What Are The Qualifications?
Any man may apply for membership who: * Has been an Oregon resident for at least six months. * Is at least 18 years of age. * Has a belief in a Supreme Being. * Lives a good and moral life. What Is The Process? A man interested in joining a Masonic Lodge must: * Ask for an application form called a Petition for the Degrees of Masonry. One of the traditions in Freemasonry is that membership is not openly solicited by current members—if you want to join, you must ask for a petition. * Two Lodge members must agree to sign your Petition recommending you as a candidate for membership. * The Lodge will vote to accept your Petition, and if approved, will assign a committee of three members to meet with you to discuss your application and to make a determination. * After the committee reports back to the Lodge, there will be a vote by secret ballot. The ballot must be unanimous for approval. If approved, you will be scheduled to receive the Degrees of Masonry. * You will then be initiated with the first degree of Masonry - the Entered Apprentice - as have all members who have joined before you. |