Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. Dec 2013

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter No 5. DECEMBER 5, 2013

SEASONS GREETINGS

■ For Christian and non-Christian Masons alike, Christmas can mean a new relationship with each other.

We like the message of RWor. Bro. Daniel R Frampton of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador.

“American author Oren Arnold offered the following Christmas gift suggestions: to your enemy, forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to a customer, service; to all, charity; to every child, a good example and to yourself, respect.

“I don’t know if Arnold was a Mason but he should have been.”

To all of you and your families, Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge extends best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

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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On the sick list

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 Secretary Bro Ash Long, MM Phone: 9439 927 ash@long.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.

■ Get well wishes to Wor. Bro Geoffrey Vardon who has had a serious fall. Our Choirmaster has been spotted with significant bruising. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Geoff joined Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge in 1960. He was our Worshipful Master in 1974-75, and has been our Auditor for many years.

Our guest of honour ■ Wor. Bro Eddie Hutchinson is a special guest of honour at our December meeting of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

Eddie has been Chairman of the Ivalda Masonic Temple Trust for the past 10 years. The Temple has had many improvements in that time.

We wish to show our appreciation to Eddie who also served as Vice-Chairman, and a Trust member.

His Lodge affiliations have included Plenty Valley and Samaritan.

Thank you Eddie for all you have done for our Temple, over a period of a quarter of a century.

Temple Trust members ■ Notice of motion has been given for a vote at our February 2014 meeting for Wor. Bro. Max Fraser and Wor. Bro. Charlie Freedman to continue as this Lodge’s representatives on the Ivalda Temple Trust.

The Temple has just had its 90th anniversary. The turning of the first sod took place on October 16, 1923. The Temple was dedicated on May 19, 1925.

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CONGRATULATIONS TRAVERS

■ Our best wishes to Bro. Travers Gascoigne who was scheduled to complete his Second Degree (Passing) ceremony at tonight’s meeting.

Travers has been recovering from serious injuries after a motor-cycle accident at Epping.

We welcome him as a Fellowcraft Freemason.

DAMIAN WORKS ON TASK FORCE

■ Our representative, Bro. Damian Byrne, advises that the Freemasons Task Force will assist the Variety Children’s Christmas Party,now in its 27th year. It has welcomed more than 100,000 sick, disadvantaged or special needs children.

The Freemasons Task Force seeks volunteers who may be able to assist at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Wednesday, December 11 Setup day, assisting in preparation the venue for the Children’s party.

Duties include erecting bunting and other decoration, assisting with registrations, filling show bags and other related tasks.

Thursday, December 12 Assisting on the day with general duties, including kitchen service this year for the first time.

Phone: 9235 8000

● Travers Gascoigne

Plans for 2015 ■ If you are going on holiday we wish you a safe journey and a safe return.

If you are staying home, we wish you a happy time and a safe return to our Lodge in 2014.

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CBD Dinner ■ Freemasons Victoria Grand Master Bob Jones and Deputy Grand Master Hillel Benedykt invite you and your guests to the quarterly CBD business luncheon on Tuesday (Dec. 10).

The event will be held from 12 Noon-2pm at the Ground Floor Function Room at Morgans at 401, 401 Collins St Melbourne Tickets: $60 for Freemasons. $55 for non-Freemason guests (includes two-course lunch and beverages) Guest Speakers: Mark Wright, coach of WNBL Dandenong Jayco Rangers’ and Leilani Mitchell, Dandenong Jayco Rangers Point Guard.

Our members ■ Welcome back to Wor. Bro. Charlie Freedman, who has been touring Europe and USA on business.

■ Our Assistant Director of Ceremonies, Wor. Bro. Rahim Samat, cannot be with us at our December meeting. He is in Adelaide.

■ VWor. Bro. John Knorr represented us at the Installation of the Old Scotch Collegians Lodge last month. Thanks John.

The Quarterly ■ The Freemasons Victoria Quarterly Communication will be held at 7.15pm for 7.30pm onWednesday, December 18 at the Dallas Brooks Centre, 300 Albert St, East Melbourne. The agenda will include festive celebrations.

Your own copy ■ A full copy of the Grand Secretary’s Bulletin will be forwarded to Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members with their December Minutes and February Summons.

The Bulletin includes notes on the Board of General Purposes vacancy, approved team guidelines, 2014 Grand Officers, the Strategic Plan, member events and other news.

● Our honorary member, Most Wor. Bro. Dr John Connell AM, was featured on the cover of the Freemasons Victoria magazine this month on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

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What’s On December 2013

WE ARE ALL WELCOME

■ The Past Masters’ Meeting to be held next week has now been reorganised to include ALL members of the Lodge.

The meeting will now be held from 7.30pm in the Meeting Room at Ivanhoe House, Ivanhoe Grammar School, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe.

The proposed agenda: 7.30pm. 1. Succession Planning 7.50pm. 2. Re-appointment to various Committees (General Purposes, etc) 8.00pm. 3. Buckley Night – February 2014 8.10pm. 4. Centenary and Lodge involvement 8.20pm. 5. 2015 Installation – report of sub-committee 8.35pm. 6. 2015 Combined 8.45pm. 7. Rehearsal day – change to week before meeting?

8.55pm. 8. Catering - is a change called for?

9.05pm. 9. Raffle – is a review of the pricing now due?

9.10pm. 10. Dues – recent proposal of price hike 9.15pm. 11. Masonic and Community Relations

● Simon Browning and Max Fraser at the Lodge’s Traditional Roast Dinner held at the Holloway family home at Greenvale 9.20pm. 12. Any additional subject (to be communicated to the Secretary prior to the meeting please).

This is an important meeting in the progress of the Lodge, and your participation is keenly sought.

Lodge of Instruction ■ David Heazelwood advises that the next meeting of the Ivalda Lodge of Instruction will be held on Monday, February 10. A double first degree is scheduled. davh.1066@yahoo.com

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Antient Charge ■ The Summons (sent to us by Wor. Bro. Alan Mitchell) of The Army Lodge No 478, which next meets at Ivalda Masonic Temple at 7pm, Friday, December 20, tell us: “From antient time, no Master or Fellow could be absent from his Lodge, especially when warned to appear at it, without incurring a severe censure, unless it appeared to the Master and Wardens that pure necessity hindered him.”

Did you know ...

■ The new computer system operated

by Freemasons Victoria records the attendances and absences of each of our Brothers at each Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge meeting.

The system also makes special record of those Brothers who have submitted an apology for inability to attend.

Wor. Bro. Don Austin ■ Wor. Bro. Nick LeRay-Meyer this week advised: “We knew it was coming and it has arrived.

“I have been informed by both Steve and Don that Don has now entered the palliative care phase; which initially he will undertake at home.

“Don will welcome visits but may I suggest a call first - 9459 4971 - especially in these initial coming days; the oncologist's advice only being received today.”

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Work Talk ‘Mozart's place in our Freemasonry’ Short opening and closing Christmas meeting / no work Second degree Short meeting / Christmas songs by the choir Christmas function / no official meeting 70 year jewel presentation Christmas Ladies night (dining fee) No meeting this month Short meeting/ Fellowship day / BBQ lunch Short meeting / Christmas in the South Christmas Ladies night (dining fee) Christmas Ladies night 7.30pm Christmas Ladies night Christmas night / no meeting Short meeting / Christmas night Ladies night 7.00pm Short meeting / Ballot Installation (dining fee) Third degree Present certificates / Monster raffle Third degree (double) No meeting / Lunch at Yarra Valley Club Short meeting / Ladies and friends in South Second degree (double) Short meeting / Open social night in south No meeting this month No meeting this month No meeting this month No meeting this month

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Summer dress ■ White long sleeved soft cotton business shirt with collar attached (no arm or sleeve bands). Self supporting black trousers, (no braces), black cummerbund, black bow tie, black socks and black shoes.

From November 1 until March 31 or at the Masters discretion. Installations full winter dress.

No worries ■ Wor. Bro. Ross Broad, Secretary of Orana Lodge No 836 (which meets on third Tuesdays at Greensborough) offers this advice: “Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of all children they are 30 feet tall.”

Gifts from Pete Davies ■ Bro. Pete Davies, a valued member of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge, has just celebrated his 70th birthday.

Pete has donated a number of his woodwork fretted items as prizes for our Lodge monthly raffles.

We extend wishes for improving health for Pete in 2014 and beyond.

Pete has suffered a moderately severe stroke. He is OK, but has lost the movement in his right arm. His speech is normal. He can’t drive and is housebound.

Pete’s mailing address is 59 Roycroft Ave, Mill Park, 3082.

Christmas dinner ■ The Lord Northcote Lodge No 191 is holding its non-Ceremonial Christmas Dinner at Ivalda on Tuesday (Dec. 10) at 6:30 pm for a 7pm dinner.

Wives, families and invited guests are cordially invited to attend. Please advise Secretary WBro. Bruce Keenan, SGD, 9434 2525 or 0438 347 699 brucekeenan46@gmail.com

50-year jewel for Clem ■ VWor. Bro. Clem Slater is due to be presented with his 50-year jewel and certificate at the Fairfield Lodge No 254 to be held on Wednesday (Dec. 11) at Ivalda. A ‘Ladies In The South’ night is scheduled.

Toys For Tots ■ IPM Wor. Bro. Max Fraser is tonight collecting for the annual Toys For Tots campaign, for disadvantaged children up to the age of 12.

Members have been asked to donate a new toy as a Christmas present for disadvantaged children who reside in Banyule municipality.

This campaign supports families who are struggling to meet the demands at this time of the year.

This is a time when children have the right to be happy and full of hope that when they wake on Christmas morning, 'Santa' has not forgotten them.

Max will be delivering our Lodge's collection of gifts tomorrow morning to a central collection point. Thank you to all who have donated.

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OUR CHRISTMAS JOY

■ Thanks to the ongoing hospitality of the Holloway family, the 8th Annual Traditional Roast Dinner was held at Greenvale.

A special feature of the day was the attendance of some of our Lodge widows: Enid Dodemaide, Lois Tibballs, June Mackenzie (with daughter Fiona), with apologies from Jackie Taylor and Heather Low. About 26 members, friends and family members attended the event.

● John and Mary Harper

● June and Fiona Mackenzie

● Bet, with Bob Breame

● Enid Dodemaide and Lois Tibballs

● Damian Byrne with Ciara

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News of our Brothers

Busy visiting schedule

■ A catered buffet meal is a highlight of the Ladies in the South combined Gisborne/Sunbury Lodge Christmas Night to be held on Tuesday (Dec. 10) at the Gisborne Masonic Centre, Aitken St, Gisborne, advises Secretary Wor. Bro. Graeme Miller.

■ A hard-copy of Freemasons Victoria Strategic Plan has been obtained from Grand Lodge. IPM Wor. Bro. Max Fraser picked up 40 copies of the document from ‘Albert Street’.

■ Geoffrey Davey maintained a busy Master’s visiting schedule over the past month: ■ Wed., Nov. 6. Watsonia Daylight Lodge, plus Bro. Scott Bales’s MAP at Preston.

■ Fri., Nov. 15. Army Lodge. First dgeree.

■ Tues., Nov. 19. Elrona Lodge. Third degree.

■ Fri., Nov. 22. Maritime. Ladies Night. Murray Hill’s 60-year jewel.

■ Tues., Nov. 26. Public School Mark, under the Mastership of our own Wor. Bro. Robin Dunstone.

● Visiting Revival Lodge at the Greensborough temple last Thursday (Nov. 28) were (from left) Bros. Ash Long. Damian Byrne, Simon Browning and RWor. Bro. Geoffrey Davey.

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Ivanarians sign on

● Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton ■ We understand that several Old Ivanhoe Grammarians are making application to become Joining Members of the Lodge under our new ‘Ivanarians’ category.

First to apply is Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton PGStdB, who is a member of the Admiral Collingwood Lodge No 13.

Wayne has been a Freemason for 20 years. He is a member of the Ivanhoe Grammar School Class of 78.

Another lodge at Ivalda ■ Combermere Lodge No. 752 (EC) is relocating to the Ivalda Masonic Temple with its first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 18. A $20 supper fee applies for visitors.

Secretary Bro. Donald Forbes says Combermere Lodge is the only remaining English Constitution Lodge in Victoria and they also have a Royal Arch Chapter.

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, December 5. 7.30pm.

737th Regular Meeting.

■ Wednesday, December 11. 7.30pm.

Members’ Meeting. Ivalda. Meeting Room, Upstairs, Ivanhoe House, Ivanhoe Grammar School, The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe.

■ Wednesday, December 18. 7.30pm.

Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge.

2014 ■ Monday, January 20. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. 3rd Degree.

■ Thursday, February 6. 7.30pm.

738th Regular Meeting. ‘Buckley Night’ ■ Saturday, February 8. 10am.

Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

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

■ Monday, March 3. 7,30pm. MAP2 for Damian Byrne, Travers Gascoigne.

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

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

■ Thursday, March 20. 6pm.

Quarterlv Communication. 7.30pm: Grans Installation.

■ Friday, March 21. 9.30am: Ladies Breakfast. 3pm: Delegates Reception.

6pm: Shabbat Service. 7.30pm: Kiddush (Buffet)

■ Saturday, March 22. 6.30pm for 7pm. Grand Banquet (folowed by Farewell Luncheon at 12.30pm Sunday) ■ Thursday, April 3. 7.30pm. 740th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, April 7. 7.30pm. MAP3 for Damian Byrne.

■ Monday, April 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. (Easter Monday holiday) ■ Thursday, May 1. 7.30pm. 741th Regular Meeting. Lecture RWBro Maurice Smith, PJGW ■ Saturday, May 10. 10am. Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

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

■ Thursday, June 5. 7.30pm. 742th Regular Meeting. Planned to be 3rd Degree for Bro. Travers Gascogne.

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

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

Obligation of Master-Elect.

■ Monday, July 7. 7.30pm. MAP3 for Bro. Travers Gascoigne.

■ 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 December 5, 2013.