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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

Pictured from left: Grand Tiler LeRoy Huber, Senior Warden; DR Robert Barnett, Master; Officer Aaron Johnson; and Sergeant Jessica Rittenhouse.

Union Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Evansville Police Department

January 18, 2023 No Comments

Union Masonic Lodge No. 32 in Evansville recently presented a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Evansville Police Department. The Masons of this Lodge are so proud to partner with their first responders – and this generous gift from the Lodge will help make their community safer. The FST device is designed to be tossed into a burning building or vehicle and emit a nonhazardous aerosol that can greatly suppress or even fully extinguish a fire in 30-60 seconds. The

Pictured from left: Senior Deacon Jason Hayden, Master Richard Brommer, Fire Chief Jamey King, Firefighter Don Hayden, Senior Warden Mike Hayden, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Hunter and Firefighter Mark Poeschel.

Durand Masonic Lodge Presents Innovative Firefighting Tool to Their Fire Department

January 17, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Durand Masonic Lodge No. 149 recently donated a fire suppression tool (FST) to the Durand Fire Department. The presentation and accompanying demonstration video left a great impression on the Department – and they were very appreciative of the gift. Picture from left: Senior Deacon Jason Hayden, Master Richard Brommer, Fire Chief Jamey King, Firefighter Don Hayden, Senior Warden Mike Hayden, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Hunter and Firefighter Mark Poeschel. Masons around Wisconsin have a long history of supporting their

From left: Brother Fran Holzer; Brother Remy Colas; Darlene Masters, Director of Family Advocates; Brother Wally Trouten; Melody Masonic Master Ronnie Jaacks; and Brother Sam Gomez.

Platteville’s Melody Masonic Lodge Donates to Family Advocates, Inc.

January 16, 2023 No Comments

The Brothers of Melody Lodge No. 2 in Platteville recently donated $1,000 to Family Advocates. Family Advocates, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to the eradication of all types of abuse. Prevention and intervention services are provided to victims and survivors of domestic, sexual, child, and elder abuse in Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties. Their territory is wide and their mission is of utmost importance; which is why the Brothers of Melody Masonic Lodge are so proud to partner with this

Washburn Masonic Lodge Assists Those In Need at Local “Sharing Center”

January 14, 2023 No Comments

Brother Mitch Czaplicki of Washburn Masonic Lodge No.145 in Bristol, Wisconsin presented a check for $1,000 to Director Sharon Pomaville of The Sharing Center in Trevor. The Center serves up to 300 residents of the greater Westosha area each and every day — supplying them with needed food, clothing, employment programs, and other helpful and necessary assistance. The Brothers of Washburn Masonic Lodge are proud to support their community and help those in need, especially during the colder winter months.

Town of Mukwonago Police Department Chief Thomas Czarnecki accepted the donations on behalf of his team, and Jim Cairo (the leader of our Mukwonago Lodge), and Gavin DeGrave (our District leader) joined me for the presentation.

Grand Master Tourville Presents Two Fire Suppression Tools to Mukwonago Police Department

January 12, 2023 No Comments

By Paul Tourville, Grand Master, Wisconsin Freemasons Just had the pleasure of presenting TWO (2) Fire Suppression Solutions LLC state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tools to my local police department! Town of Mukwonago Police Department Chief Thomas Czarnecki accepted the donations on behalf of his first responder team, and Brother Jim Cairo (the leader of our Mukwonago Lodge), and Brother Gavin DeGrave (our District leader) joined me for the presentation. Further, the Freemasons of Mukwonago are excited about facilitating more community events

Pictured from left: Ivan Melendez, Shaun Dade, Jason Zasada, Master Brett Krause, Chief Joseph Balog, Andy Willet, Keith Redell and Gerald Steinke.

Geneva Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Genoa Police Department

January 11, 2023 No Comments

Geneva Masonic Lodge No. 44 of Lake Geneva presented a state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Chief of Police Joseph Balog of the Village of Genoa City Police Department on December 17th. Pictured from left: Ivan Melendez, Shaun Dade, Jason Zasada, Master Brett Krause, Chief Joseph Balog, Andy Willet, Keith Redell and Gerald Steinke. The Brothers of the Lodge are proud partners and supporters of their area first responders. This device will travel in a squad car as a

Brats for Dogs: Masonic Light Lodge Supports Crivitz Police K-9 Unit

January 10, 2023 No Comments

Masonic Light Lodge No. 218 of Crivitz recently donated $1000 to the Crivitz Police Department K-9 Unit. The funds presented will help ensure the safety of the community as well the law enforcement personnel. The Masonic Lodge has a history of community involvement, especially when it comes to supporting their local first responders. The monies donated were in part raised by the Masonic Lodge’s summer brat fries at Pelkin’s Smokey Meats, and matched by a generous donation from the Wisconsin

Oconto’s Pine Masonic Lodge Supports Their First Responders

January 9, 2023 No Comments

Pine Masonic Lodge No. 188 of Oconto presented the Oconto Fire Department with a portable Fire Suppression Tool (FST). The firemen were invited for dinner and fellowship – and told about the innovative tool they now have in their fire-fighting arsenal with this FST. The device was made possible through a generous grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation‘s “Acts of Kindness” program and dovetails with the pride and support the Lodge has for its area first responders. Pictured from left:

Richland Center’s Keith D. Chamberlain Masonic Lodge Presents 3 Fire Suppression Tools

January 5, 2023 No Comments

Brothers from Keith D. Chamberlain Masonic Lodge No. 66 in Richland Center donated three state-of-the-art Fire Suppression Tools (FSTs) to the Richland Center Police Department, the Richland County Sheriff Department, and the Richland Center Fire Department on December 20. The Lodge and its Brethren have a long history of supporting their community and their first responders. These devices will travel in the squad cars that patrol the area, as the local police are often the first to arrive on the

Mineral Point Masonic Lodge Donates Fire Suppression Tools to Their Fire and Police Departments

January 2, 2023 No Comments

By Levi Zimmerman The Mineral Point Fire and Police Departments will both have new fire suppression tools thanks to donations made by the Mineral Point Masonic Lodge. On Monday night, Fire Chief Brian Marr and Police Chief Bob Weier met with some of the Freemasons to be presented the donations. The fire suppression tool (FST) is reportedly a highly effective, environmentally safe aerosol fire suppression solution that can be activated after pulling a pin and throwing it into an active

Brother Boyd Monte (pictured above) made a great Santa!

Crandon Masonic Lodge Hosts “Santa Stop” During Christmas on Main Street

December 23, 2022 No Comments

Crandon Masonic Lodge No. 287 opened its doors on Dec. 2nd to the community, both to showcase the Lodge’s beauty and holiday spirit — and to provide a wonderful opportunity for area children to meet Santa Claus before his Christmas visits. The Brethren decorated the first floor of their Lodge building in the spirit of the holidays and hosted “Santa Stop” for this year’s “Christmas on Main Street” scavenger hunt. The holiday themed scavenger hunt is an annual event sponsored

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Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Their High School Robotics Team

Union Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Evansville Police Department

Durand Masonic Lodge Presents Innovative Firefighting Tool to Their Fire Department

Platteville’s Melody Masonic Lodge Donates to Family Advocates, Inc.

Grand Master Tourville Presents Two Fire Suppression Tools to Mukwonago Police Department

Geneva Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Genoa Police Department

Brats for Dogs: Masonic Light Lodge Supports Crivitz Police K-9 Unit

Oconto’s Pine Masonic Lodge Supports Their First Responders

Richland Center’s Keith D. Chamberlain Masonic Lodge Presents 3 Fire Suppression Tools

Mineral Point Masonic Lodge Donates Fire Suppression Tools to Their Fire and Police Departments

Crandon Masonic Lodge Hosts “Santa Stop” During Christmas on Main Street

Hartford Masonic Lodge Supports Their High School Robotics Team

Union Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Evansville Police Department

Durand Masonic Lodge Presents Innovative Firefighting Tool to Their Fire Department

Platteville’s Melody Masonic Lodge Donates to Family Advocates, Inc.

Grand Master Tourville Presents Two Fire Suppression Tools to Mukwonago Police Department

Geneva Masonic Lodge Presents Fire Suppression Tool to Genoa Police Department

Brats for Dogs: Masonic Light Lodge Supports Crivitz Police K-9 Unit

Oconto’s Pine Masonic Lodge Supports Their First Responders

Richland Center’s Keith D. Chamberlain Masonic Lodge Presents 3 Fire Suppression Tools

Mineral Point Masonic Lodge Donates Fire Suppression Tools to Their Fire and Police Departments

Crandon Masonic Lodge Hosts “Santa Stop” During Christmas on Main Street

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