Dickinson Masonic Lodge
No. 1324 A.F. & A.M. Dickinson, Texas |
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How do I become a Mason?
Joining the fraternity of Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons requires that a man, of his own free will, petition a
Masonic Lodge for the Degrees in Masonry. No Texas Mason should ever ask
you to join our fraternity. Ask for InformationIf you know a Mason, ask him about the
fraternity. Don't be shy, we love talking to those interested in
Masonry. If you don't know a Mason, you can use the
Lodge Locator
to find a lodge near you and contact them. You can also use the "Ask
a Mason" feature on our website. Visit the LodgeTry to find out if there is a good time for you
to visit the lodge. Take this as an opportunity to meet some of the
members and ask questions. Don't be intimidated, they'll be happy to see
you. Most lodges have dinner before their regular stated meetings
(meetings usually occur monthly) and guests are almost always welcome.
In many areas more than one lodge may exist. Visit as many as you can,
get a feeling for the lodges you visit and pick the one that best meets
your needs. Request a PetitionRequest a petition from a Mason or from the
lodge you would like to join. You can also find a
PDF
version of the petition here. Your petition will require the
signature of several Masons. If you don't know any Masons, ask the lodge
you're petitioning for advice. Submit Your PetitionTurn in your completed petition to the lodge you
would like to join. Ask if there are any fees that need to accompany the
petition. Your petition will be received by the lodge and will be read
during a stated meeting. The InvestigationThe Master of the lodge you submitted your
petition to will assign three members of the lodge to interview you and
investigate your background. The investigators may want to meet with you
at home. There is a standard set of questions that all investigators
must ask, but many will ask additional questions. Be honest with the
investigators. No Mason is perfect...we don't expect petitioners to be
perfect, either. The BallotYour investigators will be given a deadline by
which to return their completed investigation reports to the lodge.
Their reports along with their recommendation will be read to the lodge
at a stated meeting. At this time, the Master of the lodge will usually
call for a ballot to be taken on your petition. Eligible Masons will
then vote on your petition and the outcome of the ballot will be
announced to the lodge. After the BallotSoon after the stated meeting, a member from the lodge should contact you with the outcome of the ballot and provide you with additional instructions. Courtesy of Grand Lodge of Texas Website http://www.grandlodgeoftexas.org/content/process-petitioning |