District Grand Master’s Column May 2012

Greetings Brethren of all Lodges.

I have just returned from Adelaide where I attended the South Australia and Northern Territories Communications and the Grand Installation. Best Communications I have attended: I was home within an hour and it was held in the evening in Lounge suit with Regalia. I received my Diploma of Masonic Education from the Grand Master. The Installation was also done to perfection with a superb male choir (non Masonic). Hopefully our Installation this month at Geyserland will also go well.

Sadly it is the last meeting this month of Lodge Putaruru Tirau before the handing in of their Charter on June 7th. On a positive note I can report that most Lodges are seeing the benefits of new members and those that are not are in the process of advertising their wares for interested parties.

I look forward to seeing you soon and do not forget the Communications this month at Hamilton on 26th.

Kevin ALLEN District Grand Master Geyserland 11

A reminder the Northern District Communications will be held at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Waikato University, Knighton Road, Hamilton at 9 a.m. Saturday 26th May 2012. All brethren from Entered Apprentices onwards are welcome and hopefully we can make a good attendance. There are several remits to be dealt with as communicated to all Lodges. Registration costs $25 and must be in by 18th May.

NTH Div Conference Registration Form 2012 (159 kB)

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Fraternally...
V W Bro Kevin Allen
District Grand Master
Geyserland District No 11.

Geyserland District No 11 has an active Masonic Almoners` and Benevolence Association.

Almoning & Benevolence

“To relieve the distressed, to visit the sick, to care for the aged, to comfort the bereaved is a duty incumbent upon all men, but particularly Freemasons who are linked together by a bond of brotherhood.”

Benevolence and Almoner Contacts

Brethren, it is important that any Lodge Brother or Widow in distress or need of assistance be advised to your Lodge Almoner.

For any Brethren admitted to Hospital in the Geyserland Masonic District (Rotorua, Putaruru, Tokoroa, Taupo areas), regardless of where they may reside normally, please advise the District Benevolence Officer, Tom Becker on 022 045 5229, immediately. An Almoner will be assigned.

For any Brethren admitted to Hospital in the Waikato Masonic District (Hamilton and outlying areas), regardless of where they may reside normally, please advice the Association's Secretary, Doug Bedggood, on 07 847 7559, immediately. The designated visitor will then be informed.

Notices

AGM - Waikato Masonic District Almoner’s Association

The Waikato District's Almoner’s Association AGM is on Thursday 24 May 2010, commencing at 10:00 am, at the Alpha Masonic Centre, Bryce Street, Cambridge.

Further information is in the document below.

Waikato Almoners AGM 2012 05 24 (43 kB)

Links to PDF Readers are available under 'Notices and Documents'.

Appointment of Officers

At the meeting of the Masonic Almoners and Benevolence Association, Geyserland District, on 2nd March 2012 the resignation of VW Bro Rev J D Buchanan PG Chaplain, MNZM, as Benevolence Officer was formally accepted. The nomination of VW Bro T A Becker P Dist GM, to this position was carried with acclamation.

At the AGM on the same day, Mrs N L Becker was nominated for the position of Treasurer/Secretary. This was also carried with acclamation.

Bay of Plenty District's Benevolence Officer

The Bay of Plenty District's Benevolence Officer is now VW Bro Jack Price, taking over after the retirement of VW Bro Mike Cook.

Yours Fraternally,
Robert Jessop Dist GM

Geyserland District's News

The May 2012 Geyserland District Lodge Meeting Notice is available to download

Geyserland District Almoner's Association

The Geyserland District Almoner's Association will be meeting at the Rotorua Masonic Centre on Friday May 4th.

2012 Northern Division Conference

The Northern Division Conference for 2012 will be held at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Knighton Road, Waikato University, Hamilton on Saturday 26 May 2012, starting at 9:00am.

All brethren from Entered Apprentices onwards are welcome and hopefully we can make a good attendance. There are several remits to be dealt with as communicated to all Lodges. Registration costs $25 and must be in by 18th May.

Minutes and Registration forms have been emailed to all Geyserland District members. If you do not have a copy, or would like a copy of the remits prior to being discussed in Lodge, please email the Webmaster.

Geyserland District Communications Role - 2012

Brethren, with the passing on of VW Bro Alan Foster, PG Lec, the role of Geyserland District Communications is now in the hands of Bro Kevin Carroll. Communications from the District Grand Master and others will be notified via email and / or this website. Would Masters and Secretaries please ensure that any Brethren, that do not have Internet or Email access, receive a printed copy as necessary. Thank you.

Geyserland District Social Functions

The current Social Functions for Geyserland Lodges are listed on the District Notice Paper and specified on the relevant Lodge's page on this website. The District Notice Paper has clickable links to each Lodge's page.

Other District's News

Other Districts' Programs

The Wellington, Hauraki, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Counties-Manakau Districts' Programs for May are available under 'Notices and Documents'.

AGM - Waikato Masonic District Almoner’s Association

The Waikato District's Almoner’s Association AGM is on Thursday 24 May 2010, commencing at 10:00 am, at the Alpha Masonic Centre, Bryce Street, Cambridge.

A luncheon meal will be available – cost $12

Almoners, Lodge representatives, Masters and any other interested Brethren are invited.

Further information is in the document below.

Waikato Almoners AGM 2012 05 24 (43 kB)

Links to PDF Readers are available under 'Notices and Documents'.

Bay of Plenty District's Benevolence Officer

The Bay of Plenty District's Benevolence Officer is now VW Bro Jack Price, taking over after the retirement of VW Bro Mike Cook.

Yours Fraternally,
Robert Jessop Dist GM

In Search of that which has been Forgotten - Part 2

Greetings to you all,

In wrapping matters up with regard to the Northland Trip, I advise that through your generosity in the giving of your time, donations, generous bidding at the various auctions, and the conviction on a number of misdemeanours as observed by the Sherriff, the total proceeds raised was $4,110.20.

Moved by the generosity of your giving, the chairman of the Mangere Masonic Charitable Trust 330 has made recommendation to his fellow Trustees to make a contribution from the Trust to enable the gross contribution towards the cause to be $6,000.00.

This being the case, RW Bro Eddie Eeles is working to secure the balance required to enable this project to be completed in time for the Divisional conference in May so that a presentation can be made on your behalf.

RW Bro Eddie, along with myself, can not thank you enough for being part of this journey in support of this cause.

I therefore cannot better reward you for your endeavours other than to attach the “Official” answers to the Sudoku (10 kB) and Crossword (17 kB) so valiantly attempted by you, more particularly by the Ladies. In the event that your original crosswords have been manufactured into darts to be directed at me, I also attach the puzzle and clues (24 kB).

Whilst there have been a number of informed discussions about the spelling of answers and interpretation of clues etc, the solution as attached is the definitive one.

Again thank you all for your participation. Roll on 2013 for “In Search for that which has been forgotten – Part 3”.

Kind Regards
Brian Crone

Links to PDF Readers are available under 'Notices and Documents'.

Bereavements

W Bro John Stacey (Jock) Black

W Bro John Stacey (Jock) Black passed away Thursday 10th May 2012. His funeral will be held on Wednesday 16th May in the Taumarunui Memorial Hall at 1:00 pm.

Thank you.
Regards, Noel Street

Geyserland Daylight Lodge No 462 and Lodge Rotorua No 153

Worshipful Masters of both these Lodges request the attendance of Brethren at the Funeral Service of Worshipful Brother Bruce Cornick on Friday 6th January at 2pm at Osborne's Funeral Home Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Rd, Rotorua.

E C Burgess, Actg. Secretary

January 1, 2012: Brethren All:

It is with sadness I report the passing of Wor. Bro. Bruce CORNICK a member of Lodge Rotorua 153. I understand he was with his family at Wellington and celebrated New Years Eve but passed away in his sleep.

A funeral is being arranged and will most likely be this Friday at Rotorua.

Kevin ALLEN District Grand Master Geyserland 11

VW Bro Alan Foster, PG Lec

Geyserland District regrets the passing of VW Bro Alan Foster, PG Lec, to the Great Lodge Above in late November 2011. His funeral was arranged and affairs taken care of by W Bro Frits Wedzinga GS, and Alan's funeral was well attended by over 50 Freemasons.