Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

PGLA Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot to be held on Sunday 5 October 2008 at North Ayrshire Shooting Ground, Blackstone Farm, Dalry.
50 Bird Sporter, Registration 11am Onwards.
Entry Price to Be Arranged On the Day.
Keeper Trophies for Closed Masonic 1. 2. 3.
Open Trophies 1. 2. Keeper Trophies.Overall High Gun £40.
Donations from Masons for Raffle Greatly Appreciated.

PGL Ties £9 each. See any member of PGL Committee to purchase a Tie.

The Annual Masters Sponsored Walk was held on Sunday 28 September 2008, starting off from Kilmarnock Masonic Halls. The event was hosted by Lodge St Clement Riccarton (Kil) Kilmarnock No. 202. the late summer sunshine gave a beautiful back drop to a perfect afternoon. As custom dictates, the competition was also held for the best dog which was won this year by Bro, Warnock Longridge PM and his King Charles Spaniel. Prizes were presented by the RWPGM and thanks given to Lodge No.202 for their hospitality and supplying the much appreciated buffet.

The Annual Quiz Night of Provincial Grand Lodge was hosted this year by Lodge St James (Kilwinning) Tarbolton No.135. Twelve Teams took part and each had an enjoyable time competing with the others. The professional Quiz Masters were superb keeping the event moving along at a steady pace. The Lodge provided some excellent hospitality in the form of a buffet which was greatly appreciated by the brethren and the ladies. At the end of the evening the Winners were Lodge St John RA No. 320.

Substitute Provincial Grand Master Brother William Steele is to be congratulated for the sterling work he puts in to make these events so successful, although some more support would be appreciated. The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master arrived in time for the presentation of the Prizes, and the Buffet of course.

	The Annual Quiz was held on 11 May 2007 within the premises of Lodge Royal Blues Kilbirnie No.399. Teams were made up of 4 Brethren and partners in some cases. There is no truth in the rumour that that this was to handicap the more able teams! Here we can see members of Lodge Troon Navigation No.86 in relaxed mood in anticipation of an easy victory. However the result was not in favour of Troon.
	The winning team in 2007 was Lodge Irvine Newtown No.1662's A Team. The victorious team captain is pictured receiving the trophy from Depute Provincial Grand Master Bro. Jim Nimmo while Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro. William Steel looks on.

As at almost every Masonic function, the raffle is gathered and prizes distributed. Funds raised generally always go to general funds and upkeep of Lodges. However the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire does not have the same overheads. Therefore most of these monies are distributed to charity. Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro. William Steel is pictured here assisting to make the draw and give out the donated prizes with the help of one of the Masonic partners.

Right Worshipful Master Bro. Warnock Longridge of Lodge Beith St John's No.157 is pictured at the quarterly communication on 27 June 2007, receiving the Adam Pettigrew trophy for the highest amount of money gathered from sponsors on the Annual Masters' Walk. The trophy is being presented by Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master Bro John Ralston and Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro William Steele.

Right Worshipful Master Bro. John Brown of Lodge St John Royal Arch Ardrossan No.320 is pictured at the quarterly communication on 27 June 2007, receiving the Penny-a-Day trophy for the highest amount of money donated by individual Lodge members. The trophy is being presented by Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master Bro John Ralston and Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro William Steele.