Craftsmen
Our spotlight on the operative men of the Craft, whose labor and work embody our Masonic principles and teachings.
Men and members of the Craft
Call them artisans, do-ers, a master, skilled and talented; we call them Brother. We will introduce you to Craftsman and shine light on their small business, labor, and work.
Bro. Ari Roussimoff
“I started seeking Freemasonry symbols; I wanted to paint these symbols, which led me to become a Mason. These were mystical, abstract spiritual forms. I was attracted to the style of cubism, the geometric patterns, and occasionally use squares as the subject of composition to emphasize a subject in my paintings. My Masonic pictures are part of life; Freemasonry is meant to be a guide in life to build a society.”
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The Grand Beekeeper, Pat Imbimbo
RW Pat Imbimbo is the owner of Uncle Pat’s General Store. His family farm is located in Granville, New York, an Adirondack town situated on the eastern border of Vermont. RW Imbimbo calls himself “the accidental beekeeper,” receiving his first hives in 1984 as a gift. He detailed a typical-late night patrol on Florida’s Alligator Alley as a deputy sheriff. The evening quickly took a turn when a speeding tractor-trailer zoomed by his patrol spot at 2 AM. As it would turn out, the semi-truck was stolen; its cargo was a load of beehives from a farmer in Ft. Myers. Deputy Imbimbo remained with the truck until the farmer could claim it. What transpired at sunrise piqued an interest in bees that remains to this day.
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What is most intriguing in Bro. Davis’ story is the transformation from a patent agent in the Capital Region, working for nanotech clients to moving back to his country roots. Change for some is quick, yet for others, it is an evolution measured with the passing of time. In Bro. Davis’ case, when his change entered his 13-year career, the idea to relocate to the comforts of open spaces was welcomed. He saw this as an opportunity to evolve. It was during this point in his life that he rediscovered his interest in Freemasonry while expanding his passion for pipes.
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