Mobile Masons rally

31 March 25

The town of West Wyalong and the members of Lodge Bland 337 were delighted to welcome and host a visit from the Mobile Masons in October.

31 intrepid travellers descended on the quiet country town for a week beginning 23 October. On their arrival, they were welcomed by the Mayor of the Bland Shire, Brian Monaghan, who presented each of them and the WM of Lodge Bland, RW Bro Glenn Linsdell, with an Information pack.

The activities included a visit and BBQ at the Lake Cowal Conservation Centre, the West Wyalong Museum, barefoot bowls and a trivia-observation car rally organised by RW Bro John Scascighini and his wife Rosemary which started at the Bland Masonic Temple and finished with a BBQ and presentation at the historic village of Quandialla.

The visit not only spread masonic goodwill but also stimulated the town’s economy.

Mobile Masons also made a substantial donation to Lodge Bland’s Charity Account. The movie night at the Tivoli Theatre on the ground floor of the recently renovated Masonic Centre, the evenings’ happy hours, the chocolate wheels and our field games all provided excellent recreation for those attending.

The outgoing President, RW Bro Lynden Norgate, was well supported by his wife Virginie who had acted as secretary. They have led the club excellently during the past three years. At the AGM the new President WW Bro Derrick Peters and new Secretary W Bro David Francis were elected together with the new committee.

More than $25,000 was contributed to the local community during the stay.

Local business owners expressed their gratitude for the generous support to the town’s economy.

The Mobile Masons’ books are always open for new members and information can be obtained from the President Derrick Peters on 0418 686 670 or David Leabeater on 0418 227 049 email [email protected]

Rallies are held half yearly at various country towns around the state. It is not necessary to own a caravan; some members stay in caravan park cabins.