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24 March 2022
GRAND MASTER’S NEWSLETTER
THIS ISSUE OF THE GRAND MASTER’S NEWSLETTER BOUGHT TO YOU BY MASONICARE – PROUDLY HELPING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
A flood of Masonic Support
Outside the Lismore Masonic Centre
Our first view of Lismore
Welcome to the March/April 2022 edition of the Grand Master’s Newsletter.
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rethren: Homes, families, businesses, and livelihoods up and down the eastern seaboard have been decimated by the recent floods and now that the weather has improved, these communities are left to pick up the pieces and rebuild. As masons, when our communities face their hour of need, we are driven to be there, doing what we can to support. Recently I visited some of the flood ravaged parts of Northern NSW and to say it was a heartbreaking experience would be an understatement.
As you will see there is much to do before anything (or anyone) gets back to normal, and we hope that the funds raised through the Grand Master’s Disaster Relief Fund Appeal will assist those that are most in need. Donations can be made by clicking here, going to the home page on our website or cheques can be sent to the Grand Secretary’s office.
This short video may provide some clarity as to the sad situation that these incredibly resilient people now find themselves in.
Brethren, these communities need our help NOW. If you can, please contribute to the recovery of these communities by following this link. All donations over $2 are tax deductable and no amount is too big or small. It is planned for all moneys raised to be quickly given to the smaller, local charitable groups with DGR status that are working tirelessly on the front line providing, food, shelter and resources to those that need it most. Our own Lismore Masonic Centre was also heavily impacted by flood water and, now that the waters have receded, the Board of Management is already taking the necessary steps to assist the Northern Rivers Lodge with their recovery.
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