18 March 2019
Grand Masters Relief Fund
Brethren,
There are few words apt to describe the nature of the attack which occurred last Friday in
Christchurch. It is a tragedy that is unparalleled in New Zealand.
As Freemasons, we extend our deepest sympathies to those directly affected by the tragedy, and we look to seeing what role we might constructively play in rebuilding the trauma that has occurred. The Freemasons Charity has brethren on hand in Christchurch working with those affected, however the Government is also providing tremendous practical support and assistance which we do not want to duplicate.
I have been contacted by Grand Masters, Lodges and brethren from around the world expressing their compassion and support – naturally they are all unanimous in their condemnation of the act that has taken place but also in their wish to assist.
Freemasons New Zealand is in dialogue with the people of Christchurch to discuss how our effort can be put to best effect. While those discussions are in train, a bank account has been opened into which donations can be made by our Masonic family. Details are below.
We wish to ensure all Brethren get an opportunity to contribute to the project that Freemasons New Zealand will be making, so please bring the account details to the
attention of your brethren. Particularly in these times of distress, New Zealanders have a deep-rooted tradition of caring for our wider family, and so I invite everyone to make such FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND Unit 2 – 22 Tacy Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 PO Box 6439, Marion Square, Wellington 6141, New Zealand +64 4 385 6622 grand.master@freemasonsnz.org www.freemasonsnz.org donations as you consider warranted. I will also advise our international brethren of the account, so they too can join with us in our display of compassion.
The bank details are: - Grand Masters Relief Fund (Heartland Bank) 03-1783-0450087-011.
Over the counter deposits can also be made via your local Westpac Branch using the above
account number.
If you are depositing from overseas you will also need to use the Heartland Bank SWIFT
Code: WPACNZ2W.
Yours fraternally,
MWBro Mark Winger
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Congratulations to Brother Greg Desrosiers on his 1st
Degree certification! Greg did a stellar job and was very
well prepared. He gets the honor of being the first to
confer a degree at school this year! I’m sure that when
Greg confers on a candidate for the first time, he will do a
fine job of educating him on the beginning of his journey
through the degrees.
To those Brethren who are getting close to going for a
sitting or certification in a degree or the “Business”, be sure to email me (email is found at the bottom of this newsletter) to set up a time. Thanks.
This week at school, we will be focusing on two lodges for practice on the 1st Degree – Bartram Sand and Prospect. I urge the officers of those two lodges (both elected and appointed) to attend this coming Thursday.
As you know in this degree, most of the officers are involved, so it is important that they know how to give the candidate a great first experience.
All other lodges are also encouraged to attend to observe, ask questions, or help out where needed. And remember that all Brothers of the 36th are welcome to come and work on any part of ritual that would interest you. Guide work, one-on-one instruction, EA and FC education are
yours for the asking – so ask!
Hope to see you this Thursday, March 21st , at 7:30, at Prospect
Lodge.
S&F,
Dave Lewis
Principal
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