Communication 2008
Saturday "Day Trip" visits Akaroa where our historic Lodge Rooms will be open and visitors welcomed by the local brethren. Refreshments will be available and the historical treasures on display.
Akaroa is the site of the first dedicate lodge rooms built in this country and the ldoge traces its historical connections back to the very first acknowledge Lodge meeting at Port Levy in 1847. More ..
Akaroa Bowling Club 100th Anniversary
Phoenix Team at Akaroa Bowling Club Jubilee
The weather was perfect for the Akaroa Bowling Club's 100th Anniversary Tournaments. A few years back they converted their natural greens to artificial turf and the result is a year round bowling surface. Maintenance costs were a major factor.
To record the Anniversary, the Club has published its history in a well illustrated book. At the beginning of December two tournaments were held to mark the occasion, one sponsored by McPhail Sports, the other by Freemasons New Zealand through The Phoenix Lodge No 43.
Despite picking their best Bowlers, the Lodge team was unsuccesful in the tournament however the day was enjoyed by all.
The Phoenix Lodge No 43 congratulates the Akaroa Bowling Club on their 100th Anniversary and wishes them well for the future.
(Picture: First three from left, Phoenix members Carrell, Helps & Clement.)
Freemasons New Zealand Southern Division District Grand Masters Seminar.
Enjoying the Akaroa sunshine!
Again the Southern Divison held an introductory seminar for the incoming District Grand Masters here in Akaroa. Using the Phoenix Lodge rooms, the brethren gathered on the Friday for two intensive days of training and orientation. The Phoenix Lodge was proud to host the leaders of our organisation.
(Picture: Enjoying the sun and fellowship on the veranda of W Bro Frank Helps, RH's home are W Bro Curry [PM Phoenix], RW Bro Graham Catley [Outgoing Div GM Southern], RW Bro Gervan Duff [Current Div GM Southern], RW Bro Mark Winger [President of the Board of benevolence - now Freemasons Charity. ]
Akaroa Area School
The Phoenix lodge No.43 congratulates Ryan Blacktopp, this years winner of the annual Akaroa Area School FREEMASONS’ AWARD FOR EFFORT AND ACHIEVEMENT.
The Phoenix Lodge No 43 125th Anniversary
The Grand master & Frank Helps
In their 125th year the Lodge installed the 100th new Master into the Chair. W Bro Luis Thacker comes from the proud Thacker family who have been farmers and community leaders in Okains Bay since the mid-1800's.
To mark the occassion the Lodge engaged with the community to support local activities including the Bowling Club and the Sea Scouts. At their rooms, the Lodge upgraded the paths around the building to incude a rock feature at the front. On this was mounted a plaque recording the 125 years of existance.
With the assistance of the Lodge's oldest member, W Bro Frank Helps, RH, the plaque was unveiled by the Grand Master of Freemaons New Zealand, M W Bro David Mace on Saturday, 14 October 2006.
(Picture: MW Bro David Mace GM & W Bro Frank Helps, RH, celebrate the occassion of the 125th Anniversary of the Phoenix lodge No 43.)
