Minutes of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 10th February 2014
At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of _10 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. Observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 2 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month None
This Month None
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: None
This Month: Bro. Chris Rawlins ROH Bro. Phil Spencer ROH Bro. Barry Dowson ROH
Next Month: None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
T. C. OK W. H Struggling Sir W.H. R Struggling F. P No Delegate J. L. OK D O V OK Y O S No Delegate
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
These were accepted after amendments to Apologies and closure of PGL being Bro. Paul Dyer ROH not Bro. Tony Clarke ROH Proposed Bro Tony Clarke ROH seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,116.01 Funds B/F £ 3,349.59
PGP Appeal 93.01 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,114.07 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B .F 12.50
Examining Council £14.00
£ 3,349.59 £ 14,271.72
These were accepted on a Proposal by Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded Bro. Colin Minns KOM
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro Alan Dance ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank Statement for January £4748.42
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 5/2014 Changes to ML’s PGL’s etc.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 6/2014 List of Suspensions/Expulsions (To all ML’s etc.)
(d) Grand Lodge Circ7/2014 Update on hotels at Convention.
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 8/2014 JCGF & War Memorial Annuities Grand Lodge Management Committee having concerns that these funds are not being used, and request all Minor Lodge Secretaries if they believe they have candidates that qualify Copy to ML’s
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 9/2014 Update on Grand Lodge Meeting Place for March 2014 GL Delegates have been informed.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 10/2014 Correction of figures reported to the September Meeting of Grand Lodge 2013
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 11/2014 Nomination Form for GL Delegate to the ASCC. We nominated Bro. Royston Smith ROH last time Don’t wish to stand.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 12/2014 Orchid Presentation Details. Copy to Minor Lodges
(j) Grand Lodge Circ 13/2014 F.C. Parry Website closing down from 4th February for maintenance and update, until 12th February Copy of letter to ML’s.
(k) Grand Lodge Circular 14/2014 Monthly Lottery draw ( as usual none in Wiltshire)
(l) Appeal by Bro. Mick Cook sent to Grand Lodge
(m) Investiture Invitations
Grimsby & District Biro. John Foot ROR GP 2014 26.04.14
Dudley & District Bro. A. J. Rose ROH GCo 03.05.14
Blackpool & Fylde Bro. M. Brewster KOM GCh 19.07.14
Coventry Bro. S. Austen KOM GTy 10.05.14
11.2 OUT
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars 8,12,13/2014
(b) Grand Lodge YOS Support letter for Bro. Les Osborne ROH
(c) Appeal to Grand Lodge from Bro. Cook ROH
11.3 POSITION OF EXCELSIOR LODGE
PGSec now has the dispensation of the Excelsior Lodge in his hands. It appears that the amalgamation as requested must go through, alternatively we hold the dispensation for 12 months. As far as we know there is a small amount of money (£79) in the funds that should be handed over to PGL for onward transmission to Ye Olde Saxon Lodge if GL now sanctions the amalgamation. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH pointed out that the Lodge had been closed by the Province. PGL has never received a letter of acceptance from YOS. The PGSec to write to Bro. M. Cook ROH to ascertain the whereabouts of the money and assets in accordance with Rule 54 and 123 It was agreed that we await the outcome of further enquiries.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report.
The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions (10 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. To be given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clark ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH All books have been checked with minor adjustment to AB Cash
Book are in good order and complies to rule. PGSec was reminded that the Audit was due.
13. BOOK Examiners Remuneration.
£20 per Brother, 2 required.. Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROJH
14. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF BOOK EXAMINERS (2 Required.)
Bro. Colin Minns volunteered Another required if only to do Sir WH Rose and White Heather Lodge.
15. Grand Lodge Agenda
Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and Bro. Royston Smith ROH. A resume was be given and Delegates allowed to vote as they think fit.
16. Benevolent Committee Report.
Benevolence An application to keep a brother in compliance (Form 37) under the terms of rule 68/f in the name of Bro. Peter Stewart ROH
Correspondence Acknowledgement of receipt for form 31 ion the name of Bro. Peter Stewart ROH, which will be placed before the GL Management Committee.
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH one day up another day down
Bro. Roy Mayl ROH nothing to report this month. Bro. Keith Hatter in remission hoping to apply for convalescence. Bro. Ron Bendle ROH, Buffess still in hospital. Bro. Bob Reynolds ROH past GPO is out of hospital but unfortunately his health is not good
Proposed by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 22nd February 2014 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
17. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 17th February 2014 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. RAFFLE The raffle was kindly donated by Bro. Colin Minns KOM and was won by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH. Next months raffle will be donated by the Dawn of Victory Lodge
19. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 8 @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 6.00
PGL Raffle £ 10.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £
Total £ 22.00
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul DyerROH at 20.35 hrs with a count of 10 Officers and Delegates
Monday 10th February 2014
At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of _10 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. Observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 2 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month None
This Month None
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: None
This Month: Bro. Chris Rawlins ROH Bro. Phil Spencer ROH Bro. Barry Dowson ROH
Next Month: None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
T. C. OK W. H Struggling Sir W.H. R Struggling F. P No Delegate J. L. OK D O V OK Y O S No Delegate
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
These were accepted after amendments to Apologies and closure of PGL being Bro. Paul Dyer ROH not Bro. Tony Clarke ROH Proposed Bro Tony Clarke ROH seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,116.01 Funds B/F £ 3,349.59
PGP Appeal 93.01 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,114.07 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B .F 12.50
Examining Council £14.00
£ 3,349.59 £ 14,271.72
These were accepted on a Proposal by Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded Bro. Colin Minns KOM
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro Alan Dance ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank Statement for January £4748.42
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 5/2014 Changes to ML’s PGL’s etc.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 6/2014 List of Suspensions/Expulsions (To all ML’s etc.)
(d) Grand Lodge Circ7/2014 Update on hotels at Convention.
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 8/2014 JCGF & War Memorial Annuities Grand Lodge Management Committee having concerns that these funds are not being used, and request all Minor Lodge Secretaries if they believe they have candidates that qualify Copy to ML’s
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 9/2014 Update on Grand Lodge Meeting Place for March 2014 GL Delegates have been informed.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 10/2014 Correction of figures reported to the September Meeting of Grand Lodge 2013
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 11/2014 Nomination Form for GL Delegate to the ASCC. We nominated Bro. Royston Smith ROH last time Don’t wish to stand.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 12/2014 Orchid Presentation Details. Copy to Minor Lodges
(j) Grand Lodge Circ 13/2014 F.C. Parry Website closing down from 4th February for maintenance and update, until 12th February Copy of letter to ML’s.
(k) Grand Lodge Circular 14/2014 Monthly Lottery draw ( as usual none in Wiltshire)
(l) Appeal by Bro. Mick Cook sent to Grand Lodge
(m) Investiture Invitations
Grimsby & District Biro. John Foot ROR GP 2014 26.04.14
Dudley & District Bro. A. J. Rose ROH GCo 03.05.14
Blackpool & Fylde Bro. M. Brewster KOM GCh 19.07.14
Coventry Bro. S. Austen KOM GTy 10.05.14
11.2 OUT
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars 8,12,13/2014
(b) Grand Lodge YOS Support letter for Bro. Les Osborne ROH
(c) Appeal to Grand Lodge from Bro. Cook ROH
11.3 POSITION OF EXCELSIOR LODGE
PGSec now has the dispensation of the Excelsior Lodge in his hands. It appears that the amalgamation as requested must go through, alternatively we hold the dispensation for 12 months. As far as we know there is a small amount of money (£79) in the funds that should be handed over to PGL for onward transmission to Ye Olde Saxon Lodge if GL now sanctions the amalgamation. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH pointed out that the Lodge had been closed by the Province. PGL has never received a letter of acceptance from YOS. The PGSec to write to Bro. M. Cook ROH to ascertain the whereabouts of the money and assets in accordance with Rule 54 and 123 It was agreed that we await the outcome of further enquiries.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report.
The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions (10 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. To be given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clark ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH All books have been checked with minor adjustment to AB Cash
Book are in good order and complies to rule. PGSec was reminded that the Audit was due.
13. BOOK Examiners Remuneration.
£20 per Brother, 2 required.. Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROJH
14. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF BOOK EXAMINERS (2 Required.)
Bro. Colin Minns volunteered Another required if only to do Sir WH Rose and White Heather Lodge.
15. Grand Lodge Agenda
Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and Bro. Royston Smith ROH. A resume was be given and Delegates allowed to vote as they think fit.
16. Benevolent Committee Report.
Benevolence An application to keep a brother in compliance (Form 37) under the terms of rule 68/f in the name of Bro. Peter Stewart ROH
Correspondence Acknowledgement of receipt for form 31 ion the name of Bro. Peter Stewart ROH, which will be placed before the GL Management Committee.
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH one day up another day down
Bro. Roy Mayl ROH nothing to report this month. Bro. Keith Hatter in remission hoping to apply for convalescence. Bro. Ron Bendle ROH, Buffess still in hospital. Bro. Bob Reynolds ROH past GPO is out of hospital but unfortunately his health is not good
Proposed by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 22nd February 2014 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
17. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 17th February 2014 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. RAFFLE The raffle was kindly donated by Bro. Colin Minns KOM and was won by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH. Next months raffle will be donated by the Dawn of Victory Lodge
19. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 8 @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 6.00
PGL Raffle £ 10.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £
Total £ 22.00
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul DyerROH at 20.35 hrs with a count of 10 Officers and Delegates