September 2022
Updated: Dec 14, 2022
Stated Communications
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
Lodge Officers
Worshipful Master: Anthony W. Denton 561-322-8492
Senior Warden: Alex Ferrari 954-934-7996
Junior Warden: Rafael Nioac de Salles 561-929-6499
Secretary: R∴W∴ Michael P. Sinatra 561-613-8094 Mastermason33@gmail.com
Musician: Scott Kaapke
Treasurer: W∴ Howard S. Zimmerman
Chaplain: W∴ Mark Angstrom
Marshal: Michael Strauss
Senior Deacon: Nick Richard
Junior Deacon: Paul Jacob
Senior Steward: Jesse Mercado
Junior Steward: Eric Figueroa
Tyler: Carlos Pulgar
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 Committees
Finance: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; W∴ Anthony Denton, W∴ Howie Zimmerman
Property / Rental: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; S.S. Nick Richard, J.S. Eric Figueroa, J.D. Paul Jacob
Public Relations / Social Media Communications: Chairman; W∴ Anthony Denton
Members; J.W. Rafael Salles, S.W. Alex Ferrari, J.D. Paul Jacob, S.S. Jesse Mercado
Board of Relief: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; R∴W∴ Michael Sinatra, W∴ Anthony Denton
Charity: Chairman; J.W. Rafael Salles
Members; Tyler, Carlos Pulgar, J.D Paul Jacob
Visitor Examination: Chairman; S.D. Nick Richard
Members: Treasurer W∴ Howard Zimmerman, S.S. Jesse Mercado
Vigilance: Chairman; J.W. Rafael Salles
Members; R∴W∴ Michael Sinatra, W∴ Anthony Denton
Petitions / Investigations: Chairman; S.W. Alex Ferrari
Members; S.S. Jesse Mercado, W∴ Mark Angstrom, S.D. Nick Richard, Tyler, Carlos Pulgar
Degree Ritual and Education: Chairman; R∴H∴ Sal Musumeci
Members; R∴H∴ Bob Pastor, S.S. Jesse Mercado
Funeral Committee: Chairman; R∴W∴ Rex Bradford
Members; S.W. Alex Ferrari, S.S. Jesse Mercado, J.W. Rafael Salles
From the East
My brothers, as we move into September, it is my pleasure to inform you all that the PSA agreement to sell the land to the Torah Academy has been received and is being reviewed by Brother Gladstone as we speak. We will be having our final vote to pass the sell agreement on September 15th 2022. If the Brothers of Boca-Delray approve the agreement, it will be sent to Grand Lodge for their approval. Again I want to thank all the Bothers for their support for the deal. Especially the Committee that work so hard to assist in seeing this to this point.
As always, I look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting.
God Bless
Fraternally,
W∴ Anthony W. Denton
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the West
Brethren,
We will have a FC Degree Tuesday September 6th at 6:30 PM
I would like to thank all brothers that brought canned food to the lodge, your help is greatly appreciated.
Please se the masonic leadership calendar below, this class is been teach by W:. Mark Angstrom and will help with your masonic journey.
We are always looking to rent our coalition room, please contact me if you have someone interested.
Boca Delray Lodge is using Cash App to receive payments.
$BocaDelrayLodge171
Try it using my code 8WGVHFS the lodge will get $15 and you’ll get $5.
If you have not pay your dues yet, you can use this app and the lodge will get $15
Let's promote our collation room, we use Giggster for renters unable to get liability insurance, please book using the site below that will be cover the liability insurance. If renters can provide insurance please contact me directly. Also price is negotiable.
https://giggster.com/listing/masonic-lodge-fl
Please take a minute to review our Lodge on Google.
https://g.page/r/CdaxednxPKNcEAg/review
Below is our linktree with the important links about our lodge and Freemasonry.
Please see me if you want to add and or make any suggestions.
Fraternally,
S.W. Alex Ferrari
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the South
Greetings from the South, Brethren!
I want to thank the FC degree team led by Brother Ferrari and R∴ H∴ Pastor. Their passion for Freemasonry and ritual is elevating us even more. Thank you to every Brother involved in the degree. I am confident we will put a beautiful degree to our EA Brothers.
It has been an honor o serve my Brothers in the kitchen this year. After two difficult years in a pandemic, we are now back enjoying our Brotherhood.
Below is the headcount we had this year for dinners:
12/16/2021: 25
2/3/2022: 25
2/17/2022: 32
3/3/2022: 28
3/17/2022: 50 DDGM
4/8/2022: 35
4/21/2022: 45
5/5/2022: 30
5/14/2022: 25
5/19/2022: 19
6/2/2022: 25
6/16/2022: 30
7/2/2022: 52 (MM Degree on Saturday )
7/7/2022: 50 (DDGM visit)
7/21/2022: 28
8/4/2022: 19
8/18/22: 32
I am looking forward to seeing every one of you in Lodge.
With great Love,
J.W. Rafael Salles
Boca-Delray No 171
F.&A.M.
From the Secretary
Fraternal Greetings Brothers. It is certainly appreciated that the Worshipful
Master has permitted summer attire during these scorching months. Thank you
Worshipful Master for approving it.
It was a pleasure observing R∴H∴ Pastor conduct Proficiencies in the EA and MM
Degree. Petitions continue to be turned in as we receive many online inquiries
from gentlemen interested in becoming a Mason. Brother Ferrari is prompt in
reaching out to them offering information and an invitation to the lodge. Our
wonderful website is meaningless without these men receiving a reply quickly.
W∴ Zimmerman and his wife Iris finally left Maryland as she was in a favorable
condition to return home after her delicate surgery. Brethren have been
donating to the relief fund in Lodge, as well as on the Go-Fundme site
https://gofund.me/3f7ba0bf. If you prefer to mail a check to the lodge, please
mail it to our PO Box. Boca Delray 171 PO Box 811113 Boca Raton, FL 33438-1113.
Second Late Notices have been mailed out to Brothers who have not yet paid their
2022 dues. Brothers, as Freemasons, I feel that I should never have to send out
late notices as we all upon the Altar of Freemasonry while taking our Obligations
have promised to pay dues promptly. Also, after reading the Lodge’s By-laws
which states that dues will be paid promptly, we have also signed the By-Laws
book to that effect.
A reminder, kindly send all mail to the Lodge PO Box and not our physical address. Our PO Box info is above. Also keep the Secretary informed of any mailing
address, email, or phone number changes.
F&S
R∴W∴ Mike 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:
Entered Apprentices Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; Anthony Barone, Thomas Coate, Chris Hamdar, Nicolai Luther, Steven Palsen,
Awaiting Fellow Craft Degree:
Brothers; Benjamin Cohen, Paul Imbrone, Joseph Pellicane, Ricky Mark
Fellow Craft Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brother Paul Gold
Awaiting Master Mason Degree:
Master Mason Awaiting Proficiency Examination:
Brothers; James Billingsley, Leo Netto, Jeff Cirminiello, Samuel Henry, , Shaun Demetrios, Geoffrey Thiessen
Awaiting
Dual:
Brother James H. Smith
Brother JahJah
Plural:
Reinstatement:
E.A. Transfer:
F.C. Transfer:
M.M. Transfers:
Brother Enrique G. Martens
Petitions:
Mr. Arkan Radeef - Petition for the Three Symbolic Degrees
Mr. Richard J. Ridky - Petition for the Three Symbolic Degrees
My Brothers,
With the importance of education in the Ritual work of our fraternity,
we are blessed to have such a strong District instructing team available
to help. We are excited to provide a School of Instruction every Saturday
morning at Harmonia Lodge including at Open Books every third
Saturday (WITH A GOURMET BREAKFAST FOR $8.00) prepared by chef
Lou. We will also be providing a School of Instruction on the first Monday
of the month at every MMA meeting. We are delighted and eager now
to welcome ALL Masons, that includes Entered Apprentices and Fellow
Crafts to Open Books with an RSVP to me from their Worshipful Master
or Secretary of his Lodge. Please contact me if you have any questions,
or comments, or would like information on receiving a proficiency card for
the hard work you have put in. We are also now in the process of
putting together a District competition team in the Fellow Craft Degree,
please contact me to join.
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.
Fraternally & Sincerely,
R:.H:. Sal Musumeci
25th District Instructor
smusumeci9@yahoo.com
(954) 871-6018
Strength in Numbers
Power in Education
Upcoming Events and News
Below is the calendar for the Masonic Leadership Training. This is open to EA, FC, and MM.
ZONE 7
MASONIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Saturday October 8th 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.* -II.
Hosted by Boynton Lodge No. 236, F. & A. M.;
2701 Quantum Blvd.; Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Saturday, October 15th, 12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. • Ill.
Hosted by Harmonia Lodge No. 138, F. & A. M.;
1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 200 Upper
Saturday October 29th 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.* I.
Hosted by Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171, F. & A. M.;
4093 NW 4th Ave.; Boca Raton, FL 33431
* 8:30 a. m. • 9:00 a. m. Donuts, Bagels, and Coffee
Workshop Schedule:
Masonic: Leadership Training EA, FC, and MM Location: Dining Hall
I. REGISTRATION 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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 ML'I' per class
For More Information contact:
W:. Mark Angstrom, PM Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171, F. & A. M., 25th Masonic District
whodoes1trust@gmail.com
(561) 822-7498
R:. W:. Roy D. Strohacker, Zone 7 MLT Zone Chairman
Rdstrohacker@bellsouth.net
(561) 329-2261
Thursday, December 1st - 4th, 2022
Preliminary Itinerary
Subject to Change
Thursday, December 1:
Arrive in Washington DC - Free Evening
Friday, December 2:
Breakfast at Hotel
Motor Coach to Arlington National Cemetary
Trolley Tour of Cemetary
Public Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
& Much More
Saturday, December 3:
Tour of G.W. National Masonic Memorial
Tour of Mt. Vernon with Wreath Laying Ceremony
Installation of Lodge Officers of Potomac Lodge No. 5 & Holiday Party
TRAVEL & HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE BOOKED ASAP
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston
Group Name: Florida Freemasons
Reservations Phone Number: 703-243-9800
Flight Groups Leaving From:
Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, West Palm Beach
Contact Bill Catsulis 352-804-3981
Masonic Education - 3 Degrees
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
Grand Lodge Masonic Education
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