Traveling Gavel on the Go…

Gulf Beach Lodge retrieved the Traveling Gavel from Star Lodge last night at the District Deputy Grand Master’s Official Visit. A great time was had by all. The purpose of the Traveling Gavel is to promote visitation between the Lodges of District 18.

(L-R Mark Niceley, Joe Sosa, Mark Sawa-Szostak, Jim Clouser)

Grand Master’s Official Visit

40 Attend September SMMA Meeting

40 Masons from 12 Lodges in District 18 enjoyed a great evening of fellowship last night at our bi-monthly SMMA meeting. Here is some of what went on….

* Lodges spoke about their upcoming events and activities (check the SMMA calendar)

* The Secretary is continuing to hone the membership database

* Pilgrimage Day is March 21st this year at the Home

* There will be a car show & BBQ cookoff at Pilgrimage Day

* Bylaws Change was approved regarding membership

* So far there are 12 brothers interested in a Degree Team for Competition

* The Hot Gavel is at Sutherland Lodge

* The Traveling Gavel is at Star Lodge

* The Unity Gavel is at Gulf Beach Lodge

* A tentative Shot Gun/Trap Shoot is slated for December 21st at Skyway Trap

* Nominations were read for the 2020 officers

* There will be a second SMMA outing at the end of October TBA

* The next SMMA meeting will be at the Masonic Home on November 20th

11th Annual Pistol Shoot

SMMA Shrimp Boil a Success!

The SMMA would like to extend their appreciation to everyone who helped with a successful Shrimp Boil and a huge thank you to those who enjoyed the Shrimp and fixings!

Double Master Mason Degree hosts a crowd!

Wow! FIVE sitting Masters at a double Master Mason Degree at Clearwater Lodge. EIGHT first time visitors also in attendance. Clearwater knows how to do it RIGHT!

R∴W∴ Rick Wendling’s first official visit a great success!

R∴W∴ Rick Wendling, District Deputy Grand Master of Florida District 18 held his first official visit at Gulf Beach Lodge last night in presence of 44 Masons. R∴W∴ Wendling received an honorary membership to Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291. A great time was had by all in attendance.

R∴W∴ Rick Wendling to hold first Official Visit Thursday

Join R∴W∴ Rick Wendling at Gulf Beach Lodge No. 291 (14020 Marguerite Dr. Madeira Beach) for his first official visit Thursday June 6th. There is a meal (Shepherd’s Pie) at 6:30 PM and the meeting to follow at 7:30 PM.

A Letter from the Grand Secretary about the Passing of M∴W∴ John E. Karroum

Memorial Service for M∴W∴ John E. Karroum

There will be a Memorial Service for M∴W∴ John E. Karroum, who passed to the celestial Lodge above early last Friday evening, to be held on Saturday June 15th at 10:00 AM at Boynton Lodge No. 236 (2701 Quantum Blvd, Boynton  Beach, Florida).  Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers, and please, respect their privacy.