4th Meeting, Filipino Masons, Sydney Area, 11 January 1992 at Winsome Ave, Plumpton

I found an original copy of the minutes of this meeting. The following is a facsimile of the meeting. Personal details, such as home addresses & contact numbers were deleted due to privacy.

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"In attendance:

1. Bro Jimmy Estrera, Plumpton 2761 - Capitol City Lodge No 174 [GLP]

2. VWBro Cecilio R. Uy, PDDGM, Michinbury 2770 - Araw Lodge No 18 [GLP]

3. WBro Vergel E. Valderrama, Russell Lea 2046 - St John-Corregidor No 3 [GLP]

4. Bro Romy S. Nieto, Bossley Park 2176 - Waratah Lodge No 166 [UGL NSW & ACT]

5. VWBro Ruperto J. Demonteverde, Jr., PDDGM, Belfield 2191 - J Zobel Lodge No 202 [GLP]

6. Bro Ben Demano, Jr., Eastern Creek 2766 - Kalantiao Lodge No 187 [GLP]

7. WBro Mat H Armonio, Doonside 2767 - Makawiwili Lodge No 55 [GLP]

8. Bro Ramie Tirol, Plumpton 2761 - Iloilo-Acacia Lodge No 11 [GLP]

9. WBro Jose G. Santos, Doonside 2767 - Bataan Lodge No 104 & Malolos Lodge No 46 [GLP]

10. Bro Rey Reodica, EAM, Doonside 2767 - Lodge Alpha (Blacktown) [UGL NSW & ACT, will be passed on 8 February 1992.]

Absent:

11. Bro Rey Reyes of Pilar Lodge No 15 [GLP], who called up to follow as soon as his commitment is over. He called up later , he can not make it. Croydon Park 2133. He is the painter in the group.

12. Bro Dick Palenzuela - Cosmos 8 & Noli Me Tangere 148 [GLP]

13. Bro Mar Baylon - Lincoln Lodge No 34 [GLP]

"Agreed to name the organization as Filipino Travelers Masonic Club.

Elected as Chairman to preside the meeting VWBro R J Demonteverde, Jr.

Appointed Bro Jimmy Estrera as Vice Chairman, Bro Tirol as Secretary-Treasurer, VWBro cecilio Uy & Bro Reodica as a committee of two, to take care of the next meeting and Valentive Affair in February 16, 1992 in Nurraginggy Park. All unanimously agreeing.

For the first time, a group of dedicated Filipino Freemasons, residents/immigrants and plain visiting Brethren in Sydney and suburbs met one night in early October this year [most likely 1991] for the purpose of establishing a Register of Philippine Masons in NSW. They met in Winsome Street, Plumpton and hosted by Brother Jimmy Estrera of Capitol City Lodge no 174, Q. C. In attendance were Past Masters Joe Santos of Bataan Lodge No 104, and Mat Armonio of Makawiwili Lodge 56 Roxas City, Bro Jimmy Tolentino of Union No 70, and dual Lodge Cosmos 8 and Noli Me Tangere 148 member Dick Palenzuela. Bro Innocencio Malinis of Baulkham Hills, previously of Noveleta, Cavite Lodge, did not make it to the meeting.

It was like an ordinary Square and Compass meeting, when Masons do meet in foreign places and warm to the idea that there are brethren around. Square and Compass meetings are actually social ocassions for furthering fellowship over a cup of coffee and bottle of beer or wine. And exchanging pleasantries and hardnews of home and country, work and family. And of course, our Lodges.

There are of course WBro Valderrama of Lodge Waratah, Balmain, Bro Perfecto Mendoza, of Bataan Lodge No 104 and a host of others, residing in and around Sydney area, who are equally active in Masonry hereabout. The UGL of NSW & ACT is in communication with the GLP.

"In the dark as well as in the light, Masons must communicate." All NSW Philippine Masons please send in your name and Lodge name and number (Philippines) to WBro Jose Santos and Bro Jimmy Estrera. A Register of Philippine Freemasons residing in and around Sydney and of the whole of NSW is being prepared."

Released for publication: Square & Compass Club (Phil) of NSW, 30 November 1991

Published in the Philippine Community News, January 1992 issue, Sydney Australia

J. G. Santos, 15 January 1992.

FilMasons Victoria Induction: 23 Aug 2013

The President-elect of the Filipino Freemasons of Victoria, Bro Mac Bongcaron extends his invitation to his Induction Day. Below is the FilMasons Vic letter of invitation:

"Fraternal greetings to all the brethren and families.

The brethren of the Filipino Freemasons Association of Victoria Inc. wishes to invite all the brethren and the ladies of Filipino Freemasons of N.S.W. to our Induction of Officers on August 23, 2013, Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Millennium Reception and Function Centre, 45 Fourth Avenue, Sunshine. The attire is Smart Casual and the cost is $50.00 each.

Fellowship will be on the following day, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Western Masonic Centre.

It would be great if you could attend this memorable day."

Respectfully and brotherly yours,

Wor. Bro. Fidel Oray
Secretary, Filmasons Victoria
P.O. Box 5164, Cairnlea, 3023 VIC

Condolences to Bro George Arreza & to the Causon Family

It is with sadness that we offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Bro George Arreza and the Causon family on the passing of Mrs Cathy Arreza Causon.

Below is the schedule for both viewing & interment:

Viewing: 01 Aug (Thursday) 5-9pm, Pinegrove, Kington St, Minchinbury

Burial: 02 Aug (Friday) 1:30pm, Mass at St Aidan's, 9 Adelaide St, Rooty Hill

Then interment at Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Michinbury

Snacks: Will follow. Place (TBA)