THE PURPOSE OF FREEMASONRY

The purpose of Freemasonry is to promote personal development by reinforcing moral principles, to assist those suffering unfortunate circumstances, and to foster friendship and cooperation among all people.

FREEMASON FAMILIES

Wisconsin Masons practice Family Friendly Freemasonry. We do this out of love and practice it in how we live and through programs we support. 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. Masons champion the heroes of our society such as veterans, teachers, police and first responders.

FREEMASONS ARE A BAND OF BROTHERS... GO ASK ONE. YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID.

Freemasonry is a society of men bound by Brotherhood, united through the practice of sound moral and spiritual values and a love of family. Masons serve all humankind through fraternal and charitable opportunities found within the Masonic Family.

WE BRIDGE GENERATIONS

GenX... GenY... Millennials... Baby Boomers. Our teachings reinforce Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, while promoting a way of life that binds like-minded men of all ages in a worldwide brotherhood transcending religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

What is the purpose of Freemasonry? Masons make good men even better. We place an emphasis on the individual man by strengthening his character, improving his moral and spiritual outlook, and broadening his mental horizons. We impress upon the minds of our members 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. We believe in fraternity and our solemn obligation to care for each other as brothers.

ROOTS INTO ANTIQUITY

The Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is the oldest, largest and most widely known fraternal organization in the world. It has its roots in the past and is directly descended from the Middle Ages and the Guilds of Stone Masons, later termed Operative Masons.

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HIGH MORAL CODE

Friendship, fidelity and family are the foundations of a well-lived life. We therefore vow to be a faithful friend to our Brothers, while expecting our lodge to respect personal obligations, and to treat your family as though my family were their own.

MASONIC COMPACT

Because I am a Freemason ....
... I believe that freedom of religion is an inalienable human right and tolerance an indispensable trait of human character. Therefore, I will stand in my lodge with Brothers of all faiths, and respect their belief, as they respect mine, and I will demonstrate the spirit of Brotherhood in all aspects of my life....

HELP FOR HEROES: WISCONSIN MASONS HONORING OUR VETERANS

Help for Heroes is a program to serve those who serve their country. In the decade of conflict that followed September 11, 2001, 63 percent of the National Guardsmen deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have deployed once, while 37 percent have deployed multiple times, according to National Guard Bureau data. According to the Wisconsin Department for Military Affairs More than 14,000 members of the National Guard and Reserve have been called to active duty from Wisconsin communities since 9-11.

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FREEMASONRY IN WISCONSIN

Freemasonry in Wisconsin first took organized form on the night of December 27, 1823 when seven army officers and three civilians met at the home of Brother George Johnston on the west bank of the Fox River in what is now Green Bay. The soldiers were attached to the 3rd Regiment and stationed at Fort Howard under the command of Col. John McNeil, also a Freemason. Wisconsin was then part of the territory of Michigan and very lightly settled....

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WE ARE INVOLVED

Masons have championed many great causes throughout history, but perhaps none is as far-reaching, or as personal, as public education. We started some of the first public schools in America and advocated for legislation to help make education accessible to everyone. It is basic that public schools are the best insurance our society has to protect intellectual freedom and democracy. Access to quality education can be the great equalizer in America.

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MASONIC CHARITY

Freemasons take an obligation to help one another as well as those who cannot care for themselves. Wisconsin Freemasons, through the local lodges and their Grand Lodge, have a long and honorable history of supporting community and state based charitable projects.

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HOW DO I JOIN?

Applying to join a Masonic Lodge is much like applying for membership in nearly any community organization. First, you will be asked to fill out a “petition” or membership application. The petition asks for basic information such as your full name and age, as well as information on where you live and work. This information is kept confidential and will only be shared with the state Masonic organization—the Grand Lodge—should you become a Masonic Lodge Member.

Petition for membership also requires two Masonic Lodge members to sign your petition. When completed, it is then ready to be submitted to the Masonic Lodge in your community. One of the signers of your petition can assist you in submitting the petition.
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