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I've initiated a contact but then no more replies

AyrStrat

AyrStrat

Texan-Brazilian Freemason
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Premium Member
Dear all,

For many years I've been reading and gathering information about Freemasonry. Now, I've finally decided to seek my initiation (I'm in the mid 30s)

The next step was to contact (email) a mason indicated by a friend, who then, referred me to another mason who lives in my state.

We've initiated contact via Whatsapp some months ago, had an initial conversation by phone and agreed to meet in person to move things forward after both of us return from business trips.

After returning, I've written to inform that I've arrived (it happened 1 month ago) but since then I received no more replies (Whatsapp shows the message as unread).

I'm not sure how to proceed here since I don't want to be pushy and I also don't know the proper etiquette in this case.

What would be a good next move, since I'm really interested in become a Freemason?

Thanks

Kind Regards
 
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hfmm97

Premium Member
Wonderful! Go to the Grand Lodge of Texas website and go to the lodge locator menu and find a lodge close to where you live or work - then visit them by arriving 1 hour before their stated meeting. If you don’t know anyone there, expect to visit the lodge a few times before they will be able to give you a petition.
This process is not a quick one-could take months...


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AyrStrat

AyrStrat

Texan-Brazilian Freemason
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Excellent. I'll check the times on the website and be there 1 hour before, then. According to other threads in this Forum, the recommendation in this case is to wear a black suit and tie, right?

Regarding the contact with the mister that I was in touch, is a follow up something not recommended? I've send one and only message 1 month ago, which was the only message that he hasn't read/replied since we've started the contact.

Thanks
 
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hfmm97

Premium Member
A black suit and tie for your initial visit is fine-you will find that in most lodges only officers wear suits and ties (and rarely tuxedos).
If the contact that you spoke to is unresponsive then I highly recommend that you TAKE the initiative to approach the lodge(s) which you are interested in and talk to the officers there and see if there’s a “fit” for you.

For the same reasons we do not generally solicit men to be Masons, you must be assertive throughout the entire process.
Do NOT be in a rush - you are looking at from 3 to 6 months to fill out the petition, find Masons that can be your sponsors, go through an extensive background check, go through at least 3 interviews-then be voted upon


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AyrStrat

AyrStrat

Texan-Brazilian Freemason
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Many thanks for the clarification and guidance once again.
 
CLewey44

CLewey44

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SouthernLleyton said:
Dear all,

For many years I've been reading and gathering information about Freemasonry. Now, I've finally decided to seek my initiation (I'm in the mid 30s)

The next step was to contact (email) a mason indicated by a friend, who then, referred me to another mason who lives in my state.

We've initiated contact via Whatsapp some months ago, had an initial conversation by phone and agreed to meet in person to move things forward after both of us return from business trips.

After returning, I've written to inform that I've arrived (it happened 1 month ago) but since then I received no more replies (Whatsapp shows the message as unread).

I'm not sure how to proceed here since I don't want to be pushy and I also don't know the proper etiquette in this case.

What would be a good next move, since I'm really interested in become a Freemason?

Thanks

Kind Regards
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Does TX go 'dark' in June/July/Aug?
 
dfreybur

dfreybur

Premium Member
In the US never wait even one second on response to any type of correspondence no matter what type. Many lodges are terrible at responding even to their own members. But there is a reason: We are an in person organization not a pen pal system. All that correspondence stuff is exclusively to let you know when and where to show up, and that information is posted on our physical door anyways.

Show up in person. We're an in person organization with no invitations so it's the one and only way to go. You have to take the firs step, where the word step is completely literal meaning with your feet. You have to show up to introduce yourself and ask how to become one of us, where again the word introduce meanings in person.
 
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hfmm97

Premium Member
dfreybur said:
In the US never wait even one second on response to any type of correspondence no matter what type. Many lodges are terrible at responding even to their own members. But there is a reason: We are an in person organization not a pen pal system. All that correspondence stuff is exclusively to let you know when and where to show up, and that information is posted on our physical door anyways.

Show up in person. We're an in person organization with no invitations so it's the one and only way to go. You have to take the firs step, where the word step is completely literal meaning with your feet. You have to show up to introduce yourself and ask how to become one of us, where again the word introduce meanings in person.
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As most of your postings: eloquent, informative, and interesting! I am honored to have you on this forum my Brother!


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