February 2026
- mastermason171
- Jan 29
- 12 min read
Updated: Feb 13
Meetings
1st Thursday (Stated)
3rd Thursday (Called)
***Dinner at 6:30 pm***
***Meeting starts at 7:30 pm***
Jacket and Tie
4093 NW 4th Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 501-0545
Mailing Address
Boca Delray Lodge 171
PO BOX 811113
Boca Raton FL 33481-1113
PLEASE INFORM THE SECRETARY OF ANY
EMAIL, PHONE OR ADDRESS CHANGES.
Lodge Secretary
R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra - (561) 613-8094
bdl171.secretary@gmail.com (NEW EMAIL)
Index:
Historian's Corner
Lodge Officers
Worshipful Master: | Eric Figueroa | (917) 544-8879 | |
Senior Warden: | Derik Brasher | (832) 835-4900 | |
Junior Warden: | Jesse Mercado | (954) 422-3999 | |
Secretary: | R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra | (561) 613-8094 | |
Treasurer: | W∴ Anthony Denton | (561) 322-8492 | |
Chaplain: | W∴ Howard Zimmerman | (561) 512-5143 | |
Marshal: | Paul Goldstein | (561) 271-6138 | |
Senior Deacon: | Sam Berger | (561) 861-6600 | |
Junior Deacon: | Garfield Heron | (954) 871-6341 | |
Senior Steward: | Dan Mitu | (954) 300-2460 | |
Junior Steward | John Davis | (561) 213-8030 | |
Tyler: | Hugo Mendez | (561) 302-0231 | |
Historian: | Sam Goldstein | (561) 239-3228 | |
Musician | Kobe Kirschner | (561) 707-6634 |
Most Worshipful Grand Master
M∴W∴G∴M∴ Taleb T. Atala
District Deputy Grand Master
R∴W∴ Demetrios C. Kirkiles - 954-275-0000
District Instructor
R∴H∴ Alexandre Ferrari - 954-934-7996
Lodge Secretary
R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra - (561) 613-8094
bdl171.secretary@gmail.com (NEW EMAIL)
Lodge Committees
Finance: Chairman: S.W. Derik Brasher
Members: W∴ Anthony Denton, S.S. Dan Mitu
Property / Rental: Chairman: J.D. Garfield Heron
Members: R∴H∴ Alexandre Ferrari, S.D. Sam Berger
Public Relations / Social Media Communications: Chairman: W∴Howard Zimmerman
Members: Brother Kobe Kirschner, Brother Hugo Mendez
Board of Relief: Chairman: W∴M∴ Eric Figueroa
Members: W∴ Anthony Denton, S.W. Derik Brasher, R∴W∴ Mike Sinatra
Charity: Chairman: S.W. Derik Brasher
Members: J.W. Jesse Mercado, S.D. Sam Berger
Visitor Examination: Chairman: S.D. Sam Berger
Members: Chaplain W∴ Howard Zimmerman, J.D. Garfield Heron
Vigilance: Chairman: J.W. Jesse Mercado
Members: S.S. Dan Mitu, R∴H∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Petitions / Investigations: Chairman: S.D. Sam Berger
Members: J.D. Garfield Heron, J.S. John Davis
Degree Ritual and Education: Chairman: S.W. Derik Brasher
Members: J.W. Jesse Mercado, Mentor: W∴ Stephen Otto
Funeral Committee: Chairman: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Members: S.W. Derik Brasher, W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Parking/Portico/Library: Chairman: W∴ M∴ Eric Figueroa
Members: W∴ Anthony Denton, R∴W∴ Mike Sinatra
Endowment Fund: Appointed Members
1 Year (2025): R∴ W∴ Rex Bradford, R∴H∴ Salvatore Musumeci
2 Years (2025 - 2026): R∴H∴ Alexandre Ferrari, J.S. John Davis
3 Years (2025 - 2028): W∴Nick Richard, J.W. Jesse Mercado
Outreach Committee: Chairman: W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Members: Hugo Mendez, Sam Goldstein, Paul Goldstein
From the East
Brethren,
As we move into the second month of the year, I want to take a moment to thank all my Brothers for the energy and commitment you've already brought into 2026. January is often about setting direction and building momentum, and because of your support, we've done that.
In February let's stay grounded in our priorities by attending planned events organized by our Outreach Committee, participate in Degree work when needed and take part in helping upright men join our wondeful Fraternity.
Thank you for what you do to move our Lodge forward. I'm confident that if we continue working together with clarity and purpose, we'll make this a strong and meaningful year.
Let's keep it going.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
02/02/26 Master Masons Association meeting at Boca-Delray Lodge
6:30 Dinner 7:30 Meeting
02/05/26 Stated Communication
Guest Speaker: Bro. Ray Wess of Garden Lodge
Topic: Sons of the American Revolution and connection to Freemasonry
02/19/26 Called Communication
Guest Speaker: W:. Hunter Adak
Topic: The Ground Floor of King Solomons Temple: The EA Degree and Masonic Foundations
02/21/26 17th Annual Boca Bash for People with Disabilities
Location: Spanish River Park Time: 10am-3pm
02/28/26. Boca-Delray/Boynton/Lantana Lodges Joint BBQ/Picnic
Location: Boynton Lodge Time 12noon
Fraternally,
Eric Figueroa
Worshipful Master
Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171, F. & A.M.
From the West
Greetings from the West, Brethren,
One of my ancient duties is to "pay the Craft their wages". While operative masons received coin, our speculative wages are found in Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.
I want to personally thank the Brothers who are stepping up for our upcoming degree work and for the Competition Team; your dedication to the ritual is the cement that binds us. I also encourage those who haven't been to Lodge in a while to "travel" back to the West. We have a number of candidates who are currently progressing, and your presence as mentors is vital to their journey from darkness to light.
We are excited about the upcoming Boca Bash at Spanish River Park on February 21st between 10am and 3pm. This is in support of the American Disabilities Foundation. While volunteers are needed to assist, we encourage all to attend to represent our Lodge and District.
Fraternally,
Derik Brasher
Senior Warden
Boca-Delray No.171
From the South
Brothers,
As we approach a new month let us not forget our Masonic obligations of charity, friendship, and brotherly love. The JW station reminds us that Masonry is not only about labor but also refreshment both in mind and spirit. Please remember to attend our meetings and events for the month as your participation and support make a big difference in our Lodge.
Fraternally,
Jesse Mercado
Junior Warden Warden
From the Secretary
Fraternal Greetings Brethren.
Fraternal greetings Brethren. Our Worshipful Master ruled and governed the lodge exceptionally well during his first month in the East. If one didn’t know better, it would have seemed like he was a Past Master at one time. Our officers also did a wonderful job opening and closing the lodge. I hope that this is an omen for a very successful year at Boca Delray 171. On personal note, I am enjoying my 14th year as Lodge Secretary.
We unfortunately lost four Brothers at the end of December to Non-payment of Dues but have initiated four EA’s in January. We will most likely Raise several this year as well. Masonry does not solicit members but if you know of a proper well-deserving candidate you may ask him once if he would like to drop by and visit the lodge. Years ago, I personally knew a Mason who thought he was not qualified to be initiated because his very close friend never invited him to visit a lodge. At that time, the protocol was that a man desiring to become a Mason had to make that desire known but had to ask three different times before being invited to drop by. Today, as with everything else, rules have eased up. As closure to this story, the man finally confronted his friend and said, “I’ve asked you twice if I could be a Mason and never received a reply. Am I the wrong sort of person to become a Mason”? The friend said, “now you have asked three times”. How many good men were left out during this period of time.
With W:. Otto serving as Lodge Instructor and Mentor we are in good hands, but it will be a tough act to replace W:. Angstrom as he pursues new endeavors in Ohio. We all wish W:. Angstrom much success and happiness. He is planning on visiting Blue Lodges and the Scottish Rite in his new Jurisdiction and possible assist them as needed.
I hope that everyone appreciates the new paint job given to the collation room and related areas. It’s been eleven years since that area has been painted. Hopefully this year we will see some progress on our parking lot and library.
The Masonic Home was grateful to us for paying for a much-needed defibrillator. We received a very nice letter of appreciation in return and another letter thanking the lodge for the Holiday cooky gift for office personnel. Hopefully we will have a good turnout for this years Home Pilgrimage on March 21st, 2026. On this day lodges throughout Florida visit the Home. Tours of the Home and grounds are offered as well as a pleasant luncheon.
Please do not forget to remit yearly dues, statements were mailed out three months ago.
F&S
R:.W:. Sinatra
Secretary
Chaplain's Corner
Brethren,
President’s Day holds significant meaning for Freemasonry as it celebrates the values of leadership, service, and the preservation of democratic principles embodied by past presidents.
In California, President’s Day is spelled this way, Presidents’ Day, with the apostrophe AFTER the “s” to honor all Freemasons who were presidents namely James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, James Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James Garfield, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman and Gerald R. Ford.
We as Americans and Freemasons view this day as an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of these leaders to the nation and to Freemasonry’s ideals of brotherhood, charity, and personal growth. It’s also a time for Freemasons to reaffirm their commitment to upholding the virtues exemplified by the leaders who have shaped the course of history, both within the fraternity and in the broader context of society.
May the GAOTU continue to watch over all those in need wherever so dispersed around the globe.
SMIB
W∴Howie Zimmerman
Historian's Corner
Bro. Sam Goldstein Historian
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
Petitions Received:
Candidate:
Entered Apprentices Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers: Burak Savtur, Stanley LeBlanc, Eric Shrybman, Robert Steffy
Awaiting Fellow Craft Degree:
Brothers:
Fellow Craft Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers: Jesus Sanchez, Homer Chiang, Marc Pierre, Todd Kulkin, Richard Rinehart
Awaiting Master Mason Degree:
Brothers:
Master Mason Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers:
Bible/Apron/WK Tools:
Awaiting
Dual: Brothers:
Plural: Brothers: Paul Pugliese
Reinstatement: Brothers:
E.A. Transfer: Brothers:
F.C. Transfer: Brothers:
M.M. Transfers: Brothers:
Petitions: Candidate
Upcoming Events and News
Birthdays of the Month January
1 | Azzam | Rustom |
2 | Peter | Snyder |
4 | Anthony | Denton |
4 | Bill | Smith, Jr. |
6 | Jesse | Mercado |
8 | Matthew | Rogerson |
13 | Gerald | Barton |
13 | Victor | Weinberg |
15 | Gerard | Carras |
18 | Charles-Johan | Lund |
21 | Nicholas | Richard |
26 | Arkan | Radeef |
28 | Charlemagne | Louis-Charles |
Masonic Home
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Podcast
There are twelve Masonic plays available from the Masonic Service Association
"A Rose Upon The Altar"
"The Greatest of These"
"He That Believeth"
"Greater Love Hath No Man"
"Judge Not!"
"The Hearts of the Fathers"
"To Entertain Strangers"
"A Gift in Secret"
"Treasures of Darkness"
"He Which is Accused"
"If A Man Die... "
"... And Not Forsake Them"
The Committee on Masonic Education of the Grand Lodge of lowa, which has the finest Masonic Library in America, founded in 1844, suggests as a reading course in Freemasonry the following books to be read in the sequence set forth:
1. The Builders. by Newton
2. Introduction to Freemasonry, by Haywood
3. Masonic Symbolism, by Hunt
4. The Newly Made Mason, by Haywood
5. More about Masonry, by Haywood
6. A History of Freemasonry, by Haywood and Craig
7. Symbolical Masonry, by Haywood
8. Introduction to Freemason, by Claudy
9. Short Talks on Masonry, by Newton
10. Freemasonry Before The Existence of Grand Lodges, by Vibert
11. The Old Guilds of England, by Armitage
12. The Story of the Craft, by Vibert
13. Short Readings of Masonic History, by Tatsch
14. Old Charges by British Freemasons, by Hughan
15. The Religion of Masonry, by Newton
16. Freemasonry and Roman Catholicism, by Haywood
17. Handbook for Lodge Officers, by Hunt
18. Famous Masons and Masonic Presidents, by Haywood
19. Famous Masons, by Bell
20. Benjamin Franklin As A Freemason, by Sachse
21. The Facts About George Washington as a Freemason, by Tatsch
22. Old Tiler Talks, by Claudy
23. The Great Teachings of Mason!, by Haywood
24. Freemasonry in the Thirteen Colonies, by Tatsch
25. An Introduction to Freemasonry, by Knoop and Jones
26. Symbolism of The Three Degrees, by Street
27. The Treasury of Masonic Thought, by Martin and Callaghan
28. These Men Were Masons, by Banner
29. The Lodge and the Craft, by Blackmer
30. The Scottish Mason and The Mason Word, by Knoop and Jones
31. The Genesis of Freemasonry, by Knoop and Jones
32. English-Speaking Freemasonry, by Robbins
33. The Beginnings of Freemasonry in America, by Johnson
34. The Religion of Freemasonry, by Whymper
35. Emblematic Freemasonry,-by Waite
36. Roman Catholicism and Freemasonry, by Wright
37. High-Ways and By-Ways of Freemasonry , by Lawrence
38. Sidelights on Freemasonry, by Lawrence
39. The Masonic Problem, by Gibson
40. The Evolution of Freemasonry?, by Darrah
41. Symbolism of Freemosonry, by Mackey
42. The Concise History of Freemasonry, by Gould
43. Speculative Masonry, by McBridge
44. Masonic Jurisprudence, by Lawrence
45. The Law and Custom of Freemasonry, by Edwards
46. Lectures on Masonic Jurisprudence, by Pound
47. Jurisprudence of Freemasonry , by Mackey
48. Lectures on the Philosophy of Freemasonry, by Pound
49. Masonry in the Formation of Our Government, by Roth
50. Negro Masonry in the U.S., by Voorhis
51. Freemasons' Guide and Compendium, by Jones
52. Masonic Quiz Book, by Peterson
53. Landmarks, by Hunt
54. Masonic Lodge Methods, by Blakemore
55. Well-Springs of American Freemasonry, by Haywood
56. Guide of Masonic Speech Making, by Edwards
57. George Washington, Freemason, by Brown
58. Annotated Reading List, by Haywood
59. Little Masonic Library, Twenty Titles in Five Volumes
60. Masonic Soldiers of Fortune, by Stuart
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Past Masters of Boca Delray Lodge No. 171
2025 - Nick Richard
2024 - Rafael Nioac de Salles
2023 - Alexandre C. Ferrari
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
LANDMARKS OF FREEMASONRY
Based on Article XIII, Section 2 of the 2023 Digest of Masonic Law of Florida, the following are recognized as Landmarks of Freemasonry by the Grand Lodge of Florida:
Belief in the existence of one ever living and true God.
Belief in the immortality of the human soul and a resurrection to a Future Life.
The Volume of the Sacred Law, open upon the Altar, is an indispensable furnishing of every regular Lodge while at labor.
The Legend of the Third Degree.
Secrecy, which includes:
Words, signs, and tokens for recognition,
That every Lodge must be duly tyled,
Examination or avouchment of visitors,
Matters that cannot be written.
Symbolism of the Operative Art.
Qualifications of Candidates:
Must be a man, free born, of lawful age,
Of good repute and well recommended,
Without physical defects that inhibit learning or advancement (unless Dispensation is granted).
The division of Ancient Craft Masonry into three classifications:
Entered Apprentice,
Fellow Craft,
Master Mason.
Government by a presiding officer titled Grand Master, elected from the Craft, with prerogatives including:
Presiding over all assemblies of Masons in his jurisdiction,
Supervising and regulating Masonic affairs between Grand Lodge Communications,
Granting Dispensations,
Making a Mason at sight.
The necessity for Freemasons to congregate in Lodges.
These Landmarks are foundational and binding within Florida Freemasonry, although the Grand Lodge reserves the right to amend or reconsider them by appropriate constitutional means.
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
Appendant Bodies
BY-LAWS
BOCA DELRAY LODGE PAYMENT METHODS
Payment methods to Boca Delray Lodge No. 171:
1. By mailing a check to the address P.O. BOX 811113, Boca Raton, FL 33481-1113,
2. By CashApp to $BocaDelrayLodge171 or using the link https://cash.app/$BocaDelrayLodge171
3. By Zelle to our Lodge email bdlodge171@gmail.com (preferable)
Dues 2025: $281.00
LYPMGS Donation (2024): $7.30
Building Fund Donation (2024): $25.00
Relief Fund Donation (2024): $25.00
Total: $338.30
PERPETUAL MEMBERS
Alexandre Castro Ferrari
Aniello Alfonso Criscuolo
Bryant Orville Myers Sr
Charles-Johan Gustave Lund
David M Haycock
David A Allen
Demetrios Chris Kirkiles
Derik Brasher
Donald Phillip Bolton
Douglas Blair Sinclair
Eoin Brackenridge Stafford
Everett Alexander Stern
George Ray Ruffing Jr
Gerald Lee Barton
Gerard Joseph Kleehammer
Gerard Carras
Harold William Ewing II
Jack Harrison Breland
John Davis
John Raymond Farill
John A Clarke Jr
John W Langford
Josiah Reeve Bright
Leslie Scott Gardner
Michael Strauss
Michael Sinatra
Patrick Peter Shepherd
Paul Hunter Goldstein
Peter James Snyder
Pieter Van Gunst
Raymond Hill Cralle
Richard Scott Durgee
Richard Wayne Jones
Robert Wayne Estell Jr
Robert Edward Coombs
Rodrigo Jose Himiob
Salvatore Musumeci
Scott A Gardner
Thomas Kevin Clements
Victor Charles Weinberg
Victor Lamont Searer Jr
Walter Carleton McCrumb
William Alfred Strucker
William Arthur Tucker
Zalmon John Starr
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