"The Surveyor": November/December 2006

Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons Rodney A. Paulsen

speaks to Brothers, Guests and Visitors at GW1776 Lodge.

THE SURVEYORGeorge Washington 1776 Lodge #337 F&AM Trestle Board November/December, 2006

Grand Master Pays Visit toGW1776

Lodge

Whitefish Bay – On a magical nightfilled with the music of BrotherWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, performedby the lovely and talented ladies of theMacDowell Club of Milwaukee, ourlodge was further honored by thepresence of the Most Worshipful GrandMaster of Masons in Wisconsin!

Also on the program was Lodgeorganist Brother Larry Roou whoperformed Mozart organ musicincluding a piece that Brother Larryarranged for organ.

Accompanying Brother Rodney AllenPaulsen, was Grand Treasurer, BrotherRichard A. Vande Sande. After theconcert, Brothers Paulsen and VandeSande joined the Lodge Brethren andguests in a champagne and dessertreception in the basement dining hall.

Brother Paulsen spoke briefly on the merits of Masonry for the benefit of non-masonic visitors andmingled with the guests, handing out pins with his “Lamp of Knowledge” symbol and motto, “AimHigh, Be All You Can Be!”

George Washington 1776 Lodge #337 F&AM Trestle Board November/December, 20062

District 12 Meeting November 4

Date: November 4, 206Time: 8:30am Registration and Coffee

9-noon MeetingPlace: Northwest Masonic Center

4315 N. 92nd St, Milwaukee

All brothers are encouraged to attend. Officers and future officers are highlyencouraged to attend. This is a great wayto meet other Brothers in the area.Contact WM if interested in attending.

MESSAGE FROM THE EAST

Nearing Year’s End

Greetings Brethren,

It seems hard to believe that it isalready November and another Masonic Yearis drawing to a close. As we approach thehome stretch, I would like to thank all of youfor making this a successful year. Especially,I would like to thank my team of officers andPast Masters that went above and beyond thecall of duty to make this year great.

As you can see from the Lodgecalendar, there is still quite a bit of activitybefore the end of the year.

I encourage you to make allowances inyour own very busy Holiday schedules to helpus end on a strong note and carry thatenthusiasm into the New Masonic Year. Ifyou have not made it to Lodge yet this year,you only have a few opportunities left. If youare unable to attend Lodge, please rememberyou are always welcome at our other activities.

Fraternally,

Andy ParadowskiWorshipful Master

To Contact Worshipful Master Andy Paradowski:1826 E. Kenwood Blvd. · Milwaukee, WI 53211 · 414-962-0236 · e: [email protected]

George Washington 1776 Lodge #337 F&AM Trestle Board November/December, 2006 3

From the Secretary’s Desk

Brethren,

Preparation for 2007 is off to a good start. As you read this I am preparing our 2007 duesstatement to send to you. Please take a minute to send it in since they are due December 31, 2006.

I still have a few members who have not paid 2006 dues. If you do not want to continue yourmembership, please contact me; there is a way to resign gracefully instead of waiting to be suspended forunpaid past dues.

As secretary, I try to take good care of you, my brothers. Please call if you have concerns or questions. My number is 414-964-4080. If you change addresses please let us know. If you have heard about amember in need, then please pass that information on to me.

Fraternally,David Haase, PM

Lodge Phone: 414-332-8460

Visit our new Web Site:

WWW.GW1776.ORG

George Washington 1776 Masonic Fund

Greetings to all my Brethren!I am asking for our Annual Gifting to NeedyPrograms! All suggestions for giving to charities fromour fund must be in writing and received byNovember 27, 2006. Send your ideas andsuggestions to me.

Brothers, we have given tens of thousands of dollarsto many worthy charities, let’s continue thisworthwhile tradition. Our annual meeting will beTuesday, December 5, 2006 at 7 PM and we willbring our recommendations to Lodge at 7:30 PM. Atthe meeting we will be voting on two Directors forthe upcoming year. If you are interested, please letme know.

Fraternally, David Haase, PM

President, George Washington 1776 Masonic Fund


Donna Shriner, mezzo & Sally Lane Schwarz, soprano perform Letter Duet

from The Marriage of Figaro

Masons Celebrate Mozart’s 250th

Birthday!Whitefish Bay – On Tuesday, October 17,2006 Brothers, guests and visitors to theGeorge Washington 1776 Lodge joined ina rare and wonderful celebration of themusic of one of Freemason’s most famousand beloved composers, BrotherWolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The evening began with introductions byCo-Hosts Worshipful Masters AndyParadowski of GW 1776 Lodge #337 andGarry Davis of Aurora Lodge #30. TonyBusalacchi, Master of Ceremoniesprepared the expectant audience byplaying a recording of a selection fromMozart’s Magic Flute which isresplendent with references to the richnessof Masonic tradition.

The first performer was theorganist from GW 1776 Lodge,Larry Roou. His performance ofMasonic Funeral Music wasunforgettable. Also impressivewas his own organ arrangement ofMozart’s Rondo. The Brethren ofGW 1776 Lodge are fortunateindeed, to have such a giftedmusician to perform at LodgeMeetings!

The main act of the night ofcelebration was The MacDowellClub of Milwaukee. The eveningwas graced with solo and duetperformances from Mozart’s The

Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni

and Cosi Fan Tutte by DonnaShriner and Sally Lane Schwarzaccompanied by Suzanne Pajunenon piano. Pajunen was joined by

Mariann Landa on an exciting Four Hands rendition of Sonata

in D for Piano, and joined clarinetist, Tammy Enevold forConcerto in A for Clarinet & Piano.

The audience thrilled at the musical artistry of the performersand enjoyed the anecdotes shared by the musicians. Enevoldtold of how Mozart would challenge musicians by writingnotations between the lines of music. “On a particularlydifficult part,” Enevold said, “he would write, ‘There! Try toplay that!’”

" . . there is a Masonic secret, a mystery, an

experience that cannot be taught or explained

because it lies, like every mystic experience,

beyond the realm of controlled consciousness... It

is the realization that beyond the dark and material

world there is a realm of light towards which all

men must strive."

Paul Nettl

Mozart and Masonry


Founded in 1909, the MacDowell Club, named forAmerican composer, Edward MacDowell, isprimarily made up of women musicians whose goalis to further music interest in Milwaukee and toprovide incentive for progressive work for amateurand professional musicians.

A champagne and dessert reception prepared by theAurora Lodge followed the concert. A free willoffering benefiting the Scottish Rite 32nd DegreeLearning Center for Dyslexic Children netted $340.

Brothers Tony Busalacchi of GW 1776 and JosefPronnet of Aurora are to be commended fororganizing this cultured event with thanks to theLadies of Silver Spring, Ladies of Aurora, andSendiks for their generous donations.

The Marthas

The first meeting of the Marthas (namedfor George Washington’s Wife) was heldTuesday, October 3rd at the GeorgeWashington 1776 Lodge #337 in thebasement dining hall while the statedmeeting went on upstairs. During theentire meeting laughter from the “merry”Marthas could be heard by the brethrenthrough the floorboards! The ladiesadmitted that they did not accomplishmuch, but they certainly had fun doing it! Next meeting is Tuesday, November 7th.

For more information on how you or theladies in your life can get involved,Contact Dee Fredrich at 262-782-3965 orPat Busalacchi at 414-963-9162.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE

FROM OUR TREASURER

A reminder to all who wrotechecks for the Lady of the TableDinner, Suzy’s Cheesecakes, a

PM fund raising project andseveral specific dues and MM degree checks...

Please review your checking statements foroutstanding checks written to the Lodge. Theyshould have cleared your bank by the end of lastJune. If they have not cleared your bank write areplacement check(s) and mail it to ChuckRoeder, 2645 W. Lake Vista Ct., Mequon, WI53092.

Hundred’s of dollars in checks have been lost andwe need those funds. If you wrote a check for anyof the above events and it has cleared your bank,

please call Chuck at 262-238-0163 or 414-699-

6973.


Dinner Club in December

On December 1st, we will meet at Pandl’s in Bayside. We will meet for cocktails at 6:00pm and be seatedaround 6:30. All are welcome at Dinner Club including ladies, friendsand family. Please RSVP by the Thursday before each Dinner Clubmeeting to Dick Paradowski at 262-782-8835.

Christmas PartyDinner Reservation Form

Name

Address City/State/Zip

Phone email

Number attending Dish to Pass: 9999 Side dish: 9999 Dessert:

Please include my gift of $ for the 32° Learning Center

Please return reservation by December 15, 2006 to: David Haase, PM · 5168 N. Hollywood · Whitefish Bay, WI

Christmas PartyThe Annual George Washington 1776 Lodge #337 Christmas Party will be held Tuesday,

6:30pm, December 19, 2006. We will gather at 6:30 to sing carols, spread good cheer and

share a delicious ham dinner! Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to pass. The Lodge will

provide ham and rolls.

There will also be a White Elephant Auction conducted by our honorable secretary, David

Haase the proceeds of which will benefit the Scottish Rite 32° Learning Center for Dyslexic

Children.

Brother Frank Nuernberger will be coordinating the event; please contact Br. Frank if you

would like to help in any way that you can. Other than the auction gift and dish to pass,

there is no charge for this dinner & party.

RSVP to David Haase, PM by December 15th or use the form provided below:

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Kenwood North Shore Chapter #90 R.A.M.Kenwood North Shore Chapter #90 R.A.M.Kenwood North Shore Chapter #90 R.A.M.Kenwood North Shore Chapter #90 R.A.M.I would like to thank the

craft for this past year as HighPriest. I thank all who made thisyear a success. The comraderyand friendship has been great!

Also, I would like to tellyou about all the exciting things happening at ourchapter. Elections are coming this next meeting,Thursday, November 9, 2006. With our slate of 2007

officers we will have a Joint Installation of Officerswith Kenwood Council which will be held on January11, 2007 at Milwaukee Elk’s Lodge, 5555 West GoodHope Road. This date is the same as our JanuaryMeeting. Reception is from 5:30 to 6:30 PM withDinner at 6:30 and Installation to follow.

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The cost is $20.00 per person. This is a greatevent to bring friends or brothers to introduce them toYork Rite Masonry. Please send in your reservationearly to ensure your spot. I’m sure it will fill up fast.

Our membership card will be out shortly. If youhave any questions, please call me. Good luck to ournew officers!

Fraternally,David Haase

414-964-4080

Kenwood Council #34 R.& S.MKenwood Council #34 R.& S.MKenwood Council #34 R.& S.MKenwood Council #34 R.& S.MGreetings Companions,

Again I am writing this messagefor our Brother, Tim Kloss. Tim wishesto thank the companions for this pastyear. We had elections this past meeting and our newofficers are:

Br. Brian Audy

Thrice Illustrious Master

Br. David Haase

Deputy Master

Br. Ken Savadill

Principal Conductor of the Work

Congratulations to our 2007 officers. We are

planning a Joint Installation on January 11, 2007 withKenwood Chapter #90 at Milwaukee Elk’s Lodge, 5555West Good Hope Road. Reception is from 5:30 to 6:30PM with Dinner at 6:30 and Installation to follow. Costis $20.00 per person and this is an open event, so ifanybody is interested please invite them and theirladies. Send your reservation form to David Haase.

Thank you again for this past year. Zealously Your Principal Conductor of the Works,David Haase

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Use This form to reserve your place at the Joint Installation January 11th!

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Calendar of Events 2006 Lodge Officers

Saturday 11/04/06 8:30am9-noon

RegistrationDistrict 12 Meeting

Tuesday 11/07/06 6:00pm6:30pm7:30pm

Trustee MeetingLight SupperStated MeetingElection of Officers

Wednesday 11/08/06 7:00pm EAE Practice

Monday 11/20/06 7:00pm EAE Practice

Tuesday 11/21/06 6:30pm7:30pm

Light SupperStated Meeting EA Degree

Friday 12/01/06 6:30pm Dinner Club Pandl’s

Tuesday 12/05/06 6:30pm7:30pm

Light SupperStated Meeting

Tuesday 12/19/06 6:30pm Christmas Party

Worshipful Master Andy Paradowski 414-962-0236Senior Warden J.G. Rosenow, III 262-567-3848Junior Warden Frank Nuernberger 414-357-8141Treasurer Charles Roeder, PM 262-238-0163Secretary David Haase, PM 414-964-4080Senior Deacon John Clark 414-358-0473Junior Deacon Otto Tesch, III, PM 414-445-3537Senior Steward Terry Johannes 414-963-4493Junior Steward Walt Smith 414-906-1695Chaplain Tony Busalacchi, PM 414-963-9162Tiler Bob Smith, PM 414-906-1167Counselor Richard Marcus 414-228-7731Trustee ’06 David Haase, PM 414-964-4080Trustee ’06 Charles Roeder, PM 262-238-0163Trustee ’06 Matthew Fredrich, PM 262-782-3965Trustee ’07 William Huegel, PM 414-352-8020Trustee ’07 Hank Hofmann, PM 414-453-0447Trustee ’08 Horace Palmer, PM 414-332-3515Trustee ‘08 Tony Busalacchi, PM 414-963-9162Organist Larry Roou 414-371-1121

From the Editor...If you find mistakes in this issue of theSurveyor, please keep in mind that theyare there for a purpose.

We try to publish something foreveryone, and some people are alwayslooking for mistakes.

Please send any suggestions, orcriticisms to the editor, at the addressbelow. Also feel free to submit articles ornotices. You may send your submissionsin any form you like. The deadline forthe next issue is Tuesday, December 19,2006.

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"The Surveyor": November/December 2006