Apr 2 AD 2026 AL 6026, STATED Minutes
AMITY LODGE #4 F & AM

Held in Beautiful Downtown Silver City, Nevada. Dinner was pulled pork, rolls, coleslaw, & dessert provided by Jr. Warden Tony Martinez PM.

The Lodge was called to order at 7:00pm by Wor. Nicholas Lazzarino II, and was declared open on the 1st Degree of Masonry at 7:10pm for the transaction of business with 11 members, including our Entered Apprentices, and 2 visitors present.

Amity Lodge OFFICERS PRESENT:
Wor. Nicholas Lazzarino II WM
Br. “Audie” Robinson SW/Hist
Wor. Tony Martinez JW
Wor. Mike Cushing Treasurer
Wor. Taylor Rudkin Sec/Chap Pro Tem
Wor. Pedro Leon-Rojas SD
Wor. Bob Hall (Washoe #35) JD/Pro Tem
Br. Michael Logue JS
Wor. Scott Mount Tyler/Pro Tem

Past Masters Present: Wor. Lee Cross.
Visitor’s Present: Wor. Bob Hall (Washoe #35), William Stark (Carson #1 EA).

Stated meeting minutes of March 5th were approved as read.

There were no Conferring of Degrees, Application for degrees, or reports from investigation committees
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COMMUNICATIONS READ: GM Appointment of Ambassador of Goodwill, Rainbow Cake in a jar fundraiser, Stone & Skillet at The Odeon Ribbon Cutting, Escurial Plural Membership, Knights Templar Foundation contribution to scholarship. The Secretary also noted that he will forward Trestleboards from other Lodges by request.

Bills totaling $407.27 were moved paid by Br. Michael Logue, seconded by Wor. Lee Cross. Motion Passed.
The listing of the disbursement items and amounts is attached to these minutes.

Reports of Special and Standing Committees: Delinquency Committee reported that several messages left with Br. Dillwith resulted in no return calls. The Grand Secretary will be notified of the non-payment of dues for his follow-up letter to the delinquent member.

Wor. Martinez reported the scholarship packet was delivered to the high school with the cutoff date of April 24th for the applications to be returned for review and the recipient announced at our May Stated Meeting.

Climate committee report for HVAC grant: Members reported on findings. Br. Audie Robinson noted that the application for the grant needed to be submitted prior to our next stated & a decision would need to be made tonight. Much discussion followed and a motion was made by Wor. Martinez and seconded by Br. Robinson that
we accept the revised bid from Iron Mountain Heating & Air. Motion Passed with one nay. Since we were on the subject of spending money, Wor. Rudkin noted that three of our CD’s mature in April and one in May. We need to move the funds from these to the business account at United Federal CU in order to cover the expenses for the work on the Heating & Air and stairs replacement, providing that the grants were awarded & we can proceed with the work.
Stair replacement bid price was noted. Details on the stair quote were noted. Wor.
Pedro Leon-Rojas moved we place the funds from the CDs at maturity in the business account and accept the bid from Walker Contracting for stair replacement. Motion seconded by Wor. Tony Martinez. Motion passed with one abstention.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Practices for Fellowcraft Degree will be advised by Wor. Lazzarino after conferring with the Master of Carson Lodge #1 on their availability to assist.

Family Night pricing discussed and it was agreed to change the price to $20.00 per person. Members to bring gift baskets and/or items for raffle prizes, and we will have a 50/50 raffle. Menu will be ribs from Costco, Pedro’s
beans, cornbread, salad & dessert. June 20 at the Lodge.

NEW BUSINESS: Dayton Valley Days Sept 19 & 20 2025 Vendor Registration paid in the bills.

Bros Eric Pointer & Jack Sosebee were put on the spot to tell the Lodge of their progress to advance to the next degree. Both indicated coming along well and they meet regularly. Wor. Nick said he appreciates their hard work in learning the material.

Announcements: Wor. Lazzarino has asked Kallie Day of Lyon County Schools to speak for Public Schools Observance at our May stated meeting.

The Grand Lecturer Workshop at Carson Valley #33 April 25th at 8:30am for donuts, start at 9am.

Members’ April birthdays and raising were mentioned.

Br. Michael Logue mentioned that Br. John Angleson had a small stroke but is doing well. Wor. Scott Mount asked if Masonic services for Wor. Marv Richardson had been arranged. The family has not requested at this time.

For Masonic education the members spoke on what Masonry has meant to them and what they hold dearly.

No further business appearing, the lodge was closed in due form by Worshipful Nick at 8:59 pm. and a good time was had by all.

Respectfully submitted,

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Taylor Rudkin P.M., Secretary

Approved: _______________________________
Nick Lazzarino II P.M., Worshipful Master