Masonic head-count and more.

I've always been curious about this organization, and I've even gone as far as to do a lot of reading into what its all about. To me it sounds like an amazing thing to be a part of. Unfortunately, I know no local masons to "ask" about it. I would attempt a "cold approach" to a local lodge, but being right around their minimum age requirements and not knowing any members for recommendations, I feel its in my best intrest to wait until I'm a little older and more established in my community. It makes me even more eager to eventually join after seeing how many fellow gorillas are a part of it.
 
Rahllin said:
I've always been curious about this organization, and I've even gone as far as to do a lot of reading into what its all about. To me it sounds like an amazing thing to be a part of. Unfortunately, I know no local masons to "ask" about it. I would attempt a "cold approach" to a local lodge, but being right around their minimum age requirements and not knowing any members for recommendations, I feel its in my best intrest to wait until I'm a little older and more established in my community. It makes me even more eager to eventually join after seeing how many fellow gorillas are a part of it.
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dont know louisiana's age req, probably 21, but some states are 18....look for a ring and ask away..
 
if you approach a local lodge and introduce yourself im pretty sure you could get one of them to sponsor you, just find out when they have their meetings show up a bit before it starts and just say hey hows it going and tell them what you just posted

Rahllin said:
I've always been curious about this organization, and I've even gone as far as to do a lot of reading into what its all about. To me it sounds like an amazing thing to be a part of. Unfortunately, I know no local masons to "ask" about it. I would attempt a "cold approach" to a local lodge, but being right around their minimum age requirements and not knowing any members for recommendations, I feel its in my best intrest to wait until I'm a little older and more established in my community. It makes me even more eager to eventually join after seeing how many fellow gorillas are a part of it.
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BamaDoc77 said:
dont know louisiana's age req, probably 21, but some states are 18....look for a ring and ask away..
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Yeah, the age limit is 21 here, and I'm about to turn 22 in a couple of weeks. Also, in their rules it states that the vote must be unanimous. Despite how much I've looked into it, I've never really looked into all of my dad's friends as being possible members, so I'll probably try to see if he knows anyone because that would help my process along quite a bit. If ya'll don't mind my asking... did any of you try a "cold approach" not knowing anyone? Also, how old were you guys when you joined?
 
BamaDoc77 said:
Booker, oh Booker.............
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U would not believe what I'm doing as I came across this. of course I'm n. add maurice as well we came through together. CT's4lfe....

Glad2C a thread like this up, this way we can know who our Masonic Brothers r and be able to send other possible men looking to join the order in the right direction. I'm also a royal arch mason 7th degree traveling to become a Knight Templer some day. Shrine is in my future but I chose the hard road4now.

But like every1else has said so for. 2b1ask1, all r welcome but the best will finish. TrvlLghtSqrs....
 
BamaDoc77 said:
Roll Call!

Also, in the PASS forum there is a Masonic Pass, check it out...my cut/paste fxn doesnt cooperate tonight.

Fraternally,
-Stewart
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PM Sent. Hope my question doesn't come across as dumb.

DETROITPHA357 said:
U would not believe what I'm doing as I came across this. of course I'm n. add maurice as well we came through together. CT's4lfe....

Glad2C a thread like this up, this way we can know who our Masonic Brothers r and be able to send other possible men looking to join the order in the right direction. I'm also a royal arch mason 7th degree traveling to become a Knight Templer some day. Shrine is in my future but I chose the hard road4now.

But like every1else has said so for. 2b1ask1, all r welcome but the best will finish. TrvlLghtSqrs....
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I've been interested in joining for quite some time now but I had (have) some question which I'm trying to get the answers to because I'm not sure if I would qualify as a candidate in the first place.


BTW, I think this thread was a great idea.
 
No1der said:
PM Sent. Hope my question doesn't come across as dumb. No question is a dumb question unless your asking me for a cigar cause the answer is always yes!!!



I've been interested in joining for quite some time now but I had (have) some question which I'm trying to get the answers to because I'm not sure if I would qualify as a candidate in the first place.


BTW, I think this thread was a great idea.
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Pm me or any of the other Brother Masons and im sure your question will be answered.:tu Ask and your shall be told, knock and the door will be opened. Smile and I'll smile back at you:D:D
 
Got my question answered and I would like to thank you gentlemen very much.

I may very well be looking into this a lot more seriously in the near future.

Since we're on the subject, is smoking allowed at the lodges? :ss
 
No1der said:
Got my question answered and I would like to thank you gentlemen very much.

I may very well be looking into this a lot more seriously in the near future.

Since we're on the subject, is smoking allowed at the lodges? :ss
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some do, some dont....depends on how PC their members are......none in mine, but i was in one about 2 weeks ago that did.....NEVER in the lodge but in the gathering area you could.
 
Soooo what do Mason's do? I've heard a lot of negative press with regards to "devilish" activities, and have met Mason's along time ago through business activities. I've even heard references to protecting the holy grail, but I think that's in reference to Knight's Templar.

But seriously..... What is it all about?...... :D
 
Cadillac said:
Soooo what do Mason's do? I've heard a lot of negative press with regards to "devilish" activities, and have met Mason's along time ago through business activities. I've even heard references to protecting the holy grail, but I think that's in reference to Knight's Templar.

But seriously..... What is it all about?...... :D
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I've learned quite a bit from their main website: http://freemasonry.org/

Also, of course... wiki knows everything: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemasonry
 
My business partner is in the middle of getting voted on for membership. His father is a mason, he did the scottish rite too.

From what I understand you have to make Master Mason within 3 yrs, but beyond that it's up to you how far you take it.

I'll be PMing some of you as I have long been interested in this.
 
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