Meetings
1st & 3rd Thursday
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Meeting starts at 7:30 pm
Jacket and Tie
4093 NW 4th Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 501-0545
Lodge Officers
Worshipful Master: Anthony W. Denton 561-322-8492
Senior Warden: Alex Ferrari 954-934-7996
Junior Warden: Rafael Nioac de Salles 561-929-6499
Secretary: R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra 561-613-8094 Mastermason33@gmail.com
Musician: Scott Kaapke
Treasurer: W∴ Howard S. Zimmerman
Chaplain: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Marshal: Michael Strauss
Senior Deacon: Nick Richard
Junior Deacon: Paul Jacob
Senior Steward: Jesse Mercado
Junior Steward: Eric Figueroa
Tyler: Carlos Pulgar
Most Worshipful Grand Master
M∴W∴G∴M∴ Robert Lambert
District Deputy Grand Master
R∴W∴ Allan D. Mason - 561-715-7173
District Instructor
R∴H∴ Salvatore Musumeci - 954-871-6018
Lodge Committees
Finance: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; W∴ Anthony Denton, W∴ Howie Zimmerman
Property / Rental: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; S.S. Nick Richard, J.S. Eric Figueroa, J.D. Paul Jacob
Public Relations / Social Media Communications: Chairman; W∴ Anthony Denton
Members; J.W. Rafael Salles, S.W. Alex Ferrari, J.D. Paul Jacob, S.S. Jesse Mercado
Board of Relief: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; R∴W∴ Michael Sinatra, W∴ Anthony Denton
Charity: Chairman; J.W. Rafael Salles
Members; Tyler, Carlos Pulgar, J.D Paul Jacob
Visitor Examination: Chairman; S.D. Nick Richard
Members: Treasurer W∴ Howard Zimmerman, S.S. Jesse Mercado
Vigilance: Chairman; J.W. Rafael Salles
Members; R∴W∴ Michael Sinatra, W∴ Anthony Denton
Petitions / Investigations: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; S.S. Jesse Mercado, W∴ Mark Angstrom, S.D. Nick Richard, Tyler, Carlos Pulgar
Degree Ritual and Education: Chairman; R∴H∴ Sal Musumeci
Members; R∴H∴ Bob Pastor, S.S. Jesse Mercado
Funeral Committee: Chairman; R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Members; S.W. Alex Ferrari, S.S. Jesse Mercado, J.W. Rafael Salles
From the East
Brethren, I want to congratulate you all on the passing of the land deal with the Torah Academy. This is truly a great deal for the Lodge. This deal will solidify the financial foundation of our beloved Lodge for many future generations.
In the coming days I will be reaching out to Brothers to form a Committee. This Committee will mainly be built of Brothers already serving on the financial Committee to bring back suggestions to the Craft, on what they deem as the best way to make sure the proceeds from the sell are set up to best serve the Lodge.
On October 20th we will be having an EA Degree. I hope to see everyone there. This will be a called communication.
Officers, please note, that now we are entering into fall, please make sure to wear either your tuxedo or a black suite and tie.
Thank you all for your supposed
God Bless
Fraternally,
W∴ Anthony W. Denton
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the West
Brethren,
If you want to learn any part of the EA degree, we are having practice Tuesdays at 6pm
Please see the masonic leadership calendar below. This class has been taught by W:. Mark Angstrom and will help with your masonic journey.
We are always looking to rent our coalition room, please contact me if you have someone interested.
Boca Delray Lodge is using Cash App to receive payments.
$BocaDelrayLodge171
Try it using my code 8WGVHFS. The lodge will get $15, and you’ll get $5.
If you have not paid your dues yet, you can use this app, and the lodge will get $15
Let's promote our collation room. We use Giggster for renters unable to get liability insurance. Please book using the site below that will cover the liability insurance. If renters can provide insurance, please contact me directly. Also, the price is negotiable.
Please take a minute to review our Lodge on Google.
Below is our linktree with the important links about our lodge and Freemasonry.
Please see me if you want to add or make any suggestions.
Fraternally,
S.W. Alex Ferrari
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the South
Greetings from the South, Brethren!
We are in the hurricane season. Let's pay attention to the news and be prepared. If any Bother needs help preparing for a hurricane, do not hesitate to contact our officers and me.
I commend the work of W:. Denton and the entire committee that worked diligently to get a fantastic deal selling the parking lot area of our Lodge. This is a legacy for the whole of the Lodge's future. Thank you!
If any Brother has any suggestions for our dinners, please get in touch with me.
Below is the headcount we had this year for dinners:
12/16/2021: 25
2/3/2022: 25
2/17/2022: 32
3/3/2022: 28
3/17/2022: 50 DDGM
4/8/2022: 35
4/21/2022: 45
5/5/2022: 30
5/14/2022: 25
5/19/2022: 19
6/2/2022: 25
6/16/2022: 30
7/2/2022: 52 (MM Degree on Saturday )
7/7/2022: 50 (DDGM visit)
7/21/2022: 28
8/4/2022: 19
8/18/2022: 32
9/1/2022: 28
9/15/2022: 42
I am looking forward to seeing every one of you in Lodge.
With great Love,
J.W. Rafael Salles
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the Secretary
Greeting Brethren, a healthy congratulations to W:. Denton for all the months of
hard work negotiating the Torah Academy deal. Upon balloting I am happy to say
it was a 100% unanimous acceptance. Grand Lodge has also approved of the
transaction. We now move forward with our attorneys working on our behalf. I
heard a Brother question if we will still be required to pay yearly membership
dues once the money is in our hands and the answer is simple, yes. First off, we
don’t want to be a lodge that will attract Brothers who do not want to pay dues or
pay much. We will attract the wrong characteristics of a Brother. Secondly the
intent is to invest the capital so that we have interest funds for many years, these
funds can be used for repairs and improvements to our building, scholarships can
be offered and relief - charity money more attainable etc. Brethren, the finance
committee, and officers have studied and reviewed what is in the best interest of
the Lodge, Brothers and future and are planning accordingly.
2023 dues notices will be mailed out the week of October 13th . Please remit dues
on a timely manner as the lodge depends on these funds to operate. For those
Brothers who still have not paid their 2022 dues, you are now one year past due
and have or will shortly receive your third letter and final notice. If you are
dropped, you just cannot pay dues and be in good standing again. You must first
have a background check ran, submit a reinstatement petition, have a home visit
investigation by three Brothers, and lasty be balloted on. Why put yourself
through this process? E- statements have already been mailed to you, please
remit your 2022 dues, and remain a Mason in good standing.
I would say for the last ten years the lodge has grown like never before. I credit
this to the business idea of “Re-engineering the Corporation”. For those who are
not aware of this concept it is simply, keep your business, association, house of
worship etc. up with the times. A simple example is self-checkout in stores.
Walmart for one, in certain stores has eliminated individual checkouts. Isn’t it
frustrating choosing a line then getting stuck when the person’s having difficulty
with their charge card. Walmart adopted a one line for all branching out to
several checkouts. No more getting stuck behind a problem. Of course, there
are many other in-depth examples which I leave to you to investigate.
The bottom line is simple, keep abreast of new cultures, trends, innovations, and
individual patterns of behavior and modify your business to accommodate them.
Our lodge has re-engineered itself every few years which is the smart thing to do
if you want to grow, survive and be a leader in the industry (for us a leader in
either the District or Jurisdiction). We have our fine officers, committeemen and
Brothers who pitch in and make this happen.
F&S
R∴W∴ Mike Sinatra
Secretary
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
District 25 Lodges
2nd & 4th Thursdays
2701 Quantum Blvd, Boynton Beach 6:30/7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Mondays
421 Jennings Ave., Greenacres 6:30/7:30 pm
1st & 3rd Tuesdays
9463 Roan LN., Palm Beach Gardens 6:30/7:30 pm
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
421 Jennings Ave., Greenacres 6:30/7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Mondays
1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach 6:30/7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Mondays
600 S. Loxahatchee Dr., Jupiter 6:30/7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
845 Bradley St., West Palm Beach 6:30/7:30 pm
1st & 3rd Thursdays
845 Bradley St., West Palm Beach 6:30/7:30 pm
Masonic Advancements
Awaiting Entered Apprentice Degree:
Laz Pena, Arken Radeef, Richard J. Ridky, Mark Rosio
Entered Apprentices Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; Anthony Barone, Thomas Coate, Chris Hamdar, Nicolai Luther, Steven Palsen,
Awaiting Fellow Craft Degree:
Brothers; Paul Imbrone.
Fellow Craft Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brother Paul Gold, Joseph Pellicane, Ricky Mark, Benjamin Cohen.
Awaiting Master Mason Degree:
Master Mason Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; James Billingsley, Leo Netto, Jeff Cirminiello, Samuel Henry, Geoffrey Thiessen,
Awaiting
Dual:
Plural:
Reinstatement:
E.A. Transfer:
F.C. Transfer:
M.M. Transfers:
Petitions:
My Brothers,
With the importance of education in the Ritual work of our fraternity, we are blessed to have such a strong District instructing team available to help. We are excited to provide a School of Instruction every Saturday morning at Harmonia Lodge including at Open Books every third Saturday (WITH A GOURMET BREAKFAST FOR $8.00) prepared by chef
Lou. We will also be providing a School of Instruction on the first Monday of the month at every MMA meeting. We are delighted and eager now to welcome ALL Masons, that includes Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts to Open Books with an RSVP to me from their Worshipful Master or Secretary of his Lodge. Please contact me if you have any questions, or comments, or would like information on receiving a proficiency card for
the hard work you have put in. We are also now in the process of putting together a District competition team in the Fellow Craft Degree, please contact me to join.
Upcoming District 25
Master Mason Degree teams
(part 1)
My Brothers,
The statewide Degree competition for this year will be held for Master Mason Degree (part 1). Our goal is to have multiple teams competing from the 25th Masonic District. These teams can be from each Lodge, or we can have multiple Lodges getting together to form one team. If you are not totally proficient in this Degree, please do not be worried. We will have multiple practices at different Lodges around the District to get everyone up to speed. At these practices, we will be having in-depth instruction on all the ritual and esoteric work in part 1 of Master Mason Degree as mandated by the Committee on Work. Any Master Mason in good standing is eligible to participate, and it will provide you an enhanced knowledge of the ritual and floorwork of Master Mason Degree as well as an increase in comradery with the Brothers of our District. Please reach out to me if you have any interest in joining the Degree teams and representing the 25th Masonic District.
Strength in Numbers
Power in Education
From the District Instructor
My Brothers,
In order to improve your Masonic knowledge try taking the Master Mason 1 2 3 exams On the Grand Lodge website it’s an excellent method to learn to use the Masonic Digest and Mentors Manual. Just complete the three Master Mason Examinations, offered by the Grand Lodge. These examinations have proven very popular as they produce more
friendships, more knowledge of Florida masonry, better informed Brothers and an increase in Lodge attendance.
Also, they are MANDATORY for anyone sitting in the chair of Worshipful Master, Senior
Warden or Junior Warden.
Follow the instructions below:
1. Go to grandlodgefl.com
2. Click on “Education”
3. Take Exams 1, 2 & 3
Fraternally & Sincerely,
R:.H:. Sal Musumeci, DI
(954) 871-6018
Upcoming Events and News
Below is the calendar for the Masonic Leadership Training. Is open to EA, FC, and MM.
ZONE 7
MASONIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Saturday October 8th 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.* -II.
Hosted by Boynton Lodge No. 236, F. & A. M.;
2701 Quantum Blvd.; Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Saturday, October 15th, 12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. • Ill.
Hosted by Harmonia Lodge No. 138, F. & A. M.;
1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 200 Upper
Saturday October 29th 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.* I.
Hosted by Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171, F. & A. M.;
4093 NW 4th Ave.; Boca Raton, FL 33431
* 8:30 a. m. • 9:00 a. m. Donuts, Bagels, and Coffee
Workshop Schedule:
Masonic: Leadership Training EA, FC, and MM Location: Dining Hall
I. REGISTRATION 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 -10:30 Lodge Officers Duties (1) WM Duties (2)
10:30 -11:00 Planning Your Year(3)
11:00 -11:30 Becoming the Worshipful Master (4)
11:30-12:00 Running Your Lodge (5)
II. REGISTRATION 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 -10:30 Lodge Committees (6) & Petitions and Investigations Committees (7)
10:30-11:00 Communications (8)
11:00 -11:30 Finances and Budgets (9)
11:30 -12:00 Membership (10)
III. REGISTRATION 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
9:00-10:30 Lodge Renewal (11) & Ritual (12)
10:30-11:00 Service (13)
11:00-11:30 Event Organization (14)
11:30-12:00 State Chairman Approved Program (15)
special Note: You can only receive credit for up to 5 classes of ML'I' per class
For More Information contact:
W:. Mark Angstrom, PM Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171, F. & A. M., 25th Masonic District
(561) 822-7498
R:. W:. Roy D. Strohacker, Zone 7 MLT Zone Chairman
(561) 329-2261
Thursday, December 1st - 4th, 2022
Preliminary Itinerary
Subject to Change
Thursday, December 1:
Arrive in Washington DC - Free Evening
Friday, December 2:
Breakfast at Hotel
Motor Coach to Arlington National Cemetery
Trolley Tour of Cemetery
Public Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
& Much More
Saturday, December 3:
Tour of G.W. National Masonic Memorial
Tour of Mt. Vernon with Wreath Laying Ceremony
Installation of Lodge Officers of Potomac Lodge No. 5 & Holiday Party
TRAVEL & HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE BOOKED ASAP
Group Name: Florida Freemasons
Reservations Phone Number: 703-243-9800
Flight Groups Leaving From:
Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach
Contact Bill Catsulis 352-804-3981
Masonic Education - Origins of Freemasonry
Past Masters Boca Delray Lodge No 171
2022 - Anthony W. Denton
2021 - Anthony W. Denton
2020 - Harold W Ewing II
2019 - Salvatore Musumeci
2018 - Demetrios Kirkiles
2017 - Mark Angstrom
2016 - John Blalock
2015 - Scott Durgee
2014 - Rex Bradford
2013 - David G. Lund
2012 - Jay Obeid
2011 - John Ager
2010 - George Hervey *
2009 - Mike Sinatra
2008 - Robert Langford *
2007 - John Kemp
2006 - David M Haycock
2005 - David Lerner *
2004 - Christopher G. Gilbert
2003 - Brant C. Bayer
2002 - Mark Silberman
2001 - Steve A. Sagal *
2000 - Arthur Dubin
1999 - A. Ray Stewart *
1998 - David A. Allen
1997 - Israel Stavis *
* Deceased
The Grand Lodge of Florida developed this comprehensive course of study to instruct Brothers on the proper procedures and responsibilities of each Lodge Officer, and how to conduct the important business of their particular Lodge. Courses are presented by the District Chairman, and a certificate is issued upon successful completion of all 15
modules.
The Grand Lodge of Florida provides Master Mason Examinations to be open book type exams designed to give any Master Mason the opportunity to increase his knowledge of some of the Ancient Tenets, Rules, and Regulations of Masonry. They contain a mixture of multiple choice, True or False, or essay questions which should be answered on the answer sheet, as provided in the exam downloads.
The Grand Lodge of Florida encourages all members of the Craft to further their knowledge of Lodge operation, especially those concerning the Elected and Appointed
Officers of each particular Lodge. The Lodge Officers Training program was designed to educate and test your knowledge of Lodge procedures, business, penal code, and other areas. Let There Be Light
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