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Masonic Lodge Brat Fry Proceeds Donated to Brother’s Wife

July 26, 2023 No Comments

As we reported last month, Brothers of Keith D. Chamberlain Masonic Lodge No. 66 in Richland Center hosted a Brat Stand fundraiser in their community to raise money for Lisa Christianson, who is the wife of Brother Richard Spencer, the Secretary of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 16 in Lone Rock, for her expenses during her cancer battle. On June 28th, the Brothers of Chamberlain Masonic Lodge gathered at the Franklin Lodge building in Lone Rock to present Lisa with a

Crivitz Freemasons donate $16,000 towards Crivitz Police K-9

July 25, 2023 No Comments

The Crivitz Freemasons followed through on a pledge to help the Crivitz Police Department purchase a trained police dog by donating $15,000 on July 24, 2023. The Masonic Lodge, located at 913 Louisa St., had previously donated $1000 nine months ago. “We feel this is an important way we can show our support for our law enforcement officers and that we value their efforts on our behalf,” said spokesperson Bob Hoffman. “Our Lodge members also feel this project will benefit

West Allis Freemasons Support Woodlands School

July 24, 2023 No Comments

West Allis Masonic Lodge No. 291 sponsored a hole and entered two foursomes supporting the Woodlands School in the Woodlands Annual Golf Outing at Silver Springs Golf Club in Milwaukee. Pictured above from left are Brothers Derick Smith of West Allis Masonic Lodge and Tim Zielinski of Wisconsin Masonic Lodge No. 13. Submitted by Bro. Derick Smith

National Sojourners presents “Build the Flag”

July 21, 2023 No Comments

Pictured above are the Military Veterans of Day-Lite Masonic Lodge No. 358 on June 5, after Milwaukee Chapter #27 National Sojourners presented “Build the Flag” program to the Lodge as part of their Masonic education. Lodge Master Joseph B. Harker, a Past Grand Master and member of the Milwaukee Chapter, requested the presentation. This program as well as other educational patriotic programs are available to all lodges. Contact Bro. Lowell Scott at [email protected] and request a presentation. From left: Bill

Oshkosh Lodge Honors Brothers on St. John the Baptist Day

July 19, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Oshkosh Masonic Lodge No. 27, in conjunction with St. John the Baptist Day (June 24), honored Masons buried in Lake View Memorial Park by placing Masonic Flags at their gravestones. Two hundred fifty flags were placed. The intention is that this becomes an annual practice and will spread to other cemeteries throughout Oshkosh. The Oshkosh Masonic Lodge will be celebrating our 175th Anniversary in 2024. To put in perspective, that’s four years before Oshkosh officially became a

Hiram’s Hotshots Trap Team Aims to Spread Freemasonry

July 17, 2023 1 Comment

By Brother Brian Bertram Damascus Masonic Lodge No. 290 of Milwaukee has sponsored a trap shooting team for nearly a decade. Consisting of members of the Lodge, the team participates in the Summer Trap League at Boxhorn Sportsman’s Club in Muskego, Wisconsin. With a short 2-year hiatus because of covid and a 1-year break in action, the team is at it again representing not only our lodge, but Freemasonry in our state. The summer league is competitive in nature, going

Your 2023-2024 Wisconsin Freemasonry Leadership Team

July 14, 2023 No Comments

Brothers, may I present your Grand Lodge Officers and Wisconsin Freemasonry Leadership Team, elected and appointed, for 2023-2024. Front row from left: Grand Treasurer Paul T. Tourville, PGM; Junior Grand Warden Joseph E. Thompson; Deputy Grand Master Thomas W. Stevens; Grand Master David R. Ritchie; Senior Grand Warden Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt; and Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM. Second row: Senior Grand Steward Matthew H. Ivens; Senior Grand Deacon Earl Gunderson; Junior Grand Deacon Jeffrey S. Thiele; Grand Chaplain Gary

Masonic Foundation Announces Historic Commitment to Wisconsin State Patrol

July 12, 2023 No Comments

Brethren coming to Friday’s session of 2023 Annual Communication were in for a big surprise when a Wisconsin State Trooper squad car was parked outside the Wisconsin Masonic Center – with it’s red and blue lights blinking. Pictured above, Trooper Lucas Gavioli of the Wisconsin State Patrol, a Master Mason in Hiram Lodge No. 50 in Madison, is seen welcoming those arriving to Annual Communication. This was the kickoff to the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Second Century Plea to announce a

2022-23 Grand Master’s Appeal Grows to Record-Breaking $350,000!

July 10, 2023 No Comments

By Rich Rygh, Wisconsin Masonic Journal The 179th Annual Communication Celebration of Freemasonry on June 1 took on a whole new look this year. There were no white dinner jackets or little black dresses. The Brothers wore their favorite Masonic apparel. There was a casual and fun atmosphere with country music at its best by Bella Cain. The meal included burgers, brats, and beer. Those attending commented they had a great time with an opportunity to close off the Masonic

Southern Lakes Freemasons Award $4,000 in Scholarships

July 5, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Southern Lakes Masonic Lodge #12 in Delavan, Wisconsin awarded four talented local high school graduates scholarships of $1,000 each in their journeys to gain further knowledge through education. Pictured above with the Lodge Brethren are Eli Gerdes (Delavan High School), Aislinn Martinez, Hannah Person (Elkhorn High School), and Gabrielle Dixon. Congratulations, graduates! The Brothers of Southern Lakes Lodge are proud to help support your educational endeavors — and all of Wisconsin Freemasons wish you their best for

Lake Masonic Lodge of Milwaukee Donates FST to Waterford Police

July 3, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Milwaukee’s Lake Lodge #189 recently donated a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Waterford Police Department. Pictured above are members of the Waterford Police Department on the left along with Lodge Master Grant Walden and (far right) Junior Grand Deacon Jeff Thiele, who also serves as Junior Warden of Lake Lodge. At the presentation ceremony, the Lodge Brothers underscored their commitment to supporting first responders throughout the state. “As a community-driven organization, we believe in doing our

Lodi Valley Freemasons Go To Bat For Kids

June 30, 2023 No Comments

Freemasons from Lodi Valley Lodge No. 99 in Lodi, Wisconsin donated $500 worth of T-Ball bats to the Lodi Area Youth Baseball and Softball Organization. New bats aren’t cheap — so the Lodge made the donation to try and alleviate some costs to the parents. The Lodi Valley Freemasons expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the volunteer coaches who make the sport possible. “Thank you to all the coaching volunteers this year! Without them there would be no developmental sports

Grand Master’s Message – Summer 2023

June 29, 2023 No Comments

For many years I have heard how Masonry is dying. Like all the fraternal and service organizations that are dwindling, “People today just do not want to join.” Masonry is not like other organizations though. We are growing. We are on pace, even with the COVID shut down, to have raised more Masons in the past five years than we did in the previous five year span. In roughly the three years we have been able to do degree

Freemasons Assist Sheboygan Fire Dept’s “FIRE PUP” Program

June 29, 2023 No Comments

Brother Dave Engeldinger of Sheboygan Freemasons Lodge No. 11 recently presented a donation – including a matching grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program – to the Sheboygan Fire Department. This money will be used to support the FIRE PUP program to teach fire safety to children throughout the community. From left: Mike Burgard, Kurt Miller, Zach Timreck, Brother Dave Engeldinger, Andre Schmitt and Tyler Schmitt. Submitted by Brother Dave Engeldinger

UW-Whitewater Fraternity Brothers Help Out at Freemasons’ Fundraiser

June 28, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of St. John’s Lodge No. 57, Whitewater-Palmyra, enlisted the service of several members of the UW-Whitewater Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, for their spring roast pork dinner fundraiser. These fine young gentlemen provided excellent help in serving dinners and kitchen clean up. Pictured above in the assembly line from right: Brother Jason Mackey, Patrick Godek, Reece Corbin, Peyton Potempa, Connor Wimer, and Sam Reinbold. In the background are Nick Petrikis and Mikey O’Malley. Below: St. John’s newest EA, Brother

Monroe Boy Scouts Camp at New Diggings Masonic Cemetery

June 27, 2023 No Comments

By Dave Ritchie Since 2003 the Boy Scouts of Troop #101 in Monroe have journeyed to New Diggings. Each May the Masonic Cemetery in New Diggings has hosted a campout for the Scouts. The property owned by the Grand Lodge is home to Olive Branch Lodge. The wooded site offers the scouts a chance to camp and in return the scouts clean up sticks and other debris left by the winter. Above: The scouts take a break after doing the

Burlington Freemasons Lodge Donates FST to Racine County Sheriff

June 26, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Burlington Freemasons Lodge No. 28 presented a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to Deputy Cindy Milam from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Milam covers the Village of Rochester, one of Burlington’s closest neighboring communities. Pictured above, from left: Brothers Shawn Noble, Mathew Kaye, Mike Czarnecki, Eric Parker, Racine County Sheriff Deputy Cindy Milam, Lodge Master Trent Vukodinovich, Brothers Jan Talaga and Donald Noble. The Lodge Brethren also recently donated $1000 to the Rochester Memorial Day Committee. The

Prairie View Masonic Lodge Helps Ripon United Way

June 23, 2023 No Comments

Prairie View Masonic Lodge No. 95 presented a check to the Ripon United Way for $3200 on April 25. Prairie View Lodge Brothers contributed $1600, and the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation matched it for a total of $3200. This was one of the largest gifts given to the Ripon United Way this year. Pictured above, from left: H. Meade Grim, Secretary; Greg Frounfelter, Master; Jeff Pullman-Becker, President of Ripon United Way; and Bill Boutwell, Junior Steward and Ripon United Way Board

Masonic Milestone: Wayne Tubbs is a 70 Year Mason!

June 22, 2023 No Comments

Above, Brother Mike Bessette, Master of New Richmond Freemasons Lodge No. 195, presents Brother Wayne Tubbs with his 70 year award and pin at the Lodge’s recent Service Awards Night. Brother Tubbs was raised on April 14, 1953 when he was 23 years old. He served the Lodge as Master in 1960 and 1992 — and more recently served as the Lodge Chaplain and Counselor. Congratulations, Brother, on this tremendous Masonic Milestone — and thank you so much for all

Masons Present Life-Saving FST to De Pere Fire Department

June 21, 2023 No Comments

Des Peres Freemasons Lodge No. 85 Brothers Mitchell Devroy and Craig DeVoe recently presented the De Pere City Fire Department with a Fire Suppression Tool (FST). These devices can quickly weaken or even fully extinguish an enclosed fire, dropping the internal temperature by over 1000 degrees in under a minute. Freemasons in Wisconsin have donated over 350 of these devices to first responders around the state this past year. Pictured above, from left: Brother Mitch Devroy; Fire Fighter/paramedic Rod Devily;

Lodi Valley Freemasons Present FSTs, Donation to Local Fire Departments

June 20, 2023 No Comments

Lodi Valley Masonic Lodge No. 99 donated Fire Suppression Devices (FSTs) obtained through Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program to the Lodi and Dane Fire Departments last month. These were the third and fourth FSTs the Lodi Freemasons has presented this year, the first two going to the Black Earth and Mazomanie fire departments. Pictured above, Lodi Valley Master Roger Haarklau and Brothers Karl Markgraf, Seth Markgraf and Michael Thumm journeyed to Dane to present Fire Chief Denman Breunig

Waukesha Freemasons Assist Local Food Pantry

June 19, 2023 No Comments

Waukesha Freemasons Lodge No. 37 recently donated 100 pounds of fresh Vidalia onions to the Waukesha Food Pantry. Above, Zack D., a representative of the food pantry, gladly accepts the donation. Waukesha Lodge annually donates onions to their food pantry to help bring fresh produce to those in need. Submitted by Brother Gary Eber

Burlington Masonic Lodge donates to Memorial Day Parade

June 17, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Burlington Masonic Lodge No. 28 donated $1000 to the Rochester Memorial Day Committee on May 9th. The Village of Rochester has the longest running Memorial Day Parade in the entire country — and the Lodge Brethren said it was an absolute pleasure to assist them in making this year’s 157th event special! From left are members of the Rochester Commitee and Burlington Lodge: Dan Boles, Shawn Noble, Donald Noble, Ron Strelow, Elizabeth Wellner, Mathew Kaye, Krystal Kaye,

Dousman Freemasons Present Checks to Three Pillars

June 15, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge No. 364 in Dousman, with matching funds from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation‘s Acts of Kindness program, recently presented $1,000 to the Residents Assistance Fund and $1,000 to the Three Pillars Memory Care. Above, Three Pillars Chief Development Officer Terri Isabell receives the checks from Glenn L. Humphrey Lodge Trustee Duane Bunting (left) and Secretary/Treasurer Frank McKenna. Submitted by Bro. Frank McKenna

Freemasons Donate US Flags to Shawano AMVETS

May 29, 2023 No Comments

Brother Bill Mommaerts, Master of Shawano Freemasons Lodge No. 170 (not pictured), and Brother Blue (Mike) Peterson, Master of Mason-Woods Freemasons Lodge No. 368, recently presented Don Anderson of Shawano AMVETS Post 10 with a dozen American Flags to be presented to AMVETS. The veterans of Post 10 are provided flags to keep with them, to replace those they may see which are in need of retiring. If the recipients wish, AMVETS members will put up a new flag —

Grand Master’s Message – June 2023

May 26, 2023 No Comments

I’m Proud to be a Freemason! I’m Proud of who we are! I’m Proud of what we do! My Brothers and Masonic family members, Last article. Wow, what a year! We did it together!! Wisconsin Freemasonry is relevant!!! We proved it to our communities all over Wisconsin. The “good” in our communities are searching for us. As we hold our standards and select, this Fraternity grows in size and impact. I truly believe we have changed the direction of Freemasonry

Prairie View Freemasons Clean Up Highway 23

May 26, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Prairie View Freemasons Lodge No. 95 cleaned their stretch of Highway 23 between Ripon and Green Lake on April 15. Kneeling in the photo from left: Brother Bill Boutwell, Brother Kevan Nault and Brother Jonathan Chavez. Standing: W:. Brother Rick Coles, W:. Brother H. Meade Grim, Turner Schmitt (Grandson of Wes Wassell), Brother Dave Schoff, W:. Brother Rev. Wes Wassell and W:. Brother Greg Frounfelter. Not pictured: W:. Brother Ron Triemstra and Meghan Schmitz (fiancé of Brother

Show Your Pride: Wisconsin Freemason License Plates

May 24, 2023 No Comments

Identify yourself as a Freemason by displaying a Freemason License Plate on your vehicle. Standard Freemason plates require a one-time cost of $15, thereafter, you pay only the regular registration fee. Plates can be personalized which requires an extra $15 each year. Vehicles that qualify for the plates are automobiles, motorhomes, trucks with 4,500, 6,000 or 8,000 pound gross weight, dual purpose farm, dual purpose motor home and 12,000 pound gross weight farm trucks. For more information, go to the Wisconsin

Crivitz Freemasons Award $1,500 Scholarship

May 23, 2023 No Comments

Congratulations to Braeden “Brady” Tadisch who received Crivitz’s Masonic Light Freemasons Lodge Scholarship on Saturday, May 20th at the Crivitz High School graduation. The check was presented by Brother Doug Morrison on behalf of the Crivitz Lodge and the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation to support outstanding youth in their community with this $1,500 gift. Tadisch, who was a lineman on the Crivitz Wolverines football team and a forward on the 26-2 basketball team this past season, has a bright future ahead

Living Their Obligation: Freemasons Visit Shut-Ins

May 22, 2023 No Comments

By PGM Gary L. Stang District Two Outpost Breakfast Club is seen above having breakfast with Brother Vern Englbretson who is in hospice care. His daughter, Julie and an employee from the nursing home brought Brother Vern to the restaurant to visit with his Brothers. Everyone had a great time. Brother Vern is a member of Clear Lake Freemasons Lodge No. 230. There was a good turn out of Brothers: 11, including Vern, and everyone really enjoyed a great breakfast

Annual Milton Good Friday Fish Fry is Great Success

May 19, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Milton Lodge No. 161 served over 375 meals at their Good Friday Fish Fry. Above, longtime event fish fryer, Brother Duane Huber, prepares the cod. Brothers Mike Huber (left) and Curt Sorenson run the assembly line. The annual event generated over $3,300 in net income, along with another $1,600 in ad insert sales by Brother Al Huber. This year was again take-out only. Boy Scout Troop 417 from Milton assisted. Master Brian Duoss and Bro. Pat Garvin add the fish

Oshkosh Freemasons Give $1,000 Scholarship

May 18, 2023 No Comments

Congratulations to Mallory Ott – she’s Oshkosh North High School’s 2023 recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation and Oshkosh Freemasons Lodge #27. Pictured above with Mallory is Brother Ron J. Montgomery, Past Master of the Oshkosh Lodge. Mallory will be headed south to continue her education and basketball career at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri in the fall. We wish Mallory all the best in her future endeavors! From Brother Ron Montgomery’s Facebook

Potosi Freemasons Clean Up Roadside

May 17, 2023 No Comments

A crew from Warren Freemasons Lodge No. 4 in Potosi met for some roadside clean-up on April 22. From left: Jeff Kartman, Corey Meier, Tom Schwantes, Jeremy Winkler and Anthony Spoke. Not pictured: Rick Fry. As we reported recently, several of the Brothers involved in the clean-up effort were recognized by “Quits for Valor” for their service to our country. Thank you, Brothers! Photo by Brother Ron Jaacks, District 8 Events

Richland Center Freemasons Raise Funds for Brother’s Wife

May 15, 2023 No Comments

This past weekend, a Brat Stand fundraiser was sponsored by the Brothers of Keith D. Chamberlain Masonic Lodge in Richland Center. It was a beautiful day for a brat stand, and the Brothers were set up early and ready to serve. The stand was set up outside of Archie Monuments & Stone, a well-known business on Main Street in Richland Center operated by Brother Jim Jewell and his lovely Lady, Shirley. Proceeds will be donated to Lisa Spencer, who is

Wausau Freemasons Donate Life-Saving Fire Tools

May 12, 2023 No Comments

Forest Freemasons Lodge No. 130 of Wausau recently donated two Fire Suppression Tools, one each to the Town of Texas and Town of Wausau Fire Departments. From left: Keith Mathews; Matt Zastrow; Matthew Meyers; Albie Kramer; Ryan Wojicechowski; David Imlah; Brec Ohrmundt, Town of Texas Fire Department; Dan Maguire; Kyle Borchardt, Town of Wausau Fire Department; Barry Maxfield; and Lars Framness. Submitted by Bro. Lars Framness, Master

Collins-Spring Valley Freemasons Support St. Croix County Foster Care

May 10, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Collins-Spring Valley Freemasons Lodge No. 192 donated a large portion of their 2022 Car Show proceeds to the St. Croix County Childrens’ Services Foster Care program. The Lodge’s donation of over $1,400 was matched by the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation‘s “Acts of Kindness” program to combine for a total of $2,830. The Foster Care Program is an initiative of Grand Master Paul T. Tourville and his Lady, Kelli. Above from left: Doc James MacFarlane, John Miller, Dale Brathol,

Oregon Masons Partner with Fire Department to Host Easter Egg Hunt

May 8, 2023 No Comments

A huge crowd turned out for an Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Oregon Lodge and Oregon Fire Department on April 8th. In fact, the photo above represents less than a quarter of all the total participants! There were four different age groups who gathered up over 4,500 eggs in 15 minutes. Parents and kids had a lot of fun and it was a great way to bring the community together and partner with their local first responders. The event

Low 12 Masonic Riders Donate to GM’s Appeal

May 6, 2023 No Comments

Above, Brother Matthew Konradt presents Deputy Grand Master David R. Ritchie a $500 check for the Grand Master’s Appeal on behalf of the Low 12 Masonic Riders Association at the District 12 Spring Meeting. Thank you so much for your incredible generosity, Brothers! Also, it’s not too late to donate to this year’s appeal: simply go to The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation website or click on the QR code below to contribute by PayPal. Please consider donating as the money you give

Washington County Fire Suppression Tools ‘Saved Property’ During House Fire

May 3, 2023 No Comments

By Christina Van Zelst, April 30, 2023 8:08PM, FOX6 News Milwaukee CLICK HERE for video of news story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/washington-county-fire-suppression-tools-saved-property-during-house-fire ADDISON, Wis. – Flames and smoke took over the basement of a house in Washington County, April 24, but from the outside, you’d never know. A special fire suppression tool saved the home. “I got visible flames in the basement,” a first responder said. “Looks like it’s filled with smoke.” On the morning of April 24, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house

Grand Master’s Message – May 2023

April 27, 2023 No Comments

I’m Proud to be a Freemason! I’m Proud of who we are! I’m Proud of what we do! Only two articles to go as your Grand Master . . . An important distinction. Your leadership team is not pushing to an end, it is launching into the next successful Masonic year! We have clearly evolved this Fraternity considerably over these past months and there is no doubt the future will continue to build on those evolutions. Those of

Wisconsin Rapids Freemasons Donate 2 More FSTs — 8 Total!

April 26, 2023 No Comments

Wisconsin Rapids Freemasons Lodge recently recently donated two additional Fire Suppression Tools in their community: one to the Wood County Sheriff’s Rescue Unit and another to the Port Edwards Fire Department. Above, Master James Geise makes a presentation to Port Edwards Fire Chief Jason Warden. District 6 Lecturer James Geise, Master, presents an FST to Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker. As we reported late last year, the Lodge has also donated FSTs to six other surrounding fire departments: Wisconsin Rapids,

Oregon Lodge Presents Rescue “Manikins” to 3 Area Fire Departments

April 24, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Oregon Lodge No. 151 presented three Rescue Randy Manikins, one each, to the Oregon, Verona and Brooklyn Fire Departments. The Rescue Randy Manikin is about 5’5” tall and weighs about 165 lbs. and is especially designed for rescue and first responder training exercises. It is developed for life-like patient handling, transportation, and extrication training. It can be seated in an automobile, positioned in a smoke-filled room and can be used for simulating the removal of victims from

Quilts for Valor Enfold Potosi’s Brothers in Love

April 21, 2023 No Comments

Four Brothers from Warren Freemasons Lodge #4 in Potosi, Wisconsin received “Quilts of Valor” at their Lodge meeting on Thursday, April 6th, 2023. The mission of Quilts of Valor is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. The quilts presented were absolutely beautiful, containing exquisite patterns of red, white, and blue. Each quilt is hand-made, so all four were very different in their styles. Some contained images of bald eagles and the U.S.

Dodgeville Pasty Sales Benefit Dodger Food Locker

April 19, 2023 No Comments

The Dodgeville Masonic Lodge held their March 4th pasty sale to benefit the Dodger Food Locker, an organization dedicated to the food insecurities of children in the Dodgeville area. All of their hard work paid off as the Brothers were able to present the charity with a check for over $1,000! Pictured Left to right: Marlene Jones, Ross Jones, Sharon Christensen, Phyl Ericson, Becky Tank, Jim Davis, Brianna Pishion, Mike Hoppenjan, Janice Neil, Scott Althaus, Brian Pishion and Greta Byers. Volunteers

Burlington Police Receive Life-Saving Gift from Burlington Masons

April 17, 2023 No Comments

Brothers of Burlington Lodge No. 28 presented a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to Police Chief Brian Zmudzinski and the Burlington Police Department on March 16th. The police officers were very appreciative of the gift, as oftentimes they are the first to arrive on the scene of a fire. Having a tool like this in their squad car will help extinguish the fire much more rapidly, saving lives, pets, and property. Making this generous gift, from left: Jan Talaga, PM;

Milwaukee Lodges Boil Crawfish, Stir Cement of Brotherly Love

April 14, 2023 No Comments

Milwaukee’s James M. Hays and Henry L. Palmer Masonic Lodges co-hosted their third annual “Crawfish Boil” at the Northwest Masonic Center on February 19th. Brethren and friends gathered to enjoy crawfish, Andouille sausage, corn, potatoes and home brew — along with a great afternoon of fellowship. Spearheaded by Brother Jim McGuigan, the boil is so authentic, fresh, and delicious because he literally flies the crawfish in from Natchitoches, Louisiana (over 900 miles away) a day before the event. There’s a

“Acts of Kindness” Reverberates Through Tomah Community

April 12, 2023 No Comments

As we reported earlier this month, Wisconsin Masons have donated over 325 Fire Suppression Tools to community First Responders throughout the state. These donations have been made possible by a generous gift from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation through the “Acts of Kindness”program. Of those, 8 have already been used in fire situations from Shawano County to Lincoln County to Tomah. “[T]he Tomah Police Department successfully deployed their donated FST at the scene of a house fire in their community. This is

Hometown Masons Donate FST to Onalaska Fire Department

April 10, 2023 No Comments

Onalaska Masonic Lodge No. 214 recently presented a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to Onalaska Fire Department. The donation was yet another example of the Masonic Lodge’s involvement in their community. Pictured above from left: Senior Warden Ron Lamkin, Secretary Wes Hurlburt, Deputy Chief Les Norin, Junior Deacon Dave Hendrickson, and Onalaska Firemen: Ty Edwards, Cory Taylor, Matt Heberlein, Jason Veldboom and Peter Coppola. Thank you to the brave first responders of the Onalaska Fire Department – and thank you to

Masons of Milwaukee-Harmony Present FST to Non-Profit Kathy’s House

April 7, 2023 No Comments

Milwaukee-Harmony Lodge No. 261 Brothers Josef Pronnet (left) and Master Garrett Butenhoff present a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to Kathy’s House President and CEO, Patty Metropulos. Kathy’s House is a nonprofit 501(c)3 hospital guest house committed to providing affordable lodging and caring support in a “home away from home” environment for families who need to travel to Milwaukee for medical care. Since 2001, Kathy’s House has helped more than 17,000 out-of-town patients to access-needed medical care in Milwaukee. Their story

WI Masons Donate More Than 325 Fire Suppression Tools – 8 Already Used!

April 5, 2023 No Comments

From our partners and friends at Fire Suppression Solutions: “Fire Suppression Solutions is proud to share that communities across the State of Wisconsin are starting to see the benefits of our partnership with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation and local Masonic Lodges. More than 325 Fire Suppression Tools (FSTs) have been donated by Wisconsin Freemasons to Police and Fire Departments throughout the state. Additionally, in less than twelve months from the initial donation, eight of these FST’s have been successfully deployed,

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