Sept 3 AD 2026 AL 6026, STATED Minutes
AMITY LODGE #4 F. & A. M.


Held in Beautiful Downtown Silver City, Nevada. Dinner was BBQ Ribs, salad, beans, hot dogs & fixings, and cookies.

The Lodge was called to order at 6:54pm by Wor. Nicholas Lazzarino II, and was declared open on the 1 st Degree of Masonry at 7:04pm for the transaction of business with 10 Amity Master Masons, two Amity Entered Apprentice, and no 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
Br. Chuck Sewchok JD/Pro Tem and Chaplin
Br. Michael Logue JS
Wor. Robert Ely Marshal
Wor. Jeff Bonney Tyler

Wor. Lazzarino requested S.W. Robinson and S.D. Leon-Rojas P.M. assist in presenting Br. Michael Logue with his Honorary Past Master Apron. A hearty round of applause followed.

Stated meeting minutes of June 4, 2026, and Grand Master Official Visit of August 6th were approved as read.

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

COMMUNICATIONS READ: Appointment of New Junior Grand Warden: edict 5-2026, July 2026 GL Quarterly Report, Credential certification for 162nd GL Session, GL Annual return, 162nd Annual Communication Resolutions.
(copies attached to paper file)

Bills totaling $1725.05 were moved paid by Wor. Rudkin, seconded by Wor. Martinez. Motion Passed. Bank balance after paying bills is $7616.66. The listing of the disbursements and amounts is attached to these
minutes.

Reports of Special and Standing Committees: Wor. Lazzarino asked our EA’s how they felt on their progress and advised them the Lodge will be looking for their proficiency at the October Stated.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Grants for the stairs; A/C/heating have been approved. Waiting on the paperwork for the requirements from the State Historic Preservation Office.

Dayton Valley Days – Sept 19th and 20th was discussed at our September meeting. Br. Robinson commented that the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Virginia City had not committed and he would apply a little pressure. (tongue in
cheek).

Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters event held July 11th resulted in a $470.00 donation.

Amity Family Night returned an income of $855.63.

NEW BUSINESS: Attendance at the 162nd Grand Lodge Communication in November discussed. It was noted that the pillar officers would be unable to attend. Wor. Martinez moved that the elected representative be reimbursed, with receipts, for fuel cost associated with attending the event in Las Vegas. Motion seconded by
Wor. Cushing and passed.
Wor. Bonney question whether other expenses for the elected representative should be included and moved that the hotel lodging should also be reimbursed. Discussion followed if other costs should also be reimbursed. It was agreed that the motion as presented should stand, and it was seconded by
Bro’s Robinson and Logue. Motion Passed.

Discussion on moving the Post Office box to Silver City followed. Wor. Martinez moved we close the Reno PO Box and acquire one at the Silver City Post Office including a change of address form. Motion seconded by Br. Robinson and passed.

Announcements: Installation will be December 12th with dinner following at The Odean. Further information as the event draws closer. Wor. Rudkin will check with other Lodges for a combined Past Master’s Degree.

Members’ September birthdays and raising were mentioned.

Masonic education was discussion on the Three Great Lights.

Br. Robinson mentioned that he has the Lodge history report nearly finalized to submit to Grand Lodge, and that the Society of American Archivists chose a submission he made from our Lodge archives as part of their “250 for
the 250th” project.

Br. Michael Logue spoke on receiving his Honorary P.M. Apron and thanked the Lodge for presenting him with this honor.

Wor. Lazzarino noted that Wor. Jordan had hoped to attend this evening, and that Wor Behling is doing well.

No further business appearing, the lodge was closed in due form by Worshipful Nick at 8:35 pm. and a good time was had by all.

Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Taylor Rudkin P.M., Secretary


09-03-2026 Stated Approved: _____________________
Nick Lazzarino II P.M., Worshipful Master