minutes of the Wiltshire PGL Meeting
Monday 8th September 2014, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PPGP Bro Colin Minns KOM opened the meeting at 19.30 hrs with a count of 9 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 4 elected officers were absent.
5a. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors.
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last Month-
This Month- Bro. Colin Minns KOM Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Sick
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: Bro. Phil Spencer ROH.
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Paul Dyer ROH PGP
Next Month Brio. Eric Macey
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None reported
8. Lodge Call
All lodges represented reported they were OK
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro. Eric Macey ROH Seconded by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,512.49 Funds B/F £ 3,766.87
PGP Appeal 79.50 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,085.38 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 18.50
Examining Council 71.00
£ 3,766.87 £ 14,878.07
Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH and Carried.
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for July £3876.78
(b) Grand Lodge Acceptance of Dispensation of the Sir W H Rose Lodge 4461
(c) F C Parry looking for funds Looking for loans of £500 –£1,000 for 3 years from ML PGL KC and ROHA £150,000 required to give them a working capital.
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 62/2014 List of candidates for Minor Office
(e) Wychwood Lodge 5308 Invitation to celebration Lodge Meeting 90 years. Wednesday 24th September 2014, at the Village Hall, Swinbrook. 19.30
(f) Bro. Les Osborne ROH email requesting copy of covering letter sent to GL with his appeal.
(g) Grand Lodge Circular 63/2014 Monthly lottery draw (No Comment)
OUT
(a) Dispensation of the Sir W. H. Rose 4461
(b) Record of attendance SWHR also confirmation date as requested.
11.2 The Trustees reported to the Executive on the finances of the Excelsior lodge, regarding money which appears to have been misappropriated from the funds. They have approached the bank but they will not release any cash left in the funds without a Court Product Order, which will involve the police. Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH and seconded by Bro. Ron Bendle ROH that we recommend to PGL that we proceed. Carried.
It was proposed by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM and seconded by Bro. Brio. Eric Macey ROH that we accept the recommendation and proceed. 9 for nil against
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report and Recommendations.
The ballot resulted 9 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(9 Brothers eligible to vote).,
12. Trustees Report. Given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, all books were inspected prior to opening of PGL as per rule and found correct.
13. GRAND LODGE report
Given by- Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH & Bro. Royston Smith ROH
A full report was given by both Brothers and a vote of thanks were proposed by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH and seconded by Bro. Roland Clarke EROH
14. BENEVOLENT REPORT
Benevolence No applications
Correspondence None
Death Grant Scheme- No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH at present on top of the world.
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Feeling rough like a badgers backside.
Bro. Eric Macey ROH reported he was going into hospital on the 2nd October 2014 for a liver biopsy, all brothers wished him well.
Proposed by Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded by Bro. Roy Temlett JKOM
15. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 27th September 2014 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. The Club has its own Car Park so no problem in Parking
16. ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 15th September 2014at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
17. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Visited Ye Olde Saxon Lodge and was warmly welcomed.
Future Visits.
Dawn of Victory Lodge Friday 12th September 2014
Foremost Lodge 2447 GLE Ltd Thursday 25th September 2014
18 NOTICES
(i) Nominations required for Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(ii) Nominations required for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo for 2015
Nominations to be sent to PGSec. Before 6th October 2014
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the White Heather Lodge and was won by _________________ Next months raffle will be donated by ______________________.
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 9 @ 50p £ 4.50
Gifts £ 6.05
PGL Raffle £ 9.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ ____
Total £ 21.55
21 Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PPGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM at 20.20 hrs with a count of 9 officers, delegates and visitors
Monday 8th September 2014, At the Ferndale Road Club, Swindon.
1. Opening. The PPGP Bro Colin Minns KOM opened the meeting at 19.30 hrs with a count of 9 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 4 elected officers were absent.
5a. Introduction of Visitors. There were no visitors.
6. Apologies.
(a) Apologies. Executive
Last Month-
This Month- Bro. Colin Minns KOM Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Sick
Next Month None
(b) Apologies Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting
Last month: Bro. Phil Spencer ROH.
This Month Bro. Chris Rawlings ROH Bro. Paul Dyer ROH PGP
Next Month Brio. Eric Macey
Accepted on a proposal by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
7. Delegate Changes. None reported
8. Lodge Call
All lodges represented reported they were OK
9. Minutes of the Previous PGL Meeting
Proposed Bro. Eric Macey ROH Seconded by Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
10 Summary of Funds
General Fund 2,512.49 Funds B/F £ 3,766.87
PGP Appeal 79.50 Investment Gen Fund £ 5,516.40
Benevolent Fund 1,085.38 Investment Ben Fund £ 5,594.80
G. L V. B 18.50
Examining Council 71.00
£ 3,766.87 £ 14,878.07
Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH Seconded Bro. Ron Bendle ROH and Carried.
Executive Committee Report
Proposed by Bro Royston Smith ROH seconded by Bro Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH
CORRESPONDENCE
11.1 IN
(a) Bank Statement for July £3876.78
(b) Grand Lodge Acceptance of Dispensation of the Sir W H Rose Lodge 4461
(c) F C Parry looking for funds Looking for loans of £500 –£1,000 for 3 years from ML PGL KC and ROHA £150,000 required to give them a working capital.
(d) Grand Lodge Circ 62/2014 List of candidates for Minor Office
(e) Wychwood Lodge 5308 Invitation to celebration Lodge Meeting 90 years. Wednesday 24th September 2014, at the Village Hall, Swinbrook. 19.30
(f) Bro. Les Osborne ROH email requesting copy of covering letter sent to GL with his appeal.
(g) Grand Lodge Circular 63/2014 Monthly lottery draw (No Comment)
OUT
(a) Dispensation of the Sir W. H. Rose 4461
(b) Record of attendance SWHR also confirmation date as requested.
11.2 The Trustees reported to the Executive on the finances of the Excelsior lodge, regarding money which appears to have been misappropriated from the funds. They have approached the bank but they will not release any cash left in the funds without a Court Product Order, which will involve the police. Proposed Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH and seconded by Bro. Ron Bendle ROH that we recommend to PGL that we proceed. Carried.
It was proposed by Bro. Roy Temlett KOM and seconded by Bro. Brio. Eric Macey ROH that we accept the recommendation and proceed. 9 for nil against
Acceptance of the Executive Committee Report and Recommendations.
The ballot resulted 9 votes in favour, 0 against 0 abstentions
(9 Brothers eligible to vote).,
12. Trustees Report. Given by Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH, all books were inspected prior to opening of PGL as per rule and found correct.
13. GRAND LODGE report
Given by- Bro. Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH & Bro. Royston Smith ROH
A full report was given by both Brothers and a vote of thanks were proposed by Bro. Richard Hawkes ROH and seconded by Bro. Roland Clarke EROH
14. BENEVOLENT REPORT
Benevolence No applications
Correspondence None
Death Grant Scheme- No applications
Sick Report and Updates.
Bro. Peter Stewart ROH at present on top of the world.
Bro. Barry Dowson ROH Feeling rough like a badgers backside.
Bro. Eric Macey ROH reported he was going into hospital on the 2nd October 2014 for a liver biopsy, all brothers wished him well.
Proposed by Bro. Roland Clarke ROH Seconded by Bro. Roy Temlett JKOM
15. Knights Chapter
The next meeting of Knights Chapter is on Saturday 27th September 2014 19.30.at the RNA Club Harding St. All third and fourth degree members will be welcomed. The Club has its own Car Park so no problem in Parking
16. ROLL of HONOUR ASSEMBLY.
The next meeting of Roll Of Honour Assembly is on Monday 15th September 2014at 20.00 at Ferndale Road Club. All fourth Degree members would be most welcomed
17. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Visited Ye Olde Saxon Lodge and was warmly welcomed.
Future Visits.
Dawn of Victory Lodge Friday 12th September 2014
Foremost Lodge 2447 GLE Ltd Thursday 25th September 2014
18 NOTICES
(i) Nominations required for Provincial Grand Primo 2015
(ii) Nominations required for Deputy Provincial Grand Primo for 2015
Nominations to be sent to PGSec. Before 6th October 2014
19. RAFFLE The raffle is kindly donated by the White Heather Lodge and was won by _________________ Next months raffle will be donated by ______________________.
20. Cash Account. The Cash Account for the evening:
Registration 9 @ 50p £ 4.50
Gifts £ 6.05
PGL Raffle £ 9.00
PGL VBF £ 1.00
GL VBF £ 1.00
PGP Appeal £ ____
Total £ 21.55
21 Closure The business having been concluded the meeting was closed by PPGP Bro. Colin Minns KOM at 20.20 hrs with a count of 9 officers, delegates and visitors