Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. Sept 2013

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter No 2. SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

PROUD TO BE MEMBERS

● RWBro Philip Du Guesclin, Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, is pictured with our Worshipful Master, RWBro Geoffrey Davey, at the Installation held at Ivalda Masonic Temple on August 1. Some 68 brethren were in attendance for the splendid occasion. Philip was accompanied by the 2013 Grand Lodge team. Philip was initiated (1965), passed and raised at Ivanhoe Grammarians.

Photo: Bro. Ashton Woolley, MM Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge is affilated with the the United Grand Lodge of Antient and Accepted Free Masons of Victoria (Freemasons Victoria) The website - www.freemasonsvic.net.au - includes a comprehensive members’ area, and online shop.

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News from our Widows

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.

■ An important part of our Lodge work is the support of Widows of our past Members.

We wish to include our widows on the monthly mailing list of this Newsletter.

These include Enid Dodemaide (Bill); Heather Low (Gordon); June Mackenzie (Frank); Jackie Taylor (Graham); and Lois Tibballs (Eric).

Our Master, Geoffrey, has heard from a number of the girls including Enid, Lois and Jackie. ★ Jackie has just returned from 17 days in Sri Lanka.

Jackie also completed an Outback Spirit tour of 10 days to Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsular then back to Darwin for two nights before flying to Singapore.

Members of her families, including her five grandchildren are taking a ski holiday in France and Switzerland early in new year. ★ Secretary Ash often hears from Fiona and Trent Mackenzie, children of June and the late Wor. Bro. Frank Mackenzie. Fiona is a teacher at Melbourne Grammar School.

■ If you know of someone who you would like to receive a copy of this Newsletter, please let Bro. Secretary Ash Long know.

We are also now sending a copy of the Newsletter to Mary Holloway (daughter of the late Peter Holloway); and to Fay and Geoff Gillespie at Rosebank Extended Care Centre at Yea Hospital.

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A FRUITY MELODRAMA

● If you weren’t at the Installation last month, here is what you missed ... a performance of A Fruity Melodrama. Pictured (from left) are pianist John Cantrill, Ash Long (Sir Herbert), Janis Holloway (Pansy), Jeanette McArthur (Sybil), Charlie Freedman (Baggs), Stephen Carpenter (Hillary) and Geoffrey Davey (Murgatroyd). Graeme Hawke revealed that he performed in the same play in Geelong in the 1950s!

Photo: Mary Holloway

‘A Visiting We Will Go ...’

■ Prior to his Installation in August, then-Master-elect Geoffrey Davey paid fraternal visits with then-Master Max Fraser to installations at Army, Antient York and Brunswick Lodges.

As Master, he visited Antient York (Thurs., Aug. 8) for a third degree; and Fairfield (Wed., Aug. 14) for a double ● Geoffrey Davey, Max Fraser first degree.

Vietnam Veterans hold its regu- 17); and Revival's last night and first lar Long Tan ceremony (Sat., Aug. degree was on Thurs., Aug. 22.

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Busy start to our year

Read all about it

■ Secretary Bro. Ash Long reports a busy start to our Masonic year. It has included a mountain of paperwork.

If that is one month’s worth, magine the workload of past Secretary WBro. David Waugh over the past 25 years!

Here is a snapshot of some of the documents of a Lodge Secretary in this past month: ■ August Minutes, September Summons and Annual Financial Return submitted to Grand Lodge.

■ August Monthly Newsletter sent to friends of the Lodge.

■ Coming months’ work communicated to our District leaders.

■ Photo page of Installation, as published in the Melbourne Observer, emailed to Members and GL team.

■ Updated Master and Wardens Report submitted to Grand Lodge.

■ Finalised Lodge meeting reports, Dec. 2012-Aug. 2013, with access finally achieved to Secretary’s portal at Grand Lodge website.

■ Alterations submitted to Grand Lodge website’s ‘Find A Lodge’ and ‘Lodge Finder’, which previously had us listed as meeting in Kyabram!

■ Re-designed Lodge Summons, Lodge letterheads.

■ Prepared the September issue of the Lodge Newsletter.

■ Managed member enquiries for Freemasons Victoria passwords, and subscriptions to Engage fortnightly enewsletter.

■ Ongoing development of our Ivanhoe Grammarians new website.

■ ‘Masonic Relations’ with sister Lodges, and their members.

● Pictorial coverage of our Installation Night in the Melbourne Observer newspaper. Page 15 of the August 7 edition which can be viewed free at www.melbourne observer.com.au ■ Our Lodge’s newest Master Mason, Bro. Ashton Woolley, was busy with his camera on Installation Night.

Ashton assembled a good sample of the 68 Brethren in attendance, and photographs appeared in the Melbourne Observer newspaper on August 7.

The photo-spread includes a selection of members and visitors.

The page can be inspected at www. melbourneobserver.com.au ... select Page 15 of the August 7 edition.

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What’s On September 2013

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION

■ You are summoned by the Lecture IVALDA Master RWBro Graham Pitcher PJGW to the Forty-first Regular meeting of the Lodge of Instruction to be held at the Ivalada Masonic Centre on Monday, September 9, at 7pm Brethren: Assemble for address and instruction from the Lecture Master.

Brethren will then be allocated to of- LODGE OF INSTRUCTION 292 fice. Ritual Challenge: Time will be Next MAP - Monday, October 7. provided to recite charges during the 7:30pm - 3rd Degree, Preston Masonic evening.

Centre.

■ Instruction on correct degree signs, All Master Masons will be cordially general posture and demeanor in the welcomed. lodge room.

■ Instruction for Wardens, Deacons, Education Officers meet Inner Guard and other Officers, general movements and perambulations in the ■ A meeting of Lodge Education Officers is being convened by our lodge ■ First, Second and Third times of District Education Officer Jim Tulk, on Monday, September 16, at Rising, and Lodge closed ■ Lecture Master will summarise the the Preston Masonic Centre, commencing at 7:30pm. evening's proceedings This meeting is intended to pro■ Dress - Neat casual with name tag, vide a forum for both the exchange gloves, lodge footwear and best attitude of information on important Masonic Donations help your LOI stay open, Education matters and an opportuand assist your brethren in their develnity to provide your continued supopment port to our hardworking District Afterwards: In the South for FellowEducation Officer. ship and Refreshment.

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Fighting Breast Cancer ■ The Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team ladies (and gents) of Freemasons Victoria take on the challenge every year to raise funds, and awareness, for those affected by breast cancer.

Last year the 2012 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team ladies, led by the Grand Master's wife, Kerry Jones, collectively raised $80,000 (with the assistance of the Board of Benevolence).

These funds were distributed between; ■ Epworth Freemasons Oncology Department - for a SONOS sound system, Accommodation Support Grants and Syringe Pump Drivers.

■ Think Pink Foundation - for a Wig Salon, ‘Ladies Day of Indulgence’ and the ‘Supporting Blokes’ programs.

This year the challenge is out to raise even more funds to donate to: ■ Epworth Freemasons Hospital, to upgrade the Oncology Department's Waiting Room and Palliative Care Unit.

■ Think Pink Foundation, to continue to support the Wig Salon and various programs, including the "Back to Work" program.

■ Some rural communities will also benefit from the funds raised this year, The first initiatives to launch the Think Pink fundraising for 2013 are; the Big Pink Party, the Think Pink with Freemasons Victoria Facebook page and the Freemasons Think Pink Ribbon.

Contact Donna on 9411 0103 or grandsec@freemasonsvic.net.au

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Date Mon, Sept. 2 Tue., Sept. 3 Wed., Sept. 4

Thurs., Sept. 5

Fri., Sept. 6 Mon., Sept. 9 Tue., Sept. 10 Wed., Sept. 11 Thurs., Sept. 12 Fri ., Sept. 13 Tue., Sept. 17 Thurs., Sept.. 19 Fri., Sept. 20 Sat., Sept. 21 Mon., Sept. 23 Tues., Sept. 24 Wed., Sept. 25 Thurs., Sept. 26 Sat., Sept. 28 Mon., Sept. 30

Lodge M.A.P Watsonia Daylight Whittlesea Melton L.O.I Ivanhoe Grammarians Killara Macedon Ranges Civil Service Ivalda L.O.I Pascoe Vale Daylight Lord Northcote Fairfield Antient York Gisborne Sunbury Brunswick United Elrona Samaritan Daylight Albert Victor Army Lodge Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Aquila Admiral Collingwood Orana Weston Street United Centenary L.O.I Revival Plenty Valley Metropolis

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Venue Preston Greensborough Whittlesea Melton Ivalda Greensborough Romsey Brunswick Ivalda Preston Ivalda Ivalda Preston Gisborne Sunbury Brunswick Greensborough Ivalda Ivalda Ivalda Diamond Creek Ivalda Brunswick Ivalda Greensborough Brunswick Brunswick Greensborough Ivalda East Melbourne

Work Second degree /casual dress / bring passports Talk ‘Tough kids experiences is Siberia’ Obligate Master Elect Obligation of Master Elect / Full closings First degree tracing board Demonstration second degree First degree tracing board Elections / Full closing Deacons and wardens instruction to candidate Second degree Obligate Master Elect / Full closing Obligate Master Elect / Full closing Second degree Third degree Talk ‘Zetland Lodge Study Circle’ Third degree Talk in Lodge Second degree Obligate ME / Full closing with working tools First degree (double) Obligate Master Elect / Present certificates No meeting this month Obligate Master Elect / Full closing First degree Talk in Lodge ‘The Furnishings of the Lodge’ Third degree Second degree work Installation (Open Investitures) First degree / Obligate Master Elect Obligate Master Elect / Full closing

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Preparation for Master ■ A ‘Preparation for Master’ Seminar is to take place at the Western Masonic Centre, 121 Callaway Blvd, Sunshine West on Saturday November 9.

Cost is $35 per participant (payable in advance) which includes meals and workshop materials.

Please communicate the names and contact details of attendees from your Lodge, to District Co-Ordinator Peter Harris before Friday, September 20.

Wardens, as well as current Masters and PM's are encouraged to attend.

Ceremonial Instruction ■ There are benefits to be derived from attendance at an Exemplification of Degree Ceremonies but the members of the Northern District Panel have been discussing the possibility of arranging for a ceremonial instruction workshop for (say) Directors of Ceremonies.

Our District Inspector of Workings, Neil Corlett, is keen to hear from Lodges or individuals who would be willing to support such an initiative (early in 2014).

Please communicate your interest to either your Panel Representative or to the DIWkgs; the sooner the better. ncorlett@ optusnet.com.au

' Think Pink' in October ■ Details of fundraising being proposed by Freemasons Victoria during October in aid of Cancer Research, was published in the Engage newsletter.

Lodges in the Northern District are encouraged to conduct events that might raise awareness of Cancer Research and more importantly, raise funds towards the month long, State-wide appeal.

If you are planning to host a fundraising activity, please circulate the details to all Lodges in the District and list your event on the Think Pink with Freemasons Victoria Facebook page at facebook/thinkpinkwith freemasonsvic

Footballs for FIDA ■ There has been some success in the Footballs for FIDA (Football Integration Development Association) Appeal.

Appreciation has been extended to the Brethren at Admiral Collingwood #13, Gisborne Lodge #298, the Diamond Valley Lodge #252 and the Revival Lodge #926, for their generous donations towards purchasing footballs for the F.I.D.A. A contribution to the appeal can result in the purchase of 12 match play Sherrin footballs.

The appeal organiser and the F.I.D.A. players, will all be thrilled with this result.

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Golf Day in November ■ A Freemasons Homes Charity Golf Day is being held at Kingswood Golf Course on November 11.

Players are needed on the day to make this a success, and there is also a requirement for sponsors for each hole, plus a major sponsor to take on the naming rights.

Items are being sought to use to raffle or use as prizes for the day.

Email: graeme@netvigator.net.au or phone 0418 248 983

Master Geoffrey tours ■ Worshipful Master Geoffrey Davey is well on his way on his half-yearly travels around the globe.

He departed on Friday, August 23, and is touring Ireland, Bulgaria and Romania.

He is due to return on September 25, in time for a September 30 rehearsal, and our October 3 meeting.

Founder’s apron worn ■ Did you know that Geoffrey Davey wore the Masonic apron of School founder, Rev. Sydney Buckley, at the Installation?

‘Cobber’s’ regalia is held in storage in the Ivanhoe Grammar archives.

Did you know ...?

■ Our organist, WBro. John Cantrill, helps at a number of Lodges. His link with Ivanhoe Grammarians goes back to 1969 when he was Passed. The Master was then WBro. C.T. Holloway.

Trip to the seaside ■ Long-time Ivanhoe Freemason, RWBro Len Jinnette, PJGW, attended his last night as Master of Dromana Lodge (for the second time).

Len had been master of Darebin Lodge eight times; and he was formerly Chairman of Ivalda Masonic Temple for 10 years.

A strongly cohort of his district past-master colleagues took the 90 km journey on a rainy night.

The travellers from Ivalda Temple comprised Eddie Hutchinson (Samaritan Lodge), John Young (Fairfield Lodge), Max Fraser Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge), Geoffrey Davey (Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge); from Brunswick Temple: Nick Le-Ray Meyer (Brunswick United Lodge), Ray Taylor (Brunswick United Lodge), Steve Cusack (Weston Street United Lodge); and from Preston Temple, Richard Heron (Antient York lodge).

During the formal lodge meeting Nick Le-Ray Meyer (retired Vietnam strike pilot) delivered a paper on the symbolism shared between aeroplane flying and Freemasonry.

A light-hearted exchange at the festive board following the meeting witnessed the return of an age-old custom of presenting the retiring master with a couple trinkets: a Dinky car in recognition of Len's multi-km travels, a note book to enter his many and several appointments, and a paper bag in which to store it all for safe-keeping until Kingdom come.

- Geoffrey Davey

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CBD luncheon soon ■ The next Freemaons Victoria CBD Luncheon of 2013 is an exciting one.

It will be held on Tuesday (Sept.

10) and seats are selling fast.

MWBro. Bob Jones, Grand Master, and RWBro. Hillel Benedykt, Deputy Grand Master, invite members and guests to the luncheon which features special guest speaker, Dr Peter Larkins, co-founder of Epworth Sports and Exercise Medicine Group, who will talk on men’s health and maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Doc Larkin is well-known for his coverage of “on the spot injury assessments” at AFL games, on 3AW and Channel 7, also having worked on Triple M radio and Channel 9 Wide World of Sports.

Come along and listen to his motivating presentation and get in the spirit of the footy finals by wearing your footy team colours! Go Cats!

When: Tuesday, September 10 Where: Morgans 401, 401 Collins St, Melbourne Time: 12:00 Noon – 2pm Tickets: $55 members; $50 guests (includes two-course lunch and beverages) This event is open to all Freemasons and their guests.

Bookings essential RSVP to Donna De La Rue: delarue@freemasonsvic.net.au or (03) 9411 0103

News from the US ■ Janis and Michael Holloway send an e-mail, whilst on holidays in America: “We are currently staying near Yosemite National Park and will visit it tomorrow.

“Today we went to Columbia State Historic Park which had a rebuilt Masonic Temple, built as it was, with views through windows of the meeting room inside.

“Ordinary carpet rather than the ‘chess board’. The windows had buttons which when pressed gave stories about various stuff, including the charity work which one of the ladies lodges gave to people in need of medical help. It was impressive.”

First Degree work ■ Entered Apprentice Travers Gascoigne attended Preston Temple on Monday, August 5, to re-travel the journey of his First Degree He was accompanied from the Lodge

by Master Geoffrey Davey and Immediate Past Master Max Fraser.

Several Entered Apprentices initiated in other district lodges made their similar debut.

The knowledge imparted included terms, tools and environment which form a significant part of the degree ceremony It is now mandatory for each Apprentice Freemason to take a ‘MAP’ program before approaching his second and third degrees and following his Raising.

EA Scott Bales will attend a special MAP course when he visits Australia around Tuesday, November 2.

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School News ■ Sgt James Long, CSM, was presented with the Dr Oswald T Kyle Award for Outstanding Community Service at the Ivanhoe Grammar School Gala held at Hamer Hall on Wednesday, August 21.

James is the son of our Secretary, Bro Ash Long and wife Fleur.

The award was presented by the IGS Chairman Peter Kempen and Principal Roderick Fraser,

Unity presentation ■ Our Director of Ceremonies, WBro Michael Holloway, will receive the Unity Certificate and Pin at our October 3 meeting. The presentation will be made by VWBro. Wayne Smith.

It recognises a member who was completed all five degrees.

Much of our communication is one-way - the Lodge to the Member.

Many a member who knows that he will not be able to attend the next meeting will send an apology.

I am sure the Master, the Almoner and, indeed, the Secretary, would consider it bountiful if the Lodge could be made aware of the vicissitudes in your life.

Accordingly, an apology would be considered courteous if you could forward same to Secretary Ash at: ash@long.com.au or 9439 9927 - Geoffrey Davey

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, 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.

■ Monday, September 30. 7.30pm.

Additional Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ 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 September 5, 2013.