Month: October 2019

It was a great evening of fellowship and Freemasonry last night at Gulf Beach Lodge, where thirty Masons from as far away as Newfoundland were in attendance. Here is what was accomplished.

• The brothers enjoyed a fantastic beef stew prior to the meeting
• R∴H∴ Tom Quay was introduced and welcomed
• Cards were sent to our sick and distressed members
• R∴W∴ Howard Knapp gave Masonic Education on the sanctity and high importance of the Secret Ballot
• Br∴ Billy Sewell was elected into membership
• A petitioner was elected to receive the Three Symbolic Degrees
• Br∴ Bobby Burkett was presented his renewed Silver Card by the District Instructor
• W∴ Dick Sansom earned his renewed silver card which will be presented at a later date
• Br∴ Tasos Oureilidis received his Master Mason Certificate
• A member was placed on Emeritus Status
• $1,100 was approved for Eleven families who will receive Thanksgiving Food Baskets from our Lodge
• It was reported that our Oktoberfest raised $1, 177.29 for the Bikes for Books Program
• The Lodge donated $100 to the Tampa Bay Crisis Center

Please join us next Thursday for an EA Degree.

Oktoberfest at Gulf Beach Lodge was a smashing success with nearly fifty Masons, family and friends in attendance! Our Junior Warden, Br. Mark Sawa-Szostak, prepared an entirely homemade meal right down to the German chocolate cake.

Most importantly, we were able to raise a lot of money for our Bikes for Books program run by W. Bob Meeks. Everyone’s donations, either financially or with your time, was much appreciated.

Fraternally,

Joseph Sosa, Junior Deacon

Thirty-three Masons from as far away as Canada attended a wonderful EA Degree at Gulf Beach Lodge last night. In attendance also were District 18 DDGM, Rick Wendling, and sitting Masters Jim Clouser of Star Lodge and John Gicking of Northside Lodge. We welcome Brother Charles “Chip” Cahall as our newest Entered Apprentice Mason. 

The members of Northside Lodge also retrieved the Traveling Gavel at the end of the evening. A great time was had by all.