Month: February 2021

If you weren’t able to attend the meeting last night at Gulf Beach Lodge, here are some of the things that were accomplished.

• Fourteen members and visitors enjoyed an evening of fellowship and Masonry
• The Senior Warden, Steve Johnson, was approved to get quotes on fire-exit stair maintenance and electrical upgrades.
• The Junior Warden, Joe Sosa, was approved to get quotes for the servicing of our flat-top griddle in the kitchen.
• The craft donated $100 to Shands Hospital
• The craft donated $100 to American Cancer Society
• Worshipful Master Mark Sawa-Szostak gave Masonic Education on the Annual Grand Lodge Communication (what it is and how it works) As of now Grand Lodge is planning a communication this May 31 – June 2nd at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, however the scope and details are not yet set.

We congratulate and welcome Brother Lukas Vanagaitis as our newest Fellow Craft at Gulf Beach Lodge. Thirty members and visitors enjoyed a wonderful evening of Masonry.

The Lecture was delivered by Brother Bobby Burkett and the Charge by W∴ Mark Sawa-Szostak.

Congratulations also to Brother Steve Johnson, our Senior Warden, who sat in the East for his first time in the Fellow Craft Degree.

If you weren’t able to attend the meeting last night at Gulf Beach Lodge, here are some of the things that we accomplished.

• Fourteen members and visitors enjoyed an evening of fellowship
• Special guest, Cindy Norwich, gave a talk on the Rainbow for Girls organization
• Brother Lukas Vanagaitas returned his EA catechism led by W∴ David Neville
• A Petition for Plural membership was read
• Our new Treasurer, W∴ Jim Charrette, gave a Treasurers report
• Brother Joe Sosa reported on the successful “drive through” breakfast last Sunday
• Brother Steve Johnson reported that the old antenna was removed and the vent stack outside repaired
• The craft donated $100 to the Rainbow Girls
• The craft donated $100 to Chapter 241, Order of Eastern Star

As you can see it was a great evening, please join us next Thursday, February 25th at 7:30 pm for a Fellow Craft Degree for Brother Lukas Vanagaitas.

10:00 am: In addition to the general cleaning and sanitization, there are a few projects lined up, including:

• Replace the altar wheels.
• Repair and upgrade the entryway overhead lighting (to light the outside square and compasses, flags, and walkways).
• Paint the parking lot barriers.
• Dispose of old, unused AC hardware.

While some of the outdoor projects are weather permitting, there is plenty to do indoors as well.  If you have a few hours to lend, please swing by as we’re sure to need all the assistance we can get!

Gulf Beach Lodge Passed Brother Brian Marshall to the Degree of Fellow Craft with a well-attended group of Masons present, including three first time visitors!

The Lecture was delivered by Brother Bobby Burkett and the Charge by W∴ Mark Sawa-Szostak.

Congratulations to Brother Marshall on taking his second step in Freemasonry! The Lodge looks forward to your future advancement.

February 7, 2021 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Gulf Beach Lodge will start it’s MODIFIED monthly breakfast on Sunday February 7th from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. This will be takeout service only with NO inside dining. Suggested donation is $7.00 per breakfast. Below is the fixed menu (no special orders) and instructions on how to place your order and pick up your food.

1. Arrive in your car at the Lodge between 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
2. A brother will be outside to direct you to a parking spot and take the number of breakfasts you want to pick up
3. You will wait in your car while another brother brings your boxed order and takes any donation you may wish to make
4. It’s that simple. 

Fixed Menu: (No substitutions or special orders) Please advise at pickup if you have any food allergies.

• Scrambled Eggs
• 2  Sausage Patties
• 2 small pancakes
• 1/2 waffle
• Home fries
• To go butter and syrup 

The Lodge hopes to be able to return to indoor dining in the future but is excited to get started now with the takeout breakfast program.