Community Involvement Archives - Wisconsin Freemasons

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries

Hartford Freemasons Support Their Local Medical Center Foundation

St. Croix Valley Masons Support Their Local Family Resource Center

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

Over 60 Masons Complete Lodge Leadership Training Workshops

The Grand Master’s Message – February 2023

Lodi Masonic Lodge Donates Critically Important Fire Fighting Device to Mazomanie

Appleton’s Waverly Masonic Lodge Aids “Harbor House”

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

Dousman Masonic Lodge Supports Wisconsin Veterans

Columbus Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Their Fire Department

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

Masons of Whitewater-Palmyra Assist Local Food Pantries

Hartford Freemasons Support Their Local Medical Center Foundation

St. Croix Valley Masons Support Their Local Family Resource Center

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

Over 60 Masons Complete Lodge Leadership Training Workshops

The Grand Master’s Message – February 2023

Lodi Masonic Lodge Donates Critically Important Fire Fighting Device to Mazomanie

Appleton’s Waverly Masonic Lodge Aids “Harbor House”

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

Dousman Masonic Lodge Supports Wisconsin Veterans

Columbus Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Their Fire Department

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