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L odge C helmsford T echnology No 261
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WHAT’S ON? Your guide to upcoming events from lodges and districts. D istrict 21 Saturday 10 December 2016
Christmas cruise Depart Gosford Wharf 9.30am, return 4pm. Buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea included. $70 per person (includes donation). RSVP geoff.bown@hotmail.com. All welcome.
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Grand Master’s Golf Challenge Sausage sizzle begins at noon, 1:15pm start. Post-game drinks and refreshments, $2,000 in prizes. $195 entry, ladies and non-members welcome. Visit www.piranhagolfclub.com to enter.
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scholarship from Lodge Chelmsford Technology has played a big role in assisting student-in-need Madeline Hickey at Charles Sturt University. The presentation was made at the recent Bathurst Scholarships with W Bro Keith Sheldrick representing the lodge. Madeleine Hickey and her family expressed their thanks for the scholarship which will also allow her to continue her studies. ‘As I have been struggling to find a job, this scholarship helps me to get onto my feet and support myself with less of a struggle,’ she said. ‘Financially I will be in less of a strug gling situation which is a relief, as being tight on money can be stressful on your self and can impact your studies. By receiving this scholarship I am able to focus on my studies and not be so stressed on how I will be able to afford to stay. ‘This scholarship helps me to reach my personal aspirations by allowing more
W Bro Keith Sheldrick and Madeline Hickey, who received a scholarship that will assist her further her education.
Lodges and Districts – Publicise your upcoming events in our new ‘WHAT’S ON’ guide. For only $50 you get four entries in the listing. One per issue? Call Bro Simon Pierce on (02) 4344 5133 for more details.
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time to focus on my future such as getting into the police force, instead of working tirelessly and restricting my study time. ‘I would like Lodge Chelmsford to know that I am really grateful for this scholarship. I cannot thank you enough for this opportunity.’ Justin Williams, the Faculty Advance ment Officer at the University said the difference the Lodge Chelmsford Scholar ship has made to the lives of students in the sentiment above is quite apparent. ‘The CSU Foundation Trust thanks you for your outstanding support and for the positive impact you make directly on their lives,’ he said.
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embers of Lodge Harold Herman Unity were delighted to have a surprise visit in March by the Grand Master, MW Bro Jamie Melville for the conferral of Honorary life membership to RW Bro Dr Frank Radcliff. The Grand Master remained at the meeting to witness the Initiation of Mr Anthony Nicita which followed the Life Membership presentation. SEPTEMBER 2016 FREEMASON
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