Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291 held its 73rd annual Installation of Lodge Officers on Saturday January 7th 2023, at the Masonic Temple in presence of members, visitors, family and friends. The Installation of the 2023 Lodge Officers was open to members and public alike. The new Lodge Officers for 2023 are: Joe Sosa, Worshipful Master; Bobby Burkett, Senior Warden; Buck Owens, Junior Warden; Howard Knapp, Treasurer; Steve Johnson, Secretary; Mark Sawa-Szostak, Chaplain; Brian Marshall, Marshal; Tim Delaney, Senior Deacon; Chip Cahall, Junior Deacon; Zach Zukowski, Senior Steward; Jim Tizzano, Junior Steward; Richard Hightower, Tyler; Cozy DeRosa, Musician; and David Marrs, Conductor.
The Installation was led by Right Worshipful Howard W. Knapp, Past District Deputy Grand Master, assisted by Right Worshipful Derryl O’Neal Past District Deputy Grand Master, Installing Chaplain; Worshipful Mark Sawa-Szostak, Past Master, Installing Marshal and Worshipful Joe Finocchairo, Past Master, Installing Musician. The ladies of Gulf Beach Chapter No. 241 Order of Eastern Star provided the refreshments that followed.