Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. February 2015

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge

NewsletterNo 14. FEBRUARY 5, 2015

United Grand Lodge of Antient & Accepted Free Masons of Victoria

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge is affilated with thethe United Grand Lodge of Antient and AcceptedFree Masons of Victoria (Freemasons Victoria)

The website - www.freemasonsvic.net.au - includesa comprehensive members’ area, and online shop.

Freemasons Foundationdoubles our donations

■ The new Freemasons FoundationVictoria Limited has been quick to pro-vide a matching grant for The Rev. Pe-ter Holloway Ivanhoe GrammarSchool Masonic Lodge ScholarshipFund.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodgemembers achieved their target in rais-ing $4000, which will be presented toDeputy Principal Gerard Foley attonight’s meeting.

The Foundation is approving anequal $4000 amount, to take the firstannual contribution to $8000.

Receipts, for tax purposes, from theIGS Scholarship Fund are scheduledto be issued to donors this month.

●●●●● MWor. Bro. Hillel Benedykt,Victoria’s Grand Master

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter: 2

Ivanhoe Grammarians LodgeNo 584

Consecrated: July 2, 1946

Meets First Thursday ofeach month (except January)at Darebin Masonic Centre40 Salisbury Ave, IvanhoeTemple Phone: 9499 1142

Post: PO Box 1278,Research, 3095

[email protected]

The Mission of Freemasonry is topromote a way of life that binds like-minded men in a worldwide brother-

hood that transcends all religious,ethnic, cultural, social and educationaldifferences by teaching the Principlesof Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

SecretaryBro Ash Long, MMPhone: 9439 [email protected]

AlmonerBrethren, who are aware of the

sickness or distress of a Memberof the Lodge or the Widow of alate Member of the Lodge, areasked to inform the Almoner,

VWBro John Knorr, 9804 0305. ■ The Lodge has received a number ofletters of appreciation from our widowsafter they received Christmas cards -with the enclosure of a $30 gift card.

We very much value the contributionof the widows to Lodge life. They arealways our guests at functions such asthe Buckley Night, Winter Barbecueand Christmas Roast Dinner.

Cards appreciated

●●●●● Michael Holloway

Bad smash forJanis, Michael

■ Janis and Michael Holloway ex-perienced a bad car smash in the Vic-torian high country in early January.

Their 4WD vehicle came of sec-ond best as they negotiated a steeproad on their annual tour of the area.

Both sustained minor injuries.

Centenary dinner■ The Lodge will be participating inthe Ivanhoe Grammar School cente-nary. Tickets are booked for the OldIvanhoe Grammarians gala dinner tobe held at Buckley Hall on March 21.Attending will be Max and Val Fraser,Ash and Fleur Long, Damian Byrnewith Enid Dodemaide.


Aust. Day award for Bev.

●●●●● Howard and Bev Purcell were at the Eltham Community Centre onAustralia Day. Bev received a Jika Jika Award from the Federal MHR,Jenny Macklin. Also in attendance was Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown.

Our Lodge enters the Internet age■ Ivanhoe GrammariansLodge has entered the Internetage with the launch tonight of itsown website at:

www.ivanhoelodge.com.auThe website has a wealth of

knowledge about Freemasonryand this Lodge.

There is also a link to theLodge’s Facbook page.

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Christmas Roast Dinner

●●●●● Jarrod and Max Fraser ●●●●● Mary and John Harper

●●●●● Fiona and June Mackenzie ●●●●● Val Fraser and Lois Tibballs

●●●●● Howard and Bev Purcell ●●●●● Stephen and Del Carpenter

●●●●● with Michael Holloway ●●●●● Heather Low and Geoffrey Davey


What’s On

Welcome to allFebruary 2015

■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge ispleased to welcome many specialguests to the 2015 Buckley Night.

Amongst those attending tonight areMWor. Bro. Vaughan Werner, a PastGrand Master of the FreemasonsVictoria organisation. He is accompa-nied by Bev.

Also from Freemasons Victoria areDistrict Co-Ordinator Wor. Bro. RossBroad, and wife Rosemary.

Wor. Bro. Jim Tuk, our DistrictEducation Officer, is also in attendance.

We welcome a number of VIPs fromIvanhoe Grammar School. They in-clude:■ Gerard Foley, Deputy Principal,■ Bro. Doug Golden, Deputy Chair-man of the Board of Governors, withwife Sarah,■ Astrida Cooper, Director of De-velopment,■ Peter Swain, President, OldIvanhoe Grammarians,■ Wor. Bro. Geoff Brown, ExecutiveOficer of the Centenary Committee,■ Robert Prince, Executive Officer ofthe Parents and Friends,■ Belinda and Bill Hopper■ Graeme Harder, archivist.

Turn To Page 8

Thanks Val Jones■ A special guest at the BuckleyNight is Val Jones of IvanhoeGrammar School. For many years,Val has assisted with the preparationof the monthly mailing of notice pa-pers and minutes. We very muchvalue Val’s contribution.

●●●●● Most. Wor. Bro. VaughanWerner, Past Grand Master


Date LodgeMon., Feb. 2 Garibaldi

M.A.PTue., Feb. 3 Watsonia DaylightWed., Feb. 4 Whittlesea

Melton L.O.IThurs., Feb. 5 Ivanhoe Grammarians

KillaraMacedon Ranges

Fri ., Feb. 6 Civil ServiceMon., Feb. 9 Ivalda L.O.I

CommerceTue., Feb. 10 Pascoe Vale Daylight

Lord NorthcoteWed., Feb. 11 FairfieldThurs., Feb. 12 Antient York

GisborneFri., Feb. 13 SunburyTue., Feb. 17 Brunswick United

ElronaThurs., Feb. 19 Samaritan (Daylight)

Albert Victor * RevivalFri ., Feb. 20 Diamond Valley

Army LodgeSat., Feb. 21 United PressMon., Feb. 23 MetropolisTue., Feb. 24 Admiral Collingwood

OranaWed., Feb. 25 Weston Street UnitedThurs., Feb. 26 Centenary L.O.I

RevivalSat., Feb. 28 * Vietnam Veterans

Date change■ The Vietnam Veterans MemorialLodge have changed the date for theInstallation to the last Saturday and anearly tyling time.

That Lodge has also resolved tomeet at the earlier time of 5.30pm fromnow on.

Extra meeting■ Revival Lodge has an extra meet-ing this month (Thurs., Feb. 19) toconduct a third degree ceremony. Re-vival meets at Greensborough.

Certificate time■ Bro. Damian Byrne and Bro.Travers Gascoigne are due to receivetheir Master Msason certificates atthe Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodgemeeting to be held on Thursday,March 5.

Hello Philip, Wendy■ We are pleased to welcome our ownPhilip and Wendy Du Guesclin totonight’s meeting. They have travelledfrom Port Fairy. Philip was initiatedinto Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge50 years ago in November (1965).

Robbie Burns■ The Albert Victor Lodge, whichalso meets at the Ivalda Temple, ishaving a Robbie Burns Night onThursday, February 19. Some yearsback, our Lodge had Scots nightwhich including the piping of thehaggis.

February 2015


Venue WorkBrunswick Third degreePreston First degree / Casual dress / Bring passportsGreensborough Demonstration of the first half of the first degreeWhittlesea First degreeMelton Full closing / Presentation of the working toolsIvalda ‘Buckley Night’ in the southGreensborough Second degree / 50 year jewelRomsey Second degree for Glenroy LodgeBrunswick To be advisedIvalda Work in the first degreeBrunswick No meeting this monthPreston First degreeIvalda First degree (double)Ivalda First degree (double)Preston First degree (double) / 60 year jewel (Tyle 7pm)Gisborne Ballot / Talk on the first degree tracing boardSunbury Open and close the Lodge then a movieBrunswick Third degreeGreensborough Talk on the second degreeIvalda Talk in LodgeIvalda Robbie Burns NightGreensborough Third degreeDiamond Creek Second degreeIvalda Open & Close / Prospective service candidates nightIvalda No meeting this monthBrunswick No meeting this monthIvalda Third degreeGreensborough Talk on Freemasonry in the USABrunswick Second degreeBrunswick First degree floor workGreensborough Third degreeIvalda Installation (Tyle 5.30pm)

5 in the Northern District


Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge isfortunate to have many Masonicfriends. Some of those to have registeredtheir attendance for tonight’s specialcelebration are:■ Wor Bro. Eddie Hutchinson■ Wor. Bro. Len Jinnette■ RWor. Bro. Graham Pitcher

We also welcome a distinguishedroll-call of prominent Masons:■ Bernard Henry■ John Liesegang■ Robert Boileau■ Rob Lipmann■ Brian Parkinson■ Bob Munro■ Bob Arnold■ Jeffrey Kiddle■ David Laird■ Wayne Young■ Nick Le-Ray Meyer■ Nick Famelos■ Gary Van Pruyen■ Graeme Hay■ Richard Heron■ Paul Robson■ John Wheeler■ Peter Wardley■ Peter Telford■ Ron Jones■ Maurice Smith■ Colin Anderson■ Eddie Manuel■ Colin Randall

Our visitors represent a number oflodges including Samaritan, Caulfield,Lord Northcote, Old Melburnians,Old Scotch Collegians, Metroplis,Brunswick, Fairfield, Antient York,Diamond Creek, Aquila, Cran-bourne, Fairfield and the GrandLodge Choir.

Buckley clan here■ The founder of Ivanhoe Gram-mar School, the Rev. SydneyBuckley, was active as a Freemasonsince 1924.

He was Chaplain at the LodgeConsecration in July 1964, and re-mained in that position for manyyears prior to his death in 1964.

Our Lodge is fortunate to have hisdaughter, Mary Buckley, with ustonight. Other Buickley clan mem-bers include Helen Stuckey, AllanDavey, Caroline Davey andMichael Davey.

Order in the House■ We pay a special welcome to An-thony Carbines, Member forIvanhoe in the Legislative Assem-bly, who has made time in his busylife as a State Parliamentarian, to bewith us.■ Also in attendance is His Worshipthe Mayor of the City of Banyule,Cr Craig Langdon. A hearty wel-come to our local municipality’sleader.

Ladies welcome■ Amongst our ladies in attendancetonight are Val Fraser, JanisHolloway, Del Carpenter, AnneDunstone, Bev Purcell, Fleur Long,Cath Cantrill and Lorraine Foe-nander.

We also welcome widow EnidDodemaide and her daughter Kate.The late Wor. Bro. Bill Dodemaidewas Master in 1956-57.

●●●●● From Page 5


Ready to collect in 2015

●●●●● Wor. Bro. Rahim Samat and Bro. Damian Byrne collect for the GoodFriday Royal Children’s Hospital Apeal at 7-Eleven Thornbury in 2014

Toys For Tots■ Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodgehad another successful collection atits December meeting for the ToysFor Tots charity run by the City ofBanyule.

Members donated many goodsfor under-privileged boys and girlsin the local Banyule municipality.

The Lodge makes this donationannually.

■ It is only eight weeks to Good Fri-day (April 3) when Ivanhoe Gram-marians Lodge members will againcollect for the Royaql Children’s Hos-pital Appeal.

In the past, collectors have includedMichael Holloway, Simon Browning,Rahim Samat and Damian Byrne.

Extra collectors are needed this yearas Freemasons Victoria is expandingits eforts to support the Uncle Bobsorganisation with collections.


From Grand Master■ Freemasons Victoria GrandSecretary Peter Henshall writes:“Further to our telephone conversa-tion yesterday and also on behalf ofthe Grand Master, we wish you ev-ery success for the ‘Buckley Night’,and please pass on our very bestwishes to the organisers and all inattendance.”

People Pars■ Wor. Bro. Wayne Motton, ourfSenior Warden, is embarking on atour of Vietnam, as part of afundraising effort for the EpworthHospital, where he underwent life-saving surgery several years ago.■ With us tonight is GabrielleForman, Communications Man-ager of Freemasons Victoria. Gabhas recently passed her universitystudies, and is planning to embarkon a Japan trek next summer as partof a fundraiser, also for theEpworth. Let’s get behind Gab’sefforts.■ Our best wishes to Bob and BettyBreame. Bob is recuperating, andBetty is undergoing a knee opera-tion.■ Preparations are underway forthe March meeting where Lachieand Alex Gould will undertake theirsecond degree.■ David McGuinness and BoraAkdeniz will undergo their seconddegree at the April 1 meeting (aWednesday) being held with OldScotch at Box Hill.

●●●●● Buckley’s Hope is thenewly released history of theIvanhoe Grammarians Lodge

■ A new 156-page book has beenpublished about the Ivanhoe Gram-marians Lodge, and is beinglaunched at tonight’s meeting.

The book goes back to theLodge’s consecration on July 2,1946, and details the activities ofeach of the 748 meetings held over69 years.

The book lists the Masonic careerof each of the 308 members. Thereare more than 2000 references in theindex. There are 50 illustrations in thebook.

Copies are available for $20 each.No Lodge funds have been used inthe publication. Profits will be do-nated to Lodge funds.


Our LodgeWorshipful Master

WorBro Max Fraser, PMImmediate Past Master

WorBro Howard Purcell, PGStdBSenior Warden

WorBro Wayne Motton, PGstdBJunior Warden

Bro Stephen Carpenter, MMChaplain

VWorBro Wayne Smith, PGIWTreasurer

WorBro Neville Emerson, PMSecretary

Bro Ash Long, MMAssistant Secretary

WorBro LtCol David Waugh,RFD, PGStdB

Director of CeremoniesWorBro Michael Holloway

APM, PJGDAsst Director of Ceremonies

Wor Bro Rahim Samat, PGStdBAlmoner

VWorBro John Knorr, PGIWkgsSenior Deacon

Bro Simon Browning, MMJunior Deacon

Wor. Bro. Graeme HawkeOrganist

VWorBro John Cantrill, PGIWChoir Master

WorBro Geoff Vardon, PMInner Guard

WorBro Haydn GregsonStewards

Bro. Damian Byrne, PMBro Travers Gascoigne, MM

TylerVWorBro Frank Jenkins, PGIWkgs

2015 MAP sessions■ Wor Bro. Jim Tulk has announcedthe Masonic Advacement Programschedule for 2015 at the Preston Ma-sonic Centre, Bell St, Preston.

All participating Brethren are askedto bring their Masonic ‘Passport’ withthem to all sessions. All Brethren areinvited to attend.■ Monday, March 9. 2nd degree.■ Monday, April 13. 3rd degree.■ Monday, May 4. 1st degree.■ Monday, June 1. 2nd degree.■ Tuesday, July 7. 3rd degree.■ Monday, August 3. 1st degree.■ Tuesday, September 1. 2nd degree.■ Monday, October 5. 3rd degree.■ Monday, November 2. 1st degree.

Dress is neat casual. Please do notpark in the car park at the rear of thehall.

For more details, contact Jim, Dis-trict Education Oficer, on 0447 800997. [email protected]

●●●●● Wor. Bro. Jim Tulk


2015■ Monday, January 19. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Thursday, February 5. 749thRegular Meeting. Buckley Night.■ Monday, February 16. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Thursday, March 5. 750th RegularMeeting.■ Monday, March 9. 7.30pm. Ma-sonic Advancement Program. 2nd De-gree. Preston Masonic Centre.■ Monday, March 16. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Wednesday, April 1. 751st RegularMeeting. Joint meeting with Old ScotchCollegians Lodge at Inner Eastern Ma-sonic Centre, 1013 Whitehorse Rd, BoxHill.■ Monday, April 13. 7.30pm. Ma-sonic Advancement Program. 3rd De-gree. Preston Masonic Centre.■ Monday, April 20. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.

2015 Calendar■ Monday, May 4. 7.30pm. MasonicAdvancement Program. 1st Degree.Preston Masonic Centre.■ Thursday, May 7. 752nd RegularMeeting. Combined Schools Meeting.Hosted by Ivanhoe GrammariansLodge. At Ivalda Masonic Temple.■ Monday, May 18. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Monday, June 1. 7.30pm. MasonicAdvancement Program. 2nd Degree.Preston Masonic Centre.■ Thursday, June 4. 753rd RegularMeeting.■ Monday, June 15. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Thursday, July 2. 754th RegularMeeting.■ Tuesday, July 7. 7.30pm. MasonicAdvancement Program. 3rd Degree.Preston Masonic Centre.■ Monday, July 20. 7.30pm. Re-hearsal. Ivalda Temple.■ Monday, August 3. 7.30pm. Ma-sonic Advancement Program. 3rd De-gree. Preston Masonic Centre.■ Saturday, August 22. Installation.Application is being made to GrandLodge for an Open Installation.■ Thursday, September 3. 756thRegular Meeting.

Published for Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge by its Secretary,Bro Ash Long. [email protected] Phone: 9439 9927

February 5, 2015.

Summer Dress■ Option of white long sleeved softcotton business shirt with collar at-tached (no arm or sleeve bands). Selfsupporting black trousers, (nobraces), black cummerbund, blackbow tie, black socks and black shoes.

Documents

Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge Newsletter. February 2015