Welcome to the Wilmot Lodge website.
Our Stated meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:30pm (no meetings July or August).
We are located on the northwest corner of County C and Fox River Rd.(County W), in downtown Wilmot, WI.
The Lodge hosted a public installation of 2010 Officers, Saturday, December 5th, 2009. MWGM Craig Campbell was our Installing Master. This was quite an honor, as many of our newly elected Brethren are younger, and new to the Fraternity.
The Lodge roof has now been replaced. We wish to thank everyone who participated in, and supported our fundraisers. Without your help, this endeavor may never have been realized. Our 3rd annual motorcycle ride will be July 17, 2010; with this years proceeds donated to the Sharing Center of Kenosha County, located in Paddock Lake. Plan to join us in supporting this wonderful organization.
Freemasonry is the oldest fraternity in the world. No one knows just how old it is because the actual origins have been lost in time. Probably, it arose from the guilds of stonemasons who built the castles and cathedrals of the Middle Ages. It is also likely influenced by the Knights Templar, a group of Christian warrior monks formed in 1118 to help protect pilgrims making trips to the Holy Land.
In 1717, Masonry created a formal organization in England when the first Grand Lodge was formed. A Grand Lodge is the administrative body in charge of Masonry in some geographical area. In the United States, there is a Grand Lodge in each state. In Canada, there is a Grand Lodge in each province. Local organizations of Masons are called lodges. There are lodges in most towns, and large cities usually have several. There are about 13,200 lodges in the United States.
Tradition
When you become a Mason, you become part of ancient tradition that spans centuries. From the original stonemasons that produced some of the most majestic architectural wonders of Europe to modern day Masons who participate in numerous charitable foundations, you’ll feel connected to a vital, growing and spiritually uplifting organization of moral men.
Morality
You’ll share the values of the great men who founded the United States: Men who believed in the brotherhood of man and the ideals express in the U.S. Constitution. Freemasonry is built upon the tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Brotherly loves is the practice of the golden rule. Relief embodies charity for all mankind. Truth is honesty, fair play and adherence to cardinal virtues. Above all, men of all faiths are welcome, as long as they believe in a Supreme Being.
Self-improvement
Masons seek to improve themselves and to help others, not because they think they should, but because they want to. Because of this crucial distinction, Masons give freely of themselves and ask nothing in return. Nationally, Masons give away more than $2 million every day to relieve suffering. When you’re a Mason, the satisfaction derived from selfless service is immeasurable, for it is in helping others that one most helps himself.
Fraternity
Masons come from all walks of life: accountants, teachers, office workers, laborers — you name it. They represent all creeds and cultures, and all are welcome. You are bound to develop lasting friendships, meet new business associates, and broaden your circle of friends. No matter where your travels take you, it’s great to know there are brothers you can depend on and trust.
For further information regarding Masonry, write to:
Masonic Service Center
8120 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785
Or phone locally (847) 774-0013.
Cordially,
The Brethren of Wilmot Lodge #241