WILTSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE MEETINGHELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2021 AT 19.30
- OPENING: The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. Terry Hulmes CP Opened the Provincial Grand Lodge at 1933hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
- LOYAL TOAST This was duly Taken
- ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST This was observed with Due Solemnity
- DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS: No Changes advised
- ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS The Roll Call of Officers revealed that 1 elected officer was absent.
- APOLOGIES
This Month: Bro’s Barry Chalk CP, George Chalk CP and Bro John Howe ROH
Provincial Grand Lodge
- Last Month: None
- This Month: Bro Tony Clarke ROH (Sick Apology) & Bro Mike Thruston-Hewer ROH
- Next Month: Bro John Needle ROH
Proposed By Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro George Chalk CP and carried
- MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk CP, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
- REPORTS
IN
- GL Circular 58/2021 –Latest of Brothers passing away (24)
- GL Circular 59/2021 – Sponsored Bike Ride 2021
- GL Circular 60/2021 – Lodges Banking Monies within Rule
- GL Circular 61/2021 – September Lottery Results
- GL Circular 62/2021 – GLE Trustees Statement
- GL Circular 63/2021 – Ballot Results for September Grand Lodge
- GL Circular 64/2021 – Fees & Charges 2022
- Bro Terry Hulmes CP – Letter of Resignation as PG Trustee (As per August PGL Meeting)
- Job Lawrence – Notice of Motion for PGL (See item 12 on the agenda)
- White Heather – Notice of Motion for PGL (See item 12 on the agenda)
- Dawn Of Victory – Notification of 3rd Degree Raising Date
- Latest Bank Statement
8b Out
- Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
- Job Lawrence Appeal – Notification of PGL Decision
- Paignton Fun Day Letter & Cheque
- Letter & Cheque to Crest Regalia
- White Heather – Form 53 Centenary Certificate to Grand Lodge Office
- Job Lawrence – Form 11 1st Degree Jewel & Cheque to Grand Lodge Office
8c. RECOMMENDATIONS
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in
Favour, Nil against Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
- FINANCE REPORT
- BANK STATEMENT – this reads £3,200.27
- TRUSTEES REPORT
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH and Seconded by Bro John Needle ROH that the
Trustee’s Report be accepted. The ballot resulted10 votes in favour, Nil against,
Nil abstentions (10 Brothers eligible to vote)
- BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
- Benevolence: NONE
- Correspondence: None
- DEATH GRANT SCHEME – None
- SICK REPORT AND UPDATES.
Bro Tony Clarke ROH (Dawn of Victory) recovering at home from recent hip operation.
Bro Ron Bendle ROH (Job Lawrence) back home after a day in hospital
Bro Pete Warner (Fred Pearce), steward of the Con Club RWB, looking after his wife who is recovering from a recent operation.
Proposed by Bro Eric Macey ROH, Seconded by Bro John Needle ROH and carried
- Provincial Grand Audit Report
Provincial Grand Auditors report on examination of Provincial Grand Secretary books up to 30th June 2021 on change of Provincial Grand Secretary.
Bro Darren Chapman KOM proposed a vote of thanks to the Auditors for the recent audit, seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
- Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021
Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021 – Notice of Motions received from Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 and White Heather Lodge 3853 that the Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge purchase a wreath for the Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021. At a cost of £20 for the wreath plus a £10 donation.
Bro Royston Smith proposed that PGL pay the £20 cost of the wreath plus a £30 donation, seconded by Bro Barry Chalk CP and carried.
- SEPTEMBER GRAND LODGE REPORT
Report of September’s Grand Lodge meeting held on Saturday 4th September to be provided by delegates Bro Colin Minns ROH, Bro Darren Chapman KOM and ExOffico Bro Royston Smith ROH
Bro Terry Hulmes CP proposed a vote of thanks to the Grand Lodge Delegates and ExOffico for their report, seconded by Bro Paul Dyer ROH and carried.
- DATES TO REMEMBER
Bro. Roy Temlett KOM to ROH - 17th April 2020 – Ceremony currently on hold
Bro. Terry Hulmes CP to KOM - 12th June 2020 - Ceremony to be held on Friday 15th October 2021 at the Conservative Club, Royal Wootton Bassett
Bro. Barry Baughn Kangaroo to CP - 4th April 2020 – Ceremony to be held on 18.09.21
15. LODGE CALL:
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Now open, looking for new Secretary & had visit from PGP
- White Heather 3853 - Very Well
- Fred Pearce 5470 - Doing fine
- Job Lawrence Lodge 5784 – Doing okay and hope to have an initiation on Tue 14th Sept 2021
- Dawn of Victory 7695 – Outstanding
16. PRESENTATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY JEWEL
Bro. Terry Hulmes CP PGP presented Bro Royston Smith ROH with a Provincial Grand Secretary Jewel in recognition of his services to the Wiltshire Province over the past 10 years as Provincial Grand Secretary.
17. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
The Knights Chapter will not be meeting this month due to holidays.
18. ROLL OF HONOUR ASSEMBLY
The Assembly will not be meeting this month due to holidays
19. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Bro Terry Hulmes CP PGP reported that he had visited a few lodges over recent weeks and a list of proposed formal visits will be sent out to all lodges by the PG Secretary in due course.
20. RAFFLE: Bro Eric Macey ROH donated this month’s Raffle Prize, which was won by Bro John Needle ROH. Next Month’s will be donated by Bro John Needle ROH
21. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 5 @ 50p £ 2.50
Gifts £ 8.20
Raffle £ 10.00
PGP Appeal 2021 £ 35.00
G. L. Ben £ 0.00
Total £ 55.70
22. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. Terry Hulmes CP, Closed the Provincial Grand Lodge at 2020hrs, with10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 4th October 2021 at 19.30 Virtual
he next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 11th October 2021 at 19.30 In the Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Li
Bro. Terry Hulmes CP Bro. Darren Chapman KOM IPPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary