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Kevin Sayoc

Registered User
Hello there. I just have a question, Is it possible for an individual to look for sponsorship for him to enter masonry?
In terms of financial or anything else?
 

MBC

Twice Registered User
Premium Member
Hello there. I just have a question, Is it possible for an individual to look for sponsorship for him to enter masonry?
In terms of financial or anything else?
What do you mean by... Sponsorship?
 

Bro Darren

Premium Member
It does not cost that much to become and remain a Freemason. Each state is different but not that expensive at all.
 

Mike Martin

Eternal Apprentice
Premium Member
Hello there. I just have a question, Is it possible for an individual to look for sponsorship for him to enter masonry?
In terms of financial or anything else?
The simple answer is no.

A man becomes a Freemason because he is interested in it and when he can stand on his own two feet. He does not join it with the intention of seeking assistance from Freemasons.
 

Companion Joe

Premium Member
I agree with Brother Mike. The simple answer is no. The expense is not that great. It is expected that a man is capable of supporting himself. If he can't, there are other necessities of life he needs to focus on rather than joining a local fraternal organization.

A person once asked me why do people have to pay to be a Mason. I told him that just because we secretly control the world, that doesn't mean we don't have to pay the electric bill just like everyone else, and we aren't allowed to dip into the secret stash of gold for that. :D
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
Is it possible for an individual to look for sponsorship for him to enter masonry?

You will need at least one recommender who is a member of the lodge you petition to take your degrees in. Some jurisdictions use the word sponsor for the member who recommends you. You do need to find a recommender by your own efforts.

Being in a country that only recently allowed lodges, the members will be skeptical of local citizens. This is intentional. In some parts of the world our membership puts of lives in danger. Here in the Americas we are very open about our membership but that is not wise in some parts of the world. Find local members, befriend them and ask them. Earn trust and fellowship.
 

dmurawsky

Premium Member
I found my recommenders by going to an open lodge activity or two. Once they saw me at a few events, they were more than happy to recommend me.
 

CloseYetFar

Registered User
My petition was $175 for the three degrees, and lodge dues are only $40 a year. It varies by lodge and jurisdiction, but the range in dues I have heard is reasonable.
 

Brother_Steve

Premium Member
Initial deposit was 100 at the time of turning in my petition.

250 was due at the time of initiation.

Dues are 110 a year.

HOWEVER!

If you find yourself active in Lodge and participating in FUNdraising activities ... you could be looking upwards of 400 a year.
 
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MBC

Twice Registered User
Premium Member
In my lodge I paid £225 for initial cost including the initiation fees and annual dues and it's lower than other because I have the student concessionary prices...
In England I think annual fees are around £100 per year but you will have some charity donation extra, it still depends on lodge customs
 

cemab4y

Premium Member
I have spent many years in predominately Islamic countries (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan). I advise you to be VERY careful in the UAE, even discussing Freemasonry. You could get yourself arrested, and in serious trouble.

The advice you are getting here is good. Freemasonry is NOT a rich man's club. I joined when I was in college, and hardly a man of means. If you cannot state truthfully, that the costs will not present a burden to yourself or your family, I encourage you to withhold petitioning, until you are able to meet the costs.
 
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