ANNUAL REPORT 2021 - 202 2

Freemasons Victoria

At Freem a s o n s Vi c to ri a we believe in a community built on true friendship, compassion and honesty. Our mission is to be a meaningful and relevant organisation in the twenty-first century that empowers Lodges, members and the community by providing leadership, guidance and administrative support systems to ensure the perpetuity of Freemasonry in this State.

ANNUAL REPORT

202 1 - 202 2

Contents 4

About Freemasons Victoria

6 Councils 8 Committees 9 Volunteers 11

2020-2021 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team

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Masonic Centres District Map

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Freemasons Victoria Overview

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Organisational Structures

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Marketing & Communications

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Freemasons Victoria Dashboard

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Freemasons Victoria Strategic Plan

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Property Portfolio

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Financial Year Overview

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Masonic Year in Review

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ABOUT FREEMASONS VICTORIA Freemasonry is a well-established and honourable fraternity. Its members share a strong set of values and principles which encourage them to provide social, benevolent, intellectual, and moral guidance for the benefit of each other, their communities, and their families. Through individual Lodges and groups, Freemasonry conducts several ceremonies or presentations to new and existing members which are designed to reinforce our values, stimulate thinking, and develop self-awareness. These Lodges, of which there are over 230 in Victoria, also provide fellowship, networking, counselling, mentoring, and tolerance with a philanthropic community orientation.

OUR THREE GREAT PRINCIPLES BROTHERLY LOVE Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to all people.

RELIEF Freemasons are taught to practise charity and to care not only for one another,but for the community through charitable giving and voluntary effort.

TRUTH Freemasonry strives for truth and requires high moral standards of its members.

Freemasons in Victoria have been active in the community for over 170 years and were instrumental in the development of Melbourne. They also established the Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria in 1867 for palliative care of the elderly, and the Freemasons Hospital in 1937 to care for Freemason members and their families.

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FREEMASONS VICTORIA OVERVIEW

7,286

13 STAFF

MEMBERS

233

55

LODGES

Volunteers

Freemasons Victoria is an organisation of good men, supporting each other, their families and the community. Freemasons in Victoria have been active in the community for over 170 years, enabling personal development, creating lasting friendships, and supporting the community.

MASONIC SERVICES STAFF

7

COMMERCIAL SERVICES STAFF

4

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS STAFF

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THE COUNCILS THE MASONIC GOVERNING COUNCIL The Masonic Governing Council was a caretaker advisory body operational from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. The Council provided the leadership governance necessary for effective operation of the Fraternity during an interim period of change.

Richard Elkington* ​Grand Master

Anthony Bucca

Deputy Grand Master

Garry Runge OAM JP*

Appointments for FV’s new Masonic and Commercial Councils and the membership of Freemasons Holdings Ltd were announced in January 2021. This follows the extensive work of the Change Management Steering Committee headed by VWBro. Robert Brennand. The conclusive FV member vote of 15 September 2021 established the format of these interim bodies for 2022. More permanent structures of these bodies, beyond 2022, will be decided by members via a vote.

FREEMASONS HOLDINGS LTD Richard Elkington*, ​Grand Master Freemason for 41 years. An engineer who ended his career as General Manager in the Latrobe Valley Power Generation Sector; Past Chair of Gippsland Water; Past Director of East Gippsland Water and Gippsland Ports; Chairman of both Fuel Plus International and Regional Development Australia, Gippsland and a broadcaster on Gippsland FM.

Anthony Bucca, Deputy Grand Master BA.LLB. Legal practitioner since 1977. Freemason for 42 years. Member of Freemasons Foundation, Grand Lodge Ceremonial Officer since 1990, Member of former BoGP, PGReg, PSGW. Past roles include Board of Management and Director of Royal Freemasons, Chairman Royal Freemasons and Vice Chairman Royal Freemasons. Current Chair of FFRT.

Grand Secretary

Myles King OAM, Senior Grand Warden

Frank Warner* Acting CEO

Craig Head*

Grand Treasurer

Past President, Board of General Purposes. Freemason for 39 years. Myles brings extensive experience and history of senior appointments with philanthropic foundations, associations and company boards.

Jane Boardman, External member BA, Grad. Dip. Professional Communication, Dip. AICD. Owner of Focusworks: executive, business, and career coaching, with HR focus in private and public sector. Highly experienced facilitator, specialising in strategic planning, culture and values, team building, business planning, and performance management. Member, ICG Global Committee of Ethics and Standards.

Ian Upjohn

Grand Registrar

Silvi Dobson, External member MBA, MA, PFHEA, GAICD. CEO of AAPolytech, a top-ranked leader. Quality-driven mindset, proactive in tackling HR issues with an organised and methodical approach. Known for negotiation, leadership and analytical skills including strategic planning initiatives, risk management and financial management.

* denotes retired from position

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MASONIC COUNCIL

COMMERCIAL COUNCIL

Garry Runge OAM, JP, Chair

Adj. Assoc. Prof. Felix Pintado, Chair

PDGM. Freemason for 37 years and former GSec. BA, Assoc. Dip. of Police Studies, Dip. of Gov. Investigations, Dip. of Security and Vetting, Cert. IV Workplace Training and Assessment, Professional Cert. of Mediation. Strong background in policies and procedures. Experience in Victoria Police, National Crime Authority, and as Chief of Staff to a Federal MP. Past Mayor and Councillor, Cardinia Shire Council. Past President of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices.

Domenic Donato, Member Freemason for 12 years. GHer. for five years. Past Master, also key member in establishing Endeavour Virtual Lodge. Active organiser and supporter of charity events. Organiser of Victorian Freemasons Convention. Domenic is an electrician by trade, specialising in commercial kitchens and has degrees in Audio Engineering and IT. Strong representative of younger Freemasons.

John Rodrigo, Member PSGW. Freemason for 41 years. WM on four occasions, served in five Grand Lodge Ceremonial Teams. Past Grand Director of Ceremonies. Former management roles, finance industry. Former Investigator, Australian Taxation Office. Former Sergeant, Royal Australian Army.

Bruce Stockdale, Member PJGW. Freemason for 33 years. Past President BoGP. Former Chair, Royal Freemasons Ltd. (Freemasons Homes) Former Manager, Member Services and Acting Grand Secretary/CEO, Freemasons Victoria. Focus on growth through improving member experiences and community interaction. Professional experience as accountant, financial adviser, and company director.

Robert Woolley, Member PM. Freemason for 24 years. Past Lodge Secretary. Based in Kilmore and brings a country perspective (Captain, CFA). Deep interest in relationship management, communication and influence, organisation and planning, research, analysis, and innovation. Currently studying Dip. Vocational Education, Training Design and Development; BA Organisational Leadership; and Grad. Dip. in Economics.

PGChap. Currently Chief Executive, Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Seniors Living, Mercy Health. Formerly Chief Executive, Royal Freemasons Ltd. MBA Health Administration, Grad Dip. Health Services Management, Grad Dip. Education, Bachelor of Theology.

Dr Matteo Donato, Member PGSuptWks. Freemason for 15 years. Former Member, Board of General Purposes, Freemasons Victoria. Academic career as Vocational Teacher and Teaching Scholar, lecturing in construction. Past senior management roles over 35 years in civil construction and commercial building. MBA. Master of Commerce. PhD. Dip. Vocational Education and Training. Dip. Training and Design. Dip. Building and Construction. Cert. IV

George Donikian, External member CEO, Donikian Media. Former Australian radio and television presenter, SBS, Nine Network, Ten Network. Face of multi-culturalism as the first news anchor on SBS Australia. Trainer of professionals in new media and presentation. Wide commercial experience as leader in community and sports organisations. Profound community service and development ethic. Former Chair, FNR (Football National Radio) streaming service. Former Ambassador, Bully Zero Foundation; Australia Day; and Melbourne City.

David Mandel, External member BSc (Chem), CIMA, FTA - Snr, GAICD. Experienced Board Director with extensive portfolio of nonexecutive appointments in both ASX-listed and Notfor-Profit organisations. Successful career in general management and finance, with current appreciation of Corporate Governance requirements. Astute business acumen, commercial judgement, and vision. Non-Executive Director of Commonwealth Games Australia, former Chair, Royal Children’s Hospital IT Committee.

David Mann AM, KSJ, FAICD, External member Specialist in sales, marketing, governance, and crisis management. Chairman of Entertainment Assist, Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Day Community Council, and Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Community Committee of Management. Director of The Production Company, Ambassador for The Small Business Mentoring Service, and Connected Communities Melbourne.

Trevor Somerville MAICD, Deputy chair Freemason for 46 years. Non-Executive Director of Australian manufacturing company. In final stages of graduating from the AICD Company Director’s Course. Dip. Management. Dip. Occupational Health and Safety. Dip of Building. Background in audit and risk profiling, financial literacy. Managing Director, company engaged in project engineering and Occupational Health and Safety, with IT emphasis.

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COMMITTEES COMPULSORY COMMITTEES

DISCRETIONARY COMMITTEES

FINANCE

LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL

Robert Brennand (Chair) Richard Elkington* John Blyth Anthony Bucca Craig Head Larry Jackson (Past chair) Garry James Myles King Rhys Watson Jennifer Galea (Secretary) Frank Warner (Observer)

COMPLAINTS Mark Eadon (Chair) David Triplow (Deputy Chair) Phil Barravechio Ray Gordon Bruce Keenan* John Tobin

COMPLAINTS REVIEW Peter Woods (Chair) Bill Kee (Past Chair)* Rick Durra Peter Julier John McTaggart Ashley Melnacis Jeff Tait Don Reynolds (Secretary)*

AGENDA (GENERAL) Ian Upjohn* (Chair) Robert Brennand Anthony Bucca Bruce Cowie Antonio Del Nevo Richard Elkington* Craig Head* Frank Lombardo* (Observer)

PROPERTY Steve Simpson (Chair) Anton Alers (Deputy Chair) Andrew Baird Robert Brennand (Finance Committee Rep) Rob Coslovich Dr Matteo Donato* Chris Dzanovski Kevin Holden Milton Mann Trevor Somerville (Commercial Council Rep) Hank Van Ravenstein*

Ian Upjohn (Chair) Peter Billings Anthony Bucca (ex-officio, DGM) Richard Elkington* (ex-officio, GM) Peter Henshall Thena Nadarajah Garry Sebo AM

FRATERNAL RELATIONS Mike Burrell (Chair) Åke Akerfeldt Anthony Bucca (ex-officio, DGM) Bruce Cowie (ex-officio, GSec) Peter Crick Richard Elkington* (ex-officio, GM) John Molnar Stuart Pike Robert Redman Kent Henderson (Secretary)*

RISK & AUDIT Robert Brennand Mark Freudenstein Anthony Bucca (ex-officio, DGM) Jeffrey Cripps* Richard Elkington* (ex-officio, GM) Wayne Moncur Terry Richards* Jennifer Galea (Secretary) Craig Head* (Observer) Frank Warner (Observer)

INTEGRITY UNIT Peter Henshall (Chair) Murray Luxford Garry Runge OAM JP Geoff Lambe Ron Swift Peter Murdoch (GSec GLWA) Giorgio Migliaccio

RITUAL AND CEREMONIAL John Blyth Bruce Carey Stuart McArthur Harry Pitaro Nikolaos Sakellaropoulos Wes Turnbull Graham Whiteside * denotes retired

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VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER ACTION TEAMS MEMBERSHIP Neville Wiggins (Chair) Paul Brennand* Ian Brown* Ken Dashwood Graham Kirkwood Wayne Millard Rahim Samat Sashi Sanmugathas Peter White

EDUCATION Ian Brown (Chair) Brendan Kyne (Deputy Chair) Robert Billing Peter Grounds Neil Hart-Smith Ange Kenos* David Manallack Steve Ruglan Richard Shelly* Chris Wallace Chris White Peter White

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Ash Long (Chair) Graeme Hawke* Domenic La Rocca Suresh Marcandan Wayne Motton Xavier Murtagh Luke Potter Bob Pullin*

TASKFORCE Bernard Henry (Chair) Russell Anthony Ray Dawson Gary Edwards** Antoni Pisa Sashi Sanmugathas Vito Spicuza

ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS Alan Tyndall Jason Gribble Lance McGregor Mark Harrison

DISTRICT COORDINATORS North West District No. 101 Russell Sincock South West District No. 102 Peter Barrand Loddon District No. 103 Kenneth Porter Goulburn District No. 104 Brendon Wallace Gippsland East District No. 105 Darrell Traplin Central Highlands District No. 106 Peter Bond Wimmera District No. 107 John McTaggart North East District No. 108 Stephen Norris Gippsland South/West No. 109 Brian Brown Bellarine Otway District No. 110 Robert Pullin* Central District No. 111 Daniel Jade Bayside District No. 112 Shawn Momen South East Mornington No. 113 John Fraser Monash Gully District No. 114 Lionel May Maroondah District No. 115 Wayne Millard Northern District No. 116 Rahim Samat Western District No. 117 Emmanuel Marabeliotakis

SPECIAL THANKS TO MEMBERS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO SUPPORT OUR OFFICE STAFF AND FREEMASONRY IN VICTORIA!

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2020-2022 GRAND LODGE CEREMONIAL TEAM Grand Master MWBro. Richard Elkington*

Grand Organist RWBro. Roger Manderson

Acting Grand Master/Deputy Grand Master RWBro. Anthony Bucca

Grand Herald WBro. Marc Law

Senior Grand Warden RWBro. Myles King OAM, KSJ

Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies WBro. Harry Blatt

Junior Grand Warden RWBro. Peter Bond

Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies VWBro. Eddie Koene

Grand Secretary RWBro. Bruce Cowie

Grand Pursuivant WBro. George Migliaccio

Grand Chaplain RWBro. John Glover RFD VWBro. Geoff Paton

Senior Grand Deacon WBro. Carl Donadio WBro. Jonathan Ivanyi WBro. Peter Gallagher

Grand Treasurer VWBro. Craig Head* VWBro. Robert Brennand Grand Registrar VWBro. Ian Upjohn CSC, KC Grand Almoner VWBro. Rev. David Thompson Grand Superintendent of Membership VWBro. Neville Wiggins Grand Superintendent of Works VWBro. Steve Simpson Grand Inspector of Workings VWBro. Wes Turnbull Grand Superintendent of Communication VWBro. Ash Long Grand Superintendent of Education RWBro. Ian Brown Grand Director of Ceremonies WBro. Tony Del Nevo* RWBro. Barry Dyce Grand Director of Music VWBro. Jim Taylor Deputy Grand Superintendent Membership WBro. Wayne Millard Deputy Grand Superintendent of Works WBro. Anton Alers Deputy Grand Superintendent of Education WBro. Brendan Kyne

Junior Grand Deacon WBro. Graeme Oldfield WBro. Jeff Holloway WBro. Peter Barrand Grand Sword Bearer WBro. Philip Davenport WBro. Jerry Spiliotis WBro. William Lodge Grand Standard Bearer WBro. Tom Butera WBro. Wayne Croft WBro. Warren Dorling Assistant Grand Pursuivant WBro. Peter Waldhauser WBro. Suresh Marcandan WBro. Robert Haughton Grand Steward WBro. Archimedes (Archie) Alvarez WBro. Emmanuel Barakis Barboussas WBro. Bruce Brabender WBro. Nathaniel Buchanan WBro. David Draffin WBro. Travers Gascoigne WBro. Dr Peter Goebel** WBro. Dr Richard Skinner WBro. Ari Indra VWBro. Eddie Rodgers WBro. Joseph Farrah WBro. Barry Watson Grand Tyler WBro. Bruce Jarvis

Deputy Grand Superintendent of Education (finance) WBro. Neil Hart-Smith

* denotes retired

**denotes deceased

District Coordinators

Past Deputy Grand Masters

Grand Secretary

Marketing

Past Grand Masters

Membership Volunteer

Membership Support

Membership Volunteer

Lodge Support

Executive Assistant to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary

Grand Team

Deputy Grand Master

Grand Master

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2021 - JULY 2022

Candidate Engagement

Risk and Audit

Office Administration

Volunteer Action Teams

Masonic Governing Council

Property

Property Volunteer

Finance

Finance Support

Commercial Services

Board Committees

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

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MASONIC CENTRES DISTRICT MAP NORTH EAST DISTRICT 108

NORTH WEST DISTRICT 101

1 | Wangaratta Masonic Centre 2| Wodonga Masonic Centre 3| Beechworth Masonic Centre 4| Rutherglen Masonic Centre 5| Alexandra Masonic Centre 6| Yackandandah Masonic Centre 7| Tallangatta Masonic Centre 8| Benalla Masonic Centre 9| Mansfield Masonic Centre 10| Euroa Masonic Centre 1 1 | Bright Masonic Centre 12| Yarrawonga Masonic Centre 13| Moyhu Masonic Centre 14| Myrtleford Masonic Centre

1 | Cohuna Masonic Centre 2| Robinvale Masonic Centre 3| Swan Hill Masonic Centre 4| Irymple Masonic Centre

4

GOULBURN DISTRICT 104

2

101

1 | Seymour Masonic Centre 2| Kyabram Masonic Centre 3| Numurkah Masonic Centre 4| Shepparton Masonic Centre 5| Cobram Masonic Centre 6| Echuca Masonic Centre 7| Broadford Masonic Centre

3

1

3

107 103

2

7 5

4 9 2

106

6

102

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6

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8

7 4

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9

1

8

BELLARINE OTWAY DISTRICT 110

1 | Torquay (TIA Building) 2 | Portarlington Masonic Centre 3 | Lara Masonic Centre 4| Belmont (Geelong Masonic Centre) 5| Queenscliff (Bellarine Masonic Centre) 6| Beeac Masonic Centre 7| Colac Masonic Centre

WIMMERA DISTRICT 107 1 | Horsham Masonic Centre 2 | St Arnaud Masonic Centre 3 | Nhill Masonic Centre 4| Stawell Masonic Centre 5| Dimboola Masonic Centre

SOUTH WEST DISTRICT 102

1 | Timboon Masonic Centre 2 | Casterton Masonic Centre 3 | Mortlake Masonic Centre 4| Camperdown Masonic Centre 5| Portland Masonic Centre 6| Hamilton Masonic Centre 7| Warrnambool Masonic Centre

LODDON DISTRICT 103

GIPPSLAND EAST DISTRICT 105

1 | Trentham Masonic Centre 2| Bendigo Masonic Centre 3| Kyneton Masonic Centre 4| Heathcote Masonic Centre 5| Maryborough Masonic Centre 6| Carisbrook Masonic Centre 7| Dunolly Masonic Centre 8| Maldon Masonic Centre

1 | Latrobe Valley Masonic Centre 2| Sale Masonic Centre 3| Walhalla Masonic Centre 4| Lakes Entrance Masonic Centre 5| Bairnsdale Masonic Centre 6| Omeo Masonic Centre 7| Orbost Masonic Centre 8| Morwell Masonic Centre 9| Mirboo North Masonic Centre

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS DISTRICT 106

GIPPSLAND SOUTH/WEST DISTRICT 109

1 | Learmonth Masonic Centre 2| Avoca Masonic Centre 3| Creswick Masonic Centre 4| Clunes Masonic Centre 5| Daylesford Masonic Centre 6| Ballarat Masonic Centre 7| Buninyong Masonic Centre 8| Smythesdale Masonic Centre 9| Ararat Masonic Centre

1 | Wonthaggi Masonic Centre 2| Moe (Old Gippstown Heritage Park) 3| Korumburra (South Gippsland Masonic Centre) 4| Cowes Masonic Centre 5| Loch Masonic Centre 6| Koo Wee Rup Masonic Centre 7| Warragul Masonic Centre

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WESTERN DISTRICT 117

NORTHERN DISTRICT 116

1 | Essendon Masonic Centre 2 | Sunshine West Masonic Centre 3 | Williamstown Masonic Centre 4| Werribee Masonic Centre 5| Yarraville Masonic Centre 6| Melton Masonic Centre

MAROONDAH DISTRICT 115

1 | Preston Masonic Centre 2| Diamond Creek Masonic Centre 3| Greensborough Masonic Centre 4| Whittlesea Masonic Centre 5| Ivanhoe (Ivalda Masonic Centre) 6| Brunswick North Masonic Centre 7| Romsey Masonic Centre 8| Sunbury (Goonawarra Community Centre)

1 | Lilydale Masonic Centre 2| Ringwood Masonic Centre 3| Box Hill Masonic Centre

MONASH GULLY DISTRICT 114 1 | Oakleigh Masonic Centre 2| Belgrave Masonic Centre 3| Waverley Masonic Centre 4| Ferntree Gully Masonic Centre

7

4

8

6

116

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3

1

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6

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117

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CENTRAL DISTRICT 111

1 | The Kelvin Club 2 | The Savage Club 3 | Freemasons Melbourne 4| The Australian Club 5| Collingwood Masonic Centre 6| Royal Freemasons Coppin Hall

SOUTH EAST - MORNINGTON DISTRICT 113 1 | Keysborough Masonic Centre 2| Mornington Masonic Centre 3| Sorrento Masonic Centre 4| Berwick Masonic Centre 5| Cranbourne Masonic Centre 6| Balnarring Masonic Centre 7| Baxter Masonic Centre 8| Pakenham Masonic Centre

BAYSIDE DISTRICT 112

1 | Prahran Masonic Centre 2| Bayside Masonic Centre

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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS NEW VS RETURNING VISITORS

WE BS IT E

1 1. 5 K

DEVICE BREAKDOWN

DESKTOP

NEW

PAGE VIEWS PER MONTH

TABLET

RETURNING

JO UR NA L

MOBILE

E NEWSLET T ER

14K

5K 3 8%

READERSHIP

AUDIENCE

OPEN RATE

S O CI A L MEDI A

13K FREEMASONS VICTORIA GROUP

1.9K

8.9K

10.5K

FREEMASONS VICTORIA ALMONER’S BULLETIN BOARD GROUP

1.5K

2.9K

35. 3K TOTAL REACH

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FREEMASONS VICTORIA DASHBOARD JUNE 2021 - 2022 I NCO M E

EXPENDITURE

NET EQ U I TY

INCLUDES NON CASH ITEMS

INCLU D ES D EPR ECI AT I ON / I N T ER EST/ TAXAT I ON

MEMBERS NET FUNDS

Budget $7,291,929

Budget $8,070,297 Actual $7,813,243

Actual $5,425,766

12 month actual

LI Q UID ITY

5: 1

CU R R E NT ASSE TS OVE R CU R R ENT L IAB IL ITIE S

0.1%

$48.1

74M

7 year net return

2 33

New Members 250 YTD Enquiries 1,206

7,286 4%

12 month average

0

External Debt

$126 2.3%

12 month average

MA SO NI C

CENTRE GRANTS ( MI N OR WOR KS)

30

$390,864

Age Breakdown 18

65

9 -4

MEMBERS

4M

Other Assets

MILLION

LO D GE S

2%

Property

12 month actual

INVESTMENTS

6%

12 month average

48M

80 +

0.6%

Investments

AVER AGE AGE

50-79

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FREEMASONS VICTORIA STRATEGIC PLAN Following a vote of members in September 2021 to establish a Masonic Council and a Commercial Council, both Councils became operative in February 2022. Charters consistent with the objectives noted in the Strategic Plan have governed Council activities from inception. Composition of the Commercial Council to include a mix of suitably skilled and experienced Freemasons and independent non-executive members has also been achieved. Members have been advised of the activities of both Councils as part of Quarterly Communications. As noted in the 2021 Report, these implemented governance arrangements are operating concurrently with further consideration of longer term constitutional changes and continuing member consultation. A member survey regarding the organisation’s culture and behaviours was released to members in February 2022. Based on the responses, a cultural and behaviour strategy was formulated in conjunction with the Masonic Council. This strategy is based on the coordination of various activities impacting culture and behaviour at all levels of the organisation and with the expected outcomes of developing a cohesive Fraternity, understanding and living its values at home, at Lodge and in the community. A more engaged, participatory Brotherhood finding benefit through their Masonic advancement is recognised as key to member retention and an appealing proposition to future members.

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PROPERTY PORTFOLIO THE PROPERTY COMMITTEE

THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABILITY

The Works Volunteer Action Team continued to meet during the year, and in line with its strategic objectives, managed funding requests for maintenance and repairs as well as consider opportunities for development and growth of the property portfolio.

Details of the property portfolio, including present ownership structure, have been continually updated to support further strategic review.

Whilst much of the major building works that had been planned for the year were disrupted, a number of minor repair projects across the State were completed. In line with the establishment of the Commercial Council in early 2022, the Works VAT transitioned to a Property Committee reporting to this Council. The Committee is made up of volunteers having skills and experience in property valuations, architecture, real estate management, civil construction, large scale project management and town planning. As noted in the 2020-21 report, a principle agreement for the Maffra Neighbourhood house to relocate to the former Maffra Masonic Centre had been reached. During the 2021-22-year significant internal alterations to suit the community services offered by MNH were completed and funded through a Federal Government Grant, as well as corporate and community sponsorship. The MNH was operational by the end of the 2022 financial year and was officially opened on 6 August 2022. Freemasons Victoria was engaged throughout this project, keeping an active profile in Maffra.

The following objectives have been determined as the framework for such reviews: •

Freemasons Victoria has the ‘right building with the right facilities in the right location,’

•

The organisation is better placed to ‘leverage its Masonic assets for Masonic purposes,’

•

The property portfolio effectively supports the entire membership of Freemasons Victoria,

•

Where possible, the property portfolio is financially self-sustaining.

To guide future planning, SEMZ Property Advisory were engaged during the year to evaluate the portfolio and develop a portfolio strategy framework capable of enabling achievement of Freemasons Victoria objectives and beyond.

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MAFFRA MASONIC CENTRE Origins of Maffra Masonic Centre “With nine Foundation Members and sponsored by Gippsland Lodge No. 51, King Edward Lodge No. 189 was founded on the 28th day of January 1902. The Consecration of the Lodge was performed by RWBro. Dr Balls-Headley PDGM and Grand Officers of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. The Consecration Ceremony took place in the then Maffra Mechanics Hall in the presence of 70 Freemasons most of whom were members of the sister Lodges of Sale, Rosedale, Walhalla, and Bairnsdale. The banquet for the occasion was held in the dining room of Wenlock’s Maffra Hotel. The Foundation Master of King Edward Lodge was WBro. DG Munro of Camberwell Lodge, the Foundation Senior Warden was Bro. JA Darbyshire of Gippsland Lodge, and the Foundation Junior Warden was Bro. BP Thompson of Fiery Creek Lodge. Other Officers were members of various constitutions, some English, some Scottish and some Australian. The title ‘King Edward’ was given to the Lodge, named after the ruling Monarch of England King Edward VII, whose portrait was presented to the Lodge by WBro. John Love in 1953 which now adorns the Eastern wall of the Lodge Temple. The first candidate initiated in King Edward Lodge was David M Clyne and for the first 21 years of its existence, the Lodge held its meetings in the supper room of the Maffra Mechanics Hall, and the South was held in the men’s cloak room and passageway. The Lodge furniture and regalia was set out just before each meeting and removed and stored away under the hall stage after each meeting. For the work entailed in these duties, the Lodge was paid 10 shillings and sixpence per month for several years. From its beginning and until September 1924, the Lodge meeting nights were fixed according to the phases of the moon – the Tuesday in each month nearest to the full moon was the formula used. In the year 1911, the total Installation attendance was 36 Brethren, in 1918 the attendance was 62, the banquet for which incurred expenses of 15 pounds 12 shillings and one penny inclusive of hall hire. By 1921 the Lodge had increased its membership to approximately 50 members and it was decided

Extracts from an address given by WBro. RW Powell PGSwdB on the 75th anniversary of the founding of King Edward Masonic Lodge in 1977.

that the time had arrived for the building of a Masonic Temple in Maffra. A committee of three was deputed to seek a suitable block of land and such was found to be available (the present site) at the price of 75 pounds. WBro. VH Cooper, a member of the committee, personally paid a deposit of 10 pounds to secure an option on the land pending the Lodge’s acceptance. Bro. SP Ashton, a local architect, prepared the plans for the temple which was built by Bro. Alec McAdam, a Maffra builder, for the tender price of 1,863 pounds and the temple was so constructed as to carry an upper story should such even be necessary. The temple project was financed by a loan of 2,000 pounds obtained from a local bank, the security for which was a Joint and Several Guarantee taken out by several Past Masters of the Lodge as personal guarantors – the liability of the guarantors was fully discharged in 1935. The new temple was opened and dedicated on 26 June 1923 by RWBro. E Coulsen PDGM, assisted by Grand Lodge Officers in the presence of 146 Freemasons. For the most part, the new Lodge furniture and equipment was donated by individual members of the Lodge, whose but memories are perpetuated within the Temple. WBro. Charles T Kerr was the first Master installed in the new temple and the initial Degree ceremony was a Third Degree, the candidates being Bro. AD Matthew and Bro. Quigley. The King Edward Lodge of Instruction was established in January 1925 its first Lecture Master was WBro. Dr PA Bona PSGD. In the early 1960s due to changing requirements, King Edward Lodge spent the equivalent of $7,000 on alterations and additions to the original temple building including recarpeting the temple. Although King Edward Lodge cannot yet be classified as an ancient Lodge when compared with the antiquity of Freemasonry, we, the present members of it, are nevertheless proud to mark the finest 75 years of continuous Masonic presence in the Maffra community.” WBro. RW Powell PGSwdB 1977

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Relocated Maffra Neighbourhood House back open for business ABC Gippsland, 7 Jun 2022, Rachael Lucas

After two years of closure due to COVID-19, Maffra has a dedicated new neighbourhood house, located opposite the Maffra Primary School. The relocation to the new premises was made possible after Freemasons of Victoria made one of their buildings available to the Maffra Neighbourhood House for the next 10 years. “We always needed a new place to move to,” Maffra Neighbourhood House manager Leahn Bulmer said. “We were situated in the hospital for about 12 years, which was an awesome place to start up our organisation. “But during COVID, we had to close for nearly two years as we had to comply with hospital COVID restrictions. Over that time, it became quite evident that we needed to expand and we needed more space.” After being made aware that the Freemasons building opposite the Maffra Primary School was vacant, Ms Bulmer began discussions with the Freemasons about the possibility of letting it be used by the local community. Two years later, the venue was upgraded with accessible features, and a new kitchen, office, and hall facilities after receiving $54,345 in federal government funding as part of the Australian government’s Building Better Regions Fund. The new venue can host a range of activities such as exercise classes, art and craft groups, first aid courses, board games, computer and technology classes, and theatre group rehearsals.

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FINANCIAL YEAR OVERVIEW waiver of half year capitation fees [$430k], further commercial tenancy rent relief [$120k], and vacant tenancies. The Box Hill property was most affected by lack of interest in commercial leasing, particularly of office space. Leasing of the ground floor commercial area commenced in November 2021, subsequent to year end improved market positions has contributed to the letting of vacant spaces on upper levels.

Year ended 30 June 2022 The consolidated net result of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria for 2021-22 was an after-tax deficit of $2.388m. When referring to the consolidated result, we are including the activities of not only UGLV (the Chief Entity) but also a number of controlled and fullowned entities through which we operate. These are: • • • • • • • •

Grand Lodge Holding Limited Southern Freemasonry Pty Ltd Eastern Freemasonry Pty Ltd Freemasons Ringwood Pty Ltd Freemasons Victoria Pty Ltd Freemasons Title Custodian Company Limited Square One Publications Pty Ltd Freemasons Hospital Limited

The net assets of the consolidated entity have decreased from $127.6m in 2021 to $125.8m in 2022, and no external debt is carried on the Balance Sheet. The Special Purpose Report is prepared in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards and reviewed by both the Finance Committee and the Commercial Council before adoption and presentation to members. The Report is independently audited by Chartered Accountants, Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu. The Constitution requires that separate funds be kept within the books of Grand Lodge, which are: The General Fund Receives funds from members, earnings from investments and, through the Freemasons Victoria office, provides services to members and Lodges. The Building Fund Responsible for all Masonic buildings (except 288 Victoria Parade) and includes Eastern Freemasonry (Freemasons Inner East), Southern Freemasonry (Freemasons Bayside) and Freemasons Ringwood. An Addendum to the Consolidated Special Purpose Financial Report, showing the allocation of the 2021-22 result between the various activities that comprises the consolidated position, was circulated to members as part of the September 2022 Quarterly Communication. Key influences on the 2021-22 year’s operating results are highlighted below: A.

The effects of Covid-19 continued to impact current year operating results; notably the

B.

Investment portfolio earnings for the year were also negatively impacted by the global correction in equity markets in the second half of the financial year. The market valuation of the portfolio has improved subsequent to year end, however subject to regular variations.

C.

These unfavourable adjustments were partially offset by recognition, as mutual income, of $1.050m receivable from Malset Pty Ltd.

D. Other year-end adjustments related to revaluations of property and a fair value loss on investments as noted in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, have affected equity through movements in reserves. Both these adjustments for property revaluations and fair value determinations are made in accordance with UGLV’s accounting policies (note 3 to the Financial Statements) and accounting standards and are non-cash transactions. Furthermore, adjustments to property values have been based on a combination of independent valuations and appraisals prior to year-end. These adjusted values have also been reviewed as part of the external audit scope. It should be noted that prior year’s results were also impacted by one off non-cash transactions, including property revaluations and fair value adjustments.

Looking Ahead An interim forecast has been adopted for 202223 that presumes the widespread return of members to Lodge and resumption of Masonic activities without restriction. Continuing review of this forecast is linked to further review of the Strategic Plan and related operating income and expenses. Improving the utilisation of the property portfolio and consequently property income is also a major focus of the Property Committee and the Commercial Council.

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 1 JULY 2021 TO 30 JUNE

GENERAL FUND

CONSOLIDATED

BUDGET $000s

ACTUAL $000s

BUDGET $000s

ACTUAL $000s

BUDGET $000s

ACTUAL $000s

BUDGET $000s

444

866

-

-

88

159

532

1,025

-

-

360

450

1,612

1,868

1,972

2,318

274

326

20

20

15

20

309

366

1,203

1,203

-

-

-

-

1,203

1,203

146

156

-

-

1

28

147

184

INVESTMENT INCOME

1,656

1,270

1,656

1,270

INCOME

3,723

3,820

380

470

1,715

2,075

5,818

6,365

EXPENSES - MEMBERSHIP

(489)

(865)

-

-

-

-

(489)

(865)

INTERNAL MANAGEMENT RECHARGES

(896)

(896)

-

-

(307)

(307)

(1,203)

(1,203)

EMPLOYEE EXPENSES

(1,390)

(1,480)

-

-

-

-

(1,390)

(1,480)

-

-

(306)

(191)

(1,545)

(1,605)

(1,852)

(1,796)

PROFESSIONAL FEE EXPENSES

(578)

(522)

(10)

(3)

(148)

(86)

(736)

(611)

OTHER EXPENSES

(466)

(348)

-

-

-

-

(466)

(348)

(3,820)

(4,111)

(317)

(194)

(2,000)

(1,998)

(6,136)

(6,302)

3,723

3,820

380

470

1,715

2,075

5,818

6,365

(3,820)

(4,111)

(317)

(194)

(1,481)

(1,429)

(5,616)

(5,733)

-

-

-

-

(519)

(569)

(519)

(569)

(97)

(290)

64

277

(285)

77

(317)

63

-

-

-

-

-

127

-

127

(35)

(67)

(674)

(592)

(590)

(784)

(1,299)

(1,442)

1,050

800

1,050

800

REVENUE - MEMBERSHIP RENTAL INCOME INTERNAL REVENUE INTERNAL MANAGEMENT RECHARGES OTHER INCOME

*

BUILDING FUND

ACTUAL $000s

2022

*

EAST MELBOURNE

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & CENTRE EXPENSES (INC. GRANTS)

EXPENSES

INCOME EXPENSES GRANTS TO MASONIC CENTRES EBITDA SALES - MASONIC CENTRES DEPRECIATION MALSET PTY LTD FAIR VALUE GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS HELD

(1,628)

-

-

-

-

-

(1,628)

-

PROPERTY FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENT

-

-

-

-

(105)

-

(105)

-

INTEREST

-

-

-

-

(274)

(326)

(274)

(326)

(1,760)

(357)

(611)

(315)

(204)

(106)

(2,573)

(778)

NET SURPLUS (LOSS) BEFORE TAX

* Internal interest & management recharges

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 1 JULY 2021 TO 30 JUNE

Annual Report

GENERAL FUND

EAST MELBOURNE

BUILDING FUND

CONSOLIDATED

ACTUAL $000s

BUDGET $000s

ACTUAL $000s

BUDGET $000s

ACTUAL $000s

BUDGET $000s

ACTUAL $000s

BUDGET $000s

RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS

(97)

(290)

64

277

(285)

77

(318)

63

DEPRECIATION

(35)

(67)

(674)

(592)

(590)

(784)

(1,299)

(1,442)

SALES - MASONIC CENTRES

-

-

-

-

-

127

-

127

MALSET PTY LTD

-

-

-

-

1,050

800

1,050

800

(1,628)

-

-

-

-

-

(1,628)

-

-

-

-

-

(105)

-

(105)

-

-

-

-

-

(274)

(326)

(274)

(326)

2022

FAIR VALUE GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS HELD PROPERTY FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENT

* INTEREST EXPENSE INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT NET SURPLUS (LOSS)

186

186

(1,574)

(357)

(611)

(315)

(204)

(106)

(2,388)

(778)

* Internal interest & management recharges

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION 30 JUNE 2022

GENERAL FUND $

EAST MELBOURNE $

BUILDING FUND $

TOTAL

845,205

71,524

2,469,466

3,386,196

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

48,423,736

22,958,313

52,867,301

124,249,350

TOTAL ASSETS

49,268,941

23,029,837

55,336,767

127,635,545

CURRENT LIABILITIES

(437,112)

6,998

(207,594)

(637,708)

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

1,919,106

(663,757)

(2,475,549)

(1,220,200)

1,481,994

(656,759)

(2,683,143)

(1,857,908)

50,750,935

22,373,078

52,653,623

125,777,637

CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS

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CURRENT ASSETS

$000s

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

$000s

CASH

1,004

PROPERTY

71,093

RECEIVABLES

1,678

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

2,320

INVENTORIES

128

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO

47,965

ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

576

OTHER RECEIVABLES

1,984

LOANS

887

TOTAL

3,386

TOTAL

CURRENT LIABILITIES

$000s

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

CREDITORS & ACCRUALS

(444)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

OTHER PAYABLES

(194)

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

TOTAL

(638)

TOTAL

124,249

$000s (29) (1,191) (1,220)

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