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PROVINCIAL GRAND CHARITY NEWS

A meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Grand Charity was held at Derby on 25th June 2008 under the Chairmanship of W. Bro. Brian Quartermain.

It had been agreed at the previous meeting held in January that the Committee would consider implementing a system of acknowledgement for beneficiaries of grants from the Provincial Grand Charity in the form of a plaque. W. Bro. Neil Hartburn had undertaken to obtain samples which he produced for approval. The Committee agreed to purchase 20 large plaques and a number of smaller ones for immediate use.

The Provincial Grand Treasurer, W. Bro. Geoffrey Crawford, presented a Statement of Accounts to the date of the meeting and drew attention to certain items. He reported that he had reinvested a sum of £370,000 with the Bank of Scotland at the very attractive rate of 6.75%. The total market value of investments at 31st March 2008 was almost £852,000 with a book value of just under £708,000.

Grants approved

	£300 to Brin’s Cottage – Girl Guiding, Buxton to be added to a similar donation by the Phoenix Chapter of St. Ann for repairs to their building.
	£250 to Nicholson Court Social Club, Tideswell to support a grant of £250 by High Peak Lodge to assist with the provision of social amenities for elderly people in Tideswell.
	£100 to Chapel-en-le-Frith Town Band to match a grant made by Connal Wilson Lodge towards building repairs to the band room.
	£500 to a charity called WORK supporting young people with learning difficulties to be added to a similar grant made by Bretwalda Lodge.
	£250 each to Guide Association Chesterfield HQ and 3rd Wingerworth Scout Group in addition to similar grants made by the Derbyshire Masonic Golfers’ Association.
	£500 to Derby Kids’ Camp to assist with free camping holidays for 250 disadvantaged children from Derby.
	£300 to Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund providing holidays under canvas for 120 children from Derby
	£500 to Ryder-Cheshire Volunteers, a body running a swimming group for disabled people living in South Derbyshire.
	£250 to Muscular Dystrophy Campaign to assist with research into the management and knowledge of the disease.
	£300 to Ian Appeal towards pioneering medical treatment for a resident of Lower Pilsley.
	£1,000 to Blythe House Hospice, Chapel-en-le-Frith to assist with refurbishment of the lift, previously provided by the Provincial Grand Charity.
	Erratum. In the last report I reported that grants of £250 each had been made to two charities by Pioneer Lodge. They were in fact made by Engineers’ Lodge and I apologise for this error.

Albert Wilson Fund

Six brethren had received assistance from the Fund to enable their Lodge subscriptions to be paid at a total cost of £736. If there is a member in your Lodge who you feel might benefit from help from the Fund please contact your Lodge Almoner.

Other business

The new Provincial Grand Almoner, W. Bro. Brian Jones, reported that he had reappointed W. Bro. Joe Sim as his Assistant in the south of the Province and appointed W. Bro. Tony Gregory to represent him in the north.

The Secretary reported that arrangements had been completed for the Party in the Park at Chatsworth on 27th June and around 1,200 people were expected to attend.

Note: The event was a success despite inclement weather, with around 1,200 brethren and families enjoying a very pleasant evening and enjoyable music.

The Chairman announced that the 2008 Carol Service is to be held at Derby Cathedral on Sunday 7th December. Please note this date in your diary.

W. Bro. Bernard Eyre reported that he had received almost £3,000 so far for the Coins for Cash project but that no support had yet been received from Duffield and he asked for a volunteer. If you meet at Duffield and would like to act as the local co-ordinator please let Bernard know.

The Chairman reported that the next edition of Derbyshire Circle would be distributed in September and would include information provided by the Festival Executive.

Annual Meeting

The next meeting of the Standing Committee will take place at Chesterfield on 3rd September, to be followed by the Advisory Committee of Charity Stewards and Almoners at 2.00 p.m. and the Annual Meeting immediately following.

Graham M. Sisson
Secretary


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