MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 13th January 2014
At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.30 hrs with a count of 12 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 1 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Tony Clarke ROH IPPGP (sick)
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGTreas. Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
This Month: Bro. Chris Rawlins ROH Bro. Iain Smith KOM PGCo.
Next Month:None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro.Mike Thurston-Hewer ROHSeconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
T. C.Doing Well W. H Struggling Sir W.H. R Struggling F. P No Delegate
J. L. Doing Well D O V Improving Y O S No Delegate
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro. Tony Clarke ROH seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH vote was in favour.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 1,933.69 Funds B/F £ 3,659.86
PGP Appeal 674.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,004.94 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B 11.50
Examining Council £14.00
3638.26 £ 14,581.99
Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Tony Clarke ROH vote was in favour
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH_seconded by Bro Alan Dance ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1
IN.
(a) Bank Statement December’ 2013 £3638.26
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 82/2013 Convention Hotels 2014. This is a document of 9 pages. Any Brother wishing a copy see PGSecretary.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 83/2013 Information regarding the holding of meetings of Grand Lodger 2014
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 84/2013 Delegate registration form for Convention 2014
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 85/2013 A letter from the Grand Primo 2013, to be sent to all minor lodges.
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 87/2013 Result of election of GLMC.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 88/2013 an address verbatim given by Grand Primo Bro. B. J. Foote ROH at his installation as Grand Primo 2014 to go to all lodges
(h) Invitation to Investiture of Bro. Anthony Carson Moise ROH as Grand Registrar 2014 on Saturday 26th July 2014
(i) APPEAL by Ye Olde Saxon Lodge 8875 asking for Grand Lodge to apply leniency on behalf of Bro. Les Osborne ROH for all his good work in and outside the Order. Recommended to be sent to Grand Lodge with support of PGL
(j) Bro. Les Osborne ROH asking for confirmation that the PGSec had sent his appeal off to GL as it is human rights to defend himself.
(k) Bro,. Les Osborne reply to my assurances that his appeal had been sent by recorded delivery, stating he was not informed that he could attend the December PGL Meeting.
(l) Knights Chapter No. 29 President and Officers for 2014 go to all Minor Lodges.
(m) Roll of Honour 122 President and Officers for 2014 go to all Minor Lodges
(n) Grand Lodge Circ 89/2013 Reference to gift aid for donations to GL Benevolence copies to ML
(o) Grand Lodge Circ 90/2013 Remembrance Sunday at Whitehall Cenotaph 10.11.14
(p) Grand Lodge Circ 91/2013 WAC Hartman Trophy application form
(q) Grand Lodge Circ.1/2014 January Lottery results(No winners in Wiltshire)
(r) Yorkshire Social Committee Rules for their Photographic Competition.
(s) Grand Lodge Circ. 2/2014 Interest rates for GL Investments to stay the same for 2014
(t) Grand Lodge Circ. 3/2014 Reminder from Grand Primo that the Think Tank is still going, and any Brother who has any ideas for advancement of the Order may contact them by following email link [email protected]
(u) Investiture of Grand Primo at Cleethorpes 26th April 2014
(v) Grand Lodge acceptance of our Delegates.
11.2 OUT
(a) Circ 85, 88 & 89 to Minor Lodges
(b) All documents and appeals dispatched to Grand Lodge by recorded delivery.
(c) Bro. Les Osborne ROH assuring him that his appeal had been sent.
..Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report.
The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(12 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 (adding word Appeal) are in good order and complies to rule.
13 Election of Examining COUNCIL.
The following Brothers were elected: -
Roy Temlett KOM, Phil Spencer ROH, Eric Macey ROH and Barry Dowson ROH
15 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE AND JEWEL
This to be presented by PGP 2014 Bro. Paul Dyer ROH to IPPGP Bro. Tony Clarke ROH
15. 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 The Benevolent Committee agreed to forward this application as per rule.
Death Grant Scheme. No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Bro. Royston Smith ROH reported he had visited Bro. Peter at the Nursing Home and was upset as to how he has deteriorated in health, in fact in Peter’s own words he feels too tired even to eat. He is being well looked after at the Home.
Bro. Roy Mayl ROH the secretary was unable to contact him. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH had visited the Dawn of Victory Lodge and found out that Bro. Keith Hatter ROH has been suffering with Cancer but now at present is now in remission. He further reported that Bro. Tony Clarke ROH did not have his op. due to a blood disorder. Bro. Mike’s buffess has now been given the all clear, now having annual reviews. The following Brothers have their buffesses in Hospital Bro. Ron Bendle ROH and Bro. Colin Mionns KOM. Bro. Eric Macey ROH mother is also in hospital. Bro. Bob Reynolds is in hospital although is improving.
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH Seconded by Bro Phil Spencer ROH Carried.
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 25th January 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 20th January 2014 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. DEGREE RAISINGS:- Fred Pearce Lodge 4th Degree exaltation 4th February at the High Street Club 7.30pn
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by Sir William Henry Rose Lodge and was won by Br. Royston Smith ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Colin MinnsKOM
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 7.50
PGL Raffle £ 12.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ 21.00
Total £ 46.00
21. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 20.47hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors
Monday 13th January 2014
At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.30 hrs with a count of 12 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 1 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Tony Clarke ROH IPPGP (sick)
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGTreas. Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
This Month: Bro. Chris Rawlins ROH Bro. Iain Smith KOM PGCo.
Next Month:None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro.Mike Thurston-Hewer ROHSeconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
T. C.Doing Well W. H Struggling Sir W.H. R Struggling F. P No Delegate
J. L. Doing Well D O V Improving Y O S No Delegate
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro. Tony Clarke ROH seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH vote was in favour.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 1,933.69 Funds B/F £ 3,659.86
PGP Appeal 674.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,004.94 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B 11.50
Examining Council £14.00
3638.26 £ 14,581.99
Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Tony Clarke ROH vote was in favour
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH_seconded by Bro Alan Dance ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1
IN.
(a) Bank Statement December’ 2013 £3638.26
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 82/2013 Convention Hotels 2014. This is a document of 9 pages. Any Brother wishing a copy see PGSecretary.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 83/2013 Information regarding the holding of meetings of Grand Lodger 2014
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 84/2013 Delegate registration form for Convention 2014
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 85/2013 A letter from the Grand Primo 2013, to be sent to all minor lodges.
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 87/2013 Result of election of GLMC.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 88/2013 an address verbatim given by Grand Primo Bro. B. J. Foote ROH at his installation as Grand Primo 2014 to go to all lodges
(h) Invitation to Investiture of Bro. Anthony Carson Moise ROH as Grand Registrar 2014 on Saturday 26th July 2014
(i) APPEAL by Ye Olde Saxon Lodge 8875 asking for Grand Lodge to apply leniency on behalf of Bro. Les Osborne ROH for all his good work in and outside the Order. Recommended to be sent to Grand Lodge with support of PGL
(j) Bro. Les Osborne ROH asking for confirmation that the PGSec had sent his appeal off to GL as it is human rights to defend himself.
(k) Bro,. Les Osborne reply to my assurances that his appeal had been sent by recorded delivery, stating he was not informed that he could attend the December PGL Meeting.
(l) Knights Chapter No. 29 President and Officers for 2014 go to all Minor Lodges.
(m) Roll of Honour 122 President and Officers for 2014 go to all Minor Lodges
(n) Grand Lodge Circ 89/2013 Reference to gift aid for donations to GL Benevolence copies to ML
(o) Grand Lodge Circ 90/2013 Remembrance Sunday at Whitehall Cenotaph 10.11.14
(p) Grand Lodge Circ 91/2013 WAC Hartman Trophy application form
(q) Grand Lodge Circ.1/2014 January Lottery results(No winners in Wiltshire)
(r) Yorkshire Social Committee Rules for their Photographic Competition.
(s) Grand Lodge Circ. 2/2014 Interest rates for GL Investments to stay the same for 2014
(t) Grand Lodge Circ. 3/2014 Reminder from Grand Primo that the Think Tank is still going, and any Brother who has any ideas for advancement of the Order may contact them by following email link [email protected]
(u) Investiture of Grand Primo at Cleethorpes 26th April 2014
(v) Grand Lodge acceptance of our Delegates.
11.2 OUT
(a) Circ 85, 88 & 89 to Minor Lodges
(b) All documents and appeals dispatched to Grand Lodge by recorded delivery.
(c) Bro. Les Osborne ROH assuring him that his appeal had been sent.
..Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report.
The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(12 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 (adding word Appeal) are in good order and complies to rule.
13 Election of Examining COUNCIL.
The following Brothers were elected: -
Roy Temlett KOM, Phil Spencer ROH, Eric Macey ROH and Barry Dowson ROH
15 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE AND JEWEL
This to be presented by PGP 2014 Bro. Paul Dyer ROH to IPPGP Bro. Tony Clarke ROH
15. 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 The Benevolent Committee agreed to forward this application as per rule.
Death Grant Scheme. No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Bro. Royston Smith ROH reported he had visited Bro. Peter at the Nursing Home and was upset as to how he has deteriorated in health, in fact in Peter’s own words he feels too tired even to eat. He is being well looked after at the Home.
Bro. Roy Mayl ROH the secretary was unable to contact him. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH had visited the Dawn of Victory Lodge and found out that Bro. Keith Hatter ROH has been suffering with Cancer but now at present is now in remission. He further reported that Bro. Tony Clarke ROH did not have his op. due to a blood disorder. Bro. Mike’s buffess has now been given the all clear, now having annual reviews. The following Brothers have their buffesses in Hospital Bro. Ron Bendle ROH and Bro. Colin Mionns KOM. Bro. Eric Macey ROH mother is also in hospital. Bro. Bob Reynolds is in hospital although is improving.
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH Seconded by Bro Phil Spencer ROH Carried.
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 25th January 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 20th January 2014 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. DEGREE RAISINGS:- Fred Pearce Lodge 4th Degree exaltation 4th February at the High Street Club 7.30pn
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by Sir William Henry Rose Lodge and was won by Br. Royston Smith ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Colin MinnsKOM
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 7.50
PGL Raffle £ 12.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ 21.00
Total £ 46.00
21. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 20.47hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors