Committee meeting         

Committee Meeting Monday 19th January 2026

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

Apologies

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

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

Business

Jim Laing Read out the following correspondence, finalised programme for the P.G.L. of Forfarshire visitations for 2026. Letter from P.G.L. concerning a donation gift letter for the retiring P.G.Master, Open doors day letter, Letter concerning the Grand master mason’s Challenge, a request from Dalhousie No. 679 for the use of the lodge hall in June, and a thank you letter from the Retired Mason’s Club of Arbroath. Following Discussion, it was agreed to support Roxburgh House and the Maggie’s Centre with a donation of £500.00. It was agreed that we would not have an open day in February but would support one during the recess months. The secretary also advised that two yearly diaries are now available ay £5.00 each

Treasurer’s Report The treasurer reported on the current standing of the lodge’s finances. He also advised he will be liaising with British Gas regarding our standing order. The benevolent Fund account has not yet been finalized and requires the secretary’s signature.

AOB

Brian Robertson advised the committee he will be trying to organize a séance event in the lodge in the coming months.

Bruce Duguid suggested we start planning now for a Hogmanay party at the years end. Brian will enquire about music etc.

Closure

There being no further business the meeting was closed.