Meetings
1st Thursday (Stated)
3rd Thursday (Called - EA Degree)
***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: | Rafael Nioac de Salles | (561) 929-6499 | |
Senior Warden: | Nick Richard | (561) 699-5583 | |
Junior Warden: | 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 No. 171,
We have a new roof! Thank you, W∴ Ferrari!
As we march forward into another month of Masonic work and fellowship, I am pleased to share with you some of the highlights and upcoming events that are shaping the life of our esteemed Boca Delray Lodge No. 171.
Our officers and committees convened in February for an exceedingly productive meeting. We laid out plans for several exciting events, including a First Responders Night—an evening dedicated to honoring the brave servicemen and women who safeguard our community. Additionally, we are organizing a visit to the Masonic Home, which promises to be an enriching experience for all who attend.
I am also delighted to announce that we will be conducting an Entered Apprentice Degree on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The preparations are in full swing, with our Degree Director, Brother Cohen, leading the training sessions with great expertise and enthusiasm. The team meets every Tuesday at 6 pm, and the progress they've made is nothing short of remarkable. For those interested in learning and participating in our degrees, I encourage you to reach out to Brother Cohen or simply attend the Tuesday practice sessions. Your involvement will not only contribute to the success of our degrees but will also enhance your Masonic journey.
As we continue our labors in the quarry, let us be reminded to square our actions, to be better men and Masons. Let us strive to circumscribe our passions, keeping within due bounds towards all. Harmony, both within the Lodge and in our daily lives, is the foundation upon which we build our Masonic edifice. As we move through this month, let's carry this spirit of unity and self-improvement, ensuring that every Brother feels the strength of our fraternal bonds.
Fraternally and sincerely,
Rafael Nioac de Salles
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
Greetings From The West Bretheren!
I hope all of you are well and have been enjoying some of the cooler weather that we have been experiencing. I don't have too much to bring from the West this month, but I'd like to post some links that can be helpful to all brothers.
I encourage everyone to just refresh themselves on our Masonic Etiquette https://www.grandlodgefl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GL-208-Masonic-Etiquette-Booklet-1.pdf
Below is our linktree with the important links about our lodge and Freemasonry
If there is anything I can do to help any brother or our lodge specifically, please reach out. Communication keeps our fraternity strong!
Fraternally,
Nick Richard Senior Warden
Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171
F. & A.M.
From the South
Greetings from the South Brethren!
Freemasonry is a progressive science. A Mason can only advance by taking every step. He must acquire and apply the knowledge available to him on each level and perfect his skills so that each stone designed for that Spiritual Building might be square, level and plumb.
Our Lodge is a wonderful place where Brothers who desire Ritual Work, Fellowship, Charitable Relief for those less fortunate, or Historical/Philosophical enlightenment can congregate. Nothing we have achieved thus far or will achieve in the future would be possible without the support we get from each and every member of this Lodge. I’m looking forward to the next Lodge meeting Brothers... God Bless you and your families.
Fraternally,
Eric Figueroa
Junior Warden
Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171
F. & A.M.
From the Secretary
Fraternal greetings, Brethren.
By the time you read this message our lodge building will have had a new roof installed.
Your Officers are constantly looking to protect our lodge assets and lower insurance costs while assuring that the building is in sound condition and look presentably. I thank them for their diligence.
It seems that the lodge is also projecting a substantial income this year on rental opportunities. The income can possibly be used as relief, charity, scholarship donations as well as investment opportunities.
I was Worshipful Master in 2009, at the time most of the officers were not too computer savvy with me leading the pack. Today our Brethren are more computer literate and have made vast improvements to our website, methods of remitting payments, renewing various licenses etc. and all online. With the increase in mail fraud, remitting payments electronically is a preferred and safer method.
Any Brother who has affiliated with an appendant body (Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine etc.) in the last three years please shoot me a quick email so that I can update your Masonic Profile with Grand Lodge. All I need to know is what the name of the appendant body is such a Valley of Lake Worth. I do not need to know any positions held. Mastermason33@gmail.com
Lastly Brethren, dues statements were mailed out mid-October 2023, please remit dues on a timely manner. It will only be a few months before late notices will be mailed out.
Sincerely and respectably,
R∴W∴ Mike Sinatra
Secretary
Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171
F. & A.M.
Chaplain's Corner
Greetings Brethren!
A man was drinking with his father. As they talked about life and adulthood, the father said, “Never forget your brothers! They will become very important over time. No matter how much you love your wife or your children, you're going to need your brothers!” "Remember when I speak of your "(Brothers)," I mean ALL men who are attached to you."
“Sometimes you must contact them, perhaps go out with them, do things with them because someday you will need them!" The brother locked those words inside him. He kept in touch with his Brethren. Over the years he made many friends. Some came, some went, but over time he understood what his Father meant. The World, Time, Nature and Life presents their changes and mysteries in a mans life, but your true Brethren always remain. After all of the years that I have lived on this earth, I have learned that:
* Time goes by.
* Life happens.
* Children grow up.
* Distance separates.
* Passion decreases.
* The heart breaks.
* Our parents die.
* Favors are forgotten.
*Jobs come and go.
* Careers do end.
BUT...your Brethren are always there, no matter the distance between you. A Brother is never too far away to be reached. When you have to walk through a lonely valley and have to do it for yourself, the Brothers of your life will be around you, encourage you, pray for you, push you, intervene for you, and wait for you with open arms at the end of the road. They will walk by your side... or even carry your load.
Grandfathers, Fathers, Brothers, Grandsons, Nephews, Cousins, Uncles, Fathers-in-law, Brothers-in-Law, and Friends...They are all your "Brothers” and they are G-d’s blessing in life!
Send this on to the "Brethren” who continue to give meaning to your life. I just did.
Greetings my brethren.
W∴ Howard Zimmerman
Chaplain
Boca-Delray Lodge 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
Petitions Received:
Daniel Duarte Quintal Garces, Lawrence Dorce, Domingo Alexander Duran, Franckerson Myrtil, Danilo Cordero
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
March Birthdays
Amer Rustom
Michael Neil Weinberg
James Michael Brake
Paul Sosnick
Lazaro Pena
Hugh Anthony McCaffrey
Alfred John Musco
Robert Alan Weiner
David A Allen
Alexandre Castro Ferrari
Robert Lashley Welch
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
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
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 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
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
Derik Brasher
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