10/12/2026
π¦ TBL ANNUAL DICK WHALEN SHRIMP BOIL β WHAT A DAY! π¦
Yesterday, Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 held our annual Dick Whalen Shrimp Boil, and despite Mother Nature trying to make things interesting, we had a fantastic turnout! Great food, plenty of fellowship, and wonderful company made it a day to remember. ππ
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event a success!
π¨βπ³ To our morning crew and cooks: Special thanks to R:.W:. Mike Rhodes, John Drewit, and Al Norwich for getting up early, putting in the work, and preparing that delicious shrimp we all enjoyed!
π A special TBL thank-you to Michaila, Sister of Hope of Rainbow Girls, Largo Assembly #86 and Grand Choir Director of IORG for all her help this morning. Your time and willingness to lend a hand are truly appreciated!
π¨ To our Junior Warden: Thank you for all the hard work and legwork that went into this event, especially Friday's preparations and making sure the Lodge was ready in case the weather took a turn for the worse. That kind of dedication doesn't go unnoticed!
ποΈ To Bro. Charles: Thank you for helping prepare the Lodge room and making sure we were ready for the day.
It was also wonderful to see so many friends come out, enjoy the fellowship, and even have some of our candidates stop by! Events like this remind us that Masonry is about more than meetingsβit's about brotherhood, community, and the friendships we build along the way.
π We were also honored by a special visit from G.M. Ciro Gallo of the Grand Lodge of Italy in Catania! Thank you for joining us and sharing in the fellowship of the day.
To everyone who came out, volunteered, cooked, prepared, served, and supported our Lodge: THANK YOU! You are what makes Tampa Bay Lodge No. 252 The Friendliest Lodge on Old Tampa Bay.
Until next year, Brothers and friendsβkeep the fellowship strong and the shrimp boiling! π¦π€