Minutes of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 11th November 2013 At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Tony Clarke ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 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 2 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
Bro. Les Osborne YOS and Bro. Mick Coom Exc.
6 Apologies.
(a ) Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Colin Minns KOM Treasurer
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Robert Robinson KOM SWHR
This Month:- Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
Next Month Nil
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Iain Smith KOM
7. Delegate Changes. None
8. Lodge Call
All Lodges represented doing well. Sir WHR had an initgiation last month
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Bro. Eric Macey ROH seconded by Bro Bro,. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,453.06 Funds B/F £ 4,117.23
PGP Appeal 674.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 968.54 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B 7.50
Examining Council £14.00
£ 4,117.23 £ 15,039.36
ProposedBro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded Vbro. Colin Minns KOM. On being put to the vote the summary of funds were accepte.d
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Roystoln Sm ith ROH seconded by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1
IN.
(a) Bank Statement October £3893.43. November £5046.10
(b) Audit Sheets from Lodges
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 68/2013 passing iof Bro. D. Aldridge ROH GAJuniper 1998
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 69/2013 Changes to Directory
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 70/2013 Change of Email address for Journal Editor [email protected]
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 72/2013 Lottery Results. None in Wiltshire
(g) Dawn of Victory asking for guidance on obtaining an Intermediate Certificate for a Brother with physical and speech difficulty. PG Secretary to contact Grand Lodge for guidance.
(h) Maria Brinscombe Sec to Grand Sec on holiday 31.10-08.11.2013
(i) Crest Regalia Invoice for £47.25 PGP Sash 2014
(j) Bro. Mick Cook complaint against Bro. |Mick Thurston-Hewer ROH Ruled non-competent.
(k) Email Bro. Les Osborn re Bro. Bob Reynolds A/M Ruled non-competent
(l) Grand Lodge Circ 73/2013 BQJ wishing lodges to notify PGL how many BQJ amnd GL Reports.(Letter to Lodges)
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 74/2013 Assurance from Gibralta re Borders hopefully it would be resolved.
(n) Grand Lodge Circ 75/2013 Suspensions and Expulsion List. (Cop[y to Lodges)
OUT
(a) Expulsion/Suspension Lists M.L./ROH/KC
(b) Proformae for BQJ
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, 0 against 1 abstentions
(11 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. Bro. Chris reported he had chequed the cheque book and found in order. Other books could not be done at Executive due to absence of Treasrer, will be done at PGL Bro. Mike Thurston –Hewer ROH reported that he had inspected the books opf the treasurer and found all banking has been carried out as per rule.
13. Excelsior Lodge Report of Emergency meeting 23rd October.
A meeting was held to discuss the position of the Financial Officers of the Lodge, reported at that meeting were given by Brother Mike Thurston Hewer ROH Trustee, Brother Chris Rawlings ROH Trustee and Brother Alan Dance ROH Executive Member.
It was recommended that we submit to P.G.L. that all Financial Officers be suspended of the Province under Rule 18 Provincial Grand Primo rule the Bro. Mick Cook ROH and Nro. Les Osborne ROH could not speak omn this matter, but Bro. Les Osborne did inform the PGL that if we carry out the recommendations of the Executive, iot is recorded in the Lodge Minutes that all Brothers in the lodge would resign the Order. PGP’s reply was we do not yield to Blackmail.
Explanations by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer regarding the books of the Excelsior Lodge and of the two letters that were ruled non-competent (11j & k) The PGP requested, that Bro. Mike put his report in writing, for onward trnsmission to Grand Lodge.
The ballot resulted 9 votes in favour, 0 against 2 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
14. Nominations For Minor Office
None received. Propsed be left to next meeting by Bro. Royston Smioth ROH seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
15. Installation of the Provincial Grand Primo 2014
Brother Paul Dyer ROH was duly installed as PGP for 2014 by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH PGP 2013 after his Sponsors Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH ably portrayed Bnro. Pauls carear in the Order.
16 Benevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. Grand Lodge requesting comp[leted ASG/2 for Mrs E. J Johnson PGSec has replied.
Death Grant Scheme. .Waiting for application from YOS for Bro. Bill Baker ROH..
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH In GWH has been in hospital again but has now become a resident at the Orchard Nursing Home Wroughton.. . Bro. Roy Mayl ROH No Change Bro. John Howe ROH Buffess now convalescencing at Grove House. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Buffess coping with new treatment but hard going. A card from Shirley was read thanking the PGL for her convalesence at Britney House
Bro. Royston Smith ROH PGSec said earlier in the year Bro. Gordon Turner ROH had giv en him 2 watches to raffle. At his Birthday Party he raffled them off, which he now presented the PGP £55 for the Benevolent fund, he also thanked Bro. Gordon for the opportunity to raise the money on his behalf..
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH Seconded by Bro Iain Smith KOM
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 30th November 2013 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 18th Novem,ber 2013 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. Raffle The raffle is kindly donated by Sir William Henry Rose Lodge and was won by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Next months raffle will be donated by the White Heather Lodge
19. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 9.00
PGL Raffle £12.00
PGL VBF £56.00
GL VBF £ 2.00
PGP Appeal £ ____
Total £ 82.00
Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Tony
Clarke ROH at 21.15 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors
Monday 11th November 2013 At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Tony Clarke ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 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 2 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
Bro. Les Osborne YOS and Bro. Mick Coom Exc.
6 Apologies.
(a ) Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Colin Minns KOM Treasurer
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Robert Robinson KOM SWHR
This Month:- Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH
Next Month Nil
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Iain Smith KOM
7. Delegate Changes. None
8. Lodge Call
All Lodges represented doing well. Sir WHR had an initgiation last month
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Bro. Eric Macey ROH seconded by Bro Bro,. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,453.06 Funds B/F £ 4,117.23
PGP Appeal 674.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 968.54 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B 7.50
Examining Council £14.00
£ 4,117.23 £ 15,039.36
ProposedBro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded Vbro. Colin Minns KOM. On being put to the vote the summary of funds were accepte.d
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Roystoln Sm ith ROH seconded by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1
IN.
(a) Bank Statement October £3893.43. November £5046.10
(b) Audit Sheets from Lodges
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 68/2013 passing iof Bro. D. Aldridge ROH GAJuniper 1998
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 69/2013 Changes to Directory
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 70/2013 Change of Email address for Journal Editor [email protected]
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 72/2013 Lottery Results. None in Wiltshire
(g) Dawn of Victory asking for guidance on obtaining an Intermediate Certificate for a Brother with physical and speech difficulty. PG Secretary to contact Grand Lodge for guidance.
(h) Maria Brinscombe Sec to Grand Sec on holiday 31.10-08.11.2013
(i) Crest Regalia Invoice for £47.25 PGP Sash 2014
(j) Bro. Mick Cook complaint against Bro. |Mick Thurston-Hewer ROH Ruled non-competent.
(k) Email Bro. Les Osborn re Bro. Bob Reynolds A/M Ruled non-competent
(l) Grand Lodge Circ 73/2013 BQJ wishing lodges to notify PGL how many BQJ amnd GL Reports.(Letter to Lodges)
(m) Grand Lodge Circ 74/2013 Assurance from Gibralta re Borders hopefully it would be resolved.
(n) Grand Lodge Circ 75/2013 Suspensions and Expulsion List. (Cop[y to Lodges)
OUT
(a) Expulsion/Suspension Lists M.L./ROH/KC
(b) Proformae for BQJ
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, 0 against 1 abstentions
(11 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. Bro. Chris reported he had chequed the cheque book and found in order. Other books could not be done at Executive due to absence of Treasrer, will be done at PGL Bro. Mike Thurston –Hewer ROH reported that he had inspected the books opf the treasurer and found all banking has been carried out as per rule.
13. Excelsior Lodge Report of Emergency meeting 23rd October.
A meeting was held to discuss the position of the Financial Officers of the Lodge, reported at that meeting were given by Brother Mike Thurston Hewer ROH Trustee, Brother Chris Rawlings ROH Trustee and Brother Alan Dance ROH Executive Member.
It was recommended that we submit to P.G.L. that all Financial Officers be suspended of the Province under Rule 18 Provincial Grand Primo rule the Bro. Mick Cook ROH and Nro. Les Osborne ROH could not speak omn this matter, but Bro. Les Osborne did inform the PGL that if we carry out the recommendations of the Executive, iot is recorded in the Lodge Minutes that all Brothers in the lodge would resign the Order. PGP’s reply was we do not yield to Blackmail.
Explanations by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer regarding the books of the Excelsior Lodge and of the two letters that were ruled non-competent (11j & k) The PGP requested, that Bro. Mike put his report in writing, for onward trnsmission to Grand Lodge.
The ballot resulted 9 votes in favour, 0 against 2 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
14. Nominations For Minor Office
None received. Propsed be left to next meeting by Bro. Royston Smioth ROH seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
15. Installation of the Provincial Grand Primo 2014
Brother Paul Dyer ROH was duly installed as PGP for 2014 by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH PGP 2013 after his Sponsors Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH ably portrayed Bnro. Pauls carear in the Order.
16 Benevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. Grand Lodge requesting comp[leted ASG/2 for Mrs E. J Johnson PGSec has replied.
Death Grant Scheme. .Waiting for application from YOS for Bro. Bill Baker ROH..
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH In GWH has been in hospital again but has now become a resident at the Orchard Nursing Home Wroughton.. . Bro. Roy Mayl ROH No Change Bro. John Howe ROH Buffess now convalescencing at Grove House. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Buffess coping with new treatment but hard going. A card from Shirley was read thanking the PGL for her convalesence at Britney House
Bro. Royston Smith ROH PGSec said earlier in the year Bro. Gordon Turner ROH had giv en him 2 watches to raffle. At his Birthday Party he raffled them off, which he now presented the PGP £55 for the Benevolent fund, he also thanked Bro. Gordon for the opportunity to raise the money on his behalf..
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH Seconded by Bro Iain Smith KOM
16. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 30th November 2013 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 18th Novem,ber 2013 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
18. Raffle The raffle is kindly donated by Sir William Henry Rose Lodge and was won by Bro. Eric Macey ROH Next months raffle will be donated by the White Heather Lodge
19. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 7 @ 50p £ 3.50
Gifts £ 9.00
PGL Raffle £12.00
PGL VBF £56.00
GL VBF £ 2.00
PGP Appeal £ ____
Total £ 82.00
Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Tony
Clarke ROH at 21.15 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors