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Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin

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Annual Communication Campout<br />

Bro. Randy Thorman handles the grilling.<br />

By Rich Rygh<br />

The Brethren <strong>of</strong> Neosho Mayville<br />

Horicon Lodge No. 108 were camping<br />

out at Lake Farm Park near Madison<br />

during the Annual Communication.<br />

The Brethren have made the camping<br />

an annual tradition ever since the<br />

<strong>Masonic</strong> emblem on tail light <strong>of</strong> motorhome.<br />

Annual Communication was last held<br />

in Appleton. They meet on Thursday<br />

evening at the campground for some<br />

food and fellowship and are <strong>of</strong>ten<br />

joined by Dodge County Lodge and<br />

other Brethren on Friday evening.<br />

They <strong>of</strong>ten enjoy a little banjo entertainment<br />

by one <strong>of</strong> the Brothers.<br />

Bro. Jeff Millikin,<br />

Master <strong>of</strong> the Lodge,<br />

says it has become a<br />

tradition the Brethren<br />

really enjoy.<br />

River Falls Masons renew their obligation<br />

Members <strong>of</strong> River Falls Lodge No. 109 assembled at the request <strong>of</strong> their Master, Bro. Dave H<strong>of</strong>fman to<br />

renew their Master Mason obligation. Bro. Warren Kozitza, one <strong>of</strong> the lodges newest members, assumed<br />

the position <strong>of</strong> the candidate at the altar while Lodge Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency Man Fred Benson gave the responsive obligation.<br />

Photo by Bro. Milt Helmer<br />

Get more information on our <strong>Masonic</strong> Charities at<br />

www.freemasonry.org<br />

PAGE 21 - WISCONSIN MASONIC JOURNAL - SUMMER 2012<br />

Photos by<br />

Rich Rygh<br />

Enjoying the evening campfire, Bros. Randy Thorman, James Capper, Scott<br />

Scharnell and Bob Scharnell.<br />

Bros. Jim Lumsden (left) and Jeff Millikin give the battery cables<br />

on the motorhome some attention.<br />

Handgun Training<br />

& Fundraising Event<br />

This class will include training to meet the requirements for concealed<br />

carry in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> & Utah and is open to anyone interested in receiving<br />

training in the law, and safe handgun handling. Included in the<br />

class is the required documentation, materials, finger print cards and<br />

passport photo to apply for concealed carry permits in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and<br />

Utah. This class will be presented by Marcon Shooting School. Dan<br />

Marcon is a Navy Veteran, NRA instructor and range safety <strong>of</strong>ficer,<br />

certified to instruct Wis., Minn., Utah, Flor. & Ariz. CCW classes.<br />

July 14, 2012<br />

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<br />

Tomah <strong>Masonic</strong> Center, 520 E. Saratoga St.,<br />

Tomah, Wis.<br />

Who should attend: Anyone interested in applying for a concealed<br />

carry permit, learning more about the CCW law in Wis., Utah and<br />

safely handling firearms or other weapons.<br />

Cost: $100 per person ($15 per person will be donated back to the<br />

District 5 drive for the Vet’s). These funds will be used to purchase<br />

needed supplies for the resident veterans at the Tomah VA.<br />

Please contact District Deputy Jim Kent<br />

if you plan on attending.<br />

District_deputy5@wisc-freemasonry.org

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