e-newsletter No. 91
engage!
T
he last three weeks have been pretty hectic. It began with a weekend of
festivities to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Consecration of the
Lodge of Australia Felix No. 1. This included an Installation followed by the
open re-enactment of the Consecration. What an achievement for a Lodge to
sustain 175 years of Freemasonry in Victoria – well done.
I also attended the Annual Founders’ night at the Baden-Powell Lodge.
The members of the Lodge who were Scouts wore their Scout uniform.
There were a number of Scouts present and also representatives of
Scouts Victoria.
The Lodge annually recognises a Rover crew and the occasion generally
cements the bond between Scouting and Freemasonry. What a great
relationship. It’s clear that any Scout would feel more than comfortable in a
masonic environment and make a good Freemason. So, are there any Scouts
that meet near your Lodge?
The next weekend I spent a day and a half with the Board of General Purposes
considering the future of Freemasonry in Victoria over the next 15-20 years.
At the regular Board meetings, there are many operational matters with which
to deal, so this weekend provided a great opportunity to focus on longer term
topics. I look forward to sharing some of our thoughts from this meeting over the ensuing months.
I had the opportunity to meet with all the Directors of the Freemasons Foundation prior to their second Board meeting. All
Directors have now been appointed and assumed their roles, including the two non-Freemason Directors who happen to be
females. The Foundation Board has an exciting blend of skills and experience and we look forward to regular updates from
this Board. The first update will be made at the March Quarterly Communication.
Last weekend I joined the members of the 2015 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team in Bendigo where they were put through
their final paces in preparation for their role as the current Grand Team. Over the course of the weekend, six Installations
were conducted in three different centres with each Installation reviewed and assessed by an experienced Past Grand
Director. Approximately 100 people were involved and there was plenty of social interaction between training times - it was a
great weekend.
As Sue and I approach the commencement of my second (and last) term as Grand Master, we would love to see as many
people as possible at the upcoming Grand Installation functions - bookings close very soon.
STOP PRESS: Planning Minister Richard Wynne has issued a notice of decision to grant a planning permit for the
redevelopment of the Dallas Brooks Centre. A seperate BGP Communique has been circulated today advising of this news.
MWBro. Hillel Benedykt
Grand Master
Grand Installation 2015
Make sure you bring your member card on the day, along with
the ticket you receive when you register.
Members attending the Quarterly Communication and Grand
Installation will be required to scan their member card on arrival.
This will ensure we know that you have ‘checked in’ and are in
attendance on the day.
If you do not have a member card, please contact Roger Schie for a free
temporary card at [email protected] or call (03) 9411 0139.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2015
SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2015
QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION
GRAND BANQUET
DALLAS BROOKS HALL
PLAZA BALLROOM | 191 COLLINS STREET
MELBOURNE
6:00pm
Join us for the March Quarterly Communication which
will feature the Quarterly Report of the Board of General
Purposes, Freemasons Foundation Victoria Limited,
Royal Freemasons and communications from the Grand
Master and sister Grand Lodges.
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 2015
GRAND INSTALLATION
7:00pm for 7:30pm start
(Tickets $135.00 pp)
Dress: B/Tie Ladies Eve Wear
Celebrate the Grand Installation
in style at the Grand Banquet on Saturday 21 March, to be
held at the Plaza Ballroom on Collins Street, Melbourne.
Tickets include a three-course dinner plus beer, wine and
soft drinks. The evening will also feature inductions into
the Hall of Fame.
DALLAS BROOKS HALL
SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2015
7:30pm - Includes light supper (Tickets $15.00)
Open to family and friends
Dress: Formal Regalia and Ladies ‘After 5’
FAMILY DAY - FREE EVENT
2015 sees the celebration of the second term of Grand
Master MWBro. Hillel Benedykt and the installation of
the 2015 Grand Ceremonial Team. Both events will be
available to view online via the Freemasons Victoria
Member Centre – please register.
12 noon onwards
Dress: Casual
POWLETT RESERVE | EAST
MELBOURNE
The event will include a children’s jumping castle,
face painter and more. BYO drinks, and picnic
blankets.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
DAY AND TIME
EVENT
VENUE
DRESS
Wednesday 18th March
6:00pm
Quarterly Communication
Dallas Brooks Hall
300 Albert Street
East Melbourne
Formal Regalia
Wednesday 18th March
7:30pm
Grand Installation
Dallas Brooks Hall
Saturday 21st March
7.00 for 7:30pm
Grand Banquet
Plaza Ballroom,
191 Collins Street,
Melbourne 3000
Family Day
Powlett Reserve,
Albert Street
East Melbourne
Sunday 22nd March
12:00 noon
Ladies ‘After 5’
Formal Regalia
Ladies ‘After 5’
Black Tie
Ladies Evening Wear
Casual
BOOKINGS
LAST
DAY
FOR BOOKINGS IS TODAY,
MARCH
3RD 2015
Please book
online
at www.trybooking.com/116206.
Please noteTUESDAY
bookings close
Tuesday 3 March
For more information
on Freemasons
events,
visit www.freemasonsvic.net.au/events
TO BOOK,
GO TO
WWW.TRYBOOKING.COM/116206
Events Facilitator
Erin Olsen - (03) 9411 0107 / 0428 202 396
or email [email protected]
Masonic Services Manager
Bruce Cowie - (03) 9411 0110 / 0488 373 730
or email [email protected]
Freemasons in the CBD
Business Luncheon
Freemasons Victoria invites you and your guest
to a very special CBD business luncheon.
Special Guest Speaker:
Tony Gleeson
Tony is the Executive General Manager of the Australian Institute of
Management; Australia’s leading provider of professional development,
training and support services for managers and executive leaders.
Tony has over 25 years of international experience
in the field of educational design, development and
delivery. He has lived and worked in five continents,
and held a number of key positions in the world’s
leading professional services organisations
including Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers
and CPA Australia.
Tony will share AIM’s research and insights into how
organisations and individuals can build their leadership
capabilities for the growth of their organisation.
When:
Where:
Time:
Tickets:
RSVP:
More Info:
Tuesday 10 March
Rendezvous Grand Hotel
328 Flinders Street, Melbourne
12:00pm – 2:00pm
$55.00 (includes two-course lunch and beverages)
Available from www.trybooking.com/121441
Wednesday 4 March 2015
Erin Olsen on 03 9411 0107 or [email protected]
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!!
RSVP by Wednesday 4 March 2015 to
Erin Olsen: [email protected] or (03) 9411 0107
or register online at www.trybooking.com/121441
Two new Directors
T
he Freemasons Foundation Victoria Limited has welcomed two new
members to the Board of Directors, Jane Hill and Carol
Scholes-Robertson.
Jane is a CEO with 15 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector where
she has worked to improve outcomes for disadvantaged Australians.
Jane’s governance experience includes three years at KPMG within the
Board Advisory Services Division, authoring the Company Director’s
Toolkit – a blueprint on the creation of high performance Boards.
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A lifelong learner, Jane has a BA, LLB, MBA, Grad. Dip. Mkting and is a
graduate and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
“It’s an honour to be one of two non-Freemasons appointed to the Board.
My appointment widens the Board’s diversity and representation. I hope
to offer a unique perspective drawn from my background in governance
and not-for-profit management,” Jane said.
Jane’s career spans executive leadership roles in not-for-profit
organisations including peak bodies, industry organisations and charities.
She has worn many hats including strategist, marketer, financial controller
and risk manager and as a result approaches decision-making from many
different angles and often brings new perspectives to challenging issues.
Jane Hall
“A big motivator for me is Freemasonry’s underlying ethos of selfimprovement which is something I strive for. In terms of achievements – I
see three goals: that the Foundation’s Corpus grows through prudent
investment and further contributions, best practice philanthropic grant
making, and to promote the Foundation’s work so that Freemasonry
receives recognition for over 125 years of community service.”
Carol is a chartered accountant and has spent a number of years as an
audit specialist partner within professional service firms in Melbourne and
more recently, Tasmania. Carol has retired from practice in Melbourne
and moved to Tasmania, where she works for Crowe Horwath to support
the governance of not-for-profit local organisations in the provision of
specialist audit services.
Carol said she is looking forward to contributing to the newly constituted
Freemasons Foundation Victoria Limited as a Director, and as Chair of the
Finance, Investment and Audit Committee.
Carol Scholes-Robertson
“It is an exciting opportunity to be involved in underpinning the vision of
the Foundation, with a depth of strategy implementation that will support
the organisations success, and grow its reputation, as it moves into a
phase of renewed vigour,” Carol said.
Currently, Carol is studying psychology at university, and when not at
work or studying she enjoys spending time with family and with some
very special extra children, who stay with her for respite care.
Freemasons Victoria extends a very warm welcome to Jane and Carol.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
St Pius X Primary School Scholarships
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G
rade 5 boys Brendon and Liam were presented with the
commendations by Freemasons Victoria’s Lord Northcote
Lodge No. 191.
St Pius X Primary School ‘family engagement in learning’ leader
Rick Hynes said the students have been given the awards for their
dedication to school activities and for always displaying the school
‘sethos through their actions.
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“It’s about showing school spirit and leading by example by
taking care of others. Their actions show care and respect for all
students and staff as they continue to try their best in all of their
activities,” Mr Hynes said.
“St Pius X is proud of its achievements and will continue to
encourage the boys to display ongoing leadership and continue
their effort to achieve their goals,” he said.
50 year jewel for
VWBro. James Till
VWBro. James Till PGIWkgs was
presented with his 50 year jewel
and certificate by life-long friend
WBro. Kevin Campbell PGStdB
at Fairfield Lodge No. 254 on 11
February 2015.
VWBro. James commenced his
journey with King Solomon
Lodge in 1964, and passed
in 1965. He was Installed as
Worshipful Master at King
Solomon Lodge in 1986, and
again in 1998, then Installed as
Worshipful Master at Melbourne
Installed Masters’ Lodge in 2003
and again in 2008.
Now a member of Fairfield
Lodge, after a time with Mozart
Lodge from 1977-1983, VWBro.
James has established a long
and proud masonic record from
since time he was initiated.
VWB James’ service award was
sent to Middle Park Lodge for
presentation, but before they
could present him with his jewel
and certificate, he had resigned
to join Fairfield Lodge.
Liam and Brandon with WBro. Eric Williams and VWBro. Bernard Henry from Lord Northcote
Lodge No. 191 and (left) Pear and Trevor Watts.
VWBro. James Till accepting
his certificate from long-time
friend WBro. Kevin Campbell
at Fairfield Lodge.
A great achievement in pure
and ancient Freemasonry
B
ro. Donald Blair of Mildura Lodge No. 170
recently received his Unity Certificate and
Badge in recognition of his membership with
the Craft, the Mark Master Masons and the
Holy Royal Arch Chapter.
The presentation of the Unity Certificate and
Badge indicates that Bro. Donald has now
completed those degrees that form pure and
ancient masonry as specified in Rule 2 of
the Freemasonry Constitution.
L-R: WBro. Graham McErvale with his 50 Year Certificate, Bro. Dr. Dharminder Singh with his Grand Lodge Certificate, Bro. Donald Blair and
Worshipful Master WBro. Greg Brown.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
Freemason Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
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r Stephane Shepherd, Research
Fellow from the Centre for
Forensic Behavioural Science at
Swinburne University of Technology
and member of Lodge of Australia Felix,
has won the prestigious 2015 Fulbright
Postdoctoral Scholarship in Cultural
Competence.
Dr Stephane Shepherd, Research Fellow
from the Centre for Forensic Behavioural
Science, Swinburne University of
Technology.
Dr Shepherd will collaborate with
academics from the University of
California, Los Angeles, the University
of Arizona and the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln to explore whether
cultural engagement has an influence in
deterring crime for Aboriginal people in
custody.
The scholarship will provide an
opportunity to better understand the
cultural needs of Aboriginal Australians in
the criminal justice system, how they impact criminal behaviour and how
risk markers can be addressed through culturally sensitive actions.
“It is an honour to receive a Fulbright Scholarship and I will endeavour to
utilise this exciting opportunity to improve cross-cultural outcomes in the
field of forensic psychology,” Dr Shepherd said.
Dr Shepherd has a strong interest in the health and wellbeing of
Aboriginal people in contact with the justice system, stressing the need for
developing culturally informed initiatives for offenders.
“Working with Tribal Law and Native Policy scholars in the US will
provide a unique and relevant perspective on how cultural engagement
and spirituality plays a role in building resilience and diverting Native
Americans from the justice system,” he said.
From a broader perspective, the project expands cultural competency
research to forensic settings.
“I anticipate this project will help in developing protocols for working
as a culturally informed practitioner within forensic mental health,” Dr
Shepherd said.
A SPECIAL NIGHT FOR
TALBOT LODGE NO. 42
W
Bro. Joseph (Chick) Mercieca
PGStdB of Talbot Lodge No.
42 was installed as Master of the
Lodge by long-time friend MWBro.
Bob Jones on Saturday 21 February
and was supported by the 2015
Grand Team. MWBro. Bob Jones
had flew down from Townsville
the night before, and drove up to
Maryborough for the Installation.
The Installation was attended by
120 people, comprising Freemasons
and their partners. During the
Installation the ladies were
entertained by local resident, Nola
Evans, who presented a talk on her
trek along the “Kokoda Track”.
MWBro. Bob Jones was the Installing
Master at Talbot Lodge two years
ago when he Installed WBro. Dick
Deason. WBro Steve Allan followed
Dick as Master. However, Steve
sadly passed away six months into
his Mastership which saw Dick
stepping back into the Chair for the
remainder of 2014-15.
Unfortunately, Dick fell very ill over
the festive period and has been in
and out of hospital, only returning
home on the Friday night. MWBro.
Bob was aware of Dick’s ailment,
that he was housebound. Therefore
unable to attend the Installation.
MWBro Bob insisted that he visit
Dick at his home and presented
him with a set of miniature working
tools from the Lodge for his efforts
in taking on the leadership of the
Lodge during this time.
In 2010, Dr Shepherd was awarded a PhD Scholarship in Forensic
Psychology at Monash University. His thesis explored risk factors for
violence across ethnicity and gender in Australian young offenders in
custody.
Since receiving his doctorate in 2013, Dr Shepherd has worked as a
postdoctoral research fellow and lecturer at the Centre for Forensic
Behavioural Science.
The Fulbright program is the largest educational scholarship of its
kind and was created by US Senator J. William Fulbright and the US
government in 1946. Aimed at promoting mutual understanding through
educational exchange, it currently operates between the US and 150 other
nations.
Dr Shepherd joins the ranks of twenty talented Australians to become
a Fulbright Scholar in 2015.Read Dr Shepherd’s profile: http://www.
fulbright.com.au/scholars/2015-australian-scholars/item/79
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MWBro. Jones and WBro. WBro.
Joseph Mercieca presenting
WBro. Dick Deason with a set
of miniature working tools.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
Combined Lodges ANZAC Reunion
Prepared by VWBro. Alan Mitchell, The Army Lodge No. 478
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he idea of the ANZAC Reunion Meeting was conceived by WBro.
Lieutenant Colonel B.R. (Barry) Tinkler, MBE, during his term as
Worshipful Master of The Army Lodge No. 478 in 1982.
The first meeting was a special daylight meeting to enable those who were
unable to attend the normal evening meetings, to join with the Brethren
of the Lodge in an ANZAC commemoration ceremony and reunion
luncheon. The meeting was an outstanding success. Brethren from both
the Victorian Naval & Military Lodge No. 49 and the United Service Lodge
No. 330, together with the Army Lodge members, attended in large
numbers.
Shortly after the meeting, representatives from the three Lodges met and
agreed to hold the meeting annually, hosting it in rotation. The format
of the meeting was to remain the same, i.e. a short commemoration
ceremony in the lodge room followed by a reunion luncheon. The only
variations agreed were that each host Lodge would carry out its own
particular ceremony of commemoration, and that ex-Service and other
interested Brethren would be welcome to attend. It was also agreed that
the Most Worshipful Grand Master (or his nominated representative)
would be invited to attend.
At that time there were a number of Freemasons in the Royal New Zealand
Returned and Services’ Association (NZRSA) who were also invited
to attend and make it a real ANZAC event. In 2011 Vietnam Veterans
Memorial Lodge No. 921
was invited to join the
combined Lodges and
host the 2011 event.
The MWGM with his GDC and Worshipful Masters of the
Combined Lodges at the Inaugural Meeting in April 1983.
L to R: WBro Graeme Blamey – Victorian Naval & Military
Lodge No.49, WBro Alan Mitchell – The Army Lodge No. 478,
MWBro Henry Nathan GM, WBro MAJ Ivor White – United
Service Lodge No.330, and VWBro COL Terry Bates GDC.
To ensure that the
meeting always
maintained the same
standard and format, it
was agreed that The Army
Lodge would maintain
administrative control
of the meeting. A later
modification was that
the Army Lodge Catering
Officer handled the
catering arrangements.
The combined meeting
was held in 1983, hosted
by The Army Lodge; and with one exception, has been held every year
since, with attendance averaging 100 Brethren.
125th Anniversary
Competition - last chance to
enter!
As part of our 125th Anniversary
celebrations, a monthly competition
has been running for the best historic
photograph and story that represents
your Lodge and its history over the last
125 years.
This may be a photograph of a significant
member of your Lodge, a special event
in which the Lodge took part, or a
photograph of a significant period
within your Lodge.
Please attach a short story to accompany
your photograph (in no more than 200
words) about its significance to Victorian
Freemasonry and its impact on the
community over the last 125 years.
All winning photgraphs and stories will
be published in Freemasonry Victoria
Magazine.
Each month the best photograph and
story will win a special commemorative
125 Year prize in addition to a copy of the
Freemasons: The Inside Story Summer
Series DVD.
Please send all highest resolution
photographs (JPGs) and stories to the
Editor at:
[email protected]
Please also send a return postal
address.
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings and to
mark the occasion, the meeting’s organising committee intend to make
the Combined Lodges’ ANZAC Reunion Meeting a very special event on
the Victorian masonic calendar.
The 2015 meeting will be held at the Ivalda Masonic Centre on
Saturday 18 April, 2015, with a short Lodge meeting and commemoration
ceremony commencing at 11am, followed by a reunion luncheon at
12.30pm. The day’s proceedings are scheduled to conclude at 3pm.
It is a Freemasons only event, with attendance to the luncheon limited to
120. Entry is by prepaid ticket. Those wishing to attend should complete
the entry form at the end of this Newsletter and return it before the due
date. Should the luncheon be over-subscribed, places will be determined
by the order in which replies are received.
Troops find safety in trench dug-outs
Lone Pine, Gallipoli,1915.
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Victoria in its 125th year.
Helped on Learning Journey
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M
ooroopna Secondary College students Rosalie Smith, 16, and
Emily Lamb, 17, each happily accepted a $500 scholarship from
Freemasons Victoria’s Mooroopna Lodge on Tuesday 9 February.
The scholarship will go directly to Mooroopna Secondary College to assist
with the cost of books and fees for the Year 11 and 12 students.
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Rosalie and Emily participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, as well
as being high academic achievers – traits that were recognised by their
teachers who selected them for the scholarships.
Mooroopna Lodge Master, VWBro. Alan McCormick, said the organisation
was privileged to have both girls, along with their families and school
principal Gary Fletcher, attend an acceptance ceremony on Tuesday night.
“Mooroopna Lodge has been providing scholarships to the school for 25
years, totalling $10,500,” he said.
This is the second year that Year 12 student, Emily Lamb, has received the
scholarship. Emily said she felt really good about receiving a helping hand
with her education. “It’s helped me further my education and it’s helped
motivate me,” she said.
Emily is the oldest of four children in her family and hopes to one day
attend university in Albury. Her dream is to start an animal sanctuary.
“The scholarship has also helped my parents out as well financially, so as
well as benefiting me, it is also benefiting them. They’re really proud of my
success at school,” she said.
Year 11 student Rosalie lives with her father and migrated from the
Philippines when she was 13 years old. She can speak three languages and
hopes to study medicine when she completes secondary school. She said
it was uplifting to be chosen for a scholarship that she would also receive
next year.
“I felt so lucky. It’s going to help me further my education and will help
with paying school fees,” she said.
Mr Fletcher said that the scholarship was awarded to one student every
year for a two-year duration.
“There are always two students, one in Year 11 and one in Year 12. The
students who get it are those we believe have high academic potential but
who need support in learning.”
Mr Fletcher said the young people who were selected for the scholarship
not only made significant contributions to their local communities, but
also to the wider world.
Yarra Valley Wine Tour
Saturday March 14
It’s worth the Journey to Hanrahan
Vineyard. Family-owned and
operated business, Hanrahan Wines
is a must-stop destination when
you’re visiting the Yarra Valley region.
Your host, Bev, prides herself on
a warm and intimate cellar door
experience where you’re sure to
meet her much loved dog Darcy!
Your friendly hosts will not only serve
you the finest wine, but they’ll be
able to tell you everything there is
to know about it. They’re involved
in the entire process. The quality of
the Hanrahan wine range is reflected
in their products of superior tasting
wines which are beautifully balanced.
GETTING THERE:
BY BUS: A free shuttle bus, provided
by Grand Lodge, will leave the
Brighton Masonic Centre at 9.45
am. If you would like to travel by
bus, then you must register with Di
Tyndall 9589 2718.
BY CAR: The winery is located at 3
Hexham Road Gruyere. However, the
plan is that we all meet at Domaine
Chandon, 727 Maroondah Highway,
Coldstream at 11.00 am.
DOMAINE CHANDON
Start with a bubbly. At Chandon you
can taste their Champagnes for a
tasting fee of $5.00. This starts the
day off right and introduces you to
some of the ‘sparkling’ that you may
not see at Dan Murphy’s.
WHAT TO BRING:
This is a reverse BYO which means we
take all of our own food, they provide
a BBQ, and we purchase their wine,
so please do not bring any alcoholic
drinks with you. Pack your picnic set.
There are tables, chairs and shade
umbrellas on the patio overlooking
the beautiful countryside.
THE COST:
Hanrahan’s support aged care
facilities and so we will be giving a
donation to them to help with this
program. We suggest that you also
assist with a donation of at least
$5.00 per head.
Rosalie Smith (left), 16, and Emily
Lamb, 17 have each received a $500
scholarship from Freemasons Victoria’s
Mooroopna Lodge.
Register your attendance
with Di Tyndall now so
that we can arrange
seating etc at the winery
(03) 9589 2718.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
60 years of dedication
R
WBro. Harold Joseph Merton recently received his 60 year bar and
pin certificate at Fairfield Lodge No. 254 on 11 February 2015.
Harold travelled from his residence in Bowral to receive the award not bad for man of 95!
Virtuosity - Concerto
Soloist development
program
Harold was initiated, passed and raised at Lodge of Adoration in 1955,
and joined Lodge of Adoration & Commradeship in 1988 when the two
collaborated. Harold then joined Fairfield Lodge No. 254 in 1995 where
he has stayed.
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When Harold attends Lodge in Melbourne, he visits his very good friend
Dr. John Connell PGM AM, now 101. Harold and John were members
together of Lodge of Adoration. Harold remains a member and Dr. John
Connell PGM AM is an honorary member of Fairfield Lodge.
Harold was Master of the Lodge of Adoration 1980-1982 and Secretary for
12 years until the amalgamated Lodge handed in their Charter in 1995.
He served as Grand Sword Bearer in 1987 and Senior Grand Deacon in
1988. He was Past Grand Inspector of Workings in 1997 and is now Past
Junior Grand Warden. Harold also served in other orders including Master
of Fairfield Mark Lodge (resigned after 36 years’ service), First Principle
of Northcote Holy Royal Arch, and Most Wise Sovereign of Coburg and
Ascension Sovereign Chapter – Rose Croix No. 166.
Following relocation to a retirement village in Bowral in October 2004,
Harold has continued to participate in Lodges in NSW.
Harold visited the Grand Lodge of London, England and the Roslyn
Chapter in Edinburgh Scotland during 2009, subsequently WBro.
Stephen Blinkhorn PPAGDC Essex & London, English Constitution,
Secretary of Jubilee Southern Highlands Daylight Lodge, visited
Melbourne and was given the honour of presenting Harold with his 60
year bar and pin. A very special moment.
During the evening, two candidates, Mr Jason Poynton and Mr Tony
Yeung were initiated and Harold wished them all the best with their
masonic journey.
He suggested that they take the time to learn the principles, symbols and
allegory of Freemasonry, and said that he hoped he’d set an example for
them to follow. Who better to listen to than a man of such wisdom.
Virtuosity is a concerto soloist
development program offering
young musicians the chance to learn
from the best.
Virtuosity is open to musicians
aged 15 to 25 years old. Find more
information at mym.org.au.
Melbourne Youth Music is delighted
to launch Virtuosity 2015. Now in its
second year, Virtuosity is a concerto
soloist development program in a
competitive setting, culminating in a
Grand Final performance at Deakin
Edge, Federation Square. Virtuosity
is a chance for future soloists to
be mentored by industry experts
and gain an enriching educational
experience.
For any budding musician, learning
and playing a concerto piece is an
essential part of their education
and a requirement for most
orchestral job auditions. However,
it is rare for young musicians to get
the opportunity to rehearse and
perform a concerto with a full-sized
orchestra.
‘Playing my piece with an orchestra
was like completing a jigsaw puzzle,
when all the parts are put together
something beautiful is created, there
is more meaning to the piece and a
much bigger story to hear.’ Natasha
Hanna, Virtuosity 2014 First Prize
Recipient.
Virtuosity takes part in three stages:
online application, Semi-Final
performance and the Grand Final.
Throughout each stage, participants
are given support and guidance for
them to be the best musician they
can be.
Virtuosity is the ideal springboard
into professional concerto
performance, participation in
competitions and the development
of advanced musician skills – both
on and off stage.
Secretary of Fairfield Lodge WBro. Eddie Manuel presenting Harold with his 60 year service
certificate.
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Victoria in its 125th year.
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Milestone for Bill Morecroft
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ill was born in 1921 and at 93 years is the most senior member (in
age) to be enthroned for the first time into the chair of Most Wise
Sovereign in Alpha Victoria Sovereign Chapter of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite on 20 November 2014.
Bill’s Masonic History:
Bill was Initiated in Beaumaris Lodge No. 458 in 1957, passed in the
degree of Fellow-Craft in October of the same year and raised to sublime
degree of Master-Mason on 20 February 1958.
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He was Installed as Worshipful Master of Beaumaris Lodge in 1973 and
re-installed in 2007.
He was Installed at BlackRock-Beaumaris in 2008, promoted to Past Grand
Sword Bearer in 1985, and Past Senior Grand Deacon ten years later.
In 2010 Bill was further promoted to Past Junior Grand Warden, and
Perfected as a Prince of Rose Croi.
The beautiful cake prepared for Bill
Morecroft to celebrate his enthronement
into the chair of Most Wise Sovereign in
Alpha Victoria Sovereign Chapter of the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
He was appointed 1st General in 2013 and 2nd General in 2012.
Bill was also elevated to Grand Elect Knight Kadosh (30th Degree) in
St. Andrew Sovereign Council in 2013, and enthroned as Most Wise
Sovereign - Alpha Victoria Sovereign Chapter in 2014.
After the enthronement ceremony Bill was pleased to welcome a number
of Master Masons to supper to enjoy the cake (pictured) that marked the
occasion.
Alpha Victoria is the first Sovereign Chapter in Victoria to work a Universal
Ritual under the authority of the Supreme Council of the 33rd degree for
Australia.
In Universal Chapters Rose Croix, membership of the Rite is open to all
properly qualified Master Masons of any faith.
Members of this Rite may advance from the 180 to 300, 310, 320 and
eventually, if willing to take responsibility of high office, then the 330 is
the reward for hard work within both Chapter and Council.
The different collars in the photo are of the ranks attainable by any member of the AASR.
Bill seated front, third from left.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
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Victorian Freemasons Cycling Club on the road for a special cause
The Victorian Freemasons Cycling Club were on
their bikes again; riding for charity and promoting
Freemasons Victoria in the Lake Hume Challenge
– a 40km ride through the picturesque rolling hills
and valleys of Lake Hume, Albury-Wodonga.
The event, held on Saturday 21 February, attracted
many riders from around the state. All proceeds
raised by the event went to support the Albury
Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre (AWRCC) and
Wellness Centre. The Wellness Centre in particular,
houses various groups that provide information
and emotional support for people affected by
cancer, both patients and their carers.
This year the Club wanted to do more than just
donate their entry fee and put the club jersey in the peleton. The team’s road captain, WBro. Milton Mann,
approached District Coordinator 108, RWBro. Don Nicholls, and with his approval, wrote to each of the
Lodge Districts about the event and offered them the opportunity to support the AWRCC via a donation
of $1 for each member of their Lodge. RWBro. Nicholls kicked off the fundraising effort and most of the
District Lodges followed his lead. On ride day, the FMCC were able to present event organisers with a
cheque for $653 on behalf of Freemasons Victoria.
What’s next for the
Victorian Freemasons
Cycling Club?
On Sunday 19 April, Club
members will be saddling up for
a 50km ride in the 2015 Multiple
Sclerosis Melbourne Cycle.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a
disease of the central nervous
system affecting more young
adult Australians than any
other neurological condition.
Approximately four Australians
are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis every working day, equating to 1000 new diagnoses every year.
It is a lifelong disease for which a cause and cure are yet to be found.
MS Australia aims to minimise the impact of multiple sclerosis on all individuals affected by the disease,
as well as their families, carers and the community, by offering a wide range of services, equipment and
support. The organisation’s goal is to assist everyone affected by multiple sclerosis to live life to their fullest
potential and secure the care and support they need, until a cure is found.
Between now and April 19, the Victorian FMCC will focus on fundraising for this event. WBro. Malcolm
Mann, the Club’s fundraising coordinator for this event said, “I have written to all of the District
Coordinators about the event, requesting their support and explaining what the Club is doing for it.
The next step will be to offer every Lodge an opportunity to contribute financially on a $1x1 basis.”
To learn more about multiple sclerosis, visit the www.mssociety.org.au
If you would like to donate to MS Australia, go to www.register.msmelbournecycle.org.au/2015-MSMelbourne-Cycle/Freemasons+Cycling+Club, click on the Donate Now button and follow the prompts.
If you are a rider and want to join the team for the event, add your details whilst on the site, otherwise feel
free to leave a message for the Club.
And of course, if you have entered the event and would like some company on the ride, keep an eye out
for the FMCC jersey and come and say hello. The Club will be in the 8.00am start group.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
Special Shabbat Service
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reemasons and their families are invited to a special
Shabbat (Sabbath) Service to honour Freemasonry.
Grand Master MWBro. Hillel Benedykt, together with
members of the 2015 Grand Ceremonial Team, will be in
attendance.
The service will conclude at approximately 12 noon and
will be followed by a Kiddush (light refreshments).
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DATE: Saturday 4 July 2015
TIME: 9:30am for a 10:00am start
PLACE: Temple Beth Israel, 76 Alma Road, St Kilda
DRESS: Gentlemen - Lounge Suit (Regalia not required)
Head covering is necessary for gentlemen and will be available on arrival. Ladies – smart casual
CONTACT: Please confirm your attendance for catering
purposes by contacting WBro. Ron Aarons at
[email protected] or call (03) 9563 4737.
The Chanukah Window
Masonic Memorial in Gettysburg
B
ro. Andrew Cooper of Lodge of Orana No. 836 was fortunate enough
to visit the Masonic Memorial at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in
Gettysburg, South Dakota, USA. It is entitled “Friend to Friend”.
The memorial commemorates an event that took place on the last day of
the battle of Gettysburg on 3 July 1863. Known as Pickett’s Charge, it was
Robert E. Lee’s major and final attack of the battle.
Convinced that the Union
line, being strong at each
flank, must therefore be weak
in the middle, he ordered
approximately 12,000 troops
on a frontal attack; over
open ground towards a
Union Force that was dug in
behind a stone wall almost a
mile across.
The festival of Chanukah, “dedication”,
celebrates events which took place
more than two millennia ago, when
the Syrian Greeks ruled over Judea and
paganised the Temple in Jerusalem.
A small group led by the Maccabees
expelled the Greeks, restored the
Temple and performed a ceremony to
“rededication”.
According to later tradition, Chanukah
also celebrates a miracle which took
place at that ceremony: a single day’s
supply of oil for the Menorah which
lasted eight days. The Chanukah
miracle in the spiritual sense is a
celebration of Jewish survival.
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Under fire, about 9,000 troops
reached the wall and initially
split the Union Force, but were repulsed by the horrible casualties after a
reserve regiment was brought up to block the breakthrough.
In the fighting at the wall, Confederate General Lewis Armistead, a
Freemason, was mortally wounded. As he fell he gave the Masonic distress
call, and amidst the noise a Union Captain, Henry Bingham, heard the
call and came to his aid. Armistead asked about his close friend General
George Meade (also a Mason), who was in charge of the Union Army of
the Potomac at the battle. Meade had also been wounded but recovered.
Armistead asked that his watch and some personal items be given to
Meade. The memorial depicts Armistead giving these items to Bingham.
The memorial was presented by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1993,
and occupies a prominent location in the Cemetery.
Over the eight days of the festival,
as successive candles are lit by the
“servant candle” until all eight flames
are burning, the light of survival grows
brighter and brighter. The Chanukah
lamp is placed in the window for
the world to witness this act of
commitment.
The Chanukah lamp is decorated with
fruit and leaves which hint at its origins
as a “tree of life”. The panel moves
from metallic darkness on the right
to enlightenment glass on the left,
alluding to the increased light which
takes place over eight days of the
festival.
The flames are shaped as hands,
which remind us that it is by our acts
that faith is kept alive. Across the
sky are inscribed the words, “a great
miracle happened there”, the first
letters of the four words found on the
sides of the spinning top, or “dreidl”,
used to entertain the children during
Chanukah.
Proud sponsors of Freemasons
Victoria in its 125th year.
Community Choir
Summer 2014-2015 Appeal
Raising voices,
uplifting hearts.
Building a Royal Freemasons
Community Choir program is the
focus of our ‘For You For Life’
Appeal Summer 2014-15.
Your donation means
so much to our customers.
No matter how small or large, everyone
who contributes to the Royal Freemasons
Community Choir ‘For You For Life’
Appeal makes a big difference to
enhancing the lives of our customers.
Royal Freemasons Ltd
45 Moubray Street Melbourne Victoria 3004
Telephone: 03 9452 2200
Facsimile: 03 9521 3689
1300 17 69 25 (1300 1 ROYAL)
[email protected]
royalfreemasons.org.au
Research has shown that singing in a
group has the ability to positively improve
mental & physical wellbeing.
The development of a Choir program will
have a flow-on effect on the participants’
families and our employees. It will also
help our customers build new friendships
and give a sense of belonging to the local
community.
Your generous, tax deductible
contribution will help us establish the
Choir program, provide professional
conductors, a music therapist,
resources, brand choir clothing, venues
and organise performances across
the state.
With your help, our Community Choir
Appeal will give our customers, loved
ones and staff the opportunity to be
actively involved in getting together
with the wider community to enjoy the
healing power of singing.
Full details of suggested donation
opportunities are outlined on the
reverse side of this leaflet.
Yes, I/we would like to make a donation to the
Royal Freemasons Community Choir ‘For You For Life’ Appeal Summer 2014-15
A donation of your choice $ .............
$50 - T Shirt
$75 - Song Sheets
$100 - Music Conductor
$150 - Music Accompanist
$250 - Disadvantaged Assistance - Six Months
$500 - Disadvantaged Assistance -12 Months
$1,000 - Two People -12 Months
$5,000 - Year end Gala Event
$10,000 - A Three-year music scholarship for a student
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details completed above. Complete your details and mail to the address shown. You can alternatively phone your Credit Card details to
03 9452 2250. All donations are tax deductible and every gift will be personally acknowledged and a receipt provided.
Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons of Victoria
Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue
O
n Tuesday 31 March 2015 the Most Eminent First Grand Principal
will re-dedicate the Sir William Clarke Memorial Statue at a
public ceremony in the Treasury Gardens, Melbourne
commencing at 2.00pm. The Memorial Statue to Sir William was raised
by the People of Victoria in 1902 in grateful tribute to a man who lived
much respected and died regretted.
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The Ceremony will commence with a
public procession along Treasury Place.
This procession will be in full Royal Arch
regalia. The First Grand Principal will then
re-dedicate the Memorial with corn, wine,
oil and salt dispensed from the golden
vessels in the manner customary among
Freemasons. The ceremony is expected to
last about 40 minutes and will be
followed by afternoon tea at a nearby
location. Dress will be either lounge suit
or sports coat with collar and tie, and
regalia.
Sir William Clarke, Baronet, was the
inaugural First Grand Principal when this
Supreme Grand Chapter was erected in
March 1889.
The rededication will be culmination of
the 125th Anniversary Celebrations of the
Supreme Grand Chapter of Victoria.
As a matter of further interest, on the evening of the same day, the
Most Eminent First Grand Principal, together with his most senior
Grand Officers will attend the Salvation Army Temple on Bourke Street,
Melbourne and assist in dispensing food to the homeless and indigent
of the City of Melbourne. This will be both an act of humility on the
part of Supreme Grand Chapter as well as a fitting tribute to a man
long remembered for his charitable and philanthropic activities – Most
Eminent Companion Sir William Clarke. Supreme Grand Chapter will
meet the cost of this charitable dispensation. All Royal Arch Masons are
enjoined to attend this most important and unique event.
CLOSING DATE FOR TICKETS: 16 March 2015
Freemasons Victoria
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great range of drops and take advantage of some great
prices.
We have teamed with Wineland to give all members
and Lodges across Victoria, the opportunity to access
their own wine purchasing account.
Visit: www.wineland.net.au today to find out more.
To access benefits for all Freemasons, remember
to use this code when paying though the
online payment gateway: Freemasons
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password?
To access information from the
Members Intranet you will first need
to enter a username and password.
Your username is your six digit
member number followed by
@freemasonsvic.net.au.
Your password can be reset by
clicking ‘Forgot your password’. A
new temporary password will be
sent to your email address.
Enter your username and your new
password into the login screen. If
you are still unable to log in please
contact Tony Morris at
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VOL. 2, Feb 2015
Freemasons Wine Club
Register your Lodge name and number to gain access to exclusive products and deals
To the Brethren of Freemasonary Victoria,
At Wineland we have been busy creating an exclusive wine club for all freemasons
where all of your wine needs, and in future spirit and beer needs, can be sourced at
great prices while providing additional funds back into the Charitable Foundation.
With the approval of Freemasons Victoria , every lodge in Victoria has had an account
set up within the wineland.net.au website and these will be activated on Sunday 15
March unless Wineland hears from your lodge with advice that you wish your account to
remain inactive.
To help you with your decision we welcome you to visit wineland.net.au. In order to
access the site please use the following codes which will be active for the next 30 days.
Email: [email protected]
Password: wineland
Once you have had a chance to look at the Wineland site and, we hope, decided to take
up the offer of an exclusive online wine club for your lodge members, there are a few
details you need to be aware of to make accessing your account simple:
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Your lodge’s initial login details are your secretary’s email as the username and
their surname as your lodge’s password. You can change these details to suit
your needs after your initial login. Wineland will not alter or manage your
account unless you request our assistance.
This is an exclusive wine club and as such many of the products and prices are not
available to the general public.
So we encourage you to discuss accessing your exclusive online wine club with your
brethren and have a look at the Wineland website. If you have any questions please
email Wineland at [email protected] with your queries.
We look forward to providing you with all your wine supply needs into the future at
great prices while supporting the Freemason’s Charitable Foundation.
Fraternally,
Marcus Gillon
Director of Wineland
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JD Integrity, Prahran
Administration Office; 1160 Riversdale Road
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Victoria, 3128
The Certificate of Masonic Studies (CMS)
Grand Lodge having several years ago recognised that modern men expect more than an unrelenting repetition of the
three degrees: As a result, the Masonic Advancement Programme was introduced by Grand Lodge as a mandatory part
of every brother’s introduction to our Craft.
The Victorian Lodge of Research observed that a logical outcome of this course of action would be that many of those
newly admitted brethren would be asking
“Okay, what’s next?”
The Lodge of Research has developed a programme of Masonic studies for those brethren seeking further
enlightenment of the background and principles of Freemasonry veiled by our mode of presentation using ritual and
ceremonial.
Rather than being of a classroom style - as its name may imply – the programme is conducted as a group of four to ten
brethren meeting around a table; reflecting the tavern and coffee shop gatherings in the seventeenth and eighteenth
centuries that has evolved into what we have as our Speculative Freemasonry of today.
Class groups gather together, maybe with a coffee and biscuit, and following private reading of a specific aspect of
masonry, under the guidance of a moderator share their impressions and conclusions about the topic.
Following these exchanges a short personal 2 to 3 page assessment of their thoughts and ideas of the topic is
submitted for assessment.
The programme is completed in eight sessions over a 12 month period.
A record of achievement is awarded at the completion of the programme hence it is termed a Certificate of Masonic
Studies. The cost of the course is $80.00. DO NOT SEND MONEY TILL REQUESTED
Certificate of Masonic Studies – Course Dates –
Waverley Masonic Centre 2015
(Last Saturday of the month - 9:00 to 11:00)
Module 1: - Origins of Freemasonry
Module 2: - Freemasonry from 1717-1738 (England)
Module 3: - Freemasonry and its global impact 1738-1813
Module 4: - History of Victorian Freemasonry
Module 5: - Legends, Symbols and Allegories
Module 6: - General Philosophy of Freemasonry
Module 7: - Religious Beliefs and Freemasonry
Module 8: - The Aims of Freemasonry (& reflections on
Course)
Module 1: - Saturday 28 March 2015
Module 2: - Saturday 25 April 2015
Module 3: - Saturday 30 May 2015
Module 4: - Saturday 27 June 2015
Module 5: - Saturday 25 July 2015
Module 6: - Saturday 29 August 2015
Module 7: - Saturday 26 September 2015
Module 8: - Saturday 31 October 2015
Other Masonic Centres are:Bendigo MC 99 -101 McIvor Toad Bendigo:
Brunswick MC 6 Davis Street Brunswick
South Eastern MC 270 Hutton Road Keysborough: Baxter MC Cnr Stotts Lane & Baxter Tooradin Road Baxter
District Co-ordinators /Education Officers if you want a CMS course in your area please contact Iain Taylor
Application
Name……………………………………..
Postal Address…………………………………………………………………………………
E-mail Address
Phone…………………………………..
Lodge ………………………………………………..Masonic Rank………………………..
I hereby apply for entrance to the Victorian Lodge of Research No 218 Certificate of Masonic Studies. I declare I
am an affiliated member in good standing. I understand that successful completion of the course requires active
participation in all tutorial sessions and the acceptance of the course assessor’s assessment of my written essay.
Signed………………………………………………………………………………..
Date……………………………
Print Name…………………………………………………………
For further information please contact Iain below
Iain Taylor Administrator Certificate of Masonic Studies
Ph: (03) 9796 4864 M: 0409 363 742 E: [email protected]
ANNUAL COMBINED ANZAC REUNION LODGE MEETING
The Worshipful Masters of
Victorian Naval & Military Lodge No.49, United Service Lodge No. 330, The Army Lodge No. 478 and
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Lodge No. 921 invite you to attend the annual Combined Lodges Anzac
Reunion Meeting to be held at Ivalda Masonic Temple, 40-42 Salisbury Avenue, Ivanhoe, on Saturday,
18th APRIL 2015, tyling at 1100 hours sharp, with the South from 1200 to 1450 hours.
This year the host Lodge is The Army Lodge No. 478.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS NOT AN “OPEN” MEETING AND ALL ATTENDEES SHOULD BE
FREEMASONS OF GOOD STANDING. THE LUNCHEON IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 120 ATTENDEES.
The cost is $40 per head, including GST. The dress (in order of preference) is Uniform or Lounge Suit (with
medals), Mess Dress or Dinner Suit (with miniatures). Note a concession of 50% is applicable to all “WW2 Diggers”.
Returns with payment must be received by the Combined Meeting Secretary, VWor Bro Alan Mitchell, not later
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than 10 April 2015.
Please make cheques* out to: “COMBINED LODGES ANZAC REUNION”.
*Bank Transfer is available see below
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS CONDUCTED SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM YOUR LODGE.
PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST THAT CHARGES BE PLACED ON PERSONAL LODGE ACCOUNTS.
Yours Fraternally
VWor Bro Alan Mitchell - Combined Meeting Secretary.
Please tear off and return the bottom part with your payment to the Combined Meeting Secretary, as shown:
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RSVP: Not later than 10 April 2015.
A.S. Mitchell,
2 Carrabin Court,
Knoxfield, Vic., 3180.
Tel: 03 9763 8371 Mob: 0417 130 945 Email: [email protected]
I, ………………………………..................................... , from …………………………………………………………………………………………..
(PLEASE PRINT)
(LODGE NAME & NUMBER)
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will be attending the Combined Lodges Anzac Reunion meeting on Saturday, 18 April 2015 and I will be
accompanied by................... Masonic guests …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
(PLEASE PRINT - NAMES & LODGE NO. OF GUESTS)
My cheque for $.............. made out to the COMBINED LODGES ANZAC REUNION is enclosed – or –
*I have paid by Direct Debit to the COMBINED LODGES ANZAC REUNION account BSB 033-187 Account 14-1671
* If paying by bank transfer make SURE you include your name with the deposit and then RSVP by email with the details above (Lodge, numbers
and names of those attending etc) and saying payment has been made.
My contact number is ………………................
Signature ........................................
Date………………………………