <strong>of</strong> NewHampshire. The memorial was designed to stand throughout the ages and carry themessage <strong>of</strong> human brotherhood to perpetuate the attributes <strong>of</strong> self-denial, patriotism,love <strong>of</strong> country and fellow man typified by the master builder <strong>of</strong> our nation, GeorgeWashington. And I might add that there are no materials from any foreign nation inthe memorial. It is all constructed from materials made or found in America.”“According to our charter, the purpose <strong>of</strong> the George Washington Masonic NationalMemorial Association is to erect and maintain a suitable memorial temple to GeorgeWashington the Mason, which expresses endurability and beauty, and the undyingesteem <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Freemasons</strong> <strong>of</strong> the United States for him in whose memory it shall standthroughout the coming years. That’s a very clear mission statement in my mind. Ibelieve our memorial has done that and more. It portrays the ideals <strong>of</strong> Washingtonand is an inspiration for and a testament <strong>of</strong> the love <strong>of</strong> our fraternity for him. It is morethan a memorial to George Washington the Mason, it is a monument to civil andreligious liberty to a stable and orderly government and to those principles <strong>of</strong>Freemasonry by which the father <strong>of</strong> his country was an exemplar. The memorial wasconstructed entirely with voluntary contributions from the members <strong>of</strong> the Masonicfraternity. The active membership <strong>of</strong> the George Washington Masonic NationalMemorial Association consists <strong>of</strong> the fifty-two <strong>Grand</strong> Masters <strong>of</strong> the United Statesand Puerto Rico. The active membership is the ultimate authority <strong>of</strong> the Association.From the active membership a board <strong>of</strong> directors consisting <strong>of</strong> twenty-one membersis elected. The board <strong>of</strong> directors is charged with a fiscal and physical responsibilityfor the Memorial Association and for the Memorial Temple. The George WashingtonMasonic National Memorial erected in honor <strong>of</strong> the memory <strong>of</strong> our greatest citizen inFreemasonry George Washington belongs to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> the United Statesand thus belongs to all the <strong>Freemasons</strong> <strong>of</strong> the United States. Our task today is not onlyto preserve the memory and legacy <strong>of</strong> George Washington, but also to preserve,promote and perpetuate the Masonic beliefs and ideals upon which this great nationwas founded. The George Washington Memorial was erected and maintainedthrough the combined efforts <strong>of</strong> America’s <strong>Freemasons</strong> and your continued support66
enables us to support the memorial in a manor that reflects honor and dignity onBrother George Washington and on the Masonic fraternity.”“My brethren, running the memorial is kind <strong>of</strong> a catch-22. We must keep thememorial in a presentable condition so that we can be proud <strong>of</strong> it, so people will wantto come and visit it. To do that we have to spend vast sums <strong>of</strong> money, which we usuallydon’t have. We do a lot <strong>of</strong> juggling. The brethren that built the memorial did atremendous job. They built the building for $8,000,000 in the Great Depression. Itwould probably be $800,000,000 today. But they failed us because they did not endowthe association. I am going to run through a few numbers, with your permission<strong>Grand</strong> Master. Today we have 12 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s that give us a per capita, which isa contribution per member per year, plus a per-initiate contribution. We have 4<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s who give us a per capita only, we have 30 that give us a per-initiateonly and we have 6 who give us money from the general budget. Brethren, all the<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s in this country are not doing their part to support the memorial, quitefrankly. Some are doing a tremendous job, most are doing okay, some are doingnothing and it is a shame.”“I did a ten-year study on the memorial and we came up with a plan that if we canget the majority <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s to enact a per capita we can save the memorialfor future generations. It’s very simple, if you have an average membership in thiscountry <strong>of</strong> 1,750,000, $.50 per member would generate $875,000. That sounds goodexcept our operating expenses are about $1,300,000 per year. So if you factor in a 3%decrease in membership and a 3% increase in operating expenses, even if all theMasons gave us $.50, in 5 years we would have a deficit <strong>of</strong> $2,800,000. We don’t dothat because we raise money in other ways. We do get approximately $385,000 fromour endowment, we get about $300,000 from the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s and another $40,000from the appendant bodies. We raise the rest each year. It’s a struggle brethren. Withthat same membership <strong>of</strong> 1,750,000 a $1.00 contribution would raise $1,750,000each year. In a 5 year period we could re-invest $1,297,000. It gets even better. If wecould get a $2.00 per capita, that would generate $3,500,000 per year. That’s not alot <strong>of</strong> money, $2.00 per year, per man. At that rate, in a 5-year period we could invest$5,500,000. We have an endowment right now <strong>of</strong> about $11,000,000. If we could add$9,000,000 to that, we would have a $20,000,000 endowment. That is all we need.$20,000,000 with a 5.2% return would generate over $1,000,000 a year in revenuethat we could use.”“Brethren, we need your help and we appreciate the support you give us now. Iappreciate being allowed to come out here and talk to you. I don’t want you to thinkthat we have a sinking ship, because we do not. We have a beautiful ship, a beautifulmemorial. I encourage you to come out and visit, it’s your memorial not mine. I amjust a steward <strong>of</strong> it. I work for you. I work for fifty-two <strong>Grand</strong> Masters, can you believethat? It’s not easy sometimes. We have a great web site, check it out. It iswww.gwmemorial.org and I have an exhibit out here in Board Room B. I will be thereall afternoon after the session. Please come over and see me, ask me any question, Iwill be glad to answer them.”“<strong>Grand</strong> Master, it has been great to meet you the last couple <strong>of</strong> years and get to knowyou. On behalf <strong>of</strong> the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association,I present the certificate <strong>of</strong> appreciation to Most Worshipful Brother Michael A.DeWolf, <strong>Grand</strong> Master, 2003-2004 <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong>, with sincere appreciation for your interest in and support <strong>of</strong> the GeorgeWashington Masonic National Memorial, witness our hand and the seal <strong>of</strong> the67
association presented this 14th day <strong>of</strong> June, 2004.”<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf thanked George Seghers for the certificate and said thathe had a special place in his heart for the George Washington Masonic NationalMemorial. He firmly believes that it is a memorial that Masons need to supportbecause it tells the story <strong>of</strong> the fraternity. He issued a challenge that if the membersat the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> could raise $1000 between that moment and the next morninghe would let them shave his head in <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>.Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M. said that it would only cost each member there $2.00so he asked all to put in $2.00. This was an opportunity they could not pass up.Gavin DeGrave, District Deputy #11 later announced that $1,414.65 was raisedand that the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s head would be shaved tomorrow.Submitted By: Executive CommitteeSection(s) Affected: Article 6.01RESOLUTION NUMBER: 4-2004Vote Required for Adoption: three-fourths (3/4)Purpose: To eliminate the position <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Sword Bearer, and <strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant,and create the position <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Orator, thereby reducing expenses, andproviding for a Spokesperson and assistance for the <strong>Grand</strong> Master atpresentations(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, that Article 6.01 be amended to read:Titles and Rank. The <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, their titles and rank shall beas follows:1. Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master2. Right Worshipful Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master3. Right Worshipful Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden4. Right Worshipful Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden5. Right Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer6. Right Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary7. Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Chaplain8. Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Lecturer9. Worshipful Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Deacon10. Worshipful Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Deacon11. Worshipful Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward12. Worshipful Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Steward13. Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Marshal14. Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Sword Bearer Orator15. Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Pursuivant16.15. Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Tiler17.16. Worshipful District DeputiesResolution adopted.68
THREE PILLARS REPORTR.W. Roger Magoon, Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden and Liaison;“Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, brethren, distinguishedguests it is my honor to be here today to represent our Three Pillars Senior RetirementCommunities. As the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> representative to the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic HomeBoard <strong>of</strong> Directors, I can relate that this has been an active year full <strong>of</strong> discussion andplanning for our outstanding senior campus. Mark Strautman, our President andCEO has been with us for little over a year and the board has been strategicallyfocused on our future. Mark is unable to be with us at this <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. He is inMichigan being installed as the new president for the Masonic Homes ExecutiveAssociation <strong>of</strong> North America, an honor that further demonstrates Three Pillars’reputation among our nations Masonic homes. Theta Andres our board chairman isalso in Michigan to support Mark in this huge honor. Both send their thanks to allwho supported our campus and our residents over the past year.”“A key to our strategic focus over the past year has been the planning for our newassisted living facility, a facility that will establish a dynamic new approach toassisted living in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> in blending the traditions built through decades at the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home with the growing needs <strong>of</strong> today’s aging seniors. ThreePillars is developing a program <strong>of</strong> catered living. Included in your packets today isan informational case statement <strong>of</strong> this new facility. I encourage you to review thisinformation and share it with others in your lodge. Our current plans call forconstruction to begin this fall with a grand opening in early 2006. The Three PillarsAnnual Report can be found, beginning on page 9 <strong>of</strong> your Pre-<strong>Proceedings</strong>. At thistime I respectfully request that this report be received and accepted into the record <strong>of</strong>this Annual Communication”.Report accepted.THREE PILLARS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIESANNUAL REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Three Pillars is proud to present this annual report to the delegates <strong>of</strong> this year’sAnnual Communication. Our fraternity can take extreme pride in the quality <strong>of</strong> careand services provided to the residents <strong>of</strong> our Three Pillars facilities:<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic HomeMasonic Village on the SquareMasonic Health Care CenterMasonWoodsRiverside <strong>Lodge</strong>Our Directors, on each respective Board, have given greatly <strong>of</strong> their time andefforts, and we owe them our thanks and gratitude for their dedication and seriousownership <strong>of</strong> their fiduciary responsibilities.It has been an active and exciting year for all the stakeholders <strong>of</strong> our organizations,as the significant decisions and processes, initiated this year, will have lastingpositive effects for generations to come. The clearest example <strong>of</strong> this was thesuccessful refinancing <strong>of</strong> outstanding debt in October, 2003. This refinancing willsave Three Pillars significant annual interest expense over the next 23 years. Next69
year alone, the organization will see a $220,000 interest expense savings. Duringthe refinancing process, Three Pillars was successful in pursuing and receiving anA- credit rating through Fitch, a leading global rating agency. In addition to thepositive effect on our bond rates, this is certainly a new source <strong>of</strong> pride, because <strong>of</strong>the extreme scrutiny that senior retirement communities come under in a ratingprocess. Only 14 retirement communities in the United States have achieved an Acategory rating by Fitch.“Attention to market demands” could be suggested as a major theme for managementthis year. As part <strong>of</strong> our Assisted Living planning process, two in-depth marketanalysis studies were completed during 2003. A local, general public marketdemand study for assisted living and a state-wide fraternal market assessmentwere completed. Both provided clear direction for future planning and illustratedsupport for Three Pillars in both fraternal and non-fraternal markets. These serveas solid footing for Board decisions related to on-going development <strong>of</strong> the AssistedLiving services.Management also identified a need to better communicate and partner with theFraternity, in an effort to successfully achieve our mission. As part <strong>of</strong> a managementrestructuring, a Fraternal Relations position was created to better directly meetthese increased goals, and we hope that individuals and lodges will be better servedthrough this effort. Specific efforts have also been made to improve communicationswith the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> in an effort to establish a partnership for the successful future<strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> freemasonry. I would like to thank and commend our Most Worshipful<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf for his openness and determination in achieving thispartnership, as well as his dedication to the provision <strong>of</strong> quality services for ourresidents. It has been an honor to serve the fraternity under his leadership.The market studies conducted in 2003 provided the necessary customer inputneeded to proceed with our Assisted Living development. We asked current andfuture retirees about their retirement services needs and clearly heard what theyhad to say. Among other issues, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> seniors, fraternal included, expressed astrong desire for independence in a non-institutional setting that best mirrors theirown home in comfort, freedom and adaptability. It became evident that the existingdirection <strong>of</strong> our previous assisted living plan was not in keeping with the wishes <strong>of</strong>our future customers.With this in mind, in December, 2003 the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home Board <strong>of</strong>Directors adopted a model <strong>of</strong> “Catered Living” as the chosen direction for the neededimprovement on the Three Pillars campus. Catered Living focuses on providing anindependent residential atmosphere <strong>of</strong> “flexibility and aging with choice” with allthe necessary support functions and spaces to discreetly “cater” personal and healthservices to residents, as they need them. This concept, new to <strong>Wisconsin</strong> butsuccessful elsewhere, will differ from the traditional assisted living model that isbuilt around staff efficiency and convenience, and is driven by an assumption thatresidents are dependent on staff for many daily activities. Our dynamic CateredLiving approach will also encourage and invite couples to retire to Three Pillarstogether, when one spouse needs some level <strong>of</strong> assistance and the other spouseremains fully independent. We are excited about this progressive approach andproud that it continues the tradition <strong>of</strong> Three Pillars dedication to the highestquality <strong>of</strong> services.Several additional issues are being addressed related to this development70
direction. The existing <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home - Van Brunt Hall, built in the early1900’s is just not practical as a location for this dynamic evolution <strong>of</strong> services.Therefore, a task force is in process <strong>of</strong> evaluating the best future use <strong>of</strong> the buildingthat has been home to many masons over the past eight decades. Management andthe Board are also currently assessing the best location on the Dousman campus forthe site <strong>of</strong> the new facility.In addition, The Masonic Village on the Square Board <strong>of</strong> Directors is evaluatingand initiating a repositioning plan for this facility to address the anticipatedimpacts <strong>of</strong> the new Catered Living facility, as well as the growing and changingdemographics <strong>of</strong> western Waukesha County. This repositioning plan could includesome physical plant updating, service plan evaluation, and new target marketingapproaches.We are enthusiastic that all these combined efforts will ensure that Three Pillarswill remain a leader in retirement services in Southeastern <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and nationallyamong the fraternal family.Our Masonic Health Care Center and Riverside <strong>Lodge</strong> continue to provide astrong base for the Three Pillars reputation by providing unmatched quality healthcare to those residents in need. This is further exemplified by their on-goingoutstanding inspection results through the rigorous State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> licensingenforcement process. We are very proud <strong>of</strong> our dedicated staff that continuouslydemonstrates our mission <strong>of</strong> caring, high quality service.MasonWoods, on beautiful Shawano Lake, exemplifies peaceful retirement living.Its 150 acres <strong>of</strong> nature provide the ideal backdrop for the active retirees that callit home. MasonWoods now maintains full occupancy, so it is highly suggested thatthose interested in this casual but active retirement living option make a visit andformally list their interest. The waiting list will only grow larger, as more and moreseniors learn <strong>of</strong> this wonderful jewel in northern <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.On a personal note, I wish to thank everyone who has welcomed my family andhelped make my transition back to <strong>Wisconsin</strong> such a comfortable experience. Whilemy seven years at the Michigan Masonic Home were enjoyable and successful,there’s no place like home. I am excited to be home, and with the direction we haveset this past year, I am sincerely looking forward to many more successful years atThree Pillars.To the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Fraternally submitted,Mark A. Strautman,President & CEOThis has been a most interesting year for me. The year has included many emails,phone calls, meetings and miles put on my car to attend these meetings. As I lookback it has all been worth it and there are so many people to thank.Working with the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home Board has been the greatest. I haveserved on this Board for several years and while there have been great members onthe Board before I must say this is an outstanding Board. The blend <strong>of</strong> backgroundsand expertise that each and every member brings to the Board adds so much. The71
devotion and belief in Three Pillars welfare is evident in every meeting. Eachmember <strong>of</strong> the Board have “gone the extra mile” in service to Three Pillars. Thanksand appreciation also needs to be extended to those serving on the subordinateBoards, committees and Task Forces. Again you are just the best. You give so muchas you help in your respective appointments. As these members represent thevarious Masonic organizations they serve, you should be very proud <strong>of</strong> them andknow they deserve your faith and trust.The Building on a Vision campaign helpers have been working very hard as westruggle to reach our goal for monetary pledges and gifts. Former Governor, BrotherLee Sherman Dreyfus and Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Brother Bob Moore have been aninspiration as they have lead this campaign. It is my hope that each <strong>of</strong> the members<strong>of</strong> the Masonic bodies will help us with our Building on a Vision campaign.As I stated in my opening paragraph, this has been an interesting year. It has alsobeen a demanding year. The Board has worked hard to make the right decisions.Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals with expertise nationally in the senior care field have been brought into share that expertise. Management have used this information where everpossible for our needs and shared it with the Home Board. This information hashelped the Board make good decisions for Three Pillars future. Some <strong>of</strong> thesedecisions were difficult to make but keeping in mind the Mission Statement <strong>of</strong> ThreePillars, they were made.I’m sorry I am not able to share this report with you personally. Mark Strautmanand I along with other staff members are attending the conference <strong>of</strong> the MasonicHomes Executives Association <strong>of</strong> North America being held in Michigan. There aretwo very important reasons for us to be here. Three Pillars will be hosting thisconference in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> in 2006 and we need insight into our responsibilities ashosts. The second is something each Mason in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> should be very proud <strong>of</strong>.Brother Mark Strautman will be installed as President <strong>of</strong> this association at thisconference. His knowledge <strong>of</strong> the senior care field, deep thinking, and determinationto do things right have really been an asset to Three Pillars.Thank you to Brother Roger Magoon for presenting this report and for yourparticipation on the Home Board.In closing I would like to personally thank my peers on the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> MasonicHome Board, including the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> representatives, for their support andconfidence in electing and entrusting me as Chair this past year. As the first EasternStar representative on the Board to become Chair, I see that a true sense <strong>of</strong> fraternalfamily now resides on our Boards, just as it has in our facilities for the past century.I am confident that with this united focus on organizational vision and our CEO’sability to encourage partnership with <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> leadership, together we will beable to keep Three Pillars moving in a positive direction.On behalf <strong>of</strong> Three Pillars,<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home Inc.Masonic Village on the Square Inc.Masonic Health Care Center Inc.Theda Andres, Board Chair<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home72
REMARKS ON BEHALF OF SHRINEIll. Sir John Thorstad, Potentate <strong>of</strong> Zor Shrine;“Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master distinguished guests, brothers all, I am JohnThorstad, Potentate <strong>of</strong> Zor Shrine in Madison. It is an honor to bring greetings to thisthe 160th annual <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> communications on behalf <strong>of</strong> Dennis Korth, Potentate<strong>of</strong> Beja Shrine in Green Bay and Jim Christie, Potentate <strong>of</strong> Tripoli Shrine inMilwaukee and approximately 5,700 Shrine Masons here in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.”“Shrine is known as the world’s greatest philanthropy. We as members support 22hospitals for children with orthopedics, burns and spinal cord injuries throughoutNorth America. We do this all free <strong>of</strong> charge up until their 18th birthday. There are18 orthopedic hospitals, 3 burn hospitals and 1 hospital in Sacramento, CA that doesall three. Our 2004 budget for our hospitals is $596,000,000 <strong>of</strong> which $25,000,000 isfor research, $42,000,000 goes for building and equipment, and the rest is for thehospitals themselves, the operations, the doctors and their staff. Yesterday I had theopportunity to represent Zor down at the rededication <strong>of</strong> our Chicago hospital. A 4-year project <strong>of</strong> renovation for the cost <strong>of</strong> $32,400,000, will produce an addition <strong>of</strong>another operating room, an in-patient wing, therapy pool, out-patient clinic andremodeling <strong>of</strong> the lobby, dining room, admissions <strong>of</strong>fice and adapted living apartments”“M.W. <strong>Grand</strong> Master, on behalf <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> us, we congratulate you for the verysuccessful year that you have had. Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, we wish you the best <strong>of</strong> lucknext year and we are all there to support you. Thank you.”RESOLUTION NUMBER: 5-2004Submitted By: Code Revision CommitteeSection(s) Affected: Chapter 106Vote Required for Adoption: three-fourths (3/4)Purpose: Add new section, 106.011, to provide for withdrawal <strong>of</strong> charges broughtby a <strong>Lodge</strong> pursuant to the Masonic Code(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, That Section 106.011 be adopted: as follows:106.011 Withdrawal <strong>of</strong> Charges. Charges brought by a lodge may be withdrawnby majority vote <strong>of</strong> that lodge at a regular stated communication. Thelodge shall then submit a petition in writing to the Trial Commission, signed bythe Worshipful Master and attested by the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lodge</strong> requestingwithdrawal <strong>of</strong> the charges. .(a) The President <strong>of</strong> the Trial Commission, upon receipt <strong>of</strong> the petition, shallforward copies to the members <strong>of</strong> the Commission and the <strong>Grand</strong> Master,requesting majority approval or disapproval in writing.(b) The action by a majority <strong>of</strong> the Trial Commission recommending approval73
or disapproval <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lodge</strong>’s petition to withdraw shall be forwardedpromptly to the <strong>Grand</strong> Master in writing, who shall then make the finaldetermination. The <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s decision shall be placed on file withcopies sent to the <strong>Lodge</strong>, the trial commission and all interested partieswithin thirty (30) days <strong>of</strong> said notification.(c) The <strong>Grand</strong> Master may elect to file charges and prosecute the same asprovided in the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Code. If the <strong>Grand</strong> Master files hischarges, then the charges brought by the lodge shall be dismissed in writingand filed by the President <strong>of</strong> the Trial Commission. If the <strong>Grand</strong> Masterconcurs in the withdrawal <strong>of</strong> charges by the <strong>Lodge</strong>, the President <strong>of</strong> the trialcommission shall dismiss in writing the charges brought by the lodge.(d) Iif the <strong>Grand</strong> Master does not issue a ruling within thirty (30) days, thePresident <strong>of</strong> the Trial Commission shall order a dismissal and place it on filewith copies going to all interested parties <strong>of</strong> such action.Resolution defeated.WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIESBOARD REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Mission and OverviewThe <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Benevolent Activities Board was created by the <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> at its annual communication in 1991. The Benevolent Activities Boardoversees and coordinates Masonic charitable activities in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, includingthose <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> Development for Masonic Charities. The Boardhas 15 members that include the <strong>Grand</strong> Master, the other five elected <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong><strong>of</strong>ficers, the Chairman <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Trustees, and eight other qualified Masonselected by the Craft at the Annual Communication for three-year staggered terms.The Benevolent Activities Board is a policy making body avoiding day-to-daymanagement <strong>of</strong> the constituent charities. These charities consist <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Masonic Home, Inc, the Masonic Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> which includes theMedical Fund, the Board <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service and Assistance and the <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Masonic Soccer Foundation, Inc. It oversees their long range plans, their investmentperformance, their budgets, and elects the members <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> the Home andthe Foundations. The Board coordinates their fund raising activities to avoidconflicts. All such activities must be approved by the Board. Any and all landacquisitions, building construction or other capital expenditures in excess <strong>of</strong>$50,000 require Benevolent Activities Board approval as well.The Board meets quarterly in addition to the annual meeting held during theAnnual Communication.Achievements this YearGifts to all the benevolences totaled $1,342,241 for the fiscal year ended April 30,2004. The following are some <strong>of</strong> the highlights:During fiscal 2003-4, the Medical Fund sponsored 45 new defibrillators throughProject ADAM. To date, we have placed 186 in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> schools. 16% <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>74
lodges participated in the Project ADAM program during the past Masonic year.This was a financial commitment totaling $150,878.31.In early 2004, a life was saved in Chippewa Falls when an Eau Claire basketballcoach went down during a game. A defibrillator was present and he was revived.This unit was placed through a matching grant from the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> MasonicFoundation Medical Fund in partnership with Chippewa Falls <strong>Lodge</strong>. ChippewaFalls <strong>Lodge</strong> has now placed a defibrillator in every high school in Chippewa County.The matching funds scholarship program <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundationcontinued its success in 2004. 377 scholarships were awarded, totaling over$211,000. 157 <strong>of</strong> the 199 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s, or 79% participated. Since this programwas instituted 26 years ago, the Masonic Foundation has helped over 7,000 studentsrealize their educational dreams.The Board <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service and Assistance helped 9 brethren in need andcontinued to support the veteran’s hospital visitation program and the MasonicService Association.The Building on Vision Campaign for Three Pillars continued its fundraisingefforts, raising just over $440,000.The Soccer Foundation enjoyed another successful pair <strong>of</strong> games in July <strong>of</strong> 2003.Fundraising and planning efforts continue as they look toward the 2004 games tobe held on July 31st.More detailed information will undoubtedly be available from the individualentities in their annual reports to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>.Development OfficeWe were very sorry to accept the resignation <strong>of</strong> our Development Director, GaryBeier, who left to take a similar position with another foundation. He was anintegral part <strong>of</strong> our efforts and we will miss him. We found him to be very cooperativeand successful in achieving our goals. We wish him success in his new position.A committee was formed consisting <strong>of</strong> representatives from the Board and fromthe constituent charities to assess our situation and make recommendations to theBoard for their direction in the future. This committee felt that this would be anappropriate time to review our mission, goals, objectives, and strategies andrecommended that a strategic plan be developed for the Benevolent Activities <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. In their opinion, the Development <strong>of</strong>fice was in capable hands withErika Miller, the Development Coordinator, to run the day-to-day functions with thecooperation <strong>of</strong> the subordinate charities. The Benevolent Activities Board agreedwith this assessment and authorized the formation <strong>of</strong> a Strategic Planning Committeeto consist <strong>of</strong> representatives from each <strong>of</strong> the Charities and the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>.This committee has been formed consisting <strong>of</strong> Michael DeWolf representing <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong>, Mark Strautman representing the Masonic Home, George Strom representingthe Board <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service and Assistance, Michael Koscinski representingthe Foundation, and Stephen Prewitt also representing the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. Thiscommittee will make a preliminary report at the quarterly meeting <strong>of</strong> the Board onSeptember 25, 2004, and a final report at the quarterly meeting on December 18,2004.75
I want to thank all the members <strong>of</strong> the Board for their input and assistance thispast year. Especially, I want to thank John Schunk who has completed his serviceto the Board and is forced to retire. He was an extremely valuable asset to this Boardand added greatly to it. I also want to thank Gary Beier and Erika Miller for theircooperation in making my position much easier to fulfill. They contributed muchtoward making this a successful year in achieving our fundraising objectives.Report accepted.Fraternally submitted on behalf <strong>of</strong> the entire BoardGeorge A. Wallinger, PGMPresident<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Benevolent Activities BoardRESOLUTION NUMBER: 6-2004Submitted By: Code Revision CommitteeSection(s) Affected: 103.01 (a)Vote Required for Adoption: three-fourths (3/4)Purpose: Require signing <strong>of</strong> Disciplinary report by all <strong>Lodge</strong> committee members(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, That Section 103.01 (a) be amended as follows:(a) If the Committee <strong>of</strong> Discipline determines that the lodge has jurisdiction, thatthe charges being considered are not frivolous and that there are substantialgrounds for the charges being considered, then the Committee on Discipline, ina report signed by all members <strong>of</strong> the committee, shall report its findings to thelodge at a stated communication and shall issue charges on behalf <strong>of</strong> the lodge.Resolution adopted as amended.WISCONSIN MASONIC FOUNDATIONTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Your <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation and its Board <strong>of</strong> Directors have had anotherbusy and most rewarding year. The positive changes in the investment market plusthe realized generosity <strong>of</strong> donors to our various funds has permitted continuedfunding <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> your projects while increasing our total asset value at thesame time.The specific financial details are given in the Auditor’s Report, which is presentedin the Annual <strong>Proceedings</strong>. Let me state, however, that as <strong>of</strong> March 31, 2004, thetotal value <strong>of</strong> all assets for which this Board is responsible were $21,371,222.78versus a reported amount, as <strong>of</strong> last February 23, 2003, <strong>of</strong> $17,206.799.00. We arepleased with these results and with all <strong>of</strong> the additional monies that were spent insupport <strong>of</strong> your committed projects.76
Project ADAM, Matching Scholarships, Medical Fund Grants, Masonic Homefinancial support and other contributions have involved the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonicmembership in the life saving and community life <strong>of</strong> our great state <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.We should all be proud <strong>of</strong> our charitable work as Masons through the activity <strong>of</strong> yourFoundation.Since our last Annual Communication, the Foundation has funded forty-five (45)new installations <strong>of</strong> Automatic External Defibrillators under the Project ADAMProgram. Thirty-one (31) <strong>of</strong> our lodges were involved with these grants, whichrepresented a $150,878.30 total gift from your Foundation.The goal <strong>of</strong> placing at least one defibrillator in each <strong>of</strong> the five hundred and ten(510) <strong>Wisconsin</strong> high schools identified in 1999, when the project was initiated, iswell under way! As <strong>of</strong> this writing, partnering with individual <strong>Lodge</strong>s and others,we have encouraged and supported the placement <strong>of</strong> one hundred eighty-five (185)<strong>of</strong> these life-saving devices.Recent incidents <strong>of</strong> lives saved in Chippewa Falls and elsewhere, have been theimpetus required to aid the cities <strong>of</strong> Milwaukee and Madison to make a commitmentto seek support from us.<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masons have been the recognized leaders with their Project ADAM.Not only have we been given this recognition, but also our efforts have resulted inencouraging and driving the cost <strong>of</strong> these AEDs down! When we started, the cost <strong>of</strong>each AED was about $4,000.00 plus an additional cost <strong>of</strong> $40.00 for each persontrained at placement. Today, we are seeing costs in the area <strong>of</strong> less than $1500.00for each AED, which is allowing us to accomplish greater good with less dollarsinvested.Your support <strong>of</strong> continuing education through the “Matching Funds Scholarships”for 2004 is another program in which we as <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masons can be pleasedwith our results. One hundred and fifty seven (157) <strong>of</strong> our total <strong>of</strong> one hundred andninety nine (199) <strong>Lodge</strong>s participated in this Program. Three hundred and seventyseven (377) Scholarships were given. We congratulate those <strong>Lodge</strong>s who participatedthis year and encourage others to give consideration to this worthwhile effort!The previous merger <strong>of</strong> the Medical Foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Inc. into the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation as the Masonic Medical Fund <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> hasproven to be the cost saving effort expected without any apparent negative effect onits excellent reputation for doing good or its ability to attract additional contributions.We are doing the same, if not more, “Good Works” under the name <strong>of</strong> theMasonic Medical Fund <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>!We are also pleased with the results <strong>of</strong> accepting the corpus <strong>of</strong> the Glenn andGertrude Humphrey Foundation into your <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation as theHumphrey Fund. Loraine Schuffler, continues as a special advisor to us on thesuggested use <strong>of</strong> these assets at this time and we are grateful for her experience andcontribution in this regard. She is a valuable friend and advisor!The Board continues to be well served by Alpha Consulting as our investmentadvisors. We were and remain well balanced in both the equity (65%) and fixed (35%)markets. This has contributed to our realizing the benefits <strong>of</strong> the present market inwhat we believe is a prudent diversification <strong>of</strong> the funds for which we as a Board77
have fiduciary responsibility.This year has marked the departure <strong>of</strong> Brother Gary Beier as our Director <strong>of</strong>Development. He has served us well and we wish him every success in his newopportunity with the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Auto and Truck Dealer’s Foundation.We are most fortunate to have the benefit <strong>of</strong> the talents and dedication <strong>of</strong> ErikaMiller, Scott Graske and the entire <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers and Staff in meeting ourresponsibilities to all <strong>of</strong> you. Our work could not be done without the spirit <strong>of</strong>commitment and contribution that they and so many others make to this charitablework!On behalf <strong>of</strong> your entire Board, We Thank All <strong>of</strong> You for your contributions<strong>of</strong> Time, Talent and Treasure!Report accepted.Sincerely and fraternally,Norm Christensen, President<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation Board78
REMARKS ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH RITEIll. Brother Norman L. Christensen, 33°, <strong>Grand</strong> Minister <strong>of</strong> State and Deputy forScottish Rite in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>;“Thank you very much for what you have given to us and not only to the ScottishRite Masons, but to all <strong>of</strong> us as Masons in the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. That is thewonderful gift <strong>of</strong> an example <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Grand</strong> Master who believes in our values, who iswell received beyond the borders <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Everywhere he has traveled, mybrothers, he has brought an expansion <strong>of</strong> the fine reputation <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>and we thank you so much for that gift. I stand ready to work with you, Brother Keith,as you continue to build on that reputation.”PRESENTATIONNorman L. Christensen, President, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation;“I would like to have Worshipful Brother and Chaplain Ray Heilborn join me atthe podium. We believe that one <strong>of</strong> the reasons we were successful with the return oninvestments last year was no doubt due in no small way to the prayers <strong>of</strong> our chaplain,who has also served us well as a member <strong>of</strong> our Foundation Board. Brother Ray, onbehalf <strong>of</strong> the Board and on behalf <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>, I present to you at this timethis plaque, which reads, ‘In recognition <strong>of</strong> your dedication to promoting Masoniccharity. With gratitude for your efforts toward the advancement <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> Freemasonry,this plaque is presented to you on June 14, 2004.’ My brother, thank you foryour service to the Foundation Board and to this Craft.”RESOLUTION NUMBER: 7-2004Submitted By: Code Revision CommitteeSection(s) Affected: 104.04Vote Required for Adoption: three-fourths (3/4)Purpose: Reduce the costs <strong>of</strong> holding a trial commission by eliminating compensationto Trial Commission members.(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, That Chapter 104.04 be amended:104.04 Compensation Reimbursement <strong>of</strong> Trial Commission. Each member<strong>of</strong> the Trial Commission shall be entitled to compensation in the amount <strong>of</strong>10 dollars for each day <strong>of</strong> trial attendance reimbursement for plus his travel,meal and lodging expenses occasioned thereby. The <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary shall paysuch compensation and reimbursement <strong>of</strong> expenses upon approval <strong>of</strong> thePresident <strong>of</strong> the Trial CommissionResolution adopted.94
WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL BOARD REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Beginning with a sound budget plan and culminating with the improvement <strong>of</strong>our overall product, your <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal continues its tradition <strong>of</strong>quality, efficiency and service to the craft.The board began it’s labor this past year with an eye toward cost control and anumber <strong>of</strong> items were taken up to facilitate that end. With the formation <strong>of</strong> a LongRange Planning Committee, items were discussed ranging from ad rates, use <strong>of</strong>color, number <strong>of</strong> issues per calendar year and percentage <strong>of</strong> ad space allocatedamong others. A Readership Survey was also finalized and placed before themembership for their input and guidance.The Masonic NewsHawk Program continues to grow with individual <strong>Lodge</strong>sproviding photos and copy for publication. It is hoped that this program will becomean integral part <strong>of</strong> each <strong>Lodge</strong>’s yearly planning.Among the immediate plans for your Journal is a computer and s<strong>of</strong>tware upgrade,which will allow for cost savings in production <strong>of</strong> the publication. As technologycontinues to improve, the Journal must also continue to upgrade its equipment inorder to provide the quality publication <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s <strong>Freemasons</strong> have come toexpect.In the face <strong>of</strong> these expenses, the Board was pleased to submit a budget this yearwhich again reflects an overall reduction in costs. It should be noted that suchsavings are in no small way due to the excellent stewardship shown by JournalPublisher William L. Stonecipher. His keen attention to detail along with AdvertisingManager Diane Igl’s advertising and promotional abilities, have proven to bevaluable assets as we strive to put forth the best possible publication for <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’sMasonic Fraternity.Report accepted.PRESENTATIONRespectfully submitted,Keith D. Chamberlain, PresidentWilliam L. Stonecipher, EditorTrueman E. Farris Jr.John K. ShannonKeith H. HarmonJames E. WalshWilliam Stonecipher, Editor <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal presented <strong>Grand</strong>Master Michael DeWolf with a bound book <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Journals for the past year.REMARKS ON BEHALF OF YORK RITELawrence Presnell, Right Eminent <strong>Grand</strong> Commander <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Commandery<strong>of</strong> Knights Templar <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>;95
“Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master, distinguished guests, brethren all, it is certainly apleasure and an honor for me to be here to represent the York Rite <strong>of</strong> Freemasonry.My companions from the <strong>Grand</strong> Council and the <strong>Grand</strong> Chapter give their greetings.We certainly as a body congratulate you on your excellent year. It has been a pleasurefor me to work with you. We look forward to working with Keith in the future.”RESOLUTION NUMBER: 8-2004Submitted By: Lowell Scott, Treasurer, Milwaukee-Harmony <strong>Lodge</strong> #261; andby Jack E. Keyes, Secretary, Milwaukee-Harmony <strong>Lodge</strong> #261Section(s) Affected: Section 57.07Vote Required for Adoption: 75%Purpose: To give <strong>Lodge</strong>s more opportunities to train <strong>of</strong>ficers(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, that the following revisions be made to the Masonic Code <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Section 57.07 Member cannot hold two <strong>of</strong>fices, with exception:No A <strong>Lodge</strong> Treasurer member may hold any other two Masonic <strong>of</strong>fice in thesame lodge at the same time, except treasurer and Secretary. This amendmentshall become effective on or after September 1, 2006.Resolution defeated.PRESENTATIONS<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf called upon Most Worshipful Brother Richard Fletcher,P.G.M. <strong>of</strong> Vermont and Director <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Service Association and M.W. Bro.Beecher Daniels, P.G.M., to come to the East.M.W. Brother Richard Fletcher;“Good afternoon brothers. Thanks very much for the opportunity to bring youbrothers up to date on some <strong>of</strong> the things that are going on at the MSA. You mentionedBrother Beecher, and brothers if you get a chance, shake this man’s hand and pat himon the back and thank him for the wonderful work he is doing as coordinator for MSAhere in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. We have one <strong>of</strong> our best programs here and we are very proud <strong>of</strong>all that goes on in the VA hospitals. I want you to understand that MSA is the seventhlargest volunteer group out <strong>of</strong> fifty-six registered with the VAVS nationally. We do inexcess <strong>of</strong> two hundred and fifty thousand volunteer hours a year. Many <strong>of</strong> those hourshappen right here in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. We are proud <strong>of</strong> that and proud <strong>of</strong> the support thatyou folks have given us over the years. It is just wonderful.There are a couple <strong>of</strong> other things that I would just like to bring to your attention.We are involved in a program that MSA has partnered with the USO to send to ourtroops serving overseas, particularly Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkan., These areone hundred minute pre-paid telephone cards so that the troops will have an96
opportunity to call home. These cards were prepared by MSA, but we did it on behalf<strong>of</strong> America’s <strong>Freemasons</strong>. When you see the phone card, on it is a logo <strong>of</strong> the USO andthe logo <strong>of</strong> AT&T. To the left <strong>of</strong> it, superimposed over the American flag, is a squareand compasses and the words, “Compliments <strong>of</strong> America’s <strong>Freemasons</strong>. MSA, actingon behalf <strong>of</strong> all <strong>Freemasons</strong> in this country has entered into this program and I amvery proud to tell you that these cards are going overseas right now. If you would liketo be part <strong>of</strong> the program, and you would like to send something to MSA to do it, justput on the check “Operation Phone Home” and we will see that it gets to the USO. It’sa guarantee, 100% <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the money that comes in goes to this program.“Also, we are seeing many, many troops that have been injured in Walter ReedArmy Medical Center. Our <strong>of</strong>fice is a mile from Walter Reed and we do have a visitorover there. If you know <strong>of</strong> anyone who is there, they don’t have to be a Mason, if youhave a grandson or a nephew or a friend, or you know <strong>of</strong> someone at Walter Reed orBethesda Naval, please let us know. We have worked with some <strong>of</strong> the familieshelping get dependents into the Fisher House. There are now two Fisher Houses atWalter Reed and we have some contacts where we can help dependents get in therewhile they are there with their loved ones. It would really make you proud if you couldgo into the hospital with us and talk to these young folks. I am talking about peoplelying there in bandages, hurting. We saw one young man two weeks ago. He was ina Humvee accident where the vehicle was so badly mangled that they didn’t know ifanyone would survive, but he did. He couldn’t talk, his jaw was wired and we sawhim two weeks later and he is sitting in a chair. He was bandaged, his shoulders hurtand his legs are hurt and he said the same thing every other young person has saidwhen we’ve seen them, “I just wish I could heal faster. I want to get back to my unit.”We should be very proud <strong>of</strong> these young people. The young man I just spoke to youabout happened to be a Mason in Mississippi, but it doesn’t matter whether they areMasons or not. We go over and see them. If you have anyone there, please let us knowand we will see that they get visited and if you give us an email, we will let you knowwhat happened as a result <strong>of</strong> that visit.”“I am going to close my comments to you with this, sometimes we get questions atthe <strong>of</strong>fice about what do Masons really do. If you ever get that questions, the firstsuggestion I would make to you is to look at the questioner and say, “How much timedo you have? If you really want to know what Masons do, this is going to take awhile.”What I would suggest is just from what has happened here today, just what you haveheard from the reports, just from what you realize <strong>Freemasons</strong> are doing in thecommunity, in the state, in the nation, that has got to make you swell with pride toknow that we are carrying on the tradition <strong>of</strong> a fraternity that helped form thiscountry and is helping to keep this country strong and viable today. I don’t care if it’scharity or philanthropy or leadership in the community, or setting an example withyoung people, <strong>Freemasons</strong> are at the forefront, carrying on the heritage that we gotfrom our past and now it’s our turn. What will be said <strong>of</strong> us in fifty years as to whatour generation did to make our fraternity better and stronger? It truly is in our hands.Be proud to be a Mason.”“I have asked Beecher to be part <strong>of</strong> this presentation because, and I am seriousabout this, he really does such a terrific job for us and we are proud to have him part<strong>of</strong> it. <strong>Grand</strong> Master, we are also proud that you are one terrific guy. We said about youearlier that you made a great impression all across the country and that is true, youdid. The Brothers need to know that. You are a leader in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, but you are aleader in Freemasonry. ‘The Masonic Service Association <strong>of</strong> North America, beheld97
how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to work together in unity. This is acertificate <strong>of</strong> appreciation presented to Michael A. DeWolf, <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>in sincere appreciation <strong>of</strong> your abiding interest in and strong support for theMasonic Service Association’s programs. You have given time to our nationalhospital visitation program by personally visiting hospitalized veterans and youhave encouraged the MSA representatives, deputies and volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.With this certificate go our best wishes for continued success in service to our gentlecraft.’ <strong>Grand</strong> Master it is a pleasure to present this to you and tell you how much weappreciate all you did for MSA and our veterans and our programs. Through you wethank the brothers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> for their support as well.”Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master Beecher Daniels asked the members to go out <strong>of</strong> their way tothank the brothers who were volunteering at the VA hospitals in their area. He saidthey still needed a representative for the VA hospital in King, WI and they alwaysneeded veteran visitation volunteers.<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf explained how he really appreciated and admired thehours these volunteers put in at the VA hospitals and especially all the help he hasgotten from Beecher Daniels. He sincerely appreciates the work Beecher has doneand continues to do, along with his wife Doris. He presented Past <strong>Grand</strong> MasterBeecher Daniels with the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Certificate <strong>of</strong> Meritorious MasonicService for his more than thirty-six years <strong>of</strong> service to Freemasonry, for hisoutstanding support and dedication to Symbolic Freemasonry, for donating countlesshours <strong>of</strong> time and service to our veterans at the VA hospitals and for workingto create a better understanding <strong>of</strong> our obligation to the Masonic veterans.REMARKS<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf called forward the <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> Morocco Bouchlaib Elkouhi. He apologized for his English and said that he was happy to be there. Hereminded them that they have a Brother in Morocco and hoped they would visitthem so they could return the hospitality.CHARTER PRESENTATION<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf called forward the members <strong>of</strong> Unity <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 367. Hepresented to them the charter <strong>of</strong> the new consolidation and explained how successfulthe blending <strong>of</strong> these two lodges has been. He congratulated them and asked themto display the charter proudly for many years to come.PRESENTATIONM.W. Brother Raymond P. Bellini, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master and <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> NewJersey:“I would like to extend to you the warm fraternal greetings <strong>of</strong> Daniel M. Wilson our<strong>Grand</strong> Master. I know you and Dan have become great friends and he wanted somuch to be here, but his schedule would not permit it and I am delighted that he gaveme the opportunity to come.”On behalf <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and the <strong>Freemasons</strong> <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> New Jersey,he read a presentation and commission that agreed to the appointment <strong>of</strong> MichaelA. DeWolf as the <strong>Grand</strong> Representative <strong>of</strong> the Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> New98
Jersey near the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.CHARTER PRESENTATIONS<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf called forward the representatives <strong>of</strong> Belle City <strong>Lodge</strong> No.18 to receive their Charter. He described them as another successful example <strong>of</strong> alodge consolidation. He presented the <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> the lodge with their new charter andsaid he hoped they would continue to be successful in the growth <strong>of</strong> the fraternityin Racine, WI.<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf then called the representatives <strong>of</strong> Southern Lakes <strong>Lodge</strong>No. 12 to come forward to receive their Charter. He is looking forward to good thingsfrom their new consolidated lodge.REMARKSWilliam Feingold, <strong>Grand</strong> Representative from the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York;“Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master, distinguished guests, brothers all, I would liketo report that my trip to this convention, for the first time, has left me breathless. Everytime I meet a brother I get asked, what’s going on in New York. Well, it has been aninteresting year to say the least. We do not say lay that pistol down babe. That brotherhas been suspended until a report <strong>of</strong> a fact-finding commission makes its formalreport to the <strong>Grand</strong> Master. Even though the <strong>Grand</strong> Master has talked to the victimswife on several occasions, and a number <strong>of</strong> lodges have donated money to a fund, weare holding back slightly because there is the possibility that the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> willbe sued for a great deal <strong>of</strong> money. If that is the case you don’t pay for her legal bills.The District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> that jurisdiction has been suspended, theMaster <strong>of</strong> the lodge has been suspended, the brother has been suspended, all <strong>of</strong> themembers <strong>of</strong> that “Fellowcraft Club” have been suspended. We had a <strong>Grand</strong> Master’sEdict that we thought was already in existence, that no firearms are allowed in aMasonic building, but evidently no one could find the written record <strong>of</strong> that edict. Asa sidelight, we have one lodge in New York City called Garibaldi. It is made up <strong>of</strong>Italian-Americans. They do their lodge work in Italian. We have numerous <strong>of</strong> thepolice force and the FBI that are members. We also have members that are from theother side. All <strong>of</strong> those brothers leave their guns with the Tiler and it is a considerablepile. It does turn out that there was a massive police call and a number <strong>of</strong> the beeperswent <strong>of</strong>f and all the policemen got up and ran out <strong>of</strong> the lodge room and had difficultyfinding their firearms, but finally they were able to sort it out. That’s as far as armshave been in the lodge that I know <strong>of</strong>.”“I bring you the greeting <strong>of</strong> our new <strong>Grand</strong> Master who visited this annual meetingtwo years ago, the M.W. Ed Trogen. He is a wonderful, wonderful man, low-key, greatsense <strong>of</strong> humor, but is very, very, very firm in his beliefs and is going to be a very strongleader. He let us know in no uncertain terms that we are going to be a lodge on theup-swing. As a matter <strong>of</strong> fact, last year, for the first time, we showed a plus in terms<strong>of</strong> the quotient <strong>of</strong> brothers that have passed or demitted or whatever and the brothersthat have joined. The average age <strong>of</strong> our brothers has decreased considerably,probably due to the success <strong>of</strong> last years one day class.”“This meeting has become a controversial meeting because I understand severalother members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Line wish to come in my stead, however the <strong>Grand</strong>Master, knowing <strong>of</strong> my affection for <strong>Wisconsin</strong> has stood fast and allowed me to99
continue. For that I am very, very grateful. I look forward to seeing you all on a sociallevel, and more importantly I invite you all to New York, but not all at the same time.I guarantee you a great time.”PRESENTATIONCarl J. Wussow, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master explained that there was something that hewanted to do for a few years in remembrance <strong>of</strong> the start he had in <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>under the appointment as <strong>Grand</strong> Tiler by Allan Iding, P.G.M. Many times he hadto track down a sword and in memory <strong>of</strong> that year <strong>of</strong> scrambling for a sword hepresented a new sword to the <strong>Grand</strong> Tiler to be used at <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. <strong>Grand</strong> Tiler,Mike Mouradian came forward and accepted the gift.PRESENTATION ON IRAQ<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf asked Brother Patrick Leon to give a presentation on hisyear <strong>of</strong> military service in Iraq. Brother Leon is a member <strong>of</strong> Hiram <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 180in South Portland, Maine and also a <strong>Wisconsin</strong> DeMolay staff member. He presentedan eleven-minute video, which showed his experiences in the Middle Eastwhile serving in the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, which is based in Green Bay, WI.<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf asked all interested in asking questions regarding theinsurance coverage provided by <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> to stay for a seminar given byRobertson Ryan and Associates, the insurance provider. He also asked for a “straw”vote on the question <strong>of</strong> how many were happy with the current insurance programand how many would like to procure their own insurance coverage.GRAND LODGE CALLED FROM LABOR TO REFRESHMENT<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf introduced Charlie Johnson from Robertson Ryan whohandles the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>’s insurance policy. The forum was opened to questionsfrom the representatives in attendance. Charlie Johnson and Pam Brahm explainedthe coverage from St. Paul-Travelers Insurance along with a PowerPoint presentation.REPRESENTATIVES BANQUETA large crowd attended the Representative’s Banquet, which was held in the LaCrosse Center Ballroom on the second floor. A buffet banquet preceded theinstallation <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers.PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERSThe open installation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers for 2004-2005was held at the LaCrosse Center in La Crosse and was attended by representatives and guests.Installing <strong>Grand</strong> Officers were:M.W. Bruce S. Sim, P.G.M. .......................................................... 1998M.W. Lawrence L. Myers, P.G.M. ................................................ 1999M.W. James A. Zimmerman, P.G.M. ........................................... 1992Officers installed for the 2004-2005 year were:100
Keith D. Chamberlain ................................................... <strong>Grand</strong> MasterRoger L. Magoon ............................................... Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> MasterRodney A. Paulsen ............................................ Senior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenJ.B. Van Hollen ................................................ Junior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenJames M. Hays .......................................................... <strong>Grand</strong> TreasurerMichael A. DeWolf, PGM ........................................... <strong>Grand</strong> SecretaryRay D. Heilborn ......................................................... <strong>Grand</strong> ChaplainRonald H. Glaunert. ................................................... <strong>Grand</strong> LecturerJohn W. Wilke .................................................... Senior <strong>Grand</strong> DeaconCraig S. Campbell ............................................. Junior <strong>Grand</strong> DeaconJoseph B. Harker ............................................. Senior <strong>Grand</strong> StewardDavey L. White, Jr ........................................... Junior <strong>Grand</strong> StewardThomas T. Struebing ................................................... <strong>Grand</strong> MarshalFranklin J. Struble ........................................................ <strong>Grand</strong> OratorSteven J. Hansen .............................................................. <strong>Grand</strong> TilerDavid A. Frings ................. District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 1William Beetcher .............. District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 2Frank J. Dennee ............... District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 3Guy K. Gooding ................. District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 4Tomas C. Tourville ........... District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 5Jeffrey B. Brewer .............. District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 6Robert M. Thompson ........ District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 8Michael L. Huber .............. District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 9J. Patrick Storrs .............. District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 10Gavin J. DeGrave ........... District Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, District 11161ST ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONThe 161st Annual Communication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> will be heldin the city <strong>of</strong> Appleton, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> commencing on the Second Monday, being theThirteenth day <strong>of</strong> June, 2005 at 8:30 a.m.GRAND LODGE WAS CALLED FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABORThe Tuesday morning session began with a short prayer by <strong>Grand</strong> Chaplain Rev.Ray Heilborn:“ Eternal Architect sustained by your grace, guided by your spirit, and upheld byyour love, we come together in this meeting for the purpose <strong>of</strong> continuing ourdeliberations but more especially <strong>of</strong> ending them in peace and harmony, so give usyour grace. Amen.”REMARKS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTSNicholas Schultz, Worth <strong>Grand</strong> Patron, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Order <strong>of</strong> Eastern Star;“Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters,distinguished guests and brothers, on behalf <strong>of</strong> Karen S. Stauffer, Worthy <strong>Grand</strong>Matron <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> Eastern Star in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, I bring you greetings. Karen wouldhave liked to address this group and if she could have she would have thanked all <strong>of</strong>the Masons in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Without the Masons and the Masonic heritage that it bringswe would not have an Order <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Star. I am very pleased to say that Irecognize and know probably a third <strong>of</strong> the people in this room, but that means that101
two thirds <strong>of</strong> you probably aren’t members <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Eastern Star. Wecertainly would like to see that happen. If anybody is interested, see me. I havepetitions.”“We are pleased to give you our congratulations on a wonderful year and lookforward to working with Brother Keith in the coming year.”Richard J. Reilly, <strong>Grand</strong> Royal Patron <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> Amaranth;“Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master, distinguished guests,brothers all, it is really great to be here. I am speaking for our <strong>Grand</strong> Royal MatronLinda Hohlstein. She gave me a couple <strong>of</strong> paragraphs and at this time I will readthem. ‘The membership <strong>of</strong> the Order <strong>of</strong> the Amaranth consists <strong>of</strong> Master Masons, theirqualified female relatives and majority members <strong>of</strong> Job’s Daughters and Rainbow forGirls. Membership in the Order <strong>of</strong> the Amaranth is based on the belief in a SupremeBeing and members are encouraged to practice the principles <strong>of</strong> truth, faith, wisdomand charity. Unlike Eastern Star who has five star points, we have four ladies <strong>of</strong> thesquare who are known as Honored Ladies. Men are known as Sir Knights. Our orderhas one primary philanthropy, which is diabetes. Through the efforts <strong>of</strong> our memberswe spread information on this dreaded disease and helped individuals to improvetheir lives. In 1977 the Supreme Council <strong>of</strong> the order <strong>of</strong> Amaranth established theAmaranth Diabetes Foundation. Since it’s inception we have raised over $7,000,000to fund research grants working in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association,who annually selects recipients for our grants. All <strong>of</strong> the money raised by theAmaranth members goes directly into this research as an organization. No administrationcosts are taken from these funds, thus making it possible for us to give themaximum for this very important work. We are hopeful that our efforts will find acure for this dreaded disease very soon.’”“At this time I would like to congratulate you, Most Worshipful Brother Mike ona fantastic year. You have been a very visible <strong>Grand</strong> Master. Every where I go, youare there before I am. It has been very good for the Craft and I congratulate you onyou short retirement. Brother Keith didn’t take any time at all putting you to work.Again, I want to thank you for all <strong>of</strong> the considerations for my wife Mary Lou and meand we wish you God’s speed.”RESOLUTION NUMBER: 9-2004Submitted by: Kenosha <strong>Lodge</strong> #47, co-sponsored by Sunrise <strong>Lodge</strong> #359 andRacine-Belle City #18Section(s) Affected: Sections affected: 64.05 and 64.08Vote Required for Adoption: 75%Purpose: To allow wine and beer to be served at certain functions, by dispensation<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and to allow service <strong>of</strong> alcoholic beverages in thetemple and grounds when leased to a tenant for non-Masonic usesRESOLVED Sec. 64.06 shall be amended and restated, and Section 64.08 <strong>of</strong> theMasonic Code be amended as follows:64.06 Liquor Forbidden. Every <strong>Lodge</strong> is charged to strictly exclude from its102
Temple and grounds all intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beveragesexcept with the following exeptions:(a) for wineWine and beer may be allowed at Table <strong>Lodge</strong>s, Festival Communications,Holidays and other special occasions and only upon dispensationfrom the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and, provided further, that no degree work isconferred and that a non-alcoholic beverage be provided for those who wishit. (See-67.01)(b) Serving <strong>of</strong> beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages shall be allowed whenthe Termple and grounds have been leased to a tenant for the purposes <strong>of</strong>holding a non-Masonic activity, provided no alcoholic beverages may beserved in the lodge room..64.08. Lease forbidden if Liquor is to be sold. A lodge is not permitted tolease property which it owns or controls to parties who are to use it in any mannerfor the sale or dispensing <strong>of</strong> intoxicating liquors as a beverage. (See also Section64.06)Resolution adopted.FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong><strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington DC (District <strong>of</strong> Columbia) andMost Worshipful Prince Hall <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Inc.Pursuant to the recommendation <strong>of</strong> its Masonic Recognitions Committee, in May2004, the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington DC (District <strong>of</strong> Columbia) has recognized anyPrince Hall <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> that does not state that it does not want to be recognizedand which is currently recognized by the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> in its jurisdiction recognizedby the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington DC (District <strong>of</strong> Columbia), subject to twoconditions. The first is that the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> already recognized does not object. Thesecond is that the Prince Hall <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> District <strong>of</strong> Columbia does not object.The Foreign Relations Committee recommends to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong> that it not object to the recognition by the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington DC(District <strong>of</strong> Columbia) <strong>of</strong> the Most Worshipful Prince Hall <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M.<strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Inc.<strong>Grand</strong> Orient <strong>of</strong> BrazilBy letter dated August 20, 2003, the <strong>Grand</strong>e Oriente do Brasil has requestedrecognition by the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> F. & A.M. The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong> recognized the <strong>Grand</strong>e Oriente do Brasil in June 1997. The ForeignRelations Committee recommends to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> thatfollowing this Annual Communication the (new) <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary write to the<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong>e Oriente do Brasil advising him <strong>of</strong> such recognition.<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> San MarinoThe Serenissima Gran Loggia di San Marino (which was consecrated in April2003 by the <strong>Grand</strong>e Oriente d’Italia and the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> the District <strong>of</strong> Columbia)103
consists <strong>of</strong> three lodges formerly on the register <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong>e Oriente d’Italia. Thisnew grand lodge has requested recognition by the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong>. The Commission on Information for Recognition <strong>of</strong> the Conference <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Grand</strong> Masters <strong>of</strong> Masons in North America issued its opinion in February 2004 thatSerenissima Gran Loggia di San Marino meets the standards for recognition.Accordingly, the Foreign Relations Committee recommends that the <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> recognize the Serenissima Gran Loggia di SanMarino.Adoption <strong>of</strong> ReportThe Foreign Relations Committee moves adoption <strong>of</strong> this report.Report adopted.RESOLUTION NUMBER: 7-2003Submitted By: <strong>Grand</strong> Chaplain and the District ChaplainsFraternally,Allan E. Iding, P.G.M., ChairmanLawrence L. Myers, P.G.M.James H. Olson, P.G.M.Bruce S. Sim, P.G.M.George A. Wallinger, P.G.M.Stephen D. Willett, P.G.M.Section(s) Affected: Chaplains closing prayer and alternate prayer at Multiple-Letter Cipher, Page 65, lines 23-26; page 98, lines 25-28;page 154, lines 7-10; page 194.Vote Required for Adoption: 80%Purpose: To enhance the meaning <strong>of</strong> the Chaplain’s closing prayers.(Note: deletions are indicated by strike through; additions are indicated by underline;omitted text is indicated by ***)RESOLVED, that the following revisions be made to the Chaplain’s Prayer in theMultiple-Letter Cipher, appearing at Page 65, lines 23-26; page 98, lines 25-28; page154, lines 7-10;“May the blessing <strong>of</strong> heaven our Supreme Architect shine rest upon us and allregular Masons humanity. May friendship, morality and brotherly love prevailand every moral and social virtue unite and cement us, and shine through ouractions as we go forth to practice the Masonic principles we have learned here.Amen!”That the following revision be made to the alternate closing at Page 194, lines 28and 29:“And now may the blessing <strong>of</strong> heaven our Supreme Architect shine rest upon104
each and every one <strong>of</strong> us, now and forevermore and all humanity. May friendship,morality and brotherly love prevail and every moral and social virtue unite andcement us, and shine through our actions as we go forth to practice the Masonicprinciples we have learned here. Amen!”Note: According to Section 88.02 <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Code this proposed change in thePure Work is to be reported to the 2003 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Communication andautomatically laid over for debate and vote at the 2004 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Communication.Resolution defeated.FRATERNAL RELATIONS WITH PRINCE HALLCOMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A. M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A. M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Inc. met on November 24, 2003 to discussmatters <strong>of</strong> common interest and to enjoy fellowship as we have been doing for manyyears. The senior <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, certain Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters, and interestedbrethren from both <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s make up the representatives to this committee.Frequently, <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> nearby constituent lodges are invited to attend. As a result<strong>of</strong> these efforts our two <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s are in true accord.At this meeting plans were begun for a joint activity to be enjoyed the followingspring. This was developed into a table lodge which was held at the Prince Hall<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> building in Milwaukee on March 31, 2004. It was planned andimplemented by <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> both <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s, but it was intended to be attendedby as many brethren from both as possible. It would be an understatement to saythat it was a great success. Attendance exceeded 150, all <strong>of</strong> whom expressedhappiness in having attended. It is intended to hold another such table lodge in thespring <strong>of</strong> 2005 and it is expected that it will be enjoyed by even more brethren.Through meetings <strong>of</strong> this type we are experiencing greater understanding betweenthe members <strong>of</strong> these two great <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s and making new friendships. We urgeas many brethren as possible to watch for the announcement <strong>of</strong> the next table lodgeand make every effort to participate. Special thanks go out to the brethren whoplanned and carried out this activity.On an extremely sad note, during the year our chairman PGM Benjamin F.Detroy was taken ill and passed on to the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> above. He served as chairman<strong>of</strong> this committee superbly for many years and leaves a huge void to try to fill.Fraternally submittedReport accepted.George A. Wallinger, PGM, Chairman pro temMurray J. House, PMMichael A DeWolf MWGMKeith D. Chamberlain, RWDGMRoger l. Magoon, RWSGWRodney A. Paulsen, RWJGWBruce S. Sim, PGM. RWGSJ. B. Van Hollen, WSGD105
SKUNK PATROL REPORTPast <strong>Grand</strong> Master Stanley Jagow explained that the Skunk Patrol held itsannual meeting on Monday night. They initiated forty-six new members into the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic International Skunk Patrol. (They do now have members inFrance and Morocco.) He asked all members to stand and said that there are over600 members. He presented a cash donation <strong>of</strong> $305 to the <strong>Grand</strong> Master for the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Soccer Foundation.PRESENTATIONS<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf presented Brother Scott Kaczor with his certificate fromthe <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sweden as their <strong>Grand</strong> Representative, near the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.A <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Certificate <strong>of</strong> Meritorious Masonic Service was presented toJames Cleary for his work as Past Potentate and his fervent support <strong>of</strong> Freemasonryin the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, although he was not in the room to receive it.Brother Norman L. Christensen was given the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Certificate <strong>of</strong>Meritorious Masonic Service. He said a few words <strong>of</strong> thanks and encouraged all tojoin the Scottish Rite and the York Rite so that they might return to their Symboliclodge more highly motivated and better educated to be all that they can be in the newmillennium.Brother Howard Neeck was asked to come to the East where <strong>Grand</strong> MasterDeWolf presented him with the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Certificate <strong>of</strong> Meritorious MasonicService. He thanked the <strong>Grand</strong> Master and said that he was very humbled.Worshipful Brother William Beecher was also asked to come to the East wherehe was given the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Certificate <strong>of</strong> Meritorious Masonic Service by<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf for stepping in as Deputy for District #2 in mid-year. Hethanked the <strong>Grand</strong> Master for the award<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf asked the District Lecturers and the Area Administratorsto please rise to receive a round <strong>of</strong> applause from all the Brothers attending for theirhard work.PRESENTATION OF 150 AND 100 YEAR LODGEANNIVERSARY AWARDSWith the help <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary, <strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf presented aSesquicentennial Certificate to Waupun <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 48. They were granted adispensation on April 20, 1853 and received their charter on June 14, 1854. Kenosha<strong>Lodge</strong> No. 47 received a Sesquicentennial Certificate. They were granted a dispensationon January 1, 1853 and received their charter on June 14, 1854. Hiram <strong>Lodge</strong>No. 50 received a Sesquicentennial Certificate. They were granted a dispensationon February 21, 1854 and received their charter on June 14, 1854. Waverly <strong>Lodge</strong>No. 51 received a Sesquicentennial Certificate. They were granted a dispensationon April 19, 1854 and received their charter on June 14, 1854. They are allcelebrating their 150th anniversary this year.Union Grove <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 288 received a Century Certificate. They were granted a106
dispensation on April 4, 1904 and received their charter on June 14, 1904. Crandon<strong>Lodge</strong> No. 287 received a Century Certificate. They were granted a dispensation onJune 30, 1903 and received their charter on June 15, 1904. They are both celebratingtheir 100th anniversary this year.ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE REPORTS<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf asked for acceptance <strong>of</strong> the reports as printed in the Pre-<strong>Proceedings</strong> for the following boards and committees: Masonic Service and AssistanceBoard, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Soccer Foundation Board, Code Revisions Committee,Esoteric Committee, Executive Committee, <strong>Grand</strong> Masonic Day-Light 2004Committee, Leadership Training Committee, Research Committee, and YouthFunding Policy Committee. A motion was made to accept them and it was seconded.All reports were accepted.MASONIC SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE BOARD REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free & Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> “Charity Fund” was established when the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> was chartered in 1843 and was originally administered by the <strong>Grand</strong> Master.It has now been placed in the hands <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Service & Assistance.Charity is one <strong>of</strong> our greatest attributes and the Board is concerned with the needs<strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> our brethren, their widows and families. We serve as a liaison to accomplishassistance which all Masons would like to achieve but cannot always be done byindividual efforts.During the past Masonic year, The Board requested and received a budget <strong>of</strong>$30,300 to support it’s activities. In addition, <strong>Grand</strong> Master Mike DeWolf’s FallAppeal and Director <strong>of</strong> Development Gary Beier’s fund raising efforts, an additional$38,000 was raised. We wish to thank all who donated to this worthy cause to helptheir Brothers in need.The main areas <strong>of</strong> assistance which the Board provided are:1) individual requests for assistance for <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masons and their families.2) Masonic Volunteer Programs at all state Veterans Hospitals and Homes.3) Masonic Service Association (MSA) disaster relief appeals.Through February <strong>of</strong> 2004, the Board has approved expenses for these types <strong>of</strong>assistance in the amount <strong>of</strong> over $31,000 for this Masonic year.All requests for assistance were evaluated and acted upon in accordance withChapter 40 <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Code <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. All requests are referred to the Boardeither by the <strong>Grand</strong> Master or the constituent lodge <strong>of</strong> which the applicant is amember. Demonstrated support <strong>of</strong> an applicant by the lodge helps the Board in it’sdeliberations as the local lodge is in a better position to know all the circumstances.The Board <strong>of</strong> Service & Assistance is pleased to have completed another year <strong>of</strong>service to the Craft and the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> needy Masons and their families.We were saddened by the passing <strong>of</strong> our long-time member PGM Ben Detroy. Hiswise council and wit will be greatly missed. I wish to thank the other members <strong>of</strong> theBoard: Jim Fleming - Lowell Larson - PGM Larry Myers for their dedicated service107
and also welcome our new member Dan Slavik. Also appreciation to JGD John Wilkeand <strong>Grand</strong> Sec’y Bruce Sim, PGM.I also wish to thank Director <strong>of</strong> Development Gary Beier and Erika Miller and also<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Office Administrator Scott Graske and his staff for their council andassistance.We are here to serve the Craft and hope we have succeeded in doing so. Weappreciate all the help we have received.Report accepted.Fraternally submitted,George S. Strom, President<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service & AssistanceWISCONSIN MASONIC SOCCER FOUNDATIONBOARD REPORTOn July 26th, 2003 the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Soccer Foundation sponsored the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> All Star Senior High School Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Games at theBavarian Inn, in Glendale, <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, which again, was very successful.The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> All Star Senior High School Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Programconsists <strong>of</strong> 3 day’s <strong>of</strong> rewarding experiences for the young people who are fortunateto be chosen.The first part <strong>of</strong> the program was a bus trip to the Shriners Hospital in Chicagoto visit and intermingle with the patients (wheel chair sports, basketball game, etc).The second part <strong>of</strong> the program is a scheduled soccer scrimmage with the SpecialOlympians, but the Special Olympians had a special program that weekend and allpossible players were out <strong>of</strong> town, so the games were not held.The third and final part <strong>of</strong> the program is the buffet Banquet for the players andthen the Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Games.The Soccer camp and games went <strong>of</strong>f without any problems or major injuries, andthe weather cooperated for the 3 days our program. One <strong>of</strong> the girl players wasinjured in a practice session, and could not compete in the Saturday Game. She hadarthoscopic surgery in her hometown two weeks later, and is doing fine. We hadplenty <strong>of</strong> substitutes, so there was not a problem for the coaches.The trip to the Shrine Hospital in Chicago was excellent, unfortunately, or shallwe say fortunately, there were not a lot <strong>of</strong> patients that could participate with ourplayers. One little girl was able to come down and our players played cards with her.Another <strong>of</strong> our players spoke Spanish fluently so the player visited a patient fromColumbia.Our game day started with a breakfast buffet Banquet for the 72 Senior High AllStar Soccer Players <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, their coaches, parents, and members <strong>of</strong> theMasonic Soccer Foundation. Our guest speakers were Brother Michael A. De Wolf,Most Worshipful <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> Masons <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Brother KeithD. Chamberlain, Worshipful Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Terry Donini, <strong>Wisconsin</strong>108
Coaches Association Representative and Brother Roger Magoon, Chairman <strong>of</strong>Masonic Soccer Foundation.Each team had a representative from their team speak to the group about whatthis event meant to them. Each representative thanked the Masons for giving himor her the opportunity to be a part <strong>of</strong> this wonderful and rewarding experience.Brother Dave Tainter, the games coordinator, did an excellent job and the gameswent <strong>of</strong>f without a problem. There was between 400 and 500 spectators in the standswatching and enjoying the best high school soccer players in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.If you have never had the experience <strong>of</strong> being at one <strong>of</strong> our soccer games, orrecognition event, the foundation seriously urges you to do so. These young peoplewill make you proud that you have supported this program for the last 12 years.The <strong>Lodge</strong>s who have soccer players selected to play in these games, are gettingmore involved. They are having recognition programs in their lodges and participatingin selling and purchasing advertising in the game program.The continuous support <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Senior All Star Girls’ and Boys’ Soccerprogram is one way to keep our Masonic Fraternity in the communities through outthe state <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.List <strong>of</strong> the cities in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> that have soccer players playing in our SoccerGames.Platteville Hudson WhitewaterJanesville Verona NeenahHingham Wrightstown BrookfieldNew Berlin Franklin WaupacaOconomowoc Whitefish Bay HolmanGrafton Watertown MequonKenosha Wauwatosa DelafieldHartford Phelps MilwaukeeMarshfield Fond du lac HartlandFranklin Luxemburg Elm GroveRipon Oshkosh La CrosseAppleton West Bend MiltonSussex Oregon WaukeshaPewaukee Madison Green BayMcFarland Verona MukwonagoMenomonee Falls RacineReport accepted.Fraternally Submitted,Roger Magoon, Chairman<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Soccer Foundation Inc.CODE REVISION COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>;The committee met August 29, 2003. We reviewed the proposed and accepted109
esolutions from the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> session <strong>of</strong> June 9, 2003 to see if there were anyadditions or corrections. There were none.The committee then discussed whether or not a complete reprint <strong>of</strong> the Code wasnecessary because it has not been done since 1997. It was decided to place articlesin the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal requesting suggested changes and submit themfor consideration. The articles were published and replies were received. A completereprint will be done after this years <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Annual Communication.The committee met again on April 8, 2004 to consider the various proposedchanges. Many <strong>of</strong> the changes merely required correcting errors in the index andcorrecting inconsistencies, which does not require approval from the membership,only from the <strong>Grand</strong> Master. The rest <strong>of</strong> the changes were drafted as resolutions tobe presented at the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s 160th Annual Communication in La Crosse.Report accepted.Respectfully submitted by the Code Committee,ESOTERIC COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>,Archie E. Simonson, ChairmanJames H. Olson, PGMGeorge A. Wallinger, PGMBruce S. Sim, PGM, <strong>Grand</strong> SecretaryThe Esoteric Committee met twice during the 2003-2004 year. The first meetingwas held at Virginia Falls <strong>Lodge</strong> #226 in Merrill, <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. The second meetingwas held on October 12, 2003, at Forest <strong>Lodge</strong> #130 in Wausau, <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Inaddition to the Esoteric Committee members, Brothers Robert Strader and W.J.G.S.Joe Harker, were also in attendance. The main topic <strong>of</strong> our meetings was to discussour M.W.G.M. Michael A. DeWolf’s program, the Masonic Daylight 2004. TheEsoteric Committee was charged with setting up degree teams for all three degrees,including lectures and postings. They were a contact point for lodges to askquestions, as this was an ongoing learning experience. For more information pleaseread the Masonic Daylight 2004 report.My thanks to all the District Lecturers, District Deputies, Br. Robert Strader,W.J.G.S. Joe Harker (chairman <strong>of</strong> M.D.L. 2004), and M.W.G.M. Michael A. DeWolffor making this event a great success. Other items that were discussed at ourmeetings are as follows:1. Discussion on having a copy <strong>of</strong> the pure work given to the D.D.s so it would bemore accessible.2. Sending out a copy <strong>of</strong> the “Code to Word” cross-reference to all D.L.s and to thelodge secretary.3. The committee decided the statewide School <strong>of</strong> Instruction wouldn’t befeasible.4. To have the D.L.s cover the posting examinations at all S.O.I.5. Questions concerning our ritual, so we are teaching it uniformly.6. Having D.L.s up-date Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency and Ritualist data and send it to <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong>.110
I again wish to emphasize the importance <strong>of</strong> proper due guards and signs. Alwaysremember our due guards are the position in which our hands were placed whiletaking our obligations. There is no place in our ritual for slapping the Books <strong>of</strong> Laws.When giving signs please remember to square them <strong>of</strong>f. Practice the four-stepapproach taught by the D.L.s. There will not be a room set aside at <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> forthe pure work this year due to lack <strong>of</strong> visitors in previous years. If interested pleaseask a District Lecturer or District Deputy. The District Lecturers will again workwith the District Deputies to set up their Schools <strong>of</strong> Instruction in hopes <strong>of</strong>alleviating having more than one event scheduled on any given day.Report accepted.PROFICIENCY MENDISTRICT NO. 1Respectfully submitted,Davey L. White Jr.<strong>Grand</strong> LecturerChairman Esoteric CommitteeAreaBray, Marvin (260) 3Dusenberry, Robert (emeritus) (210) 2Eder, Richard (263) 3Fenander, Albert (221) 3Ganske, Edward Sr. (260) 2Horton, Joseph (236) 1Humphrey, L. (329) 1Johnson, Randy (236) 1Penn, Timothy (210) 2Sivertsen, John (329) 1Smith, Charles (221) 3Tacke, Eugene (236) 1DISTRICT NO. 2Anderson, Owen (234) 2Anderson, Roderick (347) 5Balliette, Richard (105) 4Beetcher, William (244)2sBenson, Fred (109) 4Bergerson, Percy (351) 5Brown, Dennis (195) 1Christensen, Harold (195) 1Coenen, Allan (195) 1Corsie, Victor (351) 5Fischer, Lawrence (105) 4Fosmo, Harold Jr. (229) 4Hintermeyer, Gordon (252) 5H<strong>of</strong>meister, Clarence (229) 4Holmquist, James (109) 4Hopkins, Evan (105) 4111
Hoyer, Larry (220) 2Johnson, Eric (213) 5Krause, Kenneth (emeritus) (229) 4Langford, John (164) 4Larson, Erwin (254) 4Larson, John (254) 4Mayry, Mark (195) 1Mitchell, Richard (347) 5Paulson, Henry (56) 1Rogers, Charles (112) 5Smith, Richard (347) 5Tracey, Steven (56) 1Tubbs, Andrew (192) 4Walters, Dan (149) 5Warner, Harold (277) 2Williamson, Lou (187) 1Wright, John Jr. (230) 1DISTRICT NO. 3Abraham, William (130) 2Bavinka, Earl (emeritus) (318) 2Beck, Bob (130) 2Besse, Edward (242) 2Cholewinski, Edward (242) 2Christopherson, Gordon (317) 1Dahlvig, Ardell (emeritus) (242) 2Dryer, William (emeritus) (300) 1Ebert, Paul (300) 1Engeldinger, J.W. (225) 1Fox, Douglas (225) 1Giammo, Salvatore (330) 2Hougen, H. (242) 2Julian, Bill (242) 2Jurgens, Albert III (330) 2Leverson, Glen (237) 1Miller, David (248) 2Mitchell, Richard (emeritus) (248) 2Prewitt, Steven (318) 2Sansone, Thomas (242) 2Schmidt, R. Don (300) 1Schweigert, Harry (226) 2Seipp, Norman (emeritus) (130) 2Wardensky, Earl (300) 1Werner, Marlin (242) 2DISTRICT NO. 4Adams, Moses (182) 1Beck, Kenneth (65) 3Brown, Floyd (218) 1Campbell, Ronald (170) 2Christensen, Edmond (emeritus) (170) 2112
Conway, Stephen III (287) 1Cornelissen, Gary (322) 3Duenk, Steven (85) 3Fick, Charles (218) 1Hetcher, Jack (182) 1Jackson, Donald (170) 2Knowlton, Ralph (322) 3Loving, Carl (emeritus) (231) 1Nelson, Warren (287) 1Novak, Raymond (222) 1Pinney, Thomas (211) 3Smejkal, James (21) 3Tincher, George (emeritus) (170) 2Tracy, Arthur (287) 1Van Alstine, Jack (emeritus) (344) 2Wolff, William Jr. (emeritus) (344) 2Zochert, James (21) 3DISTRICT NO. 5Abernathy, John (184) 1Barreyrd, Michael (345) 3Brown, John (190) 1Denny, Wesley (190) 1Elland, Alden (emeritus) (177) 1Glaunert, Ronald (345) 3Kowalke, Donald (190) 1Langreck, Jeffrey (emeritus) (184) 1Larson, Lowell (177) 1Lawrence, Byron (84) 4Nelson, Marlowe (84) 3DISTRICT NO. 6Burlison, Leland (27) 3Cartier, Kenneth (95) 3Dean, Walter (emeritus) (82) 2Dresser, William (emeritus) (61) 2Florence, George Jr. (128) 1Hein, John (128) 1Huss, William Jr. (emeritus) (51) 2Kreager, Richard (186) 3Lantz, Leroy (128) 1Magoon, Roger (349) 2Nielson, Owen (emeritus) (197) 2Peterson, Charles (61) 2Reese, John (349) 2Rottler, Russell (128) 1Thomsen, Edward (332) 1DISTRICT NO. 8Blake, Edwin (34) 1Bryant, Verle (2) 3113
Hansen, Howard (66) 1Kramer, Denman (113) 1McCutchin, Kreighton Jr. (113) 1Olson, Gary (8) 2Olson, Mark (113) 1Paynter, Raymond (1) 2Pollock, Ross (1) 2White, Davey Jr. (4) 3Williamson, Joseph (79) 1DISTRICT NO. 9Asplin, Donald (180) 2Atkinson, Robert (36) 4Black, Richard (325) 2Campbell, Marvin (325) 2Duoss, Brian (161) 3Emery, James (325) 2Rood, Moses (294) 2Roscoe, Jerry (5) 2Rosser, Roger (10) 3DISTRICT NO. 10Behlke, Randal (9) 2Blakely, William (emeritus) (286) 4Fleming, James (42) 2Keats, James Jr. (247) 4Myrhum, James (138) 1Presnell, Lawrence (193) 3Preston, David (120) 1Pynakker, Henry (315) 2Smith, Robert (37) 2Storrs, J. (138) 1Wallinger, George (72) 1Wolter, William Jr. (77) 4DISTRICT NO. 11Breitzmann, Kevin (307) 4Breitzmann, Richard (emeritus) (307) 4Burgess, George Jr. (337) 1Campbell, Craig (emeritus) (183) 4Charlton, Gordon (47) 7Cherkinian, Sarkis (92) 6Crouse, Charles (emeritus) (363) 1Darinski, Phillip (emeritus) (189) 5Dixon, Blair (288) 4Eichler, Alfred (246) 4Ferch, Walter (358) 3Gale, Stuart (267) 5Gorgen, Kenneth (307) 4Griebenow, Dennis (189) 5Hensiak, Donald (189) 5114
Hess, Eugene (291) 5H<strong>of</strong>fman, Edward (337) 1Keyes, Jack (261) 2Kopplin, Walter III (emeritus) (189) 5Lance, Lyle (291) 5Little, Harold (emeritus) (145) 5Marcus, Eugene (261) 2Mayer, Frank (emeritus) (297) 4Mouradian, Mike (291) 3Nell, George (297) 4Palmer, Horace (337) 1Reed, Frank Jr. (337) 1Scott, Lowell (261) 2Strampe, Michael (189) 4Van Deluyster, Gary (189) 4RITUALISTSDISTRICT NO. 1Name City Area DegreeGillette, Berthel (Burt) (260) Springbrook 3 P.L.Kuczenski, Paul (263) Hayward 3 P.L.Rowe, Dean E. (263) Hayward 3 P.L.DISTRICT NO. 2Delgadillo, Jaime (351) Eau Claire 5 M.M.Goodman, Michael (149) Eau Claire 5 E.A.H<strong>of</strong>fman, Donald (230) Clear Lake 1 E.A., R&FKrenz, Thomas M. (281) Bloomer 2 E.A.Langer, Joseph (195) New Richmond 1 E.A.Muenich, Harold P. (112) Eau Claire 5 E.A.,F.C.Vehrs, Harlan (195) New Richmond 1 E.A.Waltz, Gary (229) Ellsworth 4 E.A.DISTRICT NO. 3Anklam Jr., Robert R. (318) Wausau 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.Builer, James T. (130) Wausau 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.Creuziger, Keith (318) Mosinee 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.Hegstrom, Charles (300) Park Falls 1 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.Hegstrom, David (300) Park Falls 1 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.Passow, Thomas (130) Wausau 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.Schnabel, Rick (318) Mosinee 2 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.,P.L.DISTRICT NO. 4Allord, Jack (170) Shawano 2 F.C.Button, William (174) Algoma 3 E.A.Flannery, Gordon (287) Crandon 1 F.C.Gallager, William (185) Oconto 2 E.A.Gordon, Jeff (182) Marinette 1 E.A.115
Guenther, Jack (231) Antigo 1 F.C.Kelly, William (287) Antigo 2 E.A.Luhring, Paul (182) Marinette 1 F.C.Moe, John (218) Crivitz 1 E.A.Siewert, Dennis (322) De Pere 3 M.M.Sward, Scott (231) Antigo 1 E.A.,M.M.Vargo, Andy (287) Crandon 1 F.C.Wallinger, Kurt (322) Green Bay 3 E.A.Werner, Mike (188) Oconto 2 F.C.DISTRICT NO. 5Bouffleur, Philip (45) La Crosse 3 M.M.Brauner, Joe E. (74) Black River Falls 2 E.A.,F.C.Brewer, John (45) Stoddard 3 M.M.Brophy, John H. (177) Galesville 1 P.L.Calhoun, Charles (132) Tomah 4 M.M.Callaway, Martin (190) La Crosse 1 P.L.,E.A.Christenson, Roger (214) Onalaska 1 P.L.,E.A.Coenen, Allen (132) Tomah 4 P.L.,M.M.Dickinson, Dean (190) La Crosse 1 P.L.Evenson, Don E. (74) Black River Falls 2 E.A.,F.C.Hiser, Harry (190) La Crosse 1 P.L.,F.C.Hurlburt, Wesley (214) Onalaska 1 P.L.,M.M.Larson, Otis (81) Mauston 4 P.L.,M.M.Raymer, Paul (125) West Salem 3 P.L.,F.C.Schroeder, Gerald (84) Viroqua 3 P.L.,E.A.Schultz, Emil (74) Black River Falls 2 P.L.,E.A.Suter, Robert (345) La Crosse 3 P.L.,F.C.Tangen, Myron (345) La Crosse 3 P.L.,F.C.DISTRICT NO. 6Barbola, David (38) Berlin 3 P.L.Gerstenberger, E. (148) Wautoma 1 P.L.Kelley, Michael (148) Wautoma 1 P.L.Lietz, Jeff (349) Appleton 2 E.A.Lintner, Jim (51) Appleton 2 E.A.,F.C.Reilly, Richard (148, 93) Plover 1 P.L.Roehrick, Joseph (186) Winneconne 3 E.A.,F.C.,M.M.Woodliff, Bruce (148) Wautoma 1 P.L.DISTRICT NO. 8Sprecher, Lyle (113) Prairie du Sac 1 P.L.Walter, Ken (79) Reedsburg 1 P.L.None AvailableDISTRICT NO. 9DISTRICT NO. 10Kubley, Casper (37) Waukesha 2 M.M.116
Berger, Delmar (37) Waukesha 2 M.M.McQuillan, Robert (37) Waukesha 2 M.M.DISTRICT NO. 11Arildsen, Rodger (291) Milwaukee 5 E.A.,F.C.Bertling, Al Milwaukee 5 E.A.Boralski, Robert (189) Milwaukee 5 M.M.Borchert-Larsen, Bill Milwaukee 2 E.A.,M.M.Christie, Jim (291) Milwaukee 5 M.M.Glowacki, John (291) Milwaukee 5 E.A.Grabowski, John (307) Milwaukee 4 E.A.Hersh, Howard (261) Milwaukee 2 E.A.Holtz, Raymond (47) Kenosha 7 M.M.Schram, Brad (337) Milwaukee 3 E.A.,F.C.Schweitzer, Ted (17) Pt. Washington 2 M.M.Yelczyn, Walter (291) Milwaukee 5 M.M.GRAND MASONIC DAY-LIGHT 2004 COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Saturday, April 3, 2004 was a great day for <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry.The <strong>Grand</strong> Masonic Day-Light (MDL) 2004 Committee is composed <strong>of</strong> R.W.D.G.M.Keith D. Chamberlain, W.G.L. Davey L. White, Jr., Norman L. Christensen, RobertC. Strader, District Lecturers, and myself. The MDL event was held simultaneouslyin the major Masonic centers <strong>of</strong> Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee.Bothers Norm Christensen, Bob Strader, Keith Chamberlain and myself met withM.W.G.M. Micheal A. DeWolf in July to set the expectations <strong>of</strong> the one-dayinitiation, passing and raising <strong>of</strong> new Master Masons. The full MDL committee metas a group twice in person and twice in teleconferences. The <strong>Grand</strong> Lecturer and Iaddressed the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> full staff on three separate occasions. We discussed theneed for advance registration, degree participant qualification procedures, andtimetable. Numerous letters were sent to the constituent lodges, an article appearedin each and every <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal, and a poster was developed by the<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Marketing committee to encourage lodges to participate in the event.The District Lecturers did an exceptional job in coordinating some <strong>of</strong> the bestdegree presentation that many <strong>of</strong> have seen in many years. The second section <strong>of</strong> theMM degree was done in costume and was a real highlight <strong>of</strong> the day. We wish tothank the Scottish Rite Valleys for their assistance in coordinating the manylogistics required during the rehearsals and the day <strong>of</strong> the event.A total <strong>of</strong> 155 men registered and completed the three degrees <strong>of</strong> Masonry duringthis single day. Each was accompanied by a mentor, a Master Mason, who helpedconduct them through the day and provided advice, explanation and encouragement.These new members, joining <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry, were distributed asfollows; 32 in Eau Claire, 15 in Green Bay, 38 in Madison, and 70 in Milwaukee. Itwas impressed upon the mentors present that ongoing programs in the lodges mustwelcome, educate, and encourage involvement <strong>of</strong> these new Masons.117
In closing, we would again like to thank our M.W.G.M. Michael A. DeWolf, theScottish Rite Valleys, the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal, andthe district teams for their tremendous support, cooperation, and all their hardwork.Report accepted.Respectfully Submitted,Joseph B. Harker, Junior <strong>Grand</strong> StewardChairman Masonic Day-Light CommitteeLEADERSHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>This past year the Leadership Training Committee has continued the <strong>Wisconsin</strong><strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Leadership Training Program through its third year. The focus thisyear was on Masonic renewal through the attraction and retention <strong>of</strong> members.Brother Bob Conley, PGM <strong>of</strong> Michigan and the Administrator for the MasonicRenewal Committee <strong>of</strong> North America served as the presentor for the four sessions.Seminars were held at the Scottish Rite Valleys <strong>of</strong> Eau Claire and Milwuakee,Mason Woods at Shawano, and the Middleton-Ionic <strong>Lodge</strong> #180 in Middleton. Ourappreciation to these bodies for hosting these seminars and their <strong>of</strong>ficers andmembers for assisting with this program. The atmosphere <strong>of</strong> Brotherhood andwelcome was a definite asset to our presentations. Approximately 145 membersfrom 50 lodges, representing all <strong>of</strong>fices, were in attendance. This repesents thesincere dedication <strong>of</strong> these members to give up their Saturday for the betterment <strong>of</strong>the Fraternity. A sincere thank-you to the committee members for their time andeffort to support and present these seminars throughout the state.The program presented this last year was positively and enthusiastically receivedby the participants who had high evaluations and positive comments about theseminars and their content. Bro. Bob Conley talked <strong>of</strong> the process for Freemasonryto grow in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> giving particular notice to the generational differences thatwould be found within the members <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Lodge</strong>. It will now be up to the members <strong>of</strong>the <strong>Lodge</strong>s to implement the concepts and make it all happen. Our thanks to Bro.Conley for the time and insight to make these seminars a meaningful and valuableexperience.The continued and positive reception <strong>of</strong> these seminars by the members <strong>of</strong> theFraternitiy is an encouragement to the members <strong>of</strong> the Committee to continue theirdevelopment and presentationl <strong>of</strong> the fourth phase <strong>of</strong> the Leadership TrainingProgram. This coming year’s program will focus on the symbolism as found in ourMasonic ritual and practices with the intent to provide further meaning to the workwe do in our lodges. Further information will be provided this summer through theMasonic Journal. We hope that those who have attended in the past—and others—<strong>of</strong>ficers and members—will attend this next year’s presentations to further theirgrowth in leadership and in Masonry.The Committee continues to look to the future with efforts to bring to you the bestwe can for improving the leadership for lodges in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. The program is in place118
and the continued involvement <strong>of</strong> lodge <strong>of</strong>ficers and members is needed to make itwork and have an impact on the lodges. As we focus on Masonic symbolism in thecoming year, be a part <strong>of</strong> it—don’t be left out!Report accepted.RESEARCH COMMITTEE REPORTTo The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Fraternally,Rodney A. Paulsen, JGW, ChairmanBruce Sim, PGM, GSJ. Patrick Storrs, DD #10Richard A. Vande Sande, WM # 28John W. Wilke, JGDThe Research Committee did not meet this past year and has no recommendationsto submit at this Annual Communications.Report accepted.YOUTH FUNDING POLICYTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:Fraternally submitted,Gary L. Shaw, Chair.The Youth Funding Committee met after Annual Communication and identifieda list <strong>of</strong> recommendations that would entail the raising <strong>of</strong> funds to the amount <strong>of</strong> onemillion dollars so that the interest could be used to fund special youth projects. It wasfelt that more contributions would be forth coming if the donations were to be taxdeductible. No action was taken on these recommendations.This past year youth groups were asked to submit a copy <strong>of</strong> their financialstatements, a budget <strong>of</strong> their expected needs, and the activities they would beinitiating to raise the needed funds. On the basis <strong>of</strong> these reports, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>youth group budgets are allocated for the coming year.Serious consideration should be given to statewide funding activities to raise thefund to the suggested level. A full understanding <strong>of</strong> the financial situation <strong>of</strong> theyouth groups is necessary for this program to proceed. The youth groups are anessential part <strong>of</strong> our Masonic family and should have the support necessary for themto pursue their goals and activities.Report accepted.Fraternally,Rodney A. Paulsen, Chairman119
PRESENTATION<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf called Ron Glaunert, chairman <strong>of</strong> the Annual CommunicationsCommittee to the east and presented him with the <strong>Grand</strong> Masters Certificate<strong>of</strong> Meritorious Masonic Service award. He commended him and his committeefor all <strong>of</strong> their hard work.PRESENTATION OF GRAND MASTER’SACHIEVEMENT AWARDSThe <strong>Grand</strong> Master asked Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden Roger L. Magoon to assist himand the Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master in the presentations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s AchievementAwards. The awards are presented to lodges that have met the goals andobjectives established by the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. It is an honor to receive this award.Roger Magoon thanked all <strong>of</strong> the 54 lodges that participated in the GMAA for2003. He suggested that this be used as a planning tool by the Worshipful Masterin the beginning <strong>of</strong> each Masonic year. He then called forward, by district, thoselodges who received the awards:District #1 District #2 District #3Acacia-Itasca #329 Sanctuary #347 Island City #330Keystone #263 New Richmond #195 Rhinelander #242Barnes #365 Hancock #229 Phillips #225Mondovi #252 Forest #130Chetek #277 Park Falls #300Collins #192District #4 District #5 District #6Des Peres #85 Tomah #12 Marshfield #224Crandon #287 La Crosse Masonic #190 Appleton #349Shawano #170 Black River Falls #74 Adams #332Theodore Roosevelt #322 Badger #345 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids #128Tri County Day-Light #218 Onalaska #214 Evergreen #93Valley #60District #8 District #9 District #10Warren #4 Union #32 West Bend #138Richland #66 Oregon #151 Waukesha #37Barneveld #319 Madison #5 Dodge County #72Prairie du Chien #8 Commonwealth #325 Burlington #28Benton #268 Lodi Valley #99 Neosho-Mayville-HoriconMelody #2 Milton #161 #108Amicitia #25District #11McKinley #307Damascus #290Wilmot #241<strong>Freemasons</strong> #363Nathan Hale #350120
The <strong>Grand</strong> Master then gave awards to the three lodges with the highest points.The awards were in the form <strong>of</strong> money for high school scholarships with the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundtion’s scholarship program. The 3rd place bronze awardwinner ($200) was Acacia-Itasca <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 329, the 2nd place silver award winner($300) was Richland <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 66 and the first place gold award winner ($500) wasWarren <strong>Lodge</strong> #4. All were congratulated and given a hearty round <strong>of</strong> applause.FINAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEEScott Graske, Masonic Center Administrator, presented the final report <strong>of</strong> theCredentials Committee:All <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers were present.25 Permanent Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> were present.9 District Lecturers were registered.29 Area Administrators were registered.Of the 196 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> lodges, 180 were represented, 16 were absent.<strong>Lodge</strong>s not attending were: St. John’s No. 57, Northern Light No. 81, Manawa No.82, Crescent Valley No. 97, Dells, No. 124, Pardee No. 171, Calumet No. 172,Excelsior No. 175, Argyle No. 178, Lincoln No. 183, Pine No. 188, Ancient LandmarkNo. 210, Wilmot No. 241, Bloomer No. 281, Ogilvie No. 326, and Gillett No. 344.EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTTo the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>:The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Executive Committee has continued to meet regularly throughoutthe year under the leadership <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Master Michael A. DeWolf. A widevariety <strong>of</strong> items <strong>of</strong> interest to Masons <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> have been discussed andevaluated by this committee.Some items <strong>of</strong> note are:1. Back to the Basics: A focus on the basic tenants <strong>of</strong> our organization coupledwith principal based decision making. Decisions for the fraternity were biasedupon our guiding principals and by doing what is right for the Craft, notnecessarily that which is popular or what we have always done before.2. CHiP Program: We are in the process <strong>of</strong> evaluating and planning for implementation<strong>of</strong> the new Nation wide Masonic Child Identification Program.<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf has been named to the National Committee to reviewthe program.3. Catered Living: We are in the middle <strong>of</strong> a capital campaign to raise funding forthe new catered living facility on our Masonic Campus. If we are to continueour mission <strong>of</strong> service to our ageing population this new project is critical. TheExecutive Committee is working closely with the Trustees, as well as withMark Strautman, President and CEO <strong>of</strong> Three Pillars.4. <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> WEB Page: The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> has a new Webpresence at www.wisc-freemasonry.org. As this tool continues to be expandedlook for additional educational resources. It is our intention to have most GLforms and resources books available for download.5. Prudent Financial Management: As a committee we have continued to evalu-121
ate the most cost effective methods for meetings, teleconferences, and serviceto the Craft. I am pleased to report that we have come in under budget thisyear. At the beginning <strong>of</strong> this Masonic year this same committee reduced theoverall budget by approx. 23% over the previous year. Costs were reduced andservice to the Craft was increased.The Executive committee continues to be concerned about the overall direction <strong>of</strong>our Masonic Campus. The <strong>Grand</strong> Master has appointed a committee to research,evaluate and develop a one (1), three (3) and five (5) year plan for our buildings andgrounds. It will include all <strong>of</strong> our holdings in the State. This committee has beenapproved by the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Trustees and is operating with their full consent.Report accepted.Fraternally Submitted,Executive Committee<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Michael A. DeWolf, ChairmanKeith D. ChamberlainRoger L. MagoonRodney A. PaulsenJames M. HaysBruce S. SimJ.B. Van HollenREPRESENTATIVES OF LODGES* Indicates Proxy1 Mineral PointRaymond Paynter, W.M.Delwin Buckingham, S.W.Ross Pollock, *2 MelodyAndrew Burris, W.M.3 KilbournByron Borck, W.M.W. Golla, II, *4 WarrenDale L. Bird, W.M.Jerry Potter, S.W.Schelley Schoville, J.W.5 MadisonRobert Allen, W.M.Jerry Roscoe, S.W.Roger Lautz, J.W.8 Prairie du ChienJoel Arnold, W.M.Dan Odean, *Monte Steiber, *9 JeffersonRoger Humphrey, *Norm Behlke, *10 Morning StarTodd Preuschl, W.M.G Fairchild, *11 SheboyganRonald E. Gustafson, W.M.Derrick Rupp, J.W.12 Southern LakesRussell Krause, W.M.Steven Thorn, *122
13 <strong>Wisconsin</strong>M Prout. , *S Pfohl, *C Schneider, *16 FranklinSteve Hanson, W.M.Jim Jewell, *Rolland Spencer, *17 OzaukeeMark Flack, W.M.Chris Wuehr, *18 Racine-Belle CityGavin De Grave, W.M.Philip Itzenhuiser, S.W.Ryan Kaelin, *21 WashingtonBradley Ottum, W.M.Gary Shriver, S.W.John Derenne, *25 AmicitiaEmmett Reilly, *26 Fond du LacJohn Zeller, *Leroy Kifer, S.W.Gordon Anderson, J.W.27 OshkoshRobert Stauffer Jr, *Leland Burlison, *28 BurlingtonRichard Vande Sande, W.M.Glen Jante, *Richard Shecterel, *30 AuroraDieter Damrow, W.M.Joseph Pronnett, *J Murrell, *31 SmithTodd Beverley, W.M.Edward Grabow, S.W.Michael Shore, J.W.32 UnionDonald Haekins, W.M.33 Fort WinnebagoRobert Lohr, W.M.Brad Mc Farland, *James Swan Jr, J.W.34 BarabooReginald Haskins, II, W.M.Ricardo Mesquita, S.W.Lawrence Zink, Jr, *36 AlbanyLarry Hanson, W.M.Phillip Ringhand, S.W.37 WaukeshaChad Berhan, W.M.Christopher Rauls, S.W.38 BerlinJames Zamzow, W.M.George Doty, S.W.Gerald Werch, *42 Oconomowoc-HartlandJames Fleming, *Gary Pilgrim, *44 GenevaRichard Redell, *45 FrontierJohn Snider, W.M.Ray Amador, *M. Anderson, *47 KenoshaCraig Wepprecht, W.M.Bruce Haubrich, S.W.Gary Tucholl, J.W.48 WaupunMitchell Rohrs, W.M.John Lungren, S.W.50 HiramWilson Krueger Jr, W.M.Donald Childs, S.W.Rick Stanly, *123
51 WaverlyRichard Orr, *James Lintner, *William O’Haver, *55 Janesville-Western StarThomas Walton, W.M.Arthur Campbell, S.W.Larry Preston, *56 St. CroixWilliam Kessler, S.W.D Gagnon, *L Schmidt, *57 St. John’sNO REPRESENTATIVES60 ValleyTerry Loper, W.M.Timothy Shuffield, S.W.Jerome Mattakat, J.W.61 Twin CitiesDouglas DeBaere, W.M.Jeffrey Manke, J.W.63 WaterlooJohn Haight, *Dan Slavik, S.W.64 Evening StarJerry Carpenter, W.M.65 ManitowocCalvin Hansen, *66 RichlandH Mc Donough, *Brent Clausius, S.W.Milbert Schott, *68 PalmyraWilliam Crawford, W.M.Harold Brown, *Scott Bugs, J.W.69 FultonDale Holmen, *71 QuincyGeorge Hurst, W.M.James Hanneman, S.W.72 Dodge CountyMark Arend, W.M.Ernest Perron, S.W.Brian Graff73 KegonsaMichael Heitker, *Daniel Lyons, S.W.Jarrod King, J.W.74 Black RiverJerome Fetting, W.M.John Long,*Ken Rulland, *75 ColumbusGeorge Jordan, W.M.Wayne Purves, *79 ReedsburgR Rasmussen, *80 IndependenceRobert Tumi, W.M.Edward Steenweg, S.W.Earl Swartwout, J.W.81 Northern LightNO REPRESENTATIVES82 ManawaNO REPRESENTATIVES84 La BelleDavid Baumgardner, W.M.Ernest Kramer, S.W.Jerrold Matson, *85 Des PeresJohn Berggren, W.M.Glenn Enderby, J.W.90 WaucomaWayne Buss, W.M.124
93 EvergreenJohn White, W.M.J White, *Timothy Castner, J.W.94 BicknellWalter Clark, W.M.95 Prairie ViewLarry, Malchow, W.M.Loren Shaw, S.W.97 Crescent ValleyNO REPRESENTATIVES99 Lodi ValleyGlen Melius, W.M.103 JuneauNorman Parker, *105 NorthwesternLawrence Fischer, W.M.Evan Hopkins, S.W.Gary Melstrom, J.W.108 Neosho-Mayville-HoriconJeffrey Millikin, W.M.James Lumsden, *Randy Thorman, *109 River FallsDavid Vold, W.M.Michael Elliott, S.W.Daniel H<strong>of</strong>fman, J.W.112 Eau ClaireMark Hagen, W.M.Duane Badman, S.W.Harold Freid, *113 Sauk PrairieMark Steiber, *119 DodgevilleOrville Olson, W.M.Robert Wepking, Sr., *Brad Pishion, J.W.120 HartfordRonald Schmidt, *R Gassner, *John Metcalf, *123 WaupacaLogan Studley, W.M.Thomas, Studley, S.W.Peter Studley, J.W.124 DellsNO REPRESENTATIVES125 SalemPhilip Gullickson, W.M.128 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> RapidsTheodore Lyons, W.M.Curtis Frost, S.W.Russ Rottler, *130 ForestTheodore Goeden, W.M.Roger Hancock, S.W.Norman Ebert, J.W.132 TomahJesse Long, W.M.Harry Smith, Jr, S.W.Johnston Bell, *138 West BendHarold Smithers, W.M.Richard Slade, S.W.William Stonecipher, *141 MontelloLyle Snyder, W.M.Donald Roidt, *143 Sun PrairieSteven Breunig, S.W.Richard Nelson, J.W.145 WashburnJohn Clifton, W.M.Trae Mews, *148 WautomaHarvey Reilly, W.M.Timothy Castner, S.W.Kevin Reilly, J.W.149 Durand-PepinR. Brommer, *Richard Wayne, S.W.Everett Biles, *125
151 OregonDavid Bayer, W.M.Richard Richardson, J.W.161 MiltonWinter Guite, W.M.Francis Prusansky, S.W.Erik Ueland, J.W.163 NeillsvilleJerry Opelt, J.W.164 MenomonieDavid Johnson, W.M.C. Smith, *Arnold Piersall, J.W.167 CassiaNorbert Meyer, W.M.F. Shram, *James Miller, *168 OmroJohn Hoeft, *170 ShawanoScott Davis, W.M.Edward Mitchell, S.W.James Herman, J.W.171 PardeeNO REPRESENTATIVESEXCUSED172 CalumetNO REPRESENTATIVES173 PoynetteDonald Bates, W.M.174 Kewaunee-KeyL. Kussow, *E. Aude, *175 ExcelsiorNO REPRESENTATIVES176 Chippewa FallsRichard Frazier, *177 DecoraJames Kline, W.M.Frederick Café, S.W.I diamond, *178 ArgyleNO REPRESENTATIVES180 Middleton- IonicClarence Olson, W.M.Donald Yngsdahl, *Harold Meyer, J.W.182 MarinetteAdam Moses, W.M.Henry Buchman, S.W.Frederick Goering, J.W.183 LincolnNO REPRESENTATIVES184 AlmaDonald Rieck, W.M.Michael Kauten, S.W.William Krause, J.W.186 WinneconneDennis Durant, J.W.Leo Esch, *R. Mansfield, *187 North StarBarry Ausen, W.M.Wendell Knutson, S.W.188 PineNO REPRESENTATIVES189 LakeD. Schreier, *Robert Leyer, S.W.Don Jensen, J.W.190 La Crosse MasonicLarry Favre, W.M.Mark Raitzer, J.W.192 CollinsRodney Gullixson, J.W.Jeffrey Symes, *James Karlson, *126
193 AshlarLawrence Presnell, S.W.195 New RichmondDennis Brown, *197 ClintonvilleDanford Jesse, W.M.Owen Nelson, *201 ArcadiaDale Howard, W.M.206 LindenGregory Tremelling, W.M.Donald Barritt, S.W.Eugene Tremelling, *210 Ancient LandmarkNO REPRESENTATIVES211 Henry S. BairdDonald Stannard, W.M.Robert Carney, *Juergen Herbst, J.W.213 Osseo-Fairchild-AugusRalph Oftedahl, S.W.214 OnalaskaRoy Marcus, Jr, W.M.Richard Matl, S.W.Troy Freng, J.W.215 Bayfield-WashburnHind Leask, *217 MedfordNeil Spreen, W.M.218 Tri-County DayliteJames Doberstein, W.M.Robert Jandt, S.W.J. Moe, *219 FennimoreLavern Wilkinson220 BarronBoyd Mc Ewen, W.M.P. Williams, *R. Masek, *221 Shell LakeRay Heilborn, W.M.Mark Aderman, *222 Hiram D. FisherDarrel Miller, *224 MarshfieldGerald Johnson, W.M.Douglas Framness, S.W.Robert, La Sage Sr, *225 PhillipsHoward Neeck, W.M.Sam Opresik, J.W.226 Virginia FallsJerry Balschun, *229 HancockGerald Bristol, W.M.Richard Swan, J.W.230 Clear LakeSteven Ruble231 AntigoWalter Neumann, *234 Blue HillsGeorge Strom, W.M.Michael Meyers, S.W.Bernard Kahl, J.W.236 SuperiorRandall Skowlund, W.M.R. Anderson, *L. Johnson, *237 HurleyJack Reed, W.M.241 WilmotNO REPRESENTATIVES242 RhinelanderDon Riemenschneider, W.M.Bill Julian, *J. Tilley, *127
244 Frederic-GrantsburgPaul Howland, W.M.Thomas Auer, S.W.Billy Foot, *245 SocialRichard Trailer, W.M.246 PewaukeeRonald Knutson Jr, *Ernest Daufenbach, S.W.247 LaflinJames Wetzel, W.M.Robert Brown, *Owen Williams, *248 Eagle RiverK Mc Donald, *Roger Tesch, J.W.252 MondoviJeffrey Segerstrom, W.M.Edward Mahlum, *255 HillsboroByron Lawrence, W.M.259 Jeremiah M. RuskJames Goodman, Jr., W.M..Robert Miksch, S.W.Lewis Christiansen, *260 SpoonerJohn Sigafus, *261 Milwaukee-HarmonyRobert Mehle Jr., J.W.Edward Sweet, *Jack Keyes, *263 KeystoneChristian Olson, W.M.Matthew Fitch, S.W.Kingman Loomis, *265 LafayetteJim Mc Ghee, *James Lauer, *267 WauwatosaJohn Schaefer, W.M.Christopher Howard, S.W.Dennis Wilson, J.W.268 BentonHarold Beals, W.M.Joseph Thompson S.W.272 Camp DouglasRichard Wright, W.M.Rolf Kurandt, *277 ChetekScott Jerdee, W.M.Jason Daniels, *Richard Jerdee, J.W.279 Merrillan-HumbirdJames Hauri, W.M.Norman Miller, *Ray Ransom, *280 Mystic TieDaniel Hanson, W.M.281 BloomerNO REPRESENTATIVES287 CrandonTimmy Bahr, W.M.William Kelly, J.W.288 Union GroveWilliam Wampler, W.M.John Kovach, *George Winget, J.W.290 DamascusCurt Capagna, W.M.Pat Militzer, *Richard Lang, Jr., J.W.291 West AllisRick Miller, W.M.Paul Twardy, S.W.William Van Zile, *293 Oconto FallsRalph Papesh, W.M.128
294 VeronaArlon Spaeth, W.M.Roger Starkey, *Alan Weld, J.W.297 Myron ReedRonald Pasholk, W.M.Rick Mattson, S.W.David Paul, J.W.300 Park FallsDavid Hegstrom, W.M.James Hegstrom, *301 Henry L. PalmerJohn Unz, III, S.W.Bryan Johnson, *307 McKinleyJohn Grabowski, W.M.Brian Breitzmann, S.W.Luiz Silva, J.W.310 New GlarusWilliam Smith, W.M.315 DousmanHenry Pynakker, W.M.Charles Smith, S.W.Jon DeCaluwe, *317 OwenVernon Smith, *Charles Edgar, *318 MosineeWayne Kerstell, W.M.319 BarneveldRobert Johnson, W.M.Vernon Massey, S.W.Deon Hinrichs, *320 VictoryFrederick Robinson, W.M.Nick Schultz, J.W.322 Theodore RooseveltMichael Maki, W.M.Eric Kilman, S.W.Guy Gooding, *325 CommonwealthJohn Stanley, W.M.Russell Colwell, S.W.G.P. Wiemer, *326 OgilvieNO REPRESENTATIVES329 Acacia- ItascaGeorge Eisdenmann III, W.M.William Conner III, S.W.Scott Larson, J.W.330 Island CityRobert Latzel, W.M.Richard Rhyner, S.W.Donal Otto, *331 James M. HaysJeffrey Clark, W.M.332 AdamsHoward Doss, W.M.Michael Karas, S.W.Tony DeCarlo, *337 Geo. Washington 1776Otto Tesch III, W.M.David Haase, *Frank Nuernberger Jr, *344 GillettNO REPRESENTATIVES345 BadgerWilbur Talbot, W.M.Ralph Jurjens, Jr., S.W.Harry Foust, J.W.347 SanctuaryRobert Sessions, W.M.Gregory O’Reilly, S.W.Richard Smith, *349 AppletonJames Hays, W.M.David Wade, *Bruce S. Sim, J.W.129
350 Nathan HaleDennis Birkley, W.M.Paul Sinklair, S.W.Edward Cassel, J.W.351 George B. WheelerNeil Hanson, W.M.James Merkel, J.W.Roger Bisch<strong>of</strong>f, *354 ElmbrookDave West, *356 DoricKenn Beauchaine, W.M.Charles Porter, Sr., S.W.Dean Holmen, *358 Day LiteJohn Chadderdon, W.M.Robert Fischer, S.W.Carroll Peterson, J.W.359 SunriseGordon Charlton, W.M.360 N.E.W. DayliteJohn Calder, *362 Four Lakes DaylightMichael LaVelle, *Michael Bovre, *Thomas Ross, J.W.363 <strong>Freemasons</strong>William De Lind II, W.M.Robert Strader, S.W.Daniel Jorvig, J.W.364 Glenn L. HumphreyWayne Koehler, W.M.Gerald Beier, *Harry Baker, J.W.365 BarnesRobert Stein, W.M.John Sigafus, Sr., S.W.Robert Borck366 Perseverance 1836John Tilley, W.M.Thomas StruebingReginald Haskins, II, J.W.367 UnityChristopher Peters, W.M.Doug Moorehouse, *James Dowell, J.W.1843 Silas ShepherdJohn Reese, W.M.James Fleming, S.W.1862 Armistead-BinghamDonald Yngsdahl, W.M.James Myrhum, *130
PRESENTATIONS<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf presented Scott Graske, Administrator <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong><strong>of</strong>fice a certificate <strong>of</strong> appreciation and thanked him for his part in making his yeara success.M.W. <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary and Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master Bruce S. Sim was presented witha certificate confirming his appointment as <strong>Grand</strong> Representative <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong><strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Hawaii near the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.Brother Robert Tumi was presented his certificate from the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>Maranhao, Brazil confirming his appointment as their <strong>Grand</strong> Representative nearthe <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Bruce Sim, P.G.M., presented pins to retiring Area Administratorswho served the Craft with much effectiveness in their respective areas as wellas for the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>. They were as follows: Bill Drecktrah, Matt Fredrich, JimJante, Walter Booth, and Robin Patterson, Sr.He also present pins to those <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers who were retiring or notcontinuing on. They were Bruce Sim, Dennis Siewert, Mike Mouradian, and DanSlavik. All were congratulated on a job well done.NO UNFINISHED BUSINESS DECLARATION<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf, <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Sim and <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer Hays alldeclared that there was no unfinished business on their desks. The <strong>Grand</strong> Masterthanked all <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>ficers for running <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> with decorum and in the spirit<strong>of</strong> friendship, morality and brotherly love.GRAND LODGE DECLARED INFORMAL<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf declared the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> semi-informal for the purpose<strong>of</strong> the shaving <strong>of</strong> his head by District No. 11 Deputy Gavin DeGrave. This was doneto make good on the challenge made on Monday that the session could not raise$1000 for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Washington, D.C.PROCLAMATIONPast <strong>Grand</strong> Master and Installing <strong>Grand</strong> Marshal Lawrence Myers proclaimedthe 2004-2005 elected and appointed <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers duly installed.PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER’S JEWELPast <strong>Grand</strong> Master Bruce S. Sim, on behalf <strong>of</strong> Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master Jack Allord,presented Michael A. DeWolf with his Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master’s jewel. He was given ahearty round <strong>of</strong> applause. <strong>Grand</strong> Master Chamberlain then presented M.W. Past<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf with his special pin for the year. He thanked Past <strong>Grand</strong>Master DeWolf for his friendship and his guidance.<strong>Grand</strong> Master Chamberlain asked the 2004-2005 <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers to taketheir respective positions. He also asked the District Deputies to come forward andhand out his pin for the year to all present.131
REMARKS BY M.W. GRAND MASTERKEITH D. CHAMBERLAINADDRESS TO THE CRAFTLet me begin by thanking you for this unique opportunity. By consequence <strong>of</strong> yourvote, you have charged me with the responsibility <strong>of</strong> acting as your voice for thisgreat fraternity.It is a charge I do not take lightly and I am humbled at being allowed the privilege<strong>of</strong> serving each <strong>of</strong> you as <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s Masonic ambassador for the ensuing year.Not unlike many <strong>of</strong> you seated here today, I do not enjoy the luxury <strong>of</strong> retirementas did our immediate past <strong>Grand</strong> Master. And, not unlike many <strong>of</strong> you seated heretoday, I must continue the pursuit <strong>of</strong> my livelihood in addition to adhering to thecharge given me as <strong>Grand</strong> Master through your deliberations.Though this at times may cause difficulties, they will not be insurmountable, norwill they deter us from the course we will establish here today... and through theefforts <strong>of</strong> my outstanding and highly capable core <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers, we will forge ahead inyour best interest. I place great faith in the ability <strong>of</strong> my fellow <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officersto assist me in serving the needs <strong>of</strong> our craft.While I am keenly aware <strong>of</strong> what you are asking <strong>of</strong> the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> Master, Imust let you know what I am asking <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s <strong>Freemasons</strong>.It is my sincere desire that as we move forward together, the banner <strong>of</strong> understanding,cooperation and mutual respect for one another will serve to guide us.It is my expectation that we will work together in harmony for the common goodas we strive to attain the goals we have set for ourselves.It is <strong>of</strong> primary importance to me that every Freemason in this state understandthat this new Masonic year is not about “I... me... or mine.” It is about “us... we... andours.”This new Masonic year is about moving our fraternity forward together andplacing it squarely in view <strong>of</strong> those who do not know who we are. It is aboutrecapturing our proud heritage, reinventing our image and swelling our ranks.From image comes interest. From interest comes renewal and from renewalcomes growth. My Brothers, it is imperative for our very survival that not only ourBlue <strong>Lodge</strong>s but all Masonic bodies work together to achieve this common goal.Individually we’ll survive but collectively we’ll thrive.The “Never Forget” theme chosen by our immediate Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master focusedour thoughts on the core values <strong>of</strong> Freemasonry while taking us to the threshold <strong>of</strong>the journey we are about to embark upon.As a result <strong>of</strong> his guidance, we will retainthe statewide Re-obligation Night in October as well as the Masonic Day-LightProgram in April <strong>of</strong> 2005.While these programs proved valuable in refocusing our perception <strong>of</strong> Freemasonry,it is for us to now step through that threshold and move forward, taking allthat we have learned from belonging to the greatest fraternity the world has ever132
known and imparting that knowledge to those who will assist us in using it for thebetterment <strong>of</strong> our fellow man.Normally, it is customary for the incoming <strong>Grand</strong> Master to speak to the craftregarding his plans for the new Masonic year. I regret to report that I can not deliveron that tradition.I can however, deliver to you our plan for this new Masonic year.Let me begin by introducing the members <strong>of</strong> the Masonic Marketing Committee:Brother Lowell Scott, Chair; Brother Pat Storrs; Brother Keith Harmon.These men have spent a great deal <strong>of</strong> time and talent formulating the Blue <strong>Lodge</strong>Public Awareness Program which you are about to receive. As a result <strong>of</strong> your inputover time and their efforts, a revolutionary, cutting edge program has beenfashioned whose primary purpose is to put local <strong>Lodge</strong>s in control <strong>of</strong> their destiny.I mention this Blue <strong>Lodge</strong> Public Awareness Program as our program. I do sobecause it is a direct result <strong>of</strong> input I received from Blue <strong>Lodge</strong> members just likeyou.Behind me you see the <strong>Grand</strong> Masters pin. Please take note <strong>of</strong> it... it is the firststep in the “imaging” <strong>of</strong> our craft. <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry: constant-caring-committed.Constant in the fact that <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry has been part and parcel <strong>of</strong> thisgreat state for many, many years.Caring in the fact that <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry through it’s Blue <strong>Lodge</strong>s andvarious appendant bodies supports a multitude <strong>of</strong> worthwile causes, bringing aidand assistance to those less fortunate.Committed in the fact that <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s <strong>Freemasons</strong> share a mutual desire tomake the world a better place in which to live.My Brothers, there is no deeply rooted secret, no well hidden agenda, no dark andmurky tale lost in the mists <strong>of</strong> time. There is only this simple truth... Freemasonryexists through the combined efforts <strong>of</strong> many good men who are willing to extend thehand <strong>of</strong> fellowship to those in need.Our program also includes some valuable tools with which to fashion your <strong>Lodge</strong>’sindividual image.Each <strong>of</strong> you, as you leave this morning, will receive a copy <strong>of</strong> the Blue <strong>Lodge</strong> PublicAwareness Program containing two computer discs. One is a DVD containing avideo recording <strong>of</strong> our Brother Lee Sherman Dreyfus. In it, he <strong>of</strong>fers a wonderfuloverview <strong>of</strong> our gentle craft, it’s history and heritage. It is designed primarily for useat Friends Nights, Banquets or any other Masonic gathering at which potentialmembers are in attendance.The second disc is a CD Rom which contains a cover letter, forms, advertisingslicks and Masonic artwork. The cover letter explains the heart <strong>of</strong> this program...a60/40 cooperative advertising promotion between your <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> and theindividual Blue <strong>Lodge</strong>. As you read the letter, you will see that each <strong>Lodge</strong> in the133
state has been credited with $250 in advertising funds.Should your <strong>Lodge</strong> wish to promote itself within the parameters <strong>of</strong> the explanatoryletter and the program, the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> will reimburse the cost <strong>of</strong> suchpromotion on a 60% (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>) 40% Blue <strong>Lodge</strong> basis up to a total one time<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> outlay <strong>of</strong> $250 per <strong>Lodge</strong>.Example- for each dollar spent by your <strong>Lodge</strong> on promotion, the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> willreturn sixty cents <strong>of</strong> it to you when the proper paperwork is submitted in the manneroutlined in the CD Rom’s cover letter up to a maximum reimbursement <strong>of</strong> $250.Should your <strong>Lodge</strong> spend $100 promoting an upcoming Friend’s Night, simply fillout the necessary paperwork and return it along with pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> publication to theMarketing Committee in care <strong>of</strong> Brother Lowell Scott and you will be issued a checkfor $60.It is extremely important to note that the cap in individual <strong>Lodge</strong> reimbursementis fixed at $250 total per <strong>Lodge</strong> and must be applied for within the time frameoutlined in the cover letter. These requirements will be strictly adhered to... withoutexception.Please read and re-read the cover letter contained in the CD completely tounderstand what is required <strong>of</strong> your <strong>Lodge</strong> to utilize this program. Your DistrictDeputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master and his Area Administrators will be well versed in its use bythe time the <strong>Lodge</strong>s re-open this fall. Should you wish to make use <strong>of</strong> the programthis summer, please direct your questions regarding it’s use to Brother Lowell Scott.You will also receive a Pocket Petition and a Courtesy Card. The Pocket Petition,based on input received from Brother Mark Hazelbaker, is designed to fold neatlyinto your wallet and contains all necessary information needed to sign a prospectivecandidate “on the spot” which eliminates lost opportunity due to lack <strong>of</strong> immediateaccess to a petition.The Courtesy Card is simply a way to further communication between you anda prospective candidate. It contains a short message on the front and brief contactinformation on the back.My Brothers, these tools are <strong>of</strong> your making and are designed through your inputto assist each <strong>of</strong> us in placing the word “Freemasonry” on the lips <strong>of</strong> those who havenever spoken it as well as in the ear <strong>of</strong> those who have never heard it.It is up to each <strong>of</strong> us to speak with a unified voice... imparting the wondrous lifelessons learned within the confines <strong>of</strong> our Mother <strong>Lodge</strong>s to those who have yet tobenefit from Freemasonry’s <strong>Grand</strong> Design.That, my Brothers, is our mission. And toward that end, we shall not falter andwe shall not fail.<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Freemasonry... Constant, Caring, Committed.134
EDICTTo: All Constituent <strong>Lodge</strong>sSubject: Firearms EdictWHEREAS based upon recent events involving unauthorized use <strong>of</strong> firearmswithin a Masonic <strong>Lodge</strong> and by the powers vested in me as <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> Masonsin <strong>Wisconsin</strong>,I HEREBY CHARGE every <strong>Lodge</strong> in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> to strictly exclude from its <strong>Lodge</strong>building and grounds, firearms <strong>of</strong> any type including those that fire “blanks” onlyand those as defined in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and federal statutes.ALSO, police <strong>of</strong>ficers and others who are legally entitled to hold permits to carryfirearms will secure their weapons prior to entering the <strong>Lodge</strong> building unlessrequired to carry them in conjunction with their employment as a law enforcement<strong>of</strong>ficer.The <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> holds a zero tolerance policy on this matterwithout dispensation from the <strong>Grand</strong> Master. If violated, the Master <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Lodge</strong>shall give a written report within twenty-four hours to the <strong>Grand</strong> Master, who willupon receipt <strong>of</strong> the report, immediately suspend the violator from the fraternitypending investigation into the violation. Such investigation may lead to additionalaction being taken, including expulsion from the Masonic fraternity.ATTEST:Keith D. ChamberlainM.W. <strong>Grand</strong> MasterMichael A. DeWolf, PGMM.W. <strong>Grand</strong> SecretaryCLOSING OF GRAND LODGEThe members <strong>of</strong> Richland <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 66 were called forward to close the 160thAnnual Communication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.135
APPENDIX AIn MemoriamWe pay Tribute tothe Memory <strong>of</strong>Our Own DeadandTo the Dead <strong>of</strong> OurSister <strong>Grand</strong> JurisdictionsThe bonds <strong>of</strong> friendship andbrotherly love can never be severedby the scythe <strong>of</strong> time.(See Necrology Report forlist <strong>of</strong> deceased members.)136
APPENDIX BTABULAR STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIPPER CAPITA TAX, FEES AND ASSESSMENTSCOLLECTED DECEMBER 31, 2003ACTIVE CHARTERED LODGES – LISTED BY NUMBERSUMMARY OF CHARTERS GRANTEDLODGES HAVING NAMES CHANGEDDISCONTINUED LODGES – LISTED BY NUMBERREGISTER OF LODGES SHOWING MEETING NIGHTSPAST AND PRESENT GRAND OFFICERSGRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHERGRAND LODGES NEAR WISCONSINGRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF WISCONSINNEAR OTHER GRAND LODGESHONORARY MEMBERSMERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS137
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ACTIVE CHARTERED LODGESUnder the Jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong><strong>Wisconsin</strong>Name <strong>of</strong> Date <strong>of</strong> CharterNo. <strong>Lodge</strong> Location County Dispensation Granted1 Mineral Point Mineral Point Iowa Oct. 8, 1840 Jan. 17, 18442 Melody Platteville Grant Jan. 20, 1843 Jan. 17, 18443 Kilbourn Milwaukee Milwaukee June 12, 1843 Jan. 17, 18444 Warren Potosi Grant Apr. 27, 1844 Jan. 10, 18455 Madison Madison Dane June 4, 1844 Jan. 10, 18458 Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien Crawford Dec. 26, 1857 June 10, 18589 Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson Oct. 19, 1888 June 12, 188910 Morning Star Beloit Rock Sept. 21, 1846 Jan. 14, 184711 Sheboygan Sheboygan Sheboygan Feb. 4, 1846 May 29, 184712 Southern Lakes Delavan Walworth May 7, 2004 June 14, 200413 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Milwaukee Milwaukee Feb. 11, 1847 Jan. 15, 184816 Franklin Lone Rock Richland Aug. 3, 1847 Jan. 15, 184817 Ozaukee Pt. Washington Ozaukee Nov. 26, 1847 Jan. 15, 184818 Racine-Belle City Racine Racine Oct. 22, 1847 Jan. 15, 184821 Washington Green Bay Brown Dec. 23, 1847 Dec. 16, 184825 Amicitia Shullsburg Lafayette May 24, 1849 Dec. 15, 184926 Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Fond du Lac Sept. 13, 1849 Dec. 15, 184927 Oshkosh Oshkosh Winnebago Apr. 23, 1849 Dec. 15, 184928 Burlington Burlington Racine Feb. 7, 1849 Dec. 15, 184930 Aurora Milwaukee Milwaukee Jan. 7, 1850 Dec. 14, 185031 Smith Monroe Green Apr. 9, 1850 Dec. 13, 185032 Union Evansville Rock Oct. 14, 1850 Dec. 13, 185033 Fort Winnebago Portage Columbia June 26, 1850 Dec. 13, 185034 Baraboo Baraboo Sauk Oct. 27, 1851 June 8, 185236 Albany Albany Green Mar. 1, 1851 June 9, 185237 Waukesha Waukesha Waukesha Jan. 20, 1851 June 9, 185238 Berlin Berlin Green Lake Nov., 1851 June 11, 185242 Oconomowoc-Hartland Oconomowoc Waukesha July 14, 1852 June 15, 185344 Geneva Lake Geneva Walworth Oct. 10, 1852 June 16, 185345 Frontier LaCrosse LaCrosse Oct. 8, 1852 June 16, 185347 Kenosha Kenosha Kenosha Jan. 1, 1853 June 14, 185448 Waupun Waupun Dodge Apr. 20, 1853 June 14, 185450 Hiram Madison Dane Feb. 21, 1854 June 14, 185451 Waverly Appleton Outagamie Apr. 19, 1854 June 14, 185455 Janesville-Western Star Janesville Rock Oct. 11, 1854 June 13, 185556 St. Croix Hudson St. Croix June 10, 1854 June 15, 185557 St. Johns Whitewater Walworth Aug. 29, 1853 June 15, 185560 Valley Sparta Monroe Aug. 17, 1854 June 15, 185561 Twin Cities Neenah Winnebago Feb. 10, 1855 June 15, 185563 Waterloo Waterloo Jefferson Jan. 24, 1855 June 15, 185564 Evening Star Darlington Lafayette Nov. 10, 1853 June 15, 185565 Manitowoc Manitowoc Manitowoc Feb. 12, 1856 June 12, 185666 Richland Richland Center Richland Mar. 14, 1856 June 12, 185668 Palmyra Palmyra Jefferson Jan. 5, 1856 June 12, 185669 Fulton Edgerton Rock July 21, 1855 June 12, 185671 Quincy Friendship Adams Jan. 21, 1856 June 12, 185672 Dodge County Beaver Dam Dodge Feb. 4, 1856 June 12, 185673 Kegonsa Stoughton Dane Mar. 11, 1856 June 12, 185674 Black River Black River Falls Jackson Oct. 11, 1856 June 12, 185675 Columbus Columbus Columbia Feb. 24, 1855 June 12, 185679 Reedsburg Reedsburg Sauk June 8, 1856 June 10, 185780 Independence Milwaukee Milwaukee July 13, 1856 June 10, 185781 Northern Light Mauston Juneau Sept. 12, 1856 June 10, 185782 Manawa Manawa Waupaca Jan. 14, 1857 June 10, 185784 La Belle Viroqua Vernon Dec. 20, 1856 June 10, 1857145
Name <strong>of</strong> Date <strong>of</strong> CharterNo. <strong>Lodge</strong> Location County Dispensation Granted85 Des Peres Green Bay Brown Feb. 4, 1857 June 10, 185790 Waucoma Evansville Rock Dec. 22, 1857 June 9, 185893 Evergreen Stevens Point Portage Aug. 13, 1857 June 9, 185894 Bicknell Brodhead Green June 9, 1857 June 9, 185895 Prairie View Ripon Fond du Lac Aug. 15, 1857 June 9, 185897 Crescent Valley Mazomanie Dane Dec. 15, 1857 June 9, 185899 Lodi Valley Lodi Columbia June 9, 1857 June 9, 1858103 Juneau New Lisbon Juneau Nov. 18, 1857 June 9, 1858105 Northwestern Prescott Pierce Dec. 1, 1856 June 9, 1858108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Neosho Dodge June 17, 1858 June 15, 1859109 River Falls River Falls Pierce Aug. 11, 1858 June 16, 1859112 Eau Claire Eau Claire Eau Claire Dec. 30, 1858 June 15, 1859113 Sauk Prairie Prairie du Sac Sauk Jan. 12, 1858 June 15, 1859119 Dodgeville Dodgeville Iowa June 16, 1859 June 13, 1860120 Hartford Hartford Washington July 21, 1859 June 13, 1860123 Waupaca Waupaca Waupaca Feb. 23, 1859 June 13, 1860124 Dells <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Dells Columbia Mar. 14, 1860 June 13, 1860125 Salem West Salem La Crosse Apr. 8, 1860 June 13, 1860128 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids Wood Mar. 3, 1860 June 12, 1861130 Forest Wausau Marathon Nov. 21, 1860 June 12, 1861132 Tomah Tomah Monroe Apr. 4, 1861 June 12, 1861138 West Bend West Bend Washington Aug. 21, 1862 June 10, 1863141 Montello Montello Marquette Oct. 9, 1862 June 10, 1863143 Sun Prairie Sun Prairie Dane Apr. 27, 1863 June 12, 1863145 Washburn Bristol Kenosha June 18, 1863 June 15, 1864148 Wautoma Wautoma Waushara Nov. 25, 1863 June 15, 1864149 Durand-Pepin Durand Pepin May 6, 1864 June 15, 1864151 Oregon Oregon Dane July 12, 1865 June 15, 1866161 Milton Milton Jct. Rock Apr. 18, 1866 June 13, 1866164 Menomonie Menomonie Dunn Sept. 6, 1866 June 12, 1867167 Cassia Plymouth Sheboygan Feb. 12, 1867 June 12, 1867168 Omro Omro Winnebago Apr. 3, 1867 June 12, 1867170 Shawano Shawano Shawano June 10, 1867 June 10, 1868171 Pardee Pardeeville Columbia Sept. 9, 1857 June 10, 1868172 Calumet New Holstein Calumet July 3, 1925 June 9, 1926173 Poynette Poynette Columbia May 14, 1868 June 10, 1868174 Kewaunee-Key Kewaunee Kewaunee June 24, 1868 June 9, 1869175 Excelsior Milwaukee Milwaukee Jan. 21, 1869 June 9, 1869176 Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls Chippewa Jan. 21, 1869 June 10, 1869177 Decora Galesville Trempealeau Dec. 22, 1869 June 15, 1870178 Argyle Argyle Lafayette June 17, 1869 June 15, 1870180 Middleton-Ionic Middleton Dane Jan. 19, 1870 June 15, 1870182 Marinette Marinette Marinette Sept. 26, 1870 June 14, 1871183 Lincoln Menomonee Falls Waukesha Aug. 25, 1871 June 12, 1872184 Alma Alma Buffalo Dec. 28, 1871 June 12, 1872186 Winneconne Winneconne Winnebago Jan. 1, 1872 June 12, 1872187 North Star Star Prairie St. Croix Aug. 25, 1871 June 11, 1873188 Pine Oconto Oconto Aug. 1, 1872 June 11, 1873189 Lake Milwaukee Milwaukee Sept. 27, 1872 June 11, 1873190 La Crosse Masonic La Crosse La Crosse May 7, 1873 June 11, 1873192 Collins-Spring Valley Baldwin St. Croix Aug. 27, 1873 June 10, 1874193 Ashlar Sussex Waukesha Nov. 10, 1873 June 10, 1874195 New Richmond New Richmond St. Croix Nov. 28, 1873 June 10, 1874197 Clintonville Clintonville Waupaca Apr. 17, 1873 June 10, 1874201 Arcadia Arcadia Trempealeau May 10, 1875 June 12, 1876206 Linden Linden Iowa Feb. 1, 1877 June 13, 1877210 Ancient Landmark Ashland Ashland Feb. 27, 1878 June 12, 1878211 Henry S. Baird Sturgeon Bay Door Oct. 28, 1878 June 11, 1879213 Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta Osseo Trempealeau June 20, 1880 June 16, 1881214 Onalaska Onalaska La Crosse Dec. 23, 1880 June 15, 1881215 Bayfield Bayfield Bayfield Jan. 24, 1881 June 15, 1881146
Name <strong>of</strong> Date <strong>of</strong> CharterNo. <strong>Lodge</strong> Location County Dispensation Granted217 Medford Medford Taylor May 21, 1881 June 15, 1882218 Tri-County Daylite Crivitz Marinette Nov. 29, 1988 June 12, 1989219 Fennimore Fennimore Grant Jan. 2, 1882 June 15, 1882220 Barron Barron Barron Apr. 14, 1881 June 13, 1883221 Shell Lake Shell Lake Washburn May 2, 1882 June 13, 1883222 Hiram D. Fisher Florence Florence Oct. 24, 1882 June 13, 1883224 Marshfield Marshfield Wood July 3, 1882 June 10, 1883225 Phillips Phillips Price July 9, 1883 June 12, 1884226 Virginia Falls Merrill Lincoln Feb. 8, 1884 June 12, 1884229 Hancock Ellsworth Pierce July 28, 1884 June 10, 1885230 Clear Lake Clear Lake Polk Nov. 12, 1884 June 10, 1885231 Antigo Antigo Langlade Sept. 16, 1885 June 9, 1886234 Blue Hills Rice Lake Barron Nov. 9, 1886 June 15, 1887236 Superior Superior Douglas Nov. 7, 1887 June 13, 1888237 Hurley Mercer Iron Nov. 28, 1887 June 13, 1888241 Wilmot Wilmot Kenosha Nov. 23, 1888 June 12, 1889242 Rhinelander-Lakeland Rhinelander Oneida Mar. 1, 1889 June 12, 1889244 Landmark Grantsburg Burnette Sept. 23, 1890 June 10, 1891245 Social Cambridge Dane Feb. 9, 1891 June 10, 1891246 Pewaukee Pewaukee Waukesha June 10, 1891247 Laflin-St. James Mukwonago Waukesha Nov. 17, 1891 June 15, 1892248 Eagle River Eagle River Vilas Dec. 23, 1891 June 15, 1892252 Mondovi Mondovi Buffalo Feb. 14, 1891 June 15, 1892255 Hillsboro Hillsboro Vernon Oct. 18, 1892 June 14, 1893259 Jeremiah M. Rusk So. Milwaukee Milwaukee Aug. 2, 1893 June 13, 1894260 Spooner Spooner Washburn Dec. 14, 1893 June 13, 1894261 Milwaukee-Harmony Milwaukee Milwaukee Feb. 1, 1894 June 13, 1894263 Keystone Hayward Sawyer Dec. 26, 1894 June 15, 1895265 Lafayette Milwaukee Milwaukee June 15, 1895267 Wauwatosa West Allis Milwaukee Oct. 21, 1895 June 10, 1896268 Benton Benton Lafayette July 10, 1896 June 8, 1897272 Camp Douglas Camp Douglas Juneau May 3, 1900 June 13, 1900277 Chetek Chetek Barron May 15, 1901 June 12, 1902279 Merrillan-Humbird Merrillan Jackson Jan. 14, 1902 June 12, 1902280 Mystic Tie Ladysmith Rusk Mar. 5, 1902 June 12, 1902281 Bloomer Bloomer Chippewa June 3, 1902 June 11, 1903287 Crandon Crandon Forest June 30, 1903 June 15, 1904288 Union Grove Union Grove Racine Apr. 4, 1904 June 14, 1904290 Damascus Greenfield Milwaukee Nov. 7, 1904 June 15, 1905291 West Allis West Allis Milwaukee July 16, 1906 June 12, 1907293 Oconto Falls Oconto Falls Oconto Jan. 10, 1907 June 12, 1907294 Verona Verona Dane Aug. 15, 1907 June 11, 1908297 Myron Reed Brookfield Waukesha Nov. 15, 1908 June 9, 1909300 Park Falls Park Falls Price June 15, 1909 June 15, 1910301 Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee Milwaukee July 11, 1910 June 15, 1911307 McKinley Brookfield Waukesha Feb. 27, 1914 June 10, 1914310 New Glarus New Glarus Green May 14, 1914 June 9, 1915315 Dousman Dousman Waukesha Jan. 10, 1917 June 13, 1917317 Owen Owen Clark Aug. 23, 1917 June 12, 1918318 Mosinee Mosinee Marathon Mar. 13, 1918 June 12, 1918319 Barneveld Barneveld Iowa Apr. 24, 1919 June 9, 1920320 Victory Cedarburg Ozaukee June 5, 1919 June 9, 1920322 Theo. Roosevelt Green Bay Brown Oct. 14, 1919 June 9, 1920325 Commonwealth Madison Dane June 2, 1922 June 14, 1922326 Ogilvie Radisson Sawyer Nov. 8, 1921 June 14, 1922329 Acacia Superior Douglas Dec. 22, 1922 June 13, 1923330 Island City Minocqua Oneida Oct. 6, 1999 June 13, 2000331 James M. Hays Milwaukee Milwaukee Mar. 9, 1923 June 13, 1923332 Adams Adams Adams Sept. 13, 1924 June 10, 1925337 Geo. Washington 1776 Whitefish Bay Milwaukee Apr. 26, 1926 June 9, 1926344 Gillett Gillett Oconto July 30, 1927 June 13, 1928147
Name <strong>of</strong> Date <strong>of</strong> CharterNo. <strong>Lodge</strong> Location County Dispensation Granted345 Badger La Crosse La Crosse May 23, 1928 June 13, 1928347 Sanctuary Eau Claire Eau Claire Mar. 1, 1929 June 12, 1929349 Appleton Appleton Outagamie Mar. 20, 1950 June 13, 1950350 Nathan Hale Milwaukee Milwaukee Apr. 6, 1951 June 12, 1951351 Geo. B. Wheeler Eau Claire Eau Claire Dec. 21, 1953 June 8, 1954354 Elmbrook Brookfield Waukesha June 12, 1956 June 11, 1957356 Doric Madison Dane June 13, 1961 June 12, 1962358 Day-Lite Milwaukee Milwaukee May 10, 1971 June 14, 1972359 Sunrise Kenosha Kenosha Apr. 11, 1977 June 13, 1978360 N.E.W. Daylite Green Bay Brown Mar. 16, 1983 June 11, 1984362 Four Lakes Daylight Madison Dane June 11, 1990 June 10, 1991363 <strong>Freemasons</strong> Milwaukee Milwaukee Apr. 29, 1992 June 8, 1992364 Glenn L. Humphrey Dousman Waukesha May 12, 1992 June 8, 1992365 Barnes Barnes Sawyer Mar. 11, 1999 June 14, 1999366 Perseverance 1843 Dousman Waukesha Nov. 4, 2000 June 12, 2001367 Unity Kenosha Kenosha July 17, 2003 June 14, 20041843 Silas H. Shepherd Hartland Waukesha Dec. 11, 1983 June 11, 19841862 Armistead-Bingham Waterloo Jefferson Feb. 10, 1999 June 14, 1999148
SUMMARY OF CHARTERS GRANTEDTotal Number <strong>of</strong> Charters Granted .................................................................................................................... 383<strong>Lodge</strong>s Discontinued ......................................................................................................................................... 185Charters Restored .............................................................................................................................................. 0Number <strong>of</strong> Charters in Force ............................................................................................................................. 196LODGES HAVING NAMES CHANGEDOriginal Name<strong>of</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> No. Name Changed to No. Date ChangedMilwaukee ........................................ 3 Kilbourn ............................................... 3 1869Delavan .......................................... 12 Delavan-Darien ................................. 12 Sept. 1, 1977Delavan Darien .............................. 12 Southern Lakes ................................. 12 May 7, 2004Tracy .............................................. 13 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> .......................................... 13 June 11, 1852Prometheus ................................... 17 Ozaukee ............................................ 17 June 15, 1853Racine ............................................ 18 Racine-Belle City ............................... 18 Dec. 29, 2003Fountain ......................................... 26 Fond du Lac ...................................... 26 June 2, 1995Fox River ........................................ 28 Burlington .......................................... 28 June 10, 1852Horicon ........................................... 40 Horicon-Mayville ................................ 40 Jan. 20, 1977Oconomowoc ................................. 42 Oconomowoc-Hartland ...................... 42 Apr. 20, 2002Jerusalem ...................................... 54 Raymond ........................................... 54 1861Janesville ....................................... 55 Janesville-Western Star .................... 55 May 2, 1994Elisha Kent Kane ........................... 61 Twin Cities ......................................... 61 Sept. 12, 1995Kane ............................................... 61 Elisha Kent Kane ............................... 61 June 10, 1924Dallas ............................................. 78 Dells .................................................. 78 June 8, 1858Weyauwega ................................... 82 Manawa ............................................. 82 Dec. 19, 1995Green Lake .................................... 95 Ripon-Green Lake ............................. 95 Nov. 23, 1971Ripon-Green Lake .......................... 95 Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan .......... 95 Apr. 18, 1990Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan ....... 95 Prairie View ....................................... 95 June 25, 1997Crescent ......................................... 97 Crescent Valley ................................. 97 May 22, 1997Bryan .............................................. 98 John A. Bryan .................................... 98 June 10, 1924Neosho ......................................... 108 Neosho-Mayville-Horicon ................ 108 March 27, 1997Eureka .......................................... 113 Sauk Prairie ..................................... 113 Nov. 1, 1966Bark River .................................... 122 Hartland ........................................... 122 In 1893Columbia ...................................... 124 Dells ................................................ 124 May 26, 1970<strong>Grand</strong> Rapids ............................... 128 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids ............................ 128 June 15, 1921Osceola ........................................ 134 Osceola-St. Croix Falls .................... 134 May 14, 1990Beetown ....................................... 146 Bloomington .................................... 146 May 19, 1976Durand ......................................... 149 Durand-Pepin .................................. 149 April 24, 1981Mifflin ............................................ 153 Rewey ............................................. 153 Year 1901Reedsburg ................................... 157 Reedsburg ......................................... 79 April 1, 1972New Holstein ................................ 172 Calumet ........................................... 172 Jan. 29, 1985Key ............................................... 174 Kewaunee-Key ................................ 174 July 10, 1978Middleton ..................................... 180 Middleton-Ionic ................................ 180 Dec. 31, 1998North LaCrosse ............................ 190 LaCrosse Masonic ........................... 190 Jan. 1, 2001Bailey ........................................... 192 Collins .............................................. 192 In 1888 (No authorityfor the change)Collins .......................................... 192 Collins-Spring Valley ....................... 192 May 14, 2004Dayton .......................................... 198 Belleville .......................................... 198 1812Elroy ............................................. 202 Elroy-Wonewoc ............................... 202 Dec. 10, 1974Osseo .......................................... 213 Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta ................. 213 Feb. 19, 1997Bayfield ........................................ 215 Bayfield-Washburn .......................... 215 July 27, 1993Peshtigo ....................................... 218 Tri County Daylite ............................ 218 July 15, 1992Fisher ........................................... 222 Hiram D. Fisher ............................... 222 June 10, 1924Rice Lake ..................................... 234 Blue Hills ......................................... 234 May 14, 1998Grantsburg ................................... 244 Frederic-Grantsburg ........................ 244 Nov. 20, 1989Frederic-Grantsburg ..................... 244 Landmark ........................................ 244 Jan. 1, 2004Laflin ............................................ 247 Laflin-St. James ............................... 247 April 10, 2001Genoa Junction ............................ 256 Genoa City ...................................... 256 June 13, 1924Rusk ............................................. 259 Jeremiah M. Rusk ........................... 259 June 10, 1924Ivanhoe ........................................ 265 LaFayette ........................................ 265 June 10, 1896Perry ............................................ 269 William W. Perry .............................. 269 June 10, 1924Stanley ......................................... 273 Stanley-Thorp .................................. 273 Nov. 22, 1971149
Roosevelt ..................................... 322 Theodore Roosevelt ........................ 322 April 14, 1948Rhinelander ................................. 242 Rhinelander-Lakeland ..................... 242 Dec. 15, 1982Milwaukee .................................... 261 Milwaukee-Harmony ........................ 261 Jan. 8, 1983Merrillan ....................................... 279 Merrillan-Humbird ............................ 279 March 25, 1986Whitehall ...................................... 271 Whitehall-Blair ................................. 271 Feb. 1, 1987Acacia .......................................... 329 Acacia-Itasca ................................... 329 Sept. 28, 1995150
LIST OF LODGES DISCONTINUED<strong>Lodge</strong> No. Location How Charter Disposed <strong>of</strong>Olive Branch 6 New Diggings Surrendered January 10, 1865.Southport 7 *Southport Arrested June 15, 1853.Dallas 8 Prairie du Chien Surrendered 1852.Jefferson 9 •Jefferson Arrested June 2, 1884.Harmony 12 ✓Delavan Surrendered 1859 (formerly located at Elkhorn).Western Star 14 Janesville Consolidated with Janesville No. 55, May 2, 1994.Hazel Green 15 Hazel Green Surrendered 1849 (See No. 43), resumed in 1927.Hazel Green 15 Hazel Green Consolidated with Melody No. 2, November 15, 1994.Franklin 16 Highland In 1867 moved to Avoca.Excelsior 19 Madison Surrendered 1851.Lancaster 20 Lancaster Consolidated with Warren No. 4, Dec. 15, 1999.Washington 22 Dodgeville Surrendered 1850.Rochester 23 Rochester Surrendered 1858.St. John’s 24 Sheboygan Falls Consolidated with Cassia No. 167, Dec. 18, 1995.Fountain 26 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fond du Lac No. 140, June 2, 1995,changed name to Fond du Lac No. 26.Lafayette 29 Lafayette Moved to California.Tuscan 35 Watertown Arrested 1858.St. John’s 39 Stillwater (Minn.) To <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Minnesota.Horicon-Mayville 40 Horicon Consolidated with Neosho No. 108, Mar. 27, 1997,changed name to Neosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108.St. James 41 East Troy Consolidated with Laflin No. 247, April 10, 2001.Oconomowoc 42 Oconomowoc Dispensation issued July 14, 1852.Charter granted June 15, 1853.Charter arrested April 9, 1860.(See Ellsworth <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 133).Hazel Green 43 Hazel Green Number changed to 15, which was the number <strong>of</strong>the first <strong>Lodge</strong> at Hazel Green in 1927.Lake Mills 46 Lake Mills Consolidated with Jefferson No. 9, Oct. 1, 1999.Watertown 49 Watertown Consolidated with Jefferson No. 9, Oct. 27, 1998.Wyocena 52 Wyocena June 12, 1867, moved to Rio and name changedto Rio No. 52.Rio 52 Rio Consolidated with Pardee No. 171, Nov. 20, 1997.Kingston 53 Kingston Arrested February, 1869.Raymond 54 Thompsonville Arrested June, 1862.Muscoda 58 Muscoda Surrendered January 7, 1868.Markesan 59 **Markesan Surrendered October 19, 1933.Markesan 59 Markesan Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake No. 95, April18, 1990.Vesper 62 Mayville Consolidated with Horicon No. 40 on January 20,1977. Name changed to Horicon-Mayville No. 40.Fox Lake 67 Fox Lake Consolidated with Waupun No. 48, January23, 1970.Grant 70 Boscobel Consolidated with Fennimore No. 219, April 16, 2002.Plover 76 Plover Consolidated with Evergreen No. 93, March20, 1971.Elkhorn 77 Elkhorn Consolidated with Delavan-Darien No. 12 &Walworth No. 286 to form Southern Lakes No. 12,May 7, 2004.Dells 78 Lake Delton Consolidated with Columbia 124 on May 26, 1970.Name changed to Dells 124.Concordia 83 Madison Surrendered 1882.Solomon 86 Juneau Consolidated with Dodge County No. 72,February 27, 1976.Otsego 87 Otsego Surrendered March, 1860.Nemadjii 88 Superior Not Constituted.Pepin 89 Pepin Consolidated with Durand <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 149,April 24, 1981.Oxford 91 Oxford Consolidated with Montello No. 141, May 20, 1998.151
<strong>Lodge</strong> No. Location How Charter Disposed <strong>of</strong>Belle City 92 Racine Consolidated with Racine No. 18 and changed nameto Racine-Belle City No. 18, Dec. 29, 2003.Temple 96 Waterford Consolidated with Burlington No. 28, Dec. 19, 1996.John A. Bryan 98 Menasha Consolidated with Elisha Kent Kane No. 61, Sept. 12,1995, now Twin Cities No. 61.Fairfield 100 Fairfield Arrested June 20, 1895.Beautiful Grove 101 Boscobel Surrendered 1863.Marquette 102 Marquette Arrested March 19, 1879.Astrea 104 Cedarburg Surrendered April, 1893.Prairie du Chien 106 Prairie du Chien Changed <strong>Lodge</strong> number to 8.12, 1960.Tracy 107 Manitowoc Arrested April 9, 1868.Lowell 110 Reeseville Consolidated with Columbus No. 75, MayRosendale 111 Rosendale Consolidated with Ripon-Green Lake-MarkesanNo. 95, April 3, 1997.Palestine 114 Lone Rock Arrested Mar. 17, 1927. Restored May 31, 1928.Consolidated with Franklin No. 16, June 11,1958.Rob Morris 115 Eagle Consolidated with Palmyra 68, November15, 1971.Sharon 116 Sharon Consolidated with Darien No. 126, November3, 1964.Trempealeau 117 Trempealeau Consolidated with Decora No. 177, November 20,2001.Warden 118 Gratiot Surrendered January 5, 1940.Delavan 121 Delavan Now Delavan No. 12 (1923).Hartland 122 Hartland Consolidated with Oconomowoc No. 42, April 26,2002.Darien 126 Darien Consolidated with Delavan No. 12, July 1, 1977and name changed to Delavan-Darien No. 12.Lebanon 127 Juda Surrendered March 27, 1882.Jamestown 129 Jamestown Surrendered 1868.New London 131 New London Consolidated with Manawa No. 82, May 2, 2002.Ellsworth 133 Oconomowoc Dispensation issued June 18, 1861.Charter granted June 11, 1862.On June 14, 1882, authorized to change nameand number to Oconomowoc No. 42.Osceola-St.Croix Falls 134 St. Croix Falls Consolidated with Frederic-Grantsburg No. 244,Sept. 28, 2001.Good Samaritan 135 Clinton Consolidated with Morning Star No. 10, Mar. 19,1998.Spring Prairie 136 Spring Prairie Surrendered December 21, 1904.Footville 137 Footville Consolidated with Bicknell No. 94, Dec. 19, 1996.Billings 139 Ft. Atkinson Charter arrested April 2, 1996.Fond du Lac 140 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fountain No. 26, June 2, 1995,changed name to Fond du Lac No. 26.Harmony 142 Whitefish Bay Consolidated with Milwaukee No. 261 andchanged name to Milwaukee-Harmony No. 261,Jan. 8, 1983.Brandon 144 Brandon Consolidated with Waupun No. 48, June 11, 1958.Bloomington 146 Bloomington Consolidated with Lancaster No. 20, Dec. 15,1982.Green Lake 147 Green Lake Consolidated with Ripon No. 95, November23, 1971 and name changed to Ripon-Green Lake 95.Burnett 150 Burnett Surrendered April 5, 1901.Cambria 152 Cambria Consolidated with Pardee No. 171, Sept. 8, 1982.Rewey 153 Rewey Consolidated with Mineral Point, July 27, 1988.Chilton 154 Chilton Consolidated with New Holstein No. 172, changedname to Calumet No. 172, Jan. 29, 1985.152
<strong>Lodge</strong> No. Location How Charter Disposed <strong>of</strong>Monticello Union 155 Monticello Consolidated with New Glarus No. 310, Sept. 1,1977.Corinthian 156 Union Grove Surrendered March 12, 1904.Reedsburg 157 Reedsburg Consolidated with Ironton No. 79, April 1, 1972and name changed to Reedsburg No. 79.Oakfield 158 Fond du Lac Consolidated with Fountain No. 26, October11, 1971.Zerah 159 Necedah Charter arrested Oct. 25, 1985.Bloomfield 160 Bloomfield Surrendered 1870.West Eau Claire 162 West Eau Claire Surrendered June 14, 1892.Ferrin 165 Montfort Surrendered March 17, 1994.Princeton 166 Princeton Surrendered June 15, 1883.Grant 169 Consolidated with Muscoda <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 70 onNovember 21, 1981.New Holstein 172 ✓✓New Holstein Surrendered June 11, 1878, Consolidated withChilton No. 154, changed name to Calumet No.172, Jan. 29, 1985.Key 174 Algoma Consolidated with Kewaunee No. 296, on July 10,1978 and changed name to Kewaunee-Key<strong>Lodge</strong> No. 174. New charter presented on June12, 1979.Black Earth Valley 179 Black Earth Consolidated with Crescent No. 97, May 22, 1997and changed name to Crescent Valley No. 97.Augusta 181 Augusta Consolidated with Osseo No. 213, Feb. 19, 1997 andchanged name to Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta No. 213Georgetown 185 Cuba City Surrendered Nov. 3, 1938.Humbird 191 Humbird Consolidated with Merrillan No. 279, March 25,1986 and changed name to Merrillan-HumbirdNo. 279.Wonewoc 194 Wonewoc Consolidated with Elroy No. 202, Dec. 10, 1974and changed name to Elroy-Wonewoc No. 202.Maiden Rock 196 Maiden Rock Consolidated with Pepin No. 89, May 21, 1968.Belleville 198 Belleville Arrested No. 13, 1937.Werner 199 Werner Surrendered June 12, 1888.Wm. Kahlenberg 200 Two Rivers Consolidated with Manitowoc No. 65, May 25,1989.Elroy-Wonewoc 202 Elroy Consolidated with Tomah No. 132, April 18, 1990.Wilton 203 Wilton Surrendered Feb. 23, 1953.Colby 204 Colby Charter arrested Jan. 10, 1994.Centennial 205 Oshkosh Consolidated with Oshkosh No. 27, Nov. 20, 1989.Pine River 207 Pine River Consolidated with Redgranite No. 299, Sept.1, 1982.Redgranite 207 Redgranite Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, July 29, 2001.Plainfield 208 Plainfield Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, Sept. 15, 1989.Rockton 209 LaFarge Consolidated with LaBelle No. 84, May 14, 1990.Spring Green 212 Spring Green Arrested Feb. 29, 2000.Osseo 213 **Osseo Surrendered June 15, 1982.Patch Grove 216 Patch Grove Surrendered Sept. 17, 1901.Peshtigo 218 Peshtigo Consolidated with Tri County Daylite No. 361, July 15,1992.Cumberland 223 Cumberland Consolidated with Rice Lake No. 234, May 14, 1998,changed name to Blue Hills No. 234.Westfield 227 Westfield Consolidated with Oxford No. 91, Feb. 11, 1966.Mt. Horeb 228 Mt. Horeb Consolidated with Verona No. 294, July 20, 1984.Pittsville 232 Pittsville Consolidated with <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids No. 128,April 3, 1992.Kaukauna 233 Kaukauna Consolidated with Appleton No. 349, April 17, 1995.Cassville 235 Cassville Consolidated with Warren No. 4, Jan. 24, 1985.J.H. Knapp 238 Knapp Consolidated with Glenwood No. 254, March28, 1966.Jefferson 239 Jefferson Old No. 9 restored, 239 vacant.Washburn 240 Washburn Consolidated with Bayfield No. 215, July 27, 1993.153
<strong>Lodge</strong> No. Location How Charter Disposed <strong>of</strong>Tomahawk 243 Tomahawk Consolidated with Rhinelander-Lakeland No. 242,Dec. 10, 1998.Greenwood 249 Greenwood Consolidated with Owen No. 317, May 10, 1994.Olive Branch 250 Marinette Surrendered Feb. 15, 1898.Brooklyn 251 Brooklyn Consolidated with Waucoma No. 90January 15, 1963.Bloomington 253 ***Bloomington Consolidated with Beetown No. 146, Beetown,May 19, 1976 and name changed toBloomington No. 146.Glenwood 254 Glenwood City Consolidated with Menomonie No. 164,March 2, 2004.Genoa City 256 Genoa City Surrendered April 23, 2001.Viola 257 Viola Consolidated with Rockton No. 209, LaFarge,June 18, 1968.Amery 258 Amery Consolidated with North Star No. 187, Sept. 25, 1990.Spring Valley 262 Spring Valley Consolidated with Collins No. 192, May 14, 2004,now Collins-Spring Valley No. 192.Thorp 264 Thorp Consolidated with Stanley No. 273, November22, 1971 and name changed to Stanley-ThorpNo. 273.Edwards 266 Hancock Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, Sept. 8, 1993.William W. Perry 269 Deerfield Surrendered No. 30, 1966.Randolph 270 Randolph Consolidated with Dodge County <strong>Lodge</strong> No.72, February 25, 1981.Whitehall-Blair 271 Whitehall Consolidated with Decora No. 177, Nov. 20, 2001.Stanley-Thorp 273 Stanley Consolidated with Owen No. 317, Oct. 10, 1989.Wild Rose 274 Wild Rose Consolidated with Wautoma No. 148, July18, 1979.St. Croix Falls 275 St. Croix Falls Consolidated with Osceola No. 134, May 14, 1990.Manawa 276 Manawa Consolidated with Weyauwega No. 82, Dec. 19, 1995,now Manawa No. 82.South Wayne 278 South Wayne Consolidated with Argyle No. 178, December5, 1967.Almond 282 Almond Consolidated with Plainfield No. 208,February 23, 1971.Fountain City 283 Fountain City Consolidated with Alma <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 184,December 18, 1980.North Freedom 284 North Freedom Surrendered Jan. 6, 1942.Niagara 285 Niagara Consolidated with Hiram D. Fisher <strong>Lodge</strong>No. 222, September 10, 1980.Walworth 286 Walworth Consolidated with Delavan-Darien No. 12 and ElkhornNo. 77 to form Southern Lakes No. 12, May 7, 2004.Itasca 289 Superior Consolidated with Acacia No. 329, Sept. 28, 1995,now Acacia-Itasca No. 329.Endeavor 292 Endeavor Consolidated with Fort Winnebago No. 33,December 21, 1960.W.W. Childs 295 Gays Mills Consolidated with LaBelle <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 84,May 15, 1975.Kewaunee 296 Kewaunee Consolidated with Kay No. 174 on July 10, 1978and changed name to Kewaunee-Key No. 174.Abbotsford 298 Abbotsford Consolidated with Owen No. 317, April 14, 1994.Brillion 302 Brillion Surrendered Dec. 15, 1970.Kenwood 303 Milwaukee Consolidated with Silver Spring No. 337 and changedname to George Washington 1776 No. 337,July 29, 2000.Wauzeka 304 Wauzeka Consolidated with Prairie du Chien No. 106,June 5, 1989.Fairchild 305 Fairchild Consolidated with Osseo No. 213, Dec. 19, 1988.Seymour 306 Seymour Arrested June 13, 2000.Frederic 308 Frederic Consolidated with Grantsburg No. 244, Nov. 20,1989.James A. Garfield 309 Milwaukee Surrendered Sept. 30, 1999.154
<strong>Lodge</strong> No. Location How Charter Disposed <strong>of</strong>Dalton 311 Dalton Surrendered Dec. 16, 1948.Birchwood 312 Birchwood Surrendered Jan. 3, 1940.Turtle Lake 313 Turtle Lake Surrendered Charter February 15, 1988.Mellen 314 Mellen Consolidated with Ancient Landmark No. 210,May 15, 1984.Bruce 316 Bruce Consolidated with Mystic Tie No. 280, December14, 1987.Cornell 321 Cornell Consolidated with Mystic Tie No. 280, Sept. 28, 1995Blair 323 Blair Consolidated with Whitehall No. 271, Feb. 1,1987.H.H. Grace 324 Superior Consolidated with Superior No. 236,December 27, 1968.Mount Hope 327 Mount Hope Consolidated with Fennimore No. 219,December 19, 1973.Sauk City 328 Sauk City Consolidated with Eureka No. 113, Nov. 1, 1966,and name changed.Minocqua 330 Minocqua Consolidated with Rhinelander No. 242 andchanged name to Rhinelander-Lakeland No. 242December 15, 1982.Cedar Grove 333 Cedar Grove Consolidated with Ozaukee No. 17, Dec. 15, 1982.Colfax 334 Colfax Surrendered Dec. 31, 1940.Loyal 335 Loyal Consolidated with Owen <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 317 onOctober 26, 1981.Kiel 336 Kiel Surrendered Charter May 15, 1992.Hiram W. Sawyer 338 Whitefish Bay Consolidated with J.M. Hays <strong>Lodge</strong> No. 331,Dec. 1, 1980.Shorewood 339 Shorewood Consolidated with Silver Spring No. 337 and changedname to George Washington 1776 No. 337,July 29, 2000.Blue River 340 Blue River Consolidated with Muscoda No. 70, Jan. 19, 1960.Kendall 341 Kendall Arrested Oct. 12, 1945.Goodman 342 Goodman Consolidated with Niagara No. 285, Dec. 7, 1959.Southport 343 Kenosha Consolidated with Pike No. 355 and changed nameto Unity No. 367, July 17, 2003.Centre UD Avon In 1857 moved to Darlington and name changedto Evening Star No. 64.Rib Lake 346 Rib Lake Consolidated with Medford No. 217, June 12, 1957.Paul Revere 348 Wauwatosa Consolidated with Henry L. Palmer No. 301,July 10, 1984.Ionic 352 Middleton Consolidated with Middleton No. 180, Dec. 31, 1998.Beloit 353 Beloit Consolidated with Morning Star No. 10, August24, 1987.Pike 355 Kenosha Consolidated with Southport No. 343 and changedname to Unity No. 367, July 17, 2003.Brown Deer 357 Menomonee Falls Consolidated with George Washington 1776 No. 337,June 29, 2001.*Now Kenosha. •New <strong>Lodge</strong> organized and No. 9 given them. ***<strong>Lodge</strong> organized by members <strong>of</strong> Harmony <strong>Lodge</strong>,name and number restored to them. ••New charter granted June 12, 1901. ✓Formerly Delavan No. 121, changed in1923 to Delavan No. 12. ✓✓New <strong>Lodge</strong> organized and No. 172 given them June 9, 1926. **New <strong>Lodge</strong> organizedby members <strong>of</strong> Markesan <strong>Lodge</strong>, name and number restored to them. •••Charter <strong>of</strong> Beetown No. 146 retained byConsolidated <strong>Lodge</strong>.155
REGISTER OF LODGESAlphabetically Arranged According to Location <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>sLocation <strong>Lodge</strong> Name <strong>Lodge</strong> # Meeting NightsAdams Adams 332 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Albany Albany 36 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pmAlma Alma 184 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.Antigo Antigo 231 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.Appleton Waverly 51 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Arcadia Arcadia 201 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Argyle Argyle 178 2nd Thursday, 7:30 pmAshland Ancient Landmark 210 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pmBaldwin Collins-Spring Valley 192 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.Baraboo Baraboo 34 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Barnes Barnes 365 2nd Tues, 4th Tues/June, 7:00 pmBarneveld Barneveld 319 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Barron Barron 220 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pmBayfield Bayfield-Washburn 215 1st Tuesday, 7:30 pmBeaver Dam Dodge County 72 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.Beloit Morning Star 10 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Berlin Berlin 38 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Black Earth Crescent Valley 97 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.Black River Falls Black River 74 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Bloomer Bloomer 281 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.Bristol Washburn 145 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Brodhead Bicknell 94 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 pmBrookfield Myron Reed 297 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pmBrookfield Mc Kinley 307 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Brookfield Elmbrook 354 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Burlington Burlington 28 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Cambridge Social 245 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pmCamp Douglas Camp Douglas 272 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Chetek Chetek 277 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 pmChippewa Falls Chippewa Falls 176 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Clear Lake Clear Lake 230 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.Clintonville Clintonville 197 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.Columbus Columbus 75 2nd Monday, 6:30 pmCrandon Crandon 287 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Crivitz Tri County Daylite 218 2nd Wednesday, 10 amDarlington Evening Star 64 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8 p.m.Delavan Southern Lakes 12 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pmDodgeville Dodgeville 119 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmDousman Dousman 315 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pmDousman Glenn L Humphrey 364 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 amDousman Perseverance 1836 366Durand Durand-Pepin 149 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Eagle River Eagle River 248 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Eau Claire Eau Claire 112 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Eau Claire Sanctuary 347 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Eau Claire George B Wheeler 351 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 pmEdgerton Fulton 69 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Ellsworth Hancock 229 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 8 p.m.Evansville Union 32 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Evansville Waucoma 90 2nd Thursday, 8:00 pmFennimore Fennimore 219 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Florence Hiram D Fisher 222 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.Fond du Lac Fond du Lac 26 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7 pmFrederic Landmark 244 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.Friendship Quincy 71 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Galesville Decora 177 1st & 3rd Monday, 8 pmGillett Gillett 344 4th Monday, 7 p.m.Glendale Milwaukee-Harmony 261 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.156
Location <strong>Lodge</strong> Name <strong>Lodge</strong> # Meeting NightsGlendale James M Hays 331 1st Monday, 6:00 p.m.Grafton Victory 320 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Green Bay Washington 21 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pmGreen Bay Des Peres 85 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Green Bay Theodore Roosevelt 322 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Green Bay N.E.W. Daylite 360 2nd Tuesday, 10 a.m.Hartford Hartford 120 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.Hayward Keystone 263 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Hillsboro Hillsboro 255 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.Hudson St Croix 56 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pmJanesville Janesville-Western Star 55 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.Jefferson Jefferson County 9 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 pmKenosha Kenosha 47 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7 p.m.Kenosha Sunrise 359 2nd & 4th Monday, 9:30 a.m.Kenosha Unity 367 2nd & 4th ThursdayKewaunee Kewaunee-Key 174 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pmLa Crosse Frontier 45 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.La Crosse La Crosse Masonic 190 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 p.m.La Crosse Badger 345 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 pmLadysmith Mystic Tie 280 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 8 p.m.Lake Geneva Geneva 44 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pmLinden Linden 206 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 8 pmLodi Lodi Valley 99 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Lone Rock Franklin 16 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 8 p.m.Madison Madison 5 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmMadison Hiram 50 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Madison Commonwealth 325 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Madison Doric 356 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pmMadison Four Lakes Daylight 362 1st Monday, 10 amManawa Manawa 82 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 pmManitowoc Manitowoc 65 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmMarinette Marinette 182 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Marshfield Marshfield 224 1st & 3rd Wed Jan-May,3rd Thur Sep-Dec 7:30 p.m.Mauston Northern Light 81 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Medford Medford 217 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmMenomonie Menomonie 164 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 pmMercer Hurley 237 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Merrill Virginia Falls 226 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.Merrillan Merrillan-Humbird 279 1st & 3rd Monday, 7 p.m.Middleton Middleton-Ionic 180 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Milton Milton 161 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Milwaukee Lake 189 Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.Milwaukee Lafayette 265 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mondays, 7:30 pmMilwaukee Damascus 290 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Milwaukee Nathan Hale 350 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m.Milwaukee <strong>Freemasons</strong> 363 1st Wednesday, 5:30 pmMineral Point Mineral Point 1 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Minocqua Island City 330 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.Mondovi Mondovi 252 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.Monroe Smith 31 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmMontello Montello 141 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 pmMosinee Mosinee 318 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pmMukwonago Laflin-St. James 247 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.Neenah Twin Cities 61 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Neenah Appleton 349 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7 p.m.Neosho Neosho-Mayville-Horicon 108 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pmNew Glarus New Glarus 310 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.New Holstein Calumet 172 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.New Lisbon Juneau 103 2nd & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.New Richmond New Richmond 195 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.Oconomowoc Oconomowoc-Hartland 42 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 pm157
Location <strong>Lodge</strong> Name <strong>Lodge</strong> # Meeting NightsOconto Pine 188 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 pmOconto Falls Oconto Falls 293 1st Monday, 7 p.m.Omro Omro 168 2nd Monday, 7:00 pmOnalaska Onalaska 214 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 pmOregon Oregon 151 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 pmOshkosh Oshkosh 27 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pmOsseo Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta 213 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pmOwen Owen 317 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 pmPalmyra Palmyra 68 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Pardeeville Pardee 171 1st Wednesday, 9:30 amPark Falls Park Falls 300 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Pewaukee Pewaukee 246 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 pmPhillips Phillips 225 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 pmPlatteville Melody 2 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pmPlymouth Cassia 167 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Portage Fort Winnebago 33 2nd & 4th Tuesday 7:30 pmPotosi Warren 4 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Poynette Poynette 173 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien 8 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pmPrairie du Sac Sauk Prairie 113 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Prescott Northwestern 105 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.Pt. Washington Ozaukee 17 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 pmRacine Racine-Belle City 18 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Radisson Ogilvie 326 1st & 3rd Thursday, 8 p.m.Reedsburg Reedsburg 79 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Rhinelander Rhinelander 242 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 pmRice Lake Blue Hills 234 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Richland Center Richland 66 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pmRipon Prairie View 95 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.River Falls River Falls 109 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 pmShawano Shawano 170 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.Sheboygan Sheboygan 11 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.Shell Lake Shell Lake 221 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 pmShullsburg Amicitia 25 1st & 3rd Monday, 8 p.m.Shullsburg Benton 268 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 8 p.m.South Milwaukee Kilbourn 3 1st Monday, 7:30 pmSouth Milwaukee Jeremiah M Rusk 259 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.Sparta Valley 60 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Spooner Spooner 260 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Star Prairie North Star 187 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmStevens Point Evergreen 93 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 pmStoughton Kegonsa 73 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 pmSturgeon Bay Henry S Baird 211 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Sun Prairie Sun Prairie 143 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Superior Superior 236 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 pmSuperior Acacia-Itasca 329 1st & 3rd Friday, 7:00 p.m.Sussex Lincoln 183 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pmSussex Ashlar 193 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmTomah Tomah 132 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Union Grove Union Grove 288 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 pmVerona Verona 294 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pmViroqua La Belle 84 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Waterloo Waterloo 63 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmWatertown Silas H Shepherd 1843 2nd Sat, March, June, Sept,Dec, 10:00 a.m.Watertown Armistead-Bingham 1862 5th Saturdays, Sat. <strong>of</strong>Reenactments, 1:00 pmWaukesha Waukesha 37 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.Waupaca Waupaca 123 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Waupun Waupun 48 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Wausau Forest 130 Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.Wautoma Wautoma 148 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00 pm158
Location <strong>Lodge</strong> Name <strong>Lodge</strong> # Meeting NightsWauwatosa <strong>Wisconsin</strong> 13 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pmWauwatosa Henry L Palmer 301 Fridays, 7:30 p.m.West Allis Independence 80 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 pmWest Allis Excelsior 175 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 pmWest Allis Wauwatosa 267 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.West Allis West Allis 291 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 pmWest Allis Day Lite 358 1st & 3rd Monday, 9 a.m.West Bend West Bend 138 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m.West Salem Salem 125 4th Wednesday, 7:30 pmWhitefish Bay Aurora 30 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.Whitefish Bay George Washington 1776 337 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Whitewater St John’s 57 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 pmWilmot Wilmot 241 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pmWinneconne Winneconne 186 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Dells Dells 124 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids 128 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7 pm159
PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERSOf the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Deputy Senior JuniorYear <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>Grand</strong> Warden <strong>Grand</strong> Warden1844 *Benj. T. Kavanaugh *Abram D. Smith *Moses Meeker *David H. Merrill1845 *Benj. T. Kavanaugh *Abram D. Smith *Moses Meeker *Byron Kilbourn1846 *Abram D. Smith *Rev. Rufus Spaulding *Thomas P. Burnett *Mason C. Darling1847 *Abram D. Smith *Rev. Rufus Spaulding *Mason C. Darling *John H. Roundtree1848 *Abram D. Smith *Jeremiah P. Lancaster *Byron Kilbourn *Charles Gear1849 *William R. Smith *Rev. Frank Whitaker *A. Hyatt Smith *Orlander Foster1850 *William R. Smith *Dwight F. Lawton *Mason C. Darling *Charles Gear1851 *Abram D. Smith *Montgomery Cothren *John Bullen *Henry M. Billings1852 *Henry L. Palmer *Henry M. Billings *Henry S. Baird *Erastus Lewis1853 *Henry L. Palmer *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Rufus DeLos Pulford1854 *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Orlander Foster *Haven Powers1855 *Henry M. Billings *Gabriel Bouck *Orlander Foster *Haven Powers1856 *Henry S. Baird *Rufus DeLos Pulford *Luther M. Tracy *Luman M. Strong1857 *Henry S. Baird *George F. Huntington *Luther M. Tracy *Luman M. Strong1858 *Luther M. Tracy *George B. Worth *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood1859 *Luther M. Tracy *Asmus Cobb *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood1860 *Gabriel Bouck *Luman M. Strong *Algernon S. Wood *John W. Stewart1861 *Alvin B. Alden *Ganem W. Washburn *Algernon S. Wood *Jonathan B. Moore1862 *Alvin B. Alden *David H. Wright *John T. Wentworth *William H. Hiner1863 *Alvin B. Alden *David H. Wright *John T. Wentworth *William H. Hiner1864 *Ganem W. Washburn *William H. Hiner *Harlow Pease *David L. Downs1865 *John T. Wentworth *Andrew M. Blair *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate1866 *Melvin L. Youngs *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett1867 *Harlow Pease *James A. Bate *Alexander Meggett *Chas. F.G. Collins1868 *Harlow Pease *Alexander Meggett *Joseph Hamilton *John Turner1869 *Gabriel Bouck *Amasa Cobb *John Turner *Dana C. Lamb1870 *Gabriel Bouck *Joseph Hamilton *John Turner *Dana C. Lamb1871 *Henry L. Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *Dana C. Lamb *George W. Robinson1872 *Henry L. Palmer *Spencer A. Pease *C. L<strong>of</strong>tus Martin *William S. Darrow1873 *Rufus D. Pulford *Jeff P.C. Cottrill *Harvey E. Hubbard *John S. Burrows1874 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Emmons E. Chapin *Ira W. Bird *Henry Turner1875 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Merrick P. Wing *Eliphalet S. Miner *Charles J. Pardee1876 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *Nathan C. Giffin *Eliphalet S. Miner *Lewis Lashway1877 *Jedd P.C. Cottrill *David C. Fulton *Homer S. Goss *John G. Clark1878 *Charles F.G. Collins *Walter C. Pease *John Corscot *Hollis C. Wade1879 *Charles F.G. Collins *Philo A. Orton *Jeremiah Watts *John W. Laflin1880 *Emmons E. Chapin *Philo A. Orton *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain1881 *Emmons E. Chapin *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain *Samuel S. Fifield1882 *Lewis E. Reed *William C. Swain *Robert Wootton *Horatio H. Virgin1883 *Lewis E. Reed *Oliver Libbey *Horatio H. Virgin *Hiram W. Sawyer1884 *Oliver Libbey *Hiram W. Sawyer *John C. Heithabn *George W. Bishop1885 *Oliver Libbey *Eugene S. Elliott *Alexander Moran *Byron J. Rumrill1886 *Eugene S. Elliott *Edwin J. Farr *G.B. Shepard *John Matheson1887 *Eugene S. Elliott *Myron Reed *J.S. Reynolds *D. McL. Miller1888 *Myron Reed *N.M. Littlejohn *John Price, Jr. *C.M. Treat1889 *Myron Reed *N.M. Littlejohn *S.H. Cheney *A.J. Wallace1890 *N.M. Littlejohn *Fred Ring *A.S. Jackson *W.H. Clark1891 *N.M. Littlejohn *Fred Ring *W.W. Perry *Aldro Jenks1892 *Fred Ring *William C. Swain *William H. Ford *Jacob S. Black1893 *William C. Swain *Hiram W. Sawyer *William B. Andrews *F.H. L. Cotten1894 *Hiram W. Sawyer *William W. Perry *Hiram D. Fisher *John Grimshaw1895 *William W. Perry *Aldro Jenks *Wm. F. Gruenewald *F.P. Ainsworth1896 *Aldro Jenks *Nathan C. Giffin *C.S. Stockwell *John Gill1897 *Nathan Giffin *James G. Monahan *C.A. Lawton *J.B. Hicks160
PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERSOf the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Deputy Senior JuniorYear <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>Grand</strong> Warden <strong>Grand</strong> Warden1898 *James G. Monahan *D. McL. Miller *Chas. E. Whelan *F.E. Noyes1899 *Chas. E. Whelan *Charles C. Rogers *C.H. Anderson *Frank Johnson1900 *Charles C. Rogers *F.H. L. Cotten *E.A. Upham *Wm. G. Hales1901 *F.H. L. Cotten *D. McL. Miller *H.C. Dittmar *John T. King1902 *Daniel McL. Miller *Myron Reed *Jesse C. Bradley *George B. Wheeler1903 *John Corscot *Jesse C. Bradley *Chas. H. Moore *D.A. Telfer1904 *David H. Wright *Jesse C. Bradley *E.L. Urquhart *Frederick R. Jones1905 *Jesse C. Bradley *Edwin J. Farr *Spencer M. Marsh *Wesley J. Cochrane1906 *Edwin J. Farr *Spencer M. Marsh *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb1907 *Spencer M. Marsh *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell1908 *James E. Durgin *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell *Cyrus D. Stockwell1909 *Alvin T. Webb *Ernest E. Gatchell *Cyrus D. Stockwell *Alex E. Matheson1910 *Ernest E. Gatchell *Alex E. Matheson *David B. Greene *Charles E. George1911 *Alex E. Matheson *David B. Greene *Charles E. George *Charles E. Shane1912 *David B. Greene *George B. Wheeler *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg1913 *George B. Wheeler *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg *Willard S. Griswold1914 *Bernard F. Keeler *George O. Kellogg *Willard S. Griswold *David Harlowe1915 *George O. Kellogg *C.S. Stockwell *David Harlowe *Al C. Anderson1916 *C.S. Stockwell *Willard S. Griswold *William F. Weiler *A.W. Kellogg1917 *Willard S. Griswold *David Harlowe *C.E. Shaffer *John E. Langdon1918 *David Harlowe *Charles E. Shane *John E. Langdon *Clifford E. Randall1919 *Charles E. Shane *C.E. Shaffer *Clifford E. Randall *Charles F. Lamb1920 *C.E. Shaffer *William F. Weiler *Charles F. Lamb *Wm. H. Webb1921 *William F. Weiler *John E. Langdon *Wm. H. Webb *Fred J. Marien1922 *John E. Langdon *Charles F. Lamb *Fred J. Marien *D.H. Mooney1923 *Charles F. Lamb *Wm. H. Webb *D.H. Mooney *Herbert W. Dixon1924 *Frank Johnson *Fred J. Marien *Herbert W. Dixon *Fred L. Wright1925 *Fred J. Marien *D.H. Mooney *Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks1926 *D.H. Mooney *Herbert W. Dixon *Frank Jenks *Herbert N. Laflin1927 *Herbert W. Dixon *Fred L. Wright *Herbert N. Laflin *Franklin E. Diebert1928 *Fred L. Wright *Frank Jenks *William R. Graves *Robert M. Millard1929 *Frank Jenks *Herbert N. Laflin *Robert M. Millard *Thomas Loignon1930 *Herbert N. Laflin *William R. Graves *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean1931 *William R. Graves *Robert M. Millard *Oscar L. Dean *Robert O. Jasperson1932 *Robert M. Millard *Thomas Loignon *Robert O. Jasperson *Karl Braasch1933 *Thomas Loignon *Oscar L. Dean *Karl Braasch *Maxwell Jenks1934 *Oscar L. Dean *Robert O. Jasperson *Maxwell Jenks *Clarence Hill1935 *Robert O. Jasperson *Karl Braasch *Clarence Hill *Ralph G. Flanders1936 *Karl Braasch *Maxwell Jenks *Ralph G. Flanders *George F. Lounsbury1937 *Maxwell Jenks *Clarence Hill *George F. Lounsbury *David O. Stine1938 *Clarence Hill *Ralph G. Flanders *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht1939 *George F. Lounsbury *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl1940 *David O. Stine *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter1941 *George J. Leicht *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount1942 *Leo F. Nohl *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos1943 *Louis D. Potter *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert1944 *Herbert L. Mount *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker1945 *Alfred L. Devos *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith1946 *William E. Schubert *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen1947 *Van Dyke Parker *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig1948 *Norman H. Smith *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum1949 *Albert Elmgreen *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre1950 *Walter O. Helwig *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar1951 *Robert G. Varnum *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. H<strong>of</strong>meister161
PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERSOf the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Deputy Senior JuniorYear <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>Grand</strong> Master <strong>Grand</strong> Warden <strong>Grand</strong> Warden1952 *Ingvald O. Hembre *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. H<strong>of</strong>meister *Harry A. Speich1953 *Robert H. Gollmar *Carl W. H<strong>of</strong>meister *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer1954 *Carl W. H<strong>of</strong>meister *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson1955 *Harry A. Speich *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz1956 *E.W. Krauthoefer *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee1957 *Alf E. Anderson *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner1958 *Gilbert J. Schwartz *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little1959 *Orrin H. Larrabee *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer1960 *Edward W. Stegner *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein1961 *Clair H. Little *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking1962 *Burton E. Fulmer *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg1963 *Belmont H. Schlosstein *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg Doyn Inman1964 *Lewis A. Stocking *William J. Kahlenberg Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne1965 *William J. Kahlenberg Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne Perry A. Risberg1966 Doyn Inman *Robert V. Osborne Perry A. Risberg Donald E. Krueger1967 *Robert V. Osborne Perry A. Risberg Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White1968 Perry A. Risberg Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White *Waldemar T. Zwerg1969 Donald E. Krueger Charles E. White *Waldemar T. Zwerg Denman G. Kramer1970 Charles E. White Denman G. Kramer *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson1971 Denman G. Kramer *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog1972 *George J. Schreiber A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog Robert E. Billings1973 A.D. Anderson *Carl W. Skoog Robert E. Billings Sheldon I. Ausman1974 *Carl W. Skoog Robert E. Billings *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess1975 Robert E. Billings *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz1976 *Carl R. Garny Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz George R. Hughey1977 Herman A. Friess #James A. Benz George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo1978 #James A. Benz George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding1979 George R. Hughey Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes1980 Russell R. Selbo Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon1981 Allan E. Iding James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman1982 James J. Byrnes Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman William E. Day1983 Kenneth W. Shannon Darrell Aderman William E. Day George A. Wallinger1984 Darrell Aderman William E. Day George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis1985 William E. Day George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson1986 George A. Wallinger Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore1987 Kingman D. Loomis Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey1988 Bruce A. Christianson Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy1989 Robert E. Moore Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman1990 Dean T. Massey *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman Clarence O. Campbell1991 *Benjamin F. Detroy James A. Zimmerman Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow1992 James A. Zimmerman Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels1993 Carl J. Wussow Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord1994 Stanley R. Jagow Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim1995 Beecher Daniels Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers1996 Jack C. Allord Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black1997 Bruce S. Sim Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett1998 Lawrence L. Myers Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein1999 Richard E. Black Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein James H. Olson2000 Stephen D. Willett John W. Hein James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf2001 John W. Hein James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain2002 James H. Olson Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon2003 Michael A. DeWolf Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen2004 Keith D. Chamberlain Roger L. Magoon Rodney A. Paulsen J. B. Van Hollen* Deceased # Resigned162
PAST AND PRESENT OFFICERSOf the <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Free and Accepted Masons <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>Year <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary1844 *Thomas P. Burnett *Benj. C. Eastman1845 *Thomas P. Burnett *Benj. C. Eastman1846 *John H. Roundtree *William R. Smith1847 *John Catlin *William R. Smith1848 *Montgomery Cothren *William R. Smith1849 *John H. Roundtree *Mont. M. Cothren1850 *Samuel Moore *Mont. M. Cothren1851 *Leonard Coates *William R. Smith1852 *Samuel S. Daggett *William R. Smith1853 *Samuel S. Daggett *William R. Smith1854 *William Chappel *William R. Smith1855 *Peter Winter *William R. Smith1856 *Peter Winter *William R. Smith1857 *William Campbell *William R. Smith1858 *Samuel S. Daggett *John W. Hunt1859 *Samuel S. Daggett *John W. Hunt1860 *Samuel S. Daggett *James B. Kellogg1861 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer1862 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer1863 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer1864 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer1865 *Samuel S. Daggett *William T. Palmer1866 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer1867 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer1868 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer1869 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer1870 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer1871 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer1872 *William H. Hiner *William T. Palmer1873 *William H. Hiner *Geo. E. Hoskinson1874 *William H. Hiner *Geo. E. Hoskinson1875 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull1876 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull1877 *William H. Hiner *John W. Woodhull1878 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull1879 *David S. Vittum*George C. Swain*John W. Woodhull1880 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull1881 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Woodhull1882 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Woodhull1883 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin1884 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin1885 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin1886 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin1887 *N.M. Littlejohn *John W. Laflin1888 *F.L. Von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin1889 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin1890 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin1891 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin1892 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin1893 *F.H. Starkweather *John W. Laflin1894 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin1895 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin1896 *F.L. von Suessmilch *John W. Laflin1897 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin1898 *J.H. Evans *John W. Laflin163
<strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer <strong>Grand</strong> Sec’y AssistantYear <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer Emeritus <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Emeritus <strong>Grand</strong> Sec’y1899 *John Corscot *John W. Laflin1900 *J.H. Evans *John W. Laflin1901 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1902 *J.H. Evans *William W. Perry1903 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry1904 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1905 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry1906 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1907 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry1908 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1909 *J.M. Pereles *William W. Perry1910 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1911 *Thomas J. Pereles *William W. Perry1912 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1913 *David B. Greene *William W. Perry1914 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1915 *David B. Greene *William W. Perry1916 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1917 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry1918 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1919 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry1920 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1921 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry1922 *John Corscot *William W. Perry1923 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast1924 *John Corscot *William W. Perry *John E. Bast1925 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast1926 *John E. Langdon *William W. Perry *John E. Bast1927 *George B. Wheeler *William W. Perry *William W. Perry *John E. Bast1928 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast1929 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *William W. Perry *John E. Bast1930 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast1931 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast1932 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast1933 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast1934 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler *John E. Bast1935 *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1936 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler1937 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1938 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1939 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1940 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1941 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1942 *D.H. Mooney *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1943 *Robert M. Millard *George B. Wheeler *William F. Weiler1944 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler1945 *Robert M. Millard *William F. Weiler1946 *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler1947 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler1948 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *William F. Weiler1949 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler1950 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach *William F. Weiler1951 *Robert M. Millard *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach1952 *Edgar A. Williams *D.H. Mooney *Paul W. Grossenbach1953 *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1954 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1955 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1956 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1957 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1958 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach164
<strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer <strong>Grand</strong> Sec’y AssistantYear <strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer Emeritus <strong>Grand</strong> Secretary Emeritus <strong>Grand</strong> Sec’y1959 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1960 *Edgar A. Williams *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1961 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1962 *Edgar A. Williams *Paul W. Grossenbach1962 *Roy H. Seim1962 *Arnold W. Plier1963 *Lewis A. Moore *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1964 *Alfred G. Trimberger *Lewis A. Moore1964 *Robert M. Millard *Paul W. Grossenbach1965 *Hertel M. Saugman *Lewis A. Moore1965 *Robert M. Millard1966 *Eugene G. Williams *Robert M. Millard1967 *Hertel M. Saugman *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach1968 *Carl R. Garny *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach1969 *Robert O. Graf *Robert M. Millard *Ernest R. Hiegel *Paul W. Grossenbach1970 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard Perry A. Risberg *Paul W. Grossenbach1971 Russell R. Selbo *Robert M. Millard *Carl L. Payne *Paul W. Grossenbach1972 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach1973 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach1974 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach1975 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach1976 *Carl L. Payne *Robert M. Millard Doyn Inman *Paul W. Grossenbach1977 *Silas J. Paul *Robert M. Millard Doyn Inman1978 *Silas J. Paul Doyn Inman1979 *Silas J. Paul Doyn Inman1980 *Silas J. Paul Doyn Inman1981 *Silas J. Paul Doyn Inman1982 *Silas J. Paul Doyn Inman *Carl W. Skoog1983 *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog Doyn Inman1984 *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog Doyn Inman1985 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog Doyn Inman1986 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog Doyn Inman1987 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog Doyn Inman1988 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul *Carl W. Skoog Doyn Inman1989 Robert W. Ward *Silas J. Paul #Douglas F. Krimmer Doyn Inman1990 David J. Nolte #Douglas F. Krimmer Doyn Inman1991 David J. Nolte #Douglas F. Krimmer Doyn Inman1992 John W. Hein #Douglas F. Krimmer Doyn Inman1993 John W. Hein *Carl W. Skoog Doyn Inman1994 D. James Childs George A. Wallinger *Carl W. Skoog1995 D. James Childs George A. Wallinger *Carl W. Skoog1996 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger Doyn Inman1997 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger Doyn Inman1998 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger Doyn Inman1999 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger Doyn Inman2000 Michael R. Walter George A. Wallinger Doyn Inman2001 Michael R. Walter Bruce S. Sim George A. WallingerDoyn Inman2002 Michael R. Walter Bruce S. Sim Doyn InmanGeorge A. Wallinger2003 James M. Hays Bruce S. Sim Doyn InmanGeorge A. Wallinger2004 James M. Hays Michael A. DeWolf Doyn InmanGeorge A. Wallinger* Deceased # Expelled165
RepresentativesLIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVESNEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERSKenneth C. Kreil ............................... Alabama ................................... Charles A. BookerFloridaDarrell Aderman ............................... Alaska ...................................... Raymond R. WagenerShell LakeNorth PoleHerman Friess .................................. Alberta ..................................... Lewis A. KingRice LakeBill Borchert Larson ......................... Arizona ..................................... Frederick E. Krick, Jr.ShorewoodStanley R. Jagow .............................. Arkansas .................................. Jeff M. WhisenhuntCherokee Village, ARDeQueenBruce Sim .......................................... Argentina ................................. Miguel Angel MascoloAppletonGeerit Van Harten ............................ Belgium .................................... Michel DaunePoundFrank Dennee .................................... Bolivia ...................................... Victor Asbun GamraPhillipsRichard Vande Sande ....................... Brazil, Brazilla ........................ E.P. Da MotaBurlingtonGerald T. Goerlinger ........................ Brazil, Ceara ........................... Wilton Da Silvo BritoMilwaukeeRobert Tumi ...................................... Brazil, Estado do Maranhao ...Kenneth C. Gorgen ........................... Brazil, Estado da Paraiba ...... Ariosvaldo Dias CorreiaPewaukeeGary R. Meinert ................................ Brazil, Goais ............................ Antonio FelicianoMiltonRonald Pete ....................................... Brazil, MatoGrosso do Sul ...... Carlos Antonio BroncoSuperiorLopesKenneth A. Poulson .......................... Brazil, Para .............................. Matheus Ferreira DeRacineSouzaI.V. (Ray) Amador ............................. Brazil, Parana ......................... Mario Ramon GarciaLaCrosseCharles Pflaum ................................. Brazil, Permanbuco ................ Maholl Martinsde OliveiraMilwaukeeRobert Guenther ............................... Brazil, Piaui ............................. JoaoBatista EvangelistaOshkoshDeSa TeresinaPaul W. Hormig ................................ Brazil, Rio <strong>Grand</strong>e do Norte .. Francisco Gilberto de AndradeBeloitParnamirion, BrazilDenman G. Kramer .......................... Brazil, Rio <strong>Grand</strong>e Do Sul ...... Joao Francisco CunhaPrairie du SacQuevedoRobert G. King .................................. Brazil, Rio de Janeiro ............. Eliel Ramos SilvaTomahawkDoyn Inman ....................................... Brazil, Sao Paulo ..................... Salvador CandidoSun City, ArizonaD’AndreaWm. W. Hughey ................................ Brazil, Sao Paulo ..................... Erwin SeignemartinDeForestSao PauloWm. C. Lieburn ................................. British Columbia ..................... G. McCulloughMarinette& YukonHarold E. Woodhouse ....................... California .................................WalworthRobert W. Ward ................. Canada, Province <strong>of</strong> Ontario ................ R.M. GunsolusChetekBelleville166
RepresentativesLIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES (Continued)NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERSTom Rosenow .................................... Chile ......................................... Jorge Flishfisch BronsteinWinneconneSantiagoAlfred C. Hunsicker .......................... China ........................................ Tommy F.H. WengEdgertonLeigh Miller ........................ Colombia, Nat’l Barranquilla ............... Dr. A. Hernandez BarettoMilwaukeeBarranquillaDaniel Slavik ........................ Columbia, Nat’l Cartagena ................. Antonio SierraMadisonDavey White ............... Gran Lodgia Occidental de Colombia ..........Hazel GreenKeith B. Krinke ................................. Colorado ................................... Claud E. DutroWaunakeeDenverRodney Paulsen ................................. Connecticut .............................. Peter J. NarducciElkhornThomas L. Phillipps .......................... Costa Rica ................................ Eduardo Monge M.MonroeSan JoseJohn Hendrickson ............................. Cuba, Isla De ........................... Francisco Cecilia RodriguezVeronaRussell R. Selbo ................................ Delaware .................................. S. Curtis Cole, P.M.CedarburgFeltonNorm Christensen ............... Denmark, Natl. <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> ............. Ib AndersenGraftonDr. A.D. Anderson ............................ District <strong>of</strong> Columbia ................ Todd C. DuehringMadisonSilver Spring, MDDonald E. Krueger ............................ Dominican Republic ................ Felix E. ForestieriBurlingtonRoderick Anderson ............................ Ecuador .................................... Dr. Bruno Sadum MamoEau ClairePerry A. Risberg ................................ Finland ..................................... Pentti HeinoHaywardDallas W. Heim ................................. Florida ...................................... Edwin H. PresserFloridaCharles E. White .................. France, Nat’l <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> .................. T. Ritchie PledgeRiver FallsClarence Campbell ............................ Georgia ..................................... Robert S. GreerEau ClaireHans Gerlach ........................ Germany, United Gr. <strong>Lodge</strong>s .............New BerlinJohn Demetropoulos ......................... Greece, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> .............. George TingelisBrookfieldBruce S. Sim ...................................... Hawaii ...................................... Peter N. AdamsNeenahGeorge R. Hughey ............................. Honduras .................................Sun PrairieAlexander Radicevich ....................... Hungary ................................... Dr. Attila PokMilwaukeeBudapestCraig S. Campbell ............................. Iceland ...................................... Jon SkulasonCedarburgDenman G. Kramer .......................... Idaho ......................................... Ellis S. ReddickPrairie du SacTwin FallsDavid C. West ................................... Illinois ...................................... Thomas E. SmithWaukesha167
RepresentativesLIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES (Continued)NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERSJhoma Hajimahomed Merchant ...... India ......................................... Yogesh BahadurBrookfieldDelhiH. Thomas Rogers ............................. Indiana ..................................... John E. GreinStone LakeIndianapolisJoseph C. Rhodes .............................. Iran ........................................... Ali-Reza Amir-SoleimaniBeaver DamTehranGeorge S. Strom ................................ Ireland ...................................... Arthur S. WorrellCumberlandDublinSidney Vineburg ............................... Israel ........................................ Yinon FalkovitzGreen BayAllan E. Iding .................................... Italy, <strong>Grand</strong> Orient ................. Walter CalugiMilwaukeeArezzoJohn Raley ......................................... Japan ........................................ Murray V. Harley, Jr.FremontMichael De Wolf ................................ Kansas ...................................... Robert E. FergusonWausauMarysvilleCharles C. Anderson ......................... Kentucky .................................. Douglas M. BickelShawanoRobert E. Billings ............................. Louisiana ................................. Robert L. LabordeClintonvilleD. James Childs ................................ Maine ........................................ Dwynal R. GrassMadisonThomas Struebing ............................ Manitoba .................................. Brian BailieWauwatosaSheldon I. Ausman ........................... Maryland .................................. Glen B. ClaryEncino, CADavidsonvilleWilliam E. Day .................................. Massachusetts ......................... Roger W. PageauBrookfieldTheodore Goeden .............................. Mexico, El Potosi ..................... Narcisco Fernandez LopezSch<strong>of</strong>ieldDonald Jackson ................................. Mexico, Nuevo Leon ................ Eugenio OnunaCecilLowell Larson .................................... Mexico, Tamaulipas ................ Carlos Saeb FelixLa CrosseVictoriaRobert Kaschel .................................. Mexico, Valle de ...................... Virgilio Belendez CarchanoNorth FreedomJack Allord ........................................ Mexico, York ............................ Joseph U. HeathShawanoMexico CityJ.B. Van Hollen ................................. Michigan .................................. Dale C. EdwardsSun PrairieNorthvilleKingman D. Loomis .......................... Minnesota ................................ Roger J. TaylorHaywardGeorge A. Wallinger ......................... Mississippi ............................... Percy M. SmithBeaver DamHarold B. McDonough ...................... Missouri ................................... J.C. Montgomery, Jr.De SotoFarmingtonHind Leask ........................................ Montana ................................... Donald R. BoslaughBayfieldLawrence L. Myers ........................... Nebraska .................................. Harold HultmanBarneveldElkhornSydney Van der Linden .................... Netherlands, Holland ............. A.Th. Ten HoutenWest Allis168
RepresentativesLIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES (Continued)NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERSRolland M. Schaefer ......................... Nevada ..................................... D. John MorgensternShell LakeLas VegasRoger L. Magoon ............................... Newfoundland & Labrador .... Vincent J. PikeAppletonSt. John’s, NFJim Zimmerman ................................ New Brunswick ....................... John JefferiesShawanoJames J. Byrnes ................................ New Hampshire ...................... Agnew G. WalkerGreen BayLebanonMichael A. DeWolf ............................ New Jersey ............................... Seymour FederWausauPaul E. Krueger ................................ New Mexico .............................. John S. WeberMcFarlandClovisRichard E. Black ............................... New South Wales .................... Alex MorrisMadisonCastlecragMichael A. DeWolf ............................ New York ................................. Karel SimekWausauRodney Paulsen ................................. New Zealand ............................ Warwick H. HolmesElkhornRick E. Gustafson ............................. North Carolina ........................ William G. MathisSheboyganStephen D. Willett ............................ North Dakota ........................... Jim NorrisPhillipsPembinaMarlowe Nelson ................................ Norway ..................................... Erik WiigWestbyStavangerDavid J. Nolte ................................... Nova Scotia .............................. C. Dickson SabeanMadisonDigbyBruce A. Christianson ...................... Ohio .......................................... Michael D. CecilKenoshaBellvilleKenneth W. Shannon ....................... Oklahoma ................................. David EpperlyLa CrosseJames H. Olson ................................. Oregon ...................................... Quintin B. EstellBeaver DamSilvertonRobert Mueller, Sr. ........................... Panama .................................... Samuel Theodore FrankelMilwaukeeColonDonald G. Asplin ............................... Peru .......................................... Fernando A. CastanedaMiddletonLimaHarold C. Freid ................................. Philippine Islands ................... Clemente M. NavaFall CreekManilaMichael R. Walter ............................. Portugal ................................... Jose A.A. GomesWinneconneDean T. Massey ................................. Prince Edward Island ............. Colston WoodMadisonJames Cleary ..................................... Puerto Rico .............................. Samuel Irizarry RodriguezBrookfieldRobert E. Moore ................................ Quebec ...................................... D.H. DruryWaukeshaVictor Corsie ...................................... Queensland .............................. I.G. FischerEau ClaireRaymond Moyer, Jr. ......................... Rhode Island ............................ Nelson E. KayRochesterGeorge A. Wallinger ......................... Romania ................................... Pavel LiskaBeaver Dam169
RepresentativesLIST OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES (Continued)NEAR WISCONSIN GRAND LODGE NEAR OTHERSCarl J. Wussow ................................. Russia ....................................... Victor KuznetsovWauwatosaWm. Stonecipher ............................... Saskatchewan .......................... Kenneth Leo MelstedWest BendWynyardBruce S. Sim ...................................... Scotland ................................... Thomas E. JessopNeenahJohn Sivertsen .................................. Senegal ..................................... Armand AgbogbaIron RiverDakarDonald Soberg ................................... South Africa ............................. LeRoux HanckeMononaCapetownKenneth Gorgen ................................ South Australia ....................... B. AndersonPewaukeeBenjamin F. Detroy .......................... South Carolina ........................ W. Jefferson Bryson, Jr.MiddletonKeith D. Chamberlain ...................... South Dakota ........................... Hurst E. WilliamsViolaBrentfordDale O. Babbitt ................................. Spain ........................................ Manuel MirEau ClaireScott Kaczor ...................................... Sweden ..................................... Carl-Gustaf PiehlMilwaukeeStockholmJoseph Harker ................................... Switzerland, Alpina ................ E. Joseph FilippiNew BerlinEugene E. Rood ................................. Tasmania ................................. R.A. WhittleGreen BayRonald Schmidt ................................. Tennessee ................................. Willie CradicCherokee Village, ARBeecher Daniels ................................ Texas ........................................ Leon SaulVeronaJohn Brown ....................................... Togo ..........................................La CrosseArden R. Mikich ................................ Turkey ...................................... Eralp OzgenManitowish WatersAnkaraJohn W. Hein ..................................... Utah .......................................... Melvin R. Enders<strong>Wisconsin</strong> RapidsLaytonGalen D. Winter ................................ Venezuela ................................. Roel C. SanchezShawanoHernandezRoy C. Eisenmann ............................ Vermont ................................... James W. DudleyMadisonRaymond Estervig ............................ Victoria ..................................... Norman W. WittingslowMadisonArnold C. Lange ................................ Virginia .................................... Owen Tee WadeRichmond, VADublinRobert E. LeFebve ............................ Washington .............................. Preston StedmanBristolDaytonRobert Nienow ................................... Western Australia ................... Alexander L. BerglWauwatosaVictoria ParkLouis Feurer ...................................... West Virginia ........................... Stephen G. SwankMequonReedsville170
HONORARY MEMBERSOFTHE GRAND LODGE F. & A.M.OF WISCONSINFebruary 22, 1961Hipolito Marcano, <strong>Grand</strong> Master<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> Puerto RicoFebruary 22, 1962Mauro Baradi, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> the PhilippinesFebruary 22, 1963Richard Mueller-Boerner, Past <strong>Grand</strong> MasterUnited <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s <strong>of</strong> GermanyFebruary 22, 1964Max Silverston, Past <strong>Grand</strong> Master<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> IsraelFebruary 25, 1965Ernest Van Hecke, <strong>Grand</strong> MasterNational <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> <strong>of</strong> FranceFebruary 22, 1967Pr<strong>of</strong>. Giordano Gamberini<strong>Grand</strong> Orient <strong>of</strong> ItalyAugust 16, 1972Roy RogersAugust 16, 1973Red SkeltonSeptember 29, 1989Roy ClarkJune 10, 1991Thomas R. Dougherty, P.G.M.Director, Hospital VisitationMasonic Service AssociationJune 11, 1991Charles Baltos, <strong>Grand</strong> Master<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> A.F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> MinnesotaJune 15, 1993John J. RobinsonJune 13, 2000Richard E. Fletcher, P.G.M., Exec. Secy.Masonic Service Association171
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS*Herman E. Friedrich ................................................................... 1974*Alf O. “Pat” Anderson ................................................................. 1974*Russell D. Sheldon ...................................................................... 1975*G. Thomas Longbotham ............................................................. 1975Daniel R. Schutz ......................................................................... 1976*Eugene G. Williams .................................................................... 1978Kenneth I. C. Knudson ............................................................... 1980*Richard Shade ............................................................................. 1981*Win Goldfish ................................................................................ 1981Richard Huegel ........................................................................... 1983H. Thomas Rogers ....................................................................... 1984*Carl F. Boelter ............................................................................. 1985Allan E. Iding, P.G.M. ................................................................ 1986Galen Winter ............................................................................... 1988Gary Shaw ................................................................................... 1989Elmer Schumacher ..................................................................... 1990Gerald W. Lemberg ..................................................................... 1991Robert E. Simon .......................................................................... 1991Moses Jack Rood ......................................................................... 1992Roland B. Day ............................................................................. 1993Willis Scadden ............................................................................. 1993*Carl W. Skoog, P.G.M. ................................................................ 1994Rick E. Gustafson ....................................................................... 1994*John H. Rose ............................................................................... 1995John Unz ..................................................................................... 1995Harold E. Woodhouse ................................................................. 1996Darrell Aderman ......................................................................... 1997*L. Clarence Kelley ....................................................................... 1997George A. Wallinger, P.G.M. ...................................................... 1998William E. Day, P.G.M. .............................................................. 1999Ronald Glaunert .......................................................................... 2000John Hayek ................................................................................. 2000Donald Komplin .......................................................................... 2000*George R. Hughey, P.G.M. ......................................................... 2000Archie Simonson ......................................................................... 2001J. W. Engeldinger ........................................................................ 2001Roderick Anderson ...................................................................... 2001Carl Wussow, P.G.M. .................................................................. 2001Robert E. Moore, P.G.M. ............................................................. 2002Dean T. Massey, P.G.M. ............................................................. 2002Robert Erffmeyer ........................................................................ 2003James Zimmerman, P.G.M. ........................................................ 2003Stanley Jagow, P.G.M. ................................................................ 2003Ronald P. Schmidt ...................................................................... 2003Gordon P. Hintermeyer .............................................................. 2003Frank J. Mayer ........................................................................... 2004172
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APPENDIX D2003-2004<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> OfficersPast <strong>Grand</strong> MastersPermanent MembersDistrict LecturersArea AdministratorsTrusteesBoard MembersCommittees264
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS2003-2004ELECTED<strong>Grand</strong> MasterMichael A DeWolf (267)Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> MasterKeith D Chamberlain (66)Senior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenRoger L Magoon (349)Junior <strong>Grand</strong> WardenRodney A Paulsen (77)<strong>Grand</strong> TreasurerJames M Hays (349)<strong>Grand</strong> SecretaryBruce S Sim (349)APPOINTED<strong>Grand</strong> ChaplainRay D Heilborn (221)<strong>Grand</strong> LecturerDavey L White Jr (4)Senior <strong>Grand</strong> DeaconJ. B. Van Hollen (210)Junior <strong>Grand</strong> DeaconJohn W Wilke (32)Senior <strong>Grand</strong> StewardCraig S Campbell (183)Junior <strong>Grand</strong> StewardJoseph B Harker (1)<strong>Grand</strong> MarshalDennis V Siewert (322)<strong>Grand</strong> Sword BearerThomas T Struebing (267)<strong>Grand</strong> PursuivantWilliam E Post (267)<strong>Grand</strong> TilerMike Mouradian (291)DISTRICT DEPUTIESDeputy, District #1David A Frings (329)Deputy, District #2William Beetcher (244)Deputy, District #3Frank J Dennee (225)Deputy, District #4Guy K Gooding (322)Deputy, District #5Tomas C Tourville (60)Deputy, District #6Jeffrey B Brewer (128)Deputy, District #8Robert M Thompson (268)Deputy, District #9Daniel L Slavik (63)Deputy, District #10J Patrick Storrs (138)Deputy, District #11Gavin J DeGrave (92)265
PAST GRAND MASTERSDoyn Inman (1966)Perry A Risberg (1968)Donald E Krueger (1969)Charles E White (1970)Denman G Kramer (1971)A. D. Anderson (1973)Robert E Billings (1975)Herman A Friess (1977)George R Hughey (1979)Russell R Selbo (1980)Allan E Iding (1981)James J Byrnes (1982)Kenneth W Shannon (1983)O Darrell Aderman (1984)William E Day (1985)George A Wallinger (1986)Kingman D Loomis (1987)Bruce A Christianson (1988)Robert E Moore (1989)Dean T Massey (1990)James A Zimmerman (1992)Carl J Wussow (1993)Stanley R Jagow (1994)Beecher Daniels (1995)Jack C Allord (1996)Bruce S Sim (1997)Lawrence L Myers (1998)Richard E Black (1999)Stephen D Willett (2000)John W Hein (2001)James H Olson (2002)PERMANENT MEMBERSPast <strong>Grand</strong> LecturersRalph F KnowltonJohn W HeinCraig S CampbellPast <strong>Grand</strong> SecretariesPerry A RisbergDoyn InmanGeorge A WallingerPast <strong>Grand</strong> TreasurersD James ChildsJohn W HeinDavid J NolteRussell R SelboRobert W WardMichael R WalterPast <strong>Grand</strong> TrusteesHerman A FriessLe Roy C EisenmannKingman D LoomisDaniel SchutzLowell A TainterGeorge A WallingerJohn W DemetropoulosRoger G NitzschePast Junior <strong>Grand</strong> WardensClarence O CampbellSheldon I AusmanDISTRICT LECTURERSDist. Name1 Eugene C Tacke (236)2 Harold J Christensen (195)3 R Don Schmidt (300)4 Moses Adams (182)5 Ronald H Glaunert (345)Dist. Name6 Richard A Kreager (186)8 Edwin “Skip” Blake (34)9 Le Roy R Huber (161)10 Kenneth C Gorgen (307)11 Gary D Van Deluyster (189)266
AREA ADMINISTRATORSDistrict 1 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerDavid A FringsEugene Charles TackeDist-Area Area Administrators1-1 L Arby Humphrey (329)Bayfield-Washburn #215Superior #236Acacia-Itasca #329Ancient Landmark #210Barnes #3651-2 William L Campbell (221)Keystone #263Ogilvie #326Shell Lake #221Spooner #260District 2 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerWilliam BeetcherHarold J ChristensenDist-Area Area Administrators2-1 Ronald J Leibl (230)St Croix #56Clear Lake #230North Star #187Collins #192Frederic-Grantsburg #244New Richmond #1952-2 Larry A Hoyer (220)Mystic Tie #280Barron #220Blue Hills #234Bloomer #281Chippewa Falls #176Chetek #2772-4 Jeffrey J Symes (192)Menomonie #164Hancock #229Northwestern #105River Falls #109Spring Valley #262Glenwood #254267
2-5 Dan E Walters (149)George B Wheeler #351Eau Claire #112Osseo-Fairchild-Augusta #213Sanctuary #347Mondovi #252Durand-Pepin #149District 3 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerFrank J DenneeR Don SchmidtDist-Area Area Administrators3-1 Tony S Budaj (225)Owen #317Phillips #225Hurley #237Medford #217Park Falls #3003-2 Albert W Jurgens III (330)Mosinee #318Rhinelander-Lakeland #242Island City #330Forest #130Virginia Falls #226Eagle River #248District 4 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerGuy K GoodingMoses AdamsDist-Area Area Administrators4-1 Warren R Nelson (288)Tri County Daylite #218Marinette #182Hiram D Fisher #222Crandon #287Antigo #2314-2 Jay C Rietz (188)Shawano #170Pine #188Gillett #344Oconto Falls #2934-3 Guy K Gooding (322)Washington #21Manitowoc #65Henry S Baird #211Des Peres #85268
N.E.W. Daylite #360Cassia #167Calumet #172Theodore Roosevelt #322Kewaunee-Key #174Sheboygan #11District 5 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerTomas C TourvilleRonald H GlaunertDist-Area Area Administrators5-1 John E Hayek (345)Onalaska #214Decora #177Alma #184Arcadia #201La Crosse Masonic #1905-2 Jerry M Opelt (163)Merrillan-Humbird #279Black River #74Neillsville #1635-3 Ramon (Ray) C Kline (345)Badger #345Salem #125La Belle #84Valley #60Frontier #455-4 Norman L Parker (272)Juneau #103Tomah #132Hillsboro #255Camp Douglas #272Northern Light #81District 6 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerJeffrey B BrewerRichard A KreagerDist-Area Area Administrators6-1 Robert P Remington (224)Wautoma #148<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Rapids #128Marshfield #224Evergreen #93Adams #332Quincy #71269
6-2 James E Lintner (51)Waverly #51Appleton #349Twin Cities #61Manawa #82Clintonville #197Waupaca #1236-3 Bill Drecktrah (38)Berlin #38Prairie View #95Oshkosh #27Fond du Lac #26Montello #141Omro #168Winneconne #186District 8 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerRobert M ThompsonEdwin “Skip” BlakeDist-Area Area Administrators8-1 Rolland L Spencer (16)Franklin #16Crescent Valley #97Sauk Prairie #113Baraboo #34Reedsburg #79Dells #124Richland #668-2 Ross E Pollock (1)Prairie du Chien #8Dodgeville #119Barneveld #319Linden #206Mineral Point #1Fennimore #219Armistead-Bingham #18628-3 Scott E Pedley (25)Warren #4Melody #2Amicitia #25Benton #268Evening Star #64270
District 9 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerDaniel L SlavikLe Roy R HuberDist-Area Area Administrators9-1 Bradford E Macfarlane (33)Waterloo #63Poynette #173Lodi Valley #99Sun Prairie #143Fort Winnebago #33Pardee #171Columbus #759-2 Thomas L Ross (356)Madison #5Doric #356Verona #294Commonwealth #325Middleton-Ionic #180Four Lakes Daylight #362Hiram #509-3 Michael L Huber (161)Fulton #69Morning Star #10Milton #161Social #245Smith #31Janesville-Western Star #55Bicknell #949-4 Robin N Patterson, Sr (32)Argyle #178New Glarus #310Union #32Albany #36Kegonsa #73Waucoma #90Oregon #151271
District 10 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerJ Patrick StorrsKenneth C GorgenDist-Area Area Administrators10-1 Robert P Dolan (72)West Bend #138Hartford #120Neosho-Mayville-Horicon #108Waupun #48Dodge County #7210-2 Walter C Booth (307)Silas H Shepherd #1843Dousman #315Waukesha #37Perseverance 1836 #366Glenn L Humphrey #364Oconomowoc-Hartland #42Ashlar #19310-3 James G Jante (28)Burlington #28Jefferson County #9St John’s #57Laflin-St. James #247Palmyra #6810-4 Robert J Dixon (12)Geneva #44Walworth #286Elkhorn #77Delavan-Darien #12District 11 TeamDistrict DeputyDistrict LecturerGavin J DeGraveGary D Van DeluysterDist-Area Area Administrators11-1 Larry K Patterson (13)James M Hays #331Kilbourn #3<strong>Freemasons</strong> #363<strong>Wisconsin</strong> #13George Washington 1776 #337272
11-2 Lyle A Lance (291)Lafayette #265Victory #320Henry L Palmer #301Ozaukee #17Aurora #30Nathan Hale #350Milwaukee-Harmony #261Day Lite #35811-3 Kevin R Breitzmann (307)Myron Reed #297Lincoln #183Mc Kinley #307Elmbrook #35411-4 Matt A Fredrich (337)Wauwatosa #267Pewaukee #246Independence #80Excelsior #175Lake #189Damascus #290West Allis #29111-5 James J Goodman, Jr (3)Jeremiah M Rusk #259Racine #18Union Grove #288Belle City #9211-6 A Paul Martin (359)Sunrise #359Wilmot #241Unity #367Kenosha #47Washburn #145GRAND LODGE TRUSTEESTerm ExpiresWilliam B Dresser 2004Carl J Wussow 2005Stephen D Willett – Chairman 2006William E Day 2007Blair D Dixon 2007273
WISCONSIN MASONIC BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES BOARDKeith D Chamberlain – Vice PresidentMichael A DeWolfJames M HaysRoger L MagoonRodney A PaulsenBruce S Sim – SecretaryStephen D WillettTerm ExpiresLawrence L Myers 2004John Schunk 2004Steve Prewitt 2005Ray D Heilborn 2005George A Wallinger – President 2005Garry Hageness 2006John J Luy 2006David M Weis 2006DEVELOPMENT OFFICEGary R Beier – Director <strong>of</strong> DevelopmentErika L Miller – Development CoordinatorTHREE PILLARS RETIREMENT COMMUNITYMark A Strautman – President & CEOWISCONSIN MASONIC HOME, INC.Roger L Magoon (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Rodney A Paulsen (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Tom GodfreyTerm ExpiresRobert C Gorsuch 2004Allan E Iding 2004Virginia Romaine 2004Wayne A Johnson 2005Russell R Selbo 2005Allen Theodore Trapp 2005Theda J Andres – Chairman 2006Keith B Krinke 2006Richard P Linde – Vice-Chairman 2006Robert W Roth 2006274
MASONIC HEALTH CARE CENTERCraig S Campbell (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Term ExpiresVirginia Romaine 2004Virgil L Sharp – Chairman 2004Lynne Van Hollen 2005Thomas C Maule 2005To Be Determined 2006To Be Determined 2006MASONIC VILLAGE ON THE SQUAREJoseph B Harker (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Term ExpiresJune Bjorklund 2004Donald L Wilson 2005Wayne A Johnson – Chairman 2005Lawrence R Nines 2005To Be Determined 2006To Be Determined 2006MASONWOODSRoger L Magoon (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Term ExpiresJames A Zimmerman 2004Gerald Hillman 2004Carl L Carmichael – Chairman 2005John M Derenne 2005Theda J Andres 2006William B Dresser 2006WISCONSIN BOARD OF MASONIC SERVICEAND ASSISTANCEBruce S Sim – SecretaryJohn W Wilke (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Term ExpiresLawrence L Myers 2004James D Fleming 2005George S Strom – President 2005Daniel Slavik 2006Lowell E Larson 2006275
WISCONSIN MASONIC FOUNDATIONScott Graske – TreasurerRoger L Magoon (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Erika L Miller – SecretaryRodney A Paulsen (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Term ExpiresRay D Heilborn 2004Michael Koscinski 2004Bruce A Christianson 2005Richard A Peterson 2005Norman L Christensen – President 2006James H Olson 2006WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNALWilliam L Stonecipher – EditorDiane Igl – Advertising ManagerWISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL BOARDMichael A DeWolf (Ex-Officio)William L StonecipherTerm ExpiresKeith H Harmon 2004James E Walsh 2004Keith D Chamberlain – President 2005Trueman E Farris Jr 2006John K Shannon 2006WISCONSIN MASONIC SOCCER FOUNDATION, INC.Thomas J AbbottRockne W ElginKenneth R Luedtke – (Coaches Assoc)John A OrthPaul F OrthRodney A Paulsen (<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officer Liaison)Russell W StaleyTerm ExpiresThomas A Dowman 2004David E Tainter 2004Gary R Beier 2005Richard W Brietzmann 2005Nicholas W Schultz 2005Richard A Kreager 2006Roger L Magoon – Chairman 2006Ronald P Schmidt 2006J Patrick Storrs 2006James M Hays 2006276
COMMITTEES 2003 -2004Annual Communication CommitteeKeith D ChamberlainMichael A DeWolfRussell G DunnumWilliam H FrancisRonald H Glaunert – ChairmanScott GraskeSteven J HansenJohn E HayekJames M HaysRalph Jurjens, JrRamon (Ray) C KlineRoger L MagoonKenneth J Mc LellanJohn M RaleyKenneth W ShannonBruce S SimDaniel L SlavikTomas C TourvilleAppeals & Grievances CommitteeWilliam D DykeHerman A FriessSteven R SorensonJohn B Van HollenStephen D Willett – ChairmanArtifacts & Antiquities Committee (AD HOC)Keith D Chamberlain – ChairmanGavin J DeGraveMichael A DeWolfJohn D MitchellRoss E PollockLa Verne E WilkinsonCode Revision CommitteeJames H OlsonBruce S SimArchie E Simonson – ChairmanGeorge A WallingerComputer Useage Committee (AD HOC)Gavin J DeGrave – ChairmanJoseph B HarkerBruce S SimRobert E Simon, Jr277
Education CommitteeKeith D Chamberlain – ChairmanGavin J DeGraveJohn L DiesemJoseph B HarkerBarry A MaxfieldRodney A PaulsenDaniel L SlavikThomas T StruebingJohn W WilkeEsoteric CommitteeEdwin “Skip” BlakeRonald H CampbellHarold J ChristensenRonald H GlaunertKenneth C GorgenLe Roy R HuberRichard A KreagerR Don SchmidtEugene C TackeGary D Van DeluysterDavey L White Jr – ChairmanExecutive CommitteeKeith D ChamberlainMichael A DeWolf – ChairmanJames M HaysRoger L MagoonJames H OlsonRodney A PaulsenBruce S SimJ. B. Van HollenExpenditures CommitteeKeith D Chamberlain – ChairmanJames M HaysRoger L MagoonRodney A PaulsenBruce S SimJ. B. Van HollenForeign Relations CommitteeAllan E Iding – ChairmanLawrence L MyersJames H OlsonBruce S Sim – Foreign CorrespondentGeorge A WallingerStephen D Willett278
Frat. Rel. with Prince Hall Committee (AD HOC)Keith D ChamberlainMichael A DeWolfJoseph B HarkerMurry J House JrRoger L MagoonRodney A PaulsenBruce S SimJ. B. Van HollenGeorge A Wallinger – Chairman<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Planning CommitteeCraig S CampbellJoseph B HarkerRay D HeilbornMike MouradianWilliam E PostDennis V SiewertThomas T StruebingDavey L White JrJohn W Wilke – Chairman<strong>Grand</strong> WI Masonic Day-Light 2004 Committee (AD HOC)Ronald H CampbellKeith ChamberlainNorman L ChristensenHarold J ChristensenRonald H GlaunertKenneth C GorgenJoseph B Harker – ChairmanLe Roy R HuberRichard A KreagerR Don SchmidtRobert C StraderEugene C TackeGary D Van DeluysterDavey L White JrJurisprudence CommitteeThomas W Godfrey – ChairmanMark B HazelbakerAllan E IdingJack E KeyesRicky L PendergastBruce S SimArchie E SimonsonJ. B. Van HollenCharles E WhiteStephen D Willett279
Leadership Training Committee (AD HOC)Kenneth A BalesRodney A Paulsen – ChairmanBruce S SimJ Patrick StorrsRichard A Vande SandeJohn W Wilke<strong>Lodge</strong> Charters & Consolidations CommitteeKeith D Chamberlain – ChairmanRoger L MagoonRodney A PaulsenBruce S SimMarketing / Research Committee (AD HOC)Keith D ChamberlainThomas E EwaldKeith H HarmonJohn M RaleyLowell H Scott – ChairmanJ Patrick StorrsNomination CommitteeKeith D Chamberlain – ChairmanRoger L MagoonRodney A PaulsenJ. B. Van HollenJohn W WilkeParliamentarianAllan E IdingCharles E White – ChairmanPersonnel CommitteeKeith B Krinke – ChairmanRoger L MagoonSteven L RittResearch CommitteeJoseph B HarkerGordon P HintermeyerGary L Shaw – ChairmanTomas C TourvilleDavid C WestResolutions CommitteeThomas W GodfreyJack E Keyes – ChairmanJames H OlsonBruce S SimArchie E Simonson280
Temple Plans & Finance CommitteeWilliam F KellyRichard P Linde – ChairmanRobert E MooreJ Patrick StorrsPaul M TwardyJohn L ZellerUnfinished Business CommitteeJames M HaysJames H Olson – ChairmanBruce S SimUnited Masonic Board for DeMolay Reps (AD HOC)Rodney A Paulsen – ChairmanJ. B. Van HollenJohn W WilkeYouth Funding Policy CommitteeGary R BeierChristal BindrichGavin J DeGraveBarbara FosterRobert E LijewskiRodney A Paulsen – ChairmanJ. B. Van Hollen281
INDEXAppendix A, In Memoriam ................................................................................................. 136Appendix B, Statistics ......................................................................................................... 137Appendix C, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home Audit .................................................................. 173Appendix D, 2003-2004 Directory ..................................................................................... 264Appointments:Officers, 2003-2004 .................................................................................................... 265Officers, 2004-2005 .................................................................................................... 101Approval <strong>of</strong> 2003 <strong>Proceedings</strong> ................................................................................................ 8Area Administrators, 2003-2004 ......................................................................................... 267Audit Reports:<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> F. & A.M. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong> ........................................................................ 50<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation, Inc. ........................................................................... 79<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home, Inc. ................................................................................. 208Masonic Health Care Center ...................................................................................... 229Masonic Village on the Square .................................................................................. 247Awards:100 & 150 Year <strong>Lodge</strong> Anniversary .......................................................................... 106Certificates <strong>of</strong> Meritorious Service ............................................................. 47, 106, 120<strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Achievement ..................................................................................... 120<strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Meritorious Service Medallions ...................................................... 172Biographies:Keith D. Chamberlain ..................................................................................................... 6Michael A. DeWolf ................................................................................................... 2, 4Budgets:<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> ................................................................................................................. 39<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal and Farm ......................................................................... 40By-law Changes ..................................................................................................................... 10Closing <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> ...................................................................................................... 135Committees .......................................................................................................................... 277Deceased Members ................................................................................................................21Decrees ................................................................................................................................... 10Dispensations ......................................................................................................................... 10District Lecturers ................................................................................................................. 266Edicts ...................................................................................................................................... 11Election <strong>of</strong> Officers, Trustees, Boards 2004-2005 ............................................................... 65Entrance <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers .......................................................................................... 7Fifty Year Certificates ........................................................................................................... 46<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers 2003-2004 ....................................................................................... 265<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers 2004-2005 ....................................................................................... 101<strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Report ..........................................................................................................18<strong>Grand</strong> Representatives ........................................................................................ 106, 131, 166Honorary Members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> ................................................................................... 171Introduction <strong>of</strong> Distinguished Guests from other Jurisdictions ........................................... 14Installation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Officers .................................................................................. 100Introduction <strong>of</strong> Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters ...................................................................................... 13Introduction <strong>of</strong> Permanent Members and <strong>Grand</strong> Trustees ................................................... 14282
<strong>Lodge</strong>s:Active Chartered <strong>Lodge</strong>s ............................................................................................ 145Discontinued <strong>Lodge</strong>s .................................................................................................. 151<strong>Lodge</strong>s Having Names Changed ................................................................................ 149Register <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s Indicating Location and Meetings ............................................. 156Summary <strong>of</strong> Charters Granted .................................................................................... 149Meritorious Service Award Recipients ............................................................................... 172Opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> ......................................................................................................... 7Past and Present Officers ..................................................................................................... 160Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters and Permanent Members .................................................................... 266Per Capita Tax, Fees and Assessments ........................................................................ 42, 144Presentations:Certificates <strong>of</strong> Meritorious Service ............................................................. 47, 106, 120Charters .................................................................................................................. 98, 99Gifts ........................................................................................................................ 95, 98<strong>Grand</strong> Master’s Achievement Awards ....................................................................... 120<strong>Grand</strong> Representative Appointments ................................................................ 106, 131On Iraq ........................................................................................................................ 100Sword .......................................................................................................................... 100To Beecher Daniels ....................................................................................................... 96To <strong>Grand</strong> Master ......................................................................................................... 131To Retiring <strong>Grand</strong> Officers, Board Member and Area Administrators ....... 47, 94, 131Proclamation ........................................................................................................................ 131Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Men ................................................................................................................... 111Recapitulation <strong>of</strong> Membership ..................................................................................... 42, 144Reception <strong>of</strong>:Distinguished Guests .................................................................................................... 14Flag <strong>of</strong> the United States <strong>of</strong> America ............................................................................. 7Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters, Permanent Members & Trustees ......................................... 13, 14Remarks:<strong>Grand</strong> Master Chamberlain ........................................................................................ 132Distinguished Guests ............................................................. 15, 73, 94, 95, 98, 99, 101Past <strong>Grand</strong> Masters ....................................................................................................... 14Reports:Audits ............................................................................................. 50, 79, 208, 229, 247Deputy <strong>Grand</strong> Master ................................................................................................... 16<strong>Grand</strong> Master DeWolf .................................................................................................. 18George Washington Masonic National Memorial ....................................................... 65<strong>Grand</strong> Secretary ............................................................................................................ 42<strong>Grand</strong> Treasurer ............................................................................................................ 36<strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> Trustees .................................................................................................. 48Junior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden .................................................................................................... 18Necrology ...................................................................................................................... 20Senior <strong>Grand</strong> Warden ................................................................................................... 17Tellers ............................................................................................................................ 65Three Pillars .................................................................................................................. 69Reports <strong>of</strong> Boards:Three Pillars .................................................................................................................. 69<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation, Inc. ........................................................................... 76283
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service and Assistance .............................................. 107<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Benevolent Activities Board ....................................................... 74<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal .......................................................................................... 95<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Soccer Foundation ..................................................................... 108Reports <strong>of</strong> Committees:Appeals and Grievances ............................................................................................... 34Code Revisions ........................................................................................................... 109Credentials ............................................................................................................. 8, 121Esoteric ........................................................................................................................110Executive ..................................................................................................................... 121Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 37Foreign Relations ........................................................................................................ 103Fraternal Relations with Prince Hall <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong> ................................................... 105<strong>Grand</strong> Masonic Day-Light 2004................................................................................. 117Jurisprudence .................................................................................................................. 9Leadership Training .................................................................................................... 118Nominating.................................................................................................................... 34Research ...................................................................................................................... 119Resolutions ...................................................................................................................... 8Unfinished Business ....................................................................................................... 8Youth Funding ............................................................................................................ 119Representatives’ Banquet .................................................................................................... 100Representatives <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>s ................................................................................................... 122Resolutions: 2004 (listing) .................................................................................................... 41RESOLUTIONS -No. 1-2004 (Adopt Annual Budget) ............................................................................. 42No. 2-2004 (Per Capita Tax) ........................................................................................ 42No. 3-2004 (Annual Communication location, 2006) ................................................. 13No. 4-2004 (Eliminate <strong>Grand</strong> Sword Bearer and Pursuivant position) ...................... 68No. 5-2004 (Withdrawal <strong>of</strong> charges brought by a lodge)............................................ 73No. 6-2004 (Require signing <strong>of</strong> disciplinary report by lodge committee) ................. 76No. 7-2004 (Eliminate compensation to Trial Commission) ...................................... 94No. 8-2004 (Opportunities to train <strong>of</strong>ficers) ................................................................ 96No. 9-2004 (Allow beer and wine at certain functions) ............................................ 102No. 10-2004 (Exclude firearms within the lodge) ....................................................... 13No. 7-2003 (Enhance meaning <strong>of</strong> chaplain’s closing prayer) ................................... 104Ritualists............................................................................................................................... 115Skunk Patrol ......................................................................................................................... 106Tabular Statement ................................................................................................................ 138Trustees, <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Lodge</strong>:Audit .............................................................................................................................. 50Officers ........................................................................................................................273Report ............................................................................................................................ 48<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Masonic Service and Assistance:Members ...................................................................................................................... 275Report ..........................................................................................................................107<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Benevolent Activities Board:Members ...................................................................................................................... 274Report ............................................................................................................................ 74284
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Foundation:Audit .............................................................................................................................. 79Officers and Directors ................................................................................................ 276Report ............................................................................................................................ 76<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Home, Inc.:Audit ............................................................................................................................ 208Officers and Directors ................................................................................................ 274Reports .......................................................................................................................... 69<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Journal:Editor and Directors .................................................................................................... 276Report ............................................................................................................................ 95<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Masonic Soccer Foundation:Officers and Directors ................................................................................................ 276Report ..........................................................................................................................108285