The 2025 LIPMA Summer Soiree was a great hit this year. With about 200 in attendance, the hall was full and with W:. Florio and his band are filling the room with great sound and music, what could be better? Well, if you missed it, there’s always next year. I could barely finish my dinner as there was so much food to eat during the cocktail hour.

The weather held out until after we went inside for dinner, so nobody got wet before dinner. What can one say about the food at Lands End Caterer? It was excellent and had good portions.

The honorees of the evening were the outgoing Masters of the District Lodges. I have been on that merry-go-round a few times, so I can say it was nice to be recognized for the hard work that all the Masters put in.

Our Grand Master, M:.W:. Steven Adam Rubin made an appearance at the Summer Soiree, as did the Deputy Grand Master, R:.W:. Robert Hogan and several members of the Grand Line. It was a pleasure to have them there with us for the evening.