MINUTES OF WILTSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 14 TH NOVEMBER 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that No elected
officers were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: None
This Month: None
Next Month: None
Provincial Grand Lodge
Last Month: Bro Michael Thurston-Hewer ROH
This Month: Bro Barry Baughn CP
Next Month: None
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, Seconded by
Bro Paul Dyer ROH and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro George Chalk
KOM, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Terry Hulmes KOM and Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
IN
(a) GL Circular 71/2022 – Illegal Banners ASCC
(b) GL Circular 72/2022 – Investment Fund Update
(c) GL Circular 73/2022 - October Bereavements (10)
(d) GL Circular 74/2022 – Amendments GL Agenda December
(e) GL Circular 75/2022 – Nominees for GLE Trustee & Treasurer
(f) GL Circular 76/2022 – November Lottery Draw
(g) GL Circular 77/2022 – HRH Reply
(h) Grand Lodge Agenda – December 2022 Meeting
(i) Job Lawrence – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(j) Job Lawrence – Christmas Lodge Meeting (Item 15)
(k) Dawn Of Victory – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(l) White Heather – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(m) Job Lawrence – Benevolence Fund Bye-Laws (Item 14)
(n) Job Lawrence – General Fund Bye-Laws (Item 14)
(o) Job Lawrence – Lodge Holiday Fund Bye-Laws (Item 14)
(p) Bro Tony Clarke ROH PGP – GL Appeal Letter
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(q) Job Lawrence – PGP & DPGP 2023 Nominations (Item 11)
(r) White Heather – Christmas Lodge Meeting (Item 16)
(s) White Heather – PGP & DPGP 2023 Nominations (Item 11)
(t) White Heather – Benevolence Fund Bye-Laws (Item 15)
(u) White Heather – General Fund Bye-Laws (Item 15)
(v) Royal British Legion - Remembrance Day Wreaths & Invoices
(w) Buffalo Quarterly Journals
(x) Fred Pearce – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(y) Grand Lodge Letter of acknowledgement of Appeal under Rule 4.19(a)
(z) Latest Bank Statement
(aa) New RAOB GLE Rule Book for 1 st January 2023 onwards
(bb) Thomas Calley – PGL Finances and Bye-Law (Item 13)
(cc) Fred Pearce - Form 52 in the name of Bro Andy Morgan ROH PPGP
(dd) White Heather – Form 4 New Trustee
(ee) Grand Lodge acknowledgement of Form 52 & condolences
8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) Grand Lodge Agenda – December 2022 Meeting
(c) GL Quarterly Dues and Invoices with accompanying Cheques
(d) Appeal to Grand Lodge under Rule 4.19(a) with supporting info/Statements
(e) Remembrance Day Wreaths to Minor Lodges that requested supply
(f) Buffalo Quarterly Journals to Minor Lodges
(g) Form 52 – Bro Andy Morgan ROH PPGP to Grand Lodge
8c. EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
None
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in
Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 28th October 2022 latest statement reads £5,369.10
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
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CASH SUMMARYBALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 5,369.10 GENERAL FUND2,003.69
Less UnpresentedPGL Ben577.49
Cheques Out952.31GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash InPGP Appeal1,780.00
Total4,416.79
Exam Council50.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00Total All Funds4,416.79
Total0.00Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL16,655.69TOTAL16,655.69
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro Barry
Chalk KOM as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH and Seconded Bro Barry Chalk KOM
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, Nil against
Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: Christmas gifts for Widows – After some discussion it was proposed and
carried that Christmas gifts for Widows are not made from PGL Benevolence.
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – None
SICK REPORT AND UPDATES –
Bro Jim Crow ROH of the Dawn of Victory Lodge unfortunately had a fall at home
on Monday 7 th November, sustaining a broken hip. Following a 13hour wait for an
ambulance Bro Jim was admitted to GWH for a hip operation. Currently still in
GWH, recovering after his op, on Falcon Ward.
Bro John Huntley ROH, Thomas Calley Lodge has recently had an operation on
his heart valve & is doing well.
Bro Andy Morgan ROH PPGP of the Fred Pearce sadly passed away on Monday
7 th November 2022 – Funeral to be held at the North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal
Wootton Bassett on Thursday 24 th November 1100hrs.
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro Barry Chalk ROH, voting resulting in
5 in favour, 2 against and 2 abstentions.
12. Provincial Grand Primo & Deputy Provincial Grand Primo for 2023
Nominations received for positions as follows –
PGP 2023 – Bro Barry Chalk KOM DPGP 2023 – Bro George Chalk KOM
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
Bro Barry Chalk KOM by elected as Provincial Grand Primo for 2023.
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Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk KOM, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
Bro George Chalk KOM be elected as Deputy Provincial Grand Primo for 2023.
13. Grand Lodge Agenda for December 2022
Delegates to report on Agenda - Bro’s Darren Chapman KOM and Colin Minns ROH.
Proposed by Bro George Chalk KOM, seconded by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM and carried
that the delegates vote in the best interest of the Province.
14. PGL Finances and Dues for 1 st January 2023
In light of the removal of the 30p for PGL from Grand Lodge dues effective from 1 st
January 2023 and feedback sort of the Province’s Minor Lodges, the following options
have been received –
Job Lawrence – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased from 15p to 55p
White Heather – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased from 15p to 45p and review
it’s expenditure as if appears to be living against it’s financial means
Dawn of Victory – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased from 15p to 60p
Fred Pearce & Thomas Calley – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased to 45p in
order Minor Lodge dues to PGL remind the same and also look at reducing
PGL expenses.
Executive recommends that the current PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased to 45p
effective from 1 st January 2023
Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk KOM and Seconded by Bro George Chalk KOM that PGL
accept the Executive’s recommendation.
An amendment to the proposal was made
Proposed by Bro Michael Thurston-Hewer ROH and Seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH
that the PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased to 55p effective from 1 st January 2023.
The ballot resulted in 6 votes in Favour, 2 against, 1 abstention
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
Therefore the PGL Dues Bye-Law will be increased to 55p effective from the 1 st January
2023.
15. Job Lawrence Bye-Laws
Updated Bye-Laws received from the Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 for it’s General Fund,
Benevolence Fund and Lodge Holiday Fund. – Executive recommends their approval
Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk KOM, Seconded by Bro Colin Minns ROH and carried that
Job Lawrence Bye-Laws are approved.
16. White Heather Lodge Bye-Laws
Updated Bye-Laws received from the White Heather Lodge 3853 for it’s General Fund,
and Benevolence Fund. – Executive recommends their approval
Proposed by Bro George Chalk KOM, seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
White Heather Bye-Laws are approved.
17. Christmas Period Lodge Meetings
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Letters received from Job Lawrence lodge requesting permission not to meet during the
Christmas period for it’s scheduled meeting on Tuesday 27 th December 2022 and from
the White Heather Lodge requesting permission not to meet on Thursday 29 th December
2022 – Executive recommends PGL grant lodges to close over the festive period.
Proposed by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, seconded by Bro Barry Chalk KOM and carried,
that Lodges may not meet over the festive period if they wish.
18. DATES TO REMEMBER
Saturday 19 th November 2022 4 th Degree Raising – King George 6 th Lodge
Monday 12 th December 2022 PGL Meeting – PGP 2023 Installation
Monday 12 th December 2022 Knight’s Chapter meeting after PGL Meeting
Monday 6 th February 2022 PGL Visit – Trent Valley Lodge, Nottingham
17. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Doing okay
(b) White Heather 3853 - Fantastic
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Ticking Over
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 – Doing Well and have a new member
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 – Outstanding, although missing Bro Jim Crowe
18. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 28 th November 2022 @ 19.30 at the
Liden CC, Barrington Road, Liden, Swindon. All third & fourth degree members are
welcome.
19. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Thursday 10 th November 2022, PGL Visited to White Heather Lodge and an enjoyable
evening as had by all.
20. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by Bro Barry Chalk KOM and was won
by Bro Colin Minns ROH.Next Month’s will be donated by Bro Colin Minns ROH
21. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 6 @ 50p £ 3.00
Gifts £ 6.00
Raffle £ 10.00
PGP Appeal 2022 £ 3.00
G. L. Ben £ 0.00
Total £ 22.00
22. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 2030hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 5 th December 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 12 th December 2022 at 19.30 at
the Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
Bro. John Needle ROH Bro. Darren Chapman KOM PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary
HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 14 TH NOVEMBER 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that No elected
officers were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: None
This Month: None
Next Month: None
Provincial Grand Lodge
Last Month: Bro Michael Thurston-Hewer ROH
This Month: Bro Barry Baughn CP
Next Month: None
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, Seconded by
Bro Paul Dyer ROH and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro George Chalk
KOM, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Terry Hulmes KOM and Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
IN
(a) GL Circular 71/2022 – Illegal Banners ASCC
(b) GL Circular 72/2022 – Investment Fund Update
(c) GL Circular 73/2022 - October Bereavements (10)
(d) GL Circular 74/2022 – Amendments GL Agenda December
(e) GL Circular 75/2022 – Nominees for GLE Trustee & Treasurer
(f) GL Circular 76/2022 – November Lottery Draw
(g) GL Circular 77/2022 – HRH Reply
(h) Grand Lodge Agenda – December 2022 Meeting
(i) Job Lawrence – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(j) Job Lawrence – Christmas Lodge Meeting (Item 15)
(k) Dawn Of Victory – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(l) White Heather – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(m) Job Lawrence – Benevolence Fund Bye-Laws (Item 14)
(n) Job Lawrence – General Fund Bye-Laws (Item 14)
(o) Job Lawrence – Lodge Holiday Fund Bye-Laws (Item 14)
(p) Bro Tony Clarke ROH PGP – GL Appeal Letter
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(q) Job Lawrence – PGP & DPGP 2023 Nominations (Item 11)
(r) White Heather – Christmas Lodge Meeting (Item 16)
(s) White Heather – PGP & DPGP 2023 Nominations (Item 11)
(t) White Heather – Benevolence Fund Bye-Laws (Item 15)
(u) White Heather – General Fund Bye-Laws (Item 15)
(v) Royal British Legion - Remembrance Day Wreaths & Invoices
(w) Buffalo Quarterly Journals
(x) Fred Pearce – PGL Finances and Bye-Law Levy (Item 13)
(y) Grand Lodge Letter of acknowledgement of Appeal under Rule 4.19(a)
(z) Latest Bank Statement
(aa) New RAOB GLE Rule Book for 1 st January 2023 onwards
(bb) Thomas Calley – PGL Finances and Bye-Law (Item 13)
(cc) Fred Pearce - Form 52 in the name of Bro Andy Morgan ROH PPGP
(dd) White Heather – Form 4 New Trustee
(ee) Grand Lodge acknowledgement of Form 52 & condolences
8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) Grand Lodge Agenda – December 2022 Meeting
(c) GL Quarterly Dues and Invoices with accompanying Cheques
(d) Appeal to Grand Lodge under Rule 4.19(a) with supporting info/Statements
(e) Remembrance Day Wreaths to Minor Lodges that requested supply
(f) Buffalo Quarterly Journals to Minor Lodges
(g) Form 52 – Bro Andy Morgan ROH PPGP to Grand Lodge
8c. EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
None
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in
Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 28th October 2022 latest statement reads £5,369.10
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
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5
CASH SUMMARYBALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 5,369.10 GENERAL FUND2,003.69
Less UnpresentedPGL Ben577.49
Cheques Out952.31GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash InPGP Appeal1,780.00
Total4,416.79
Exam Council50.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00Total All Funds4,416.79
Total0.00Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL16,655.69TOTAL16,655.69
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro Barry
Chalk KOM as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH and Seconded Bro Barry Chalk KOM
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, Nil against
Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: Christmas gifts for Widows – After some discussion it was proposed and
carried that Christmas gifts for Widows are not made from PGL Benevolence.
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – None
SICK REPORT AND UPDATES –
Bro Jim Crow ROH of the Dawn of Victory Lodge unfortunately had a fall at home
on Monday 7 th November, sustaining a broken hip. Following a 13hour wait for an
ambulance Bro Jim was admitted to GWH for a hip operation. Currently still in
GWH, recovering after his op, on Falcon Ward.
Bro John Huntley ROH, Thomas Calley Lodge has recently had an operation on
his heart valve & is doing well.
Bro Andy Morgan ROH PPGP of the Fred Pearce sadly passed away on Monday
7 th November 2022 – Funeral to be held at the North Wiltshire Crematorium, Royal
Wootton Bassett on Thursday 24 th November 1100hrs.
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro Barry Chalk ROH, voting resulting in
5 in favour, 2 against and 2 abstentions.
12. Provincial Grand Primo & Deputy Provincial Grand Primo for 2023
Nominations received for positions as follows –
PGP 2023 – Bro Barry Chalk KOM DPGP 2023 – Bro George Chalk KOM
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
Bro Barry Chalk KOM by elected as Provincial Grand Primo for 2023.
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Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk KOM, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
Bro George Chalk KOM be elected as Deputy Provincial Grand Primo for 2023.
13. Grand Lodge Agenda for December 2022
Delegates to report on Agenda - Bro’s Darren Chapman KOM and Colin Minns ROH.
Proposed by Bro George Chalk KOM, seconded by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM and carried
that the delegates vote in the best interest of the Province.
14. PGL Finances and Dues for 1 st January 2023
In light of the removal of the 30p for PGL from Grand Lodge dues effective from 1 st
January 2023 and feedback sort of the Province’s Minor Lodges, the following options
have been received –
Job Lawrence – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased from 15p to 55p
White Heather – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased from 15p to 45p and review
it’s expenditure as if appears to be living against it’s financial means
Dawn of Victory – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased from 15p to 60p
Fred Pearce & Thomas Calley – PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased to 45p in
order Minor Lodge dues to PGL remind the same and also look at reducing
PGL expenses.
Executive recommends that the current PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased to 45p
effective from 1 st January 2023
Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk KOM and Seconded by Bro George Chalk KOM that PGL
accept the Executive’s recommendation.
An amendment to the proposal was made
Proposed by Bro Michael Thurston-Hewer ROH and Seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH
that the PGL Dues Bye-Law be increased to 55p effective from 1 st January 2023.
The ballot resulted in 6 votes in Favour, 2 against, 1 abstention
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
Therefore the PGL Dues Bye-Law will be increased to 55p effective from the 1 st January
2023.
15. Job Lawrence Bye-Laws
Updated Bye-Laws received from the Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 for it’s General Fund,
Benevolence Fund and Lodge Holiday Fund. – Executive recommends their approval
Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk KOM, Seconded by Bro Colin Minns ROH and carried that
Job Lawrence Bye-Laws are approved.
16. White Heather Lodge Bye-Laws
Updated Bye-Laws received from the White Heather Lodge 3853 for it’s General Fund,
and Benevolence Fund. – Executive recommends their approval
Proposed by Bro George Chalk KOM, seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
White Heather Bye-Laws are approved.
17. Christmas Period Lodge Meetings
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Letters received from Job Lawrence lodge requesting permission not to meet during the
Christmas period for it’s scheduled meeting on Tuesday 27 th December 2022 and from
the White Heather Lodge requesting permission not to meet on Thursday 29 th December
2022 – Executive recommends PGL grant lodges to close over the festive period.
Proposed by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, seconded by Bro Barry Chalk KOM and carried,
that Lodges may not meet over the festive period if they wish.
18. DATES TO REMEMBER
Saturday 19 th November 2022 4 th Degree Raising – King George 6 th Lodge
Monday 12 th December 2022 PGL Meeting – PGP 2023 Installation
Monday 12 th December 2022 Knight’s Chapter meeting after PGL Meeting
Monday 6 th February 2022 PGL Visit – Trent Valley Lodge, Nottingham
17. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Doing okay
(b) White Heather 3853 - Fantastic
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Ticking Over
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 – Doing Well and have a new member
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 – Outstanding, although missing Bro Jim Crowe
18. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 28 th November 2022 @ 19.30 at the
Liden CC, Barrington Road, Liden, Swindon. All third & fourth degree members are
welcome.
19. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Thursday 10 th November 2022, PGL Visited to White Heather Lodge and an enjoyable
evening as had by all.
20. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by Bro Barry Chalk KOM and was won
by Bro Colin Minns ROH.Next Month’s will be donated by Bro Colin Minns ROH
21. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 6 @ 50p £ 3.00
Gifts £ 6.00
Raffle £ 10.00
PGP Appeal 2022 £ 3.00
G. L. Ben £ 0.00
Total £ 22.00
22. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 2030hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 5 th December 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 12 th December 2022 at 19.30 at
the Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
Bro. John Needle ROH Bro. Darren Chapman KOM PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary