FVNews Daily. No 95. Friday, August 28, 2020
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UPDATED DAILY. What’s On
Please notify us about your event. Email: editor@FVNews.com.au
• Friday, August 28. 10.30am. ‘Other Orders’ Communications Planning Meeting. Zoom. By invitation.
• Friday, August 28. 7.30pm. Malvern-Waverley Lodge of MMM. Speaker: Adam Dymowski on ‘Freemasonry in Poland, a historical perspective’. Not restricted to MMM. LINK• Friday, August 28. 7.30pm. Victorian Lodge of Research. Talk: Brendan Kyne, ‘Foundations Stones and Early Lodge Buildings of Melbourne’. All welcome. LINK (Password if required – 510249)
• Monday, August 31. 11am. Membership VAT Leads Meet. Members. • Monday, August 31. 7.30pm. Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight Lodge, Wangaratta. Meeting. All welcome. LINK• Tuesday, September 1. 10.30am. Kyneton Gentlemen’s Association. All Welcome. Zoom. ID: 6070901923. Password: 9JNjZx
• Tuesday, September 1. 7pm. Mitchell River Lodge. Meeting, including visitors from the UK who greatly contributed to bushfire relief. All welcome. LINK
• Tuesday, September 1. 7pm. Old Melburnians Lodge. 3 talks. Freemasons, non-Freemasons welcome. LINK
• Tuesday, September 1. 7.30pm. Blue Lounge Social Club. Education Forum. ‘Beyond Craft Freemasonry – What’s the story and journey?’ All welcome. LINK
• Tuesday, September 1. 7.30pm. Masons Connect Online Social Media Workshop. Speaker: Matt Cameron. ‘How people make sense of what they see on social media.’ RSVP
• Wednesday, September 2. 10.30am. VAT Leaders’ Meeting. Members.
• Wednesday, September 2. 7.30pm. Wonthaggi Masonic Family Zoom Meeting. LINK• Thursday, September 3. 10.30am. Kyneton Gentlemen’s Association. All Welcome. Zoom. ID: 6070901923. Password: 9JNjZx• Thursday, September 3. 7pm. Doutta Galla Lodge. All welcome. LINK
• Thursday, September 3. 7.30pm. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Speaker: Alexis Rivero. ‘Freemasonry in Venezuela’. All welcome. LINK
• Thursday, September 3. 7.30pm. Melbourne High School Lodge. 3 Guest Speakers. All welcome. EMAIL for Link
• Thursday, September 3. 7.30pm. Killara Lodge. Business meeting. Speaker: Barry Minster on Electric Cars, specifically Tesla. LINK
• Friday, September 4. 7pm. Combined Arc, Mark and Chapter Zoom Meeting. LINK
• Saturday, September 5. 10 am-12 Noon. Preparation for Master course. Limited positions. Contact: Geoff Newby. EMAIL
• Saturday, September 5. 9.30am-3pm. Secretary’s Course. By Barry Reaper and Eric Williams. Register for both: Morning Session (Part 1) LINK and Afternoon Session (Part 2) LINK
• Monday, September 7. 7.30pm. Lodge Garibaldi. Speaker: Dominic De Candia,Grand Secretary General (33°) of The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Australia. ‘Mosaic Pavement’. All welcome. LINK
• Monday, September 7. 7.30pm. Rosebank Lodge. Speaker: Anthony Quantrell. ‘Mount Up Riders, You’re Burning Daylight’ – The story of HarleyDavidson Motor Cycles. All welcome. Dress: Neat casual, shirt must have a collar. LOG IN: 824 152 8207• Tuesday, September 8. Colac Lodge. Speaker: Anthony Bucca. ‘Freemasonry and the American Civil War’. LINK to come.
• Thursday, September 10. 7pm. Union Lodge of North Gippsland. Speaker: Bill Kee. All welcome, including non-Masons. LINK to come.
• Friday, September 11. 7pm-9pm. Lodge of the Golden Fleece. Performer: Wor. Bro. Kram, classical music and anecdotes. All welcome including wives, partners, friends and guests. LINK
• Saturday, September 12. 10 am-12 Noon. Preparation for Master course. Limited positions. Contact: Geoff Newby. EMAIL
• Wednesday, September 16. 7.30pm. Communication. Freemasons Victoria. Details to be announced by Grand Secretary.
• Thursday, September 17. 7pm. Thursday, September 17. 7pm. Prospect Hill Mark Lodge. Meeting. Opening and closing.  Interview: Grand Master Elect, RWor. Bro Bill Jones will be interviewed by the Lodge Master, VWor. Bro Lionel May. Dress: Officers jacket and tie, all others smart casual. LINK
• Friday, September 18. 7pm. Bairnsdale Daylight Lodge. Meeting. All welcome. LINK
• Saturday, September 19. 10am-12 Noon. Preparation for Master course. Limited positions. Contact: Geoff Newby. EMAIL • Monday, September 21. 7.15pm. Gippsland Forest Lodge. 8pm. Open To Visitors. 8.10pm. Lecture: District Commander Very Illustrious Brother Michael Hyland 33°, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Victoria Eastern, with the Supreme Council of the 33° of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia, Grand Secretary General HE Most Illustrious Brother Dominic De Candia 33° and Eminent Brother P.J. Milne to conduct a “Lecture on the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Australia”. LINK
• Monday, September 21. 7.30pm. Gippsland Lakes Lodge. Speaker: John Glover ‘The quest for missing children’, A talk on facial reconstruction. .All welcome, including ladies and non-Freemasons. LINK
• Monday, September 21. 7.30pm. Lodge of Good Companions. Includes casual 10 minutes on Fishing Hotspots and Tactics. All welcome. LINK
NEW. Videos
• NEW. Grand Master’s Video. Fri., Aug. 28, 2020. (10:54) WATCH
• Masonic Education. Joining. (03:06) WATCH
• The History of Freemasonry In Scotland. Part 1. (01:08:25) WATCH

NEW! Grand Master’s Video
• Richard Elkington has released his latest video. WATCH

COVID case at Royal Freemasons
• A Royal Freemasons staff member who worked at Coppin Centre last weekend has been identified as a close contact of someone who has returned a positive Coronavirus test. The staff member was tested on Monday, and on Thursday returned a positive result. As instructed by theDepartment of Health of Human Services, the outbreak management plan has been implemented within the home as a precautionary message. “This involves the implementation of PPE including gowns, gloves, masks and face shields within the home and residents are being cared for within their rooms,” said Tanya Connor, Chief Operations Officer.

Lodge opens its bar to public
• The Derbyshire Masonic Lodge (UK) has used the COVID-19 period to refurbish its building, including modernising its bar, to which members of the public will be invited to share a drink. Derbyshire Live has produced a video to show how local Freemasons are using their premises to enjoy freelowship, help recruit new members, as well as pay the bills. LINK

How one Victorian Lodge is addressing dues
• One Victorian Lodge which sends its Summons to FVNews Daily is addressing the matter of dues with this notice: “In view of the financial position of the lodge and the deductions in Grand Lodge dues and rent charges it has been decided to freeze lodge dues for the first six months of the current financial year and review them again on 1January 1, 2021, as we are currently unable to attend and conduct masonic memorial services.”

Who are they?
• Jim Basham writes: “You are doing a great job on the FVNews. I look forward to every issue. Thank you. Just a cheeky query: Who or what is “Kyneton Gentlemen’s Association”? I’ve been around for a while, but they are totally unknown to me. Not being a Masonic Lodge, an explanatory note might also influence attendance by others. Now I’m off to Google them for myself.”
• Editor replies: We are told that the Kyneton Gentlemen’s Association is a group of Freemasons who meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for an informal coffee. During the COVID restrictions they are meeting by Zoom, and visitors are welcome. EMAIL

Masonic Mailbag
• John Parsons writes: “each morning it’s nice to see what good charitable news FVNews Daily has in that day’s issue regarding whatFreemasonry has done for humanity worldwide. Earlier today I had a surprise knock at the door. the caller said “I am from Anglesea Lions, here is A Goodwill Pack for you put together by the Lions Club and Community Bank (Bendigo of Anglesea. This contained several items which will be of assistance during this period. As a Freemason for just on 60 years and former Secretary for a couple of Lodges (not a member of either organisation, or though many Freemasons are) I can vouch for the difficulty of raising funds at times. Today it’s extra hard for all. But, the type of project Lodge could take on no matter how small in their local community and even use a ‘local partner” such as the Salvation Army for possible recipients. Let me say I really feel the joy of receiving the thoughts and“Goodwill’ at this time. So praise when praise is due. Finally, a thank you to all in Lions and Bendigo management.”

Cookbook deadline soon
• Wayne Motton advises that the deadline for his Masonic COVID Cookbook is in the coming week. This is a last opportunity to submit your receipe and photo. In return, you will receive a free copy of the eBook. EMAIL

Malvern Waverley Mark note
• We are advised of the August 28 (tonight) meeting: “At this meeting MWor. Bro.Peter Julier was to present two 65 year Mark jewels to RWor. Bro. Wal Wing and VWor. Bro.Alan Bunton, Due to COVID this has been delayed.”

World News
• “Local water safety, search and rescue services from Fairlight to Camber (UK) have been given a boost by a timely donation to the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boatcharity by St Leonards-on-Sea based Freemasons from the White Rock Masonic Lodge,” reports One News Page.• “Turning to social media for help, the charity put out a community appeal for desperately needed PPE. The appeal was seen by Sussex Freemason and member of White Rock Lodge, Darren McCarthy who, through the Lodge, purchased and organised the delivery of the much needed PPE including six boxes of disposable gloves, six boxes of masks and 10 litres of antibacterial hand gel, complete with dispensing pumps. The Lodge has also donated an additional £100 to support the work of the charity.” LINK

What’s On: How You Can Assist
• Lodges can assist by sending emails about every lodge meeting and event to editor@FVNews.com.au 
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Famous Freemasons
• Burton, Sir Richard Francis (1821-1890) – Burton was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. A larger than life character, he was known for his travels and explorations within Asia and Africa as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian and African languages.• Burton’s best-known achievements include; travelling in disguise to Mecca, an unexpurgated translation of One Thousand and One Nights (also commonly called The Arabian Nights in English after Andrew Lang’s abridgement), bringing the Kama Sutra to publication in English, and also journeying with John Hanning Speke as the first Europeans led by Africa’s greatest explorer guide, Sidi Mubarak Bombay (utilising route information by Indian and Omani merchants who traded in the region), to visit the Great Lakes of Africa in search of the source of the Nile.- Timothy Horton

Masonic Knowledge
• “Freemasonry has always stood for fairness, tolerance, non-discrimination, inclusiveness, self-improvement, giving to others and supporting the less fortunate in society. Freemasons act in a way that is honest, ethical, law-abiding and sets a good example. Although our traditions and symbols date back centuries, the values they represent are timeless ones that transcend religious or political differences. We believe they are as relevant today as they have ever been.• “We are not a religion and we encourage members to follow their own diverse faiths. In fact, discussing religion and politics is forbidden inLodges. Long ago Freemasons realised that these topics are the source of some of the greatest divisions and disharmony between men and so we focus on areas of harmony rather than disagreement. To become a Freemason, a man must be ‘of good character’ and acknowledge aSupreme Being, whatever name he calls it by.”- Freemasons Queensland

Masonic Wisdom
• “Truth-telling, I have found, is the key to responsible citizenship. The thousands of criminals I have seen in 40 years of law enforcement have had one thing in common: Every single one was a liar.” – Bro. J. Edgar Hoover

Small World Department
• James Trigg emails: “Your newsletter has enabled me to make contact with Bro. Jim Jolly, who, like myself is a former Worsopian (we come from the town of Worksop in Nottinghamshire UK). His link to a Lodge there enabled me to find an email address for the Lodge. A note I wrote to that Lodge to say g’day was replied to by a  brother who is the grandson of a friend of my late parents from the late 1940s until we left the UK in 1957 for Canada. More power to your pen for producing this newsletter.”

INFORMATION TO KNOW
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