Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. July 2014

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter No 11. JULY 3, 2014

See you on Sunday ■ Thanks to the hospitality of Wor. Bro. Michael Hollowauy and his family, Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge are invited to the Winter Barbecue to be held on Sunday (Julu 6).

The event will be held from 12.30pm at the home of Michael and Janis Holloway, 75 Rutherglen Way, Taylors Lakes (Melway Ref: 14 B2).

Cost: Nil. BYO drinks. RSVP: Friday, July 5 to Michael. 9390 2191, 0413 423 160.

E-mail: intrepid@alphalink.com.au The Holloways will supply salad, bread, etc.. Starters: nibbles and dips.

Main course: BYO meat.

We thank Janis and Michael for their generosity in sharing this home for this happy, social occasion.

● Wor. Bro. Michael Holloway

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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Combined Schools

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 1278, Research, 3095 E-Mail: ash@long.com.au Secretary Bro Ash Long, MM Phone: 9439 9927 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.

■ A good number of Ivanhoe Gramarians Lodge members made the journey to Sandringham Masonic Temple on Tuesday, June 17.

Amongst those to attend were Max Fraser accompanied by Damian Byrne, Robin Dunstone, Charlie Freedman, Graeme Hawke, Michael Holloway, Wayne Motton, Howard Purcell and Rahim Samat.

There were a number of apologies including those from distinuished Bros.

Carpenter, Du Guesclin Gascoigne, Gould, Long, Thomas, Robert Woolley The night was hosted by Mount Scopus and Collegians Lodge.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge will host the 2015 night, probably in May.

Greetings from Ray

■ During the past month we have heard from Wor. Bro. Ray Thomas, who writes: “I am at present in Taiwan and will probably remain here for another month or two. During this time I will regularly attend Harmony Lodge in Taipei.” Ray sends his fraternal greetings.

John on the mend

■ We hear that one of our honorary members, Most Wor. Bro. John Connell, 100, was due to return to his East Ivanhoe home, after a brief stay at Templestowe. Hearty good wishes John. Past Master, Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown, accompanied by the School’s Director of Development, Astrida Cooper, make regular visits to see John.

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Well done Travers ■ Bro. Travers Gascoigne was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason at the June meeting of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

Travers had prepared excellently, and was congratulated by members. A presentation was made to him in the South by District Co-Ordinator Wor. Bro. Ross Broad.

Travers his due to attend his MAP (Masonic Advancement Program) at Preston on Monday (July 7).

Lodge finances

■ Our Treasurer, Wor. Bro. Neville Emerson, has been working busily behind the scenes, bringing our Lodge books up to date for the end of the financial year. They now go to our Auditor, Wor. Bro. Geoff Vardon, for his inspection and report. It is hoped that the audited accounts will be circulated with the Summons for the September meeting.

● Our Lodge’s newest Master Mason, Bro. Travers Gascoigne, following his Third Degree ceremony, with Wor. Bro. Ross Broad, District Co-Ordinator.

APPROVAL WON FOR INSTALLATION

■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge has won Grand Lodge approval to have its installation next month (Aug.) handled by the Northern District Installation Team, with Wor. Bro. Graham

Pitcher as Installing Master.

“I am pleased to advise that MWBro. Hillel Benedykt, Grand Master has approved the use of the Northern Districts Team to carry out your

Installation,” wrote Wor. Bro. Jim Puohotaua, Grand Pursuivant.

The Installation of Wor. Bro. Max Fraser will be held at Ivalda on Thursday, August 7.

Tyle: 6.30pm.

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Is there a Doctor in the house?

■ Congratulations to Wor. Bro. Robin Dunstone who has gained his PhD after years of study.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members applaud Dr Dunstone, who attended Ivanhoe Grammar School, on gaining his Doctorate.

Bon voyage John

■ Best wishes to John and Rosemary Knorr who are about to embark on a return journey to Europe.

John, our Almoner, apologises for his non-attendance at July-September meetings, and sends greetings to Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members.

Back from Italy

■ Off all places to catch up, RWor. Bro. Geoffery Davey and your Secretary met at the opening night of Circus Oz at Birrarung Marr last month. Geoffrey says he has just returned from a three-week tour of Florence.

Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area.

Charity donation

● Wor. Bro. Dr Colin Dunstone

Emergency details

■ Our Secretary is updating Lodge records, and wants to build a list of who to contact ‘in case of emergency’ for Lodge members.

■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge expects to contribute its Installation Night raffle proceeds to the Northern District nominated charity, Cottage By The Sea at Queenscliff.

Cottage By The Sea is a nongovernment, registered charity that empowers disadvantaged children by supporting them in developing their self-esteem, health and wellbeing. Every child deserves a happy and a healthy life.

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What’s On July 2014

Christmas in July DGM to preside

■ The Army Lodge will conduct the Installation of Bro. Alan Joseph Cowie, at Ivalda on Friday, July 18, at the earlier tyle time of 6.30pm.

RWor. Bro. Don Reynolds, Deputy Grand Master, will be assisted by members of the 2014 Grand Ceremonial Team.

At United Press

■ The Diamond Valley Lodge will be having a ‘Christmas In July’ at Wildwood Restaurant and Grill, Main Hurstbridge/Kinglake Rd, Hurstbridge from 12:30pm on Sunday (July 6). This coincides with our own Lodge’s winter barbecue.

Meals priced at $30 per person, RSVP: Bro Simon Genovese. Secretary, phone 0439 344 176.

■ United Press Lodge now meets at Ivalda Temple. The Installation of VWor. Bro. Gary W. Nixon PGIWkgs will take place on Saturday, July 19. Tyle: 6.30pm.

The Ceremony will be conducted

by RWor. Bro Denis Henry SGW and the 2014-15 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team. Admission to Banquet is strictly by registration only. Banquet Cost: $40 per person (two-course dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks).

RSVP: Secretary: Wor. Bro Vic Leigh, phone 9379 2939 or Master Elect VWor. Bro Gary W Nixon PGIWkgs, phone 9723 7250 or 0438 670 587.

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70-year jewel

■ Something to look forward to in our coming Masonic year is the presentation of a 70-year jewel to Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge member, Bro. John Harper.

John was nominated to join Eaglemont Lodge in 1944 by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge founding Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Sydney Buckley.

God willing, the presentation is due to take place at our October 2 meeting.

July 2014 in

Date Tue., July 1 Wed., July 2

Thurs., July 3 Fri., July 4 Mon. July 7 Tues., July 8 Wed., July 9 Tues., July 10 Fri., July 11 Mon., July 14 Tues., July 15 Thurs., July 17 Fri., July 18 Sat., July 19

● Bro. John Harper

Hospital procedure

■ Our Secretary, Bro. Ash Long, is back at the Austin Hospital (Repat.

Campus) tomorrow (Fri.) for some minor surgery, as a follow-up to an amputation earlier this year.

Tues., July 22 * Wed., July 23 Thurs., July 24 Sat., July 24 Mon., July 28 Tues., July 29

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

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the Northern District Venue Greensborough Whittlesea Melton Ivalda Greensborough Romsey Brunswick Preston Brunswick Preston Ivalda Ivalda Preston Gisborne Sunbury Ivalda Brunswick Brunswick Greensborough Ivalda Ivalda Ivalda Diamond Creek Ivalda Ivalda Ivalda Greensborough Brunswick Greensborough Brunswick Ivalda Brunswick Brunswick

Work Talk in Lodge - Open installation in Hawaii First degree Work in the first degree Master's last night / Obligate Master Elect Installation (District Team) First degree Talk in Lodge - First degree tracing board Third degree / Casual dress / bring passports Second degree (double) No meeting this month Second degree Masonic Naughts and Crosses Installation (District Team - Tyle 6.30pm) Full opening and closing First degree Work in the third degree (7pm start) First degree (Dining fee applies. Tyle 6.30pm) Installation (Tyle 6.30pm) Master's last night / full closing Talk in Lodge Short meeting / Ladies and friends in south Installation 50 year jewel / Talk in the south on dancing No meeting this month Installation (Tyle 6.30pm) Third degree Installation Talk: Cyber Warfare/ Long Tan First degree (double) Work in the first degree Closed meeting Second degree No meeting this month

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Victorian Lodge of Research

■ The Victorian Lodge of Research No 218 hold monthly meetings at the Ivalda Temple on the fourth Friday (February-October) on a wide variety of Masonic subjects.

Full membership of the Lodge is open to all Master Masons of Lodges recognised by the United Grand Lodge of Victoria.

Secretary, Wor. Bro. Doug Groom, advises the Lecture Program: ■ Fri., July 25. Media reportage of the UGLV. Wor. Bro. Neil Morse.

■ Fri., Aug. 22. Insights into the life and times of Sir William John Ckarke, First Grand Master, UGLV. Wor. Bro. V.Rev. Fred Shade, KL, PJGD. ■ Fri., Sep. 26. 1814: Consolidation and Change. Topic to be confirmed.

Wor. Bro. Dr Mike Kearsley (UGLE).

■ Fri., Oct. 24. ‘Building Capital: Burley Griffin Sacred Geometry and Canberra’. Wor. Bro. Nick Sakellaropoulos.

■ Fri., Nov. 28. Victorian Freemasonry during the Great Depression.

Wor. Bro. Brendan Kyne, KL.

Talk on Cyber War

■ Western Street United Lodge will be having a talk on ‘Cyber Warfare/ Long Tan’ at their meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 23 at Brunswick.

Initiation fees rise

■ Grand Lodge has advised that its initiation fees have risen to $400, as from July 1. Capitation fees have risen by $9 annually.

Online demo

■ An online session about the structural and operational details surrounding proposed changes to how Freemasons Victoria conducts its benevolence and philanthropy was held last night (Wed.). This follows sessions held statewide, and precedes a vote to be conducted at the Quarterly Communication in September.

Installation RSVP

■ Gregorios Lodge is extending an invitation to attend the Installation on Thursday, July 10, at Dallas Broks Centre, East Melbourne.

Wor. Bro. George Zindilis goes into the chair for 2014-15. RSVP by Friday (July 4) to Bro. Henry H Chan, Secretary, phone 0403 833 833. $10 for Masters on the road. $55 for partners and guests (including ladies). Drinks at bar prices.

Research Circle

■ A talk will be presented by Bro Alcides Flores Mendez at the Holden Research Circle Inc. meeting to be held at 8pm tomorrow (Fri., July 4) at at Camberwell Masonic Hall, 12 Prospect Hill Rd, Camberwell. After closing, a light supper will be provided. www.geocities.com/Athens/ Rhodes/3436

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Our 2014-15 team ■ Master-Elect, Wor. Bro. Max Fraser, is gearing up for the Installation to be held at our August 7 meeting. He was due tonight (Thurs.) to undertake his obligation, administered by Acting Secretary, Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton.

The 2014-15 team is proposed to be: Immediate Past Master. Wor. Bro. Howard Purcell, PGStdB Senior Warden. Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton, PGStdB Junior Warden. Bro. Stephen Carpenter Chaplain. VWor. Bro. Wayne Smith PGIWkgs Treasurer. Wor. Bro. Neville Emerson Secretary. Bro. Ash Long Assistant Secretary. Wor. Bro. Lt. Col. David Waugh, RFD, PGStdB Director of Ceremonies. Wor. Bro Michael Holloway APM, PJGD ● Wor. Bro. Max Fraser Asst Director of Ceremonies. Wor. Stewards. Bro. Damian Byrne. Bro. Bro. Rahim Samat PGStdB Travers Gascoigne Almoner. VWor. Bro John Knorr, Tyler. VWor. Bro. Frank Jenkins, PGIWkgs PGIWkgs Senior Deacon. Bro. Simon Browning Special thanks Junior Deacon. Wor. Bro. Graeme ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Hawke Organist. VWor. Bro John Cantrill wishes to thank Val Jones for her ongoing assistance.

PGIWkgs Val works alongside David Choir Master. Wor. Bro Geoffrey Waugh at the School, and is tireless Vardon Inner Guard. Wor Bro Haydn with her efforts in helping with the administration of the Lodge.

Gregson

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Old Boys’ footy

■ Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club has had a tough run since our June Lodge Newsletter was published.

■ Round 9. OIG 8.7 (55) lost to Old Haileybury 11.8 (74), at Chelsworth Park.

■ Round 10. OIG 5.7 (37) lost to Mazenod 16.14 (110) at Central Reserve Oval 2.

■ Round 11. OIG 5.0 (30) lost to University Blues 16.19 (115) at the Uni. There are seven matches remaining in the 2014 season, played at 2pm on these Saturdays: ■ Round 12. July 5. Old Carey. At Chelsworth Park.

■ Round 13. July 19. Old Melburnians. At Chelsworth Park.

■ Round 14. July 26. Marcellin. At Chelsworth Park ■ Round 15. August 2. AJAX. At the Gary Smorgon Oval.

■ Round 16. Fitzroy. At Chelsworth Park.

■ Round 17. Caulfield Grammarians. At Chelsworth Park.

■ Round 18. Old Haileybury. At Princess Park, Caulfield.

■ John Elliott, Old Carey Grammarian and former President of the Carlton Football Club will be guest speaker at the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club on Saturday (July 5). Deluxe menu. Monster raffle with more than $1000 in prizes. Bar opens at 11.30am. Lunch 12 Noon-2pm. Non-members: $35.

Harriers celebrate

■ The history of the Ivanhoe Harriers and Ivanhoe Grammar School were intertwined when they each formed 100 years ago.

The School’s founding Headmaster, and the Lodge’s founding Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Sydney Buckley was central to both organisations.

Ivanhoe Harriers Athletic Club, established in 1914, has a long tradition of producing top quality athletes.

The Harriers are holding a centenary function at the Town Hall, Ivanhoe (‘The Centre’) on Saturday, October 11.

● John Elliott will speak at the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club luncheon on Saturday (July 5). See details at left.

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Brian’s eye ops

■ Honorary member, RWor. Bro. Brian Austen, is recovering after having important eye surgery. He says he now has 20-20 surgery but cannot see!

Talks at Yea

■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge has had a long association with the Duke of Clarence Lodge No 172 at Yea. Members of that Lodge are holding a closed meeting this month, with the possibility that they may hand back their Warrant to Grand Lodge.

Chapel at Mernda

■ An Anglican chapel from Murtoa looks likley to make its way to the Ivanhoe Grammar School Plenty Canpus (Mernda) from Mitiamo, near Kerang.

We are told that the School lodged the successful tender to purchase the former St Paul’s Anglican Church building. The plans include it being transported in three sections to Mernda.

● The former St Paul’s Anglican Church at Mitiamo

Our Lodge Acting Master WorBro Max Fraser, PM Immediate Past Master RWorBro Geoffrey Davey, PJGW 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 VWorBro John Cantrill, PGIW 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, July 3. 7.30pm. 743rd Regular Meeting. Master’s Last Night.

Obligation of Master-Elect.

■ Sunday, July 6. From 12.30pm.

Winter Barbecue. Winter Sunday BBQ Lunch. At the home of Michael and Janis Holloway, 75 Rutherglen Way, Taylors Lakes (Melway Ref: 14 B2).

Cost: Nil. BYO drinks. RSVP: July 5 to Michael. 9390 2191, 0413 423 160.

E-mail: intrepid@alphalink.com.au The Holloways will supply salad, bread, etc.. Starters: nibbles and dips. Main course: BYO meat.

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

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

■ Thursday, August 7. 6.30pm. 744th Regular Meeting. Installation.

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

■ Monday, August 18. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, September 4. 745th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, September 15. 7.30pm.

Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Wednesday, September 17.

7.30pm. Quarterly Communication. At Grand Lodge, East Melbourne.

■ Thursday, October 2. 746th Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, October 20. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, November 6. 747th Regular Meeting.

■ Saturday, November 8. 10am.

Ivalda Temple Trust Meeting.

■ Monday, November 17. 7.30pm.

Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, December 4. 748th Regular Meeting.

2015 ■ Thursday, February 5. 749th Regular Meeting. Buckley Night.

■ Thursday, March 5. 750th Regular Meeting.

■ Thursday, April 2. 751st Regular Meeting. May be re-scheduled as this is the evening before Good Friday. Possibly to be instead held as a joint meeting with Old Scotch Collegians Lodge at Box Hill.

■ Thursday, May 1. 752nd Regular Meeting. Combined Schools Meeting.

Hosted by Ivanhoe Grammarians.

■ Thursday, June 5. 753rd Regular Meeting.

■ Thursday, July 3. 754th Regular Meeting.

■ August 2015. Installation. Date to be advised.

Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary, Bro Ash Long. ash@long.com.au Phone: 9439 9927 July 3, 2014.