Ladies Night - 20 Feb

If you have missed the January 2010 Regular Meeting at Bro Butch & Sis Gene Canicula's residence in Woodcroft you've missed one of our best meetings to date. What a way to start the New Year!

Frankly it could have been due to the alcohol served, but personally it is the presence of the brethren & their ladies & the tremendous fellowship that followed. The business meeting took only half an hour of the planned "meeting", which started at 3:00 pm and ended at 12 midnight [for some!].

But don't be distressed if you've missed the January meeting, our President, Bro Louie has come up with a great Ladies Night this February 20 at 6:00 pm [7:15 pm booking] at Bay View Hotel's 25th Floor Restaurant [90 William St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2010]. Approximate cost is $50 per person.

Parking in the building, $15.00 flat rate.

16 Jan Monthly Meeting

Our President, Bro Louie Reyes, and officers invite everyone to the FilMasons monthly meeting Saturday, 16 January 2010 at 3 PM to be hosted by Bro Butch & Sis Gene Canicula at their Woodcroft residence.

The main agenda will be the coming Ladies Night, which is traditionally scheduled every February to coincide with Valentines Day.

Bro Louie said in an email that "I had initially thought of calling a recess in January to allow the LJR team an uninterrupted run to the consecration but we now have some matters to settle so please go ahead and invite everyone to our January meeting on the 16th at Bro Butch and Sis Gene's home.

Many thanks for your generosity in inviting us, Bro and Sis Canicula. Very kind of you."

Part of the ladies contigent.

From left, around the table: Bro Pres Louie, WBro Vince, WBro Romy, WBro Manny R, Bro Al, Daniel P, Bro Manny P, Bro Dick P, the celebrant - Bro Butch. Bro Fred & Bro Manny S.

The celebrant & host thanking the brethren & ladies for attending his birthday.

More newcomers still showing up: WBro Fidel P & Bro Tony S.

WBro Manny R proposing yet another toast, while roasting the host. After which a round of Happy Birthday song in the tune of Silent Night was sung.

Sis Pen & WBro Fidel laughts at one of Bro Butch's jokes.

Lodge Star of Australia Install: 28 Nov

Bro Jed Ednalino will be installed as Worshipful Master of Lodge Star of Australia No 200, at Hurlstone Park Masonic Centre, 67 Duntroon Street, Hurlstone Park NSW 2193.

Tyling is 5:00 PM, visitors, shortly after and Grand Lodge delegation at 6:00 PM.

Attire is dinner suit for men, ladies invited [after six] and there is small dining fee of $20.00.

Immediate Past Master is WBro Noel  M Quiroz.

Filmasons would like to extend their congratulations to WM-elect, Bro Jed Ednalino and all the officers of Lodge of Star of Australia No 200.

2009 Christmas Party: 19 Dec

Brethren, Ladies and Friends,

As per the Association's meeting last Sunday, 22 Nov; the Association decided to hold its 2009 Christmas Party on Saturday, 19 December at 6:00 PM. Venue to be announced later, depending on the number of attendees.

The brethren decided on a "steamboat and fondue" theme, but everyone are also encouraged to bring a dish, dessert and drinks to share as well, if you. All kids and partner are invited and much encouraged to attend this year-end fellowship.

Lodge Education Install: 21 Nov

Greetings to all the brethren of the Filmason Association.

As Worshipful Master-elect of Lodge Education No 814 and on behalf of the Worshipful Master and Lodge Education,  I would like to invite the brethren of the Filmason Association to my installation as Worshipful Master, 21st of November 2009, at the Petersham Royal Arch Masonic Temple, 23-25 New Canterbury Road, Petersham.

Tyling will be held at 6:30pm , visitors will be admitted at 7:00 pm, ladies are more than welcome. Entertainment will be provided for ladies and guests in the South. The dining fee is $20.00.

I will be grateful for your presence.

Fraternally yours,

Bro Jerry Perez
WM-elect

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Lodge Education No 814 New Set of Officers - 2009-2010

Worshipful Master - WBro J. Perez

Immediate Past Master - WBro E. Balasa

Senior Warden - Bro J. Baduria

Junior Warden - Bro R. Marpa

Chaplain - WBro S.F.J. Seckold

Treasurer - VWBro G. MacDonald, PDGDC

Secretary - VWBro N.R. Milson, PDGIW

Director of Ceremonies - WBro J.R. Angeles

Senior Deacon - Bro N. Esperida

Junior Deacon - Bro R. Talde

Director of Music - WBro J.D. Coote

Organist - VWBro L.A. Aked, PDGDC

Membership - VWBro N.R. Milson, PDGIW

Caring Officers - WBro F.S.J. Seckold, WBro L.A. Bautista

Inner Guard - Bro J. Bautista

Stewards - Bro A. Baduria, Bro A. Osman

Tyler - WBro R. Shoushani

The FilMasons would extent its heartfelt congratulations to the incoming Master, Bro Jerry Perez and his officers.

Monthly Meeting: 22 Nov

Brethren and Ladies,

      I've been instructed by our Bro President, Louie to announce that the meeting for this month will be on Sunday, 22 November 2009, 4 PM at WBro Ted and Sis Lourdes Balgos' residence in Prairiewood.

Regards,

Bro Mar

Afternoon Recital with Victor Valdes: 20 Nov

Lodge Excalibur Number 737 (Lodge of Excellence)

with

The United Grand Lodge of NSW and ACT

assisted by

The Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC)

proudly presents

'An Afternoon Recital celebrating the multiculturalism found within Freemasonry'

with:

Victor Valdes and Associated Artists

performing music traditional to South America

victor@therealmexico.com.au

Friday November 20th, 2009

commencing at 5.30 p.m. concluding 6.30 p.m.

Level One

Sydney Masonic Centre

corner of Castlereagh and Goulburn Streets

Admission Free

Oct Monthly Meeting: 18 Oct

Brethren and ladies,

President Louie announced the October monthly meeting next Sunday, 18 Oct at 4:00 PM, to be hosted by WBro Romy and Sis Ellen Nieto at their residence.

Please attend this very first meeting of Bro Louie. As always, please bring a dish, dessert or drinks to share if you can.

The ladies are also meeting to discuss a fund raising dance event for the benefit of the victims of typhoon Ondoy. The tentative schedule for this event is 5 Dec at Concord RSL.

The club wishes also to thank all those who contributed, both their time and money to the victims of typhoon Ondoy. Our fund raising and collection of donations in kind are still ongoing.

*Link for informational purposes only and does not in any way endorses their fund raising event.

Incoming Officers: 2009-2010

President - Bro Louie Reyes

Vice-President - WBro Romy Nieto

Secretary - Bro Mario Baylon Jr

Treasurer - Bro Manny Santos

Auditor - Bro Ted Robiso

Chaplain - Bro Jose Dan Elizes

Public Relations Officer - WBro Bobby Briones

Social Director - Bro Manny Placido

Congratulatory Message from WBro Joe

Founding member, WBro Joe Santos and wife, Sister Paz.

To the officers and members of the FILIPINO FREEMASONS CLUB OF NSW on the occasion of the induction of its officers for 2009-2010 Year

CONGRATULATIONS!

It seemed it was only yesterday that the first induction we have, held in Blacktown City [Workers] Club was actually 16 years ago. How time flies!

That first induction was a small crowning event for the Filipino Freemasons in NSW. The founding members* did their job so well, opening many fraternal windows with the local Masonic communities-lodges and other appendant bodies; we are even looking forward to a Filipino lodge to be established soon, hopefully.

As in all organization, our club, has its cycle of growth and decay, members demitting and resigning, but we also have new names and youth coming in.

We should never, for a moment, be distracted away from our noble objectives of brotherly love, relief and truth… Keep it alive.

Again my CONGRATULATIONS!

Jose G. Santos, PM,

Bataan Lodge No 104
FOUNDING MEMBER,

FilMasons Club NSW Inc.


DATE: 17 JUNE 2009**

**The Association; or as widely known as the FilMasons Club, normally hold its Induction of Officers on the month of July, after the election of officers on the month of June. Hence the date of WBro Joe's message.

*with WBro Mat Armonio and Bro Jimmy Estrera.

Monthly Meeting: 19 Sept at Woodcroft

Brethen and Ladies,

Just a reminder regarding our stated monthly meeting for this month, Saturday - 19 September at Bro Manny & Sis Lourdes Santos' residence in Woodcroft at 6:30 PM.

My offer still stands to start the fellowship at my residence [also in Woodcroft], at 3:00 PM.

The main agenda is obviously our coming Induction of Officers at Concord RSL on 26 September. Payments should have been finalised, tickets returned and our program of activities for the night finalised as well.

Hoping to see you all at my last meeting as President. For those who have sent their apologies, I do understand [and much appreciate your replies]; and hopefully we will see you in the induction or in our next meeting/activity.

Regards,

Bro Mario

FilMasons Induction: 26 Sept

With the election of Bro Louie Reyes as President of "The Club" [aka Filipino Masons Association of NSW, Inc - FilMasons NSW], the club announces its induction of officers this coming fourth Saturday, 26 September 2009, 6:30 PM at Concord RSL & Community Club, Nirranda St, Concord West NSW 2138.

The attire is smart casual [no jeans for gents please, after five for the ladies] and the ladies [The Amasons - Asawa ng Masons] are suggesting a Mediterranean/Middle eastern theme. I am sure there is a surprise number coming from the ladies!

Aside from Bro Louie, Vice President elect is Past President [PP], WBro Romy Nieto, Treasurer is PP Bro Manny Santos and Secretary is PP Bro Mario Baylon Jr. Other appointed officers are yet to be announced by the incoming President.

Tickets are now available for $35 per person. Aside from a buffet dinner, there will be lots of dancing and fun throughout the night.

16 Aug Monthly Meeting

Brethren and Ladies,

Just a reminder of our 3rd Sunday Monthly Meeting, 16 August at 4:00 PM at WBro Rudy and Sis Mila Romerosa's residence at Balmain Place, Doonside, NSW.

Please come on time, so we can have more time for fellowships.

As always, if you can bring a dish/dessert/snacks and drinks to share.

Regards,

Bro Mario

FilMasons Vic Induction Photos by WBro Romy

Election of Officers: 2009-2010 - 20 June

The Annual General Meeting and election of officers is slated for this Saturday, 20 June, 4:00 PM at WBro Bob and Sis Nanette's residence at Parklea.

At last month's nomination of officers meeting, Vice-President, Bro Louie Reyes was nominated as President; while WBro Rudy Romerosa was nominated as Vice-President, Bro Manny Santos as Treasurer and Bro Mario Baylon Jr as Secretary.

In this year's AGM and monthly meeting, further nominations will be accepted from the floor as customary.

Hope to see you all and your ladies there and support our new incoming officers.

Thank you for WBro Bob and Sis Nanette Briones for hosting this month's meeting.

Photo shows [from left], Bro Al, Bro Butch, WBro Jack, WBro Rudy and Bro Dan at last month's meeting.

While the ladies are practising dance routines for a presentation. While, other ladies watched WBro Romy's photo presentation [see photo below, left].

After the meeting, the much awaited fellowship and dinner at Bro Manny "Bubot" and Sis Odeng's residence. Thanks again for hosting this May nomination month meeting.

From left, Bro Louie, RWBro Rey, Bro Manny P, WBro Romy, Bro Bubot, WBro Fidel and Bro Ted.

Lodge Woronora Re-Installation: 19 June

Photo shows [from left] Sis Remy, VWBro Manny, Bro Manny P and Sis Odeng on a recent trip to Melbourne for the Induction of Officers of FilMasons Victoria. [Photo by Sis Do].

Lodge Woronora No 414

The Installing Master, VWor. Bro. Manny Maniago, Grand Pursuivant

Request the pleasure of the company of

FilMasons NSW

at the Re-Installation of

Wor. Bro. Dennis Karadimitropoulos,

(Worshipful Master elect)

At the Oatley Masonic Centre,

11a Letitia Street, Oatley

on Friday, 19th June 2009

Also to be installed as Senior Warden is Bro Louie Reyes and Bro Ted Robiso as Junior Warden. Congratulations to WBro Dennis and especially to FilMasons members, Bro Louie and Bro Ted and their ladies, Sis Marilyn and Sis Evelyn on this momentous occasion.

Lodge tyled at 6:30 PM, visitors 6:45 PM and Grand Lodge dignitaries 7:30 PM.

There is dining fee of $15.00 for those attending the South. Please RSVP to any of the officers above for catering purposes.

[See more pictures of the FilMasons Vic Induction of Officers 2009 at Sis Do's Flickr Photostream here.]

Region 11 Conference: 30-31 May 2009

Just a reminder to all regarding RWBro Rey Porras' invitation to attend Region 11 Conference and Charity Dinner on 30 May 2009. The working conference will end 31 May, with the theme: "Working Together".

Start of the conference is 9:00 AM of 30 May at Lodge Kiama No 35, Collins St Kiama NSW 2533.



For those just attending the Charity Dinner and Concert, it will start at 6:30 PM [for 7:00 PM] at Kiama Leagues Club, 109 Terralong St Kiama NSW 2533. There is a nominal charge of $35.00 per person.

The Amasons will be performing in this Charity Dinner and Concert along with professional performers.

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Last dance practice for the ladies is on Friday, 29 May [6:00 PM] at Bro Manny and Sis Odeng Santos' residence in Woodcroft.

Congratulations FilMasons Victoria!

The brethren and ladies of the FilMasons NSW Association [Club] Inc, wish to congratulate the incoming officers of our "sister FilMasons Club" in Victoria on their forthcoming induction of officers this 6 of June 2009:

PRESIDENT – Wor. Bro. CESAR SOLIS

VICE PRESIDENT – Wor. Bro. REG DE LEON

SECRETARY – Wor. Bro. FIDEL ORAY

ASSISTANT SECRETARY – Bro. RONAN COLOBONG

TREASURER – Wor. Bro. JHUN CARREON

ASSISTANT TREASURER – Wor. Bro. BONG FLORES

AUDITOR – Bro. JHUN DE LA CRUZ

P.R.O. – Bro. RODEL DIMAUNAHAN
– Wor. Bro. MANO GAMAT
– Bro. ABEL SAMBAT

CHAPLAIN – Wor. Bro. JOHNNY DIMABUYU

PUBLIC LIAISON OFFICER – Bro. ROY ESAGUNDE

WELFARE OFFICER – Wor. Bro. JHUN CORTEZ

Representing the FilMasons NSW in the induction are no less than four past Presidents of the Club and their ladies: WBro Romy and Sis Ellen Nieto, Bro Manny and Sis Odeng Santos, Bro Manny and Sis Do Placido and WBro Manny and Sis Remy Maniago.

Lodge Balmain Celebrates 150th Founding: 16 May

Photo shows [from left], Past Grand Master [1969-1972], MW Bro Robert Hammond, Worshipful Master-elect, Bro Jason Plumridge and Bro Ian Jarrat, Lodge DC. [photo by Sarah Nixon from Cumberland Courier].

Lodge Balmain No 23 [UGL NSW & ACT] will be celebrating it’s 150th founding this Saturday, 16 May at a reconsecration ceremony and banquet at Laurelbank Masonic Centre [87 Penshurst St Willoughby NSW 2068] starting at 4:00 PM.

As one of the oldest lodges in the jurisdiction, Lodge Balmain has its share of other lodges that amalgated with it; like Lodge Waratah-Pacific, which also amalgated with Lodge Pacific and Lodge Biloela in the recent past.

According to a news item by Eleanor Pearson in the Cumberland Courier,

"The lodge was founded by a shipwright at Balmain in 1859 when sailing was the only way to cross the Pacific.

About 40 sea captains have been members and even now membership includes a shipwright and navy personnel.

When the lodge meets each month members toast their seafaring forbears, ring a bell from an old ship, Westralia, and sing a seafaring ditty."

Filipino members of this lodge are VWBro Vergel Valderamma, WBro Bobby Briones, WBro Romy Nieto and WB Nep Reyes.

The FilMasons Association, Inc congratulates the officers and members of Lodge Balmain No 23 on this momentous occasion; especially members with Filipino heritage.

May events Update and Reminder

Hello all,

I do hope that you had a grand Mother's Day celebration with your families.

Time fly too fast, it is now mid May and the onslaught of winter and flu season is here again. Please take care and if you want, see your doctor for that very important flu vaccine shot.

Just reminding you of our following May events, please update your calendar:

1. 16 May - Saturday - FilMason Membership Meeting, 6:00 PM at Bro Manny & Sis Odeng Santos' residence in Woodcroft.

2. 24 May - Sunday - [RSVP 15 May] Manna and Julius Maniago are inviting us thru WBro Manny & Sis Remy Maniago. Party for their grandsons; Isaac Miguel's dedication and Joshua Emmanuel's 3rd birthday; 1 PM at Alford's Point Community Centre, 48 Coachwood Cres, Alford's Point NSW.

3. 30 May [to 31 May] - Saturday - [RSVP 18 May] RWBro Rey Porras' Region 11 Conference [opens at 9:00 AM, Lodge Kiama No 35, Collins St Kiama NSW 2533] and Charity Concert, $35 per head [starts at 6:30 PM at Kiama Leagues Club, 109 Terralong St Kiama NSW 2533].

The Amason [Asawa ng Mason] ladies will be performing in the Charity Concert. I have received from Bro Rey pre-paid tickets 8 [discounted] for the ladies and 6 for the brethren who previously RSVP'd.

Hope to see you in our nominations meeting this Saturday.

Bro Mario

President