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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,

Brotherhood Abounds at 100th Anniversary of George Washington Masonic Memorial

April 3, 2023 No Comments

Pictured above, Masons from Wisconsin waiting to start the parade. Deputy Grand Master David R. Ritchie, Junior Grand Warden Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt, Senior Grand Warden Thomas W. Stevens, PGM L. Arby Humphrey and Senior Grand Deacon Joseph E. Thompson. The city of Alexandria, Virginia lays across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. and is the hometown of George Washington. Brother Washington became a Mason in Fredericksburg, Virginia but after the Revolutionary War become a founding member of Alexandria Lodge #

Preparations Underway for Lone Rock Lodge Easter Egg Hunt

March 30, 2023 No Comments

Brothers, spouses, family members and friends gathered at Franklin Masonic Lodge #16 in Lone Rock, Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 to fill over 700 Easter Eggs. The Lodge is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt, a fun community event that many residents of Lone Rock look forward to, on Saturday, April 8th, 2023. Each plastic Easter Egg is opened and filled with candy. The morning of the event, the eggs are hidden around an area park and then are

Grand Master’s Message – April 2023

March 29, 2023 No Comments

I’m Proud to be a Freemason! I’m Proud of who we are! I’m Proud of what we do! Consistent Messaging As my term nears its end… (Ouch, that’s hard to type… I REALLY love the opportunity to serve as your Grand Master) it’s important for me to consistently remind all of us that we need to be consistent. What has made this Fraternity so special, so successful, and so impactful for so many years is the fact that we

Dodgeville Masons Donate 3 Fire Suppression Tools

March 28, 2023 No Comments

by Mike Reilly of The Dodgeville Chronicle, The Democrat Tribune, The Pec Valley Leader The Masons of Dodgeville Lodge No. 119 recently gathered to present Fire Suppression Tools (FST) to the Iowa County Sheriff’s Department, Dodgeville Police Department and Dodgeville Fire Department. Pictured above, from left: Firemen Brad Godfrey, Lieutenant; Jeff Halverson, Assistant Chief; Josh Garvey, Lieutenant; Brian Whitehouse, (with FST), Chief and Chris Follmer, Captain; Brother Orville Olson; Dave Bower, Dodgeville Police Chief (with FST); Brother Leonard Pishion; Brother

Lodi Masonic Lodge Donates to Black Earth Fire Department

March 27, 2023 No Comments

by The Star News, Black Earth, February 23, 2023 Lodi Valley Masonic Lodge #99 on Tuesday, Feb 14 donated a portable Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Black Earth Joint Fire District Fire Department. The device is designed to suppress a fire that is still contained within a structure. It can be deployed by first responders and is designed to control a fire in the all-important early stage. The $950 unit was provided to the Lodi Lodge, which merged several

La Crosse Masonic Lodge Makes $6,000 Community Impact!

March 24, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of La Crosse Masonic Lodge recently provided three checks of $2,000 each to worthy and well-qualified charitable organizations in their area. WAFER is the largest food pantry serving La Crosse. WAFER’s mission is to provide food and work to eliminate hunger. WAFER provides 3-4 day’s worth of groceries to anyone in the greater La Crosse area. WAFER is funded entirely by donations. This donation provided thousands of meals for people in the La Crosse area. Pictured above, front

Winneconne Masonic Lodge Donates Life-Saving Tool

March 23, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Winneconne Lodge No. 186 donated a Fire Suppression Tool to the Winneconne Police Department in late January. The interim police chief accepted the generous donation and thanked the Lodge and Lodge members for their partnership and support. Pictured above from left: Winneconne Masonic Lodge Brothers Nate Ihrig (Senior Warden) and Jack Wirch (Master) present the life-saving device to Interim Police Chief Ben Sauriol. Submitted by Bro. Jack Wirch

Minocqua Masons Present FST to Hazelhurst Fire Department

March 22, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Island City Lodge No. 330 in Minocqua, in partnership with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, recently presented a Fire Suppression Tool to the Hazelhurst Fire Department. Pictured above from left: Master Rick Rausch, Hazelhurst Fire Department Chief Pat Winger, and District Representative David Imlah, Lodge Secretary. The Brothers of Minocqua have also presented FST units to the Minocqua and Arbor Vitae Fire Departments. Tremendous community involvement by the Brothers of Island City Lodge – they are proud partners

Reedsburg Lodge Makes, Sells Over 2,000 Chicken Pies

March 21, 2023 No Comments

Fun and fundraising were on the calendar for Saturday, March 4th as the Brothers of Reedsburg Masonic Lodge assembled at the local VFW post for making their “World Famous Chicken Pies”. Surpassing their assembly goal, the Brothers counted up an incredible 2,024 chicken pies! The pies are carefully inserted into plastic bags, sealed, and have the oven baking instructions printed on the outside. By Saturday afternoon, all of the Chicken Pies produced were loaded onto and stored inside of a

Ripon Brothers Help Out at Polka on Ice

March 20, 2023 No Comments

An annual winter festival, Polka on Ice, took place on February 18th in beautiful Ripon, Wisconsin. Manning the beverage sales at this fun community event were the Brothers of Ripon’s very own Prairie View Masonic Lodge No. 95. Pictured from left: Kevan Nault, Junior Warden; Jeff Hermes, Senior Warden: Greg Frounfelter, Master; and Phil Wepner, Lodge Tiler. We had recently reported that during the past Christmas Holiday Season, the Brothers of Prairie View Masonic Lodge also took a day to

Prairie du Chien Lodge Presents FST to Boscobel Police

March 17, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Prairie du Chien Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin presented the Boscobel Police Department with a state-of-the-art GreenPort Portable Fire Suppression Tool on February 13th at a presentation held at the Boscobel Police Station. The Boscobel Masonic Lodge had been a part of the community prior to merging with the Fennimore Lodge in 2002. The Fennimore Lodge then merged with the Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge in October 2021. The Lodge Brethren has also presented one

Eagle River and Rhinelander Lodges Present 7 FSTs

March 16, 2023 No Comments

Members of Eagle River Freemasons Lodge No. 248 and Rhinelander Freemasons Lodge No. 242, working with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, presented seven Fire Suppression Tools to northwoods fire departments that are greatly understaffed. The recipients included Pelican, Pine Lake, Little Rice, Monico, Fire District Alpha, Crescent, and Cassian fire rescue departments. These departments are responsible for providing fire and EMS calls for a large portion of Oneida County, Wisconsin. These are all departments that have mutual aid agreements due to

Oregon Lodge Presents 10th Fire Suppression Tool!

March 15, 2023 No Comments

Oregon Masonic Lodge Junior Warden Scott Magnusson recently had the honor to present a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool to Belleville Fire Chief Brian Hollis (pictured on the far left). The Belleville Fire Department appreciated the gift as it will be an important tool in their fire-fighting arsenal. This is the 10th Fire Suppression Tool Oregon Masonic Lodge No. 151 has presented in Oregon and surrounding communities. Their community involvement is very impressive – and they are proud partners with and

Barnes Brethren Support Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department

March 14, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Barnes Masonic Lodge No. 365 in Iron River, Wisconsin recently presented the Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department with a state-of-the-art GreenPort Portable Fire Suppression Tool. These small devices fit in the trunk of a squad car or other first responder vehicles and can dramatically reduce fire and water damage in enclosures like houses, garages, stores, or sheds. They are lightweight and easy to deploy: just “pull the pin and throw it in” and within 35 seconds, the

Franklin Lodge Presents Life-Saving FST to Lone Rock Fire Department

March 13, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 16 in Lone Rock, Wisconsin recently donated another Fire Suppression Tool to the Lone Rock Fire Department. Small, all volunteer fire departments like the one in Lone Rock are especially appreciative of getting these life-saving, firefighting tools. The Fire Suppression Tool is a state-of-the-art device about the size of a briefcase, making it easy to store in the trunk of a squad car or emergency jump vehicle. Once deployed into a structure on

Wisconsin Masonic Center 100th Anniversary Gala May 4th

March 10, 2023 No Comments

By Brother Tom Ewald The planning by the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Masonic Center for the May 4, 2023, Wisconsin Masonic Center Centennial Anniversary Gala Extravaganza at the Wisconsin Masonic Center (WMC), 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, is well underway. We are thinking of starting the celebration in the afternoon and concluding in the early evening. Based on our preliminary planning & preparation, as of the publishing of this article, the day’s events will include several items (which, of

Chetek Masonic Lodge Supports Dallas Fire Dept

March 9, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Chetek Masonic Lodge No. 277, partnering with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program, recently donated a Fire Suppression Tool to the Dallas/Sioux Creek Fire Department. Pictured from left: Safety Officer Jonny Fowler; Brothers Jim Sells and Jim Olson; Chief Aaron Grant; Brothers Darryl Dahl, Tom Nicolaides, and Jim Toman; and Assistant Chief Joel Myers. The Brothers of Chetek Lodge are proud partners with their local first responders! Submitted by Bro. James Toman

WSAW: Merrill Freemasons Donate Fire Suppression Tool

March 8, 2023 No Comments

By Alicia Schumacher Published: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:53 PM EST MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW) – Lincoln County officials now have another new tool to fight fires. On Tuesday, the Merrill Freemasons donated a fire suppression tool to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. The tools are thrown into a fire and release a chemical gas to quickly drop the temperature of the fire. This unit is the 13th in the Merrill and Antigo areas to be donated. The Freemasons say it’s important for

How to Turn Stone Soup Into Nearly 8,000 Meals

March 7, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of McKinley Masonic Lodge No. 307 in Brookfield recently hosted their annual Stone Soup event as a fundraiser that provides money to Feeding America. Pictured above, Brother Nick Nicklosovich presents a check to Feeding America’s representative. Brother Nick and a good friend and Brother of his who flies in from Arizona every year coordinate and run the event. The gentleman from Arizona goes by “Peppermint Jim”. The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation matches what is made by the soup sales

Perseverance 1836 Lodge Provides State-of-the-Art Firefighting Tool

March 6, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Perseverance 1836 Masonic Lodge No. 366 donated a Fire Suppression Tool to the Town of Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department. The Lodge, based in District 7’s Mazomanie, meets throughout the state of Wisconsin and holds several “campouts” during the year where the Brothers live the way our Brothers would have lived in 1836. This usually includes a winter campout – which, as it sounds, is camping and cooking outside during the Wisconsin winter months. This year’s campout was

Crandon Lodge Presents FSTs to Forest County Sheriff, Local Rescue Squad

March 3, 2023 No Comments

Submitted by Brother Boyd Monte The Brethren of Crandon Masonic Lodge No. 287 donated a second portable fire suppression tool (FST) in Forest County on February 6th to the Forest County Sheriff’s Office. The first unit was presented to the Laona/Wabeno Rescue Squad in August. Pictured above is the most recent donation, with Crandon Lodge Brother DJ Huddleston presenting the FST to Forest County Sheriff Jeff Marvin. Both first responders were appreciative to receive the state-of-the-art fire suppression tools. They

Grand Master’s Message – March 2023

March 1, 2023 No Comments

I’m Proud to be a Freemason! I’m Proud of who we are! I’m Proud of what we do! February 4th was a HUGE day for membership growth for Wisconsin Freemasonry! We had six Lodges conferring Master Mason degrees and we raised over 60 Master Masons throughout the state. Three of these Lodges facilitated Masonic Day of Light events sponsored by the Scottish Rite. An amazing partnership! There is no doubt we are now relevant in the state of Wisconsin and

Grand Master Tourville Promotes Acts of Kindness

February 28, 2023 No Comments

Grand Master Paul Tourville addressed the Brothers attending the Wisconsin Masonic Leadership Team “meet and greet” session at the Wausau Masonic Center in late January. Displayed in front of him are an Acts of Kindness “AOK” Cap and a limited edition Wisconsin Freemasonry model semi truck. Both items are for sale to promote the Grand Master’s Appeal: the “Acts of Kindness” program. Anyone interested in making a donation to the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” can easily do so

Kenosha and Washburn Masonic Lodges Present Four Fire Suppression Tools

February 27, 2023 No Comments

Brothers from Kenosha Masonic Lodge No. 47 and Washburn Masonic Lodge No. 145 donated four Fire Suppression Tools to the Bristol Fire Department in late January. These innovative fire-fighting tools were made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program. Money from the Foundation was combined with money raised by the Lodges to support their community involvement. Pictured above from left: Bristol Fire Department Chief John Niederer, Washburn Lodge Master Mike Wood, Brother Wayne Terpstra,

Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Arts Center

February 23, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Hartford Masonic Lodge No. 120 continue their legacy of giving and community involvement by recently donating $1000 to the Schauer Arts Center of Hartford. The donation is a combination of $500 raised by the Lodge and $500 of matching funds from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation through the “Acts of Kindness” program. Located in Hartford, the Schauer Arts Center is an important part of the Hartford community. The Center presents professional touring groups and community arts groups –

Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries

February 22, 2023 No Comments

In December, St. John’s Masonic Lodge No. 57 of Whitewater-Palmyra held its annual “Stick it to Bruce” drive to support local food pantries. Spearheaded by Brother Bruce Eshelman (pictured above) several years ago, he challenges his fellow Lodge members by matching their donations up to a significant amount. This year the Lodge donated a combined $2500 to the Palmyra and Whitewater Food Pantries! What tremendous community involvement by both the Lodge and this incredibly generous Brother! Submitted by Bro. Terry

Superior Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tools

February 21, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Superior Masonic Lodge No. 236 recently presented two state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tools to the Volunteer Fire Departments of the Towns of Brule and Amnicon. These devices will help to put out a fire in under a minute. They are especially helpful in rural areas as they can be easily transported in the emergency vehicles that are typically first to arrive on the scene of a fire. much quicker than the traditional water trucks. The Brothers of Superior

“Acts of Kindness” Helps Feed Those in Need in Montello

February 20, 2023 No Comments

Just in time for the holidays, Montello Masonic Lodge No. 141 made a financial contribution to the Care & Share Food Bank of Marquette County. This community donation was made possible by a generous individual gift and a matching grant program sponsored by the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program. Brother Darrell Smith recalls a childhood memory from the eighth grade. “I vividly recall the day that my dad drove up to the church rectory. He proceeded to unload

Crandon Masons Make Community Ornaments

February 17, 2023 No Comments

By Brother DJ Huddleston Like other Brethren throughout our state, Brothers in Crandon Masonic Lodge No. 287 are trying to find innovative and cost effective ways to promote Masonry and recognize their Brethren both within the Lodge and throughout our community. With the support of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation, the Crandon Lodge has recently been able to get press coverage for donating a Fire Suppression Tool to one of their local EMT-Fire Rescue Units and provided a significant scholarship to

Masonic Lodges Show Appreciation for Thin Blue Line

February 16, 2023 No Comments

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was January 9. For the last three years on that date, Brother John Miller of Collins-Spring Valley Lodge No. 192 in Baldwin and Hancock Lodge No. 229 of Ellsworth has been delivering donuts to the Baldwin, Woodville, Spring Valley & Ellsworth Police Departments, as well as the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, to show the officers that their Masonic Lodges appreciate everything that our law enforcement officers do in keeping our communities safe. The officers were very

Brookfield Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool

February 15, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Brookfield Masonic Lodge No. 370 donated a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool to the New Berlin Fire Department. This donation of this innovative fire fighting tool was made possible through a grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of Kindness” program. This device, when deployed into a structure on fire, will emit a nonhazardous aerosol that will extinguish the fire within seconds. The Freemasons of Brookfield Masonic Lodge believe this tool will undoubtedly help save lives, pets, and

Valentine’s Day Message of Brotherly Love: Brother Chad Svacina Wins Nationwide Masonic Essay Contest

February 14, 2023 No Comments

By Brother Jason Laramee, Education Committee Chairman The “Whence Came You?” Podcast, a Masonic podcast with an average global reach of two hundred fifty thousand listens per episode, held a Masonic essay contest in late 2022. Wisconsin Freemasons are proud to report that Brother Chad Svacina of Collins-Spring Valley Masonic Lodge No. 192 was chosen as the winner, writing an essay that brilliantly captures the essence of Brotherly Love. When asked about our Brother’s essay, the voice of the

Hartford Freemasons Support Their Local Medical Center Foundation

February 13, 2023 No Comments

Submitted by Brother Al Brandt The Freemasons of Hartford Masonic Lodge recently donated an additional $1000 to the Medical Center Foundation, which will be used for the Center’s Medical Transportation Program. This program provides rides for individual who are unable to transport themselves or don’t have any other way to get the medical services they need. Countless numbers of neighbors and friends remain safe and independent by the use of the Medical Center’s five programs. These programs are: 1. Medical

St. Croix Valley Masons Support Their Local Family Resource Center

February 10, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Collins-Spring Valley Masonic Lodge in Baldwin recently made a generous $800 donation to the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley (FRCSCV). The donation will be used locally to provide education, resources, and support to families with children prenatal-kindergarten entry in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties. The donation was made in part from the proceeds generated from their car show last summer. Lodge funds were then matched with dollars from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation “Acts of Kindness”

Building Better Communities Through Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s Acts of Kindness

February 9, 2023 No Comments

By Brother Peter Tourville, President, Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Greetings and thank you for your support on behalf of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation (WMF). 2022 brought a lot of changes to the WMF and how we are helping Freemasons build better communities in Wisconsin through Acts of Kindness. The Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Acts of Kindness program is making a difference locally and becoming recognizable outside our Fraternity. The Acts of Kindness Fire Suppression Tool (FST) program allowed Freemasons to donate 300

Rock River Masonic Lodge Donates Fire Suppression Tool to Hustisford Police

February 7, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Rock River Masonic Lodge No. 108 presented the Hustisford Police Department with a Fire Suppression Tool on January 5th at the Hustisford Police Department. In the photo above, Rock River Masonic Lodge Brother Josh Presher presents the innovative life-saving device to Hustisford Police Department Chief Gregory Kaepernick. Submitted by Brother Randy Thorman

Over 60 Masons Complete Lodge Leadership Training Workshops

February 6, 2023 No Comments

By District 10 Deputy Christopher R. Cochrane Congratulations! You’ve been elected Master of your Lodge… now what? Everyone is looking to you for leadership and you are staring blankly back at them. Your anxiety is growing because you have no idea what to do next. You still need to become proficient at opening and closing the Lodge which looked much easier when you weren’t in the East. The pressure is on and you’re beginning to doubt yourself and your abilities.

National Sojourners Present US Flag to Wisconsin Masonic Center

February 3, 2023 No Comments

By Bro. Dave Mahoney Brother John Prindle, Wisconsin Masonic Center Director, recently contacted Brother Dave Mahoney regarding replacing the tattered flag outside of the Wisconsin Masonic Center. Brother Mahoney contacted Truax Chapter #97 National Sojourners who are based in Madison, Wisconsin. The Truax Sojourners consented to purchase a flag for the Center. Brother Mahoney contacted fellow Masonic Brothers Darrel (AJ) Fuecht, who also serves as Truax Chapter President and Greg Chille, who also serves as the HEROES Camp Commander, and

Celebrations Planned for 100th Anniversary of Wisconsin Masonic Center

February 2, 2023 No Comments

By Bro. Tom Ewald, President of the Wisconsin Masonic Center Foundation Greetings Brothers and Happy New Year! We, your Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Masonic Center, are kicking off 2023 with a renewed sense of spirit to promote, preserve and protect our Wisconsin Masonic Center (WMC) and its mission: “To provide a relevant central Masonic Center for the members of Wisconsin for the next 100 years.” Spring of 2023 will mark the 100th anniversary of the WMC. To commemorate

The Grand Master’s Message – February 2023

February 1, 2023 No Comments

By the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Brother Paul T. Tourville I’m Proud to be a Freemason! I’m Proud of who we are! I’m Proud of what we do! My Brothers, 2023 is off to a hot start! There is no doubt that 2022 was a year of great happenings for our Fraternity. Well… the word is out. The good men of your community want to join you, as Brothers. In 2022, we saw a 70% growth

Lodi Masonic Lodge Donates Critically Important Fire Fighting Device to Mazomanie

January 31, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Lodi Valley Masonic Lodge donated a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool to the nearby Mazomanie Fire Department. The Brethren of Lodi Lodge are proud partners with the first responders in their area. Lodi Valley Lodge Number 99 has deep roots in Mazomanie with the Lodge having members from the area due to several Lodge mergers years back. The Lodi Brethren still ensure that the Mazomanie community continues to receive their aid and support. The Fire Suppression Tool is

Brother Gregory Dobbins, head of the Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174 Charities Committee, presents a check for $500 to Sydney Tlachac Director of Social & Emotional Learning with the Boys & Girls Club of Door County.

Henry S. Baird Masonic Lodge Supports The Boys and Girls Club of Door County

January 30, 2023 No Comments

Brother Gregory Dobbins, head of the Henry S. Baird Lodge Number 174 Charities Committee, presents a check for $500 to Sydney Tlachac Director of Social & Emotional Learning with the Boys & Girls Club of Door County. The money was used for their Christmas outreach program and their “basic needs closet” for area residents in need. The Sturgeon Bay-based Masonic Lodge is a proud partner of this important community organization. The Brethren at Henry S Baird Lodge have been very

Pictured above from left: Brother Jake Olsen, Master of Waverly Masonic Lodge; Brother Gregg Watson; and Master-Elect Josh Dutton.

Appleton’s Waverly Masonic Lodge Aids “Harbor House”

January 27, 2023 No Comments

Waverly Masonic Lodge No. 51 of Appleton held a donation drive for Harbor House, Outagamie and Calumet Counties. Harbor House is a non-profit that raises awareness and prevention of domestic violence. During the course of the donation drive, the Brothers collected clothing, toys, household goods, toiletries, stamps, and gift cards donated by the other Brethren of the Lodge. The Freemasons of Waverly Lodge are proud supporters of this community based action group – helping to bring awareness, support, and assistance

Pictured from left: PGM Gary L. Stang, Troy Baier, Andy Roggenback, Jarod Zweifelhofer, Bill Bleskacek, Scott Tillotson, David Olson, Curt Harrison, Leonard Shier, Ron Malcolm, Neil Liljander and Neil Hanson.

Bloomer Masonic Lodge Donates Life-Saving Device to Bloomer Fire Department

January 26, 2023 No Comments

The Freemasons of Bloomer Masonic Lodge No. 281 recently donated a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Bloomer Fire Department. These FSTs are literal lifesaving devices – able to greatly suppress or even fully extinguish a burning structure within 30-60 seconds after deployment. Pictured from left: PGM Gary L. Stang, Troy Baier, Andy Roggenback, Jarod Zweifelhofer, Bill Bleskacek, Scott Tillotson, David Olson, Curt Harrison, Leonard Shier, Ron Malcolm, Neil Liljander and Neil Hanson. The fire department was very appreciative to

Master Nate Devermann recently presented a grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation and Dousman Masonic Lodge No. 315 of $1,000 to Bro. George Jozwiak, representing the Wisconsin Hero Outdoors (WHO).

Dousman Masonic Lodge Supports Wisconsin Veterans

January 25, 2023 No Comments

Master Nate Devermann recently presented a grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation and Dousman Masonic Lodge No. 315 of $1,000 to Bro. George Jozwiak, representing the Wisconsin Hero Outdoors (WHO). WHO is a veteran’s support organization supporting vets with post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), service-related disabilities, and other mental heath issues related to their service by getting them involved with outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, nature walks, etc. They also act as a referral service to other veteran

Pictured rom left: Kyle Killian, Jeff Killian, Bill Lee, Scott Hazeltine, George Jordan, Jerrod Fox, Dan Retzlaff.

Columbus Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Their Fire Department

January 24, 2023 No Comments

Columbus Masonic Lodge No. 75 recently presented a Fire Suppression Tool to the Columbus Fire Department. The Brothers of Columbus Lodge have a lengthy history of supporting their area first responders and are proud to provide their local fire department with another firefighting tool in their arsenal. The Fire Suppression Tool is designed to greatly suppress and even fully extinguish a fire within a burning structure or vehicle. They are a critically important tool in house fires, especially those in

From left: Samuel Schwer, Chris Kreul, Tom Parrish, Fennimore Police Chief Chris French, Master Ken Meyer and Monte Steiber.

Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Fighting Equipment to Fennimore Police Department

January 23, 2023 No Comments

Prairie du Chien Masonic Lodge No. 8 presented a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Fennimore Police Department last month at the Fennimore Municipal Building. The donation underscores the relationship Prairie du Chien has with nearby Fennimore – and the Lodge’s desire to make a positive difference throughout their entire region. Oftentimes, in rural areas of the state, the first responders to arrive on the scene of a fire can be the local police department. Having a firefighting tool

Photoed from left: Brother Gregory Dobbins, Fire Captain Meyer, Fire Chief Mac Donald, District Representative Mitch Custer, Village President Mike McCutchen, and Brother Andy Buecher.

Sturgeon Bay Masonic Lodge Presents Lifesaving Tool to Ephraim Fire Department

January 20, 2023 No Comments

Henry S. Baird Lodge No. 174, located in Sturgeon Bay, presented a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Ephraim Fire Department last month at the Ephraim Firehouse. We posted another donation made by the generous Brothers of this Lodge earlier this month as they donated two other fire suppression tools, one to the Algoma Police Department and the other to the Algoma Fire Department. The tools are being offered to Lodges as part of the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation’s “Acts of

Pictured from left: William Pfund (HUHS Advisor), CJ Kuehn (Team Member), Libby Hodson (Team Member) receiving the check from Past Master Paul Peacock, Mary Mejai (Team Member), Jonathan Brown (Team Member), and Senior Deacon Patrick Bertelson (Team Advisor).

Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Their High School Robotics Team

January 19, 2023 No Comments

The Brethren of Hartford Masonic Lodge No. 120 recently presented the Hartford Union High School (HUHS) Robotics Team #1091 with a $1000 donation in support of their learning and work for competition in the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Program. This donation included $500 from the Hartford Masonic Lodge and $500 of matching funds from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation‘s “Acts of Kindness” program. The Lodge is proud to partner with the high school to support its students — and help them to further

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