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I contacted the local lodge by email and the director of services replied back but I'm still not really sure how to go about things... I don't know any masons other than my grand father and father of whom are both deceesed
Find the Lodge your the most comfortable with and find out when their next meeting is. Go on down and introduce yourself. Get to know the brothers and be truthful and honest with them.
I wouldn't recommend that and I'm sure the brothers of the Lodge you visit wouldnt recommend that either. The best thing to do is get to know them and then get to know you. Go to a few dinners and Converse with the brothers and make sure you've found the right lodge for yourself. That's the most important part
To ask for a petition go to a lodge near you and ask in person please. The monthly meeting schedule should be on the door of the building. Arrive a while before the meeting starts to give you time to meet the brothers and get a tour of the building before the Masons-only meeting starts. You may discover you know one or more member.
It is likely they will welcome you then tell you to come back again for your petition. The petition has to be signed by members so they need to get to know you first. Reference checks are in a later step.
One day to one month after you turn in your petition it will be read in lodge. A committee will be assigned to contact you and check your references. They will want to come to your home to confirm your wife is okay with your becoming a Mason.
One month possibly two after the petition is read it will be balloted on. The ballot must be unanimous. A notice will be sent in the mail informing you of the outcome.
One week to a couple of months after the vote your first degree will be scheduled. Time, patience and perseverance accomplishes all things.