Akaroa War Memorial
War Memorial Trust Reps.
The Phoenix Lodge No 43 are pleased to have been able to make a minor contribution of $2,000 towards the restoration of the earthquake damaged memorial. In a brief but moving ceremony at our Friday 9 September meeting, a presentation was made to Col (ret) Jim Coubrough, Chairman of the War Memorial Trust. [Accompanying photo: Lodge Master Tony Crafts; Chaplain Frank Helps; DC Bruce Clement; Jim Coubrough & Barry Brownie (Bro).]
Duvauchelle Bay School
Damage to the school swimming pool has put it out of action and now with summer coming there is an urgent need to complete repairs. The Phoenix Lodge is proud to be able to assist with a grant from Freemasons Charity of some $3,800 to effect repairs.
Okains Bay School
Okains Bay School.
The Phoenix Lodge, with subsidy from the Canterbury Masonic Charitable Trust has raised some $2,500 to enable the Okains Bay School to provide Boy's changing facilities for the swimming pool at the school. This move will benefit not only the pupils at this school but the wider community who use the swimming facilities.
Community Award
Mayor & Denis O'Hara.
The Akaroa/Wairewa Community Board has recognised Brother Denis O'Hara's contribution to the Akaroa community with a 2009 Community Service Award.
The citation states: Denis O'Hara is a member of the Akaroa/Banks Peninsula Anglican Parish and has been the Vestry Treasurer and until recently Steward of St Peters Church in Akaroa. Denis provides the excellent service of 'minder' keeping an eye on a number of disadvantaged people throughout the Akaroa community and offering practical help on a daily basis. In addition, Denis is Secretary, Hall Custodian and maintenance person for The Phoenix Lodge No. 43. Denis is a ranking Officer of the Grand lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of New zealand and a past member of the Akaroa heritage Park. Denis gives freely of his time.
