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
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∴ 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
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, Brother Shelly Pittleman
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, Errol Lamberson
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,
The GC from Torah Academy will start the renovation inside the lodge room on July 6th, I decided to go dark during the months of July and August, Which means we will not have a Stated Communication, but we can still have Called Communication to perform Degrees or Education, Keep checking the calendar, Trestleboard and emails for updates.
We are actively looking for a supplier for our masonic needs, I was able to get this for now, if you have a good supplier we can use, please let me know.
Boca Delray Lodge No 171 Shirts from Macoy Publishing
I would like to keep requesting 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.
This helps our visibility online and will improve our membership.
Check our linktree with the important links about our lodge and Freemasonry.
This has a summary of the important link about our fraternity.
Please see me if you want to add or make any suggestions.
F&S
W∴ M∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the West
My beloved Brethren:
The monthly getting-together at Cinemark Bistro is a success. Brothers are getting together and strengthening relationships outside of the Lodge. I encourage our Brothers to attend and bring relatives and friends. It is an excellent opportunity to show up to our fantastic fraternity. Follow the events' dates and information on our website at https://www.bocadelray171.org/event.
The Finance Committee had no meetings in May as we are waiting for the voting on the endowment fund. If any brother has any questions about our finances, please do not hesitate to contact me.
A bit of Masonic education, I encourage my Brothers to read or re-read our Masonic Etiquette (click here GL208). Sharing the item about Apron:
"APRON:
Is an emblem of innocence, it should be clean and white in color. It is also the badge of a Mason and should be worn with pride and honor to the fraternity. Officers should wear the apron assigned to the office they were installed into for that year. Past Masters should wear their Past Masters Apron which can be any design except Gold accents should never be used except for Grand Lodge Aprons. The apron is to be worn under the coat unless you are wearing a double-breasted coat or an overcoat."
Let's keep our fraternity strong and increase our communication among Brothers. If you want to help or need anything, reach out!
I wish you all a fabulous March and hope to see you all in Lodge.
Fraternally,
S.W. Rafael Nioac de Salles
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the South
Greetings from the South Brethren!
I am excited to say that we have another street clean up coming up on Sunday, June 5th. We will be meeting at 8 am at the lodge or 8:30 at Sugar Sand Park, same time and place as always. This charity is not only great for the community, but it is great for our lodge as we receive $20 per person who participates. The last time we ran this event, we had a significantly larger percentage of brothers show up. I would love to see our participation numbers continue to increase. I hope to see you all there!
As always, the kitchen is always open to suggestions on how we can improve the meals, desserts, etc... Any and all feedback is more than appreciated. As always any meal suggestions that anyone may have are always welcomed.
Fraternally,
J.W. Nick Richard
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the Secretary
Secretaries Desk
Fraternal Greetings Brethren. I start off with my message the same way all other secretaries start and that is with a reminder to remit your yearly dues. Statements were mailed out in mid-October 2022, seven months ago. Brother Salles will be emailing all Brothers an electronic invoice so that payment can be made easily and quickly. Please avoid being sent a formal late notice and remit payment soon.
Our Worshipful Master had a good idea when he went from two Stated Communications a month to the first meeting a Stated and the Second a Called. To clarify, only on a Stated Communication is business permitted, that being Degrees, financial and building discussions, any balloting and petition readings, minutes read etc. At a Called Communication we cannot discuss the above, although we are at liberty to have meet and greets for prospective members, guest speakers, presentations, education discussions and so forth. The Called Communications are as valuable as the Stated Communications because we are investing in prospective members, we are in a way marketing ourselves as well as offering a diverse meeting for our members. A smart move on the Worshipful Master behalf.
If more lodges in our Jurisdiction (Florida) as well as Nationwide would market themselves and offer an inviting atmosphere for prospective members our number would grow exponentially. But Brethren, there is a definite line between quantity and quality. I know that there are quality men who would have a desire to become a Freemason if they were introduced to it and made welcome in lodge.
A word of caution – please remember that the Grand Lodge of Florida recognizes other Grand Lodges within the US and internationally. We can sit in any lodge that is recognized by the Grand Lodge of Florida. Attending one that is not recognized, or clandestine is a serious matter and a violation of our Obligation. It could also lead to more serious implications. When wishing to visit a lodge always either reach out to your lodge secretary, the District Deputy or District Instructor or ask Grand Lodge for their blessing. Even within our Palm Peach – Broward vicinity there are lodges that are not recognizes by GLFL. International Masons and Prince Hall Lodges are not recognized although there recently have been cordial relations with Prince Hall and the Grand Master may visit them.
Fraternally,
R:.W:.. Mike Sinatra
Secretary
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:
Garfield Heron, Louis Amoroso, Sadrac Francois
Entered Apprentices Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; Peter Curcio , Hugo Neil Mendez, Jake Mulcahey
Awaiting Fellow Craft Degree:
Brothers;
Fellow Craft Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; Laz Pena, Arken Radeef, Richard J. Ridky,
Awaiting Master Mason Degree:
Master Mason Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; James Billingsley, Leo Netto, Jeff Cirminiello, Samuel Henry, Geoffrey Thiessen, Joseph Pellicane
Bible/Apron/WK Tools:
Awaiting
Dual:
Plural:
Reinstatement:
E.A. Transfer:
F.C. Transfer:
M.M. Transfers: Jeffrey Weber, Sam Berger
Petitions:
Upcoming Events and News
ZONE 7
MASONIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Saturday June10th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* - I.
Hosted by BYKOTA Lodge No. 333 and Gulf Stream Lodge No. 245, F. & A. M.;
421 Jennings Ave.; Greenacres, FL 33463
Saturday June 17th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* - II.
Hosted by BYKOTA Lodge No. 333 and Gulf Stream Lodge No. 245, F. & A. M.;
421 Jennings Ave.; Greenacres, FL 33463
Saturday July 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* - III.
Hosted by BYKOTA Lodge No. 333 and Gulf Stream Lodge No. 245, F. & A. M.;
421 Jennings Ave.; Greenacres, FL 33463
Saturday July 29th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* - I.
Hosted by Palmwood Lodge No. 303.;
845 Bradley Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Saturday September 9th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* - II.
Hosted by Garden Lodge No. 366, F. & A. M.;
9463 Roan Lane, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403-1035
Saturday September 30th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* - III.
Hosted by Boynton Lodge No. 236, F. & A. M.;
2701 Quantum Blvd.; Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Saturday October 21st, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - I.
Hosted by Harmonia Lodge No. 138, F. & A. M.;
1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 200 Upper (Back)
Saturday October 28th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* II.
Hosted by Jupiter Light Lodge No. 340;
600 S. Loxahatchee Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458-5781
Saturday November 4th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.* III.
Hosted by Lantana Lodge No. 372, F. & A. M.;
244 N. Congress Ave.; Boynton Beach, FL 33426
* 8:30 a. m. - 9:00 a. m. Donuts, Bagels, and Coffee
Masonic Leadership Training EA, FC, and MM
Location: Dining Hall (Banquet or Collation Room)
Workshop Schedule:
I. REGISTRATION 8:30 - 9:00 AM
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 MLT per class
For More Information contact:
W:. Mark Angstrom, PM Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171, F. & A. M., 25th Masonic District MLT
whodoes1trust@gmail.com
(561) 822-7498
R :. W :. Roy D. Strohacker, PM, PDDGM 25th Masonic District, MLT Zone Chairman
Rdstrohacker@bellsouth.net
(561) 329-2261
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June Birthdays
Walter McCrumb
Harold Ellis
Daniel Dixon
Terry Mueller
John Blalock
Domenico Mule
Scott Gardner
Alberto Larrain
Mark Angstrom
Eric Figueroa
Paul Jacob
Geoffrey Thiessen
Germaine Paisley
Benjamin Cohen
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
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
Appendant Bodies
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