Amalgamation / Closure of Lodges
Agenda for DPGM
Agenda for Final Meeting
Ceremonies
Certificate of Good Standing
Check List for Amalgamation
Closure
Flow Chart
Draft Letter to PGS
Draft Notice of Motion for Closure
Extended Agenda for Amalgamation
Final Closing Letter to PGSec
Flow Chart A1
Frequently Asked Questions
Letter for Certificate of Amalgamation
Lodge Closure - Check List
Notice of Motion for Closing Lodge
Notice of Motion - Receiving Lodge
Points to note when closing Lodge
Procedure for Amalgamation Closure
Procedure for Amalgamation Committee
Souvenir Programme DPGM
Table Plans
The Lodge is in Difficulty
Number |
Action |
Date |
Comment |
1 |
Attendance at initial meeting with ProvGSec |
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2 |
Agreement on communication routes |
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3 |
Lodge By-Laws amendment proposals |
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4 |
Petition for a Certificate of Amalgamation signed by receiving Lodge [WM & Wardens] |
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5 |
Petition for a Certificate of Amalgamation signed by closing Lodge/s [WM & Wardens] |
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6
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Supporting letter from APGM containing reasons for: |
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7 |
Short précis of history of closing Lodge(s). |
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8 |
Short précis history of receiving Lodge . |
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9 |
Indication of proposed Amalgamation Date. |
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10
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Letter to ProvGSec stating Lodges are fully aware of commitment to Amalgamation including covering cost of event and providing specific information on time. |
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11 |
Fee for Certificate of Amalgamation to ProvGSec [cheque made payable to UGLE]. |
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12 |
Advise ProvGSec if the Lodge intend to make PGM / DPGM honorary members. |
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13 |
Payment of the Fee for the Warrant. |
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14 |
Send CV on Amalgamated Lodge members: |
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15 |
Apply for Dispensation ( if required). |
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16 |
Draft Summons sent to ProvGSec for approval. |
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17 |
Amalgamation Programme sent to ProvGSec for approval. |
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18 |
Advise PGSec of any presentations of cheques. |
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19 |
Advise the ProvGSec of any Banners. |
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20 |
Discussed with PGSec photographs required. |
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21 |
Arrange changing facilities with Hall Manager. |
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22 |
Arrange Photographer. |
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23 |
Send draft speeches for: |
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24 |
Advise ProvGDC of rehearsal dates and times. |
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25 |
Summons distributed. |
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26 |
Send personal invitation to DPGM. |
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27 |
Send summons and any details of meeting to the Provincial Delegation. |
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28 |
Advise ProvGSec of any additional Grand Officers attending meeting. |
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29 |
Advise ProvGSec of any additional Grand Officers dining. |
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