Brunswick United Lodge No 924Brunswick United Lodge No 924Brunswick United Lodge No 924Brunswick United Lodge No 924 Consecrated 27 July 2002

........Bro

You are summonsed to attend the next regular meeting of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Davies Street, Brunswick on

Tuesday 16th of July 2013 At 6.30 PM

Please Note Earlier Tyle Time!

WBro Nick LeRay-Meyer AM 2 Ellenvale Avenue Pascoe Vale South Victoria 3044.

Mobile Number 0408 383 182

Work for the Meeting 1. Minutes and Correspondence 2. Treasurer's Report 3. General Business (Including 2nd Schedule for Michael A Rowe) 4. Admit and Welcome Visitors

5. Receive the DGM RWBro H Benedykt accompanied by a Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team to conduct the Installation of WBro Graeme J D Hay as Worshipful Master and Invest Officers of the 2103-2014 Team.

6. First Rising � GL Correspondence

7. Second Rising: � Presentation of Jewels and Certificates � Departure of the DGM and Ceremonial Team � Reports

8. Third Rising: Close

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A/Secretary WBro Don Wilkin PGStdB Until Further Notice, All Communication On Lodge Matters:

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Brunswick United Lodge Tuesday 18th June 2013.

OPENING

The Lodge was opened in a Regular manner by the Worshipful Master, WBro Nick Le Ray- Meyer AM at 7:00 pm MINUTES

• The minutes of the last regular meeting held on 18th May, having been printed and circulated were taken as read and confirmed.

• It was Moved that the Minute relating to the election of WBro Graeme J D Hay as Worshipful Master of Brunswick United Lodge No 924 for the year July 2013 to July 2014 be specifically confirmed:

Moved: WBro D Wilkin Seconded: VWBro R Found CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE.

Inward:

• Grand Lodge Bulletin 117

• Letter from Board of Benevolence enclosing cheques ($2,000 each) for the Humour Foundation and the Uniting Care Broadmeadow (now Lentara)

• Letter from Michelle Lazurus re her husband's decision to sever links with Freemasonry (arrears of some $580)

• Letter from Grand Lodge providing details of the Installing Master and Team for the July Installation of WBro Graeme J D Hay and requesting details of his history and members of his proposed team.

• Notice Papers from District Lodges Outward:

• 4th Schedules to five Lodges for Mr G Singh

• Recommendation to District Coordinator for conferral of Grand Rank

• Email and surface mail Notice Papers to 82 members plus District Secretaries, Coordinator and Inspector of Workings

It was moved by VWBro Morris and Seconded by VWBro C Scharp that the correspondence as read be received. CARRIED

TREASURER’S REPORT

The Treasurer, WBro Gary Beckett reported that there was a balance in the Working Account of $19883.61 with accounts to be passed for payment totalling $10090.86 plus catering. It was moved by WBro Hay and Seconded by Bro Ratzeburg that the Treasurer's report be received and the accounts as read be passed for payment. CARRIED GENERAL BUSINESS

• Election of Officers for July 2013 to July 2014

- Treasurer: Moved By WBro Hay and Seconded by WBro Rich that WBro Garry Beckett be elected as Treasurer for the stated period. There being no other nominations, WBro Beckert was declared elected to that Office.

- Tyler: Moved by WBro Hay and Seconded by WBro Rich that VWBro F Jenkins PGIW be elected as Tyler for the stated period. There being no other nominations the Motion was put and by show of hands VWBro Jenkins was so elected. VWBro Jenkins entered the Lodge, was thanked by the WM for his support during the past 11 months and congratulated on being re-elected. VWBro Jenkins acknowledged his election and returned to his station of office.

- Chairman of Planning & General Purpose Committee (P&GPC). Moved by WBro Hay and Seconded by VWBro Found that WBro Rich be elected as Chairman P&GPC fr the stated period. There being no other nominations WBro Rich was so elected.

- Auditors. Moved WBro Rich and Seconded VWBro Found that RWBro W N Wilkinson and WBro D Wilkin be elected as auditors for the stated period. There being no further nominations and having indicated their acceptance of the nomination, RWBro Wilkinson and WBro Wilkin were so elected.

- PM Representatives. Moved WBro Rich and Seconded VWBro P Scharp that RWBro Wilkinson and WBro Wilkin be elected as the PM Representatives on the P&GPC for the stated period. There being no further nominations they were so elected.

- Master Mason Representatives. Moved Bro Ratzeburg Seconded Bro Doumit that Bro Sackett and Bro Sala be elected as the Master Mason representatives on the P&GPC for the stated period. There being no further nominations, Bro Sackett and Bro Sala were so elected.

• Subscription and Dues Increase. Having given Notice of Motion at the May meeting, the WM moved Seconded VWBro Found that the annual fees be increased by the sum of $30 for Ordinary Members and $20 for Concession members. CARRIED

• Lodge Resolution - Membership Categories. The WM explained that the current membership categories as stated on the Notice Paper have caused confusion for members from time to time. Following discussion at the P&GPC the WM Moved, Seconded by VWBro Found, that the Lodge Resolve that with effect 1st July 2013 the membership categories of the Brunswick United Lodge for the purposes of determining the annual Lodge subscription (excluding the Grand Lodge fee) to be paid shall be: - Ordinary Member: a member not eligible to be classified as a Concession

member; - Concession Member:

a. any member who normally resides outside the Metropolitan area - that is more than 65 kilometres radius of the Melbourne Town Hall (see Rule 152);

b. any member whose primary source of income is the maximum "Aged Pension: as determined from time to time by the federal Government and it's appropriate Departments/Agencies;

c. A Special Member as defined and approved in accordance with Rules 255 to 259.

CARRIED

• Exclusion. Having previously been requested in writing to pay his arrears of three financial years of annual subscriptions and declining to do so, as well as forwarding a letter stating his desire to sever all links with Freemasonry, it is with regret that Worshipful Brother Kenneth John Lazarus, a Foundation member of the Brunswick United Lodge No 924, is, as required by Rule 235 automatically EXCLUDED with effect from 30th June 2013. A registered letter to that effect will be forwarded to his last known postal address.

VISITORS

The following visitors were received and welcomed:

• 8 Worshipful Masters

• 15 Past Masters (including 7 Federation Masters)

• 1 Master Mason

• 1 Fellowcraft (accompanied by his LEO)

CEREMONIAL

Bro Colin Kirwan and Bro Eric Brown having proved their proficiency in the First Degree were retired to be prepared to be Passed to the Second Degree. After opening the Lodge in the Second Degree, the WM invited VWBro Colin Scharp to take the Gavel of the Lodge and with his team of Lodge Past Masters conduct the Second Degree ceremony for Bro Kirwan and Bro Brown. The team comprised:

VWBro C Scharp PGIW WM WBro N LeRay-Meyer AM IPM WBro T Ramadge SW WBro M Rich JW WBro D Wilkin Chaplain VWBro N Pratt PGIW DC VWBro T Morris PGIW SD VWBro P Scharp JD RWBro W Wilkinson PJGW IG VWBro R Found PGIW Secrets WBro G Hay SE Charge WBro G Beckett Charge After Passing

After retirement of our two new Fellowcrafts, VWBro Scharp returned the Gavel to the WM, who, on the return to the Lodge Room of Bro Kirwan and Bro Brown, obligated, in the 2nd Degree, the Master-elect, WBro Graeme J D Hay, in preparation for his Installation at the Lodge's next meeting on July 16th. 1st TIME OF RISING

• The Secretary read Grand Lodge Bulletin 117, which included the summons to the next Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication to be held at 300 Albert Street on Wednesday 19th June at 7.30pm.

• The WM presented a 60 Year Service Jewel to RWBro R H (Ron) de Lisle PSGW. 2nd TIME OF RISING

• Proposition. The 2nd Schedule proposition for Mr Gurpal Singh, a lawyer, of 33/14 Bell Street Coburg was read for the 2nd time.

• Reports.

- Panel Member. The District Panel Member, VWBro R Heron PGIW, addressed the Lodge and mentioned encouragement for Lodge Officers to attend a Lodge of Instruction to assist in their Masonic development,

- Social Secretary. VWBro C Scharp reminded Brethren of the Presentation Lunch to be held at the Glenroy Bowling Club on Sunday 23rd June, starting at 1200 and a "Christmas In July" function to be held in July.

- Almoner's Report. In the absence of the Almoner, WBro Sharpe who is himself unwell, RWBro Wilkinson passed on details of the recent hospitalisation of WBro Bill Butler - who is expected to remain there for some time awaiting first an infection to clear so that he can then undergo heart surgery. VWBro Found mentioned that he had visited WBro Peter Jones whose health is slowly improving.

- Lodge of Instruction. The members were reminded that the next meeting of the Centenary Lodge of Instruction would be held at the Brunswick Centre on Thursday 27th June - the work will be the First Degree. Everyone is welcome to attend.

- P&GPC. WBro Rich reminded members that the next meeting of the P&GPC would be held on Friday 21st June.

3rd TIME OF RISING. There being no further business the Lodge was closed in Peace, Love and Harmony at

9.48 pm

Signature ………………………………….…………………………………….. WBro Nick LeRay-Meyer AM Worshipful Master

Tuesday 18th June 2013.

MINUTES OF THE PLANNING & GENERAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE

HELD AT THE BRUNSWICK NORTH MASONIC CENTRE

"The 27th Meeting"

Opening

1. The meeting was opened by the Chairman at 7.34pm, who welcomed and thanked those attending for coming out on such a cold evening.

Present

2. Mike Rich (Chairman), Knut Ratzeburg, Neill Pratt, Don Wilkin, Bob Found, Ron de Lisle, Kevin Duckett, Garry Beckett, Peter Sackett.

Apologies

3. Nick LeRay-Meyer (OMD) and Graeme Hay (Family business) Minutes

4. The Minutes of the last meeting, having been printed and circulated were taken as read and adopted.

Moved: Knut Ratzeburg Seconded: Garry Beckett CARRIED

Business Arising From the Minutes

5. Nil Correspondence

6. Inward

• Email from WBro de Rochefort resigning as Secretary wef 1st May 2013

• Letter from WBro de Rochefort resigning from the Lodge and requesting a Clearance Certificate (dues paid to 30th June and Clearance Certificate issued by a/Secretary)

Outward

• Emails to WBro de Rochefort arranging transfer of documentation to a/Secretary

• Letter passed onto the Conferral Committee Correspondence Received: Moved Peter Sackett Seconded Neill Pratt CARRIED

Reports

7. Secretary: Nil 8. Finance Sub-Committee. As approved at the 18th June Lodge Meeting Lodge

Dues for 2013-2014 are:

• Ordinary Member: $230

• Concession Member $175 Note: The revised membership categories were passed by Resolution at the 18th

June Lodge meeting and are detailed in the Minutes of that meeting.

At present we have two "Special" members and it was agreed that they should remain in that category.

Neill Pratt reminded the meeting that the Lodge had received a letter from a Brother of another Lodge informing us of his concern of one of our members. Neill moved that a reply be sent (to be handled by the Membership Committee) to that Brother informing him of our new procedure regarding Special Members. Seconded: Garry Beckett CARRIED

Organist Fee. Moved Garry Beckett Seconded Neill Pratt that the Organist fee be $50 per meeting wef the July meeting. CARRI

Dues. It was mentioned that dues can be paid direct into the Bendigo Bank Lodge Account: Brunswick United Lodge No 924 BSB: 633-108 Acct No 117-138-016 Note: Advice from the Bank is that the preferred BSB for

direct electronic payments is 633-100. For over-the

counter deposits, the BSB is 633-108.

Report received: Moved Knut Ratzeburg Seconded Bob Found CARRIED

9. Standard and Education Sub Committee. No report was provided but the extra (Supplementary) questions that the WM had proposed to ask at the recent 2nd Degree ceremony were mentioned.

10. Membership Sub Committee. It was recalled that the member's "Lucky Draw" was introduced to encourage subscribing members to attend the Lodge. Therefore only subscribing members can participate. Report received: Moved Don Wilkin Seconded Peter Sackett CARRIED

11. Social Committee. In the absence of the Social Secretary (Colin Scharp) the Chairman noted that:

• The next Social Committee event is the "Presentation Lunch" to be held at the Glenroy Bowling Club on Sunday 23rd June. Attendance appears slightly down on previous years.

• The Social Club event for July is "Christmas in the South"; to be held at ? on 21st July.

• The June meeting of the Social Committee and Club will be held on Tuesday 25th June. Still only the regulars attending! Attendance by other lodge members needs to be encouraged.

12. Charity and Community Support Sub Committee. No report available due to the

absence of Nick LeRay-Meyer (the Chairman). However, the Chairman (Mike Rich) was aware that Nick proposed to recommend that the "Lort Smith Animal Hospital" be the recipient of a donation from proceeds of the "sausage sizzles". This facility provides pro-bono veterinary care to pet owners unable to pay for the service. A further support group "Riding for the Disabled" was mentioned for consideration by the sub-committee as a possible future donation recipient. The Report be received. Moved Don Wilkin Seconded Garry Beckett CARRIED

13. Grand Lodge Conferral/Promotion Sub Committee. Ron de Lisle noted that the sub-committee had considered a request for conferral of Grand Rank and had forwarded the proposal to the WM for signature and dispatch to the District Coordinator. In determining the procedure to be followed, the sub-committee recommends that any Brother proposing another for conferral of or promotion in Grand Rank must provide the necessary details and information to the Conferral Sub-Committee. After completing its consideration, the sub-committee will call for a meeting of Past Masters to review the recommendation. If the recommended for conferral or promotion is agreed, the documentation will be forward to the WM for signature and dispatch to the District Coordinator. Moved Garry Beckett Seconded Don Wilkin Recommendation to be agreed:

CARRIED

General Business

14. WM's Team For 2013-2014. The WM's proposed team for 2013-2014 was tabled as submitted. The following were added:

• Almoner - WBro Arnold Sharpe

• Organist - RWBro Bob Beacham PSGW

• Choir Master - RWBro Sid Gladman

15. Past Master's Jewel or Bar. It was agreed that a Past Master's jewel or Bar be

purchased for the out-going WM, Nick LeRay-Meyer (his preference to be requested).

16. Installation Arrangements. The WM and WM-elect to co-ordinate and keep the

P&GPC Chairman informed. 17. Work Program.

• Bro Dylan Elliot is due to be raised in August and will thus be the work for that month.

• WBro Hay to advise the remainder of the program for 2103 as soon as possible.

18. Lodge of Instruction. Bob Found stated that he would like to see more Lodge members attending the Lodge of Instruction.

Next Meeting. The date of the next meeting is to be Tuesday 30th July at 7.30pm. Closure. There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 9.00pm.

The Master's Chair Greetings

Well my time is up and as many Installing Masters recite "there is a time to come

and a time to go and your time has come and it's time to go!".

Having obligated the Master-elect, WBro Graeme J D Hay at our June meeting, we

now prepare for his Installation, at our July 16th meeting, by the Deputy Grand

Master, RWBro H Benedykt, assisted by members of the 2013 Grand Ceremonial

Team.

As I look back on the year there are many things to be grateful for; the support and

cooperation I have received from the Officers of the Lodge as well as our members.

Together we have seen five young men take their first steps and in four cases their

second steps in our wonderful Fraternity. Two have taken their third step and I was

especially privileged to have Bro Tony Doumit take that third step after a long

absence from the Lodge, during which time he has undertaken studies that

demanded all of his attention.

Regrettably there has been some downsides as well, with several members passing

to the Grand Lodge above. However for me, the worst of then all was WBro de

Rochefort's resignation first as Secretary and now as a member of the Lodge.

Despite the efforts of many to resolve his differences we were singular unsuccessful.

Nevertheless, we wish him well at his new home and thank him for his contribution

to the Lodge, including his time as Master.

A real highpoint for me during the year has been the enthusiasm of our younger

members in attending the Centre on a number of weekends to learn more about the

craft and what is required of them. Answering their questions has required several

of us to do more research to find the correct response. I have been assisted in that

area by completing a "Certificate of Masonic Studies" conducted for Grand Lodge by

the Victorian Lodge of Research. I understand that another course may be

conducted at our centre in 2014 and I strongly recommend it to those - young and

old - who seek to know more about our wonderful institution. My only regret is that

I did the course some 46 years after my initiation! Had it been available earlier I

feel that my absence from the fraternity would have been for far less time than it

ultimately was!!!!

Finally, it would be remiss of me not to say a special word about the wonderful

Ladies who give up their time every Lodge meeting to prepare the Banquet Room

for us. To you Dulcie, Jenny, Val and Eileen your contribution deserves our

gratitude and sincere appreciation. Thank you!

Thank you again for the honour and privilege of being Worshipful Master of this

great Lodge. Go safely and may your health and days be all that you wish!

Fraternally

Nick

PLANNING GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE MEETING. Next Meeting: Tuesday 30th July @ 7.30 pm

CENTENARY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, No 142. Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7.30 P.M. Next meeting 27th June 2013 First Degree All Lodge officers and those assigned to deliver or learning charges are strongly recommended to attend.

NORTHERN DISTRICT CO-ORDINATOR. WBro Peter Harris PGStdB 8390 9102 � 83909102 � pgharris.116@gmail.com

Asst District Coordinator (Preston/Brunswick) VWBro David Heazlewood PGIW

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ALMONER. If you know of a brother in need, ill or ailing please call WBro Arnold Sharpe. � 9744 2664

ASSISTANT ALMONER. WBro Reg Martin.

REHEARSAL. Tuesday 9th July 2013 at 7.30 pm

LODGE MEETING. Tuesday 20th August 2013 Third Degree: Bro Dylan Elliott

CHARGES The DC would be pleased to discuss with any Brother wishing to learn and deliver charges for one, two or all three degree ceremonies.

Lodge Fees

Are you financial for 2012-2013? If not, you are considered un-financial as from 30th June.

The fees for 2013-2014 (including GL Dues, GST, Homes $5 donation) are:

Member: $235.00 Concession Member: $175.00

Amount Due 1 July 13: $ (Includes any Arrears)

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Edition No 120 - Tuesday 16th July 2013 "Hallo" Dear Friends,

Just a short note to endeavour to keep all informed with the happenings of your Lodge; and plenty of happenings there are!

Tuesday the 18th June we saw the organisation of our Lodge in top gear with a mountain of business to work through - well done to all concerned. The election of Officers to the working committees, the Treasurer, Tyler and auditors etc - sensibly carried out! Subscriptions increase 2013-2014 outlined in the June Lodge Summons along with the various membership categories was passed unanimously - to keep all informed is the answer. Well done to all concerned.

Tuesday 18th June was our Worshipful Master's "Last Night" - but typically a busy busy working night was Nick's answer to have a sound basis for the next Worshipful Master to commence his year. By the way, we had 27 visitors - just some measure of respect in which our Worshipful Master is held in the District. His dynamic energy and enthusiasm has been an ideal - indeed revitalising interest in masonry in lodge circles as well as the community. Thank you WBro Nick - so inadequate but most sincere!

Congratulations to: Bro Colin Kirwan and Bro Eric Brown who took their

second step in the Craft - particularly the manner in which they presented themselves to be passed to the 2nd Degree.

WBro Graeme Hay who was obligated as "Master-elect" in preparation for his Installation, by the Deputy Grand Master RWBro H Benedykt assisted by a Grand Ceremonial Team, at our next meeting and a busy year ahead.

VWBro Colin Scharp and his "Team" who carried out the Ceremonial of the 2nd Degree (the old blokes have still got "it" whatever "it" is).

RWBro Ron de Lisle who was presented with his 60 year service jewel by the WM. Ron didn't want a fuss (public presentation) but we would be remiss if we didn't recognize 60 years of dedicated, conscientious service to the Craft - remembering not only Ron but his family have all made some sacrifices as well as gaining lots of enjoyment to enable this milestone to be achieved. Giving pleasure brings its own reward. Well done our worthy Brother!

The South was a little different. Hot soup, finger food - members standing around laden tables allowing movement around the tables (integration is the word for all present). The speeches were humorous - extolling our retiring WM's virtues (we know that) - and that of the Federation Past Mast Master's Group, who were very well represented.

Well done to all - particularly our caterer WBro Kevin Sloan.

A great evening had by all!

What The "Dickie Bird " said!What The "Dickie Bird " said!What The "Dickie Bird " said!What The "Dickie Bird " said!

Faces I've Missed:Faces I've Missed:Faces I've Missed:Faces I've Missed:---- Len Glazner, Bashir Haifa, Allen Hansford, Alex Hess, Maurice Hooper, Salvatore Sala, Graham Scholes, John Yarranton and Bashir Younes.

If there is a problem - ill health, transport etc please let the Almoner know - we may be able to assist!

Welcome Back!Welcome Back!Welcome Back!Welcome Back! Laurentus Rath and Reg Martin- examples where transport has assisted members who have difficulty driving at night. Thankyou Ron and Colin

Happy Masonic BirthdayHappy Masonic BirthdayHappy Masonic BirthdayHappy Masonic Birthday Russell Bowen (61), Bill Wilkinson (61), Bob Found (51), Terry Ramadge (35), Bill Starling (32), Rhett Jenkinson 31) and Khaled Mohamed (20). May the GAOU grant to each a great journey in

Freemasonry. Happy BirthdHappy BirthdHappy BirthdHappy Birthdayayayay Nick LeRay-Meyer AM (73), Reg Martin (85), Bill Baini (46), Bashir Haifa (26), Kevin Sloan (62), Jack Lewis 87 and Graeme Horsburgh (57). May the GAOU grant good health, happiness and prosperity in the coming years.

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Daryl Glasson - working hard on rehabilitation of his knee replacement;

Arnold Sharpe - influenza (not good mate!); Bruce Hocking - back problem; Peter Jones - home from hospital but needs to gain weight to enable his operation to go ahead; Bill Butler - minor surgery became infected, cardiac problem awaiting heart surgery when infection is cleared; Ray D'Amato - recently hospitalised for some serious surgery and now in rehab. No phone calls please but keep him in your thoughts! Nick LeRay-Meyer - had an unscheduled meeting with a motor car while attempting to cross the street now sporting a bruised hand and limp! May the GAOU grant a full and speedy recovery to all.

Social ActivitiesSocial ActivitiesSocial ActivitiesSocial Activities

The Brunswick United Trugo team proved too strong for a combined Western Street United and Aquila team at our last competition and the Trugo Trophy was unfortunately not wrestled from our (very loose) grip!! May be next time Colin and Yvonne!!!!!

On Sunday 23rd June some 70 members and partners of various Lodges sat down for a very good "Presentation lunch" to welcome our Worshipful Master elect, Graeme Hay and wife Claire. All in all a very nice day with plenty of conversation and smiles to be heard and seen.

The next Social activity is "Christmas in July" at the Yarra

Valley Country Club on Sunday 21st July - 1200 for 1230. Cost is $20 per person. Bookings to Yvonne or Colin � 97274328.

Social Committee MeetingSocial Committee MeetingSocial Committee MeetingSocial Committee Meeting

The next meeting of the Social Committee will be held at the Brunswick Centre on Tuesday 23rd July, starting at 7.30 pm. Yvonne Scharp, who Chairs the meeting, extends an invitation to all members and their partners to attend. The Committee needs new members with new ideas as to the type of social events needed for the Lodge.

Have You Heard?Have You Heard?Have You Heard?Have You Heard?

Perform thePerform thePerform thePerform the Operation.Operation.Operation.Operation. As he was about to get the anesthesia, he asked to speak to his son. "Yes Dad, what is it?" 'Don't be nervous so, do your best and just remember, if it doesn't go well, if something happens to me, Your Mother is going to come and live with you and your wife.....!!' AgingAgingAgingAging Eventually you will reach a point When you stop lying about your age And start bragging about it. This so true! I love to hear them say "You don't look that old!!!" The older we getThe older we getThe older we getThe older we get The fewer thingsThe fewer thingsThe fewer thingsThe fewer things Seem worth waiting in lineSeem worth waiting in lineSeem worth waiting in lineSeem worth waiting in line for.for.for.for. Some PeopleSome PeopleSome PeopleSome People Try to turn back their odometers

Not me! I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've travelled a long way And some of the roads weren't paved!!! When you are dissatisfiedWhen you are dissatisfiedWhen you are dissatisfiedWhen you are dissatisfied And would like to go back to your youth Think of Algebra! OOOOne of the many thingsne of the many thingsne of the many thingsne of the many things No one tells you about aging Is that it is such a nice change From being young! Ah, being young is beautifulAh, being young is beautifulAh, being young is beautifulAh, being young is beautiful But being old is comfortable First you forget names Then you forget faces Then you forget to pull up your zipper It's worse when You forget to pull it down!! Two guys, one old one youngTwo guys, one old one youngTwo guys, one old one youngTwo guys, one old one young Are pushing their carts around Coles When they collide The old guy says to the young guy 'Sorry about that, I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going' The young guy says, 'That's Ok, it's a coincidence, I'm looking for my wife too...I can't find her and I am getting a little desperate'. The old guy says, 'Well, maybe I can help you find her.... What does she look like?'

The young guy says, Well she is 27 years old, tall with red hair, blue eyes, is buxom, wearing no bra, long legs and is wearing short shorts. What does your wife look like?' To which the old guy says, 'Doesn't matter,....let's look for yours!!'

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Charity HappeningsCharity HappeningsCharity HappeningsCharity Happenings

The "Sausage Sizzle team" conducted another successful day at Bunnings Coburg. While the cold weather saw a drop in soft drink sales there was a small increase in the number of sausages sold.

With some time on his hands Knut Ratezburg joined us for the day (in pplace of graeme Hay who was still en route from Perth) and by the end of his shift had been "checked to line" as a "server"! Mike Rich, the "Chef" for the last shift kept up his average by having only one cooked sausage unsold when we packed up for the day.

For June we were allocated two days so the 28th June will find us again outside the door of Bunnings Coburg. Even if you can't spare the time to join the team why not call in and buy a sausage or two!!! Proceeds will be assisting the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in their pro-bono community care of animals needing veterinary treatment.

June is the month when the donations to our nominated Charity and Community groups are presented to the recipients. This year our donations have been increased by a further $6,200 following acceptance of our submissions by the Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation (previously administered by the Grand Lodge Board of Benevolence). A very commendable achievement for the Lodge and I'm sure very much appreciated by the recipients.

The Charity and Community Support Committee will now

switch its focus to identifying new community groups or organisations that are in need of assistance. If you know of one, let me know and I'll present it to the Committee for consideration.

Fraternally

Nick

Brunswick Centre Market On Saturday 20th July the Lodge will be hosting, on behalf of the Centre's Board of Management, a Market! The "Flyer" for the Market provides details of the variety of goods that will be available from some 23 stalls - all inside the Centre though (weather permitting) a "jumping castle" and face painting will be positioned in the car park. The Lodge Social Committee will be selling hot soup and crusty

bread - which should be the ideal treat for a cold winter's day. If the weather is nice, there may even be a sausage sizzle in the car park.

The proceeds from the hire of the stalls will assist the Centre to avoid rent increases while also enabling further improvements to be carried out during the next 12 months.

But to make it successful - and perhaps pave the way for similar markets in the future - we need your support, not just that of the local community. So come on down, bring some friends and see what goodies you can purchase; there will surely be some great bargains!! The market also provides an opportunity to "advertise" our great fraternity. The Lodge Room foyer will have a Masonic display, manned by Lodge members, including the Grand Lodge mannequins. Hopefully some visitors may become interested in joining us! Hope to see you there Nick

Call for Cameras Do you own an old film camera that you're not using any longer? Brother Peter Sackett is looking for film cameras of all types-- 35mm, 120mm, 4x5, Polaroid, etc. He'd be delighted to see what sort of equipment you've had stored away, collecting dust in this digital age. Please call him at 0459 317 532, email him at psackett@gmail.com, or bring your cameras to the Brunswick Masonic Centre. Your cameras will be cherished and put to good use! And, depending on the type and model, he may be able to offer you some compensation for the adoption.