For men who are interested in how to can join and become a Mason, here's a few things you need to know.
If you're already a Mason, please contact our Secretary on how to become a member of our Lodge.
YOU HAVE TO ASK TO JOIN - This is the oldest men's fraternal group in the world, but we never recruit. If you want to be a Mason, then you have to find a Mason and ask him if you can join. If you don't know a Mason, start your journey by contacting the Lodge Secretary.
WE DON'T ACCEPT EVERYONE - Not every man is accepted. For starters, you must be at least 18 years old. You should be of good character, and cannot have any felonies on record. You will meet informally with all the Brothers at our dinners for at least 6 months and if we offer you a petition (a membership application), you will then have to meet with a formal investigative committee. Not everyone makes it past the committee.
LIKE EVERYTHING WORTHWHILE, IT TAKES TIME - You must know a Mason for at least 6 months. We ask that you come to our complimentary dinners held an hour before our meetings so you get to know us, and for us to know you better. Once you complete each of the three degrees, you will need to dedicate a few hours each month for formal educational sessions, then you will need to demonstrate your newly earned knowledge in front of the entire lodge during one our meetings. There's no instant gratification in Masonry. To become a Mason is to become a better man over a lifetime.
THERE IS NOT ANY HAZING - For those of you who pledged a fraternity in college, you may expect some hazing. You may have also read all sorts on things about Masonry before you ended up here. Don't worry; there is never any hazing nor will any man ever be embarrassed in any way.
WE ARE A SOCIETY WITH SECRETS, NOT A SECRET SOCIETY - Yes, we have some secrets. But we aren't a secret society -- most Lodges all over the world have a website, and we put our logo on our buildings. Many Masons wear Masonic rings or have Masonic emblems on their cars. We WANT you to discuss joining Masonry with your spouse, significant other, and other interested family members. When our committee meets with you, we strongly encourage your family to be there for part of your investigation to ask us questions.
WE DON'T DISCRIMINATE - Men of every walk of life, from every background and level of education, of every ethnicity, and of every religion are welcomed into our Lodge and into every Lodge in the world.
IF YOU'RE STILL INTERESTED - Contact the Lodge Secretary. He will talk with you by email and phone to make sure all your questions are answered, and will get you to our complimentary dinners to meet the Brothers of our Lodge.
