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In this issue
From the Editor 2 Freemasons and RSA sign MOU 18
Hot Off the Press 3 Taekwon-Do can do! 18
Grand Master’s visits 3 Le Quesnoy 19
Grand Master 4 A special New Zealand place
Why am I a Freemason?
President of
the Board 4
Measurable success
Executive Director 5
Actions not words
News clips 6
Some non-contentious
thoughts from a
The call to serve others 22
Freemason 8
Have Your Say 9 Reconnecting
Do you need a with Masonic
‘Masonic Passport’? 9 Elder Care 24
Opportunities for
Speak Up for Freemasonry 10 Freemasons
Twelve thoughts before Christmas Supporting Vincents Art Workshop 26
2019 Grand Installation 12 Remembering BJ599 28
Secrets, privileges and
FREEMASONS IN ACTION mysteries 31
Supporting helicopter rescues by day and night: The Masonic Villages
Westland Lodges raise funds for helmets 13 Trust 32
Gender reassignment 34
The Royal Order of Scotland 35
THE FREEMASONS CHARITY
Questions of support 36
Letter to Freemasons – Picking winners 37
Mythbusters 38
Lodge Calliope No 252: A Samoan Installation 13
The Freemasons Foundation 40
Concord and the Filipino community 14
Musical Third Degree – the sound of sweet music 15 Royal Arch 44
Otago Masonic Charitable Trust – generous in the Some of our newest
South 15 Freemasons 46
ANZAC 2018 16 New initiates 47
Queen celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary with The Last Word! 48
the Mathers in Rotorua 16 Service awards 49
Waikato: Fred Hollows donation 17
COVER Credit to The Northern Light, February 2018 for the social media snapshots concept.
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FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND
National Office
From the Editor
Unit 2, 22 Tacy Street
Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 Accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative!
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Every time you are having a conversation with the public about
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That is because they are hearing the story from the source
Email: membership@freemasonsnz.org – from you as a Freemason about Freemasonry. The more
communications@freemasonsnz.org often we do this, the more likely that those misconceptions will
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In my thirty-eight years as a Banker many a wrong percep-
The New Zealand Freemason is the official journal of the tion of Freemasonry was turned on its head by my continuous
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand.
conversations in the staff room with those wanting to know the
Unless otherwise indicated, the opinions expressed and the
advertising content are those of the authors and do not truth about Freemasonry. I had nothing but good stories to tell
necessarily reflect the policy of Grand Lodge. of the benefits of Freemasonry to men and their families, to
Articles appearing in this journal may be reproduced local communities and New Zealand as a whole, which helped
without permission provided acknowledgement of the change minds.
source is made and a copy of the publication is forwarded The public will ask all sorts of weird and wonderful questions
to the Grand Secretary (secretary@freemasonsnz.org). (some designed to bait you) but in the end you can only talk
Queries or comments regarding subscription or distribution from your own personal experience. You simply answer, ‘well I
should be addressed to membership@freemasonsnz.org don’t know about that – but this is what Freemasonry means to
or the Executive Director, PO Box 6439, Marion Square,
me, this is what I know about of our activities and what I have
Wellington 6141. Queries and comments regarding content
and advertising should be addressed to the Editor. experienced as a Freemason’.
If we are to ‘retain and/or return’ men to Freemasonry we
Contributions to the magazine, preferably in electronic
form (e.g. MS Word documents) are greatly appreciated also need to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.
and should be of interest to a wide audience. Photographs We are all different and we all have different needs which we
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and to achieve overall balance. Letters to the Editor are saying about their experience of Freemasonry. Exit inter-
should not exceed 300 words. A guidance sheet for views for ‘resigned clear’ have indicated that members who
preparation of publishable material is available on request leave were not listened to, did not have their needs meet and
from the Editor. Contributions should be forwarded to
found elements of disharmony disruptive.
communications@freemasonsnz.org
So the possible solution is – to stay in constant contact with
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Hot Off the Press
Survey: Tell us what you think about Freemasonry
There are likely many answers to this question, and a lot of dif- questions allow open text responses, so you
ferent reasons why. National Office has made a series of sur- will be able to say as much or little as you
veys intended for three specific groups. Freemasons, would like. Rest assured all answers will
non-freemasons with masonic connections, be anonymised, unless specifically stated
and the public. The point of these surveys is otherwise. There are only a few questions
to gain insight into what Freemasonry in and it is estimated no more than 10 min-
New Zealand is in the eyes of its members, utes are needed to answer the survey com-
affiliates, and the public. The link below prehensively. Any perspective you can
will take you to a web page that will allow share with us is much appreciated. Here is
you to open a survey intended for anyone the link: www.freemmasonsnz.org/survey
aware of Freemasonry and what it does. The
National Office Spotlight
We have several staff working at National our team. “Working for Freemasons New
Office – some of which you may have Zealand is a unique experience, there are
interacted with, others you may not few organisations as nearly as old and
have. This week we cast the spotlight on there is such a rich archive and history.” “I
our new “special projects coordinator” look forward to seeing how Freemasons
Henry Boyle. Henry joined our team New Zealand can grow in the rapidly
at the start of this year, he has spent the changing modern day.” Outside of work
last several months working behind the Henry is a keen skier, mountain biker,
scenes on our social media and commu- and musician – he plays the trumpet,
nications side of things. Not only this he keyboard, and guitar – what a combo!
helps out with the many odd jobs that
pop up at national office, anything from
IT to proofreading and writing.
Henry was born in Australia and has
been in New Zealand since 2010 – he
studied psychology at the University of
Canterbury and finished up with a Masters
in Innovation and Commercialisation
from Victoria University of Wellington.
Working for Freemasons New Zealand is
his first job outside of study and we are
happy with the many skills he brings to
GRAND MASTER’S VISITS
11 Sep 60 Year Bar WBro Jack Dryden PGD, 13 Oct 60 Year Bar VWBro Warren Howard 25–28 Oct Grand Lodge of Western
Te Awahou Lodge No 133, Foxton PGC, Lodge of the Liberals Arts Australia, Grand Installation, Perth, WA
14 Sep Cheque presentation, No 500, Auckland 3 Nov ‘Freemason’ Kapiti Coastguard
Akaroa Community Health Trust, 20 Oct 160th Anniversary Celebrations, boat launch, Paraparaumu
The Phoenix Lodge No 43, Akaroa Scinde Lodge No 5, Napier
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GRAND MASTER PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Why am I a Freemason? Measureable
W ell, it may not be
sexy, but some-
times you do need just to
words like charity, personal improve-
ment, fraternal camaraderie, and integ-
rity spring up?
T he time has come to
prepare for a new stra-
tegic plan for Freemasons
quietly sit down and think. Then ask yourself why that is. Why New Zealand. This is a
Think about what you does ‘camaraderie’ make you enjoy process that takes place once
are doing. Think about Freemasonry? every five or so years, so it’s
why you are doing it. Think about how You might say, for example, ‘I enjoy important to get it right. This is all well
it might be done better. Think about the the company of other similarly minded and good, but a key question to answer
future. men in a social context to share views is why? What’s so important about a
This quarter is such a time – a time to and ideas’. Ask again ‘why?’ strategic plan anyway?
ponder and plan for the future. If you keep peeling back on your I see a strategic plan as a map, in some
As Grand Master, I am looking to plan perceptions about something with the sense it is a living document in that it can
for 2040 – and it makes sense to involve simple word, why, you can quickly find change as needed. It is well and good to
all Constitutions in that dialogue. I am yourself treading a territory of new look forward to the future and suppose
inviting our sister Constitutions to a understanding. With a deeper under- where we would like to be in years to
forum later this year, which is aimed standing of yourself and what drives and come, but this is meaningless without a
at getting us all thinking about New motivates you, you are better equipped clear pathway from where we are. You
Zealand in 2040 – what would we like to do what it is you do. can’t navigate a map without knowing
Freemasonry to look like then? What do We need to better understand your position. It is this sentiment I want
we need to do now in order to achieve Freemasonry New Zealand. To peel back to discuss, how we will gain insight into
that vision. our collective layers, to understand who where we are, and through this, how we
For the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, we are as a community, and, armed with will set the goal posts for years to come.
we need a plan for what we are striving to that information we are better equipped We can consider where Freemasons
accomplish – our existing 5 year strategic to not only create goals, but also to New Zealand sits in an array of ways, we
plan is ending in December 2018, and achieve them. could look at our membership numbers,
hence the desire to reflect on our future We have prepared a survey that gives charitable efforts, or finances. These are
direction. you an opportunity to let us know what all important areas to understand, but I
I have asked the Divisional Grand Freemasonry is to you, and where you don’t feel they are fundamental in under-
Masters to gather your thoughts, aspi- would like to see it go. standing where we are. The most impor-
rations, perceptions, understandings, Each and every response is an impor- tant place to look is towards each other,
and views for what you would like tant piece of information. The more we towards each and every Freemason in
Freemasons New Zealand to be, and collect, the better the picture that will New Zealand. In other words, the best
what change might be desirable. Change form. Please take the time to fill out the way to find out where we are is simply to
is always on the horizon, and as 2019 survey – play a role in planning how ask. I implore you to ask yourself, where
brings a Grand Installation, there will be Freemasonry New Zealand will develop do you see Freemasonry now? Why is
new leadership. However, our planning in years to come so we remain a force up that? How could it change for the better?
needs to transcend any intermediate to and beyond 2040.
changes of personnel, so the organisa- Mark Winger
tion continues on its strategic direction
notwithstanding new people assuming
different roles.
A discussion about a new strategic
direction needs to be developed from
knowing not supposing – we should focus
on gaining a better understanding of our-
selves as individuals and as Freemasons,
and then use that knowledge to plan.
Ask yourself “Why do I enjoy being a
Freemason?”. What comes to mind? Do
Mark at his ‘Lodge’ on his plot of land
in County Leitrim in Ireland during his
recent holiday.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
success Actions not words
It is these answers, these perspectives,
that we will be asking of you in the weeks
to come. From what you tell us, through
C hange has been a recur-
ring theme during my
time at National Office. This
These relatively new technologies allow
us to get a sophisticated level of under-
standing on all written survey responses.
surveys and other resources, we will an- is far from a surprise, in fact We can then drill down on consistent
alyse and understand where Freemasons it is why I was driven to take points and gain valuable insights into
New Zealand is. I like to see this as a this role. With the need for a what Freemasons New Zealand thinks
‘ground up’ process to decision making. new strategic direction fast approaching about itself as it is, and as it could be. All
Instead of supposing what is and acting I am doing all I can to facilitate positive responses will be analysed anonymously,
on it, we are going to ask, listen, then change with our leadership team. if for whatever reason you want an issue
respond accordingly. As Peter (President of the Board) brought up in person, there will be the
Once we complete this process, which mentions, our focus is on a ground up option to do this in the survey process.
I believe our Executive Director will perspective when it comes to our im- Once we have completed distributing
elaborate on, we can piece together a new portant strategic decisions. The means and analysing the survey the next step is
strategic plan. Outside of the variables to gathering your understanding and creating a well-informed strategic plan.
we are yet to discover (what you and perspective of Freemasonry will through This process will lean on the multidis-
other members and Freemasonry think) a survey. ciplinary expertise of our leadership,
you can expect the new strategic plan to I want to elaborate how we are going the specific characteristics of the plan
have these characteristics. to go about making the most of these already mentioned in Peter’s column.
Easy to understand – Simple English, forthcoming surveys. The first step is dis- For those that are interested we will also
no business lingo and to the point. This tribution. Expect to receive communica- create a summary of the survey results,
is important so anyone can pick it up and tions from your District Grand Masters so everyone can get an understanding of
gain an understanding. in the coming weeks, these will contain how we view Freemasonry as a collective
Metric based goals – Avoiding broad basic information about the survey and here in New Zealand.
statements, we will focus on measurable the survey itself. The questions in the This will all be getting underway this
outcome. It is one thing to say “increase survey will be open text in response, month, so be sure to stay up to date
membership numbers” it is another to this means you will be able to answer via with communications from your Lodge
say “increase by 10% each year” typing, giving as much information as and from National Office. On this note
Peter Benstead you would like. From this it is important we have an issue and could use your
to highlight the importance of detail in help. This being contact information.
response. Answers that are well thought A number of Brethren in our member-
out, that are justified and well-reasoned, ship database have out of date contact
will be of much more use to us then information. We have created a simple
generic responses. To clarify, there are process to update your contact informa-
words associated with Freemasonry like tion in our database, means to accessing
“charity, brotherhood, and fraternity.” this process will be distributed with the
What do these words actually mean to survey. To make this a success we need
you? Maybe your perspective of what to make communications an active topic
brotherhood is might be different to of conversation in your Lodge. Ask
others within your Lodge. It is these dif- yourself and those around you if you
ferences in perception of Freemasonry have received any updates from National
that are essential to understand. Office recently, if not we might not have
Once we have the survey distributed accurate contact information. If this
and completed we can focus on analyses. is the case you can go to the web page
This is where some of the marvels of the freemasonsnz.org/update to get access to
modern age come into play. We are cur- the update form.
rently trailing artificial intelligence-based Gareth Turner
programs to analyse survey results.
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News clips
Freemasons New Zealand International Freemasonry
– National Office Freemasonry being a world-wide or-
Who can help you? ganisation and ties closer to home being
important, The Grand Lodge of New
Barbara Pickering – Membership Zealand sends a New Zealand delegation
membership@freemasonsnz.org to accompany the Grand Master for all
Shelley Newson – The Freemasons Australian Grand Installations.
Charity tfcadmin@freemasonsnz.org Twenty-Six Freemasons and partners
Irene George – Finance accompanied MWBro Mark Winger to
accounts@freemasonsnz.org Sydney 3-5th August 2018 for the United Australia from 25–28 October 2018
Henry Boyle – Special Projects Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT Grand in Perth, Western Australia. See the
specialprojects@freemasonsnz.org Installation for MWBro Derek Robson Invitation on next page and any enquiries
Duane Williams – Grand Secretary AM. to communications@freemasonsnz.org
and Communications/Media/ The next Australian Grand Instal Our Grand Master would enjoy the com-
Administration (including lation is for The Grand Lodge of Western pany of you and your partner.
NZ Freemason magazine)
secretary@freemasonsnz.org or
communications@freemasonsnz.org
Gareth Turner – Executive Director
executivedirector@freemasonsnz.org
You can get us by phone on 04 385 6622
or visit www.freemasonsnz.org or by
post at PO Box 6439, Marion Square,
Wellington 6141.
The ‘Official’ Photo at Sydney Town Hall and some members of the
delegation enjoying the Farewell Lunch at Doltone House, Hyde Park.
Crossword solution
2018 Queen’s
Birthday Honours
Freemasons New Zealand congrat-
ulates the following Brother on his
Queen’s Birthday Honour, from her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen
of New Zealand.
Bro Professor Robert Matthew
Love ONZM of Robina, Australia
(but also Dunedin) was awarded an
Officer of the New Zealand Order
of Merit for services to Dentistry.
Robert is a member of Lodge St
John No 94 in Invercargill and
was originally initiated into The
Southern Cross Lodge No 9.
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Update on MWBro John Litton Past Grand Master Where in the world?
Many of you will be aware that Past John continues to improve daily it may The New Zealand Freemason magazine
Grand Master MWBro John Litton be several months before he makes a full is taken to the far flung reaches of the
suffered a heart attack last month whilst recovery. world as witnessed below.
in transit to the NSW & ACT Grand Both John and Diana have been
Installation in Sydney. humbled by the cards and messages and
Fortunately, the plane had not taken extend their sincere thanks to those who
off, so emergency services were able to have taken time to write. Indeed, John
get John to Middle more Hospital. He has indicated that your messages have
was later transferred to aided in his recovery.
Auckland Hospital for an Updates on John’s pro-
operation — spending the gress will continue to be
last few weeks in hospital. posted on the Divisional
We are pleased to Websites.
advise that that John Both John and Diana
and Diana are now back have left an indelible mark
in Waikanae Beach on on Freemasonry – it is so WBro Ronald Polon outside Tokyo Masonic
the Kapiti Coast near comforting to know that Centre in Japan during a recent trip. Ronald is
with the Concord Lodge which has a strong
Wellington; and while John is going to be ok.
Filipino membership in Christchurch.
Grand Lodge of WA
Grand Installation 2018
Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th of October
Perth, Western Australia
VWBro George Allan PGLec in the Faroe
Islands (part of Denmark) in the North Atlantic
with his copy during a recent trip to Europe.
Separately George has provided an article on
masonic education in this issue about Secrets,
Privileges and Mysteries.
Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro Peter RWBro AB Ananthram P Deputy RGM and
Kirwan and Grand Master MW Bro
Dr William Babe.
PGSW Grand Lodge of India, who last year
visited New Zealand for a Conference and
called into National Office, back at his Lodge
in Bangalore India reading excerpts from
You are cordially invited to attend the our magazine to Brethren as an exercise in
installation of RW Bro Peter Kirwan as masonic education which included ‘Speak Up’
and ‘Simple Answers’.
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Western Australia. Travelling around New Zealand
or overseas please send a photo of
you or your partner or family and
http://bit.ly/wa-grand-installation-registration the NZ Freemason magazine to
communications@freemasonsnz.org
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OPINION
Some non-contentious
thoughts from a Freemason
While researching to write a new history slumped when the railway line by-passed
of early Freemasonry in New Zealand, it it for Amberley. Many Brethren moved
has been fascinating to discover how lit- on to other employment opportunities
tle has changed since 1837 when the first in the South Island.
recorded Masonic meeting was held on Friction between Brethren also caused
the French whaling vessel – possibly the issues. One Lodge, Reunion No 1956 EC
Cachalot – in Port Levy. The old newspa- in Blenheim, is reported to have been
pers portray something of a “Wild West” consecrated and warranted in 1882
attitude prevailing in Freemasonry in by Brethren not willing to put up with
those days. One is nevertheless capti- discord in their current Lodge – the
vated by the part that the “Mystic Tie” Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity No
played in the foundation of so many of 1236 EC. (Seems that at the time the
our early towns and cities. word “Unanimity” was something of an
“On the spot” stories suggest that oxymoron in this case). Number 1956
many an editor, or reporter, was a mem- was erased by the United Grand Lodge
ber of the local Lodge, or at least had the of England two years later on 26 Sep
ear of the Secretary. Their articles enthral 1884 when harmony was restored. I am
readers with graphic descriptions of pleased to report that the Marlborough
Installations, Masonic balls, and sump- Lodge of Unanimity No 106 (formerly John MacDonald with first President President
tuous banquets held to celebrate religious 1236 EC) as it became is celebrating its of the United States, George Washington,
feasts including those of St Andrew, St 150th in 2019 so they have obviously fol- who was a Freemason.
Patrick, and both St John’s – the Baptist lowed successfully over very many years,
in June and the Evangelist in December. as all freemasons should, my second to find an alternative source of future
All are written in the delightful English closing lesson. members.
prose of the day. Similarly, on the 17 December 1872, The second is that without accord
Brethren frequently travelled great The Daily Southern Cross reported and harmony amongst the Brethren,
distances by muddy track, sea, and steam that “a meeting of the Masonic Ball attendance at, and interest in, the Lodge
train to attend functions and support Committee was held yesterday afternoon will soon fail. Unfortunately, it is widely
other Lodges, including those from other at the Insurance Buildings to confirm the recognised that the moment you put two
Constitutions. These journeys could last minutes of the previous meeting. We are human beings in the same room you
two or more days. Even local events were sorry to learn that some slight unpleas- have the potential for conflict. This is a
subjected to some careful timing. A story antness has arisen, which however, we challenge every Master must face.
in the Lyttelton Times tells of the train trust, will not prevent the Masonic Ball Lodges, which plan ahead and involve
from Lyttelton to Christchurch being taking place in due course.” Not good all their members in this process will
delayed for 45 minutes when the Tyler’s publicity at all. almost certainly still be in the news 181
Toast was proposed well after midnight. years hence. Others will surely have
The importance of visiting, the lifelong There are two lessons here withered for lack of support and handed
friendships, and the harmony that results The first is that the survival of a in their charters.
is still in evidence today Freemasons Lodge is often dependent on Which picture best paints your Lodge’s
Not all the reported news was positive. the prevailing demographics of the area. position right now? What are you doing
There were Lodges like the Northern In our ever-changing world, we must about it?
Star 1173 EC in Leithfield that was war- react before small towns particularly WBro John MacDonald WM
ranted but never consecrated. The town are bypassed by new roads for example Editor, North-Talk Newsletter
8 www.freemasonsnz.orgHAVE YOUR SAY
Respite with ‘Kind Hands’
Dear Editor I therefore wish to formally thank bath mats, duvet cov-
I write on behalf of “Kind Hands” all those involved to in allowing this ers, and hand blender.
Respite Care cottage in Whangarei. grant to be awarded to “Kind Hands.” It We have been able to
A few months ago I had a call from makes me very humble to think that the acknowledge the Freemasons through
Kevin Burch in Whangarei with regards Freemasons and the wives, and partners various ways and after Opening Day I
to a possible Northland wide Freemasons who have helped make this happen, are will send through photos for you.
project that they may be able to assist truly amazing. The provision you have The two small words that make the
with. Our respite care cottage for the 0-6 made for the purchases to be bought BIGGEST heartfelt thanks are “thank
age group has been at the very heart of have made this all so worthwhile. you”
my ambitions for many years. To date, to name a few purchases they Just can you please pass this on to
With the very honest approach from are in no particular order:- the Freemasons who have helped in any
Kevin and Judy Burch, they have been Sheets, linen, fold down bed, medica- way to make this happen for our “Kind
able through other channels been able tion fridge, wifi tablet, patio set, gravity Hands” Respite Care Cottage.
to arrange for fund up to $5000 to allow positioning chair, electric frying pan, Kindest and most humble regards.
me to purchase equipment and supplies soup pot, glasses, rice cooker, cutlery, Sharlene Clements
to make this dream come true. We open sandwich maker, utensils, bath towels, Kind Hands Respite Care Cottage
on the 28 July 2018 nearly fully equipped
HAVE YOUR SAY
Write a letter to the Editor – preferably 300 words maximum.
Submit an Opinion piece – 800 words plus a 100-word author biography, and a photo.
Need a ‘Masonic Passport’?
W hen New Zealand Freemasons
travel overseas and want to
visit masonically most Grand Lodges
respective Grand Secretary’s so any
communication with other jurisdictions
(other than personal emails with fellow
sent via our Grand Secretary email to
secretary@freemasonsnz.org
Safe travels and enjoy the won-
(and their Lodges) require a Letter of freemasons in other countries) is best derful worldwide fraternal bond of
Introduction from The Grand Lodge of Freemasonry!
New Zealand.
This introduces you and states that
you are a member of The Grand Lodge of
New Zealand and are in good standing
and is given under the hand of the Grand
Secretary.
To apply for one get your Lodge
Secre tary to send an email to
membership@freemasonsnz.org re
questing a Letter of Introduction in plen
ty of time before your travel date.
It also advisable to take your Master
Masons Certificate as well when trav-
elling (for the reasons explained at its
presentation to you).
Grand Lodges throughout the world
usually only talk to each via their
Masonic Letter of Introduction may vary from photo!
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FOR FREEMASONRY
FOR FREEMASONRY
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1. Who’s been speaking up then?
Well the Grand Master is – all the time. He never stops. Nobody has spoken up as
much as he has. All over the country – setting an example to us all. The District Grand
Masters are too. They are following the example and the infectious enthusiasm of
our Grand Master. Amongst all their many other duties our devoted District leaders
have kept a strong focus on the Speaking Up project amongst their Lodges where all
manner of speaking up activities have been invented.
2. What about you?
Is every Freemason playing his part? We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again. The big
idea is to have all of us – not just our Grand Master and our Senior workers – come
FOR
out of our shells and tell FOR
the world we are proud to be Freemasons and to answer the
FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY
questions of the sceptics and conspiracy theorists. That means telling your sons and
brothers and friends all about what we do. So have you? Have you tried? If not, there’s
time before Christmas to do a lot of speaking up!
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3. We’re not stopping anytime soon
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This is not going away. Speaking Up is not a fad. We’re not going to suddenly drop the
ball and let the project drift into a dark cupboard and die. Speak Up is going on, ad
infinitum. Be prepared to see Speak Up for Freemasonry strongly reinforced again and
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5. The signs are appearing
Last issue we talked about evidence of growing membership. Yes there are signs
of increases in initiations in some areas but it’s too early to say for sure. Maybe by
Christmas we might have more reliable numbers. So what’s happening in your Lodge?
There’s time before Christmas to invite some likely prospects to visit the Lodge for
a look around, a cup of tea and a discussion about the mysterious Freemasons! Of
course there is. Ask every member to invite two appropriate men and provide a for-
mal letter. How hard is that?
6. Progress so far
NZ Just to make a point – here’s a cartoon about the impact we’ve made on the public
so far. In fact we’ve only just started making any impression at all. But think of the
potential.
Freemasons – us!
10 www.freemasonsnz.orgBEFORE CHRISTMAS FREEMASONRY
FOR
FOR FREEMASONRY
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7. Thinking of Christmas presents yet?
Speaking
Think ofcolour
Master up for Freemasonry as a gift that might last a lifetime. Make a list of
variations
those you can gift Freemasonry to this year and make sure you tell each of them some-
thing about Freemasonry – before Christmas. At least tell them you are a Freemason!
8. Answering the questions
So, are you ready to answer the simple questions that the suspecting and the suspi-
cious uninformed public might ask? Have you read the ‘Simple Answers’ booklet we
prepared for you last year? Why not read it again? You got a copy last year with NZ
Freemason. Find it. Get it out. Put it on your desk at work so your Office colleagues
see it. If you want another copy, or several copies, we have them for you. Just jot an
email, with your name, Lodge FOR and address, to communications@freemasonsnz.org
FOR
– and you’ll have it inFREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY
a flash. (Let’s make that an NZ Post glimmer!) If you want 50 it
might take a little longer.
9. Breaking7 Gold
the ice 8 Light blue
It’s an old, old idea but identifying yourself as a Freemason with a ring, a badge, a hat
For
or aultra small
T shirt spaces
can bring enquiries without you having to say a word. It gives you the Colour pa
opportunity to speak about Freemasonry that’s bound to be heard receptively. Have
you got an identifier? Has your Lodge? Should you get one? All of us should wear a
lapel pin, but do you? Should we be supplying such things? Let National Office know
what you think.
10. Communicate with the younger generations!
Are you using social media to give your Lodge publicity? Do it. It works. It just
needs a tech-wise member (the young!) to set it up for your Lodge. Find a volunteer
(aren’t we all?). Grand Lodge Office can help. Contact them for advice and guidance:
specialprojects@freemasonsnz.org
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11. Don’t forget the new boys
Know the easiest way to find potential new members? Ask the new ‘young’ members
of your Lodge to invite their friends to meet us. So many times it’s the new boys who
have no inhibitions about telling their mates they have joined us. And their mates ask
for more. No secret here!
12. Time to act
12 weeks to w Yes, you have time. So here’s a last thought. Join in your local commu-
nity seasonal action. Speak Up at your local Christmas parade, shopping gala or Guy
Fawkes night! Another great opportunity to Speak Up for Freemasonry and finish 2018
on a Masonic high note!
And a really special thanks to all of you who have done so much this year.
Have a happy time at the beach – just keep speaking up!
www.freemasonsnz.org 112019 GRAND INSTALLATION
15–17 November 2019, Wellington
Are you and your partner coming?
Any Freemason can attend and enjoy Grand Installation programme Venues include Michael Fowler
this triennial ‘at least once in every free- Friday 15 November Centre, TSB Arena, Westpac Stadium
masons life’ occasion. and Old St Paul’s.
Freemasons Business Session
The great news is that Event prices Accommodation for the Grand
Free of Charge
remain close to the costs in 2016 and Installation has been arranged at West
can now be booked individually and the Ladies Function $80 Plaza Hotel 3/4 star $160 to $300
Early Bird Special offers a 50% discount Welcome Cocktails $65 with pricing that includes breakfast
on the Registration Fee ($150 Freemason Saturday 16 November and the QT Hotel 4.5 star $249 to
and $50 Partners reduced to $75 and $25 $399 with Breakfast at $32pp per day.
respectively, if paid before 1 June 2019). Grand Installation Free of Charge Accommodation needs to be arranged at
A Registration Form is enclosed in Grand Banquet and Ball $195 the time of registration and is limited on
this issue of the New Zealand Freemason Sunday 17 November a first come first served basis. Transport
magazine. Registration will also be for all events leaves/returns to these ho-
online after 1 November 2018 on Church Service Free of Charge tels and the Michael Fowler Centre only.
www.freemasonsnz.org Farewell Brunch $60 All enquiries on Registration and
A time payment plan is available to All costs per person. Accommodation to the Organiser –
spread the cost between now and the Jim Watt, PO Box 22401, Khandallah,
events. It’s a fantastic programme with most Wellington 6441 or jim@nzcc.net.nz or
events for Freemasons and their part- 021 715 442.
ners and the Ladies Function which
is ‘World famous in New Zealand and
beyond’ is not to be missed.
12 www.freemasonsnz.orgFreemasons in action
Supporting helicopter rescues by day and night:
Westland Lodges raise funds for helmets
Residents and adventure seeking tourists The Trust needs to raise $4 million focussing on, helping and supporting
across the vast and rugged Canterbury a year to provide this life-saving ser- those in need.
and West Coast regions can live their vice. The government funds 50% of The three Westland District Lodges,
lives to the full. They can be assured that, the operational costs. Meanwhile, the Advance Marwhera No.61, Robert Burns
if they have an emergency, the Rescue rest of this significant cost is met by the No.50 and Torea No.121 joined together
Helicopter will be there to look after goodwill and generosity of to fund the replacement of
them and their families. the community. outdated equipment with
The Canterbury West Coast Rescue The community are the six new state of the art EVO
Helicopter Trust has funded the life-sav- main supporters. Ultimately, 252 Dual Visor helmets, to-
ing Rescue Helicopter in Canterbury and the individuals and business- gether with three interface
the West Coast since 1989. The service es who support the Trust are brackets for night vision
has successfully undertaken over 10,000 the ones who keep the Rescue goggles. The aviation hel-
rescue missions. Helicopter in the air. It is an met is an innovative design
example of the Kiwi culture that features a lightweight
shell construction of Kevlar
and Fibreglass. It is one of
the lightest helmets in the
world, yet it is incredibly
resilient to penetration and
impact.
Of the $20,096 cost
the three Lodges raised
$10,020 through charitable
collections and various
enterprises. The balance
came in the form of a 1:1
grant from The Freemasons
Charity. Each helmet will
carry a Freemasons New
Zealand logo.
Lodge Calliope No 252: A Samoan Installation
Talofa lava Murray Morrisey PGW, History – VWBro of one of the brethren, Bro Philip
Lodge Calliope is based in Apia, Peter Goodwin, PDistGM. More, and Calliope Brethren are in
Samoa and was consecrated in 1924. The Lodge has just moved to bet- good spirits. Tofa soifua
It has 32 members with seven based ter premises – two rooms in a home
overseas. It is one of only two Lodges of
The Grand Lodge of New Zealand that is
situated outside New Zealand.
A team of Officers of Grand
Lodge from Auckland performed the
Installation on WBro Colin Stringer and
the Investiture of his Officers, with two
Entered Apprentices present as well.
Installing Master – VWBro Kevin
Burch Dist GM, Dist GDC – WBro Bill
Palmer Dist GDC, Presenting Officer –
WBro Greg Taylor PGS, SW – VWBro
Mike Abercrombie PDistGM, JW – WBro
Grant Brown PGS, Board – RWBro
www.freemasonsnz.org 13Freemasons in action
Concord and the Filipino community
As the influx of Filipino migrants in of the Philippine
Christchurch is rising, the Philippine archipelago are
born New Zealand Freemasons are out Freemasons. Heroes,
to help, participate and support the politicians and the
community. like were mostly
Recently, members of the The Freemasons who
Concord Lodge No. 39 supported the embraced the tenets
“Eskinita”, a group of Filipino business- and principles of the
men on their first-year anniversary and order.
as part of the Lodge campaign of ‘Speak The long acquaint-
up for Freemasonry’. ance and the positive
During the said event, the officers and image of Freemasons
brethren of the lodge headed by their in the country in-
Worshipful Master, Dario Quilatan made spires young gener-
direct talks to all inquiries from the event ation from all walks
goers. Leaflets and magazines for “Speak of life to become one.
Dario P. Quilatan (first left) Master, The Concord Lodge No. 39 and
up for Freemasonry” were distributed to The Grand Lodge of the brethren at Cathedral Square, Christchurch, during the Filipino
all inquiring individuals. New Zealand gives Community Event.
The event was successful attended by them this oppor-
hundreds of Filipinos living, residing and tunity. One reason
working across the Canterbury region. why the Concord Lodge No 39 is one of current membership is now almost 70
There were two sets of events, first was the active and growing lodges in South with four candidates in the queue.
at the Cathedral Square then two weeks Island if not in the whole New Zealand. Masonic Education is also intro-
later at the St Theresa’s Parish Hall at The declining membership of duced to the candidates and applicants.
Puriri Street, Riccarton of this city. Freemasonry in New Zealand affected Applicants were given an orientation of
Filipinos are not new to the Craft. the lodge seven years ago where the what Freemasonry is all about before
Most of the ancestors and nation-builders brethren almost decided to pull the plug their first-degree ceremony.
and hand their charter No Brother can advance in a de-
to the Grand Lodge. gree without completing the Masonic
“We’re almost wound Education conducted by the Officers of
up and hand our char- the Lodge.
ter, but thanks to the Monthly fellowships, darts tourna-
new members coming ment, basketball tournament, mid-win-
in, the lodge is now ter luncheon, Christmas dinner and
standing strong.” WBro summer picnic are the activities that
Malcolm Yorke IPM. normally the lodge does every masonic
With unrelenting year.
struggle and heartily The lodge meets at Riccarton
dedication to survive Freemasons Centre, 84 Totara Street,
the lodge is now be- Riccarton, Christchurch every last Friday
Dario P. Quilatan, (second from left) Master of the The Concord come what it is today. of the month.
Lodge No. 39, the Brethren and the organizer of Filipino community Busy as bees, the
in Christchurch, Ms Jean Rante.
The Concord Lodge No. 39 with the help of Canterbury
Masonic Charitable Trust (CMCT) has donated two Portable
Oxygen Concentrator (POC) to CDHB–CRISS headed by
Donna Thomson & Maureen Trewin.
A portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is a portable device
used to provide oxygen therapy to people requiring greater ox-
ygen concentrations than the levels of ambient air. It is similar
to a home oxygen concentrator but is smaller in size and more
mobile. Members of the Lodge with Donna Thomson (centre left)
and Maureen Trewin (centre right).
14 www.freemasonsnz.orgMusical Third Degree – the sound of sweet music
Serving a local need
May 26 witnessed a magnificent degree that day. Further Brother Telfords The Degree itself was a splendid
raising Brother Jason Telford to the sub- Uncle RWBro Christopher Telford affair with the Choir striking some well
lime degree of Master Mason. UGL NSW & ACT came across from thought out music to accompany all the
Not only was the Northern Masonic Sydney to be part of the ceremony. degree, such was the effect that many of
Lodge Te Puni organises
Choir and the Midland Masonic
a variety show to fund bladder scanners
The Master Masons Apron Bro Telford those attending was in one accord that
Choir present and working, but also was invested with originally belonged to this was one of the best degrees that they
On Wednesday
the Grand 5th March
Master MWBro Markmembers of Lodge
his grandfather andTeitPuni presented
was fitting that twohad bladder scanners
ever attended.
Wingertomade the visit
the CEO to Christchurch
of the RWBro Telford
Hutt Valley District Healthassisted
Board. in This
the investiture
was the result United
of a Forces brethren also played
fundraising
to beeffort
part by
of the
the combined
work conducted of the apron and the
Lodges of the Hutt Valley. case all of which their part well and the ceremony was
belonged to the grandfather. conducted with due decorum from all
MBro Winger also had a busy day aspects to ensure that Brother Telford
with ceremonial work, presentation of received a degree that he would never
three Master Mason certificates to Bros forget.
Gaffney, Caballes and Draper and a 25- Refectory was an excellent event with
year service badge to VWBro LJ Morriss W. over 70 seated for a beautiful meal and
Bro TR McKenzie, Master of Lodge
PGDC. greatwith
Te Puni, company allKeenan
W. Bro Ray round.
United
presenting Graham Dyer, HuttForces
Valley Lodge No 345
DHB CEO with one of the two portable
bladder scanners, looking on is
Pete Chandler Hutt Valley DHB COO.
BELOW A bladder scanner.
GM and Jason Telford just before
A couple of Lodge
his 3rd degree. members’ Craft and outside, including
immediate family, who work for the his very own successful
DHB, had indicated that staff were fund singing son and his Group,
raising for equipment that was in short ‘The Auzzie Boys.’ A plethora
Otago supplyMasonic Charitable
for their Patients. The nurses Trust
of of –
actsgenerous
was assembled, infrom
the South
Mapu Unit and the Community Health juggling, dancing (ballroom,
2018 Central Otago recipients included
Services had started selling cakes and rock-n-roll, traditional
the following were successful in their ap-
undertaking other fundraising efforts to Polish), musical acts and As always it was a tight knit team,
plications: Alexandra
purchase a bladderRural Community
scanner. even the piping in of a Haggis with encompassing members of the Lodges
Patrol, Central
The members then broughtfor
Otago Riding the
the Units’ the traditional address. Audience from the Hutt Valley, wives and partners,
Disabled,
plightFriends of Dunstan
to the Lodges and aHospital,
number of participation was encouraged and, and the nurses from the DHB that made
Omakau & Districts
Brethren Playcentre,
also indicated Teviot
that they had during intermission, food and drink was this occasion the success it was. Thanks
Valley Rest Home, Wakatipu Yacht Club, to available for purchase.
been hospitalised recently and had are due for the support of local businesses,
and thewait for the
Wanaka only scanner
Community Toy to become
Library. Along with some very sought after individuals and the performers along
available for their treatment. prizes for raffles, the support for the with The Freemasons Charity for help
Lodge Te Puni decided to hold a show was outstanding. The money raised in providing such necessary equipment
Variety Show to raise funds to complete on the night was, with the help of The for the health and wellbeing of the wider
The Otago Masonic Charitable Trust
the purchase of at least one bladder Freemasons Charity, able to purchase community.
also made extensive presentations in
scanner. WBro Ray Keenan approached two bladder scanners valued at over WBro Mac McKenzie
manySouth and North
talented artists Otago. $13,000.00
both within the Central each.
Otago recipients.
Publicity for your community events – 3 steps
Ensure someone is responsible Seize good photo Act quickly to spread the
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
for publicity, arrange for opportunities, concentrate word, send press release and
a photographer, plan on ‘action’ not ‘satisfaction’, captioned high resolution
photographs, involve recipients get names for captions, make photo, focussing on a
and find a hook that would notes. If media comes ensure newsworthy aspect to local
interest local media. that they are looked after and media, district and divisional
opportunities set up. newsletter and NZ Freemason.
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ANZAC 2018
United Forces Lodge No 245 conduct the and thereby the inclusion of young people in the
ANZAC remembrance ceremony each year for service has made a significant impact on those
the benefit of Freemasons in Canterbury and attending. Their drill, personal bearing and su-
those from further afield if they wish to attend. perior aptitudes and attitudes are central to the
This year was no exception with guests from well-deserved praise that they receive.
Otago through to Canterbury. 2018 was the commemoration of NZ Nurses
The United Forces ANZAC ceremony was in the First World War with the guest speaker
established before the Second World War and (Anna Rogers) presenting several the diaries
has been conducted in that format ever since. from the nurses during that conflict. A very tell-
Over the period the ceremony has had a few ing experience for those attending the ceremony.
small enhancements included that have made With over 90 in the lodge room and refectory,
the ceremony a sought-after event each year. In the evening went very well and the brethren
recent years the decision to include non-ma- as well as the guests were treated to night to
sonic guests was made and now the families of remember with all four constitutions being rep-
the brethren, invited guests and the NZ Cadet resented, the colour and splendour of different
Forces are regular attendees. regalia’s and uniforms made for a very inclusive
Cadets from NZ Cadet Forces have been evening, enjoyed by all.
central to the ceremony for the past five years United Forces Lodge No 245
Queen celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary with the Mathers in Rotorua
On the July 8th Patricia (Trish) and Geoff Elizabeth as well as from our Prime Brighouse who had driven up from
Mather celebrated their 60th wedding Minister and several dignitaries Havelock gave two very interesting pres-
anniversary at the Rotorua Commercial When Geoff was asked “how has entations to Lodge Rotorua 153 on their
Traveller Club. It was well attended by Patricia put up with you for so long, his oilfield diving exploits.
many local and out of town Freemason answer was “I was never at home”. Geoff is at present Master of Lodge
plus friends and relations. Their son Bro Mark Mather had flown Rotorua 153 and his lovely wife Trish
Patricia and Geoff were honoured to down from North-East China especially also support the Lodge with Refectory
receive a card from Her Majesty Queen for the occasion and while in Rotorua assistance.
he and another Freemason, Bro Daryl
16 www.freemasonsnz.orgWaikato:
Fred Hollows donation
Lodge Waikato No 475 with support from
Lodge Pukemiro No 301, Freemasons
Lodges of Hamilton, Waikato, New
Zealand, have now completed their an-
nual appeal of used prescription glasses
and reading glasses to be donated to the
Fred Hollows Foundation in Vanuatu.
We deem it very fortunate that we
have been able to have the co-operation
of Ms Stacey Richards, the Dispensing
Managing Director of Specsavers
Optometrists, in Hamilton CBD. It is with
her help and advice that we have been
able to donate some 60 pairs of glasses,
of which Specsavers will send to Vanatu
on our behalf, which we hope will enable
the people of Vanuatu to enjoy better
eye-sight through thisdonation.
The Worshipful Master of Lodge
Waikato, Mr Willy Willetts, was able
to present these glasses to Ms Richards
knowing full well that they are going
to be received with much pleasure in
Vanuatu where many people in their The task began in remote Australian soon spread to New Zealand and the
villages have no access to eye support of communities, where the ‘intellectual United Kingdom.
any nature. with the wharfie’s manner’ soon became The Fred Hollows Foundation New
The Fred Hollows Foundation was a local folk hero. After helping set up Zealand works in the Pacific region.
established in Australia in 1992 by the the first Aboriginal medical centre and Its achievements include eye-health
Kiwi-born ophthalmologist (eye doctor ) a National Trachoma and Eye Health programmes in Vanuatu, Papua New
to treat eye problems in poorer countries. Programme, he went on to develop Guinea and Timor-Leste, and a ‘Pacific
Within six years 200,000 people had blindness prevention programmes in Eye Institute ’ in Suva, Fiji, that trains eye
their sight restored via cataract sur- Asia, Africa and South America. The aim doctors and nurses and supplies them
gery. When he moved to Australia in was always self-sufficiency – giving local with equipment to take back to their
1965, Fred Hollows was shocked by the communities the skills and facilities they home countries.
number of Aboriginal people with pre- needed to provide their own eye care. The Fred Hollows Foundation is ac-
ventable eye disorders. Reducing the gap As he battled terminal cancer, Fred tive in more than 20 countries. Well over
between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’ Hollows and his supporters set up the a million people have had their sight
turned into a lifelong passion that would Fred Hollows Foundation to make sure restored as a result of Fred Hollows’ life’s
see him become a champion of eye care his cause would live on. Originally work.
in the developing world. launched in Australia, the Foundation
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Freemasons and RSA sign MOU
At a recent Board Meeting, a Memo each other – for the benefit of our New
ran
dum of Understanding (MOU) Zealand communities.
was signed between Freemasons Opportunities abound for both or-
New Zealand (FMNZ) and the Royal ganisations to assist each other with the
New Zealand Returned & Services possibilities of shared premises, mutual
Association (RNZRSA) by our Grand projects, welfare, assistance with nation-
Master Mark Winger FMNZ with the al events, etc.
National President of RNZRSA BJ Clark. Freemasons New Zealand is investi-
Each organisation has agreed to ex- gating further opportunities for partner-
plore ways to cooperate with and assist ships in the form of MOU’s with other
allied organisations.
Mark Winger and BJ Clark signing respective MOU’s and both talking about the strong
connection between our two organisations and potential benefits of mutual assistance.
Taekwon-Do can do!
Hastings District Masonic Trust was a Gold Medallists and some second and needs athletes away, but did you know
part of getting 11 special needs Taekwon- third place-getters. that the Hastings District Masonic Trust
Do participants off to South America for You can tell from the photo that they is also involved in Masonic Elder Care
ITF World Championships in Argentina. were a team that was going to enjoy as well with 7 Masonic Villages with 110
It is pleasing to know that the full themselves and do well. Units with waiting lists and is looking to
Hawkes Bay Taekwon-Do Team returned The Hastings Masonic Trust donated expand into Waipawa.
with a huge haul of 43 medals with 10 $14,000 to assist in getting the special
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