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Comment by Ed— 2008/01/31 @ 06:43 PM — (Reply)
Comment by Dick— 2008/01/31 @ 06:45 PM — (Reply)
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Comment by Barry G.— 2008/01/31 @ 07:44 PM — (Reply)
HOW TO GET STARTED
Follow these steps to become a member
To join, all you have to do is ask a Mason. Remember Masons do not solicit for members. You'll need to express your personal interest in joining the Fraternity.
Preferably someone you know or at least who lives or works nearby, or...
If you think that don't know any Masons in your area, you could post to the newsgroup alt.freemasonry and ask that anyone who lives in your general area reply to you, or...
You can probably find nearby lodges listed in your phonebook. (White-pages listings for lodges may be under "Masons", "Freemasons", or "Masonic Temple", and the Grand Lodge would probably be under "Grand Lodge of Masons"), or...
Find your state's Grand Lodge in the Internet. Call or email them and ask to speak to someone in the office of the Grand Secretary. Click here for a List of Grand Lodges Webpages. You must be connected to the Internet
Once you have found someone you know who is a member of the Fraternity, TELL HIM YOU WANT TO JOIN.
The person will give you a petition to fill out.
You will get a "Petition for Membership" that you will have to fill out completely and have members of the Lodge sign it recommending you for membership. Once filled, return it to the person who gave you the petition or go to the Lodge and give it to any member or the Secretary along with your initial fees.
Your Petition for membership will be read at the next Stated Meeting and afterwards an Investigated Committee will be appointed.
Your character will be investigated by the Investigating Committee. This is done by three members who will meet with you, your family if so desire and answer any questions
Your petition will be presented and voted upon by secret ballot by all lodge member. All present members must accept you that is it must be unanimous.
If accepted, you will be notified by the Lodge's Secretary to appear to receive the first of three Degrees of Masonry. He is the only one authorize to do so.
If not accepted, the Lodge Secretary will notify you. and your initial deposit will be returned to you
If accepted you will receive information on when you will begin your degrees and your journey in Masonry begins.
Ed
Comment by Dick— 2008/01/31 @ 09:51 PM — (Reply)