Month: December 2023

Gulf Beach Lodge brings holiday cheer to our heroes at Madeira Beach and Treasure Island Fire Departments. The firefighters received a holiday food basket with a ham and all the fixings to show our appreciation for their service.

Gulf  Beach Masonic Lodge, located at 14020 Marguerite Dr. in Madeira Beach helped bring Holiday cheer to 15 local families in need. Members of the Lodge prepared and delivered the Holiday food baskets to less fortunate families in the area. The baskets included a large ham and all the sides necessary for the most sumptuous dinner. Gulf Beach Lodge is pleased to be able to assist in making this a great holiday season for those most in need. Gulf Beach Lodge has provided Holiday baskets for over 45 years and looks forward to continuing the tradition well into the future.

It was a wonderful meeting last night, here is what went on.
• The brothers enjoyed a wonderful ham dinner (thanks W∴ Sawa-Szostak for the ham)
• A petition for the Three Degrees was read
• We are ready to deliver 15 Christmas Food Baskets on Saturday
• Br∴ Wood presented our Junior Warden Elect, Br∴ Tim Delaney, with special ‘Eggo’ socks.
• The craft donated $150.00 to the American Cancer Society

Members of Gulf Beach Lodge, we are happy to announce that for your convenience Gulf Beach Lodge is now accepting Zelle for donations. This can be used for meal donations, mite box donations, scholarship donations, bikes for books donations, or any other donation you might like to make. We are not using Zelle for dues payments – we will be initiating the Amity dues platform in the near future for your electronic Lodge dues payment.

It was a great night of Freemasonry last night at Gulf Beach Lodge ! Here is what we accomplished.

• The brothers enjoyed a delicious Chicken Parmesan meal 
• R∴H∴ Joe Griffith, District Instructor, was welcomed
• Cards were sent out to our sick and distressed brothers and their families.
• A Petition for Dual Membership was read
• Brother Russ Wood announced the winning Lodge Logo from the recent contest
• The brothers approved $1,600 for our Bengston Holiday Christmas Food Baskets
• The brothers approved spending $75.00 for supplies to Corky’s Cupboard at the Masonic Home
• The brothers donated $150.00 to the Shriner’s Burn Hospital
• The following brothers were elected to office for 2024
  • Worshipful Master – Bobby Burkett
  • Senior Warden – Buck Owens
  • Junior Warden – Tim Delaney
  • Treasurer – Howard Knapp
  • Secretary – Steve Johnson
• Worshipful Master Elect, Bobby Burkett presented his 2024 Lodge Budget
• Worshipful Master Elect Bobby Burkett announced the appointed officers for 2024:
  • Senior Deacon – Zach Zukowski
  • Junior Deacon – David Marrs
  • Senior Steward – Jim Tizzano
  • Junior Steward – Brian Marshall
  • Chaplain – Russ Wood
  • Marshal – Al Yoder
  • Musician – Cozy DeRosa
  • Tyler – Richard Hightower
  • Conductor – Chip Cahall
• Masonic Education on the Tyler’s Sword Guarding the Book of Constitutions was delivered by Brother David Marrs

On December 2, 2023, Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge demonstrated its commitment to community service and philanthropy by participating in the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree program at Tyrone Mall. Members of the lodge eagerly volunteered their time and resources to bring joy to needy children in the local area. With a holiday spirit the Lodge members manned the Angel Tree booth and helped ensure that each child in need will receive a special present during the holiday season. Their involvement in the Salvation Army Angel Tree program not only exemplifies the principles of charity and goodwill but also highlights the importance of community collaboration in making a positive impact on the lives of those less fortunate.