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Freemason
NEW ZEALAND
Issue 3 (Vol. 45), September 2017
300 years of Freemasonry
A world first
www.freemasonsnz.org
Aoraki Mount Cook – New Zealand’s tallest mountain – with the Hooker Glacier in the foreground. CM Lynch
In this issue
From the Editor 2 PARTNERS IN FREEMASONRY
Hot Off the Press 3 Surprise presentation to Ngaroma Driver 21
Grand Master’s visits 3 Websites and social media 21
Where in the world? 21
Grand Master 4
On the road again… The invisible disease
revealed 22
President of the Board 4
Challenges or opportunities! Masonic Foundation
Chief Executive 5 Stone Laying
Hive of industry Ceremony 24
A rare occasion for Freemasons
News clips 6
The Royal New Zealand
Opinion: Our
Returned and Service’s
Masonic family 8
Association 26
Have your say 9
Ride of Respect 28
Speak up for
What do you
Freemasonry 10
mean by
300 Years of ‘Grand Lodge’? 29
Freemasonry 12
Bro Les Andrew
Grand Lodge VC DSO 30
offers hands-on,
paid assistance THE FREEMASONS CHARITY
in search for new Delivering charity in its many forms 32
members 13 Working for the Charity 33
FREEMASONS IN ACTION
Travels with our Grand Master 34
Wiigs in Whangarei 14
The Masonic Villages Trust 36
A hospital for Akaroa 15
Enjoy a better lifestyle in retirement 38
Youth Trust Rewards Merit 16
WOW – Whanganui
Freemasons sponsor a Football Club 16 Opera Week 39
Masons and Maths! 17 Freemasons Foundation
Havelock Lodge success Report 40
the result of community SRIA – Societas Rosecruciana
cooperation 18 in Anglia 42
Grand Master and
First Grand Principal at Royal Arch 44
plaque unveiling 18 75 years in
Pioneer Lodge celebrates Freemasonry 46
175 years 19
Welcome to our newest
Remembering Lodge Orakei 20 Freemasons 47
The Last Word! 48
Service Awards 49
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FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND
Level 6, Freemasons House
From the Editor
195–201 Willis Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011
PO Box 6439, Marion Square
Wellington 6141
300 Years of Freemasonry
New Zealand Freemasonry has spread its benign influence throughout the
Ph: +64 4 385 6622 world over three centuries and has always been a force for good
Fax +64 4 385 5749 and doing what our hearts and heads knows is right and proper.
Email: membership@freemasonsnz.org It has survived the ravages of human history during those
communications@freemasonsnz.org 300 years and is still here today.
www.freemasonsnz.org As Freemasons, most of us know, its value to ourselves and
The New Zealand Freemason is the official journal of the our local communities but the time has well and truly come
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand. when we must shout with joy its values, principles and benefits
Unless otherwise indicated, the opinions expressed and the to all mankind.
advertising content are those of the authors and do not We are, after all, as humans all sprung from the same stock,
necessarily reflect the policy of Grand Lodge. are partakers of the same nature, and sharers in the same hope.
Articles appearing in this journal may be reproduced As Freemasons, we would hope that all the world could meet
without permission provided acknowledgement of the on the level (be equals) and part on the square (be on good
source is made and a copy of the publication is forwarded terms with our neighbours).
to the Grand Secretary.
Like the cathedrals and castles of old let Freemasonry stand
Queries or comments regarding subscription or distribution
should be addressed to membership@freemasonsnz.org or firm as an illustrious institution for another 300 years or better
the Chief Executive PO Box 6439, Marion St. Wellington yet for time immemorial.
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advertising should be addressed to the Editor. with suggestions on how we in New Zealand might celebrate
Contributions to the magazine, preferably in electronic 300 Years of Freemasonry.
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should be high quality, preferably in jpg or tif format. New Zealand Returned & Services Association, 300 years of
Contributions may be edited in order to fit space available Freemasonry, Masonic Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony
and to achieve overall balance. Letters to the Editor – a rare occurrence, Camp Purple, Partners in Freemasonry,
should not exceed 300 words. A guidance sheet for Freemasons in Action and all the other usual well appreciated
preparation of publishable material is available on request features including another masonic crossword.
from the Editor. Contributions should be forwarded to
communications@freemasonsnz.org I trust after reading this issue, you will use your copy of the
New Zealand Freemason magazine to help you ‘Speak Up for
Freemasons NZ contributions to Duane Williams,
communications@freemasonsnz.org
Freemasonry’ and be edified, enlightened, excited and enjoy
what your read.
Royal Arch contributions to Geoff Davies, VWBro Duane Williams MBE, JP, KLJ, PDistGM
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communications@freemasonsnz.org Editor Duane with Chief Executive Laurence outside
Freemason House with latest NZ Freemason magazine
celebrating 300 Years of Freemasonry.
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Hot Off the Press
2019 Grand Installation Widows Gift
The 2019 Grand Installation has been Anyone from EA to Grand The Freemasons Charity has
confirmed as 15, 16, 17 November 2019 Master can attend. We are continued its traditional of car
in Wellington. expecting Freemasons from ing by providing Lodges with an
Programme will include Business the Australian Consti annual gift for their Widows. This
Session (free), Ladies Function tutions, Sister Consti year a royal blue pashmina scarf
and Welcome Function, Grand tutions and other Over with discreet gold square and
Instal
lation (free), Grand seas Constitutions. compasses logo. Over 3500
Banquet and Sunday More details have been distributed so
Farewell Breakfast. in future issues far. A small gift that says
Freemasons and their of magazine and ‘we are thinking of you’.
partners have sepa rate online.
and con joint events.
2018 Divisional Conferences
Southern Divisional Central Divisional Northern Divisional
Conference Conference Conference
2–4 March 2018 24 March 2018 21 April 2018
Methven New Plymouth Auckland
A great way to involve yourself in the management of our organisation,
learn new things and have lots of fun and fellowship.
GRAND MASTER’S VISITS
26 Aug 60 Year Bar WBro Bruce Stephens 14 Sept Installation Bro Mark Luxon 7 Oct Formal Reception of Grand Master to
and BOP Masters Forum Lodge Te Puki The Avon Shirley Lodge No 185, Ara Royal Arch Chapter, Auckland
No 261 Te Puki Christchurch 14 Oct Amalgamation of three lodges in
5 Sept 75 Year Certificate RWBro 16 Sept 150th Celebration Lodge Celtic Hamilton and a new Charter, Hamilton
Athol Thorpe PGW Lodge Tawhiri No 477 District Grand Lodge of NZ 29 Oct – 1 November 300th Anniversary
No 166 Hamilton South, Grand Lodge of Scotland Celebrations United Grand Lodge of
9 Sept 70 Year Bar WBro Jack Matthews Dunedin England, London in company of the
Okara Daylight Lodge No 461 17 Sept Choral Evensong St Mary’s in Deputy Grand Master and visits to
Whangarei Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland Grand Lodge of Scotland and Grand
Lodge of Ireland.
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GRAND MASTER PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
On the road again… Challenges or
A s Grand Master, there are a number where, with whom…I
of invitations received that give me trust the reports will be of
the opportunity to meet brethren and interest to everyone.
“We can continuously Improve who we
are and what we are capable of achieving.
Each challenge is an opportunity to grow
their ladies, and to share the enjoyment of On my return, I will be Stronger”. — Brooke Griffin
Freemasonry. Around the country, I have attending the November
I am for the most an optimistic person,
been received in most districts – some more Communications in
and as President of the Board I bring
than once; others it is just on the horizon. Rotorua of the UGLE (Northern District
a ‘can do’ attitude (as do all the Board
Invitations also arrive from our Sister of NZ) who will be celebrating the
members) to turning challenges into
Constitutions and I am delighted to Tercentenary – and I can share with
opportunities. The areas (challenges)
share the celebration with them when them stories of the London events.
that the Board had agreed to focus on
ever possible – to the public, we are all This edition of the Freemason magazine
(Membership, Communications and
one big organisation of freemasons and contains more information about the pro
Finance) are not small, but we are already
I promote that view where-ever the op gress of our Speak Up campaign, and what
beginning to see ‘opportunities’ present
portunity arises. a delight to see overseas Grand Lodges ex
ing themselves as a result of actions
In October this year, I am travelling pressing interest in replicating our materi
already taken or activity that is currently
to London to participate in the 300-year als for Speak Up – it is a simple and sensi
underway.
celebration of the United Grand Lodge of ble concept, and everyone can participate
Membership: activities under the
England, and what an event that will be! including our ladies. We are more than
‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ banner con
Freemasonry on the world stage, with all happy to encourage other Grand Lodges
tinue to grow - with reports from around
the pomp and ceremony that the English who wish to use our material and will be
the country on a range of initiatives being
will muster. It is an occasion I am looking keeping them abreast of the program as it
undertaken, and we can already see the
forward to expe develops.
start of some Lodges clearly benefiting
riencing – but im EUROPEAN PROGRAMME For the mo
from new members being introduced.
portantly it is also ment though, I
Speaking up for Freemasonry is work
an event which I 29 Oct Welcome Dinner – London am back on the
ing – the next challenge / opportunity we
believe will impact 30 Oct Meet NZ High Commissioner road! September
have, is to keep the momentum going.
back here in New (NZ House) and October will
To this end, a new initiative ‘the next
Zealand and pro Reception – Lord Mayor of London see me involved
step’ is announced by the Grand Master
vide opportunities 31 Oct Royal Albert Hall – formal ceremony in a reception by
MWBro Mark Winger on page 13 of this
to Speak Up For Battersea Evolution – Reception and the Royal Arch in
banquet publication. This initiative provides a
Freemasonry. Auck land, a con
real opportunity for all Lodges that get
I expect the 1 Nov Scotland – Grand Lodge visit secration of a new
involved.
300 years’ cel 3 Nov Rosslyn Chapel Lodge in Hamil
Communications: we are pleased to
ebration will put 4 Nov Dublin ton, an Even song
advise that we have secured the services
‘Freemasonr y’ 6 Nov Grand Lodge visit Service at Holy
of an outstanding individual (full details
in the media, in 8 Nov London – meeting with Trinity Cathedral
Apollo Lodge – a University Lodge and commencement date to follow) to
social media, on in Auckland in
fill the newly created position of Head of
the television, into regalia, a celebra
Communications and Administration.
the mouths of commentators. It is an op tion of 150 years of Scottish freemasonry
His experience in the areas of commu
portunity for each one of us to take ad in Dunedin, visits to several Districts
nications, marketing, media relations
vantage of the heightened profile in our and lodges including an Installation in
and administration will take our current
communities to promote our individual Christchurch, a meeting of the Board of
activity to the next level (and beyond!).
lodges. To talk with the public about General Purposes and contributing to
We are also excited to announce that
your lodge, your community, your love the governance of National Office.
Duane Williams has agreed to assist us
of and pride in Freemasonry. It is with great pride that I see our
So, what are we going to do to help organisation making wonderful progress
raise profile? on so many fronts – and at the same
For my part, I will be providing a blog time, punching above our weight on the
on our Divisional websites, giving a day by world stage. Long may that continue.
day report on the UK events. While I am Fraternal best wishes to everyone
in the UK I have, a busy schedule planned, – checkout that Divisional Website
aiming to take advantage of a New – and don’t forget to Speak Up For
Zealand Grand Master visiting Europe. Freemasonry!
I will be filing photos of the events, and Mark Winger, Grand Master
a brief commentary on what was done,
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE
opportunities! Hive of industry
through this transition and
then join us on a six-month,
part time, fixed term con
I t is that time in the political life of
New Zealand when the elections
dominate our news media and the politi
an appropriate emblem of
systematized industry.
It is also a symbol of per
tract. Duane’s duties will cians swarm from the Beehive and hit fection as the six-sided cells
include the continuation the campaign trail. Passing that unique of the comb provide more
of the production of the building so reminiscent of an old wicker storage space for the honey
NZ Freemason magazine. style beehive I remembered a picture than could any other design.
Also, Freemasons New Zealand will I saw in an old masonic symbols book It is also worth mentioning that is
be helping to celebrate 300 years of and I wondered about the origins of this the 1700s when members of a Lodge
Freemasonry with a series of activities, building in Wellington and any masonic left to form a new Lodge it was called
events and projects. I encourage you all connection. ‘swarming’.
to actively get involved in these celebra The concept design of the Beehive The bee is industrious. He works hard
tions, they are another opportunity for us came from the Scottish architect Sir Basil and tirelessly for the swarm. He works
to “Speak Up’ for Freemasonry, promote Spence and was approved in 1964 by in cooperation, and without dissension,
who we are, what we stand for and the then Prime Minister Sir Keith Holyoake with his fellow bees. He protects the
value we provide in our communities. who was also Grand Patron of the Grand hive, builds and is productive, and lives
Finance: The sale of the building Lodge of New Zealand from November in a society ruled by law and order. As
in Willis St, Wellington has now gone 1979 to November 1980 and held the freemasons, we should work as a unit.
unconditional and handover to the new rank of Past Grand Master. No man working for himself but joining
owner will be in Initiated in Motueka Bays Lodge with his fellows to achieve a common
November. The No.117 in 1931 Sir Keith was definitely goal. Each of us doing his part, his share,
sale reduces our a Freemason at the time he approved the taking pride in his assignment, large or
existing outgo design, whether or not this had any influ small. One man alone can accomplish
ings (and risks), ence on his decision is unknown but the little or nothing but by using industry
and allows those beehive has in the past been a masonic and working together the greatest struc
savings to be emblem used to teach a virtue to live by. tures can be created.
invested in activ This symbol is not in regular use in our As to the parliament Beehive in
ity that will grow Lodges or ceremonies today but some Wellington it is certainly abuzz with
Freemasonry for activity when the politicians
all (e.g. the new are in residence so in this sense
initiative). it does perhaps reflect on the
In November symbolism of industry but given
the office space that National Office cur the nature of opposition politics
rently occupies moves to a ‘month by one might question whether it
month’ lease. But, we are already looking fits the masonic ideal of working
for other accommodation, that better fits as one team towards a shared
our needs and also (if possible) further goal so perhaps Sir Keith saw
reduces our costs. this design as providing a subtle
In closing I would like to thank all message to his fellow politicians.
those I have spoken with over the last Laurence Milton,
few months as I have been out visiting. Chief Executive
Your insights and views are genuinely
appreciated.
Peter Benstead,
President of the Board believe that the small silver adornment
or button on the collar of our Lodge
Officers is emblematic of this symbol.
It is an emblem of industry but not
in the modern use of this term meaning
manufacturing but in the older sense of
men working as a team and using labour
to achieve an accomplishment. The regu
lated labour of the bees working together
in the hive for the common good of all
was deemed by early Freemasons to be
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Logo Variations
News clips Master logo
Where in the world? Australian Grand
Installations
WBro Tim Oulds RH in Madrid,
Spain with a copy of the New Zealand Mark Winger Grand Master Freemasons
Freemason magazine. Tim is with New Zealand (The Grand Lodge of New
Onehunga Maungawhao Lodge FOR
No FOR
Zealand) along
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with a delegation of New
168. Take your New Zealand Freemason
FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY Zealand Freemasons will be attending
FREEMASONRY
magazine on a journey around New four Grand Installations in Australia
Zealand or the World and send an inter in 2018.
esting photo of it and you
1 Fullto the Editor
colour 2 Greyscale
Starting
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with the United Grand Lodge of
at communications@freemasonsnz.org Victoria in Melbourne 6–9 April 2018,
Alternative logo
followed by the Grand Lodge of South
Australia and Northern Territory in
Speak up and Adelaide 20–23 April 2018, then United
the world Grand Lodge of New South Wales and
will hear you! FOR Australian Capital Territory in Sydney
FREEMASONRY Masonic Myth Buster!
FOR FREEMASONRY
FOR FREEMASONRY
3–5 August 2018 and finally, the Grand
Our ‘Simple answers Lodge of Western Australia in Perth
A great way to bust masonic myths
to leading questions’ 4 Speech bubble 25–28 October
reversed 2018.
is to hand out the ‘Simple answers to
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Booklet enclosed in the June issue
leading questions’ Booklet produced by New Zealand enjoys supporting the
of the New Zealand Freemason
Master colour variationsmagazine
Freemasons New Zealand. Australian State Constitutions. He would
not only went to all Freemasons in New
Also, encourage those interested to be pleased for the company of as many
Zealand and overseas but all recognised
read it online at freemasonsnz.org/ Freemasons and Partners on each trip
Grand Lodges around the world.
simple-answers-to-leading-questions- as possible. Details are sent to Lodges
Already three overseas Grand Lodges
booklet on the Freemasons New Zealand by Circular well in advance of each
have sort our permission to replicate the
website. Grand Installation, or get details from
booklet and get details on our ‘Speak
The June issue of the New Zealand communications@freemasonsnz.org.
Up for Freemasonry’ Programme FOR
but FOR FOR
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NEW TECH: Children at
Tawhero School thank Readers Competition
David Lewis (front) and
Find a set of Square and Compasses
Craig Paynton for their
donation.
‘in distress’ somewhere in the
Bevan Conley NZ Freemason magazine. Then
send your name, address and
the page number to the Editor at
communications@freemasonsnz.org
to receive a small prize.
Good hunting while reading the
magazine from cover to cover!
New Grand Son for
Grand Master!
Freemasons supply iPads for Schools! A new grandson … William Bradley
Winger born 31 July … 3.14kg … 50cm
One of many schools in the Ruapehu Mr Lewis told the children the iPads
… all doing well!
District to benefit from iPads. A are to help them learn and he hoped they
Freemasons District Project that in would enjoy them.
volved support from The Freemasons “When you learn to use them, give me
Charity. a call,” he said.
Year 1 pupils at Tawhero School had “Then I will come to school and you
a pleasant surprise last week when they can show me how to use them.”
were visited by local Freemasons David Assistant principal and new entrant
Lewis and Craig Paynter. teacher Lynette Tutty showed the visitors
Mr Lewis and Mr Paynter of the what the students have been learning on
St Andrew Kilwinning Lodge in the devices in the classroom and said it
Whanganui delivered two new iPads will be very helpful to have more devices
to help the children with their digital available for the children.
learning. Wanganui Chronicle
Working Tools of a Freemasons partner – a Toast to the Ladies and Visitors
I’ll now present to you the working tools to be trifled with. It was used by the The locked front door teaches us a les
of the Freemason’s partner. They are; the Freemason’s partner to beautify and son in security; for the Freemason, may
time-piece, the locked front door, and adorn the home. practice, and try to keep his words secret
the rose. But, as we have met, on the pre in vain, as the partner is sharp of hear
The time-piece was used by the opera sent occasion, as Free and Accepted ing. But we trust them, and they treat our
tive Freemason’s partner to meas or Speculative, rather than as obligations as their own.
ure the hours and minutes of Operative Freemasons, it is the The rose is a reminder to all Free
peace and quiet they had until moral conveyed in these em masons to not neglect their partners and
the Freemason returns home. blems that we are called upon wives, and to remember all that they do
The locked front door is a more particularly to regard. for us to support us in Freemasonry. If we
large instrument, solid in its From the time-piece we learn do not tend to the rose, it will no longer
construction. It is capable of fill of the patience exhibited by our be there for us, enhancing our lives.
ing, the largest of doorways, and partners; putting up with the From the whole, we deduce this
the most persistent of door to door Freemason being out until late; moral; Patience, aided by trust, and nur
sales people have been kept at bay chores going unfinished; or their tured by reciprocated love, forms a solid
from the refusal of it to be opened. mind elsewhere and mumbling foundation of support for Freemasons
The rose is delicate of fragrance to themselves, for, if they do not and Freemasonry to flourish.
and petal, yet just below its beauty get their charge right, the Director Bro Luke Sharplin
lies a sharp reminder that it’s not of Ceremonies will come down upon Junior Warden, Lodge Tawhiri
them like a ton of bricks.
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OPINION
Our Masonic family
W e are all members of one big
Masonic family. A family with
many siblings and other relations
Excellent Master and the Royal Arch as
being pure Ancient Freemasonry.”
I believe that such justification is a
friendship, goodwill or friendliness) is
one we in New Zealand could well follow.
It would cost the Grand Lodge of New
but all united by our membership of fallacy. Whilst Grand Lodge may not Zealand nothing and would enhance
Freemasonry. recognise the degrees of the other orders their status and reputation with the
Some of us belong to nothing more they are still part of our Masonic family other members of our Masonic family
than one lodge while other belong to two and there is nothing to stop Grand Lodge if we were to see the Grand Master or
or more lodges and yet other belong to being in fellowship with them. his representative attending significant
one or more of the myriad of other orders The is ample examples from overseas events in the life of other orders with
associated with freemasonry. The one where Grand Lodges are in fellowship the family. Similarly, we could invite the
thing that binds us heads of the other
together as brothers Orders to sit on the
is our membership of stage in a place of
the Grand Lodge of honour at Grand
New Zealand. Communications.
In our human fam Let not our lead
ily’s significant events ers hide their heads
such as birthdays, in the sand and pre
weddings funerals are tend this issue will go
time for the family to away – lets have an
join together and to open debate about it.
celebrate or mourn. Make it a subject for
Such events bond us discussion at next
together and bring us year’s Divisional
closer to each other’s. Conferences.
If our Masonic We are one
family acted in as Masonic family – let
similar manner, we us all be in “amity”
would all be the richer for it. with other orders. In England, the Grand with each other – let us see the Grand
It is sad to report that all too often Master of the United Grand Lodge of Master attending the enthronements and
Grand Lodge does not acknowledge oth England the Duke of Kent is the Grand the like of other Orders.
er members of the Masonic family. This Patron of the Ancient and Accepted Rite VWBro Keith Knox PGC
is especially so when the Grand Master (i.e. Rose Croix). In many jurisdiction’s
or his representative is not present at sig in the Americas the Grand Master is Keith Knox is a Freemason with over
nificant events in the life of other parts of automatically given the 33 degree of The 31 years’ service. He is a member of
the family. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite on three lodges and four chapters in the
It is very noticeable that when other assuming office. Ancient and Accepted Rite. He is a
Masonic orders hold significant events Similarly, the yearbook and website of Past Grand Chaplain and has been
that there is no representation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland lists bodies the Honorary Librarian for Grand
Grand Lodge in attendance. which it is in Amity with Supreme Grand Lodge for over 10 years. He has pre
Some senior members of Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland, Great sented many lectures in the Research
Lodge justify this nonattendance on Rule Priory of Scotland, Supreme Council for Lodge of Wellington
71 of the Book of Constitution which Scotland, The Royal Order of Scotland, and is a Kellerman
states that “Grand Lodge recognises only The Grand Imperial Council of Scotland, Lecturer for the
the degrees of Entered Apprenticed, Fellow Sister Grand Lodges. Australian and New
Craft, Master Mason, Mark Master, The example of the Grand Lodge of Zealand Masonic
Scotland of being in Amity (i.e. harmony, Research council.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Write a letter to the Editor – preferably 300 words maximum.
Submit an Opinion piece – 800 words plus a 100-word author biography, and a photo.
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Inspiration matters Freemasonry encourages good men to be Let your Lodge Buildings
Dear Editor come better men by promoting a way of life Speak up for Freemasonry
Why are we inspired by certain people dedicated to service to others, high ideals Dear Editor
or things around us? I have been thinking and benevolence. Freemason organisation VWBro Graham Stretz, in his Opinion
about this for some time. I find qualities in consists of men from all faiths, cultures, po piece in the March issue expresses his
some people that inspire me to do good, litical fractions and ideologies. According concerns for the future of lodge buildings.
to work hard, to write, to think and to be to Sir Richard James, the ideals of our While it must be accepted that some will
a better person. I am not talking about the organisation have always been as follows: be inevitably lost in the future, there is an
likes of Bill Gates or Steve Jobs as I am not Be considerate of different religious, opportunity for those that remain to be
attracted to the lives of corporate celebrities social, and political views used as tools in the Speak Up campaign.
at all. I am talking about those ordinary but Uphold and maintain the principles of During a period, I had as a District
humble individuals around us. Those who good government and oppose divisive Property Officer I observed many lodge
are so humble that they don’t even realise or degrading influences buildings which presented an unprepos
how kind or inspiring they are to others, lit sessing face to their community. Drab
Practice positive relationships; give
tle acts of kindness that change people’s lives. concrete, untidy surrounds and minimal
and accept help when needed
Yes, little things matter and will shape bigger signage do nothing to encourage openness
and more important things in our lives. Value the internal qualities of a man and enquiry.
By definition, “inspiration is a process over financial success I am not proposing expensive makeo
of being mentally stimulated to do or feel Strive to participate with the fraternity vers but rather a few litres of paint to
something, especially to do something and live a brotherly life brighten the facades and pick out the
creative. It usually results in a sudden bril Remain good at heart highlights, coupled with bold welcoming
liant or timely idea”. Some behavioural as signage, could do wonders for commu
Act with honour and integrity in eve
pects can be explained through hormones nity contact. The makeover need not be
rything you do
and chemicals such as relaxation and anxi expensive. Paint retailers can be engaged
ety but, inspiration is a psychological phe Believe in a Supreme Being and keep to recommend colour schemes and may
nomenon. It’s not a chemical or biological faith as the centre of life and even be persuaded to provide sponsorship.
process much like the feeling of love and Strive to leave the world a better place Coupled with the basic makeover it
affection. Inspiration is a drive to create. than when you entered it. would be great to see community focussed
But what is it in others that inspires us? Brethren, family and friends, there are information panels, promoting Freemasons
One of the biggest influencers of human many men and women around us who are New Zealand and The Freemasons Charity,
behaviour is what we see other people do. truly inspiring individuals. Let’s thank and displayed to the street. Both could provide
We are always looking for a role model. appreciate them for the energy they give suggested wording.
Masonic philosophy has inspired many us and strive to observe the above philo It’s time to throw away the image of the
people and leaders over the course of its sophical ideals in our daily lives. ‘secret society’ hiding behind the walls
existence. As Freemasons, our philosophy Ali Seifuddin and let lodge buildings “Speak up for
requires obliged members to do all they Belmont Albion Lodge No. 45 Freemasonry.”
can to make this word a better place. WBro Morris Robertson FNZIA PGStdB
What initiated my Interest in and died in the Royal Masonic Hospital, from our Association than it is for one
Freemasonry London. Again, Freemasonry was there to of our members. I feel that perhaps we
Dear Editor assist my Grandmother and her family. should consider reinstating some of the
I remember as a child, tea service items Due to my serving with the Royal Air old ideals of Freemasonry and making
on display in our sitting room. Each item Force I never really thought much about it easier to assist our brethren and their
had the emblem of St Swithin’s Lodge No. joining “The Craft” as I felt that it was families where necessary. I know that
1910 which was a London Lodge. One day really something of ‘A Rich Man’s Club’. most Lodges present their Widows with
my Grandmother mentioned that each item Finally, while serving in Cyprus, I asked a small Christmas gift so why not include
had been presented – one each Christmas – a friend -who was a Freemason- what was our Ladies as we did in the past? After all,
by the Master of my Grandfather’s Lodge. involved. He informed me that unfortu without their support our life would be
(Note: These items can now be seen in nately I had left my enquiry too late as his much more difficult!
the display cabinet in the Refectory at 45 Lodge was in recession and I was due to be WBro Tim Oulds RH
Neilson St. Onehunga, Auckland). posted back to the UK.
Editor’s Note: Please look at the figures
It transpired that my Grandmother A few years later I met – in New
mentioned in The Freemasons Charity
(born 1878) had lost both parents when she Zealand – my son’s future Father-in-Law
pages of this issue and also note that in
was only three years of age. She and her sib who introduced me into the old Onehunga
any case of genuine hardship by a member
lings (four boys and three girls) were edu Lodge No. 424. Since then I have tried to
of our masonic family assistance can be
cated and supported by Freemasonry in the give something back to Freemasonry to
made. The Annual Widows Gift again ex-
UK. All the girls went to very good schools help repay the debt that I feel my family
tended to 3500 widows this year from The
and the boys to Oxford University. My owes to Freemasonry in general.
Freemasons Charity.
Grandfather had also undergone surgery Unfortunately, I feel that it is now
easier for a total outsider to obtain help
www.freemasonsnz.org 9New member numbers rising in District 5
Could it be the ‘Speak up’ influence?
District 5, Counties Hauraki, in the Northern Division have compiled some promising
membership numbers which they offer as convincing evidence that the Speak
Up for Freemasonry campaign is making a real and measurable difference.
District Grand Master John Lucaszewicz and his team have living in the Counties Hauraki catchment
looked carefully at the number of new members by initiation area.
in the District since the launch of ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ The influences that have created this
at the end of last year (6 months – January to June) and says upsurge are probably many in different
the nineteen Candidates across his eleven Lodges is very proportions. But with Lodges grasping the
encouraging. Of those, fifteen have been proposed, eight initi Speak Up proposal and therefore bring
ated, seven are awaiting initiation plus four who are expected ing membership activity to the fore, we’ll take it! Well done
to sign the membership application. All that is a great advance District 5.
on where the District was a year ago. How are your membership figures looking? Got a good
The activity is not evenly spread. There are three Lodges story? Give us the numbers – through your District Grand
each dealing with five candidates, making up the majority of Master please.
the numbers. But one of these Lodges hasn’t had a Candidate
for two years, another Lodge for 12 months. Maybe they were
spurred into action for members by Speak Up? But John knows
FIRESIDE FOOTNOTE
there will always be these variables. What it does suggest how
ever is that there are Candidates out there and if speaking up And talking about Speaking Up bringing membership in
is ‘doing it’ for some Lodges then there is no reason why the general to the table, the Grand Master relates hearing from the
other Lodges can’t enjoy having Candidates to initiate too! Katikati Lodge No 295 in a quiet aside, that as a result
He explains that the figures exclude Joining members. And of the Speak Up spark the local fire chief has re-joined
the Lodge. Well, we keep talking about brand new
he acknowledges some of the leads came from Grand Lodge members but re-joiners will be fine thank you.
and the Auckland District passing on enquiries from those Keep those Bay of Plenty fires burning!
‘SPEAK UP’ – WANTED IN AMERICA
Enquiries from two American State Jurisdictions have
recently been received by our Grand Lodge asking for
the use of our ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ concept.
We have been delighted to advise both in the possibility of bringing the cam-
The Grand Lodge of Oregon and the paign to Oregon Freemasonry’.
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island that we While the Rhode Islanders said ‘truly
are very happy to allow them the use appreciated the content and layout of the
of our materials without restriction as booklet, definitely want to create a simi-
a gesture of co-operation and lar booklet for Rhode Island’.
goodwill. We are flattered of course
Comments from Ore but very happy to be of help to
gon included ‘this message our American Brothers.Their
hits home on the need of enquiries stem from the
our current membership’ receipt of ‘NZ Freemason’
; ‘Our thoughts center on June issue containing the
potentially utilizing the logo ‘Simple answers to leading
and slogan to invigorate the questions’ booklet. Our
brethren’; ‘we’re interested … magazine itself was also
highly praised.
10 www.freemasonsnz.orgAlternative logo
Speak Up for Freemasonry
Workshops – My way FOR
FREEMASONRY
FOR FREEMASONRY
Freemasons New Zealand
By WBro Cameron Smith, Master, The Lodge of Enlightenment No 502, North Shore, Auckland
Like many members of the Craft, I applaud the “Speak
4 Speech up for Freemasonry” initiative of the
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‘Speak Up for Freemasonr
Master. In my view, it has many imperatives, all of which will greatly assist in promoting Freemasonry
and dispelling the myths that continue to plague the Craft and contribute to its decline.
Master colour variations
The two booklets, “Simple answers to leading questions” and safety, unconfident
Commencing November men becoming
2016 confident men, sorrow at
the “Plain English Guide to Freemasonry” are useful tools, the loss of a close friend and Brother, and many, many more.
acting as a reference guide to those brethren who may be
After the stories have been told, I ask my two non-mason
less confident in speaking openly about the Craft, of which, I
friends to recount, in their own words, what they heard each
suspect there are many. But these
Logobooklets don’t tell the stories
Variations of the Brethren say. Remember, these people are experienced
behind, and the reasons why, many of us became Freemasons?
in the fields of journalism and communications. Experienced
If we can tell these stories then we will really be speaking up
at hearing stories and knowing fact from fiction, knowing the
for Freemasonry. To have the confidence
Master logo to tell our stories
difference between “corporate spin” and real goodwill.
will make our speaking up so much more convincing and
And this is probably the most
let non-masons understand the real FOR
interesting part ofFOReach workshop
reasons why we are Freemasons, why FREEMASONRY FREEMASONRY
because, in recounting what they
each of us has become “so conducive to
heard, it is patently obvious that the
the precepts” of the Craft.
feelings, emotion and enthusiasm behind each
I am a great disciple of the use of story-telling 7 Gold of the stories has also beenblue
8 Light conveyed to them.
as a tool to convey a message to others, par And their unanimous question is “why aren’t
ticularly where that message is difficult to these stories told to the public”?
impart. Story-telling is aboutFor ultra small
connecting to spaces Colour pale
Then discuss some of the techniques that
others and helping them see what you see. It is
you can use to help give you the confidence
an essential human activity and someone once
to tell your story as a way of speaking up for D
said that “those who tell good stories rule the
Freemasonry. I have always thought that to c
world”. When you tell a story, particularly when FOR FOR question
answer a question by asking another r0
you tell your story, you become intimately and
FREEMASONRY is an extremely effectiveFREEMASONRY
way of leading into a
emotionally involved and those listening, also
discussion about a difficult topic. How often are
cannot help but become involved.
we asked a question like “what is Freemasonry L
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I have the privilege of conducting ‘Speak up all about”? My response to questions like this
r1
for Freemasonry’ workshops for Lodges in is “what do you already know about it”? Now
the Auckland District. The way in which we conduct these you are
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both engaged in a12meaningful
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discussion, particularly
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workshops, is to have Brethren, selected from a cross-section if (as is generally the case), the person you are talking to has
of the Lodge, speak for no more than 2 minutes and answer heard something favourable about the Craft.
any one of these 3 questions: Alternative logo
A final thought. A current idea in the world is that brands and
Why I became a Freemason? organisations want ownership of one word or phrase, some
Why I continue to be a Freemason? times called a ‘byline’ or ‘tagline’. Nike has ‘Just do it’, Apple,
What I like most about being a Freemason? ‘Think Different’ are examples.
I also ask two non-mason friends of mine, (a male and female, At the end of each workshop, I ask the Brethren to see if, hav
after all, 50 percent of the “Speak up for Freemasonry” audi ing heard the stories told, they can come up with a word or
ence, are female), one of whom is a very experienced journal phrase that exemplifies the Craft. Here are some of them:
FOR
ist and the other, an expert in the field of communications, to
FREEMASONRY
“Doing well by doing good” FOR FREEMASONRY
listen with a ‘non-masonic’ ear, to what each of the Brethren “Good doing good”
has to say.
“Doing good…together”
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So, what happens? Simply, each of the Brethren just tell their
Do you have any others?
story, in their words. And with all the feelings, emotions and
enthusiasm they have for the Craft. Stories
Master colourabout life-long
variations
friendships, trust, the Lodge being a sanctuary, a place of WBro Smith has been a Freemason for 18 years
and has a sales and marketing business
background.
www.freemasonsnz.org 11300 Years of Freemasonry
I t all began in London when four
Lodges formed a Grand Lodge in 1717
at a time when Freemasonry was already
Our Grand Master MWBro Mark
Winger and Deputy Grand Master
RWBro Graham Wrigley have been
Both the Grand
Master and Deputy
Grand Master will
spreading throughout the world, with its invited to the 300th Anniversary cel- also be visiting, the Grand Lodge of
current 5 million members, now found ebrations of the United Grand Lodge Scotland in Edinburgh and the Grand
Photo by Quin Stevenson on Unsplash
in just about every country on the planet. of England in London from 29 October Lodge of Ireland in Dublin, whilst in the
What a great achievement for Free to 1 November 2017 along with other United Kingdom.
masonry around the world and a testa delegations from all recognised Grand Our Grand Master will be providing
ment to the longevity of our institution Lodges from around the world. a daily blog on Divisional Websites of
based on the values of tolerance, care, his masonic travels on this momentous
kindness, honesty and trust as our guid The 300th Anniversary Programme is occasion for Freemasonry.
ing principles and when added to by as follows Freemasons can follow the 300th
fellowship, a philosophy for life, personal 29 October 2017 – Welcome Dinner Anniversary Celebration with a delayed
development and charity go to make up live stream by registering beforehand
what we know as Freemasonry. 30 October 2017 – Morning at www.rah300.org streaming on
Freemasonry came to New Zealand in Meeting with the New Zealand High 31 October 2017 taking into account
1837 with a meeting on a ship in Akaroa Commissioner Sir Jerry Mateparae NZST.
and the first Charter was issued from one at NZ High Commission, Haymarket
of the Sister Constitutions in 1842 and and an Evening Reception with Lord
the formation of our own Grand Lodge Mayor of London at Mansion House.
of New Zealand in 1890. 31 October 2017 – Afternoon 300th
We should use this occasion to ‘Speak Anniversary Celebrations at Royal
Up for Freemasonry’ by letting the public Albert Hall followed by an Evening
know that Freemasonry has been around Reception and Banquet at Battersea
for 300 years with ageless values and is Evolution.
still very active in New Zealand. 1 November 2017 –
Farewell Breakfast
Royal Albert Hall. Lord Mayor of London, Mansion House. United Grand Lodge of England, London.
NEW ZEALAND FREEMASONS SHOULD TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO CELEBRATE 300 YEARS OF FREEMASONRY
New Zealand Freemasons should also members to join the Lodge for a function, the Lodge Buildings. Or a re-enactment
take the opportunity to celebrate 300 do something special with your Lodge for members and/or the public, or
years of Freemasonry with Lodge ac Widows and their families, do something combine with one or two community
tivities, events, social functions and with our Sister Constitutions, give away organisations on a project or activity that
charitable works involving their local 300 of something to the community e.g. culminates during that time or host an
communities so we can all ‘Speak Up for 300 school breakfasts/lunches for low unrelated community activity within
Freemasonry’. decile schools, 300 scarves, hats, socks to your Lodge Buildings.
Here are some ideas under-privilege children, 300 children’s 300 Years of Freemasonry lets ‘shout
Find ways to celebrate 300 years – a books to schools or libraries, etc. it out’ in words and actions in New
birthday party to which local children Have a Lodge open day with historical Zealand.
are invited, Invite the families of past displays, or an activity or event held in
12 www.freemasonsnz.orgGrand Lodge offers
hands-on, paid assistance
in search for new members
Grand Master MWBro Mark Winger has announced
the next step in his ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ project
– a Grand Lodge offer to individual Lodges of hands-
on, custom-made, practical advice and organisation,
including financial assistance, to attract new members.
T he ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry New
Membership Plan’ will offer Lodges
a proven-by-experience method of find
so that the members of the Lodge
are fully informed and understand
all details involved and it is mutually
direction but practical assistance. He
said ‘Many Lodges are pressed if not strug-
gling to operate with small numbers. I
ing people in their own communities agreed to proceed. recognise that and think it’s time to offer
who could be potential members and The plan is based around a special more than just words of encouragement.
progressing that interest to the point of public meeting for ‘interested’ men I see those who are doing well and want
the ‘candidate’ signing an application for where an explanation of Freemasonry, the ideas that can make a difference put
membership. The Plan also includes as its form and structure and what to work where they are most needed. This
sistance for new Candidates both in the Freemasonry offers its members, is is something new but we need something
period leading up to their Initiation and presented. new!’
in the first year of their membership. He went on to say the New members
The Meeting would be promoted, at
The object of the initiative is to acti Plan is a way of extending the ‘Speak
Grand Lodge expense, to the local
vate Lodges who don’t have the member up for Freemasonry’ project from in
community through suitable media
ship numbers, who may be lacking in dividual members to the whole Lodge
and PR. The agenda for the meeting
both expertise and financial resource, where a Lodge can show support for
and a plan on how it should be organ
or who otherwise find it presently dif members efforts and work together on
ised and managed will be provided.
ficult to take positive action to increase speaking up for our future. It can make
their membership in their communities. Two or three expert Brothers ap the Membership question a collabora
The offer is open to ALL Lodges and pointed by the Division will act as a tion between members, the Lodges and
can be adapted to suit different types of team to work with the Lodge in ar Grand Lodge, each sharing the respon
communities. ranging and managing the Plan and sibility for the health of the Craft. In
There is nothing completely new in conducting the meeting. Costs would today’s circumstances it is considered
the suggested plan of action. It is taken be covered by Grand Lodge. this to be appropriate rather than leave
from successful systems and methods The two primary sources of Lodges to fend for themselves in the
already used and proven to produce Candidates aimed for are friends, present membership environment.
enquiries and membership. family, associates and colleagues of The intention is to run a number of
existing members as well as the gen these “Speak Up’ meetings around the
The offer is comprised of: eral public in the Lodge catchment country between now and the end of the
area. year and to use the results to continue
Agreement on all aspects of imple
menting the New Members Plan The plan will be adapted to suit indi the programme into 2018. Divisions will
will be sought with Lodges wishing vidual Lodges recognising the par work with District Grand Masters to es
to proceed. The initiative will be ticular circumstances of each Lodge. tablish where the first meetings are held.
handled as a partnership between the In the meantime if a Lodge wants some
Most Worshipful Brother Winger em action then it should call its District
Lodge and a team from its Division phasised his wish that Grand Lodge Grand Master as soon as possible. And
should offer not just guidance and don’t say ‘Oh we’ve tried that before’!
www.freemasonsnz.org 13Freemasons in action
Wiigs in Whangarei
On Saturday 15th July, more than 200 This event was hosted by the “out of
Freemasons from across New Zealand, town” Lodge Coromandel No 14, who
with their wives, family, and friends first admitted the local District Grand
entered a specially erected Lodgeroom Master, Kevin Burch with due Masonic
in Toll Stadium, Ceremony. Then followed the Grand
Whangarei to celebrate 100 years Master for New Zealand Mark Winger
of service by identical twin brothers, who was accompanied by the Divisional
Bruce and Bryan Wiig. Originally from Grand Master Northern Division, Gary
Bluff, both men were initiated into Salmon. The District Grand Master
Freemasonry on the 15th July 1967 in from the Grand Lodge of Scotland, John
Lodge Fortitude No 64. Over the years, Aldcroft, together with the Assistant
they have both moved away with Bruce Provincial Grand Master Grand Lodge
now living in Auckland with wife Carol of Ireland, Rex Newton, and Brian
and Bryan in Whangarei with wife Marie. Westhead, District Grand Master United
Grand Lodge of England were among the
distinguished guests who added to this
colourful line up all wearing their regalia.
Wives, family, and friends joined the
men for the remainder of the event in the
Lodgeroom. There are 33 degrees or steps
that a member of Freemasonry can achieve
and as a further mark of respect for the
Wiig brothers, three senior members of
various higher degrees also attended
Along to enjoy the event were seven
other holders of a 50-year service badge,
with one due for the presentation of his
70-year bar in September this year. With
the two Wiig brothers that is a combined
total of 470 Masonic years of caring for
our communities in New Zealand in one
place on the same day.
Along with the presentation of the la
pel badges, personal letters of congratu
lation, and certificates, the wives, Marie
and Carol were presented with flowers
and shawls as a way of saying thank you
for their support of their husbands over
the last 50 years. Following these for
malities, the men removed their regalia
and the temporary Lodgeroom fittings
were “packed up”.
After the traditional Masonic toasts
and replies a superb meal was served
which concluded with the cutting of a
very large 50th anniversary cake.
A fantastic conclusion to a shared
celebration of Freemasonry in the lives
of two great New Zealanders.
John McDonald, Northtalk
14 www.freemasonsnz.orgA hospital for Akaroa
The rising pitch of the sirens awakens
the senses. It’s a 111 call for help and the
Akaroa emergency services are being
alerted, the volunteers are on notice.
What will it be? Medical emergency?
A fire? A rescue? Or perhaps a dramatic
road accident requiring a full turn-out?
Whatever it is, help is needed, and
needed fast. In response the Volunteer
Fire Brigade must be ready, ready for
anything, and that readiness includes the
support services. with summer vacationers,
There’s always a doctor on duty/call- increases to over 14,000; that
out and they can only guess what that brings many problems as a
siren sound means, it might be a straight good percentage of visitors
medical emergency or perhaps involve are older people. One com
some mountaineering skills to access ment put the incident rate at
a vehicle over the side of the road and averaging more than three per
down the hill. The windy hill road to day during the summer/cruise
Akaroa is not for the faint-hearted! And ship period.
that’s the best of the hundreds of kilome This Health Hub is not just
tres of Peninsula roads. for the few locals, the need
Up until the earthquakes of 2011 is to cater for the visitors
Akaroa had a highly respected hospi who provide the majority of
tal and although not equipped to the emergency call-outs, to make
standard of the city hospitals, filled an it safer for everyone, whether
important gap in local medical support. on one day or short stay visits,
Besides the 24 hour service, there were emergencies don’t know the difference. Hub have been obtained in the name of
beds for overnight cases and respite care. Add to that the congestion on the Freemasons New Zealand to recognise
Many speak highly of their recuperation roads in and around the Bays, and to the wide support from Freemasonry.
at Akaroa having been sent there after and from the City. The pressure on the The Phoenix Lodge No 43 whose
medical procedures at in Christchurch. health facilities can be huge. Akaroa and mission statement is to be “A Robust
Since that fateful earthquake day the Peninsula folk have banded together Member of the Akaroa/Banks Peninsula
Akaroa health services have had to make to push for a restoration of the Akaroa Community”, seek to make this a suc
do, shifting their base as space became Hospital and while this will not be fully cessful Freemasons New Zealand effort.
available. Pompellier House, a retire realised, the local DHB has agreed to The Lodge seeks your help to reach their
ment rest home, was pressed into service build a Health Hub, provided the local first step target of $25,000, before any
to fill the gap but its days are numbered. community chip in with some $3 million. Trust subsidies are added.
Adding to the pressure is the influx of Thus an Akaroa Health Hub Fund Contributions from individuals,
cruise vessels unable to use Lyttelton, Charity has been established to which Lodges or via Lodge Projects should be
often bring more than 10,000 extra The Phoenix Lodge No 43 has undertaken made to The Phoenix Health Hub Fund,
people to the harbour. Thus the normal to contribute substantially. A commit P.O. Box 15, Akaroa 7542 or direct to
population of 600, swollen to some 4,000 ment has been made to donate in excess Heartland Account – The Phoenix Lodge
of $50,000 to the Fund for the No.43 – Charity: 03-1783-0501892-21.
The Phoenix Lodge No 43. purchase of equipment and pro All donations will be handled with strict
vision of amenities. As of August confidentiality however Charity receipts
(2017) there is over $13,600 in are being issued to all identified donors.
the Lodge Health Hub Fund with Akaroa Health Hub Limited, the fund
a further $10,000 allocated by the ing body for the proposed Akaroa Health
Canterbury Masonic Charitable Hub, is a registered charity; Registration
Trust. number: CC50204. IRD charity rules ap
In recognition of the com ply to donations over $10.
mitment, Naming Rights for the VWBro TD Carrell,
A&E Room at the new health Phoenix Health Hub Funding Committee
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