Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin
Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin
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Annual Communication Campout<br />
Bro. Randy Thorman handles the grilling.<br />
By Rich Rygh<br />
The Brethren <strong>of</strong> Neosho Mayville<br />
Horicon Lodge No. 108 were camping<br />
out at Lake Farm Park near Madison<br />
during the Annual Communication.<br />
The Brethren have made the camping<br />
an annual tradition ever since the<br />
<strong>Masonic</strong> emblem on tail light <strong>of</strong> motorhome.<br />
Annual Communication was last held<br />
in Appleton. They meet on Thursday<br />
evening at the campground for some<br />
food and fellowship and are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
joined by Dodge County Lodge and<br />
other Brethren on Friday evening.<br />
They <strong>of</strong>ten enjoy a little banjo entertainment<br />
by one <strong>of</strong> the Brothers.<br />
Bro. Jeff Millikin,<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> the Lodge,<br />
says it has become a<br />
tradition the Brethren<br />
really enjoy.<br />
River Falls Masons renew their obligation<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> River Falls Lodge No. 109 assembled at the request <strong>of</strong> their Master, Bro. Dave H<strong>of</strong>fman to<br />
renew their Master Mason obligation. Bro. Warren Kozitza, one <strong>of</strong> the lodges newest members, assumed<br />
the position <strong>of</strong> the candidate at the altar while Lodge Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Man Fred Benson gave the responsive obligation.<br />
Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer<br />
Get more information on our <strong>Masonic</strong> Charities at<br />
www.freemasonry.org<br />
PAGE 21 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2012<br />
Photos by<br />
Rich Rygh<br />
Enjoying the evening campfire, Bros. Randy Thorman, James Capper, Scott<br />
Scharnell and Bob Scharnell.<br />
Bros. Jim Lumsden (left) and Jeff Millikin give the battery cables<br />
on the motorhome some attention.<br />
Handgun Training<br />
& Fundraising Event<br />
This class will include training to meet the requirements for concealed<br />
carry in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> & Utah and is open to anyone interested in receiving<br />
training in the law, and safe handgun handling. Included in the<br />
class is the required documentation, materials, finger print cards and<br />
passport photo to apply for concealed carry permits in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and<br />
Utah. This class will be presented by Marcon Shooting School. Dan<br />
Marcon is a Navy Veteran, NRA instructor and range safety <strong>of</strong>ficer,<br />
certified to instruct Wis., Minn., Utah, Flor. & Ariz. CCW classes.<br />
July 14, 2012<br />
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<br />
Tomah <strong>Masonic</strong> Center, 520 E. Saratoga St.,<br />
Tomah, Wis.<br />
Who should attend: Anyone interested in applying for a concealed<br />
carry permit, learning more about the CCW law in Wis., Utah and<br />
safely handling firearms or other weapons.<br />
Cost: $100 per person ($15 per person will be donated back to the<br />
District 5 drive for the Vet’s). These funds will be used to purchase<br />
needed supplies for the resident veterans at the Tomah VA.<br />
Please contact District Deputy Jim Kent<br />
if you plan on attending.<br />
District_deputy5@wisc-freemasonry.org