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Proud sponsors of Freemasons Victoria in its 125th year.

I’m pleased to report that just a few days ago, our Grand Secretary, RWBro. Peter Henshall made his first appearance in the office since undergoing open heart surgery six weeks ago. He will be easing his

way back into full-time work over the next few weeks. I’m sure every Freemason wishes Peter a continued speedy and full recovery.

In the previous issue I made mention of attending the Blue Ribbon Foundation Charity Ball which was a huge success raising in the order of $100,000. The presence and participation of Freemasons Victoria was duly acknowledged during the evening.

It’s been pointed out before how busy October tends to be, so for those students of statistics, there were 50 Installations conducted during the month with approximately 50 per cent being conducted by the Grand Team and the remainder conducted by 13 approved teams. For those Lodges who have their Installation in October, I ask more of you to consider moving to another month. It’s a tremendous workload carried by the Team during that month and I express my heartfelt appreciation for

what they do for Freemasons Victoria as volunteers.

I’d like to mention just two Installations, Melbourne High School Lodge No. 759 and the Lodge of Evolution No. 931. One Lodge meets regularly in the multimedia centre at Melbourne High School and the other met, for the first time, in the Kelvin Club in the city. An interesting observation is the age of the new Masters, 28 and 32 years respectively. Lodge of Evolution has an average age of 40 years old. Their Master Masons out-numbered Past Grand Officers by about 4 to 1.

The atmosphere at both events was excellent, created by the Brethren and their partners who attended the South. The physical surroundings had an impact on the occasions, but they were not the significant component – it’s all about the people, not the buildings.

The 2015 Grand Lodge Ceremonial team takes its first steps this weekend, with the launch and first rehearsals. Sue and I extend our congratulations and best wishes in their endeavours and look forward to the team carrying on the fine traditions this Grand Lodge prides itself on when it assumes office in March 2015.

Finally, I’d like to encourage all members to attend the Field of Remembrance event coming up on Thursday 13 November at the Dallas Brooks Centre. This year, a wreath ceremony will take place on the steps of the Centre, followed by a performance of the Ceremony of the Unknown Soldier. in recognition of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, Freemasons Victoria is offering poppies for only $20 - with all proceeds going to the RSL and the Shrine of Remembrance. Each poppy will be planted on the front lawn of the Centre, and can be taken home and planted in your garden after the ceremony. This is a wonderful initiative, and one that gives every Freemason a chance to remember those who fought for our freedom.

MWBro. Hillel Benedykt Grand Master

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Dallas Brooks Centre

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2015 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team Update

2015 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team

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Rod LomaxBart McDiarmidJack WalkerMilton AlexandrakisWal BlakeRon Fullerton Robert MarksRon FarringtonWarren GilbertIan SpargoKevin StewartDavid JonesChris Scott

John FreudensteinRay HinesSammy TaylorPeter WestBruce ArmstrongMarc LawDon MooreGeoff LoweJim Puohotaua

ORGANISTS Wes JolleyLen KirchnerCol PerkinsJohn Rebbechi

Clive SmithStan EdelstenAlf ClementsPeter DettmannDon HallPeter Dillon-ShallardNeil JarrottBrian McDowellRon SimpsonPeter CainJohn Schneider

2015 Grand Swords (Designate) catch up for a get-to-know-you session before the weekend.

L-R: WBro. Justin Stark, WBro. John McCurdy and WBro. Lee Andrikopoulos. Heralds and Organists

Congratulations to all the brethren on their selection as members of the 2015 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team of the United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria.

This weekend marks the launch of the 2015 Ceremonial Team, with the team getting together with their wives and partners on Saturday night for a team dinner at the Dallas Brooks Centre. Then it will be down to work on Sunday morning with the first training session of the year, while the ladies head off for a relaxing breakfast in the sun with the Grand Master’s wife Sue.

It is a great honour to be selected for the Ceremonial Team from amongst your peers, especially in Victoria where the Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team has an enviable reputation for excellence throughout Australia and the world.

The Ceremonial Team strives for a standard of excellence in ceremonial presentation and conduct that members of the Craft will see as an example to admire and to emulate. As ambassadors for the Grand Master and Grand Lodge, it represents them throughout the year at Installations across the State.

In addition to honour and recognition, being in a Ceremonial Team provides many enjoyable social experiences and opportunities to meet with brethren and others around the State and beyond. Participation in the Ceremonial Team also provides a unique opportunity to develop friendships and to form the sort of strong bonds that come from dedication to a common cause, working closely together, and shared experiences. The satisfaction and enjoyment experienced, as well as the strength of members’ association with one another, will remain long after the active year of office has ended.

Partners and families are a major part of the Team, and are encouraged to participate whenever possible in the activities and events attended throughout the year.

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A ball with the boys in blue

The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation held its annual Charity Ball at the Palladium at Crown on Friday 24 October. Freemasons Victoria, represented by members of the Grand Team who

accompanied Grand Master MWBro. Hillel Benedykt and his wife Sue were there to support the event.

The Ball, hosted by well-known television personality John Deeks, was a fabulous night of entertainment, reflection and fundraising, held in the name of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The event is the Foundation’s major fundraiser for the year with proceeds going to the Epworth Hospital’s new Urgent Care Centre, which will benefit many Victorians and be named in the memory of a fallen Police Officer.

Bill Noonan, OAM, Chairman of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation opened the evening, recognising all of the generous supporters who had contributed towards the auction and raffle, and made special mention of all of the volunteers who had made a special effort to enable the event.

“It’s wonderful to see so many supporters gathered together to celebrate two very special groups in our community, the Victoria Police and the Epworth Hospital”, Bill said.

Chief Commissioner Victoria Police Mr Ken Lay’s, address included a video presentation of messages from prominent Australian’s such as Eddie McGuire, Lisa McEwen and social campaigner and youth outreach worker Les Twentyman OAM, who were unable to attend.

Guests enjoyed the sweet sounds of Mint26 over dinner. Babba (an Abba tribute band) made sure all were up and dancing the night away.The major auction, managed by Stockdale and Leggo, was a great success, raising more than $60,000 with items such as a Kokoda Track adventure, Bali accommodation packages and interstate cycling trips up for grabs.

The raffle included a Suzuki Swift GL Navigator, a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, luxury houseboat cruise and a

wine package. A silent auction, with all items lining the perimeter of the room included football jerseys,

jewellery, concert tickets and beauty packs just to name a few.

A highlight of the evening was the motor display at the entrance to the ballroom. A police vehicle, equipped with all matter of

tracking and communication devices was on display for guests to see and sit in, as well as two

police motorbikes, the larger of which Grand Master MWBro. Hillel Benedykt ‘tried out’.

“It’s remarkable just how much bigger the bikes appear up close!”, he said. “There is a lot of machine to steer and control”.

WBro. Myles King, who was there with his wife Isabella said that the event was very special.

“The night was a great example of what can be achieved when people and organisations work together for a common purpose. Funds raised from the event will contribute to establishing a new emergency area within the Epworth Hospital network with the community being the benefactors. The generosity of the attendees was truly amazing and gave clear demonstration of philanthropy in its purest form”, Myles said.

It’s not too late to buy your \ Blue Ribbon Foundation lapel pin! Visit the Blue Ribbon Foundation website today!

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Grand Master MWBro. Hillel Benedykt; Erin Olsen, Events Manager; Gabrielle

Forman, Communications Manager and Sue Benedykt.

Grand Master MWBro. Hillel Benedykt on the Victoria Police motorbike.

WBro. Myles King, Victoria Police and Lodge Observance No. 654 with his wife Isabella.

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Delegation visits the Grand Lodge of the Middle East

The delegation of seven senior Freemasons under the leadership of RWBro. Jim Mitchell PDGM attended the Annual Communications of the District Grand Lodge of the Middle East, and have returned

home jubilant at the strength and organisation of Freemasonry in South East Asia and the ever-closer relationship with Victoria.

The high profile delegation was supported by RWBro. Peter Crick PDGM and First Grand Principal Elect of the HRAC, a very strong order on the sub-continent, plus RWBro. Keith Murray GSupWorks and President Elect of the Board of General Purposes; VWBro. Max Murray PGIW; WBro. Kim Lai PJGD, WBro. Stuart Thompson PGStdB and WBro. M.R. Chandran PSDGW [DGLME SC] - all members of SEAVic Lodge, No. 8.

The communications was held in the magnificently appointed Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. The new iconic building has transformed Singapore’s already stupendous skyline, encompasses a 2500 room hotel, outstanding convention facilities and a world of retailers, restaurants and theatres. Marina Bay Sands is almost a separate city within the city-state of Singapore and is reputed to be the world’s most expensive building.

Singapore itself is a city that is hard to ignore and is listed No. 1 destination by the world’s tourism authorities. Recreated since World War II it is a democratic island state of more than five million citizens drawn from a mix of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Western traditions, boasting cutting edge architecture, dynamic museums and tourist attractions plus a determination to succeed.

The District Grand Lodge of the Middle East, under the enthusiastic leadership of Bro. Dunstan Fernandez, RW District Grand Master, gives consolidation and guidance to Freemasonry in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand and operates under a charter of the Grand Lodge of Scotland.

In proposing the most important toast of the evening ‘To the Grand Lodge of Scotland’ RWBro. Jim sketched the ‘grass roots’ emergence of our fraternity in England, Ireland and Scotland 700 years ago, details of which are dimmed by the mists of time but which resulted in the establishment of a Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1736. The MW Grand Master Mason of Scotland, Bro. Charles Wolridge Gordon of Esselmont being in attendance responded with true Scottish eloquence.

The installation of SEAVic’s Master Elect, RWBro. Keith Murray, will be in Kuala Lumpa, Malaysia, on Saturday 28 March next year, demonstrating the ever increasing bond of fellowship between the Freemasons of Victoria and South East Asia. SEAVic Lodge is a magnificent tribute to the foresight of brothers Keith Thornton and Kim Lai who guided its foundation with this specific goal only eight years ago.

Celebrating Freemasonry in Shepparton

The new Shepparton Masonic Centre facade.

Victorian Delegation – WBros Kim Lai, Stuart Thompson, Keith Murray, Jim Mitchell, Peter Crick and Max Murray with WBro. Ron Crane of the Scottish Delegation.

The new Shepparton Masonic Centre will open its doors to the public on Sunday 16 November, after a long period of refurbishment. The Centre, which was vandalised in March 2013, has been restored, and now incorporates two new commercial tenancies at the front with shared amenities. Careful consideration has been made to recreate the heritage facade of the building.

The event to open the building will Include a dedication to officially acknowledge the start of a new era, hosted by Freemasons Victoria’s Grand Master MWBro. Hillel Benedykt and his team.

Those who would like to attend the dedication are encouraged to arrive at 161 Welsford Street, Shepparton from 3:00pm to get the best seat! The dedication will conclude at 5pm followed by a 2-course dinner with the evening finishing at 8.30pm.

‘Shepparton Lodge No. 498’ was consecrated on 30 September 1932 by MWBro. G.E. Emery. The Lodge was established to provide an opportunity to progress Freemasonry for the many brethren living far from their mother Lodges, and secondly to devoting as many meetings as possible to lectures and discussions on masonic subjects.

Please RSVP by Sunday 9 November toDavid Hayes on 0427 219 532 or emaildogone1943@hotmail.com

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James Thompson of Swan Hill Lodge isn’t afraid of a bit of colour! Along with 1000 other runners, RWBro. James participated in the Colour My Run event on Sunday 19 October.

Starting at Riverside Park, participants wearing white began the walk/run marathon with the aim of raising much needed funds for charity group ‘Women Touched by Cancer’. Freemasons Victoria donated $5000 towards Women Touched by Cancer during 2014 as part of its Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

Based in Swan Hill, the Women Touched by Cancer group was formed in October 2007, and is made up of very active women who are focused on bringing services to women and families touched by cancer within the local community. An important component of the support group’s role is to guide people to where they can go for help, advice and where to seek funding.

With all participants being prepared to cop every colour under the sun, most got the end of the run looking much more like a rainbow – all in the name of fun and fundraising.

It is estimated that $10,000.00 was raised this year - fantastic effort.

Colour My Run!

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Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer in Australian men and the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men?

One in nine men in Australia will develop prostate cancer in their life time and around 20,000 cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed every year in Australia.

These are staggering figures, and have prompted Freemasons Victoria to once again, put the call out to all members to take part in Movember this year.

The annual Movember campaign aims to raise awareness about men’s health that leads to men taking action to remain well and prostate cancer-free. By growing your moustache during the month of November, you are pledging your support for the campaign, and by encouraging sponsorship from friends and family, you are helping to raise funds towards the treatment of this awful disease.

Freemasons Victoria has launched a web page in support of Movember 2014. Jump on and register your participation at http://au.movember.com/mospace and grow those mo’s!!In the past Freemasons Victoria has raised thousands of dollars in support of this campaign – let’s do it again!

For more information or enquiries contact Gabrielle Forman on 9411 0101 or email gforman@freemasonsvic.net.au

We’re growing our mo’s!

Hmmm... this man may be taking things a little too far!

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The Freemasons Victoria Taskforce is calling for volunteers to help at the Annual Variety Club Christmas Party, Melbourne Exhibition Centre on set-up day Wednesday 10 December from 9:00am - 2:00pm, and on Party Day Thursday 11 December from 7:30am - 3.00pm.

Freemasons Victoria has been helping put smiles on childrens faces for many years now, and this year, our last year, one of our key roles will again be to register all volunteers on both days as well as the entertainers on party day.

There are sit down jobs for those that are not that mobile, and walking jobs for those that can. This is a team effort so every little bit helps.

If you want to see 5000 smiling faces light up, please arrange a Working with Children check. Forms are available at Australia Post or online. The Working with Children check costs nothing for volunteers, just the cost of a passport photo.

Please allow at least two weeks to get your card. (Charity: Freemasons Victoria Item number: 74)

For more information or to volunteer contact Merv Dyer on 0417 344 271.

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Koo-Wee-Rup Secondary College Year 10 and 11 students were plating up last week as they put on a special meal for members of Koo-Wee-Rup Lodge No. 323.

On completion of their first year of their VET hospitality course ‘Certificate II in Kitchen Operations’, the students planned and prepared the meal as a ‘thank you’ to Lodge members for their contributions to the school. These contributions have included providing breakfast for students once a month, money for scholarships and lunch for students and staff at the end of the year.

Koo-Wee-Rup Lodge has been donating funds towards the educational needs of Koo-Wee-Rup Secondary College since 2003, and has so far donated a total of $20,000. In the past funds have not only assisted hospitality students, but have also gone towards music and the library.

Time is running out to get your Triple Pin Card now for only $20 from Freemasons Victoria. Wear these pins with pride!

The Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team will be taking these Pin Cards with them to jobs if you would like to purchase them at their next visit. Alternatively, purchase a bundle to sell at your own Lodge.

If you would like to order the Triple Pin Cards in bulk for your Lodge, please contact Erin Olsen on 9411 0107 or eolsen@freemasonsvic.net.au. Alternatively visit the e-shop on the members intranet to order your pin cards online.

Jack (left), and Rhys serve Lillian and Karl Pechotch.

Caitlin Barrat, Lauren Booth, Taylar Burr, Irie Demoor, Greg Interlandi, Monique Preece, Rhys Turley, Dale Villella and Adele Wheeler ready to serve.Images C/- Ben Cameron, Pakenham Gazette

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Bill was a foundation member of The Lodge of the Golden Rule No. 555 together with his brother-in-law RWBro. Lindsay Jones PJGW.

They were both going to be presented with their jewels on the Installation night of The Lodge of the Golden Rule on Wednesday 1 October 2014, 70 years after their lodge was consecrated by RWBro. Barry Brooks PDGM. Unfortunately, Bill was not well enough to attend the Lodge meeting, so RWBro. Lindsay was the only one presented with his 70 year jewel. However, on Monday 13 October, Bill was presented with his 70 year jewel by RWBro. Barry Brooks at Bill’s Retirement Village in Rosebud.

Also present were past and present members of Lodge of the Golden Rule, Bill’s brother-in-law RWBro. Lindsay Jones, as well as WBro. Don McLeod, Bro. David Brown, WBro. George Bartholomeusz, WBro. David Tuckwell, WBro. Ralph Harrop and WBro. Ron Hart, all past masters of The Lodge of the Golden Rule, but now members of Mornington Lodge

The annual children’s Christmas Party and BBQ will be held on Sunday 14 December, 2014 commencing 11:30am at the property of Jeanette and John Stokes, Melba Highway, Dixons Creek.

The Yarra Glen Lodge No. 762 will provide meat and bread for the BBQ. Please supply your own salads, drinks, chairs and anything else you will require for a wonderful afternoon.

Please note the maximum age of the children is 12 years (attending primary school). Please enclose $10 for each of your children and the Lodge will purchase a gift to the value of $20 to be presented by WBro. SANTA. Grandparents of children attending are requested to contribute the full amount of $20 per child/gift. Non-Freemasons and their families are most welcome to attend, but are also requested to contribute the full amount of $20 per child/gift.

This year we would like to have a competition for ‘Best Christmas Spirit’ - we encourage you to dress up to display your Best Christmas Spirit!

Please contact WBro. Scot Barry at barry.family1@bigpond.com or call 9730 1185 or 0417 338 605 no later than Wednesday 5 November to register your attendance.

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RWBro. Bill Heppell being presented with his 70 year jewel by RWBro. Barry Brooks.

RWBro. Lindsay Jones celebrates the presentation of his brother-in-law Bill’s 70 year jewel on Monday 13 October.

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Freemasons Victoria has recently sent all Masonic Centres the November Event Calendar.

Be the first to enter your Lodge’s events for the next month!

The Calendar informs you of the events that Freemasons Victoria is supporting as part of our 125th Anniversary celebrations, and allows you to enter your own event details so that everyone knows what to look forward to.

Please let us know what events you have planned for the remainder of the year.

65 Year Bar, lapel pin and certificate to WBro. Harold William Waite PM

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For more information on 125th year projects or events, or assistance with facebook and marketing your events, contact:

Gabrielle Forman (03) 9411 0101 | Email: gforman@freemasonsvic.net.au

Saturday 15 November

Freemasons Victoria Hall of Fame

This prestigious award distinguishes those who have made a voluntary commitment to the

Craft and community and who stand out from others who have made a valuable

contribution. The Hall of Fame is open to all Freemasons, deceased or currently a�liated

and who must be in good standing. Not one, but three awards will be presented at the

Cocktail Function on Saturday 15 November at Dallas Brooks Centre.

Stay tuned for further information about purchasing tickets to this prestigious event.

Wednesday & Thursday 12-13 November

Freemasons Victoria Field of Remembrance

Freemasons have a long and proud association with the armed forces. Throughout Australia's

involvement in wars and peacekeeping operations, our members have been ready to serve and

defend their country.

Between the 12th and 13th November, the lawn outside the front of the Dallas Brooks Centre

will be transformed, in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Freemason's families and friends, and RSL members are invited to order a poppy in honour of a

Freemason, relative or friend who has given service to the nation.

A special event will be held on Thursday 13 November which will feature a wreath laying

service and a Ceremony of the Unknown Soldier. People who order a poppy, along with a guest,

will be invited to this event.

Further details regarding ordering your poppy will be provided soon.

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Order Your Poppy

Poppies can be ordered by phoning, emailing

or visiting the Freemasons Victoria Secretariat:

T: 1800 FREEMASON

E: gforman@freemasonsvic.net.au

A: 300 Albert Street, East Melbourne.

Donations of over $10 will be accepted for each poppy, with funds raised going to both the {NAME ONE} and the

{NAME TWO}. If you opt to have your poppy sent to you, postage fees apply at $5 per poppy.

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{NAME TWO}. If you opt to have your poppy sent to you, postage fees apply at $5 per poppy.

WBro. Harold William Waite PM was presented with a 65 Year Bar, lapel pin and certificate this year by MWBro. Carl Stewart, PGM.

Harold, who was born in West Brunswick on 19 September 1922, was called up for National Service age 19 for six months, training at Puckapunyal. During this period the Japanese bombed Darwin and Harold finished up serving with the Army for four years in Australia with Transport Section 136.

He later moved to Taggerty at age 27 with his father and older brother Stan. Both Harold and Stan worked with the Forest Commission - Harold retiring at the age 65.

Harold married his wife Dot in 1962 and settled in Alexandra, they had one daughter who is now employed in the Victorian Police Force and assigned to Domestic Violence cases in the Shepparton district. Harold and Dot celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2012. Sadly Dot passed away on 10 July, 2013. Dot was active in the Alexandra community, a member of CWA and Red Cross.

Harold received his 50 Year Jewel in 1998 and his 60 Year Jewel in 2008. He was due for this presentation 12 February 2013, however for a number of reasons the presentation was postponed till this year.

Harold was Initiated and Passed in 1948 and Raised in 1949 at Thespian Lodge No. 232, and in 1950 was a joining member of Albert Edward Lodge No. 59. He was Installed as Worshipful Master of Albert Edward Lodge in 1981.

Since 19 January, 2012 to 21 November, 2013, Harold attended 16 meetings out of 19. He regularly attended rehearsals, delivered charges and was always available to stand in for Office when called on by our Director of Ceremonies.

Harold is also a member of Alexandra Mark Lodge No. 129 and a Past Master of that Lodge. He is still in Office as Register of Marks, and received his 50 Year Jewel in the Mark Lodge in 2009. Harold resigned from Chapter where he was 1st Principal, in 1984 when Chapter closed in Alexandra.

This presentation is well deserved in recognition of Harold’s valuable and committed service to the Craft.

L-R: WBro. Harold William Waite PM, MWBro. Carl Stewart, PGM and RWBro. Norman (Norm) Frank Abberton, PJGW.

We’ve reached the end of Series II of Freemasons: The Inside Story. We hope you have enjoyed the series as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you, but DON’T WORRY! The Summer Series will begin on 1 December and run till February 2015, so tune in for some of our best-of episodes and some never seen before shows.www.c31.org.au

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sRWBro. Norm Frank Abberton receives 65 Year Bar, lapel pin and certificateGreat grand-father RWBro. Norman (Norm) Frank Abberton, PJGW (pictured above with WBro. Harold Waite, and MWBro. Carl Stewart) received his 65 Year Bar, lapel pin and certificate this year.

Norm, who now has four children, five grand-children and five great grand children was born 10 October 1927.

Norm commenced his employment as an Apprentice Electrical Mechanic in 1943 with the Melbourne City Council Electric Supply Department.He joined the State Electricity Commission in 1958 and retired in 1986.

Norm was also President of the Rowville Primary School Council, and during this period was appointed Councillor of the Cleeland High School Council, first as Treasurer.

In 1976 Norm was Foundation President of the Masonic Caravan Club of Victoria.

Norm was Initiated and Passed into Gavel Lodge in 1949 and then Raised in 1950, before becaming Worshipful Master of Gavel Lodge in 1963.Later, Norm was installed as Worshipful Master of Cooinda Lodge in 1991and Eildon Lodge in 1998. Eildon Lodge handed back its warrant in 2001 from which time Norm became a joining member of Albert Edward Lodge No. 59.

In 2000 Norm was appointed Assistant District Coordinator of the North East District and later Assistant to the District Inspector of Workings in the area of Lodges of Instruction operating in Sister Lodges improving Lodge performance.

It’s hard to imagine how someone could try to get home without their car keys, or leave the building without their hand bag, but it does happen – so does leaving to go home without your reading glasses!

Freemasons Victoria has enough lost property now to start its own op-shop, but before it does that we thought we would give you the opportunity to come and collect some of these long lost items.

Someone is missing their diamond earrings, and I’m sure the person who has left their jeans here is still wandering around in their underpants. Wallets, watches, scarves and

umbrellas seem to be popular items to misplace, not to mention the 50+ pairs of reading glasses, some in cases, some not. So if you have been wondering all this time where you left your jacket, please call 9411 0100!

Lost something??

All District Brethren and their wives are invited to

Masonic Coffee Mornings 1st Saturday morning of each month at

10am.

At the Riverside Plaza next to Degani Restaurant, South Shepparton.

For more information please contact RWBro. Geoffrey Thompson

Rupertswood-Numurkah Lodge on 0409 298 394.

A s part of our 125th Anniversary Celebration of Freemasons Victoria we are

running a monthly competition until March 2015 for the best historic pho-tograph and story that best 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 that the Lodge took part in, or a photograph of a significant period within your Lodge.

Please attach a short story to accom-pany your photograph (in no more than 200 words) about the photo-graph and its significance to Victorian Freemasonry and its impact on the community over the last 125 years.All photographs and stories will be published on the website in the 125th Anniversary section. 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 with a copy of the Freemasons: The Inside Story Summer Series DVD.

Please send all highest resolution photographs (JPGs) and stories to Gabrielle Forman at gforman@freemasonsvic.net.au. Please also send a return address.

125th Anniversary competition!

Dallas Brooks Centre Commemorative Booklet A booklet commemorating the Dallas Brooks Centre is now in production, but we need your help! If you have factual information about the many events that were hosted in the Centre, some interesting stories and/or high resolution images that could be included in this publication, please contact Gabrielle Forman on 9411 0101 or email gforman@freemasonsvic.net.au.

Deadlines for content for coming issues: Engage 85 - 19 November Engage 86 - 3 December Engage 87 - 17 December Don’t forget, previous issues of engage! Newsletter can be found using the Publications tab in the Freemasons Victoria intranet. Just log in!

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Don’t forget to buy your limited edition 125th Anniversary merchandise. Cufflinks, pins, ties and mugs are all available from 300 Albert Street, East Melbourne or by ordering through the online e-shop on the Freemasons Victoria members intranet.

Lock in your attendance to Field of Remembrance on Thursday 13 November. Contribute towards the Dallas Brooks Centre Commemorative Booklet - photos and information NEEDED!

Get your FHA pin now! Only $7 from 300 Albert Street, East Melbourne or call WBro. Ben Quick on 9411 0100.

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Your password can be reset by clicking ‘Forgot your password’. A new temporary password will be sent to your email address.

Enter your user name and your new password into the login screen.

If you are still unable to log in please contact Tony Morris at morris@freemasonsvic.net.au.

PLAYERS: $80 per person includes Green Fees and Dinner

NON PLAYERS: $40 per person Dinner only

TEAMS::Four person - Singles allocated to a Team

PUTTING CONTEST: $1 per putt

RAFFLE TICKETS: $5 each, raffle announced at Dinner

WHERE Yering Meadows Golf Club

178 – 180 Victoria Road, Yering VIC 3770

WHEN Monday 17 November 2014

11am – Assembly 12.30pm - Tee off (18 Holes Stableford)

PRIZES

Teams and Singles (Men & Women) Nearest the Pin (Men & Women)

35th ANNUAL MASONIC

CHARITY GOLF DAY

Philip Elsbury M: 0409 410 041 or E: philip_elsbury@bigpond.com

Stuart Thompson E: astlian@bigpond.net.au

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REGISTER NOW For further information contact:

Please fill out the registration form at the end of this newsletter to attend.

Proud sponsors of Freemasons Victoria in its 125th year.

Proud sponsors of Freemasons Victoria in its 125th year.

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Thursday 13 November 2014Please join us for a commemorative event on

from 10am at the Dallas Brooks Centre:300 Albert Street, East Melbourne

Please purchase a poppy to honour those who have served and/or

still serving to protect our beautiful country.

They are available for just $20, and proceeds go to the Returned &

Services League and the Shrine of Remembrance.

Call the office to order yours today!

(03) 9411 0111

Lest we Forget

PLAYERS: $80 per person includes Green Fees and Dinner

NON PLAYERS: $40 per person Dinner only

TEAMS::Four person - Singles allocated to a Team

PUTTING CONTEST: $1 per putt

RAFFLE TICKETS: $5 each, raffle announced at Dinner

WHERE Yering Meadows Golf Club

178 – 180 Victoria Road, Yering VIC 3770

WHEN Monday 17 November 2014

11am – Assembly 12.30pm - Tee off (18 Holes Stableford)

PRIZES

Teams and Singles (Men & Women) Nearest the Pin (Men & Women)

35th ANNUAL MASONIC

CHARITY GOLF DAY

Philip Elsbury M: 0409 410 041 or E: philip_elsbury@bigpond.com

Stuart Thompson E: astlian@bigpond.net.au

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REGISTER NOW For further information contact:

Player Registration (please print)

Name of Group, Lodge, Golf Club: __________________________________________

Player 1: ______________________________ Handicap: ___________________

Email: ______________________________ Phone: ___________________

Player 2: ______________________________ Handicap: ___________________

Email: ______________________________ Phone: ___________________

Player 3: ______________________________ Handicap: ___________________

Email: ______________________________ Phone: ___________________

Player 4: ______________________________ Handicap: ___________________

Email: ______________________________ Phone: ___________________

Name of Group Leader for contact: _____________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

City: ________________ State: ______ Postcode: ______ Amount enclosed:_________

Sponsorship (please print)

Level: _______________________________ Sponsorship amount: ____________

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Name or Wording on Sign: ______________________________________________ (for Tournament, Hole and Putting sponsorships)

Business: _________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: ________________ State: ______ Postcode: _______ Phone: _________________

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR - Negotiable BEVERAGE SPONSOR - $300 PUTTING CONTEST - $250

HOLE SPONSOR - $200 DONATIONS

Raffle Prizes, Goody Bags, Monetary Donations in any amount

Donations of $2 and over are tax deductable Contact Philip Elsbury on 0409 410 041 regarding sponsorships and donations.

* Carts Available $40. Book with Pro Shop on 03 9738 9001

Please find enclosed cheque/money order/cash $80 per player (includes Green Fees and Dinner)

$40 per person (Dinner only)

ENTRY FEE MUST BE ATTACHED

Payable to: ROYAL FREEMASONS’ HOMES OF VICTORIA

Please return entries to the Tournament Director, Philip Elsbury c/o Yering Meadows Golf Glub, 180 Victoria Rd, Yering, Vic 3770

Telephone: 0409 410 041

35th Annual Masonic Charity Golf Day Monday 17 November 2014, Yering Meadows Golf Club, Yering

All proceeds raised at this event will help the Homes provide residents and clients with essential equipment and services.

Caulfield Park Alma Bowls Club 280A Balaclava RdCaulfield North VIC

For further information please contact:

(please print)

Sunday 1 March 2015 10:00am

Mixed Team (4 People) $80Single Entry $20

MORNING TEA FROM 9:30AM AND LUNCH - $20 P/P

Aleck Miller T: 03 9015 7016

Jack Frydman T: 03 9824 0475

Name of Group, Lodge: Skip:

Third:

Second:

Lead:

Name of Group Leader for contact:

Email:

Email:

Email:

Email:

Phone:

Phone:

Phone:

Phone:

Please enclose cheque/money order for the amount for your team/individual entry. ENTRY FEE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS REGISTRATION FORM

PAYABLE TO: ROYAL FREEMASONS HOMES BOWLS DAY C-/ Elspeth Ellis, 45 Moubray Street, Prahran, VIC, 3181

WELCOME A Monthly Wine Club run by masons for all Freemasons and family

VOL. 1, NOV 2014

Freemasons Wine Club

Freemason Wine Club Wineland.net.au is an online portal that gives all Freemasons, and every individual lodge across Victoria, access to their own wine purchasing account. Wineland is your wine club and our goal is to make it easier for you to source whatever wine you require. We want to make sourcing the best quality wines and spirits easy for our members.

The following process is straight forward and easy to follow and we invite all Brethren to sign up today.

To access the freight subsidies and additional benefits for all Freemasons , please remember to register and place your lodge name and number in the company ID box. This ensures you can gain access to the exclusive products and pricing.

Your code is to be used when placing your order.

CODE: Freemasons

Freemasons; 1/ Take a tour to explore the website 2/ Sign up so that you do not have to sign in every time you visit. This will speed your visit up for next time. 3/ Move across the checkout icon at top right of page and click on that once you have selected the product to purchase. Here you can enter your CODE WORD and proceed to checkout and purchase. 4/ Send us a message if you require anything you cannot find. 5/ Simple! Wineland.net.au guarantees all deliveries and quality to all Wine Club members. Wineland will offer all Brethren the opportunity to source products to suit every budget and event, if any member cannot find it online we welcome you to contact administration directly at wineland@wineland.net.au and we will source it from our hundreds of supplier partners with a Wine Club price guarantee.

All Wineland Wine Club specials and deals are run for you. As a result many product are only on view to registered members. Wineland.net.au is run by masons for masons and a charitable subsidy is provided to the foundation on every purchase. Fraternally, Marcus Gillon Administration Office; 1160 Riversdale Road Director of Wineland & Snobs Creek Estate Box Hill South wineland@wineland.net.au

Register your Lodge name and number to gain access to exclusive products and deals

Purchase a Poppy for

$20Proceeds go to

the Shrine of

Remembrance and the RSL

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Purchase your poppy today and after the ceremony take your

poppy home to place in your garden.

Call the office on 03 9411 0100

to purchase yours today!

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