MINUTES OF WILTSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 12 TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 12 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that no elected
officers were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: None
This Month: None
Next Month: None
Provincial Grand Lodge
(a) Last Month: Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
(b) This Month: Nil
(c) Next Month: Bro Colin Minns ROH
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro George Chalk CP, Seconded by Bro
John Howe ROH and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro Barry Chalk
CP, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Darren Chapman KOM and Seconded by Bro George Chalk CP
IN
(a) GL Circular 53/2022 – Dues Reminder
(b) GL Circular 54/2022 – R101 Service (Sent in error)
(c) GL Circular 55/2022 – 200 Years Celebrations
(d) GL Circular 56/2022 – September Lottery Draw
(e) GL Circular 57/2022 – August Bereavements (20)
(f) GL Circular 58/2022 – Passing of The Queen
(g) GL Circular 59/2002 – Letter of Condolence
(h) Fred Pearce Lodge Benevolent Committee Bye-Laws
(i) Letter of Complaint from Bro Tony Clarke ROH (Agenda Item 17)
(j) Latest Bank Statement
(k) King George VI Lodge – 3 rd & 4 th Degree Raising Cards
8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) PGL 30/2022 – September Grand Lodge Apology
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(c) Form 7 – Bro’s Barry Chalk CP & George Chalk CP to GL Offices
(d) 3 rd Degree Ratification Forms for Bro’s Barry & George Chalk CP to White Heather
8c. EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
None
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 12 votes in
Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 30th August 2022 latest statement reads £3,771.08
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
CASH SUMMARYBALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 3,771.08 GENERAL FUND1,817.90
Less UnpresentedPGL Ben516.07
Cheques Out180.00GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash InPGP Appeal1,201.50
Total3,591.08
Exam Council50.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00Total All Funds3,591.08
Total0.00Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL15,829.98TOTAL15,829.98
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro. Barry
Chalk CP as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH, Seconded Bro Barry Chalk CP
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, Nil against
Nil abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: None
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – None
(d) SICK REPORT AND UPDATES –
Bro Ron Bendle ROH, Job Lawrence Lodge, still having back issues and feeling lonely
Bro Jim Cowling, Job Lawrence Lodge, much better and looking to attend the up and
coming 3 rd Degree Raising on the 24 th September 2022.
Bro Tony Clarke ROH, Dawn of Victory Lodge, has unfortunately had a recent hospital
stay and is not as mobile as he once was.
Bro Jim Crow ROH, Dawn of Victory Lodge, is currently on his way to the GWH for
reasons currently unknown.
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Buffes Zoe Williams, Job Lawrence Lodge, no longer mobile
Proposed by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, Seconded by Bro George Chalk CP and carried.
12. Fred Pearce Lodge 5460 Benevolent Bye-laws
Receipt of Fred Pearce Lodge 5460 Benevolent Committee Bye-laws for PGL approval -
Executive recommend that PGL approve the Fred Pearce Lodge Benevolent Committee
Bye-laws
Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk CP, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
these be accepted.
13. September Grand Lodge Report - Saturday 3 rd September 2022
Report of September’s Grand Lodge meeting held on Saturday 3rd September to be
provided by delegate Bro Darren Chapman KOM (See attached summary report)
Please note that the removal of the 30p for PGL per registration was carried and that we
will need to look at finances for 2023 onwards, which may require increasing our PGL
Bye-Law fee accordingly.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH proposed a vote of thanks for Bro Darren’s report, Seconded by
Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and carried.
Bro Darren Chapman KOM advised that in light of the removal of the 30p for PGL from
Grand Lodge dues effective from 1 st January 2023, that he will write to all minor lodges,
along with a breakdown of last 5 years PGL income & expenditure, in order for the minor
lodges to discuss and direct their delegates accordingly in readiness for October’s PGL
meeting.
13. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Turning Up
(b) White Heather 3853 - Splendid
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Up and Down
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 – All is well
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 – Outstanding
14. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FUNERAL MARSHALL
Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH presented the Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge with a
new Funeral Marshall’s sash for Bro Colin Minns ROH to wear as and when required.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH proposed a vote of thanks to Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH,
Seconded by Bro George CP and carried.
15. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 26 th September 2022 @ 19.30 at the
Liden CC, Barrington Road, Liden, Swindon. All third & fourth degree members are
welcome.
16. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Wednesday 7 th September – PGL Visited the King George VI Lodge, Tadley
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Saturday 17 th September 2022 – Quiz Night at the Liden Community Centre,
Swindon
Saturday 24 th September 2022 – 3 rd Degree Raising – Liden CC, Swindon
Tuesday 4 th October 2022 – PGL Visit to Job Lawrence Lodge, Liden CC, Swindon
Saturday 15 th October 2022 – King George VI Lodge 3 rd & 4 th Degree Raising
Thursday 20 th October 2022 – PGL Visit to Thomas Calley Lodge, Chiseldon
17. PGL TRUSTEES REPORT
PGL trustees provided a report to PGL following the conclusion of their investigations into
the complaint from Bro Tony Clarke ROH (item G of the correspondence In) and advised
that no further action is required as this is outside of the order and a private matter.
18. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by Fred Pearce Lodge and was won by
Bro Colin Minns ROH. Next Month’s will be donated by Bro Darren Chapman KOM
19. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg @ 50p £ 2.50
Gifts £ 8.00
Raffle £ 12.00
PGP Appeal 2022 £ 5.00
P. G. L. Ben £ 3.00
Total £ 30.50
20. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 2030hrs, with 12 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 3 rd October 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 10 th October 2022 at 19.30 at the
Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
Bro. John Needle ROH Bro. Darren Chapman KOM PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary
WILTSHIRE Web Site raobwiltshire.weebly.com
HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 12 TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 12 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that no elected
officers were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: None
This Month: None
Next Month: None
Provincial Grand Lodge
(a) Last Month: Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH
(b) This Month: Nil
(c) Next Month: Bro Colin Minns ROH
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro George Chalk CP, Seconded by Bro
John Howe ROH and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro Barry Chalk
CP, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Darren Chapman KOM and Seconded by Bro George Chalk CP
IN
(a) GL Circular 53/2022 – Dues Reminder
(b) GL Circular 54/2022 – R101 Service (Sent in error)
(c) GL Circular 55/2022 – 200 Years Celebrations
(d) GL Circular 56/2022 – September Lottery Draw
(e) GL Circular 57/2022 – August Bereavements (20)
(f) GL Circular 58/2022 – Passing of The Queen
(g) GL Circular 59/2002 – Letter of Condolence
(h) Fred Pearce Lodge Benevolent Committee Bye-Laws
(i) Letter of Complaint from Bro Tony Clarke ROH (Agenda Item 17)
(j) Latest Bank Statement
(k) King George VI Lodge – 3 rd & 4 th Degree Raising Cards
8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) PGL 30/2022 – September Grand Lodge Apology
2
2
(c) Form 7 – Bro’s Barry Chalk CP & George Chalk CP to GL Offices
(d) 3 rd Degree Ratification Forms for Bro’s Barry & George Chalk CP to White Heather
8c. EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
None
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 12 votes in
Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 30th August 2022 latest statement reads £3,771.08
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
CASH SUMMARYBALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 3,771.08 GENERAL FUND1,817.90
Less UnpresentedPGL Ben516.07
Cheques Out180.00GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash InPGP Appeal1,201.50
Total3,591.08
Exam Council50.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00Total All Funds3,591.08
Total0.00Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL15,829.98TOTAL15,829.98
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro. Barry
Chalk CP as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH, Seconded Bro Barry Chalk CP
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 12 votes in favour, Nil against
Nil abstentions
(12 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: None
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – None
(d) SICK REPORT AND UPDATES –
Bro Ron Bendle ROH, Job Lawrence Lodge, still having back issues and feeling lonely
Bro Jim Cowling, Job Lawrence Lodge, much better and looking to attend the up and
coming 3 rd Degree Raising on the 24 th September 2022.
Bro Tony Clarke ROH, Dawn of Victory Lodge, has unfortunately had a recent hospital
stay and is not as mobile as he once was.
Bro Jim Crow ROH, Dawn of Victory Lodge, is currently on his way to the GWH for
reasons currently unknown.
3
2
Buffes Zoe Williams, Job Lawrence Lodge, no longer mobile
Proposed by Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, Seconded by Bro George Chalk CP and carried.
12. Fred Pearce Lodge 5460 Benevolent Bye-laws
Receipt of Fred Pearce Lodge 5460 Benevolent Committee Bye-laws for PGL approval -
Executive recommend that PGL approve the Fred Pearce Lodge Benevolent Committee
Bye-laws
Proposed by Bro Barry Chalk CP, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried that
these be accepted.
13. September Grand Lodge Report - Saturday 3 rd September 2022
Report of September’s Grand Lodge meeting held on Saturday 3rd September to be
provided by delegate Bro Darren Chapman KOM (See attached summary report)
Please note that the removal of the 30p for PGL per registration was carried and that we
will need to look at finances for 2023 onwards, which may require increasing our PGL
Bye-Law fee accordingly.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH proposed a vote of thanks for Bro Darren’s report, Seconded by
Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH and carried.
Bro Darren Chapman KOM advised that in light of the removal of the 30p for PGL from
Grand Lodge dues effective from 1 st January 2023, that he will write to all minor lodges,
along with a breakdown of last 5 years PGL income & expenditure, in order for the minor
lodges to discuss and direct their delegates accordingly in readiness for October’s PGL
meeting.
13. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Turning Up
(b) White Heather 3853 - Splendid
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Up and Down
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 – All is well
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 – Outstanding
14. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FUNERAL MARSHALL
Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH presented the Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge with a
new Funeral Marshall’s sash for Bro Colin Minns ROH to wear as and when required.
Bro Paul Dyer ROH proposed a vote of thanks to Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH,
Seconded by Bro George CP and carried.
15. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 26 th September 2022 @ 19.30 at the
Liden CC, Barrington Road, Liden, Swindon. All third & fourth degree members are
welcome.
16. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Wednesday 7 th September – PGL Visited the King George VI Lodge, Tadley
4
2
Saturday 17 th September 2022 – Quiz Night at the Liden Community Centre,
Swindon
Saturday 24 th September 2022 – 3 rd Degree Raising – Liden CC, Swindon
Tuesday 4 th October 2022 – PGL Visit to Job Lawrence Lodge, Liden CC, Swindon
Saturday 15 th October 2022 – King George VI Lodge 3 rd & 4 th Degree Raising
Thursday 20 th October 2022 – PGL Visit to Thomas Calley Lodge, Chiseldon
17. PGL TRUSTEES REPORT
PGL trustees provided a report to PGL following the conclusion of their investigations into
the complaint from Bro Tony Clarke ROH (item G of the correspondence In) and advised
that no further action is required as this is outside of the order and a private matter.
18. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by Fred Pearce Lodge and was won by
Bro Colin Minns ROH. Next Month’s will be donated by Bro Darren Chapman KOM
19. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg @ 50p £ 2.50
Gifts £ 8.00
Raffle £ 12.00
PGP Appeal 2022 £ 5.00
P. G. L. Ben £ 3.00
Total £ 30.50
20. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 2030hrs, with 12 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 3 rd October 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 10 th October 2022 at 19.30 at the
Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
Bro. John Needle ROH Bro. Darren Chapman KOM PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary
WILTSHIRE Web Site raobwiltshire.weebly.com