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Washington County Fire Suppression Tools ‘Saved Property’ During House Fire

May 3, 2023 No Comments

By Christina Van Zelst, April 30, 2023 8:08PM, FOX6 News Milwaukee CLICK HERE for video of news story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/washington-county-fire-suppression-tools-saved-property-during-house-fire ADDISON, Wis. – Flames and smoke took over the basement of a house in Washington County, April 24, but from the outside, you’d never know. A special fire suppression tool saved the home. “I got visible flames in the basement,” a first responder said. “Looks like it’s filled with smoke.” On the morning of April 24, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house

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,

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

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

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Washington County Fire Suppression Tools ‘Saved Property’ During House Fire

WI Masons Donate More Than 325 Fire Suppression Tools – 8 Already Used!

Grand Master’s Message – March 2023

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

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

Rock River Masonic Lodge Donates Fire Suppression Tool to Hustisford Police

Over 60 Masons Complete Lodge Leadership Training Workshops

National Sojourners Present US Flag to Wisconsin Masonic Center

Celebrations Planned for 100th Anniversary of Wisconsin Masonic Center

Washington County Fire Suppression Tools ‘Saved Property’ During House Fire

WI Masons Donate More Than 325 Fire Suppression Tools – 8 Already Used!

Grand Master’s Message – March 2023

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

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

Rock River Masonic Lodge Donates Fire Suppression Tool to Hustisford Police

Over 60 Masons Complete Lodge Leadership Training Workshops

National Sojourners Present US Flag to Wisconsin Masonic Center

Celebrations Planned for 100th Anniversary of Wisconsin Masonic Center

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