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
Mailing Address
Boca Delray Lodge 171
PO BOX 811113
Boca Raton FL 33481-1113
Lodge Officers
Worshipful Master: Alexandre Ferrari 954-934-7996
Senior Warden: Rafael Nioac de Salles 561-929-6499
Junior Warden: Nick Richard 561-699-5583
Secretary: R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra 561-613-8094
Musician: Scott Kaapke 561-504-8535
Treasurer: W∴ Anthony Denton 561-322-8492
Chaplain: W∴ Howard Zimmerman 561-512-5143
Marshal: Paul Goldstein 561-271-6138
Senior Deacon: Paul Jacob 561-609-9504
Junior Deacon: Jesse Mercado 954-422-3999
Senior Steward: Eric Figueroa 917-544-8879
Junior Steward: Patrick Quirk 561-507-3727
Tyler: Giuseppe Garufi 954-682-2584
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 Secretary
R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra - 561-613-8094
Lodge Committees
Finance: Chairman: S.W. Rafael Nioac de Salles
Members; R∴W∴ Michael Sinatra, R∴W∴ Rex Bradford, R∴ H∴ Sal Musumeci,
W∴ Demetrios Kirkiles, W∴ Anthony Denton
Property / Rental: Chairman: S.S. Eric Figueroa
Members; R∴W∴ Rex Bradford, W∴ Anthony Denton, J.W. Nick Richard, J.D. Paul Jacob
Public Relations / Social Media Communications: Chairman: W∴ M∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Members; S.W. Rafael Nioac de Salles, Benjamin Cohen, J.S. Patrick Quirk, W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Board of Relief: Chairman: W∴ M∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Members; J.W. Nick Richard, S.W. Rafael Nioac de Salles
Charity: Chairman: S.W. Rafael Salles
Members; Tyler, Giuseppe Garufi, S.D Paul Jacob
Visitor Examination: Chairman: S.D. Paul Jacob
Members: Chaplain W∴ Howard Zimmerman, J.D. Jesse Mercado
Vigilance: Chairman: J.W. Nick Richards
Members; R∴W∴ Michael Sinatra, R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Petitions / Investigations: Chairman: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Members; J.D. Jesse Mercado, J.W. Nick Richard, J.S. Patrick Quirk, R∴H∴ Sal Musumeci
Degree Ritual and Education: Chairman: R∴H∴ Sal Musumeci (CZAR)
Members; Benjamin Cohen, J.D. Jesse Mercado, S.D. Paul Jacob, J.W. Nick Richards Mentors: W∴ Mark Angstrom, W∴ Jay Obeid
Funeral Committee: Chairman: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Members; S.D. Paul Jacob J.D. Jesse Mercado, S.W. Rafael Nioac de Salles
From the East
Brethren,
I would like to thank the craft for electing me as your Worshipful Master, it has been a privilege and honor to serve the fraternity these past years, and I am looking forward to a very productive year. Congratulations to all elected and appointed officers.
We will have our installation on Jan 5th and possibly the DDGM visit on Jan 19 (showing on the DDGM website, he has not confirmed yet).
Starting this upcoming year 2023, we'll be converting the land in front of the lodge into our new parking lot, building the new library, and renovating inside the lodge room. We will plan the meeting but may have to make some adjustments to accommodate the construction accordingly. We'll keep you posted, please check our calendar for updates.
I have attached our bylaws, please read it , we will propose some changes like:
Dues increase 4.01 (Last increase was in 2015)
Communication 5.01 (Digest requires 1 stated communication per month, we are looking to have education, degrees on a called communication)
Any other change suggested and approved by the craft.
OBS: all charges need to be approved by Grand Lodge Of Florida.
I would like to request every brother if you can, bring nonperishable foods to be donated to Boca Helping Hands.
Boca Delray Lodge is using Cash App to receive payments.
Try it using the code 8WGVHFS. The lodge will get $15, and you’ll get $5.
You can use this app to pay your dues, there is no fee for you or the lodge.
Let's promote our collation room. We use Giggster for renters unable to get liability insurance. If renters can provide insurance, please contact me directly. Also, the price is negotiable.
Please take a minute to review our Lodge Google.
Check our linktree with the important links about our lodge and Freemasonry.
Please see me if you want to add or make any suggestions.
Happy New Year!!!
F&S
W∴ M∴ Elect Alexandre Ferrari
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the West
My beloved Brethren:
I am humbled and honored to serve as the Senior Warden for 2023 for our notable Boca Delray Lodge No. 171. I thank you for your trust and support during all these last years.
Congratulations to W∴ Ferrari. I am confident W∴ Ferrari will keep up the fantastic work our leadership is doing in our Lodge. I am proud to see a great man and Mason as our Worshipful Master. Our Lodge is in great hands!
We are all seeing a significant improvement and transformation in our Lodge because of the dedication of the outstanding leadership of R∴ W∴ Sinatra, R∴ H∴ Musumeci, W∴ Denton, W∴ Angstron, and now our newly W∴ Ferrari.
I look forward to seeing you in Lodge and celebrating our amazing Brotherhood. Let's always be ready to help each other and strengthen our relationship as Brothers. We are here for you, Brother.
Fraternally,
S.W. Rafael Nioac de Salles
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the South
Greetings from the South Brethren!
I hope all of you had a safe and happy holiday season. I would like to thank everyone who has helped the lodge in our 2022. After being dark during the final meeting in December, we are excited to start the new year at the lodge and get back to our brotherhood. We will be ready to serve healthy and tasty meals come the new year. Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions to help with the meals this year. We will continue to do our best to have something for everyone. I'm excited to see you all very soon!
Fraternally,
J.W. Nick Richard
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the Secretary
Fraternal Greeting Brothers, I hope you all enjoyed the Holidays and have a Healthy Happy New Year.
Welcome and congratulations to our newly elected and appointed Officers for 2023. Our W:. Master Ferrari has planned interesting communications and some added surprises we haven’t seen in several years; I don’t want to spill the beans for now.
If you would like to be part of a committee, please see the W:.M:., express your interest, and discuss which committee suits your interest and which you feel your participation can be of most value.
Please continue to remit your 2023 dues, as we still have operating expenses, relief, and building repairs that pop up now and then. As a whole, the lodge did outstandingly well with our donations to the Masonic Home (LYPMGS). This is due in part to one of our Brothers, who is consistently very charitable when it comes to the Home.
To start off with good news, the land deal was finalized, and we now anticipate plans being drawn up to demo the weed lot in front of the lodge and build a new parking lot. In addition to the lot, there will be lodge improvements as well, not to mention the substantial amount of money we received from the sale.
The Officers are planning to draft an addendum to our By-laws protecting the cash income from the sale, protecting it from the principle from being used. Our intent is to have that money work for us for generations to come. We can thank W:. Denton for all the hard work he put into this sale while attending to his job and family, especially traveling to softball games with his daughter. She seems to be a shining star in the sport.
Lastly, a beautiful black and engraved brass urn and personalized walnut base with the remains of R:.W:. Robert T. Langford resides in the lodge. His son, Brother John Langford, was kind enough to present the lodge ashes so that they can be placed in a select area of the lodge in honor and memory of a very dedicated Mason and mentor to many of us.
I hope to see you in lodge, as Boca Delray 171 is doing very well within the District (Palm Beach County) and the Jurisdiction (Florida). Please, let’s keep the energy going.
F&S
R:.W:. 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:
Peter Curcio, Samson Delice, Hugo Neil Mendez, Jake Mulcahey
Entered Apprentices Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; Laz Pena, Arken Radeef, Anthony Barone, Thomas Coate, Chris Hamdar, Nicolai Luther, Steven Palsen, Richard J. Ridky
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,
Bible/Apron/WK Tools:
Patrick Quirk, Shawn Demetrious, Dominic Guardino.
Awaiting
Dual:
Plural:
Reinstatement:
E.A. Transfer:
F.C. Transfer:
M.M. Transfers: Mark Rosio, Jeffrey Weber, Sam Berger
Petitions:
My Brothers,
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and wish you and your families a happy a healthy 2023. We are in a fortunate position as a Lodge to be growing in numbers and enthusiasm, and that is because of the hard work that all of you do. I thank you for that hard work and for challenging us all to do better in 2023. We have a Master Mason Degree scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023, that I hope you can attend and invite you to become part of our exceptional Degree team in the future. We will most likely have a Fellow Craft Degree in February and an Entered Apprentice Degree in March. I hope that you will not only attend these events in support of our Brothers but be more
involved in Initiating, Passing, and Raising the Brothers of our Lodge. Again thank you for the work you have done to make Boca Delray Lodge a leader in not only our District but the entire state
of Florida.
Fraternally & Sincerely,
R:.H:. Sal Musumeci, DI
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 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
Benefits for Boca Delray Lodge Members
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January Birthdays
Pieter Van Gunst
John Mitchell
Gerard Kleehammer
Joseph Obeid
Donald Bolton
William Perez Jr
David Haycock
Stephen Gladstone
Martin Rudnick
Anthony Masiak
Alexander Kairney
Mark Dela Rosa
Samuel Henry
Harold Peritz
Barry Baker
Kerry LaGrone
Alexus Michelson
Samuel Goldstein
Podcast
Masonic Regalia and Jewelry Wholesale Prices
Boca Delray Lodge is an Affiliate and the lodge will get 15% from all order place at the site, if you want to help the lodge, please use the link below.
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
25 LANDMARKS OF FREEMASONRY
Modes of recognition
Division of symbolic Masonry into three degrees
Legend of the 3rd degree
Government of the fraternity by a Grand Master
Prerogative of the Grand Master to preside over every assembly of the Craft
Prerogative of the Grand Master to grant dispensations for conferring the degrees at irregular times
Prerogative of the Grand Master to give dispensations for opening and holding Lodges
Prerogative of the Grand Master to make Masons at sight
Necessity for Masons to congregate in Lodges
Government of lodges by a Master and 2 Wardens
Necessity of tiling lodges
Right of every Mason to be represented in all general meetings of the Craft and instruct representatives
Right of every Mason to appeal from his Lodge to the Grand Lodge or General Assembly of Masons
Right of every Mason to visit and sit in every regular Lodge
No unknown visitor can enter a Lodge without first passing an examination
No Lodge can interfere in the business of another Lodge or give degrees to brethren of other Lodges
Every Freemason is amenable to the laws and regulations of the Masonic jurisdiction in which he resides, even though he may not be a member of any Lodge
Candidates for initiation must be men, unmutilated (not a cripple), free born, and of mature age
Belief in the existence of God as the Great Architect of the universe
Belief in a resurrection to a future life
A "Book of the Law" is indispensable in every Lodge
Equality of all Masons
Secrecy of the institution
Foundation of a speculative science upon an operative art, and symbolic use and explanations for the purpose of religious or moral teaching
These landmarks can never be changed
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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