Gulf Beach Lodge had the extreme fraternal pleasure to welcome our District Deputy Grand Master for his Official Visit.
- Those present enjoyed a delicious chicken and yellow rice meal prepared by Br∴ Aron Zions and homemade Boston creme puffs prepared by Br∴ Charlie Fuller and his lady.
- R∴W∴ Allen W. Norwich, accompanied by his party, was received into the Lodge and accorded Grand Honors by the Craft.
- District Instructor, R∴H∴ Cy Havron, was introduced.
- Distinguished guests were introduced, R∴W∴ Rick Wendling, Deputy Grand Master and M∴W∴ Robert Lambert, Past Grand Master.
- Two first time visitors were welcomed and presented Lodge coins.
- Mr. Tommy Wayne Martin Jr. was elected to receive the Three Degrees of Freemasonry.
- R∴W∴ Allen Norwich, was presented Honorary Membership in Gulf Beach Lodge.
- W∴ Jeffrey Fincher Sr, was presented Honorary Membership in Gulf Beach Lodge.
- Brs∴ Justin D’Aloisio and Richard Hightower received their MLT (Masonic Leadership Training) certificates.
- R∴W∴ Allen Norwich and W∴ Tim Delaney were presented a coin and pin by R∴W∴ Howard Knapp on behalf of Mt. Juneau-Gastineau Lodge No. 21 in Juneau Alaska and their Master W∴ Jason Nardi.
- The craft donated $150 to the C&C Lemonade Factory for their 10th Annual Lemonade Stand Cancer Fundraiser.
- The craft donated $300 to the Grand Master’s & First Lady’s Project.
- R∴H∴ Cy Havron gave an introduction to the instruction schedule and plan for the year.
- The District Committeemen each gave a statement about their committee.
- R∴W∴ Allen Norwich gave the message from our Grand Master, M∴W∴ Haskell Vest which was received with a standing ovation.
- R∴W∴ Howard Knapp gave the closing charge.