FVNews
No. 211. Thursday, March 24, 2022
• From the Communications and Marketing Volunteer Action Team, Freemasons Victoria

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In This Issue

1. Vale MWPGM Carl Stewart
2 Grand Master’s Doings
3. Pithy Paragraphs

4. Fun Newsletter
5. New Subscribers

6. Sincere Thanks

7. Please Send Your Summons

8. World News

9. Things To Do
10. What’s On (91 listings)

1. Vale MWPGM Carl Stewart
• Freemasons Victoria is mourning the passing of Past Grand Master Carl Stewart at age 90. A eulogy will be delivered this Saturday (Mar. 26) by his close friend Hillel Benedykt at the Quarterly Communication/Grand Re-Installation at Freemasons Bayside. Grand Master Richard Elkington broadcast his condolence message earlier this week, extending heartfelt thoughts to Pat and family.
• The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Monday (Mar. 28) at The Boyd Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Second Ave, Springvale.

2. Grand Master’s Doings
• Grand Master Richard Elkington attended at Revival Lodge’s installation last Saturday (Mar. 19). He hosted a thorough interview with 75-year jewel recipient John Mountain.

• It was a Zoom link to remotely attend the DeMolay Installation held last Saturday (Mar. 19).• Social media photos have captured Richard’s presentation to Ralph Blackmore at Drysdale. Richard’s return trip to Traralgon was via the Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry.

• Richard and wife Kathleen will be hosting a number of Australasian visitors at Saturday’s Quarterly Communication, Grand Re-Installation and Banquet.
• The Grand Master is travelling to Wodonga on Friday, April 7-Saturday, April 8, and will conduct an informal meeting with North-East Victorian members on the Saturday morning at Freemasons Wodonga. He will drive back to Melbourne that afternoon to attend Garibaldi Lodge.
• Richard will address a Joint Meeting of the Masonic Council and the Commercial Council on Tuesday (Mar. 29) at Freemasons Victoria.

3. Pithy Paragraphs

• A report on the first minutes of the Masonic Council, chaired by Deputy Grand Master Anthony Bucca, will be given at this Saturday’s Quarterly Communication.
• A good word for … Graham Berry and Julia Edwards (and many others too) who have worked around the clock to prepare for this Saturday’s Quarterly Communication and Grand Re-Installation at Freemasons Bayside, and the Banquet that follows at the Park Hyatt.

• The Shepparton News reports that key representatives of Freemasons Foundation Victoria are taking to the road this month to touch base and explore opportunities for continued support of communities in Northern Victoria. READ MORE

• Len Lacey delivered the Cryptic Rite story lecture, written by Rod Bedman, at the Lilydale RAM Lodge.
• Felix Pintado has been voted as Chair of the Freemasons Victoria Commercial Council. Trevor Somerville is Deputy Chair.
• Eddie Hutchinson says Samaritan Lodge has its sights on raising up to $2000 for flood-affected victims in Lismore, NSW. He has thanked Eric Williams, Tommy Di Natale and Alan Gange of Lord Northcote Lodge. The funds will be distributed through Graham Moon of Tweed Daylight Lodge.
• Lionel Cyril Marks PGIWkgs passed away at 98 years of age. The family would like to involve Freemasons to support through the eulogy process. His current affiliation was with United Schools. The funeral service is at 9.30am on Friday (March 25) at Boyd Cemetery at Springvale. The director, Graeme Moody, is contactable on Graeme.Moody@lepinefunerals.com.au or via 9808 8888.

• Uncle Bobs Club-Freemasons collections at 7-Eleven stores for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal have been cancelled.

4. Fun Newsletter

• Freemasons New Zealand have published another Fun Newsletter. Our thanks to John MacDonald. READ MORE

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 

6. Sincere Thanks

• Amongst those who assisted with contributions and encouragement have included: Glen Richards, Stephen Norris, Alexis Rivero-Urdaneta, John Travers, Eddie Hutchinson, Max Paulet, Nik Sakellaropoulos, Vincent D’Angelo, Keith Klooger, Stuart Dale, Greg Crew, John Zalewski, Richard Parkin, Shaun Gilchrist, Garry James, Roscher Borom, Stuart Pike, Ken Calder, Graham Berry, Ben Quick, Leslie Roberts, George Entwistle, Philip Mayers, Stephen Measey

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• United Grand Lodge of England Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes has announced his retirement. READ MORE
• A UGLE statement, accompanying a £350,000 fundraiser for Ukraine people, said: “Freemasonry has always taken steps to avoid divisive discourse which can promote conflict in the Lodge. All three of the Home Grand Lodges have a long-standing policy of not expressing opinion on State or foreign policy either at home or abroad.  The aim of this policy is to foster a harmonious environment within an ever-turbulent wider world.  We hope that peace soon prevails.  In the meantime, our efforts towards supporting humanitarian aid will continue.”
• A Portsmouth lodge has linked with their local newspaper to issue community grants. READ MORE

9. Things To Do

• READ about Foodbank receiving a Freemasons donation in Devon (UK).
• READ the latest Freemasonry Today magazine (UK).
• DISCOVER more about a high-tech Masonic plaque at Maple Ridge (Canada).
• CONSIDER real estate developments because of Masonic numbers decline. 

10. What’s On (91 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

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

Thursday, March 24

• 6pm for 6.30pm. Sir John Quick Lodge. Non-Ceremonial Meeting. At Windermere Hotel, Kangaroo Flat. RSVP: Rob Layton, 5443 3558.

• 7pm. MAP1, MAP2, MAP3. At Freemasons Western.

• 7.30pm. Creswick Havilah Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Creswick.

• 7.30pm. Lodge of Instruction. Opening and closing, etc. At Freemasons Waverley.

• 7.30pm. Robbie Burns Phoenix Lodge. Emergency Meeting. Third Degree. At Freemasons Western.

Friday, March 25

• 9.30am. Funeral Service for Lionel Marks. At Boyd Chapel, Springvale.

• 2.30pm-6pm. Grand Re-Installation Rehearsal.

• 6.30pm. Lodge of Research. Proclamation of Lewis Allan by John Molnar. At Freemasons Ivalda. 

• 7.15pm. Lodge Observance. Obligate the Master-Elect. At Freemasons Oakleigh.

• 7.30pm. Belgrave HRAC. Exaltation. At Freemasons Belgrave.

• 7.30pm. Lodge Bharat. Open and Close. At Freemasons Melbourne.

Saturday, March 26

• 12 Noon-12.45pm. Quarterly Communication. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 1.15pm-3.15pm. Grand Re-Installation. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 4pm. South Gippsland Mark Lodge. Installation of Ian Ryan by Ron Goodburn. At Freemasons Wonthaggi. CANCELLED

• 6.30pm-11pm. Grand Re-Installation Banquet. At Park Hyatt.

• 7.30pm. Maritime Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Williamstown.

Sunday, March 27

• 10am. MAP1. At Freemasons Greensborough. CANCELLED

Monday, March 28

• TBA. Lord Carrington Lodge. At Freemasons Western.

• 10am. Derrimut Daylight Lodge. Talk: Role of the Almoner. At Freemasons Western.

• 2pm. Funeral Service for MWPGM Carl Stewart. At Boyd Chapel, Springvale.

• 7.30pm. Baden Powell Lodge. Double Second Degree, At Freemasons Waverley.

• 7.30pm. Duke of Sussex Lodge. Double Second Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. MAP2. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.30pm. Yarraville Lodge. At Freemasons Yarraville.

Tuesday, March 29

• 6pm. Joint Meeting of Masonic Council and Commercial Council. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Warragul Lodge. Talk: Graham Dorling, ‘Playing Cards and their Reference to Masonry’. At Freemasons West Gippsland.

Wednesday, March 30

• TBA. Freemasons Foundation Victoria. Special Presentation, Light Luncheon. At Royal Yacht Club, Nelson Place, Williamstown. BOOK

• 5pm. Communications and Marketing Volunteer Action Team. Meeting by Zoom. Focus on Stakeholder Relations and Business Development Portfolio.

• 7pm. Portland and District Royal Ark Mariners. Elevation. At Freemasons Portland.

• 8.15pm. Portland Lodge of Mark Master Masons. Short Talk. At Freemasons Portland.

Thursday, March 31

• 7.30pm. Moorabbin Lodge. Special Meeting. Obligate Master-Elect. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.30pm. Victorian Naval and Military Royal Ark Mariners Lodge. Elevation. At Freemasons Collingwood.

Friday, April 1

• 5pm. Grand Mark and Supreme Grand Chapter. Ceremonial Welcome for Visiting Delegations and Other Rites. At Pullman Hotel, Queens Rd, Melbourne.

• 6pm. Grand Chapter. Installation. At Pullman Hotel, Queens Rd, Melbourne.

• 8pm. Grand Mark and Supreme Grand Chapter. Reception Cocktail Party. At Pullman Hotel, Queens Rd, Melbourne.

Saturday, April 2

• 3pm. Grand Mark. Installation. At Pullman Hotel, Queens Rd, Melbourne.

• 6.30pm. Grand Mark. Pre-Dinner Drinks and Grand Banquet. At Pullman Hotel, Queens Rd, Melbourne.

Sunday, April 3

• 12 Noon. Grand Mark and Supreme Grand Chapter. Social Farewell Luncheon. At Park Room, Pullman Hotel.
• 6.30pm. Southern Cross Lodge. Dinner at Maldon Hotel.

Monday, April 4

• 7pm. North Melbourne Lodge. Double First Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.

Tuesday, April 5

• 7pm. Old Melburnians Lodge. Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. Table Lodge. At Freemasons Prahran.

• 7.30pm. MAP1. At Freemasons Brunswick.

Thursday, April 7

• 6.15pm. Victorian Naval and Military Lodge. ANZAC Service. Third Degree, At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 6.30pm. Point Nepean Lodge. Installation of Xavier Murtagh by 2022 Team. At Freemasons Sorrento.

• 7.30pm. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Ceremony of the Vacant Chair,. Social Night. At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 7.30pm. Southern Cross Lodge. Vacant Chair Ceremony. At Freemasons Maldon. 

• 7.30pm. Whitehorse Chapter. Exaltation. At Freemasons Box Hill.

• 7.30pm. MAP1. At Freemasons Ballarat.

Friday, April 8

• TBA. Grand Master’s Visit to North-East Victoria.

• 7.30pm. Altona Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Williamstown.

• 7.30pm. Wodonga Lodge. Vacant Chair Ceremony. Grand Master in attendance.

Saturday, April 9

• 8.30am.  Ask Any Question of the Grand Master. At Freemasons Wodonga.

• 9am. Secretary’s Course. REGISTER

• 1pm. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Social Barbecue. At Yan Yean Reservoir.

• 2pm. Moorabbin Lodge. Installation of Peter Kilfoyle by Anthony Bucca and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 4pm. Garibaldi Lodge. Installation of Charlie Magno by Richard Elkington and 2022 Team. Freemasons Essendon.

• 6pm. Walhalla Lodge. Walhalla Ghost Tour at 7.30pm. $35 for visitors. BOOK

Monday, April 11

• 9.30am. Eureka Daylight Lodge. Installation of Eric McCallum and 2022 Country Team. At Freemasons Ballarat.

• 6pm. Commercial Council Meeting. Location TBA.

• 6.30pm. United Ararat Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Ararat.

• 7.30pm. City of Abbotsford Chapter. At Freemasons Collingwood.

Tuesday, April 12

• 7pm. Brighton District Lodge. Double Third Degree. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.15pm. MAP2. At Freemasons Keysborough.

• 7.30pm. Marnoo Lodge. Talk. At Freemasons Stawell.

Wednesday, April 13

• 7.30pm. Fairfield Lodge. 50-year to Eddie Manuel. Talk by Shane Rogers. At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 7.30pm. Traralgon Lodge. Obligate Master-Elect. Vacant Chair Ceremony. At Freemasons Latrobe Valley.

Thursday, April 14

• 7.15pm. MAP1. At Freemasons Ringwood.
• 7.30pm. Union Lodge of North Gippsland. 60-year jewel to Daryl Cook by Richard Elkington. At Freemasons Bairnsdale.

• 7.30pm. University Lodge. At Freemasons Melbourne.

Friday, April 15 – Good Friday
• All Day. Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (Collections at 7-Eleven stores have been CANCELLED.)

Tuesday, April 19

• 6.30pm. Ballarat Yarrowee Lodge. Installation of Nicholas Pethica by 2022 Team. At Freemasons Ballarat.

Wednesday, April 20

• 7.15pm. MAP3. At Freemasons Frankston.

• 7.30pm. MAP2. At Freemasons Oakleigh.

Thursday, April 21

• 7pm. MAP2. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Albert Edward Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Alexandra.

• 7.30pm. Victorian Naval and Military Chapter. At Freemasons Melbourne.

Sunday, April 24

• 10am. MAP2. At Freemasons Greensborough.

• 12 Noon. Grand Ceremonial Team. Casual Social Barbecue. St Albans.

Monday, April 25 – ANZAC Day
• All Day. ANZAC Day.

• 7.30m. MAP3. At Freemasons Bayside.

Tuesday, April 26

• 6.30pm. Mt Franklin St George Lodge. Installation by 2022 Metro Team. At Freemasons Daylesford.

Wednesday, April 27

• 7.30pm. Central District. Lodge of Instruction (Proposed). Deacons Training. At Freemasons Melbourne.

Thursday, April 28

• 6.30pm. Lodge of Amity. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7pm. MAP1, MAP 2. At Freemasons Western.

• 8pm. MAP3. At Freemasons Western

Saturday, April 30

• 1pm. Southern Cross Chapter of Improvement. Demonstration of First and Second Degrees as practised by the Antient and Accepted Scottish Rite, At Freemasons Preston. Cost: $15 per person. BOOK: www.trybooking.com/BXLDY

• 4pm. Rupertswood Numurkah Lodge. Installation of Ronald Sutherland by David Blake and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Numurkah.

• 6.30pm. Prince of Wales Lodge. Installation of Allen Darragh by 2022 Team. At Freemasons Smythesdale.

INFORMATION TO KNOW
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