Freemasons Foundation 2018/19 Annual Report Chairman’s Report

It is with pleasure I present my final report as Chairman of the Freemasons Foundation Board of Management on our activities for the financial year ending 30th June 2019.

Andrew Lathlean JP Chairman, The Freemasons Foundation Inc.

In doing so, I wish to thank the Since inception, the Foundation reflects the high quality of our Grand Master, MW Bro Dr Neil has overseen the expenditure of investments, along with the Jensen, for his support for me as some $8.042 million in charitable assiduous work of the Investment Chairman and his huge contribution assistance. This figure is made Committee, Chaired by John to Freemasonry in general. up of $2.710 million in general Behenna with Nicholas Handley as benevolence, more than $4.038 Treasurer. On behalf of the Board of million in medical research and Management, I wish to thank you $1.293 million in scholarships and the members for your ongoing Our Lodges are very educational grants – all with a support through interesting times important. volunteer Board of Directors. of change. The Freemasons Foundation is a The most significant area of I am aware that this is the 30th multi-faceted charity. While there charitable funding relates Annual Report to members of the has been strong emphasis towards to funding the Freemasons Freemasons Foundation since the FFCMH, this has not in any way Foundation Centre for Men’s Health being established in 1989 as detracted from the importance (FFCMH) at $300,000 per annum, the charitable arm of the Grand we place on our Lodges and an amount matched each year by assisting them with their charitable Lodge of South and the the . While endeavours of assistance to the Northern Territory. This was the this has made some inroads on our community, along with their many first charitable body established corpus, funding the initiative has scholarships. Our support to our by a Grand Lodge in Australia and always been a deliberate strategy Lodges is undiminished. Our role is now replicated in most other of the Board. Unfortunately, this is to support them, whenever jurisdictions. At the time, it was a initiative cannot be continued by possible, while seeking to develop bold and innovative move and the the Foundation in isolation. We in them a sense of pride, relevance Foundation has been a leader in are hopeful of maintaining this and renewal. this role for others to emulate. important work beyond December As you are aware, over the last 2019, and indeed broadening Moving forward 11 years we as the Freemasons the scope, but this will only be For quite some time, and in Foundation, on behalf of all undertaken with the financial particular since the sale of Masonic Freemasons, have undertaken a assistance of Masonic Charities. Homes, the Foundation’s Board of huge initiative in the Freemasons As you are no doubt aware, Management has been looking to Foundation Centre for Men’s Masonic Charities now holds, or the future and looking to engage Health. This unique partnership will hold shortly, the proceeds from effectively with both Masonic with the University of Adelaide the sale of Masonic Homes and is Charities and the Grand Lodge has enjoyed great success and considering the future of FFCMH at Board of Management. I am gained an international reputation the moment. pleased to report the Foundation for excellence in research. Again, The Foundation ended the already enjoys a close working the model adopted was the first of financial year with a net deficit of relationship with these bodies, its kind in Australia, and indeed in $115,337 after net transfers from which will continue to grow. This the world. reserves of $15,103. The fair value relationship is imperative. In accordance with the charitable gain in financial assets totalled The Grand Master has previously objects of the Foundation’s $165,122. remarked that the Foundation constitution our ability to Illustrative of the careful nature in has a wonderful story to tell of provide charitable benefit to which we have husbanded and quite remarkable achievement. the community, while carefully managed our financial affairs, Now in its third decade, the managing our relatively small is that the five year aggregate Foundation has a proven record financial base, continues to of return on equity is 9.61%. This be remarkable. of endeavour, providing high • 36 Masters, PhD and honours Also, as only one nomination quality charitable assistance to the students successfully graduated had been received for each of community at many levels, with • 13 additional higher degree the elected Fellow and Member minimal overheads. These include students currently enrolled categories, Dr Marcin Stankiewicz in education; medical research; and Mr Nicholas Cooper were both assisting those in need; and in • 17 early career post-doctoral elected unopposed. scientists supported and general charitable support to various In November 2017 Mr Arnie causes undertaken by our Lodges. trained, including 12 FFCMH funded Fellows. Narayan resigned from the Board As mentioned, the funding of the and at the Annual General Meeting Freemasons Foundation Centre • 3 Visiting Fellows Joseph Nehme retired. The Board for Men’s Health over the last 12 • 55 summer vacation research acknowledges and thanks them for years has enabled this world class student placements their valued contribution. facility, branded in the name of • $38.8Million in grant and Freemasonry, to be exceptionally contract research funding Conclusion successful. For every dollar received I am indebted to the members for invested in the Centre, the Centre their continuing thoughtful and has leveraged eight dollars directly In so doing, the Centre has advanced frank advice and strong support. to support research through major research, knowledge and influenced I also commend the Foundation’s research grants. Just a few of the national and international policy, small administrative staff, which FFCMH’s many achievements are: practice and education relating to consists of only one full time health care for men. • 414 peer-reviewed scientific employee in its Executive Director, papers published, cited Mr Robert Clyne OAM, a part-time more than 13,000 times by Lodge Sponsored Education Secretary Mrs Christine Lock, and researchers/policy makers Grants & Scholarships part-time Accountant Mrs Gillian • Representation on state, Apart from awarding major Page. Their combined dedication to national and international scholarships we also support the task, continued enthusiasm and working groups on men’s Lodge sponsored education grants ongoing commitment to achieve health. This includes invited and scholarships which amounted our vision is most commendable. membership with the Australian to some $43,352. This provides To all of our many volunteers, Men’s Health Forum (Australia’s much needed assistance to young freemasons and friends, I extend peak body for men’s health) and people enabling them to continue my grateful thanks for the time invited membership with the and advance their educational which you have given so freely Global Action for Men’s Health opportunities. During the past year on numerous occasions and in (based in UK) in 2019. this significant charitable activity so many ways to support the provided assistance to more than important work undertaken • Numerous federal and state 50 students. government health briefings by Freemasons Foundation throughout the year. and participation in standing Corporate Governance committees on men’s health. Thank you all. This includes working with The Board met regularly in Andrology Australia to draft the accordance with the Constitution. proposal to the Commonwealth At the Annual General Meeting Government that led to the held in October 2018 Mr Lathlean release of the National Men’s was re- appointed Chairman, Mr Health Strategy 2020-2030 by John Behenna, Vice Chairman and the Federal Health Minister in Mr Nicholas Handley, Treasurer. April 2019.

Charitable Assistance Overview Assistance Charitable The Foundation ended the financial year with a net deficit of $115,337 after net transfers to reserves of $15,103. The fair value gain arising from revaluation of financial assets was $165,122.

It is pleasing to reflect that the Foundation has Foodbank of SA Inc $920 now expended over $8,042,000 in charitable Xmas hampers assistance since inception. Lodge Yankalilla No 110 This is made up of $2,710,877 in general SAHMRI Neil Sachse Centre $5,500 benevolence, $4,038,095 in medical research Spinal cord injury research program and $1,293,111 in scholarships and Edwardstown Lewis Lodge No 207 / educational grants. Sir Douglas Mawson Lodge No 244 / During the financial year $424,795 was Masonic Homes Auxiliary expended in charitable assistance, medical Beyond Blue Ltd $1,720 research funding and educational scholarships Men’s Mental Health, and assistance, as shown below: the Way Back Program Lodge sponsored benevolent projects $75,943 Lodge St John No 15 Men’s health & medical research $305,500 SACWA Emergency Aid Fund Inc $30,000 GM’s drought appeal Educational scholarships and grants $43,352 Freemasonry Community Lodge Sponsored Projects Starlight Children’s Foundation $10,000 Starlight Express Room project We continued to support constituent Lodges Earl of Zetland Lodge No 231 and recognised Masonic Organisations throughout the jurisdiction with local projects Cancer Care Centre Inc $1,479 amounting to $81,443. The projects supported Group Video conferencing system were as follows: Glenelg Lodge No 117 Women’s and Children’s Hospital $5,824 Autism SA $450 Medical equipment Assessment program sponsorship The Lodge of Norwood No 237 Hyde Park Bankers No 193 Naracoorte Lucindale Community Care Network $1,000 Included in Educational Assistance: General assistance Legacy Club of SA $3,000 Naracoorte Lodge No 42 General support Freemasons Foundation Brighton Surf Life Saving Club $6,500 Purchase nipper trailer Lewis Lodge of Brighton No 187 Puddle Jumpers $1,000 Community Food Nights program Lewis Lodge of Brighton No 187 Royal Flying Doctor Service $1,000 Medical care program Lewis Lodge of Brighton No 187 Flinders Police Link (Blue Light SA) $2,000 Safety education resources Lewis Lodge of Brighton No 187 Women’s Safety Services SA Inc $800 The Freemasons Legacy Scholarships for 2019 were awarded recently at Legacy House to Tamika Molloy and Improved cooking facilities Madeleine Hibbard by Legacy President Meredith Wyles Adelaide Combined Lodges and Robert Clyne OAM AGM Riding for the Disabled $10,050 Floodlighting for indoor area Witton Lodge No 124 Royal Society for the Blind $1,000 Guide dog food program Tea Tree Gully Lodge No 218 Epilepsy Association of SA $1,200 Seizure monitor program Tea Tree Gully Lodge No 218

Foodbank of SA Inc $1,000 Dr Neil Jensen GM (centre) presents a cheque for $30,000 Xmas hampers from the Grand Master’s Drought Relief Appeal to CWA (SA) Millicent Lodge No 88 President Mrs Rosslyn Schumann with her deputy Mrs Lyn Brew to assist farmers affected by the drought.

CONDENSED Financial Report

for the year ended 30th June 2019

2019 2018

$’000 $’000

What the Foundation Earned

Members’ Contributions 10 16

Bequests received 22 27

Dividends, Interest and Distributions 291 245

Donations 109 219

FV Movement of Financial Assets 165 28

Other Revenue 90 36

687 571

Administration Expenses 349 375

Other 13 13

362 388

Net Income 325 183

Medical, Educational and Charitable Payments

Charitable Assistance 76 36

Medical Research Funding 306 303

Scholarships Awarded 43 44

425 383

Net Surplus (Deficit) before transfer to Reserves (100) (200)

Transfer (to)/from Reserves (15) (65)

Total Change in Equity (115) (265)

What we own

Cash 1,235 463

Other Assets 72 86

Investments 2,926 3,635

4,233 4,184

What we owe 1,081 932

NET ASSETS 3,152 3,252 Board Members

Andrew Lathlean jp Housing, a director of the William In addition, he is a Reconciliation Chairman Wilberforce Foundation and Treasurer Ambassador for Reconciliation SA, Member of the Board since 2012 of the Rotary Club of Adelaide. For Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable the past seven years he has also Development Goals for the United Andrew has a long career in been Treasurer and Parish Councillor Nations Association and Justice Advertising and Marketing spanning at St Columba’s Anglican Church at Advocate for Second Chances, as some 40 years, commencing with The Hawthorn. Nick is Treasurer of the well as being patron for a number Advertiser in 1971. He moved to the Young Freemasons Network and has of organisations. Previously, Lynn advertising agency world, working been Deputy Grand Treasurer since had senior leadership roles in World with local, national and multi national 2013. He is blessed with a young son, Vision [1997-2007] and Anglicare SA clients. He has managed his own Nate. [2008-2012]. Prior to this involvement advertising and marketing agency in community service organisations, since 1984. Andrew is a Justice of John Behenna jp maicd Lynn served in the South Australian the Peace and is also the Honorary parliament for fifteen years which Consul for the Dominican Republic Vice Chairman Member of the Board since 2014 included over eleven years as a in SA. He is a former Chairman of member of Cabinet (with a fifteen John’s formative years were spent the Walford Foundation and has month stint as Premier). Lynn is in Whyalla, studying accountancy been active in business, sporting and married to Elaine; they have five while working in banking and community affairs for many years. He children and, at most recent count, five local government. Employed in is a Past President of both Sturt and grandchildren.” Forestville Hockey Clubs. Andrew is a the Commonwealth Department Governor member of the Foundation. of Employment and Training with Nick Cooper. heavy involvement in the hospitality Member category representative Don Sarah am industry before commencing work Member of the Board since 2018 Immediate Past Chairman as a political adviser and Chief Member of the Board since 2009 of Staff in the Brown and Olsen Nick Cooper is a Partner of the Governments and more recently Adelaide office of Worrells Solvency Don joined the Board of the for Isobel Redmond when she was & Forensic Accountants. He is Foundation in 2009. He was Leader of the State Opposition. Past qualified as a Chartered Accountant appointed Chairman in January 2011. key past appointments have included, and holds a Bachelor of Laws. He is Born in Box Hill Victoria, Don came Chairman of the Local Government an Official Liquidator, a Registered to Adelaide with his family in 1939 Training Authority, Executive Member Trustee in Bankruptcy and has worked where he attended St Peters College of the Local Government Association, in insolvency practice for over 25 before joining the family building firm Vice President of the Regency Institute years. Nick has been involved in a in 1961. He has been President of the of TAFE Council and Councillor for the number of charities and not-for-profit Master Builders Association of SA City of Henley and Grange and for the organisations, including acting as a and State and National President of City of Charles Sturt. John is a Justice founding board member of Sight For the Australian Institute of Building. of the Peace and is a Freemason of All Ltd and as Treasurer of the Royal He was awarded a Member of the long standing. He is Chairman of the South Australian Deaf Society Inc. Nick Order of Australia (AM) for services to Freemasons Foundation Investment is the current President of the South the building industry in 1987. He was Committee. Australian division of the Australian Charter President of the Rotary Club Institute of Credit Management (AICM). of Hindmarsh (1972) and a member of Richard Flashman am faicd that Club until 2000. He was Rotary Dr Marcin Stankiewicz District Governor in 1990/91. A long Governor category representative standing freemason, he is married to Member of the Board since 1994 Fellow category representative Meredyth with four children and eight Richard has enjoyed a long career Member since 2018 grandchildren. Don loves fishing. in the motor industry during which Marcin commenced his masonic he has been involved in dealerships, career in New Zealand, being Nicholas (Nick) Handley insurance, manufacture, education and initiated into Awagea Lodge (NZC) Treasurer finally the Motor Trade Association before moving to Adelaide where Appointed 2016 (MTA) in SA of which he was the he joined St Andrews Lodge No 19. Executive Director from 1980 until his He is a founding member of Lodge A graduate of the University of retirement in 1998. Richard was made Copernicus and is Grand Director of with a Bachelor of a Member of the Order of Australia Ceremonies of the Supreme Grand Commerce degree, Nick commenced (AM) in 2000. He has served as Vice Chapter. As well as being an active his professional career working with Chairman of BankSA Crimestoppers Freemason, Dr Marcin Stankiewicz is his father as a Certified Practicing since its inception in 1989. He is a past also a highly trained gynaecologist Accountant and Business Consultant Chairman of the Foundation having who has specialised in fertility for men with Handley Accounting Services served in that capacity for six years and women for over 17years. He is in 2004. This burgeoning practise from 1995 to 2001. one of only a handful of specialists now has offices at three locations in Adelaide with a CREI qualification and continues to grow as it provides The Hon Rev Dr Lynn Arnold ao (Certificate in Reproductive financial services, business Endocrinology and Infertility). He has development, coaching and mentoring Patron category representative Member of the Board since 2017 been an invited lecturer at numerous skills to a wide range of clients. As medical conferences and has Lynn Arnold AO is an assistant priest could be expected, Nick brings to published in numerous prestigious at St Peter’s Anglican Cathedral the Foundation the benefit of his peer review journals. He is also an and a Reader [Public Theology] at impressive record of experience, examiner of candidates for specialist St Barnabas Theological College. particularly with major charitable training and accreditation. He and He chairs the board of the Don organisations which includes as his wife Ewa have operate their own Dunstan Foundation and is on a Board member of Anglicare SA Fertility Clinic which they recently the Public Affairs Commission of Finance Committee, Anglicare SA established in Adelaide. the Anglican Church of Australia. Freemasonry in the community 2018-19

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9. 10. 11. 6 7 8 1. Grand Master Dr Neil Jensen congratulates FFCMH volunteer John Rand and partner Rhonda on being awarded Volunteer Group of the Year for work with the FFCMH. 2. Past and current Grand Masters attend Masonic Charities launch. 3. SA Governor and FFCMH Patron-in-Chief Hieu Van Le AC launches The Masonic Charities Trust 4. Presentation on behalf of Glenelg Lodge No 117 to Cancer Care Centre, Unley 5. WBro Jack White (right) with wife Dawn thanked for long service to Freemasonry by Dr Jensen with John Rand (left) 6. Earl of Zetland members with Grand Master make charitable donation to the Starlight Foundation 7. Reception for MW Bro Lindsay Bowes PGM for services to Freemasonry including launching the Freemasons Foundation. 8. Board members of The Masonic Charities Trust (l-r) Joe Ienco PBOM, Arnie Narayan DGM, Dr Neil Jensen GM, John Behenna (Chairman) and Robert Clyne OAM AGM (Company Secretary) 9. Noel Fairweather Scholarship winner Clayton Parker, from Kingston SE 10. Local Hero Award winner Lorraine Rayner congratulated by Grand Master. 11. Keith Jones and Philip Thrush recognised by Grand Master at LLOB Masonic Charity Dinner, Marion RSL

The Freemasons Foundation exists to ethically and proactively support, promote, fund and drive men’s health issues, and to provide charitable works and funding in the community.

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