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Rice Lake Masons Serve Over 240 Spaghetti Dinners

September 22, 2023 No Comments

Blue Hills Freemasons Lodge in Rice Lake recently held their annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. It was their largest attended dinner on record, serving over 240 meals and generating over $3000 to be used for High School Scholarships and general operating needs. The Lodge hosts this dinner annually and is well received in the Rice Lake community. The Brothers of Lodge No. 234 look forward each year to the event while following the long-time experience of Brother Bernie Kahl and his Lady

Our Most Valuable Asset: FRIENDSHIP

September 21, 2023 No Comments

Freemasonry has many facets which have attracted men of good will of every race, religion, political view, and social position into its ranks throughout the world for many years. Every member has his own individual reason for joining, but generally its chief appeal is the charitable work it does, the philosophy of life taught in Masonry with its visible exhibition by Freemasons in their exemplary conduct in the everyday world. All these items are important, but to the nonmember who

2023 Masonic All-Star Soccer trains youth to be goal-oriented

September 21, 2023 No Comments

The 2023 Masonic All-Star Soccer game weekend activities started with afternoon training sessions in Sun Prairie on July 28 followed by a cookout that evening. A free youth clinic was added this year giving the younger players an opportunity to learn from the All-Stars. The Masons of Wisconsin are the primary sponsors headed by Brother Brian Lerch. Brother Dave Tainter is in charge of the cookout, feeding about 250, where the soccer players claim, “We don’t get fed like this

Oshkosh Brothers hand out popsicles at Fourth of July Parade

September 20, 2023 No Comments

Brothers (from left) Ron Montgomery, Mark Bargenquast and Alex Rabe of Oshkosh Freemasons Lodge No. 27 help celebrate the 4th of July by passing out popsicles to help cool down the crowd on very hot day. Submitted by Brother Jordan Wilcox

Prairie View Masons hold Chili Cookoff, Celebrate 165 Years

September 19, 2023 No Comments

Prairie View Lodge No. 95, Ripon, held its annual Chili Cookoff competition and chili feed, as well as celebrating the 165th anniversary of the Lodge on July 25. In the photo above are the top three placewinners in the Chili Cookoff (from left): 3rd place Lodge JW Kevan Nault; Champion Ron Triemstra, PM; and 2nd place Jenn Aither (lady of PM Tim Aither). Brother Ron used the recipe of his late wife Darcy. Submitted by Brother Rick Coles

Superior Freemasons Donate $2,000 to Fire Dept

September 18, 2023 No Comments

A few years ago, ironically, the Town of Gordon Volunteer Fire Department in Douglas County had the misfortune of having their firehall burn to the ground and all the equipment and paraphernalia was lost. Insurance covered much of the loss, but as is always true, not everything was covered or perhaps forgotten when the claim was turned in. In 2022, Acacia-Itasca Masonic Lodge No. 329 of Superior presented one of three fire suppression tools (FSTs) to the Town of Gordon.

Lodi Valley Masons in Susie the Duck Parade

September 17, 2023 No Comments

Freemasons from Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99 participated in the Susie the Duck Day parade on August 12th in Lodi. Lodge Brethren tossed out six 5-gallon pails of candy to children (and the young at heart) who lined the streets. The Lodge also sponsored the Zor Mavericks Scooter Patrol and the Zor Midgets Car Patrol in the parade. The tractor in the photo above is a 1953 Super H, owned by the family of Master Roger Haarklau. Earlier this summer,

Ladysmith Masons “pitch” in to help Youth Baseball Team

September 16, 2023 No Comments

The Up North Grizzlies Traveling Youth Baseball Team was started three years ago with the goal of making an affordable opportunity to local kids. The closest travel teams are 75 plus miles away and expensive to be a part of. The team has played many local tournaments and every year try to participate in one big tournament. In the past, we have played at the Field Of Dreams in Iowa and also in Milwaukee. This year’s 11 team members live

DeMolay and Masonic Brothers team up for Chetek breakfast

September 15, 2023 No Comments

Chetek Masonic Lodge Brothers and the young men and advisors of the Chippewa Valley DeMolay served 292 pancake breakfasts on July 4th. This helps support our benevolent activities. The Brothers did an excellent job once again with the pancakes, french toast and all the fixings! The DeMolay volunteers assisted as greeters, servers and cleanup crews. Many favorable comments were expressed about the DeMolay participation in making this an enjoyable event. Submitted by Bro. Jim Toman, Photo by Bro. Darryl Dahl

Ozaukee Masonic Lodge Celebrates 175 Years in their Community

September 14, 2023 No Comments

Ozaukee Lodge No. 17, located in beautiful Port Washington, celebrated 175 years of service to the community on July 22. The day consisted of a “churchfest” type party, with a tent, raffles, official T-shirt sales, smoked chicken and pulled pork dinners. Brother Mike Roddy and his band “Whiskey Flats” entertained the enthusiastic crowd. And although it tried to rain, no one’s spirits were dampened. A wonderful, community-based event was enjoyed by all! A reconsecration Ceremony will be held on October 21

“Outpost Breakfast” brings Brothers together in District 2

September 13, 2023 No Comments

District 2 had a Masonic Outpost Breakfast in New Richmond at the “Not Justa Cafe” with 14 Brothers stopping by. We had a great time and spent about two hours together. Lots of laughs along with some really great stories. From PGM Gary L. Stang, “If you haven’t started a Masonic Outpost Breakfast meeting yet, please get one started. It can be a great time!” Around the table from from right: Brothers Mike Bessette, John Davenport, Dennis Brown, Wayne Pearce,

Children’s Dyslexia Center presents to Madison Valley Scottish Rite

September 12, 2023 No Comments

The Children’s Dyslexia Center recently gave a very nice presentation for all the Madison Valley Scottish Rite Brothers. Brigid Ryan is one of the instructors who spoke and gave us a lot of really great information about the Children’s Dyslexia Center (CDC). Amelia Cooper recently graduated from the CDC and gave a very heartfelt and inspiring speech around what the CDC was able to do for her as a student. Amelia was diagnosed with Dyslexia in the 4th grade and

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Rice Lake Masons Serve Over 240 Spaghetti Dinners

Our Most Valuable Asset: FRIENDSHIP

2023 Masonic All-Star Soccer trains youth to be goal-oriented

Oshkosh Brothers hand out popsicles at Fourth of July Parade

Prairie View Masons hold Chili Cookoff, Celebrate 165 Years

Superior Freemasons Donate $2,000 to Fire Dept

Lodi Valley Masons in Susie the Duck Parade

Ladysmith Masons “pitch” in to help Youth Baseball Team

DeMolay and Masonic Brothers team up for Chetek breakfast

Ozaukee Masonic Lodge Celebrates 175 Years in their Community

“Outpost Breakfast” brings Brothers together in District 2

Children’s Dyslexia Center presents to Madison Valley Scottish Rite

Rice Lake Masons Serve Over 240 Spaghetti Dinners

Our Most Valuable Asset: FRIENDSHIP

2023 Masonic All-Star Soccer trains youth to be goal-oriented

Oshkosh Brothers hand out popsicles at Fourth of July Parade

Prairie View Masons hold Chili Cookoff, Celebrate 165 Years

Superior Freemasons Donate $2,000 to Fire Dept

Lodi Valley Masons in Susie the Duck Parade

Ladysmith Masons “pitch” in to help Youth Baseball Team

DeMolay and Masonic Brothers team up for Chetek breakfast

Ozaukee Masonic Lodge Celebrates 175 Years in their Community

“Outpost Breakfast” brings Brothers together in District 2

Children’s Dyslexia Center presents to Madison Valley Scottish Rite

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