Landmark Masonic. Trestleboard. I would rather see a Mason than hear one any day, I would rather one would walk with me than merely show the way.

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1 Landmark Masonic Trestleboard OCTOBER 2012 ( Stated Meeting 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Is it on your calendar? This issue contains: Masonic Spotlight Masonic Education District Happenings Masonic Birthdays Renovation Update Landmark Officers I would rather see a Mason than hear one any day, I would rather one would walk with me than merely show the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear, Fine counsel is confusing, but examples are always clear. And the best of all Masons are the men who live their creeds, For to see the good in action is what everybody needs. I can soon learn how to do it if you'll let me see it done, I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run. Show Me! By Edgar Guest And the lectures you deliver may be wise and true, But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do. For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give, But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live. Don t forget to turn your clocks on Sunday, November 4th.

2 P a ge 2 L a n dma rk Trestleboard O c t ober, 2012 What s Happening in District Two 10/01 Nine Rivers Lodge (Durand) 7:30 pm Stated Communication 10/02 River Falls Lodge 6:30 Dinner, 7 PM Mtg 10/02 Order Of the Eastern Star 7:00 Stated Meeting 10/08 Blue Hills (Rice Lake) 7:30pm Stated with 2 FC Degrees 10/09 Landmark Lodge.7:00 Stated Meeting 10/09 Hancock Lodge (Ellsworth) 6:30 Lunch 7 pm 10/10 George B Wheeler 7:00 Stated with Degree 10/18 Landmark Lodge..Lodge Work Day 10/19 Northwestern (Prescott) Steak Fry 4-7(Fundraiser) 10/24 George B Wheeler (Eau Claire) 7:00 Stated with Degree 10/27 District Meeting (Saturday) 9 am Noon with coffee and rolls at 8:15am at Menomonie Lodge followed by a District Bill Swannack s Residence at about 12:30 pm: Did You Know? Back in 1985 and 1986, 12 brothers took out personal loans to reduce the Lodge s mortgage debt with First American Bank so our current building could become a reality. The lodge paid them back with interest - Just think of their desire to make our lodge succeed! October 7 October 10 October 12 October 13 October 16 October 29 October 31 Thomas Johnson Jeffery Bump Rodney Wilson Roger Englund Gregory Heine Richard Frees Dean Daniels 9-Oct Wayne Greenlee 60 Years 9-Oct Thomas Auer 26 Years 17-Oct Harland Coulter 3 Years 17-Oct Sean Johnson 3 Years 18-Oct Ernie Vaala 35 Years 22-Oct Larry Butterbrodt 22 Years 24-Oct Duane Norgard 57 Years 29-Oct Douglas Vezina 20 Years

3 Masonic Spotlight - Duane Charles Norgard Duane grew up on a small farm near Brainerd, MN and said growing up was like camping out for they had no running water and did not get electricity until He did recall hoeing many acres of potatoes by hand to help feed the family. During high school, his first job was working for the Northern Pacific Railroad. Mary and Duane grew up in the same community. On December 15 th, they will celebrate 62 years of marriage. They have been blessed with three children, Dana, who is a practicing attorney; Holly, is a mental health therapist; and Charly who is President of Straus Knitting Mill in St Croix Falls. Sheri, their daughter-in-law is employed by Early Head Start as a Family Services Provider. Their two grandsons, Daniel and Dylan, are both attending college. Family is very important to Mary and Duane, and they enjoy the time they can spend together. Duane retired after more than 20 years in the US Army. When asked what key moments he recalled about his time in the service, he stated I m alive, which says a great deal when you consider the time frame in which Duane served. During his military career, he was fortunate to attend Manila Masonic Lodge #9 in the Philippine Islands and Tokyo #1, which was nicknamed McArthur s Lodge, and lodges in Germany and France. While attending a lodge in France, he was presented with a Masonic Apron (see photo) and made an Honorary Member. In 1955 while stationed in San Francisco, he had the pleasure to see the EA Degree done in Chinese. Over the years, he has truly enjoyed the Masonic brotherhood whether in a foreign country or in America. When asked what was the craziest thing he had done in his life? He said jumping out of perfectly good airplanes for 13 years. Duane s first car was a red and black 1932 Chevy with a rumble seat. He also enjoys collecting different types of ammunition shells. The last book he read was about baseball and in 1951 Duane was fortunate to play baseball with Willie Mayes at Fort Eustis in Virginia. What an experience that must have been! Both Duane and his grandson Dylan are licensed pilots. When asked why Duane became a Mason, he said it was pure curiosity. His father would not tell him much about it but he would see a Masonic postcard come in the mail and was curious to find out more. He received his EA degree in a Quonset hut in 1951 at Fort Eustis, Virginia; the rest of his degrees were postponed until after he came back from Korea. He finished his MM Degree in 1955 at the San Francisco Military Service #570. Duane is a 57 year member of the Fraternity

4 Masonic Spotlight, continued. and a member in Commandery, Royal Arch, Zabud Council, dual member of Aurora Lodge and Landmark Lodge, Zor Shrine, Wild River Shrine Club, and Order of the Eastern Star. Once Mary and Duane both retired, they decided to become more active in the Order of the Eastern Star because it was something they could do together. They have been members for over 50 years. Masonry has been a way of life and he feels it has had a positive impact on his life. He heard a taped recording that his father made in 1949, and the words still stand today it said, If a Mason really acts and fulfills his obligations, it would be a wonderful world. Duane s life exemplifies the Masonic virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth and he believes in helping his fellow man. His favorite charities are the local food shelves, and the Shrine Hospitals. Over the last 50 years, he has seen many changes in Freemasonry. He stated that he does not necessarily like change but realizes that change is necessary if organizations expect to survive. He went on to say that if he could change something in Masonry today, he would like to see the Lodge and especially Chapter procedures to be shortened to allow more time for fellowship, charity, and community events. When asked what advice or wisdom he would give his Masonic brothers today, he said When becoming a Master Mason, a very important step you have taken in your life, remember your Masonic Obligation, be a good citizen and give back to your lodge, family and community. District Support Team Gary Stang, District Two Deputy glstang@sbcglobal.net Larry Ganske, Area Administrator for District Two ganske33@sbcglobal.net Harold Christensen, District Lecturer haroldj@frontiernet.net Landmark Masonic Lodge, No 244 PO Box United Way Frederic, WI Worshipful Master Ted Sandstrom Senior Warden Dean Daniels Junior Warden Ernie Vaala Treasurer Hank Java Secretary Pete Johnson Senior Deacon Sean Johnson Junior Deacon Tom Auer Senior Steward Hartley Hedberg Junior Steward Scott Mellon Chaplain Greg Heine Tyler Lowell McFetridge

5 P a ge 5 L a n dma rk Trestleboard O c t ober, 2012 Masonic Education : Moon and Freemasonry In modern Masonic ritual work, the moon is referred to in the First Degree as one of the three lesser or moveable lights and is identified as the biblical ruler of the night and as a reference of regularity for the conduct of the Master of the Lodge. In the higher symbolism of the lodge, the moon has always been particularly identified with the Senior Warden in the West. Some Masonic philosophers have found this to be a fitting parallel, for as the light of the moon is a mere reflection of the greater light of the sun, so the Senior Warden, the officer associated with the Doric pillar of Strength, is intended to be a reflection of the "light" of the Worshipful Master who is associated with the Ionic pillar of Wisdom. It is thus particularly significant that the messenger of the Senior Warden within the lodge is the Junior Deacon who, as his jewel, wears the square and compasses enclosing the moon. Lodge Renovation Update All the new windows are in and look great! It has been a busy month of getting things done. By the time this newsletter is mailed, two new windows have been installed, driveway is ready to be repaired, Square and Compass has a new coat of paint, the temporary siding is put around the windows to protect through the winter (siding will be replaced in the Spring), carpets are all cleaned, sheetrock has been installed, information sign has been refinished on the outside, shed has been cleaned, outside doors have been ordered, and the interior of the lodge building is almost ready for a coat of paint. Thank you for all those that helped out with physical work, provided food and gave monetary donations. A huge thank-you to all! Next work day Thursday, Oct 18 Brush out woods area. Peter Berklund, Ernie Vaala, Dean Daniels, Ted Sandstrom, Bill Beetcher, Lowell McFetridge, Hartley Hedberg & Neal Chapman (bottom right picture)

6 Landmark Masonic Lodge PO Box United Way Frederic, WI Lodge meeting is 7:00 PM. The second Tuesday of every month. Hope to see you there! Bring the Family to the District Meeting on Saturday, October 27 9am Noon with coffee and rolls at 8:15am Menomonie Lodge with a District Picnic to follow Bill Swannack s Residence at about 12:30 pm:. Program for family during the District Meeting.