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First Degree Education Night

Another terrific night at Yeronga with an Education night on the First Degree. This was a welcome interlude from our mountain of degree work

Following a presentation on aspects of the First Degree by VW Bro Paul Holland, our special guest for the evening, Wor Bro Chris Wiltshire, the WM of Lodge Lord Saltoun, provided a masterly rendition of the Scottish First Degree Tracing Board.

We also balloted successfully for 3 new initiates, Messrs Peter Levine, Peter Watson and Jim van Leent and also an affiliate, Bro Ashish Katta from Lodge Harmony No. 5 in NSW. We were able to affiliate Ash on the night. This was followed by a very pleasant festive board in the company of our friends from Lord Saltoun, Morningside and Tuscan lodges.

In the pic above Wor Bro Wilshire stands in the front row with Yeronga PM Wor Bro Peter Sinclair and with Bro Ask Katta on the far right.

Installation 2012

Early Date Claimer: Yeronga Lodge Installation: Saturday 16 June @3pm Stone Corner. Master-Elect is Bro Peter Ryan (pictured) and all progressive offices will be filled by Master Masons. RSVP by the end of May would be appreciated for catering purposes.

Download Yeronga Installation Invitation 2012

Second Degree - Mike Alafaci and Matt Callow @ General Glasgow Lodge

A great night of cooperation between Scottish Working Lodges last night when General Glasgow Lodge Passed two of Yeronga Lodge's members to the Second Degree. Both Lodges participated in a fine ceremony which the candidates, Bro Mike Alafaci amd Bro Matt Callow, thoroughly enjoyed. In the picture attached are members of both lodges with the Worshipful Masters Peter Sinclair (Yeronga) and Len Norman (General Glasgow) in the front row flanking the new Fellowcrafts Matt (left) and Mike (right).

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Installation 2012

With the Election of Officers now held we can announce that Bro Peter Ryan is Master-Elect of Yeronga Lodge for 2012-13. The Installation will be held on Saturday 16 June at Stones Corner. Tyling time is 3pm with Visitors entering at about 3.15 and Grand Lodge at 3.20. All progressive office positions will be filled by Master Masons.

The Installation banquet will follow at about 6.30pm. Price is not yet fixed but should be in the $20-25 range. A detailed Installation Invitation will be circulated to all Brisbane Lodges through the pidgeon holes in our Centres over the next couple weeks. I will also put it as a PDF file on the Yeronga Lodge website and Facebook page. Early indication of attendance would be welcome for catering purposes. Naturally all members of Yeronga lodge are particularly asked to attend.

Third Degree - Calum Watson

Last night at Yeronga we Raised Bro Calum Watson to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Calum was a great candidate and thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of a Scottish Third Degree.

We also conducted the election of officers for 2012-13. Bro Peter Ryan, our SW, is the Master Elect for 2012-13.  All progessive offices will be filled by Master Masons yet again - a pattern which shoud be repeated for some years into the future given the growth in our membership base. Installation will be on Saturday 16 June at 3pm at the Stones Corner Centre.

Picture abopve is Calum Watson and members of Yeronga Lodge after last night's ceremony. (click on photo to enlarge).

Second Degree - Adam Palfrey and David Myles @ Lodge St Andrew

On Tuesday night this week Lodge St Andrew No 6, Australia's oldest Scottish Working Lodge, assisted Yeronga by Passing two of our members, Brs Adam Palfrey and David Myles. Sincere thanks to Wor Bro Ashley Tucker and his ceremonial team for putting on a fine ceremony which is very close to Yeronga's own. No suprise there I suppose as 4 of Yeronga's founding members in 1915 came from St Andrew.

Pictured above are the two candidates with Wor Bro Tucker and members of Lodge St Andrew.

Gathering of the Clans 2012

A great Gathering of the Clans in Grand Hall yesterday.

James Stuart Sherrit of Yeronga Lodge took his Third Degree in the presence of around 400 Freemasons including large delegations from the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and the District Grand Lodge of Western Australia under the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The MW Grand Master, RW Deputy Grand Master, RW Assistant Grand Master and 4 Past Grand Masters of Queensland were present as were the District Grand Master of Western Australia and his predecessor.

A banquet for over 380 attended by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC followed in the city.

Here are a few pics of the afternoon event:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Degree - Darryl Peries

Great Third Degree on Bro Darryl Peries last night. Good warm up for the Gathering of the Clans next weekend.

Ritual was well performed and we had a good number of our friends in attendance as visitors

Still lots of activity. Two new applications for initiation now complete, one set of affiliation papers out to a young MM and another set to go we hope, plus a visitor to FB last night requested papers today. So a terrific night all round at Yeronga.

Second Degree - Kamaran Jbar @ Lodge Stanley

On Thursday our friends at Lodge Stanley No 37 UGLQ greatly assisted us by conducting a Second Degree on Yeronga member Kamaran Jbar. This is the second time in recent months that Stanley has worked coooperatively with us.

The work was of high standard and a good number of visitors wwere present.

It was a great night for Kamaran who has spent many months back in Iraq since he took his First Degree in December 2010.

In the picture above we have members of Yeronga (blue ties) and Stanley (red ties) with Bro Jbar in the front row.

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Third Degree - David Burrows

Last night we Raised Bro David Burrows to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. David was a very attentive candidate to a ceremony that was well conducted.

It has been a big week for David as on Monday 13 February his partner Mariella presented him with a baby boy, their first child - Mason Burrows. A good strong name. Wonder where he got that from? Mother and baby doing very well. Congratulations to David and Mariella from all the Brethtren and families of Yeronga Lodge.

We were pleased to welcome a number of visitors again, including a number of our fellow Scottish Working Brethren.

Pictured above: Yeronga Brethren with one of our visitors:

(L to R front on floor) Bro Mepi Faoagali, Bro Jeff Dole, Wor Bro Peter Sinclair (WM), Bro David Burrows, Bro Peter Ryan, Bro Simon Bell.

(L to R rear and centre) Bro Kamaran Jbar, Bro Steven Ball (Lodge Celtic of Ithaca), Bro Elliot Jardine, Bro Matt Callow, Bro Ian Godson, Wor Bro Haydn McBryde, RW Bro Cedric Holland, Wor Bro Rodger Klopp, Wor Bro Shawn Ket, Wor Bro Don Burns, Wor Bro Don Long.

First Degree - Scott Moran and Mepi Faoagali

Last night we initiated Mr Scott Moran and Mr Mepi Faoagali, two more great members for our lodge. We now have a total of 10 Entered Apprentices - all great guys and looking forward to experiencing Lodge and taking their further degrees.

Two of our members from different ends of Australia were also able to attend - Wor Bro Len Walder from Cairns and Bro Mal Teasdale from Mt Gambier in South Australia. Great to see you both again.

We were happy to welcome a number of visitors including fellow Scottish Working Brethren from Ionic Prudence, Celtic of Ithaca, United Tradesmen and Morningside.  We were also delighted to welcome Bro Wayne McCullough from Sugar Land Lodge in Texas, USA.

Pictured above: Yeronga Brethren with six of our Entered Apprentices:

(L to R front) Bro Adam Palfrey, Bro Mike Alafaci, Bro David Myles, Wor Bro Peter Sinclair (WM), Bro Scott Moran, Bro Mepi Faoagali, Bro Brenton Arthur.

(L to R rear and centre) Bro Baillie Hutchison, Bro Ian Godson, Bro Jeff Dole, Bro Tony Anderson, Wor Bro Don Burns, Wor Bro Don Long, RW Bro Cedric Holland, Bro Malcolm Teasdale, Wor Bro Rodger Klopp, Wor Bro Rick Hall, Wor Bro Len Walder, Wor Bro Haydn McBryde, Wor Bro Shawn Ket.

And below: Wayne McCullough and our WM Peter Sinclair

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Freemasons Decoded

British TV personality Tony Robinson investigates the concepts behind the latest Dan Brown book, The Lost Symbol. This History Channel show is on next Monday night. I've found the videos on YouTube. Here's part 1.

 

 

First Degree - Richard Arthur and Brenton Arthur

Last night we finished off one of our busiest and most successful years by initiating father and son team Richard and Brenton Arthur. A unique occasion for our lodge in its 96 year history and quite a rare occurrence in the Craft overall.

It was a wonderful night with 71 Brethren present including the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the Right Worshipful Assistant Grand Master and several lodge delegations.

The ceremonial team performed well and both candidates were attentive and obviously enjoyed the work.

Pictured above are members of Yeronga and some of our visitors with Richard and Brenton in the front row. Below are pictures of the MW Grand Master, RW Assistant Grand Master and newer members as well as with the candidates.

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First Degree - Mike Alafaci

Last night we initiated Mr Michael Alafaci. Mike joins recent initiates David Myles and Elliott Jardine, who took their First Degrees at an emergent meeting last week.

Mike was a great candidate and thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony. The ritual work was of high quality and was appreciated by all present.

We welcomed Wor Bro Wayne Warry, WM of Fenwick Lodge. Yeronga and Fenwick have a long relationship with 5 founding members of Yeronga coming from Fenwick Lodge in 1915. Both lodges are currently experiencing a resurgence in numbers.

We were also delighted to welcome Wor Bro George Lyons from Earsdon Lodge No 6219 UGLE. Earsdon falls under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland. It was wonderful having George with us and we trust he enjoyed the ceremony.

On the 14th of December meeting night we will be initiating Mr Richard Arthur and his son Mr Brenton Arthur. The Most Worshipful Grand Master will be in attendance.

Pictured above:

(L to R front and centre) Bro Elliott Jardine, Bro David Myles, Bro Mike Alafaci, Bro Peter Ryan, Wor Bro Peter Sinclair, Bro Tony Anderson, Bro David Burrows, Wor Bro George Lyons, RW Bro Cedric Holland, Bro Calum Watson.

(L to R rear) Wor Bro Shawn Ket, Bro Ian Godson, Bro Baillie Hutchison, Wor Bro Bill Houghton, Wor Bro Don Burns, Wor Bro Rodger Klopp, Wor Bro Haydn McBryde, Bro Cameron Wilkinson-Reed, VW Bro Paul Holland.

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Social Golf day

Recently Yeronga held one of its increasingly regular social events for members and friends. This time it was golf down in the bayside. A good time was had by all as the photos attest.

 

 

First Degree - David Myles and Elliott Jardine

On Wednesday, at an emergent meeting, we initiated Mr David Myles and Mr Elliott Jardine, two more great members for our lodge. David and Elliott are the first two of eight new members we'll be welcoming over the next 3 months.

Both David and Elliott proved excellent candidates. The ceremony of initiation was well executed and all officers performed well.

We were happy to welcome a number of visitors including a Fratenal Visit by the Brethren of Lodge General Glasgow, who kindly gave up their meeting night so that we could hold our emergent meeting.

On our regular meeting night this month, 16 November, we will be initiating Mr Mike Alafaci and Mr Mikey Wulff.

Pictured above:

(L to R front and centre) Bro Baillie Hutchison, Bro Jeff Dole, Wor Bro Shawn Ket, Bro Elliott Jardine, Wor Bro Peter Sinclair, Bro David Myles, Bro Simon Bell.

(L to R rear) Bro Tony Anderson, Wor Bro Bill Houghton, Wor Bro Haydn McBryde, Wor Bro Don Burns, Wor Bro Rodger Klopp, RW Bro Cedric Holland, Bro Ian Godson.

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