In the years up to 2000 many of the new lodges being formed catering for a number of members preferred to attend lodge during the day.
Dining lodges were also being form in various locations across Adelaide and to have this type of lodge meeting in the south was suggested by people having the foresight the need.
Lodge Reynell No.243 was consecrated on Monday 18th September 2000. There were 16 foundation members and met at St Francis Winery Restaurant, Bridge Road Reynella.
FORMATION OF LODGE REYNELL NO.243
The inaugural meeting of the “Steering Committee” for the formation of a “Proposed OuterSouthern Districts Dining Lodge” was held at the home of W.Bro. John Roberts on 25th August 1999
Present at this meeting were V.W.Bro. David Iveson, W. Bros. John Roberts & Bob Giles.
The meeting was opened and ideas as well as what needed to be done as per the “book of constitution” to consecrate a new lodge.
A closing collection was taken resulting in the sum of $150.00 being received to assist in meeting costs and stationary.
One of the first items to be actioned was an expression of interest from those wanting to be part of a new lodge.
On 28th August 1999 David Iveson drafted a letter to be sent out to prospective members from a list obtained from Grand Lodge asking for ‘expressions if interest in forming a new ‘Dining Lodge’ in the Southern region (i.e. over the hill from the plain).”
This letter mentioned that in early stage planning nights of‘the 3rd Tuesday of alternate months appears to be most suitable’. All three at the inaugural meeting put their names to this letter.
Meanwhile, David Iveson approached Lodge Seacliff No.202 to be the sponsor lodge.
At a meeting on 17th April 2000,at Bob Giles residence when 15 brethren were present, two titles (Lodge Carew & Lodge Reynell) were submitted for the new lodge’s name, Lodge Reynell was proposed, approved and adopted by all present.
Other possible names that may best be found in the history or primary attractions of the region were put forward – and some are listed below
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Lodge FloreatFleurieu Lodge
Noarlunga Lodge
Lodge Saint Vincent
The Gulf Lodge
Southern Lodge
South Adelaide Lodge
Southern Vales Lodge / The Vales Lodge
The Vines Lodge
The Cellars Lodge
Festival Lodge
Vintage Lodge
Lodge Cornucopia
The Pillars Lodge
Travel Lodge
At this meeting a discussion on a lodge emblem and motto be considered.
This meeting included the signing of the Petition to Grand Lodge for the new dining lodge.
It was moved that the cost of the petition be borne by the foundation petitioners
PETITIONERS
R.G.Giles(Bob)A.R. Wilson(Tony)
D.K. Iveson(David)
J.L. Roberts(John)
G.W. Smith(Wes)
O.G. Lever(Owen)
R.J. Butler(Bob)
P. Watson(Paul)
F.M. Payne(Fred)
J.W. Henkel(Wayne)
L.K. Miller(Len)
B.K. Lorraine(Brian)
M.J. Hancock(Mal)
K.W. Glover(Kevin)
R. J. Brown(Richard)
B.J. Hand(Brenton) / Lodge Seacliff No. 202 S.A.C
Edwardstown Lewis Lodge No. 207 S.A.C
Lodge Seacliff No. 202 S.A.C
Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 S.A.C
Lodge Seacliff No. 202 S.A.C
Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 S.A.C
Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 S.A.C
Witton Lodge No.124 S.A.C.
Witton Lodge No.124 S.A.C.
Keswick Lewis Lodge No. S.A.C.
Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 S.A.C
Lodge Seacliff No. 202 S.A.C
Keswick Lewis Lodge No. S.A.C.
Edwardstown Lewis Lodge No. 207 S.A.C
Witton Lodge No.124 S.A.C.
Edwardstown Lewis Lodge No. 207 S.A.C
OUR HERITAGE LINE
Lodge Reynell 243 heritage line goes back through Lodge Seacliff No. 202 (sponsor lodge) formed 4th September 1958, Lodge No xx formed, Lodge No xx formed, Lodge No xx formed, Lodge No xx formed, …………………
#1-Minutes of Inaugural meeting
11/10/1999 at John Roberts
16/11/1999 at Reynella Community Centre
18/01/2000 at – St Francis Winery Restaurant
25/01/2000 at David Iveson
21/02/2000 - at Bob Butlers
17/04/2000 at BG D Iveson, J Roberts, O Lever,, W Smith, W. Henkel, B. Butler, Tony Wilson, Len Miller, Brian Lorraine, Paul Watson, Kevin Glover, Mal Hancock, Paul Cain, S. Holliday
15/05/2000 minutes missing
- CHECK REGULATIONS
- SEEK ADVICE FROM GRAND REGISTRAR, GRAND SUPERINTENDANT OF WORKS, & GRAND DIRECTOR
16/11/99 Check list for new lodge prepared to include all officers & appointments, rehearsals furniture, jewels. Approval from Grand Lodge
16/11/99 at Reynella Community Centre
Minimum 14 petitioners required to obtain warrant from Grand Lodge
16/11/99 V.W. Bro Owen Lever to follow up on Grand Lodge Regulations and report back at next meeting
30/01/2000 Letter from Jim McCartney G.S.Wk to O. Lever, and copy of the guide lines for setting up a Dining Lodge as approved by the Board of General Purposes.
Prime considerations were for the security and privacy of lodge room which included suitable blinds to all windows and dormers etc. to prevent observation. Solid doors and lack of substantial gaps at doors and windows which would allow sound transmission.
Besides the usual areas for preparation etc., other points to consider were the location of the “G” and Morning Star, lighting of the columns, and storage of furniture.
Arrangements were then made for Superintendant of Works to inspect the facilities and forward the report back to the Board of General Purposes
21/02/2000 - The meeting on Monday 17th April 2000 will include the signing of the petition to Grand Lodge for the new dining lodge
- ASSEMBLE SMALL STEERING COMMITTEE - ELECT A SECRETARY/COORDINATOR
15/06/2000 A “quick note” for the Grand Secretary was sent to the Chairman of Lodge Reynell Steering Committee Mr D.K. Iveson to thank Wayne Henkel for the information he provided in a set of minutes to GL. The Grand Master also sent his congratulations to those responsible for the work done to bring the concept of the new Lodge into fruition.
- NAME OF LODGE
Committee was asked to think of suggestions & discuss at a later meeting
25/01/2000- Proposed that the name be either Lodge Reynell or Lodge Carew & G.Potterto check relevant method of reporting requirements legality of usage of these names
21/02/2000 – Decision on the name of the proposed lodge to be put on the agenda for next meeting 25/02/2000 G.Potter contacted A Charlton re legality of names and could see no problem so far in suggestions.
17/04/2001 – Name of proposed lodge adopted and approved by all present
17/04/2000 – JR investigating History of the name Reynell with the assistance of Wayne Henkel. A possibility of a l Lodge Motto & logo to be was considered at this meeting
- VENUE FOR MEETING – APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM G.SUPER OF WORKIF NOT MEETING IN ESTABLISHED LODGE ROOM
16/11/99 RCC
Bob Butler, Fred Payne, Paul Watson to investigate a suitable venue & report back at the next meeting 18/01/2000,
18/01/2000 – St Francis Winery
Approach manager, Charles who in turn outlined what facilities the restaurant had to offer & then inspected. 3rd Monday Suited management of complex (refer menu supplied
2 course $12-$15 including entrée, 2 selections of courses minimum 20 persons
18/01/2000 – Horndale Winery
1 big room, therefore curtains may be required – Checked by J. Roberts
Christies Beach Hotel
18/01/2000 – Southern Working Mans Club- Too big not suitable - Checked by J. Roberts
20/01/2000 – to meet at St Francis Winery
25/01/2000 – Confirmed Lodge Seacliff to be “Sponsor Lodge”
25/01/2000- The proposed lodge to meet at the St. Francis Winery Restaurant complex and Tyle at 6.30pm with visitors. No business to be done at lodge meetings
- VENUE & FORMAT FOR FESTIVE BOARD
25/08/99 No Speeches At Festive Board (Dining Room) Only The Blessing & Tyler’s Toast
11/10/99 at David I.
Basic Format
No Business In Lodge Meetings With Visitors in Open Lodge
Excellence in ritial
Mode of dress – Lounge suit
16/11/99
Suggested that there be only one candidate at a time to progress in each of the ceremonies.
Suggested restrictions to be place on Past Masters joining
Ideas to be brought to the next meeting on who to target as potential members
- MEETING – DAY-TIME –HOW OFTEN MINIMUM ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS
28/08-99 Discussed 3rd Tuesday of alternate nights
Date yet to be selected – not to interfere with lodges in district
16/11/99 Meet bi-monthly
16/11/99 Nil correspondence/finance to be conducted at meetings
16/11/99 proposal of meeting on the third Tuesday with put forward .George Potter to investigate conflicts with other lodges
25/01/2000-The committee confirmed that the proposed meeting day to be the Third Monday of the Odd months of the year
- POTENTIAL INITIATES & JOINING MEMBERS (ANY RESTRICTIONS) MONEY/FINANCE
25/08/99 Letter to be posted to suitable members by 5th Sept 1999. List to be scrutinized by set up committee before posting.
11/10/99Received replies there were 11 indications of interesting forming a Dining Lodge
in the south and an invitation to those interested Freemasons to attend JR BG
An invitation to interested Freemasons to attend an informal meeting to discuss
forming a steering committee to be sent. JR BG
Proposed location is at the Reynella Community Centre 16th November 1999
David I to chair
Many ideas discussed
Seeking committed Masons
Prepared to attend most meetings (and to take office in due time)
28/8/99 -Committee is committed to form a “truly happy, active and interesting lodge”
18/01/2000 Working committee to follow up items 9-13 on check list.
25/01/2000 – Brethren interested in joining as petitioners are as follows: R.Giles, J. Roberts, D.Iveson, O. Lever, G. Potter, R. Butler, W. Smith, F. Payne, P. Watrson, & T. Wilson.
25/01/2000 – Membership Committee & Education to be on the agenda next meeting
21/02/2000 - Membership Committee & Education to be again on the agenda next meeting
- OFFICERS – SELECTION/ELECTION
LIMIT OF TENURE OF SECRETARY, TREASURER, DC, ALMONDER, ORGANIST. OTHERS EG HISTORIAN INSTRUCTOR MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR, HONORARIA
25/08/99 To have an organist
18/01/2000 Working committee to follow up items 9-13 on check list.
18/01/2000 Officers- selection/election
Limit of tenure eg Sec. Treas.DC, Carer, Organist. Others eg historian, instructor, membership coordinator. Honoraria
25/01/2000 –Agreed term of office will be 2 years – Exception of organist
17/04/2000 – Terms of office – Proposed that the term of office for progressive officers be nominally 12 months with secretary & treasurer being a maximum of 2 years
- REHEARSALS WHERE & WHEN
18/01/2000 Rehearsals when & where
25/01/2000 –
To be placed on agenda for next meeting (21/2/2000)
21/02/2000 –to be held at a venue to be decided by management committee
- EXECUTIVE - COMPOSITION & RESPONSIBILITIES, MINUTES – DISTRIBUTION
16/11/99 Lodge & Executive meetings to be distributed by mail
16/11/99 Good minutes should be kept from early stages of formation of lodge, interim volunteers BG & JR
18/01/2000 All officers to be appointed for a two year term. Agreed by all present
18/01/2000 Working committee to follow up items 9-13 on check list.
18/01/2000 Executive – composition & responsibilities
Minutes – Distributions
25/01/2000 – offices of the lodge are to be the [Executive] Management Committee. They make the decisions of the lodge and are involved with the selection process for Offices.
25/01/2000 – Executive to meet on the even months under the chairmanship of the Worshipful Master or his Appointee
25/01/2000 –Others can attend management meetings to voice there opinions but cannot vote
25/01/2000 – Minutes of the Management & Lodge Meetings to be distributed to all members
- FOUNDATION MASTER & WARDENS
18/01/2000 Foundation masters & Wardens
- FOUNDATION OFFICERS
18/01/2000 Foundation Officers
25/01/2000 – Foundation officers to be discussed at next meeting - 21/02/200 Foundation master & officers to be decided at the April 17th meeting
17/04/2000 Amendment proposed that Bob Butler be foundation treasurer and John Roberts be foundation IPM
17/04/2000 Foundation masters Jewel to be donated back to the lodge. All other PM jewels to be paid for by self (ie Lodge will not present PM jewel.
17/04/2000 Foundation Members then proceeded to sign the petition to Grand Lodge
- PROPOSED CONSECRATION DATE & TIME – TICKETS
18/01/2000 Advertising –To organise an entry for the Journey AP John Roberts
25/01/2000 – J. Roberts to submit the promotion of the new lodge in the next Journal
25/01/2000 – Promotion to also go into local Messengers newspapers later
25/01/2000 – Promotion to be distributed to the Local Business community
21/02/2000 – JR contacted Ron Fletcher re publicity in th southern Business community
Bob Butler to investigate article to be placed into the local Messenger newspaper
25/01/2000 – Projected date of Consecration to be submitted as being the Third Monday in September, 2000 – Ritual to be of the South Australian Constitution
25/01/2000 –Target date 3rd Monday September 2000 & O. Lever to contact Grand Superintendent of Works 21/02/200 Proposed date of consecration 18 Sept 2000
- JOINING FEES & SUBSCRIPTIONS – OTHER FEES
11/10/99 DI Lodge Fees & subscriptions
Meal costs
16/11/1999
Foundation Fees from petitioners to be discussed later,
Wayne Henkle to follow up on item 15 of check list – Joining fees & Subscriptions
& other fees
18/01/2000 Finance – Wayne Henkle tabled a draft of proposed financial commitments to establish & run a the lodge for 3 years – to be discussed at next meeting.
25/01/2000 –
All members are to be paying members, ie no honorarium.
25/01/2000 –
Tyler to be a paid position. All expenses to be paid by the lodge
In January of 2001 a BUDGET OBSERVATION / SUGGESTIONS BASED ON THE DRAFT PRESENTED AT THE JANUARY STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING was presented
Draft points include that the minimum annual subscription should be around $230 with the majority of members paying Grand Lodge dues as well as general overheads. This would cover 5 ordinary meals with the possibility of first drinks.
Budget should be designed to break even. An accumulated surplus should be encouraged and never used to support membership fees. Increases in line with the prevailing C.P.I. and other overheads must be strictly applied. The minute we start to worry about membership loss through (supposedly) high structure, it’s time to hand in the warrant.
Membership fees should cover all aspects of the lodge financial commitments, additional fund raising for charitable purposes should be raised independently via members and the public by participation in the community based activities run solely by freemasons or in conjunction with other community organisations.
ADDITIONAL GENERAL COMMENTS
New members in particular and members in general should have access, to and be encouraged to attend, regular lodges of instruction. These could be a little less formal and more informative perhaps?
Should the constitutional requirements of installations be too much for the proposed venues, a relationship with a traditionally formatted lodge or Masonic complex would be an advantageous should the need for emergency or multiple (or special) workings be encountered.
Professional media releases should be encouraged, both in the formative period of the lodge, and on a regular basis thereafter in the local press.
Local dignitaries and high profile personalities (of good character) should be sought and invited to attend annual information gatherings. Such gatherings should have a high Masonic flavor as the prevailing constitutions will permit.
21/02/2000 Insurance for Dining Lodge – O. Lever to investigate
Incorporation on next agenda
- SPONSOR LODGE – OCCASIONAL LODGE AT CONSECRATION
18/01/2000 Item 16 of check list – David Iveson to approach Lodge Seacliff – Report back
25/01/2000 at DI
DI, JR,BG,OL,GPotter
DI, Confirmed Lodge Seacliff would be the “Sponsor Lodge”
- LODGE FURNITURE – VSL’S, WORKING TOOLS, TYLERS SWORD, ETC.
George Potter confirmed availability of Regalia & Furniture from Grand Lodge storage
21/02/2000 -JR to investigate storage facilities in the near vicinity
17/04/2000 – Steward wands, mosaic pavement, blazing star & large VSL have been secured and Bob Giles will pick up and take to a prepared space in David Iveson’s garage until a suitable alternative is found. Some discussion took placere minimizing amount of lodge furniture and a possibility of poket jewels
- OFFICE COLLARS & JEWELS
- FOUNDATION MEMBERS TO SIGN PETITION – ORDER OF SIGNING
- BY-LAWS
By-Laws & aims to be investigated formulated by Owen Lever & report back
18/01/2000 By Laws – Owen Lever wrote to three dining lodges and had received a copy of the Earl of Zetland’s By-laws. The other two were still waiting for Grand Lodge approval
26/01/2000 Secretary of The Lodge of Norwood set a copy of their By-laws to Owen Lever. A copy of The Earl of Zetland Lodge By-Laws was also received
17/04/2000 By laws to be submitted to Grand Lodge within 1 year of consecration.
Lodge will need to be incorporated.
- APPROVAL SOUGHT FROM BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES FOR VARIATION IN DRESS, REGALIA, JEWELS, BANNER, ETC.
- RECEPTION OF VISITIORS & VISITING BY WM, WDNS & OTHE
Meetings held to form Lodge Reynell
Meeting was held at the home of W. Bro J. Roberts
Those on the committee, or helped out include David Iveson, Bob Giles, John Roberts, George Potter, Owen Lever, Bob Butler, Wayne Henkel, Wes Smith
25th August 1999 / At W. Bro J. Roberts ResidenceDiscussion Points / To be actioned by
25/08/99 Meet Bi-Monthly Tyle 6.30pm
28/08-99 Discussed 3rd Tuesday of alternate nights
Date yet to be selected – not to interfere with lodges in district
Suggested venues
Club or Pub
16/11/99 RCC
Bob Butler, Fred Payne, Paul Watson to investigate a suitable venue & report back at the next meeting 18/01/2000
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18/01/2000 – St Francis Winery
Approach manager, Charles who in turn outlined what facilities the restaurant had to offer & then inspected. 3rd Monday Suited management of complex (refer menu supplied
2 course $12-$15 including entrée, 2 selections of courses minimum 20 persons
18/01/2000 – Horndale Winery
1 big room, therefore curtains may be required – Checked by J. Roberts
Christies Beach Hotel
18/01/2000 – Southern Working Mans Club- Too big not suitable - Checked by J. Roberts
20/01/2000 – to meet at St Francis Winery
25/08/99 Strong need to have social functions
Attendance
25/08/99 Allocation of seating – no head table to be change at every meeting
11/10/99 DI Attendance – minimum number of a member’s appearance per year
Format Of Lodge Meetings
25/08/99 No Speeches At Festive Board (Dining Room) Only The Blessing Tyler’s Toast
25/08/99 General business to be done at executive meetings
11/10/99 at DI
Basic Format
No Business In Lodge Meetings With Visitors in Open Lodge
Excellence in ritial
Mode of dress – Lounge suit
16/11/99
Suggested that there be only one candidate at a time to progress in each of the ceremonies.
Suggested restrictions to be place on Past Masters joining
Ideas to be brought to the next meeting on who to target as potential members
25/01/2000 Lodge to tyle with
25/08/99 To have an organist
Fees
25/08/99 Foundation members to make a donation on to of subscription
11/10/99 DI Lodge Fees & subscriptions
Meal costs
16/11/1999
Foundation Fees from petitioners to be discussed later,
Wayne Henkle to follow up on item 15 of check list – Joining fees & Subscriptions
& other fees
17/04/2000 Costs as discussed by the finance committee were explained Finance committee and first year dues would be set at $300 – would include the cost of 5 meals, joining fees, & foundation costs.
Membership
25/08/99 Letter to be posted to suitable members by 5th Sept 1999. List to be scrutinized by set up committee before posting.
11/10/99Received replies there were 11 indications of interesting forming a Dining Lodge
in the south and an invitation to those interested Freemasons to attend JR BG
An invitation to interested Freemasons to attend an informal meeting to discuss
forming a steering committee to be sent. JR BG
Proposed location is at the Reynella Community Centre 16th November 1999
DI to chair
Many ideas discussed
Seeking committed Masons
Prepared to attend most meetings (and to take office in due time)
28/8/99 -Committee is committed to form a “truly happy, active and interesting lodge”
25/08/99 All present at this meeting to make an initial payment of $50 each to assist with incidentals. ($150 raised)
Setting Up
11/10/99Invitation sent to RW Bro John Newton for his knowledge of setting up Dining Lodges
16/11/99 Check list for new lodge prepared to include all officers & appointments, rehearsals furniture, jewels. Approval from Grand Lodge
16/11/99 at Reynella Community Centre
Minimum 14 petitioners required to obtain warrant from Grand Lodge
16/11/99 Meet bi-monthly
16/11/99 Nil correspondence/finance to be conducted at meetings
16/11/99 Lodge & Executive meetings to be distributed by mail
16/11/99 Possibility of a travelling Warrant, ie different wineries.
16/11/99 Good minutes should be kept from early stages of formation of lodge, interim volunteers BG & JR
16/11/99 V.W. Bro Owen Lever to follow up on Grand Lodge Regulations and report back at next meeting
16/11/99 To formulate format of proposed lode to be able to promote John Roberts to check closing date of Freemasons Journal
18/01/2000 All officers to be appointed for a two year term. Agreed by all present.
18/01/2000 Advertising –To organise an entry for the Journey AP John Roberts
21/02/2000 JR An article was submitted to the Journal regarding the proposed formation of a dining Lodge in the South and any interested brethren contact JR or Bob Giles(Photograph copy of ad from library)
A Meal at St Francis Winery was organised on 23 March as a try before we decide and all potential members were requested to attend. Bob Giles being the contact RSPV 15 March.
By Laws
16/11/1999
By-Laws & aims to be investigated formulated by Owen Lever & report back
18/01/2000 By Laws – Owen Lever wrote to three dining lodges and had received a copy of the Earl of Zetland’s By-laws. The other two were still waiting for Grand Lodge approval.
18/01/2000 Finance – Wayne Henkle tabled a draft of proposed financial commitments to establish & run a the lodge for 3 years – to be discussed at nextlater meeting.
18/01/2000 Working committee to follow up items 9-13 on check list.
Consisted of David Iveson, Bob Giles, John Roberts, George Potter, Owen Lever,
9 – Officers- selection/election
Limit of tenure eg Sec. Treas.DC, Carer, Organist. Others eg historian, instructor, membership coordinator. Honoraria
10-Rehearsals when & where
11-Executive – composition & responsibilities
Minutes – Distributions
12Foundation masters & Wardens
13Foundation Officers
Item 16 of check list – David Iveson to approach Lodge Seacliff – Report back
25/01/2000 at DI
DI, JR,BG,OL,GPotter
DI, Confirmed Lodge Seacliff would be the “Sponsor Lodge”
Lodge Reynell – Evolution