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Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291

Madeira Beach, Florida

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May Birthdays

Eugene Succow 5/3

Paul King 5/4

Ed Vandeymark 5/4

Brian Book 5/5

Bryce VanSyoc 5/8

Curt Gould 5/9

Jim Townsend 5/9

George Race 5/11

John Allison 5/12

Andrew Kotsaftis 5/14

Bryan Bingham 5/14

Clyde Rasnake 5/19

John Ciatto 5/20

Dick Bolvin 5/23

Gordon Spears 5/23

Doug Lowery 5/24

John Duffy 5/25

Bernard Kistner 5/26

Don Watson 5/26

John VanCamp 5/27

Pete Bengston 5/28

Gilbert Duley 5/28

Richard Hoover 5/31

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Br:. Bob Hewell Chief Rabban of Egypt Temple Shrine

Bob is a native of Elberton, Georgia, graduating from North Georgia College in 1952 with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration and a commission as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He entered active duty immediately upon graduation spending twenty-two years in the Army. During this time he received various command and staff assignments of increasing responsibility and obtained qualification in both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. He retired in 1974 as a Lieutenant Colonel with a specialty rating of Master Army Aviator. Upon retirement, Bob moved to Pinellas County and for a short time was the Company Pilot and Purchasing Agent for a wholesale tool company.

In 1976 he joined the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office directing their Purchasing and Supply Division. After twelve years he joined Jaybar Communications, a company organized to provide cellular communications service to an area in southeast Arizona. In 1990 he was elected President of Jaybar and held that position until the company was sold in May of 2000, after which he became fully retired.

Masonically, Bob was raised a Master Mason in Gulf Beach Lodge # 291 in November of 1989 serving as Lodge Treasurer for two years. He became a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies in 1990.

He was initiated a Noble in Egypt Shrine in December of 1990, and currently holds appointments as an Aide, an Ambassador, and Captain of the Guard. He is a Past Commander of the Legion of Honor and still holds the position of Treasurer after twelve years. Bob is currently President of the Holiday Isles Shrine Club and lst Lt. Commander, Florida Shrine Association Legions of Honor. He is also an active member in the Ambassadors Shrine Club, Gentlemen of the Creek, Hillbilly Clan #35, Honor Patrol, Order of Quetzalcoatl, and most recently the York Rite Bodies.

Bob married Lady Olivia in 1989 sharing four children and nine grandchildren.

Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Master Made

Honorary Members of Gulf Beach Lodge

Grand Master, Robert P. Harry (pictured above) and District Deputy Grand Master, Danny Robinson have been elected as Honorary members of Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291. We are proud of our newest Honorary members and the service they have done for the craft !

No Fish Story Here !!

Derryl O’Neal (right) and Tom Willmot (left) show off the catch of the day ! Br:. Andy Kotsaftis led them on a fishing trip that paid off in fillets….let’s eat !

Brothers Receive Proficiency Cards

(9-5-07)

Congratulations to the following brothers who received Proficiency cards from the District Instructor for their memory work with the ritual. Brothers Ralph Vaughan, Tom Willmot, Dick Sansom, Joe Finocchiaro, and Derryl O’Neal a SILVER CARD for all questions and answers in the catechisms. Brothers Dick Sansom and Derryl O’Neal, GREEN CARD for opening and closing the Lodge, and esoteric degree work in the EA & FC degrees. Good job brothers !!!

Brother Bob Shogren Recognized

Worshipful Master O’Neal Honored

W:. O’Neal in the white shirt, center, honored by Legion Post 273 of Madeira Beach. We are very proud of the work that he does with the Fire Department. Thank you brother !

Br:. John Anthony Lands the Big One

Br:. John Anthony lands a 34” Keeper while on holiday. Way to go John….when’s dinner ?

R:.W:. Howard Knapp Appointed as District Instructor

R:.W:. Howard Knapp has been appointed as the District Instructor for the 21^st Masonic District by Deputy Grand Master Robert P. Harry. The term as District Instructor will run from May 2007 – May 2008).