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No. 197. Monday, October 11, 2021
• From the Communications and Marketing Volunteer Action Team, Freemasons Victoria

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In This Issue

1. Grand Master’s Doings
2. Pithy Paragraphs

3. Fun Newsletter
4. De Molay Installation

5. New Subscribers

6. Sincere Thanks

7. Please Send Your Summons

8. World News

9. Things To Do

10. What’s On (22 listings) – all listings subject to COVID rules

1. Grand Master’s Doings
• Grand Master Richard Elkington has recorded his latest video. WATCH
• Richard’s ‘Conversation With A Mason’ video, recorded with the Grand Lodge of Lebanon (affiliated with the Grand Lodge of Scotland), can be viewed HERE. Passcode: Tef7S9W

• Richard Elkington visited Sunbury Lodge’s latest Zoom meeting. Highlights included Ian Brown‘s presentation on the Mark and Royal Arch degrees, an introduction of three candidates who spoke of values and principles for life, a talk by Rob Hamilton who lectures about Freemasonry on cruise ships, and discussion about the potential for a joint Lodge/commercial arrangement in Sunbury.
• There were discussions about Kring Nieuwe Holland, using Salesian College at the former Rupertswood for Masonic events, public processions, the Super Weekend in December for First Degrees, and vaccinations.

• Richard is to present at 80-year jewel to Tom Henry, 102, at the Mordialloc Lodge of Charity meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday (Oct. 12). ZOOM Meeting ID: 538 524 0329.  Passcode: Boaz

2. Pithy Paragraphs
• A Lodge ‘Freemason of the Year’ Award is publicised in the Times-Union newspaper in Florida, USA. READ MORE

• Emmanual Marabeliotakis has exceeded his revised $8000 target for his Champion Ride as a fundraiser for the Barnardos Australia campaign promoting freedom and safety for children. DONATE

• Friday, October 22 is the deadline to lodge Expressions of Interest for the five Masonic Council positions, and three Commercial Council positions. Charters and Position Descriptions were published in last Friday’s Freemasons Victoria EDM (Electronic Direct Message), emailed last Friday (Oct. 8).

• There is a vacancy for the District Co-Ordinator for District 103 (Loddon).
• Congratulations to Williamstown Lodge on their newsletter, The Chronicle. The latest edition includes a profile on Pete Murdoch.

3. Fun Newsletter

• Thanks to Freemasons New Zealand, here is the latest Fun Newsletter. READ HERE

• You can read the latest edition of the Freemasons New Zealand magazine HERE

4. De Molay Installation
• The Installation of the Victorian Chapter of the Order of Jacques De Molay was held by Zoom last Saturday, with Grand Master Richard Elkington in attendance, along with a number of distinguished guests from overseas jurisdictions. 

5. New Subscribers

• We are building FVNews to be a vital guide to Masonry in Victoria. You can have your free copy emailed to your inbox. Use the ‘Subscribe’ option at www.FVNews.com.au We welcome Allan Harding, Richard Shelly, Renz Villamil, Matt DeNatris, Gary Magill, Stuart Hill, Robert Holmquest

6. Sincere Thanks

• Amongst those who assisted with contributions and encouragement have included: John MacDonald, Ken Crouch, Richard Elkington, Don Reynolds, Bob Jones, Ron Boulton, John Rosenberg, Graham Berry, Max Paulet, Craig Spendlove, Andrew Power, John Patterson, Ken Cribbes, Murray Luxford, Peter Harris, Adam Woledge, Harry Adlerstein, John Liesegang, Marc Law, Ken Ryall, Arthur Tan, Ian Samuel, Garry James, David Webb

7. Please Send Your Summons
• Lodges can assist FVNews by sending emails about every lodge meeting and event to editor@FVNews.com.au – please include us on your Lodge Summons mailing list.

8. World News

• A Northumberland Freemason has been rewarded for his tireless, unpaid charity work in the community, with a prestigious national award, says the News Post Leader. READ MORE

9. Things To Do

• Uncover the secrets of this abandoned Masonic Temple. SLIDE SHOW
• READ about Freemasons donating £550,000 to help people with mental health issues.
• READ the Lodge Secretaries Handbook.

10. What’s On (22 listings)
UPDATED EACH EDITION

Please notify us about your event. 
Please include date, time, talk details, attire, and a link or location.
Email: editor@FVNews.com.au

Lodges are unable to meet in Victoria.
Details below are published in good faith, according to latest available information.
Because of COVID-19, arrangements are subject to change at short notice.
Please check with Lodge Secretaries.

Monday, October 11
• 7pm. 7.30pm: Visitors. United Ararat Lodge. General Discussion. ZOOM Meeting ID: 853 3388 5016. Passcode: 474196

Tuesday, October 12
• 7.15pm for 7.30pm. University Lodge. Talk: Patrick Horton, Different Lodge Workings in England.  ZOOM Meeting ID: 859 5780 2788
• 7.30pm. Brighton District Lodge. Zoom Meeting. Talks: Classical Greek Architecture, The Moderns and the Ancients. Discussion: Masonic Behaviour. Contact: Greg Crew, 0413 711 799
• 7.30pm. Mordialloc Lodge of Charity. 80-year jewel presentation to Tom Henry by the Grand Master. ZOOM Meeting ID: 538 524 0329. Passcode: Boaz

Wednesday, October 13
• 7pm. Phillip Island Lodge. ZOOM
• 7.30pm. Monash Gully District. Talk: ‘Where To From Here?’, Robert Brennand. ZOOM
• 7.30pm. Monash Lodge. Admin Meeting by Zoom. Contact: Joe Liebowitz, 0422 114 663.
• 7.30pm. Traralgon Lodge. Talk: Colin McCowan. ZOOM Meeting ID: 815 9015 7173
• 7.30pm. United Schools Lodge. Talk: Garry James, Freemasons Foundation Victoria. ZOOM Meeting ID: 507 501 5499. Passcode: 159519
• 7.30pm. Williamstown Lodge. Talk: Bill Jones, Mark Masonry. ZOOM Meeting ID:  612 821 4334. Password 105105

Thursday, October 14
• 7.15pm. Cohuna Lodge. Talk: Neil Cripps, Freemasons Foundation Victoria. ZOOM Meeting ID: 815 9230 4177 Passcode: 003717

Friday, October 15
• 7.30pm. Seavic Lodge. Business Meeting. ZOOM

Monday, October 18
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Good Companions. Talk by Peter White. By Zoom. Contact: Ross Broad, 0418 342 840.

Tuesday, October 19
• 7.30pm. Henty Lodge. Educational Lodge. By Zoom. Contact: Geoffrey Potts, 0419 337 370.
• 7.30pm. St Andrews in the South Lodge. The Director’s Famous Trivia Night. ZOOM Meeting ID: 843 6125 4154. Passcode: 525413
• 7.30pm. 7.50pm: Visitors. Elrona Lodge. Talk: John Liesegang, ‘Geometry of the PMs Jewel – Euclid 47’. ZOOM

Friday, October 22
• 7.30pm. Malvern Waverley Mark. Talk: Gary Bevan, ‘Amazing Grace’. By Zoom. Contact: Stuart Chalmers, 0409 168 819.Monday, October 25
• 7.30pm. Baden Powell Lodge. Zoom Meeting, Link TBA. Contact: John Franklin, 0400 370 034.
Tuesday, October 26
• 7.15pm. Middle Park Lodge. Documentary: The Spanish Key. Attire: Casual. ZOOM Meeting ID: 893 9387 7706, Password: 766917
• 7.30pm.   Mount Scopus and Collegians Lodge. Talk: Harry Adlerstein, ‘History of the Masonic Apron’. ZOOM Meeting ID: 814 6040 5336. Passcode: 984336

Thursday, October 28
• 7.30pm. Lodge Observance. Talk: Myles King, ‘Interim Dtructure’. By Zoom. Contact: Robert Dwight, 9544 4985.

Friday, October 29
• 5.30pm. Maryborough Highland Society. Charity Night to support Freemasons scholarships for primary schools. Funds raised are doubled by Freemasons.

INFORMATION TO KNOW
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