Bro. Landry
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Brethren, I have been selected to be on the investigation committee for our candidate. What are some good questions to ask?
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Sounds good!Why does he want to join? Why your lodge? Is he financially stable enough to pay the dues? Does he believe in a creator? What does he expect to get out of/give to Freemasonry...
Check with your Secretary or Grand Secretary.
I would definitely mention that Masonry can be quite time consuming if one so desires.
Also good.Check your GL material, there might be questions you must ask...
I'm not sure that this would be an appropriate question for a Masonic investigation committee to ask.What arrangements have you made for your family (if he has one) if you should have a life altering event happen or if you should pass unexpectedly?
What arrangements have you made for your family (if he has one) if you should have a life altering event happen or if you should pass unexpectedly?
I would probably take it a lot better if it was put to me this way." I've been an Investigative Committee member in 5 Craft Lodges and seen older brothers ask this question, often by " We don't need an answer, but have you made a will...." followed by an explanation why it's important.
Check with your Secretary or Grand Secretary. In my jurisdiction there is a handbook for investigating committees. Rip has some good questions.
Are you going to meet the candidate at his home or the lodge, if married will you meet with his wife? At the beginning of this year we are also required to do a formal background investigation.
Great! My wife appreciated being included when the committee visited me.At his home and we we'll probably meet his wife
I was asked this in another way. I couldn't remember the wording. To put it simply, after I was raised, I was told stories of petitioners asking about masonic benefits and the masonic home.I'm not sure that this would be an appropriate question for a Masonic investigation committee to ask.
Great! My wife appreciated being included when the committee visited me.
Here it is prefered that the wife be present but is not absolutely required.our investigating committees won't interview a married petitioner without their spouse, and preferably any other family that live in the household, present.