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SPECIAL ABBREVIATED EDITION
No. 170. Monday-Wednesday, February 15-17, 2021
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Lodges, Masonic Centres Closed

• Garry Runge, Grand Secretary, has advised that in accordance with the latest State Government lockdown regulations, there are to be no in-person Lodge meetings anywhere in the state, until further notice. All Masonic Centres across Victoria are also closed, until further notice. NOTICE
• FVNews Daily will resume when the lockdown resumes, emergencies excepted.

GM Makes Announcements

• Richard Elkington, Grand Master, issued a VIDEO and statement on Thursday with details of the first in a series of changes within Freemasons Victoria.

Deputy Grand Master’s Statement

• Tony Bucca, Deputy Grand Master, has issued a VIDEO and statement. Read the statement HERE

Vale Jack Gallop

• Jeff Cripps, Secretary, Antient York Lodge, advises: “It is with much sadness that I write to advise of the passing of one of our esteemed brethren, VWBro. John (Jack) Garfield Gallop PGIW, who passed to the Grand Lodge Above on Sunday (Feb. 14). While Jack had only been a member of Antient York for a couple of years, he has been a Freemason for more than 50 years. He joined the Antient York Lodge from Pascoe Vale Lodge when the charter of that lodge was returned. At the age of 90+ and failing health we did not see a great deal of Jack, but he was always present with Terry Hodges, when he was well enough to join us. His involvements in Freemasonry were quite diverse, in that he had membership of a number of different orders. He will be missed by all who knew him, especially by our members from  the Pascoe Vale Lodge. Rest in Peace, Jack.”

Vale Xenophon Sarandis

• Andrew Karaconstantis, Secretary of Gregorios Lodge, advises: “With heavy heart, sadness and respect I inform you that Wor. Bro. Xenophon Sarandis PGStdB has laid down his working tools for the last time and summoned to the Grand Lodge Above. He was in the 2008 GL Ceremony Team and a worthy brother of Gregorios Lodge No. 865. Funeral details to be advised.”

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Monday, February 15

• 7.30pm. Lodge of Good Companions. By Zoom
• 7.30pm. Masonic Caravan Club. LINK Meeting ID: 763 8342 1746. Passcode: 4xYjAU

Tuesday, February 16

• 7pm-9pm. Change Management Team Workshop. By Zoom. LINK
Thursday, February 18

• 7.30pm for 8pm South. Portland Lodge. Talk: Fred Shade, The Oddfellows – Their Origin, History and Ritual’. LINK Meeting ID: 876 5588 1241

Videos

• Freemasons Victoria. Grand Master’s Announcements. (06:20) WATCH
• Freemasons Victoria. Deputy Grand Master’s Statement. (04:50) WATCH

Published Information

• Freemasons Victoria. Re-Opening Lodges: The Manual. Version 2. READ
• Freemasons Victoria. COVID-19 Modifications for Lodge Ceremonies. LOG INat Freemasons Victoria website

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