Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia.

In the Grand Lodge of Spain. Arenal Lodge No. 65, Valencia, Costa Blanca, Spain,
ARENAL LODGE No. 65.
   

This is a report of the Minutes of the 73rd Regular Meeting of Arenal Lodge 65.
held at the Don Cayo Golf Club, Altea on Tuesday 28th September 2010.
Those present were:
W.M.
IPM
S.W.
J.W.
Chaplain
Treasurer
Secretary
SD.
JD.
Assistant D.C.
Charity Stwd.
Assistant Treasurer
Inner Guard
Stewards.
Tyler.
Visitors: (8).

The Lodge was opened in due form and solemn prayer at 4:50 pm, and the Dispensation was read by Bro. Secretary.
Grand and Provincial Grand Officers were saluted.

The WM delivered a Eulogy in memory of WBro Terry Goss ProvSGW, a Past Master of this Lodge, and the brethren then stood for one minute in silent prayer and remembrance.

Minutes:
The minutes of the 72nd meeting of the Arenal Lodge No.65 held at the Don Cayo Golf Club on Tuesday 4th May 2010 were read by the secretary, confirmed by the brethren and duly signed by the Worshipful Master.

Ceremony of Passing:

EAF were asked to withdraw from the lodge and the candidate, answered the questions leading from the first to the second degree in excellent fashion and was then entrusted and escorted from the lodge which was opened in the 2nd degree. The candidate was re-admitted and the Ceremony of Passing was very ably conducted by the WM. There was an an excellent extended version of the 2nd degree Working Tools. The explanation of the 2nd degree Tracing Board was given in faultless fashion.
The lodge was closed in the 2nd degree and EAF's were re-admitted.

Notice of Motion:
A Notice of Motion that €250 be donated to the ProvGCharity was given in the name of the Charity Steward.
Presentation of Certificate:
A Grand Lodge Certificate was presented.

The Almoner being absent through illness, a report on his condition was given to the lodge.

A report was given by the Charity Steward.

The Charity Column was circulated and raised the sum of €47.50.

Bro. Secretary reported Grand Decretos nos. 1101, 1102,1103, 1104, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1112.
Bro Secretary reported Provincial Decreto 42.
He read a letter of thanks from the Provincial Ladies Night Committee Chairman, thanking the lodge for their support of the Prov Ladies Night.

The W.M expressed his thanks and appreciation to the members of Armonia de Ifach Lodge for their help and assistance in the use of their Temple and furniture,

WBro. Director of Ceremonies then gave Notice of Motion to elect an Honoury Member of the Lodge.

Bro. Secretary reported The forthcoming visit to Javea of the MWGM.

There was one apology for absence.

There being nothing further to offer for the good of Freemasonry in general or the Arenal Lodge No 65 in particular, the Lodge was closed in brotherly love and harmony at 7.20 pm. The Worshipful Master, his Wardens, Grand Lodge Officers, Provincial Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren all departed from the Temple and together with their Ladies, dined at the Don Cayo Golf Club.