Report of V.M.M.A. Inc.
Participation In Open Night at Ferntree Gully Masonic Centre
Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Freemasonry Victoria recently invited the V.M.M.A. Inc. to participate in Open Night presentations, our part in the Open Night would be to give an overview of the V.M.M.A. history, membership and activities both charitable and social, this presentation would be approximately 5 minutes in duration.
V.M.M.A. President Matt Turner and Chris Wells represented the V.M.M.A. at the Ferntree Gully Masonic Centre Open Night held on Tuesday 22nd February 2005.
Matt and Chris motorcycles at Ferntree Gully Masonic Centre. Photo Courtesy: CW
This particular Open Night at the Ferntree Gully Masonic Centre was sponsored by Peace And Loyalty Lodge No. 261 and Freemasonry Victoria main spokesperson was Alan Francis.
It was obvious that Peace And Loyalty Lodge and other Lodges and brethren in the region had prepared for the evening for there were 35 plus men with their partners and or family interested enough to come along to the Open Night.
Freemasonry Victoria representative Alan Francis. Photo Courtesy: CW
The Open Night commenced with the Maroondah District Coordinator Jim Mitchell introducing Freemasonry Victoria representative for the evening Alan Francis who then commenced the Open Night presentation.
Alan's presentation gave those in attendance a good overview of what Freemasonry Victoria has to offer men and its place within society, Alan introduced V.M.M.A. President Matt Turner who gave a 5 minute overview of the V.M.M.A. which included history, membership, charitable and social activities in the community in particular CanTeen and the Phillip Island Hospital Fundraiser in May 2005.
V.M.M.A.
Inc. President Matt Turner. Photo Courtesy: CW
On completion of the Open Night presentation all in attendance were invited into the dining room to join together for a supper, this was a very social period of the evening with many of the visitors and freemasons discussing aspects of freemasonry.
Matt Turner with visitors at the Open Night. Photo Courtesy: CW
Reported by CW.