"The Surveyor": March/April 2008

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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


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!


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


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

The Surveyor is Printed & mailed by Central

File Inc., Br. Dan Chaudoir, President.

Payment for printing is donated directly to

the George Washington Masonic Fund.

George Washington 1776 Lodge No. 337 F&AM

Silver Spring Masonic Center

517 E. Beaumont Avenue

Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

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