1909-2009
It is a voluntary association of men
It is a system of moral conduct
It is a way of life
It is a fraternal society
It is religious in its character
It teaches the Golden Rule
It seeks to make good men better men.
It teaches morality through symbolism.
It is based on a firm belief in the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of Man and the Immortality of the soul.
What Freemasonry is ...Not
It does not solicit members.
It is not an insurance or benefit society.
It is neither a religion or a creed.
It is not a charity organization.
It is not organized for profit.
It dictates to no man as to his beliefs, either religious or secular.
It is not a forum for discussion of partisan affairs.It is not a secret society, as it does not conceal its existence.
Who are Freemasons ?
Freemasons are men over the age of 21 years. They are tradesmen, professionals, laborers, farmers, ranchers, musicians, orchardists, police officers, salesmen, carpenters, government employees, mechanics, engineers, artisans and just about anybody with legal employment or retired from legal employment.
What is required to be a Freemason ?
A belief in a Supreme Being or a greater power than oneself. Honesty and Integrity and a desire to improve oneself. The ability to pay an initiation fee of $400.00 and yearly dues of approximately $150.00.
The support of a mans spouse in seeking membership and attending one meeting a month.
The recommendation and support of two Freemasons. There is a possibility you already know two Freemasons, you are just not aware that they are Freemasons.
Why be a Freemason ?
Membership in a fraternal organization that has around 4,500,000 members in most of the countries in the world, including 151,000 members in Canada, of that 12,300 in B.C. and about 200 in Penticton.
Once a man becomes a Master Mason he can visit just about any Masonic Lodge in the world and when he moves to a new city or town need only identify himself as a Freemason and he will discover many new friends.
Once a man becomes a Master Mason he will, if he wishes, learn to speak with confidence in public and how to manage a lodge.
If this makes sense to you, seek out a Freemason and ask for his support in becoming a member.