Anything you may have read or heard about Masonry being a secret society is obviously a myth. Our Lodge will be hosting a table lodge on Monday 2/27. World War I interrupted the plans for a new Temple. Join to connect The Wisconsin Masonic Journal. Contact manawalodge@hotmail.com. We need you to accept our conditions to continue browsing. Contact the lodge to d Janesville-Western Star #55, in Janesville, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Scottish Rite NMJ USA. 16 The 10th Annual Lake Country Masonic Golf Outing to benefit the Pay it Forward campaign of Oconomowoc-Hartland Lodge No. Mark Truesdell at Mark.Truesdell@gmail.com. The meeting, held at 205 N. Water Street in Albany, WI 53502, starts at 7:00pm. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District overflowed 230 million gallons of untreated water into Lake Michigan during a historic February rainfall. But this is your newsroom. $20 with all proceeds going to Shriners Childrens Hospital Chicago. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders.Membership in Wisconsin Masonry is growing and getting younger. I really never get, into debates with people about the fraternity as. 21. 1843 Stated Communication, 9:00 a.m. coffee, 10:00 a.m. meeting, Henry S. Baird Lodge No. This question was asked on a social media site, and the answers might, or might not surprise you. Copyright Grand Lodge F.&A.M. How often have you heard someone reminisce, Wouldnt it be nice if it was like the old days when you could trust anyone? Today we trust no one. Social hour at 4:30 p.m. followed by a Unity Picnic at 5:30 p.m. in the Shawano Lodge Park in the rear of the building. If youre a Wisconsin resident and ready to learn more, fill out the form below and a representative in your area will reach out to you shortly. The quarterly Journal of The Masonic Society (ISSN 2155-4145) presents articles that enlighten our past, and explore solutions to the challenges facing Freemasonry today. News Sports Packers Business Communities USA TODAY Obituaries eNewspaper Legals News p.m. of Wisconsin All Rights Reserved. 13 Milwaukee Valley Scottish Rite, Teddy Bear Classic Golf Outing, Muskego Lakes Country Club, 14020 Loomis Rd, Muskego. AUGUST 2 Shawano Lodge No. 4 in Potosi. Brother Robert Burns wrote, The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft a-gley. The line is from the poem, To a Mouse. The poem is about an apology. from 15 Milwaukee Valley Scottish Rite Zoofari Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Adults $23, children $11. WISCONSIN MasonicJournal JULY WisconsinMasonicCalendar 4 Dodgeville Lodge No. We also bring our members articles from the non-Masonic academic world that is looking with greater interest than ever at our fraternity and its place in society. Journal Name. Wuehr, 212 W. Alta Circle, Thiensville, WI 53092. invited and encouraged to attend. Hosted by the Tripoli Scottish Highlanders since 1973. We develop lifelong friendships with fellow Masons and their families, and are welcomed at Masonic lodges throughout the United States and the world. In reality, a gourmet is someone who simply enjoys food. The land acquired, prior to the building of the Temple, cost some $56,000 and was appraised in 1923 at over $97,000. The company is headquartered in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Dress for the evening is blue jeans and polos. If you haven't looked at our Facebook page and "Liked" or are following us yet, please do so. Freemasons are united in the common goal of becoming better men. Limited to, Lake Masonic Center, 7 p.m. to meet and greet our members. Key Factor Analysis Casual dress will be appropriate, snacks at about 6 p.m, meeting at 7. ter #197, Lodge of Military Tribute, Hosted by Lafayette Lodge No. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, childrens hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. 18 Neosho Mayville Horicon Lodge No. However, according to Brother Alphonse Cerza writing for the Masonic Service Association, a thorough investigation of this statement was made by Brother W. J. Chetwode Crawley . Contact the lodge Bicknell #94, in Brodhead, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the second Monday of the month. 27, 204 Washington Ave., Oshkosh, dinner at 6:00 p.m., open lodge at 7:00 p.m. See story on page 2. 7:30 show. Masons, this should serve as a good reminder since you have been through them. 47 and Washburn Masonic Lodge No. Our Lodge will be hosting a table lodge on Monday 2/27. 26 2nd Annual Mosinee Masonic Lodge Car & Truck Show, River Park, Mosinee. Mark Manning, a good, friend of mine, an acquaintance made and strengthened when at-, tending national and state level Masonic conferences and annual, communications. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. For authors reusing their own material: Authors need NOT contact the Journal to obtain rights to reuse their own material. At 608- 427-6542 or target@mwt.net. A person who dines rather than eats. Table Lodge ceremonies will commence at 7:30. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. Cash raffle prizes. If new attendee contact Bro. The Journal features articles by the best-known authors in Freemasonry, and the brethren from the lodge in your neighborhood. The meeting, held at 125 S. 5th St. in Stoughton, WI 53589, starts at 7:00pm Oregon #151, in Oregon, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the second and fourth Thursday of January, February, March, April and May. Center Shrine Center, 1950 Bond Street, Green Bay. Thank You. Contact the lodge to determine the purpose of the meeting and Jefferson County #9, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of the month. Through this universal brotherhood, Masons learn to be better husbands, better fathers, better brothers, and better citizens. Another great br (originally posted June 28th, 2018)Good Morning Brethren ALL!!! However, according to Brother Alphonse Cerza writing for the Masonic Service Association, a thorough investigation of this statement was made by Brother W. J. Chetwode Crawley . The Kenosha Lodge #47 Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/KenoshaLodge47/ Wisconsin Masonic Journal RSVP to Brother Robert, Ott at 608-415-2536 no later than Thursday, September 26. Resist the temptation to. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Wisconsin Masonic Center (WMC) is owned and operated by the Wisconsin Masonic Center Foundation, Inc. (WMCF). Over 50 guests came together and enjoyed the brotherhood and comradery of the Hays boys and Henry Palmer Lodges. there has been so much nonsense said about it, but this was an unusual circumstance in that her, husband was interested in becoming a Mason, and this was a home visit. Lunch provided at Woods & Meadows. For more info. joining, and what he is able to offer the lodge as well. All Paypal payments should be made to treasurer@themasonicsociety.com . [10] Law, the Masonic Center is an official state and local landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Shotgun start at 11:30 a.m., cash bar and silent auction at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Silent auction to benefit Childrens' Dyslexia Center and Zor Patient Transportation Fund. It is a brotherhood of like-minded men who genuinely care about each other. meeting. Morning Star #10, in Beloit, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Wednesday of the month. It is published monthly except for the. We are starting to get some traffic and more will only help with our hall rentals. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds Proceeds benefit Wisconsin Honor Flight. Thank You. Please RSVP by Friday 2/24. We believe in the principles of personal responsibility and morality, encouraging each member to practice in his daily life the lessons taught through symbolic ceremonies within the lodge. The meeting, held at 1613-1/2 10th Street in Monroe, WI 53566-2001, starts at 6:30pm. I enc (originally posted June 28th, 2018)Good Morning Brethren ALL!!! I would suggest that all lodges, do this periodically, it reminds us of our ties, our promises, in the, ing it on command, than just hearing it on the sidelines along the, Communications, the Master kneeling at the altar, and the rest of, the lodge in a triangular formation behind him, with hand to shoul-, nication that we would get the new alternate candidate interview, process up on the Grand Lodge website. Erika Miller Ext. Fort Atkinson Supper Club, 211 S. The Official Publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin, By Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Wisconsin, Im sitting here as I watch the Packers wi, column and reflecting on how good I feel about Masonry in Wiscon-, sin. The best source for news, analysis, sports and features coverage in Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2018 - PAGE 9 News Events from the Lodges St. John's Lodge Awards Night. He also challenged, him he is going to get good use of his Wisconsin, cap this year! Although I am an Ohio State alum-, nus, I have lived here in Wisconsin for over 25. Charles F. Lamb, Grand Master, presided. After the war, Law and Law Architects drew up new plans for an even larger Temple. Scottish Rite NMJ USA. The meeting, held at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, WI 53208, starts at 10:00am. Lodge No. If youre a Wisconsin resident and ready to learn more, fill out the form below and a representative in your area will reach out to you shortly. Just try to make your events unique, fun, and, memorable for all that attend. 'Shambolic': Ethics complaint rips Gableman election review, Kewaskum teen becomes youngest ever speedskating world champion, Iranian students at UWM fight the regime while earning PhDs, Brookfield doctor repeatedly defrauded Medicaid, owes more than $2M, DOJ says. Would people notice, if the Lodge closed? The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. One of the universal doctrines of Freemasonry is a belief in the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. Photos and finger prints are not required in WI but are required for the UT application. See story on page 19. One of its most basic purposes is to make good men even better. Included in these programs are help for families of our deployed military, scholarships, support for youth, medical research, children's hospitals, and our Honored Ladies. 108, 11 Annual Lodge Picnic at Harnischeger Park,1:30 p.m., North Pavilion, West of Ashippun, Cty O, follow signs. 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. Send a news tip or press release to The Wisconsin Masonic Journal. Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. The Wisconsin Masonic Journal, Publication Number 011-551 (ISSN No. Proceeds go to WisconsinMasonicHeritage Center. How, you answer those questions ought to make you pause and take stock, of what being a Freemason has meant and continues to mean for, When our lives come to a close the honors we, the riches we have acquired in life will not be what defines who we, were as a man in the eyes of others; it will be. Over 50 guests came together and enjoyed the brotherhood and comradery of the Hays boys and Henry Palmer Lodges. acter and the memories held of us that will remain and be our legacy. Cost is. Freemasons find satisfaction in being part of a centuries-old fraternity whose traditions and core values are relevant today, and will endure for centuries to come. Report this profile . Sunday: Church and Grand Bethel Installation. 4 Argyle Lodge No. wimasons.org - Grand Lodge Web Site Wisconsin Masonic Journal View Monthly News and Events https://members.wisc-freemasonry.org/wisconsin-masonic-journal-on-line/ Scottish Rite Masons - NMJ Northern Masonic Jurisdiction What is Scottish Rite Masonry, Start here scottishritenmj.org Shriners Masons What and who are shriners start here Contact Diane Igl Phone 262-965-3979 email: diane@wisc-freemasonry.org If you are interested in helping the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation continue to preserve the building and serve the community by donating to the Foundation, please contact John Prindle at 608-256-5734. Each veteran is welcome to bring one guest to the, breakfast. Their families wanted to have a special Join us as we gather to honor Grand Master L. Arby Humphrey and his Lady Cindy at the Greysolon Plaza in Duluth MN. 42. New home for Forest Lodge No. Contact the lodge to determine the pur St. John's Lodge #57, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of the month. Masonry (also known as Freemasonry) is the worlds first and largest fraternal organization. 50 sporting clay birds for $25. Non-members (within United States): $15.00 per year, Non-members (mailed outside of the United States): $50.00 (payable in advance), Members: $8.50 per year (included in the Grand Lodge per, Advertising Office Phone/FAX 262-965-3979, Advertising rates upon request. 19 Olive Branch Lodge No. THE WISCONSIN Masonic Journal JULY Wisconsin Masonic Calendar 4 Dodgeville Lodge No. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. We teach our kids not to talk to strangers. Otherwise, please use the General Inquiries form or email for all other inquiries. Since the inception of the tournament five years ago, WABTA has raised more than $110,000 for nonprofit groups. Crawfish Boil 2023 was a great event. Madison, Joseph E. Thompson; and from the Valley of Milwaukee, Michael Andrew Burnham, Do not sell or share my personal information. https://wisconsinmasoniccenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Masonic-Temple-Madison-Exterior-August-2020-Exported-in-1080p-for-smaller-file-size-1.mp4. Apart from Authors use, no material appearing in the Journal of The Masonic Society may be reprinted or electronically distributed without the written permission of the Editor. 10770410), is the authorized publication of the Grand Lodge, Free and, Accepted Masons of Wisconsin. It was, quite an experience. I'm the new editor. a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waterloo Gun Club, N1029 County Road T, Waterloo. Get Started Brothers from Kenosha Masonic Lodge No. Day Lite #358, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the first Monday of the month. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. Many people think of a gourmet as someone who eats only the most expensive or fanciest of foods. It was one of the most rewarding opportunities I have ever had. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. The meeting, held at 617 Masonic Blvd in Jefferson, WI 53549, starts at 7:00pm. Dinner will be hosted by our Tiler, John Wagenbach and will be served at 7:00. Al Bartell at 608-565-7780 or ambart@tds.net. It's there now and gives the, lodges another way that may help give you a better feeling of confi-, dence that you've done your best to guard the West gate in your, lodge. Periodical postage paid at Dousman, Wisconsin 53118 and additional offices. The ISSN of The Wisconsin Masonic journal. Freemasons are united in the common goal of becoming better men. p.m. Buffet style meal, $20 per person. As the host Grand Master, I was asked to speak for the Grand, Masters attending the Scottish Rite's Supreme, Session here in Milwaukee at the end of Au-, gust. 66 followers 64 connections. Breakfast will be served in the lower level. Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. 119, Brat Fry, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., public welcome. Non-Masons, save this article and use it to your heart's delight. In other circumstances, I had made a similar statement when people had pointed out the, unchristian like behavior of Christians which was usually followed, by some comment related to the hypocrisy of church, As I think back on such comments concerning both the fraternity. Tripoli Shrine Center. Masonic Day of Light March 24, Green Bay and Eau Claire; April 7 in Madison US, Wisconsin almost 5 years ago By Senior Grand Warden Robert C. StraderThe spring Masonic Day of Light events will be held on March 24, 2018 in two locations: North- east Wisconsin Masonic Center in Green Bay and the Eau Claire . Magazine: Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin. Leadership seems to be a very popular topic these days. Brother Scott Pieper receives his Past Master. This is a great, way to bring back events and activities from, our past but change them as needed to match, the needs of today, engaging new Masons, all, cept into action, and although some of you may be doing this in, action to my words, I really think youve all come to the same, Trying new things, old things, improving old, some of these events I attended, but great things are going on in, Wisconsin! Come for golf and/or dinner. Report this profile . THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Deacon David R. Ritchie. Make reservations at 608-833-, one and all to join them for an all-you-care-to-eat spaghetti dinner at, the Trinity United Methodist Church in Montello. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Contact the lodge to determine the purpose Waucoma #90, in Evansville, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the third Thursday of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The Journal of The Masonic Society is the only magazine of its kind to do so in the U.S. and Canada. Our lodges currently work in English and German. Ask yourself these questions: has having been a Freemason, made a positive difference in your relationships, see you as being somehow different and had commented on it? Please mark your Valentines Day Message of Brotherly Love: Brother Chad Svacina Wins Nationwide Masonic Essay Contest. Please register with your. In 1891, the First Presbyterian Church on Wisconsin Avenue was purchased and remodeled into a Masonic Temple. Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. The meeting, held at 301 - 1st Center Ave in Brodhead, WI 53520, starts at 7:30pm. Al at 608-487-1692 or email: zormidgets@gmail.com. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds And we present timely Masonic news, photos and commentary from around the globe, in full color. Chartered on 06/09/1858 by the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, Bicknell Lodge #94 F. & A.M. in Brodhead, Wisconsin is part of District #009. Eighty-one years ago, a large number of our Masonic Brethren in the Sturgeon Bay area sailed on the Great Lakes. . Guest speaker will be Grand. Enjoy their famous chicken dinner, ham- burgers, roasted corn, soda, beer and sno-cones. If youre seeking information on how to begin your journey as a Freemason, click the button below. THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie. Our meal beforehand will feature corned beef and cabbage, keeping in mind the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration. Your Acts of Kindness award more than one-hundred annual scholarships, build better communities and save lives every year. Formal Attire Required (Kilts Optional Coat and tie is. Ashlars presented in memory of Davey White Sr. Bro. All Masons and families are invited, potluck, lodge provides meat, buns and soda. Friday: registration: 1:00 p.m.; activities followed by 8:30 p.m. talent show. A 50-target Skeet Shoot in morning at TWSA, and a 50-target Sporting Clays in the afternoon at Woods & Meadows hunting preserve in Warrens. Doorways to new opportunities are right in your neighborhood. Green Isle Park, Allouez. Join to connect Wisconsin Masonic Journal. International Order of Jobs Daughters, Wisconsin, General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Chapter Wisconsin, Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Court of Wisconsin, Order of the Amaranth. Our mission is guided by the enduring and relevant principles of our fraternity: With more than 11,000 members statewide, our fraternity represents the entire spectrum of Wisconsinites. By appreciating our differences, we learn to focus on what unites mankind. On September 30, 1925, the dedication of the Madison Masonic Center was headlined in the Wisconsin State Journal. 170 dedication ceremony, Shawano Masonic Center, 2324 E. Richmond St., in Shawano. Jefferson County #9, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, holds bi-monthly Stated Communications on the first and third Monday of the month. If your lodge were to close tomorrow, would your community notice? Karl Gant, 608-523-4714. Author(s). A 50-bird trap shoot, 16 yard and Lewis, plus merchandise shoot. Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! Are you sure you want to delete your template? Lunch available. In the Wisconsin Masonic Journal we find it stated that John Wesley, the Founder of Methodism was made a Mason in Downpatrick Lodge #36, in Ireland, on October 30, 1738. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Beja Shrine. The meeting, held at 241 E. Wisconsin Ave in Neenah, WI 54956, starts at 7:00pm. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Editor at The Wisconsin Masonic Journal United States. Proceeds go to Wisconsin Masonic Heritage Center. The 2019 Wounded Warriors on the Water (WWOTW) bass tournament and fundraiser will take place on June 8 on Pewaukee Lake and will feature $10,000 in cash and prizes, with all proceeds funding projects for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors (WHO). We will be once again holding our Game Feed to benefit our scholarship fund. I was honored in August when the Master of my plural lodge, Lafayette No. Please do NOT send Paypal payments to the above address! Year; Issue:pp-pp. Powered by WordPress and the Graphene Theme. If you're interested in renting the Wisconsin Masonic Center for your next reception, corporate event, private, or organizational gathering, contact us today. 22 Zor Madison Scottish Rite Golf/Dinner Outing, Kestrel Ridge Golf Club, Columbus. THE GENTLEMAN IN THE ROOM By Senior Grand Warden David R. Ritchie. Each Freemason practices the three principle tenets: Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, while promoting a way of life that binds like-minded men in a worldwide brotherhood transcending all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences. Presented by the Milwaukee Police Department Tactical Enforcement. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. However, feeling the numerous pressures that most Masonic organizations are experiencing, The Masonic Stamp Club of New has announced it will cease operations for the club and its publication at the end of 2016. I hadn't done an MM degree in a, while, so I had to study the obligation again, but it is amazing how, quickly it comes back when needed. Continued on page 5 SUMMER 2012 If your lodge is looking for an electronic organ see page 7. 203Records and Member Management, Christina Jester Ext. 103. Noon to 3:00 p.m. Another great br Brothers, A light lunch will be served. For more information contact Bro. EVEN BETTER 30 seconds Received Traveling Gavel from Waterloo Lodge, On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. Lets make them good memories so that when our time comes oth-, ers who are there to bid us farewell will be able to say, he was a, good man, a good and upright Mason, and a man of faith. See page 7. 119, Brat Fry, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., public welcome. Freemasonry is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to help make the world a better place. from $20 for skeet and $20 for sporting clays; pay when you register. 11 Second Annual 50 Bird Trap Shoot, Juneau Lodge No. Visit www.manawamasoniclodge.org/home/mustang-roundup for more information. entertainment by Daddy D Productions. In reality, a gourmet is someone who simply enjoys food. Everyone is wel-. These guidelines apply to the reuse of articles, figures, charts and photos in the, Apart from Authors use, no material appearing in the, Grand Lodges in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Download Membership or Subscription Forms, JTMS Supplement to the Quarry Project Style Guide, Changes Now In Progress At The Masonic Society. Suggested $10 donation. See story on page 8. able). On Monday 2/23 Waterloo Lodge Delivered the Traveling Gavel To Columbus Lodge. Thus, the discussion of religion, politics, and business is not permitted in our lodges. These innovative fire-fighting tools were made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation's "Acts of Kindness" program. Copyright Grand Lodge F.&A.M. The Journal of The Masonic Society features advertising from a select group of publishers, regalia maufacturers and fraternal supply companies which specialize in products specific to Freemasons. It was really fun. It will be held on April 22, 2023 at the Tomah Masonic Lodge starting at 5:00 PM. Saturday: Grand Bethel meeting and Miss Wisconsin Job's Daughters Pageant. Freemasonry is a society of men bound by Brotherhood, united through the practice of sound moral and spiritual values and a love of family. Contact Mom Dorothy Cigale for details at 414-481-1194 or email djcigale@gmail.com 18 Masonic Brotherhood Council Monthly Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Coffee Makes You Black, 2503 N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee. 21 2nd Annual Zor Shriners Ride for motorcycles and classic cars. The structure size of the building is 112 feet wide and 182 feet long. Title. July/August issue which is combined. Hosted by West Bend Lodge No. Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' star, dead at 61 after brain aneurysm: Reports, Indian restaurant Ruta's Cafe is moving to Walker's Point, Grothman plans to run for reelection in 2024, breaking term limit pledge, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Its quarterly magazine, The Masonic Philatelist has been published since 1944. Regular Stated Meeting for March. Contact the lodge to determine the purpose of the meet Albany #36, in Albany, Wisconsin, holds a monthly Stated Communication on the third Wednesday of the month. On the morning of the big Wisconsin-Michigan, game, he challenged me to a wager that if Michigan won, I would, have to post on Facebook a picture of myself wearing a Michigan, "Go Blue" cap, and if Wisconsin won, he would have to post one of, himself wearing a Badger cap. In the Wisconsin Masonic Journal we find it stated that John Wesley, the Founder of Methodism was made a Mason in Downpatrick Lodge #36, in Ireland, on October 30, 1738. Wisconsin Masonic Journal 5823 Madsen Circle Oregon, WI 53575 Key Contacts Richard Rygh - Ext 209 Editor-in-Chief David Ritchie - Assistant Editor Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Grand Masonic Center 36275 Sunset Drive Dousman, WI 53118 https://wimasoniccharities.com/ 262-965-2200 Key Contacts Gary Beier - Ext 205 Ward Nottestad 608-423-3931. Contact Bro. Contact Paul Hallingstad at 608-318-0412 or pdhpar@charter.net for details and sign up. from Masons serve all humankind through fraternal and charitable opportunities found within the Masonic Family. to attend, challenge coins will be presented. 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, cial, meal will be served at 6:15 with the lodge opening at 7:30.