The Freemasons Foundation Victoria is here to support Brethren, their families and the community at this time.

Foundation Chair, Myles King, has requested that I circulate this message.

If you need support or know of a brother or his family in need of relief, please contact the Foundation’s Executive Officer, Neil Cripps on 0498 002 893.

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Freemasons Foundation Victoria Disaster Relief Fund – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Brethren, Let me commence with my best wishes and thoughts to you all. I trust that you, your families and friends are safe and coping as best you can during this global pandemic.

Never has such a situation occurred of this magnitude and never has it been more imperative to observe the advice and rules set in place for our safety. Our government leaders are committed to protecting all of us and we must heed their advice.

To all our health professionals, emergency services personnel and essential services people, what amazingly dedicated people you are. We owe you all a huge debt of gratitude for the outstanding selfless and difficult work you undertake.

Every minute of every day you are facing new challenges and turmoil. You leave your families and connections behind to help and protect us. Brethren, the only appropriate way I feel we can repay their dedication is for all of us to do the right thing and abide by the safety rules set in place. We all must take responsibility in fighting and stopping COVID-19. Remember to treat everyone with dignity, compassion and understanding.

This isn’t a battle for a minority of people to deal with, it is up to all of us to confront and deal with this pandemic. In the end we will be a stronger, resilient and much wiser community.

The words of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States seem very poignant and as relevant today as when he said them, “ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country”.

Today and in that very same context, what we must all do is obey the rules and obligations set in place to protect all of us during this period of pandemic and support each other as best you can. We will come through this and it will be as a collective group. Remember Together Everyone Achieves More!

The Freemasons Foundation Victoria Disaster Relief Fund was established to support the recovery, reconstruction and prevention projects during periods of disaster. If you need support or know of a brother or his family in need of relief, please contact our Executive Officer, Neil Cripps on 0498 002 893.