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THE SURVEYORGeorge Washington 1776 Lodge #337 F&AM Trestle Board March/April 2008
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MAN OF THE YEARMAN OF THE YEARMAN OF THE YEARMAN OF THE YEAR
North Shore Fire Department Chief David J. Berousek receives Man of the Year Award from the GW1776
Lodge at the Annual George Washington Dinner, February 19th. He is flanked by Josef Pronnet, Past Master
of the Aurora Lodge and Andy Paradowski, Worshipful Master of GW1776.
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MESSAGE FROM THE EAST
Andy Paradowski, Worshipful Master
The contributions of every Brother in our Lodge are important. Some brothers are limited
by geographical location, physical condition, or time constraints, yet we are all able to
make meaningful contributions to the Craft. It all starts with you.
The following are some easy ways to be involved:
* Help fill the sidelines for a degree.
* Come to a meeting
* Attend a dinner or social event
* Volunteer for a committee
* Give another brother a ride to Lodge
Even if you are constrained by time, physical condition, or geography, you can do the
following:
* Talk to a friend or Colleague about the Craft
* Visit a Brother or Widow
* Call or write a brother you have not seen for a while
* Send a note and let us know how you are doing.
If not you, then who? Without you, the Brethren, this Lodge cannot function. Your input
is valuable and desired. We have countless years of Masonic experience in our
membership, and it would be a shame not to be able to call on that experience and
expertise for the benefit of the Craft.
Lodge Phone:
414-964-4080
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Visit our Web Site: WWW.GW1776.ORG
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Kenwood North Shore Chapter #90
Royal
Arch
Masons
My Fellow Brothers in Chapter:
Winter is here with a vengeance! I would like to
thank all of you who make our meetings such a
great success, especially the comradery
afterwards. Our next meetings will be March
13th and May 8th at 7:30 PM. We will be looking
forward to seeing you there.
Zealously yours,
David Haase
Excellent High Priest
P.S. You should have received your 2008 dues
card by now. If you haven’t, please call me at
414-964-4080.
Kenwood Council #34
Royal &
Select
Masons
Companions,
I would like to thank Brother Bob Batchhelder
for a fine job of keeping our lodge in tip-top
shape, both inside and out. Our meeting of
February 14th was canceled because of a snow
storm. Our next meetings will be Thursday,
April 10th and June 12th at 7:30 PM. Please, if I
can be of help, call me at 414-964-4080. Dues
cards have been mailed. If you have not received
yours, please call.
Zealously yours,
David Haase
Thrice Illustrious Master
From the Secretary’s DeskFrom the Secretary’s DeskFrom the Secretary’s DeskFrom the Secretary’s DeskBrethren,
Thank you for your correspondence these past
two months. Along with your dues I have gotten
many contributions into our GW Masonic Fund.
Thank you to all of you.
Check your dues card. If you have not paid 2008
dues please send them in. There is just a handful
that I have not received as of this writing. Thank
you in advance.
Our WM Andy Paradowski and I will be
working with the Grand Lodge Secretary,
Brother Mike DeWolf, PGM with the new
computer program, M.O.R.I. This will make our
work more member friendly.
If you have anything to suggest for the good of
the lodge, please call 414-964-4080. I am
looking forward to hearing from you.
Fraternally,
David Haase, PM
Secretary
St. Patrick's Day DinnerTuesday March 18 - 6:00pmCorned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
for more informationCall JW Walt Smith 414-906-1695
RSVP w/ Secretary David Haase414-964-4080by March 14Cost - $10.00
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Rudy Neumeister wins Picnic Basket Door
Prize at the Annual Dinner
Diners enjoy the main course at this years Annual Award Dinner.
MAN OF THE YEAR
Brothers from GW1776 and AuroraLodges gathered with their familiesand friends to honor this year’s Man ofthe Year, North Shore FireDepartment Chief David J. Berousekat the George Washington AnnualDinner. Also attending the awardpresentation, were NSFD Boardmembers, Michael West, Fox PointVillage President, and Sam Dickman,Bayside Village President. After a brief introduction and awardpresentation, Chief Berousek gave hisacceptance speech followed by aquestion and answer period. The firstquestion asked, “Why do Firemenwear red suspenders?” The Chiefreplied, “The usual answer is ‘to keeptheir pants up’ but we know it’s because Firemen arealways fashion conscious.” After the initial frivolity, the questions became moreserious. Berousek explained that Fire trucks arrive atan emergency before an ambulance even when thereis no fire, because they are designed for more rapidresponse and they can get there and stabilize those inneed of help until an ambulance can arrive. The dinner began with a prayer, the Pledge and averse of “God Bless America” followed by a toast toBrother George Washington and a hearty rendition of“Yankee Doodle.” Toasts continued between dinnercourses for Ben Franklin, Paul Revere and Betsy Rosswith the final toast saved for Chief Berousek. The dinner was delicious and the companyenchanting. If you missed this one, you will definitelywant to join us next time! Our next dinner will be theLadies of the Table dinner in May. Be sure to come!
Are You SmarterAre You SmarterAre You SmarterAre You Smarter
than a Mason?than a Mason?than a Mason?than a Mason? Henry L Palmer Lodge in Wauwatosa will hostTeam Trivia Night on Saturday, March 29th from 7-9PM. There is a $10 entry fee which includes snacks,refreshments and prizes. Local TV personality Rosemary Gernette will be thefeatured hostess for this brain stretching, ego bustingnight of fun. You may remember her from Channel 12where her husband, Howard, was the weather man formany years. They also co-hosted “Dialing for Dollars”where they met such greats as Bob Hope, ShellyWinters, Tony Bennett and Joan Rivers. For more information call: 262-424-6993
Ozaukee comes to LodgeTax Day
Ozaukee Lodge No. 17 from Port Washington
will be joining the brethren of GW1776 Lodge No.
337 for a joint stated meeting on April 15th. Come
to Lodge and welcome our northern coastal
brethren!
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Tony Busalacchi, PM
Installation ofGW 1776
Officers
2008On Saturday, January 12th, family,
friends and Lodge brethren
gathered to witness the installation
of new officers for the 2008
Masonic year at George
Washington 1776 Lodge.
Degree Team at WorkDegree Team at WorkDegree Team at WorkDegree Team at Work Monday, February 25th, brethrenmet at the lodge to practice floor androd work for an upcoming EADegree. It was decided by thosewho attended, that they would meetevery Monday at 7PM in order todevelop the best Degree Team in thehistory of GW1776! Go Team!
Trustees to Meet in March The Trustees will hold an openmeeting on Monday, March 3rd at9:30AM with the aim of going overthe financial report and the AnnualReport of the previous year’saccomplishments Tuesday, March 4th the Trusteeswill recap the meeting at 6:30PMbefore the stated meeting.
Harmony Lodge Opens at
Silver Spring Center The Silver Spring Masonic Centerwill Host the Milwaukee HarmonyLodge No. 261 on two consecutiveWednesdays as they raise newMaster Masons. The Degree sessions will be onMarch 12th and 19th, both at 7:30PMand all Master Masons are invited towatch or participate. Let’s supportour new brothers!
GW1776 BrotherGW1776 BrotherGW1776 BrotherGW1776 Brother
Works With VetsWorks With VetsWorks With VetsWorks With Vets
Through MSAThrough MSAThrough MSAThrough MSA
Our Brother Tony Busalacchi, PMhas been keeping himself busy byvolunteering with the MasonicService Association’s HospitalVisitation Program. According to The Masonic ServiceAssociation of North America, thisprogram is their major relief work.“The Masonic Hospital VisitationProgram is, without a doubt, thefinest public relations program everundertaken by the Masonicfraternity.” The program involves more thanjust “visitations” to the disabled andlonely patients in V.A. Hospitals,State Hospitals, and Extended CareFacilities, but also includes renderingpersonal services to the veteranswho have sacrificed so much for thefreedoms we all enjoy. Brother Tony spends his daysescorting and transporting patientswithin the V.A. Hospital. He meetskids in their teens who recentlyreturned from Iraq as well as WWII &Korean War Vets.
A friendly smile, kind word, andwarm embrace mean more than medicine to our brothers in arms.Tony’s unselfish act of kindness is atestament to the values for which ourcraft stands. “The Hospital Visitation Programis a vital part of the Fraternity thatdeserves your attention and needsyour immediate help.”
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MARCH
1 8:000am District 12 meeting - West Allis Lodge
1 10:00am Mentor and Candidate Meeting
4 6:30pm Light Supper and 7:30 Stated Meeting, & EA
degree/EA Posting
18 6:00pm St. Patrick's Day Dinner
18 7:30pm Stated Meeting & School of Instruction - Fill
Easter Eggs w/help from the Ladies
22 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt - Public Community Event
28 6:00pm Dinner Club- Bavarian Inn
29 7:00pm Team Trivia Night - Henry L Palmer Lodge
31 6:00pm Grand Lodge and Prince Hall Joint Table Lodge
APRIL
1 6:30pm Light Supper and 7:30 Stated Meeting - FC
Degree
15 6:30pm Light Supper and 7:30 Stated Meeting
25 6:00pm Dinner Club - Panos Restaurant Brookfield
29 6:00pm Friend's Night
2008 LODGE OFFICERS2008 LODGE OFFICERS2008 LODGE OFFICERS2008 LODGE OFFICERS
Worshipful Master Andy Paradowski, PM 414-962-0236Senior Warden Frank Nuernberger 414-357-8141Junior Warden Walt Smith 414-906-1695Treasurer Charles Roeder, PM 262-238-0163Secretary David Haase, PM 414-964-4080Senior Deacon James Roberts, PM 414-332-8247Junior Deacon Terry Johannes 414-963-4493Senior Steward Chuck Carroll 414-336-4252Junior Steward William Cekosh 262-305-4880Chaplain Horace Palmer, PM 414-332-3515Tiler Otto Tesch, PM 414-445-3537Counselor Mark Truesdell, PM 262-376-2173Trustee '08 Horace Palmer, PM 414-332-3515Trustee '08 David Haase, PM 414-964-4080Trustee '09 George Burgess, PM 414-332-5723Trustee '09 Otto Tesch, PM 414-445-3537Trustee '09 Andy Paradowski, PM 414-962-0236Trustee '10 Charles Roeder, PM 262-238-0163Trustee '10 Mark Truesdell, PM 262-376-2173
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Dinner Club
Upcoming Dinner Club
outings will be at The
Bavarian Inn on Friday, March 28th
and at Panos Restaurant in
Brookfield on Friday, April 25th.
Cocktails at 6:00 and Dinner at
6:30.
All are welcome at Dinner Club
including ladies, friends and family.
Please RSVP by the Thursday
before each Dinner Club meeting.
Dick Paradowski at 262-782-8835.
THE SURVEYOR©2008
George Washington 1776 Lodge #337
F&AM Trestle Board
Chuck Carroll, Editor in Chief
Barb Carroll, Proofreader
Contributors:
David Haase; Andy Paradowski; Rudy
Neumeister, Photographer
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