How to Join

To become a Freemason you must:

• Be a man of at least 21 years of age
• Be of good moral character
• Have a personal belief in a Supreme Being (the definition of a Supreme Being is a personal matter for each individual)
• Decide to become a Mason of "your own free will and accord"; without expectation of any material gain or benefits
• Be loyal to your country
• Be dedicated to providing for your own family
• Have a sincere determination to conduct yourself in a manner that will earn the respect and trust of others
• Possess a desire to help others through community service and universal benevolence

To pursue your interest in becoming a member, follow these steps:

• Talk with someone you know who is a Freemason
• If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, Contact Us
• Masons do not solicit for members. You'll need to express your personal interest in joining Freemasonry
• You will be invited to meet with the Lodge Committee or selected Members to discuss your application and to answer your questions
• Subject to you being considered eligible and properly motivated you will be asked to complete an application for membership
• Your application will be presented to a Lodge Meeting and a secret ballot conducted in which Members vote on your suitability. You will be notified of the result

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