MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 14thJuly 2014, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.25 hrs with a count of 11 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. No Visitiors
6. APOLOgies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH, Bro. Colin Minns KOM
This Month Nil
Next Month Bro Tony Clarke ROH
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
Next Month Bro Tony Clarke ROH, Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
Accepted on a proposal by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
7. Delegate Changes. Job Lawrence Lodge- Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
8. Lodge Call
All Lodges representented doing O.K.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed By Bro Tony Clarke ROH Seconded by Bro Bro. Eric Macey ROH all in favour.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,333.14 Funds B/F £ 3,418.33
PGP Appeal 0.00 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 998.69 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 17.50 Examining Council 69.00
£ 3,418.33 £ 14,529.53
Proposed Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Carried.
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for June 3418.33
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 36/2014 Notification of Death of Mrs. Tarleton wife of GP 1998
(c) Grand Secretary re Excelsior Lodge annual attendance sheet PG Sec to find them.
(d) Suspension of Province of Bro’s. Cook ROH, Hibberd ROH and Osborn ROH
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 37/2014 Expulsions/Suspensions for Apr-June quarter
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 38/2014 F.C.Parry motion be GLMC was rejected and will still belong to the Trust corporation.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 39/2014 List of the proposed new charges for 2015
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 40/2014 Memorial at Arboretum.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 41/2014 No response to mail sent to Grand Lodge within 10 days
(j) Orchid Letter of thanks for donation
(k) Grand Lodge acceptance of Bro. M. Thurston-Hewer ROH as nominee fro Minor Office.
(l) Bro. Les Osborn ROH re suspension and future of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge.
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 42/2014 Lottery winners None in Wiltshire
(n) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 New Delegacy Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
(o) Sir William Henry Rose Lodge requesting permission to amalgamate with the Job Lawrence Lodge
(p) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Acceptance of amalgamation with Sir William Henry Rose Lodge
(q) Grand Lodge Ton Calley reassessment of contribution 66.20% instead of 62.70% as I had calculated.
(r) Acknowledgement of our no nomination for GLMC
(s) Grand Lodge Circ 43/2014 Nominations for donations to outside charity
(t) Grand Lodge Circular 44/2014 Statement madder to Grand Lodge re state of electrics at Grove House marked STRICTLY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
OUT
Grand Lodge Circ 37/2014 Expulsions/Suspensions for Apr-June quarter
(a) Suspension of Province of Bro’s. Cook ROH, Hibberd ROH and Osborn ROH
11.2.1 Amalgamation
The request for the amalgamation was discussed and it is recommended that this be granted subject to rule being carried out. Proposed Bro Tony Clarke ROH seconded Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
11.3 Excelsior Lodge
It is recommended that contact is made with the trustees/Secretary regarding the remainder of cash at bank, also the regalia, due to the lodge now closed. Proposed Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH. on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
11.4 Proposed by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and seconded by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH that Bro. Ron Bendle be elected as a member of the Executive Committee, on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report.
The ballot resulted 11 votes in favour,0 against 0 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. This was given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH all books have been inspected as per rule and found correct.
13 GRAND LODGE REPORT
This will be given by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH & Bro. Royston Smith ROH major points were made (most members having heard the report at the Executive Meeting went to sleep)
14. EXAMINING COUNCIL
The Council has been notified by the Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 of a candidate wishing to attend for examination, and will meet after the PGL Meeting 14th July 2014
15. BENEVOLENT REPORT
Benevolence No applications
Correspondence None
Death Grant Scheme- No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Feeling a lot better, even putting on weight. Bro. Gordon Turner ROH has had another fall but is fine. Bro. Tony Clark ROH having will be missing from Executive & Provincial Grand for 2 months due to Insulin levels having to be sorted then hopefully a knee op.. Bro. Barry Dowson ROH has had last dose of Chemo, now has had scan now waiting for results.. Bro. Colin Minns KOM thanked PGL on behalf of Buffess for the week at Grove House. Bro. Eric Macey ROH now awaiting results from scan, then operation.
Proposed by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM Seconded by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 26th July 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 21st July 2014at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the Job Lawrence |Lodge and was won by Bro. Royston Smith ROH Next months raffle will be donated by The Dawn of Victory Lodge 20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening: Registration 8 @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 9.40
PGL Raffle £ 11.00
PGL VBF £
GL VBF £
PGP Appeal £ __________
Total £ 24.40____
21. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 20.25 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors
Monday 14thJuly 2014, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.25 hrs with a count of 11 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. No Visitiors
6. APOLOgies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH, Bro. Colin Minns KOM
This Month Nil
Next Month Bro Tony Clarke ROH
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
Next Month Bro Tony Clarke ROH, Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
Accepted on a proposal by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
7. Delegate Changes. Job Lawrence Lodge- Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
8. Lodge Call
All Lodges representented doing O.K.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed By Bro Tony Clarke ROH Seconded by Bro Bro. Eric Macey ROH all in favour.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,333.14 Funds B/F £ 3,418.33
PGP Appeal 0.00 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 998.69 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 17.50 Examining Council 69.00
£ 3,418.33 £ 14,529.53
Proposed Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Carried.
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for June 3418.33
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 36/2014 Notification of Death of Mrs. Tarleton wife of GP 1998
(c) Grand Secretary re Excelsior Lodge annual attendance sheet PG Sec to find them.
(d) Suspension of Province of Bro’s. Cook ROH, Hibberd ROH and Osborn ROH
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 37/2014 Expulsions/Suspensions for Apr-June quarter
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 38/2014 F.C.Parry motion be GLMC was rejected and will still belong to the Trust corporation.
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 39/2014 List of the proposed new charges for 2015
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 40/2014 Memorial at Arboretum.
(i) Grand Lodge Circ 41/2014 No response to mail sent to Grand Lodge within 10 days
(j) Orchid Letter of thanks for donation
(k) Grand Lodge acceptance of Bro. M. Thurston-Hewer ROH as nominee fro Minor Office.
(l) Bro. Les Osborn ROH re suspension and future of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge.
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 42/2014 Lottery winners None in Wiltshire
(n) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 New Delegacy Bro. Ron Bendle ROH
(o) Sir William Henry Rose Lodge requesting permission to amalgamate with the Job Lawrence Lodge
(p) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Acceptance of amalgamation with Sir William Henry Rose Lodge
(q) Grand Lodge Ton Calley reassessment of contribution 66.20% instead of 62.70% as I had calculated.
(r) Acknowledgement of our no nomination for GLMC
(s) Grand Lodge Circ 43/2014 Nominations for donations to outside charity
(t) Grand Lodge Circular 44/2014 Statement madder to Grand Lodge re state of electrics at Grove House marked STRICTLY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
OUT
Grand Lodge Circ 37/2014 Expulsions/Suspensions for Apr-June quarter
(a) Suspension of Province of Bro’s. Cook ROH, Hibberd ROH and Osborn ROH
11.2.1 Amalgamation
The request for the amalgamation was discussed and it is recommended that this be granted subject to rule being carried out. Proposed Bro Tony Clarke ROH seconded Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
11.3 Excelsior Lodge
It is recommended that contact is made with the trustees/Secretary regarding the remainder of cash at bank, also the regalia, due to the lodge now closed. Proposed Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH. on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
11.4 Proposed by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and seconded by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH that Bro. Ron Bendle be elected as a member of the Executive Committee, on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report.
The ballot resulted 11 votes in favour,0 against 0 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. This was given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH all books have been inspected as per rule and found correct.
13 GRAND LODGE REPORT
This will be given by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH & Bro. Royston Smith ROH major points were made (most members having heard the report at the Executive Meeting went to sleep)
14. EXAMINING COUNCIL
The Council has been notified by the Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 of a candidate wishing to attend for examination, and will meet after the PGL Meeting 14th July 2014
15. BENEVOLENT REPORT
Benevolence No applications
Correspondence None
Death Grant Scheme- No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Feeling a lot better, even putting on weight. Bro. Gordon Turner ROH has had another fall but is fine. Bro. Tony Clark ROH having will be missing from Executive & Provincial Grand for 2 months due to Insulin levels having to be sorted then hopefully a knee op.. Bro. Barry Dowson ROH has had last dose of Chemo, now has had scan now waiting for results.. Bro. Colin Minns KOM thanked PGL on behalf of Buffess for the week at Grove House. Bro. Eric Macey ROH now awaiting results from scan, then operation.
Proposed by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM Seconded by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH on being put to the vote 11 for nil against. 11 eligible to vote
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 26th July 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 21st July 2014at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the Job Lawrence |Lodge and was won by Bro. Royston Smith ROH Next months raffle will be donated by The Dawn of Victory Lodge 20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening: Registration 8 @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 9.40
PGL Raffle £ 11.00
PGL VBF £
GL VBF £
PGP Appeal £ __________
Total £ 24.40____
21. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 20.25 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors