Lodge Jerusalem’s Junior Warden designate is VW Bro. Rod Cohen PDGIW.
All the incoming Lodge Jerusalem Foundation Officers were sent a survey so that you could get to know them a little better.
Our incoming Worshipful Master and Immediate Past Master, Jamie Melville and Greg Levenston, will have lengthy profiles as they are both Past Grand Masters and have official profiles that have been written by the United Grand Lodge.
Read on to learn more about our incoming Junior Warden…
Name
Rod Cohen
Masonic rank
Past District Grand Inspector of Workings (PDGIW)
What year did you become a Mason?
1982
Who got you involved in Masonry?
Family – I am a third-generation Mason.
What positions have you held in Masonry?
Lodge of Tradition No. 746 (Victorian Constitution)
- Initiated May 1982
- Passed November 1982
- Raised March 1983
- Held all offices of the lodge
- Master August 1991 – 1992
Awards
- Vice President Jewel of Masonic homes in Melbourne: Awarded for fundraising, organising of functions and face to face support of elderly residents.
- Life Governor Jewel of Masonic hospital in Melbourne: Awarded for fundraising work.
Lodge Mark Owen No. 828
- Affiliated 1992
- Director of Ceremonies (6 Years)
- Master 2015-2016, 2016-2017
Other Masonic roles
- District Grand Inspector of Workings 2001-2003
- Joined Rose Croix 2011 (18th degree)
- Most Wise Sovereign (Master) 2019-2020
- Joined 30th degree 2017
What does Jerusalem mean to you? Have you visited, can you tell us about your experiences?
I have visited Jerusalem on many occasions, on every visit, I find new and more interesting places to see.
What keeps you busy when you’re not doing Masonic activities?
Work, chilling out, long rides on my Harley, walks along the beach, good Scotch.
Anything else to add?
I look forward to meeting all of our brethren and making new friends at Lodge Jerusalem No. 1056.
Lodge Jerusalem No. 1056 