Minutes of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 14th November 2016, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Ron Bendle ROH opened Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.35 hrs with a count of 14 officer’s, delegates and visitors.
7. Apologies.
(a) Executive
Last month: None
This Month: Bro. Ray Baughn CP & Bro. Roland Clarke ROH
Next Month: Bro. Eric Macey ROH, Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
(b) Provincial Grand Lodge
Last Month: Nil
This Month: Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH, Bro. Ray Baughn CP.
Next Month: Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, & Bro. Eric Macey ROH
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
All Lodges attended and reported Reasonably well
General Fund 2,792.98 Funds B/F £ 4,664.10
PGP Appeal 111.00 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,674.12 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 3.00
Examining Council 83.00
£ 4,664.10 £ 15,775.30
Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Seconded Bro. Tony Clarke ROH
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro. Royston Smith ROH,, Seconded by Bro. John Howe ROH
12(a)
CORRESPONDENCE
IN
(a)Bank Statement for October £4820.40
(b)Grand Lodge Circ 49/2016 asking for any alterations of lodges etc., for hew 2017 Directory
(c)Grand Lodge Circ 50/2016 Repeat of GLC 19/2016.
(d)Grand Lodge Circ 51/2016 Grove House Closure 22nd December 2016.
(e)Grand Lodge Circ 52/2016 Tools & Dies list held at Grand Lodge
(f)Grand Lodge Circ 53/2016 Lottery Results for November.
(g)Grand Lodge Circ 54/2016 Info. For GL Delegates at Gloucester 2017
(h)High Wycombe District PGL Investiture GP 2017 1st April 2017
(i)4th degree exaltation @ St. Marks & Mitcham Lodge 26.11.16
(j)Fred Pearce Lodge5470 to raise registration fees to £2.50.
(k)Acknowledgement of details sent to Grand Lodge re Lodge changes etc.
(l)Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Nominating Bro. John Howe ROH D.P.G.P. 2017
(m)White Heather Lodge 3853 Nominating Bro. Eric Macey ROH P.G.P. 2017, & Bro. John Howe ROH DPGP 2017
(n)Fred Pearce Lodge 5470 Proposal (On Agenda)
(o)Grand Lodge requiring more info re permission to put a Brother not in compliance in as DPGP (Now no longer required)
12(b) OUT
12(c RECCOMENDATIONS
Committee Report and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 14 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
( 14 Brothers eligible to vote).
13. Trustees Report. To be given by Bro. Eric Macey ROH, Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Books checked as per rule and found all in order.
Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH ON Behalf of the Trustees gave a full report on the books of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge, and although there were a few mistakes there is no money missing. It is requested that the latest Bank Statement be submitted and the cheque for £177.87p be sighed, which is to be placed into the custody of PGL for the required 12months as per rule 3.33
Proposed Bro. Tony Clarke ROH, Seconded Bro. John Howe ROH
14. Notice of motion
Motion by the Fred Pearce Lodge 5470
In view of the increase in Grand Lodge dues, The Fred Pearce lodge 5470 propose that the 15p per Registration Bye Law be rescinded The proposer Bro. John gave the Lodge's reasons for this motion and was duly supported by Bro. Tony reasons for this motion. . Bro. Royston Smith ROH spoke on behalf of the Executive.
Proposed Bro. John Needle ROH, Seconded Bro. Tony Cox ROH. A paper ballot ensued and the ballot resulted 7 votes in favour, 7 against 0 abstentions (14 Brothers eligible to vote).
The PGP Bro. Ron Bendle ROH gave the casting vote against the motion therefore the motion was LOST
15. EXAMINING COUNCIL
The Council will meet 28th November 2016 any candidates for examination must be notified to the secretary Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH. There is 1 Candidate.
16.NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO 2017
Bro. Eric Macey ROH Proposed by Bro. Darren Chapman CP, Seconded Bro. Colin Minns ROH Carried
17. NOMINATION AND ELECTION ODE PUTY FPROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO 2017
Bo. John Howe ROH Proposed by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH and Carried
18. Grand Lodge agenda This to be given by our Grand Lodge Delegates Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH & Bro. Royston Smith ROH Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH that the delegates vote in the best interest of the Province.
Benevolence It was agreed that £50 be given to the widow of Bro. J. C. Dyer (Taffy)
Correspondence: Confirmation of Convalescence for Bro. & Mrs M Thurston-Hewer
Death Grant Scheme-
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Roland Clarke ROH has started a stringer course of Chemo Therapy
Bro. John (Taff) Dyer of (Aubrey Hastings) passed away Sunday 13th November 2016 @ 01.00 hrs. Funeral arrangements :- Tuesday 29th November 2016 at 11.15 hrs at the Crematorium . It requested that black ties are NOT to be worn. A small buff funeral will be done.
Proposed by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH
21 ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly will be Monday 21st November 2016 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcome
24. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by Bro. John Huntley ROH and was won by Bro. John Howe ROH, Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. John Howe ROH
25. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 8 @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 18.50
PGL Raffle £ 14.00
GL VBF £ 3.00
PGP Appeal £ _____
Total £_ 39.50
26 CLOsure: The business having been concluded Ron Bendle ROH PGP closed the Provincial Grand Lodge at 21.20 hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors
Next Meeting Examining Council Monday 28th November 2016 at 19.30
Next Executive Meeting Monday 5th December 2016 at 19.30
Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting Monday 12th December 2016 at 19.30
Monday 14th November 2016, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Ron Bendle ROH opened Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.35 hrs with a count of 14 officer’s, delegates and visitors.
- Loyal Toast duly taken
- obituary Bro. (Taffy) Joseph C. Dyer (Hon Aubrey Hastings/Tom Calley Lodge 13th Nov 2016
- Absent Brethren Toast. Observed with all Solemnity
- Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 3 elected officers were absent.
7. Apologies.
(a) Executive
Last month: None
This Month: Bro. Ray Baughn CP & Bro. Roland Clarke ROH
Next Month: Bro. Eric Macey ROH, Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
(b) Provincial Grand Lodge
Last Month: Nil
This Month: Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH, Bro. Ray Baughn CP.
Next Month: Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, & Bro. Eric Macey ROH
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH
- Delegate Changes Fred Pearce Lodge:- Bro. Toni Cox ROH & Bro. John Needle ROH
All Lodges attended and reported Reasonably well
- Minutes of the October PGL Meeting
- Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,792.98 Funds B/F £ 4,664.10
PGP Appeal 111.00 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,674.12 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 3.00
Examining Council 83.00
£ 4,664.10 £ 15,775.30
Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Seconded Bro. Tony Clarke ROH
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro. Royston Smith ROH,, Seconded by Bro. John Howe ROH
12(a)
CORRESPONDENCE
IN
(a)Bank Statement for October £4820.40
(b)Grand Lodge Circ 49/2016 asking for any alterations of lodges etc., for hew 2017 Directory
(c)Grand Lodge Circ 50/2016 Repeat of GLC 19/2016.
(d)Grand Lodge Circ 51/2016 Grove House Closure 22nd December 2016.
(e)Grand Lodge Circ 52/2016 Tools & Dies list held at Grand Lodge
(f)Grand Lodge Circ 53/2016 Lottery Results for November.
(g)Grand Lodge Circ 54/2016 Info. For GL Delegates at Gloucester 2017
(h)High Wycombe District PGL Investiture GP 2017 1st April 2017
(i)4th degree exaltation @ St. Marks & Mitcham Lodge 26.11.16
(j)Fred Pearce Lodge5470 to raise registration fees to £2.50.
(k)Acknowledgement of details sent to Grand Lodge re Lodge changes etc.
(l)Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Nominating Bro. John Howe ROH D.P.G.P. 2017
(m)White Heather Lodge 3853 Nominating Bro. Eric Macey ROH P.G.P. 2017, & Bro. John Howe ROH DPGP 2017
(n)Fred Pearce Lodge 5470 Proposal (On Agenda)
(o)Grand Lodge requiring more info re permission to put a Brother not in compliance in as DPGP (Now no longer required)
12(b) OUT
- Minor Lodges: - Grand Lodge Circulars
- Grand Lodge Dues
- Grand Lodge reply to Circular 49/2016
12(c RECCOMENDATIONS
- Fred Pearce Lodge 5470Proposal to be placed on the Agenda
- Wiltshire Kts. Chap wishing to move meeting place to Liden C.C. also request PGP to consecrate the new Chapter room on 4th Saturday 28th January 2017. Permission granted
Committee Report and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 14 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
( 14 Brothers eligible to vote).
13. Trustees Report. To be given by Bro. Eric Macey ROH, Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Books checked as per rule and found all in order.
Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH ON Behalf of the Trustees gave a full report on the books of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge, and although there were a few mistakes there is no money missing. It is requested that the latest Bank Statement be submitted and the cheque for £177.87p be sighed, which is to be placed into the custody of PGL for the required 12months as per rule 3.33
Proposed Bro. Tony Clarke ROH, Seconded Bro. John Howe ROH
14. Notice of motion
Motion by the Fred Pearce Lodge 5470
In view of the increase in Grand Lodge dues, The Fred Pearce lodge 5470 propose that the 15p per Registration Bye Law be rescinded The proposer Bro. John gave the Lodge's reasons for this motion and was duly supported by Bro. Tony reasons for this motion. . Bro. Royston Smith ROH spoke on behalf of the Executive.
Proposed Bro. John Needle ROH, Seconded Bro. Tony Cox ROH. A paper ballot ensued and the ballot resulted 7 votes in favour, 7 against 0 abstentions (14 Brothers eligible to vote).
The PGP Bro. Ron Bendle ROH gave the casting vote against the motion therefore the motion was LOST
15. EXAMINING COUNCIL
The Council will meet 28th November 2016 any candidates for examination must be notified to the secretary Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH. There is 1 Candidate.
16.NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO 2017
Bro. Eric Macey ROH Proposed by Bro. Darren Chapman CP, Seconded Bro. Colin Minns ROH Carried
17. NOMINATION AND ELECTION ODE PUTY FPROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO 2017
Bo. John Howe ROH Proposed by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH, Seconded Bro. Paul Dyer ROH and Carried
18. Grand Lodge agenda This to be given by our Grand Lodge Delegates Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH & Bro. Royston Smith ROH Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded by Bro. Tony Clarke ROH that the delegates vote in the best interest of the Province.
- Benevolent Report
Benevolence It was agreed that £50 be given to the widow of Bro. J. C. Dyer (Taffy)
Correspondence: Confirmation of Convalescence for Bro. & Mrs M Thurston-Hewer
Death Grant Scheme-
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Roland Clarke ROH has started a stringer course of Chemo Therapy
Bro. John (Taff) Dyer of (Aubrey Hastings) passed away Sunday 13th November 2016 @ 01.00 hrs. Funeral arrangements :- Tuesday 29th November 2016 at 11.15 hrs at the Crematorium . It requested that black ties are NOT to be worn. A small buff funeral will be done.
Proposed by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH
- Knights Chapter
21 ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly will be Monday 21st November 2016 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcome
- Provincial GRAND PRIMO REPORT Next visit will be Job Lawrence Lodge, Tuesday 13th December 2016
- INSTALATIOM OF P.G.P. 2017
24. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by Bro. John Huntley ROH and was won by Bro. John Howe ROH, Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. John Howe ROH
25. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 8 @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 18.50
PGL Raffle £ 14.00
GL VBF £ 3.00
PGP Appeal £ _____
Total £_ 39.50
26 CLOsure: The business having been concluded Ron Bendle ROH PGP closed the Provincial Grand Lodge at 21.20 hrs with a count of 12 officers, delegates and visitors
Next Meeting Examining Council Monday 28th November 2016 at 19.30
Next Executive Meeting Monday 5th December 2016 at 19.30
Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting Monday 12th December 2016 at 19.30