JohnGoforth
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Keith, I appreciate the advice and seems to be the way to go. Phil, that's great news! I will be making the rounds on the 27th! Thank you!
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JohnGoforth
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One more question fellas....how should one dress when visiting a lodge?
Illuminatio
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There will probably be varying opinions on this one, but as for mine, I'd recommend just business casual - nice shirt and khakis/dress pants. That will give you a good respectable look without being over dressed or under dressed. That's actually what most Brethren in the Lodges around where I am wear for everything but degrees. Most will go for a suit on a degree night. Anyway, business casual - good, safe bet in my book.
Ripcord22A
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If ur going during the open house....just look presentable....if ur going on a meeting night....slacks and a dress shirt @ a min. Preferably a tie.
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Keith C
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If you were in PA I would tell you that a suit and tie are mandatory. Elsewhere, you are best to ask as other jurisdictions have different dress standards that may vary from Lodge to Lodge.
Illuminatio
Premium Member
Just curious, would a Lodge really expect a potential new member visiting at a pre-meeting dinner (and possibly not knowing any better) to be in a suit?
Bloke
Premium Member
I'd expect it, but would require it..
( but that's here where dinner suit and bow tie are the universal "uniforn" at lodge... the States are different... I'd follow the "when in Rome" rule and ask)
I would "expect" them to have contacted us prior to that and not show up unannounced to dinner.
At my present lodge very few dinners are open to non-masons and preferred dress is white tie.
Warrior1256
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As a visitor I would advise slacks, shirt and tie. Jacket optional.
Keith C
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Yes, we really expect that. Visitors who attend are normally either other PA masons, Traveling Masons who contact the lodge prior to visiting or prospective petitioners who have made contact with the lodge Secretary. The dress requirements are explained to all who make contact with the lodge. No one would be turned away, but you would stand out like a sore thumb in anything less dressy than a suit and tie.
Warrior1256
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The best way to go.
JohnGoforth
Registered User
Well guys, I made a visit on open house day today and was very pleased with what I found. I have a petition in hand and have made plans to start going to before meeting dinners for the foreseeable future to meet more of the brothers and hopefully be sponsored in in the near future. More to come!
Phil P
Registered User
Way to go, which lodge did you end up visiting?
JohnGoforth
Registered User
Randolph lodge 1268
Phil P
Registered User
Outstanding!!! Keep us updated. Btw my lodge also meets the 1st & 3rd Mon of each month as well
JohnGoforth
Registered User
What lodge are you in?
Phil P
Registered User
It's on my signature. Huffman #1428 which is Northeast of Houston
Warrior1256
Site Benefactor
Cool! Keep s informed.