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Grand Lodge of the State of
New York
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Becoming
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Requirements
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Membership in a Masonic Lodge is open to all
men 21 years of age or older -- regardless of race, color, or
religion. Our membership requirements are very clear:
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You must be of good character and reputation.
You'll have to provide evidence of living a positive life through
references from at least three other people.
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You must believe in a Supreme Being and the
immortality of the soul. This belief is not proscribed -- rather, we
encourage you to be steadfast in the faith of your choice.
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How Do I Join?
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The traditional approach is through someone you
know; a relative, a co-worker, or perhaps a neighbor whom you know
to be a Mason. Then all you have to do is ask them. However, many of
us have come to Masonry without knowing anyone who is a Mason
personally. Simply contact our Lodge and we will be happy to meet
with you. Knowing another Mason is not a pre-requisite, however it
is helpful.
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One of the
Brothers of our lodge will set up a meeting with you. This gives us
the opportunity to get to know you and for you to ask any questions
you may have.
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Should you decide you want to join, we will have you fill out
our
petition
for membership.
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We then will appoint a committee to meet with
you. The committee's job is to ascertain whether or not Masonry is a
fit for you and that you are fit for Masonry. The meeting is
informal and in no way an inquisition. The goal is to convey to you
a deeper understanding of what Masonry is and for us to better
understand you.
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The committee will then report to the Lodge and
present their opinion and the Lodge will vote on your petition.
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Upon a favorable vote, you will be sent a letter from the Lodge
Secretary with details on when you'll take your 1st Degree and
you'll also be appointed a "Shepherd" that will help you with the
degree work and that will answer any questions you may have.
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Petitions
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Facts About Our Lodge
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How often do you
meet?
Twice a month. Please read our
Trestleboard for
detailed meeting information.
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How often do you
accept new candidates?
All throughout the year! However our degrees are usually scheduled
in the Fall or at the beginning of the year if we
have a large number of candidates.
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Who should I contact to ask about becoming a Mason at your Lodge?
You can call us or email us and we'd be
happy to discuss your interest in Masonry.
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