Wiltshire provincial grand lodge MINUTESHeld virtually
Monday 11th january 2021 ay 19.30
This Month - There are no apologies
Provincial Grand Lodge
correspondence & Executive reccomendatioNsProposed by Bro Darren Chapman KOM and Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
8a IN
8b OUT
9. Recommendations
It is recommended that Bro John Howe ROH continues to attend both PGL and PGL Executive with full voting privileges until he is back in compliance in mid March 2021.
Bro John Howe ROH thanked all PGL members for their understanding in this matter.
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in All Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
Due to corona 19 the books have not been inspected this month
Proposed Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded Bro Darren Chapman KOM that the
Trustee Report be accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
CorrespondenCE - Nil
Death Grant Scheme: Nil
sick Report and Updates -
Bro Iain Smith KOM PDPGP unfortunately passed to the Grand Link Above on the afternoon of Sunday 31st January 2021 – Brethren passed on their deepest sympathy and thoughts to Bro Royston Smith ROH and his lady wife, Shirley.
Bro Iain Smith KOM PDPGP Funeral will be held in Salisbury on Monday 8th March 2021
Bro Ron Bendle ROH PPGP, back still playing him up and has now had his COVID jab.
Bro. Jim Cowling (Job Lawrence Lodge) – Currently in hospital following removal of faulty pacemaker and has been fitted with an external pacemaker, whilst they get his infection under control.
Proposed by Bro George Chalk CP, Seconded by Bro John Howe ROH and carried
Bro. Terry Hulmes CP to KOM 12th June 2020
Bro. Barry Baughn Kangaroo to CP 4th April 2020
13. Lodge call:
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Not meeting as venue is still closed. Bro Chris Rawlings ROH is standing in as secretary due to Bro John Huntley ROH standing down. Also 4 members of the lodge are now advanced members
(b) White Heather 3853 – Meeting Virtually weekly and all lodge members are okay
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Not meeting, but staying in contact.
(d) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 – Still holding weekly meetings virtually every fortnight
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 – Not meeting buy staying in contact- Bro Jack Pollard has Covid19, thankfully with only mild symptoms.
14. Examining council report
The Council met on 14th January 2021
Proposed by Bro John Needle ROH, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that the delegates vote was they see fit.
18.Provincial Grand PRIMO report
Nothing to report
19 CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. Terry Hulmes CP, Closed the Provincial Grand Lodge at 2032hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 1st March 2021 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 8th March 2021 at19.30 In the Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden. Subject to decision of Executive Committee
Bro. Terry Hulmes CP Bro. Royston Smith ROH PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary
Monday 11th january 2021 ay 19.30
- Opening: The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. Terry Hulmes CP Opened the Provincial Grand Lodge at 1928hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
- Loyal Toast This was duly Taken
- Absent Brethren TOast This was observed with Due Solemnity
- DELEGATE Substitutes & VISITORS: No Changes advised
- Roll Call of Officers The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 1 elected officer is absent.
- Apologies
This Month - There are no apologies
Provincial Grand Lodge
- Last Month- None
- This Month - Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
- Next Month - None
- Minutes of Previous Meeting Proposed by Bro John Needle ROH, Seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted and were carried.
- REPORTS
correspondence & Executive reccomendatioNsProposed by Bro Darren Chapman KOM and Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
8a IN
- GL Circular 04/2021 – Reminder that form 23 (Audit Form) has to be in by 31.03.21
- GL Circular 05/2021 – Grand Lodge re applications for holding GL Meetings 2024
- GL Circular 06/2021– Demise of Bro. Atwood ROH GP 2016
- GL Circular 07/2021– Resignation of Bro. William Hartnel ROH from GLMC.
- GL Circular 08/2021– Lottery results - Lucky Bro. Paul Pollard ROH DoV (won £500)
- GL Circular 09/2021– Brethren gone to GL above since last bulletin (48)
- GL Circular 10/2021– Funeral details for Bro. Atwood ROH GP 2016
- GL Circular 11/2021– GLMC ruling on raisings. The degree for a brother will be dated as from original date asked for by lodge on form submitted.
8b OUT
- Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
9. Recommendations
- Following the Trustees report the storage of PGL papers etc. the committee recommend to members we follow the Trustees report and accept the offer by the Dawn of Victory Lodge for the paperwork we are bound to keep the remainder to be disposed of once lockdown restrictions permit.
- Thomas Calley Lodge situation regarding compliance The PGSec. Following an email concerning this matter he received a phone call from the Grand Sec. Bro. Gary Selby passing the buck back to the Province.
It is recommended that Bro John Howe ROH continues to attend both PGL and PGL Executive with full voting privileges until he is back in compliance in mid March 2021.
Bro John Howe ROH thanked all PGL members for their understanding in this matter.
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in All Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
- Finance Report
- BANK STATEMENT – £2,522.66
- CASH SUMMARY BALANCE OF FUNDS
at 31st January 2021 at 31st January 2021
£ . P £ . P
CASH AT BANK 2,522.66 GENERAL FUND 2,129.32
Less Unpresented PGL Ben 630.48
Cheques 1,307.40 GL Ben 0.00
PGP Appeal 54.60
Total 1,215.26
Exam Council 88.61
Owed by Lodges
Add Cash in 947.65
Treasurers Hands 740.10 2,903.01
Total 2,903.01 Invested Gen 5,516.40
Add Cash Invested 11,738.61 Invested Ben 6,222.21
TOTAL 17,544.63 TOTAL 14,641.62 - SCHEDULE OF UNPRESENTED CHEQUES
Date Whom Payable Serial No £ . P
21.01.21 RAOB GLE 002078 1,098.60
03.01.21 Crest Regalia 002075 29.44
26.01.21 RAOB GLE 002077 £35.39
14.10.20 D O v 002066 23.97
19.11.20 J. L, Widows x 3 002071 60.00
19.11.20 D.O V. Widows x 3 002072 60.00
£ 1,307.40
Due to corona 19 the books have not been inspected this month
Proposed Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded Bro Darren Chapman KOM that the
Trustee Report be accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
- benevolent REPORT
CorrespondenCE - Nil
Death Grant Scheme: Nil
sick Report and Updates -
Bro Iain Smith KOM PDPGP unfortunately passed to the Grand Link Above on the afternoon of Sunday 31st January 2021 – Brethren passed on their deepest sympathy and thoughts to Bro Royston Smith ROH and his lady wife, Shirley.
Bro Iain Smith KOM PDPGP Funeral will be held in Salisbury on Monday 8th March 2021
Bro Ron Bendle ROH PPGP, back still playing him up and has now had his COVID jab.
Bro. Jim Cowling (Job Lawrence Lodge) – Currently in hospital following removal of faulty pacemaker and has been fitted with an external pacemaker, whilst they get his infection under control.
Proposed by Bro George Chalk CP, Seconded by Bro John Howe ROH and carried
- DATES TO REMEMBER
Bro. Terry Hulmes CP to KOM 12th June 2020
Bro. Barry Baughn Kangaroo to CP 4th April 2020
13. Lodge call:
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Not meeting as venue is still closed. Bro Chris Rawlings ROH is standing in as secretary due to Bro John Huntley ROH standing down. Also 4 members of the lodge are now advanced members
(b) White Heather 3853 – Meeting Virtually weekly and all lodge members are okay
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Not meeting, but staying in contact.
(d) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 – Still holding weekly meetings virtually every fortnight
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 – Not meeting buy staying in contact- Bro Jack Pollard has Covid19, thankfully with only mild symptoms.
14. Examining council report
The Council met on 14th January 2021
- GRAND LODGE AGENDA
Proposed by Bro John Needle ROH, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that the delegates vote was they see fit.
- Knights Chapter
- Roll of Honour Assembly
18.Provincial Grand PRIMO report
Nothing to report
19 CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. Terry Hulmes CP, Closed the Provincial Grand Lodge at 2032hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 1st March 2021 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 8th March 2021 at19.30 In the Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden. Subject to decision of Executive Committee
Bro. Terry Hulmes CP Bro. Royston Smith ROH PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary