THE SURVEYOR Inside the Surveyor... Message from the East......... 2 Secretary’s Desk............. 2 Council & Chapter........... 2-3 Trustee Corner............... 3 Menus for Nov/Dec........... 3 Lost Temples. ............... 4 At & About the Lodge. ..... 5 & 8 Masonic Memories........... 6-7 In Memoriam................ 8 Master’s Calendar............ 9 Business Directory........... 10 Lodge Officers.............. 10 Upcoming Events............ 11 The Straight Line............ 12 Join Terry Johannes as he explores the long lost Lincoln Lodge in this issue of The Surveyor. Page 4 THE SURVEYOR Vol. XI No. 4 George Washington 1776 Lodge #337 F&AM Trestle Board November/December, 2010 A Workman Called from Labor ... Andy Paradowski, a Legacy of Service By Chuck Carroll MILWAUKEE, WI At two-thirty in the afternoon on Friday, October 8, 2010, while getting ready to drive Barb to work, I got a call from brother Joe Fahrenkopf, telling me that Andy Paradowski had passed away. I will never forget the way I felt at that moment. The following days leading up to Andy’s Memorial Service, were filled with sadness and confusion. Brothers and friends gathered in homes and bars to share their feelings of incredible disbelief and anguish. Masons, former Boy Scouts, and Triangle Fraternity members met and mingled in desperation to try and comprehend the terrible loss we were all experiencing as the news continued to travel by phone and over the internet. When the time came to say farewell, the small ante-chamber at McKinley Lodge filled to over-flowing with men in white aprons. Brother Brad Behlke, long-time friend of Andy, showed composure for the first time in weeks, having lost his grandfather, Norman Behlke just a week before. The last time I saw Andy was at Norman’s memorial service. I had come in a little late, and Andy met me and led me into a small room to see that I had an apron, gloves, and a sprig of evergreen. He then did the same for the Most Worshipful Grand Master Joe Harker who walked in behind me. Leading the Memorial Service was Past Grand Master Craig Campbell, and after the service Andy said to me, “When I die, I hope I rate two Grand Masters.” To me, Andy was always ready to find good, despite the worst situation. He always had a joke or a witty quote to make others smile or laugh out loud. I was amazed, but not surprised to learn that Andy worked with so many various service organizations. I was not surprised, because over the years I watched how he worked with lodge officers and new Masons. He gave guidance, good advice, comfort, and joy as though he had an endless supply. If anyone in the lodge had a question about protocol, or ritual, or even how an event should be planned, it was always the same: “Run it by Andy.” Worshipful Masters Elect met with Andy to plan their upcoming year. Past Masters consulted Andy about any and all issues they might encounter. Appointed officers looked to Andy for instruction on how to properly comport themselves as lodge officers. Andy’s life was service to others. Whether in conjunction with a larger organization, or just one-on-one with someone who needed help and guidance, Andy showed us all what it takes to be a brother to our fellow man. In the days ahead, I will look for Andy in those who, like me, have been inspired to live their lives in service to others.
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THE SURVEYORVol. XI No. 4 George Washington 1776 Lodge #337 F&AM Trestle Board November/December, 2010
A Workman Called from Labor... Andy Paradowski, a Legacy of Service
By Chuck CarrollMILWAUKEE, WI
At two-thirty in the afternoonon Friday, October 8, 2010, whilegetting ready to drive Barb to work, Igot a call from brother Joe Fahrenkopf,telling me that Andy Paradowski hadpassed away. I will never forget theway I felt at that moment.
The following days leading upto Andy’s Memorial Service, werefilled with sadness and confusion. Brothers and friends gathered in homesand bars to share their feelings ofincredible disbelief and anguish. Masons, former Boy Scouts, andTriangle Fraternity members met andmingled in desperation to try andcomprehend the terrible loss we wereall experiencing as the news continuedto travel by phone and over the internet.
When the time came to sayfarewell, the small ante-chamber atMcKinley Lodge filled to over-flowingwith men in white aprons. BrotherBrad Behlke, long-time friend of Andy,showed composure for the first time inweeks, having lost his grandfather,Norman Behlke just a week before.
The last time I saw Andy wasat Norman’s memorial service. I hadcome in a little late, and Andy met meand led me into a small room to see thatI had an apron, gloves, and a sprig of
evergreen. He then did the same for the Most Worshipful Grand Master JoeHarker who walked in behind me. Leading the Memorial Service was PastGrand Master Craig Campbell, andafter the service Andy said to me,“When I die, I hope I rate two GrandMasters.”
To me, Andy was always readyto find good, despite the worstsituation. He always had a joke or awitty quote to make others smile orlaugh out loud. I was amazed, but notsurprised to learn that Andy workedwith so many various serviceorganizations.
I was not surprised, becauseover the years I watched how heworked with lodge officers and new Masons. He gave guidance, good advice, comfort, and joy as though he
had an endless supply. If anyone in thelodge had a question about protocol, orritual, or even how an event should beplanned, it was always the same: “Runit by Andy.”
Worshipful Masters Elect metwith Andy to plan their upcoming year. Past Masters consulted Andy about anyand all issues they might encounter. Appointed officers looked to Andy forinstruction on how to properly comportthemselves as lodge officers.
Andy’s life was service toothers. Whether in conjunction with alarger organization, or just one-on-onewith someone who needed help andguidance, Andy showed us all what ittakes to be a brother to our fellow man.
In the days ahead, I will lookfor Andy in those who, like me, havebeen inspired to live their lives inservice to others.
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MESSAGE FROM THE EAST
Walt Smith, Worshipful Master
My Term for Worshipful Master will be comingto an end in just a couple of months. As I look back on thepast year, it has been challenging, but also rewarding thatthose challenges were turned into accomplishments.
Sitting in the East is a very special time, one I willlong remember. I have been very fortunate to have beenin the company of so many talented brothers. All yourhelp has been much appreciated. As a lodge we all bringdifferent talents to the table. This helps to create a lodgethat can move forward with our changing times.
Let’s give the support to our new WorshipfulMaster so that he too can have a very good year in 2011. Once again I want to thank all the officers and brethren ofthe lodge for all your help this past year. I feel veryfortunate to have served as your Worshipful Master.
From the Secretary’s DeskHope all are doing good. Most of
you, my brothers, have received your dues
statements. There has been a seven dollar
($7.00) increase for per capita tax which
brings the total dues to $71.00. The deadline for paying your
dues is December 31, 2010; WHY WAIT–PAY NOW.
Also, now is a good time to add to the dues, a tax
deductible contribution to the GW 1776 Masonic Fund, through
which we help so many worthy charities. Please consider our
Masonic Appeal.
I would like to thank the many of you for your help with
our flood disaster. We have a ways to go, but with your help
we’ll get the building in good order. Thank you again.
Brethren, what do you think of our Surveyor? A special
thank you to our Junior Warden, Chuck Carroll, editor of this
newsletter for his laborious job of putting this together; plus the
others who make it happen, especially Brother Past Master Dan
Chaudoir and his son Butch, for the printing and mailing. Thank
you.
Dave Haase, PM
Secretary
Kenwood Council #34Royal &
SelectMasons
Companions,
Meeting dates:
Thursdays, December 9, 2010 & February 10, 2011
Questions or concerns?
Call James Burton, Thrice Illustrious Master at 414-852-7411
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November 2, 2010Baked TilapiaParsley ButteredPotatoesGreen SaladApple SauceRollsDessert: Brownies
November 16, 2010Swedish MeatballsEgg NoodlesCarrotsGreen SaladDessert: Pumpkin Pie
December 7, 2010Hawaiian ChickenWhite RiceGreen SaladRollsDessert: Piña ColadaCake
December 21, 2010Annual ChristmasParty and Pot-luckDinner. See page 11for information andReservation Form.
Drinks for all meals include choice of : coffee, soda, tea, milk, water.
*To place your light dinner reservation, simply call Chuck Carroll at 414-336-4252 or email:[email protected], no later than the weekend prior to each stated meeting date. Feel free toinvite family and friends.
Kenwood North Shore Chapter #90Royal
ArchMasons
Companions,
Thank you for the great turn out in September. If we
continue we will be growing the excitement of York
Rite and gain new members. Our next meetings will be
Thursdays, November 11, 2010 and January 13, 2011.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Zealously yours,
David Haase
Excellent High Priest
GW1776 Masonic FundDirector’s Meeting
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 6:30pmWe will discuss worthy recipients of ourAnnual Gifts. All recommendations must bereceived by Fund Chairman, Dave Haase nolater than Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
Mandatory* Trustee MeetingTuesday, November 2, 2010
Immediately After Stated MeetingWe will elect officers.
*By-Laws of GW1776, Article II, Section 5
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Lincoln Lodge #183, N88W151 Main St., Menomonee Falls, WI
This is the seventh in a series about Masonic
Temples no longer being used for their original
purpose. These abandoned and reclaimed
structures remain memorials to our glorious past.
Dedicated to this quest, the author investigates the
Lost Temples of Wisconsin. -ed.
by Terry Johannes
The first European settlerscame to the Menomonee Falls area in1842 and the first physician, DrSamuel Clark, a Mason from NewYork arrived in 1848. In 1871 DrClark and other Masons met topetition the Grand Lodge ofWisconsin to form a Lodge in theMenomonee Falls area. LincolnLodge#183 was chartered in June1872 and Dr. Clark was the firstMaster.
Lincoln Lodge met in acouple of rented halls until itpurchased the Emanuel Ladies Hallin1913. In 1950 Lincoln Lodge builtthe Temple on Main Street. By 2005the old Lodge building was sold andLincoln Lodge now meets in Sussex.
In 2005 the old Temple wascompletely gutted and converted intothe Lincoln Lodge Apartments. Thestreet facade has not changed at alland still retains the Square &Compasses over the front door."Masonic Temple" can be foundalong the roofline carved in stone.
The sides of the building nowhave windows and balconies andgarages have replaced the parking lot.This is the first Temple I have foundthat was turned into apartments andthe developers have done a terrificjob of retaining the look of theoriginal building.
Next time your significantother accuses you of spending too
much time at the lodge and tells youthat you "live at the Lodge" take heron a trip to Main Street inMenomonee Falls where you canliterally "live at the Lodge!"
“... you canliterally ‘live at the
Lodge!’”
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Erving Landon, Duluth, MN; Eli Hait, Joe Aaron, & William Stern all from
Milwaukee Harmony #261
Recent Events At and About the Lodge
Breakfast WithPrince Hall
WHITEFISH BAY, WIGW1776 Lodge has been
meeting with Prince Hall brothers forSaturday morning breakfasts for sometime now as the Masonic BrotherhoodCouncil Breakfast. On October 16 ,th
the brethren met at the Silver SpringMasonic Center instead of arestaurant. Brother Joe Pronnet, PMand Master of Aurora Lodge, cookedup a fabulous breakfast of eggs,bacon, hash browns, juice and coffee.
Jim Roberts and MarkTruesdell helped in the kitchen anddining room. The breakfast wasattended by brothers from manylodges including: GW1776 #337;Milwaukee Harmony #261; South'Shore #3; West Allis #291; Laflin St.James #247; Lake Lodge #189;Blazing Star #4; Corinthian #5; TrueSquare #11; Aurora #30.
Over time, since the GrandLodge of Wisconsin adopted a racialnon-discrimination provision to theMasonic Code of Wisconsin in 1972,small steps were made which finallyresulted in mutual recognitionbetween Wisconsin Free and AcceptedMasons and Wisconsin Prince HallMasons in 1990.
The regular breakfasts are anopportunity to share friendship and
brotherly love as a “brotherhood ofman under the fatherhood of God.”
Laurel Oaks Visit Holds“Jobie” Surprise
GLENDALE, WIBrethren from GW1776
paid a visit to Masonic residents atLaurel Oaks on September 15,2010. After a light supper, thebrethren were treated to aninformative talk by the facility’smanager, Sharon Scherr, whocoincidentally is a Past HonoredQueen of Bethel 5 of Job’sDaughters.
Sharon talked aboutMedicaid and the rising cost oflong-term care and assisted livingcosts. She pointed out that mostpeople are ill-informed about long-term care and emphasized theimportance of seeking informationfrom qualified sources.
Bethel 13 Update
BURLINGTON, WIOn October 13-14, the
Supreme Council of Job’s DaughtersInternational presented a YouthProtection Program (YPP) to trainadults interested in working withJobies as Certified Adult Volunteers(CAV). Four adults from the Bethel13 Guardian Council attended theprogram, and after their backgroundchecks have been performed, theExecutive Guardian Council will becomplete and plans can move forwardto recruit and teach girls.
The Executive GuardianCouncil for Bethel 13 consists of:Bethel Guardian, Judy Paradowski;Associate Bethel Guardian, ChuckCarroll; Guardian Secretary, BarbCarroll; Guardian Treasurer, KathyCormany; and Guardian Director ofEpochs, Dorothy Cigale.
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Masonic Memories of Andy Paradowski, PM
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Recent Events (continued)
Joint Table Lodge Draws Many LodgesWHITEFISH BAY, WI
Upon returning from going dark, Walt Smithand Joe Pronnet, GW1776 & Aurora WorshipfulMasters, respectfully, planned a joint table lodge for thetwo lodges that share the Silver Spring Masonic Center.
The evening festivities began in the EnteredApprentice Degree, with dinner and conversation. Br.Tony Busalacchi was invited to give a presentationregarding his service to our nation’s veterans at the VAHospital. He then proceeded to tell every joke everwritten about Masons!
After dinner, the table lodge was conducted withseven toasts, made mostly by members of GW1776. The two lodges hosting the event were outnumbered byso many brothers from other lodges.
Lodges represented at the event included: Aurora No. 30; George Washington 1776 No. 337;Waukesha No. 37; Freemasons No. 363; MilwaukeeHarmony No. 261; Lake Lodge No. 189; Union GroveNo. 288; Wilmot No. 241 and a brother with dualmembership from Unity No. 362 in Kenoshaand Fidelitas No. 830 in Karlsrue, Germany.
Also in attendance, Grand Lodge Officers:District 12 Deputy Bob Strader; Grand Lecturer KennethGorgon; and MWGM Joe Harker.
In Memoriam 2010And when at last he shall have diligently executed in the rough quarries of earth the designs which Thou hast
inscribed upon his trestle-board... may he be raised to the life eternal and in the Grand Lodge above be permitted to see Thee face toface, to worship Thee there in the beauty of holiness forever and ever.
Frank Weller Loeffler of Clovis, CA, raised to the sublime degree of MasterMason May 31, 1960, died April 9, 2010 at age 84
Earl Paul Charlson of Wauwatosa, WI, raised to the sublime degree of MasterMason May 8, 1961, died May 24, 2010 at age 84
Richard Russell Robinson of Milwaukee, WI, raised to the sublime degree ofMaster Mason September 16, 1947, died July 22, 2010 at age 85
Paul Bishop Hammersmith of Milwaukee, WI, raised to the sublime degree ofMaster Mason February 15, 1955, died August 20, 2010 at age 85
Norman F. Behlke of Jefferson, WI, raised to the sublime degree of MasterMason June 19, 1952, died September 26, 2010 at age 82
Andrew Richard Paradowski of Milwaukee, WI, raised to the sublime degreeof Master Mason October 6, 2001, died October 8, 2010 at age 41
Tony Busalacchi bends the ear of the Grand Master as WM
Walt Smith opens the Joint Table Lodge
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The Master’s Calendar
November1 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
2 Tuesday 6:00pm Light Supper
7:30pm Stated Communication
Election of Officers/Trustee
Meeting
8 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
6 Saturday 11:00am Veterans’ Day Parade
7 Sunday 5-8pm JW Chili Cook Off at Palmer
11 Thursday 7:00pm North Shore Chapter
15 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
16 Tuesday 6:00pm Light Supper
7:30pm Special FC Communication
18 Thursday 7:00pm GW Stein Club at Sprecher
22 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
29 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
30 Tuesday 7:00pm Masonic Cinema Night
December3 Friday 6:00pm Dinner Club-Family Table
6 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
7 Tuesday 6:00pm Light Supper
7:30pm Stated Communication
9 Thursday 7:00pm Kenwood Council
13 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
16 Thursday 7:00pm GW Stein Club at
Sprecher
20 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
21 Tuesday 6:00pm GW1776 Christmas Party
27 Monday 7:00pm Degree Team
November HighlightsTuesday 2 special ceremony for Horace Palmer tond
celebrate his 50 anniversary as a Mason andth
Officer/Trustee elections. Saturday 6 Masons will meet at the corner of Masonth
and Prospect in downtown Milwaukee at 11am to showsupport to the Veterans during the annual Veteran’s DayParade.
Sunday 7 Palmer Lodge will host it’s 2 Annualth nd
Junior Warden Chili Cook off! Vote for your favoritechili prepared by JW Chuck Carroll. Tickets are $6advanced, $7 at the door. Tuesday 16 Our regular stated meeting will beth
replaced by William Hutchin’s EA Posting and FCDegree. FCs & MMs from all lodges welcome.
Tuesday 30 Bring family and friends for a fun night ofth
popcorn and film as Jim Roberts presents MasonicCinema Night!
December HighlightsFriday 3rd Dinner Club at The Family Table, 6598 W.Brown Deer Road. Drinks at 6pm dinner at 6:30pm. You MUST call Dick Paradowski for reservations: 262-782-8835 Tuesday 21st The Annual George Washington 1776Lodge #337 Christmas Party. We will gather at 6:00 tosing carols, spread good cheer and share a delicious hamdinner! Everyone is encouraged to bring a side dish topass. The Lodge will provide ham and rolls.
There will also be a White Elephant Auctionconducted by our honorable secretary, David Haase PM, the proceeds of which will benefit a charity of theMaster’s choosing. See Page 11 for Reservations.
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Got a Business to Advertise? We are offering free space to members of the GW1776 Lodge. Send your contact information
to: The Surveyor, c/o Chuck Carroll, EIC, 2170 West Marne Ave., Glendale, WI 53209 or email: [email protected]
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Christmas Party Dinner Reservation Form
Name
Phone email_______________________
Number attending Dish to Pass
Please return reservation by December 17, 2010 to: Chuck CarrollA 2170 W. Marne Ave.A Glendale, WI 53209 Or Call or Email Chuck at 414-336-4252; [email protected]
2011 Installation of Officers will be
Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11am. Light
lunch to follow.
Apples &Ballots
Elections of 2011 Lodge Officers &Trustees will be Tuesday,November 2, 2010. Come cast yourvotes and have an apple with yourbrothers.
GW1776 Christmas Party December 21The Annual George Washington 1776
Lodge #337 Christmas Party will be heldTuesday, December 21, 2010. We will gather at6:00 to sing carols, spread good cheer and share adelicious ham dinner! Everyone is encouraged tobring a side dish to pass. The Lodge will provideham and rolls.
There will also be a White ElephantAuction conducted by our honorable secretary,David Haase, PM - the proceeds of which willbenefit a charity of the Master’s choosing.
Junior Warden Chuck Carroll will becoordinating the event; please contact Br. Chuckif you would like to help in any way that you can.Other than the auction gift and dish to pass, thereis no charge for this dinner & party.
RSVP to Chuck Carroll by Friday,December 17, at 414-336-4252 [email protected] or use the form providedbelow:
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Bethel 13 of Whitefish BayThe International Order of Job’s Daughters Is Now Accepting Petitions for Membership
The International Order of Job’s Daughters is one of today’soutstanding character-building organizations for young women,ages 10 to 20, who are related to a Master Mason.
In Jobies, a young woman has the opportunity to:
TBUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE
TDEVELOP LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
TMAKE NEW AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS
TENJOY FUN ACTIVITIES
TBE OF SERVICE TO OTHERS
TQUALIFY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
For more information, contact:Judy Paradowski 414-510-8835Chuck Carroll 414-336-4252