Committee meeting

Committee Meeting Monday 15th September 2025

The chairman Bro. Philip Learmonth opened the meeting welcoming all those in attendance.

Apologies

Apologies were extended on behalf of Graham Webster, Dave Dewars, Craig Rennie, George McIntyre, Stewart Ellis and Bill Workman.

Present, Chair Philip Learmonth, In attendance, Jim Laing, Jim Cosgrove, Jim Nicol, Sam McFadzean, Bruce Duguid, Brian Robertson, Ryan Duncan, Jim Keir, and Harry Conway.

Business

The secretary read out the final draft of the Installation programme which he will forward to the printers. It was agreed 60 copies would suffice. He also reported that Victoria Regalia had contacted him regarding supply of two yearly diaries similar to previous years. The committee agreed to purchase same again. The secretary reported he had made contact with Brian Littlejohn regarding his presence at the forthcoming Installation and confirmed Brian will be most happy to be part of the Installing Team. It was agreed that the price for lodge members would be £15/head at the Installation dinner. Guests would be free.

Treasurers Report. In the absence of the treasurer the secretary updated the committee on the work being done on the lodge membership and the details held on the Grand Lodge web site.

AOB. The chairman enquired about the acquisition of white aprons. The secretary will order 6 new ones. Jim Coscrove updated the committee on the changes made to the Lodge website following the organizational changes for bookings, hall lets etc. Brian Robertson advised the committee he is looking at the possibility of booking a tribute act into 2026. Brian will keep the committee updated of progress.

Closure

There being no further business the meeting was closed