Rhinelander Freemasons

08/28/2026

Our brother Andrew has been hard at work getting many of the donations ready for our Masonic Flea Market! Stop by and take a look September 4th and 5th, all proceeds go to funding the new bleachers at the Ice Arena. Haven't heard about this event before, check out the flyer and come down for good community fun!

In addition to regular sales we will also have raffles and activities for people of all ages. Hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

A very warm welcome to our two newest brothers, Nate Wolf and Hans Leck! These brothers received a very warm welcome indeed! Many brothers from across district 3 traveled and helped from Wausau Freemasons Merrill WI Freemasons, Virginia Falls Lodge #226 and Crandon Freemasons! A big thank you goes to the District 3 leadership team for helping put this degree on.

08/15/2026

We're very proud to be part of this wonderful program!

On behalf of Fire Suppression Solutions, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Freemasons. Your unwavering support and commitment to community safety have made a significant impact. This picture captures the essence of our collaboration and the shared values we uphold in ensuring a safer environment for all. Thank you for standing with us in this essential mission! Together, we are making a difference.
Wisconsin Freemasonry

08/13/2026

Last night while attending an EA degree in Forest Lodge 130 in Wausau brothers from Rhinelander captured the District 3 Traveling Gavel! Pictured L to R: D3 District Lecturer Doug Morrison SW Ethan Gatewood WM of Rhinelander Max Skenandore and WM of Forest Lodge Matt Meyers.

Thank you brothers of Wausau for your fellowship and well done degree and a warm welcome to Brother Rick Reaile to the fraternity!

07/26/2026

Dazzle's Demons Snowshoe Baseball We are running the beer garden for the Northwoods Benefit Comcert

06/25/2026

06/07/2026

Congratulations to the Brethren of Rhinelander Lodge, As Worshipful Master, it is my distinct honor and privilege to extend my heartiest congratulations to the officers and members of Rhinelander Lodge No. 242 for their exceptional representation and outstanding attendance at the 182nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Wisconsin.

The dedication to our craft demonstrated by the Rhinelander delegation exemplifies the highest ideals of Freemasonry. I am incredibly proud to have stood alongside Brother Don Grande, Brother John Tillie, Brother Doug Morrison, and Brother Corey Nowak as we represented our respective lodges and communities at this historic annual communication. Your commitment to traveling the level and engaging in the vital work of our Grand Lodge ensures a bright and prosperous future for the fraternity in northern Wisconsin.

Furthermore, it brings me immense joy to recognize two of our distinguished brothers for their well-deserved appointments to the Grand Lodge leadership team:

Brother Corey Nowak has been reappointed as the District Deputy for District 3. Corey’s continued leadership, wisdom, and steady guidance are invaluable to our district, and this reappointment is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the craft.

Brother Doug Morrison has been appointed as the District Lecturer for District 3. Doug’s passion for our ritual, history, and esoteric work makes him the perfect fit to oversee the education and proficiency of our lodges, and we look forward to thriving under his instruction.

Please join me in congratulating these brothers on their achievements and thanking the entire Rhinelander delegation for their exemplary showing. May we continue to work together in harmony and further cement the strong bonds of brotherly love that unite our lodges.

Fraternally yours,
Max W. Skenandore
Worshipful Master

03/13/2026

Winter Snow Emergency, please make sure you stay informed.

02/16/2026

This President’s Day, we pause to reflect on one of the most enduring and inspiring figures in our Fraternity’s history: Brother George Washington, the Father of our Country and a devoted Freemason.

In November 1752, at the age of just 20, young George Washington entered the mysteries of our beloved fraternity as an Entered Apprentice in Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4 in Virginia. By August 1753, he had been raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

Though the demands of military service, public life, and the revolution limited his attendance at lodge, his commitment to Freemasonry never wavered. He served as Worshipful Master of Alexandria Lodge No. 22, he welcomed Masonic delegations during his presidency, and in 1793 he laid the cornerstone of the United States Capitol wearing Masonic regalia— a powerful symbol of how our Masonic principles guided the birth of this great nation.

But why does Brother Washington’s membership matter so deeply to us today? Because he embodied the very virtues we strive to live by: integrity, courage, humility, and brotherly love. In an age of uncertainty, he led not through force alone, but through moral example—refusing kingship, stepping down from power, and placing duty above self. These are not mere historical facts; they are Masonic ideals in action.

Washington himself wrote that the grand object of Masonry is “to promote the happiness of the human race.” He lived that truth. His life showed the world that Freemasonry is no idle pursuit, but a forge for character that can shape men capable of building republics and enduring legacies.

As Masons, we honor Brother Washington not merely as a famous name, but as a model—a reminder that our rituals, symbols, and obligations are meant to produce men who serve their families, their communities, and their country with unwavering principle. In his memory, let us rededicate ourselves to the same path: to square our actions, to walk uprightly, and to spread light, truth, and relief wherever we go.

To the memory of our illustrious Brother George Washington - patriot, leader, and Brother Mason - may we ever prove worthy of the legacy he left us.

So mote it be.