MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Held on Monday 9th July 2012
At Phoenix Bar, Wootton Bassett
1. Opening. The meeting was opened at 19.45 hrs by the PGP Bro Colin Minns KOM PGP, with a count of 14 Officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. This was observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of officers revealed that 1 elected officer were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
There were no visitors
6. Apologies. Executive
Last month NIL
This Month NIL
Next Month NIL
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. P. Spencer ROH & Bro. A. Findlay CP both DoV
This Month None
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Toni Cox ROH PGCh. Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
7. Delegate Changes.
Bro. Roland Clarke ROH and Bro. Eric Macey ROH both of the White Heather Lodge.
8. Lodge Call
T. C.OK Ex Struggling W. H Struggling Sir W.H. R managing to open with 5 H.A. H struggling F. P Doing quite well J. L. OK thanked all that attended the raising D O V Doing OK, Thanked the Province fior their generous donations. Those wishing to attend the BBQ please let secretary know ASAP Y O S No Delegate
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Bro. Andy Whiting CP PGCo. seconded by Bro Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £2,373.42 Funds B/F £ 3,635.21
PGP Appeal £341.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £33.07 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,046.07
Benevolent Fund £827.59
Examining Council £60.00
£ 3,635.21 £ 14,197.68
Proposed_________________________________ Seconded ___________________
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Bro. Tony Clarke ROH DPGP seconded by Bro Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank Statement £3581.13
(b) E Mail from Bro. John Needle ROH setting up a Web Site
(c) White Heather Lodge New Derlegates
(d) Grand Lodge Circular 34/2012 New changes for Forms 6,7,& 8
(e) Dawn of Victory Lodge regarding the finances of the Province also informing us that they wish our GL Delegates to vote against the Grand Lodge Motion to drop the compulsory PGL Dues
(f) Apologies for Bro. Spencer ROH and Bro. Findlay CP last month.
(g) Tom Calley Lodge asking for our Delegates to vote against the Grand Lodge Motion to drop the compulsory PGL Dues
(h) Ye Olde Saxon Lodger asking for reference back re Motion 13
(i) Grand Lodge Circular 35/1012 Lottery Winners (none in Wiltshire)
(j) Grand Lodge Circular 26/2012 Death of Bro. Ord RON G Alderman of Ben 92
11.2 OUT
(a) Minor Lodge Circulars as mentioned
(b) PG Secretary’s financial review
(c) Notification of motion for a byelaw.
11.3 APPEA; FOR BROTHER of the DAWN fo VICTORY
The committee recommend the money donated to this cause, be sent to the D.o.V Lodge. The sum being £450 go from Provincial Grand Lodge as decided in April, and £359 of from Donations
11.4 FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer wish to resign this Office
Bro. Mike gave a resume of his work and participating in many funerals, He has made many friends along the way. It is his wish to resign this office. This was accepted reluctantly and a vote of thanks was proposed by Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH PGTrustee and seconded by Bro. Paul Dyer ROH for all his hard work as Funeral Director. He will be hard to follow.
Ballot of acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 14 votes in favour, o against and 0 abstentions
(14 brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. To be given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clarke ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings All books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule
13. PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY’S 3 year financial review
This report on the finances over the past three years was asked for at PGL It was agreed that Copies of report is to be distributed to all lodges as soon as possible
This report was discussed at great length by the committee, it was then recommended on a proposal by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and seconded Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH that the following motion be placed on the agenda for PGL:
Motion by Executive Committee
That a byelaw initiating a 15p or 35p override charge on REGISTRATIONS be administered depending upon Grand Lodge ruling at the September GL Meeting. To be commenced on 1st January 2013
Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Ghris Rawlings ROH
Following a debate with the seconder putting the Committee’s points, others speaking for and against the motion, a proposal was made to refer the motion back Proposed Bro. Roy Mayl ROH seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH voting was as follows
The ballot resulted 7 votes in favour, 6 against and 1 abstention
(14 brothers eligible to vote).THE MOTION WAS REFERRED BACK.
14. Book Examiners Report Book Examiners Report. . Books of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge 20th June 2012 and were found in excellent order. Nextr bookd to be examined is rhe Hon. Aubrey Hastings Lodge 19th July.
15. Bevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence.
Formal Application from the Fred Pearce Lodge to GL Family & Community Chest on behalf of a Brother.
Grand Lodge Re Mrs Froud
The usual annuities for our 2 Widows
Death Grant Scheme. .None
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH was feeling a lot better this week. Bro. Gordon Turner ROH had an anxious momwnt during last week but feeling okay now. Bro. Tony Clarke ROH DPGP will be going into hospital 22nd July 2012. All Brothers who are sick we wish them well
Proposed by Bro. Andy Whiting CP PGCo. seconded by Bro Toni Cox ROH PGCh.
16. Knights Chapter The next meeting of KC is on Saturday 28th July 2012 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 ROHA is on Monday 16th July 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. EXAMINIG COUNCIL.
The Council will meet on Monday 30th July 2012 at 7.30pm. at the Pheonix Club, Rpya; Wootton Bassett. Any candidates please inform the secretary Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH prior to the date of meeting.
19. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by Bro. Toni Cox ROH and was won by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Prior to the cash account Bro. Phil Soenser ROH (DOV) accepted a cheque for £800.00 on behalf of a Brother to go on Convalesence.
20.. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 6.30
PGL Raffle £ 14.00
PGL VBF £ 4.54
GL VBF £ 0.52
PGP Appeal £ 170.00
Total: £198.82
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGP, at 20.45 hrs with a count of 14 Officers, delegates and visitors
Bro. Royston Smith ROH Bro. Colin Minns KOM
PG Secretary Provincial Grand Primo
Next PGL Executive Meeting Monday 6th August 2012 at 19.30 in the R.N.A. Club, Harding St., Swindon
Next PGL Meeting – Monday 13th August 2012 at 20.00 in the Phoenix Club Royal Wootton Bassett
Held on Monday 9th July 2012
At Phoenix Bar, Wootton Bassett
1. Opening. The meeting was opened at 19.45 hrs by the PGP Bro Colin Minns KOM PGP, with a count of 14 Officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. This was observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of officers revealed that 1 elected officer were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
There were no visitors
6. Apologies. Executive
Last month NIL
This Month NIL
Next Month NIL
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. P. Spencer ROH & Bro. A. Findlay CP both DoV
This Month None
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Toni Cox ROH PGCh. Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
7. Delegate Changes.
Bro. Roland Clarke ROH and Bro. Eric Macey ROH both of the White Heather Lodge.
8. Lodge Call
T. C.OK Ex Struggling W. H Struggling Sir W.H. R managing to open with 5 H.A. H struggling F. P Doing quite well J. L. OK thanked all that attended the raising D O V Doing OK, Thanked the Province fior their generous donations. Those wishing to attend the BBQ please let secretary know ASAP Y O S No Delegate
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Bro. Andy Whiting CP PGCo. seconded by Bro Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £2,373.42 Funds B/F £ 3,635.21
PGP Appeal £341.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £33.07 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,046.07
Benevolent Fund £827.59
Examining Council £60.00
£ 3,635.21 £ 14,197.68
Proposed_________________________________ Seconded ___________________
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Bro. Tony Clarke ROH DPGP seconded by Bro Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank Statement £3581.13
(b) E Mail from Bro. John Needle ROH setting up a Web Site
(c) White Heather Lodge New Derlegates
(d) Grand Lodge Circular 34/2012 New changes for Forms 6,7,& 8
(e) Dawn of Victory Lodge regarding the finances of the Province also informing us that they wish our GL Delegates to vote against the Grand Lodge Motion to drop the compulsory PGL Dues
(f) Apologies for Bro. Spencer ROH and Bro. Findlay CP last month.
(g) Tom Calley Lodge asking for our Delegates to vote against the Grand Lodge Motion to drop the compulsory PGL Dues
(h) Ye Olde Saxon Lodger asking for reference back re Motion 13
(i) Grand Lodge Circular 35/1012 Lottery Winners (none in Wiltshire)
(j) Grand Lodge Circular 26/2012 Death of Bro. Ord RON G Alderman of Ben 92
11.2 OUT
(a) Minor Lodge Circulars as mentioned
(b) PG Secretary’s financial review
(c) Notification of motion for a byelaw.
11.3 APPEA; FOR BROTHER of the DAWN fo VICTORY
The committee recommend the money donated to this cause, be sent to the D.o.V Lodge. The sum being £450 go from Provincial Grand Lodge as decided in April, and £359 of from Donations
11.4 FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer wish to resign this Office
Bro. Mike gave a resume of his work and participating in many funerals, He has made many friends along the way. It is his wish to resign this office. This was accepted reluctantly and a vote of thanks was proposed by Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH PGTrustee and seconded by Bro. Paul Dyer ROH for all his hard work as Funeral Director. He will be hard to follow.
Ballot of acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 14 votes in favour, o against and 0 abstentions
(14 brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. To be given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clarke ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings All books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule
13. PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY’S 3 year financial review
This report on the finances over the past three years was asked for at PGL It was agreed that Copies of report is to be distributed to all lodges as soon as possible
This report was discussed at great length by the committee, it was then recommended on a proposal by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and seconded Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH that the following motion be placed on the agenda for PGL:
Motion by Executive Committee
That a byelaw initiating a 15p or 35p override charge on REGISTRATIONS be administered depending upon Grand Lodge ruling at the September GL Meeting. To be commenced on 1st January 2013
Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Ghris Rawlings ROH
Following a debate with the seconder putting the Committee’s points, others speaking for and against the motion, a proposal was made to refer the motion back Proposed Bro. Roy Mayl ROH seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH voting was as follows
The ballot resulted 7 votes in favour, 6 against and 1 abstention
(14 brothers eligible to vote).THE MOTION WAS REFERRED BACK.
14. Book Examiners Report Book Examiners Report. . Books of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge 20th June 2012 and were found in excellent order. Nextr bookd to be examined is rhe Hon. Aubrey Hastings Lodge 19th July.
15. Bevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence.
Formal Application from the Fred Pearce Lodge to GL Family & Community Chest on behalf of a Brother.
Grand Lodge Re Mrs Froud
The usual annuities for our 2 Widows
Death Grant Scheme. .None
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH was feeling a lot better this week. Bro. Gordon Turner ROH had an anxious momwnt during last week but feeling okay now. Bro. Tony Clarke ROH DPGP will be going into hospital 22nd July 2012. All Brothers who are sick we wish them well
Proposed by Bro. Andy Whiting CP PGCo. seconded by Bro Toni Cox ROH PGCh.
16. Knights Chapter The next meeting of KC is on Saturday 28th July 2012 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 ROHA is on Monday 16th July 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. EXAMINIG COUNCIL.
The Council will meet on Monday 30th July 2012 at 7.30pm. at the Pheonix Club, Rpya; Wootton Bassett. Any candidates please inform the secretary Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH prior to the date of meeting.
19. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by Bro. Toni Cox ROH and was won by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Prior to the cash account Bro. Phil Soenser ROH (DOV) accepted a cheque for £800.00 on behalf of a Brother to go on Convalesence.
20.. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 6.30
PGL Raffle £ 14.00
PGL VBF £ 4.54
GL VBF £ 0.52
PGP Appeal £ 170.00
Total: £198.82
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM PGP, at 20.45 hrs with a count of 14 Officers, delegates and visitors
Bro. Royston Smith ROH Bro. Colin Minns KOM
PG Secretary Provincial Grand Primo
Next PGL Executive Meeting Monday 6th August 2012 at 19.30 in the R.N.A. Club, Harding St., Swindon
Next PGL Meeting – Monday 13th August 2012 at 20.00 in the Phoenix Club Royal Wootton Bassett