Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. Aug 2014

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter No 12. AUGUST 7, 2014

Big year ahead for Max ■ Wor. Bro. Max Fraser is tonight installed as Master of the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

It was Max’s special wish that the ceremony be conducted by the Northern District Ceremonial Team, and the Installing Master be RWor. Bro. Graham Pitcher, PJGW. A hearty welcome is extended to all.

This is a special year for the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge, as it prepares to celebrate the centenary of Ivanhoe Grammar School in 2015.

The School was founded by Bro. Rev. Sydney Buckley in 1915, and Centenary celebrations begin in February.

The Lodge will conduct a ‘Buckley Night’ on Thursday, February 5, and it is expected that a presentation will be made to the School on that night.

● Wor. Bro. Max Fraser

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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Travelling to UK

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

■ Honorary Member, RWor. Bro. Brian Austen, is travelling to the United Kingdom, and sends his best wishes to his fellow members of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

Brian, who is a Paqst Deputy Grand Master, was one of a number of Trinity Grammarians Lodge members who joined 584 in 1990.

They include current-day members, Wor. Bro. Vin Coles and RWor. Bro. Bruce Whitehead.

News from Enid ■ Enid Dodemaide, widow of the late Wor. Bro. Bill Dodemaide, e-mails with news that her son Michael is making a flying visit from the USA. Enid is still having difficulties with a fence with the Waverley Masonic Centre that adjoins her property.

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.

● Enid Dodemaide

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Good wishes to John ■ We extend good wishes to one of our honorary members, Dr John Connell, age 100, who is currently living at at Vasey House, Bundoora.

John, a Past Grand Master of Freemasons Victoria, moved to Vasey House after suffering some falls at his East Ivanhoe home.

He has also been in care at Templestowe earlier this year.

John has been suffering from shingles in his eyes, and has been unable to read, which is one of favourite past-times.

We are told he would welcome a visit

by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members. It’s best to call Vasey Lodge beforehand (phone 9466 9615). It is located at 5-7 Tower Ave, Bundoora.

We understand that recent visitors have included Ivanhoe Grammar School’s Director of Development, Mrs Astrida Cooper, and our own Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown.

Thank you to the Holloways ■ The members of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge express their appreciation to Michael, Janis and Mary Holloway, and their family, for the hospitality shown in hosting the Winter Barbecue at their Taylors Lakes home on Sunday, July 6. A number of members enjoyed the fun day at their Taylors Lakes residence.

● Most Wor. Bro. Dr John Connell, MA, Past Grand Master: currently residing at Vasey House in Bundoora

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Good wishes Eric ■ Wor. Bro. Eric Brown, one of our Honorary Members, has been unwell, and been in hospital. “Hearty good wishes” from your Brothers, Eric.

G&S at Lodge ■ The Lodge of the Golden Fleece has some Gilbert and Sullivan at its September 12 meeting being held at the Dallas Brooks Centre, East Melbourne.

The ‘Full Golden Fleece Orchestra’ will be playing Gilbert and Sullivan classics on the Masters’ Last Night.

6pm Tyle. South: Dallas Brooks Centre. Time: 9.15pm for 9:30pm dinner. Cost: Guests: $80 and Masters on the Road and GL team: $60. www.trybooking.com/97124 Bookings/apologies and RSVP close Tuesday, September 9.

Committee of Gen. Purposes ■ Our Committee of General Purposes will hold its first meeting for the year at 7.30pm on Monday, August 18 at Ivalda Masonic Temple. There is much on the agenda. This is also our Rehearsal Night.

Tracing Board ■ A talk on the First Degree Tracing Board is planned for our meeting on Thursday, September4.

Busy with music ■ Bro. Stephen Carpenter and Bro. Darko Kolosov cannot be with us tonight as they have music activity commitments in connection with their work at Ivanhoe Grammar School.

Schools night ■ Wor. Bro. Harry Adlerstein, Master of the Mt Scopus and Collegians Lodge, which hosted this year’s Combined Schools Lodge meeting, hopes to join us tonight.

He is bringing regalia to be used at the 2015 Combined Schools Lodge meeting which will be hosted by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge on Thursday, May 7, 2015.

The eight schools involved in this annual celebration are Brighton, Caulfield, Melbourne High, Mount Scopus, Old Ivanhoe, Old Melburnians, Old Scotch, Wesley.

● Wor. Bro. Harry Adlerstein

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What’s On August 2014

Initiate’s fee stays ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge last month voted to write to Grand Lodge to voice disapproval at the rise of the Initiate’s Fee from $192.50 to $400.

Grand Secretary RWor. Peter Henshall replies that the price increase will now be delayed until January 1.

“In the last edition of the Grand Secretary’s Bulletin, the following list of the new fees and charges, approved by the Board of General Purposes, for the 2014/15 year were announced: ■ The Capitation Fees will increase to $99 (inclusive of GST); ■ Grand Rank Fees will increase to $120 (inclusive of GST); ■ The price of the Masonic Guide will increase to $11 (inclusive of GST); ■ The price of advertising in the Masonic Guide will remain at $45 (inclusive of GST); and ■ Initiates Fees will increase to $400 (inclusive of GST).

“The Board of General Purposes has received a number of enquiries expressing concern about the size and rate of increase of the New Initiates Fee and its possible impact on prospective candidates.

“This fee is paid to Freemasons

Victoria on all new members as contribution to defray some of the costs associated with an appropriate and efficient management of their enquiry, entrance into, and progress through Freemasonry to the third degree.

“In addition, the New Initiates Fee provides each new initiate with a comprehensive compendium of information contained in a leather satchel, which includes information for all the degrees through which he is passing and his membership certificate (including frame).

“From this year, the compendium will also include a copy of the VSL and a copy of the Book of Constitutions so that the Lodge does not have to purchase these items separately.

“Should the VSL not be the book to be used for a particular candidate, the cost of the relevant volume will be reimbursed.

“As a result, the Board has decided to defer introduction of the new fee until January 1, 2015. In the meantime, it has formed a work group ... for now, the pre-June New Initiates Fee ($192.50 incl. GST) and arrangements will continue to apply.

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Thank you Jim

August 2014 Date Fri, Aug. 1 Mon., Aug. 4 Tues., Aug. 5 Wed., Aug. 6 Thurs., Aug. 7 Fri., Aug. 8 Mon., Aug. 11 Tue Aug. 12 Wed., Aug. 13 Thurs., Aug. 14

● Wor. Bro. Jim Tulk ■ A special word for ... Wor. Bro. Jim Tulk, our District Education Officer. who does so much to assist Freemasons with their development.

Jim helps new Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members with their MAP sessions in the First, Second and Third Degrees.

Working Bee ■ Thanks to Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members who participated in the Working Bee held at the Ivalda Masonic Temple last month.

Special thanks to Wor. Bros. Grame Hawke, Michael Holloway and Howard Purcell.

Fri, Aug. 15 Sat., Aug. 16 Tues., Aug. 19 Thurs., Aug. 21 Sat., Aug. 23 Mon., Aug. 25 Tue., Aug. 26 Wed., Aug. 27 Thurs., Aug. 28 Fri., Aug. 29

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

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Work Demonstration of Martial Arts in the south First degree / casual dress / bring passports Talk in Lodge from Grand Chapter Talk in Lodge The American Civil War Obligate Master Elect / Short talk in Lodge Work in the third degree Installation (District Team - Tyle 6.30pm) Closed meeting First degree The life and times of WBro Rudyard Kipling Speaking and moving confidently No meeting this month No meeting this month Ballot / Elections / First degree tracing board Third degree (double) Third degree / Ballot / (Tyle 7.00pm) Third degree No meeting this month Third degree Long Tan (Tyle 7.15pm) dining fee applies No meeting this month First degree / Ballot Installation Talk in Lodge by the Education Officer Full closing No meeting this month / Visit to Fairfield Second degree (double) Talk in Lodge / Presentations Second degree (double) Call off /early dinner / resume Lodge meeting First degree / Master's last night Working the first degree No meeting this month

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Old Scotch moves ■ Old Scotch Collegians Lodge is holding its final night at the Camberwell Masonic Temple tonight. It will move to the new Box Hill Masonic Centre, and will now meet on first Wednesdays.

DVD available ■ A DVD featuring motivational speaker RWor. Bro. Greg Goding, Past Assistant Grand Master of Burleigh Lodge, Queensland, is available for loan from the Secretary.

The DVD provides useful information designed to improve the health of lodges. Each Lodge has received one copy.

Masonic Briefs ■ Eric Williams is taking over from Bruce Keenan as Secretary of Lord Northcote Lodge.

■ Our member, RWor. Philip Du Guesclin, in sending his apology for being unable to attend tonight, says: “I trust Max has a good night (he has had practice!) and year.”

■ Wor. Bro. Nick LeRay-Meyer advises he has resigned from Vietnam Veterans Memorial Lodge, but remains as Secretary at Brunswick United.

■ An amount of $250 is being donated from tonight’s raffle for the Northern District charity.

■ A talk on Martial Arts, by Bro Peter Gagliardi, was given at the Civil Service Lodge last Friday (Aug. 1) at Brunswick.

Do you Engage?

■ As well as the bi-monthly magazine, Freemasons Victoria publishes a fortnightly newsletter which is distributed by e-mail. It is called Engage.

Do you receive a copy at your e-mail address? (If not, speak with Secretary Bro. Ash Long).

The latest edition includes items on: ■ Guiding Star Supports Worthy Cause ■ 2015 Grand Lodge Team ■ Cash for Clunes Kids ■ Vietnam Veteran's Lodge Invites You to Pay Your Respects ■ Blazing Lodgettes ■ Lucas2 for the Alfred Hospital ■ Generous Donation Enables Expansion of Men's Psycho-oncology Health Clinic ■ Ever Wanted to Know More About the Blue Ribbon Foundation?

■ 125th Anniversary of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria Celebrations Update ■ CBD Luncheon: Mandy McCracken's Story ■ Lodge Events Poster ■ 65 Year Jewel for WBro. Aaron (Ron) Hoffman ■ 70 Year Jewel for Ernie Lewis ■ Shooting for the Stars ■ Freemasons Victoria Supports Interchange Outer East ■ Inside Story Night ■ Blue Ribbon Charity Ball ■ Hall of Fame Application Form

70-year jewel ■ Bro. John Harper is due to receive his 70-year jewel at our meeting on Thursday, October 2.

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Yea visit on Wed., Oct. 1

● The Yea Masonic Temple in High St, Yea. Photo: Google Maps ■ Our sister lodge, the Duke of Temple may stay Clarence Lodge No 172, will hand in its Warrant and close permanently on in local hands Wednesday, October 1.

■ Duke of Clarence Lodge Acting This date will mark the anniversary Secretary, Wro. Bro. Terry Old, of the first meeting of the Lodge at the says that local members are hoping Commercial Hotel, Yea, in October that the Temple at Yea may be able 1892. to be used by the local historic sociIvanhoe Grammar School evacuety, if Grand Lodge grants permisated to Yea in 1941-42 because of sion.

World War II, and our Lodges have “We are hoping that the Yea Hishad a proud association over many detorical Society may take over the cades. building (Grand Lodge permitting) The collaret presented tonight to and use it for their displays in the Wor. Bro .Max Fraser was that worn South and still keep the temple as by our late Master, RWor. Bro. Bill an attraction,” Terry said.

Purcell, father of IPM, Wor. Bro. “The lodge is closing and the Howard Purcell. warrant will be handed in at the OcA number of Ivanhoe Grammarians tober 1 (Wednesday night) meeting.

Lodge members intend to make the All very sad after all those years.” journey to Yea on Wednesday, October The Yea district has had a long 1 for the final night. association with Ivanhoe Grammar Please speak with our Master, Wor. School. Many locals have been enBro. Max Fraser, if you wish to be rolled as students. amongst them.

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Plenty Valley ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge last month sent a letter of goodwill to Plenty Valley Lodge which has decided to hand in its Warrant.

Plenty Valley Lodge was consecrated in 1999, and incorporated the Epping and Kinglake Lodges, with which Ivanhoe Grammarians has had a link over decades.

The late Wor. Bro. Frank Mackenzie, who was our Master in 1980, had connections with Epping.

He was often accompanied by the late Bro. Bill Tunzi, father-in-law of our Secretary, Bro. Ash Long.

A cordial invitation has been extended to members of Plenty Valley Lodge to visit or join us. We have emphasised that there is no need to have an Ivanhoe Grammar connection to be part of 584.

$10 adjustment ■ At the start of the financial year, we received notification from Grand Lodge of a $10 increase in annual ‘capitation’ fees.

Our Treasurer, Wor. Bro. Neville Emerson, has tonight moved that a $10 increase be applied to 2014-15 dues to cover this increase.

Have you paid?

■ Have you paid your 2014-15 dues? Did you know that you can now pay in quarterly or half-yearly instalments if that suits you better?

Dues notices have been sent. You can now transfer funds direct.

Travelling men ■ Our Lodge Education Officer, Wor. Bro. Rahim Samat, cannot be with us tonight. He is in Adelaide on business.

■ Bro. Simon Browning expects to be travelling extensively in Asia for work over the coming years.

■ Our Almoner, VWor. Bro. John Knorr, is on an extended tour of Europe.

Welcome David ■ We welcome David McGuinness who hopes to join us in the ‘South’ at tonight’s meeting. David has expressed an interest in joining Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge.

Brothers apply ■ Committee of Membership Chairman, Wor. Bro. Graeme Hawke - with fellow members Wor. Bro. Dr Robin Dunstone and Wor. Bro. Charlie Freedman - hope to meet with Lachlan and Alexander Gould who have made application.

They are the sons of Wor. Bro. Ian Gould, who became a joining member of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge earlier this year.

Our thanks Geoff ■ Lodge Choirmaster Wor. Bro. Geoffrey Vardon also acts as our Auditor. Geoff has spent his time overseeing the accounts prepared by our Treasurer, Wor. Bro. Neville Emerson. We record our appreciation.

It is hoped to circulate these to Members with the September Summons.

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OIG footy night ■ Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Football Club is holding ais Etihad Celebrity Night at 7.30pm-10.30pm on Wednesday, August 20, at 7.30pm at Chelsworth Park.

Admission is $50.00 per person. The evening will be chaired by Ian Cover of the Coodabeens.

The night will feature celebrities from AFL, FFA (Soccer Australia), Trans Tasman Netballers, plus there will be an auction of memorabilia and Etihad Air tickets.

Contact: LaurieTutton, 0407 332 464.

OIG season latest ■ Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Foootball Club won its Round 14 match against St Kevins on July 26.

Other results over the past month have not been as successful.

Round 12. July 5. Old Carey 18.11 (119) d OIG 8.17 (65).

Round 13. Old Melburnians 14.15 (99) d OIG 10.3 (63).

Round 14. OIG 13.14 (92) d St Kevins 11.7 (73).

Round 15. AJAX 13.14 (92) d OIG 8.17 (65).

Coming matches for the 2014 season are: Round 16. Sat., August 9. Fitzroy.

At Chelsworth Park.

Round 17. Sat., August 16.

Caulfield Grammarians. At Chelsworth Park.

Round 18. Sat., August 23. Old Haileybury. At Princess Park Caulfield Seniors matches start at 2pm.

Our Lodge Worshipful Master WorBro Max Fraser, PM Immediate Past Master WorBro Howard Purcell, PGStdB Senior Warden WorBro Wayne Motton, PGstdB Junior Warden Bro Stephen Carpenter, MM 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 Bro Simon Browning, MM Junior Deacon Wor. Bro. Graeme Hawke Organist VWorBro John Cantrill, PGIW Choir Master WorBro Geoff Vardon, PM Inner Guard WorBro Haydn Gregson Stewards Bro. Damian Byrne, PM Bro Travers Gascoigne, MM Tyler VWorBro Frank Jenkins, PGIWkgs

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2014-15 Calendar ■ Thursday, August 7. 6.30pm. 744th Regular Meeting. Installation.

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

■ Thursday, August 14. Dispatch of August Minutes, September Summons and Annual Accounts.

■ Monday, August 18. 7.30pm. Committee of General Purposes, and 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 ■ Monday, January 19. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

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

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

■ Thursday, March 5. 750th Regular Meeting.

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

■ 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.

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

■ Thursday, May 7. 752nd Regular Meeting. Combined Schools Meeting.

Hosted by Ivanhoe Grammarians.

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

■ Thursday, June 4. 753rd Regular Meeting.

■ Monday, June 15. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Thursday, July 2. 754th Regular Meeting.

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

■ August 2015. Installation. Date to be advised. May be held on second Saturday. Details to be confirmed.

Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary, Bro Ash Long. ash@long.com.au Phone: 9439 9927 August 7, 2014.