Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. Mar 2014

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter No 7. MARCH 6, 2014

‘It’s only small change’ ■ Our Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Treasurer Wor. Bro. Neville Emerson has commenced a small fundraising drive.

Attached to members’ copies of this Newsletter are several bank money bags, which Neville would like you to fill with your loose change.

Neville intends to build a modest Treasurer’s Fund, for small charitable and incidental payments.

Members are invited to fill the bags each month with spare silver (5c, 10c, 20c, 50c) and gold ($1, $2) coins.

Neville will even accept 1c and 2c coins.

The bags do not have to be filled with any specific amounts. There will also be a special bucket in the South each month for members’ contributions.

● Our Treasurer Wor. Bro. Neville Emerson

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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Resignation as Worshipful Master ■ RWor. Bro. Geoffrey Davey has tendered his resignation as Master of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. His letter was due to be tabled at the March meeting. Geoffrey intends to retain membership of the Lodge.

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.

Howard improves ■ Wor. Bro. Howard Purcell is improving after knee surgery in early February. The original prognosis was that he would be off-the-road for about six weeks. Howard is hoping to be at the April meeting of Lodge.

Fires hit properties ■ The Kilmore property owned by Wor. Bro. Robert Woolley and his family was touched by the bushfires that hit in early February. The fires came close to the house, and damaged fences.

■ RWor. Bro. Brian Austen, PDGM, and family were evacuated when the South Gisborne fires hit last week. He finished up at his eldest daughter’s house after being evacuated on the Sunday.

Tributes offered ■ Our own Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown was one of those to offer a eulogy at the Memorial Service for our late Bro. Bill Lyon at the Ivanhoe Grammar School Chapel of the Holy Trinity last month.

Brenda Lyon has written to the Lodge to say thanks for the tribute published in this Newsletter last month, and for the minute’s silence observed at the February meeting.

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Thank you Len! ■ Guest-of-honour at tonight’s Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge meeting is Wor. Bro. Len Jinnette.

Len has been a friend of our Lodge for many years, and we wish to recognise her achievements, particularly as a past Chairman of the Ivalda Masonic Temple Trust.

Len spent 10 years in this role, and has continued his active association, working alongside Wor. Bro. Eddie Hutchinson, who recently retired from the same position. Eddie was guest-ofhonour at our December meeting.

Wor. Bro. Geoffrey Davey, who has apologised that he cannot be with us for the March meeting, says that he has had an association with Len for about 30 years.

Len says that apart from Len’s Chairmanship, he has maintained the Temple library and displays, been active in Temple works ... as well as having been Master of the DarebinRotherwood and Dromana lodges.

Geoffrey describes Len as “straight up and down”, and as “honourable Freemason and an honourable man”.

He says that Len worked as a motor mechanic first for Repco, and then in his own business.

Len has been involved in many community activities including Scouts.

Eddie Hutchinson says Len was “very industrious”, spending a lot of time on Temple projects.

“He made that job his own,” Eddie said. Thank you Len Jinnette.

● Wor. Bro. Len Jinnette

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Thanks from Enid ■ It has been a busy time for Bro. Damian Byrne prior to his Third Degree ceremony tonight.

Damian took on the responsibility for a Lodge project, planting a Lilly Pilly at the residence of widow Enid Dodemaide, who writes: “I would like to thank you all for your readily offered time and support.

“It has been greatly appreciated. I have thoroughly enjoyed your emails since the ‘big event’ ...

“The tree is now being treated like royalty with its own water life line.”

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● Bro. Damian Byrne with Lodge widow Enid Dodemaide, and the two-metre lilly pilly planted at her Mount Waverley residence.

Wed., Mar. 26 Thurs., Mar. 27 * Mon., Mar. 31

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Footy club’s 50 years ■ Our kindred organisation, the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club, celebrates its 50-year anniversary this year.

The club was formed in 1964, and its Foundation President was our late brother, Bill Lyon.

On April 24, 1964, the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club took to the field for the first time in the VAFA. In the first game we played St Patricks at the Herbert Onley Reserve at Yarra Bend.

John Dawson kicked the first goal for the game and the club, however St Patricks took over after that. Final score was: Old Ivanhoe 1.0.6 to St Patrick’s 12.19.91 That first team comprised the following 20 players: Terry Brennan, Ross Christie, Geoff Cohen, John Dawson, Warwick Farnclough, Neville Frost, Ross Gillies, Peter Greve, Andy Harris (C), Geoff Jones, Michael Love, Reg Mort, Colin Perry, Steve Sayer, Jeff Stagg, Jack Stennett, Ken Strickland, Andy Turnbull, Graeme Ulrick, Ken Wright. Coach Andy Harris.

The Club now starts its Golden Anniversary season with the first game at 2pm on Saturday, April 5 at the home game, Chelsworth Park, against AJAX. A luncheon is held prior to every home game. Graeme Woods is President.

The Football Club can teach the Lodge a thing or two about sponsorship. Major sponsors include Etihad Airways, Carlton and United Breweries, Miles Real Estate, Max Kirwan Mazda, Greg Sewell Forgings and Bendigo Bank.

There are local business sponsors, four VIP sponsors, 17 gold sponsors, five silver sponsors, and 24 bronze sponsors.

The club has an online store at a busy website. www.oigfc.com.au

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Old Scotch to visit ■ Our Lodge has been in touch with Old Scotch Collegians Lodge to confirm their visit to us on Thursday, April 3. Our Secretary has been liasing with their Master Paul Daniels, Secretary Gary Edwards and Assistant Secretary Ian Thomson.

Combined Schools Lodge Meeting ■ Each year sees the Combined Schools Lodges meeting, which will this year be hosted by Mount Scopus and Collegians Lodge. Their Secretary, Bro. David Gilovitz, confirms the swap of dates.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge will host the Combined Schools Lodge meeting in May 2015.

Plenty reunion ■ Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown and Bro. Ash Long were at the Plenty Campus of Ivanhoe Grammar School last Saturday, to help celebrate a reunion marking 24 years of the beginning of the campus. School historian Helen Penrose remarked that the Mernda property was purchased for $250,000.

Liaison with School ■ Immediate Past Master, Wor.Bro. Max Fraser, was at the Plenty Campus of Ivanhoe Grammar School last night (Wed.) for a Parents and Friends meeting. The Lodge thanks Max for his ongoing service, representing us on a number of the School’s kindred organisations.

Our Lodge 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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2014 Calendar 2014 ■ 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)

LUNCHEON FOR BROWN’S BOYS ■ Old Ivanhoe Grammarians is holding an Annual Luncheon for those who attended in The Brown Years (1948-1974).

The Brown Era Reunion will be held from 12 Noon on Wednesday, March 26 at Buckley Hall. Dress is jacket and the all inclusive cost is $50. Wor Bro. Geoff Brown, Executive Officer Centenary, uis receiving bookings. PO Box 91, Ivanhoe. oig@ivanhoe.com.au

■ Thursday, April 3. 7.30pm. 740th Regular Meeting. Visit by Old Scotch Collegians Lodge.

■ Saturday, April 5. 2pm. OId Ivanhoe Grammarians Football.

■ 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 March 6, 2014.