Information on Masonry

Principles of Freemasonry

The main principles of Freemasonry insist that each member show tolerance, respect and kindness in his actions toward others; practices charity and care for the community as a whole; and strives to achieve high moral standards in his own personal life.

Honor and integrity are at the core of the Masonic belief system. Members are obligated to practice self control and treat the people around them with respect, regardless of their own personal opinion of that person.

Masons can be a very secretive lot, however much of the "secret" information has been publicized. The Lodge buildings are clearly marked on the outside, address and phone numbers listed in the phone book. Their website probably even includes an "Upcoming Events" page.

Meetings are held at the Lodge, where Lodge business and upcoming activities are discussed. They also use the Lodge buildings to train the younger members.

The Lodge building is often used to hold fundraising and public relation events that are open to non-members and invited guests, like fish fries, pot luck, breakfast, etc.

Freemasons do a lot of work for charities, including holding and participating in various fund raisers within
the community to promote charitable causes.

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Why Become a Mason?

Becoming a Mason is an individual choice and many men do consider that question at some point in their life.

Most people remember an uncle, grandfather, or even their own father grabbing their apron and ring and heading out to the local meetings. Didn't you always wonder what went on in those meetings?

An intriguing thing to me was that these men seemed to be at ease with each other and even called each other "brother". I did wonder what made that bond possible between men of different ages, occupations, backgrounds, & education.

Here are just a few reasons I suggest you check into what it takes to become a member.

These men promise to help other members if asked to. This is extended to include a members family, also.

Members of this fraternity will include outstanding individuals from all walks of life. You may have the opportunity to get to know these men under favorable circumstances.

This Fraternity offers the individual man the opportunity to experience being in charge of a committee or maybe help plan, develop and implement projects in the lodge and community.

Moral virtues are important to Freemasonry. Many of the older members are good role models by example in the community.


Just spending time with such good men will make you want to become one, in most cases.

To become a Mason a candidate must satisfactorily meet all the specific criteria. He must be: At least the minimum age required by that particular Lodge; be of good morals and good reputation; believe in a Supreme Being; he must apply of his own free will, and be unanimously elected by the Lodge members.

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What's in it for me?

Masonry offers many positive influences in both a personal and a community scale.

Character building

The core values that define Character are still unchanged from those espoused by Plato. Honesty, courage, virtue, loyalty and compassion are still the measurement of a persons Character. In order to be a member you must show these qualities and we strive to improve and refine them.

Leadership

Every person has a responsibility of service to members and the community. Masons have a higher involvement in community life and events. There are challenges and opportunities to involve everyone. It is up to the individual member to choose their level of involvement. Mason's helping each man discover and cultivate his particular talents develops strong individuals in the organization.

Charity

Charity is be defined as two components.

The Virtue of Charity: The love of God and love of man, which includes both love of one's neighbor and one's self.
The Practice of Charity: The giving of help to those in need who are not related to the giver.

We hold both components with high regard. By providing charity to fellow man by the virtue and through Masonry's multiple forms of charity.

Integrity

We help foster our members to possess and adher to high moral principles.

Fellowship (Locally and Internationally)

With lodges and members across the world, Masonry offers fellowship unlike any other organization in the world. We are men who have a common goal of becoming better men. With that common purpose we have a base to associate and become more accomplished than our individual selves.

A direct tie and bonding with the great men of history (Those of the past, present  & future)

Through out history there are references to many famous Masons.

The means to make a difference in their world and an opportunity to be a part of something greater than themselves

The capability to be a part of something bigger than just the sum of the individual parts. With Masonry great things can be accomplished for our fellow man.

 
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