FreemasonIssue 2 (Vol. 46), June 2018
Forty Years of Freemasons Scholars
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From the Editor 2 Forty years on: Hot Off the Press 3 The 2018 College Grand Master’s visits 3 of Scholars 20 Grand Master 4 Roll call of scholars 22 Speaking Up and building The privilege of reply: on our success Julia Plank 26 President of the Board 4 The second year of the Lawson-Smith Freemasons Building a future Education Trust Scholarships 27 Executive Director 5 Forging careers 28 Help is at hand A passionate News clips 6 volunteer 30 Have Your Say 8 Cooling a hot problem 32 A tribtute to MWBro Heartland Bank Dan Holmes, Freemasons Scholars Past Grand Master 10 2018 33 Speak Up for Freemasonry 12 THE FREEMASONS Tell them your story CHARITY Where have all the projects gone? 34 FREEMASONS Funding now available for publicity IN ACTION University appreciation! 35 Timaru Freemasons Centre Re-dedication and a smoking hot donation! 14 Mythbusters 36 Lodge Katikati No 295 hosts NZ Male Choir 15 An initiates charity connection 37 Masonic Winter food top up! 15 The Freemasons Foundation 38 Dunedin Masonic Charity Bowls 16 A ‘seniority’ of grand masters 40 The Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari 2018 16 The Masonic Villages Trust 42 Freemason support to Tauranga Boys’ College Robotics Club 17 Royal Arch 44 Ride of Respect 2018 18 Band of Brothers 18 Some of our newest The Vacant or Empty Chair Freemasons 46 Ceremony 19 New initiates 47 Freemasons a lifesaver for The Last Word! 48 Kapiti Coastguard 19 Service awards 49 Lodge Dunstan has a new mosaic pavement 19
COVER Five Psychology Scholars rising up the steps to a baby-friendly Parliament. From bottom: Leith Pugmire with her 3-month old baby, Apriel Jolliffe Simpson, Gina Broom, Rebecca Graves and Kim Doncaster. Neil Mackenzie
www.freemasonsnz.org 1 FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND National Office From the Editor Unit 2, 22 Tacy Street Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 PO Box 6439, Marion Square Wellington 6141 I hope you are all warm and well but keeping an eye out for New Zealand those who might need our assistance over the winter period. Ph: +64 4 385 6622 There are two very different sides of the coin, in relation to Fax +64 4 385 5749 the elderly, Elder Abuse Verses Elder Care. Email: [email protected] One side of the coin is sadly Elder Abuse: [email protected] This is serious and we all need to be on the look-out for www.freemasonsnz.org abuse and make sure we report it. One of Freemasonry’s guiding principles is caring for others The New Zealand Freemason is the official journal of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand. and especially the elderly. Unless otherwise indicated, the opinions expressed and the An interesting and informative video from Office for advertising content are those of the authors and do not Seniors New Zealand can be found at http://bit.ly/seniorsvid necessarily reflect the policy of Grand Lodge. or on the Freemasons New Zealand website and social media Articles appearing in this journal may be reproduced http://bit.ly/seniorsvidfnz without permission provided acknowledgement of the Another side of the coin is Elder Care: source is made and a copy of the publication is forwarded Did you know? that Freemasons look after the 3500 widows to the Grand Secretary ([email protected]). of former members and their families, Freemasons provide Queries or comments regarding subscription or distribution regulars gifts to widows (this year our ‘random act of kind- should be addressed to [email protected] or the Executive Director, PO Box 6439, Marion Square, ness’ is a petite electric torch key ring) and assistance to older Wellington 6141. Queries and comments regarding content members, widows and their families, when required, from The and advertising should be addressed to the Editor. Freemasons Charity and from our Lodges. Contributions to the magazine, preferably in electronic Did you also know? that we have Charitable Masonic Elder form (e.g. MS Word documents) are greatly appreciated Care Trusts that look after many hundreds of New Zealanders and should be of interest to a wide audience. Photographs (most of whom have no masonic connection) in 33 Villages, should be high quality, preferably in jpg or tif format. with nearly 1200 villas, units and care beds within care facilities Contributions may be edited in order to fit space available and with further expansion planned. and to achieve overall balance. Letters to the Editor As Freemasons we should always be looking for something should not exceed 300 words. A guidance sheet for to say … preparation of publishable material is available on request from the Editor. Contributions should be forwarded to Here are some things masonic that ‘Speak Up’ for [email protected] Freemasonry in New Zealand. Freemasons NZ contributions to Duane Williams, Editor Scholarships – Both national and local [email protected] Neurology – Medical Research into degenerative brain dis- Royal Arch contributions to Geoff Davies, eases at Auckland University [email protected] Paediatrics – Infant and childhood diseases with Medical Fellowships at Otago University Magazines are distributed in March, June, September and December. The deadlines for contributions are the Elder Care – Extensive Masonic Villages with a charitable first day of February, May, August and November ethos Layout by Bartlett Projects, Wellington Widows and Older Brethren – Care, interest and loving Printed by Fisher Print Ltd, Palmerston North kindness extended by Lodges and The Freemasons Charity Copyright © 2018 Freemasons NZ Lodge and District Projects – what you are doing at a local level to connect and help your community as Freemasons. ADVERTISING RATES PER ISSUE I hope that this issue contains lots to inform, educate and de- Description Height Width Base price Discounted light you as readers in the area of education, what we are doing (4 Issues) in our communities as Freemasons, what our major Charities and Elder Care Trusts are doing and a magazine full of inter- Full page 240mm 175mm $1250 $1000 esting articles. Half page 240mm 85mm $650 $500 VWBro Duane Williams MBE, JP, KLJ, GSec (vertical) Half page 120mm 175mm $650 $500 (horizontal) Banner 75mm 175mm $350 $250 Quarter page 120mm 85mm $350 $250
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New Central and Freemasons New Zealand new national office Northern Division ‘Speaking up for Freemasonry’ Appointees on the Board Is your Lodge Building ‘Speaking Up for floor frontage and bold imagery near of General Purposes Freemasonry’? Wellington Airport. National Office is now well and truly Show us a photo of your Lodge WBro Geoff DaviesPGD and VWBro out in the community and ‘Speaking ‘Speaking Up for Freemasonry’ and Mike Hattie PDistGM have been appoint- Up for Freemasonry’ with its fantas- while you are at it ‘Speak Up’ yourself ed to the Board of General Purposes and tic suburban location, with ground with a member of the public today. their first Board Meeting was on 13 June 2018 in Wellington at the Freemasons new National Office. New Zealand Geoff brings to the National Office Board a strategic per- New… spective as well expertise Physical address: in the areas of commu- Unit 2, 22 Tacy St, nications, public affairs, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 relationship and media management. Remaining the same… Mike brings a keen Postal address: business acumen and an PO Box 6439, analytical and detail-ori- Marion Square, ented approach to the Wellington 6141 Board. Telephone: 04 385 6622 We wish them well in their impor- Fax: 04 385 5749 tant task of providing governance for Freemasonry in New Zealand.
A ‘random act of kindness’ Our widows are again receiving a ‘random gift will go out to our 3500 Lodge wid- act of kindness’ from The Freemasons ows throughout New Zealand. Charity, via Lodge Almoners, which will Lodges usually arrange for separate be sent shortly for distribution immedi- Christmas gifts for their widows and this ately to all Lodge widows. special gift makes for a great way to have This year the gift is, a petite solar elec- a mid-year catch up with their widows. tric torch keyring, perfect for a purse or The Freemason Charity continues to handbag (and a great winter item). The assist Lodges with its tradition of caring.
GRAND MASTER’S VISITS
8 May Freemasons University Scholarships, 12 Jun The Pakuranga Lodge No 416, Two 3 Jul Lodge Papakura No 56, 50 Year Grand Hall, Parliament 60 Bars to VWBro Alan Bevins PGLec Service Badge MWBro Ian Ross PGM, 26 May United Forces Lodge No 245, and WBro Jim Laurenson RH and one WBro James Ross, South Auckland Musical Third Degree, Christchurch 50 Year Badge to WBro Morrin Cooper 3–5 Aug United Grand Lodge of NSW & PGD and promotions, Auckland 9 Jun Re-dedication of Freemasons Centre, ACT, Grand Installation, Sydney after being damaged by fire, Timaru 17 Jun Otago Masonic Charitable Trust Annual Presentations, Freemasons Centre, Dunedin www.freemasonsnz.org 3 GRAND MASTER PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Speaking Up and Building a future building on our success
s I write this column, I delivering, and each one of us, by talking ith the second half A am mindful that I am about our Lodges, is raising profile and W of 2018 underway mid-way through my term attracting men of calibre to our ranks. it is a good time to look at as Grand Master. A chance While I am keen to ensure that, each where we are and where to reflect on progress to day, we continue to Speak Up about we can get to. Looking at date, and to prepare for our Lodges, I am also planning for the information we have its what lies ahead. Freemasonry in the middle to longer safe to say we can see positive trends 18 months ago the Speak Up For term. Our current strategic plan will emerging, indicating a growing stability Freemasonry campaign was launched, expire later this year, so we need to start in Freemasonry here in New Zealand. which started a debate in Lodges about planning for and thinking about the next There is an array of efforts to attribute what we could say, who we might say it stage of the journey. I have engaged the this towards, perhaps most notable is to, and how we might handle any interest Board in discussions about a vision as ‘Speak Up’ for Freemasonry. It’s not easy that was generated. Nervous times when to how Freemasonry in New Zealand working to change fundamental per- we started to Speak Out and so the “Plain might look in 20 years time, which led to spectives on our culture, but evidently English Guide” and “Simple Answers” preparing for a five year plan building on our efforts are starting to yield positive booklets were prepared and distributed the success of the Speak Up campaign. results. With this in mind it is impor- to help fill a void. Brethren around New The fruits of Speaking Up are starting tant to note that whilst we are certainly Zealand embraced the idea – we started to appear so we need to bed that concept building momentum towards a stronger Speaking Up about our Lodges and into our strategy, and to build on the presence in our communities, we have a Freemasonry – and candidates were ap- base that has been created. I have asked way to go. This is why I think it appro- pearing in increasing numbers. the Divisional Grand Masters to gather priate to acknowledge the efforts we have A social media angle on Speak Up input from their brethren so we have made so far, and ensure the momentum was trialled and proved successful and wide consultation before any 5 year plan keeps building. so now that too is being employed more is compiled. This will ensure the final Speaking of change, effort, and mo- widely. I sense there has been a funda- product has broad input and contains a mentum, a warm welcome is due to our mental change in our thinking such direction building on the current success two new board members, Mike Hattie that we are now more willing to talk to of the Speaking Up concept, allowing for and Geoff Davies. Mike brings a strong friends and colleagues about our pride desirable enhancements and improve- business acumen and depth of analytical in Freemasonry and the enjoyment we ments, but without any sudden or abrupt skills, and Geoff has a wealth of experi- derive from participating in our Lodges. change. I expect the consultation in ence in the domain of communications, It is still early days, but I can see in Divisions to be undertaken with urgency public relations, and developing strategic the statistics a clear reduction in the as the new five year strategy needs to be previous rate at which membership had signed off by 31 December this year. been falling, and in some areas there are Momentum continues to build, results positive signs of net growth. Once clear are starting to be seen across the country, trends have been confirmed, we will pro- so let us all continue to be proud and vide the statistics but for the time being I loud about our Lodges…and every day am confident our Speak Up campaign is in every way Speak Up For Freemasonry.
4 www.freemasonsnz.org PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Building a future Help is at hand
perspective. Given our current focus as etween this magazine members in your Lodge, and with these an organisation I cannot think of a better B and the last there has members a new vigour and interest in all duo to be welcomed to the board. I look been a significant change it is Freemasonry holds and offers. forward to working further with Mike at National Office. I am re- It is no secret we are looking at new and Geoff in the coming months. ferring to the recent shift in ways of reaching out to potential mem- Speaking of which, we have recently premises, from a sixth-story bers, the best example of this is social had a weekend long strategic planning office space to a ground level open floor media. In other words, we are asking session at National Office. The goal of building. What guided this decision Lodges to leverage new technologies to this weekend was to get a footing when it was the drive to be more engaged with communicate with their communities, to comes to setting viable short to long term the community, now National Office find new members, to grow. In the scope strategic goals. An important part of has a face and an easily accessible loca- of Freemasonry such an approach has success in this process is making sure we tion instead of being in a generic office never been done before. Word of mouth have an informed perspective. Critical to building. The process around the shift has carried our Fraternity for hundreds this is giving a chance for all to have their had many elements, deciding where staff of years, and here we are using algo- say when it comes to Freemasons New would sit, what would be stored out in rithms to interact and engage in ways not Zealand as an organisation. You may or the back and what would be on display? possible 10 years ago, let alone 100. may not have come across surveys from What about the need for new furniture? Just as important as new technologies National Office on an array of topics, How much space do we really need? Or is a strong unity in Lodge when it comes regardless you will likely be asked to give perhaps most importantly, how do we to Speaking Up. We might be able to your perspective soon. move everything? All these questions open the door to the local community, The recent strategic weekend also and variables were not without appre- but if there is not a strong impression involved a great deal of analysis, from hension and the answers came slow and that can be left from Lodge members a financial, membership, and charitable steady. It has been, and still is, a journey. then perhaps the door was best left perspective. Whilst this is not the place Whilst the bulk of the shift is complete closed. Each and every member plays a to go into details about the numbers, I there will still be some time before we are role in Speaking Up and a Lodge is the am confident Freemasonry will end 2018 settled in at our new location. sum of all. With this in mind, working in a better place that it entered. Reflecting Reflecting on this I get a sense moving for effective growth in any Lodge pre- on this year so far, I am happy with what is not unlike what it might be like for sents an opportunity to strengthen its in- has taken place and look forward to Lodges wanting to proactively change, ternal member and external community what’s to come. Lodges wanting to Speak Up and engage connections with their local communities. Where At National Office we understand this does a Lodge begin? What are the key is no easy transition to make. This is why steps it needs to take to build momen- our focus is to help you every step of tum? What about the specific roles your way through this journey. We have and responsibilities members need to staff dedicated to helping you under- take? What does a successful outcome stand how these new technologies work, look like? Like moving, the process of and making sure any Lodges enthusi- Speaking Up can bring uncertainty and asm for Speaking Up is met with equal apprehension, remember it is a journey. enthusiasm for success in Freemasonry. With all journeys it is important to have We are here to help and if you feel your some idea of a destination, something to Lodge is ready for a Journey please email guide each step of the way. Perhaps the [email protected] and we most straightforward destination is new can start this process.
www.freemasonsnz.org 5 Freemasons New Zealand News clips ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ - Awareness Project Commencing November 2016 Australian Grand Installations Forty-Eight Freemasons Master for the Installation and their partners and of MWBro Dr Neil Jensen. families accompanied our Two more Grand Logo Variations Grand Master MWBro Installations are com- 2018 Queen’s Mark Winger to the Grand ing up in Australia to Master logo Birthday Honours Installation for the United which our Grand Master Grand Lodge of Victoria MWBro Winger invites all Freemasons New Zealand congrat- (Freemasons Victoria) in Freemasons and their part- ulates the following brethren on Melbourne over the long ners to accompany him, their Queen’s Birthday Honours, weekend of 6–9 April with the United Grand from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2018 for the Installation of Lodge of New South Wales II, Queen of New Zealand. MWBro Keith Murray as and Australian Capital WBro James Henderson their new Grand Master. Territory (Freemasons Drummond QSM, RH of The weekend involved a NSW & ACT) in Sydney on Wellington was awarded the Grand Installation and 3–5 August 2018 and the Queen’s Service Medal, for services a Royal Arch Grand Grand Lodge of Western to swimming. Jim is a member of Proclamation. Australia (Freemasons New Zealand Pacific Lodge No 2 This was followed a cou- WA) in Perth on 25–28 FOR FOR FOR and has his 70 Year Service Bar and ple of weeks later, on 20–23 October 2018. FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY is a Roll of Honour Freemason. April 2018 with the Grand Installation of Details for both these Grand Instal Bro Hatete Joe Manukau QSM of the Grand Lodge of South Australia and lations have been sent to Lodges but Katikati, was awarded the Queen’s the Northern Territory (Freemasons SA you can request details Invitation, Service Medal, for services to Fire & NT) in Adelaide with a smaller dele- Registration and Accommodation from 1 Full colour and 2Emergency Greyscale New Zealand and gation of 3seven Black accompanying the Grand [email protected] the community. Joe is a member of Alternative logo Lodge Katikati No 295 and has his 25 Year Service Award.
TOP Grand Master Mark Winger tries out the SA & NT Grand Master’s chair. ABOVE Official photo of the New Zealand delegation in Adelaide.
FOR LEFT Some of the New Zealand FOR FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY delegation in Melbourne. FOR FREEMASONRY
4 Speech bubble 5 Horizontal open 6 Horizontal reversed A moving farewell – the Memorial Service for Sheila Hicking Master colour variations A Memorial Service for Sheila Hicking, the former Administrator of The Freemasons Charity, was held last Friday at the Cosmopolitan Club in Upper Hutt with Freemasons from throughout New Zealand in attendance. A lovely lady who did so much for masonic benevo- lence in New Zealand and beloved by all Freemasons who knew her. FOR The FreemasonsFOR Charity donated FOR FREEMASONRY $1000 to TeFREEMASONRY Omanga Hospice in Sheila's FREEMASONRY name. Her Freemasons Eulogy can be found 7 Gold on our website:8 Light blue www.freemasonsnz.org 9 White
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2019 GRAND INSTALLATION Our September issue of the magazine will so that the cost of attending is spread We have a couple of pleasant contain the Registration Form and we between now and then. surprises which will be announced in will also have an online portal open for A fantastic programme is planned the September issue of the New Zealand Electronic registration as well. This will on our Grand Installation weekend for Freemason magazine. have all the costs along with accommoda- Freemasons and their Partners including; Remember, any Freemason and their tion and insurance options. This is nearly A ‘Welcome’ Function, Ladies Function, partner (including Master Masons, Fellow 14 months ahead of the Grand installation Business Session*, Grand Installation*, Grand Crafts and Entered Apprentices) or wherever which is 15–17 November 2019. Banquet, Church Service and ‘Farewell’ you are on your masonic journey, can attend Members will have the opportunity to Lunch. Except for the Business Session and this triennial gathering of Freemasons from plan for time payments over that period Grand Installation which are free* – all other throughout New Zealand which includes events are pay per function for attendance. visitors from other parts of the world.
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A Token Symbol The symbols that are associated with masonic emblem of some description to symbol their reactions Freemasonry are known across the advertise more often? can be mixed, but this globe, by many; as they have been used It could be as simple as a masonic is a perfect opportunity by Hollywood to sell films and countless pin on your collar. There are numerous to educate the misinformed and to pro- authors to sell their books, but how often versions of pins and badges out there on voke a conversation with the curious. are these same symbols used by us indi- the market (most of them seem There may well be times that you vidually to promote freemasonry here in to originate from the USA) they are approached by someone, New Zealand. How many members wear come in all shapes and sizes who you have known for some a masonic symbol on a regular basis? A and from various materials. time and yet they had no idea couple of people may wear a masonic The history of pins dates back that you were both members of ring, there may even be the odd em- almost as long as the craft the craft. So many times I hear broidered jumper out there, but are we itself. During the second world that “oh that’s a freemason pin utilising symbolism to its full potential? war, freemasons within occupied isn’t it, my father (or my grandfa- Just imagine if every freemason used a Europe would wear the forget-me-not ther) was a member of that” in this sit- pin (allegedly Hilter’s favourite Flower) uation you might ask a simple question to secretly show that they were members like ‘have you not thought of becoming of the craft, this in a time were a member yourself’? membership of Freemasonry You will be surprised by the meant certain imprisonment number of people who notice and possibly even death. The that you are proudly wearing a broken pillar pin is traditionally masonic emblem and we should given to the widows of the lodge be proud. It may be small display, so that they may be recognised as but it can make a big difference, in such. promoting the Craft. So, I invite you Pins cost as little as $5, this has to be make wearing a masonic pin part of your the simplest and most cost effective way normal public routine and be proud to to heighten the profile of Freemasonry speak up. here within New Zealand. When people Sam Rowntree recognise that you are wearing a masonic
A thank you Women Speak Up too Greetings to The Freemasons Charity, This year Freemasons University and understanding we are giving them, Scholarships were awarded to fifteen our female scholarship recipients will I am writing to thank you and express women and twelve men, although the become advocates for their male family my appreciation for the generous previous year’s award favoured a male members to enquire about the wider Freemasons University Scholarship. I majority. Lawson-Smith Veterinary activities of Freemasonry. am still very humbled and grateful to Scholarships were awarded to four wom- Charity and education form the have been selected as a recipient of your en and one man. Occasionally, grumbles cornerstones of Freemasonry. Support scholarship. emerge about the awards to women on for education goes far beyond that of Both the regional and national pres- the grounds that, as they cannot become the study ancient history. It is also the entation ceremonies were very special Freemasons, these funds are not well means whereby Freemasonry, through and I would like to thank all those in- applied. its Scholarship Alumni, can openly volved. It provided a great opportunity Looking at it from another perspec- and proudly exert its influence far and to learn more about the amazing work of tive, with the increasing profile due to wide. Who could have imagined that other recipients. I was also able to learn the Speak Up campaign and the casting the award of a scholarship to a young more about the values of an organisation off of the historical shackles of secrecy, Jacinda Ardern in 2001 would have had which is not only supporting my pursuit many women have come to appreciate such far-reaching consequences for our of education, but also that of many other Freemasonry’s contribution to the com- country? New Zealanders. munity and will speak up for it and en- Morris Robertson I thank you once again for your sup- courage participation by their partners port and hope to be able to give back to and sons. Likewise, with the knowledge the community and support others as you have for me. Many thanks. A Freemasons University Scholarship 2018 recipient 8 www.freemasonsnz.org Specialists in Masonic Funerals Personal and professional Pre-arrangement and prepayment options available Specialists in national and international transfers Martin Williams MNZEA Graeme Houston Lady Funeral Director available Funeral Director Celebrant 027 2777 336 021 955 338 [email protected] [email protected] Get in touch with us… 473 Great South Road As Freemasons, Graeme and Martin are dedicated to Papatoetoe, Auckland assisting Brethren by providing a funeral service that is 09 277 7375 (all hours) Members of the Funeral both unique and special to you and your family. After all – Directors Association a funeral is not a day in a lifetime – it is a lifetime in a day. www.mwfd.co.nz of New Zealand
www.freemasonsnz.org 9 A tribute to MWBro Dan Holmes, Past Grand Master
Freemasons New Zealand acknowledges the passing on 4th April 2018 of Daniel Mearns Holmes (Dan), QSO. He was in his 87th year. MWBro Holmes had a most distinguished Masonic career. He was initiatied in Ikaroa Lodge in the Taranaki District in 1954 and passed and raised in 1955. He enjoyed a number of Grand Lodge ranks in the 70’s and 80’s culminating in his appointment to Grand Master in 1994. He was awarded a 60 Year bar to his 50 Year jewel in 2014. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Rest now Brother, your work here is done.
orn in 1932 and educated at Pihama a member of the RSA since 1965. Created position he has held since its inception in B Primary School, then Opunake a Justice of the Peace in 1971, he was also 2006. The new Opunake Health Centre High School where, recognised as a lead- a marriage celebrant for many years. Dan under construction is to open in March er, he was chosen as Head Prefect, Dan has served on numerous committees. He next year. In Freemasonry Dan achieved excelled in sports and represented the was Chairperson of the Opunake Cottage the highest pinnacle becoming Grand Taranaki Colts and Taranaki B team in Resthome Trust. Other organisations Master (for New Zealand) from 1994–96. rugby. He was the third generation of his with which he has been involved inclued Dan was awarded the Queen’s Service family to farm 411 acres in Watino Road, St John’s Ambulance and the Cancer Order (QSO) in 1988 and in 1990 the Pihama, breaking it into productive Society. He was also a Civil Defence NZ Commemorative Medal (NZCM) for dairy farm land. Dan Holmes’ long list County Warden. Dan was also an elected services to New Zealand, the public and of achievements rnged over many fields. member of the Taranaki Hospital Board, the community. These included politics – he was a drum- later the Taranaki Area Health Board, Until his death Dan was chairman mer in the Auroa Pipe Band, and later occupying the position of Chairperson and partner-owner of the Pacific drum major. Dan’s colourful history in- from 1983–91; from 1991–93 he was the International Hotel Management School cluded eleven years in the Armed Forces Government-appointed Commissioner at Bell Block. in the Territorials where he attained the of the THB. Dan is currently Chairperson Dan Holmes 60 years as a member rank of Temporary Captain. He has been of the CoastalCare Health Trust, a of Opunake’s Ikaroa Masonic Lodge, was marked at a special function held at Sandfords Events Centre on Sunday November 23, 2014, 60 years to the day since Dan joined the organisation. He was presented with his award by his son – also called Dan – after he de- livered a moving tribute to his father. As he attached the special pin to his father’s lapel and those present rose in a standing ovation followed by a rousing rendition of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”, a vis- ibily moved Dan senior seemed lost for words. “I don’t know what to say,” he said. Around 90 people from all over the North Island, including the Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge John Litton, attend- ed the occasion. Other dignitaries present
Dan and Lois Holmes, from The Freemason in 1994. 10 www.freemasonsnz.org A FRIEND REMEMBERS DAN AT PEGASUS DAYLIGHT LODGE
rethren this is not a eulogy as such, organist Bro George Watt. Now George GM was especially poignant for me as it B but simply my experiences of a man had long received the bar to his 50th year was the final evening that I received my who was respected by all whom he came jewel and Dan pointed out that some of Roll of Honour. I felt absolutely over- in contact. He was always easy of address George’s actions had been rather peculiar whelmed by the presentation and more and had a wonderful ability of putting lately. Dan cautioned me that if George particularly that Dan was one of the first people at ease. He joined Lodge lkaroa in turned up he may well treat me a little to congratulate Margaret and I, thanking 1954 to sit with his father. He became the differently. You may understand how the us both for our efforts over the years in Worshipful Master in 1965. chickens feel, when the fox arrives. Just Freemasonry. I first encountered Dan as a young tell him that you chose to assist until he Joking and teasing was always part 2nd Lieut. in our last summer camp of arrived and find another seat. Bro Watt of Dan’s greeting and because our farm our Compulsory Military Training days arrived rather late and events transpired was chosen as the first oil exploration at Hellwan, Waiouru in the summer of just as Dan had suggested. well site in 1978 by the Government’s 1959. In his earlier years he learned the When Dan became the Provincial Petrocorp, he would often greet me as side drum to play in the Aurora Pipe Grand Master in 1972, he embraced the Bunker Hunt the famous oil baron from Band and combined his military interests good fraternal relations with the three USA. I retained that name up to 2000 to become a drill judge at the various sister constitutions that most of the past when we left to come south, but in 2015 contests. There was no doubt he was born Prov. GM had. I can recall that when the I visited Dan with WBro Bob Jagger of to be a leader. Grand Lodge of New Zealand was admit- Lodge Whangamomona and right from As with many lodges, he filled the ted into Lodge Hinemoa S.C. to the tune the moment he first greeted us he said, various offices when the gaps occurred, “Oh Danny Boy” he would instinctively “Bunker: I thought you were way down which included Master during the early remain stoic for as long as possible and in the South Island, but then again, I ’90s. This installation was both memo- finally glance at the organist with a beam- supposed you are still living on all those rable and quite amusing in that Dan had ing smile. royalties. asked me to understudy lkaroa’s aged MWBro Holmes had served on the Freemasonry has certainly become Taranaki Hospital Board for a number of part of my character and much of that years and became Chairman in the early is captured by meeting and working 1980s and it was under his watch that the with people as MWBro Daniel Mearns first of the Polytechnic Nurses graduated. Holmes. It certainly has been my pleasure. He took a great interest in those gradu- Brethren, I was indeed fortunate, ates as he knew many of them and their to have learnt a saying from an elderly families. Public sentiment was strongly Scottish Presbyterian in my home district opposed to such a radical change with which could be well applied to MWBro dire predictions of failure. But Dan was Dan Holmes who was also another good always in full support of the system. Presbyterian. “That service to your fellow His installation at the Wellington man is the rent we must pay to live on Communications was supported by God’s earth” members of all four constitutions from Prepared by WBro Malcolm J Johnson, Taranaki. He was a very popular figure Pegasus Daylight Lodge No 450 and we felt he belonged to us all. When and delivered on the observance the Grand Lodge Communications were of mourning for the passing of held in Taranaki in 1997 his presence as MWBro DM Holmes PGM
included the mayor of South Taranaki about Freemasonry. “We do good in the “the measure of the man as a Freemason Ross Dunlop, and former Member of community but we don’t talk about it,” he is what he is prepared to give up to fulfil Parliament Shane Ardern. Prior to present- said. Quoting former US president Harry principles.” He described Dan Holmes as ing the award there were several speeches. Truman he said, “There is no limit to “a shining example of a freemason who Past president of the World the good men can do if somone doesn’t has led the way” and who has “served the Federation of the New Zealand Justice get credit for it.” He then went on to list community far beyond the call of duty.” Association Athony Israel QSM, JP envy, lust and sarcasm as among the WBro David Lusk, beginning the speeches, spoke a little undersirable traits in people and added Ikaroa Lodge No 115
www.freemasonsnz.org 11 Speak Up Is the tide turning?
We all know Speak Up is a long-term project. There needs to be a lot of speaking up before we see the ultimate reward. But there are signs appearing that suggest your efforts at telling the world about Freemasonry are already producing a positive effect … Have a look at these national figures:
INITIATIONS
Number of initiations
January–June 2017 80
January–June 2018 105
That’s a 24% increase in six months!
So what could be causing this positive people today form their opinions in this of our University Scholarships presenta- change? One reason could be our way and speaking up on digital seems tions is solid evidence of the influence increasing use of digital media to tell to be paying off! digital can have. People do take note. We the Freemasonry story and how to get A 300% increase in social media ac- think it’s worth doing more. involved? There’s no doubt that many tivity around Freemasonry at the time
Social media coverage April to May 2018.
More promising signs
National figures may not always be the Hutt Wairarapa In the 12 months to best way to look at things – it is always 30 June 2018, initiations have increased good to look at figures on a local level from 16 to 20 on the previous 12 months. and hear the stories behind them. That’s 25% up. And that’s after a drop of Consider the following from the 45% from two years earlier! Auckland and Hutt Wairarapa Districts: And here’s another possible indicator Auckland District January–May 2017: from Hutt Wairarapa: Total membership 7 Initiations, full year estimate: 31 and in the past 12 months has virtually lev- January–May 2018: 23 Initiations, In elled out. Compared to the downwards Pipeline: another 30 Initiations, movements over the last 5 years the Full year estimate: 53. That change last year was just 0.68%. is a 228% increase over the We guess there has been same period last year and a a fair amount of speaking We need YOU and every 2018 full year estimate up 71% on 2017. up going on in this District Well done Auckland. too! Keep it up Hutt Kiwi Freemason to make Wairarapa. Freemasonry great again! 12 www.freemasonsnz.org Freemasons New Zealand ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ - Awareness Project Commencing November 2016
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Some said it couldn’t be done. But they It especially allows community groups reaction from Freemasons throughout didn’t take Barry Rushton‘s drive and 4of Speech all types bubble the opportunity to put their the country5 Horizontalwith an online open survey and 6 Horizontal reversed enthusiasm into account. The PDist organisations on television and offers the results indicate at this early stage that it GM North Shore has made it happen. A facilities to produce the programmes. has been received well by members. national half-hour televisionMaster programme colour variationsWith limited resources Barry and his Full marks for initiative and well bearing ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ team have worked very hard and used done to Barry and his workers who have as its title is being broadcast on SKY all their talents to find the funds to even brought Speak Up for Freemasonry to Channel 083 FACE TV. In a pilot series of begin to construct the programme. And television. five weekly episodes the first programme found it among themselves. Production Start watching. SKY Channel 083 every went to air on Thursday June 14. costs are many. Our own ‘stars’ on the Thursday at 8pm. If you miss out you Barry and a small group of similarly screen avoid the cost of ‘talent’ and are can watch On Demand at facetv.co.nz. determined Freemasons started on their working hard to capture the public imag- quest over two years ago to publicise ination! Grand Lodge Office is testing the Freemasonry through television and de- spite many hurdles their plan has come into being with the Speaking Up project being the perfect title. FOR FOR FOR The programmes purpose is to pub- FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY licise Freemasonry telling the story by using both our famous faces from histo- ry and the accomplished everyday men 7 Gold 8 Light blue 9 White among our members in today’s world to demonstrate its appeal. And FACE TV is the obvious ChannelFor for ultrathe purpose. small spaces Colour palette
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Timaru Freemasons Centre Re-dedication and a smoking hot donation! Our Grand Master Mark Winger lead the District South Island Masonic Trust and The Midland Masonic Choir provided Re-dedication Ceremony of the Timaru The Freemasons Charity (with its usual some musical items and Freemasons, FreemasonsServing Centre after it had previous a- localsubsidy) provided need 150 Smoke Alarms partners and friends came from around ly damagedLodge by fire. Te Puni organises(photoelectric a variety with 10-year show batteries) to fund the bladderSouth Island scannersincluding the Sister It was appropriate that Midland to Fire and Emergency New Zealand in Constitutions and the Royal Arch. Masonic Charitable Trust, Sophia Street Timaru for use in homes in need. Car ParkOn WednesdayTrust, English 5th Constitution March members of Lodge Te Puni presented two bladder scanners to the CEO of the Hutt Valley District Health Board. This was the result of a fundraising effort by the combined Lodges of the Hutt Valley.
W. Bro TR McKenzie, Master of Lodge Te Puni, with W. Bro Ray Keenan presenting Graham Dyer, Hutt Valley DHB CEO with one of the two portable bladder scanners, looking on is Pete Chandler Hutt Valley DHB COO. BELOW A bladder scanner.
couple of Lodge members’ Craft and outside, including A 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 supply for their Patients. The nurses of of acts was assembled, from Mapu Unit and the Community Health juggling, dancing (ballroom, Services had started selling cakes and rock-n-roll, traditional undertaking other fundraising efforts to Polish), musical acts and As always it was a tight knit team, purchase a bladder scanner. even the piping in of a Haggis with encompassing members of the Lodges The members then brought the Units’ the traditional address. Audience from the Hutt Valley, wives and partners, plight to the Lodges and a number of participation was encouraged and, and the nurses from the DHB that made Brethren also indicated that they had during intermission, food and drink was this occasion the success it was. Thanks been hospitalised recently and had to available for purchase. are due for the support of local businesses, wait for the only scanner to become 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 purchase of at least one bladder Freemasons Charity, able to purchase community. scanner. WBro Ray Keenan approached two bladder scanners valued at over WBro Mac McKenzie many talented artists both within the $13,000.00 each.
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14 www.freemasonsnz.org Lodge Katikati No 295 hosts NZ Male Choir To show support for the move to “Speak undertook ticket selling and prepared the The Lodge has received plaudits from Up” the members of Lodge Katikati No Hall in time for the afternoon rehearsals the officers of the Male Choir, and the 295 in the Bay of Plenty District decided and dismantling the following day. Lodge is proud to have brought such to invite the NZ Male Choir to visit the A non-stop 2-hour programme pro- talent to its town. town and perform. vided the audience with a truly memo- As a result of the concert, the cam- An organising committee was set up rable evening and the feedback from the paign has meant the all the town and and with the invitation being accepted by community has been extremely positive. outer district have an appreciation of our the Choir, preparation began in ear- Lodge, the Male Choir left with a nest. For a small country Lodge this strong sense of achievement having was a big undertaking but the aims performed to a capacity crowd, the were to provide everyone involved audience witnessed our charitable with contact with Freemasonry side in passing profits to the Choir, through the local Lodge. written inserts in the programme A musical programme was com- gave an insight into Freemasonry, piled that would be readily received Lodge ladies were involved with by a mature aged audience and be floral tributes and support artists affordable, The Local town choir, gained deserved exposure. (Mural Town Singers) a violinist and Lodge Katikati members are a 14yr old soloist provided support proud to have achieved every aim acts for the Male Choir. planned and will ensure its name is Local businesses were fully sup- to the fore in Katikati. portive in selling tickets, displaying If any Lodge wishes to host the posters and providing staging NZ Male Choir, we are ready to help components, the local Lions club as- you with any information you may sisted with carpet, the RSA provided require. It’s a great way to “Speak the sound system. Lodge members Up”
Masonic Winter food top up Lodge Erewhon No 200 Masonic mem- Lodge to have a top up as the food bank He said a number of the membership bers have recently conducted a winter has heavy demands by families during come from the Philippines where pov- food top up for the Salvation Army Food the cold months. erty and hunger is commonplace. There Bank. Funds were raised to purchase goods are no comparable organisations to our Master of the Lodge Jeffrey Sostinto from the membership and Thistle Lodge. foodbank so his relatives back home said winter was a good time for the Food gift cards were also given. manage on meagre rations and aid sent home to them from New Zealand. Jeffrey said the Lodge has some com- munity projects in mind for his term as Master including, giving blood to the Blood Bank, having a reading project for School Children and a Rubbish Clean up Drive.
FROM LEFT Raymond, Noel Lowe, Salvation Army manager, Judith Lilley, Salvation Army volunteer, Catherine Harris, Alwyn Loquias, Master of Lodge Erewhon Jeffrey Sostinto and baby Chloe, Brian Reodique, Roland Bustamante and Teudulo Mendez. Noel Lowe
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Dunedin Masonic Charity Bowls This year 2018 we had a lawn bowling which was thankfully received and faith- Dunedin received $1,500 for the day tournament, nothing new in that. We fully applied. Then at the presentation of which blew them away. had 14 teams, which equal 56 men and the prizes, one member of the winning Yes we spoke up for Freemasonry in women participating, nothing new in team gave his cash prize to the Hospice, word and deed, nothing new in that. We that. The day and greens were first class, which blew everyone away. Hospice in were content. nothing new in that. Sixteen businesses around the city donated gifts which were raffled for funds, nothing new in that. In fact there was nothing new at all, only put them altogether and we had fun galore. We gave $1,000 to The Otago Community Hospice. St Patrick’s Lodge No 468 IC came to the party with $500
Rob, Jim, Ben, Ian and Sam. The Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari 2018 A Freemason Team made up from From here battling a head wind found A final short break before the last 20 four different districts (including two it was difficult to maintain any kind of km’s along the coast, reaching Hokitika a divisional Grand Masters) took part in speed at all and that was before we even little over 9 hrs from the start. this year’s Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari. reached Porters Pass. Testing the gears I am pleased to report that all five The event involves riding 250 km’s and using all the power we could find team members and their machines ar- from Christchurch to Hokitika on 50cc we made our way steadily upwards at rived safely at the finish, albeit slightly Scooters to raise funds for the New little more than walking pace. The relief damp and feeling a little worse for wear. Zealand Cancer Society. It was billed as of making the summit evident on more The Six previous events raise just over “It’s not for the faint hearted” it certainly than one or two of the competitors faces. $789,000 and with the addition of this lived up to its reputation and it wasn’t A short break on the shores of Lake year’s event, an amazing $320,000 that just hard on the riders, as these tiny Lyndon, then on through the pass. It’s brings the figure up to a grand total of machines where pushed well beyond not until you attempt the ride through $1,109,000. With the money still coming anything they were designed for, made the Alps on a 50cc bike that you realise in they expect that figure to surpass evident by the steady rate of mechanical just how often the gradient changes. At $1,120,000. attrition throughout the day. least we got a chance to see the beauty There is still time for you as an indi- It began with two records for the Mike that road through mountains has on vidual or your lodge to make that figure Pero Motorsport Park, firstly the largest offer. even higher. So if you haven’t already number of motor vehicles ever recorded Lunch in Arthurs Pass village was very done so please donate what you can into racing at the same time (270) and second welcome. Unfortunately the thought it the events account, every little helps: the slowest race in the circuit’s history. being all downhill to the finish was short Widows Sons Charity Account Out on the open road our four man lived, as we first had to climb our way BNZ 02-0876-0001948-03 team made its way across the Canterbury to the head of the pass. Descending the plains and soon enough found the over the viaduct would be a test of nerve All money raised goes to the Cancer Sheffield Pie Shop and the first chance to on 30 years old bikes, on skinny tyres Society for scientific research and cancer refuel both man and machine. There was and poor brakes. With the rain setting patient support. even enough time for a little TLC for one in the road down to Kumara would offer For more photos visit the Safari of the bikes. a few more challenges before the end of Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ the day. scootersafari/ 16 www.freemasonsnz.org Freemason support to Tauranga Boys’ College Robotics Club A message for the NZ Freemason mag- then score the base stations in various We setup a Facebook page at facebook. azine to shout out our boys’ success and zones around the playing field. com/tbcrc and Braden Smith worked on show what our sponsors are making The VEX season runs from April to a website to summarise the work of the possible. April, culminating in a world champi- Robotics Team and this can be viewed at onship event in Kentucky, USA. Our club https://bs17078.wixsite.com/robotics. 2017 saw the successful launch of started partway into the VEX season, There are some very established Robotics at Tauranga Boys’ College which meant that although we were teams in the NZ competition and we set thanks to generous funding from short on time, we were able to learn from ourselves modest goals for our first year. Kiwibots, Tauranga’s Masonic Lodges, the early season robots that other teams An early-season reconnaissance trip to e-Strategies, Brother and Tauranga Boys’ had revealed. watch a scrimmage in Auckland had the College (TBC). Our team of four had specific roles: team buzzing with ideas, and we were Our first team of four boys creat- a builder (William Bruning), program- stoked to take out 3rd place in a local ed a robot, affectionately known as mer (Joshua Badshah), and two drivers BOP scrimmage in September. Moonbeam, to take part in this year’s (Cesar Vargas-Tuerlings and Braden In December, the biggest robotics VEX EDR competition. The name of the Smith). In reality all of the boys learned competition ever held in the Southern game this year is “In the zone”, and the building skills and while Joshua pio- Hemisphere took place in Rotorua. robot needed to be able to pick up cones neered the coding, the rest of the team 300+ teams from 10 countries com- and put them on mobile base stations, were competent understudies. peted in the Asia Pacific Robotics Championships. Team Moonbeam excelled in our first outing with placing 20th overall and an additional 19th plac- ing in the special ‘Driver Skills’ category. To add to this, they were honoured with a trophy for the ‘Judges Award’ which was given to the most outstanding team for Sportsmanship, Attitude and Team Spirit. Huge thanks go to our teacher Annmarie Lawler, support teacher David Jackson, and parents Darren Bruning and Kathie Mackie-Smith for the awe- some support for the Robotics Team which wouldn’t have happened without their efforts. We’d also like to acknowl- edge the support of Paul & Toni de Rijk at the House of Science Robotics Club, Representatives of the Masonic Lodges in Tauranga after their $1,100 donation, topped up to for allowing us to join in their “build $1,500 by Nelson Tkatch (eSuccess Strategies), to the Tauranga Boys’ College Robotics Club. From left: Joshuah Badshah (year 12), William Bruning (year 10), Cesar Vargas-Tuerlings (year 9), sessions” on Saturday mornings and who Nelson Tkatch (Junior Warden), William Kennedy (Treasurer & Webmaster), Braden Smith (year have generously shared their robotics 9), John Denne (Lodge Master), Rodney Graham (Senior Steward), Ron Pibworth (Past Master), expertise with our team. Darren Bruning (Robotics Team Leader), John Lever (Secretary), Annmarie Lawler (English and Darren Bruning Design Teacher, Tauranga Boys’ College).
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Ride of Respect 2018 The Ride of Respect is the Anzac cere- mony for the motorcycling community, where motorcyclists can pay tribute to our tri-service personnel. It is also an opportunity to raise funds to support Military Charities. The ride was first -or ganised back in 2010 in the UK, by two grandmothers who grandsons had been injured on active service. On that first ride over 22,000 motorcycles took part. Since 2014 many other countries around before forming up on mass, for the ride pleasure to be able to hand over $4480 the globe have hosted the event. It is the through the town centre then onto Oxford raised on the day. The United Forces Lodge privilege of the Widows Sons to host the and its Workingmen’s club via the Loburn working in conjunction the district char- Ride of Respect here in Christchurch. back road. The food this year was supplied ities officer were able to use the masonic As dawn broke on the morning of 22 by Oxford school (who raised over $1000) charity system (effectively doubling the April riders started to descend, slowly fill- and thanks to all of our sponsors over 70 funds to $8960) in aid of a local forces be- ing the carpark at The Papanui RSA. By 10 prices were given to the lucky ones. Our nevolence project. A further $1000 went to o’clock there would be a total of 365 riders. last stop would be The TempletonRSA a major national RSA project. The locations After the quick talk outlining the event where a lone Piper played and the group this year were marshalled by members of and a short safety briefing the group head- stood in silence listening to the last post the Freemasons who did a fantastic job, ed out. Cutting through the Christchurch play and hearing the Soldier Ode. ensuring that entrances remained clear traffic they soon found their way to The WBro BJ Clarke National President of and that everyone was welcomed. Great Rangiora RSA. A short stop to regroup, the RSA was present and it gave me great thanks must also go to the bike shops and businesses that supported the event, not to mention all who took part in the ride. Thank you all for your great support and the atmosphere you brought to the day. It was great to see the respect shown for the event both on and off the roads. For more photos and details go to the Ride of Respect New Zealand Facebook page. “Lest we forget”
Band of Brothers The Anzac day parade in the town of the site of the mason apron was a mix- generic freemason flag in true in rank Rangiora was a little larger than normal ture intrigue and curiosity. (There is still and file. This unit of smartly dressed and this year to commemorate the one hun- a little mystery left within freemasonry, very distinguished members marched dred year anniversary of the end of the even in this world of total interweb with almost military precision as the Great War. It was the second year that knowledge). It was a great chance to music of the local pipe band filled the air. members of the Ashley Lodge (wearing engage in conversation regarding the It was great to see that so many had made there aprons with pride) had the oppor- merits of the craft. the effort to be a part of the parade. tunity to lay a wreath on the cenotaph This year it was decided to despatch As the last post sounded and the ma- during the Anzac ceremony. an invite for all brethren residing in or sonic flag was ceremonially lowered, it The wreath party headed the proces- near Rangiora to join in the parade. showed that we had lost family in those sion (just behind the band) with the two The result was that brethren from four terrible times and that the sacrifice made masonic representative’s positioned front different lodges, two districts and two by our brothers would not be forgotten. and centre. The reaction from many at constitutions assembled under a single After due respect the flag was slowly raised and held high as the procession moved back through the crowded streets back to the RSA. Our presence within the parade was noticed by a great many people and the bearing of our members during the day gives true testimony as to the strength of character found within the craft. 18 www.freemasonsnz.org The Vacant or Empty Chair Ceremony This ceremony dates back to 1875, a dec- a vacant chair. It is our wish to have the ade after the close of the American Civil wider community share this with us, as War when it was used in Masonic Lodges it is very applicable to us all. It is used by to pay tribute to those who did not return many Lodges around the country on or from war. Since then it has been used by about ANZAC Day. many Lodges on a Remembrance Day The vacant chair is ceremonially to pay homage to those Brother Masons paraded around the Lodge similar to a who fell during all wars and conflicts masonic degree. It has an apron and col- over the last couple of centuries. lar and sprigs of acacia on. It is draped in This New Zealand ceremony is based black and sometimes has a NZ flag on it. on Australian masonic adaption of that Our recent ‘Vacant Chair’ evening was from the USA, and is ideally suited to our held at Lodge Methven No 51 along with ANZAC month of remembrance. This is members of the public and with Maj Bro a moving ceremony which simply offers Ian Lattimore (an ex Methven person) tribute to the Lodge members and others who represented Her Majesty the Queen in the community who go to war for and gave the address for the evening. their country and do not return – leaving WBro George Currie PM
Freemasons a lifesaver Lodge Dunstan has a for Kapiti Coastguard new mosaic pavement Freemasons in the greater Wellington Over Queen’s Birthday weekend, the Region donated $100,000 to the Kapiti mosaic pavement of Lodge Dunstan No Coastguard with the help of Lodges, The 103 in Clyde became somewhat more Freemasons Charity (who provided a colourful than usual, with 80,000 pieces one for one subsidy) and other Masonic of jigsaw having been laid down, cover- Trusts. ing the tiles. The purpose of this display A presentation function held at was to raise money for our District Paraparaumu Boat Club was attended by Grand Master’s project appeal to provide many Freemasons. St John Ambulance with funding for The new Kapiti Coastguard vessel will the supply of First Responder Kits. A be called ‘Freemason’ and the funds are total of almost $500 was raised though going towards the fit-out of all the equip- visits from the public. The twenty 4000 ment required for the new boat. piece jigsaws were done over a period of Our Grand Master Mark Winger will twenty years by our current master, Rory be at the launch of the new boat in a few Butler, who couldn’t bear to break them months’ time. up after each was completed. The $100,000 cheque (top), and Jim Watt Rory Butler Divisional Grand Master presenting it to Rob Berry President Kapiti Coastguard. Draft of new Kapiti Coastguard vessel.
www.freemasonsnz.org 19 Forty years on The 2018 College of Scholars
One hundred and seventy Scholars, family members, distinguished guests and Freemasons gathered in the Legislative Chamber of Parliament on 8 May for the presentation of the 2018 Freemasons University Scholarships. The recipients comprised 15 women and 12 men who, between them received scholarships valued at $194,000. In addition, the ceremony included the second year of the Lawson-Smith Freemasons Education Trust Veterinary Scholarships, presented to Massey University students.
Whatever your start in life you The Grand Master could always be that person who invented something everybody When returning to the podium, Mark wants, and becomes universal Winger referred to the history of overnight. Freemasonry saying. “Freemasons Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet have enjoyed the world stage in recent months, celebrating 300 years since the he Grand Master, MWBro Mark first Grand Lodge was formed in London. T Winger, welcomed those present by We trace our history back to 1717, to the thanking the host, Greg O’Connor the people who were also promoters of the MP for Ohariu noting that, “just twelve Royal Society in England and who had short months ago, we welcomed one of a background rooted in education and our alumni, the Member of Parliament with a commitment to the well-being of for Mt. Albert, now Prime Minister, their fellow man.” as our Host.” He also welcomed Dame “Today Freemasonry pursues those Denise L’Estrange-Corbet, whom he same ideals, as we consider the fabric supported in excess of 1100 scholars over described as “an iconic New Zealand of modern society is woven from those 40 years, is based upon recognising scho- fashion designer whose talents have over principles. Our University Scholarship lastic achievement as well as rewarding many years placed our country on the programme, the largest privately fund- the recipients for their involvement in international stage. ed such scheme in the country having their local communities.” Addressing the parents, families and Greg O’Connor MP whanau of the scholars Mark said. “What a delight it is to have you share this spe- Speaking as Parliamentary Host, Greg cial day, in these historic surroundings, O’Connor, referred briefly to the history recognising the wonderful achievements and purpose of the Chamber and went of your children and siblings. I do not on to the history of Freemasonry, while think we, as a nation, take enough time regretting that there did not appear to be to celebrate the good news and the posi- history scholars amongst the recipients. tive things that occur around us so pres- He congratulated the Freemasons on entations such as today are an important their support for those of academic ex- milestone to properly mark.” Speaking pertise who could enable New Zealand to the college of Freemasons Scholars to grow and thrive in the future of 2018, Mark Winger extended his personal congratulations and best wishes 20 www.freemasonsnz.org for their future careers. “I ask that you do appointed Dame Companion of the New materials, they were declared the winner not forget the debt you owe to your native Zealand Order of Merit for her service and received the prize of $5,000. After country nor to the community in which to fashion and the community. She has that, the business took off and grew to you developed. To those scholars who worked closely with the Mental Health the international enterprise it is today. have chosen to study in New Zealand Foundation since 1998. The Starship Dame Denise’s message to the schol- and make this country their homes, I Foundation and the Leukaemia and ars was. “Always be you and never want welcome you too and recognise that you Blood Cancer Foundation are amongst a to be someone else. We are what we are enrich our society” host of organisations she assists. and that is what we have to work with. He concluded by saying. “The pres- Dame Denise spoke of her early life Whatever your start in life you could al- entation today of the 2018 Freemasons having been shipped off to live with her ways be that person who invented some- University Scholarships is itself an grandmother in South London at the age thing everybody wants, and becomes example of the very positive impact of five. She had a rather poor upbringing, universal overnight. Success is what you Freemasonry can make and I trust that being regularly reminded that she would can achieve for yourself.” each one of us will talk to our friends, amount to nothing. However, she har- families, whanau and colleagues about boured hidden ambition, initially to be the highlights of today, being hosted a famous pop star but later to enter the in these historic Legislative Council world of fashion. Chambers, celebrating talented success- Armed with only some limited ex- ful leaders of tomorrow, and above all amples of her O Level art, she applied taking pride in this magnificent country to enter the London College of Fashion. of New Zealander.” Having found herself competing with a large number of applicants complete Dame Denise with extensive portfolios, Denise was very surprised to be accepted on the L’Estrange-Corbet basis that “she showed promise.” Denise returned to New Zealand in Guest speaker, Dame Denise L’Estrange- 1987, entering into the retail fashion Corbet, is a leading New Zealand fashion trade where she met Francis Hooper. designer who co-founded WORLD with Over subsequent years they entered the Francis Hooper, back in 1989, with a Benson and Hedges Awards, without start-up sum of $400. Today, WORLD is success until, in 1999 with an entry a progressive and philanthropic fashion concocted overnight at a cost of $10 for brand. Earlier this year Denise was The Hon Paula Bennett Following the response on behalf of the Scholars by Julia Plank, reported else- where, there was a final address by the Hon Paula Bennett, Deputy Leader of the Opposition. Paula began by thanking Julia for her outstanding contribution to society. In also thanking Freemasons NZ for the 40-years of scholarships she encouraged those present to get behind the extremely talented recipients and encourage them to do even more for society and the environment. She con- cluded by saying that. “New Zealand has more than its share of talent – they make a huge difference to the community.”
www.freemasonsnz.org 21 ROLL CALL OF SCHOLARS
The programme offers two levels of scholarships, Post Graduate worth $10,000 and University worth $6,000. Snippets from the recipients’ community achievements follow.
POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Johnathon Baker Auckland Hayley Aikman Victoria Johnathon, who is completing a PhD in Hayley is completing her Masters in Marketing, has a passion for the arts, Anthropology. Through her research, which is the core of his studies investi- she hopes to make New Zealanders more gating markets as complex ecosystems, aware of the experiences of mothers out- and the impact of factors, beyond just side heterosexual nuclear families. It will products, on the disruption and creation involve connecting to, and working with, of markets. He hopes to contribute to marginalised populations, and making making arts companies more effective, their voices heard. Hayley’s perspectives and the performing arts more visible and on leadership stem from her experienc- appealing to New Zealanders. He has al- es volunteering for multiple charities, ready presented his research at overseas and working as Customer Engagement Abigail with Deputy Grand Master, Graham conferences. - Manager at a socially driven education Using research to explore problems Wrigley, holding the Putorino from Te Kohinga company. When referring to her time nga- Taonga Pu- oro collection of traditional and develop practical solutions moti- Ma-ori instruments at the University of Waikato there, Hayley states, “We often interpret vates Jonathan. Conservatorium of Music. leadership as assertiveness and action. This experience taught me that simply Matthew Funaki listening is just as important.” Auckland University of Technology for Hamilton Operatic Society’s pres- Matthew, who is studying towards a entation of Mary Poppins. Last October Jemma Penelope Lincoln Master of Science, is inspired to action she was one of nine young composers Jemma is studying towards a PhD with by the threats posed by climate change, from around the country chosen for her thesis focused on on New Zealand’s Matt is most interested in the impacts NZTrio’s concert of new compositions. role in advancing sustainability inter- of climate change on biodiversity and Abby hopes to become a university lec- nationally. She believes that providing habitat loss. A volunteer guide on Tiritiri turer researching music who also brings people with dignity and peace of mind is Matangi Island, Matt leads small groups the joy of music to a wide audience. a community and civic duty. Jemma has spent much time with a grass-roots char- on a two-hour tour. He educates them Leith Pugmire Massey about the wildlife sanctuary’s history and ity in Northern India. Her full story will ecology, focusing on the island’s birdlife A qualified, registered clinical psycholo- appear in a later issue of New Zealand and plants. Matt believes that conserva- gist, and an accredited positive parenting Freemason. tion advocacy and education are critical programme provider, Leigh is studying to ensuring people successfully overcome towards a PhD at Massey University. the challenges of climate change. Her research, titled Parenting from the Start, follows more than 50 women Abigail Pinkerton Waikato from pregnancy until their babies are With an exceptional gift and passion 12 to 15 months old. This research has for music, Abby is studying towards a the potential to improve mental health Master of Music, majoring in composi- outcomes for children and caregivers in tion. She is well on her way to becoming New Zealand and overseas. Leith wants a renowned composer. to provide every expectant parent with She has performed and taught piano the support and resources they need to young children through to adults. Last right from the start, so that they know year she was a percussionist with the how to facilitate their baby’s long-term wellbeing and resilience. Hayley explains her research project to Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra and Freemasons Executive Director, Gareth Turner.
Some of what Freemasons Scholarships alumni are up to Managing a team designing electrical systems for medical devices used in hospitals around the world at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. (Brendan Vercoelen, Victoria University of Wellington, 2010 University Scholar) 22 www.freemasonsnz.org Melissa Derby Canterbury Zoe Williams Otago Melissa is studying towards her PhD Zoe is studying towards a PhD in with her thesis titled ‘Restoring Māori Microbiology and Immunology. She literacy narratives to create contemporary says that. “The emergence and spread stories of success’ It explores the unique of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is a experiences of emerging bilingual Māori major threat to global public health in children. Melissa hopes to research and the 21st century. Mycobacterium tuber- teach in the broad area of indigenous culosis, the causative agent of TB, kills self-determination, with a particular 1.5 million people a year globally. Of the Melissa demonstrates her korowai cloak to focus on education, ethnic studies, 10 million new TB cases each year, 5 per- Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet. and human rights. Regular volunteer cent are multidrug-resistant. It is hoped contributions to her tribal community that new antibiotics and antimicrobials organisation where she can instigate real demonstrate her determination and mo- will reduce the incidence of TB.” Zoe is change in the health and wellbeing of tivation. She helped to contribute a tribal a member of a research team analysing people’s lives at the community level. submission on the 2011 grounding of the how TB47, a next-generation inhibitor, MV Rena off the coast of Tauranga. works. Her goal is to work for a global UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Auckland University Of Technology Northland for a year. This offered him the University of Waikato Megan Burfoot opportunity to improve health education Apriel Jolliffe Simpson in a region with significant inequitable Megan is studying towards her Bachelor Apriel is studying towards a Bachelor health outcomes. of Engineering with Honours. The range of Social Sciences with Honours. at of roles she is considering for a future ca- Julia Plank the University of Waikato. Family reer includes building services engineer, harm or a related aspect of criminal Julia is studying towards a Bachelor of project manager, architectural engineer, psychology will underpin Apriel’s ca- Arts with Honours, at the University of illumination engineer. She may even reer as a qualified clinical psychologist Auckland, specialising in psychology start up a large-scale ecological project working with offenders in a community with a focus on neuroscience. Julia hopes locally and then globally. Among her setting. Over summer she interned to continue her studies to further under- volunteer activities, Megan has helped at the Waikato District Headquarters stand, and help prevent the onset of, the DOC to plant trees at Kaipara Harbour of the New Zealand Police. Volunteer debilitating disease. For a full story of and to eradicate moth plant on Waiheke work as Kaiāwhina mentoring Māori Julia’s community achievements see The Island. With a strong analytical mind, students strengthened Apriel’s desire to Passionate Volunteer elsewhere in this top grades, and excellent leadership improve people’s lives. Apriel is quickly issue. and communication skills, Megan has developing the depth and range of skills appeared in a documentary ‘Women in Shontelle Grimberg needed for a future helping people with Technology. She is also a dance teacher psychological needs to rehabilitate and and choreographer. Shontelle completing a conjoint BA and reintegrate into society. LLB with Honours as well as a Diploma University of Auckland in Language. After completing her legal Nicholas Broome studies, Shontelle hopes to be admitted Henry Wallace While studying towards a Master of to the Bar, join a law firm, and practise Management Studies, majoring in Henry is studying towards a Bachelor of in the area of policy or international Finance, Nick believes strongly that effi- Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. relations or serve in the NZ Diplomatic cient business can, and should be, used He is aiming to become an ophthal- Corps. Of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Whātua as a powerful force for good in society. mologist and do his PhD in that field. descent, Shontelle has helped other One focus is how to make mergers and He has already undertaken an elective Māori and Pacific students at university acquisitions deals fair and inclusive of to train at ocular surgery centres in reach their full potential. She is a perfect social outcomes while creating greater Germany. Henry’s goal is to leverage example, having received the Gold Duke efficiencies for a business, and ensuring new technologies, such as improved of Edinburgh’s Award and interned at it stays competitive and makes a profit. artificial intelligence, computing and the New Zealand Permanent Mission to Nick has helped students understand bionics to improve vision. During his the United Nations and the World Trade difficult topics and concepts. His dream studies, Henry lived and volunteered in Organization in Geneva.
Currently New Zealand’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, working on human rights and international humanitarian law. (Jarrod Clyne, University of Otago, 2003 University Scholar) www.freemasonsnz.org 23 LEFT Bro Gareth Moore, Lodge Waiheke No.367 and son, Elliott. CENTRE Benjamin with Architect VWBro Warwick Bell. RIGHT Trying out for politics while seated at the Deputy Prime Minister’s desk.
job is to become a researcher and expert Gareth Moore Victoria University of Wellington on game theory and takeover theory. While completing his postgraduate Benjamin Carpenter diploma in secondary teaching, Gareth Tekiteora Rolleston-Gabel Passionate about design, while studying hopes to integrate the performing arts towards a Bachelor of Architectural Studying towards a conjoint BSc and BA, with the new digital techonologies Studies, Ben is on his dream pathway to Tekiteora’s strong passion is for science, curriculum and use performance as a ve- becoming a professional architect. Last the environment, te ao Māori and using hicle to promote confidence and self-ex- year Ben was highly commended in the her skills to positively contribute to the pression among young people. Giving New Zealand Institute of Architecture’s community. She aspires to a career in back to the community and supporting Student Design Awards. He had previ- scientific research, with a particular musical talent is his motivator. He has ously received the Freemasons Royal focus on its correlation to the envi- taught guitar, percussion, song-writing Arch Jubilee Memorial Scholarship for ronment and mātauranga Māori. Last and vocals in schools, and helped to his high academic grades and wide va- summer Tekiteora interned with NIWA. coordinate concerts and educational eve- riety of volunteer community work. Ben The project focused on marine ecology, nings. He was the director of School of founded Longwood Outdoor Society of specifically identifying issues relating to Rock New Zealand, and is deputy chair Tomorrow, which helps people forge sol- coastal environments. She has recently of Whittaker’s Music Museum. Last year id friendships through shared adventure. co-authored a paper for a published he established the Waiheke Youth Music It also helps to grow in the outdoors and wetlands resource. Trust to help create performance oppor- in their own communities. tunities for youth on islands to generate Massey University their confidence and skills. Bradley Olsen Felicia Aull Harry Deare Bradley is completing a conjoint BCom Felicia is undertaking a Master of and BA. While studying, he is also work- Environmental Management after com- Harry is studying towards a BSc in ing as an economist at Infometrics Ltd, an pleting a Bachelor of Business Studies. Nanoscience and Biochemistry. He then economic consultancy. He is committed She is investigating how to reduce the hopes to undertake a Masters and PhD in to using his skills and experience to work environmental impact of a product, biochemistry, focusing on the application with others to create better outcomes for throughout its lifecycle. She is also con- of nanoscience towards cancer research. people at home and overseas. Not just cerned about regional development, and His long-term goal is to become a cancer an economist, community-based roles how urban areas are expanding to the researcher, contributing to the develop- await. He remains focused on ensuring detriment of the natural environment. ment of a particular cancer vaccine. He is people without a voice find a seat at the What sets Felicia apart is her incredible a committed and dedicated scholar with decision-making table. As one referee work ethic, excellent communication a practical approach, who has maintained states, “Brad is steeped in the ethos of skills and passion to serve the Pasifika A+ grades throughout his undergraduate service. He is possessed of the kind of community. She is a mentor with degree. Harry has also used his commu- emotional intelligence that allows him to Manatoa, a leadership programme run nication and strategic planning skills to lead by taking responsibility, while at the by Pasifika@Massey. great success while playing hockey and same time empowering others.” running goalkeeper clinics. Some of what Freemasons Scholarships alumni are up to Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Auckland, lead the ‘Surgical Engineering Lab’ and Consultant in General & Colorectal Surgery at Auckland Hospital. (Greg O’Grady, University of Auckland 2002 University Scholar)
24 www.freemasonsnz.org Samuel Harris shelter, and as a youth worker with lights, water filters, treated mosquito Sam is in final year of a BCom, majoring young offenders. Currently she is a carer nets and other products with a social net in commercial law and accounting. He for a young woman with special needs. benefit. Recently, Ben volunteered in the hopes to become a chartered account- As she says, “I have learned not to judge. Seychelles on a marine conservation re- ant and work in financial assurance Life can be incredibly hard, but through search expedition run by Global Vision or management. As Sam climbs the these situations we can become stronger, International. With a planned career business ladder, he will stay rooted in learn resilience and find new ways to involving strategic and diplomatic policy his community. He is on the executive help each other.” making, Ben is hoping to help build local of Ignite Consultants. Sam was involved capacity to respond to and resolve crises Rebecca Graves in one of its consultancy services to not- on the ground. for-profit organisations, Pomegranate While studying towards a Bachelor of Bridget Watson Kitchen which employs refugees. He hs Psychology, Rebecca aspsires to become helped them to integrate and adapt to a teacher. She hopes to give children a Bridget, who is in her final year of study life in New Zealand. In a recent role as strong academic base and to help them towards a Bachelor of Physiotherapy a mortgage broker assistant with a mort- become confident, assertive young peo- hopes to use her passion, knowlege, gage brokerage firm, Sam has helped first ple who value themselves and others. skills, and clinical reasoning to provide home buyers get on the property ladder. Currently she interacts with children community solutions as a registered taking part in after-school and holiday physiotherapist. She feels fortunate to University of Canterbury programmes, as well as with their fam- be forging a skillset that will help her Gina Broom ilies. As a lifeguard Rebecca helps the improve a person’s quality of life. Work public to stay safe in the pools, responds as a sports medic for a rugby team in Having just completed her Bachelor of to their enquiries, and resolves their Dunedin while studying significantly Pscyhology with Honours, Gina is now problems. This includes helping visitors increased her understanding of the planning to complete her Masters at whose first language is not English, needs of people suffering musculoskele- Auckland.She hopes to become a clinical learning their cultural needs to develop tal-related problems. Eventually, Bridget psychologist focusing on sexuality and communication pathways. wants to open a musculoskeletal clinic relationship therapies and feels she could that incorporates yoga, an emerging make a significant and valuable contri- facilitator to rehabilitation. bution as few New Zealand pscyholo- gists specialise in this field. Currently she Malcolm Jones volunteers with Sexual Assault Support Services Canterbury, supporting clients Malcolm is studying towards a BSc, at their forensic examinations after majoring in mathematics. Interested in sexual assault. While completing her neuroscience, he plans a career in com- Honours degree, Gina had a job provid- putational neuroscience, a field in which ing childcare for an boy with Attention mathematical tools and theories are used Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. to investigate brain function. As a house tutor at Carrington College, Malcolm has Kim Doncaster improved his skills in communication, time management, pastoral care, critical Kim is studying towards an MSc, special- Benedict demonstrates his solar lights to the incident response, and leadership. As ising in psychology. She hopes to work Grand Master. Malcolm says, “Humans are necessarily with mothers and children suffering social beings. We work best in commu- with depression and anxiety, attachment University of Otago nities rather than in isolation, and many issues, addiction and trauma. Formerly Benedict Fleming individuals within our community can in the pharmaceutical industry, Kim While studying towards a Bachelor of benefit from the involvement of others”. changed her career because she wanted Applied Science, Ben volunteers with That sentiment seems fitting given to focus on people in need. She has Pollinate Energy. This social business Malcolm’s passion for how our minds already worked as a a volunteer Lifeline upskills members of a community so work and connect with how we behave counsellor, a residential support worker they can run their own microbusiness- and act. with mothers who needed emergency es distributing products such as solar
I am working in the Netherlands researching the risks and impacts of marine invasive species in the Arctic and Europe, and lectur- ing at a university and mother to twin 5 year old boys. (Anneke van den Brink, University of Canterbury 2005 University Scholar)
www.freemasonsnz.org 25 The privilege of reply: Julia Plank
Each year at the Freemasons University Scholarships one recipient is selected to respond on behalf of the fellow recipients. This year the honour has gone to undergraduate scholar, Julia Plank, currently studying at the University of Auckland. The story of Julia’s innovative community service is told elsewhere in this magazine.
“On behalf of the 2018 Freemasons As I look around the room, I am in awe a long and distinguished history, epit- scholarship recipients, I am privileged of the achievements of those who sur- omize Freemasonry. I am sure I speak to stand here this afternoon to give round me. I am inspired by the work of for each one of us in feeling humbled by thanks to Freemasons New Zealand for our guest speaker who has role-modelled the honour that has been bestowed by their extraordinary generosity. While it hard work and outstanding community a charity with such exceptional moral is difficult to articulate fully the depth service throughout her career, by my fel- tenets. of our appreciation, nevertheless on low scholars, and those many hundreds Thank you, Freemasons, for continu- this occasion, I share with my fellow of scholars who have preceded us. ing to uphold the values of knowledge, recipients our heartfelt gratitude for the For the recipients here today, a selflessness, and generosity. We will, in recognition of our efforts, both academic Freemason scholarship means much turn, do our best to espouse these no- and in the community. more than a sum of money to support our ble principles through our careers and As we have already heard, this year studies. It is affirmation of not only the service. In the words of Marian Wright marks forty years since the first of the value of education but of the importance Edelman: ‘education is for improving Freemasons Scholarships were conferred of community service. In a world too the lives of others and for leaving your and over that period more than $5 mil- often driven by achieving personal bests, community and world better than you lion has been awarded. The astonishing rankings, and status, the Freemasons found it”. kindness of the Freemasons has support- remind us of what is truly important. To Text Morris Robertson ed many promising leaders to further care for others, support those who need With thanks to Joanne Ruscoe their education in pursuit of helping the a helping hand, and to foster generosity Photos Neil Mackenzie and wider community, including that of our and kindness in the community, are just Morris Robertson current Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. a few of the invaluable lessons that, over
2018 College of Scholars. 26 www.freemasonsnz.org The legacy continues The second year of the Lawson-Smith Freemasons Education Trust Scholarships
Maxwell Lawson-Smith has a special place in the history of The Freemasons Charity as the first member to join The Acacia Society. In his will he made provision to endow the Lawson-Smith Education Trust Veterinary Scholarship. This is the second year the scholarships have been presented.
he Lawson-Smith Scholarships are diseases, many of which T to support academically able stu- originate in animals and dents, who are active in their communi- then change to affect hu- ty, and are intending enrolling in the 4th mans. Hence the crossover or 5th year of the Bachelor of Veterinary between human and veteri- Studies at Massey University in the fol- nary medicine is her focus. lowing year; or intending enrolling in the In 2017, Colleen spent 3rd year of the Bachelor of Veterinary two weeks volunteering Technology. as part of the Safari4UVet Each year three Scholarships of up programme in South Africa. to $10,000 may be awarded to Bachelor The programme provides of Veterinary Studies students and basic veterinary care to two scholarships of up to $5,000 may disadvantaged commu- be awarded to Bachelor of Veterinary nities. She mainly gave Technology students. anti-parasitic treatments to Scholarship recipients surround their working tools. With Jenny Weston, Dean of Veterinary Science and the Grand Master, The Selection Committee, appointed pets, roaming animals in from left, Sarah Lace, Colleen Lynch Amberlee Faint Rafferty, by Freemasons in the Manawatu, is the community, and farm Marcus Yule and Marina Mendes-Dean charged to have regard not only to the animals. Colleen hopes to academic ability of the candidates and to one day work in academia and teach of the Veterinary Students Association referee’s reports, but also to their charac- pathology to veterinary students. and co-president of the Massey Student ter and shall look for evidence of involve- Wildlife and Conservation Club. Marina ment in the cultural and/or sporting life Marcus Yule enjoys all aspects of medicine and hopes of the community or campus. The opportunity to live rurally and pro- to pursue a career in small animal inter- vide an important service to the farming nal medicine while staying involved with Amberlee-Faint Rafferty community prompted Marcus to study neurological cases. While studying for a Bachelor of for a Bachelor of Veterinary and pursue a Veterinary Technology, Amberlee is a career in rural practice. During holidays, Sarah Lace volunteer ambulance driver for the SPCA he has worked on a lamb finishing block, Sarah is in her final year of a Bachelor of in Palmerston North, her duties involve a dairy farm, a coastal station, and a deer Veterinary Science. Her desire to pursue responding to emergencies when ani- farm. Referees from those rural busi- veterinary science as a career stems from mals need help. She has also volunteered nesses speak of Marcus having innate her early childhood in Brunei. Living at the SPCA hospital in Wellington. common sense, being a good listener and near the jungle, she encountered many As part of her studies, Amberlee spends quick learner, and showing an excellent wild species daily. After visiting an or- time working in Massey University’s understanding of machinery. Marcus angutan sanctuary, becoming a wildlife Veterinary Teaching Hospital, mostly adapts quickly to situations and tasks. veterinarian seemed the best way to undertaking emergency and critical care help protect them and similar species. of patients during after-hours. Her future Marina Mendes Dean After graduating, Sarah wishes to work is focused on ensuring that veterinary With a passion for neurology Marina, in a broad veterinary setting, taking on practice is more efficient and that animal who is studying for a Bachelor of a mixed practice role. Her eventual goal care is to the highest standard at all times. Veterinary Science, hopes to start with is to return to Southeast Asia and spend an internship and then a three-year time in the rainforests of Sumatra fulfill- Colleen Lynch residency in neurology. First up is a ing her childhood dream of saving the With Pathology as a big passion, Colleen visit to the Neurology Department of orangutans. is studying for a Bachelor of Veterinary the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket Text Morris Robertson Science. She is very interested in the England. While at university, Marina Photo Neil Mackenzie applications pathology has for emerging has held many roles, including Secretary www.freemasonsnz.org 27 Forging careers
Contacts made by Warwick Bell with past Freemasons Scholars have brought to light many exceptional career developments. A number of these are highlighted by the Alumni quotes running through the Scholarship stories in this issue. In addition, the following five have been picked out and, with a bit of further research, their quotes have been enhanced.
Naomi Johnstone University of Otago 2009 identity cards for displaced persons and has overseen the successful grants of University Scholar developing a global Norwegian Refugee planning permission for over 825 MWp Working for the Norwegian Refugee Council model project focusing on psy- of solar farms and managed resourcing Council, Dr Naomi Johnstone leads one chological first aid. to ensure each of the operational solar of the world’s largest humanitarian legal Naomi continues to develop and im- farms the company manages has been assistance programmes for refugees and plement new ICLA projects and establish visited and assessed for compliance with internally displaced people, in war-torn a presence in new areas. Since she began planning permissions. Afghanistan. She says. “It’s tough, but I the Council has commenced 2 NRC-led Since joining Lightsource as one love it!” consortia, and started 6 other new pro- of the first six employees, Penny has The programme she heads is known jects and opened three new offices for in overseen the approval of 140 planning as ICLA (Information, Counselling and Badghis, Nimroz and Kunar. applications for utility scale solar farms, Legal Assistance). It provides strategic as well as numerous rooftop approvals. direction and technical line management Penny Laurenson Her team’s focus is on the development for 6 national project managers and of new projects, due dili- advisors, 2 international advisors and University of Otago 2005 gence of acquisition targets overall technical management of 140 Postgraduate Scholar and planning, monitoring staff across 10 offices. In Afghanistan, Head of Planning at and compliance with the the programme focuses on housing, land Lightsource BP, a global operational portfolio. and property rights and legal identity, solar energy market leader; As Penny says. “At our including civil documentation (LCD). delivering large scale renew- core, we have always excelled Naomi’s role includes overseeing the able energy schemes whilst as a utility-scale solar project implementation of 10 multi-area donor mitigating impacts on the developer, with incredibly projects, with a combined annual budget local environment and build- strong in-house planning of approximately USD 7million and ing relationships with local and development capabili- advancing technical expertise, capacity communities. ties. Unlike our competitors, building and strategic innovative pro- In her role, Penny is responsible for we are the owner as well as the planner, gramming in the key focus areas. planning strategy for new development developer, operator, and manager. Naomi’s tenure has included begin- proposals, due diligence of acquisi- We firmly believe that the delivery of ning a pilot project with the potential to tion targets, and assessing planning solar alongside smart energy solutions significantly increase access to national compliance for operational assets. She will play a major role in the future of global energy.”
Naomi Johnstone.
28 www.freemasonsnz.org Simon Talbot Science, he is helping make important contributions to the fields of hand sur- University of Auckland 1999 gery, reconstruction, transplantation, University Scholar and rehabilitation. Simon is Associate Professor of Surgery Nikki Mandow in plastic and re- constructive surgery Auckland University of Technology at Brigham and 2013 Postgraduate Scholar Women’s Hospital/ After graduating Harvard Medical with a BA in Modern School in Boston, Languages at the Massachusetts, USA. University of Bristol, He is Surgical Leader, Hand Nikki emigrated to Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge. Transplantation, specialising in New Zealand in 1990. general plastic surgery, hand sur- In 2012, she began a Peter Nelson gery, and microsurgery. In addition, Master of Philosophy University of Otago, 2005 University Simon is an attending physician in the at AUT, and subse- Scholar, University of Otago, burn unit and the surgical lead in the quently lectured in hand transplant program. Journalism at that institution. Dr Peter Nelson is now Clinical Lead, His research involves neurologic General Practice, in a large group prac- She now works as a senior journalist regeneration and rehabilitation in the focusing on business and social issues tice in Palmerston North. Peter was upper extremity which, in turn, breaks initiated into Petone Daylight Lodge at Newsroom, Auckland. She was Co- down into three main areas: basic sci- communica- in December 1998 and subsequently founder of Good Content, ence, immune and genetic modulation tion professionals who have held senior passed and raised in The United Lodge of of composite tissue transplantation, roles in media and public relations. Wanganui. Having joined the Manawatu including hand transplants, and sympa- Nikki edited award-winning business Kilwinning Lodge in 2012, he has re- thetic disorders and maintenance of the magazines Idealog and Unlimited. cently been installed into the Chair of neuromuscular junction; translational Nikki has a record of community King Solomon. research in biomedical engineering; and service, both internationally and locally. upper-extremity nerve decompression She continues working with the Burmese disorders and repair, including carpal refugee community on a voluntary basis. tunnel syndrome. Morris Robertson Collaborating with the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied
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www.freemasonsnz.org 29 A passionate volunteer A 2018 Freemasons University Scholar who identifies and responds to needs
Aucklander Julia Plank could be described as both an academic and a prolific volunteer. But, she is not a typical volunteer who supports established causes. Rather, she identifies gaps in the community and develops the organisations to fill them. Julia epitomises the philosophy behind the scholarships programme.
ducated at Kohia Terrace School, the University of Auckland E followed by Auckland Normal and subsequently com- Intermediate, and then Epsom Girls’ pleted a Summer Research Grammar School, Julia comments on Scholarship in the Early her early introductions to wider service. Learning Lab, looking at “Community service has always been the development of coop- important to me. I was a road patrol vol- eration in infants. On the Julia and Dovey at Elizabeth Knox Ball September 2017. unteer in primary school, and continued down side Julia comments. service activities through intermediate “I found returning, reverse and college. I was lucky to have several homesickness.” Honours focusing on neuroscience. very encouraging teachers at Epsom, Taking a semester off from univer- Julia was recently named to the Dean’s who supported me to found and edit sity in 2016, Julia became the full-time Honours List of 2017 for academic excel- the junior newspaper, lead the Animal Volunteer Coordinator at Elizabeth lence. Rights Group, and the German Cultural Knox Home and Hospital. From June Julia confesses to health and help- G roup.” until September she was back in Santa ing others as two areas in which she Following high school, Julia began Barbara for Summer School. During her has always been passionate. “Through studying a BA/BSc majoring in psycholo- time there she realised that her passion high school I completed the various gy, biology and German at the University was in neuroscience and psychology. awards conferred by the Royal Life of Auckland in 2014. In Semester One Thus, on her return to Auckland, she Saving Society of New Zealand, where 2015, she received an Auckland Abroad changed her degree to a BA majoring in I developed my abilities in first aid Travel Scholarship and studied at the psychology and minoring in German. and furthered my leadership skills as a University of California, Santa Barbara. With her BA completed in June 2017, Lifesaving Instructor. I was also awarded In Semester Two 2015, she returned to she is currently working towards a BA the ASB Community Bursary Award in my final year of high school for my com- mitment to community service through the school environmental, animal rights, and human rights groups and for my volunteer work outside of school for the local fair trade store and Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital.” “My role as a volunteer companion at Elizabeth was instrumental in building my passion for caring for the elderly as well as my interest in neurodegenerative diseases. I developed close relationships with several residents experiencing the effects of dementia and I was troubled by the devastating nature of the disease
SASS mid-semester trip 2017 at Lady Knox Geyser. 30 www.freemasonsnz.org of Auckland Study Abroad Students’ Society (SASS) following completion of her own exchanges at the University of California. SASS grew to a membership of over 600 and was awarded runner-up Best New Club at the University of Auckland Club Awards in 2017. Despite the foregoing commitments, Julia also works on a casual basis as a Research Assistant in the Department of Surgery at the University of Auckland and, since 2011, as an Animal Care Attendant at Greenlane Veterinary Clinic. Speaking about her future plans, Julia says. “I would love to further my learning in dementia, cognitive aging and the link between social isolation and cognitive decline. I looked at entering medical school hoping to learn more about the neurology underlying degenerative Julia and volunteers at barbeque. diseases, but was unsuccessful in my ap- plication. Now I look forward to under- coupled with the little knowledge we me of the importance in furthering our taking a PhD programme in psychology have of its origins or potential remedies.” understanding of the nature of this dis- at the University of California, Riverside. Since becoming a volunteer compan- ease” says Julia. My aim is to focus on research looking ion at Elizabeth Knox and working in In addition to her voluntary work in at the relationship between cognitive the home as a Volunteer Coordinator care homes, Julia was also the founder function and social connectedness.” Julia realised that there were no other and inaugural President of the University Morris Robertson rest homes in Auckland with volun- teers which motivated her to start her own charity, Elder Care Volunteers (eldercarevolunteers.wixsite.com/ home). Its aim to improve the social wellbeing of residents through increasing the numbers of volunteer companions in elder care facilities in Central Auckland. To date she has trained and placed over 20 volunteers in two care homes. She continues to visit residents frequently at Elizabeth Knox and Cornwall Park Hospital. “I get immense satisfaction knowing that my interactions with these residents have brightened their day. Cornwall Park Hospital is a home for people with advanced psychogeriatric dementia and witnessing the frustration and fear on the faces of the residents as their illness worsens continues to remind
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www.freemasonsnz.org 31 Cooling a hot problem
Awatere Early Learning Centre, located in the Marlborough town of Seddon, serves 47 enrolled families from the town and the surrounding countryside. The area is well known for its high summer temperatures.
n November 2016, the its premis- I es were hit by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake. Since then the staff have gone above and beyond their normal in Freemasons New Zealand providing huge support to the distressed families in the months following the quake. They still deal with children and ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ - Awareness Project parents on a daily basis who are strug- gling to cope with the aftermath. There Commencing November 2016 was a desperate need to sort the airflow in the main body of the building which is a rented older style wooden church with few opening windows. Logo Variations Having received a request for assis- tance in obtaining an air conditioning system for the premises, members of Master logo Lodge Awatere No, with the support of
Masters and members of Lodge Awatere and Eckford with mothers and teacher at the Awatere Early Learning Centre. The Sun Blenheim
Lodge Eckford No. 334 acted promptly Special thanks are due to Mike Hole by agreeing to contribute an equal of Lodge Awatere who lives in Ward and amount from their Lodge charitable has suffered considerable damage to his funds. This was subsequently increased own home on two occasions and also to by a 1:1 grant from The Freemasons his Engineering business in Seddon and Charity which allowed the purchase of a to District Charity Officer, Allan Beck, heat pump worth in excess of $1,600 FORwho assisted throughout despite the FOR FOR The heat pump, in cooling mode, busy time of year. has proved to be more than capableFREEMASONRY of It was quite an achievement for the FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY dealing with 30 degree days and can be Lodges involved to have the entire used as a heating source in the winter. It project completed in such a short time. is so designed that it can be shifted to a Although the Christmas and New Year purpose built Early Learning Centre in holidays could have delayed things the due course. 1 Full colour co-operation of the successful tenderer 2 Greyscale 3 Black At a morning tea function in early for the equipment and others meant that February, the Centre hosted the Master the Awatere Early Learning Centre was and membersAlternative of Lodges logo Awatere and able to start the New Year in real comfort Eckford when they presented it and look forward to cooler sum- with a cheque and personally mers and warmer winters. A experienced the benefit job well done. provided by the unit. Children enjoying the cooler environment. The heat pump is visible on the wall.
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he Heartland Bank funded Christchurch Earthquake relief fund. T Freemasons Scholarships are pro- She has also helped organise an annual vided annually under the auspices of fishing competition for the last five years Freemasons New Zealand and are ad- and was a crew member bringing in spe- ministered by The Freemasons Charity. cies for the Mapua Aquarium. When the These scholarships are to assist children aquarium was destroyed by fire Maia was and grandchildren of Freemasons, who a speaker at the memorial service. are able students and are active in their Maia has wanted to be a doctor since Jessica with her family and communities. As in previous years, she was 12–years on. Despite saving Heartland Bank Manager. three Scholarships of $6,000 have been towards University, she is now faced awarded in 2018, one per Division of with a heavy financial commitment and maintaining a pest trap line along the Freemasons New Zealand. a student workload which limits the Hoporuhine river. The criteria for selection is that appli- opportunity to work part time. Anneke is now studying Health cants should have a good academic re- Sciences at the University of Otago with cord and be attending, or just completed Central Division: Anneke Mayhead aspirations to be admitted to MB ChB study at a secondary school or college: A former School Prefect and Head of six-year course. Long-term she hope to years 11 to 14. They must also demon- Hostel, Anneke attended Napier Girls’ specialise in rural medicine. strate good citizenship and be involved High School, achieving NCEA Level 3 in some form of community activity. If with Excellence Endorsed. Her Academic Northern Division: Jessica Marvin successful the funds are to be utilised in Honours badge recognised more than 40 Jessica attended St Cuthbert’s College, furthering individual education. Excellence credits at Level 3 (Year 12). As a Auckland, achieving NCEA Level 3 piano player, Anneke gained Grade 8 and with Excellence, prompted by gaining a Grade 5 Theory both with Distinction. In Scholars Commendation for Excellence 2017 she was a finalist in the Hawkes Bay in Level 1 and 2. Extramural achieve- Young Musician of the Year. ments included Cultural Honours for On the sporting side Anneke has participation in Speech and Drama been involved in Hockey yachting, table and Dance, Head of Stage Challenge tennis, tennis coaching and orienteering and gaining a Gold Duke of Edinburgh swimming. She received Honours in the award. Through an Education Perfect Maia receives her cheque Life Saving Distinction award World Series, Jessica further developed from Heartland Bank. Among her many achievements her knowledge of the Spanish language, Anneke was selected to attend the Sir which has studied for five years. Southern Division: Maia Holmes Peter Blake Trust Youth Enviro Leaders Jessica has had an extensive involve- Forum (YELF) in 2017, has gained a ment with sport, including playing and A former student of Waimea College Gold Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award coaching football, netball and touch in Richmond, Nelson, achieving NCEA and was selected for the Outward Bound rugby. She was also a member of a dragon Level 3 with Merit. She was involved School Leaders Course in 2016. boating team. A major interest of Jessica’s in stage production and choir and was In her local community Anneke is as a surf live saver, with the Whangamata twice a Rock Quest entrant. assisted Wairoa Yacht Club with its Surf Life Saving Club. patrolling and Playing both guitar and piano, Maia Learn to Sail programme over several instructing younger lifeguards. She was was in the school band and won the years. She was a member of Hawkes Bay Instructor of the Year in 2017. Fenmore Music Performance Cup for Regional Council Youth Enviro Council, In the community Jessica has volun- the best solo performance. Her sporting which organised beach clean-ups and teered for Canteen, Ronald McDonald involvement, while at College, included tree plantings, among other things House and tree planting on Motihue netball, football, tramping, snowcraft , She has volunteered for the Whio Island. She has also been a Volunteer plus white-water and ocean kayaking Recovery programme, assisting in Dance Teacher for Level 2 Hip Hop classes. Maia has been involved in both Jessica is now studying for a BCom Cubs and Sea Scouts. She also holds an at the University of Otago, majoring in Emergency Medic certificate and is a Accounting and Information Science. Project Jonah Marine Mammal medic. She has been awarded entry to the Earlier this year Maia was accepted for Price Waterhouse Coopers accelerant a place on The Spirit of New Zealand programme, which gives her priority to Traineeship programme Anneke flanked by apply for a summer intern role. She has also participated in many her parents at the Morris Robertson fundraising efforts such as the presentation.
www.freemasonsnz.org 33 Where have all the projects gone? Funding now available for publicity
In the 2016/17 financial year, only 80% of the funds available were called upon for Lodge projects, a trend which has since continued. Yet, it is in this area that the greatest opportunity lies to establish a local profile and Speak Up for Freemasonry as a generous participant in the community.
strong impression gained from manner. These procedures have ensured funding. Take it to your Divisional A project applications is that they are that well planned projects can now be Grand Almoner in the first instance and reactive, that is, arising from requests implemented without undue delays and the National Charity Committee can, received at random via a contact, rather lead to highly successful outcomes. where appropriate, consult and act on than proactive, which means identifying In the case of Lodge projects the ap- your recommendation. with local needs and, where possible, plication process starts with the Lodge Likewise, if your Lodge has a bright partnering with community groups discussing with, and submitting, its ap- idea about specific community projects where assistance can be provided to the plication to the District Charity Officer. which could be promoted to Lodges on a benefit of both parties and provides the In the case of a project involving several wider basis, where there might be a spin opportunity to create interest in enquir- Lodges, one Lodge should be designated off in membership enquiry, the Charity ing about Freemasonry. as the applicant, but also noting the other would love to hear about it. As project Communities of interest and their participating Lodges. It must be empha- funding is not reaching its target, new identifiable needs vary across the spec- sized that the Lodge Almoner has a spe- initiatives can be introduced without trum of city, suburban and rural Lodges. cific role and should not have a part to impacting major long-term initiatives. Thus, it is not feasible for the Charity, as play in the project process. This is a role The Freemasons Charity had devel- a national entity, to promote local com- for a separately appointed Lodge Charity oped a set of simple guidelines for max- munity projects on the assumption that Officer or any Brother designated by the imising publicity opportunities, both one size fits all. Master for that purpose. external and internal. Copies of these In order to provide assistance to Coupled with this is the importance of guidelines have been distributed over those in need, and to cater for a myriad a professional approach to planning, in- several years and are regularly updated. of charitable activities throughout the volvement and promoting the outcome. There are many advantages which can country, The Freemasons Charity has It is better to give too much information, accrue to a Lodge by following these developed some simple and speedy than too little. Provide lots of background guidelines when planning a project. procedures to be satisfied that funds are detail, including additional explanations, Local projects are more readily pub- applied to the proper purposes. These brochures, etc. If well done the results licised by community newspapers, the ensure that relevant information is can be swift. local content and the human interest obtained without becoming intrusive or Your Lodge may have a cause or a pro- will get the editor’s attention. External unduly complex and enable informed ject which could be worthy of national publicity should always promote the decisions to be made in a quick and fair consideration and access to the Charity’s “Freemasons New Zealand” brand. It is equally important to ensure that The Freemasons Charity gains internal publicity for the Lodge projects. Good digital photos, storylines, anecdotes about your project should all be forwarded to the Divisional website and to the Charity. We should be proudly displaying to our own brethren the good works being done around the country in the name of Freemasonry. The Freemasons Charity has a number of initiatives in respect to this and we need to recognise the rapid evolution
34 www.freemasonsnz.org/charity University appreciation
This issue of New Zealand Freemason contains brief pen portraits of this year’s scholars from the seven universities spread across the country. What do the universities, themselves, think of the programme.? The Vice Chancellors of each of them were canvassed for their opinion. The following are their responses. It bodes well for another forty years.
These Freemasons scholarships helpAUT pro- The outstanding scholarship support provided duce great graduates who enter the workforce by Freemasons New Zealand over four dec- able to challenge routine thinking and provide ades has enabled many young people to realise innovative solutions to industry and society their potential and make a positive difference and we are grateful for this support. to their communities. Congratulations! Derek McCormack, Vice-Chancellor, AUT Professor Grant Guilford, Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington A university education has the power to Lincoln University always welcomes scholar- inspire, transform and grow individuals, and ships as a means of supporting the future gen- through them, society. The generous scholar- eration of leaders. Freemasons New Zealand ships provided by Freemasons New Zealand has been a constant supporter for 40 years and benefit our communities as well as the recipi- is contributing to the development of a strong ents. We are very grateful for that support. and vibrant New Zealand. Professor Stuart McCutcheon, Professor James A McWha, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Auckland Vice-Chancellor, Lincoln University
For decades, the Freemasons’ generous The University of Canterbury applauds scholarships have been of inestimable worth to the Freemasons Scholarship programme’s University of Waikato students, each schol- success, which shares UC’s vision of “tangata arship’s impact long outlasting its monetary tū, tangata ora, People prepared to make a value. difference”, through community involvement, Professor Neil Quigley, Vice-Chancellor, leadership, and academic achievement. University of Waikato Dr Rod Carr, Vice-Chancellor, University of Canterbury Massey University’s distance education Tēnā koutou katoa – On behalf of the entire programme enables us to connect with University of Otago, I offer our warmest students all over the world but it is the tangible congratulations as you celebrate the 40th financial support from organisations like The anniversary of the Freemasons University and Freemasons Charity that truly connects many Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. of our students with the transformational benefits of higher learning. Professor Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Otago Professor Jan Thomas, Vice-Chancellor, Massey University
of communications. Over the last decade However, it also includes a provision for Charity – use word of mouth, coupled a lot of work has gone into simplifica- funds to be allocated for this purpose. with actions, to SPEAK UP FOR THE tion of the process, yet some Lodges Our past has provided us with a brand FREEMASONS CHARITY. The exposure do not seek the additional support we can promote, and must proudly and we seek to grow Freemasonry will surely available to increase the value of their convincingly promote now and into the follow. projects. Changes are being made to future. Morris Robertson the Application for Lodge Project forms The best promotion is – be confident to boost the requirements for planned in the Freemasonry brand, be confident publicity as part of the approval process. in your knowledge of The Freemasons www.freemasonsnz.org/charity 35 MASONIC SERVICES MYTH OF WAIKANAE We renovate and BUSTERS repair Masonic jewels and regalia for all degrees and constitutions in New Zealand. Capitation Fees If it’s broken, we may be able to MYTH fi x it. “Our Capitation Fees are exorbitant.” Services include . Gold and silver plating. BUSTED . Repair and renovation of They are now pegged to Consumer Masonic aprons, collars, Price Index and are currently around sashes, gauntlets etc. $92. This compares very favourably . Repair and re-ribboning breast and collar jewels. with sporting clubs, social clubs and . Supply and engrave back other organisations you may belong to. plates for refurbished PM jewels.
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In early 2017 New Zealand Pacific Lodge Emory University in Atlanta. In the January. The 2019 camp will be held in No.2 took up the cause of supporting United States, he was in private practice, Christchurch next January Camp Purple, which is the bringing but also on the faculty of the University Richard became a Kiwi in 2012. He together of children saddled with the of Washington School of Medicine. has a wife and three daughters, two of invisible diseases of Crohn’s and Colitis He currently is a GI consultant at Hutt whom also live in New Zealand. A lit- (IBD). The 2018 camp, which include the Valley and Wairarapa DHBs and has a tle-known fact is that Richard is a weight visit by the Grand Master, MWBro Mark strong interest in Inflammatory Bowel lifting champion. Winger, has been reported in the March Disease. He also holds a voluntary clinic issue of New Zealand Freemason. Other in Kaitaia on a regular basis. Lodges have since joined in support for In the United States, the Camp. he was a trustee and past As a consequence of the continuing President of the NW Chapter connections the founder of Camp of the Crohn’s and Colitis Purple, Gastroenterologist Dr Richard Foundation of America. He Stein, expressed an interest in joining helped organise one of the first Freemasonry. After a number of discus- camps for children with IBD sions Richard chose to join Hutt Valley in the States and his dream Lodge No.176. He was initiated on 8th was to be involved in creating May. a camp here in New Zealand, Richard is a New Yorker, who moved something which has been to NZ in 2007. He is a graduate of successfully achieved, with Bro Richard Stein flanked by his proposers, the Master, Columbia University and the University the most recent being held at RWBro Steve Salmon and WBro Morris Robertson. of Illinois and did his GI training at Camp Adair near Auckland in
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www.freemasonsnz.org 37 Proud to support the Community REPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH | COMMUNITY HEALTH | HOSPICE | ARTS & CULTURE | HIGHER EDUCATION The Freemasons Foundation continues to take a strong interest in medical research, particularly There are two primary research Update of progress at objectives of the network of DPRCs: that connected with the brain. A relatively new development we have supported is Dementia Dementia Prevention Prevention Research. • A 10-year study of individuals with MCI and early Alzheimer’s disease to identify predictors of progression and factors that Research Clinics influence progression. • Establishment of a participant pool to take part in studies New clinics will testing interventions and treatments to delay progression of MCI AUCKLAND to dementia, and to slow progression of early dementia. The Auckland Clinic has been in operation for 17 months. research treatments Participants in the clinic will undergo extensive clinical, • 101 participants assessed including 16 healthy controls neuropsychological, MRI scanning and blood sampling to determine for dementia their clinical status and to establish baseline measures to monitor • Cognitive testing, MRI scanning and blood collection progression. complete in 76 participants with 15 part way through • Annual reviews of patients recruited last year have ne of the greatest health challenges of the increasing A new initiative in the DPRC in 2018 is the establishment of Positron O begun with 22 reviews completed and 9 in process. ageing population of New Zealand is the tsunami of people who Emission Tomography (PET) imaging to examine the deposition will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the coming of amyloid in the brain. The Freemasons Foundation has provided decades. These tragic conditions literally destroy the memory assistance with this imaging work. and the mind and remove quality of life. Today there are 50,000 Funding of the DPRC clinic came from a number of entities including DUNEDIN New Zealanders (1.1% of the population) living with dementia - the Alzheimer’s New Zealand Charitable Trust, the Angus Trust, the The Dunedin Clinic commenced operation in February this number is projected to increase to 75,000 (1.5%) by 2026 and Aotearoa Foundation, Brain Research New Zealand, and The NZ 2017. 150,000 (2.0% of the population >65 years of age) by 2050. Dementia Prevention Research Trust. • 14 participants have completed initial assessments and Dementia is a scientifically complex and challenging disease – 10 patients enrolled we don’t know the cause, we have no cure and no effective single treatment for the disease • Annual review of 1 patient recruited in Auckland last year If we could delay the onset of dementia by 5 years, we could reduce the incidence of dementia by 50%. People would live longer with a We look forward to your greater quality of life and die of a non-brain disease. The purpose of the clinics is to trial … continuing support of CHRISTCHURCH With this objective in mind a national network of New Zealand’s different novel treatments that could slow top brain scientists and neurologists from the Universities of this exciting research. The Christchurch Clinic commenced operations in August Otago, Canterbury, Auckland and AUT and the associated the onset and progression of dementia. 2017. District Health Boards was formed in 2015 to create a national • Recruitment commenced in September 2017, and science Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) – ‘Brain Research It will also seek to identify biomarkers of dementia to identify 8 participants have completed initial assessments. New Zealand – Rangahau Roro Aotearoa’. those at the very earliest stage of the disease, even before memory problems occur, allowing treatments to be delivered when they • Cognitive testing is complete for 7 participants and MRI A central focus of BRNZ is the establishment of a national network will be most efficacious. scanning complete for 3 patients of Dementia Prevention Research Clinics (DPRC) in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. The DPRC network recruits participants with mild cognitive • Blood collection will begin in 2018 as equipment installation and training are completed. impairment (MCI) or in the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease … research offers the hope that … care, and will follow the participants for at least 10 years, trialing new treatment strategies and interventions. Recruitment targets are treatment and drugs may delay the onset 150 participants per year in Auckland, 50 per year in Christchurch and progression of the disease. and 25 per year in Dunedin. This article is kindly supplied by The Dementia Prevention Research Clinic Management team: Associate Professor Lynette Tippett, Professor Ian Kirk, A book that won the Illustrated Non-fiction Award at the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Associate Professor Debbie Young, Professor John Dalrymple Award Awards, the opening event at this year’s Auckland Readers and Writers Festival in May, has Alford, Professor Tim Anderson, Dr Tracy Melzer, Dr Joanna been given to all school libraries in New Zealand by Freemasons Foundation. Written by Alison Williams, Dr Nick Cutfield winning Jones and Kuni Kaa Jenkins the book is an evocative picture of a young Māori travelling to England. Published by Bridget Williams Books it is part of the continuing programme between book for the publisher and the Foundation to put more New Zealand history in student hands. The Foundation can be contacted at: PO Box 113144, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. schools Once again the Foundation was a major supporter of the 3-day schools section of the Festival where more than 6,800 students, from as far afield as Christchurch, filled the Aotea Centre for Telephone: (09) 520 6414 Email: [email protected] www.freemasonsfoundation.org.nz Or by visiting 373 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland. 38 inspiring sessions with writers from Britain, US, Australia and New Zealand. Charity Registration No CC27639 Proud to support the Community REPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH | COMMUNITY HEALTH | HOSPICE | ARTS & CULTURE | HIGHER EDUCATION The Freemasons Foundation continues to take a strong interest in medical research, particularly There are two primary research Update of progress at objectives of the network of DPRCs: that connected with the brain. A relatively new development we have supported is Dementia Dementia Prevention Prevention Research. • A 10-year study of individuals with MCI and early Alzheimer’s disease to identify predictors of progression and factors that Research Clinics influence progression. • Establishment of a participant pool to take part in studies New clinics will testing interventions and treatments to delay progression of MCI AUCKLAND to dementia, and to slow progression of early dementia. The Auckland Clinic has been in operation for 17 months. research treatments Participants in the clinic will undergo extensive clinical, • 101 participants assessed including 16 healthy controls neuropsychological, MRI scanning and blood sampling to determine for dementia their clinical status and to establish baseline measures to monitor • Cognitive testing, MRI scanning and blood collection progression. complete in 76 participants with 15 part way through • Annual reviews of patients recruited last year have ne of the greatest health challenges of the increasing A new initiative in the DPRC in 2018 is the establishment of Positron O begun with 22 reviews completed and 9 in process. ageing population of New Zealand is the tsunami of people who Emission Tomography (PET) imaging to examine the deposition will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the coming of amyloid in the brain. The Freemasons Foundation has provided decades. These tragic conditions literally destroy the memory assistance with this imaging work. and the mind and remove quality of life. Today there are 50,000 Funding of the DPRC clinic came from a number of entities including DUNEDIN New Zealanders (1.1% of the population) living with dementia - the Alzheimer’s New Zealand Charitable Trust, the Angus Trust, the The Dunedin Clinic commenced operation in February this number is projected to increase to 75,000 (1.5%) by 2026 and Aotearoa Foundation, Brain Research New Zealand, and The NZ 2017. 150,000 (2.0% of the population >65 years of age) by 2050. Dementia Prevention Research Trust. • 14 participants have completed initial assessments and Dementia is a scientifically complex and challenging disease – 10 patients enrolled we don’t know the cause, we have no cure and no effective single treatment for the disease • Annual review of 1 patient recruited in Auckland last year If we could delay the onset of dementia by 5 years, we could reduce the incidence of dementia by 50%. People would live longer with a We look forward to your greater quality of life and die of a non-brain disease. The purpose of the clinics is to trial … continuing support of CHRISTCHURCH With this objective in mind a national network of New Zealand’s different novel treatments that could slow top brain scientists and neurologists from the Universities of this exciting research. The Christchurch Clinic commenced operations in August Otago, Canterbury, Auckland and AUT and the associated the onset and progression of dementia. 2017. District Health Boards was formed in 2015 to create a national • Recruitment commenced in September 2017, and science Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) – ‘Brain Research It will also seek to identify biomarkers of dementia to identify 8 participants have completed initial assessments. New Zealand – Rangahau Roro Aotearoa’. those at the very earliest stage of the disease, even before memory problems occur, allowing treatments to be delivered when they • Cognitive testing is complete for 7 participants and MRI A central focus of BRNZ is the establishment of a national network will be most efficacious. scanning complete for 3 patients of Dementia Prevention Research Clinics (DPRC) in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. The DPRC network recruits participants with mild cognitive • Blood collection will begin in 2018 as equipment installation and training are completed. impairment (MCI) or in the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease … research offers the hope that … care, and will follow the participants for at least 10 years, trialing new treatment strategies and interventions. Recruitment targets are treatment and drugs may delay the onset 150 participants per year in Auckland, 50 per year in Christchurch and progression of the disease. and 25 per year in Dunedin. This article is kindly supplied by The Dementia Prevention Research Clinic Management team: Associate Professor Lynette Tippett, Professor Ian Kirk, A book that won the Illustrated Non-fiction Award at the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Associate Professor Debbie Young, Professor John Dalrymple Award Awards, the opening event at this year’s Auckland Readers and Writers Festival in May, has Alford, Professor Tim Anderson, Dr Tracy Melzer, Dr Joanna been given to all school libraries in New Zealand by Freemasons Foundation. Written by Alison Williams, Dr Nick Cutfield winning Jones and Kuni Kaa Jenkins the book is an evocative picture of a young Māori travelling to England. Published by Bridget Williams Books it is part of the continuing programme between book for the publisher and the Foundation to put more New Zealand history in student hands. The Foundation can be contacted at: PO Box 113144, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. schools Once again the Foundation was a major supporter of the 3-day schools section of the Festival where more than 6,800 students, from as far afield as Christchurch, filled the Aotea Centre for Telephone: (09) 520 6414 Email: [email protected] www.freemasonsfoundation.org.nz Or by visiting 373 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland. inspiring sessions with writers from Britain, US, Australia and New Zealand. 39 Charity Registration No CC27639 A ‘seniority’ of Grand Masters at 300th anniversary celebrations
Our Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger, was one of the 137 Grand Masters from throughout the world who attended this event in London, with HRH the Duke of Kent, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. Chris Allerton Photography / UGLE Photography Allerton Chris
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www.freemasonsnz.org 41 www.freemasonsnz.org 19 The Masonic Villages Trust is a charity set up in 1960 by Freemasons in the southern North Island to provide care and services for older people. The Trust and its two charitable operating companies, Masonic Care Ltd and Masonic Villages Ltd, have an enviable reputation for THE MASONIC VILLAGES TRUST providing great care, great homes and great communities to people from all walks of life. Rangitikei aged care secured “Their under the Masonic umbrella wonderful lives have Edale Aged Care Centre, Marton, is now part of The Masonic Villages Trust. It is the first village shaped them, without a Masonic heritage to join the Trust. their stories Trust chief executive Warick Dunn says the Trust is open to He says his board had been working for more than a year to find a are always approaches from other charitable aged care providers who might way forward. It had become clear that major changes were needed wish to merge or work closely with the Trust. if Edale was to continue providing aged care services in Marton. interesting, their smiles “These are difficult times for small aged care facilities. Our Trust, “Now we are part of a resilient charitable business, The Masonic contagious.” as well as the incoming trust, benefit from increased scale. Villages Trust. This means Edale will not only continue to serve the Overheads, expertise and capital resources are shared, and there residents of Rangitikei but that there will also be the financial resources are economies from making some purchases in bulk,” he says. to upgrade and expand its facilities to meet future demand,” he says.
“Merging with the Trust does not mean a loss of local identity With the addition of Edale’s 30 rest home beds, 16 rental flats “I joke with or culture. Each of our villages has a distinctive character that and nine 2-bedroom retirement villas, The Masonic Villages Trust my residents reflects the interests and needs of its residents. Also, all day-to-day now offers a total of 257 care beds and 459 retirement villas and that they are my honorary operational and care decisions continue to be made locally. apartments in the southern North Island. relatives!” says “In the case of Edale, the two trusts have very similar philosophies, Dunn says the Trust is a relatively small player in the overall aged Fiona McKay so the existing Edale culture will continue for as long as this has the care sector, but he says it performs an important social role. IN Photography Woollett, Photo: Brooke support of residents, staff and the local community.” “We provide homes and care to around 1000 older people with a The name of the village itself will eventually change from the Edale wide range of interests, lifestyles and budgets. Our villages tend to Masonic residents are family Aged Care Centre to the Edale Masonic Village, as signs and the be smaller than those operated by the large commercial providers Great service, evidence-based quality care and staff excellence are the hallmarks of Masonic rest homes and like come up for replacement. and some of them are located in suburbs and provincial towns like hospitals says Fiona McKay, the new manager at Woburn Masonic Care in Lower Hutt. Marton where it is uneconomic for commercial providers to operate. Marton Edale Trust Board chair Dudley Brown says the merger was “This is why I’m so happy to have joined the Masonic family,” she an excellent solution to the challenges faced by his trust. Edale, “This enables residents to retire near to where they have lived their says. “I’ve been interested in the Freemason philosophy and the the only aged care provider in the Rangitikei, had been relying on lives, close to friends and family. There is a big social benefit in this, You can help us values of The Masonic Villages Trust for quite some time. They are donations from the local community to stay afloat. both for the individual residents as well as their local community.” inspiring and something to live and work by. We at Woburn strive to The Masonic Villages Trust operates on the meet them every day.” charitable and benevolent principles that lie at the core of Freemasonry. Fiona’s experience as a relieving clinical manager in the aged care sector underpins her belief in the importance of providing evidence- For those who can afford a comfortable retirement we based quality care. Her experience as a health manager with the “We provide offer modern villas, boutique apartments and care suites Department of Corrections taught her the importance of budgets, homes and that enjoy strong demand from potential residents in leadership and staff support. towns across the southern North Island. care to around “My philosophy as care home manager is based on how I would like 1000 older However, unlike the commercial operators, the Trust to see my parents looked after if they entered an aged care facility. I also provides care and (in some of its villages) rental joke with my residents that they are my honorary relatives! I feel that people with accommodation to older people of limited means. We if we provide the service that I would expect, then we must be on the a wide range also have villages located in suburbs and provincial right track.” of interests, towns where it is uneconomic for commercial providers Fiona says that her best reward is sharing a cup of tea and a story lifestyles and to operate. with the residents. “Their wonderful lives have shaped them, their stories are always interesting, their smiles contagious. They make my budgets.” The Trust can only afford to provide these services to job worthwhile.” older New Zealanders because of generous donations and bequests from individual Freemasons, Lodges and Fiona replaces long-time Woburn Masonic Care manager Christine Townsend who retired in February. members of the wider community. Edale chair If you would like to donate to the Trust, make a bequest Dudley Brown The Masonic Villages Trust and Masonic in your Will, or contribute your time and skills to the Trust, CEO Warick Dunn please contact our chief executive Warick Dunn, phone 04 Head office: Level 6, 15 Daly Street l Lower Hutt 5010 shake hands on 569 8512, email [email protected] New Zealand l Tel +64 4 569 8512 l www.masonicvillages.co.nz the merger [email protected] Photo: Liz Rayner
42 www.freemasonsnz.org The Masonic Villages Trust is a charity set up in 1960 by Freemasons in the southern North Island to provide care and services for older people. The Trust and its two charitable operating companies, Masonic Care Ltd and Masonic Villages Ltd, have an enviable reputation for TRUST providing great care, great homes and great communities to people from all walks of life.
“Their wonderful lives have shaped them, their stories are always interesting, their smiles contagious.”
“I joke with my residents that they are my honorary relatives!” says Fiona McKay Photo: Brooke Woollett, IN Photography Woollett, Photo: Brooke Masonic residents are family Great service, evidence-based quality care and staff excellence are the hallmarks of Masonic rest homes and hospitals says Fiona McKay, the new manager at Woburn Masonic Care in Lower Hutt. “This is why I’m so happy to have joined the Masonic family,” she says. “I’ve been interested in the Freemason philosophy and the You can help us values of The Masonic Villages Trust for quite some time. They are inspiring and something to live and work by. We at Woburn strive to The Masonic Villages Trust operates on the meet them every day.” charitable and benevolent principles that lie at the core of Freemasonry. Fiona’s experience as a relieving clinical manager in the aged care sector underpins her belief in the importance of providing evidence- For those who can afford a comfortable retirement we based quality care. Her experience as a health manager with the offer modern villas, boutique apartments and care suites Department of Corrections taught her the importance of budgets, that enjoy strong demand from potential residents in leadership and staff support. towns across the southern North Island. “My philosophy as care home manager is based on how I would like However, unlike the commercial operators, the Trust to see my parents looked after if they entered an aged care facility. I also provides care and (in some of its villages) rental joke with my residents that they are my honorary relatives! I feel that accommodation to older people of limited means. We if we provide the service that I would expect, then we must be on the also have villages located in suburbs and provincial right track.” towns where it is uneconomic for commercial providers Fiona says that her best reward is sharing a cup of tea and a story to operate. with the residents. “Their wonderful lives have shaped them, their stories are always interesting, their smiles contagious. They make my The Trust can only afford to provide these services to job worthwhile.” older New Zealanders because of generous donations and bequests from individual Freemasons, Lodges and Fiona replaces long-time Woburn Masonic Care manager Christine Townsend who retired in February. members of the wider community.
If you would like to donate to the Trust, make a bequest The Masonic Villages Trust in your Will, or contribute your time and skills to the Trust, please contact our chief executive Warick Dunn, phone 04 Head office: Level 6, 15 Daly Street l Lower Hutt 5010 569 8512, email [email protected] New Zealand l Tel +64 4 569 8512 l www.masonicvillages.co.nz [email protected]
www.freemasonsnz.org 43 Waimate leads the way
anterbury town of Waimate is the Zealand Diploma in Business. After Alice also received the Fletcher/ C home town of both the Canterbury graduation Alice intends to study for a Wilson Award. district recipients of the 2018 Jubilee National Certificate in Financial Services Isaac Williams started learning the Memorial Scholarships. (Financial Advice). guitar at when he was six. He went on to Alice Cunningham is in her second Her interests include going to the attend Waimate High School, achieving and final year at the Ara Institute of gym, listening to music, and weekend Excellence in all three years of NCEA and, Canterbury where she is studying a New walks. in his last year at school, was Proxime Accessit to the Dux. Isaac is studying a Bachelor of Music at the Ara Institute of Canterbury Jazz School. He was award- ed two Midland Masonic Choir Music Scholarships to assist him with his stud- ies. He is a very talented musician and intends to pursue a career in the industry. Paul Johnston GSupt, Canterbury
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s advised at Convocation held in Canterbury A new award by the Masonic Exchange A New Plymouth on March 3, the Alice Jane Cunningham $1200 Ltd, to be known as the Masonic awardees for 2018 are as follows: Isaac James Williams $1200 Exchange Ltd Sponsorship Award, of $1500, was made to Caleb John Greaves Auckland The special awards went to: of Hauraki and Grand Chapter record- Benjamin Winton Reid $1350 ed its appreciation of this gesture by Olivia Barbara Street $1200 GC Palliser Award acclamation. Stephen Kerr-Phillips $1200 Benjamin Winton Reid $1300 This year there were 25 applications, which was a 25% increase on last year. Hauraki JW Jowers Award However, the funding available for schol- Reid Hastie $1200 Kate Ashley Donnelly $1200 arships was $2000 less than in 2017. As VEComp Alan Dean, the Chairman EW Atkinson Award Ruapehu/Taranaki of the Scholarship Committee, indicated Kate Ashley Donnelly $1200 Olivia Barbara Street $1100 at Convocation, the lower level of funds available naturally restricted their abil- Hawke’s Bay Fletcher/Wilson Award ity to make grants to many deserving Beth Murfitt $1200 Alice Jane Cunningham $1000 students. Stephen Kerr-Phillips is the inaugural Wellington DB McLaggan Awardee. Benjamin Peter Carpenter $1200 James Gordon Robertson $1200
44 www.royalarch.org.nz Pillar of Southern Freemasonry hits 100
n iconic Freemason turned 100 on boy in Auckland he attended annual discovered that many of his fellow work- A September 3 last year. Oddfellows picnics and noticed that the ers were Freemasons, and so began his Southland’s Wally Price began his same team was boiling the water and long and exemplary association with the Masonic career when he was initiated chopping the firewood each year and Craft, the Royal Arch and other Masonic into The Fortitude Lodge No 64 in Bluff that they were a happy, cheerful group Orders active in the area. in October 1959. During his long career of men who were all Freemasons. This His 100th birthday was celebrated by in the Craft he has served as Master of made quite an impression on a lad still members of his Lodge and other local The Fortitude Lodge, as its Chaplain at school. Freemasons with a lunch at the Ascot for many years and is a member of two Years later, working for the Southland Hotel in Invercargill soon after the day Research Lodges, Taranaki No 323 and Harbour Board as a carpenter he itself. Southland No 415. Along the way, he has also been an ac- tive Royal Arch Freemason: he joined St Andrew Chapter No 90 in Invercargill in 1962, serving as First Principal in 1973, Grand Standard Bearer in 1984-85, and Grand Scribe Nehemiah in 1999–2000. He is also a Past Thrice Illustrious master of Southern Cross Cryptic Council No 3. Wally became interested in Freemasonry at an early age. As a school
Wally Price celebrates his 100th birthday with Masonic mates.
First Grand Principal in Timaru for re-dedication of Timaru Freemasons Centre
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Twinning double in Kaikohe Identical Twins Dion and Selwyn Gregory became Freemasons last night with another couple of identical twins Bryan and Bruce Wiig assisting with the ceremony in the presence of our Grand Master Mark Winger at The Kaikohe Onaeawai Lodge No 101 in the far north of New Zealand. Dion is in the black shirt and tie.
The house made of ‘Walls’ Several generation of Freemasons altogether in Rotorua and keeping in all in the family at Lodge Arawa. Also in attendance after traveling some great distance from Lodge Wellsford was Jason’s future brother in law William New Freemasons galore McCracken (also a Lewis) accompanied by his Father and Grandfather (another three generation Masonic Family). At the Westminster Lodge No.308 meeting of 17 May 2018, there were six Entered Apprentices present, including the Initiate, Bro Trevor Mourdant, seen to the left of the Master, WBro Richard Illingworth. The District Grand Master, VWBro Russell Pratt [left] was in attendance as were a number of visit- ing masters, who had brought their Entered Apprentices. Is ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ one of the reasons for this resurgence? What else as Lodges do we need to do? Lets not forget the other two ‘Rs’ – retain and return.
FROM LEFT Uncle/ Brother Ron Whiting, Father/ Brother Doug Wall (acting JD), newly initiated Brother Jason Kreger-Wall, Grandfather/ Brother George Wall (PM Arawa 406, Tyler) and Uncle/ Brother Eddie Wall (acting SD).
46 www.freemasonsnz.org Welcome to our newest Freemasons
February – April 2018
Domagoj Talapko Scinde Lodge No. 5 Corey Dorset The Avon Shirley Lodge No. 185 Ramon Rodriguez Scinde Lodge No. 5 Gregory Bluck Lodge Tawera No. 188 David Lloyd Manukau-Westmere Lodge No. 24 Phillip Lamb Lodge Timaru No. 196 Evidencio Sicat Jr The Concord Lodge No. 39 Glen Culver Lodge Omarunui No. 216 Manuel Gonzales The Concord Lodge No. 39 Moray Bevan Empire Fergusson Lodge No. 225 Edgener Collado The Concord Lodge No. 39 Tarquyn Read Lodge Doric Brighton No. 236 Noel Ronquillo The Concord Lodge No. 39 Ryan Dill Lodge Arawhaiti No. 267 Shane Smith The Wairau Lodge No. 42 Pasquale Monuchino Lodge Arawhaiti No. 267 Ranjit Menon The Belmont Albion Lodge No. 45 Filomeno Romero Jr Unity Lodge No. 271 Aiden Platt The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 Adam Evans Lodge Wanaka No. 277 Peter Brownless The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 Cameron Wilkins Lodge Tuakau No. 278 Keegan Swanepoel The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 Olkan Guler The Herbert Teagle-Taia Lodge No. 300 Warren Roodt The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 Andrew Thomas Westminster Lodge No. 308 Josef Kelway The Franklin Lodge No. 58 Joshua Navarro Lodge Te Papa No. 316 Mark Escobia The Mokoreta Lodge No. 63 Marcus de Thierry Lodge Te Papa No. 316 Kevin Panganiban The Ngapara Lodge No. 68 Ryan Good Lodge Te Papa No. 316 Stacey Graham Lodge Otangaki No. 70 Cory Mabey Lodge Te Papa No. 316 Craig Wright The Heretaunga Lodge No. 73 Chester Nercuit Harmony Lodge No. 325 Steven Gray The Alpha Lodge No. 81 Adriano Patricio Jr Harmony Lodge No. 325 David Laverick Lodge Whangarei No. 102 Fraser Brooks The United Lodge No. 340 Adrian Turner Lodge Whangarei No. 102 Jonathan McWatt The United Lodge No. 340 Patrick Rowlinson The Havelock Lodge No. 104 Hamish Watkins Browns Bay Lodge No. 346 Eugene Corrales Lodge Winton No. 108 Hemi Harris Lodge Frimley No. 359 Samuel Carroll The Waipa Lodge No. 119 Bret Barnett Lodge Frimley No. 359 Kurt Shirley The Waipa Lodge No. 119 William Douglas Lodge Rangitane No. 369 Serge Fabre The Tauranga Lodge No. 125 Simon Cotter Lodge Mt Maunganui No. 376 Kristoffer Neudeck The Coronation Lodge No. 127 Jason Kreger-Wall Lodge Arawa No. 406 Kennith Gaylor Te Awahou Lodge No. 133 John Gaunavinaka Lodge Te Atatu No. 414 Shane Ali Rongotea Lodge No. 146 Kenneth MacKenzie Lodge Aquarius No. 466 Nathan Harney Lodge Rotorua No. 153 Ivan Dan̄ar Lodge Arowhenua No. 473 David McNab Lodge Tawhiri No. 166 Raven Alp Lodge Kauri No. 474 Chuan Sweaney-Jan Hutt Valley Lodge No. 176 Harrison Reim Lodge Kauri No. 474
Andrew Buot Lodge North Harbour No. 182 Aaron Peters Lodge Waikato No.Freemasons 475 New Zealand ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ - Awareness Project Reynaldo Sapon Lodge North Harbour No. 182 Commencing November 2016
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Across 4 Organist’s Jewel? 6 Those with a 60 or 70 Year Service Award get a ‘what’? 7 Last Governor General who was a Grand Master (surname)? 8 What does BoC stand for? 11 Surname of new Grand Secretary? 14 What social media medium is Freemasons New Zealand embracing? 16 The name of this magazine is (three words)? Freemasonry is founded 17 Pleiades or the Seven Sisters star cluster is known as what is the Southern Hemisphere (NZ)? on the immutable laws 18 Where is the sun always ‘at’ with respect to Freemasonry? of Truth and Justice and 19 What city is known as the ‘Edinburgh of the South’? its grand object is to promote the happiness Down of the human race. 1 Former administrator of The Freemasons Charity (2 words)? 2 What charitable trust came from the old Roskill Masonic Village? 3 Who approved the new Grand Lodge of New Zealand Crest in 1986 (three words)? 5 In what Wellington suburb is the new national office Not a Freemason? located? Interested? Freemasons are ordinary men in the com 9 Which NZ Prime Minister was a Freemasons University munity, 21 years and over, of all religions and backgrounds, Scholar (two words)? who share a concern for human values, moral standards and 10 What is the acronym for Teddies for Loving Care? the rights of individuals. Ask one to be one … or enquire 12 Lodge with Freemasons New Zealand highest number? at Freemasons New Zealand: www.freemasonsnz.org, 13 Next Australian Grand Installation 3–5 August is in which [email protected], 04 385 6622 or write city? to PO Box 6439, Marion Square, Wellington 6141. 15 Tyler’s Jewel? 20 What is the name of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s baby daughter? 48 www.freemasonsnz.org SERVICE AWARDS
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70 YEAR BADGE Bro Clifford Henry Couch MM Scinde Lodge No. 5 WBro James Wyllie PM The Hiram Lodge No. 46 WBro John David Becker PM The Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61
60 YEAR BADGE VWBro Graeme Clive Smith PGC The Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No. 23 WBro Ivan Alexander Berryman PM Hikurangi Lodge No. 140 WBro Louis Ford PM Onehunga Maungawhao Lodge No. 168 VWBro John Bramwell Hollick PGDC Hutt Valley Lodge No. 176 Bro Hugh Smith Brown MM Lodge Waihopai No. 189
50 YEAR BADGE Bro Frederick Joseph B Bowyer MM Lodge Rangitikei No. 38 WBro Leonard Coleclough PM The Hiram Lodge No. 46 WBro Maurice John Pulman PM The Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61 WBro Hohepa Mei Tatere PG Tyr The Rawhiti Lodge No. 66 WBro Peter Andrew Nuttall PM Motueka Bays Lodge No. 117 WBro William Eric Hogg PM RH The Wallace Lodge No. 129 Bro Noel Leonard Jones MM Nau Mai Lodge No. 177 Bro Robert James Pearson MM Lodge Titirangi Mt Albert No. 204 WBro David Hope Gwilliams PGBB Unity Lodge No. 271 VWBro Thomas Berry Lowe PG Lec Lodge Haeata No. 272 Bro Nelson John North MM Lodge Eckford No. 334 WBro Malcolm Harvey Wilson PM The Wayfarers Lodge No. 389 WBro Robert Francis Hutchins PM Lodge Apanui No. 395 VW Bro Alan Bevins PG Lec The Pakuranga Lodge No 416 WBro John Bidwell-Watson PM Lodge Waikanae No. 433 WBro Brian Richard Rohloff PM United Horowhenua Lodge No. 464 VWBro Paul Crawford Sutcliffe P Dist GM Lodge Waikato No. 475
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