HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2024 Boca Delray Lodge N.171 - 116th Installation of Officers
Thursday, January 4th, 2024
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Installation 7:30 pm
Installing Officers
Installing Master: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Installing Marshal: R∴H∴ Salvatore Musumeci
Installing Chaplain: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Boca Delray Lodge No 171
4093 NW 4th Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Meetings
1st Thursday (Stated)
3rd Thursday (Stated)
***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)
Lodge Officers
Worshipful Master Elect: | Rafael Nioac de Salles | (561) 929-6499 | |
Senior Warden Elect: | Nick Richard | (561) 699-5583 | |
Junior Warden Elect: | Eric Figueroa | (917) 544-8879 | |
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: | Derik Brasher | (832) 835-4900 | |
Junior Deacon: | Jesse Mercado | (954) 422-3999 | |
Senior Steward: | Patrick Quirk | (561) 507-3727 | |
Junior Steward: | Giuseppe Garufi | (954) 682-2584 | |
Tyler: | Mark Roscio | (860) 918-2331 |
Most Worshipful Grand Master
M∴W∴G∴M∴ Glen Bishop
District Deputy Grand Master
R∴W∴ Gerald Strohacker - (561) 329-2399
District Instructor
R∴H∴ Roy D. Strohacker - (561) 329-2261
Lodge Secretary
R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra - (561) 613-8094
bdl171.secretary@gmail.com (NEW EMAIL)
Lodge Committees
Finance: Chairman: S.W. Nick Richard
Members: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford, R∴ H∴ Sal Musumeci, W∴ Anthony Denton, Brother Shelly Pittleman
Property / Rental: Chairman: J.W. Eric Figueroa
Members: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford, W∴ Anthony Denton
Public Relations / Social Media Communications: Chairman: W∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Members: W∴M∴ Rafael Nioac de Salles, Brother Benjamin Cohen, W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Board of Relief: Chairman: W∴ M∴ Rafael Nioac de Salles
Members: S.W. Nick Richard, J.W. Eric Figueroa
Charity: Chairman: S.W. Nick Richard
Members; Brother Giuseppe Garufi, W∴M∴ Rafael Nioac de Salles, Brother Shelly Pittleman
Visitor Examination: Chairman: S.D. Derik Brasher
Members: Chaplain W∴ Howard Zimmerman, J.D. Jesse Mercado
Vigilance: Chairman: J.W. Eric Figueroa
Members: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford, R∴H∴ Salvatore Musumeci, W ∴Alexandre Ferrari
Petitions / Investigations: Chairman: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Members: J.D. Jesse Mercado, S.W. Nick Richard, S.S. Patrick Quirk, R∴H∴ Sal Musumeci, Errol Lamberson
Degree Ritual and Education: Chairman: R∴H∴ Sal Musumeci
Members: Brother Benjamin Cohen, J.W. Eric Figueroa, S.W. Nick Richards Mentor: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Funeral Committee: Chairman: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Members: S.D. Eric Figueroa, W∴ Mark Angstrom, W∴M∴ Rafael Nioac de Salles
Parking/Portico/Library: Chairman: W∴M∴ Rafael Nioac de Salles
Members: W:. Anthony Denton, R:.H:. Salvatore Musumeci, W∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Endowment Fund: Appointed Members
1 Year (2024): Sam Goldstein, Paul Goldstein
2 Years (2024 - 2025): W:.Mark Angstrom, W:. Anthony Denton
3 Years (2024 - 2026): R∴ W∴ Rex Bradford, R∴H∴ Salvatore Musumeci Protector: W:. Alexandre Ferrari
From the East
My Esteemed Brethren of Boca Delray Lodge N. 171,
As I stand at the threshold of my tenure as your Worshipful Master, I am filled with immense gratitude and honor. It is a profound privilege to represent our remarkable Lodge, and I extend my heartfelt thanks for your trust and support. I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of our distinguished past Masters, especially W∴ Ferrari, W∴ Denton, W∴ Ewing, R∴ H∴ Musumeci, and W∴ Angstrom, since I became a Master Mason. Their exemplary leadership, tireless efforts, and steadfast commitment have elevated our Lodge to exceptional standards.
I also extend my gratitude to R∴ W∴ Sinatra, R∴ W∴ Bradford, and W∴ Zimmerman for their unwavering support and guidance. Their contributions have been instrumental in our Lodge's success.
Brothers Sam Goldstein and Paul Goldstein, your remarkable contributions, particularly in organizing events and dinners, have been invaluable. Your efforts have greatly enriched our Lodge life.
A special congratulations to W∴ Michael Weinberg on his installation as the Worshipful Master of Lantana Lodge for 2024. His achievement is a testament to the strength and caliber of Masons in our community.
To all the Brother officers for the year 2024, your dedication as Masons and your fraternal spirit are the pillars upon which our Lodge will continue to thrive. The progress of Brothers SW Richard and JW Figueroa fills me with confidence about the future of our Lodge. Your commitment and brotherly love are the very essence of Freemasonry.
To each one of you, my Brothers, I pledge my utmost dedication to leading our Lodge in 2024 with brotherly love and affection. In the true spirit of Freemasonry, let us "spread the cement of Brotherly Love and affection, and no contention should ever exist but the noble contention or rather emulation of whom better can work and better agree."
Here's to a magnificent year ahead for Boca Delray Lodge N.171. I am deeply appreciative of your support and trust.
Fraternally and sincerely,
Rafael Nioac de Salles
Worshipful Master Elect
Boca-Delray Lodge N. 171
F. & A.M.
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From the West
Greetings from the West Brethren!!!
I hope you all are well and had a happy holiday season. I would like to thank the Craft for allowing me to serve as your Senior Warden this year. I will do my best to fulfill the duties of this office with enthusiasm. I look forward to a fun year and harmonious times with you all!
Fraternally,
Nick Richard Senior Warden Elect
Boca-Delray Lodge N. 171
F. & A.M.
From the South
Fraternal Greeting Brothers,
I hope you all enjoyed the Holidays and have a Healthy and Happy New Year. I am humbled and honored to serve as the Junior Warden for 2024. I am excited to start the new year and get back to work serving the brotherhood. Please let me know if you have any suggestions regarding the meals this year. I will accommodate whenever I can.
Boca-Delray Lodge No.171 is considered by many to be the Gold Standard in our district. That standard was achieved by the wonderful brothers we have in our Lodge and the fantastic leadership that has guided us there.
I look forward to seeing each and every Brother in Lodge and enjoying the moments in our lives we spend together. Let us remember...we are here for each other.
Fraternally,
Eric Figueroa
Junior Warden Elect
Boca-Delray Lodge N. 171
F. & A.M.
From the Secretary
Greetings Brethren!
I hope everyone had a great holiday and a healthy and happy New Year. As we embark on a new leadership team’s guidance for 2024, I am certain the lodge will do well and progress as we have in the past. We lost several Brothers due to non-payment of dues who refused to pay their 2023 dues but to be honest, these are the same brothers that have to be chased down every year, so it was just a matter of time before they were dropped. Dues for 2024 continue to come in, and please remember electronic payments can be made (information below in the Trestleboard). In closing, I wish all of the 25th district's newly installed offices much luck and success.
R∴W∴ Mike Sinatra
Secretary
Boca-Delray Lodge N. 171
F. & A.M.
Chaplain's Corner
Greetings Brethren!
In many Masonic Lodge communications, the chaplain has a place for a tidbit or two. I’ve decided to try it, too, and will call it the “Chaplain’s Corner.”
A popular Christmas song is the Partridge in a Pear Tree. In it, it calls for “ten lords a leaping.” Most musicologists believe the phrase refers to the Ten Commandments, one of the parts of the “Bible” respected by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In 2024, the day for Ten Lords a Leaping will be Wednesday, Jan 3rd. The day after, January 4, is our installation. That day, will we be ten lords-a-leaping to carry on our Masonic work for the ensuing year?
2024 is a leap year. Will it be a year of leaping ahead with our Masonic work? Will our partnership with each other be fruitful? Will our monthly events build brotherhood? What new visions will we have for the opportunity to serve? Are we plodding ahead, or are we leaping?
The first commandment, and arguably the overarching one, is to love the Great Architect with all our hearts, souls, and minds. The commandment is not to “like,” “respect,” or “believe.” We are commanded to love, be passionate, and leap into building our living temples. Let 2024 be a leap year.
May the GAOTU continue to watch over all those in need wherever they are dispersed over the world, especially our own R∴W∴Sinatra.
W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Chaplain
Boca-Delray Lodge N. 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
Entered Apprentices Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers: Hugo Neil Mendez, Louis Amoroso, Sadrac Francois, Marcos Libberato
Awaiting Fellow Craft Degree:
Brothers:
Fellow Craft Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers:
Awaiting Master Mason Degree:
Brothers:
Master Mason Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers: James Billingsley, Leo Netto, Jeff Cirminiello, Samuel Henry, Geoffrey Thiessen, Joseph Pellicane, Peter Cursio, Jake Mulcahey, Arken Radeef, Garfield Heron
Bible/Apron/WK Tools: Brother Richard J. Ridky
Awaiting
Dual: Brothers:
Plural: Brothers:
Reinstatement: Brothers:
E.A. Transfer: Brothers:
F.C. Transfer: Brothers:
M.M. Transfers: Brothers:
Petitions: Candidate
Upcoming Events and News
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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 Boca Delray Lodge No 171
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
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 tyling 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
Appendant Bodies
BY-LAWS
BOCA DELRAY LODGE DUES 2024
Payment methods to Boca Delray Lodge N. 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
Dues 2024: $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
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 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