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engage! Newsletter No. 129
Special Presentation for Police
Officer Bro. Gary Jenkins
A Freemason for 27 years, police officer Bro. Gary Jenkins was installed in the Chair of King Solomon
at Elrona Lodge No. 384 on Tuesday 16 August during a special ceremony. The installation,
conducted by former Victorian Assistant Police Commissioner MWBro. Vaughan Werner PGM and
the Victoria Police Unanimity Ceremonial Team, took on special meaning for Gary, who has served
Victoria Police for over 22 years.
Bro. Jenkins admits that he was very fortunate to be granted dispensation from Grand Lodge to
enable the Victoria Police Unanimity Ceremonial Team to conduct his installation, which proved to
be very personal and poignant.
Gary’s installation was made even more memorable with the presentation of a unique gavel made
for the occasion. The gavel came from the president of Victoria Police Unanimity Club, WBro. Pete
Henry, and was crafted to resemble an early style police baton.
Throughout his policing career, Bro. Jenkins has held several positions, including work in the Water
Police Squad, Mill Park Crime Investigation Unit and various squads within Crime Command. Bro.
Jenkins is currently attached to the E-Crime Squad of Crime Command.
Gary was initiated in the Maritime Lodge No. 569 at Williamstown Masonic Centre on 27 May 1989.
He was passed and raised in the same Lodge.
At the time of his initiation, Bro. Jenkins was a train driver. In 1990 he took a change in direction in
his career and became a Park Ranger at Eildon State Park. As a result, he joined the Albert Edward
Lodge No. 59 in June 1990, which met at Alexandra Masonic Centre. Here he continued for several
years to the office of Junior Warden.
In July 1994, Bro. Jenkins joined Victoria Police and upon returning to Melbourne, obtained a
clearance from the Albert Edward Lodge.
Bro. Jenkins remained out of Freemasonry for 22 years until he overheard a work colleague talking
on the phone about Freemasonry. Consequently, he joined his peers at Elrona Lodge No. 384 in 2014
and took up the office of Junior Warden later that year.
Congratulations Gary and we wish you a successful year as Worshipful Master of Elrona Lodge.
Joe’s Last Night
WBro. Joe Cincotta completed a two year term as Worshipful Master of the Marnoo Lodge No.360
on 13th September. Last December, Joe was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, a progressive
disease involving degeneration of the motor neurons and wasting of the muscles. He was assisted
through the last ten months of his duties by Past Masters of the lodge, especially WBro. Lyle
Johnson, IPM.
Thirty five Freemasons celebrated Joe’s
last night even though flood waters and
inclement weather prevented another
fourteen who were apologies.
Joe was presented with a Mallet and Base
handcrafted by WBro. James Livingstone,
a retired Master Builder from Scotland
and a member of Marnoo.
VWBro. Clive Hardiman, Bayside 112
District Co-ordinator and RWBro. Garry
Bradd, both members of Gardenvale
Mobility Lodge No. 243 and long-time
friends of Joe, travelled from Melbourne
for this most important occasion.
Joe’s arrival in the Wimmera in 2010 brought a breath of fresh air into Freemasonry. A Brother well-
loved and respected throughout.
Vintage Display Held by Masonic
Unique Vehicles Group
An interesting and attractive display of vintage and classic vehicles was held on Sunday 21st August in
Nar Nar Goon by the Masonic Unique Vehicles Group.
Set in picturesque surroundings, complete with views of the local area, the Unique Vehicle Show was
one not to be missed.
This was one of four outings the group holds each year alongside special occasions in support of
Masonic events.
The hosts of the day were Graham and Sheryl Winsor. They had assistance from their daughter and
son-in-law of Bro. Trevor Moore, a Past Master of Peace and Loyalty Lodge.
In total there were twenty-four vehicles on display. Ten of the vehicles were driven in on the day by
group members. The rest of the vehicles which were owned by Graham and Sheryl and a friend of
theirs, were placed on display from storage for the occasion.
Another feature of the day was a static display of a Vintage Rolls Royce Merlin engine of World War
Two. The engine was used in tanks and spitfire fighter aircrafts, and was significant in turning the
result in the favour of the allied nations.
There was also two Indian motor cycles on display that were of the same era as the engine.
Following on from the event, the Masonic Unique Vehicles Group alongside Graham and Sheryl
hosted a luncheon at Club Officer which provided a perfect sequel to a very pleasant day.
A Sizzle Success!
Since 2011, Lodge Belvoir has been holding weekly Sausage Sizzles at Woolworths store in Wodonga.
The initiative to get involved was primarily down to WBro. Frank Walsh, a member of Lodge Belvoir.
Between 24th and 25th June, the store
closed for rebuilding purposes, and as
part of the celebration of the
development, the store management
and senior management team held a
thank you weekend for the store
customers. This included a Sausage
sizzle manned by members of Lodge
Belvoir.
With the assistance from the Board of Benevolence, the Lodge has distributed more $45,000 to local
charities and causes, including Belvoir Special School, Relay for Life, District Scouts and CFA. But their
generosity does not stop there- each year they also provide bursaries to 10 local secondary school
students, helping to ensure the youth of their community hold a bright future.
The presentations are made each year at the Lodges
annual birthday meeting in October.
While the store is being rebuilt, members of Lodge
Belvoir plan on continuing their Sausage sizzles every
Friday at Arnold’s Fruit Supplies in Wodonga. This is a
group of generous men who are giving up their time
for their community and their efforts will most
definitely continue to pay off.
Recent New Zealand Visit
Collections Manager Samantha Fabry, recently flew to
Auckland, to visit the United Masters Lodge No. 167 and to
meet up with Museum Curator and Librarian Bro. Alan
Bevins, PGLec., PM to discuss collection and management
issues as well as ways to clean Masonic Regalia through
using simple methods which are freely accessible to many
Freemasons. The study of cleaning Masonic Regalia grew
as part of an experiment which has been undertaken by
Conservators within the Freemasons Victoria Library &
Museum on metal, leather and satin. This information and
Guidelines will shortly be available on line to assist those
wishing to clean their regalia. If Lodges are wishing to
undertake workshops on cleaning their regalia please
contact the Collections Manager at Freemasons Victoria.
Bayside District Church Service On Sunday the 2nd of October the Bayside District Church Service was held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Freemason’s Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and District Co-Ordinator, as well as a large contingent of the current Grand team, their wives and partners, and the local Bayside Lodge representatives were in attendance.
The service was conducted by the Rev. Jonathon Chamberlain who spoke of the importance of putting the community first and ignoring self. The Freemason’s Community choir assisted by the Bellarine Community choir led the singing and presented an anthem – Break Forth into Joy by Caleb Simper. At the conclusion of the service, Wor. Bro. Brendan Edmonds of Hearts of Oak Lodge #681 presented a cheque for $1,000 to Mr. Ray Blessing, the CEO of the Taskforce Community Agency. The Taskforce Community Agency provides food for those living on the streets, training for young people on how to provide for themselves as well community services for alcohol and drug rehabilitation.
The Grand Master, MWor. Bro. Don Reynolds presented the Mr. Ray Blessing, with another $1,000 from the Freemasons Benevolent Fund and promised a further $1,000 donation to come. These
donations will be used by the Taskforce Community to support art therapy classes for those who are recovering from addiction. The congregation of the Church provided morning tea after the service and approximately 20 GL Officers and Brethren of the local Lodges enjoyed lunch at Milanos’s restaurant at Brighton Beach. The Bayside District Church Service was a huge success and greatly appreciated by all.
Secrets of Early Creswick as Revealed by the Masons
This Exhibition comprises artefacts and documents recording the establishment and early pursuits of
the Havilah Freemason’s Lodge in Creswick. Most of the items displayed were recently discovered in
the undercroft of the Lodge, an area under the foyer.
The Lodge commenced in 1859, with authorisation being received from England for its founding, and
the building itself was constructed in 1890 by local tradesmen, after previous assemblies were
temporarily held at The American Hotel.
The papers, photographs, letters, receipts, and the wealth of artefacts contained in this display, are
all original and date from 1859 onwards, and serve to demonstrate the close relationship between
the Lodge and the people and businesses of the district.
This Exhibition has been mounted through cooperation between the Havilah Lodge and the Creswick
and District Historical Society, to enable the Creswick community, visitors, historians and
Freemasons from everywhere to examine and evaluate their find.
When: 16th October to 6th November, 2016
Times: 10:00am - 4:30pm daily
Place: Creswick’s Havilah Masonic Lodge
Contact: Mrs Val Lawrence
Phone: 03 5345 1310
Email: [email protected]