March 10, 2026Relief
Top giver in the Toys for Tots challenge
James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 came to Damascus to present the Hays-District 12 Toys for Tots trophy. Damascus gave $5,000 of the $34,000 the district raised in 2025, and the Hays brothers served a smoked barbecue dinner before handing it over. Master Mike Cornell holds the traveling trophy; Senior Warden Karl Cleppe of Hays No. 331 holds the permanent one.
Photo by Brother Jim McGuigan. Submitted by John Pettigrew, District 12 Representative. Read on wimasons.org
December 2024Relief
150 Care Bears for the Sheriff's Office
Working with Deputy B. Rios, the lodge arranged 150 Masonic Care Bears for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies hand them to children caught up in frightening moments, a small comfort when it is needed most.
Submitted by Brother Michael Cornell. Read on wimasons.org
August 15, 2024Relief
Fire suppression tools for Franklin Police
Damascus presented two Fire Suppression Tools to the Franklin Police Department, the lodge's second such gift after one to the Town of Raymond Volunteer Fire Department in 2023.
Submitted by Brother Mike Cornell. Read on wimasons.org
June 22, 2024Relief
A gift to Shriners Children's Chicago
Brothers made a donation to the Shriners Hospital in Chicago and were given a tour of the work it does for children.
Submitted by Brother Mike Cornell. Read on wimasons.org
2024Relief
500 pounds of onions
How many onions fit in a two-door Jeep? Five hundred pounds of them, picked up at Tripoli and delivered to the Muskego Food Pantry.
April 14, 2024Fellowship
Damascus at the forge
Brothers and friends spent a day at Milwaukee Blacksmith, where owner Kent Knapp taught the basics of the curious smith's work. Everyone went home with a bottle opener they forged themselves.
Photos by Brother Mike Cornell. Read on wimasons.org
March 19, 2024Lodge
A new Master Mason
Congratulations to Brother Greg Neal, raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.
2024Fellowship
Thanks for the visit, Hays
Brothers of James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 visited Damascus. They are always welcome.
2024Fellowship
The Traveling Gavel
Lake Lodge No. 189 delivered the District's Traveling Gavel to Damascus, and James M. Hays Lodge No. 331 came to claim it soon after. Visits like these are how District 12's lodges keep in touch.
January 13, 2024Lodge
Officers installed for 2024
It was a snowy, frigid night, but things warmed up in lodge as most of the 2024 officers were installed. A couple of brothers were snowbound.
2023Relief
Toys for Tots
Brother Rich Cummings presents the lodge's donation to Sergeant Brower of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for Toys for Tots.
July 2023Fellowship
Hiram's Hotshots trap team
For about a decade Damascus has sponsored a trap team in the Summer Trap League at Boxhorn Sportsman's Club in Muskego. The custom team shirts start conversations, and the brothers are glad to explain the fraternity to anyone who asks.
By Brother Brian Bertram. Read on wimasons.org
