Thursday, December 20, 2018: Stated Meeting

What a wonderful night of Masonry last night! Here is what was accomplished.

  • Brother Gregg Pappas returned his FC catechism one week after receiving his degree.
  • A first time visitor from Pittsburgh Lodge No. 45 was in attendance
  • Brother Witstruck announced that we will deliver 10 Christmas food baskets to families in need in our area on Saturday.
  • This Saturday we will be delivering gifts to our Masonic Home sponsored residents and joining them for lunch.
  • Br:. Sawa-Szostak, Masonic Education Chairman, reported that we nearly doubled the points required to receive the Grand Lodge Masonic Education recognition
  • The craft unanimously approved the proposed dues increase for 2020, dues will increase by $15 pending approval of the Grand Master
  • The craft approved sponsorship of a Youth Basketball Team at the Madeira Beach Rec Dept.
  • The craft approved sponsoring four needy youths to take part in the Mad Bch Basketball Season at the cost of $80 each.
  • The W:. Master Elect stated that his Masters Project for 2019 is to recover the officer chairs and to purchase a corner stone plaque to be placed on the exterior NE corner of the Lodge.
  • The craft approved the purchase of a new water heater for the Lodge
  • R:.W:. Knapp gave Masonic Education on the difference between a Funeral Lodge and a Lodge of Sorrow.

The brothers present enjoyed true fellowship and brotherly love….

Just a reminder: Lodge is Dark next Thursday for the Holidays, please enjoy time with your family and loved ones.

Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge, No. 291, F & A M