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M. W. Bro. Norman Cooper
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Tasmania

Grand Master’s Address to Communications – February 2010

Most Wor. Bro. Norman Cooper.

GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS

My article in the February edition of “Freemasonry Tasmania” enjoined members to consider their New Year’s resolutions and hopefully to have included some wish to increase their Masonic activity during the coming year.

Although obviously preaching to the converted I again express the wish that we all try to become more involved with those activities that comprise our Masonic involvement. I support members membership of other Orders under the umbrella of Freemasonry but everyone should be aware that Craft Masonry is the basis of all Freemasonry and without a vibrant Craft base from which members of other Orders can be recruited the future looks very bleak for the whole organisation. The satisfaction and joy flowing from an ongoing participation in a Craft lodge can be the foundation of personal development and great, enduring and beneficial friendships.

Today we will invest the first three appointed ceremonial teams and I have a great confidence that their performance will justify the choices that the selection committees have made. I wish each officer all the best for the forthcoming year and trust that in meeting the challenges of their new positions they have a fulfilling and happy experience.

Lodge buildings continue to be an ongoing source of satisfaction as the amenities and standards are gradually improving. The changes to the Derwent Valley Masonic Centre are continuing apace, Mt. Lyell building is soon to have a new roof and other refurbishment, whilst consideration is being given to what changes are desirable to the Devonport Masonic building. Lodge Clarence is also considering what improvements are needed to their building

Lenah Valley Lodge building has finally been sold. The interest in upgrading building facilities and amenities is most heartening and I am very pleased with the progress that is being made in this area.

The tremendous efforts of the West Coast members in bringing the Zeehan museum project to fruition is to be applauded. The museum is now open presenting a graphic display for the public regarding our activities.

There are three interstate Grand Installations and another in New Zealand this year, Victorian Craft, Victorian Mark, Queensland Craft and New Zealand Craft. I would be pleased to have your company on any or all of these occasions. I am working on a possible pre installation trip to the Bay of Fires in New Zealand prior to the Auckland event. Details will be available in the near future.

During this term I have awarded the rank of Past Grand Warden to Very Worshipful Brother David Kay

Our Communication meetings sometimes do not include a very exciting agenda and I would be pleased to receive suggestions to take to the Board of General Purposes regarding variations to the current format which might make the proceedings more enjoyable and productive.

Brethren, I ask you to now rise with the sign of fidelity while I read the names of those of our brethren who, since our last assembly have passed to the Grand Lodge above.


Deceased Brethren
	V. Wor. Bro.
	T. A. Connell	Nugara
	B. W. Anderson	Pacific
	R. H. Glover	Derwent Valley
	S. K. Woodman	St Andrew Lewis

	Wor. Bro.
	E. N. Richardson	Pacific
	M. F. Johnson	Darcy Wills Memorial
	R. A. Peck	St. Andrew Lewis
	F. Fyle	Macquarie
	W. J. Conway	Pacific
	E. W. N. Fisher	Loyalty
	J Wells	Macquarie, Loyalty, Hobart Lodge of Research
	J. C. MacLachlan	Leven
	I. M. Abell	Burnie Masonic
	R. G. Marriott	Glenora

	Bro.
	N. K. Welsh	Pacific
	K. D. White	Pacific
	J. Dillon	Huon
	C. H. Sargent	Emu
	J. W. Reisz	Concord
	T. H. Price	Pacific
	R. W. Frost	Launceston Daytime
	D. R. J. Welsh	Macquarie
	F. H. White	Hutchins Old boys
	R. G. Wilson	Kingston
	P. J. Lewis	Loyalty
	R. H. Morris	Loyalty
	S. C. Fisher	Loyalty
	E. J. Brown	Glenora
	W. D. Butler	Mt. Lyell

I thank you for attending today’s proceedings and trust you have a safe journey home.

Brethren, may they be remembered for the good they have done and the enduring Friendships they have made in their journey through our Masonic fraternity.

September 2010
Thursday	9th.	Huon 3	Grand Master
Monday	13th	Clarence 46	M. Wor. Bro. A. B. Swinton
Monday	20th.	Bowen 79	Deputy Grand Master
October 2010
Saturday	9th.	Leven 30	R. W. Bro. J. H. Horton
Monday	11th.	Hope 4	Deputy Grand Master
Saturday	16th	Roland 36	Grand Master
Monday	18th	Esperance 61	R. W. Bro. T. D. Dann
Friday	22nd	Lauriston 72	Southern Team Grand master
Saturday	23rd.	Burnie Masonic 89	R. W. Bro. B. G. Poulter
Tuesday	26th.	Esk 60	R. Wor. Bro. C. D. Moore
Thursday	28th.	Pembroke 74	R. Wor. Bro. A. J. Sanwell
November 2010
Friday	12th.	Beltana 65	R. Wor. Bro. R. A. Patmore
Saturday	13th.	Concord 10	R. Wor. Bro. K. W. Scott
Tuesday	16th.	Heather 64	R. Wor. Bro. D. H. Johnston
Wednesday	17th.	St. Pauls 88	R. Wor. Bro. I. M. Reading
Friday	19th.	Launceston Lodge of Research 69	R. Wor. Bro. P. J. Radford
Saturday	20th	Peace 7	R. Wor. Bro. M. R. Lawson
December 2010
Saturday	11th.	Merton 39	R. Wor. Bro. J. W. Slore
January 2011
Saturday	22nd.	St. Helens 93	R. Wor. Bro. J. Windrum
February 2011
Tuesday	1	City of Glenorchy Daytime 91 (Open)	Grand Master
Tuesday	8th.	Phoenix 92	R. Wor. Bro. W. G. Johnston
Saturday	12th.	Kingston 41	R. Wor. Bro. S. G. Bradley
Wednesday	16th.	Derwent Valley 27	R. Wor. Bro. S. R. Zichy-Woinaski
Saturday	19th.	Dorset 17	R. Wor. Bro. J. L. Cornwell
Saturday 5th.	5th.	Grand Lodge Communications North West

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Grand Lodge Officers for 2010

Grand Master M. W. Bro. N R. Cooper

Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro C J Wallace

Senior Grand Warden R.W. Bro. B G Waters

Junior Grand Warden R.W. Bro. B W Curtain

Grand Chaplain

South V.W. Bro. N G Harris

North V.W. Bro. G W Morgan

North – West V.W. Bro. G N Deacon

Grand Treasurer R.W. Bro. P F Oddie

Grand Registrar R.W. Bro. A G Shott

Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. A J Sangwell

Grand Inspector of Lodges

South V.W. Bro. C B Tabe

North V.W. Bro. G J Clark

North - West V.W. Bro. L. G Appleby

Grand Director of Ceremonies

South V.W. Bro. P W Calvert

North V.W. Bro. R V Edwards

North - West V.W. Bro. K J Wallace

Senior Grand Deacon

South W. Bro. M F Farley

North W. Bro. B Emmerton

North - West W. Bro. W Paterson

Junior Grand Deacon

South W. Bro. R. I. Goninon

North W. Bro M P Turner

North - West W. Bro. D Cheshire

Grand Superintendent of Works W. Bro. R WLowe

Grand Sword Bearer

South W. Bro. A Burton

North W. Bro. M Smith

North – West W. Bro. P J Radel

Grand Standard Bearer

South W. Bro. C P Deane

North W. Bro. R G Frost

North - West V. W. Bro. R D Rae

Grand Director of Music R.W. Bro. D B Niel

Grand Organist

North - West W. Bro. K G Chambers

South R.W. Bro. J F Millington

Grand Pursuivant

South W. Bro. M J Freeman

North W. Bro. H R Fairley

North - West W. Bro. D J Greisbach

Grand Tyler

South W. Bro. A T Bruce-Mullins

North W. Bro. G R Comley

North - West W. Bro. G A Stutterd

Grand Trumpeter

South

North

North - West

Grand Stewards

South W. Bros. J A Clear (5)

W. Bro. G D Reid (3)

W. Bro. P C Goninon (27)

North W. Bro. R J Hesline (60)

W. Bro. P J Wise (4)

North – West W. Bro. R A Knowles (23)

Board of General Purposes

The number following the Board member’s name, indicates the number of years to serve.

South R.W. Bros. E.C. Cummins (2), B.W. Curtain (1),
V.W. Bro. D.J. Macrow (1) and W. Bro. A. V. A’ Church (1).

North M.W. Bro. J E Kearon (1), R.W. Bro. S.R. Zichy-Woinarski (1) and V.W. Bro. R Chell (1).

North – West R.W. Bros. J. Hamilton (2), B. G. Poulter (1) and V.W. Bro. D.L. Kay (1).

Ex-officio Members: Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master

Board of Benevolence

South V.W. Bro. L A Brown (2), N. G. Harris. P.E.C. Page (1), and W. Bro. C R Hues (1).

North V.W. Bro. G.W. Morgan (1) and W. Bro. P J Wise (1).

North – West V.W. Bros. G. N. Deacon (1) R. J. McKenna (1)

R.B. Ker (1) and J. W. Packham (2)

Ex-officio Members: Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master

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