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Law Enforcement night at Boynton Lodge

May 28th, 2008

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http://www.bnnreports.com/masonicmyths/index.html

 

 

 

 

 

Installation of Officers for 2009

Saturday January 3rd, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master Mason Degree

December 18th, 2008

 

Boynton Lodge No. 236 F.&A.M. raised to the Sublime degree of a Master Mason Six Brothers.

Here are some pictures to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

EA Degree

November 20th, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master Mason Degree

September 25th ,2008

Boynton Lodge No 236 F.&A.M. raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason Seven Brothers.

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Master Mason Degree

March 20th, 2008

 

Boynton Lodge No. 236 F.&A.M. raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason three Brothers. Forty Four Brother were in attendance, all enjoyed excellent ritual and Fellowship.

Here are some pictures to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Official Visit of

The Grand Master of New York

M:.W:. Neil I. Bidnick

 to Boynton Lodge No 236 F. & A.M.

Friday January 25th, 2008

Boynton Lodge No 236 F.&A.M. was honored by the official visit of M.W. Neil I. Bidnick, the Grand Master of Masons of the State of New York, and his grand Lodge Officers. The meeting started at 7:00 PM and included a Fellowcraft degree for six brothers, three from Boynton Lodge and three from Harmonia Lodge No 138 F.&A.M. as a courtesy. There were over 120 brothers in attendance including six brothers from our English Sister Lodge ARAWAK 8877, Freeport, Grand Bahamas. The meeting was enjoyed by all present. Some brothers got together after the meeting at Duffy Grill for celebration.

 

 

 

Installation of Officers for 2008

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

The installation of officers of Boynton Lodge No 236 F/ & A.M. took place on Saturday January 5ht at 10:00 AM.

The Current Worshipful Master, Wayne A. Hansen, opened the Lodge and welcome everyone in attendance, family and friend, to this proceeding. He introduced the installing Master R.H. John Karroum, installing Marshall W. Bob Mandell, and the installing chaplain R.W. Dick Philpott. The officers elected and appointed were installed and are :

Nabil Karroum, WM, Michael Floering, SW, Brad Partridge, JW, Ross Cooper, SD, Rodney Gnoinsky, JD, Steven Chubbuck, Marshall, Bob Kenny, Chaplain. Brian Work, SS, James Wooster, Bill Eckert, Bill Peters as JS.

The installation was followed by a luncheon at the Lodge enjoyed by all present. Here are some pictures to enjoy.

 

 

  

 

 

Boynton Lodge No 236 F. & A.M.

Presented Teacher of the year award to

Susan Chapman

of Rolling Green Elementary School

On October 25th, 2007

 

 

 

Educator of the year

on WPTV NewsChannel 5


Last Update: 10/26 6:01 pm
Reported by: WPTV Staff

Congratulations Ms. Chapman!

Public schools certainly know a lot about budget cuts, but thanks to dedicated teachers and counselors students aren't being shortchanged.

One extraordinary guidance counselor was recognized on Thursday for the extra things she does for students--outside of the classroom.
 
Susan Chapman who's worked at Rolling Green Elementary school for 24 years was honored by the Boynton Beach Masonic Lodge as "Educator of the Year."

"I'm a guidance counselor and I’m there for the kids. It helps the kids if the teacher's don't have as many things to worry about if I can lend a hand and take away that responsibility I’ll do it," says Ms. Chapman.    

In her free time, Ms. Chapman is the volunteer safety patrol coordinator, helps with tutoring and serves on just about every school committee.
 

Article Link:
http://www.wptv.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=D3D25A4F-B6DE-4A67-BD82-08B04A050994&gsa=true

 

 

Delegation of Boynton Lodge No 236 F.&A.M. attended the installation of the WM and Officers of ARAWAK Lodge No 8877 for 2007-2008, Frreport, Grand Bahamas.

        On September 21st four Brothers ( WM Wayne Hansen, RH John Karroum, W. Bro Bob Mandell, and Bro. Jean B. Riviere) from our Lodge went to Freeport, Grand Bahamas to see Sean B. Callendar, a member of Boynton Lodge, be installed as Worshipful Master to be in the Chair of King Solomon for the next year.  Congratulations Bro. Callendar and our wishes for a great year.

 

 

 

 

2007 Official Visit of Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM to Arawak Lodge No. 8877 in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

             At 5:30am on Friday, 20 April 2007, ten Freemasons and eight of their wives and Ladies were treated to VIP status aboard the cruise ship Discovery in Ft. Lauderdale. They assembled at the Dock in Port Everglades and made comfortable in their cabins by a crewmember specially assigned to them by the ship.  As the cruise liner set sail from the Port at 7:30am, all members of the party were treated to a sumptuous buffet breakfast in the main dining hall.  Though the seas rolled   during the crossing through the Gulf Stream, the music, the cocktails on deck under a powder-blue sky, and the pure, clean sea-air provided our little party tremendous refreshment as we sailed our way across to Grand Bahama.  Our special Crew took our vouchers and safely loaded everyone with their luggage on the waiting Vans that took us to Port Lucaya. Once there, we checked in and were treated to wonderful views of the harbour from our hotel rooms.

            At 5:45pm, our Party assembled in the lobby. The ladies were escorted to “Le Med” in Port Lucaya, and entertained by the wives and Ladies of our Bahamian Brethren. The Freemasons were transported to Arawak Lodge.

            Formal Lodge commenced at 6:30pm. Right Worshipfuls, Past Masters and the Brethren processed out and into the Dining Room at 9pm. The young man who had received the Entered Apprentice degree earlier, assisted as a Steward serving wine to the Brethren as they presented the Toasts of the evening. Harmony prevailed and the Festive Board ended with a toast to “all absent Brethren”.

            The next day dawned bright and cool. Our entire Party assembled with the Brethren of Arawak and Abaco’s Carlton Lodge for a breakfast by the water at “Le Med”.  Some of us feasted on traditional Bahamian Breakfasts, like “Boil Fish and Johnnycakes” or “Sous Chicken”. We splintered into our own groups as the girls went shopping and the men walked across to the Resort Hotels on the beach to talk Masonry over cocktails in the afternoon sun.

            At 5:45pm, everyone assembled in casual dress in the lobby. Our Bahamian Brethren transported us in their cars to The Britannia Yacht Club for a buffet dinner of conch, fish and assorted delicacies under the stars. The evening turned cooler and everyone moved into the Restaurant as the birthday cake for Arawak’s Worshipful Master was presented.

            The next day again dawned cool and bright as we assembled once more for breakfast down by the water in Port Lucaya. We checked out, said our good bye’s to our Bahamian Brothers and their ladies, and were on the boat at 2:30pm for a sumptuous, exclusive 7 course meal on the return journey to Port Everglades.

            Another Official Visit goes into the History Books, and the Masonic relationship between Boynton, Arawak and Carlton Lodges; and all the Lodges of the Caribbean continues to grow and flourish. Truly, Freemasonry is harmony.

-R/W Richard E. Philpott

Proud member of Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM

And

Arawak Lodge No. 8877

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARAWAK LODGE NO 8877 ANNUAL VISIT TO

BOYNTON LODGE NO 236 F. & A.M.

MASTER MASON DEGREE FOR FIVE BROTHERS

FAMILY DINNER AT ATLANTIS COUNTRY CLUB

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14TH, 2006

Saturday October the 14th. was the official visit of ARAWAK Lodge No 8877 to Boynton Lodge No 236. Seven Brothers from Arawak Lodge No 8877, including the newly installed Worshipful Master Bro. Brent Bethel, were in attendance. At the same meeting five brothers were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. The second section was done in full costume and several of newly made Masons participated as officers. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and the energy in these Brothers when they performed their roles in the degree. Forty five Brothers were in attendance at this called communication. Wonderful, isn’t it!! The day ended up with a family and guest dinner at Atlantis Country Club, where we were entertained to the music and songs of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, etc by our own Bro. James Bowman. Everyone had a great time.

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION OF BRO. BRENT T. BETHEL AS

WORSHIPFUL MASTER OF ARAWAK LODGE NO. 8877

SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2006

W.M. John Karroum, Bro. Wayne Hansen, SW, Bro. Nabil Karroum, JW , and W. Bro. Robert Mandell traveled to Freeport, Grand Bahamas to attend the installation of Bro. Brent T. Bethel in the chair of King Solomon of ARAWAK Lodge No. 8877.

 

 

 

BOYNTON LODGE TRAVEL TO CURACAO SEPTEMBER 7-10, 2006

MASONIC CONGRESS

 CELEBRATION OF 250 YEARS

GRAND EAST OF THE NETHERLANDS

1756 - 2006

Five Brothers and their ladies traveled to Curacao to attend the Masonic Congress on the occasion of the celebration of 250 years Grand East of the Netherlands. Bro. Peter VanLeeuwen from Bykota-Unity Lodge No. 333 arrange the trip. The other four brothers are John Karroum, WM, Robert Mandell, PM, David Curtis, PM, and Nabil Karroum, JW  all from Boynton Lodge No. 236 F. & A. M.

 

 

 

 

 

Friday July 28th 2006 meeting

 

We had President Teddy Roosevelt ( Bro. David Bludworth) visiting our Lodge.

 

 

Boynton Lodge Official visit to Carleton Lodge No. 9134 in Marsh Harbor, Abaco, Bahamas

The Lodge made an official visit to Carleton Lodge No 9134 in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas, on April 7, for their Installation of Officers. The Potentate of Amara Shrine Temple, Ill. Sir Wade Ferguson accompanied us on this trip. The next day, the Brethren of Carleton Lodge No 9134 and the community of The Cherokee Settlement held a fund- raising Barbecue for the Shrine Hospitals in token of appreciation for the help they provided to two of their children.

 

 

Visit to Nassau, Bahamas

to attend the installation of the District Grand Master of Bahamas, Scottish constitution

On Saturday, March 18th 2006, I represented Boynton Lodge No. 236 F & A.M. at the installation of Brother Lebonne Edgar Michael Moxey as Right Worshipful District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas, Scottish Constitution, in Nassau, Bahamas. It was a wonderful Masonic affair. So many brothers were in attendance from all over the Caribbean.

 

 

 

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 2006

 

BOYNTON LODGE # 236 OFFICIAL VISIT TO ARAWAK LODGE # 8877, FREEPORT, BAHAMAS

APRIL15th-17th, 2005

Five New Candidates received their Entered Apprentice Degree in Freemasonry

February 10th, 2005

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS 2005

JANUARY 8TH AT 4:00 PM

Front Row (left to right): S.D. Bro. Jean Albert Pun, Organist Bro. Dr. Ziggy Freidman, Chaplain R.W. David Lund, S.D. Bro. John Karroum, W.M. David F. Curtis, J.W. Bro. Wayne Hansen, Treasurer Bro. John Jelilian, Secretary R.W. Bro. Sheldon Altenhause

Back Row (left to right): Jr. Steward Bro. Michael Floering, Jr. Steward Bro. John Sullivan, Sr. Steward Bro. Phil Breeden, J.D. Bro. Nabil Karroum, Tyler Bro. James Butscher

          Saturday, 8 January 2005:  Elected and Appointed Officers for Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM were installed into their positions ( except the Marshal) in a formal afternoon meeting at the Lodge in Boynton Beach, Florida, USA.

Installed as Worshipful Master was David F. Curtis, a second generation Freemason. WB Curtis was born and raised in Southern Africa where he owned mining, trucking and jewelry enterprises.  He and his wife were attracted to the freedoms of this country, and eventually came to start a jewelry business in Boca Raton after unrest in Zambia and Zimbabwe.

          The Senior Warden is Dr. John Karroum. A Pathologist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bro. Karroum comes to our Lodge from Syria/ Lebanon. Living for several years in Venezuela, He served as a country Doctor to the people of that nation, prior to coming to the United States. He is our Lodge Web Master.

          The Junior Warden is Bro. Wayne Hansen. Serving years in the Navy on Submarines, he holds the distinction of being the Photographer who took the pictures through the periscope of the Russian ICBM’s coming to Cuba on-board Freighters in 1960. Those pictures, when seen by the world, started the Cuban Missile Crisis.

          Our Treasurer is Bro. John Jelilian. A well-known CPA, Bro. Jelilian has clients in New York, Florida and the Caribbean. He spends his time flying from exotic Caribbean islands to New York Boardrooms in service of his Clientele. Despite the demands of his business, he always finds time to serve the Lodge beautifully.

          The Secretary is R.W. Bro. Sheldon Altenhause. Known affectionately as “Shelly” within the Lodge, Bro. Altenhause comes to us from New York, where he was the District Deputy Grand Master for the First Kings District in Brooklyn. A printer by trade, for many years he printed and distributed the quarterly magazine for the Grand Lodge of New York, “The Empire State Mason”.

          Installed as Chaplain was Right Worshipful Bro. David Lund. A respected Ritualist and Past District Deputy Grand Master, he has served The Florida Grand Lodge in several capacities. This year he also serves us as Lodge Instructor.

          Our Organist is Dr. Seymour Friedman. Bro. “Ziggy” is an expert Organist and Musician. A CPA, his Doctorate is in Organizational Management. He served for many years as the CFO of a subsidiary of Seeburg Corporation, and with the US Treasury Dept reviewing Management Policies for US Firms.

          Named by world-famous Parade Magazine as one of the top-ten Police Officers in the nation for 2003, Officer Jean A. Pun was installed Senior Deacon for Boynton Lodge. He and his partner, Officer Fred Glass, who is also a Brother and member of our Lodge, created a school for former gang members to learn the trade of Automobile Repair, thereby altering their lives and making them contributing members of society. Together, they changed the landscape of crime in Delray Beach, Florida. Parade Magazine honored him for that action.

          Our Junior Deacon is also a Physician. Dr. Nabil Karroum is a respected Child/General  Psychiatrist in private practice in Palm Beach County. His passion is his family, computers and electronics.

          Our Stewards are Philip Breeden-Sr. Steward, John Sullivan-Jr. Steward, and Michael Floering-Jr. Steward. Bro. Breeden is a general contractor. Michael Floering is a Plastering Contractor, and John Sullivan is recently graduated from the University of Florida. Together, they will serve the Lodge in ritual and at refreshment, learning and working to take their places one day in the leadership of our Lodge.

          Our Tyler is Bro. James Butcher. He is most respected for the job he is doing, guarding our Lodge and waiting outside the door. We appreciate his willingness to serve our Lodge in this capacity. He is an Internal Affairs Investigator for the City of Boynton Beach Police Department.

          Finally, our Marshal is is Right Worshipful Morton Goss. He comes to us as a Past District Deputy Grand Master from South Miami. Skilled in Florida Masonic work, he serves the Lodge as Catechism Instructor for upcoming Brethren, and as an appreciated source of advice.

 

-Richard E. Philpott DDGM

32nd Masonic District

The Grand Lodge of Florida

         

 Funeral Service for W. Bro. John Swann,

November 13th, 2004, Freeport, Bahamas.

Five Brothers from Boynton Lodge # 236; Dick Philpott, Tom Mangold, David Curtis, Wayne Hansen, and John Karroum, Chartered a private plane to attended the funeral service for W. Bro. John Swann held Saturday, November 13th at 10:00am at St. Paul's Methodist Church and a reception followed immediately after the service at the Masonic Temple.

 

THE 4th ANNUAL OZZIE GOLF CLASSIC

SATURDAY OCTOBER 30th, 2004

IT WAS A SUCCESS THANKS TO ALL THE BROTHERS, PARTICIPANTS AND SPONSORS. PALM BEACH SQUARE CLUB AND BOYNTON LODGE # 236 WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO MANY NEEDY YOUNG HIGH-SCHOOL GRADUATES EVERY YEAR. BELLOW ARE SOME PICTURE OF THE AWARD CEREMONY.

ARAWAK LODGE # 8877 INSTALLATION, OCTOBER 22ND, 2004,

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS

Three Brothers from Boynton Lodge # 236 , W. Bro. Tom Mangold, Bro. David Curtis, Senior Warden, and Bro. John Karroum, Senior Deacon, attended the installation of new officers of ARAWAK LODGE # 8877. At the same time they took the opportunity to visit the ravaged areas from Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, in Freeport ,the West-End, and the Buccaneer restaurant owned by Bro, Hines. The installation was very well attended by almost 65 brothers from all the Islands and the USA. W. Bro. Eugene Tooth was installed as a Master. The installation followed by a festive board that lasted beyond the 1:00 AM. The Following day they visited the salvation army center in Freeport where the pallets of food for the relief fund went. They went to the West-End and Buccaneer. Please Browse through the pictures to see some of the devastation. FRIENDS AND BROTHERS OF BOYNTON LODGE YOUR HELP AND DONATION OF FOOD AND MONEY WAS VERY WELL RECEIVED AND APPRECIATED.

Boynton Masonic Lodge # 236 trip to Scotland

September 1st to September 9th, 2004

 

OFFICIAL VISIT OF ARAWAK LODGE No. 8877, FREEPORT , BAHAMAS

July 23, 2004 was a fine day in the annals of The Craft.  96 Freemasons assembled to participate in a Fellowcraft Degree in Palm Beach County, Florida. The occasion was the annual Official Visit of Arawak Lodge No. 8877 of the English Constitution, to Boynton Lodge No. 236 of the Grand Lodge of Florida. For ten years, the two Lodges have carried on close fraternal relations across the Gulfstream between this Florida seacoast town of Boynton Beach, and Freeport, Grand Bahama.

The dignity of the evening was evident, when at 6:30PM; Lodge was opened in the Master’s Degree with the contingent from Arawak Lodge present in full United Grand Lodge of England Masonic Regalia.  Attending this evening were dignitaries from several appendant bodies and Freemasons from various parts of the world.  The entire Divan of Amara Shrine Temple sat in the southeast corner of the Lodgeroom in green Blazers. About the Lodge were past Grand Masters, past and present Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Masters, and sitting Worshipful Masters of the several Lodges in the vicinity. Freemasons were represented from as far away as South Africa, Syria, England, The Netherlands, Israel and the Panama Canal Zone.

WM Geoff Shank welcomed R.W. Bro. James Bain, the sitting District Grand Master of the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands; and W. Bro. Maitland Cates, that jurisdiction’s Past Asst. District Grand Master, to the East. The sitting Worshipful Master of Arawak Lodge, W.B. Andrew Roberts was welcomed to his left, along with the DDGM of his District, R.W. Richard E. Philpott; and the District Instructor, R.W. Robert Stearns in their appropriate places in the East. Several other Dignitaries were invited to a seat in the East in welcome.

By traditional ball ballot that evening, three members of Arawak Lodge were voted into Boynton Lodge as regular members. W.B. Andrew Roberts, W.B. Tyrone Sweeting, and the JD of Arawak Lodge, Bro. Sean Callender. It was noted that under English Constitution, no Junior Deacon would ever find himself in the East. That night, Bro. Sean achieved a seat in the East in welcome.

Boynton Lodge was stepped down, and its Entered Apprentice Brother Michael Floering, was passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. W.B. Robtert C. Mandell delivered the Fellowcraft lecture.  Lodge was closed in the Master’s Degree at 9:30PM and the Craft retired to Atlantis Country Club for a rousing Festive Board. This evening of close Masonic fellowship sealed another chapter in the continuing story of genuine Fraternal ties between these members of the Craft.  The wives and Ladies joined the Brethren at Atlantis Country Club on the following evening for a wonderful dinner and show, featuring live entertainment, dancing and a mysterious Magical Act starring a Magician and his Assistant booked from the Caribbean Cruise Lines.

ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND

JUNE 12th, 2004

Four members of Boynton Lodge # 236, W. Bro. Thomas Mangold, W. Bro. Chuck Field, Bro. Wayne Hansen, and Bro. John Karroum, were Knighted as member of the Royal Order Of Scotland in a ceremony held in Dallas, Texas.

There is a tradition among the Masons of Scotland that, after the dissolution of the Templars, many of the Knights repaired to Scotland and placed themselves under the protection of Robert Bruce and that, after the battle of Bannockburn, which took place on St. John the Baptist's day (in summer), 1314, this monarch instituted the Royal Order of H.R.M. and Knights of the R.S.Y.C.S. and established the chief seat at Kilwinning. From that Order it seems by no means improbable that the present Degree of Rose Croix de Heredom may have taken its origins.

Whatever may have been the origin and foundation of the Royal Order of Scotland, its claim to the oldest, if not, indeed, the only Masonic Order of Knighthood, is presumably valid. The Order of Knights Templar Masons was instituted by Freemasons, but has nothing Masonic in its ritual.

With regard to the veridical history of the Order, there is presumptive evidence, a a Provincial Grand Lodge met in London in 1696 and indubitable evidence to show that in 1730, here was a Provincial Grand Lodge of the Order in South Britain, which met at the Thistle and Crown, in Chandos Street Charing Cross, whose constitution is described as being of 'Time Immemorial'. 

According to Thory, Prince Charles Edward Stuart, in 1747, issued his famous Arras Charter, in which he claimed to be Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Order.

(Introduction taken from the First Edition of Gould's History of Freemasonry)

For more information click on the links below.

http://www.yorkrite.com/roos/

http://www.bradford.ac.uk/webofhiram/?section=royal_order_scotland

Lake Worth Scottish Rite Spring Reunion

March 27-28, 2004

At the 167th Scottish Rite Reunion held on March 27-28, 2004, nine Masonic Brothers were anointed Masters of the Royal Secret and constituted Priest and Apostles of the Holy Doctrine. Two brothers from Boynton Lodge # 236 became 32nd degree mason. R.W. Bro. Ralph Warren and Bro. Nabil Karroum. CONGRATULATION!!

Boynton Lodge 236 F&AM Visits

Arawak Lodge No. 8877 F&AM

19 March 2004

          Freemasons and Officers of Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM assembled at Ft. Lauderdale International Airport at 0700 on Friday, 19 March 2004, for an 18 minute Jet Flight to Freeport, Grand Bahama.

          The occasion was what has become a semi-annual visit to Arawak Lodge No. 8877, a Lodge holden under the English Constitution, and our sister Lodge in the Caribbean.

          Upon arrival and check-in at the Royal Oasis Country Club, Officers and Members were met at 5:30pm by members of Arawak for transportation to the Lodge.  Ladies were joined by the wives and Ladies of our Arawak Brethren for a night on the town.

          At Lodge, the Brethren of both Lodges united for cocktails in the sophisticated elegance of their Fellowship Hall.  Under soft lighting, the walls behind the Bar depict the location of all Masonic Lodges in the region of the Caribbean Sea around the Bahamas. At 6:30pm, Freemasons were summoned into the Lodge room and the Communication was called to Order. Officers were seated in ceremony, and the business of the Lodge was begun. The evening witnessed an Entered Apprentice Degree for Bahamian Brother Simpson, and the acceptance of five members of Boynton Lodge into Arawak as Dual Members. They are Brothers David Curtis, John Karroum, Richard Philpott, Wayne Hansen and Geoffrey Shank – the current Worshipful Master of Boynton Lodge.  At 10pm, Lodge was closed and the Festive Board commenced in the Fellowship Hall. Toasts were offered at 11pm and continued for the next two hours.

          The following day, Freemasons from all over the Caribbean assembled at Geneva’s Restaurant for an authentic Bahamian breakfast of “Boil Fish”, “Stew Fish” and “Johnnycakes” with the Ladies.

          At 6:30pm, Freemasons and their Ladies journeyed by bus and car to the settlement of Deadman’s Reef, out by Eight Mile Rock.  They converged at Brother Heinz’s Restaurant on the Ocean. It is a beautiful location on the beach, under the stars at the edge of the sea. The atmosphere was buffet style Caribbean fare, and all enjoyed the evening. The pictures below tell the story.

          The following morning was spent individually. The Boynton contingent flew back to Ft. Lauderdale at 5:30pm. 

We now look forward to Arawak’s visit to Boynton Lodge in the United States.

Installation of 2004 Officers

          On Saturday, 27 December 2003, members assembled with their families to attend an Open Installation of the 2004 Officers of Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM. A Buffet Luncheon was served in the Fellowship Hall, and attended by well over 100 people. Officers, Members and their guests then adjourned to the adjacent Lodge room where the Officers elected and appointed were duly installed. Right Worshipful Brother Charles Mead PDDGM acted as Installing Master. Right Worshipful Brother David Lund PDDGM acted as installing Chaplain, and Worshipful Brother Gary Dolins was the Installing Marshal. All are Past-Masters of our Lodge.

          An Installation is one of the few Masonic rituals that may be open to the public. It is conducted with wives and family present, in the decorum of a Business meeting. Dress is always suitably appropriate.

          Information pertaining to the slate of 2004 Officers can be found on the “Officers” page of this website. Here below are photographs of the occasion:

 

Amara Shrines Ceremonial November 21-22th, 2003

Congratulation to two of our brothers from Boynton Lodge # 236 who went through the Fall Ceremonial, and they are Carl Lipton ( 2nd picture ) and Nabil Karroum ( third picture).

November 15th, 2003

Master Mason Degree for Five Brothers

Past Master Dinner and Honoring Brothers for their long service to the craft.

Saturday, 15 November 2003:  Officers and members of Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM assembled for a Called Communication in the Lodge room at 2pm. Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, were Fellowcraft Brothers Jeremy Patrick Allen, James Butcher, Nabil Karroum, Raymond Schilke, Jr., and Don Swartwood, III.

All young men in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, this class of Masons proved that Freemasonry is alive and thriving in the 21st Century.  Among the Participants in the 2nd section, were Past Master R.W. Charles Mead acting as King Solomon, R.W. David Lund acting as the Principal Fellowcraft, and R.W. Leonard Harper, formerly of Okeechobee Lodge, who delivered the Lecture. The first section was beautifully performed by the Senior Warden of Boynton Lodge, Geoff Shank, who acted as Worshipful Master; and Junior Warden Brother David Curtis who acted as Senior Warden. The degree concluded around 5:30pm. The Craft adjourned to the Atlantis Country Club for an evening of Black-Tie festivities, a Banquet, and the presentation of awards to outstanding Masons.

Attended by the Ladies, the evening saw Brother Malcolm Myers receive his 40 year pin. He was gratefully recognized for his years of faithful service to the Fraternity. The newly raised Master Masons were presented with their Bibles and pamphlets explaining the symbolism of the degree. Finally, Worshipful Master Chuck Field paid poignant tribute to the Past Masters of the Lodge, by ringing a ship’s bell to mark each of their years. The bell had been presented to the Lodge earlier this week, by Brother Ziggy Friedman, President of the Master Masons of South Palm Beach (Formerly known as The Master Masons of King’s Point).  A marvelous time in Freemasonry was had by all!

 

Lake Worth Scottish Rite 166th Reunion Photos

October 25-26, 2003

At the 166th Scottish Rite Reunion held on October 25 and 26, of the Year 2003, nine Masonic Brothers were anointed Masters of the Royal Secret and constituted Priest and Apostles of the Holy Doctrine.  We welcome to the following new  32 degree Masons:
 
Gunter W. Diehl                               Doric Lodge #140
                                                               (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
Martin Freedman                            Deerfield Lodge #325
                                                               (Deerfield, Florida)
Samuel R. Hirschler                      Cornerstone Lodge #386
                                                               (Port St. Lucie, Florida)
Charles E. Humes                          Palmwood Lodge #303
                                                               (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Efraim Carlos  Logreira                Palmwood Lodge #303
                                                               (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Ira F. Markowitz                              Coral Springs Lodge #373
                                                               (Coral Springs, Florida)
Robert M. Polhamus                     Boynton Lodge #236
                                                               (Bounton Beach, Florida)
Andrew Clay Rigdon                    Cornerstone Lodge #386
                                                               (Port St. Lucie, Florida)
Bradley F. Smith                            John D. Spercalls Lodge #657
                                                               (San Diego, California)
 
 
 

The Grand York Rite Bodies of Florida one day class Honoring

M. W.  Robert L. Goldsmith

Past grand Master of Masons of Florida, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Florida

 was held at Lake Worth Scottish Rite Temple on Saturday, October 11th, 2003

Three Brothers from Boynton Lodge # 236 attended. They are: Bro. Wayne Hansen, Bro. Robert King, and Bro. John Karroum. Bro. Ken Fogelsanger from Boynton Shrine Club also attended..

York Rite Official Family

 

Freemasons from Caribbean

18th and 19th July 2003
          Freemasons from the Caribbean and North and South America came together in two nights of Lodge and Festive Board on Friday, followed by a dinner with their Ladies on Saturday.
          Over 110 Freemasons assembled at 6:15pm in Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM on Friday night in Boynton Beach, Florida.  Processions and Introductions preceded the Raising of Fellowcraft Brothers Herbert Metcalf and Robert King, both of Boynton Lodge. Harmonia Lodge of West Palm Beach conducted the second section.
This was the continuation of a tradition established in 1994 when eight Boynton Freemasons first chartered an airplane and flew into Bahamian airspace to visit Arawak Lodge No. 8877 on Freeport, Grand Bahama. Since that time, Arawak and the Boynton Masonic Lodges have established a core relationship resulting in annual official visits both here and in the Bahamas. Carlton Lodge on Marsh Harbour and Royal Victoria Lodge in Nassau have been meeting points where Brethren from all over the world have joined in the exchange of Masonic ideals.
          Formal Ritual was concluded at 10pm and the Brethren dispersed to Atlantis Country Club for full dinner and drinks. An English Constitution-inspired Festive Board followed. Toasts were raised beginning at 11:30pm. 110 Freemasons were present for the dinner as well, and frivolity broke up around 1:30am.
          During this time, the Ladies of the American side entertained the Bahamian Ladies at their own dinner.
          Saturday night, over 112 Ladies and Freemasons assembled once again, at Atlantis Country Club for a casual night of drinks, dinner and… Elvis Presley! All enjoyed a wonderful show, in an evening of elegant Country Club dining and Masonic Harmony.
For a closer look, see the pictures of both evenings here on this website!

 

 

Amara Shrine Ceremonial June 13-14th, 2003

 

 

Photos of our visit to Lodge " La Complaisance" Heerlen, the Netherlands

June 17th, 2003

 

 

Freemasons gather in Freeport

March 21-23rd, 2003

          Freeport, Grand Bahamas…Freemasons from around the Caribbean as far away as Bermuda, gathered for the weekend of March 21-23. The occasion was a celebration of Freemasonry and the Official visit of Boynton Lodge No. 236 F&AM to Arawak Lodge No. 8877.

          Begun as a tradition in 1994, when eight Masons chartered an airplane in West Palm Beach and flew into Bahamian airspace for the evening, the occasion has grown to include as many as twenty Freemasons and their Ladies.  From the original eight in the party this weekend, were Dick Philpott and Tom Mangold, both Past-Masters of Boynton Lodge.

          “We raise a Toast to those fallen Brothers…” said Philpott, “They accompanied us in life, and together we traveled for awhile along the same path.  It was fun.”

          The original eight included Pat Malone, a native-born resident of Abaco.  It was he who originally provided the link between the two lodges. Affectionately known as “Red-socks” by the members of Arawak, for his habit of wearing loud socks to Lodge, Malone was Past Master of Carlton Lodge in Abaco, Grand Bahama.

          “Pat started coming to Boynton Lodge when he visited his son, who lived in Boynton Beach.” said Philpott.

“ His son was not a Freemason, and I guess Pat missed the company of the Brethren. One night, after Lodge and in a local Tavern, Pat told me that he wished the Masons from Boynton Lodge could meet the Masons of his Lodge in Freeport.  I said, Let’s do it! Our Worshipful Master was 24 at the time, and heir to a cheese fortune. He chartered an airplane out of West Palm and I arranged with the Secretary of Arawak, for a special dispensation changing its regular meeting night to that Friday of our visit. We were late flying out of Bahamian airspace that night, but the Junior Warden approved our delay. He was the Minister of Customs for the Bahamas.”

Since that original visit, Bahamian Freemasons and their ladies have come regularly to the US to be entertained by the members of Boynton Lodge and their ladies.

Among the highlights of this weekend’s trip, was a visit to “The Buccaneer” Restaurant.

“It was truly amazing!  We would never have found this place on our own. Our Bahamian Brethren picked us up on Saturday night and we began to drive. We drove for close to an hour until we turned off onto an unmarked single lane, dirt road.  Branches were hitting the car as we drove. We finally pulled up in front of a Building on the beach. All the other cars were there, and we were shown into this cozy Restaurant in the middle of nowhere. The beach on which it was located had no other structures…it was absolutely beautiful for as far as you could see. We were served a magnificent dinner. Afterwards, some of us strolled out into the ocean on the Dock. It was pitch black and only the iridescence of the phosphorous glowed in the water. It was like a path stretching out into the ocean. Life doesn’t get any better! When we returned to the Restaurant, a man walked in and started blowing a  Trumpet. This announced the arrival of an entire Junkanoo Band, that danced and entertained for half-an-hour.”

The Boynton Freemasons and their ladies returned to the U.S. on Sunday aboard the Discovery.

Brothers:

It was a memorable event and We hope that you can join us on the next trip in 2004.

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