The total amount of Charity efforts reported by Chapters during the period 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2018 is $255,275.00. An example of the vast range of recipients of this wonderful work is shown in the list below. Thank You Sisters and Brothers!
P&P GRAND REPRESENTATIVES ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON.
June 5, 2019 in the Festival Function Centre, Findon, South Australia.
Mr Jonathan Nantes, MC on behalf of the President, Miss Elizabeth Watt and Patron, Mr Graham Deacon, welcomed the Present & Past Grand Representatives from Australia and Overseas and their guests to our Biennial Luncheon.
The Entry Parade introduced each Dignitary present and their Escort, who where possible, is a current Grand Representative in Australia. A successful function needs many to assist – the Table Hostesses, the MC, the Organist and the welcoming Escorts for table direction. Very grateful for the assistance given.
Our Most Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs Helen McLaughlan had the pleasure of presenting 4 Commissions to Mrs Margaret Down (Italy), Ms Janice Cartwright (Utah), Mrs Sandra David (New Mexico), Mrs Joan Smith (Wyoming).
Lunch was served.
The President gave her Welcome Address and the Toast to the Grand Representatives Association was given by Mrs Sharyn Deacon.
The Responses:
At the conclusion of our Lunch was the Biennale Meeting of the Association.
Business and Election were conducted.
Term 2019 – 2021 President, Mrs Maureen Hillman (NSW/ACT), Secretary/Treasurer Mrs Margaret Smith (NSW/ACT). Introduction of the WG Fraternal Correspondent & Patron, Mr Stephen Brown (SA).
From the Souvenir Card –
On behalf of the Present & Past Grand Representatives Association in Australia it has been our pleasure to host this Luncheon today and we hope you have enjoyed renewing old friendships and creating new ones and we look forward to seeing you in 2021 in Sydney.
Margaret Smith,
Secretary/Treasurer.
P&P GReps Luncheon 2019
P&P GRep Luncheon 2019
P&P GReps Luncheon 2019
P&P GReps Luncheon 2019
On Saturday 25th May, 2019 the members of Wallsend Chapter No.98 celebrated the 70th Birthday of the Chapter.
Our meeting was attended by the Worthy Grand Matron Sister Lorna Dunkley, Worthy Grand Patron Brother Graham Smith, PWGM’s, PWGP’s & the Grand Office Bearers of the Grand Chapter of NSW & ACT Inc. Also in attendance was the Worthy District Grand Matron of the Sydney District Grand Committee Sister Christine McDonnell & members of the SDG Committee. We also had 5 presiding Worthy Matrons & 1 presiding Worthy Patron.
The meeting was full of many beautiful services. The Welcome Service was prepared by Sister Patricia Manefield, Mother’s Day Service by Sister Margaret Bryden, while the Birthday Service was in the hands of the Worthy Matron. During the Birthday Service, the names of all members who had signed the Role Book were remembered & their names placed on the Remembrance Tree. In total 319 members had been initiated or affiliated over the past 70 years. Over the past 70 years Wallsend Chapter has only had one home base & we still meet in the Wallsend Masonic Hall to this day.
Our Past Worthy Matron’s & Past Worthy Patron’s was conducted by our Treasurer Sister Donna Hampton, the positions for the service were filled by members of Wallsend who have not reached the position of Worthy Matron & the friends of Wallsend Chapter. Our PWM’s & PWP’s were seated in the West during the service. This service was a wonderful tribute to our PWM’s & PWP’s & our thanks to Sister Hampton for presenting such a beautiful service.
As well as many visitors we were able to extend a very warm welcome to Sister Anne Brogden (Perth) & Sister Karen Yeates (Wagga Wagga), who because of distance are unable to be with us as often as they would like.
Following the meeting we all adjourned to Wallsend Diggers (RSL) for our celebratory dinner, which was also attended by many of our family members.
Our grateful thanks to all who attended & made this day so special.
The following weekend many of us were off to Adelaide for the UGCA Sessions, where Brother Alan Paterson was installed as WG Jnr Chaplain. We offer you our congratulations & also want to say how proud we are of you.
Also congratulations to Brother Paul Smith Most Worthy Grand Patron & although you are representing Western Australia, Wallsend is very proud of you & send congratulations for a happy & successful 2 years.
The sessions went off very well, great to catch up with the friends you don’t see on a regular basis & wonderful to have our friends from Texas here to celebrate with us.
Best wishes to all for the coming year.
Sister Pamela Paterson (PWGM) – Worthy Matron
WORTHY ADVISOR – Miss Charlee Coleman
MOTHER ADVISOR – Mrs Kimberley Sommers
Dear Sisters & Friends
Our Annual Quiz Night was once again well attended and we thank everyone who brought along their family and friends. Well done girls on the great team effort.
It was also rewarding to have the support of many members of the Masonic Family.
We now have website: iorg-nsw-sa.org…thank you to Dad Nick Slayton from Cumberland Assembly. If you would like something posted please send to Mrs Rayner.
FACEBOOK: Please hook up to our page as we quite often have extra information for everyone and this is the quickest way to get messages to you. Contact Kimberley for this link up
DATES TO REMEMBER
There will be some sorting days during the next school holidays. Firstly to clean up our area in the basement and secondly so we can access the old records to get history information for the 90th celebration. (holidays are from 27th September to 11th October)
Our Celebration of 90 Years in Rainbow will be held in Adelaide. We are currently looking for a venue. Suggestions welcome. We will need to be able to set up an Assembly Room, have a dinner & accommodation for interstate visitors. Not necessarily all in the one place but it does make it easier than having to move from place to place.
For Information, please contact Lorraine Rayner.
Hobart and Derwent Chapters have for some years now combined to conduct Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings stores in Hobart. Over the years we have developed a good rapport with the management of Bunnings and frequently are asked to attend if there is a vacancy.
These photographs were taken on Easter Tuesday when we were absolutely run off our feet, as can be seen by the cook (me) mopping my brow. In the other photograph is Margaret Campbell (our Chief Organiser) and Jan Webberley. By noting on the sandwich board we are members of the Order of the Eastern Star, as well as stating which charity we are supporting, is proving very successful. We are often asked “What is the Order of the Eastern Star”? While we are yet to gain members through this means of advertising the organization, we are making the community aware of our existence. Many will give us a donation to aid our charitable work.
Pam Sangwell PMWGM
