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

Held in Beautiful Downtown Silver City, Nevada. Dinner was from Guthrie’s which consisted of Chicken Fingers, Fries, Texas Toast, & Slaw and donated by EA Br. Jack Sosebee. Lemon Meringue, Apple, & Razzleberry pies provided by Br. Michael Logue & wife Elayne.

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 7:15pm for the transaction of business with 10 Amity Master Masons, one Amity Entered Apprentice, and 1 visitor 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
Wor. Pedro Leon-Rojas SD
Wor. Bob Hall (Washoe #35) JD/Pro Tem

Visiting Past Master
Br. Michael Logue JS
Wor. Robert Ely Marshal
Wor. Jeff Bonney Tyler
Br. Chuck Sewchok Chaplain

Stated meeting minutes of May 7th were approved as read.

There were no Conferring of Degrees, Application for degrees, or reports from investigation committees.

COMMUNICATIONS READ:
Billy J. Barbie Memorial Dinner June 12th reservations by 6/5, Silver City Fireman’s
Ball July 18th, Grand Lodge Ladies Appreciation Night Sat Aug 29th reservations by Aug 15th, Reno #13 sporting clay shoot to benefit the Northern Nevada Masonic Youth Groups Sept 12th, Dayton CofC RoadRunner Cafe Ribbon Cutting – 2 pm 5 Jun 2026, and Economic Forum June 25 11am to 1pm, Water quality report from Storey County.

Bills totaling $688.98 with total disbursement of $2,188.98 were moved paid by Wor. Leon-Rojas, seconded by Br. Robinson. Motion Passed. The listing of the disbursement items and amounts is attached to these minutes.

Wor. Rudkin believed the scholarship was only $1,500 and would research past minutes to verify the amount. Motion was made by Wor. Ely to raise the amount to $2,000 should the secretary find the amount to be less. Seconded by Wor. Leon-Rojas. Motion passed making total disbursement $2,688.98.
Motion by Wor. Rudkin to pay expenses during Amity dark months: The necessary electric & water bills, plus expenses incurred for fun night & GMOV, and the stair replacement if the grant for same is awarded. Motion seconded by Wor. Cushing and passed.

Reports of Special and Standing Committees: Wor. Martinez noted the scholarship document was delivered to the school, and the parent signed the media release. It was noted that Isabella and her family have been invited to a future Stated meeting, and they will forward pictures from the award ceremony.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Family Fun Night final preparations finalized. Wor. Pedro will pick up ribs from Costco & provide his famous beans, Br. Logue’s’ wife Elayne will decorate with the other ladies, Br. Sosebee will provide salad, Br. Sewchok – dessert, and Wor. Tony will bring Hawaiian Rolls.

Dayton Valley Days – Sept 19th & 20th will be discussed at our September meeting. Br. Robinson commented that the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Virginia City may wish to assist in manning our booth at the event and would cover their share of the expense. Motion from Br. Robinson to allow same, seconded by Br. Logue/Wor.
Cushing in tandem and passed.

Br. Robinson also spoke on the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters event held May 9th which resulted in a donation of $515.00 to the Lodge. The next NNGH event at Amity will be July 11th, and the NNGH events at Miners Union Hall will be held June 13th and Aug 8th and Amity members are invited at no charge. He also noted that the
Friends of Sutro Tunnel may wish to partner with Amity for a future event.

NEW BUSINESS: Br. Robinson, in anticipation of being elected WM for next year, has approached The Odean in Dayton for installation dinner.

Practice for GMOV will be held July 30th at 6pm. Menu items and procurement of same by members is attached. Sports theme attire. The GMOV will be a called communication to allow more time for fellowship and fun.

Lodge cleanup discussed. June 13th at 9am. Ethan, son of Br. Robinson, will assist inside the Lodge. Wor. Pedro will head-up the outdoors.

Announcements:
Members’ June, July, & August birthdays and raising were mentioned.
Updates provided on Wor. Angleson and Wor. Jordan. Wor. Behling was spoken of prior to the meeting.

Wor. Lazzarino commented that Br. Stark advised he is pausing his Masonic journey.

Masonic education was proper salute and attention to the flag by Wor. Lazzarino, and position of fidelity by Br. Sewchok. Wor. Ely spoke on the EA Degree as presented in England to all in attendance, with particular direction to our EA in attendance.

No further business appearing, the lodge was closed in due form by Worshipful Nick at 8:39 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