I suppose that this post should actually be called: The Benefits of being "Intergenerational", But our erstwhile editor thought that 1 well placed word is better than 5!
So, Often I find my self wondering: "What Would I have been like if..."
Typically, I think of what if I had been in my 20s in the 1960... OR, if I had have been born 10 years earlier...
Or If I had been employed by the Railways in the 1950"s, What were those huge twin engine Garrett locomotives like to work on?
As a younger mason; I have seen some of the recent changes to Australia & I wonder what was it like before these changes.
I frequently get those questions answered at lodge!
At one level; talking to the retired welder/sheet-metal worker whose start out supervisor wore a suit underneath a white dustcoat; to the stories of the war veterans & the life of the now retired farmer.
These are truly interesting conversations & I am privileged to have had them.
Similarly, many of the older brethren like to "stay up to date" with their former professions by chatting with the younger members of the Lodge about the current state of play... or even just getting that quick bit of advice on how to get the most out of their new smart phone app or optimising the latest bit of technology!
This is the great joy of the intergenerational nature of Freemasonry.
The ability to enjoy the company of your fellow masons & be inspired by the differing & wonderful life experiences that we all (as fellow human beings) have.
So Mote It Be!
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Masonic Awarness Night - Advanced Warning... Hold the date!
Canoblas Lewis will again be holding a Masonic Awareness Night 2015
Date: Monday November 30
Time: 7:30PM
Dress: Neat Casual
Invited: Any good men who are genuinely Interested. YOUR Partners are welcome as well - we are not hiding anything tonight...!
Contact:
Brad (0402 009 700) or Leigh (0400 981 763)
This is a low key event no obligation event, we will assure you that you will not be "spam-ed" as a result of your attendance (as a rule, we respect a members wishes to not be identified directly as a freemason should he choose so)
Date: Monday November 30
Time: 7:30PM
Dress: Neat Casual
Invited: Any good men who are genuinely Interested. YOUR Partners are welcome as well - we are not hiding anything tonight...!
Contact:
Brad (0402 009 700) or Leigh (0400 981 763)
This is a low key event no obligation event, we will assure you that you will not be "spam-ed" as a result of your attendance (as a rule, we respect a members wishes to not be identified directly as a freemason should he choose so)
The Word of the Day
A Word of the Day
Let us explain by way of example, such as the "Lewis" suffix is one of them. In masonic tradition a Lewis is the Son of a Mason.
A member of Lodge Canoblas Lewis recently received a word of the day on their smart phone app "Dictionary"...
As with many words of the day from this app, It is an uncommon old-style word...
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| "Shibboleth"... Particularly Masonic... |
Many masons will get a smile about this word as it has a definite use in certain masonic ceremonies.. .
This word, like so many others, are words that have differing and Significant meaning within Freemasonry.
Let us explain by way of example, such as the "Lewis" suffix is one of them. In masonic tradition a Lewis is the Son of a Mason.
Therefore a Lewis Lodge is the son of another Lodge - in our case Canoblas Lewis was started out of the old lodge Canoblas having too many members, therefore a core of these brothers decided to start a new lodge... and here we are 50 years later!
So, if you are interested in the double meanings that Freemasonry has with the English language, please come along to a practice night or give us a call and discuss what Freemasonry is all about. We reckon that you will enjoy Freemasonry as much as we do!
So Mote it Be
Tuesday, 18 August 2015
West Wyalong
It must have been the month for the brethren to visit; the lovely Masonic Hall at West Wyalong was recently attended by another of the members, who's business took them to the lovely town of West Wyalong. The report was of a rural town that is doing it's utmost to be a great place for a person to live; with some nice restaurants & parks in the town being added to by some fun events for all, such as this years "Athens in the West"!
The report was also of the truly impressive architecture of the houses around the centre of town & the Very impressive 2 story Masonic Hall!
It certainly is a testament to the importance of Freemasonry to the men of the West Wyalong Area that they have such a grand hall to use; we wish the Lodge all the best!
So Mote It Be
The report was also of the truly impressive architecture of the houses around the centre of town & the Very impressive 2 story Masonic Hall!
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| We don't make 'en like we used to! |
It certainly is a testament to the importance of Freemasonry to the men of the West Wyalong Area that they have such a grand hall to use; we wish the Lodge all the best!
So Mote It Be
Lodge Condo
A couple of the brethren were recently out at Condobolin & they reported that Lodge Condobolin is going well; with a very lovely Lodge building that is nicely landscaped as well
Keep up the good work Lodge Condo!
So Mote it Be!
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| We Love the Sign: "Membership is Open to All Good Men" we couldn't think of a better way to sum up Freemasonry! |
Keep up the good work Lodge Condo!
So Mote it Be!
Monday, 20 July 2015
July's Meeting
So the July Regular meeting was a quick affair; largely just the investment of the lodge officers that missed the installation... AND discussion of some "other" business that will make exciting news when it materialises! (You will have to watch this space for that stuff)
The South was equaly as good; with a Lecture by Ivan McMaster of Bentley Zeus Pty Ltd - an Orange based retirement planning company; & the subject was the Aged Care Facilities. It was a very informative session, with Ivan answering some of the common questions as well as outlining some of the confronting issues associated with aged care.
A quick summary of his lecture is as follows:
Freemasons in NSW play an integral part in the aged care sector of Australia through the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) & the Whiddon Group (who used to be called Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes).
As our lodge supports the RFBI & Whiddon Group, we were very happy to see that Both these suppliers are regarded as top level providers in this sector.
As for what he does, Ivan recommended (loosely) that you follow these 6 steps:
It was a really great information session & many of the Brethren left with a better understanding of these issues - even for those of us that will not be needing Ivan's services for some time!
So Mote it Be!
Bentley Zeus Pty Ltd are contactable on 02 6369 1578
Disclaimer: The advice above is general in nature & should not be taken as personal advice; please see a practitioner about your own circumstances!
The South was equaly as good; with a Lecture by Ivan McMaster of Bentley Zeus Pty Ltd - an Orange based retirement planning company; & the subject was the Aged Care Facilities. It was a very informative session, with Ivan answering some of the common questions as well as outlining some of the confronting issues associated with aged care.
A quick summary of his lecture is as follows:
Freemasons in NSW play an integral part in the aged care sector of Australia through the Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) & the Whiddon Group (who used to be called Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes).
As our lodge supports the RFBI & Whiddon Group, we were very happy to see that Both these suppliers are regarded as top level providers in this sector.
As for what he does, Ivan recommended (loosely) that you follow these 6 steps:
- Planning
- Assessing Options
- Service Search
- Understanding Costs
- AND how to cover the Costs
- Estate Planning
It was a really great information session & many of the Brethren left with a better understanding of these issues - even for those of us that will not be needing Ivan's services for some time!
So Mote it Be!
Bentley Zeus Pty Ltd are contactable on 02 6369 1578
Disclaimer: The advice above is general in nature & should not be taken as personal advice; please see a practitioner about your own circumstances!
The Contacts for Canoblas Lewis
We recently made a small change on the Profile & the Blog page; we have changed the Lodge's contact phone number.
Unfortunately, the old landline phone number was OK - on the Mondays that we were there AT the Masonic Hall, BUT, not much use if someone wanted to make an enquiry to us on the 6 other days of the week!
So, in line with the god ol'Can Do Canoblas Lewis attitude, we changed the contact phone number to 0402 009 700.
This will be answered by Brad (Our Membership Officer...)
Please call this number if you wish to chat about Canoblas Lewis activities!
The land line to the Masonic Hall is still active should you need to use it!
So Mote It Be!
Unfortunately, the old landline phone number was OK - on the Mondays that we were there AT the Masonic Hall, BUT, not much use if someone wanted to make an enquiry to us on the 6 other days of the week!
So, in line with the god ol'Can Do Canoblas Lewis attitude, we changed the contact phone number to 0402 009 700.
This will be answered by Brad (Our Membership Officer...)
Please call this number if you wish to chat about Canoblas Lewis activities!
The land line to the Masonic Hall is still active should you need to use it!
So Mote It Be!
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