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DoubleJ316

Registered User
Hello my name is Joseph Julian and I am currently serving in the army. Im getting out soon and going back to butte, mt. I have been thinking about becoming a mason and would like some resources and tips for joining thank you
 

Bill Lins

Moderating Staff
Staff Member
Once you get settled in Butte, I'd suggest you check the website for the Grand Lodge of Montana & see what local Lodges are located near you & when they meet. Then, go visit & get to know the members. Most Grand Lodges have a residency requirement (6 months in Texas) that you'll need to meet, so there's no point in getting in a hurry. Once you've found a Lodge with which you think you'd be compatible and you've met the residency requirement, ask for a petition to join.
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
Once you get settled in Butte, I'd suggest you check the website for the Grand Lodge of Montana & see what local Lodges are located near you & when they meet. Then, go visit & get to know the members.

Here's the lodge locator for the GL of MT - http://www.grandlodgemontana.org/directory.html

Most Grand Lodges have a residency requirement (6 months in Texas) that you'll need to meet, so there's no point in getting in a hurry. Once you've found a Lodge with which you think you'd be compatible and you've met the residency requirement, ask for a petition to join.

My Julian mentioned being in the military and going "back" to Butte. Some jurisdictions count active duty stints serving out of state as being still resident if you are from there. Probably technically means you list them as your home of record.

I suggest you go and ask if your service interrupted the residency requirement. Tell them you want a petition as soon as they are willing after you have established residency. There are generally no invitations to become a Mason so the only way to join is to ask for a petition. Asking for a petition is best done by showing up at a lodge before they have a meeting and meeting the brothers.
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
Just checking if you realize your picture in your profile is sideways. As you progress through your disagrees we'll help you stand uprightly. :biggrin:

Note to self - I need to download my picture. I should probably just use my one from LinkedIn as that's a recent one.
 

jacobayoub

Registered User
Good for u joseph me too im looking to become a mason member but i havent someone to help me to become if u know someone who can help both me and u tellme please my name is jacob ayoub

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crono782

Premium Member
You'll likely have to do it on your computer, save it, then re upload it.


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Roy Vance

Certified
Premium Member
Just checking if you realize your picture in your profile is sideways. As you progress through your disagrees we'll help you stand uprightly. :biggrin:

Note to self - I need to download my picture. I should probably just use my one from LinkedIn as that's a recent one.

I have been wondering what you looked like. LOL!
 

Roy Vance

Certified
Premium Member
Good for u joseph me too im looking to become a mason member but i havent someone to help me to become if u know someone who can help both me and u tellme please my name is jacob ayoub

Young Mr. Ayoub, you should be able to find a lodge near you by going to the website of the Grand Lodge of the state in which you live and click on their lodge locator. It should give you information about any lodges near you; addresses, meeting times, etc... Pick one you think you might feel comfortable going back and forth to and visit it on a meeting night, if you are able to, and get to know some of the brothers there. When you are comfortable with them, ask for a petition. Masonry does not recruit, you must ask to join. It might take a couple of times asking to get a petition, but it will be well worth the wait. If you really want to become a Mason, don't let them forget who you are.
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
I have been wondering what you looked like. LOL!

Attempt number one failed to upload the file from my LinkedIn profile. Saved as a smaller JPG file 320x212 pixels. Attempt number two failed to upload file. Will poke at it a bit.
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
Attempt number one failed to upload the file from my LinkedIn profile. Saved as a smaller JPG file 320x212 pixels. Attempt number two failed to upload file. Will poke at it a bit.

There we go. I made a narrow version and saved it as my avatar image.
 

Dhc

Registered User
Hi, my name is Nick and I wish to join the Freemasons. I'm very eager to join and feel like I would make a great member. I'm 21 years old so I should be able to join most lodges. The only problems I'm facing right now is; I don't know any Freemasons that could refer me and I'm moving to St. Petersburg in the near future and currently living in Tallahassee, Florida. Do I have to be dedicated to one lodge or join here and attend the lodge in St. Petersburg? I'm so eager to join and can't stand the wait. If anyone could give me advise or a contact I would much appreciate it. Thank you.


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