FV News

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. A Mason’s Personal Story

5. New Subscribers

6. Sincere Thanks

7. Please Send Your Summons

8. World News

9. Things To Do

10. What’s On (21 listings) – all listings subject to COVID rules

1. Grand Master’s Doings
• Grand Master Richard Elkington visited 1st Newborough Scouts where he presented an excellent and practical First Aid Kit  to all the Groups in the Mt Baw Baw District  As part of a statewide scheme supported by Baden Powell Lodge, every Scout Group in Victoria is in line to receive one of these amazing First Aid Kits, donated by Freemasons Victoria.
• Richard interviewed 80-year jewel recipient Tom Henry at a Zoom meeting at Mordialloc Lodge of Charity last week.
• Richard was at the former Maffra Masonic Centre late last week when Darren Chester MHR officiated at the Maffra Neighbourhood House.
 

2. Pithy Paragraphs
• Want to see an inspiring video about leadership? WATCH
• Ange Kenos says there is an 80 per cent strike rate of ‘DeMolays‘ joining Freemasonry on becoming of age. If you would like to know more about the order, email Ange: atkenos@hotmail.com
• Robert Brennand and his Change Management Steering Committee gave a presentation to last week’s Monash Gully District meeting. WATCH REPLAY

• Nominations have been called for the position of Grand Treasurer.
• Lodge and Masonic Centre financials must be in the hands of the Acting Grand Secretary by October 31.

3. Fun Newsletter

• Freemasons New Zealand have published another Fun Newsletter. READ HERE

4. A Mason’s Personal Story
• Xavier Murtagh. Master of Old Scotch Collegians Lodge (and Director of the Freemasons Foundation), never expected to see the plaque at the Monash Children’s Hospital in the circumstances that he did last week. “On Saturday afternoon last week my son Hugo was admitted to the Monash Children’s Hospital after visiting the GP. He had a number of red spots called Petechiae which had developed over the previous week all over his body (little red dots). The GP recommended that we pack our bags and head straight to the Monash Children’s Hospital. The medical team looking after Hugo concluded after various tests that he has a condition called Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Hugo received Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy and was monitored on the half-hour.” Holly and Xavier took Hugo home over coming days.• Xavier says: “I am very proud of the work that Freemasons do to support exceptional organisations like the Monash Children’s Hospital. Monash truly have an amazing team of medical professionals who do their very best not just to make sick children better, but to look after their families in the process. They took great care of both Holly and Hugo and I am forever grateful.”

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 Petro Plytus

6. Sincere Thanks

• Amongst those who assisted with contributions and encouragement have included: John Slattery, Darrell Traplin, Stuart Chalmers, Tony McDonall, Xavier Murtagh, Jeff Cripps, Bob Jones, Ange Kenos, Ken Crouch, Craig Spendlove, Stephen Hulley, Gregory Medwell, John McDonald, Robert Brennand, Peter White, Geoffrey Thompson, Ron Boulton, Bob Orr, Don Reynolds, Graham Dines, Colin Randall

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

• The old Freemasons Club building in Stones Corner (Brisbane) is set to be demolished to make way for a proposed new 13-storey apartment tower with retail space.
• Freemasons South Australia have given the green light to establish a 33-storey tower behind their iconic Freemasons Hall on North Terrace, Adelaide.
• New CCTV cameras will ensure that eyes will always be on the sea looking out for people in distress and saving lives around the coastline. The cameras, made possible by grants totalling £3,6000 from Essex Freemasons, will provide crews a vital tool to assist volunteers on the ground. READ MORE
• Historical artifacts dating back to the Dakota Territory, with most never seen by the public, were put on display at the Fargo Masonic Temple (North Dakota, USA) as the Masons held their first open house in almost 30 years. READ MORE

9. Things To Do

• Watch an old episode of Robin Hood. It is entitled The Mark. The closing line is: “I’ll report you to the Masons, and you know what that means!” WATCH
• Follow the example of the Order of the Eastern Star (Pennsylvania) and organise a breakfast for first responders. READ MORE

• Listen to the latest podcast of the Freemasons Queensland, with a walking auditorial of the Masonic Memorial Centre, Brisbane. LISTEN
• Brethren can continue to complete Masonic Advancement Programs online. Online MAPs are administered by the Education Volunteer Action Team in partnership with the Lodge of Research and can be accessed HERE

10. What’s On (21 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 18
• 7pm. Gippsland Lakes Lodge. By Zoom.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Good Companions. Talk by Peter White. By Zoom. Contact: Ross Broad, 0418 342 840.
• 7.30pm. Williamstown Chapter. Talk: Glenn Hollibone, ‘Ancient Royal Ark Regalia’. ZOOM. Meeting ID: 835 5292 9320. Passcode: HRAC75

Tuesday, October 19
• 7.30pm. Henty Lodge. Educational Lodge. By Zoom. Contact: Geoffrey Potts, 0419 337 370.
• 7.30pm. Lowan Lodge. Meeting. ZOOM Meeting ID: 870 1504 7664. Passcode: 207679
• 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

Thursday, October 21
• 10.45am for 11am. Samaritan Lodge. Presentation at 11.30am. ZOOM Meeting ID: 835 9501 5714. Passcode: 942554

Friday, October 22
• 7pm. Visitors: 7.30pm. Malvern Waverley Mark. Talk: Gary Bevan, ‘Amazing Grace’. Attire: Smart Casual. ZOOM. Meeting ID: 835 7236 1943. Passcode: 498288 Contact: Stuart Chalmers, 0409 168 819.Monday, October 25
• TBA. Freemasons Future Recovery Team. Meeting by Zoom.
• 5pm. Strategic Planning Meeting. By Zoom.
• 7.30pm. Baden Powell Lodge. Zoom Meeting, Link TBA. Contact: John Franklin, 0400 370 034.
• 7.30pm. St Andrews In The South. Presentation of Early Chapter Jewels and Regalia by guest speaker Glenn Hollibone. ZOOM

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. Creswick Havallah Lodge. Talk: Rabbi Richard Wainstein, ‘King Solomon and the Freemasons’. By Zoom. Meeting ID: 895 3844 2121. Passcode: 526571
• 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.

Saturday, October 30
• 5pm. Concord Mark Lodge. Business Meeting. Talk: Gary Bevern, Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. ZOOM Meeting ID: 896 5798 5044. Passcode: 230765

Monday, November 8
• TBA. Lodge of Commerce. Vacant Chair Ceremony. Details to come.

Wednesday, November 10
• TBA. Quarterly Communication (in addition to the December QC). More details to come.

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