Thursday, February 11, 2010: Entered Apprentice Degree
Sunday, 07 February 2010 06:31
Messrs. Louis Pinto, Russel Wood and Michael Castleman will be Initiated Entered Apprentices on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Masonic Temple at 7:30 PM. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. The new elevator/lift system will be functioning for brothers who can't make the stairs.
Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 20:05
Saturday, February 6, 2010: Three Degrees in One Day
Sunday, 31 January 2010 14:29
Bro:. Patrick Ward, who will be shipping out with the US Navy on February 10th, received the Three Symbolic Degrees of Freemasonry in one day by dispensation of the Grand Master. The event was held on Saturday February 6, 2010 at Gulf Beach Lodge. The Entered Apprentice Degree began at 10:00 am, followed by the Fellow Craft Degree, then lunch was served. After lunch Bro:. Ward was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Taking part in the ceremonies were R:.W:. Ed Street, District Deputy Grand Master and R:.H:. James Clouser, District Instructor.
Last Updated on Sunday, 07 February 2010 08:25
Thursday, February 4, 2010: Official Visit of the District Deputy Grand Master
Saturday, 30 January 2010 12:28
R:.W:. Ed Street, District Deputy Grand Master of the 21st Masonic District, accompanied by R:.H:.James Clouser, District Instructor, and other members of his entourage, held his official visit of Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 on Thursday, February 4th. The evening began with a dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting at 7:30 pm. Nine brothers from Star Lodge, No. 78, and eight brothers of Pinellas Daylight Lodge, No. 385 were in attendance to vie for the traveling gavel. W:. Tom Willmot, Master of Gulf Beach Lodge, cheerfully turned the gavel over to W:.Chas Jordan, Master of Star Lodge.
In addition we were honored by an unannounced visit of M:.W:. William H. Berman, the Grand Master of New Jersey, and the M:.W:. Larry S. Plasket, P.G.M., Grand Secretary of New Jersey.
Brother Brian Book received his silver proficiency card from the District Instructor, R:.H:. James R. Clouser, during the District Deputy Grand Master's Official visit, and Howard Knapp (not pictured) received his brown proficiency card.
Finally, Fay Bengston (wife of Brother Pete Bengston) was honored for her continued labor and dedication to the Lodge's Holiday Food Basket program. For a number of years now Fay has spearheaded the food purchasing and organizing of the baskets. This past year the Lodge supported eight families during the holidays.
Last Updated on Friday, 05 February 2010 21:35
The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown
Monday, 05 October 2009 15:11
Dan Brown's book, The Lost Symbol, has generated considerable interest in Freemasonry. Accordingly, members of Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge are available to be interviewed or to make a presentation describing Freemasonry. Further, public tours of Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge can be arranged by appointment. For either, please email the lodge secretary or master, or call the lodge at 727-391-8073 during business hours.
