MINUTES of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 9th September 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 10 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 1 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
There were no visitors
6. Apologies.
(a) Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Colin Minns KOM
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Phil Spencer ROH DoV
This Month:- Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Roland Clark ROH W.H.
Next Month Bro. Royston Smith ROH PGSec
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy.Seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
All Lodges represented reported their lodges were ticking along.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
These were accepted on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £1,612.09 Funds B/F £ 3,252.26
PGP Appeal £674.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund £898.54 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B £6.50
Examining Council £61.00
£ 3,252.26 £ 14,174.39
These were accepted on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ, Seconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH PGSec. seconded by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin.
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1
IN.
(a) Bank Statement £3981.80
(b) GraND lodge 54/2013 Victory Lodge not opening due to amalgamation (mentioned on front page of GL Agenda
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 55/2013 Grand Lodge reminder that Grand Lodge for December will be held 30th November 2013
(d) Ye Olde Saxon Lodge moved lodge room (in same building) during refurbishment of pub.
(e) Epping Forest PGL Installation G/A/Benevolence 12.10.13 Loughton, Essex
(f) Dawn of Victory Lodge 7695 Apology for Bro. Phil Spencer ROH August
(g) Wychwood Lodge 5308 letter of thanks to the PGP and his Officers for their visit
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 56/2013 Monthly Lottery Results None in Wilyshire AGAIN
11.2 OUT
(a) Letter to Excelsior Lodge
11.3 Nominations for Provincial Grand Primo 2014 and Deputy Grand Primo 2014 to be submitted to the Provincial Grand Secretary on or before the October Executive Meeting.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 11 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
Trustees Report. This was given by ro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH reporting to the delegates that all money’s have been banked and the books are in order
12. GRAND LODGE REPORT This to be given by Bro. Royston Smith ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH gave their report on the business of Grand Lodge bringing a few points which will be produced in the Journal. Deputy Grand Primo for 2014 Bro. Jermain ROH Wrexham PGL. A vote of thanks was given on a proposal by Bro. Colin Minns KOM IPPGP and seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo
14. Benevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. 2 applications Excelsior Lodge both Forms are to be returned for more information. PG Secretary to return forms asap Proposed Bro. Barry Dowson ROHseconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH and carried. These were returned asnd it was felt there was not enough information. It was agreed on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ and seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo. That we grant £50 per applicant subject to clarification of the reason for this benevolence
Death Grant Scheme. .Application White Heather Lodge 3853 on behalf of death of Brothers Wife. £30 Death Grant Lodges to be invoiced at end of Quarter.
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH still struggles with breathing. . Bro. Roy Mayl ROH and Joan, Bro. Roy was at the G W H yesterday and he has problems with his arteries and veins, and is waiting to see what they are going to do, He can get around in the house (just) Joan is out of hospital and the career calls in 4 times a day to dress her legs, and to get her walking again, at the present time she has a stomach bug. Bro. Bill Baker ROH is now at home, his daughter has moved up from Frome, she works part time in a doctors surgery, and has arrange with them on her hours to suit, the next door neighbour is also calling in to keep an eye on him, he is looking a lot better. (our thanks to Bro. Les Osborne ROH for these 2 updates)
Bro. John Howe ROH Buffess Linda coping well with her therapy. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Buffess Shirley enjoyed her convalescence at Britney House. and is now able to go back to work for 2 half days a week.
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH PGCh. Seconded by Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy
All were in favour of acceptance of report.
16. Knights Chapter The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 28th September 2013 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. This is the last day for ordering their dinners and paying for them.
17. ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY. The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 16th September 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 Royston Smith ROH PGSec. Next months raffle will be donated by the Dawn of Victory Lodge.
19. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 6 @ 50p £ 3.00
Gifts £ 6.00
PGL Raffle £11.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ 0.00
Total £_22.00
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Tony Clarke ROH at 20.30 hrs with a count of 11 Officers and Delegates
Monday 9th September 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 10 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 1 elected officers were absent.
5. Introduction of Visitors.
There were no visitors
6. Apologies.
(a) Executive
Last month None
This Month Bro. Colin Minns KOM
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month Bro. Phil Spencer ROH DoV
This Month:- Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Roland Clark ROH W.H.
Next Month Bro. Royston Smith ROH PGSec
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy.Seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo
7. Delegate Changes. None Notified
8. Lodge Call
All Lodges represented reported their lodges were ticking along.
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
These were accepted on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo.
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund £1,612.09 Funds B/F £ 3,252.26
PGP Appeal £674.13 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund £898.54 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,405.73
G. L V. B £6.50
Examining Council £61.00
£ 3,252.26 £ 14,174.39
These were accepted on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ, Seconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH PGSec. seconded by Bro Richard Hawkes ROH PGMin.
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1
IN.
(a) Bank Statement £3981.80
(b) GraND lodge 54/2013 Victory Lodge not opening due to amalgamation (mentioned on front page of GL Agenda
(c) Grand Lodge Circ 55/2013 Grand Lodge reminder that Grand Lodge for December will be held 30th November 2013
(d) Ye Olde Saxon Lodge moved lodge room (in same building) during refurbishment of pub.
(e) Epping Forest PGL Installation G/A/Benevolence 12.10.13 Loughton, Essex
(f) Dawn of Victory Lodge 7695 Apology for Bro. Phil Spencer ROH August
(g) Wychwood Lodge 5308 letter of thanks to the PGP and his Officers for their visit
(h) Grand Lodge Circ 56/2013 Monthly Lottery Results None in Wilyshire AGAIN
11.2 OUT
(a) Letter to Excelsior Lodge
11.3 Nominations for Provincial Grand Primo 2014 and Deputy Grand Primo 2014 to be submitted to the Provincial Grand Secretary on or before the October Executive Meeting.
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report. The ballot resulted 11 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(11 Brothers eligible to vote).
Trustees Report. This was given by ro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH reporting to the delegates that all money’s have been banked and the books are in order
12. GRAND LODGE REPORT This to be given by Bro. Royston Smith ROH and Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH gave their report on the business of Grand Lodge bringing a few points which will be produced in the Journal. Deputy Grand Primo for 2014 Bro. Jermain ROH Wrexham PGL. A vote of thanks was given on a proposal by Bro. Colin Minns KOM IPPGP and seconded by Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo
14. Benevolent Committee Report.
Correspondence. 2 applications Excelsior Lodge both Forms are to be returned for more information. PG Secretary to return forms asap Proposed Bro. Barry Dowson ROHseconded Bro. Alan Dance ROH and carried. These were returned asnd it was felt there was not enough information. It was agreed on a proposal by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH PGAJ and seconded Bro. Eric Macey ROH PGCo. That we grant £50 per applicant subject to clarification of the reason for this benevolence
Death Grant Scheme. .Application White Heather Lodge 3853 on behalf of death of Brothers Wife. £30 Death Grant Lodges to be invoiced at end of Quarter.
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH still struggles with breathing. . Bro. Roy Mayl ROH and Joan, Bro. Roy was at the G W H yesterday and he has problems with his arteries and veins, and is waiting to see what they are going to do, He can get around in the house (just) Joan is out of hospital and the career calls in 4 times a day to dress her legs, and to get her walking again, at the present time she has a stomach bug. Bro. Bill Baker ROH is now at home, his daughter has moved up from Frome, she works part time in a doctors surgery, and has arrange with them on her hours to suit, the next door neighbour is also calling in to keep an eye on him, he is looking a lot better. (our thanks to Bro. Les Osborne ROH for these 2 updates)
Bro. John Howe ROH Buffess Linda coping well with her therapy. Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH Buffess Shirley enjoyed her convalescence at Britney House. and is now able to go back to work for 2 half days a week.
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH PGCh. Seconded by Bro. Alan Dance ROH PGTy
All were in favour of acceptance of report.
16. Knights Chapter The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 28th September 2013 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. This is the last day for ordering their dinners and paying for them.
17. ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY. The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 16th September 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 Royston Smith ROH PGSec. Next months raffle will be donated by the Dawn of Victory Lodge.
19. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 6 @ 50p £ 3.00
Gifts £ 6.00
PGL Raffle £11.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ 0.00
Total £_22.00
20. Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PGP Bro Tony Clarke ROH at 20.30 hrs with a count of 11 Officers and Delegates