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The
general public rarely see the charitable side of Freemasonry, and in particular,
donations made by Freemasons to local charities. Charity is an integral part of
masonic training, and is strongly emphasised during our ceremonies. The
members of Lodge Royal Stuart 893 (Scottish Constitution) recently donated $1000
to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of WA, to assist in the development
of their Guide Dog Training programme in Western Australia. A number of
brethren from Lodge Royal Stuart toured the Association for the Blind of WA
facilities in Victoria Park on 30th June 2000, and were deeply moved
at the scale of the operation. It further emphasised the need for continued
support to this excellent cause – with financial and volunteer support
continually being sought. Lodge Royal Stuart continue to support this worth
while cause and have, for the third year, named The Guide Dogs for the Blind
Association of WA as their preferred charity for 2001-2002. The
Almoner of Lodge Royal Stuart (Maurice McFadyen) is seen presenting the cheque
to Margaret Haydon (Manager Public Affairs and Fundraising), accompanied by the
Brethren of the Lodge.
(L-R: Bro.
Harry Draper, Bro. Ted Tucker, Margaret Haydon, Bro. Gordon Millar, Bro. Richard
Drummond, Bro. Terry Griffen, Bro. Maurice McFadyen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The
Association for the Blind of WA can be contacted on:- he
Association for the Blind of WA can be contacted on:- Tel:
(08) 9361 8696, email:
mailbox@abwa.asn.au, website:
www.abwa.asn.au
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