MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Held on Monday 8th April 2013
At the Ferdale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The IPPGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM opened the meeting at 19.45 hrs with a count of 11 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. This was observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that ___ elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. None
6. Apologies. Executive MEETING
Last month None
This Month None
Next Month Bro. Col[n Minns KOM IPPGP
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Phil Spencer ROH (DoV) Bro. Dave Walker ROH (FP)
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin(Sick)
Next Month Bro. Col[n Minns KOM IPPGP
Accepted on a proposal byBro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ Seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH. PGCo
7. Delegate Changes. None notified.
8. Lodge Call All lodges are reasonably working except Hon Aubrey Hastings Lodge who are meeting 11th April to decide on the fate of the lodge. Bro. Dave Walker ROH Fred Pearce Lodge said this would be his last night due to moving to pastures new. IPPGP wished him well mand thanks for his help.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH PGCo seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH PGCh and was carried as a true record
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £2,136.46 Funds B/F £ 3,594.03
PGP Appeal £ 602.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £1.50 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
Benevolent Fund £792.94
Examining Council £61.00
£ 3,594.03 £ 14,516.16
Proposed Bro Paul Dyer ROH PGCh Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ and accepted.
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH PGSec seconded by Bro Barry Dowson ROH PGAQB
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank Statement £3667.72
(b) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Andrew Owen Brown
(c) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Clive Bernard Bristow
(d) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Stephen Kennedy Brown
(e) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Peter Stephen Barnet
(f) Grand Lodge Confirmation on interest received for Investments made at Grand Lodge:- General Fund £194.00 (paid to our bank). Benevolent Fund £183.65 added to investment;
(g) Grand Lodge acknowledgement of changes made to PGL, Knights Chapter and Sir William Henry Rose Lodge.
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 9/2013 /Minor Officer votes for 2013 Bro. Mike Thurston Hewer ROH received 21 votes.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 8/2013 W.A.C. Hartman Trophy Names of new initiates in 2010 and still in compliance as per rule.
(j) Grand Lodge Circ 11/2013. Nomination for Elwell Shield This PGL has nominated Tpm Calley Lodge with 50%
(k) Grand Lodge 12/2013 Death of Bro.Terry Hardaker ROH G. Co., 2004
(l) Grand Lodge 13/2013. Informing us that if we do not get any response from GL on queries we are told to contact the Grand Secretary direct.
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 14/2013 Convention in Gibraltar still going ahear, despite death of Bro. Terry Hardaker ROH
(n) Grand lodge Circ 15/2013 Funeral of Bro. Terry Hardaker ROH 5/4/13 Halifax.
(o) Grand Lodge cannot find any details of a Bro. Percy Gardiner.
(p) Grand Lodge Nomination form foir Minor Office 2014 Rec. MTH
(q) Tom Calley Lodge Application for Honourary Membership Bro. Mike Thurston Hewer ROH
(r) Grand Lodge Circ 16/2013 Lottery Winners for April None in Wiltshire.
(s) Grand Lodge Circ 17/2013 Lodger Changes etgc..
OUT
(a) Grand Lodge informing of changes to PGL, Knights Chapter and Sir W.H.Rose Lodge.
(b) Grand Lodge requesting information on our investments.
(c) Copy of GL Circ 17,2013
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 11 votes in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. Bro. Tony Clarke ROH PGP and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJreported that all books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule.
13. GRAND LODGE terminations as reccommended by Grand Lodge
The Brothers in correspondents (b, c, d, e) The committee discussed this problem and frelt that we write to Grand Lodge proposing that their recommendations are non-competent, this is due to the decision made be Grand Lodge in session at the December 2010 meeting. Further it is recommended that are delegates fight this case at Grand Lodge in June on grounds that you don’t try the offenders twice for the same offence. Bro. Dave Walker ROH Fred Pearce proposed that we comply with the letter and write to Grand Lodge stating that this PGL obnjects to the action they wish to take, on the grounds that they are trying them twice for the same offence.Bro. Paul Dyer ROH seconded the motion and being put to the vote was carried. The PGL Trustees are also instructed to contact the Brothersa for their opinions.
14. PGL Book Examiners report
The books of the Excelsior Lodge, White Heather Lodge and the Thomas Calley Ludge have been inspected and found to be in good order. The next lodges to be inspected are Hon. Aubrey Hastings Lodge (Bro’s Minns KOM & Smith ROH) 25.04.13. Ye Olde Saxon Lodge (Bro. Tony Clarke ROH PGP) 25.04.13
15. Nomination for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH PGAB Reccomende by the Executive Committee. The only Brother eligible. Proposed Bro. Paul Dyer ROH PGTy Seconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy. On being put to the vote all were in favour.
16. Benevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. Instructions from Grand Lodge that the quarterly payment for a widow of the Job Lawrence Lodge is now ion our bank The usual payment to the lodge has been made.
A email from Bro. Les Osborn ROH with sick report on Bro. Roy Mayl and his good Buffess
Death Grant Scheme. .None
Sick Report and Updates.
There has been no change with Bro. Peter Stewart ROH. Bro. Mike-Thurston-Hewer ROH Buffess Shirley now halfway through her treatment. Bro. Roy Mayl ROH is a little better and is a bit more active, Joan his Buffess has been in hospital for several weeks where they are trying to find out the problem with her legs, no success so far.Bro. John Howe ROH Buffess is not too well at this time
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH PGCo Seconded by Bro Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy. Carried
17. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 27th April 2013 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
18. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 15th April 2013 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by Fred Pearce Lodge and was won by Bro.Royston Smith ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Alan Dance ROH
19.. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 6 @ 50p £ 3.00
Gifts £10.00
PGL Raffle £11.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ __________
Total: £26.00
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by IPPGP Bro Colin Minns KOM at 21.00 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors
Bro. Tony Clarke ROH Bro. Royston Smith ROH
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary
Held on Monday 8th April 2013
At the Ferdale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The IPPGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM opened the meeting at 19.45 hrs with a count of 11 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. This was observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that ___ elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. None
6. Apologies. Executive MEETING
Last month None
This Month None
Next Month Bro. Col[n Minns KOM IPPGP
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Phil Spencer ROH (DoV) Bro. Dave Walker ROH (FP)
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin(Sick)
Next Month Bro. Col[n Minns KOM IPPGP
Accepted on a proposal byBro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ Seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH. PGCo
7. Delegate Changes. None notified.
8. Lodge Call All lodges are reasonably working except Hon Aubrey Hastings Lodge who are meeting 11th April to decide on the fate of the lodge. Bro. Dave Walker ROH Fred Pearce Lodge said this would be his last night due to moving to pastures new. IPPGP wished him well mand thanks for his help.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH PGCo seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH PGCh and was carried as a true record
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £2,136.46 Funds B/F £ 3,594.03
PGP Appeal £ 602.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £1.50 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
Benevolent Fund £792.94
Examining Council £61.00
£ 3,594.03 £ 14,516.16
Proposed Bro Paul Dyer ROH PGCh Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ and accepted.
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH PGSec seconded by Bro Barry Dowson ROH PGAQB
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank Statement £3667.72
(b) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Andrew Owen Brown
(c) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Clive Bernard Bristow
(d) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Stephen Kennedy Brown
(e) Grand Lodge Termination Bro. Peter Stephen Barnet
(f) Grand Lodge Confirmation on interest received for Investments made at Grand Lodge:- General Fund £194.00 (paid to our bank). Benevolent Fund £183.65 added to investment;
(g) Grand Lodge acknowledgement of changes made to PGL, Knights Chapter and Sir William Henry Rose Lodge.
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 9/2013 /Minor Officer votes for 2013 Bro. Mike Thurston Hewer ROH received 21 votes.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 8/2013 W.A.C. Hartman Trophy Names of new initiates in 2010 and still in compliance as per rule.
(j) Grand Lodge Circ 11/2013. Nomination for Elwell Shield This PGL has nominated Tpm Calley Lodge with 50%
(k) Grand Lodge 12/2013 Death of Bro.Terry Hardaker ROH G. Co., 2004
(l) Grand Lodge 13/2013. Informing us that if we do not get any response from GL on queries we are told to contact the Grand Secretary direct.
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 14/2013 Convention in Gibraltar still going ahear, despite death of Bro. Terry Hardaker ROH
(n) Grand lodge Circ 15/2013 Funeral of Bro. Terry Hardaker ROH 5/4/13 Halifax.
(o) Grand Lodge cannot find any details of a Bro. Percy Gardiner.
(p) Grand Lodge Nomination form foir Minor Office 2014 Rec. MTH
(q) Tom Calley Lodge Application for Honourary Membership Bro. Mike Thurston Hewer ROH
(r) Grand Lodge Circ 16/2013 Lottery Winners for April None in Wiltshire.
(s) Grand Lodge Circ 17/2013 Lodger Changes etgc..
OUT
(a) Grand Lodge informing of changes to PGL, Knights Chapter and Sir W.H.Rose Lodge.
(b) Grand Lodge requesting information on our investments.
(c) Copy of GL Circ 17,2013
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 11 votes in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. Bro. Tony Clarke ROH PGP and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJreported that all books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule.
13. GRAND LODGE terminations as reccommended by Grand Lodge
The Brothers in correspondents (b, c, d, e) The committee discussed this problem and frelt that we write to Grand Lodge proposing that their recommendations are non-competent, this is due to the decision made be Grand Lodge in session at the December 2010 meeting. Further it is recommended that are delegates fight this case at Grand Lodge in June on grounds that you don’t try the offenders twice for the same offence. Bro. Dave Walker ROH Fred Pearce proposed that we comply with the letter and write to Grand Lodge stating that this PGL obnjects to the action they wish to take, on the grounds that they are trying them twice for the same offence.Bro. Paul Dyer ROH seconded the motion and being put to the vote was carried. The PGL Trustees are also instructed to contact the Brothersa for their opinions.
14. PGL Book Examiners report
The books of the Excelsior Lodge, White Heather Lodge and the Thomas Calley Ludge have been inspected and found to be in good order. The next lodges to be inspected are Hon. Aubrey Hastings Lodge (Bro’s Minns KOM & Smith ROH) 25.04.13. Ye Olde Saxon Lodge (Bro. Tony Clarke ROH PGP) 25.04.13
15. Nomination for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH PGAB Reccomende by the Executive Committee. The only Brother eligible. Proposed Bro. Paul Dyer ROH PGTy Seconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy. On being put to the vote all were in favour.
16. Benevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. Instructions from Grand Lodge that the quarterly payment for a widow of the Job Lawrence Lodge is now ion our bank The usual payment to the lodge has been made.
A email from Bro. Les Osborn ROH with sick report on Bro. Roy Mayl and his good Buffess
Death Grant Scheme. .None
Sick Report and Updates.
There has been no change with Bro. Peter Stewart ROH. Bro. Mike-Thurston-Hewer ROH Buffess Shirley now halfway through her treatment. Bro. Roy Mayl ROH is a little better and is a bit more active, Joan his Buffess has been in hospital for several weeks where they are trying to find out the problem with her legs, no success so far.Bro. John Howe ROH Buffess is not too well at this time
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH PGCo Seconded by Bro Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy. Carried
17. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 27th April 2013 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
18. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 15th April 2013 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by Fred Pearce Lodge and was won by Bro.Royston Smith ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Alan Dance ROH
19.. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 6 @ 50p £ 3.00
Gifts £10.00
PGL Raffle £11.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ __________
Total: £26.00
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by IPPGP Bro Colin Minns KOM at 21.00 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors
Bro. Tony Clarke ROH Bro. Royston Smith ROH
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary