Report of V.M.M.A. Inc. Visit

Vermont Lodge No. 696

Friday 22nd July 2005

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The V.M.M.A. Inc. organised for Jan Arild Sundsby a Freemason and Motorcyclist visitor from Norway to join with us for a visit to the Vermont Lodge, the work for the evening just happened to be the Swedish Rite of which the Norwegian Grand Lodge operates under.

V.M.M.A. at the Blackburn Masonic Centre.

The following members of the V.M.M.A. attended at the Blackburn Masonic Centre Matt, Chris, Brian, Cameron, John and Dave.

Jan Arild had been corresponding via email with Pedro prior to his visit to Australia, for Jan Arild had come across the V.M.M.A. web site over 12 months ago and then decided the concept of a Masonic Motorcycle Association would work in Norway, hence after discussion with the Grand Lodge of Norway a Masonic Motorcycle Club was formed and already has 50 members.

L to R: Matt, W. Bro. Tom Stirling, W.M., Jan Arild, Brian, Cameron, John & Dave at Blackburn Masonic Centre.

V.M.M.A. members prior to this particular Lodge visit to Vermont had met with Jan Arild and had joined with him for lunch and a visit to a K.T.'s meeting at the Ringwood Masonic Centre.

Jan Arild at various times during the Swedish Rite lecture assisted Knut with additional interesting snippets of information.

There were 8 W.M.'s on the road visiting Vermont Lodge this particular evening, along with many other visitors.

W. Bro. Tom Stirling, W.M. made everyone welcome in the body of the Lodge and his hospitality followed through into the South.

Jan Arild made a presentation to President of the V.M.M.A. Matt Turner from the Norwegian Masonic Motorcycle Club, that being a Honoree Membership of the Norwegian Masonic Motorcycle Club. Jan Arild explained to all the connection between the two Masonic Motorcycle groups and that it will continue into the future.

Reported by CW.