United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria
Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge
Newsletter No 15. MAY 2015
Hearty welcome to the Combined Schools Lodges ■ The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Freemasons Victoria, MWor. Bro. Hillel Benedykt, will attend the Combined Schools Lodges meeting to be hosted by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge on Thursday, May 7. He will be accompanied by a Grand Escort comprising Grand Director of Ceremonies VWor. Bro. Chrys Kypreos, Senior Deacon Wor. Bro. Gavin Howard SGD, Junior Deacon Wor. Bro. Colin Read JGD, Sword Wor. Bro. Lee Andrikopoulos GSwdB, and Herald Wor. Bro. Marc Law, GLHer. The Combined Schools Lodges tradition started in 1930. Continued on Page 2
● MWor. Bro. Hillel Benedykt
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 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.
● Flashback: The 1991 Combined Schools Lodge meeting held at Buckley Hall, Ivanhoe, under the Mastership of Wor. Bro. Maurice Golden. At the 2015 meeting, where approximately 100 members are expected to attend, Ivanhoe Grammarians will host lodges including: ■ Mount Scopus and Collegians, ■ Brighton Grammarians, ■ Melbourne High School, ■ Old Melburnians, ■ Wesley Collegians, ■ Caulfield Grammarians, ■ Old Scotch Collegians, ■ Public Schools Chapter and Mark. The night has an early tyle of 6.45pm. The setting-up of the South is under the supervision of Wor. Bro. Graeme Hawke from 10.30am on the day. Volunteers will be welcome. Phone Graeme on 9439 4139. A highlight of the night in the South will be the singing of School songs. Our organist, VWor. Bro. John Cantrill, has been in busy rehearsal.
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Collecting for the kids ■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members collected $335.90 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal on April 3. Two shifts were manned at the 7Eleven Thornbury store by Bro. Simon Browning and Bro. Damian Byrne (morning); and Wor. Bro. Rahim Samat and Wor. Bro. Michael Holloway (afternoon). The total was 70 cents shy of last year’s collection total at Thornbury: $336.60. The first year (2013) of our collections raised $584 for the appeal. The Northern District collections amounted to $19,420.40, up from last year’s tally of $15,193.25. Wor. Bro. Peter Harris, Northern District Collection Project CoOrdinator, said that the Freemasons collection were grouped with the Uncle Bobs Club collections, which totalled $625,073 for the year. In the District, some 108 Free-mason volunteers stood in front of the convenience stores; 26 of the Masons were collecting for the first time. Engage newsletter editor Gabrielle Forman included a photo of Rahim and Michael in the publication, which is circulated to Victoria’s 10,600 members. Our Senior Warden, Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton, was also photographed in his other capacity as Secretary of the Admiral Collingwood Lodge. Each volunteer will recive an Appreciation Certificate.
● Wor. Bro. Rahim Samat and Wor. Bro. Michael Holloway
Receipts issued
■ The Ivanhoe Grammar School Scholarship Fund has issued tax deductible receipts for all 2014-15 donations by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members to the Rev. Peter Holloway Ivanhoe Grammar Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. The Lodge is particularly appreciative of the matching $4000 cheque from the Freemasons Foundation Victoria Ltd. This matched the Lodge’s $4000 donation. A total of $8000 is being applied to Senior School scholarship help.
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Our Condolences
■ We regret to inform of the passing of Barb, wife of former Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge member Wor. Bro. Graham ‘Hacker’ Hawke of Queensland. ‘Hacker’ was at Ivanhoe recently for the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Association Centenary Dinner.
Max at OIG dinner
On the road
■ Thanks to a number of Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge members who visited other lodges during April to spread the word about the Combined Schools Lodges meeting. Wor. Bro. Michael Holloway travelled to Brighton Grammarians (who had transferred their meeting to another night), and Public Schools Mark and Chapter. Wor. Bro. Dr Robin Dunstone visited the Wesley Collegians Lodge at Prahran. Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton made journeys to a number of lodges, including the Caulfield Grammarians meeting (which had dispensation not to meet on Easter Monday).
Whisky Tasting
● Val and Max Fraser at the Lodge’s Buckley Night ■ Our Worshipful Master4, Wor. Bro. Max Fraser, was a welcome sight at the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Centenary Dinner in late March at Buckley Hall. His table included Wor. Bro. David Waugh, Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown, Bro. Damian Byrne (who accompanied Enid Dodemaide), Bro. Ash Long and wife Fleur. Other Lodge members at the night included RWor. Bro. Geoffrey Davey, VWor. Bro. John Knorr and Bro. John Harper.
■ Melbourne High School Lodge is conducting a Whisky Tasting on Friday, July 10. Earlybird tickets, paid by May 15, are $70; otherwise an $80 per person fee applies. This includes tastings and a meal. Designated drivers are encouraged. Bookings: mhs759@icitapub.com
To Mother Lodge
■ Gary Nixon, current Worshipful Master of the United Press Lodge will be Installed as Master of his Mother Lodge, Lodge Doncaster No 662, on May 8. Gary’s last night is May 16 at Ivalda, and Installation of Wor Bro Rodney Wheeler at United Press is on July 18.
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What’s On May 2015
IGS Centenary Ball ■ Tickets have gone on sale for the Ivanhoe Grammar School Centenary Ball to be held at the Grand Hyatt Ballroom (123 Collins St, Melbourne) from 7pm for 7.30pm on Saturday, August 8. It will be a grand affair. The Ball is billed as the School’s social event of the year. The event will feature the Baker Boys Band. Past and present parents, staff and alumni are invited to the black-tie event, with tickets on sale at $200 per person. Price includes three-course meal and beverages. www.trybooking.com/123691 Discounted accommodation packages are available. Phone 12 1234 and quote G-IGSA. Will we organise some Lodge tables?
Vanuatu Appeal ■ Proceeds from the raffle at our May meeting will go to the Freemasons Victoria Vanuatu Relief Appeal established by the Lord Northcote Lodge in conjunction with Australia Felix Lodge.
● Buckley’s Hope, history of the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge, released this year, ■ Copies of the history of the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge, Buckley’s Hope, will be available for $20 per copy at the Combined Schools Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 7.
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May 2015 in
Masonic Education
■ District Education Officer Wor. Bro. James Tulk is asking for help. Jim has a change of hours at work, and added Freemasonry duties, so he is needing more people to be involved. “We urgently need brethren to come forward as MAP presenters. Presenting a MAP is not hard. I have developed a Power Point presentation which guides you through the whole session with notes. “Even if you don’t understand PowerPoint you can use paper notes, it really doesn’t matter. “If you are interested in becoming a MAP presenter, please don’t wait to be invited. “Please come to the MAP sessions and become involved. This is such a rewarding thing to be involved with. “Please ring me on 9469 2202 or 0447 800 997 or just come on a MAP night and make yourself known to myself or Steve Austin. “Please give this consideration as Freemasonry and our district needs you.” ● Did you know that you can view back copies of the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter at our website: www.IvanhoeLodge.com.au
Date Fri., May 1 Sat., May 2 Mon., May 4 Tue., May 5 Wed., May 6
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Lodge Civil Service Cordiality Garibaldi M.A.P Watsonia Daylight Whittlesea Melton L.O.I Ivanhoe Grammarians Killara Macedon Ranges Sunbury Ivalda L.O.I Commerce Pascoe Vale Daylight Lord Northcote Fairfield Antient York Gisborne Diamond Valley Army Lodge United Press Vietnam Veterans Melb' St.Clair Reunion Brunswick United Elrona Samaritan (Daylight) Albert Victor Metropolis Admiral Collingwood Orana Weston Street United Centenary L.O.I Revival
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the Northern District Venue Brunswick Brunswick Brunswick Preston Greensborough Whittlesea Melton Ivalda Greensborough Gisborne Sunbury Ivalda Brunswick Preston Ivalda Ivalda Preston Gisborne Diamond Creek Ivalda Ivalda Ivalda Brunswick Brunswick Greensborough Ivalda Ivalda Brunswick Ivalda Greensborough Brunswick Brunswick Greensborough
Work First degree tracing board Talk in Lodge (dining fee, except Masters) Tyle 7.15pm First degree (double) First degree / Casual dress / Bring passports Installation Third degree Opening in all degrees / Third degree ceremonial Combined Schools Lodge night Third degree First degree Installation- Highlanders team Working the third degree - part 2 Installation Installation - District Team (Tyle 9.30am) Third degree (Tyle 7.00pm) Third degree (double) No meeting this month / Ladies night Installation First degree Talk in Lodge Talk on the history of the Walhalla Lodge / Last night No meeting this month Second degree Second degree A series of short talks by Master Masons of the Lodge Talk in Lodge / Last day Demonstration second degree Demonstration second degree Third degree Third degree Installation (Tyle 7.00pm) Working the second degree Talk on the drug "Ice"
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Redevelopment OK
■ The redevelopment of the Masonic Centre (Dallas Brooks Centre) at East Melbourne has been given a ‘Notice of Decision to Grant a Planning Permit’ by the State Planning Minister Richard Wynne. Conditions must be met, and if there are no objections, the notice becomes a Planning Permit.
Magazine story
■ We have that Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge may be featured in the next edition of Freemasonry Victoria magazine with a story on the Buckley Night, with special recognition of the late Mary Buckley (Kate Osborn).
Schools Lodges
■ Caulfield Grammarians Lodge will raise Bro. Carl Collits to the Third Degree when it meets at 7.30pm on Monday, May 4 at the Masonic Centre, Cnr Rowans Rd and Isabella St, Moorabbin. ■ Our own member, Wor. Bro. Rhys Watson, will be again installed as Masterof the Old Melburnians Lodge 317 ay 6.30pm on Tuesday, May 5. RW Bro Barry Reaper will be the Installing Master supported by MW Bro Vaughan Werner PGM together with members of the 2010-2011 Grand Team The meeting will be held at the Prahran Masonic Centre, St Edmonds Rd, Prahran.
Changes loom
■ Changes to District arrangements were on the agenda for a meeting scheduled at Greensborough when the Grand Inspector of Workings was guest at an Information Night at 7pm on Wednesday, April 29.
Ladies’ Night
■ Gregorios Lodge No 865 is holding a Ladies’ Night at White Rose Receptions, 725 High St, Thornbury, from 7.30pm until late on Saturday, May 16. The night will sponsor the Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets: $55 per person, $15 fro children under 12. Evening includes a five-course meal. Bookings: 0478 099 789.
● Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton with Wor. Bro. J.M. Kelly of the Francis Ormond-University Lodge.
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â—? Our visit to Old Scotch was featured in Engage No 93.
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Hall of Fame
Oddities
■ The late Sir Herbert Olney, a vital figure in the building of the Ivalda Masonic Temple, was named as an inductee of the Freemasons Victoria Hall of Fame, when it was announced at the Grand Banuqet. Other recipients were MWor. Bro. Sir William John Clarke (1831-1897), William Charles Vahland (1828-1915), Sir John Quick (1852-1932) and RWor. Bro. Ivan (Bill) Warner.
■ The Lodge of Cordiality No 331 holds its regular meeting on Saturday May 2 when VWor. Bro. Kent Henderson PGIW will speak on Freemasonry Universal – The Oddities of the Masonic World. Tyle at ay 7.15pm at the Davies St Centre (Brunswick). Masters on the Road do not pay for their supper, but other visitors are requested to pay $20. The Masters’ Last Night will be held on June 6, and the Installation is scheduled for July 4.
Trivia Night
At the Homes
■ Whittlesea Lodge is conducting a Trivia Night on Saturday, May 6.This is in addition to the regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6, when Bro. Jim Moutsias will be raised.
Hand of Friendship
■ Members are encouraged to visit the Hand of Friendship Lodge which is held at the Royal Freemasons Homes at 5.30pm-7pm on the third Wednesday of the month. The meeting takes place at Coppin Hall, and meets for the benefits of residents of the Homes who are Freemaons. More details: Sean Bowley, 9452 2453.
Work on banner
■ Our Lodge banner is being restored by an expert in Western Australia.
● RWor. Bro. Bruce Whitehead and his wife looked in good health when they met with the Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Secretary at the Royal Freemasons Homes Open Day.
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Old Ivanhoe Footy
■ Kevin McLean has been appointed President of the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians Foootball Club for the remainder of the 2015 year. The OIGFC’s dinner dance will be held from 7.30pm-12.30am on Saturday, May 9, at the Collingwood Town Hall. Tickets are $125 per person. Canapés on arrival, 3 course dinner. All wine, beer and soft drink included. Music and vocals provided by ‘Something to Talk About’. Buy your tickets today via – www.trybooking.com/130725 ★ The Firsts have won their first three games for the 2015 season: Round 1. April 11. OIGFC 13.11 (89) d Monash Blues 5.9 (39) Round 2. April 18. OIGFC. 19.9 (123) d PEGS 11.8 (74). Round 3. April 25. OIGFC 10.9 (69) d Old Camberwell 9.12 (66). ★ May matches are: Round 4. Sat., May 2. Old Ivanhoe v Old Haileybury. At Chelsworth Park. Round 5. Sat., May 9. Oakleigh v Old Ivanhoe. At W A Scammell Reserve. Round 6. Sat., May 16. Peninsula v Old Ivanhoe. At Peninsula School. Round 7. Sat., May 23. Therry Penola v Old Ivanhoe. At John Pascoe Fawkner Reserve. Round 8. Sat., May 30. Old Ivanhoe v Marcellin. At Chelsworth Park. There is no match on Saturday, June 6 because of the Queens Birthday Weekend. www.oigfc.com.au
Our Lodge Worshipful Master WorBro Max Fraser, PGStdB 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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2015-16 Calendar 2015 ■ Thursday, May 7. 752nd Regular Meeting. Combined Schools Meeting. Hosted by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. At Ivalda Masonic Temple. ■ Monday, May 18. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Sunday, May 24. Afternoon. Theatre Afternoon social event. At 105 Spavin Rd, Sunbury. Screening of movie at private cinema with memorabilia. More details to come from Wor. Bro. Michael Holloway. ■ Thursday, June 4. 753rd Regular Meeting. ■ Monday, June 15. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Wednesday, June 17. 7.30pm. Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication. Venue yet to be fianlised. ■ Thursday, July 2. 754th Regular Meeting. ■ Monday, July 20. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Monday, August 17. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Saturday, August 22. Open Installation. ■ Thursday, September 3. 755th Regular Meeting. ■ Monday, September 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple.
■ Thursday, October 1. 756th Regular Meeting. ■ Monday, October 19. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Thursday, November 5. 757th Regular Meeting. ■ Monday, November 16. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Thursday, December 3. 758th Regular Meeting. 2016 70th Anniversary Year ■ Thursday, February 3. 759th Regular Meeting. ‘Buckley Night’. ■ Monday, February 22. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Thursday, March 3. 760th Regular Meeting. ■ Monday, March 21. 7.30pm. Rehearsal. Ivalda Temple. ■ Thursday, April 7. 761st Regular Meeting. Joint meeting with Old Scotch Collegians’ Lodge. Ivalda Temple.
Summer Dress
■ Option of 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. November 1- March 31.
Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary, Bro Ash Long. secd@IvanhoeLodge.com.au Phone: 9439 9927 May 2015.