Wiltshire PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 10tth December 2012
At the R.N.A..Club Harding Street, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Colin Minns KOM opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of 12 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 1 elected officer was absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors.
6. Apologies. Executive MEETING
Last month NIL
This Month Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGP
Next Month Nil
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last Month Bro. Andrew Whiting KOM PGCo.
This Month None
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
Most Lodges ticking over at a squeeze. The usual H.A.Hastings, Sir W,H,Rose are struggling.
9. MINUTES Minutes of the November PGL Meeting were accepted on a proposal by BroRichard Hgawks ROH seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH
10 Summary of Funds
Proposed by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH Seconded Bro. Andy Whiting KOM
General Fund £2,499.30 Funds B/F £ 3,828.01
PGP Appeal £566.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £39.74 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,046.07
Benevolent Fund £706.84
Examining Council £16.00
£ 3,828.01 £ 14,390.48
on being put to the votr 12 for nil against.
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROHseconded by Bro Tony Clarke ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank £3602.36
(b) Grand Lodge 62/2012 G.L. has replaced the General Manager of FC Parry MR. Andrew Halford and replaced him temporarily with Bro. T Billingham ROH GP2011 until replacement can be found.
(c) Grand Lodge 61/2012 death of Bro. Gilbert Higgins ROH GTy 1980 in November.
(d) GL Circ 63/2012 Missing item from GL Agenda (Think Tank Report), Passed onto the G.L. Delegates
(e) Job Lawrence Lodge nominating 2 Brothers for ML Office 1 for Executive.
(f) Dawn of Victory Lodge proposing an assistant PG Sec to assist the PG Sec. and relieve him of some of the pressures in that office. It was agreed that the concerns of the lodge is very commendable, but the PG Sec said that his eyesight at present just bars him from driving and it could be several years before he would have to say that’s enough. As far as reading letters out next year the PG Treas. Will be sat next to him and would be able to read small print in letters if it mis necessary. The PG Sec assured the Committee that he is not too proud to seek help at any time,
(g) Sir William Henry Rose Lodge Application to change the day and time of meeting, from Tuesday 7.30-9.30 to Sundays 12.00 to 14.00 starting from the first Sunday in January 2013
OUT
(a) ML Ours appeal
(b) Grand Lodge ordering the annual Services Rendered Jewels.
(c) Lottery Results None in Wiltshire
(d) Grand Primo Draw again none in Wiltshire.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clarke ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH reported that all books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule
13. GRAND LODGE REPORT ;- A resume of the Grand Lodge report for the December Meeting was given by the Delegates Bro’s Royston Smith ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH The delegates bwere successful in having a reference back concerning nthe 4 Brothers from the Sir William Dixon Lodge.
14. Grand Lodge Delegates remuneration for 2013
Proposed Bro. Peter Clarke ROH seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH that the recommendation to the PGL would be £60 per Delegate per meeting. On being put to the vote it was carried of 12 for nil against.
15. ELECTIOIN OF GRAND LODGE DELEGATES 2013
Both Delegates are willing to stand again for 2013 Bro. Royston Smith ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH. Proposed Bro. Barry Dowson ROH, seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH that these brothers be our delegates for 2013. 12 for nil against CARRIED.
16 Nominations AND ELECTION for Minor Offices 2013
Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Bro. Alan Dance ROH received in writing. Nominations from Floor:- Bro’s Barry Dowson ROH, Mike Thurston Hewer ROH, Eric Macey ROH Richard Hawkes ROH All were elected and received collars as per roll call of Officers.
17. Nominations for Executive Committee
Bro. Paul Dyer ROH, Bro. Barry Dowson ROH, Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Bro. Alan Dance ROH. All were elected on a proposition by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH.
18 book Examiners Report
Books of the Excelsior Lodge has not been inspected due to unforeseen circumstances, the Book examiner Bro. Tony Clarke ROH being suddenly called away, the lodge was informed, a suitable date will be fixed as soon as possible.
19. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF BOOK EXAMINERS ALSO REMUNERATION
Nominations (Bro. Tony Clarke ROH & Bro. Andy Whiting KOM), (Bro. Colin Minns KOM & Bro. Royston Smith ROH). Prop Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Sec Bro. Andy Whiting.KOM. Remuneration £25 per examiner driver This is because Bro’s Andy and Royston are non-driversit was agreed that nthis was fair and kept the cost down for the Province. Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Sec. Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Votes for 12 nil against.
20. Bevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. None
Death Grant Scheme. .None
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH has been in and out of Hospital during the past month, at this time he is OK. The Buffess of Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH has to return to hospital to find out the results of her operation. Bro. Peter Clarke ROH reported that Bro. McCory (DOV) has now had a plate put into his head and is improving, his good buffess is also improving from her operation. The Committee wish all those who are sick a speedy recovery.It was further reported by the Provincial Grand Secretary the Bro. Tony Clarke ROH mother passed away on Thursday last at 3.30 am. Our condolences were given to the Brother.
Proposed by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH _Seconded by Bro Bro. Andy Whiting.KOM
21 Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 22nd December 2012 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
22. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 17th December 2012 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
19. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by the Sir William Henry Rose Lodge and was won by Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGP Next months raffle will be donated by Bro/ Andy Whiting KOM 20.. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 11 @ 50p £ 5.50
Gifts £ 5.00
Badge Sales £36.00
PGL Raffle £ 13.00
PGL VBF £ 2.00
GL VBF £ 1.90
PGP Appeal £ __________
Total: £63.40
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM, at 21.20 hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors
Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 10tth December 2012
At the R.N.A..Club Harding Street, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Colin Minns KOM opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of 12 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 1 elected officer was absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors.
6. Apologies. Executive MEETING
Last month NIL
This Month Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGP
Next Month Nil
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last Month Bro. Andrew Whiting KOM PGCo.
This Month None
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
Most Lodges ticking over at a squeeze. The usual H.A.Hastings, Sir W,H,Rose are struggling.
9. MINUTES Minutes of the November PGL Meeting were accepted on a proposal by BroRichard Hgawks ROH seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH
10 Summary of Funds
Proposed by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH Seconded Bro. Andy Whiting KOM
General Fund £2,499.30 Funds B/F £ 3,828.01
PGP Appeal £566.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £39.74 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,046.07
Benevolent Fund £706.84
Examining Council £16.00
£ 3,828.01 £ 14,390.48
on being put to the votr 12 for nil against.
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROHseconded by Bro Tony Clarke ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank £3602.36
(b) Grand Lodge 62/2012 G.L. has replaced the General Manager of FC Parry MR. Andrew Halford and replaced him temporarily with Bro. T Billingham ROH GP2011 until replacement can be found.
(c) Grand Lodge 61/2012 death of Bro. Gilbert Higgins ROH GTy 1980 in November.
(d) GL Circ 63/2012 Missing item from GL Agenda (Think Tank Report), Passed onto the G.L. Delegates
(e) Job Lawrence Lodge nominating 2 Brothers for ML Office 1 for Executive.
(f) Dawn of Victory Lodge proposing an assistant PG Sec to assist the PG Sec. and relieve him of some of the pressures in that office. It was agreed that the concerns of the lodge is very commendable, but the PG Sec said that his eyesight at present just bars him from driving and it could be several years before he would have to say that’s enough. As far as reading letters out next year the PG Treas. Will be sat next to him and would be able to read small print in letters if it mis necessary. The PG Sec assured the Committee that he is not too proud to seek help at any time,
(g) Sir William Henry Rose Lodge Application to change the day and time of meeting, from Tuesday 7.30-9.30 to Sundays 12.00 to 14.00 starting from the first Sunday in January 2013
OUT
(a) ML Ours appeal
(b) Grand Lodge ordering the annual Services Rendered Jewels.
(c) Lottery Results None in Wiltshire
(d) Grand Primo Draw again none in Wiltshire.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clarke ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH reported that all books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule
13. GRAND LODGE REPORT ;- A resume of the Grand Lodge report for the December Meeting was given by the Delegates Bro’s Royston Smith ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH The delegates bwere successful in having a reference back concerning nthe 4 Brothers from the Sir William Dixon Lodge.
14. Grand Lodge Delegates remuneration for 2013
Proposed Bro. Peter Clarke ROH seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH that the recommendation to the PGL would be £60 per Delegate per meeting. On being put to the vote it was carried of 12 for nil against.
15. ELECTIOIN OF GRAND LODGE DELEGATES 2013
Both Delegates are willing to stand again for 2013 Bro. Royston Smith ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH. Proposed Bro. Barry Dowson ROH, seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH that these brothers be our delegates for 2013. 12 for nil against CARRIED.
16 Nominations AND ELECTION for Minor Offices 2013
Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Bro. Alan Dance ROH received in writing. Nominations from Floor:- Bro’s Barry Dowson ROH, Mike Thurston Hewer ROH, Eric Macey ROH Richard Hawkes ROH All were elected and received collars as per roll call of Officers.
17. Nominations for Executive Committee
Bro. Paul Dyer ROH, Bro. Barry Dowson ROH, Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Bro. Alan Dance ROH. All were elected on a proposition by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH.
18 book Examiners Report
Books of the Excelsior Lodge has not been inspected due to unforeseen circumstances, the Book examiner Bro. Tony Clarke ROH being suddenly called away, the lodge was informed, a suitable date will be fixed as soon as possible.
19. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF BOOK EXAMINERS ALSO REMUNERATION
Nominations (Bro. Tony Clarke ROH & Bro. Andy Whiting KOM), (Bro. Colin Minns KOM & Bro. Royston Smith ROH). Prop Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Sec Bro. Andy Whiting.KOM. Remuneration £25 per examiner driver This is because Bro’s Andy and Royston are non-driversit was agreed that nthis was fair and kept the cost down for the Province. Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Sec. Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Votes for 12 nil against.
20. Bevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. None
Death Grant Scheme. .None
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH has been in and out of Hospital during the past month, at this time he is OK. The Buffess of Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH has to return to hospital to find out the results of her operation. Bro. Peter Clarke ROH reported that Bro. McCory (DOV) has now had a plate put into his head and is improving, his good buffess is also improving from her operation. The Committee wish all those who are sick a speedy recovery.It was further reported by the Provincial Grand Secretary the Bro. Tony Clarke ROH mother passed away on Thursday last at 3.30 am. Our condolences were given to the Brother.
Proposed by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH _Seconded by Bro Bro. Andy Whiting.KOM
21 Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 22nd December 2012 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
22. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 17th December 2012 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
19. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by the Sir William Henry Rose Lodge and was won by Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGP Next months raffle will be donated by Bro/ Andy Whiting KOM 20.. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 11 @ 50p £ 5.50
Gifts £ 5.00
Badge Sales £36.00
PGL Raffle £ 13.00
PGL VBF £ 2.00
GL VBF £ 1.90
PGP Appeal £ __________
Total: £63.40
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM, at 21.20 hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors