Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. February 2015.

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

Newsletter No 14. FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Freemasons Foundation doubles our donations ■ The new Freemasons Foundation Victoria Limited has been quick to provide a matching grant for The Rev. Peter Holloway Ivanhoe Grammar School Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members achieved their target in raising $4000, which will be presented to Deputy Principal Gerard Foley at tonight’s meeting.

The Foundation is approving an equal $4000 amount, to take the first annual contribution to $8000.

Receipts, for tax purposes, from the IGS Scholarship Fund are scheduled to be issued to donors this month.

● MWor. Bro. Hillel Benedykt, Victoria’s Grand Master

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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Bad smash for Janis, Michael

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge No 584 Consecrated: July 2, 1946 Meets First Thursday of each month (except January) at Darebin Masonic Centre 40 Salisbury Ave, Ivanhoe Temple Phone: 9499 1142 Post: PO Box 1278, Research, 3095 sec@IvanhoeLodge.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.

● Michael Holloway ■ Janis and Michael Holloway experienced a bad car smash in the Victorian high country in early January.

Their 4WD vehicle came of second best as they negotiated a steep road on their annual tour of the area.

Both sustained minor injuries.

Centenary dinner

■ The Lodge will be participating in the Ivanhoe Grammar School centenary. Tickets are booked for the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians gala dinner to be held at Buckley Hall on March 21.

Attending will be Max and Val Fraser, Ash and Fleur Long, Damian Byrne with Enid Dodemaide.

Cards appreciated ■ The Lodge has received a number of letters of appreciation from our widows after they received Christmas cards with the enclosure of a $30 gift card.

We very much value the contribution of the widows to Lodge life. They are always our guests at functions such as the Buckley Night, Winter Barbecue and Christmas Roast Dinner.

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Aust. Day award for Bev.

● Howard and Bev Purcell were at the Eltham Community Centre on Australia Day. Bev received a Jika Jika Award from the Federal MHR, Jenny Macklin. Also in attendance was Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown.

Our Lodge enters the Internet age ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge has entered the Internet age with the launch tonight of its own website at: www.ivanhoelodge.com.au The website has a wealth of knowledge about Freemasonry and this Lodge.

There is also a link to the Lodge’s Facbook page.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Christmas Roast Dinner

● Jarrod and Max Fraser

● Mary and John Harper

● Fiona and June Mackenzie

● Val Fraser and Lois Tibballs

● Howard and Bev Purcell

● Stephen and Del Carpenter

● with Michael Holloway

● Heather Low and Geoffrey Davey

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What’s On February 2015

Welcome to all

■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge is pleased to welcome many special guests to the 2015 Buckley Night.

Amongst those attending tonight are MWor. Bro. Vaughan Werner, a Past Grand Master of the Freemasons Victoria organisation. He is accompanied by Bev. Also from Freemasons Victoria are District Co-Ordinator Wor. Bro. Ross Broad, and wife Rosemary.

Wor. Bro. Jim Tuk, our District Education Officer, is also in attendance.

We welcome a number of VIPs from Ivanhoe Grammar School. They include: ■ Gerard Foley, Deputy Principal, ■ Bro. Doug Golden, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors, with wife Sarah, ■ Astrida Cooper, Director of Development, ■ Peter Swain, President, Old Ivanhoe Grammarians, ■ Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown, Executive Oficer of the Centenary Committee, ■ Robert Prince, Executive Officer of the Parents and Friends, ■ Belinda and Bill Hopper ■ Graeme Harder, archivist.

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● Most. Wor. Bro. Vaughan Werner, Past Grand Master

Thanks Val Jones

■ A special guest at the Buckley Night is Val Jones of Ivanhoe Grammar School. For many years, Val has assisted with the preparation of the monthly mailing of notice papers and minutes. We very much value Val’s contribution.

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Date change

■ The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Lodge have changed the date for the Installation to the last Saturday and an early tyling time.

That Lodge has also resolved to meet at the earlier time of 5.30pm from now on.

Extra meeting

■ Revival Lodge has an extra meeting this month (Thurs., Feb. 19) to conduct a third degree ceremony. Revival meets at Greensborough.

Certificate time

■ Bro. Damian Byrne and Bro. Travers Gascoigne are due to receive their Master Msason certificates at the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge meeting to be held on Thursday, March 5.

Hello Philip, Wendy

■ We are pleased to welcome our own Philip and Wendy Du Guesclin to tonight’s meeting. They have travelled from Port Fairy. Philip was initiated into Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge 50 years ago in November (1965).

Robbie Burns

■ The Albert Victor Lodge, which also meets at the Ivalda Temple, is having a Robbie Burns Night on Thursday, February 19. Some years back, our Lodge had Scots night which including the piping of the haggis.

February 2015

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

Thurs., Feb. 5 Fri ., Feb. 6 Mon., Feb. 9 Tue., Feb. 10 Wed., Feb. 11 Thurs., Feb. 12 Fri., Feb. 13 Tue., Feb. 17 Thurs., Feb. 19 * Fri ., Feb. 20 Sat., Feb. 21 Mon., Feb. 23 Tue., Feb. 24 Wed., Feb. 25 Thurs., Feb. 26 Sat., Feb. 28 *

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

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

Work Third degree First degree / Casual dress / Bring passports Demonstration of the first half of the first degree First degree Full closing / Presentation of the working tools ‘Buckley Night’ in the south Second degree / 50 year jewel Second degree for Glenroy Lodge To be advised Work in the first degree No meeting this month First degree First degree (double) First degree (double) First degree (double) / 60 year jewel (Tyle 7pm) Ballot / Talk on the first degree tracing board Open and close the Lodge then a movie Third degree Talk on the second degree Talk in Lodge Robbie Burns Night Third degree Second degree Open & Close / Prospective service candidates night No meeting this month No meeting this month Third degree Talk on Freemasonry in the USA Second degree First degree floor work Third degree Installation (Tyle 5.30pm)

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Buckley clan here

■ The founder of Ivanhoe Grammar School, the Rev. Sydney Buckley, was active as a Freemason since 1924.

He was Chaplain at the Lodge Consecration in July 1964, and remained in that position for many years prior to his death in 1964.

Our Lodge is fortunate to have his daughter, Mary Buckley, with us tonight. Other Buickley clan members include Helen Stuckey, Allan Davey, Caroline Davey and Michael Davey.

Order in the House

■ We pay a special welcome to Anthony Carbines, Member for Ivanhoe in the Legislative Assembly, who has made time in his busy life as a State Parliamentarian, to be with us.

■ Also in attendance is His Worship the Mayor of the City of Banyule, Cr Craig Langdon. A hearty welcome to our local municipality’s leader.

Ladies welcome

■ Amongst our ladies in attendance tonight are Val Fraser, Janis Holloway, Del Carpenter, Anne Dunstone, Bev Purcell, Fleur Long, Cath Cantrill and Lorraine Foenander.

We also welcome widow Enid Dodemaide and her daughter Kate.

The late Wor. Bro. Bill Dodemaide was Master in 1956-57.

● From Page 5 Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge is fortunate to have many Masonic friends. Some of those to have registered their attendance for tonight’s special celebration are: ■ Wor Bro. Eddie Hutchinson ■ Wor. Bro. Len Jinnette ■ RWor. Bro. Graham Pitcher We also welcome a distinguished roll-call of prominent Masons: ■ Bernard Henry ■ John Liesegang ■ Robert Boileau ■ Rob Lipmann ■ Brian Parkinson ■ Bob Munro ■ Bob Arnold ■ Jeffrey Kiddle ■ David Laird ■ Wayne Young ■ Nick Le-Ray Meyer ■ Nick Famelos ■ Gary Van Pruyen ■ Graeme Hay ■ Richard Heron ■ Paul Robson ■ John Wheeler ■ Peter Wardley ■ Peter Telford ■ Ron Jones ■ Maurice Smith ■ Colin Anderson ■ Eddie Manuel ■ Colin Randall Our visitors represent a number of lodges including Samaritan, Caulfield, Lord Northcote, Old Melburnians, Old Scotch Collegians, Metroplis, Brunswick, Fairfield, Antient York, Diamond Creek, Aquila, Cranbourne, Fairfield and the Grand Lodge Choir.

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Ready to collect in 2015

● Wor. Bro. Rahim Samat and Bro. Damian Byrne collect for the Good Friday Royal Children’s Hospital Apeal at 7-Eleven Thornbury in 2014 ■ It is only eight weeks to Good FriToys For Tots day (April 3) when Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members will again ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge collect for the Royaql Children’s Hos- had another successful collection at its December meeting for the Toys pital Appeal.

In the past, collectors have included For Tots charity run by the City of Michael Holloway, Simon Browning, Banyule.

Members donated many goods Rahim Samat and Damian Byrne. for under-privileged boys and girls Extra collectors are needed this year in the local Banyule municipality. as Freemasons Victoria is expanding The Lodge makes this donation its eforts to support the Uncle Bobs annually. organisation with collections.

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From Grand Master

■ Freemasons Victoria Grand Secretary Peter Henshall writes: “Further to our telephone conversation yesterday and also on behalf of the Grand Master, we wish you every success for the ‘Buckley Night’, and please pass on our very best wishes to the organisers and all in attendance.”

People Pars

■ Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton, ourf Senior Warden, is embarking on a tour of Vietnam, as part of a fundraising effort for the Epworth Hospital, where he underwent lifesaving surgery several years ago.

■ With us tonight is Gabrielle Forman, Communications Manager of Freemasons Victoria. Gab has recently passed her university studies, and is planning to embark on a Japan trek next summer as part of a fundraiser, also for the Epworth. Let’s get behind Gab’s efforts.

■ Our best wishes to Bob and Betty Breame. Bob is recuperating, and Betty is undergoing a knee operation.

■ Preparations are underway for the March meeting where Lachie and Alex Gould will undertake their second degree.

■ David McGuinness and Bora Akdeniz will undergo their second degree at the April 1 meeting (a Wednesday) being held with Old Scotch at Box Hill.

● Buckley’s Hope is the newly released history of the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge ■ A new 156-page book has been published about the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge, and is being launched at tonight’s meeting.

The book goes back to the Lodge’s consecration on July 2, 1946, and details the activities of each of the 748 meetings held over 69 years.

The book lists the Masonic career of each of the 308 members. There are more than 2000 references in the index. There are 50 illustrations in the book.

Copies are available for $20 each.

No Lodge funds have been used in the publication. Profits will be donated to Lodge funds.

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2015 MAP sessions

■ Wor Bro. Jim Tulk has announced the Masonic Advacement Program schedule for 2015 at the Preston Masonic Centre, Bell St, Preston.

All participating Brethren are asked to bring their Masonic ‘Passport’ with them to all sessions. All Brethren are invited to attend.

■ Monday, March 9. 2nd degree.

■ Monday, April 13. 3rd degree.

■ Monday, May 4. 1st degree.

■ Monday, June 1. 2nd degree.

■ Tuesday, July 7. 3rd degree.

■ Monday, August 3. 1st degree.

■ Tuesday, September 1. 2nd degree.

■ Monday, October 5. 3rd degree.

■ Monday, November 2. 1st degree.

Dress is neat casual. Please do not park in the car park at the rear of the hall.

For more details, contact Jim, District Education Oficer, on 0447 800 997. jamestulk@bigpond.com

● Wor. Bro. Jim Tulk

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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2015 Calendar ■ Monday, May 4. 7.30pm. Masonic Advancement Program. 1st Degree.

■ Option of white long sleeved soft Preston Masonic Centre. cotton business shirt with collar at- ■ Thursday, May 7. 752nd Regular tached (no arm or sleeve bands). Self supporting black trousers, (no Meeting. Combined Schools Meeting. braces), black cummerbund, black Hosted by Ivanhoe Grammarians bow tie, black socks and black shoes. Lodge. At Ivalda Masonic Temple.

■ Monday, May 18. 7.30pm. Re2015 hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Monday, January 19. 7.30pm. Re- ■ Monday, June 1. 7.30pm. Masonic hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

Advancement Program. 2nd Degree.

■ Thursday, February 5. 749th Preston Masonic Centre.

Regular Meeting. Buckley Night.

■ Monday, February 16. 7.30pm. Re- ■ Thursday, June 4. 753rd Regular Meeting. hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Monday, June 15. 7.30pm. Re■ Thursday, March 5. 750th Regular hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

Meeting.

■ Monday, March 9. 7.30pm. Ma- ■ Thursday, July 2. 754th Regular sonic Advancement Program. 2nd De- Meeting.

■ Tuesday, July 7. 7.30pm. Masonic gree. Preston Masonic Centre.

■ Monday, March 16. 7.30pm. Re- Advancement Program. 3rd Degree.

Preston Masonic Centre. hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

■ Monday, July 20. 7.30pm. Re■ Wednesday, April 1. 751st Regular Meeting. Joint meeting with Old Scotch hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

Collegians Lodge at Inner Eastern Ma- ■ Monday, August 3. 7.30pm. Masonic Centre, 1013 Whitehorse Rd, Box sonic Advancement Program. 3rd DeHill. gree. Preston Masonic Centre.

■ Monday, April 13. 7.30pm. Ma- ■ Saturday, August 22. Installation. sonic Advancement Program. 3rd De- Application is being made to Grand gree. Preston Masonic Centre.

Lodge for an Open Installation.

■ Monday, April 20. 7.30pm. Re- ■ Thursday, September 3. 756th hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

Regular Meeting.

Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary, Bro Ash Long. sec@IvanhoeLodge.com.au Phone: 9439 9927 February 5, 2015.

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