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PROVINCE OF BERKSHIRE

Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of England

BE PREPARED LODGE

No 9845

Consecrated 3rd. September 2009

LODGE MINUTES

2009 ~ 2010

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Contents 2009 ~ 2010

Page 3 Minutes September 2009

Page 7 Minutes December 2009

Page 12 Minutes February 2010

Page 16 Minutes April 2010

Page 19 Minutes June 2010

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The Minutes of the 1st. Regular Meeting of

Be Prepared Lodge No. 9845 held at the Berkshire Masonic Centre, Sindlesham,

on

Thursday 3rd. September 2009

Those present were R.W. Bro. J. Michael Hooton Provincial Grand Master

V.W. Bro. Martin Peters Dep. Provincial Grand Master

W.Bro. Colin Hayes Asst. Provincial Grand Master

W.Bro. John Nixon Asst. Provincial Grand Master

W.Bro. John Palmer Provincial Senior Warden

W.Bro. Henry Bishop Provincial Junior Warden

and the rest of the Consecrating Officers, founders, visitors and brethren whose names are recorded on

the attached attendance sheet.

At the request of the Provincial Grand Master:-

W.Bro. John Palmer occupied the Senior Wardens’ chair

W.Bro. Henry Bishop occupied the Junior Warden’s chair

W.Bro. Brian Chase acted as the Secretary

W.Bro. Roy Stone acted as Director of Ceremonies.

The Provincial Grand Master greeted all founders, visitors and brethren in the lodge, and explained the

purpose of this Consecration.

The Lodge was opened in the First Degree with Harmony and Solemn Prayer at 3.00pm

The lodge was opened in the Second Degree.

The Lodge was opened in the Third Degree.

The Provincial Grand Master then proceeded with the consecration of the Lodge, (see Consecration

summons)

The Provincial Grand Master then requested V.W.Bro. Martin Peters; Deputy Provincial Grand Master

to occupy the chair of King Solomon’s, who accepted and resumed the Lodge in the Second Degree.

W.Bro. Paul Ackland-Snow; Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies presented the Master-

Elect, W.Bro. Kenneth Cook, who then took the obligation before installation.

The Lodge was resumed in the Third Degree.

All below the rank of an Installed Master were requested to retire and a Board of Installed Masters was

duly constituted. W.Bro. Kenneth Cook was installed into the Chair of King Solomon by V.W.Bro

Martin Peters and congratulated by the Provincial Grand Master for Berkshire. The Board of Installed

Masters was declared closed and Master Masons re-admitted.

The Worshipful Master resumed the Lodge in the First Degree.

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The Warrant of the Lodge was entrusted to the care of the Worshipful Master and he was presented

with the Book of Constitutions.

The Worshipful Master invested the W.Bro. Martin Strong as the Immediate Past Master.

The Officers of the Lodge were then appointed / elected where appropriate and invested as follows:

W.Bro. Aaron Lawson, PM3131 Senior Warden

W.Bro. David Matthews, PM5591, PPJGD Junior Warden

W.Bro. Pat Farr, PM7897, PPSGD Chaplain

W.Bro. Roger Jones, PM1899 Treasurer

W.Bro. Tony Parker, PM1899 Secretary

W.Bro. David Green PM8239, PPSGD Director of Ceremonies

Bro. John Roberts Almoner

W.Bro. David Owen, PM7897 Charity Steward

W.Bro. Richard Jobbins, PM2524, PPSGD Senior Deacon

W.Bro. Jim Elder-Ennis, PM2755 Junior Deacon

W.Bro. Martin Payne, PM9674 Assistant Director of Ceremonies

W.Bro. Brian Franklin PM917, LGR, Organist

Bro. Martin Honor Assistant Secretary

W.Bro. Neil Harvey, PM9268, ProvGSwdB Inner Guard

W.Bro. Alan Beavis, PM5052, PPGSuptWks Senior Steward

W.Bro. Paul Bowman, PM4381, PPJGW Steward

W.Bro. John Bannister PM5987, PPGReg Steward

W.Bro. Bill Ayling, PM7318, PPJGW Tyler

The Address to the Worshipful Master was delivered by V.W.Bro. Martin Peters, PGSwdB;

DeputyPGM.

The Address to the Wardens was delivered by W.Bro. John Nixon, PSGD; Asst.PGM.

The Address to the Brethren was delivered by W.Bro. Colin Hayes, PSGD; Asst.PGM.

The adoption of the By-Laws of the Lodge were proposed by W.Bro. T. Parker, Seconded by W.Bro.

R. Jones, and unanimously approved by the Founders of the Lodge.

W.Bro. T. Parker proposed that the Consecrating Officers be elected Honoury Members of the Lodge

in recognition for their services at this consecration. The proposition was seconded by W.Bro. D.

Matthews and unanimously approved by the Founders of the Lodge. On behalf of the consecrating team.

The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. J. Hooton accepted and thanked the Founders for their kind

gesture.

W.Bro. K. Cook proposed that the serving Master of the Charles Nicholl Lodge No. 7318 be elected as

a permanent Honoured Guest of the Lodge in recognition as the sponsoring Lodge. The proposal was

seconded by W.Bro. M. Strong and unanimously accepted by the Founders of the Lodge. W.Bro. C.

Goldstone, current serving Master of 7318 rose and thanked the Founders for this kind gesture.

W.Bro. T. Parker gave notices of motion to ballot for those Brethren shown in the consecration

summons as Joining Members at the next regular meeting.

W.Bro. T. Parker gave notices of motion to ballot for those Candidates shown in the consecration

summons as Initiates at the next regular meeting.

Alms were collected and realised the sum of £1171.83

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The Worshipful Master rose for the first time.

• The Secretary announced that there was nothing to report on this rising

The Worshipful Master rose for the second time.

• The Secretary announced that there had nothing to report on this rising

The Worshipful Master rose for the third time

• Apologies, and very warm wishes to the Worshipful Master, the Founders and Consecrating

team from 22 Serving Masters for an enjoyable evening and a successful year, a time to saver

and remember for many years to come.

• The Secretary asked the W.M. if it was his wish that the regalia benefactors be shown in the

minutes, to which he confirmed that it was his pleasure and shown herewith.

• The Charles Nicholl Lodge # 7318 Lodge Record Book

Lodge Minute Book

The Impeesa Lodge # 9385 Lodge Attendance Book

W.Bro. J. Bannister 4 x Stewards Collars & Jewels

2 x Master Mason Aprons

1 x Worshipful Masters Apron & Badge

1 x Senior Wardens Apron & Badge

1 x Junior Wardens Apron & Badge

3 x sets of Officers Gauntlets

W.Bro. P. Bowman Stewards Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. K. Cook Lodge Bible

Square & Compasses

Tyler’s Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. P. Farr Bible & Apron Cushions

W.Bro. B. Franklin Organists Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. R. Jobbins Senior Deacons Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. R. Jones Treasurers Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. N. Harvey Worshipful Masters Collar & Jewels

W.Bro. J. Kibblewhite 1 x Fellowcraft Apron

1 x Entered Apprentice Apron

W.Bro. A. Lawson Senior Wardens Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. D. Matthews Junior Wardens Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. D. Owen Charity Stewards Collar & Jewel

Tyler’s Sword

W.Bro. M. Payne Asst. D of C’s Collar & Jewel

2 x D.C.’s Wands

W.Bro. T. Parker Secretaries Collar & Jewel

Lodge Declaration Book

Deacons Wands

Wardens Columns

Officers Gavels

W.Bro. M. Strong Past Masters Collar & Jewel

W.Bro. R. Wootten (1899) Set of Working Tools

Bro. D. Whyatt 1 x Fellowcraft Apron

1 x Entered Apprentice Apron

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• There being no further business, the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6.35 pm and

the Worshipful Master, Officers, Consecrating Team, Visitors and Brethren retired to dine and

honour the usual Masonic Toasts.

Confirmed in open lodge on Thursday 10th. December 2009.

The raffle realised a profit of £1112.16 (a cheque amounting to £1100 for the RMBI 2011 Festival was

presented to R.W.Bro. J.M. Hooton at the Festive Board, who thanked the Brethren for their generosity).

For the Lodge records, let it be known that the following were the recipients of the Lodge Raffle

Name Lodge # Prize

G. Soane 9046 Microwave Oven

S. Fullicks 5987 Bottle Corkscrew

G. Soane 9046 Battery Power Drill

P. Harris 5447 Bottle of Whiskey

P. Ingram 8662 Round Chafing Dish

L. Voke 2760 Premier Box of Wines

J. Grosse 3458 8 mpixel Digital Camera

T. Parker 9845 Chronograph Gentleman’s Wrist Watch

M. Boyle 1899 Artist Set

D. Owen 9845 2 Bottles of Wine

D. Styles 4327 Portable Digital Photographic Printer

R. Wilkins 8239 Be Prepared Wall / Desk Clock

P. Vosser 4381 Box of Wine Glasses

M. Kempton 1044 Case of Merlot Wine

R. Morrell 1899 Box of Whiskey Glasses

D. Matthews 9845 Box of Assorted Biscuits

R. Hing 8762 Bottle of Malt Whiskey

R. Parker 8505 Bottle of Wine

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A. M. Parker, PM1899;

Secretary

K. Cook, PM7318; PPSGD

Worshipful Master

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The Minutes of the 2nd. Regular Meeting of

Be Prepared Lodge No. 9845 held at the Wokingham Masonic Centre, Berkshire

on

Thursday 10th. December 2009

In Attendance

Those present were W.Bro. Ken Cook Worshipful Master

W.Bro. Martin Strong

W.Bro. Aaron Lawson

Past Master

Senior Warden

W.Bro. David Matthews Junior Warden

and the rest of the Officers, Visitors and brethren whose names are recorded in the attendance register,

who total in number 65

Opening


Greetings

The Worshipful Master greeted the visitors and brethren in the lodge. The Director of Ceremonies

requested the brethren to rise and salute the Grand Officers;

W.Bro. Roy Stone PAGDC;APGM: with 5: W.Bros. Maurice Knapp, PAGDC: Michael Newman,

PAGDC: Terry Giles, PAGDC: Norman Moulsley, PAGDC: with 3: Acting Provincial Officers; W.Bros.

David Lewendon, ProvMento: Graham Giddings, ProvSG:; Roger Jones, ProvJGD: Aaron Lawson,

ProvGStwd: with 3 ~ all of whom responded with Fraternal Greetings.

Minutes

The next item was to submit for confirmation the minutes of the first regular meeting held on September

3rd. 2009 at the Sindlesham Masonic Centre, these minute having previously been circulated to the

Founders and Honorary Members, the Secretary reported that he had received no adverse comments.

By a show of hands the brethren indicated their approval, there were no show of hands against and the

Worshipful Master signed the minutes as being a true and correct record.

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Joining Members

Further to a notice of motion at the 1st regular meeting held on September 3rd. 2009 to ballot for as

Joining Members the following, who were asked to leave the lodge for a short period whilst the ballot

took place.

W.Bro. Ronald Spencer ; PM 1899 (Wellesley Lodge) A Computer Engineer for MSI-UK Ltd.

residing at 155, Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading Berkshire. RG31 6LP

Proposed by W.Bro. Tony Parker Seconded by W.Bro. Roger Jones

W. Bro. John Clark; PM 1899 (Wellesley Lodge) Retired Health Service Manager

residing at 2, Sussex Gardens, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire. RH5 4JN


W.Bro. Malcolm Graves; PM 3062 (Neleus Lodge) Self Employed Training Consultant

residing at 84, Old Bath Road, Charvil, Reading, Berkshire. RG10 9QL


W.Bro. Bob Wade; WM 5787 (City Centre Lodge) Retired Electronics Engineer

residing at St. Johns Lodge, Church Street, Crowthorne, Berkshire. RG45 7PD

Proposed by W.Bro. Alan Beavis Seconded by W.Bro. David Green

W. Bro. Richard Morrell; WM 1899 (Wellesley Lodge) Retired Residential Care Officer

residing at Burwood, Chapel Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, Berkshire. RG7 1BE

Proposed by W.Bro. Tony Parker Seconded by W. Bro. Roger Jones

Bro. Robert Parker; MM 8505 (Sandhurst Lodge) Retired British Gas Service Manager

residing at 175, Courthouse Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire. SL6 6HX

Proposed by W.Bro. Tony Parker Seconded by W.Bro. Clive Hammond

Bro. Simon Ryle; MM 8718 (Tisbury Lodge) Quantity Surveyor for Ryle QS Ltd.

residing at 21, Revelstoke Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire. GU14 8NG

Proposed by W.Bro. Neil Harvey Seconded by W.Bro. John Bannister

Bro. Robert Birt; MM 6154 (Burke Lodge) Retired Draughtsman

residing at 58, Lunds Farm Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire. RG5 4PZ

Proposed by W.Bro. Tony Parker Seconded by W.Bro. K. Cook

Bro. David Whyatt; MM 1899 (Wellesley Lodge) I.T. Company Director

residing at 2, Meadowside, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire. RG31 5QE

Proposed by W.Bro. Tony Parker Seconded by Bro. John Roberts

Bro. Alvin Finch; MM 5787 (City Centre) Self Employed Computer Consultant

residing at 51, Lakeside, Bracknell, Berkshire. RG42 2LE

Proposed by W.Bro. Tony Parker Seconded by W.Bro. Ken Cook

The ballot took place en-bloc by the Worshipful Master, Senior & Junior Wardens and proved

in favour. The Joining members were re-admitted and presented with a copy of the Lodge By-

laws by the Worshipful Master who welcomed them into the Be Prepared Lodge.

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Presentation

The Director of Ceremonies requested that all Founders line up in the North, to attend W.Bro.

Roy Stone, Assistant Provincial Grand Master who made the presentation of the Founders jewel

to those recipients present at the meeting. Concluded with him wishing the Founders and

Joining Members the very best for the future success of the lodge.

Investiture

As it was not possible to invest Bros. David Whyatt and Bob Birt as Stewards of the Lodge

during the consecration, the Worshipful Master invested Bro. Whyatt and agreed to invest Bro.

Birt on another occasion due to his absence.

Initiation

The next item was to ballot for and, if elected. Initiate Mr. Jeremy Morley, who is 54 years of

age, an Information Technology Consultant for Southtec Ltd. residing at 15, The Hawthorns,

Charvil, Reading, Berkshire. RG10 9TS. Proposed by W.Bro. Tony Parker and Seconded by

W.Bro. Ken Cook in open lodge on the 3rd. September 2009.

The ballot, having take place proved in favour of the Candidate and the Secretary retired from

the Lodge in order that Mr. Morley could sign the declaration Book.

The Secretary was re-admitted and conformed that Mr. Morley had signed the declaration book

and paid his Initiation fees, which were passed to the Treasurer.

Mr. Morley, having been prepared was admitted to the lodge and in the course of the ceremony

was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Freemason by the Worshipful Master assisted by W.Bro.

David Green; The Working Tools of an Entered Apprentice were presented by W.Bro. John

Clark. Brother Morley retired from the lodge in order that he restores himself to his personal

comforts and on his return, the Mode of Preparation was presented by W.Bro. Paul Bowman

and the Charge after Initiation, by W.Bro. Roger Jones.

Almoners Report

Bro. John Roberts rose to give his Almoners report, mentioning that the only casualty known

to him at this time was W.Bro. David Owen, who, since the consecration had suffered a mild

stroke. He was pleased to see that through the efforts of other Brethren, he had been able to

make the meeting and despite his suffering was his normal good and cheerful self. However, it

was noted that Bro. David now suffers from tunnel vision as a result of his stroke. Bro. David

thanked the Brethren for their kind thoughts and offer of help.

Charity Stewards Report

W.Bro. David Owen announced that he had had a meeting with the Provincial Grand Charity

Steward who thanked the lodge for the first donation of £1000 towards the Festival 2011 appeal

(The secretary corrected this amount and that the actual figure was £1100 and that the

BerksPGL web site was showing the incorrect figure). We have now been advised that targets

have been set for 9845 to the end of the Festival as follows; Bronze £2375; Silver £3563 and

Gold 4751.

The Charity Steward made mention that if all the members made out a planned giving direct

debit of at least £3 per month, the Silver award would be within our grasps without even trying

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KLA Representatives Report

W.Bro. Martin Payne rose and announced that his report would be available in the written

format at the Festive Board. In brief, he announced that the KLA now had 40 Craft Lodges

comprising of members from the Scout Association and Boys Brigade and as of last month, the

first Mark Masons Lodge number 1907.

KLA Spring Festival will be on Saturday 8th. May 2010 in the Province of Bedfordshire.

The KLA had introduced a Scout neckerchief of Black and Gold, the first one he presented to

the Worshipful Master on behalf of the KLA for which the Worshipful Master thanked him.

Lodge Mentors Report

W.Bro. Paul Bowman on this occasion passed over his report to the Provincial Lodge Mentor,

W.Bro. David Lewendon who announced that the Mentoring system was now live on the

Provincial Web site, link to “mentoring”

To Circulate the Charity Column


Risings




• The Secretary announced that he had received letters from the Provincial Grand

Master, J.Michael Hooton; The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Martin Peters; The

Assistant Provincial Grand Masters, John Nixon and Roy Stone, and the Worshipful

Bros. John Palmer, Julian Pacey and Henry Bishop, all of whom sent their

congratulations to the Founders for “getting the show on the road” and the wonderful

memories each of them share with the success of the Consecration in September.

• The Secretary had received apologies from the:-

R.W. Provincial Grand Master J. Michael Hooton; the Deputy Provincial Grand

Master V.W. Martin Peters, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. John

Nixon, along with W.Bro Brian Chase the Provincial Grand Secretary, all of whom

wished the Worshipful Master and Brethren a successful evening.

Also. W.Bro. Colin Hayes, PADGM; Worshipful Masters Ian Spence (#6307) Sandy

Raffan (#9381) and Kevin Chapman (#6792). All of whom wished the Master a

successful first meeting and the seasons compliments to the Master and Brethren of

the lodge.


• W.Bro. T. Parker gave notices of motion to ballot for Bros. Chris Scott and Michael

Hogg as Joining Members at the next regular meeting.

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• The Secretary advised the lodge of the new lodge fees applicable to the United Grand

Lodge of England for 2010 and passed the documents over to the Treasure.

• The Secretary had received apologies from W.Bros. John Kibblewhite and Malcolm

Graves and Bro. Bob Birt, all of whom had prior engagements and wished the lodge

and enjoyable evening.

• The Secretary had received written notice from W.Bro. Richard Jobbins who,

reluctantly has tendered his resignation as the Senior Deacon, effective from the 30th.

December due to relocation to Devon in January, feeling the journey to Wokingham

on a regular basis will be too exhausting and would like to be put on the register as a

County member.

Closing

There being no further business, the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 8.00 pm and

the Worshipful Master, Officers, Visitors and Brethren retired to dine and honour the usual

Masonic Toasts.

Confirmed in open lodge on Thursday 4th. February 2010.

The raffle realised a profit of £345

The Billycan Coin Collection amounted to £33.58

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Secretary


Worshipful Master

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The Minutes of the 3rd. Regular Meeting of


on

Thursday 4th. February 2010

In Attendance


W.Bro. Martin Strong Past Master

W.Bro. Aaron Lawson Senior Warden


and the rest of the Officers, Visitors and brethren whose names are recorded in the attendance

register, who total in number 44

Officers

The Worshipful Master requested, W.Bro. Alan Beavis to act as Senior Deacon; W.Bro. John

Bannister as Junior Deacon and W.Bro. Paul Bowman to act as Inner Guard for the evening.

Opening


Minutes

The next item was to submit for confirmation the minutes of the 2nd. regular meeting held on

Monday December 10th. 2009 at the Wokingham Masonic Centre, these minute having

previously been circulated to the Founders and Honorary Members, the Secretary reported that

he had received no adverse comments.

By a show of hands the brethren indicated their approval, there being no show of hands against,

the Worshipful Master signed the minutes as a true and correct record.

Greetings

The Worshipful Master greeted the visitors and brethren in the lodge. The Director of

Ceremonies requested the brethren to rise and salute the Active Provincial Officers; Roger

Jones, ProvJGD: John Kibblewhite, ProvGPurs: Aaron Lawson, ProvGStwd: with 3 ~ all of whom

responded with Fraternal Greetings.

Investiture

As it was not possible to invest Bro. Bob Birt as a Steward of the Lodge during the consecration,

the Worshipful Master invested Bro. Birt on this occasion and thanked him for taking on this

important office.

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Presentation

As W.Bro. John Kibblewhite was not present at the previous meeting; the Worshipful Master

was pleased to present W.Bro. John with his Founders Jewel.

Joining Members

Further to a notice of motion at the 2nd. regular meeting held on Monday 10th. December 2009

a ballot was conducted for, as Joining Members the following, who were asked to leave the

lodge for a short period whilst the ballot took place.

W.Bro. Christopher William Scott, born 24th. December 1939, a retired Police Office

for the Hampshire Constabulary, residing at 47, Kinks Road, Cowplain,

Waterlooville, Hampshire. Proposed by W.Bro. David Matthews and Seconded by

W.Bro. Tony Parker.

also

W.Bro. Michael Anthony Hogg, 10th. March 1946, a retired Business Development

Manager for the N.H.S. Trust in Slough, residing at 36, Twynham Road, Maidenhead

Berkshire. Proposed by W.Bro. Clive Hammond and Seconded by Bro. Bob Parker.

The ballot proved in favour. The Joining Members were re-admitted and the presented with a

copy of the Lodge By-laws by the Worshipful Master who welcomed them into the Be Prepared

Lodge.

Initiation

The next item was to ballot for and if approved, Initiate Mr. Richard Price, born 24th.

December 1944, a retired Corporate Accountant for the Eaton Corporation, residing at 21,

Goldsmith Way, Wellington Chase, Crowthorne Berkshire. Proposed by W.Bro. David

Matthews and Seconded by W.Bro. Tony Parker.

The ballot, proved in favour of the Candidate and the Secretary retired from the Lodge in order

to attend to the Candidate.

The Secretary was re-admitted and confirmed that Mr. Price had signed the declaration book

and paid his Initiation fees, which were passed to the Treasurer.

Mr. Price, having been prepared was admitted to the lodge and in the course of the ceremony

was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Freemason by the Worshipful Master assisted by W.Bro.

David Green; The Working Tools of an Entered Apprentice were presented by W.Bro. David

Matthews. Brother Price retired from the lodge in order that he restore himself to his personal

comforts and on his return, the Mode of Preparation was presented by W.Bro. Paul Bowman

and the Charge after Initiation, by W.Bro. Martin Strong,

Presentation of the Founders Accounts for 2008/2009

W.Bro. Roger Jones rose to present the Statements of the Lodge Founders Accounts for the

period 24th. July 2008 to 31st. August 2009, explaining that the accounts related to a period

before the Lodge came into being, there was no requirement for the Lodge to formally adopt

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them, but they were presented for the interest of the Members and to establish the procedure,

in accordance with the By-laws, at this regular meeting for the future. Thanks were given to

W.Bro. Roger Jones for the professional manner he had presented the accounts and also W.Bro.

John Bannister and W.Bro. Clive Hammond for their work as examiners. There being no

questions about the accounts, W.Bro. John Bannister proposed that the accounts be accepted.

The proposal was seconded by the Worshipful Master and., on being put to the vote was

approved by the Brethren.

Almoners Report

Bro. John Roberts rose to give his Almoners report, mentioning that W.Bro. David Owen, is

still unwell and we hope to see him back in the Lodge very soon. Bro. Martin Honors’ Father

in Law had, the week previously sadly passed away and that the W.Bro. John Bannister’s Father

and his wife had undergone recent surgery.


In the absence of the Charity Steward, W.Bro. David Owen, the Secretary announced that any

relevant topics would be announced in the Risings.


W.Bro. Martin Payne rose and announced he had nothing to report at this meeting.


W.Bro. Paul Bowman rose and announced that there is nothing new to report on Mentoring.



Risings




• The Secretary announced that he had received letters from W.Bro. Roy Stone

thanking the Worshipful Master and Brethren for the opportunity and privilege in

presenting the Founders Jewels to the Brethren.

• The Secretary announced that there will be the Annual Strawberry Fayre on the 3rd.

July at Sindlesham and in the evening a Buffet Dance commencing at 7.00 pm at a

cost of £25 per person. Lord Harris Court has also asked if the Lodges would be kind

enough to denote £75 towards the cost of hosting the event and for those wishing to

promote their Lodge and raise funds, a trestle table and 2 chairs would be made

available in the marquee.

• Correspondence relating to Provincial fees for 2010 were announced and passed over

to the Lodge Treasurer.

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Master V.W. Martin Peters, the Assistant Provincial Grand Masters W.Bro. John

Nixon and Roy Stone along with W.Bro Brian Chase the Provincial Grand Secretary,

all of whom wished the Worshipful Master and Brethren a successful evening.

Also. W.Bro. Philip Wharton and W.Bro. Paul Ackland-Snow.


• The Secretary announced that he had received a request from Thieve requesting

financial support and suggested that the Brethren log on to their web site for more

details regarding this very worthwhile charity.

• The Secretary proposed that a gift of £195 be donated from the Lodge Charity Chest to

the Chiltern Air Ambulance, this was seconded by W.Bro. Roger Jones. The

proposition was voted upon and received unanimous approval.

• The Secretary announced 2 dates for the Brethren’s diaries:-

Ladies Festival, Saturday 19th. June at the Wokingham Masonic Centre

Fund Raising BBQ, Sunday 18th July hosted by the Secretary.

• The Secretary informed the Brethren, that the Charles Nicholl Lodge No. 7318 have

proposed to make the Serving Master of the Be Prepared Lodge an honorary member

of their Lodge.

• Honours – W.Bro. Alan Beavis has been honoured in the Queens New Years honours

list with an O.B.E. for his services to Scouting. W.Bro. David Owen is to receive his

first appointment as PPJGD in the Province of Essex.

• Apologies have been received from W.Bros. Jim Elder-Ennis, Neil Harvey, David

Owen and Ron Spencer.

Closing



Masonic Toasts.

Confirmed in open lodge on Thursday 22nd. April 2010.

The raffle realised a profit of £208.30

The Billycan Coin Collection amounted to £17.87

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Secretary


Worshipful Master

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In Attendance







In the absence of the elected officers, W.Bro. John Bannister assumed the role of Director of

Ceremonies; W.Bro. Alan Beavis the role of Senior Deacon and W.Bro. Paul Bowman as Asst.

Director of Ceremonies.

St. Georges Day Remembrance

As will be customary for this Lodge, on or near the 22nd. April each year, The Queens Colour

party escorted the Union Jack into the lodge and by request of the Worshipful Master, those

Brethren past and present members of the Scout Movement re-affirmed their Scout Promise.

Opening


In Memoriam

The Worshipful Master requested that the Brethren stand in Memoriam to MW Bro. the Right

Honourable, Lord Cornwallis, OBE, DL Past Pro Grand Master in consequence death on the

6th. March 2010

Minutes

The next item was to submit for confirmation the minutes of the 3rd. regular meeting held on

Monday February 4th. 2010 at the Wokingham Masonic Centre, these minute having previously

been circulated to the Founders and Honorary Members, the Secretary reported that he had

received no adverse comments.

By a show of hands the Brethren indicated their approval, there being non against, the

Worshipful Master signed the minutes as a true and correct record.

Greetings

The Worshipful Master greeted the visitors and brethren in the lodge. The Acting Director of

Ceremonies requested the brethren to rise and salute the Grand Officers; with 3, W.Bro. Brian

Hylton; PJGD: W.Bro. Norman Mousley; PAGDC: W.Bro. Ken Hayton; PAGDC.~ all of

whom responded with Fraternal Greetings.

Passing of Bro. Jeremy Morley

The Worshipful Master asked all Entered Apprentices to retire from the Lodge for a short while

with the exception of the Candidate for Passing. He then put the necessary questions for Passing

to Bro. Morley, initiated on Thursday 10th. December 2009 who gave all the appropriate

answers and was then entrusted with the pg and pw leading to the Second Degree.

The Minutes of the 4th. Regular Meeting of


on

Thursday 22nd. April 2010

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Bro Morley retired from the Lodge and the Worshipful Master opened the Lodge in the Second

Degree. Bro. Morley was re-admitted and passed to the Degree of a Fellowcraft.

The Worshipful Master was assisted by W.Bro. John Bannister who entrusted Bro. Morley and

W.Bro. Tony Parker who presented the 2nd. Degree Working Tools.

Bro. Morley retired from the Lodge in order that he could restore himself to his personal

comforts and on being re-admitted W.Bro. Neil Harvey gave an explanation of the Second

Degree Tracing Board.

The Lodge was closed in the Second Degree and Entered Apprentices re-admitted.

Lord Harris Court

W.Bro. Tony Parker proposed that the Lodge donate £75 to Lord Harris Court towards the cost

of their Strawberry Fayre. This proposition was seconded by W.Bro. Dave Owen and by a show

hands the proposition was unanimously approved by the members of the Lodge.


W.Bro. Dave Owen, Charity Steward presented the Lodge with an extended Charity Stewards

report emphasing the need to continue to give generously. He passed over correspondence from

the Air Ambulance thanking us for our donation of £195 towards their funds and a financial

report from the Grand Charity Relief Scheme showing that our contributions since the

consecration last September is £2410 including interest.

Bro. Dave re-iterated the need to support L.H.C Strawberry Fayre and suggested that we should

take up the offer of having a table top stall on the day. W.Bro. Tony Parker confirmed that he

would again be selling wood crafted items at the Fayre.


In the absence of W.Bro. Martin Payne there was nothing to report at this meeting.


W.Bro. Paul Bowman rose and announced that Province will be organising a number of

mentoring clinics, which will be open to all. At Sindlesham, these will be held on 9th and 21st.

June and at Wokingham on the 1st. June.



Risings




• The Secretary was pleased to announce the following appointments:-

W.Bro. Ken Cook gets a promotion to PPGReg (Prov. of Berks)

W.Bro. David Green gets a promotion to PPGSwdB (Prov. of Berks)

W.Bro. Neil Harvey receives London Grand Rank (MetGD)

W.Bro. Jim Elder-Ennis gets his first appointment PPGDC (Prov. of Hants)

W.Bro. Chris Scott gets his first appointment PPAGDC (Prov. of Hants)

W.Bro. Martin Payne gets his first appointment ProvJGD (Prov. of Notts)

W.Bro. David Owen gets his first appointment PPJGD (Prov. of Essex)

W.Bro. John Clark gets his first appointment PPGStB (Prov. of Berks)

Bro. John Roberts gets his first appointment PPGStB (Prov. of Berks)

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Also. Honorary members, W.Bro. Philip Wharton, W.Bro. Paul Ackland-Snow.

W.Bro. John Palmer in addition to the Worshipful Masters:

W.Bro. John Wilkins, 9268 Priory Lodge; Andy Godfrey, 4381 Pangbourne Lodge;

Paul Wilding, 8121 Thatcham Lodge and John Baldwin 771 Windsor Castle Lodge.


• The Secretary had received a letter of resignation from W.Bro. John Kibblewhite who,

since our last meeting has relocated to Cornwall and will be taking up membership with

the Tregenna Lodge No. 1272

• The Secretary reminded the Brethren of 2 dates and that applications should be

submitted as soon as possible.



• Apologies have been received from W.Bros. Martin Payne, David Green, Chris Scott

and Simon Ryle.

• W.Bro. John Bannister reported that The Berkshire Masonic Charity had made a pledge

to the 1st. Reading YMCA Sea Scouts towards the building of the new boathouse of

£750.00

Closing



Masonic Toasts.

At the Festive Board, W.Bro. Ron Spencer, on behalf of the Scouts of 95th. Reading presented

the Lodge with a Cable-Tow along with a hand embroidered 9845 bag.

Confirmed in open lodge on Thursday 17th. June 2010.

The raffle realised a profit of £221.09 (£111.09 will be donated to the Festival 2011 Appeal and the

remaining £110.00 will be donated to the British Armed Forces Combat Stress Appeal).

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Secretary


Worshipful Master

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In Attendance







Opening


Minutes

The next item was to submit for confirmation the minutes of the 4th. regular meeting held on

Thursday April 22nd. 2010 at the Wokingham Masonic Centre, these minute having previously

been circulated to the Founders and Honorary Members, the Secretary reported that he had

received a couple of adverse comments which he has since corrected.

W. Bro. John Bannister proposed that the minutes be adopted; the proposal was seconded by

W.Bro. Pat Farr and by a show of hands the Brethren indicated their approval, there being non

against, the Worshipful Master signed the minutes as a true and correct record.

Greetings

The Worshipful Master greeted the visitors and brethren in the lodge. The Director of

Ceremonies requested the brethren to rise and salute the Visiting Grand Officer W. Bro.

Maurice Knapp with 3 who responded with Fraternal Greetings.

Passing of Bro. Richard Price

The Worshipful Master asked all Entered Apprentices to retire from the Lodge for a short while

with the exception of the Candidate for Passing. He then put the necessary questions for Passing

to Bro. Price, initiated on Thursday 4th. February 2010 who gave all the appropriate answers

and was then entrusted with the pg and pw leading to the Second Degree.

Bro. Price retired from the Lodge and the Worshipful Master opened the Lodge in the Second

Degree. Bro. Price was re-admitted and passed to the Degree of a Fellowcraft.

The Worshipful Master was assisted in the ceremony by W.Bro. John Bannister and W. Bro.

David Green. W.Bro. Martin Payne presented the 2nd. Degree Working Tools.

Bro. Price retired from the Lodge in order that he could restore himself to his personal comforts

and on being re-admitted W.Bro. Aaron Lawson gave an explanation of the Second Degree

Tracing Board.

The Lodge was closed in the Second Degree.

Nominations

The next item on the agenda was to ballot for: a) W.Bro. Aaron Lawson as the Worshipful

Master and b) W. Bro. Roger Jones as Treasurer. There being no other nominations 105(a) and

112(a) of the Book of Constitutions those nominated were duly elected. Both Bros. Lawson and

Jones thanked the Brethren for the confidence expressed in their election.

The Minutes of the 5th. Regular Meeting of


on

Thursday 17th. June 2010

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Elections

The next item on the agenda was to elect for the ensuing year a) two members to serve on the

Lodge Reference Committee. As will be common practice within this Lodge the two incoming

Deacons were duly elected. b) Two examiners for the Lodge accounts: W.Bro. Roger Jones

proposed that W.Bros. John Bannister and Clive Hammond be duly elected, the proposition

was seconded by W.Bro. Martin Payne and by a show of hands both examiners were duly

elected. c) A representative for the Wokingham Masonic Centre Ltd. W.Bro. Tony Parker

proposed that W.Bro. Roger Jones be elected, this proposition was seconded by W.Bro. Neil

Harvey and by a show of hands Bro. Jones was duly elected.

Lodge Contribution to the Berkshire RMBI 2011 Festival

W.Bro. David Green proposed and seconded by W.Bro. Roger Jones that the Lodge make a

donation of £1000 to the RMBI Festival Appeal at the September Installation. W.Bro. Tony

Parker proposed that, should the funds extend to it, this amount should be increased to meet our

Bronze Award obligations. W.Bro. Neil Harvey seconded the motion on the clear

understanding that there would be sufficient funds available. On being put to the vote the

proposal, as amended, was overwhelmingly approved by the Brethren, by a show of hands.

Proposition for a Past Master’s Jewel

A proposition was received from W.Bro. Tony Parker and seconded by W.Bro. Neil Harvey

that a Past Master’s Jewel should be presented to W.Bro. Ken Cook at the September meeting,

following his year in office, as a mark of the Lodge’s appreciation of his work as Founding

Master of the Lodge. The proposal on being put to a vote was most enthusiastically approved

by all of the Brethren.

W.Bro. John Bannister suggested that we add a bar to our Founders jewel instead of presenting

a Past Master’s Jewel to Ken. W.Bro. Tony Parker responded with the fact that the Past Master’s

Jewels had already been purchased to cover the next 10 years.


In the absence of W.Bro. David Owen, Charity Secretary, W.Bro. David Green gave a summary

of the Provincial Charity Committee held on the 14th. June at Sindlesham.

The treasurer reported on the Provincial Benevolent Fund was submitted and approved.

Activity reports were received from the following:-

RMBI Festival 2011 BMC Gilmor Memorial Benevolent Fund

Berks Regalia Fund Panto Project Berks. Prov. Library & Museum

Trust

Berks Masonic Widows Teddies for TLC Friends of Lord Harris Court

The Provincial Almoner gave his report. Main point being that Almoners are encouraged to

submit petitions for need Masons and their dependants.

The Provincial Charity Steward gave his report. This focused on the RMBI 2011 Festival

Appeal. W.Bro. David Keys provided a spread sheet detailing Lodge contributions to the

festival. Be Prepared has donated £1142.78; with notional interest to March 2011 this increases

to £1225.43. The spread sheet gives no indication of targets for the Be Prepared Lodge.

(Secretaries note ~ see the 3rd. rising below for clarification as to our Lodges award targets.)


W.Bro. Martin Payne reported that the next meeting of the Scout, Mark Masons Lodge will be

held in Poole, Dorset on Saturday 19th. June for those Brethren eligible to attend.

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He now has a supply of KLA lapel badges at £6.00. Any surplus from the sale of these will go

Lodge Charity funds.


In the absence of a verbal Mentors report, W.Bro. Paul Bowman has since presented a written

report as follows.

I attended a Provincial mentors Conference at Sindlesham on May 25th. regrettably there were

only 3 other Lodges represented, however, the small number did give us the chance to have an

in-depth meeting which was conducted in an excellent manner by W. Bro. David Lewendon

and lasted just over 3 hours.

With today’s ever changing financial climate the following were noted.

a) It should not be assumed that either a new or existing Brother has unlimited time

and financial resources.

b) Not to assume that everyone can afford the, say £5 for raffles, some might be able

to pay more, less or nothing at all.

c) That a Lodge should not be become divided by the pressure put on the Brethren

who are especially members of other Lodges and or other charitable organisations

to be in the position to support them all.

W. Bro. David Lewendon reported that membership was up within the Province and that he

was producing some new books which will shortly be available from the Provincial Office.

The Lodge Mentor requested that the Secretary respond official to Bro. Lewendon for an

excellent meeting.

The Lodge Mentor also felt the Brothers Jeremy and Richard had settled in well and that thanks

must be extended to their personal mentors and proposers.



Risings


• The Secretary advised the Lodge that he has received from UGLE

The Quarterly Communication dated March 2010.

The Annual Investiture dated 28th. April 2010

The agenda for the next Quarterly Communication for June 9th.

Notice of the Annual General Meeting also for June 9th.

And finally the Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending

November 2009






The Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, Leonard Starling

Plus Honorary Guests

W.Bro. Philip Warton Prov. Grand Organist

Also from the Serving Masters

Ken Mold Heather Lodge # 3131


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• A reminder about the Strawberry Fayre at Lord Harris Court on Saturday 3rd. July.

2pm until 4pm. And the Supper Dance in the evening, tickets now available at £25 per

person.


• The Secretary reminded the Brethren of 2 dates and that applications should be

submitted as soon as possible.



• Apologies have been received from W.Bros. David Owen, Andrew Bradley, Clive

Hammond. and Bros. Simon Ryle and David Whyatt.

• Further to the Charity Stewards report, the Secretary was able to inform the Lodge that

9845 does indeed have targets and that they are Bronze £2375; Silver £3563 and Gold

£4571 as submitted by Province to our Charity Steward last year.

W.Bro. David Green also commented on the fact that W.Bro. David Owen, our Charity

Steward had attempted to attend the same meeting, but as the meeting was held on the

first floor of Sindlesham Masonic Centre in the Abbey Room, there are no facilities to

cater for the disabled. He requested that the Secretary lodge a formal letter of complaint

to the Provincial Charity Committee and also to the Managing Director of Sindlesham

Court Ltd.

W.Bro. Neil Harvey stated that he had been informed that an offer to carry David down

the 4 steps to the Abbey Room had been made but declined by David for fear of being

dropped. And as a Director of Sindlesham Court Ltd. he assured members that if they

had been informed of a need for disable access, every effort would have been made to

move the meeting to the ground floor.

• W.Bro. John Clark proposed Mr. Terry Clark be balloted for initiation, the proposition

was seconded by W.Bro. Tony Parker

• W.Bro. Ken Cook gave notice of motion that W.Bro. Bill Ayling be elected as an

Honorary Member for the services he has given the Lodge as Tyler.

Closing



Masonic Toasts.

Confirmed in open lodge on Thursday 2nd. September 2010.

The raffle realised a profit of £176.00

The alms collection amounted to £126.93

The Billy Can coin collection raised £17.84

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Secretary


Worshipful Master

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