Benjamin Franklin Lodge #83, Madison, WI

On June 9, 2010 Richard Drerup became a Freemason at Benjamin Franklin Lodge #83 in Madison. Brother Richard is in technical services at Flextronics, which is associated with Verizon. Richard was referred to BFL#83 by his colleague, Brother Darin Hulbert, Ben Hur Lodge, Wheeling, Illinois, who attended Richard’s initiation. Richard enjoys history and has been a competitive marksman. At the business portion of the stated communication the Brothers heard reports of the recent Grand Lodge Annual Communication, read a new petition, discussed the upcoming Loved Ones at the Table event, and other things. After photographs, the Brothers held a Festive Board in Brother Richard’s honor on the occasion of his becoming a Freemason. Between Masonic and extemporaneous toasts, the Brothers considered the degree work to be performed this fall, and the possibility of an out-of-doors Lodge meeting to confer a degree. A joint “Boaz and Bullets” shooting event with Commonwealth Lodge #325 was proffered and well received. A Brother shared a harrowing driving experience of having a jet aircraft fly very, very low over Interstate 94 and do a barrel role over the traffic. The Brothers all congratulated Brother Richard on seeking and obtaining Light in Masonry!