Friday, January 20, 2023 Dear Brother Voting re Freemasons Victoria Constitution All Freemasons across Victoria are being invited to vote on proposals to change our Book of Constitutions. The changes include confirmation of the Masonic Council and the Commercial Council which replaced the Board of General Purposes. These Councils were created on an interim basis, after member vote in September 2021. The changes also seek the abolition of the position of Chief Executive Officer, and the consequential amendments.
Information available to every Victorian Freemason This letter (and its accompanying package of documents) is being sent to all members who have registered an email address. This letter and accompanying package is also being mailed via Australia Post to the 911 brethren who do not have an email address listed with Grand Lodge. This aims towards every Freemason in Victoria having all the relevant information to consider in a timely way, and all members having the opportunity to vote. A special Communication of Grand Lodge, with an agenda specifically on this vote, is scheduled to be underway at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Freemasons Melbourne. This meeting will be live-streamed, so that all Brethren across Victoria can view. This is in line with the recommendations of the independent Constitution Transition Team, which has set down requirements for total transparency of all processes connected with this vote.
Voting by smart phone, computer, device and ordinary phone (voice) It is proposed that voting will open early, at 11.30am on Monday, February 6, 2023. Voting can take place over three days Monday (Feb. 6), Tuesday (Feb. 7) and Wednesday (Feb. 8), with voting to close at 8.30pm onWednesday (Feb. 8) • By smart phone, computer, electronic device, etc. As in recent votes, an email will be sent to Brethren. That email on February 6 morning will be received via the members’ email address, accessed through their computer, device, smart phone, etc. This will include a secure personalised link to which the member can click on, and cast their vote. • By ordinary phone (voice). Members can vote by using their normal landline or mobile phone. They can dial a designated number, speak with a real human, identify themselves and cast their vote. ..../2