June 2025
- nickdrichard
- May 31
- 13 min read
Updated: Oct 1
Meetings
1st Thursday (Stated)
3rd Thursday (Called)
***Dinner at 6:30 pm***
***Meeting starts at 7:30 pm***
Jacket and Tie (summer dressing ended)
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:
Lodge Officers
Worshipful Master: | Nick Richard | (561) 699-5583 | |
Senior Warden: | Eric Figueroa | (917) 544-8879 | |
Junior Warden: | Derik Brasher | (832) 835-4900 | |
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: | Jesse Mercado | (954) 422-3999 | |
Junior Deacon: | Giuseppe Garufi | (954) 682-2584 | |
Senior Steward: | Garfield Heron | (954) 871-6341 | |
Junior Steward: | |||
Tyler: | W∴ Mark Angstrom | (561) 822-7498 | |
Historian: | W∴ Alex Ferrari | (954) 934-7996 | |
Most Worshipful Grand Master
M∴W∴G∴M∴ Taleb T. Atala
District Deputy Grand Master
Demetrios C. Kirkiles - 954-275-0000
District Instructor
Ray Rios - 561-578-3281
Lodge Secretary
R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra - (561) 613-8094
bdl171.secretary@gmail.com (NEW EMAIL)
Lodge Committees
Finance: Chairman: S.W. Eric Figueroa
Members: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford, W∴ Anthony Denton, Brother Shelly Pittleman
Property / Rental: Chairman: S.W. Eric Figueroa
Members: W∴ Alexandre Ferrari, W∴ Anthony Denton
Public Relations / Social Media Communications: Chairman: W∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Members: W∴ Rafael Nioac de Salles, Brother Hugo Mendez, W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Board of Relief: Chairman: W∴M∴ Nick Richard
Members: W∴ Anthony Denton, S.W. Eric Figueroa, R∴W∴ Mike Sinatra
Charity: Chairman: S.W. Eric Figureroa
Members: J.D. Giuseppe Garufi, J.W. Derik Brasher,
Visitor Examination: Chairman: S.D. Jesse Mercado
Members: Chaplain W∴ Howard Zimmerman, J.D. Giuseppe Garufi
Vigilance: Chairman: S.W. Eric Figueroa
Members: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford, W∴ Alexandre Ferrari
Petitions / Investigations: Chairman: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Members: S.D. Jesse Mercado
Degree Ritual and Education: Chairman: Brother Benjamin Cohen
Members: S.W. Eric Figueroa, Mentor: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Funeral Committee: Chairman: R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Members: S.W. Eric Figueroa, W∴ Mark Angstrom, W∴ Rafael Nioac de Salles
Parking/Portico/Library: Chairman: W∴Nick Richard
Members: W∴ Anthony Denton, R∴W∴ Mike Sinatra
Endowment Fund: Appointed Members
1 Year (2025): W∴Mark Angstrom, W∴ Anthony Denton (chairman)
2 Years (2025 - 2026): R∴ W∴ Rex Bradford, R∴H∴ Salvatore Musumeci
3 Years (2025 - 2028): W∴ Alexandre Ferrari, J.D. Giuseppe Garufi
Outreach Committee: Chairman: W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Members: Hugo Mendez, Sam Goldstein, Paul Goldstein, and Marcos Liberato
From the East
Brethren,
Our most recent Grand Lodge event was great fun for all who went. A full report of the Grand Lodge Event will be given in the 1st meeting of June by Brother Ben Cohen. To just give a brief overview of the elections, we have:
Most Worshipful Taleb Atala, Grand Master
Right Worshipful Haskell Vest, Deputy Grand Master
Right Worshipful Rick Wendling, Senior Grand Warden
Right Worshipful Rob Estell, Junior Grand Warden
Most Worshipful Richard Lynn, Grand Treasurer
Most Worshipful Jeffrey Foster, Grand Secretary
From our lodge, there were several noteworthy mentions:
Right Worshipful Demetrios Kirkiles is now our District Deputy
Right Worshipful Rob Esell is our Junior Grand Warden
Brother Ben Cohen received his Gold Card
Many other positive things happened and you will hear about them in lodge. As the summer season is starting, we are full speed ahead with much business to do in our 1st meeting and I hope to see you all in lodge.
Boca Delray Lodge is using Cash App to receive payments.
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.
Fraternally,
Nick Richard
Worshipful Master
Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171
F. & A.M.
Note:
Important links:
Lodge information: https://linktr.ee/bdlodge171
Charities: charities we support
Review our Lodge: https://g.page/r/CdaxednxPKNcEBM/review. Your positive reviews and ratings will greatly enhance our online visibility and ultimately contribute to the growth of our membership.
From the West
Brethren,
The charity for the second quarter is Corky’s Cupboard of the Masonic Home of
Florida. Corky Brownell, a member of the Masonic Home Service Guild, created
Corky's Cupboard in 1990. She initiated the idea of providing residents with sundry
items and health and beauty aids at no cost. The Masonic Home states that residents
can visit Corky's Cupboard twice a week to pick up needed items and socialize.
Corky’s Cupboard Wish List:
(New items only, please)
Mouth wash
Cologne or body spray (men & women)
Denture adhesives & cleansers
Tissues
Body lotion (men’s & women’s)
Body wash / shower gel (men’s 3in 1 and women’s) Facial cream - Pond’s blue or green
Panty-liners –(Poise long length)
Tooth paste
Lipstick (Reds, Pink, Neutral)
Face Powder
Blush (Pinks, Neutrals)
Soap (bars or liquid)
Deodorant
Liquid hand & body soap
Emery boards / nail clippers
Nail polish remover
Electric shave / pre-shave
Fabric softener /
Small liquid laundry detergent
Jewelry (all types of women’s and men’s)
Unique items / knick-knacks for the Gift Shop Postage stamps
Cash donations
Gift Cards to: Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Target etc.
Send donations to: The Masonic Home of Florida
3201 1st St. N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Toll Free#: 1-866-868-6749
Boca-Delray has a labeled box in the Collation Room for donations.
Fraternally,
Eric Figueroa
Senior Warden
Boca-Delray Lodge No.171 F&AM
From the South
Greetings from the South, Brethren!
Having just returned from Grand Lodge;
It was a privilege to be the JW representative of Boca-Delray Lodge #171,
and to sit within a sea of good men representative of our Brotherhood.
Our amazing Brother Benjamin Cohen received his Gold Card!
We appreciate this Brother who has contributed so much time and effort to our Lodge.
The Grand Lodge proceedings leave us with confidence
that all is in good order for now and for the future.
Each one of you is a valued component of our Lodge and I appreciate serving as your J.W..
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Helen Keller
Fraternally,
J.W. Derik Brasher
Boca-Delray No. 171
F.&A.M.
From the Secretary
Fraternal Greetings Brothers. I certainly hope that you had a pleasant Memorial Day
Weekend and kept in mind the reason that we have Memorial Day. The countless
American and Allied military servicemen and women as well as loyal guerrilla fighters
and resistance who gave up their lives for a Free and Democratic Society. The unsung
heroes, The Merchant Marines, War Correspondents, doctors and nurses, who also lost
their lives in the defense of freedom. Let their selfless acts always be remember and
honored.
On Memorial Day I also honor all those who were severely injured and have little quality
of life. These men and women, under certain circumstances can be worse off than
deceased.
When I was in the service during the Vietnam Conflict, my hero was Carlos Hathcock,
US Marine Gunnery Sargent sniper in Vietnam. At that time, there were no sniper
schools or sophisticated specialized sniper rifles. He used a Winchester Model 70
30/06 with a ten-power scope; a rifle still used today for hunting. He had 93 confirmed
kills and undertook missions that he was told he may not walk out of. Reading “Marine
Sniper, a story about him is a worthwhile read. Gunnery Sargent Hathcock had to be
discharged from the Corp due to his personal battle of Multiple Sclerosis and passed in
1999. He is most respected for his humility and dedication in protecting his fellow
Marines.
I am happy to say that I have been able to return to lodge after a long hiatus due to my
wife’s health. She is recuperating nicely but still has a long way to go. Her immunity
system was compromised, and we had to limit our exposure to others. Getting back
to the Secretaries desk at the East on the second meeting of May was certainly a
pleasure and I thank all the Brother’s who assisted and stood in for me.
Our recent District Deputy’s official visitation and review of our lodge’s business
practices went very well. W:. Denton, as Treasurer, has taken our accounting practices
to what I would consider a semi-professional level. The Treasurer just doesn’t pay bills
any longer. He can pull up any account and in seconds tell us what funds we have in
each account, how much we have spent on charity, repairs, operating expenses etc.
Our financial records are all electronic and in line with the 21 st Century.
Knowing this, it is important for a Brother to understand that when in lodge and he
wishes to make any motion where money is to be donated or spent on a fundraiser,
unbudgeted repairs etc,, he must first ask the Treasurer if we have the funds available
to support his motion. Once a positive answer is received, then the motion can be
presented.
Now that Grand Lodge is behind us, we have the honor and pleasure of having W:.
Demetrios Kirkiles as our District Deputy. Congratulations R:. W:. Kirkiles, looking
forward to your official visitation and wishing you the best of luck.
For those Brothers who have not paid their 2025 lodge dues, First Late notices were
emailed out on May 21st. Please help the lodge function by remitting dues; remember
the obligations you have taken to pay dues promptly and to help reduce the amount of
time the secretary spends on delinquent members.
In closing Brethren, please continue your engagement and participation with the lodge
and District activities. Our lodge is gaining strength and with a number of seasoned
Mason’s joining our lodge we have a wealth of information and experience to lean on.
R:.W:. Mike Sinatra
Secretary
Fraternally and Sincerely
R:.W:. Mike Sinatra
Secretary
Fraternally,
R:.W:. Mike Sinatra - Secretary
Chaplain's Corner
Greetings Brethren!
The Importance of Visiting Other Lodges
Visiting other Lodges is beneficial for social reasons, but, as in ancient times, it should also be done with a desire to enlarge one's Masonic knowledge and experience, to share their spiritual privileges, or even to bring spiritual reinforcement to Lodges needing such help. No practice is more beneficial than intercourse between those of different Lodges engaged in a common work, and no right is more firmly established than that of any seeker of the Light to claim and be given hospitality and assistance conducting to that end. But our modern practice of mass-visiting often disturbs the true work we ought to be doing, and is somewhat of an abuse and travesty of a privilege dating from antiquity, when occasional representatives of one school of the Mysteries journeyed, often long distances, to another in a different land to enlarge their own knowledge or impart it to those they visited.
May the GAOTU continue to watch over all those in need wherever so dispersed all over the world. SMIB
Fraternally,
W∴ Howard Zimmerman
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:
Brothers:
Entered Apprentices Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers: Homer Chiang
Awaiting Fellow Craft Degree:
Brothers:
Fellow Craft Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers: Daniel Garces, Alex Duran, Franckerson Myrtil, Rob Kahane, Kobe Kirschner, Michael Alessandri
Awaiting Master Mason Degree:
Brothers:
Master Mason Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers: Marcos Liberato, Hugo Mendez
Bible/Apron/WK Tools:
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
Birthdays of the Month
June:
Eric | Victor | Figueroa |
Benjamin | Maxwell | Cohen |
Geoffrey | Bishop | Thiessen |
Alberto | Larrain | |
Harold | Dean | Ellis |
John | Timothy | Blalock |
Garfield | Earl | Heron |
Richard | Joseph | Ridky |
Terry | Wayne | Mueller |
Scott | A | Gardner |
Domenico | Salvatore | Mule |
Paul | Solomon | Jacob |
Daniel | I | Dixon |
Walter | Carleton | McCrumb |
Mark | Raymond | Angstrom |
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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
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 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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