WILTSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
MINUTES OF MEETING
HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 12th DECEMBER 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING: The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.32hrs, with 9 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 Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 1 elected officer was absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: Nil
This Month: Nil
Next Month: Nil
Provincial Grand Lodge
(a) Last Month: Nil
(b) This Month: Bro Barry Baughn CP
(c) Next Month: Nil
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro
Eric Macey ROH and carried
7. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro George Chalk
KOM, Seconded by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM and carried
8. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Darren Chapman KOM and Seconded by Bro George Chalk KOM
IN
(a) GL Circular 78/2022 - November Bereavements (23)
(b) GL Circular 79/2022 – December Lottery Draw
(c) Dawn of Victory – Form 10 – 50 Year Emblem Application (Item 11)
(d) Grand Lodge Invoice for New Rule Book
(e) Job Lawrence – Letter regarding Christmas Gifts for Widows
(f) Dawn of Victory Lodge – Benevolence, General & ABHF Bye-Laws
(g) Fred Pearce Lodge – Letter regarding PGL Dues Bye-Laws
(h) GL – Return of ratified and signed Bye-Laws
(i) GL – Letter regarding Appeal under Rule 4.19(a)
(j) Latest Bank Statement
(k) White Heather – Letter of Praise for Funeral Marshall
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(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) WPGL/38/2022 – PGL Dues Bye-Law Letter
(c) WPGL/39/2022 – Bro Andy Morgan ROH Funeral Details
(d) WPGL/40/2022 – Grand Letter Bye-Laws Letter of Reply
(e) Royal British Legion Invoice & Cheque
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(f) White Heather PGL Ratified Benevolence Fund Bye-Laws
(g) Job Lawrence PGL Ratified Lodge Holiday Fund & Benevolence Fund Bye-Laws
(h) White Heather & Job Lawrence General Fund Bye-Laws to Grand Lodge
(i) Various Grand Lodge Ratified & Signed Bye-Laws to relevant Minor Lodges
8c. RECCOMENDATIONS
Letter from Job Lawrence Lodge regarding Christmas Gifts for Widows - Noted
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 9 votes in
Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions (9/ Brothers eligible to vote).
9. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT – As of 30th November 2022 latest statement reads £4,408.79
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
CASH SUMMARY BALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P £ . P
CASH AT BANK 4,408.79 GENERAL FUND 1,992.69
Less Unpresented PGL Ben 580.49
Cheques Out 0.00 GL Ben 5.00
Cheques & Cash In PGP Appeal 1,780.00
Total 4,408.79
Exam Council 50.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands 0.00 Total All Funds 4,408.79
Total 0.00 Invested Gen 5,971.39
Add Cash Invested 12,238.90 Invested Ben 6,267.51
TOTAL 16,647.69 TOTAL 16,647.69
(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, Seconded Bro Barry Chalk KOM
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted in 9 votes in favour, Nil against
Nil abstentions (9 Brothers eligible to vote).
10. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: - PG Sec to obtain copy of PGL Benevolent Fund Bye-Laws
(B) Correspondence: Letter from Dawn of Victory Lodge regarding Widow Christmas Gifts
(C) Death Grant Scheme –
Application received from Fred Pearce for Bro Andy Morgan ROH, proposed by
Bro Darren Chapman KOM, seconded by Bro John Needle ROH and carried that
the Death Grant application be accepted.
Death Grant Scheme Bye-Laws to be circulated to all Benevolent Committee
members to be reviewed, updated & ratified.
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(D) SICK REPORT AND UPDATES -
Bro Jim Crowe ROH, Dawn of Victory, recovering well in hospital from his recent
hip operation, although the ward now has Covid including Bro Jim. Bro Jim still be
going to Chippenham hospital once his is clear of Covid.
Bro Barry Chalk KOM, White Heather has also contracted Covid, although Bro
George is clear at present.
Bro John Huntley ROH, Thomas Calley is up and about and venturing out a bit.
Benevolent Committee Report accepted on a proposition by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM,
Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
11. Form 10 – 50 Year Emblem Application
Form 10, 50 Year Emblem Application received from the Dawn of Victory Lodge in the
name of Bro Michael Thurston-Hewer ROH – Application to be forwarded to Grand
Lodge
12. Dawn of Victory Lodge Bye-Laws
Updated Bye-Laws received from the Dawn of Victory Lodge 7695 for it’s General Fund,
Benevolence Fund and Aged Brethren Holiday Fund.
Proposed By Bro Terry Hulmes, KOM, seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
that the Bye-Laws be ratified and sent to Grand Lodge for approval.
13. Installation of Provincial Grand Primo 2023
Bro Barry Chalk KOM, sponsored by Bro Eric Macey ROH & Bro Paul Dyer ROH
The Ceremony was carried out by the PGP Bro John Needle ROH with due Decorum.
14. INSTALLATION DEPUTY PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO 2023
Bro George Chalk KOM was installed as Deputy Provincial Grand Primo 2023
15. ELECTION FOR MINOR OFFICERS 2023
PG Chan – Bro Barry Baughn CP PG Ty – Bro Eric Macey ROH
PG AB – Bro John Needle ROH PG AJ – Bro Terry Hulmes KOM
PG Con - Bro John Howe ROH PG Reg – Bro Colin Minns ROH
PG Min – Bro Terry Hulmes KOM PG Waiter – Bro Terry Hulmes KOM
16. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
In addition to the PGP, IPPGP, DPGP, PG Sec, PG Treasurer & Trustees the following
Brothers were elected to the Executive Committee –
Bro Terry Hulmes KOM Bro Paul Dyer ROH
Bro John Howe ROH Bro Barry Baughn CP
17. GRAND LODGE REPORT – DECEMBER 2022 MEETING
This was given by Delegates Bro Colin Minns ROH and Bro Darren Chapman KOM
The report was accepted on a proposal by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, seconded by Bro George
Chalk KOM and carried
18. GRAND LODGE DELEGATES RENUMERATION 2023
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Next Year is at Wrexham, Proposed Bro Barry Chalk KOM, Seconded Bro Eric Macey
ROH and carried, that the remuneration for next year is £80 per delegate per meeting.
19. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE DELEGATES – 2 REQUIRED
Bro Darren Chapman KOM and Bro Colin Minns ROH were proposed by Bro Paul Dyer
ROH, seconded by Bro Barry Chalk KOM and carried that they serve as Grand Lodge
delegates for 2023
20. LODGE CALL:
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Still Turning up
(B) White Heather 3853 - Fantastic
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Doing well
(d) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 - Splendid
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 - Outstanding
21. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be held on Monday 12th December 2022 (Following
Provincial Grand Lodge) at the Liden Community Centre, Barrington Road, Liden. All
third and fourth degree members are welcomed.
22. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
PGP 2022 Raffle draw to be held at January’s PGL Meeting
23. RAFFLE: Bro Colin Minns ROH donated this month’s Raffle Prize, which was won by Bro
Barry Chalk KOM. Next Month’s will be donated by Bro Barry Chalk KOM
24. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 4 @ 50p £ 2.00
Gifts £ 5.00
Raffle £ 9.00
PGP Appeal 2022 £ 0.00
PGL Ben £ 4.00
Total £ 20.00
25. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 2045hrs, with 9 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 2
rd January 2023 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 9th January 2023 at 19.30 at the
Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
Next Meeting of The Examining Council Monday 9th January 2023 following Provincial
Grand Lodge in the Liden C.C, Barrington Road,
Liden.
Bro. John Needle ROH Bro. Darren Chapman KOM PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary