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25.01.2022 Lodge Secretaries Course I am pleased to announce that the Secretary's course as presented by RWBro. Barry Reaper PDGM PGSec and myself has been accepted by the Education VAT. Furthermore, the next course will be on Saturday, October 24 between 9:30am and 3pm. Although we had 77 in attendance for the September 5 course, many Brethren were not able to attend. The course is presented in 2 parts with a 30-minute lunch break. Any Brother can register not just current Secretary's.... So come along and register and enjoy the course. Brethren are asked to register for both sessions by clicking on the 2 separate Zoom links. The Morning Session link is https://us02web.zoom.us//tZYpdOypqjwjGNS5TBgdwbUYcl1lgRc_y The Afternoon Session link is https://us02web.zoom.us//tZAoceypqjkvHtxq9gsa_rhVnK2-ZbIY5 Warmest Regards, WBro. Eric Williams PGStB OMF. Secretary of The Lord Northcote Lodge No. 191.

24.01.2022 Below is a link to the TV Series Freemasons the Inside Story. For those of us in the country that never got a chance to see it on Channel 34, a bit dated but still interesting. https://www.bing.com/videos/search

24.01.2022 31 members of the Benambra Lodge (Tallangatta) gathered at the Keotong Pub for a social gathering last Saturday to farewell a true friend and a Masonic stalwart, Ian Melton. Ian is well known to members of the North East District, as the District Engagement Officer, a prolific visitor, the organizer of the Unknow Soldier Tablo, and his work in the Mark and Arc Degrees has been outstanding. Ian is moving to Queensland to be closer to his family, I personally will miss his encouragement and support. A great friend who is always welcome to jump into any Zoom meeting just so we can see his smiling face. Finally being ex-RAAF he could not have been a more perfect friend.

23.01.2022 Are you your Lodge Engagement Officer. your job in the Lodge has never been more important than it is now? Want to know more contact our Distirct Engagement Officer WBro Ian melton for more Information. What is the Role of the Engagement Officer Below is the existing description for the Engagement Officer:...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Freemasons Victoria. Grand Master's Latest Video Chat. Nov. 20, 2020

20.01.2022 it"s time to hit the Blue book and get it back in our memory

19.01.2022 https://freemasonsvic.org.au//09/Journal-Aug-2020-pages.pdf

17.01.2022 Freemasons Victoria Grand Master's Chat. Friday, September 25, 2020 It's a long interview (18:37) but we cover plenty! Busy activity across Victoria... Work in the quarry Challenges for rural, regional Lodges David McGee will be missed FV as a multi-million dollar organisation The need for a Strategic Plan Who's The Boss? Good Behaviour Costs and Benefits of the Review Due Diligence Our Way Forward https://youtu.be/BWzdgrjvL6s

17.01.2022 https://anchor.fm///Women-and-Freemasonry-ejojmu/a-a381csh

16.01.2022 From today's FVNews Masonic Knowledge "Sixty-four recipients of the Victoria Cross during the First World War alone were Freemasons, and 200 have been recipients of the rare and prestigious award since it was first instituted in 1856. It is estimated that Freemasons make up an astonishing 14 per cent of all VC recipients and this is put down to the type of person who wants to become a Freemason. They are by nature-friendly and generous people, individuals who have an ingra...ined sense of duty to others and a heightened sense of selflessness and personal responsibility. These are the very traits that lead individuals to carry out the actions that are considered worthy of the Victoria Cross. The VC is only awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry and courage in the face of an enemy. Since 1856, there have been 1358 VCs awarded." - HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Facebook page See more

15.01.2022 It's not a mistake to make a mistake but it is a mistake to repeat the mistake.

13.01.2022 Unity is strength

11.01.2022 The Feast of St John The Australian Lodges of St John 27th December 2020 07:30 pm AEDT... Footscray St John’s No. 71 & the Education VAT with the Lodges of St John Throughout Australia The annual Feasts of St John, the feast of John the Baptist on 24 June and the feast of John the Evangelist on 27 December, were once very much a part of the lives of operative stonemasons. For example, the two famous Scottish Schaw Statutes promulgated on 28 December 1598 and 28 December 1599 respectively, were issued after the annual St John’s Day meeting and feast of Scottish stonemasons on 27 December. Reflecting that very old tradition, many Scottish lodges still try and hold their annual installation ceremony as close as possible to the feast of St John the Evangelist. The two feast days were originally associated with the change of seasons, the shortest and longest day, the cycle of life; death and renewal. In the early days of the Christian Church the St Johns were added to these two celebrations to give them a more acceptable Christian connotation. The Grand Lodge of London and Westminster was supposedly founded on the feast of St John on 24 June 1717. Some records suggest that in those early times Masters where elected on a six-month basis and installations where carried out on both these St John dates by most Masonic Lodges. Keeping with this operative mason tradition, on 27 December 2020, the Feast of St John event will include the opening and closing of a lodge using a European St John’s Lodge ritual, as well as two short presentations on aspects of the St John Freemasonry tradition, one more historical and the other more symbolical/spiritual. Dress code is Neat Casual Black Tie, with jacket optional, for lodge officers Time: 27th December 2020 07:30 pm AEDT Zoom Meeting Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85805859809 Meeting ID: 858 0585 9809 Passcode: 466048

11.01.2022 I know everyone’s hanging out for this one so I’ll cut to the chase. Victoria will move to the Last Step from 11.59pm tonight. That’ll mean more people can get ...together 15 visitors to your home and 50 outdoors in a public place. Numbers at gyms will increase to 150 with group limits of 20 and venue density limits. Hospitality also increases to 150 inside for larger venues and 50 for smaller ones with density limits based on their size. Up to 150 people can attend weddings and funerals. And the number caps will be increased for other venues community centres, galleries, museums and more. I'll put all the details in the comments. There will be a staged return to offices for staff who've spent the past six+ months in Zoom meetings too with up to 25 per cent able to come back onsite at any one time. Everyone else will need to keep working from home. We’re also changing the rules around masks. They’ll still be mandatory indoors and on PT but you won’t need one outside, so long as you’re able to keep a safe distance from others. To put it into context, that means wearing a mask if you’re at a busy outdoor market or event but not if you’re out walking the dog. You'll need to carry a mask at all times for when it's required. I’m sure some people think everything should be thrown open completely now that we’ve gone three weeks without a case. But that’s precisely the point. We’ve only got to zero cases because of masks and distancing and everyone playing their part. Keeping these protections around a bit longer means that if we were to get a case, the risk of it spreading faster and wider will be much lower. And most Victorians would agree it’s a relatively small imposition for a potentially huge benefit. Just finally, to everyone looking ahead to Christmas and planning how many seats at the lunch table you'll be able to have 30 visitors at home, including kids. We'll have more to say on other settings soon, based on the latest public health advice. This has been a year like no other and one most of us would probably rather forget. Victorians have sacrificed so much and done it so tough. But even in the darkest of winter days, we stuck together and supported each other. And for that I am so grateful and so very proud.

11.01.2022 Lodge of Evolution #931 meeting on 3 October 2020 (Saturday) at 8:00pm on Zoom, an indication of the topic is below, if you wish to attend email me at [email protected] and I will send you the link. I think this will be a very interesting discussion and is relevant to us in the North East. Presentation by WBro. Jon T. Ruark - "The Revelation: A Critical Analysis of Masonic Demographics." goes for about 34 minutes, You might be interested in the below presenta...tion. He has probably done more work since 2018, but a video of his findings were doing the rounds back then. https://youtu.be/imfMbjZjyKU His survey had several thousand respondents, some of the questions had cognitive bias (it was back in 2016 I think) but the information was still of interest. No great revelation on what he says, but it’s always good to see what we know backed up by actual figures (Assuming American Freemasonry and Victorian have similarities .. but some things in Freemasonry do seem universal )

09.01.2022 I had a really cool idea today that I'd like everyone to start doing. The grocery store had 5lb bags of potatoes on sale buy one, get one free. We have a hard time even using one bag before they go bad, but with a plan in mind, I grabbed both. The family in front of me at the the checkout seemed (not to judge by appearances) as though they did without a lot of things. "Would you like a bag of potatoes? They're on sale, and we won't be able to use the free bag before they go bad." Whenever you see a b1g1 sale, take the free one whether you need it or not. Donate it to someone, whether a food bank, soup kitchen, or just someone you think might appreciate it. And if you'd like to re-post, it just might catch on.

08.01.2022 I like this Scoon & Perth Lodge No. 3 of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, add

07.01.2022 I remember that special feeling you get at the Relay or Life Candlelight Ceremony? It's our favourite time of Relay day where at dusk, we remember those in the community we've lost to cancer and show our support to those living with cancer, by writing a message for them on an illuminated candle bag. This is a time to reflect, lean on one another, and remind ourselves of why we Relay. There are so many beautiful and touching stories that we hear, one inspiring story that we wi...ll never forget is Ciara's story. In January 2012, Ciara was only six weeks old when she became unwell with what doctors thought was silent reflux. At seven months old, Mel her mother noticed that she didn’t seem to react to the feeling of her feet being touched, and it soon became clear that she wasn’t able to move her legs. After the doctor had seen her, Ciara was immediately flown to the Royal Children's Hospital. Ciara was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a tumour that was growing from her adrenal gland and had made its way to her spinal cord. Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer, and survival rates are low. The next four months were spent living at the Ronald McDonald House in Melbourne with her parents. Ciara was just a baby and unfortunately went through multiple tests, MRIs, scans, chemotherapy and so much more. When Ciara was two years old she underwent a surgery that went for 12 hours - surgeons removed a small portion of the tumor that was pressing against her spinal cord restricting movement in her legs. They were unable to remove the whole tumor due to its size and the closeness to her spine. Mel was told that Ciara would never be able to walk, as there was some irreversible damage. Ciara is eight years old now and has proved doctors wrong; she can walk, she loves to dance and laugh, she is a fighter and inspiring to all who meet her. At her last specialist appointment after having her annual MRI, they told Mel and Ciara’s dad that her tumour has unfortunately grown significantly. They are still waiting to hear from her team of doctors as to what steps need to be taken next. With a mountain of support from her mum, big sisters, family, friends, and the community she will continue to take it one day at a time. Survivors of cancer like Ciara and their carers are the heart of every Relay. We ask you to register for them this year and help us fight back against cancer. The Border Relay For Life needs a Freemason's Team, contact Ian Melton our District Engagement Officer, and become part of the FM Relay for Life Team. ([email protected]) P.S It's easy to register right now, simply click here. https://relayforlife.cmail20.com/t/r-l-juldudjk-otthunxr-y/

07.01.2022 The Great Debate To Read, or Not to Read? The Victorian Lodge of Research in conjunction with the Education VAT present the first in a series of on-line debates. The topic of the first Great Debate is: -... That we should be able to read the ritual Two Teams of 3 members each, will vie to convince you of the merits of their argument. The Affirmative Team is led by RWBro Kent Henderson, whilst the Opposing Team is led by VWBro Harry Pitaro. Attendees will get to decide the winning team by a Zoom poll that will be open towards the end of the debate. Date: - Monday Nov 30, 2020 Time: - 07:30 PM Zoom link: - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82217422503 Meeting ID: - 822 1742 2503 Passcode: - 892911