MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 13th October 2014, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of 12 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. obituary
4. Absent Brethren Toast. Observed with all Solemnity
5. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 1 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. None.
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Bro. Alan Dance ROH Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Phil Spencer ROH
This Month Bro. Eric Macey ROH
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Brio. Ron Bendle ROH_Seconded Bro. Colin Minns KOM _
7. Delegate Changes. None reported
8. Lodge Call
All lodges represented, reported they doing well.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed By Bro. Richard Hawkes ROPH Seconded by Bro Barry Dowson ROH and carried.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,257.00 Funds B/F £ 3,423.38
PGP Appeal 79.50 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 996.38 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 19.50
Examining Council 71.00
£ 3,423.38 £ 14,534.58
Proposed Bro. Roland Clark ROH Seconded Bro. Barry Dowson ROH and carried.
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Ron Bendle ROH Seconded by Bro. Royston Smith ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for September £3598.33
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 66/2014 Bro. Terry Peters ROH has been appointed Museum Curator of the RAOB Museum at Grove House.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 67/2014 Latest list of Expulsion/Suspensions (Copy to ML)
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 68/2014 Death of Bro. Ron Hill ROH Grand Waiter 1990
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 69/2014 Death of Bro. Eric Edward James ROH Grand Registrar 2007
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 70/2014 Lottery Winners (n0 Comment)
(g) Grand Lodge Notification of Death of Mrs Mary Gratton Wife of Bro. Frederic Gratton ROH and Mother of Bro. Andy Gratton ROH
(h) Grand Lodge update to Lottery participants in Wiltshire
(i) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Nominating Bro. Alan Dance ROH as Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(j) Dawn of Victory Lodge 7695 Nominating Bro. Roy Tremlett KOM for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(k) White Heather Lodge 3863 nominating Bro. Ron Bendle ROH for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(l) Dawn of Victory 7695 apology on behalf of Bro. Phil Spencer ROH September.
(m) Bro. Les Osborn ROH reporting on state of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge 8875
(n) Reply from Grand Secretary re statements made by Bro. Les Osborn ROH
OUT
(a) Dispensation of the Excelsior Lodge
(b) Quarterly Invoices to Minor Lodges.
(c) Latest Expulsions/Suspension list to all ML KC &ROHA
(d) Annual Appeal for Ours
(e) Grand Lodge requesting permission to approach police re Excelsior Lodge.
(f) To Grand Secretary querying Statement that the Gsec. Gave him permission ttyoadvise and help the3 Lodge.
11.2 RECCOMEMNDATIONS
a. In reply to letter from Ye Olde Saxon Lodge, a letter to be sent that if there is no Secretary and or Treasurer the Trustees of the lodge is to take charge until the Offices are filled. Rule 56L They should also inform PGL. Proposed Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH OH Seconded by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
b. That the minute 11.3, 04.03.11, be rescinded that we pay £100 per year for Office space and recommend £50 be paid for storage of PGL equipment. Proposed Bro Mike Thurston Hewer ROH Seconded by Bro. Tony Clark ROH
c. That we create the Office of Ass. PGSec All Lodges be notified for nominations. Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report and Recommendations.
The ballot resulted 12votes in favour,0 against 0 abstentions
(12 eligible to vote).,
12. Trustees Report. Given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, and Bro. Tony Clark ROH all books were Inspected prior to opening of PGL as per rule prior to this meeting, and found correct.
Letter to be sent Grand Lodge asking for permission to place the finances of the former Excelsior Lodge unto the police. A further letter was read out, compiled by the Trustees and points were made and amendments were made.
12 (b) AUDITORS REPORT
Richard Hawkes ROH and Bro. Barry Dowson ROH reported that having audited the books, find in good order and well kept.
13. (a) PGP 2015
1 Nomination
Bro. Alan Dance ROH DPGP 2014 Job Lawrence Proposed by Bro. Royston Smith ROH and seconded by Bro. Ron Bendle ROH All in Favour.
(b) DPGP 2015
2 Nominations
Bro. Roy Tremlett KOM Dawn of Victory Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded Bro. Phil Spencer ROH. All were in favourer.
Bro. Ron Bendle ROH White Heather Withdrew
14. BENEVOLENT REPORT
Benevolence No applications None
Correspondence None
Death Grant Scheme- No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Has been in hospital, now back at his abode.
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Not too good this week. Has been in hospital with back pain luckily the MRI scan has ruled out any cancer.
Bro. Eric Macey ROH Has had operation and now hopefully on the way to recovery has been told to take it easy and not to rush back.
Bro. Tony Clark ROH blood starting to become normal but appears to give more problems.
Proposed by Bro. Tony Clark ROH Seconded by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
15. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 25th October 2014 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. The Club has it’s own Car Park so no problem in Parking
16. ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 20th October 2014 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
17. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Dawn of Victory Lodge was visited and was made very welcomed
Foremost Lodge 2447 GLE Ltd was visited and good night was had by all
Attended a double 4th degree raising at the Alderman of County Lodge and was impressed with the Ceremony which the Installing Officer did it by memory
Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 2nd Degree Raising Tuesday 21st October 2014
18 NOTICES
(i) Nominations required for Provincial Grand Lodge Officers 2015
Nominations to be sent to PGSec. Before 6th November 2014
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the Bro. Royston Smith ROH PGSec. won by Bro. Tony Clark ROH. Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM.
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 11 @ 50p £ 5.50
Gifts £ 5.70
PGL Raffle £ 12.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £100.00
Total £125.20
21 Cl osure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 20.55 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors
Bro. Paul Dyer ROH PGP Bro. Royston Smith ROH PG Secretary
Monday 13th October 2014, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH opened the meeting at 19.35 hrs with a count of 12 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. obituary
4. Absent Brethren Toast. Observed with all Solemnity
5. Roll Call. The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 1 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors. None.
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Bro. Alan Dance ROH Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Phil Spencer ROH
This Month Bro. Eric Macey ROH
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Brio. Ron Bendle ROH_Seconded Bro. Colin Minns KOM _
7. Delegate Changes. None reported
8. Lodge Call
All lodges represented, reported they doing well.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed By Bro. Richard Hawkes ROPH Seconded by Bro Barry Dowson ROH and carried.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,257.00 Funds B/F £ 3,423.38
PGP Appeal 79.50 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 996.38 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 19.50
Examining Council 71.00
£ 3,423.38 £ 14,534.58
Proposed Bro. Roland Clark ROH Seconded Bro. Barry Dowson ROH and carried.
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Ron Bendle ROH Seconded by Bro. Royston Smith ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for September £3598.33
(b) Grand Lodge Circ 66/2014 Bro. Terry Peters ROH has been appointed Museum Curator of the RAOB Museum at Grove House.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 67/2014 Latest list of Expulsion/Suspensions (Copy to ML)
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 68/2014 Death of Bro. Ron Hill ROH Grand Waiter 1990
(e) Grand Lodge Circ 69/2014 Death of Bro. Eric Edward James ROH Grand Registrar 2007
(f) Grand Lodge Circ 70/2014 Lottery Winners (n0 Comment)
(g) Grand Lodge Notification of Death of Mrs Mary Gratton Wife of Bro. Frederic Gratton ROH and Mother of Bro. Andy Gratton ROH
(h) Grand Lodge update to Lottery participants in Wiltshire
(i) Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 Nominating Bro. Alan Dance ROH as Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(j) Dawn of Victory Lodge 7695 Nominating Bro. Roy Tremlett KOM for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(k) White Heather Lodge 3863 nominating Bro. Ron Bendle ROH for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(l) Dawn of Victory 7695 apology on behalf of Bro. Phil Spencer ROH September.
(m) Bro. Les Osborn ROH reporting on state of Ye Olde Saxon Lodge 8875
(n) Reply from Grand Secretary re statements made by Bro. Les Osborn ROH
OUT
(a) Dispensation of the Excelsior Lodge
(b) Quarterly Invoices to Minor Lodges.
(c) Latest Expulsions/Suspension list to all ML KC &ROHA
(d) Annual Appeal for Ours
(e) Grand Lodge requesting permission to approach police re Excelsior Lodge.
(f) To Grand Secretary querying Statement that the Gsec. Gave him permission ttyoadvise and help the3 Lodge.
11.2 RECCOMEMNDATIONS
a. In reply to letter from Ye Olde Saxon Lodge, a letter to be sent that if there is no Secretary and or Treasurer the Trustees of the lodge is to take charge until the Offices are filled. Rule 56L They should also inform PGL. Proposed Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH OH Seconded by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
b. That the minute 11.3, 04.03.11, be rescinded that we pay £100 per year for Office space and recommend £50 be paid for storage of PGL equipment. Proposed Bro Mike Thurston Hewer ROH Seconded by Bro. Tony Clark ROH
c. That we create the Office of Ass. PGSec All Lodges be notified for nominations. Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report and Recommendations.
The ballot resulted 12votes in favour,0 against 0 abstentions
(12 eligible to vote).,
12. Trustees Report. Given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, and Bro. Tony Clark ROH all books were Inspected prior to opening of PGL as per rule prior to this meeting, and found correct.
Letter to be sent Grand Lodge asking for permission to place the finances of the former Excelsior Lodge unto the police. A further letter was read out, compiled by the Trustees and points were made and amendments were made.
12 (b) AUDITORS REPORT
Richard Hawkes ROH and Bro. Barry Dowson ROH reported that having audited the books, find in good order and well kept.
13. (a) PGP 2015
1 Nomination
Bro. Alan Dance ROH DPGP 2014 Job Lawrence Proposed by Bro. Royston Smith ROH and seconded by Bro. Ron Bendle ROH All in Favour.
(b) DPGP 2015
2 Nominations
Bro. Roy Tremlett KOM Dawn of Victory Proposed Bro. Tony Clark ROH seconded Bro. Phil Spencer ROH. All were in favourer.
Bro. Ron Bendle ROH White Heather Withdrew
14. BENEVOLENT REPORT
Benevolence No applications None
Correspondence None
Death Grant Scheme- No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH Has been in hospital, now back at his abode.
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Not too good this week. Has been in hospital with back pain luckily the MRI scan has ruled out any cancer.
Bro. Eric Macey ROH Has had operation and now hopefully on the way to recovery has been told to take it easy and not to rush back.
Bro. Tony Clark ROH blood starting to become normal but appears to give more problems.
Proposed by Bro. Tony Clark ROH Seconded by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM
15. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 25th October 2014 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. The Club has it’s own Car Park so no problem in Parking
16. ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 20th October 2014 at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
17. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Dawn of Victory Lodge was visited and was made very welcomed
Foremost Lodge 2447 GLE Ltd was visited and good night was had by all
Attended a double 4th degree raising at the Alderman of County Lodge and was impressed with the Ceremony which the Installing Officer did it by memory
Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 2nd Degree Raising Tuesday 21st October 2014
18 NOTICES
(i) Nominations required for Provincial Grand Lodge Officers 2015
Nominations to be sent to PGSec. Before 6th November 2014
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the Bro. Royston Smith ROH PGSec. won by Bro. Tony Clark ROH. Next months raffle will be donated by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM.
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 11 @ 50p £ 5.50
Gifts £ 5.70
PGL Raffle £ 12.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £100.00
Total £125.20
21 Cl osure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Paul Dyer ROH at 20.55 hrs with a count of 11 officers, delegates and visitors
Bro. Paul Dyer ROH PGP Bro. Royston Smith ROH PG Secretary