We're back: 14th Nov 2020 Re-Installation Meeting

Photo shows Wor Master and DGIW for District 25 with the two newly Raised Brethren during the last March 2020 Regular Meeting. (Photo by Nieto Photography).

 After the last meeting (Raising Ceremony) in March this year, the Wor Master called to reconvene the lodge in a face to face Re-Installation meeting this 14th of November under UGL NSW & ACT three-stage Covid safe protocols.

The lodge and its members were continually in touch via various social media and ZOOM meetings, both management and 'regular business meetings' under a Grand Lodge business meeting protocols. Whilst most lodge business can be actioned via virtual meetings and emails, there is certain lodge work that obviously can not be done virtually; at least not yet.

The last couple of weeks saw the management committee inspect the Castle Hill Masonic Centre to familiarize themselves with the new Covid safe protocols and maximum capacities posted in and around the various spaces in the centre.

Due to the maximum capacity in the lodge, lodge members, and a small number of visitors, less the ladies are booked and invited to the Re-Installation meeting. Dry runs will also be part of the rehearsals in the next few days.

Hopefully, we will see all in the new year when the effects of the pandemic die down. In the meantime, the lodge is not taking any chances nor is complacent. 

Photo shows the next and young generation of Lodge Jose Rizal with the newly Raised Brethren and Wor Master. (Phot by Nieto Photography).

PCDL No 1014 is back

 

The Parramatta City Daylight Lodge No 1014 went back to face to face meeting last 26th September at Castle Hill Masonic Center. A great dry run for their upcoming double initiation meeting this month, 24th October.

Elysian Lodge is back!

 

The Elysian Lodge No 418 is back after the last meeting in March, which is the Installation of the current  Worshipful Master, Wor Bro G Capistrano.

The Wor Master did not relax nor stayed unoccupied as he performed in an excellent manner a Rasing of a Bro JB last 3rd October at Blacktown Masonic Centre.

As one senior Brother said: "memorable for everyone who participated. First time back after a seven-month hiatus. We have to remember that it was the first time for all officers to perform in their roles as the last time we met was our installation meeting. Congratulations to all officers and congratulations to Bro Joe."

It was indeed a memorable and a Covid19 safe night for all!

The Hills Lodge No 1025 are back at CHMC

 The Hills Lodge No 1025 is back with an election of officers Regular Meeting last 16th of September at Castle Hill Hill Masonic Centre, the first Masonic meeting in that centre.

This will be followed by the Installation of the Wor Master this 21st of November at the centre followed by the installation banquet at Lilly's restaurant at Seven Hills.

Due to the covid19 pandemic, RSVPs and pre-paid attendees only. Limited seats as expected due to social distancing rules and other protocols.

Please contact the Lodge Secretary or any officer of the lodge for more information.

We are back! Lodge Blacktown Kildare No 393

 Good news, Lodge Blacktown Kildare No 393 is finally back to physical face to face meeting inside the Lodge at Blacktown Masonic Centre again.

Grand Lodge (UGL NSW & ACT) has given the go-ahead and safe signal for the lodge to meet after meeting the three-stage Covid19 safety protocols.

The first meeting (the first one in the district!) was held last 21st August with not only a 1st Tracing Board by the very capable DGIW for 25A, VWBro Don Pandes but a 2nd Degree Passing by the Wor Master, R Amor, and his team. This is one of the first Passing ceremony and degree work in the jurisdiction (we believe!).

The second meeting, also at Blacktown Masonic Centre was an Initiation last 18th September, which was done as intended in the ritual but more especially in a very Covid safe way for both the candidate and the conferring team.

Congratulations to all the Brethren of LBK393 for a job well done and for setting a great and trailblazing example to those Lodges who choose to meet face to face under this Covid pandemic, in a very safe manner for all attendees.

Lodge Star of Australia No 200

 26 Sept 2020, Saturday - Regular Meeting, Initiation

05:00 PM, Castle Hill Masonic Centre

Note: Due to Covid19 restrictions, RSVP only attendees subject to CHMC maximum capacity.

Please contact Lodge Secretary or Wor Master for more details.