There were 58 in attendance today at Gulf Beach Lodge’s 76th Annual Installation of Lodge Officers, some from as far as Rhode Island. The installation was lead by W∴ Mark Sawa-Szostak (Installing Officer), W∴ David Neville (Installing Marshal), W∴ Steve Johnson (Installing Chaplain) and Brother Jared Ezzard (Installing musician). Those installed for 2026 were Brother Tim Delaney (Worshipful Master) R∴W∴ Howard Knapp (Senior Warden), Brother Brian Marshall (Junior Warden), W∴ David Neville (Marshal), Brother Dago Cruz (Junior Deacon), Brother Al Yoder (Senior Steward), Brother Aron Zions (Junior Steward). Those previously installed were W∴ Steve Johnson (Secretary), W∴ Bobby Burkett (Treasurer), Brother Russ Wood (Chaplain), W∴ Mark Niceley (Tyler).
W∴ Tim Delaney presented his lady Traceylee a Grand Lodge Perpetual Friend certificate to Gulf Beach Lodge.
W∴ Delaney also presented gifts to the installing officers and 2026 officers.
Michaila Surita, Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls of Largo Assembly #86, gave the Gavel Talk and presentation to W∴ Delaney.
Following the installation members and guests met at Coco’s Crush Grille on Redington Beach for fellowship.