WILTSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 13 TH JUNE 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 9 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 2 elected officers
were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: None
This Month: None
Next Month: None
Provincial Grand Lodge
(a) Last Month: None
(b) This Month: Bro Darren Chapman KOM PG Sec
(c) Next Month: None
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro Paul Dyer ROH Seconded by Bro
Barry Chalk CP and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro Paul Dyer
ROH, Seconded by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Barry Chalk CP Seconded by Bro George Chalk CP and Carried
8a IN
(a) GL Circular 34/2022 – May Bereavements (13)
(b) GL Circular 35/2022- Sponsor Bike Ride
(c) GL Circular 36/2022 – Form 41 (Nominations for GLMC & GL Auditors)
(d) GL Circular 37/2022 – June Lottery Draw
(e) GL Circular 38/2022 – June Expulsions
(f) GL Circular 39/2022 – Grand Secretary Appointment
(g) Dawn Of Victory – Charity Bike Ride and BBQ
(h) GL Letter – Submission of Form 19
(i) GL Letter – Transfer of Lottery Number
(j) Job Lawrence – Nomination for PG Trustee
(k) White Heather – Nomination for PG Trustee
(l) Updated Wiltshire Lottery Numbers
(m) Latest Bank Statement
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8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) WPGL 22/2022 – GL Lottery Amendment
(c) WPGL 23/2022 – Wilts PGL Charity Cycle Ride
(d) WPGL 24/2022 – Nominations for PGL Trustee
(e) WPGL 25/2022 – Passing of Bro Terry Hulmes KOM Buffes Sally
(f) Supply of Form 19 to Grand Lodge
8c. EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 9 votes in
Favour 0 against 0 abstentions
(9/ Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 18th May 2022 latest statement reads £2,602.88
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
CASH SUMMARY BALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 2,602.88 GENERAL FUND1,878.46
Less Unpresented PGL Ben442.31
Cheques Out0.00 GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash In PGP Appeal238.50
Total2,602.88
Exam Council38.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00 Total All Funds2,602.88
Total0.00 Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90 Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL14,841.78 TOTAL14,841.78
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro. John
Needle ROH as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro John Needle ROH Seconded Bro Eric Macey ROH
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 9 votes in favour,0 against
0 abstentions
(9 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. Grand Lodge Report for 6 th June 2022
Please see attached delegates report, which Bro Colin Minns ROH to expand on.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH proposed a vote of thanks to the delegates for their report, seconded
by Bro George Chalk CP and carried
12. PGL Trustee
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Nominations for the position of PGL Trustee received from the Job Lawrence and White
Heather Lodges putting forward Bro Barry Chalk CP.
Executive recommend to PGL to accept and elect Bro Barry Chalk CP to serve as the 3 rd
Trustee of the Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge, Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH and
seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried.
12. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: None
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – Application received from Job Lawrence for Bro Royston
Smith ROH and approved by the Benevolent Committee meeting held on 6 th June 2022
(d) SICK REPORT AND UPDATES -
Sadly Bro Royston Smith ROH PPGP, Job Lawrence Lodge, passed away at the
Prospect Hospice, Wroughton on the 3 rd May 2022 – Funeral was held at
Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 26 th May 2022
Bro Terry Hulmes KOM IPPGP, Dawn of Victory Lodge – Sadly his buffes Sally
passed away at Prospect Hospice on the 21 st May 2022.
Funeral was held at North Wiltshire Crematorium, RWB, on Friday 10 th June
followed by the reception at the Bassett Down Golf Complex.
Bro Matt Sanderson, Job Lawrence Lodge had a small heart attack or possibly a
blocked artery, he was in the Prince Charles Hospital, Wales waiting on tests, Bro
Paul Dyer has since spoken Bro Matt and he is back home and seems to be OK.
They are not sure what the problem is.
Bro Jamie Elms ROH still in hospital with heart problems.
Bro Gordan Lee ROH of the Fred Pearce lodge has mobility problems with his legs
and is unable to walk.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH went to the John Radcliffe hospital Oxford for an operation on
his heart to insert a small balloon to stop the blood forming clots and moving on
round the body
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro John Needle ROH and Carried.
12. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 Exemplary
(B) White Heather 3853 Tickety Boo
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 OK (a delay to an Initiation due to Covid)
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 All Good
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 Outstanding (thanks to the brethren that attend Sally’s
funeral £600.00 was raised through donations)
13. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 27 th June 2022 @ 19.30 at the Liden
CC, Barrington Road, Liden. All third and fourth degree members are welcomed.
14. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Crib Tournament held at the Conservative Club, Royal Wootton Bassett on
Wednesday 25 th May 2022 raised £180 for the PGP Appeal.
Friday 24 th June – Visit to Simon de Montfort Lodge, Evesham
Sunday 26 th June 2022 – Cambridgeshire PGL Super Lodge 1030hrs to 1330hrs
(GLCL 29/2022)
Saturday 6 th August – Charity Bike Ride, finishing at Dawn Of Victory for a BBQ
Saturday 17 th September 2022 – Quiz Night at the Liden Community Centre,
Swindon, £3.00 per head and teams of 6 persons.
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15. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by Bro Colin Minns ROH and was won
by Bro John Needle ROH (PGP) Next Month’s will be donated by Bro Barrie Baughn.
16. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 3 @ 50p £ 1.50
Gifts £ 5.00
Raffle £ 9.00
PGP Appeal 2020 £ 180.00
P.G. L. Ben £ 3.00
Total £ 198.50
17. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 21.24hrs, with 9 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 4 th July 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 11 th July 2022 at 19.30 at the
Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 13 TH JUNE 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 9 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 2 elected officers
were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: None
This Month: None
Next Month: None
Provincial Grand Lodge
(a) Last Month: None
(b) This Month: Bro Darren Chapman KOM PG Sec
(c) Next Month: None
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro Paul Dyer ROH Seconded by Bro
Barry Chalk CP and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro Paul Dyer
ROH, Seconded by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Barry Chalk CP Seconded by Bro George Chalk CP and Carried
8a IN
(a) GL Circular 34/2022 – May Bereavements (13)
(b) GL Circular 35/2022- Sponsor Bike Ride
(c) GL Circular 36/2022 – Form 41 (Nominations for GLMC & GL Auditors)
(d) GL Circular 37/2022 – June Lottery Draw
(e) GL Circular 38/2022 – June Expulsions
(f) GL Circular 39/2022 – Grand Secretary Appointment
(g) Dawn Of Victory – Charity Bike Ride and BBQ
(h) GL Letter – Submission of Form 19
(i) GL Letter – Transfer of Lottery Number
(j) Job Lawrence – Nomination for PG Trustee
(k) White Heather – Nomination for PG Trustee
(l) Updated Wiltshire Lottery Numbers
(m) Latest Bank Statement
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8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) WPGL 22/2022 – GL Lottery Amendment
(c) WPGL 23/2022 – Wilts PGL Charity Cycle Ride
(d) WPGL 24/2022 – Nominations for PGL Trustee
(e) WPGL 25/2022 – Passing of Bro Terry Hulmes KOM Buffes Sally
(f) Supply of Form 19 to Grand Lodge
8c. EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 9 votes in
Favour 0 against 0 abstentions
(9/ Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 18th May 2022 latest statement reads £2,602.88
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
CASH SUMMARY BALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 2,602.88 GENERAL FUND1,878.46
Less Unpresented PGL Ben442.31
Cheques Out0.00 GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash In PGP Appeal238.50
Total2,602.88
Exam Council38.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00 Total All Funds2,602.88
Total0.00 Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90 Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL14,841.78 TOTAL14,841.78
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro. John
Needle ROH as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro John Needle ROH Seconded Bro Eric Macey ROH
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 9 votes in favour,0 against
0 abstentions
(9 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. Grand Lodge Report for 6 th June 2022
Please see attached delegates report, which Bro Colin Minns ROH to expand on.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH proposed a vote of thanks to the delegates for their report, seconded
by Bro George Chalk CP and carried
12. PGL Trustee
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Nominations for the position of PGL Trustee received from the Job Lawrence and White
Heather Lodges putting forward Bro Barry Chalk CP.
Executive recommend to PGL to accept and elect Bro Barry Chalk CP to serve as the 3 rd
Trustee of the Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge, Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH and
seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried.
12. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: None
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – Application received from Job Lawrence for Bro Royston
Smith ROH and approved by the Benevolent Committee meeting held on 6 th June 2022
(d) SICK REPORT AND UPDATES -
Sadly Bro Royston Smith ROH PPGP, Job Lawrence Lodge, passed away at the
Prospect Hospice, Wroughton on the 3 rd May 2022 – Funeral was held at
Kingsdown Crematorium on Thursday 26 th May 2022
Bro Terry Hulmes KOM IPPGP, Dawn of Victory Lodge – Sadly his buffes Sally
passed away at Prospect Hospice on the 21 st May 2022.
Funeral was held at North Wiltshire Crematorium, RWB, on Friday 10 th June
followed by the reception at the Bassett Down Golf Complex.
Bro Matt Sanderson, Job Lawrence Lodge had a small heart attack or possibly a
blocked artery, he was in the Prince Charles Hospital, Wales waiting on tests, Bro
Paul Dyer has since spoken Bro Matt and he is back home and seems to be OK.
They are not sure what the problem is.
Bro Jamie Elms ROH still in hospital with heart problems.
Bro Gordan Lee ROH of the Fred Pearce lodge has mobility problems with his legs
and is unable to walk.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH went to the John Radcliffe hospital Oxford for an operation on
his heart to insert a small balloon to stop the blood forming clots and moving on
round the body
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro John Needle ROH and Carried.
12. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 Exemplary
(B) White Heather 3853 Tickety Boo
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 OK (a delay to an Initiation due to Covid)
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 All Good
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 Outstanding (thanks to the brethren that attend Sally’s
funeral £600.00 was raised through donations)
13. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 27 th June 2022 @ 19.30 at the Liden
CC, Barrington Road, Liden. All third and fourth degree members are welcomed.
14. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Crib Tournament held at the Conservative Club, Royal Wootton Bassett on
Wednesday 25 th May 2022 raised £180 for the PGP Appeal.
Friday 24 th June – Visit to Simon de Montfort Lodge, Evesham
Sunday 26 th June 2022 – Cambridgeshire PGL Super Lodge 1030hrs to 1330hrs
(GLCL 29/2022)
Saturday 6 th August – Charity Bike Ride, finishing at Dawn Of Victory for a BBQ
Saturday 17 th September 2022 – Quiz Night at the Liden Community Centre,
Swindon, £3.00 per head and teams of 6 persons.
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15. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by Bro Colin Minns ROH and was won
by Bro John Needle ROH (PGP) Next Month’s will be donated by Bro Barrie Baughn.
16. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 3 @ 50p £ 1.50
Gifts £ 5.00
Raffle £ 9.00
PGP Appeal 2020 £ 180.00
P.G. L. Ben £ 3.00
Total £ 198.50
17. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 21.24hrs, with 9 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 4 th July 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 11 th July 2022 at 19.30 at the
Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.