Wausau York Rite Masons

Our thoughts and prayers are with Manawa today. Safe shelter can be had at the local Masonic lodge and the high school.

MANAWA DAM UPDATE: Officials say dam breached, but intact as floodwaters erode land near dam The dam in Manawa was breached before Friday afternoon but officials said land erosion along the dam caused for Mill Pond in Manawa to drain into roadways.

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Companions Rick Schnabel and Stephen Britton (PHP) are running our weekly brat fry at the Mosinee Farmers market! Located at 590 W HWY 153 in Mosinee, Wi (Lamers bus lines parking lot)

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Wausau Chapter #51 is hosting a brat fry at the local Mosinee Farmers market! Come stop by and enjoy some delicious food!

***Update*** we have sold out of brats! We will be back next Monday, July 1st with even more!

On June 22, 2024 - Wausau Chapter #51 attended, and participated in a York Rite Chapter Festival at Warren Chapter #8 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Join us in welcoming two new Royal Arch Masons into our chapter! Jason Hoffman and Max Skenandore.

Left to Right: Lars Framness (High Priest of #51), Jason Hoffman, Max Skenandore , Mat Shelton (Past High Priest of #51), and Rick Schnabel.

Burn the Boats!

St. Omers Commandery homecoming picnic 2024!

St. Omers homecoming picnic

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St. Omers Commandery homecoming picnic!

If you’re not here, where are you?

Recently, St Omer Commandery signed up to adopt a highway section on US Highway 51 in Oneida County. It is located just south of County Highway K (Cenex gas station). Several weeks ago we cleaned the east side of the highway. This section has been long un-assigned, and a large quantity of trash was recovered.

Eminent Commander Rausch and his officers were sworn in for the second year of his term by REGC Michael J Roering, assisted by REPGC Christopher A Pillar on the evening of Thursday April 25.
Congrats and here’s looking forward to another great year!

He is Risen!

Last night- St. Omers Commandery No. 19 celebrated and commemorated its annual Easter observance. Pictures from Left to Right,

SK Rick Schnabel 33°, SK PC Tony Fondell, SK EC Rick Rausch, SK Generalissimo Dave Imlah, and SK Captain General Lars Framness. Not pictured as he was taking the photo SK PC Mat Shelton.

In Hoc Signio Vinces

This is what Freemasons die for their communities world wide!

The UK's Tallest Fire Ladder (Funded by Freemasons) London's Freemasons have funded two 64-metre turntable ladders for the London Fire Brigade, they are the UK's tallest fire appliances and reach up to 23 flo...

Today was the joint Inspection of Oshkosh Commandery #11, St Omer #19 and Sheboygan #32 hosted at the Oshkosh Masonic Center. The candidate was Ryan Rossenbach from St Omer, Pictured center, with 4 SK’s who assisted in the ritual work of the day.

On Sunday February 25, 2024. St. Omers Commandery No. 19, in conjunction with Oshkosh Commandery No. 11 and Sheboygan Commandery No. 32 created two new Knights Templar. Sir Knight Ethan Gatewood (4th from left) and Sir Knight Edgar Gonzalez (3rd from right).

Congratulations to the both of you!

In hoc signo Vinces!

Last night: February 22, 2024 St. Omers Commandery No. 19 of Knight Templars in Wausau, Wi conferred the orders of Red Cross and Malta upon Brother Knight Ryan Rosenbach (2nd from right).

Also Pictured is EC Rick Rausch (2nd from left) Generalissimo Lars Framness (last on right), and Brother Knight of Malta Ethan Gatewood (1st on left).

Brother Knights Rossenbach, Gatewood, and Edgar Gonzalez are receiving the Order of the Temple in this upcoming inspection season!

Congratulations all!

In Hoc Signo Vinces

Last night: February 22, 2024 Wausau Chapter of Royal Arch Masons installed their officers for the ensuing Masonic year.

High Priest: Lars Framness (Center)
Scribe: Rick Rausch (2nd from left)
Chaplain: Mat Shelton (Last on right)
Master of 3rd Veil: Ryan Rossenbach (2nd from right)
Master of 1st Veil: Ethan Gatewood (1st of left)

Congratulations all!

On Saturday, January 6th we had the Commandery school of instruction in Eau Claire. It was a fun and productive time with these fellow Sir Knights.

Yesterday, three candidates and 2 companions travelled to Eau Claire to see Eau Claire Chapter perform the Royal Arch degree. Congrats to Companions Gonzales, Rossenbach, and Gatewood.

On Thursday night, elections for the 2024 Capitulator (Chapter) were held.
Lars Framness - Excellent High Priest
David Imlah Jr. - King
Rick Rausch - Scribe
Rick Schnabel - Secretary
Stephen Britton - Treasurer
Tony Fondell - Trustee for 3yrs.

EHP elect Lars will announce the remainder of his officers and installation date a future time.

After that. During the state conclave of St Omer’s Commandery EC Rausch led the Knights in the Christmas Observance.

Last night Wausau Chapter 51 conferred the Most Excellent Master Degree in three brothers. This is the first time the MEM degree has been performed by the Chapter since its revival.

Yesterday the Companions of Wausau Chapter 51 assisted with the conferring of the Mark Master and Past Master degrees on 4 candidates at Wautoma Chapter 107. 3 of the candidates are from Wausau Chapter! Also present was the MEGHP Bradley Bingheim and four of his officers.

Today April 22nd, I had the honor to be installed as Eminent Commander of St. Omer Commandery No. 19 along with this great set of Sir Knight officers. I also had a Great honor for all of us to be installed by Right Eminent Grand Commander of Knights Templar in Wisconsin Sir Knight Kristoffer A. Pillar, and Aid de Camp of Knights Templar in Wisconsin Sir Knight Travis J Lehrer. I hope I will do as good as the Past Eminent Commanders did before me.

Eminent Commander- SK Rick Rausch, St. Omer Commandery No.19

Officers of Wausau Chapter 51, RAM were installed last night.

Tonight, Companions of Wausau Chapter #51 elected their officers for the 2023 year.
High Priest: Stephen Britton
King: David Imlah Jr.
Scribe: Lars Framness
Sec/Tres: Rick Schnabel
Trustee 3yrs: Mat Shelton
Congratulations to these elected officers.

Following both the Chapter and Commandery stated meetings, St Omer Commandery No19 held their Christmas Observance, led by Emmient Commander Stephen Britton, KCT.

On this day in 1753, Brother George Washington was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason at Fredricksburg Lodge #4 AF&AM in Fredricksburg, VA.

We will just leave this here lol
A Grand Entrance!

Safe travels to all the good Sir Knights on their way to Grand Conclave!

The 164th Grand Conclaves is TOMORROW!!!!
Registration 7:30 - 8:45 am
Divine Service 9:00 am
Conclaves reconvenes 10:00 am
See you soon!!!