Committee meeting

Committee Meeting Monday 18th May 2026

The chairman Bro. David Dewars opened the meeting welcoming all those in attendance.

Apologies

Apologies were extended on behalf of Jim Nicoll, Jim Keir and Craig Rennie.

Present, Chair David Dewars, In attendance, Philip Learmonth, Stewart Ellis, Jim Cosgrove, Bruce Duguid, Jim Laing, Brian Robertson, Harry Conway, Robert Wilson, George McIntyre, Sam McFadzean, Jim Christie and Ryan Duncan.

Business

The secretary updated the committee on progress regarding the Grand Master Mason’s Challenge, Grand Lodge have intimated they wish to have representation at the cheque presentations. The secretary also advised, that the organisers of the Monifieth Gala have contacted him regarding the reservation of a table at the event and also enquiring about type of activity we are promoting. The secretary will make contact with them to finalise the documentation. It was agreed that we would supply pies, beans and chips at the forth coming end of season meeting.

Correspondence

No correspondence to report.

Treasurer’s Report

Bro Treasurer updated the lodge on the current financial status and produced a financial forecast projection to end of September.

AOB

Jim Cosgrove advised that he has secured a hall let from mid- June. Brian Robertson advised that he will contact Jackie the caterer for both the Installation dinner and Christmas dinners

Harry Conway reported that Saturday’s visitation and Degree work to Lodge St Laurence had been extremely well received by all brethren in attendance.

Discussion then took place regarding work required during the recess including the external fence and also revarnishing of the main hall floor. It was also agreed that we need to utilize the hall more within the local community and also within the lodge.

Closure

There being no further business the meeting was closed.