Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. Aug. 2013

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter AUGUST 1, 2013

HEARTY GOOD WISHES

● Incoming Master Geoffrey Davey congratulated by Max Fraser ■ Hearty good wishes are extended to Tonight’s Installation was carried our newly-installed Master, RWorBro out by Grand Lodge Junior Warden, Geoffrey Davey.

RWBro Phillip Du Guesclin (who was He takes the chair from WBro Max initiated into Ivanhoe Grammarians Fraser who has completed an excellent Lodge on November 5, 1965), assisted job in leading the Ivanhoe Grammar- by members of the 2013 Grand Lodge ians Lodge.

Ceremonial Team.

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Jewels for Frank Hirst

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge No 584 Consecrated: July 2, 1946 Meets First Thursday of each month (except January) at Ivalda Masonic Temple 40 Salisbury Ave, Ivanhoe Temple Phone: 9499 1142 Post: PO Box 91, Ivanhoe, 3079 E-Mail: ash@long.com.au Worshipful Master RWorBro Geoffrey Davey PJGW Phone: 9817 6349 zythum@alphalink.com.au Almoner Brethren, who are aware of the sickness or distress of a Member of the Lodge or the Widow of a late Member of the Lodge, are asked to inform the Almoner, VWBro John Knorr, 9804 0305.

The Mission of Freemasonry is to promote a way of life that binds likeminded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences by teaching the Principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

■ The Lodge has written to WBro. Dr Frank Hirst, who has been a member of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge for 66 of its 67 years. Frank joined on December 6, 1946.

These days, Frank is confined to quarters. WBro Max Fraser has been keen to see that Frank receives his 60year and 65-year Masonic jewels

School Centenary ■ Our Master, RWorBro Geoffrey Davey reminds us: “The School Centenary is now only 1½ years away and I am determined to direct the Lodge to ensure it extends itself wholesomely and wholeheartedly to assist both the School and the Lodge in celebrating Buckley's bold vision, which he unashamedly told us as boys he hitched to the stars.”

■ History Note: Our Lodge is an offshoot of Ivanhoe Grammar School. It was founded by the Headmaster, the Rev. Sydney Buckley. His vision for a Masonic Lodge developed out of his career as a Freemason during the 1930s but was put on hold because of World War II. His original vision was for a school for his choir boys, which numbered 12 in 1915. The school now educates some 2300 over three campuses.

Thanks Val Jones ■ A special word of thanks to Val Jones, of Cadets Administration at Ivanhoe Grammar School, for her ongoing assistance with much of the Lodge paperwork, preparation of Minutes, and mailing of monthly Summons.

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● Immediate Past Master, WBro Max Fraser, is pictured with our Lodge’s latest Entered Apprentice, Bro Travers Gascoigne, with WBro Nick LeRay-Meyer AM

Peter remembered

Cheques presented

■ Our late brother, WBro Peter (Charles Turley) Holloway, was remembered at the Grand Lodge Communication by Grand Master, MWorBro Bob Jones.

Peter’s son, Michael (our Lodge Director of Ceremonies), was present at the Communication to hear the special tribute.

Peter was raised on a dairy farm in Bairnsdale, and schooled at Ivanhoe Grammar School.

Peter was a Past Master of the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

More than 300 people gathered at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Westmeadows, for the funeral service.

■ St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research and Make-A-Wish Australia were each presented with cheques of $55,000 after Lodge Amicus’s highly successful My Fair Lady Ball.

Freemasons on TV ■ The weekly TV program, Freemasons: The Inside Story, has been winning big audiences on Channel 31 (Digital 44), says Grand Master, MWorBro Bob Jomes.

The show’s main presenter is Wes Turnbull. The show has been airing at 7.30pm Mondays, with added repeats during the week.

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● WBro Max Fraser presents a Grand Lodge satchel to new member Scott Bales, and his grandfather, WBro Neville Emerson

● Our caterer Robyn received a bouquet of flowers from WBro Max Fraser at the July meeting

● Our long-serving Secretary, WBro Lt Col. David Waugh (pictured left) has been recognised for his 38 years of service in the Australian Army Cadets Corp with the fourth clasp to his Cadet Forces Service Medal. He was also presented with the Brigadier Bavington Cup

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Certificates presented ■ WBro Max Fraser last month presented certificates of appreciation to Lodge members who assisted in Uncle Bobs collections for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal this year.

Presentations were made to WBro Peter Holloway, WBro Rahim Samat, Bro Simon Browning and Bro Damien Byrne.

Biennial Dinner ■ The Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Biennial Dinner will be held from 7pm on Friday, September 6 at Buckley Hall, Ivanhoe Grammar School, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe. Bookings may be made with Elise Dunstan, 9490 3423.

Lodge BBQ lunch ■ Lodge members met at the home of Director of Ceremonies Michael and Janis Holloway for the annual barbecue.

Master Max and Val sent an apology, with regret, due to a sudden change in family commitments.

In the Master's absence, a presentation was made to Janis Holloway in recognition off her unflagging support to the lodge, Also, but in absentia, to Mary Holloway for similar willing duty.

Oficers appointed ■ Rahim Samat is our Lodge Education Oficer. Damian Byrne is our Freemasons Taskforce Representative.

Geoff Vardon is Lodge Auditor.

Our Master ■ RWorBro Geoffrey Davey becomes Master on our Lodge tonight.

He wore the apron of Lodge Founder, the Rev. Sydney Buckley.

Geoffrey was inducted in 1947, and received his 65-year jewel in 2012. He was our Master in 1961.

Geoffrey has held posts including Steward, Chorister, Convenor of the Social Committee, Inner Guard and all progressive offices, Treasurer, Chaplain, Director of Ceremonies, Trustee and Auditor of the Ivalda Masonic Temple (and Secretary/ Treasurer), District Liaison, as well as Grand Lodge positions including his ongoing participation in the Grand Choir.

Sister Lodges?

■ Our incoming Treasurer, WBro Neville Emerson, has raised the idea of us entering into a sister lodge relationship with a Singapore lodge, attended by his grandson Scott Bales, who was initiated at 584 earlier this year.

Neville will speak more about the St George and St Michael Lodges.

Homes Ambassador ■ Incoming Secretary Bro Ash Long has accepted the role of Freemasons Homes Ambassador for our Lodge. He visits the ‘Homes’ every week: his mother-in-law Isobell Tunzi, 95, is a long-time resident; his mother Marjory Long became a resident in December.

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Honour for James Long

School Centenary

■ The family of our Lodge Secretary, Bro Ash Long, is delighted with news that their son, Sgt James Long, 31, has been awarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Sgt Long was honoured with the Conspicuous Service Medal.

The citation reads: “For meritorious achievement as a Section Commander and Platoon Sergeant Rehabilitation Platoon, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.

Sgt Long lives in Townsville.

● Sgt James Long, CSM

● John Pizzey ■ John Pizzey (Class of 63 and Life Governor) is chairing Ivanhoe Grammar School’s Centenary Committee, responsible for overseeing the 100-year celebreations in 2015.

Events include: ■ November 23, 2014. Cathedral Service.

■ March 20-22, 2015. The OIG Centenary Weekend.

■ Early June 2015. The Centenary Gala Concert.

■ August 8, 2015. The Centenary Ball.

The School’s history book, prepared

by Helen Penrose and colleagues of HistorySmiths, is due to be launched in early 2015. It is expected to include references to Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

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IPM jewel for Max Fraser ■ The August Installation included the presentation of an Immediate Past Master’s Jewel to WBro Max Fraser.

Max’s Carey Grammarians Lodge jewel was altered as per his request.

Do you ‘Engage’?

■ Did you know that Grand Lodge has a newsletter, Engage, that is usually published on a fortnightly basis?

The newsletter is sent to members by e-mail. If you are not receiving Engage, please speak with the Secretary, Bro Ash Long.

Members on leave ■ A number of our Lodge members have been on leave. VWBro John Knorr is away for the August meeting.

Bro Darko Kolosov will be returning to Lodge in several months’ time.

Lodge fees now due ■ Are you financial for 2013-2014?

The fees for 2013-2014 (including Grand Lodge dues and GST are $250.

For all enquiries, contact our Treasurer, WBro Neville Emerson.

School News ■ Ivanhoe Grammar School is certainly moving with the times, and 21st Century living. Recent reunions attended by Principal Rod Fraser and Old Ivanhoe Grammarians President Peter Swain have included London (June 28) and Hong Kong (July 5).

Our Lodge Worshipful Master RWorBro Geoffrey Davey, PJGW Immediate Past Master WorBro Max Fraser, PM Senior Warden WorBro Charlie Freedman, PM Junior Warden Bro Stephen Carpenter, PSW Chaplain VWorBro Wayne Smith, PGIW Treasurer WorBro Neville Emerson, PM Secretary Bro Ash Long, MM Assistant Secretary WorBro LtCol David Waugh, RFD, PGStdB Director of Ceremonies WorBro Michael Holloway APM, PJGD Asst Director of Ceremonies Wor Bro Rahim Samat, PGStdB Almoner VWorBro John Knorr, PGIWkgs Senior Deacon WorBro Robin Dunstone, PM Junior Deacon Bro Simon Browning, MM Organist WorBro John Cantrill, PJGD Choir Master WorBro Geoff Vardon, PM Inner Guard WorBro Graeme Hawke, PM Stewards WorBro Maurice Golden, PM Bro Ken Woolley, MM Bro John Harper, MM Bro Ashton Woolley, MM Tyler VWorBro Frank Jenkins, PGIWkgs

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2013-2014 Calendar ■ Thursday, August 1. 6.30pm. 733rd Regular Meeting.

■ Saturday, August 10. 10am. Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, August 19. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Wednesday, August 21. 7.30pm.

Ivanhoe Grammar School Gala 2013.

■ Thursday, September 5. 7.30pm.

734th Regular Meeting.

■ Friday, September 6. 7pm. Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Biennial Dinner.

Buckley Hall, Ivanhoe Grammar School, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe.

■ Monday, September 16. 7.30pm.

Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Wednesday, September 18.

7.30pm. Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication. 300 Albert St, East Melbourne.

■ Thursday, October 3. 7.30pm.

735th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, October 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, November 7. 7.30pm.

736th Regular Meeting.

■ Saturday, November 9. 10am.

Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, November 18. 7.30pm.

Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Wednesday, November 27. Reunion of ‘Buckley’s Boys’. At IGS. ■ Thursday, December 5. 7.30pm.

737th Regular Meeting.

2014 ■ Monday, January 20. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, February 6. 7.30pm.

738th Regular Meeting.

■ Saturday, February 8. 10am.

Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, February 17. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, March 6. 7.30pm. 739th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, March 17. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, April 3. 7.30pm. 740th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, April 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. (May be rescheduled because of Easter Monday holiday) ■ Thursday, May 1. 7.30pm. 741th Regular Meeting.

■ Saturday, May 10. 10am. Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, May 19. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, June 5. 7.30pm. 742th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, June 16. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, July 3. 7.30pm. 743rd Regular Meeting. Master’s Last Night.

■ Monday, July 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, August 7. 7.30pm. 744th Regular Meeting. Installation.

■ Saturday, August 9. 10am. Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary, Bro Ash Long. ash@long.com.au Phone: 9439 9927 August 1, 2013.