The Travelling Gavel

1. The intention of the Travelling Gavel is to encourage visits between Lodges in the Province of Durham.
2. The Travelling Gavel is confined to Lodges in the Province of Durham and cannot be rescued by any Lodge from another Province. A rescuing Lodge is a Lodge that visits the Lodge in which the Travelling Gavel resides, for the purpose of "Rescuing" (claiming) it.
3. The Travelling Gavel must be surrendered, along with its Passport, to the successful rescuing Lodge which must have at least four of its members present. This can only be done at the Festive Board. It is requested that a potential rescuing Lodge email the Lodge Secretary with dining bookings in good time to confirm numbers and arrangements.
4. If two or more Rescuing Lodges demand its surrender, it must be surrendered to the Rescuing Lodge with the highest number of members present. In the event of an equal number the WM of the surrendering Lodge shall decide.
5. The Rescuing Lodge and the surrendering Lodge must inform the 9833 Club, Gavel@Durhamfreemasons.org, within 7 days so that the whereabouts of the Travelling Gavel can be ascertained. The Rescuing Lodge must enter their Lodge name and number along with the date in the Travelling Gavel Passport.
6. The Travelling Gavel remains the property of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham, and it may be recalled at any time. This clause overrides clauses 3, 4 and 5.
7. Rescuing Lodges must agree to abide by these rules.

WBro APF Foster DepPGM - 28th June 2025