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lilreeves

Registered User
I've been looking for a way to serve my community, and have learned being part of a lodge is a great way to do this. I'm active duty military and enjoy doing community work in my down time, I also would like to fellowship with people who enjoy doing the samethings I do.
 

Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
So how do I become part of a lodge?
Oh, so you are not yet a member. First you have to ask to join. In most jurisdictions a member can not ask you to join, you must ask him. Do you have any friends or relatives that are members? If so ask one for a petition. If you do not know anyone that is a member then check the yellow pages or the internet to find the lodges near you. Find out what time and day that they have their meetings. Most lodges have a get together over a meal an hour before the meeting. Visit a few before the meeting to find one that you may be interested in joining. Then visit regularly before the meetings to get to know them and let them get to know you. If all goes well after a while you will be asked to sign a petition and you will be on your way.
 

lilreeves

Registered User
I have no one local to ask, but i do have friends back home. Is there a site where i can find lodges in my area, I tried the phone book and had no luck.
 

Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
I have no one local to ask, but i do have friends back home. Is there a site where i can find lodges in my area, I tried the phone book and had no luck.
They are usually listed in the yellow pages under "fraternities" or "Masons". Also try "Freemasons". If they are not listed then go on the internet and type in the name of your city along with "Masonic Lodges". You will find them.
 

Brother JC

Moderating Staff
Staff Member
Google "grand lodge of..." and add the state you're looking in. Most Grand Lodge sites have lodge locators.
 

dfreybur

Premium Member
Is there a site where i can find lodges in my area, I tried the phone book and had no luck.

Nearly every jurisdiction's web site has a lodge locator. Not knowing your location we can't point you directly. There are all sorts of ways to find which are the local regular and recognized jurisdiction. Here's a simple search method that uses the fact that modern grand lodge Masonry was founded in England so the method is like a few from the point of origin. The list is not exhaustive but ever jurisdiction on the list is good.

http://www.ugle.org.uk/about/foreign-grand-lodges

Click the North America tab. Find your state or province. Use the jurisdiction(s) listed there for your search.

One caveat about military deployment - Most grand lodges have a minimum residency requirement. It takes a while to earn your way through the degrees and the paperwork to spread degrees among lodges in other states is a big hassle. Not all grand lodges waive the requirement for active duty military.

For the US the standard way to meet the members is to show up before one of the monthly meetings. Introduce yourself by email and/or phone but never wait for a response. Many lodges are terrible at responding to contacts from non-members by those methods. All lodges are good at responding to guys who show up in person. Once their tell them your residency situation and enjoy the fellowship.

Outside of the US you will likely need to know a member who can introduce you. The level of openness is different inside and outside the US.
 

Randy81

Premium Member
I found a lodge through a google search that is not listed on the site you suggested, does that mean the lodge is not a real masomic lodge?
If it's not on that site, I would assume it was clandestine. It looks like Richmond Hill may be the closest lodge. I had a 1SG who was in a PHA lodge around Ft. Stewart. I would bet that someone in your company or battalion is a mason. Ask around.
 
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