On behalf of the myself., Office Bearers and brethren of the lodge, may I extend a big thanks to all the ladies involved in the preparation, cooking and serving of the Pensioners Christmas party meal for 2025. The meal as always was excellent and all who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dave Dewars RWM
Committee Meeting Monday 16th March 2026
The chairman Bro. David Dewars opened the meeting welcoming all those in attendance.
Apologies
Apologies were extended on behalf of Bruce Duguid and Craig Rennie.
Present, Chair Dave Dewars, In attendance, Stewart Ellis, Jim Cosgrove, Brian Robertson, Jim Laing, Phil Learmonth, Sam McFadzean, George McIntyre, Harry Conway, Robert Wilson, Jim Nicoll and Ryan Duncan.
Business
The secretary advised the committee that the PAT and EHIC electrical work is being done next Monday 23rd March. The electrician will require access to the bar in order to complete the job.
He also advised that the cheque presentation to the Dundee Exercise and Stroke will be done at April’s committee meeting. Following the last meeting the secretary wrote to Lodge Broughty Castle regarding an end of season Degree, to date he has not yet received a response.
Correspondence
The secretary advised he had received a thank you letter from the Broughty Ferry lifeboat association regarding the recent £500 donation. He also read out a letter seeking support for Tianna Cassidy and Lily who are fundraising in order to attend the World Scout Jamboree which is being held in Poland in 2027. Following discussion it was agreed to recommend to the lodge a £50 donation. The secretary also advised he had received an email from Bro. Colin Gray for the £100 donation to his recent charity walk.
Treasurer’s Report The treasurer updated the lodge on its current financial status, he also advised the lodge has passed the first £500 for the Grand Master Mason’s Challenge.
AOB
Jim Cosgrove advised the committee that he is looking at providing a card reader for the lodge bar. He will keep the committee advised. Brian Robertson advised there is a Séance night arranged on April 3rd and a Lorry talk on Friday 10th April. Harry Conway enquired about doing a video of the lodge with office bearers etc. at their relevant stations. This could be used as a PR and possible recruitment tool.
Closure
There being no further business the meeting was closed.