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25.01.2022 The Second of two virtual lodge meetings tomorrow evening Endeavour Lodge at 7/7:30pm AEST. https://facebook.com/events/s/endeavour-virtual-lodge-8th-re/2478254329151817/?ti=icl

24.01.2022 Join the Blue Lounge Social Club and members of Freemasonry from around the world as we host an online education forum and discussion on the Eleusinian Mysteries in Greece and other mystery schools like the Dionysian Artificers What were the mystery schools of the Ancient Greece, Egypt and the Near East? And what connection, if any, do they have with Freemasonry? In this forum, we will explore the history and secret teachings of some of historys greatest mystery schools, in...cluding the rites of the Eleusinian Mysteries of Greece, the secretive Dionysian Builders of Syria and the Roman Mithraic mysteries. These great secret societies of the ancient world offer a fascinating vantage point from which to view our own Craft, and to enable a more nuanced appreciation of Freemasonrys symbolic and allegorical heritage. The convener for this forum Brother Kane Ord. An engaging Socratic style discussion will follow the presentation and this forum promises to be a highly stimulating and enjoyable masonic education experience. All Freemasons are welcome to attend this free virtual event. See you tonight!

23.01.2022 The Blue Lounge Social Club is proud to announce that, in partnership with the Freemasons Victoria Education VAT, we will be hosting a series of online Masonic Advancement Program (MAP) presentations for Victorian Freemasons via the Zoom platform. Each session will include a pre-recorded MAP presentation facilitated and hosted by some of the leading educational voices from the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Freemasons Victoria Education VAT. The current positive environme...nt toward on-line Masonic activity presents an excellent opportunity to host the MAP presentation recordings on-line via Zoom. The aim of these unique MAPs will be to encourage debate, exchange of ideas and to generate discussion, whilst also ensuring that candidates can undertake their MAPs in preparation for their degrees ceremonies when the Craft can return back to labour. These new educational seminars offer a unique interactive MAP presentation experience that covers the requirements of MAP program, whilst providing a unique opportunity for Freemasons from all across Victoria to learn together, without being restricted by district borders. All participants in the program will be able to have their masonic education passport requirements formally signed off by the Education VAT team. We are excited that over the next few weeks, the Education VAT and the Blue Lounge Social Club will have all 3 MAP presentations hosted through this new and exciting format, with different young hosts for each session. Dates for the MAPs and their hosts are below: MAP 1 Online on 21 May 2020. Hosted by Brother Jay Rottem EA and WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina WM OMC. MAP 2 Online on 3 June 2020. Hosted by WBro Robert Billing PGStwD and WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina WM OMC MAP 3 Online on 15 June 2020. Hosted by WBro Richard Shelly PM and Brother Kane Ord If you would like to register, please contact WBro Brendan Kyne Deputy Grand Superintendent of Education at [email protected]

22.01.2022 Make sure you get along to our BLSC Education Forum: Royal & Select Masters event tonight where we will have the rare opportunity to dive into the realm of Cryptic Masonry with the attendance of incredibly learned brethren of that order. We are particularly excited that the Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Victoria, Most Illustrious Companion Peter Crick will be joining us, in addition to our wonderful guest speakers. Royal and Select Masters is one of the hidden gems of masonic rites in Freemasonry, make sure you don't miss out on the chance to learn more!

21.01.2022 Dont forget to get along to our Forum Tonight which will host an interactive panel discussion on the Role and Relevance of Ritual & Ceremonial in Freemasonry today. This event is open to all interested Freemasons, family, friends and guests. Link is found in the description of the event.

21.01.2022 Dont forget to get along to Endeavour Virtual Lodge 944s 10th regular meeting tonight!

20.01.2022 The Blue Lounge Social Club congratulates the new Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, Most Worshipful Brother Richard Elkington, installed today in an innovative social distancing ceremony viewed live across the globe. We wish you well for your term as the 47th Grand Master of UGLV and support your vision statement of "Shaping Tomorrows Leaders". We also send hearty good wishes to the outgoing GM, MWBro Keith Murray and thank him for his contributions to Fr...eemasonry and his considered leadership over the past years. Brother Keith has always had a smile and time to chat with us all and provides a great example for Freemasonry worldwide. Congratulations also to all other brethren now appointed to Grand Lodge as part of the 2020 Team including the new DGM, RWBro Anthony Bucca and the new President of the Board, RWBro Myles King OAM.

20.01.2022 Episode 67 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast brings you a special interview with the Grand Master of Freemasons Victoria, MWBro Richard L. Elkington. Our hosts, WBro Robert Billing and Brother Jay Rottem sit down for a casual chat with the 47th Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria to hear his views about the future of the Craft, particularly during the COVID-19 era. The brethren also hear from the Grand Master about the uniqueness of the 2020 Grand Installation, Masonic Culture & Behaviour, Eastbourne and why he enjoys greeting brethren with a hug (when safe to do so!).

19.01.2022 On the launch of our latest series of educational forums thanks to Brother Mircea Bucin, we are proud to release some BLSC virtual backgrounds. In this time of Covid and so many meetings online. We hope you show your support and display one of the backgrounds with pride.

19.01.2022 Blue Lounge Social Club of Victoria Elects New State President On 9 August 2020, the State Executive elected WBro Robert Billing to be the new State President of the Blue Lounge Social Club of Victoria. The election was triggered after outgoing president, WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina OMC, who after five years of continuous service as State President, decided the time had come for a new chapter in the Blue Lounges history and nominated WBro Robert Billing to be the Clubs Second...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Dont forget to get along to our forum this evening!

18.01.2022 Bro. David Illingworth, Vice President (Metro) of the Victorian BLSC is a long term contributor and positive influence. See below for some of the moments we have shared with him over the years; supporting new Freemasons, making presentations, and sometimes just having fun.

17.01.2022 Bro. Rhys Webb is an inspiring leader and president of the West Wimmera Blue Lounge Social Club. He has also just been appointed as Vice President (Regional) of the Victorian BLSC. His amazing efforts in organising social events, fund raisers, etc., have made a huge difference to the brethren in his district and more.

16.01.2022 The first of our Beyond the Craft series included presentations on Mark Masonry, the Holy Royal Arch Chapter, the Ark Mariners and DeMolay Australia. Have you considered joining an order beyond the craft? If you missed the night, or want to see it again, the video is now live on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch

15.01.2022 Lowan Lodge 107 with WWRBLSC giving $200 cheque to St Patricks school Nhill to renovate their play area and grounds. Regional BLSC Secretary Wiremu and Worshipful Master John with Principal Kingsley. The donation will assist in the development of the schools Cultural Awareness Garden Bed. Which helps acknowledge the diversity of the school and local community. It is envisaged that the garden bed will recognise the Wotjobaluk people as the traditional owners of the land. Further recognising the diversity of cultures who complete the fabric of the school. Regional secretary Wiremu and Worshipful Master John with Principal Kingsley

15.01.2022 Join in on what promises to be a stimulating conversation this evening with WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina and Brother Phil McMaster as they discuss What is the relevance of religion in Freemasonry?" All Freemasons, non-Freemasons and friends are welcome to attend, formally kicking off at 7:00 PM AEST.

14.01.2022 Dont forget to get along to our Ninth regular meeting of the Endeavour Virtual Lodge 944 to be held TONIGHT via the Zoom Virtual Platform. At this meeting we will be conducting the following business: 1. Lodge Business... 2. Vote for the following joining members: 3. Welcome visitors and official lodge visits. 4. Election of the Master-Elect for 2020-2021 The work for the ninth regular meeting of the Lodge will be a lecture and discussion presented by Dr Mike Kearsley, who is an internationally acclaimed masonic researcher and presenter, on the topic: The Morgan Affair Dr Mike Kearsley is a world-renowned masonic researcher and lecturer. A New Zealander who now resides in Surrey. England, he is a a Prestonian lecture, a Kellerman lecturer, and a Quatuor Coronati Lodge Norman Spencer prize winner. Multiple research lodges across four constitutions count Mike as a member or an honorary member. He also finds time to be the current editor of the globally read masonic magazine, The Square. We look forward very much to seeing you tonight. Make sure you email us at [email protected] to get access to the meeting link information.

12.01.2022 The Blue Lounge Social Club of Victoria would like to warmly congratulate our friend, WBro Rahim Samat on his appointment as the new District Coordinator for the 116 Group, Northern District of Freemasons Victoria. WBro Rahim has been a long time supporter of the Blue Lounge and, more importantly, Freemasons everywhere that volunteer their time and energy to improve the future for the Craft. A huge congratulations also to WBro Ian Thompson, the retiring District Coordinator, for all his incredibly hard work for the Northern District over the last 2 years. Thank you also for his strong support of the Blue Lounge Social Club in the district and his advocacy for new and young Freemasons.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to WBro. Colin Peterson on producing his series of short Masonic podcast entries entitled Freemasonry Today. Well worth a listen. Colin has been a long time supporter of the BLSC and was our guest on episode 14 of our podcast, Brought to Light. Links below. https://anchor.fm//episo/The-Secrets-of-Freemasonry-ej1u9j http://podcast.blueloungesc.com//episode-14-a-journey-thr/

09.01.2022 Dont you just love WBro Robert Billing? We are very proud that he is a senior member of our leadership team and one of the shining lights for Freemasonry around the world!

08.01.2022 Make sure you join us online, live, right now for our The Role and Relevance of Ritual & Ceremonial today? Link to zoom meeting below.

08.01.2022 Want to get along to our BLSC Education Forum - The Eleusinian Mysteries? Join our zoom meeting via the link below.

07.01.2022 Check out this welcome message from the newly elected State President of the Blue Lounge Social Club of Victoria, WBro Robert Billing. Its never been a more exciting time to be a grassroots Freemason with opportunity to do and learn great things about the Craft online. Keep your eyes peeled for announcements about future education forums, discussion groups, Brought to Light Podcast Episodes and online social events coming soon. ... Are you keen to be a part of the team driving the most active grassroots masonic movement in Australia? Reach out and become part of the Blue Lounge Social Club team today.

07.01.2022 Are you thinking about becoming a Freemason or know someone who is? Get along to our 'Becoming a Freemason' forum TONIGHT where we will be presenting an honest and casual conversation about what it is like to become a Freemason and some insights into the experiences of new and young Freemasons and their families. The forum will start with a general overview about what Freemasonry and its significance by our State President WBro Robert Billing. ... WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina and Brother Rhys Webb will share their stories about how they joined Freemasonry, the lead up to initiation and the experiences (good and bad) they have had since joining the Craft a few years ago. The forum will finish up with a unique discussion/interview with a recently initiated member and his partner to get their impressions of the Craft so far and their perspectives about the positive role Freemasonry will play in their lives, both as members and family supporters. All members of the public are welcome to attend, please don't be shy! Questions are welcome throughout the forum, either post them in the Zoom chat box or participate in the open forum discussion at the end. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our wonderful fraternity and find out for yourself what Freemasonry could mean for you!

07.01.2022 A few of the lighter moments featuring brethren brought together by the BLSC.

06.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/what-is-freemasonry-for-a-lect/343825170127352/?ti=icl

06.01.2022 Dont forget to get along to our BLSC Education Forum - The relevance of religion in Freemasonry? tomorrow night at 7:00PM. This will be a great discussion and a chance for you to get involved in an important debate about the fundamentals of Freemasonry. What is the relevant of religion to Freemasonry in the 21st Century? ... Join the Blue Lounge Social Club and members of Freemasonry from around the world as we host an online education forum and discussion on contemporary topics relating to Freemasonry and its relevance in the 21st Century. At this forum we will be exploring and considering the relevance of Freemasonry and religion today and considering what, if anything, should be adapted to the times. The conveners for this forum will be Bro Phil McMaster and WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina who will, along with other presenters, discuss the state of religion and freemasonry today and present differing views on the topic in a contested discussion format. An engaging Socratic style discussion will follow the presentation and this forum promises to be a highly stimulating and enjoyable masonic education experience. All Freemasons are welcome to attend this free virtual event.

04.01.2022 Dont forget to join the Blue Lounge Social Club, Freemasons and friends from across the globe as we host an online education forum and discussion on Logical Reasoning through the Scientific and Legal Methods. A common-sense way of looking at the world. As seekers of truth, is there a way of objectively observing the world? In this forum, the scientific and legal methods will be outlined and certain examples given to spark a discussion about what theories, can be proven beyon...d any reasonable doubt and "true". The discussion following the presentation aims at asking; what role can the Scientific and Legal Methods serve in Freemasonry? The conveners for this Education Forum will be Brother Adam Harvey MM, and WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina WM OMC. All Freemasons, family and friends are welcome to attend this free virtual event. If you have questions email the conveners at [email protected] Credentials of the Conveners: Bro Adam Harvey graduated from RMIT in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) specialising in Molecular Biology and a Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology). Bro Adam has a keen interest in scientific research and experimentation in the field of biotechnology and has utilised the scientific method as a tool for research. WBro Jack Nathan Aquilina graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from La Trobe University in 2016. WBro Jack has also been admitted as Master of Law (Taxation) at Melbourne University and is an Associate Member of the Tax Institute of Australia. WBro Jack is also an Officer of the Supreme Court of Victoria and a registered practitioner of the High Court of Australia. He has been published in a number of tier 1 peer reviewed law journals applying the legal method to legal research in respect of a number of legal disciplines. WBro Jack practices as a Senior Lawyer at Ernst & Young specialising in the law of Taxation, Litigation and is currently serving a secondment as an Employment Lawyer specialising in industrial disputes and the Federal Governments JobKeeper program during the COVID-19 crisis. WBro Jack is also serving an active appointment as an Academic & Seminar Leader within the Deakin University Law School.

03.01.2022 Just two days away until Brother Vuko will unlock the masonic secrets of Washington DC, where he lived for several years. Did Dan Brown get anything right?

02.01.2022 How will the global pandemic change Freemasonry forever? Or will it? Will Lodges use the opportunity to make long overdue changes? With a long bow drawn we ask; what are some changes we should consider? The team from Brought to Light, the Southern Hemispheres first Masonic podcast, are back on deck and keeping you update to date about the latest happening of Freemasonry in Australia and giving voice to Freemasonrys young leaders of tomorrow. Hosted by the new State Preside...nt of the Blue Lounge Social Club of Victoria, WBro Robert Billing and regular host/ Metropolitan Vice President, Brother David Illingworth ; the brethren host an interesting discussion with three special guests WBro Justin Simons and Brother Jason Vetesi of the Blue Lounge Social Club Tasmania and Blue Lounge Social Club of Victoria member and Entered Apprentice, Brother Jay Rottem. See more

01.01.2022 A fantastic first off in our series Beyond Craft Freemasonry - Whats the story and journey? We would like to thank our Host Kane and all those behind the scenes at the BLSC. A huge shout out to our presenters and all those who joined in on the conversation afterwards. Our presenter on Mark Masonry and Royal Ark Mariners, RW Bro.Bill Jones is Deputy Grand Master of Mark Master Masons of Victoria and also Deputy Commander of The Royal Ark Mariners of Victoria.... Our presenter on Arch Masonry was Eminent Companion Barry Minster OAM, Past Grand Standard Bearer, and Member of Victorian Naval and Military Holy Royal Arch Chapter No 49. And finally, a most interesting topic on DeMolay Australia was presented by Rico Torres, Snr DeMolay with Jacques DeMolay Victorian Chapter Advisory Council, along with DeMolay Australias Supreme Grand Master Trevor Green, plus our guests Johnny from Brazil (a member of DeMolay in Brazil) and Aimee Rentoy (a member of Jobs Daughters International).