MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Held on Monday 8th October 2012
At Phoenix Bar, Royal Wootton Bassett
1. Opening. The meeting was opened at 19.35 hrs by the PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM, with a count of 13 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. This was observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of officers revealed that 3 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
There were no visitors.
6. Apologies. Executive
Last month NIL
This Month NIL
Next Month NIL
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Tony Clarke ROH DPGP
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Trustee
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin Seconded Bro.Andy Whiting CP PGCo,.
7. Delegate Changes.
None Notified.
8. Lodge Call
Excelsior, White Heather and Sir William Henry Rose Lodges are struggling, all othher lodges are in reasonably good health,.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Andy Whiting CP PGCo Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH White Heather Lodge. ,and were accepted on being put to the vote.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £1,827.60 Funds B/F £ 3,083.41
PGP Appeal £511.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £34.49 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,046.07
Benevolent Fund £650.19
Examining Council £60.00
£ 3,083.41 £ 13,645.88
ProposedBro. Andy Whiting CP PGCo Seconded Baeey Dowson ROH PGTy CARRIED
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH PGSerc,.Seconded by Bro Andy Whiting CP PGCo
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank £3403.05
(b) Grand Lodge:- Paid too much for Ours fund last Quarter. Adjustable next Quarter.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 47/2012/ Presentation for Trust Corporation made at the September Grand Lodge meeting,. Copies are available if lodges wish them
(d) Email from Grand Lodge informing us the rumours concerning Bro. Jack Weston ROH Past GP1991 is at home and not in a home recovering from illness..
(e) Fred Pearce Lodge Nominations for DPGP 2013
(f) Dawn of Victory Lodge Nominations for PGP & DPGP 2013
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 48/2012 Revised Chargers for 2013
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 51/2012 Auditors report. Copies are available,.
(i) Grand Loge Circ 50/2012 Announcing death of Bro. Brian Wakelin ROH G.A.B.J
(j) Grand Lodge reminding us that we have not sent in nominations for G.L. Auditor.
(k) Job Lawrence Lodge email with Nomination for DPGP 2013
(l) White Heather Lodge Nominations for PGP & DPGP 2013
(m) Grand Lodge 56/2012Lottery Winners. None as usual for Wiltshire.
(n) Grand Lodge 53/2012 Re Memorial at National Arbotetum
11.2 OUT
(a) Ye Olde Saxon Lodge. Letter read out and sent as per Last months meeting
(b) It was reported that he had not received it as yet. PGSec said he had sent it via email. But will send a hard copy.
(c) Copy of Grand Lodge Auditors Report
(d) Revised Charges for 2013.
11.3 Recommendation that we purchase a PGP Jewel for outgoing PGP
11.4 Recommendation we Purchase a sash for PGP 2013
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 14 votes in favour, 0 against and o abstentions
(14 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clarke ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH reported that all books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule., Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH further reported that along with Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin he had contacted a Brother from the Sir William Dixon Lodge regarding the action intending to be taken by GLMC. After many brothers had spoken it was felt that Grand Lodge who had made a mistake in the first place was now trying and punishing the Brothers twice. It was agreed that we object to this by letter, and our Delegates fight their findings at the December Meeting of Grand Lodge. The opinion of the PGL was the principal of trying brothers twice for the same offence.. .
13. Nominations for Provincial grand primo 2013
Dawn of Victory Bro. Tony Clarke ROH D.P.G.P
White Heather Lodge Bro. Tony Clarke ROH
Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Phil Spencer4 ROH DoV
Voting 12 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstentions
(14 brothers eligible to vote).
14. Nominations for deputy Provincial grand primo 2013
Dawn of Victory Bro. Andy Whiting CP
Fred Pearce Lodge Bro. Andy Whiting CP
Job Lawrence Lodge Bro. Paul Dyer ROH Withdrawn
White Heather Lodge Bro. Paul Dyer ROH Withdrawn
Proposed Bro. Toni Cox ROH PGCh. Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ
Voting 14 votes in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions
(14 brothers eligible to vote).
15. Book Examiners Report Books of the White Heather Lodge has been inspected and found to be in excellent condition. Next books to be examined is the Sir W.H. Rose Lodge on Tuesday 23rd October 2012, .
16. Bevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence.
Bro. Bob Reynolds ROH GPO, reporting he had Kidney Stones not another stroke. Spent week in hospital now out but still a bit of pain.
Death Grant Scheme. . No Applications
Sick Report and Updates.
The PG Secretary has been to the eye specialist and has been diagnosed with ARMD, and has had his driving licence taken away. Unfortunately his sight will degenerate as years go by and eventually go blind.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH as is his want up and down with his illness. SWHR are keeping an eye on him. The White Heather reported that Bro. Ron Bendle ROH had been in Hospital for an operation but now out, unfortunately in a little pain.
Proposed by Bro Toni Coix ROH PGTy Seconded by Bro Bro. Eric Macey ROH White Heather
17. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of is on Saturday 27th October 2012 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
18. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of ROHA is on Monday 15th October2012 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
19. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by the Job Lawrence Lodge and was won by Bro. Paul Dyer ROH Next months raffle will be donated by White Heather Lodge
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 6.20
PGL Raffle £16.00
PGL VBF £ 2.80
GL VBF £ 2.10
Total: £31.10
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM, at 20.30 hrs with a count of 14 officers, delegates and visitors
Next PGL Executive Meeting Monday 5th November 2012 at 19.30 in the R.N.A. Club, Harding St., Swindon
Next PGL Meeting Monday 12th November 2012 at 19.30 in the Phoenix Club Royal Wootton Bassett
Held on Monday 8th October 2012
At Phoenix Bar, Royal Wootton Bassett
1. Opening. The meeting was opened at 19.35 hrs by the PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM, with a count of 13 officers delegates and visitors.
2. Loyal Toast. Duly Taken
3. Absent Brethren Toast. This was observed with all Solemnity
4. Roll Call. The Roll Call of officers revealed that 3 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
There were no visitors.
6. Apologies. Executive
Last month NIL
This Month NIL
Next Month NIL
Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Tony Clarke ROH DPGP
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Trustee
Next Month None
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin Seconded Bro.Andy Whiting CP PGCo,.
7. Delegate Changes.
None Notified.
8. Lodge Call
Excelsior, White Heather and Sir William Henry Rose Lodges are struggling, all othher lodges are in reasonably good health,.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro Andy Whiting CP PGCo Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH White Heather Lodge. ,and were accepted on being put to the vote.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £1,827.60 Funds B/F £ 3,083.41
PGP Appeal £511.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
G. L V. B £34.49 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,046.07
Benevolent Fund £650.19
Examining Council £60.00
£ 3,083.41 £ 13,645.88
ProposedBro. Andy Whiting CP PGCo Seconded Baeey Dowson ROH PGTy CARRIED
11. Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH PGSerc,.Seconded by Bro Andy Whiting CP PGCo
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN.
(a) Bank £3403.05
(b) Grand Lodge:- Paid too much for Ours fund last Quarter. Adjustable next Quarter.
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 47/2012/ Presentation for Trust Corporation made at the September Grand Lodge meeting,. Copies are available if lodges wish them
(d) Email from Grand Lodge informing us the rumours concerning Bro. Jack Weston ROH Past GP1991 is at home and not in a home recovering from illness..
(e) Fred Pearce Lodge Nominations for DPGP 2013
(f) Dawn of Victory Lodge Nominations for PGP & DPGP 2013
(g) Grand Lodge Circ 48/2012 Revised Chargers for 2013
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 51/2012 Auditors report. Copies are available,.
(i) Grand Loge Circ 50/2012 Announcing death of Bro. Brian Wakelin ROH G.A.B.J
(j) Grand Lodge reminding us that we have not sent in nominations for G.L. Auditor.
(k) Job Lawrence Lodge email with Nomination for DPGP 2013
(l) White Heather Lodge Nominations for PGP & DPGP 2013
(m) Grand Lodge 56/2012Lottery Winners. None as usual for Wiltshire.
(n) Grand Lodge 53/2012 Re Memorial at National Arbotetum
11.2 OUT
(a) Ye Olde Saxon Lodge. Letter read out and sent as per Last months meeting
(b) It was reported that he had not received it as yet. PGSec said he had sent it via email. But will send a hard copy.
(c) Copy of Grand Lodge Auditors Report
(d) Revised Charges for 2013.
11.3 Recommendation that we purchase a PGP Jewel for outgoing PGP
11.4 Recommendation we Purchase a sash for PGP 2013
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 14 votes in favour, 0 against and o abstentions
(14 Brothers eligible to vote).
12. Trustees Report. Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, Bro. Tony Clarke ROH and Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH reported that all books have been checked and found in order; all banking has been carried out in accordance with rule., Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH further reported that along with Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin he had contacted a Brother from the Sir William Dixon Lodge regarding the action intending to be taken by GLMC. After many brothers had spoken it was felt that Grand Lodge who had made a mistake in the first place was now trying and punishing the Brothers twice. It was agreed that we object to this by letter, and our Delegates fight their findings at the December Meeting of Grand Lodge. The opinion of the PGL was the principal of trying brothers twice for the same offence.. .
13. Nominations for Provincial grand primo 2013
Dawn of Victory Bro. Tony Clarke ROH D.P.G.P
White Heather Lodge Bro. Tony Clarke ROH
Proposed Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Seconded Bro. Phil Spencer4 ROH DoV
Voting 12 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstentions
(14 brothers eligible to vote).
14. Nominations for deputy Provincial grand primo 2013
Dawn of Victory Bro. Andy Whiting CP
Fred Pearce Lodge Bro. Andy Whiting CP
Job Lawrence Lodge Bro. Paul Dyer ROH Withdrawn
White Heather Lodge Bro. Paul Dyer ROH Withdrawn
Proposed Bro. Toni Cox ROH PGCh. Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ
Voting 14 votes in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions
(14 brothers eligible to vote).
15. Book Examiners Report Books of the White Heather Lodge has been inspected and found to be in excellent condition. Next books to be examined is the Sir W.H. Rose Lodge on Tuesday 23rd October 2012, .
16. Bevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence.
Bro. Bob Reynolds ROH GPO, reporting he had Kidney Stones not another stroke. Spent week in hospital now out but still a bit of pain.
Death Grant Scheme. . No Applications
Sick Report and Updates.
The PG Secretary has been to the eye specialist and has been diagnosed with ARMD, and has had his driving licence taken away. Unfortunately his sight will degenerate as years go by and eventually go blind.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH as is his want up and down with his illness. SWHR are keeping an eye on him. The White Heather reported that Bro. Ron Bendle ROH had been in Hospital for an operation but now out, unfortunately in a little pain.
Proposed by Bro Toni Coix ROH PGTy Seconded by Bro Bro. Eric Macey ROH White Heather
17. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of is on Saturday 27th October 2012 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed
18. ROLL of H0NOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of ROHA is on Monday 15th October2012 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
19. raffle The raffle is kindly donated by the Job Lawrence Lodge and was won by Bro. Paul Dyer ROH Next months raffle will be donated by White Heather Lodge
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration @ 50p £ 4.00
Gifts £ 6.20
PGL Raffle £16.00
PGL VBF £ 2.80
GL VBF £ 2.10
Total: £31.10
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM, at 20.30 hrs with a count of 14 officers, delegates and visitors
Next PGL Executive Meeting Monday 5th November 2012 at 19.30 in the R.N.A. Club, Harding St., Swindon
Next PGL Meeting Monday 12th November 2012 at 19.30 in the Phoenix Club Royal Wootton Bassett