Recent Events

Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge No. 291

Madeira Beach, Florida

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Br:. Charles Webster Receives 50 year Award

(5-1-08)

Brother Charles Williams with W:. Sansom after receiving his 50 year service award certificate and pin. Br:. Webster was raised in Gulf Beach Lodge in 1958.

Br:. Michael Pagnotta Receives Apron

(5-1-08)

Br:. Pagnotta received his lambskin apron and proficiency card for a wonderful catechism. The apron was presented by Br:. Joe Finocchiaro, Junior Deacon.

Br:. Roger Tune Receives Apron

(4-26-08)

Br:. Roger Tune returned his Master Mason proficiency and earned his Lambskin Apron. Worshipful Master Sansom congratulates Br:. Tune on a job well done.

Shoot-off between Past Masters

(4-26-08)

W:. David Brown and W:. Derryl O’Neal settle once and for all who is the better Trap Shooter….W:. Brown graciously accepts his 2^nd prize ribbon. Great fun was had by all involved.

Lodge Donates to the Red Cross

(4-24-08)

W:. Sansom presents a check in the amount of $248.00 to the Tampa Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross following a presentation made at the Temple on disaster preparedness.

Br:. Jose Receives his Lambskin Apron

(4-17-08)

Br:. Jose Vega returned his Master Mason proficiency and earned his Lambskin Apron. Worshipful Master Pro Tem, Shawn Rae congratulates Br:. Vega on a job well done.

W:. O’Neal represents the Lodge well…

(4-17-08)

Br:. Barry Loft presented W:. O’Neal a silver colored metal for being the leader from Gulf Beach Lodge at the Masters & Wardens Trapshoot. With humility and dignity the award was accepted in the manner in which it was presented.

40 Year Service Award

Brother Harold Williams receives his 40 year service award certificate and pin from W:. Dick Sansom….congrats brother !

Hawaiian Dinner a Success

(4-5-08)

The Scholarship Committee of Gulf Beach Lodge sponsored an Hawaiian Dinner to raise funds for the Ernest J. Freeman Jr. Memorial Scholarship. A wonderful evening was had by all ! Guests enjoyed a teriyaki chicken dinner in a festively decorated room complete with Hawaiian music and decorations.

Newest Master Masons

(3-27-08)

Brothers Brian L. Book and Nick A. Masey were Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason before a crowd of over 50 Masons. A wonderful evening was had by all. Br. Joe Finocchiaro Raised Br. Masey and Br. Jose Vega Raised Br. Book

Brother Montes Receives Apron

Brother Ismael Montes gave back a beautiful catechism and received his Lambskin apron in open Lodge. The Lambskin was presented by his instructor, Joe Finocchiaro.

Newest Master Masons

(2-28-08)

Brothers Michael H. Pagnotta and Jose M. Vega were Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on Thursday February 28^th before a Lodgeroom of 47 brothers. A wonderful meal was prepared beforehand by Junior Warden, Tom Willmot.

District Deputy Grand Master Pays a Visit

(2-21-08)

Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge was visited by Danny H. Robinson, District Deputy Grand Master of Masons for the 21st Masonic District on Thursday evening February 21st. Right Worshipful Robinson was honored with a dinner, prepared by Brother Tom Willmot (Junior Warden) prior to the Lodge's meeting. During the visit the District Deputy Grand Master made presentations to the following Lodge members, Brother Norman Johnson received a 50 year service award, Brother John Sawyer received a 25 year service award and Brothers Allen Godfrey and Ronald Denny received their Perpetual Membership certificates.

Fish Fry Lunch a Huge Success

(2-13-08)

Brother Andy Kotsaftis caught some fresh fish and cooked it up for the members, family and friends of the Lodge on Wednesday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Over 50 dinners were served up and a great time was had by all in attendance. Be on the lookout for more of the impromptu lunches…they seem to be a hit !

Presentations made

(2-08)

Worshipful master, Dick Sansom (2^nd from left) presented Service Award Certificates to Br:. David Steinke (left), Br:. Bob Carlyle (2^nd from right) and a Master Mason certificate to Br:. John Anthony.

Installation of 2008 Lodge Officers

(1-5-08)

On Saturday January 5^th 2008 the new Lodge Officers were installed at an open installation. Over 70 were in attendance to join in the fellowship and celebration. Installing Officers were, R:.W:. Howard Knapp- Installing Officer; W:. Ralph Vaughan – Installing Marshall; W:. Don Harriott – Installing Chaplain; Br:. Ed Pinkham – Installing Musician.