MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 12th January 2015, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Alan Dance ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of 7 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. obituary Brother Peter Stewart ROH
4. bsent Brethren Toast. Observed with all Solemnity
5. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 1 elected officers were absent.
5a. Introduction of Visitors. NLNE
6. Apologies.
(a) Executive
Last month None
This Month: Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
Next Month None
(b) Provincial Grand Lodge
Last month None
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Barry Dowson ROH
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
7. Delegate Changes.
White Heather Bro. Andy Howe CP. Job Lawrence Lodge Bro. Iain Smith KOM and Bro. Ray Baughn CP
8. Lodge Call
All lodges represented are going well
9. Minutes of the November PGL Meeting
Proposed By Bro. Tony Clark ROH. Seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,095.86 Funds B/F 3,590.08
PGP Appeal 270.50 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,179.66 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 20.06
Examining Council 24.00
£ 3,590.08 £ 14,701.28
Proposed Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH and Carried
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for December £3908.28
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 89/2014 C.L. Minor Offices results. (MTH 31 votes)
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 90/2014 GLMNC election results
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 91/2014 ASSC delegate election result.
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 92/2014 Election of Trustee result Bro. B. D. Kingston ROH GP 2003
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 93/2014 Death of W. Brown ROH GM 2008.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 94/2014 Closure of Grand Lodge 24th Dec. to 2nd Jan. 2015.
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 95/2014 Expulsions/suspensions December.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 96/2014 Copy of Grand Primo speech.
(j) Grand Lodge CM/SB/15/12/14 informing us that they will not review the suspensions of Bro. L. Osborn ROH and Bro. M. Cook ROH
(k) Grand Lodge Circ 101/2014 Death of Bro. D. Haberain ROH Grand Chamberlain 2012
(l) Grand Lodge Circ 100/2014 G.L. Annual Draw Results (same as lottery no winners)
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 1/2015 Lottery winners NONE IN WILTSHIRE
(n) Grand Lodge Circ 2/2015 Funeral details for Bro. D. Haberain ROH Grand Chamberlain 2012
OUT
(a) Grand Lodge querying name Stewart Frederick Osborn as resignation
(b) Bro. Alan Barron asking him to give correspondence to the Trustees informing them of the de3cision made at the December meeting re secretary and treasurer and the consequences of failing to comply
11.2 RERCCOMENDATIONS
(a) Fred Pearce application for 50 year star Bro. Andrew William Morgan ROH
Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH Seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
(b) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Bye-Laws submitted for approval by PGL doe onward transmission to GLMC as per rule 2.21. Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded by Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
(c) Dawn of Victory Lodge Bye Laws Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
(d) Letter to YOS to find out as to why no Form 4 ‘s even though a new secretary seems to have been found.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report and Recommendations.
The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote)..
12 Trustees Report. To be given by Bro. Tony Clark ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Books have been checked and all banking has been done as per rule. Bro Chris also gave a report on the visit to the3 police and have made statements. They have an appointment with a DS 06+.01.15.
Proposed Bro. Ron Bendle ROH Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH and carried.
13 Nomination and Election of EXAMINATION COUNCIL 2015
EX-Officios PGP, DPGP, IPGP, PGSec, Ass. PGSec Trustees all past Presidents. Bro. Andy Howe CP Iain Smith KOM Bro. Eric Macey ROH Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
14 Presentation of PGP 2014 Emblem to Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
This was carried out with due solemnity and decorum, by the PGP Bro. Alan Dance ROH
15. Benevolent report
Benevolence No applications
Correspondence
Death Grant Scheme- Bro. Peter Stewart ROH
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Joined the Grand Link above 05.01.15 Funeral will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tue4sday 20.01.15 at 11.30 hrs this will be a buff funeral, led by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH. All are invited back to Kingsdown Inn after.
Sick Report and Updates
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH is back in hospital
Bro. Eric Macey ROH Progressing OK awaiting more tests.
Bro. Roy Temlett KOM has degeneration of spine, due to this his pain killers knock him out so apologises if he misses meetings during the year
Proposed by Iain Smith KOM Seconded by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM and carried
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 24th January 2015 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. The Club has it’s own Car Park so no problem in Parking
17. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 19th January 2015 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
No report this month
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the Job Lawrence Lodge and was won by Iain Smith KOM & Bro. Ron Bendle ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Iain Smith KOM.
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 3.00
PGL Raffle £ 12.00
PGL VBF £ 0.00
GL VBF £ 0.00
PGP Appeal £ 248.00
Total £ 266.50
22 CLOSURE: The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 2040 hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors
Monday 12th January 2015, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Alan Dance ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of 7 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. obituary Brother Peter Stewart ROH
4. bsent Brethren Toast. Observed with all Solemnity
5. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 1 elected officers were absent.
5a. Introduction of Visitors. NLNE
6. Apologies.
(a) Executive
Last month None
This Month: Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
Next Month None
(b) Provincial Grand Lodge
Last month None
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Barry Dowson ROH
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
7. Delegate Changes.
White Heather Bro. Andy Howe CP. Job Lawrence Lodge Bro. Iain Smith KOM and Bro. Ray Baughn CP
8. Lodge Call
All lodges represented are going well
9. Minutes of the November PGL Meeting
Proposed By Bro. Tony Clark ROH. Seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,095.86 Funds B/F 3,590.08
PGP Appeal 270.50 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,179.66 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 20.06
Examining Council 24.00
£ 3,590.08 £ 14,701.28
Proposed Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH and Carried
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for December £3908.28
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 89/2014 C.L. Minor Offices results. (MTH 31 votes)
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 90/2014 GLMNC election results
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 91/2014 ASSC delegate election result.
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 92/2014 Election of Trustee result Bro. B. D. Kingston ROH GP 2003
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 93/2014 Death of W. Brown ROH GM 2008.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 94/2014 Closure of Grand Lodge 24th Dec. to 2nd Jan. 2015.
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 95/2014 Expulsions/suspensions December.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 96/2014 Copy of Grand Primo speech.
(j) Grand Lodge CM/SB/15/12/14 informing us that they will not review the suspensions of Bro. L. Osborn ROH and Bro. M. Cook ROH
(k) Grand Lodge Circ 101/2014 Death of Bro. D. Haberain ROH Grand Chamberlain 2012
(l) Grand Lodge Circ 100/2014 G.L. Annual Draw Results (same as lottery no winners)
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 1/2015 Lottery winners NONE IN WILTSHIRE
(n) Grand Lodge Circ 2/2015 Funeral details for Bro. D. Haberain ROH Grand Chamberlain 2012
OUT
(a) Grand Lodge querying name Stewart Frederick Osborn as resignation
(b) Bro. Alan Barron asking him to give correspondence to the Trustees informing them of the de3cision made at the December meeting re secretary and treasurer and the consequences of failing to comply
11.2 RERCCOMENDATIONS
(a) Fred Pearce application for 50 year star Bro. Andrew William Morgan ROH
Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH Seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
(b) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Bye-Laws submitted for approval by PGL doe onward transmission to GLMC as per rule 2.21. Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded by Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
(c) Dawn of Victory Lodge Bye Laws Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
(d) Letter to YOS to find out as to why no Form 4 ‘s even though a new secretary seems to have been found.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report and Recommendations.
The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote)..
12 Trustees Report. To be given by Bro. Tony Clark ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Books have been checked and all banking has been done as per rule. Bro Chris also gave a report on the visit to the3 police and have made statements. They have an appointment with a DS 06+.01.15.
Proposed Bro. Ron Bendle ROH Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH and carried.
13 Nomination and Election of EXAMINATION COUNCIL 2015
EX-Officios PGP, DPGP, IPGP, PGSec, Ass. PGSec Trustees all past Presidents. Bro. Andy Howe CP Iain Smith KOM Bro. Eric Macey ROH Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
14 Presentation of PGP 2014 Emblem to Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
This was carried out with due solemnity and decorum, by the PGP Bro. Alan Dance ROH
15. Benevolent report
Benevolence No applications
Correspondence
Death Grant Scheme- Bro. Peter Stewart ROH
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Joined the Grand Link above 05.01.15 Funeral will take place at Kingsdown Crematorium on Tue4sday 20.01.15 at 11.30 hrs this will be a buff funeral, led by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH. All are invited back to Kingsdown Inn after.
Sick Report and Updates
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH is back in hospital
Bro. Eric Macey ROH Progressing OK awaiting more tests.
Bro. Roy Temlett KOM has degeneration of spine, due to this his pain killers knock him out so apologises if he misses meetings during the year
Proposed by Iain Smith KOM Seconded by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM and carried
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 24th January 2015 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. The Club has it’s own Car Park so no problem in Parking
17. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 19th January 2015 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
No report this month
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the Job Lawrence Lodge and was won by Iain Smith KOM & Bro. Ron Bendle ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Iain Smith KOM.
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 3.00
PGL Raffle £ 12.00
PGL VBF £ 0.00
GL VBF £ 0.00
PGP Appeal £ 248.00
Total £ 266.50
22 CLOSURE: The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 2040 hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors