Month: January 2022

Gulf Beach Lodge had a wonderful evening of brotherhood and fellowship. This is what was enjoyed by all present.

• The OES prepared a wonderful meal which was greatly enjoyed by all
• The craft welcomed R∴W∴ Jim Charette, DDGM, to the meeting
• The brothers warmly welcomed a first time visitor from Louisville, Kentucky
• Photo: Br∴ Ed Lurie was presented his 70 Year Certificate and Pin
• The craft donated $150.00 to the American Lung Association
• Cards were sent to our sick and distressed brothers
• Masonic Education was presented by Senior Warden, Br∴ Joe Sosa on ‘Faith, Hope and Charity’

We hope to see you at the next meeting, which will be Thursday, February 10th – It will be a Family Movie Night at 6:30 pm with refreshments and Ice Cream Sundaes.

After a wonderful baked ziti dinner prepared by the Junior Warden, members and friends of Gulf Beach Lodge enjoyed a family night of trivia. The Master can be seen standing here deep in thought.

This past weekend members of Gulf Beach Lodge met at Top Golf in Tampa for a day of fellowship and fun. Although it was a little brisk outside, the Master showed his mettle by wearing shorts and a t-shirt. A great time was had by all who attended.

Join us this Thursday evening at 6:30 PM for a Family Trivia Night. There will be an Italian pasta meal at 6:30 PM followed by a fun evening of Trivia. Please be sure to keep an eye on the Lodge calendar for events and activities.

It was a wonderful evening of fellowship and brotherly love at Gulf Beach Lodge last night. This is some of what we accomplished.

• Junior Warden, Bobby Burkett, and the Stewards prepared hamburgers, hot dogs and sides.
• We were honored with a visit from R∴W∴ Don Cowart, Junior Grand Warden, and R∴W∴ Tony Chavez.
• W∴ Steve Johnson installed Brother Richard Hightower as Marshall; Brother Chip Cahall as Senior Steward, and Brother Cozy DeRosa as Musician.
• R∴W∴ Tony Chavez served as Installing Marshall.
• Cards were sent to our sick and distress brothers and/or families
• A petition was read for Affiliation with our Lodge
• A Petition was read for the Three Symbolic Degrees.
• The craft approved the purchasing of a new keyboard instrument for the Lodge to replace the old organ.
• The craft donated $100 from the Charity Fund to the Masonic Home treat fund.
• The craft donated $200 from the Charity Fund to a crippled child from Lithuania having surgery in the US.
• W∴ Steve Johnson gave Masonic Education on the Grand Lodge’s Masonic Education program.
• The 2022 Officer picture was taken following the meeting.

Join us next Thursday for a Family Trivia Night. The Junior Warden will be preparing a baked pasta meal for 6:30 pm and the Trivia Night to start afterwards.

This will be the first degree of 2022 under the leadership of our new officers. There will be a meal of pizza beforehand at 6:30 pm.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing in some wonderful fellowship. The degree starts promptly at 7:30 pm.

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Gulf Beach Lodge No . 291, held its 72nd Installation of Lodge Officers yesterday. We congratulate the officers installed for 2022. The installation team was R∴W∴ Howard Knapp, installing officer; W∴ Mark Sawa-Szostak, installing marshal; W∴ Oscar Salazar, installing chaplain; and W∴ Joe Finocchiaro, installing musician. We say a special Thank You! to the members of the Gulf Beach OES chapter who prepared the refreshments. The new officers are listed at the Officers 2022 page. Here are some photos from the evening: