On July 15, Dousman Masonic Lodge No. 315 held a brat fry fundraiser at the local Piggly Wiggly. Pictured are three of the “Ace” customer service people (from left): Brothers Jack Raaths, Robert Rossdeutscher and David Renly. It turned out to be a good fundraiser — and an even better time! Submitted by Brother Terry Brown
Brothers from Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45, La Crosse, donated a Fires Suppression Tool (FST) to Fire Chief Tony Holinka in the Town of Shelby on July 17th. This is the third FST Frontier Badger Lodge has donated. Earlier this month, we reported of their generous donation to the Stoddard Bergen Fire Department. From left: Brother Jim Kielley, Fire Chief Tony Holinka, and Brothers Dan Claussen, John Snider and Don Iliff. Submitted by Brother Kyle Larson
Prairie View Freemasons Lodge No. 95, Ripon, recently held its fifth annual golf scramble to raise money for the scholarships given to Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan, and Laconia graduating seniors each spring. Golfers included, from left: Tiler Phil Wepner, PM Larry Malchow, Masonic Foundation President Peter Tourville, Golf Outing Organizer Ron Triemstra, Andy Gryske, Junior Warden Kevan Nault, Grand Treasurer Paul T. Tourville, PGM and Lodge Secretary Meade Grimm. Earlier this month, we reported the Lodge’s involvement in RiponFest 2.0
Nationally-known race car driver Derek Thorn placed third in the Slinger Nationals on July 11. Thorn’s #44 car carried the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Logo courtesy of our friends at Fire Suppression Solutions and PepperJack Kennels in recognition of our support of First Responders and our commitment to make communities safer. Wisconsin Freemasons have donated over 360 Fire Suppression Tools (FSTs) to local police and fire departments over the past year – and have recently announced a commitment to provide “Emergency
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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,
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
On July 15, Dousman Masonic Lodge No. 315 held a brat fry fundraiser at the local Piggly Wiggly. Pictured are three of the “Ace” customer service people (from left): Brothers Jack Raaths, Robert Rossdeutscher and David Renly. It turned out to be a good fundraiser — and an even better time! Submitted by Brother Terry Brown
Brothers from Frontier-Badger Lodge No. 45, La Crosse, donated a Fires Suppression Tool (FST) to Fire Chief Tony Holinka in the Town of Shelby on July 17th. This is the third FST Frontier Badger Lodge has donated. Earlier this month, we reported of their generous donation to the Stoddard Bergen Fire Department. From left: Brother Jim Kielley, Fire Chief Tony Holinka, and Brothers Dan Claussen, John Snider and Don Iliff. Submitted by Brother Kyle Larson
Prairie View Freemasons Lodge No. 95, Ripon, recently held its fifth annual golf scramble to raise money for the scholarships given to Ripon, Green Lake, Markesan, and Laconia graduating seniors each spring. Golfers included, from left: Tiler Phil Wepner, PM Larry Malchow, Masonic Foundation President Peter Tourville, Golf Outing Organizer Ron Triemstra, Andy Gryske, Junior Warden Kevan Nault, Grand Treasurer Paul T. Tourville, PGM and Lodge Secretary Meade Grimm. Earlier this month, we reported the Lodge’s involvement in RiponFest 2.0
Nationally-known race car driver Derek Thorn placed third in the Slinger Nationals on July 11. Thorn’s #44 car carried the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Logo courtesy of our friends at Fire Suppression Solutions and PepperJack Kennels in recognition of our support of First Responders and our commitment to make communities safer. Wisconsin Freemasons have donated over 360 Fire Suppression Tools (FSTs) to local police and fire departments over the past year – and have recently announced a commitment to provide “Emergency
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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,
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
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