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Wisconsin ODD FELLOW
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF WISCONSIN
LIVING LEGACY MONTH
PLANT
A
TREE
VOL. LXXXIX APRIL 2021 NO. 3
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TO BE READ IN ALL ODD FELLOW LODGES:
GRAND MASTER’S LETTER
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I am starting my letter this month a little different. We are plan-
ning on having Grand Lodge session this year June 13-16, 2021! I
am very excited to have this. It will be one move back to normal.
We will have to make some changes with it. Everyone will be wear-
ing a mask at Grand Lodge. We will be spread out around the room.
We will not be moving chairs and bunching up. This includes at our meals.
There are other changes also. If you have questions about the changes or
what you think might be a needed change let Grand Lodge or myself know.
I will take all your ideas into account to try and make everyone feel at ease
at sessions the best I can. I for one am looking forward to this session and
seeing everyone at Grand Lodge. I am hoping everyone will come to Grand Lodge and
with the changes we are making will feel at ease attending sessions. Grand lodge is
not just the Grand Master, elected officers, appointed officers and members of committees. This is for allrdlodges to
be there, voice your opinions and by voting on all items that are brought up. Grand Lodge is open to all 3 degree
members. I cannot stand-up front and have an empty room and call this a session. We need to have people there
from the lodges. I would like to see someone from every lodge in our jurisdiction at session. Please do not feel that
you need to know a lot of others there or what takes place. If this is your first session, we will all help you out. I
would love to see new faces at Grand Lodge sessions.
You all have input on how our Fishing changes going forward by voting one way or the other on items at Grand
Lodge. Granted most of the items might make little changes, others could make big changes. Depending on what the
items are that come up for vote.
As always please let me know of anything your lodge is doing and I will try my best to be there and help. If it is degree
work, or other lodge events.
Until next month when I have more Fishing stories.
In F, L, T,
Jeffery Jones
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of WI
GRAND CHAPLAIN’S LETTER
THE DANGER OF A HARDENING HEART
Psalm 95: “O come, let us sing Another time, when God told Moses to speak before Phar-
aoh and display miraculous signs, the Egyptian ruler chose
unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our
salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanks- to ignore the obvious. Even his own magicians could see
giving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For what was happening. They finally came to their senses,
the Lord is a great God and great King above all gods. In acknowledged God’s work and said, “This is the finger of
his hand are the deep places of the earth; the strength of God (8:19). God speaks to us but we will not know that if
the hills is his also. O come, let us worship and bow down: we have a hardened heart. Are we listening? Are we giv-
let us kneel before the Lord our maker. For He is our God; ing thanks? Take a moment to reflect on the state of your
and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his heart, and trust where the Holy Spirit directs you.
hand. To day, if ye will hear his voice, harden not your Let us pray: “Lord God, I know You discipline us because
heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of tempta- You love us. Thank You for showing your heart for your
tion in the wilderness.” children this way. You have sent friends into my life to
Most of us struggle with a hardened or apathetic heart guide me along my journey and they are priceless gifts to
from time to time, but there is an antidote: recognizing me. When my friends give me wise counsel, help me re-
God at work and giving Him thanks. ceive it with a willing heart. Help me not shyt away from
their correction and instruction. Please help my friends
This recipe for a tender heart was ignored ion Exodus receive wisdom from me. Strengthen our friendships with
when Israel came to Rephidim and complained about the hearts that always want the best for each other. Thank
lack of water. They had just experienced the miracle of you for frienbds who love me enough to tell the truth
the manna and its comforting reminder that God was with even when it is hard for me to hear. In our Lord’s name,
them. A few days later, however, they were asking, “Is amen.”
the Lord among us, or not?” (Ex. 17:7). Had they remem-
bered God’s provision with the manna and expressed
gratitude, they could have trusted in Him once more and Submitted in Friendship, Love, and Truth
held out hope for a water supply. Heidi Londo, Grand Chaplain
APRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 3
GRAND SECRETARY’S LETTER
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
April is Living Legacy Month. Why not contact your city, town, vil-
lage, etc., and see if you can plant a tree or help with a monetary
donation to have trees planted? If you do plant trees, bushes, etc. send a report to the
Grand Secretary telling about it and also how much you gave. Sovereign Grand Lodge
gives out awards each year at Session to individuals, lodges, etc. that do plant or give
money to have planted trees, bushes, etc. Why not get recognition for your lodge by
sending in this information? We have also printed the form for having trees planted
through Global ReLeaf.
April 26, 2021 is the 202nd Anniversary of the founding of the Order in North America. Why not have a
party to celebrate? Invite some potential members to the party. These potential members could be-
come members.
Museum Day will be held this year on May 15th. Please see the notice in this issue of the paper. Also on May 15th is the
Planning Board meeting. It will start right after lunch. Planning Board is for all elected officers of the Grand Lodge of
Wisconsin, Grand Encampment of Wisconsin, and Department Council of Wisconsin. If you were elected to an office in
any of the above please make plans to be at the meeting so that all details can be addressed.
Grand Lodge arrangements are under way. We hope that a lot of you will come and see what goes on at session. The
registration form is in this issue of the paper. Please make sure you fill out one for each person so that we can get the
correct number for meals and session. This year we will be having breakfast each morning in the same room as we
have lunch and dinner. All meals will be set up socially distanced. Remember that you need to have a face covering in
the hotel common areas and for Grand Lodge sessions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Our
visitor this year will be Brother Chuck Lusk, Deputy Sovereign Grand Master, from Ohio.
In Friendship, Love and Truth,
Joyce Proulx, Grand Secretary
Sympathy to:
Brother Hubert Johnson, Grand Herald, and family on the death of his wife, Betty, on February 16, 2021.
His address is 13712 Dear Ridge Rd., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-8567.
Get Well Wishes to:
Brother Rich Smith, PGM, Grand Representative, re-cooperating from surgery January 22, 2021.
His address is 109 Dean Road, Belgium, WI 53004-9523.
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Coming events
APRIL – Living Legacy Month JUNE
1 Deadline for articles for May Wisconsin Odd 1 Deadline for articles for July/August The
Fellow
Wisconsin Odd Fellow
Grand Lodge/Rebekah Scholarship Deadline
6 Wreath laying Ceremony, Canadian War
2 Good Friday
Memorial, Ottawa ON – CANCELLED
4 Easter; Passover ends
13 Executive Committee Meeting, 10:30 AM,
10 Manor Board Meeting Comfort Suites, Green Bay
13 Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday Grand Lodge Registration 1-4 PM
20 Grand Trustees Meeting Dinner 6:30 PM
22 Earth Day 14 Flag Day
23 Executive Meeting, 5:30 PM, Green Bay 7:30 AM Grand Lodge Breakfast
24 Home Board Meeting, 8:00 AM, Green Bay 9:00 AM Grand Lodge starts
26 202nd Anniversary of the founding of the 12:00 PM Grand Lodge Lunch
Order in North America
1:30 PM Memorial Service followed by Home
30 Arbor Day Association Board meeting and other Boards
MAY – Visual Research Month 6:30 PM All Members Dinner
1 Deadline for articles for June The Wisconsin 15 7:30 AM Grand Lodge Breakfast
Odd Fellow
9:00 AM Grand Lodge Starts
2 Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns –
Cancelled. 12:00 PM Grand Lodge Lunch
9 Mother’s Day 6:30 PM Grand Lodge Dinner
14 Educational Foundation Scholarship Deadline 16 7:30 AM Grand Lodge Breakfast
15 Museum Day Grand Encampment and Department
Armed Forces Day Council meetings
31 Memorial Day – Grand Lodge Office closed 20 Father’s Day
Summer Begins
Grand Lodge Office Hours:
8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
To all Odd Fellow and
Rebekah Lodges
Please send your lodge items of interest, WEBSITE
a list of your new members with their
addresses and coming events to the:
Editor of The Wisconsin Odd Fellow
Our website has been updated.
1304 S. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301-2502 Please take a look and check the
Telephone (920) 406-9860
or e-mail: grandlodge@ ioofwi.org information to see if it is correct.
The items must be in by the first of the preceding
month of issue. Thank you.
If there is an error, please let us
PLEASE SEND CHANGE OF ADDRESS
TO:
know so it can be corrected.
grandsecretary@ioofwi.org www.ioofwi.org
APRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 5
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Home Association Inc
1207 S. Jackson, Green Bay, WI 54301
Odd Fellow Friendship Rebekah
Home Place Haven
Odd Fellow Home
Friendship Place Rebekah Haven
Tel. (920) 437-6523
Tel. (920) 593-7015 Tel. (920) 435-4810
NEWS FROM THE ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT
There is a lot to share with you this month. After a long year of following precautions, COVID-19 protocols, and isolation, we
have started taking steps forward. It is always exciting when we can do more things, even if it is mostly from within the facility.
We have opened our B and C wings and residents from these two wings are now able to interact with each other. Of course
masks need to be worn and we need to continue to social distance. From an activity perspective we are so excited that residents
from the two wings are able to attend activities together or just spend time with each other. We now do our daily
scheduled activities once a day with both wings present. All of our social activities that involve food or drink con-
tinue to be done on the wings by cart service. The two wings continue to alternate meals in the dining room.
Resident/Family visits started back up. It has been very exciting to see. Family members are now able to come
into the facility to see their loved ones in person. Unfortunately, these are scheduled visits and are done a couple days each
week. We are hoping to expand on this in the future.
We continue to do some live music each month in the facility as well. The entertainers need to come in 15
minutes before they play so we can take temps and they are given an Antigen Test- this is the COVID-19 quick test.
Once the test comes back negative they are able to set up and play their music. The musicians are wearing face
shields while they perform. We keep the musicians and the residents separate.
Now that we can have the two wings together we started to have our Resident Council meetings again. We added a
monthly progressive bingo. Residents have the choice to play and those who choose to play receive a bingo card at the
beginning of the month. A number is called daily. The pot grows by a nickel each day. The first bingo wins the pot!
We are doing a jelly bean guess this week as a fun Easter activity. We do one for residents and one for staff. We will
announce the winners and award the prizes on Friday. Thursday is the opening day of the MLB so we will be having a
Brewer Day for residents and staff. There will be a hot dog lunch for staff to purchase, and of course we will be watch-
ing the game in the activity room with other baseball/Brewer fun.
Happy Easter!
Cindy Czechanski,
Activity Director
ATTENTION
If you would like to receive your Wisconsin Odd Fellow by e-mail, please send your e-mail address to the
Grand Secretary at grandsecretary@ioofwi.org
We are trying to save some cost by e-mailing as many papers as we can.
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NEWS FROM THE CEO
I want to start this month’s newsletter with a quote from Richard Branson – “If someone offers you an
amazing opportunity and you are not sure you can do it, say yes. Then learn how to do it later”!
All during the last year we have been so cautious and it has been rewarded with our success keeping our
staff and residents safe. It is time to say yes to putting the horror behind us.
The word yes is magical! It opens doors, it inspires greatness, it lends confidence, and it just plain feels good! So many people
are afraid to live and sadly, afraid to laugh. Let me share with you Susie Moore’s 9 truths about the power of yes.
If we do not say YES, we block the miracle. We lose out on the learning yes brings and the fun of new experiences.
There are a million reasons to say no – look for the reason to say yes. Pay attention to the cheerleader in your soul
Someone believes in you. Let us pull in the confidence others have in our ability to conquer this obstacle.
Yes opens doors. 30 years ago, my husband asked me to move to Wisconsin. I had a great job, loads of friends, and a life I loved
but I said “yes”. I now have a better job, better friends, and a life I treasure all because I said “yes”.
Sometimes opportunities only come around once. Seize the moment, luck favors the bold!
Yes makes life richer, fuller and more fun
Saying yes is like saying “hey world, I got this”
Stretch your creativity by taking a risk – say yes
Life is short, instead of asking why, ask why not!
When faced with a difficult decision, I often ask myself, “what is the worst that can happen and what is the best that can hap-
pen”? I chose the best – say yes!
For some reason, I feel like we have beaten COVID 19! We have been obedient, we have stretched ourselves to the end of our
ropes, we have trusted each other without question, and we have won! It is time to give thanks to God and leave the darkness
behind us!
With love from the Captain of the Cheerleaders �
Char
MISTY’S Recipe
Exchange
LET’S SHARE RECIPES!
ANYONE WISHING TO SHARE A
RECIPE PLEASE SEND A COPY OF
THE RECIPE AND A PICTURE TO
TERESA AT
grandlodge@ioofwi.org
APRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 7
2021 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Return to:
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin
1304 S. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54301-2502
JUNE 13-16, 2021
Please Note:
All Attendees MUST register, even if you are not staying at the hotel (Green Bay members). Fill out and return to
Grand Lodge as soon as possible. Once the reservation is made with the hotel you will be informed of your reservation
number. DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL TO MAKE A RESERVATION. ALL RESERVATIONS ARE TO BE MADE THROUGH THE
GRAND SECRETARY ON THIS FORM. FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED AND WE WILL BE SOCIALLY DISTANCED IN THE
MEETING ROOM AND AT MEALS.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City, Postal Code: _______________________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________________ Email:___________________________
Lodge Name & #:_____________________________ Indicate if you are: PG___ 3rd Degree ___
Indicate if you are going to take the Grand Lodge Degree: _______
Registration must be at the Grand Lodge office no later than May 15, 2021.
Indicate room type below:
2 Double beds - ______ regular or handicapped please circle
1 King Bed - _______ regular or handicapped please circle
2 Queen beds - _________ regular
Names of others in your room if sharing the room, please mark by their name if they are a PG or 3rd Degree member,
or Green Bay members attending the meals:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Rooms will be paid by Grand Lodge provided you attend all meals and functions as follows: evening meal on Sunday
evening, 6:30 PM; Monday breakfast, 7:30 AM and lunch, noon; Banquet on Monday evening, 6:30 PM; Tuesday break-
fast, 7:30 AM; Lunch, noon, and Tuesday evening, 6:30 PM meal. Functions begin Monday morning and conclude
Wednesday morning. This also includes attendance at the Memorial Service and all Board meetings on Monday after-
noon. Suggested banquet attire: Men: dress slacks, shirt, tie, and coat; Ladies: pant suit or dress. NO BLUE JEANS,
T-SHIRTS OR SHORTS. Questions: call 920-406-9860 or email grandsecretary@ioofwi.org.
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR
GRAND LODGE OF WISCONSIN
SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021
10:30 AM Grand Lodge Executive Committee Meeting
1-4 PM Registration
6:30 PM Dinner – All must attend.
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2021
7:30 AM Breakfast (all must attend) and Registration.
9:00 AM Grand Lodge Convenes
11:00 AM Nomination and Election of Officers
12:00 PM Recess for Lunch – all must attend.
1:30 PM Memorial Service followed by
Museum Board Meeting
Home Association Meeting
6:30 PM All Members and Past Leaders Banquet
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021
7:30 AM Breakfast (all must attend) and Registration.
9:00 AM Grand Lodge Reconvenes
Address by Sovereign Grand Lodge Representative
11:30 AM Recess for Lunch (all must attend)
1:30 PM Grand Lodge Reconvenes
2:00 PM Manor Board Meeting
2:00-4:00 PM Installation of Officers and closing if all business is concluded
6:30 PM Grand Lodge Dinner – All must attend.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Grand Lodge Reconvenes until conclusion of business (if necessary)
(Otherwise, Grand Encampment and Department Council Session begin.)
TO BE READ IN ALL ODD FELLOW
AND REBEKAH LODGES:
The Annual meeting of the Odd Fellow/Rebekah Museum will be Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Museum, 112 Front Street,
Mineral Point. The following is the agenda:
9:00 A.M. – Museum Board meeting
10:00 A.M. – General meeting for all members of our Order in good standing
11:30 A.M. – Lunch $10.00
Please call Tom @ 608-987-3011 to make your lunch reservation with your name and number of reservations. Plan to attend; all
members are welcome. We hope to see a good turnout.
In F., L., & T.,
Tom Heins, Secretary Museum Board.
APRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 9
General Proclamation
To the Officers and Members of all Degrees of Wisconsin
of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Fraternal Greetings:
I, Jeffery M Jones, Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Wisconsin, the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, by authority duly vested in me, do proclaim the following:
That all Odd Fellow Lodges shall drape their charter for the term of 30 days for the passing of
Past Grand Secretary, Past Grand Trustee, Loren Farrey. Who passed away on December 27th,
2020.
We will miss brother Loren and all his history knowledge. I will be forever grateful to Loren for
he is the one who introduced me to the Odd Fellows.
Yours in F, L, T,
Jeffery Jones
Grand Master
Grand Lodge of WI
TO BE READ IN ALL LODGES:
BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO HOME ASSOCIATION
A change to the following article was approved by the Board of Directors at their January 2020
meeting. The reason for the change was to prevent Employees of the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home
Association from directing actions of the Board of Directors. The change was proposed by our le-
gal counsel and our auditors.
Sec. 15.13. Number, Tenure and Qualifications. There shall be eight directors, including the
Grand Master by virtue of office, and seven Directors consisting of four Rebekahs and three Odd
Fellows, who need not be delegates to the session.
The members of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the same time as the officers of The
Grand Lodge.
Odd Fellow and Rebekah members shall be elected for a three-year term, with the term of any
one Director from each unit of the Order to expire each year. This provides for continuity of the
Board. Each director shall hold office until his/her successor has been elected and qualified.
Employees of the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home Association Inc may not serve as members of the Board
of Directors.
Thank you,
Denise Olsen, OFRHA secretary
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Office of the
Sovereign Grand Master
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Greetings Brothers and Sisters:
As I begin to write this message, we here in Alberta have experienced all the
cold weather conditions this February can bring – from 4 inches of snow in a
little over an hour, to some very cold weather. In talking to my Brother-in-law
last week, it was minus 50 degrees Celsius one morning when he went out to check on the cows. I know
many of you have also endured severe weather conditions as well. It reminds us of the tale of the “Sun and
North Wind” who engaged in a competition to see who could make a passing traveler remove his coat. I do
hope that everyone has survived the challenges that this weather has presented to us!
Take time to reflect on our days, name the ways to respond and react to the various situations that surround
us. Increase your self-awareness, transform us into the people that we are called upon to be. Take time to
call, write a note, e-mail, or text your family, friends, and Lodge members. It will brighten the days ahead
for them. Be the kind of person that people want to be around, save your stamina and strength to face the
challenges of our every day lives.
We need to be thankful for those that keep us safe – the men and women in the military, our local police,
ambulance, fire services and hospital staff. Thankful for the essential workers, such as store clerks, truck
drivers and all those involved in keeping our food chain running. 2020-21 has brought to our attention how
truly dedicated these front-line workers are. If you are in contact with these amazing workers, please re-
member to say, “Thank you for your service to our community and country”.
This has been a challenging year for the World, Canadians, and Americans and of course the Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs. However, after many months of isolation and fear, the news of the vaccine brings us HOPE
for the future. Remember we here in North America are so fortunate for our Health Care Systems, compared
to many countries who do not have the Heath benefits that we do. Also remember, just because the vaccine
is here, it is going to take time to make this a better place in which to live.
“Step Up to The Plate, The Future is in your Hands”. Please stay safe.
Fraternally,
s/ E Wesley Nelson Easter is the gift of HOPE
Sovereign Grand Master Easter is the gift of PEACE
Easter is the Gift of LOVE
May this Easter bring you all a great celebration
filled with lots of JOY, HAPPINESS and of THE FUTURE IS IN YOUR HANDS,
course STEP UP TO THE PLATE”
“CHOCOLATE”
“we seek to improve and elevate the character of mankind”APRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 11
Office of the President
International Association
of
Rebekah Assemblies
I.O.O.F.
Dear, dear Sisters and Brothers,
According to information received in recent weeks, some jurisdictions are
planning to hold their sessions as originally scheduled. If that indicates reduc-
tion in the threat of the pandemic and increasing focus on individual safety measures, that’s good news in-
deed!
As jurisdictions – and ultimately the SGL, IARA, GMC, and IALAPM – hold their sessions, elections of
officers will demand and merit attention. My question to you is this: Will each person elected be an officer
or will each person elected be a leader?
What’s the difference? An officer is one who has a position of authority in an organization; i.e.: Noble
Grand or Assembly Warden. A leader, however, is one who motivates a group of people to act toward
achieving a common goal.
Can an officer be a leader? Absolutely! Can a leader be an officer? Absolutely! Will an officer always be a
leader? Unfortunately, no.
A leader is one whom people follow voluntarily. That person may have no title or position of authority;
neither is needed to build a following.
An officer is one selected to fulfill specific duties. Our rituals specify those duties. Sometimes election to
office occurs because “she’s been a member long enough”, “it’s her turn”, “she’s always wanted to do
this”, or “she really wants the past officer’s jewel.” Are any of these valid reasons for election?
John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become
more, you are a leader.” Two words from that statement stand out to me: inspire and more. A leader will
inspire others to stretch, try new ideas or old ideas different ways, think outside the box, or set new goals.
A leader supports others to expect and give more – more effort, more commitment, more …
Anyone can chart a safe course when no obstacles block the path. It takes a leader to anticipate the obsta-
cles and open the path for followers to achieve the goal, sometimes without their having realized that they
already negotiated the obstacles.
A good leader first defines the goal. The last responsibility of a leader is expressing appreciation for
achieving the goal and the effort required for that achievement. In between, the leader is a facilitator, a
servant, to the needs of the followers and the work of achievement.
Many have said that a leader without followers is just someone taking a walk. An officer who is not a lead-
er may perform the duties of office but not contribute to the value of the organization or the relevance of
the organization in today’s world.
Our Order needs leaders as we continue to be tested by the pandemic, social shifts, and mounting financial
and personal challenges. Leaders are not born. They are people who rise to meet challenges, simplify argu-
ment and doubt to resolution, and invite others to join in the commonly respected solution.
Leaders grow as they develop their skills. Let’s elect positive leaders into our offices to strengthen the fu-
ture of the Order which we hold dear.
Fraternally with commitment to encouraging leaders,
s/ Elizabeth Mowry-Harbstreit12 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW APRIL 2021
Office of the General Commanding
General Military Council, Patriarchs Militant
Greetings Chevaliers and Ladies,
Hello! I hope everyone is surviving this cold spell and is staying warm. We were having a
rather mild winter this year. Then on February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil came out and saw
his shadow which meant six more weeks of winter. Well, I guess he was right. I spent three days digging out
from the snow. As I write this, it is snowing again in Virginia. We must also remember our Brothers and
Sisters in Texas who have gone through so much this winter. Hopefully, by the time you read this, the worst
of the winter weather will be behind all of us.
The 117th Annual Session of the General Military Council will be in Cincinnati from August 12-19. There-
fore, this is the time of year when reports are due; this includes officer and committee reports. Also, if there
are any items which you would like to discuss in session, they should be placed in the Advanced Journal.
That would allow members to express their suggestions and ideas. The existing committee members will
have an idea of what they need to work on before they come to session and allow time for any research
which they feel is necessary. Remember, we have five months until session. The Advanced Journal should
be in the hands of the representatives by June 1st. All reports have to be reviewed and collated when they go
into the Journal. Your help is essential to make sure the session runs smoothly.
Naturally, we will be having a Change of Command and electing new officers. This year we will be electing
a new Adjutant General. General Clem Olson has decided not to seek re-election this year. I would like to
thank you, Clem, for the time you have given to the Order and for the help which you have given to me.
As you know the Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns in Washington, D.C. has been cancelled again.
Hopefully, we will be able to reestablish this tradition next year.
I would like to report that Deputy General Commanding, Lt. Gen. Michael Bowers made the trip to Biloxi,
MS for the Pilgrimage to Honor All Unknowns of the Civil War. I attended last year, but I had to cancel my
plans. Thank you, General Mike.
I hope to see you at session in the August. The Convention Committee has planned for a very active and
pleasant stay while we are there. I am asking all Chevaliers and Ladies to bring and wear your uniforms for
the Change of Command. Even if you attend The SGL Session and IARA sessions, the support for our new
officers would be greatly appreciated. Also, if it is possible, try to attend at least one of the Youth Activities.
This will give you a chance to see the future of Odd Fellowship. Each year they work hard to have a pro-
gram to put on for the convention. Thank you for your support of the convention.
God Bless and Stay Safe,
s/ General John C. (Jack) Roberts
General CommandingAPRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 13
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Winston-Salem, NC 2710114 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW APRIL 2021
Founder’s Day Proclamation
To the Officers and Members of all Degrees
of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship
Fraternal Greetings:
As we continue to enjoy two hundred and one years of fraternity let us not become complacent but strive toward set-
ting goals to make a difference in our communities and share more creative ways of offering the hand of friendship of
our fraternity to those we meet.
Therefore, I, E. Wesley Nelson, Sovereign Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, by authority in me
duly vested, do proclaim
That the month of April be declared Odd Fellows Anniversary Month throughout Odd Fellowship.
Be it further proclaimed,
That April 26, 2021 be known as Founder’s Day throughout Odd Fellowship commemorating the 202nd
Anniversary of the founding of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Baltimore, Maryland.
Further, all units of the Order are encouraged to hold special festivities in celebration of the day: Degree Day (name
the class for someone in your jurisdiction), Anniversary Ball, Community Work Project, et cetera.
Done in the City of Winston-Salem, the State of North Carolina the 1st day of March 2021 and of our Order the
202nd year.
[Seal] Yours in F, L & T,
Attest: /s/ E. Wesley Nelson
Sovereign Grand Master
/s/ Terry L. Barrett
Sovereign Grand Secretary
Make A Difference Day Proclamation
To the Officers and Members of all Degrees
of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Fraternal Greetings:
As we continue to enjoy two hundred and one years of fraternity let us not become complacent but strive toward set-
ting goals to Make a Difference in our communities and share more creative ways of offering the hand of friendship of
our fraternity to those we meet.
I, E. Wesley Nelson, Sovereign Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, by authority in me duly vest-
ed, do proclaim
that the Saturday the 17th day of April be declared Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Make a Difference Day.
Further, all units of the Order are encouraged to hold special festivities in celebration of the day: Community Work
Project; Hands Across Your: city, town, village, community followed by an open house in the lodge hall; et cetera.
Done in the City of Winston-Salem, the State of North Carolina the 1st day of March 2021 and of our Order the 202nd
year.
[Seal] Yours in F, L & T,
Attest: /s/ E. Wesley Nelson
Sovereign Grand Master
/s/ Terry L. Barrett
Sovereign Grand SecretaryAPRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 15
The Fellowship of Comfort and Healing 1989 and W. Richard Green, M.D., from 1989 to 2006,
when Jampel assumed the chair. To date, the three Odd
Fellows Professors, collectively, have authored more than
1,000 peer-reviewed research papers, advancing scientific
understanding and treatment, and training the next genera-
tion of ophthalmologists. “This is a trio of giants in oph-
thalmology,” opines Wilmer Director Peter J. McDonnell,
M.D.
In the last year, the relationship blossomed further when
the Odd Fellows announced it had raised their endowment
to $3.5 million for the professorship endowment.
“The Odd Fellows has made a strong case that glaucoma is
an important area of research and that Dr. Jampel is on the
doorstep of some important advances that could help a lot
of people,” says Mark Ulrich, chairman of the Odd Fellows
Visual Research Foundation.
For Jampel, the Odd Fellows Professorship provides the
necessary time and resources to explore research interests
that he might otherwise not be able to pursue. In his case,
these interests have the common theme of using medical
and surgical therapies to improve patient outcomes from
Henry Jampel outside Wilmer’s Green Spring Station clinic,
glaucoma treatment.
where he serves as director.
Jampel says the Odd Fellows funding has allowed him to
pursue collaborations with other investigators who have
01/01/2020 helped patients improve adherence to their glaucoma medi-
cations and with those who are working to find ways to
PUBLISHED IN WILMER MAGAZINE ANNUAL RE- better detect glaucoma through improved imaging technol-
PORT 2019 ogies. The professorship also provides the time he needs to
Despite its name, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is recruit and train junior investigators who will carry glauco-
hardly an odd bunch. In fact, it is one of the most civic- ma research forward.
minded fraternal orders in operation today. And there is “Wilmer’s leadership in glaucoma care and my research, in
nothing odd whatsoever about the Odd Fellows’ mission to particular, would not be possible without the support of the
“visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and ed- Odd Fellows research endowment,” Jampel says. “They are
ucate the orphan. very committed to this cause and do a wonderful job of
Ties between the Odd Fellows and The Johns Hopkins bringing better eye care to a great many people.
Hospital run deep. The first American lodge of the Odd HENRY D. JAMPEL, MD, MHS, is the Odd Fellows Pro-
Fellows was established in Baltimore in 1819, and many fessor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He
speculate that the Odd Fellows’ American founder, Thomas specializes in glaucoma and serves as the medical director
Wildey, and philanthropist Johns Hopkins — both Balti- of Wilmer’s Green Spring Station location. His research
moreans — may have been business associates in the mid- interests include evaluation of medical vs. surgical treat-
1800s. ment of glaucoma in newly diagnosed patients and on im-
Regardless of the history, the connection between the two aging devices for the detection of glaucoma and its progres-
organizations — one committed to comfort, the other to sion.
healing — has proved a fruitful partnership. Wilmer has Dr. Jampel received his MD degree from Yale University
been a direct beneficiary of the Odd Fellows’ commitment and his MHS in health finance and management from the
to Baltimore and to those in need of care. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He
The relationship was first formalized on Dec. 20, 1963, completed an internship in internal medicine at Sinai Hos-
when leaders of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and pital and his residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye
the Wilmer Eye Institute officially agreed to establish the Institute. After completing a glaucoma fellowship in glau-
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Professorship in Oph- coma at Wilmer, Dr. Jampel joined the faculty in 1988.
thalmology, using an endowment funded entirely by the
contributions of individual Odd Fellows members that is
still going strong today.
The professorship is currently held by Henry Jampel, M.D.,
an expert in glaucoma research and surgery and the director
of Wilmer's Green Spring Station clinic. He is the third
Wilmer specialist to hold the professorship. Previously, it
has been held by Arthur Silverstein, Ph.D., from 1964 to16 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW APRIL 2021
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Membership Committee
“A program of The Sovereign Grand Lodge and the
International Association of Rebekah Assemblies to
Obtain Membership Gains in all Units of all Branches
of the Family of Odd Fellowship”
March 2021
Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
We are a couple of months into a new calendar year and even if Mother Nature for many of us is saying oth-
erwise spring is almost here. And with spring comes new beginnings and a renewed hope that things will be
returning to the new normal as more and more of us receive the coronavirus vaccine. What plans does your
Lodge have for the coming months? Hopefully, those Lodges that have been dark will again be bright with
light. Just as spring baseball practice has already begun for college and professional baseball teams it is also
time for us to “Step Up to the Plate” and formulate a plan that will work within our community that will help
to grow our Order. If your Lodge has not already taken the time done so this time of renewal is a great op-
portunity to read the article in the July-August 2020 edition of the I.O.O.F. “Is Your Lodge ‘Hum Drum?’”
on pages 8 thru 15. The questions that are asked are so simple yet do we as members honestly and earnestly
seek to find the answers to the hard questions when it comes to membership or do we say “We can’t do
that”?
For the past year we have encouraged each of you to reach out in your communities and become actively in-
volved. This does not always have to take place as a lodge activity it can be as an individual reaching out in
the community and doing good deeds in the name of the Order. And when you do be sure you report these
good deeds under the Good of the Order. Here an idea for an individual member. Do you own a 4 x 4 vehi-
cle, and do you not mind driving in inclement weather? I know you are thinking why are you asking this ri-
diculous question. Well, I will tell you why. There are essential workers who during the severe inclement
weather many of us are experiencing as of the writing of this newsletter who need help getting to work and
there are 4 x 4 Groups that make sure they get to work and back home. So, you might consider joining the
group and guess what you would have an outlet for spreading Friendship and Love to a stranger not only the
one you help but the group. And it is not just getting essential workers to work it extends to helping those
who need other things who don’t have the transportation to safely get a doctor’s appointment or get needed
supplies. By reaching out to provide this service you have an opportunity to share why you are extending a
helping hand and then provide them with a brochure. If we as an Order are to survive then we as individual
members must “Step Up to The Plate” and start to “Focus on What’s Important”. Ask yourself what is my
special talent that I can use within the Order to help grow the Order. It does not have to be out driving your 4
x 4 in to get essential workers to work it could be just a simple act of kindness toward a neighbor and you
might be surprised to see what that little gesture of kindness can produce. We might not always hit a home
run, but we can all get on base and score runs to help our Order to help grow our Order and move into the
future. Do not be afraid to bring new and different ideas to the discussion when planning for the future of
your Lodge.
In closing, congratulations to all those jurisdictions who not only had a gain in membership but also gained
new Lodges this past year.
Remember “The future is in Your Hands”. Membership is not just the work of a committee it takes individu-
als willing to “Step of to the Plate”.
In Friendship, Love and Truth
The Membership CommitteeAPRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 17
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Pilgrimage for Youth Inc.
422 N. Trade Street
Odd Fellows & Rebekahs
Pilgrimage for Youth Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2830
Since 1949 Phone: 336-528-3518 — 304-369-2700
E-mail: pilgrimage@ioofpilgrimageforyouth.com
March 2021 www.ioofpilgrimageforyouth.com
Greetings to all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs,
This letter is to inform the Membership that the 2021 Pilgrimage for Youth Trip is in the final
stages of scheduling as best that it can be. Several places are still closed – like Canada border, as well
many Provincial borders, New York City, Washington, D.C. But we are a positive thinking group and
feel we might have a chance to pull off the 2021 trip.
Alternate tour areas are also being considered if the border does not open into between the US
and Canada, or different venues that are usually used are still closed. There are many great educational
opportunities that we can and are exploring for if the need arises.
Alternate situations are also being explored for our Canadian Youth if they can not cross the bor-
der to the United States and vice versa.
There are a total of 99 Youth scheduled for the trip and about half of those are from the canceled
2020 trip.
Please pray and have positive thoughts that Covid-19 cases keep going down and we will get
back to semi-normal living and the 2021 Pilgrimage for Youth trip will happen.
The Board of Directors has met and continues to meet via Zoom to keep up with the situation
around North America.
Announcements and reminders:
April 1, 2021. All applications are due. Send completed applications to: Leonard Bolton, 6223 Six
Mile Rd, Danville, WV 25053
April 1, 2021. The remainder of your delegate fees are to be sent to: The Sovereign Grand Lodge
I.O.O.F., 422 N Trade St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Tour dates. June 29, students fly into Philadelphia; June 30-July 5, students will be in NYC; July 5-
11, students will be on the road tour.
July 12. Students will depart Philadelphia to home.
DO NOT BOOK FLIGHTS UNTIL WE GIVE YOU THE GREEN LIGHT!!!
Cares and Concerns may be addressed to the Board at the address listed above.
Thank you for your continued support of this wonderful opportunity for Youth.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
In Friendship, Love and Truth,
Rod Metoyer, President
Mira Pittman, Vice-President
Leonard Bolton, Executive Director18 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW APRIL 2021
LODGE DIRECTORY The next Grand Lodge Session will be WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Engel Fellowship Lodge
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR held June 13-16, 2021, at the Comfort No. 91. Meets 2nd Tues., 7:00 p.m., 3rd Tues.,
2020-2021 Potluck, 6:00 p.m., at 1930 7th St. So., Dwight
Jeffery M. Jones ...........................Grand Master Suites, in Green Bay, WI.
Quaschnick, N.G.; Craig Liska, Sec’y, PO Box 41,
181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537 BARABOO - Baraboo Lodge No. 51. Meets 2nd &
Wisconsin Rapids 54494. Tel. (715) 325-5804.
(608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com 4th Mon., except Jan. and Feb., 7:00 p.m., 1210-9th
Chuck Londo....................Deputy Grand Master St., Steve Niles, N.G.; Ms. Sharon Cunningham,
736 Lake Shore Dr., Escanaba, MI 49829-3633 Sec'y., N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583,
(906) 789-9089 • clondo@charter.net
Tel. (920) 264-2145.
Dale J. Stevenson ........................Grand Warden
5807 S. County Rd D, Beloit 53511 COLUMBUS - Tri-County Lodge No. 40 Meets 1st REBEKAH LODGE DIRECTORY
(608) 931-2586 • djs4300@yahoo.com Wed. for business and 3rd Wed. for social, except July and
Special District Deputy Grand
Joyce M. Proulx, 2021..............Grand Secretary Aug., 7:00 p.m., 131 W. James St.
1304 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay 54301-2502 Master............................. Joyce M. Proulx
Paul Larson, N.G.; Rick Raatz,
(920) 406-9860 • grandsecretary@ioofwi.org Sec’y., 232 S. Birdsey St., Columbus 53925. Tel. (608) Grand Lodge of Wisconsin
Loren M. Cunningham, 2023 ............................ 1304 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301-2502
622-0892. Lodge email: wioddfellows40@yahoo.com
....................................................Grand Treasurer
N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583
GREEN BAY - Green Bay Lodge No. 19. Meets 2nd telephone: 920-406-9860
(608) 448-9262 & 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m. at 1144 Radisson St., email: grandsecretary@ioofwi.org
lmcunningham73@gmail.com Teresa Froseth, N.G.; Rick Jerry, Sec'y., 1144 Radisson St.,
Heidi Londo...............................Grand Chaplain Green Bay 54302. Tel. (920) 621-5188. GREEN BAY - Green Bay Rebekah Lodge No.
736 Lake Shore Drive, Escanaba, MI 49829-3633 HAYWARD - Hayward Lodge No. 333. Meets 3rd 185. Meets 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 p.m., except
(906) 789-9089 Wed., 6:00 p.m., except June, July, & Aug., I.O.O.F. Jan. and Feb. and 4th Thurs. in Nov., at Odd
Heidiannwollensak.londo@gmail.com
Hall, Corner of 2nd & Main, Steve Longtine, N.G.; Fellows Hall, 1144 Radisson St., Roberta Bierhals,
Walter “Wally” Kennison .........Grand Marshal
2863 N. 56th St., Milwaukee 53210 David Jacobsen, Sec'y., P.O. Box 425, Hayward N.G.; Denise Olsen, Sec’y., 2635 Bell Ct, Green
walterkennison@yahoo.com 54843-0984. Tel. (715) 210-0523. Bay 54301. Tel. (920) 432-0500.
Donald McKelvey ...................Grand Conductor JANESVILLE - Wisconsin Lodge No. 14. Meets 1st IRON RIVER - Iron River Rebekah Lodge No.
1101 Bemis Rd., Lancaster 53813 Sat. at 11:00 a.m. & 3rd Mon. at 7 p.m. (year round) & 3rd 192. Meets 1st Mon., 5:30 p.m. Recess Jan. and
(608) 723-4393 Sat. at 11 a.m. (Jan.-April & Oct.-Dec); at 22 N. Main St., R.J.
James L. Heisner ......................Grand Guardian Feb., at VFW Post, 8265 US Highway 2, Dianna
Simon, N.G.; Toni Jeske, Sec'y., 22 N. Main St.,
5000 State Rd. 39, Mineral Point 53565 Teppo, N.G.; Linda Watters, Sec’y, PO Box 773,
Janesville 53545.
(608) 987-2292 Iron River, WI 54847. Tel. (715) 372-5340.
Hubert Johnson ............................Grand Herald LANCASTER - Mississippi Valley Lodge No. 86.
MILWAUKEE - Crystal Rebekah Lodge No.
13712 Deer Ridge Rd., Meets 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:00 p.m., April - Oct. except
Wisconsin Rapids 54494-8567 45. Meets 1st & 3rd Tues., noon (one meeting
July & Aug.; 2nd & 4th Tues., 2:30 p.m., Nov. -
(715) 423-5944 March, 155 E. Main St., Platteville, Carol Bender,
Feb., Mar., July & August). Odd Fellow Hall, 4729
Thomas C. Heins ................................................ N.G.; Donald McKelvey, Sec'y., 1101 Bemis Road, W. National Ave., West Milwaukee, Patricia Mott,
..............................Immediate Past Grand Master N.G.; Doris E. Potratz, PNG, Sec'y., 5421
Lancaster 53813. Tel. (608) 723-4393.
309 Harris Street, Mineral Point 53565-1012
MERRILL - Jenny Lodge No. 32. Meets 3rd Thurs., Amberwood Lane, Greenfield 53221-3203. Tel.
(608) 987-3011 • Cell: (608) 574-7260
REPRESENTATIVE 7:00 p.m., 820 1/2 E. First St. For information contact (414) 281-3762
Term Exp. Richard Proulx (920) 468-1436. MINERAL POINT - Mineral Point Rebekah
Loren M. Cunningham..............................2022 MILWAUKEE - Badger State Lodge No. 11. Meets Lodge No. 147. Meets 1st Wed., 11:30 a.m. at
N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583 1st Thurs. @ 7:00 p.m. and 3rd Sat. @ 9 a.m. except Pointer Cafe and 3rd Wed., 7:30 p.m., at 112 Front
Cell (608) 448-9262
July & August, at 4729 W. National Ave., Jon Buck, St., except Jan. and Feb. Mary Curtis, N.G.; Jean
lmcunningham73@gmail.com
N.G.; Rich Smith, Sec’y. 109 Dean Road, Belgium
Polkinghorn, Sec'y., Send mail to: Chris Heins, 309
GRAND TRUSTEES 53004-9523. Tel. (262) 476-5085.
Harris St., Mineral Point 53565. Tel. (608) 987-
Term Exp. MINERAL POINT - Iowa Lodge No. 1. Meets 2nd
Richard G. “Dick” Proulx........................................2022
3011.
Sat. at 11:30 a.m., March thru May and Sept. thru
490 Tyrolian Dr., Green Bay 54302-5143 NEENAH-MENASHA - Betty Rebekah Lodge
Dec.; 2nd Wed. June, July & Aug., 7:30 p.m., at 112
(920) 468-1436 • dickproulx@gmail.com No. 212. Meets 2nd & 4th Tues., except Jan. &
Loren M. Cunningham ............................................2023 Front St., Mary Joestgen, N.G.; Tom Heins, Sec'y., 309
Feb., 7:00 p.m., in member’s homes; Nicole
N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583 Harris St., Mineral Point 53565. Tel. (608) 987-3001.
(608) 448-9262 PORTAGE - Wauona Lodge No. 132. Meets 1st
Brocks, N.G.; Jody Tews, Sec'y.,1340 Geneva Rd
lmcunningham73@gmail.com #14, Menasha, WI 54952-3659. Tel. (920) 720-
Tues., 6:30 p.m., and 3rd Tues. Social Meeting at 306
Richard Smith..........................................................2021
E. Carroll St., Sara Fulhbohm, N.G.; Arely Arias, 0722
109 Dean Road, Belgium 53004-9523
(262) 476-5085 • rsmith23@wi.rr.com Sec'y., 306 E. Carroll St., Portage 53901.
Jeffery M. Jones ........................................Grand Master SHULLSBURG - Justitia Lodge No. 12. Meets 1st
181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537 & 3rd Thurs., except July & Aug., 7:30 p.m., 130 W.
(608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com
Water St., Michael Ubersox, N.G.; Charles N. Searles, 233
Joyce Proulx ..........................................Grand Secretary
1304 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay 54301-2502 S. Kennedy St., Shullsburg 53586. Tel. (563) 663-
(920) 406-9860 • grandsecretary@ioofwi.org 1954.APRIL 2021 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW 19
OFFICERS OF THE HOME YOUTH / SCHOLARSHIP
Rick Jerry ..........................Grand Senior Warden
ASSOCIATION BOARD COMMITTEE
1005 Saint Charles Drive, Green Bay 54311-5833
Term Exp.
1207 Jackson Street (920) 621-5188
Sharon Cunningham, Chair ..........................2023
Green Bay, WI 54301 Jeffery Jones ......................Grand Junior Warden
N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583
Ph. (920) 437-6523 181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537
Term Exp.
(920) 264-2145
(608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com
Loren Cunningham, President......................2021 sharonkc73@gmail.com
Charles Londo .........................Grand High Priest
N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583 Richard Smith...............................................2022
736 Lake Shore Drive, Escanaba, MI 49829-3633
(608) 448-9262 109 Dean Road, Belgium 53004-9523
(906) 789-9089 • clondo@charter.net
lmcunningham73@gmail.com (262) 476-5085 • rsmith23@wi.rr.com
Richard Smith .................................Grand Scribe
Patricia Mott, Vice President .......................2022 Dale J. Stevenson..........................................2021
109 Dean Road, Belgium 53004-9523
208 E. Main Street, Lake Geneva 53147-1922 5807 S. County Rd. D, Beloit 53511-9036
(262) 476-5085 • rsmith23@wi.rr.com
(262) 248-8579 • pat.mott@wi.rr.com (608) 362-0361 • djs4300@yahoo.com
Glenn Potterton ..........................Grand Treasurer
Denise Olsen, Sec’y. ....................................2023 Ellen Tews....................................................2021
2525 Hamilton St., #11, Portage 53901
2635 Bell Court, Green Bay 54301-1715 2549 Fond du Lac Road, Oshkosh 54902-7262
(608) 742-8544
(920) 432-0500 • dolsen39@hotmail.com (920) 722-6668 • Ln2s@sbcglobal.net
Sharon Cunningham, ...................Grand Marshal
Richard W. Smith,........................................2023 Heidi Londo..................................................2022
N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583
109 Dean Rd., Belgium 53004-9523 736 Lake Shore Drive, Escanaba, MI 49829-3633
(920) 264-2145
(262) 476-5085 rsmith23@wi.rr.com (906) 789-9089
sharonkc73@gmail.com
Richard “Dick” Proulx .................................2022 Heidiannwollensak.londo@gmail.com
Loren Cunningham.........Grand Outside Sentinel
490 Tyrolian Drive, Green Bay 54302-5143 Jeffery Jones...................................Grand Master
N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583
(920) 468-1436 • dickproulx@gmail.com 181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537
(608) 448-9262
Mary Curtis ..................................................2021 (608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com
lmcunningham73@gmail.com
209 W. Chapel St., Dodgeville 53533 MUSEUM BOARD
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE
(608) 935-2491 Odd Fellow Rebekah Museum
Richard Smith...............................................2021
Ellen Tews....................................................2021 112 Front Street, 109 Dean Road, Belgium 53004-9523
2549 Fond du Lac Road, Oshkosh 54902-7262 Mineral Point WI 53545 (262) 476-5085 • rsmith23@wi.rr.com
(920) 722-6668 • Ln2s@sbcglobal.net Sharon Cunningham, President ....................2022 GRAND TRUSTEES
Jeffery Jones...................................Grand Master N554 Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583 Jeffery Jones.................................................2021
181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537 (920) 264-2145 181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537
(608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com sharonkc73@gmail.com (608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com
James Heisner, Vice President......................2023
The next Session will be held
ODD FELLOW MANOR 5000 State Rd. 39, Mineral Point 53565
on June 16, 2021,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (608) 987-2992
at Comfort Suites, Green Bay.
Term Exp. Thomas Heins, Sec’y./Treas.........................2023
BARABOO – Northwestern Encampment No.
James Heisner, President..............................2025 309 Harris St., Mineral Point 53565-1012
20. Meets 2nd & 4th Fri., 8:00 P.M., at IOOF Hall,
5000 State Rd. 39, Mineral Point 53565 (608) 987-3011 • Cell (608) 574-7260
1210 9th St. Loren M. Cunningham, Scribe, N554
(608) 987-2992 Cleo Stenner ................................................2021
Schoepp Rd., Lot 13, Sauk City 53583. (608) 448-
Carl H. Bender, Sec'y.-Treas........................2023 531 S. Washington St., Bldg. A, Apt. 3
9262
723 W. Linden St., Lancaster 53813 Lancaster 53813 • (608) 723-4624
GREEN BAY – Green Bay Encampment No. 17.
(608) 723-7291 Elizabeth Ebere ............................................2023
Meets 3rd Tues., 7:00 P.M., at 1144 Radisson St.
Steve Gierke, Director .................................2024 2809 University Avenue Apt. 302,
Rick Jerry, Scribe, 1144 Radisson St., Green Bay
17802 Hwy. A, Shullsburg 53586 Green Bay 54311 • (920) 883-2489
54302. Tel. (920) 621-5188.
Cleo Stenner, Director..................................2021 Jeffery Jones...................................Grand Master
JANESVILLE – Rock River Encampment No.
531 S. Washington St., Bldg. A, Apt. 3, 181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537
3. Meets 1st Sat., @ 10:00 A.M., at IOOF Hall, 22
Lancaster 53818 • (608) 723-4624 (608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com
N. Main St. Dale Stevenson, Scribe, 5807 S.
Thomas Heins...............................................2022
County Rd. D, Beloit 53511. Tel. (608) 931-2586.
309 Harris St., Mineral Point 53565-1012 ENCAMPMENTS
(608) 987-3011 • Cell (608) 574-7260 OFFICERS OF GRAND ENCAMPMENT
Jeffery Jones...................................Grand Master 2020-2021
181 Sunset Ave., PO Box 427, Footville 53537 Dale J. Stevenson........................Grand Patriarch
(608) 931-7335 • wioddfellowjeff@gmail.com 5807 County Rd. D, Beloit 53511
(608) 931-2586 djs4300@yahoo.com20 THE WISCONSIN ODD FELLOW APRIL 2021
MILWAUKEE – Wisconsin Encampment No. 1. Capt. Heidi Londo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREEN BAY – Canton Bay Verte No. 11. Meets 3rd
Meets 3rd Sat. @ 10:00 A.M., at 4729 W. National Department Chaplain Sat. 1:30 P.M., except July & Aug., at 1144 Radisson St.;
Ave. Richard Smith, Scribe, 109 Dean Road, 736 Lake Shore Drive, Escanaba MI 49829- Contact: Capt. Joyce Proulx, Clerk, 490 Tyrolian Dr.,
3633 Green Bay 54302-5143. Tel. (920) 468-1436.
Belgium 53004-9523. Tel. (262) 476-5085.
(906) 789-9089 JANESVILLE - Canton Black Rock No. 6. Meets 3rd
Lt. Col. Richard Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . Sat. at 10 A.M. at 22 N. Main St.; Contact: Lt. Col. Dale
CANTONS Department Aide to General
Commanding
Stevenson, Clerk, 5807 S. County Rd. D, Beloit 53511.
DEPT. COUNCIL OFFICERS Tel. (608) 931-2586.
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