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Freemasons Assisting Tertiary Education Students.
When M. W. Bro. Robert Clarke was Grand Master he initiated a scheme to provide two essential elements for Freemasonry in Tasmania. The two elements were-
The FREEMATES Foundation was set up with the aim of obtaining an amount of $100,000 to allow for interest on the investment of that money to form the basis of the bursaries granted. Currently $24,000 has been raised and all Freemasons are being asked to contribute to this cause not only because of the obvious need for the bursaries, but to enable Freemasonry to raise its profile with the youth of our community. Unless we can make a name for ourselves as a supporter of youth we will continue to be seen as "a good organisation for old men, not me!".
The FREEMATES Foundation has revised its thrust and it is anticipated that when funds reach $30,000 the Foundation will commence the issue of bursaries in the hope that this action may stimulate more donations whilst continuing to aim for our target of $100,000.
HUON LODGE BEGINS REGULAR OPEN DAYS
Brethren in the Huon have begun a series of open days at their historic Lodge building in the southern township of Franklin.
The new Worshipful Master of the Huon Lodge, W Bro Sam McLean - installed on September 9 - said the open days would be on the fourth Saturday of every month, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
He told local media that the building would be manned by Freemasons keen to pass on some of the so-called "secrets" of their craft to the general public.
"We have never been a secret society," Mr. McLean said. "Our members share some common modes of identification, just as members of other organisations do, but these days it is important to be even more open with the public, and this is one way to do it.
"Freemasonry helps its members in their personal development by using ceremonies based on the life-skills of the original stonemasons - and this includes helping the community in a variety of ways.
"We want to show the people of the Huon around our lodge building and explain some of the symbolism of the craft of freemasonry, as well as highlight our community involvement and, hopefully, attract new members".
The open days are an addition to the regular meetings of the Huon Lodge, which will continue as normal, on the second Thursday of every month at 7.30 p.m.
A follow-up report will be in the December edition of Freemasonry Tasmania.
W Bro McLean's news release was prepared with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Media Liaison Officer, who also provided him with a selection of "question and answer" guidelines.
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