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Isle of Wight/England – Lake Freemasons help Foodbank to wash up

Freemasonry Network - 18.03.2024
(by editorial board, Isle of Wight Radio, 18 March 2024)

 

Steve Haines, Leader of Spithead Freemasons Lodge, based in Seaview, has chosen the foodbank as the charity for his year in office. Steve has used the proceeds of raffles and bottle draws held at the Masonic Meetings to purchase items the foodbank can distribute. WM Steve Haines delivered 616 bottles of Washing Up Liquid to the Foodbank. During his time at the helm so far he has donated 1,425 toilet rolls and 740 bars of soap to the charity. He said… read more:

 


 

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Spain – A grand (two of them) meeting for El Campello Lodge

Freemasonry Network - 18.03.2024
(by editorial board, theleader.info, 17th March 2024)

 

A Freemasons BBQ and beach walk was attended by 77 members LODGE SANTA FAZ No 48 and members of the community at the International Club in El Campello on Saturday 16th March. The fundraiser included a sponsored beard shave, during which the lodge managed to raise very slightly over 2,000 euros, which is now deposited in the Lodge Charity account. That money will be added to any other charity monies raised throughout the year with MABS being the the main beneficiary, at a presentation later in the year. Steven Fynn is the man in the frame enjoying, or not, the beard shave. The four members behind the BBQ are L to R Nick Carter, Nick Liddicoat, Bryan Green and Bob Alchin. LODGE SANTA FAZ No 48 meets every second Monday of… read more:

 


 

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Cumbria/England – Freemasons donate £4,000 to Blood Bikes in Cleator Moor

Freemasonry Network - 16.03.2024
(by Brandon Mawson, The Whitehaven News, 1st March 2024)

 

Freemasons in Cumbria has donated a large sum of money to Blood Bikes Cumbria. The head of Cumbria Freemasons met with the Blood Bikes team in Cleator Moor to donate the cheque of £4,000. A spokesperson said: “Today the head of Cumbria Freemasons, Bill Bewley had the please of presenting another wonderful donation of £4,000 to Blood Bikes Cumbria the donation was match funded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation “The Blood Bikes aim to provide a free out-of-hours, emergency transport service to the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, delivering blood samples, tissue samples, breast milk, medical records, surgical instruments, and… read more:

 


 

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New York/US – Freemasons hold Black Male Leadership Summit

Freemasonry Network - 15.03.2024
(by Ariama C.Long, New York Amsterdam News, March 12, 2024)

 

Prince Hall Freemasonry (Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York) hosted a Black Male Responsibility Summit last month, headed by Senator Kevin Parker and Grand Master Gregory Roberson Smith, Jr., during the 53rd Annual Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Conference in Albany. “[I] charged all present to look toward solutions and strategies to re-engage our community,” said Smith. He also suggested the future is a shared responsibility among members. The freemason group prides themselves on being champions of equality, justice, and enlightenment, they said. The 2024 Summit continued their tradition of engaging legislative members on… read more:

 


 

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Otago/New Zealand – Masons offer funding support

Freemasonry Network - 14.03.2024
(by editorial board, Otago Daily Times, 15 March 2024)

 

Milton Freemasons want Clutha to know they have thousands of dollars to offer worthy causes. The Otago Masonic Charitable Trust has shared up to $14,000 every year to community groups such as toy libraries, surf lifesaving sporting and theatrical societies. “Masons raise money from within our society so we can apply our principle of ‘taking good men and making them better’ to the community around us … by enabling its leaders to do good work with the money they need,” Doug Keen, of Milton Lodge St John 461 said. Applications for financial assistance are asked to supply annual, financial, and intentional reports, and the closing date to apply is March 31. “We don’t get involved in politics or religion, our values and traditions are all about knowledge, loyalty and service to others, trust and… read more:

 


 

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Bermuda – Pivotal Freemasons to be honoured at church service and brunch

Freemasonry Network - 13.03.2024
(by Jessie Moniz Hardy, The Royal Gazette, Mar 13, 2024)

 

The first time someone asked St Clair “Brinky” Tucker whether he wanted to join the Freemasons, he said no. He did not really understand what they meant and he was busy. “I was newly married and playing soccer and cricket,” he said. “I was on the police force. I said no because I did not want to be a plumber, carpenter or mason. That is how ignorant I was about the terminology.” Later, his mother chewed him out, setting him straight about who the Freemasons were. As it turned out… read more:

 


 

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Lincolnshire/England – Surprise donation for Shine from Freemasons

Freemasonry Network - 12.03.2024
(by The Newsroom, Lincolnshire World, 12th Mar 2024)

 

​Shine Lincolnshire were expecting to receive £500 from Lincolnshire Freemasons’ New Provincial Benevolent Fund, which gives £500 to each of Lincolnshire’s 76 Lodges to pass to a good cause of their choice. ​But Freemasons from Lincoln surprised the charity with an additional £500 match funded from the Freemasons charity the MCF, inspired after Lucy Goodchild, Shine’s Communications and Engagement Manager, gave a talk on the charity’s work at a recent… read more:

 


 

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South Yorkshire/England – A very Happy Hearts Drop In

Freemasonry Network - 11.03.2024
(by Tim Shaw, Doncaster Free Press, 8th March 2024)

 

The Rossington based Happy Hearts Drop In was an even happier place this week after it received a £1,000.00 grant to carry on its good work from the Doncaster Hall Cross Freemasons.The Drop In is run by volunteers and meets every Wednesday 5.00pm to 7.00pm at the Ragusa Community Centre, Radburn Road Rossington DN11 OYL. The Drop In also holds a monthly Happy Hearts event which can be anything from a guest speaker, Karaoke session or games evening. During the rest of the month Happy Hearts focusses on community well-being with sessions involving Yoga, Zumba and followed by light refreshments. Many of the members are… read more:

 


 

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Texas/US – Mt Vernon Masonic Lodge Collecting Donations

Freemasonry Network - 10.03.2024
(by editorial board, NORA, Star Country, March 7, 2024)

 

The Mt Vernon Masonic Lodge is collecting donations for victims and First Responders of the Texas Panhandle fires. They are accepting donations until Tuesday, March 12. They will accept donations of clothes, money, infant supplies, First Aid supplies, non-perishable foods, drink items, and pet supplies. The drop-off locations are Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, 2S Feed & Ranch, King’s Country Club House, and the Winfield Barber Shop. Donate whatever you can. Every little bit will help. read more:

 


 

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Minnesota/US – Wadena Police Department receives 3 fire suppression tools from Masonic Lodge

Freemasonry Network - 10.03.2024
(by Nicole Stracek, Wadena Pioneer Journal, March 9, 2024)

 

On Friday, March 1, Perham Masonic Lodge member Kenny Friese presented three Fire Surpression Tools to the Wadena police department. Police cheif Naomi Plautz, and officers Keith Waaraniemi and Brandon Pearson accepted three tools from the Perham Masonic Lodge, a chapter of the Minnesota Masonic Charities. The Perham Masonic Lodge No. 157 hosted a benefit on Saturday, Feb. 17 in New York Mills to raise funds to purchase Fire Suppression Tools for area law enforcement, first responders and fire departments. Thanks to the generosity of the Perham Masonic Lodge and those who donated funds at the benefit, the Perham Masonic Lodge was able to provide three FSTs to law enforcement agencies in Wadena, New York Mills, Perham and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s… read more:

 


 

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Cambridge/England – Freemasons put their money on a horse

Freemasonry Network - 09.03.2024
(by Noticeboard, Community News, 8 March 2024)

 

The College group of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) received a boost to their funds recently following a donation of £800 from the members of Cantabrigia Lodge. Charity being such a core principle of Freemasonry the RDA was an easy pick for Oliver Parr, a member of Cantabrigia Lodge and a professional in the horse industry. Oliver is well aware of the costs faced by the RDA. “It’s not just the cost of the horses but paying for their insurance, buying their tack and rugs, the extras such as physio treatment and vet visits, and I am really pleased to assist our local RDA with their work,” he said. The Cambridge College RDA provides… read more:

 


 

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South Carolina/US – Blythewood Masons dedicate new home

Freemasonry Network - 07.03.2024
(by Barbara Ball, The Voice, March 7, 2024)

 

The Blythewood Masons dedicated their new facility on Feb. 10 with an open house and dinner for about 150 guests. There were tours of the building, a catered dinner, awards and proclamations and other ceremonial events on the program. A ‘laying of the cornerstone’ ceremony was overseen by the visiting Grand Lodge officers who made a grand entrance in their masonic regalia. Special guests included wives, widows and other female family members of the local Masons. Remarks honored the legacy and enduring impact of the dedicated service of three of the lodge’s late founding members – Bobby Loner, Hud McLean and Ray Kersey. The ceremony, for the most part, focused on the facility, a stunning new home for the Blythewood Lodge, and gratitude to those who contributed to its renovation. The journey to rehome Blythewood Lodge began with an unexpected, but significant event: the old lodge building, situated on four acres along Blythewood Road across from Sandy Level Baptist Church, was acquired by Richland County for the construction of the new Scout Manufacturing plant. Faced with the prospect of finding a new location, the lodge members found what the lodge’s Grand Master Jim Kersey says is the perfect location. The transformation of a vacant church on … read more:

 


 

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Who are the Freemasons?

Freemasonry Network - 06.03.2024
(by Frank During, Pierce County Journal, March 6, 2024)

 

As I sit down to write this column, my mind is filled with a myriad of thoughts and emotions. The world around us is changing at a rapid pace, and it can be hard to keep up. From political upheavals to technological advancements, there is no shortage of stories to tell. But amidst all this chaos, I find myself drawn to the history of Freemasonry. Let me introduce myself, my name is Frank During, I am the Master of the Masonic Lodge in Ellsworth. I have been a Freemason for 15 years now. The “Master” of the lodge is kind of like the CEO of a corporation, but with a limited term at the helm. The exact origins of the Freemasons are unclear, but… read more:

 


 

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Cumbria/England – Freemasons donate £4,000 to Beep Doctors in Cleator Moor

Freemasonry Network - 05.03.2024
(by Brandon Mawson, The Whitehaven News, 3rd March 2024)

 

The Freemasons have donated £4,000 to the Beep Doctors. This was part of the Masonic Charitable Fund and was presented to the Beep Doctors team at the Civic Hall in Cleator Moor. A spokesperson said: “The head of Cumbria Freemasons, Bill Bewley has had a busy day, this time presenting Beep Doctors with another fantastic donation of £4,000. “This included match funding from the Masonic Charitable Foundation “Beep Doctors (BASICs) Cumbria, the small local charity in Cumbria. They bring emergency medical care to the… read more:

 


 

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Hyderabad/India – Freemasons’ Lodge Keys community outreach program “CPR” training held

Freemasonry Network - 04.03.2024
(by editorial board, Bizz Buzz, 3rd March 2024)

 

Lodge Keys No. 297, a primary unit of Freemasonry organized a community outreach program “CPR” training (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training) on Sunday at Goshamahal Baradari Masonic Building, Goshamahal in the city. It was organized in support of EMRI Green Health Services (formerly known as GVK EMRI). GVK EMRI team consisted of two doctors, Dr Javed and Dr Satish, GVK EMRI, National EMLC Instructor and coordinator AU Maheeshwor, Assistant Manager, Emergency Medicine Learning Centre (EMLC) &… read more:

 


 

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Texas/US – Dayton Masonic Lodge 825 recognizes local leaders

Freemasonry Network - 03.03.2024
(by editorial board, Bluebonnet News, February 29, 2024)

 

In a heartwarming ceremony on Feb. 13, Liberty County Pct. 4 Commissioner Leon Wilson and Richter Elementary School teacher Dana Burress were honored by the Dayton Masonic Lodge 825. Burress was presented with the prestigious Mirabeau B. Lamar Award for her outstanding contributions in the classroom and community, while Wilson was celebrated with a Community Builder Award for his many years of public service and dedication to bettering the Dayton community, both through his work as a commissioner and former highway patrolman, and… read more:

 


 

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Cumbria/England – Freemasons donate £4,000 to Prism Arts in Carlisle

Freemasonry Network - 02.03.2024
(by Brandon Mawson, News&Star, 2nd March 2024)

 

Cumbria Freemasons have donated £4,000 to Prism Arts in Carlisle. es. This is part of a funding scheme from the Masonic Charitable Trust. Prism Arts supports people in North Cumbria with disabilities and learning difficulties. A Freemasons spokesperson said: “The head of Cumbria Freemasons was again delighted to donate a wonderful £4,000 to Prism Arts, from Carlisle. This funding includes match funding from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. “Prism Arts deliver programmes for learning-disabled and/ or autistic creatives to drive their own journey and develop as artists, leaders, and advocates for… read more:

 


 

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Spain – Malaga’s liberal Freemasons Celebrate Decade

Freemasonry Network - 01.03.2024
(by BNN Correspondents, BNN, 1st March 2024)

 

Recently, Freemasonry in Malaga has marked its tenth anniversary, witnessing significant growth and facing challenges amidst a backdrop of historical persecution in Spain. Lugalo and Diderot, members of the Malaga Pythagoras lodge, share insights into the increasing membership and the lodge’s alignment with the Grand Orient of France’s secular and democratic principles. Despite threats and graffiti linked to extreme right groups, the Freemasons continue to promote free thought, good morals, and a diverse membership… read more:

 


 

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Somerset/England – Freemasons Donate £5,000 to SWALLOW Charity for Forest Group Project

Freemasonry Network - 29.02.2024
(by Ebenezer Mensah, bnp, 29th February 2024)

 

The Somerset Freemasons have recently made a substantial donation to SWALLOW, a charity dedicated to assisting adults with learning disabilities. This generous contribution of £5,000 will fund the Forest Group Project, aimed at facilitating interaction with nature and the acquisition of outdoor skills for these individuals. The donation was equally split between the Somerset Masonic Charity and the Masonic Charitable Foundation, showcasing a unified effort to support community initiatives. Set to begin in April, the Forest Group & Woodwork Project proposes a holistic approach to learning and therapy. Participants will immerse themselves in nature, learning skills such as plant and tree identification, shelter construction, fire making, cooking, and… read more:

 


 

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Wiltshire/England – Stir it up: Masonic lodge fundraiser still going strong after 66 years

Freemasonry Network - 28.02.2024
(by Chandler Inions, Salisbury Post, February 28, 2024)

 

Anyone in the North Fulton Street area last week likely caught the aroma of Brunswick stew in the air. The smell was coming from the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge’s annual Brunswick stew fundraiser. It’s the lodge’s largest fundraiser of the year and aids in many of the organization’s community outreach efforts. “We would like to do $20,000 in sales,” lodge member Tim Hopper said. “We figure we are going to sell probably between 3,000-3,500 individual servings.” Outside the lodge, a couple of Masons, including Tony Hager and Frank Mazzaro, were standing watch over massive cast iron cauldrons of the stew while lines of cars and hungry visitors awaited what was in store. The Masonic Lodge used to host the Brunswick stew dinner inside, but… read more:

 


 

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