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Tri County Daylite Lodge No. 218Honors 50 and 60 Year MembersBros. Austin Wyman and Fred Eggert were recently honored by TriCounty Daylite Lodge No. 218, Crivitz for 60 years of service.Bro. Wyman was raised on February 24, 1948. Bro. Eggert, age101, was raised on February 4, 1949 in Waupaca Lodge No. 123.Bro Eggert also received a special “Centenarian Award” fromGrand Master Joseph B. Harker. Pictured (from left): AreaAdministrator Jay Herbst, Austin Wyman, Fred Eggert and CharlesFick, Master.Bro. Nathan Bonnin receives his 50 year certificate from Bro.Charles Fick, Master of Tri County Daylite Lodge. Bro Bonnin wasraised on March 16, 1953 in Twin Cities Lodge No. 61, Neenah.Bro. Charles “Elmer” Gould is presented with his 60 year certificateby Bro. Charles Fick, Master of Tri County Lodge. Bro. Gouldwas raised on October 16, 1950 in Jeremiah M. Rusk Lodge No.259, South Milwaukee. He resides in Wausau and was visited byBros. Doug Morrison, Senior Warden, Charles Fick, Master andFred Eggert.Submitted by Bro. Charles Fick, MasterThe Wisconsin Masonic Journal262-965-2200 Ext. 808 or by e-mailat wmjeditor@wisc-freemasonry.orgOzaukee Lodge’s“Master’s Feast”is January 22Ozaukee Lodge’s fifth annual“Master’s Feast”, hosted byDistrict Deputy David Tainter, willbe held on January 22 at thePort Washington MasonicCenter, 504 W. Grand Ave., PortWashington.Come and enjoy an evening offellowship among Brothers andfriends along with a meal fit for aKing and musical entertainmentby “Some Highlanders” fromMequon. Witness a medievalboar’s head procession. Medievalapparel is encouraged.Gathering is at 5:30 p.m. withthe feast beginning at 6:00 p.m.Price is $15.00 per person.Due to the space restrictionsthere is no reduced price for kids.Send reservations by January16 to Bro. David Tainter, 1027W. Lincoln Ave., PortWashington, WI 53074 or e-mail dtainter@wi.rr.com. Reservationsare limited to the first100 people.This event is not a fundraiser, orfor any set purpose other than topromote friendship among brothersand friends. Ladies and otherguest are welcome.“Caring to Grow”Campaign NeedsFinancial SupportBy Bro. William BarnesThe “Caring to Grow” CapitalCampaign is still in full swing.The new Rehab and WellnessCenter is now open and we needyour help to meet our fundraisinggoals.Please use the pledge cardreceived in your appeal letter orthe “Caring to Grow” coupon onpage four to make your gift tothis state-of-the-art facility.We are so grateful to everyonewho has already given andhelped us along the way.For a tour of the facility contactWellness Connection CoordinatorKerry Holtz at 262-965-7017 or e-mail kholtz@threepillars.org.Please contact William Barnes,Director of Development at 262-965-2200, or e-mail plannedgiving@gmail.comto discuss givingopportunities for individuals andLodges.Officer’s Aprons WantedFour Lakes Daylight Lodge No.362 is looking for officer’saprons. Any lodge having anextra set may contact Bro.Samuel Ferguson at (608) 831-3656 or fergy362@yahoo.net.E-mail your submissions towmjeditor@wisc-freemasonry.org.Wis. Masonic CharitiesWilliam H. Barnes,Director of DevelopmentErika Miller, Dev. OfficeCoordinatorerika@wisc-freemasonry.orgSchmidt &BarteltFUNERAL SERVICEA Friend to the Family774-5010• Wauwatosa• Mequon • Mukwonago• Menomonee Falls • Sussex• OconomowocNOTES FROM THE GRAND LECTURERBy Brother Kenneth C. GorgenMy Brothers,I am going to tell you a story about a former beauty queen. Shewas Miss Wichita. Years had passed since she held this covetedcrown and had long retired from the notoriety that came with thetitle.In a conversation with her neighbor, she announced to him thathe was living next to a former, real live beautyqueen, and that after she was crowned MissWichita, she declared, “I will devote my entirereign as Miss Wichita to bringing an end toworld hunger, and to the creation of a peacefulearth for every man, woman and child.” Herneighbor asked, “How long were you MissWichita?” She responded, “One year, and bythe time I got through opening new supermarkets,I only had a few weeks left to work onhunger and world peace.” If you are a moviebuff, you might recognize this quote. It comesfrom the movie Erin Brockovich.I hope this little story brought a smile to yourface. I think all of us can relate to the beautyKenneth C. GorgenGrand Lecturerqueen in our story. We all have plans and goals for ourselves, butas time passes and interruptions appear, these plans seemed to fallby wayside. I can assure you that I speak from experience.Evidence of procrastination or just being too busy with othertasks can also interrupt some of the important work that should behappening in our lodges. During the months of December andJanuary the reins of leadership are being passed. A new Master istaking over or maybe the same Master is continuing with a newterm. In any case, the lodge is starting with new programming andhopefully some new ideas to bring excitement to the lodge.Installation night or afternoon takes on an atmosphere of gaietyand promise. Plans are spelled out in the program for the evening,and the hopes of an exciting year are at hand. I have been fortunateto be able to take part in a few of the installations, and enjoyseeing the new officers take over the leadership of the lodge.However, I also see very little variation in programming from lodgeto lodge; stated meetings on the second and fourth or first andthird are assumed. An active lodge will be sure to include severalevents which might consist of a Friend’s Night, Table Lodge,Ladies at the Table, pancake breakfast, spaghetti supper, etc.The new Masonic year begins, and as it progresses, time flies asstated meetings pass, events take place, new members are broughtin, and possibly a few, maybe even several, degrees have takenplace, but has the lodge improved in its ritual and floor work?Remember our beauty queen. Let’s paraphrase her confession,“By the time our lodge got through with stated meetings andevents, there wasn’t any time left to practice and work on the ritual.”.If you want something to happen, it must be in the plan. Asyour Grand Lecturer, I notice that something is usually missing inlodge programming. There appears to be no time for the ritual.As I have stated in the past, the ritual is what makes us a uniqueorganization, and yet, it is not planned for in our lodge programming.It is assumed, if not forgotten, until we are confronted witha degree. It would be great to see practice degree nights scheduled.Maybe plan to have a skilled brother demonstrate good rodwork for lodge education. Include your date for the School ofInstruction in the lodge calendar. What about planning to learn anew part? It would be prudent and a great asset for a lodge to haveseveral brothers, new officers, or repeat officers skilled in the ritual.This would put an end to those fire drill scrambles to fill out adegree team for a degree night. The lodges that have many candidatesgoing through could schedule degree nights in the installationprogram and work with the candidates to be ready to meetthat schedule.To sum it up, the ritual needs to be part of lodge programming.We do not assume that the events will just happen, so let’s notassume that proficiency in the ritual work will magically cometogether. Include ritual and degree work in your lodge planning. Infact, I would encourage it to be one of the top priorities on yourlist of things to get done during the year. Plan for it and make ithappen.My best wishes to all the new Masters and their corps of officersfor 2011, much success in learning and exercising your ritualprowess. And don’t forget to register for the 2011 DegreeCompetition to show off the fruits of your hard work. Then we willall see more Light.Feedback and questions are always welcome. Contact Grand Lecturer KenGorgen at jkgorgen@att.net or 262-691-0859Grand Master Joseph B. HarkerTo Visit Florida and ArizonaGrand Master Joseph B. Harkerwill be visiting Florida andArizona along with Director ofDevelopment William Barnes inJanuary.The 2011 tour will begin onTuesday, January 18, at ForestCountry Club, 6100 Club Blvd.S. W., Fort Myers, Florida. Thecoordinator for this event is Bro.Billy Brown, 271-2 Lenell Rd.,Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931,239-463-3361.Friday, January 21, will be atDeer Creek RV Golf Resort,42749 Hwy. 27, Davenport,Florida. Past Grand Master CarlWussow will be the coordinator,he can be reached at 111 LaurelOak Pass, Davenport, FL33837, 863-420-1839.The tour will be in Arizona onMonday, January 24 atBriarwood Country Club 20800N. 135th Ave., Sun City West,Arizona. The coordinator is Bro.Paul “Yash” Handa, 18031 N.Conquistador Dr., Sun City West,AZ 85375, 623-608-9067.All luncheons begin with an11:00 a.m. gathering and cashbar, followed by a noon luncheonand presentation from GrandMaster Joseph B. Harker andDirector of Development WilliamBarnes. All luncheons will have a$15 non-refundable reservationfee.Attend and Support Your LodgeWISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011 - PAGE 3

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News Events from the LodgesOconomowoc/Hartland Lodge No. 42Supports Scouting and Other CharitiesRepresentatives from The Oconomowoc/Hartland Lodge No. 42 presented a donation and U.S. Flag thathad been flown over the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. to the local Potawatomi Boy Scouts Council.Master of the Lodge Jack Holtz said, “Scouting represents many of the core values taught throughoutFreemasonry and it is a pleasure to support their organization through our Pay it Forward Campaign.”Funds were raised from the annual Lake Country Masonic Golf Outing held every year at the Legends ofBrandybrook. Several additional checks will be sent out to other charities including The Rawhide BoysRanch and the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation. Past Master Gary Pilgrim presented the check to PatrickScherer, Chief Executive Officer for the Potawatomi Area Council. Pictured (from left): Rob Rohloff; GaryPilgrim, Past Master; Patrick Scherer, CEO Potawatomi Area Council; Chuck Gastrow, and James Lukas.Submitted by Bro. Dan Bast, Senior DeaconClintonville Lodge assists food centerClintonville Lodge No. 197 recently donated $1,000.00 towards thepurchase of a freezer for Shawano Area Food Center, a local 501(c)3non-profit corporation. The Shawano Area Food Center has partneredwith Feeding America to develop a distribution center inShawano where local food pantries have access to not only dry foodsand an emergency food reserve but also frozen goods. There are currentlyover 1,500 families per month being served by the local foodpantries. The Shawano Area Food Center hopes to better help thoselocal pantries meet the needs of the families they serve. Past MasterDan Jesse, Treasurer, presents the check to John Hill (right) for theShawano Area Food Center.Photo by Bro. George Tincher, SecretaryGrand Master presents service awards at Mineral Point LodgeGrand Master Joseph B. Harker attended his home Lodge, Mineral Point No. 1, recently to present serviceawards. Bro. Ross Pollock was honored for 50 years of service. Bro. Pollock was raised in HancockLodge No. 4, Castine, Maine on November 17, 1960. He is currently the Lodge Counselor and has servedas Secretary. Bro. Pollock has served the Grand Lodge as Area Administrator and District Lecturer. Bro.Jerome Duncan was recognized for 60 years of service. Bro. Duncan, a resident of Florida was unable tobe present. He was raised a Master Mason in Mineral Point Lodge on May 5, 1950. Bro. Kevin Paynterwas also recognized for 25 years of service. Pictured (from left): James Davis, Master; Ross Pollock; MarkPaynter, receiving the certificate for his Brother, Kevin Paynter; and Grand Master Joseph B. Harker.Submitted by Bro Bill Buckingham, SecretaryDegree Competition Entry Deadline is Feb. 28Degree Competition will be heldSaturday, April 30 at the MadisonMasonic Center starting at 9:00a.m.Lodges will be competing in thefirst section of the FellowcraftDegree. Opening and closing arenot part of the competition.Any member of a lodge may participateand do any part. CurrentGrand Lodge Officers and DistrictLecturers are excluded.All lodge secretaries have receivedentry forms. Lodges will be judgedby District Lecturers and GrandLecturer Kenneth Gorgen.Deadline for entries is February28.It is very important to get yourentries in as soon as possible toprovide time for local eliminationrounds, before the final competition,if necessary.For more information contactGrand Lecturer Kenneth Gorgen atjkgorgen@att.net or phone 262-691-0859.Bro. Bischoff is “Mason of the Year”Bro. Roger Bischoff was honored as “Mason of the Year” by GeorgeB. Wheeler Lodge No. 351, Eau Claire. Bro. Bischoff is theSecretary/Treasurer of the Lodge and his work always goes aboveand beyond the call of duty. He is the mainstay of keeping the Lodgeon track. Bro. Bischoff received the award from Bro. Jim Kent,Master (left).Submitted by Bro. Gary Stang, Past MasterBro. Opelt receives “Masonic Service Award”Bro. Jerry Opelt recently received the “Masonic Service Award” fromMerrillan Lodge No. 279. The Lodge honored him for his many yearsof dedication. Bro. Jerry is a 48 year member having served hisLodge and Freemasonry in many capacities. He is a Past Master andalso a Past Area Administrator. Presenting the award to Bro. Jerry(center) is Past Master Ray Ransom (left) and Bro. Don Havlicek.Submitted by Bro. Don Havlicek, News HawkSee more News Events from the Lodges on Page 11PAGE 6 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011

Lodges Install Officers for 2011Four Lakes Daylight Lodge No. 362The 2011 Officers of Four Lakes Daylight Lodge No. 362, Madison, were installed onDecember 6. The public installation took place in the newly redecorated Lodge RoomNo. 1 of the Madison Masonic Center. The officers were installed by Past Master HaroldCarpenter, Installing Master; Past Master James Horsfall, Installing Marshal; and PastMaster D. James Childs, Installing Chaplain. Pictured front row (from left): WilliamBurkhardt, Past Master; Joseph Fisher, Junior Deacon; Philip Salkin, Counselor; SamuelFerguson, Treasurer; Joseph Silverberg, Chaplain; Elmo Peterson, Tiler; and RandyChristianson. Second row: James Lackore, Trustee; Lyle Baez, Senior Warden; JamesHorsfall; Richard Roe, Master; Harold Carpenter; Roger Reukauf, Junior Warden; andAlfred Hunsicker, Senior Deacon. The installation was followed by a luncheon and specialpresentation given by Brother Philip Salkin, who spoke on the Masonic career ofBenjamin Franklin.Submitted by Bro. Jim Lackore, SecretaryHenry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301, Wauwatosa, officers for 2011. First row (from left):Past Master Patrick Cholka, Installing Master; Rodney Van Tassel, Senior Deacon;Grand Master Joseph B. Harker; John Wackman, Master; District Deputy Bob Strader,Installing Marshall; and Tom Fischer, Junior Steward. Second row: Past Master Jack L.Jones, Secretary/Treasurer; Lee Wackman, Chaplain; Past Master Khristian E. Kay,Senior Warden; and Arthur Karos, Senior Steward. Third row: Walter Wooley, Tiler;Steven Holmblad, Junior Warden; and Richard Fischer, Junior Deacon.Submitted by Bro. Khristian E. Kay, Senior WardenRhinelander Lodge No. 242Rhinelander Lodge No. 242, Rhinelander, installed their officers for 2011 on December4. Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M. installed the officers assisted by PastMaster Don Riemenschneider as Marshal. Bro. Riemenschneider was also the outgoingMaster of Rhinelander Lodge. Front row (from left): Jim Suffield, Junior Warden; GrandSecretary Michael A. DeWolf, P.G.M; David Imlah, Jr., Master; Bob Smith, SeniorWarden; and Bud Werner Chaplin. Second row: Bill Julian, Treasurer; Gabriel Klotz,Junior Deacon; Mike England, Senior Deacon; Bob Bateman, Secretary; EdCholewinski, Counselor; and George Sanders, Tiler.Submitted by Bro. Dave Imlah, MasterFranklin Lodge No. 16 and Richland Lodge No. 66Franklin Lodge No. 16, Highland and Richland Lodge No. 66, Richland Center held ajoint installation of 2011 officers on December 8. Past Grand Master Keith Chamberlainwas the installing officer assisted by Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Davey L.White. First row (from left): Scott Rossing, Tony Broadbent, Fuzz Spangler, MattDrennan, Cecil Groves. Second row: Larry Hallett, Brent Clausius, Past Grand MasterKeith Chamberlain, Sean Schram, Dave Druckery, George Bernhagen, and Jim Jewell.Third row: Larry Ferguson, Master, Richland Lodge No. 66; Richard Rasmussen; andCharlie McMullen, Master, Franklin Lodge No. 16.Submitted by Bro. Brent Clausius, PM, NewshawkPrairie View Lodge No. 95Bro. Rick Coles, Master, and the 2011 Lodge Officers of Prairie View Masonic LodgeNo. 95, Ripon were installed at Prairie View Lodge on December 14. Pictured front row(from left): Ken Cartier, Tiler; Steve Gerretson, Chaplain; and Kevan Nault, Secretary.Second row: John Ernst, Senior Deacon; Lamont Colucci, Master of Madison LodgeNo. 5 and Installing Master; Rick Coles, Master; Past Master Jay Clarke, InstallingMarshal; and Wes O’Laire, Senior Steward. Third row: Bill Boutwell, Junior Deacon;Past Master Larry Malchow, Treasurer; Tim Aither, Senior Warden; Bruce Stephenson,Junior Warden; and Past Master Loren Shaw, Junior Steward (as proxy for Past MasterPaul Walheim.Submitted by Bro. Rick Coles, MasterEagle River Lodge No. 248Eagle River Lodge No. 248 recently installed their 2011 Officers. First row (from left):Past Master George Welnetz, Counselor; Past Master Jimmy Dakof, JuniorWarden; Brian Krause, Master; Thomas Foerester, Senior Warden; and Ted Walker,Senior Deacon. Second row: Aaron Lifschutz, Junior Deacon; Scott Kellogg, Tyler; PastMaster Richard Mitchell, Senior Steward; Past Master Jim Carey III, Treasurer; and PastMaster Scott Bishop, Secretary.Submitted by Bro. Scott Bishop, SecretaryWISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011 - PAGE 7

Dodgeville Lodge Hosts Joint Installation for Five LodgesDodgeville Lodge No. 119 hosted a jointinstallation of officers at the DodgevilleMasonic Center on December 16.The officers of Mineral Point Lodge No.1, Dodgeville Lodge No. 119, LindenLodge No. 206, Fennimore Lodge No.219 and Barneveld Lodge No. 319 wereinstalled by Grand Master Joseph B.Harker assisted by Deputy Grand MasterDavey L. White, Jr., Installing Marshal andBro. David Ritchie, Installing Chaplain.Bro. Don Komplin congratulated the officerson behalf of the Madison ScottishRite and presented the Masters with atrowel for “spreading the bonds of eternalfriendship”.Bro. Emmett Reilly, Master of WarrenLodge No. 4, Potosi, presented the travelinggavel to Dodgeville Lodge.Bro. David Ritchie presented a check toJacky Jacobson, Safety CommitteeChairman of the Hodan Center in MineralPoint for $3,400 on behalf of the Masonsof District 8 (see story on page 11).Grand Master Joseph B. Harker presentedBro. Ross Pollock a 50 year pin andjewel on behalf of his home Lodge,Hancock Lodge No. 4 A.F. & A.M.,Castine, Maine and the Grand Lodge ofMaine.In closing Grand Master Joseph B.Harker urged the lodges, especially thosethat have months of darkness to reviewtheir bylaws and determine if they are adequatefor their needs today, and if not takethe time to bring them up to date.A dinner followed the installation in thedining room.See more photoson Page 12Mineral Point Lodge No. 1The officers of Mineral Point Lodge No. 1 were installed at a joint installation onDecember 16, at the Dodgeville Masonic Center. Front row (from left): RaymondPaynter, Junior Steward; Scott Rossing, Junior Deacon; Grand Master Joseph B.Harker, Installing Master; James Davis, Master; Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White,Jr., Installing Marshal; and Mark Paynter Senior Steward. Second row: District DeputyScott Pedley; Andrew Davis, Senior Deacon; Craig Conklin, Junior Warden; JerryPotter; Royce Jones, Senior Warden; Larry Mitchell; and William Buckingham,Secretary/Treasurer. Back row: David Ritchie, Installing Chaplain; and Ross Pollock,Counselor.Photo by Rich RyghDodgeville Lodge No. 119The officers of Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 were installed at a joint installation onDecember 16, at the Dodgeville Masonic Center. Front row (from left): Grand MasterJoseph B. Harker, Installing Master; Mark Jenks, Master; Thomas Mueller, SeniorWarden; and Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr., Installing Marshal. Second row:Maurice Althaus; Orville Olson, Treasurer; Keith Leitzinger, Secretary; James Schoville,Junior Steward; Brian Pishion, Senior Deacon; and Mel Masters, Junior Warden.Photo by Rich RyghOregon Lodge No. 151Officers of Oregon Lodge No. 151 were installed on December 16, by Junior GrandWarden Daniel Slavik, Installing Master and Grand Treasurer John Benedict, InstallingMarshal. Front row (from left): Scott Magnusson, Junior Deacon; Brad Staley, SeniorDeacon; James Goldsmith, Senior Warden; Dennis Erfurth, Master; Chad Winklepleck,Junior Warden, Gayel Larsen, Trustee; and Ed Showers, Tiler. Second row: Todd Kile,Senior Steward; Al Bettenhausen, Junior Steward; Don Haugen, Treasurer; DaveHuston, Chaplain; Arlen Christensen, Trustee; and Dick Richardson, Counselor.Submitted by Past Master Ken Haugen, News HawkLinden Lodge No. 206The officers of Linden Lodge No. 206 were installed at a joint installation on December16, at the Dodgeville Masonic Center. Front row (from left): District Deputy ScottPedley; Grand Master Joseph B. Harker, Installing Master; Scott Rossing, JuniorWarden; and Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr., Installing Marshal. Second row:Matt Drennan, Junior Deacon; Donald Barritt, Senior Steward; Bill Keeney, Treasurer;and Bruce Bradley, Counselor.Photo by Rich RyghWilmot Lodge No. 241The Officers of Wilmot Lodge No. 241 for 2011 were installed on November 30. Frontrow (from left): Bill Hahnfeldt, Secretary; Bill Labovitz, Senior Deacon; Stan Gorsuch,Junior Warden; Mike Wood, Master; Brian Wood, Chaplain; and Brian Vogt, SeniorWarden. Second row: Bob Clampit, Treasurer; Kevin Mech, Tiler; Clint Thompson,Junior Steward; Mike Rosario, Junior Deacon; and Joe Garbacky, Couselor.Submitted by Bro. Mike Wood, MasterBarneveld Lodge No. 319The officers of Barneveld Lodge No. 319 were installed at a joint installation onDecember 16, at the Dodgeville Masonic Center. Front row (from left): District DeputyScott Pedley; Grand Master Joseph B. Harker, Installing Master; Scott Komplin, Master;Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr., Installing Marshal; and David Ritchie,Installing Chaplain. Second row: Vernon Massey, Tiler; Robin Gilbertson, JuniorWarden; Dan Bowe, Senior Deacon; Dave Grinder, Junior Deacon; and Don Komplin,Junior Steward.Photo by Rich RyghTomah Lodge No. 132Tomah Lodge No. 132 officers for 2011, front row (from left): Raymond Boettcher,Chaplain; Jessie Long, Master; Donald Roscovious, Senior Warden; James DeVoe,Junior Warden; and Mark Charbonneau, Junior Deacon. Second row: Charles Calhoun,Trustee; Johnston Bell, Secretary/Treasurer; Tom Johnson, Senior Steward; HarrySmith; James Arena, Junior Steward; Ken Kuhn, Tiler; and Robert Keene, Trustee. Notpictured, Thomas Teeples, Senior Deacon.Submitted by Bro. Kenneth Kuhn, Past MasterPAGE 8 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011

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Every Master Mason is presented with an apron which isalways worn when attending lodge. Officers of lodges aredistinguished by their jewel, not their apron. Gloves are alsopresented and always worn during lodge except when handlingmoney.Every Master Mason has a passport which he presents whenvisiting another lodge.Master Masons are presented with a charter as pictured above.Bro. Stefan from page oneprinciple, they elect their officers,this teaches the people they canelect, they can choose, they havea choice, this is not what the governmentwants the people toknow.”The lodge building was confiscatedby the Communists, and intime they offered to return it,however the costs of repairwould have been so expensivethe lodges could not afford it.The Grand Lodge has rented anapartment in a big apartmentcomplex. There are bells to ringat the entrance of the building aswe have. The lodge bell is identifiedby just a symbol, it is coveredby a piece of plastic as are thenames of the other residents.The plastic cover over the lodgeemblem is regularly broken witha hammer to show the Masonsthat they are targeted.The Hungarian Symbolic GrandLodge has helped to reestablishFreemasonry in the Ukraine,Serbia and Croatia. TheHungarian Masons began reorganizingeven before theCommunists ceded power in1989.The lodges open with the usualritual but there is always a trestleboardor presentation of somethingsomeone has read or writtendealing with Masonicprinciples or something to dowith education or teaching ofthose things which are not taughtin school.The lodges work in the EnteredApprentice Degree. Bro. Stefanhad to wait for over three yearsto be initiated and like all Masonsin Hungary, had to wait anotheryear to receive his FellowcraftDegree and yet another year toWhen you speak in lodge you speak “in sign” as Bro. Stefandemonstrates.receive his Master MasonDegree. Each degree is followedby a celebration that is called a“White Table” similar to our tablelodges.The lodges have very fewEntered Apprentices that do notfinish their degrees to become aMaster Mason. The EnteredApprentices and Fellowcraftsattend lodge regularly and areeager to learn more and advanceto the next degree.During open lodge EnteredApprentices must always sit inthe North, Fellowcrafts in theSouth and Master Masons maysit on either side.The Hungarian Lodges do nothave Deacons. In the East theyhave the Master and Secretary aswe have but at the right of theMaster is the Speaker. It is theSpeaker’s duty to supervise andsee that the Lodge follows thecode. They have a Major Wardenin the North and a Minor Wardensitting in the South. The candlesare placed one each on the east,north and south sides of the altar.When entering you greet first theMajor Warden, then the MinorWarden, and, after the ritualsteps pertaining to the degree thelodge will be opened in, yougreet the Master.The lodge has one steward thattakes care of the table. Usuallythe lodges have more of a mealthan just a lunch.When you speak in lodge youspeak “in sign”. Holding the righthand horizontally under the chin.If you are doing a lengthy presentation,or for some reason youneed both hands, you ask permissionfrom the Master to makethe presentation “not in sign”.During a presentation discussioneach Mason may speak onlyonce and often for a limitedamount of time.In Hungary some lodges meetweekly, some twice a month andsome monthly. In Germany theymeet once per week with onemeeting a month being a “ritualmeeting” or regular meeting andthe others are more of a socialgathering which includesMasonic related presentationsand friends are often invited.When you become a Mason inHungary you receive a pair ofgloves and one extra glove. Theextra glove is given to your wife,if something happens to you andyour widow needs help shebrings the glove back to the lodgefor assistance. During the yearswhen Masonry was forbidden inHungary the Brothers fromAustria and Germany found waysto send money to help the widows.Scottish Rite and York Rite existbut there are no other Masonicappendant bodies in Hungary.There are special meetings of thelodges that include the wives andchildren.There is no posting and ritualwork is presented with the bookopen.The lodge dues would be equalto $200 per year in U.S. dollars.Members that are active butunable to pay dues are carried bythe lodge. Members that are notactive and do not pay are suspended.Donations do not exist.People that come from aCommunist background do notpay anything extra, they only paywhat is required. It is their way oflife.In 1989 when Freemasonrywas allowed the lodges had noaprons. The Masons that hadaprons, kept them as they werepresented to them and theseaprons belong to the individual.The Masons of Sweden,Germany and England donatedmoney to help the lodges purchaseaprons.Aprons are presented to theindividual and are worn throughouttheir life. The aprons havenothing to do with a degree oroffice held. Entered Apprenticeshowever, do wear white aprons.Jewels designate membership ina lodge and the office held.Sometimes if a new Mason’sfather is deceased he may be presentedwith his father’s apron.Gloves are always worn in lodge,the only time they are removed isto handle money. In some lodgesin Germany everyone wears atop hat, not just the Master.The knocks at the door andraps with the gavel are differentdepending on which degree thelodge is working in.In Austria and Hungary thelodges have a carpet called aTapis with Masonic symbols onit. The carpet is put down withthe three candles in the corners.The Brethren are not allowed tostep on the carpet and can onlymove around the carpet in aclockwise motion. The GrandMaster is allowed to walk on thecarpet when he comes to visit alodge. When the Master entershe comes in under an arch ofsteel formed by the Brethren withswords the lodge has for suchpurposes. The Bible is placed inthe East in front of the Master.The Master opens and closes theBible. The candles are lit by thetwo Wardens and the Master.The tiler has a sword, but thereare no rods.The Brethren have passports,which contain their degree datesand the name of their lodge. Thispassport is used to gain admissionwhen visiting another lodge.The Masons of Hungary arevery proud of their Masonic heritageand work very hard to keepFreemasonry alive for future generations.Photos submittedby Bro. Stefan StreitferdtLodgeExcellenceAwardApplicationsneed to be received by yourDistrict Deputyby February 15PAGE 10 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011

News Events from the LodgesSouth Shore Lodge No. 3 Pledges$60,000 to “Caring to Grow”Brethren from South Shore Lodge No. 3, South Milwaukee, front row (from left): JohnSpangler, Ed Deeds, Mike Neldner, Rich Allen, Jim Goodman and Allen Edlebeck. Secondrow: Dennis Johnson, Byron Borck, Robert Rohleder, Larry Neldner, Dan Moshinski and PatCholka.By Bro. William BarnesGenerosity has many faces,including those of our Brothers atSouth Shore Lodge.Recognizing the need to build anew Rehabilitation and WellnessCenter at the Masonic Home,Three Pillars, the members ofSouth Shore Lodge No. 3, SouthMilwaukee, stepped up to help ina big way. They made a pledgeof $60,000, payable at $12,000per year for 5 years. South ShoreLodge will be awarded a namingopportunity for part of the newbuilding.Twenty-seven Masonic lodgeshave contributed over $110,000to our Capital Campaign. Manyare still discussing making adonation. Donations can bemade in one payment or spreadout over several years.Our brothers have againdemonstrated why Masons arethe most charitable group onEarth.District 8 Masons Assist Hodan CenterBro. Lee Wackman “Mason of the Year”Bro. Lee Wackman, Chaplain, was recently honored as “Mason of theYear” at Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301, Wauwatosa. This award ispresented annually to a Brother Mason who epitomizes the higheststandard of friendship, fellowship, service to the Craft and brotherlylove. The Brother receiving this award has demonstrated a willingnessto serve, not only his individual Lodge, but Masonry in generalthrough his conduct and actions. His dedication and service to ourLodge, and the fraternity in general, should stand as an example ofconduct to be emulated by his Lodge Brothers, and, as well, to thegeneral Masonic community. This Brother stands out among his peersat almost every level in life, and thus is truly deserving of these accoladeswhich we have chosen to bestow upon him. As a Lodge ofFreemasonry, through this award, we honor our Brother, not only asa valued member of our Lodge but also as an intricate and integralpart of its continued success. It goes without saying that the "Mason ofthe Year" award is one of the highest honors any Mason, in ourLodge, can ever receive.Submitted by Khristian E. Kay, Master 2010Jacky Jacobson, Safety Committee Chairman of the Hodan Center receives a $3400 checkfrom the Masons of District 8. Pictured (from left): Grand Master Joseph B. Harker; JamesDavis, Master, Mineral Point Lodge No. 1; Scott Komplin, Master, Barneveld Lodge No. 319;Don Noyes, Master, Fennimore Lodge No. 219; David Ritchie; Mark Jenks, Master,Dodgeville Lodge No. 119; and Jacky Jacobson.Photo by Rich RyghThe Brethren, MoundviewShrine Club and the Lodges ofDistrict 8 have raised $3,400 topurchase a "sit to stand" lift forthe Hodan Center, Inc. inMineral Point. The District raised$1,700 and the WisconsinMasonic Medical Foundationdonated $1,700 in a matchinggrant.The "sit-to-stand" lifts are usedto transfer people from wheelchairsto work stations, therapymats, toilets, etc. These liftsinsure dignity as well as safety tothe person being transferred. Thelift also helps protect the aiddoing the transfer from lowerback and shoulder injuries.The Hodan Center is a nonprofitsheltered workshop foradults with physical and cognitivedisabilities. The center provideswork opportunities, job training,therapy services, educationalopportunities, and much more tothese adults. It serves 119 peoplein Southwest Wisconsin coveringthe majority of District 8.This was a team effort lead byBro. David Ritchie and theChaplains of District 8.Bro. Ellwood Thomas is “Mason of the Year”Bro. Harlan Dodge, Master, Blue Hills Lodge No. 234, Rice Lake,presented the “Mason of the Year” award to Bro. Ellwood Thomas atthe Lodge Christmas Party on December 13. Bro. Ellwood, a 65 yearMason, has been Chaplain for 20 years. He has been very active indegree work during his years as a Mason. He was raised July 23,1945.Submitted by Bro. Harlan Dodge, MasterBro. Ted Walker honoredBro. Ted Walker recently received the Masonic Lodge Service Awardfrom newly installed Worshipful Master, Brian Krause, of Eagle RiverLodge No. 248. Bro. Ted is responsible for the beautiful new windowsin Eagle River Masonic Center. He enabled the lodge to get the windowsat his cost and professionally installed them, with the help of hisBrothers. He also donated generously to the Window ReplacementFund. In 2008 the Lodge was able to purchase the outside doors athis cost and he installed them. The exterior of the building is in greatshape due to his craftsmanship and generosity. In 2009, Past MasterDick Hansen presented Ted with the “Mason of the Year” award forhis outstanding contributions to Island City Lodge No. 330. In thewords of Past Master Dick Hansen, “Bro. Ted was, and remains, theepitome of what Masonry is all about. “Thank you Ted, for your outstandingwork and commitment to Masonry. “The brothers of EagleRiver Lodge No. 248 and Island City Lodge No. 330 express theirgratitude.”Submitted by Bro. Scott Bishop, SecretaryWISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011 - PAGE 11

Joint Installation of OfficersMineral Point, Dodgeville, Linden, Fennimore and BarneveldDeputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr. opens the Bible during the publicopening of the Lodge.Grand Master Joseph B. Harker installs theofficers of the five lodges.See Storyon page 8.Bro. Emmett Reilly, Master of Warren Lodge No. 4, Potosi, presents the travelinggavel to Dodgeville Lodge. From left: Bro. Keith Leitzinger, Dodgeville,Secretary; Steve Michek, Linden; Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr.,Warren, District 8 Chaplain David Ritchie, Warren; Emmett Reilly; OrvilleOlson, Dodgeville, Treasurer; and Jerry Potter, Warren.Bro. William Buckingham, Secretary/Treasurer ofMineral Point Lodge receives congratulations fromInstalling Marshal Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White,Jr., after receiving his jewel. Bro. Bill Keeney, Treasurerof Linden Lodge looks on.Photos by Rich RyghOfficers waiting to be installed sit in the North from East to West as Deputy Grand Master Davey L. White, Jr. presents the Masters for installation.WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011 - PAGE 12

Stated Communicationsfor the Traveling Mason in WisconsinAdamsAdams Lodge No. 332148 S. Grant • 608-403-1954 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryAlbanyAlbany Lodge No. 36205 N. Water St. • 608-862-3227(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustAntigoAntigo Lodge No. 231645 7th Ave.Meet 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustAppletonWaverly Lodge No. 51315 S. Bluemound Dr.• 920-738-9220Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June thru AugustAshlandAncient Landmark No. 210220 Sixth Ave. West • 715-682-2909 (Sec) • Meet 1st Wed., 7 p.m.ancientlandmarklodge210@gmail.comBaldwinCollins-Spring Valley Lodge 192790 Main St. • 715-977-0872 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustBarabooBaraboo Lodge No. 34108 Second Ave. • 608-356-6739Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBarnesBarnes Lodge No. 365Cty. Hwy. N • 715-372-4957 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tues. - 4th Tues. in June only7 p.m. Dark Jan., Feb. & MarchBarneveldBarneveld Lodge No. 319108 S. Jones St. • 608-445-0445 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBayfieldBayfield-Washburn Lodge No. 21529 N. 2nd Street • 715-779-3174 (Sec)Meets Monthly, 1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.Meets All YearBeaver DamDodge County Lodge No. 72Best Western Campus Inn, 815 ParkAve. • 920-210-1412 • Meet 3rdMonday 7 p.m., Meets All YearBeloitMorning Star Lodge No. 10229 W. Grand Ave. • 608-362-6073Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.1st Wed. only in July & AugustBerlinBerlin Lodge No. 38124 E. Huron St. •920-361-9774 (Sec)Meets 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thurs. Jan.- Oct., andat 7 p.m. 2nd Thursday only, Nov. & Dec.Dark July & AugustBlack EarthCrescent Valley Lodge No. 971020 Mills St. • 608-795-4484 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustBlack River FallsBlack River Lodge No. 74314 Main Street • 715-284-2521Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBloomerBloomer Lodge No. 2812122 16th Ave. • 715-568-5152Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryBristolWashburn Lodge No. 1458102 - 199th Ave. •262-857-7801Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBrodheadBicknell Lodge No. 94302 1st Center Ave. • 608-897-8069Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBrookfieldElmbrook Lodge No. 3544550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-549-0923Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustBrookfieldMcKinley Lodge No. 3074550 N. Pilgrim Rd. • 262-781-9907Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustBrookfieldMyron Reed No. 2974550 N Pilgrim Rd. • 262-780-0176Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July and AugustBurlingtonBurlington Lodge No. 28325 N. Kane St. • 262-763-6290Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustCambridgeSocial Lodge No. 245105 S. Spring St. • 608-423-7081Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July, AugustCamp DouglasCamp Douglas Lodge No. 272211 Main St. • 608-427-6542 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustCecilMason-Woods Lodge No. 368N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd • 715-745-2943 (Sec) • 1st & 3rd Tues., 10 a.m.Dark January & FebruaryCedarburgVictory Lodge No. 320504 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington262-375-2931 (Sec) • 2nd Mon. 6:30p.m. • Dark July & AugustChetekChetek Lodge No. 277216 Morrison St. • 715-924-4245 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustChippewa FallsChippewa Falls Lodge No. 176650 Bridgewater Ave. • 715-723-6341Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustClear LakeClear Lake Lodge No. 230411 Third Ave. • 715-263-3033Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustClintonvilleClintonville Lodge No. 197N4435 Hwy D • 715-754-5250Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January, February & MarchColumbusColumbus Lodge No. 75318 N. Ludington St. • 920-296-3139(Sec) • Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustCrandonCrandon Lodge No. 287118 S. Lake Ave. • 715-473-2741 (Sec)Meet 2nd Tues. Apr.-June & Sept.-Dec.Meets 4th Tues. Mar.-May & July-Oct.CrivitzTri-County Daylite Lodge No. 218918 Louisa St. • 715-854-3088Meet 2nd Wednesday 10 a.m.Dark January & FebruaryDarlingtonEvening Star Lodge No. 64433 Wells St. • 608-776-4213 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8 p.m.Dark July & AugustDelavanSouthern Lakes Lodge No. 121007 S. Second St. • 262-728-6556 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustDodgevilleDodgeville Lodge No. 119200 W. Chapel St. • 608-935-3548Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Meets All YearDousmanDousman Lodge No. 315142 N. Main St. • 414-429-5981Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustDousmanGlen L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364375 Hwy. 67 • 262-490-5497Meet 2nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.Dark JuneDurandDurand-Pepin Lodge No. 149203 W. Main St. • 715-672-8052 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustEagle RiverEagle River Lodge No. 248610 E. Division • 715-479-8646Meet 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.Meets All YearEau ClaireEau Claire Lodge No. 112616 Graham Ave. • 415-832-7759 (Sec.)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustEau ClaireGeorge B. Wheeler Lodge No. 351616 Graham Ave. • 715-832-7759Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustEau ClaireSanctuary Lodge No. 347616 Graham Ave. • 715-835-1778Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustEdgertonFulton Lodge No. 69312 W. Fulton St.• 608-884-4250Meets 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustEllsworthHancock Lodge No. 229400 High Point Dr. • 715-273-4339Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustEvansvilleUnion Lodge No. 32104 W. Main St. • 608-882-6087 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustFennimoreFennimore Lodge No. 2162025 12th St. • 608-822-4129Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:30 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryFlorenceHiram D. Fisher Lodge No. 222433 Central Ave. • 715-696-6308Meet 2nd Wed., 6:30 p.m.Meet All YearFond du LacFond du Lac Lodge No. 26500 W. Arndt St. • 920-922-6012Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July and AugustFredericLandmark Lodge No. 244109 United Way • 612-998-7901 (Sec).Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearFriendshipQuincy Lodge No. 71210 Main St. • 608-853-1768 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustGalesvilleDecora Lodge No. 17716794 S. Main St. • 608-582-4130 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 8 p.m.Dark July & August, 1st Mon. Sept.GlendaleMilwaukee-Harmony No. 261Sheraton Inn-Milw North • 414-961-1133Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustGraftonVictory Lodge No. 320504 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington414-659-5205, Meet 2nd & 4th Mon.,6:30 p.m. Dark June-AugustGreen BayDes Peres Lodge No. 85525 N. Taylor • 920-865-7637Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.Dark July & AugustGreen BayN.E.W. Daylite Lodge No. 360535 N. Taylor St. • 920-499-7265Meet 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.Dark July & AugustGreen BayTheodore Roosevelt Lodge 322525 N. Taylor St. • 920-490-9777Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & Aug., roosevelt322.comGreen BayWashington Lodge No. 21525 N. Taylor St.• 920-499-7265Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustGreenfieldDamascus Lodge No. 2901235 E. Howard Ave • 262-853-5631Meet 2nd Tues., Spec. 4th Tues. 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustHartfordHartford Lodge No. 120147 N. Rural St. • 262-673-4045Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustHaywardKeystone Lodge No. 26310629 Main St. • 715-634-8735 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustHudsonSt. Croix Lodge No. 56209 Locust Street • 715-377-0817Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustJanesvilleJanesville-Western Star No. 552322 E. Milwaukee St. • 608-752-3098Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustJeffersonJefferson County Lodge No. 9617 Masonic Blvd. • 920-674-6715Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustKenoshaKenosha Lodge No. 47807 - 61st St. • 262-657-7631Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearKenoshaSunrise Lodge No. 359807 61st St. • 262-694-7817Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30 a.m.Dark July & AugustKenoshaUnity Lodge No. 3674320 Washington Rd. • 262-657-5575Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustLa CrosseFrontier-Badger Lodge No. 45118 S. 8th St. • 608-782-1616Meet 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustLa CrosseLa Crosse Masonic Lodge No. 190118 8th Street So. • 608-385-1923Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearLadysmithMystic Tie Lodge No. 280705 E. 3rd St. N. • 715-532-7696 (Sec)Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Meets All YearLake GenevaGeneva Lodge No. 44335 S. Lakeshore Dr. • 262-248-9900Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustLindenLinden Lodge No. 206618 Main St. • 608-623-2143 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8 p.m.Dark July & AugustLodiLodi Valley Lodge No 99114 First St. • 608-592-4820 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustLone RockFranklin Lodge No. 16237 S. Oak St. • 608-583-4303 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8 p.m.Meets All YearMadisonCommonwealth Lodge No. 325301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-271-5574Travel 1st Wed.& Stated 3rd Wed., 7 p.m.Meets All YearMadisonDoric Lodge No. 35685 S. Stoughton Rd. • 608-770-2928(Sec) • Meet 1st & 3rd Tues., 7 p.m.Meets All YearMadisonFour Lakes Daylite Lodge No. 362301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-233-3902Meets 1st Mon. - 2nd Mon. if 1st followsholiday wknd., 10 a.m. Meets All YearMadisonHiram Lodge No. 50310 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-244-9468Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.mDark 1st Mondays, June thru SeptemberMadisonMadison Lodge No. 5301 Wisconsin Ave. • 608-256-0793Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Meet 1st Thursday July & AugustManitowocManitowoc Lodge No. 65810 Chicago St. • 920-793-3473 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMarinetteMarinette Lodge No. 1821610 Main St. • 715-735-3515Meet 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMarshfieldMarshfield Lodge No. 224402 W. 4th St. • 715-384-8646Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustMedfordMedford Lodge No. 217150 S. Seventh St. • 715-748-6851 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryMenomonieMenomonie Lodge No. 164N5729 - 410th St. • 715-235-2667Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMercerHurley Lodge No. 2375179 N. Hwy. 51 • 715-475-2453Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January, February & MarchMerrillanMerrillan Lodge No. 279105 S. Main Street • 715-333-2083 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark Jan., Feb., March & 3rd Mon. Dec.MiddletonMiddleton-Ionic Lodge No. 1807409 Franklin Ave. • 608-831-4418Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMiltonMilton Lodge No. 161508 Vernal Avenue • 608-754-2464Meets 4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeDamascus Lodge No. 2901235 E. Howard Ave. • 262-853-5631(Sec) • Meet 2nd & 4th Tues., Dinner6 p.m., Lodge at 7 • Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeDay-lite Lodge No. 3587515 W. National Ave. • 414-257-9450Meet 1st & 3rd MondaysDark July & AugustMilwaukeeFreemasons Lodge No. 363790 N. Van Buren St. • 414-425-5166Meets 1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeJames M. Hays Lodge No. 331790 N. Van Buren• 414-774-0366 (Sec)Meet 1st Mondays, 6:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeLafayette Lodge No. 265790 N. Van Buren St. • 414-541-7139Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeLake Lodge No. 1891235 E. Howard Ave. • 414-744-4609Meet Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustMilwaukeeNathan Hale Lodge No. 350790 N. Van Buren • 414-421-6493Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.Meets All YearMineral PointMineral Point Lodge No. 1310 High St.Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark 3rd Mon. Dec. – 3rd Mon. MarchMinocquaIsland City Lodge No. 3307542 Hwy 51 South • 715-614-2476(Sec.) • Meet 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.Meets all yearMondoviBuffalo River Masonic Lodge No. 252245 S. Franklin • 715-797-3261 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustMonroeSmith Lodge No. 311613-1/2 Tenth St. • 608-558-9987 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustMosineeMosinee Lodge No. 318607 13th St. • 715-693-0345 (Master)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustMukwonagoLaflin-St. James Lodge No. 247206 S. Main St. • 262-363-8926Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustNeenahAppleton Lodge No. 349241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-731-7355Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustNeenah/MenashaTwin Cities Lodge No. 61241 E. Wisconsin Ave. • 920-722-3611Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7 p.m.Dark July & AugustNeoshoNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108315 E. Schuyler St. • 262-567-2354Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustNew DiggingsBenton Lodge No. 268Cty. Hwy W • 608-348-7365 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark January & FebruaryNew GlarusNew Glarus Lodge No. 310207 6th Avenue • 608-527-2583 (Sec)Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustNew HolsteinCalumet Lodge No. 1722019 Washington St.• 920-894-2745 (Sec)Meet 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.Meets All YearNew LisbonJuneau Lodge No. 103304 S. Adams St. • 608-565-7207(Sec) • Meet 1st & 2nd Thurs 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustNew RichmondNew Richmond Lodge No. 195119 E. 2nd St. • 715-246-2144Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.Dark June, July & AugustNeoshoNeosho-Mayville-Horicon No. 108315 E. Schuyler St. • 262 567-2354(Sec) Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustOconomowocOconomowoc-Hartland Lodge 42307 N. Lake Road • 262-567-9898Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.Dark July & AugustOcontoPine Lodge No. 188513 Superior Ave. • 920-378-5427Meet 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.Dark December & JanuaryOconto FallsOconto Falls Lodge No. 293170 N. Washington St. • 920-373-5747Meet 1st Mon. Sept. 2nd Mon., 7 p.m.Meets All YearOmroOmro Lodge No. 168160 E Main Street • 920-685-2798Meet 2nd Monday, 7 p.m.Dark January, February & MarchLodge Listings are continued on page 14PAGE 13 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011

River Falls Lodge InstallsOfficers at Gala GatheringBy Bro. Milt HelmerThe installation of officers of theRiver Falls Masonic Lodge No.109 was a grand affair.Held on Tuesday, December21, at the ornate MasonicMr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were the life of the ChristmasParty at the River Falls Lodge. Bro. Mike Wilson and his wifeserve as Santa and Mrs. Claus at holiday events throughoutRiver Falls. Their appearance made the annual event evenmore memorable.LodgeListingsLodge listings are $20 per year. Tohave your lodge listed, mail yourlodge check made payable to theWisconsin Masonic Journal to: WMJLodge Listings, Attn: Diane Igl, c/oGrand Lodge F. & A. M. of Wisconsin,36275 Sunset Dr., Dousman,WI 53118.E-mail your Lodge newsand calendar items towmjeditor@wisc-freemasonry.orgTemple on Maple Street in RiverFalls, the event was well attendedby friends and relatives of theofficers installed to lead theLodge for the coming Masonicyear.The Brothers of the lodge werehonored by having the PastGrand Master of Masons inWisconsin, Bro. CharlesWhite, to serve as openingMaster. Once the Lodge wasopened in public form, PGMWhite presented the gavel to PastMaster Rod Rommel, InstallingMaster. Past Master Dave Voldwas Installing Marshal.During the ceremony, DistrictLecturer Harold Christensen,served as Installing Chaplain,Bro. Bob Fischer was SeniorWarden and Bro. Jim Wolfe wasJunior Warden.The entire affair went on withall the dignity befitting the occasion.Before the evening began outgoingMaster Steve Schwartzthanked the brothers for theirsupport and hard work during hisyear in office.Once installed, WorshipfulMaster Jim Graham addressedthe audience and thanked themfor the honor to serve as Masterof the River Falls Lodge. He waspresented with his Master’s hat,which Graham noted was abowler. He said the selection wasnot done casually, saying thebowler was invented in earlyEngland for hunters who werealways getting their hats knockedoff while hunting. The huntersasked a hat maker to come upwith a hat that would not easilybe dislodged while in the countryside and would also provide someprotection.The bowler, said Graham, waswhat the hat maker came upBro. John Howard, the Tiler of the River Falls Lodge, isshown with a rather unique gift from his friend PriscillaShoeneck. She presented him with a handmade fishing tipup that is attached to a glass. Whenever he needs a refill allhe has to do is push a switch and a little red flag pops up,just like the big winter fishing gear. Bro. Howard is an avidfishing enthusiast.with. Head wear in early Englandwas a sign of ones station in life,but the bowler soon became preferredattire for the commonman. With this in mind, Bro.Graham selected the bowler forhis year in the East. Bro. Grahamsaid the bowler represents theequality of the brotherhood sayingwe are all on one level inFreemasonry.After a fine dinner, the membersparticipated in a traditionalgift exchange.The 2011 River Falls Lodge No.109 officer photo will be publishedin the February issue.Bro. Jim Graham (right) withhis bowler hat presented tohim at his installation.LET OURCLASSIFIEDSWORKFOR YOUAt only 40 cents per word.Call Diane at262-965-3979AddressChanging?Remember to notify your lodgesecretary or the Grand LodgeOffice of your change of address.Grand LodgeF. & A. M. of Wisconsin36275 Sunset DriveDousman, WI 53118e-mailcheryl@wisc-freemasonry.orgDodgeville Lodge hosts Dodgeville Lioness/Iowa County Empty Stocking ProjectOn December 11, the Lioness Club used the Dodgeville Masonic Center to host their annual toy giveaway to needy families. There were 101families with 229 children receiving toys. The Lioness Club been doing this for the past 15 years. Twelve Lioness members were involved and60 hours were donated. This is a non-denominational project, but Christian oriented. All of the donated toys are given out and any funds donatedare used to purchase toys for the following year.Submitted by Bro. Keith Leitzinger, SecretaryMasonic CharitiesBro. William H. Barnes, Director of DevelopmentWis. Masonic Charities, e-mail: erika@wisc-freemasonry.orgErika Miller, Dev. Office CoordinatorPAGE 17 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - JANUARY 2011