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Engage! | Issue 5 Sep 2010 | www.freemasonsvic.net.au
Welcome to Engage!
At the September Communication of Grand Lodge, Ipointed out to Brethren the significance and value of
receiving Engage! each fortnight. We are regularlyreceiving feedback from all 17 Districts that somemembers are still unaware that to receive Engage! theiremail address needs to be registered at FreemasonsVictoria. Please discuss and encourage registration withyour fellow Brethren. Registrations to Tony Morris
Mentoring fellow Brethren within Freemasons Victoria is asrelevant today as it was fifty years ago. While mentoring isessentially a partnership between two people, it isimportant to remember that such programs operate withinthe context of any membership organisation. I urge you allto embrace the words and thoughts on the significance of mentoring expressed by WBro. Hugh Bunnett in ourMember Profile on the eve of celebrating his 100thbirthday. Congratulations WBro. „Hughie‟.
Yours in Freemasonry
Vaughan Werner, Grand Master
Grand Master Vaughan Werner
Mentoring – Bridging the ‘gap’
During my pursuit of Masonic understanding, I have cometo appreciate my journey. I enjoy interacting with brethrenfrom different walks of life, all ages and with differingethnic backgrounds and religious persuasions without thethreat of zealousness or prejudices within Lodges. We have
an incredible brotherly bond.
It is the very nature of Masonic bonding that isunderpinned by the universal practice of our grandprinciples; brotherly love, relief and truth. These foundingprinciples create the Masonic bond between brothers.
When we examine the profile of our membership, it is anoticeable fact that we have somehow lost a generation.
These days, Freemasons is a more of grandfather andgrandson organisation and there have been suggestionsthe „age‟ gap will be difficult to bridge.
I don‟t believe such suggestions carry much weight basedon my own personal and Masonic life experiences. Tomany, a grandfather is often considered as a mentor, a
pillar of knowledge and for a grandfather a grandson canbe someone to learn from, a connection to the evolving
Grand Secretary and Chief Executive Officer
At the September Communication,MWBro. Vaughan Werner announcedRWBro. Barry Reaper, PDGM, GSecwill officially retire in March 2010.Freemasons Victoria is seeking ahighly motivated and well qualifiedFreemason for the role of GrandSecretary and Chief Executive Officer.The appointment, which is based inMelbourne, will commence from the
Grand Installation on 19 March 2011.For a copy of the position descriptionfor this role, [email protected]. Applications close 31 October 2010.
Accreditation is catching
on…
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and ever changing world. Technology and computers aretwo good examples.
I am in awe of my own grandsons‟ knowledge and skills intechnology. I have to confess that this mentoring exampleis not an original Jim thought, but it had its mutualbenefits and strengthens our relationship. In my own Maoriculture, grandparents take on the role of raising andmentoring their grandchildren, allowing parents to work at
their prime. That is practical and practiced in severalcultures around the world.
In Freemasonry, this grandfather and grandson typerelationship is one, if nurtured, will not only greatlyenhance fraternal relations within the Lodge but also assistin fostering that “daily advancement” betweengenerations. I am also mindful that grandsons of today willbe the grandfathers of the future.
After a candidate joins the Craft and entrusted with thesecrets and mysteries such as the handshake, they soonrealise that Freemasonry is not so much about learning thesecrets, it is about the formation of fraternal bonds. These
bonds develop only through undertaking the threedegrees. Remember, ceremonies are designed to create amemorable experienced with the meanings carefullyexplained.
It is equally important to note, in all literature plays,everyone involved must know “their lines” and understandthe plot. Mentoring plays a significant part to guide
candidates through their Masonic journey, during and afterceremonial ritual. The bond created between mentors andcandidates will shape how a candidate will be able to moreeffectively uncover the true meanings concealed in ourvarious ceremonies and will reciprocate by helping hismentor uncover the mysteries of modern practices in
society, such as technology and business.
I believe that mentoring is a wonderful opportunity tocreate lasting relationships that will help over come the „age gap‟ in Freemasonry and provide a betterunderstanding to Freemasons of all ages of our Masonicdegrees, the significance of our principles and brotherly
love. Remember, a well mentored brother, willfuturistically mentor well.
Jim Puohotaua, Freemason & Grandfather
Freemasons Victoria Heart of PINK!
MWBro. Vaughan Werner Grand Master at the Think Pink
The following Lodges have been fullyaccredited and were presented withCertificates of Competency by theGrand Master at the QuarterlyCommunication on 15 September2010:
The Brighton District Lodge No. 37,Malvern Lodge No. 121, Diamond
Valley Lodge No. 252 and HentyLodge No.279.
The following Lodges were also issuedwith Certificates of ProvisionalAccreditation:
Mooroopna Lodge No. 131, MarnooLodge No. 360, Yarra Valley DonnaBuang Lodge No. 860 and Brae DaleLodge No. 936.
Signs of our changing times
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Living Centre official opening with Living Centre Director of Operations Sam Schembri & Think Pink Living Centre CEO
David Hendel.
Continuing our long legacy of community giving,
Freemasons Victoria‟s Board of Benevolence has pledged$75,000 a year for the next three years to fund a full-timeBreast Care Nurse (BCN) at Melbourne‟s new state-of-the-art The Think Pink Foundation Living Centre - 390 St KildaRoad, Melbourne.
The Living Centre offers a range of holistic support servicesfree of charge to women and men diagnosed with breastcancer, their families and carers. Our support will directlyassist in improving the quality of life for breast cancerpatients during their journey by providing a much neededsupportive care via information, education and informalcounselling.
The Living Centre was officially opened on 9 September byThe Hon. Daniel Andrews MP, Victorian Minister for Health,and has long been a vision of Irene Hendel, Chair of TheThink Pink Foundation and breast cancer survivor.
Our Grand Master, Vaughan Werner, proudly announced
the Freemasons Victoria three year funding commitment atThe Living Centre‟s opening and explained howFreemasons living in both city and regional areas of Victoria whole heartedly support this initiative.
The Grand Master will officially present a cheque to IreneHendel at the Living Centre in early October and officially
launch our new community partnership with the Think PinkFoundation, Kmart, Mirvac and Sleepmaster(Onkaparinga).
For more information www.thinkpink.org.au
Singing the praises of Freemasons ‘NewInitiates’
The construction works for themodernised and vibrant MasonicCentres in Barkley Street, Ballaratand Electra Street in Williamstownhave officially commenced. During
construction and building upgrades atboth these Centres, temporary
Freemason Victoria signage will bedisplayed to keep both communitiesinformed and engaged.
The temporary Freemasons Victoriaproperty signage has been designedwith consistent branding and key
messages in mind. Our publicity andcommunications department canassist you with designing external orcommunity signage for Lodges,banners, vehicles or sponsorship
posters.
Please contact Mark [email protected].
Get Connected with Basic ITTraining Course
Grand Lodge Education Committeehas been running a series of Basic IT
Training Courses designed specificallyfor Brethren with limited IT or PC
skills.
Courses are usually held on the thirdMonday of each month at DBC,however the next course will be heldon Monday 15 November at 7.30pm.
This will be the last course for 2010and courses recommence on Monday
21 February 2011.
The course comprises fourmodules:
• Module 1 - Getting Connected -Understanding computers
• Module 2 Using Microsoft Word
• Module 3 Using Microsoft Excel
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The Music Men ‘sign up’ for to entertain Freemasons
Brooksy and Cal (aka „The Music Men‟) are set to take „New Initiates‟ on a zany musical journey with a must-seehilarious performance at the „New Initiates CocktailFunction‟ at the Dallas Brooks Centre in October.
As seen on “Hey Hey It‟s Saturday”, the Channel 9 FootyShow‟s and Melbourne‟s Comedy Festival, Brooksy & Calhave teamed up to perform an exclusive song about
Freemasons Victoria. “What The?”
Hosted by MWBro. Vaughan Werner, comedian David
Brooks will entertain our new initiates and their partners inan evening designed to celebrate their introduction intoFreemasonry.
If you were initiated after June 2008, you are cordiallyinvited to attend.
When: Friday 29 October 2010Where: View Rooms Dallas Brooks Centre300 Albert Street, East MelbourneTime: 7:30pm for 8:00pm startTickets: $25.00
Bookings essential. Contact Donna De La Rue at the Grand
Secretary‟s [email protected] or (03) 9411 0103
Please note: If you are not a „New Initiate‟, perhaps youcould consider attending as a mentor with your newly
• Module 4 Using MicrosoftPowerPoint
Registration for IT training courses isessential.
Email to education -
[email protected] or bycalling 9411 0120.
Tea, Coffee and biscuits are served atthe conclusion of each session.
Celebrating a Century
In 2011 the Victorian Lodge of Research No. 218 is turning 100. Tocelebrate this milestone, there will bea series of bright and informative
lectures touching on a large numberof important Masonic topics.
Commencing with the Installation of WBro. Very Rev. Fred Shade, PJGD,as Master in February and will finish
with a banquet at the Kelvin Club onhis last Night in October. Lectures willbe conducted in between andpromises to be a bumper year. Forfurther information please contactVWBro. Alan Jennings, Secretary on
9459 9610 or [email protected]
Pink Ribbon Breakfast:Sunday 17 October
Due to the success of the inauguralPink Ribbon Breakfast held last year,Bev Werner and the Ladies of the2010 Grand Lodge Team are proudlyhosting the event again this year. In
2009, over 500 people attended, andtogether with the Board of Benevolence, the partners and wivesof Victorian Freemasons raised$30,000 for the National CancerFoundation.
We are all aware of the prevalencecancer in our society and encourage
Brethren and their families to standbehind this important initiative tohelp raise funds for the NationalCancer Foundation.
Details are as follows:
Sunday 17 October, 9:00am –
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initiated brother.
A First for Past Masters
At the September Quarterly Communication, WBro. MervDyer, PJGD became the first Past Master to receive theprestigious Grand Masters Order of Service.
Merv‟s outstanding history of achievement and dedication
to Freemasons Victoria‟s community programs includesinvolvement in P.A.N.C.H. Working Tools for East Timorproject, Mens Health Project, a member of Task Forcesince 1996 and was invited as an executive committeemember in 2004. Merv instigated the Victorian ServiceClubs working committee and co-ordinator of the GrandLodge of India‟s Teddy Bear project. Merv has also beenactively involved with the Licola Project, Medical Aid forEast Timor, Variety Club Kids Xmas Party, Uncle Bob‟sRoyal Childrens Hospital Good Friday Appeal, Ring-Pulls,2009 Black Saturday projects and is currently our VictorianState Co-ordinator of the GIRTH program.
Did you know that Merv was made Honorary Life Governor
of the Royal Childrens Hospital in 1981? CongratulationsMerv on this well deserved honour.
Merv Dyer, PJGD proudly wears hisGrand Masters Order of Service award.
Member Profile
…WBro. Hugh Donald Bunnett, Member of Blue DandenongsLodge No.859
11:30am
Dining Room at Dallas Brooks Centre
Tickets are $25 which includes adelicious breakfast, door prizes and afun morning guaranteed.
There are two methods to book andpay:
➢ Via the internet (BSB: 113 879,
Account number: 419 952 684,Account name: Freemason‟s VictoriaPink Breakfast). Please identifyyour deposit with your name andemail your booking to:[email protected].
➢ Complete a booking form
(available from 300 Albert Street)and return it to Sue Benedykt care of 6 Thompson Street, Ormond 3204 together with a cheque made out to:'Freemasons Victoria Pink Breakfast'
The Ladies of the Grand Team lookforward to seeing you for this
enjoyable morning. By the way – wearing pink is a must as there isa prize for the best dressed!
Media and Publicity
Currently Freemasons Victoria‟smedia and public communicationmessages are being finalised and willbe published in the Summer Issue of our magazine. In the meantime,should you require any assistance or
media guidance in preparing media
releases or dealing with the media,please contact Freemasons VictoriaPublicity & Communications Co-ordinator Mark [email protected]
Secretaries please note
Freemasons Victoria offers a JubileeCertificate in recognition of Brethrenwho joined the Craft 50 years ago,but who have not completed 50 yearscontinuous service. There may bemembers in your Lodge who qualifyfor this award.
Please contact Jillian McAnally at the
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Born 22nd September 1910
Left to Right: RWBro. Robert McGregor PDGM, WM, WBro.Hugh Bunnett & WBro. Ted Waring, JW
On the eve of WBro. Hughie Bunnett’s 100thBirthday celebration, Engage! caught up with Hughieat Blue Dandenong Lodge No. 859 to learn about hislife as a much loved family man, respectedcommunity member and his thoughts on modernFreemasonry…
Is it true, that at sixteen years of age, you told your father you didn’t know what you wanted to be when
you grew up, so he arranged a trade apprenticeship
for you?
Yes that‟s true. I was raised in the heart of Williamstownand my father organised an apprenticeship for me atRichardson Gears in Footscray. I did milling and gearcutting. I loved that job. I learnt how to be precise.
When you finished your apprenticeship, did your career take off?
No. I finished my apprenticeship during the depression andwas suddenly out of work for eighteen months. I securedanother position at Maribyrnong Ammunition Worksmanufacturing nose cones for artillery rounds. I was also a
Naval Cadet and a Midshipman at 19 and wascommissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant at 21 which kept me
busy when I was looking for work.
How did you meet your wife Inez?
Iney was a Williamstown girl. We married and first lived inYarraville and started a family. Our daughter Beverley wasborn in 1937 and our son Keith in 1939. In 1944, Beverleywas quite ill and we were advised to move in a „healthier‟ climate. We left the city and moved to the Dandenongs.
How did this move change your life?
We loved the move and „country lifestyle‟. Beverley‟shealth improved and I tried my hand at many local jobsincluding delivering bread, road works and an orchardhand before returning to my trade at Dunlop Aviation in
Grand Secretariat for an applicationform on 9411 0111.
Freemasonry Merchandise
The Quarterly Communication provedto be a successful platform for manyBrethren to purchase Freemasonmerchandise and regalia items. On
the night, the top three itemspurchased were Masonic Guides,Masonic Diaries and White Gloves. Toorder merchandise please email [email protected]
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A young gentleman enquiring about
membership, met with WBro. JimPuohotaua PJGD and GLHer (NewMembership Administrator) for coffeeand declared to Jim that he hadresearched and „Googled‟ Jim toprepare for their meeting. Accordingto the young gentleman, Jim passedthe interview with flying colours andlooks forward to submitting hisapplication. Well done Jim!
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Bayswater.
What inspired you to become a Freemason?
I was an active member of the community through halldances, lawn bowls and cricket. Freemasonry wassomething I wanted to be part of as both my father andgrandfather were Freemasons. I was Master of BoroniaLodge in 1969 and became a member of the Blue
Dandenong Daylight Lodge in 1979. I still regularly attendthe Lodge. My son Keith kindly drives me.
What do you think Freemasonry means to themodern man?
They read Dan Brown and become captivated by themystery and intrigue surrounding Freemasonry which heimplies in his books. But they will never really understandthe true meaning of Freemasonry until they join (receivethe handshake), accept our principle that all men areequal, being in a Lodge room with men from differentethnic backgrounds, religious persuasions, and politicalleanings and start to connect.
What advice can you offer to young Freemasons?
That's easy, it's like everything in life - you get out of itwhat you put into it. So the more you put in, the greaterthe benefit it is to you. In Freemasonry we insist thatfamily must always be the first priority, employment thenext and Freemasonry is next sharing equal billing with
other interests such as playing sport.
Over the years, how did you introduce Freemasonry to young people to join?
There were so many joining who enjoyed it so much that
they only needed my guidance and mentoring. I thoughtthat the important need was to pass on my experience andsee that they understood Freemasonry.
What changes in Freemasonry stand out to you?
These days, people seem to be in a hurry to get to where
they want to go. The young men joining today are verybright, keen and focused, but do not have a lot of „sparetime‟. My advice would be to pace yourself because it doestake time to really understand Freemasonry and thesymbolism in our ceremonies. It is good to see theconstitution has been changed so that the minimum time
between the date of the First Degree and the date of thethird degree is now twelve months.
If you bumped into the Grand Master on the street,what you say to him?
Hello Vaughan, thanks for the letter you sent me for my
100th birthday.