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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”

News + Public Announcements

Grand Master Tourville Promotes Acts of Kindness

Kenosha and Washburn Masonic Lodges Present Four Fire Suppression Tools

Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Arts Center

Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries

Superior Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tools

Crandon Masons Make Community Ornaments

Masonic Lodges Show Appreciation for Thin Blue Line

Brookfield Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool

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

Hartford Freemasons Support Their Local Medical Center Foundation

St. Croix Valley Masons Support Their Local Family Resource Center

Grand Master Tourville Promotes Acts of Kindness

Kenosha and Washburn Masonic Lodges Present Four Fire Suppression Tools

Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Arts Center

Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries

Superior Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tools

Crandon Masons Make Community Ornaments

Masonic Lodges Show Appreciation for Thin Blue Line

Brookfield Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool

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

Hartford Freemasons Support Their Local Medical Center Foundation

St. Croix Valley Masons Support Their Local Family Resource Center

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