First of all, I’d like to become a Member, I live in Brookline,MA, and I seek for some sort of direction, because I dont know of any Mason near me. Im 18, and I’d say I move alot, I was born in Colombia,South America,(where by the way I heard my great grand father was a Memeber), then moved to Washington DC, then to Spain, then to Virginia and finally im here in Boston.
I’d like to know what happenes if I do become a member, and in a year, or two, I move? Will this affect my membership in any way? Or will I be able to continue my practice elsewhere?

Those are some of the questions I have right now, but I’d really like to know a bit more on how to join, after reading the guides provided at the “frequently asked questions” section.

Thanks alot and I hope you can help me solve some of my doubts.

Lots of Masons move frequently. I was made a mason in 1982. I have worked from Maine to California, and 12 years in foreign countries. I am in Iraq now. I have visited lodges in 11 states, Washington DC, and four foreign countries. Once you are a Mason anywhere, then you are a Mason everywhere. You are permitted and encouraged to visit and fellowship with Masons at your own lodge, and at other lodges, when you are travelling on business or pleasure. Anywhere you go, anywhere in the world, you will find Masons. Even on the South Pole in Antarctica.  I have attended a German-speaking lodge in Paris, France. There is even Masonry in Cuba, (Fidel Castro is not a mason!).

I joined a lodge in KY, and I also hold dual memberships with lodges in New York, and Massachusetts (Hooray for the Bay State!). I am organizing a lodge here in Iraq. If a mason makes a permanent move, he has the choice of keeping his lodge membership up at his old lodge, and attending lodges in his new location as a visitor, or he may take out multiple memberships at his new location.  You can also “demit” , which means drop membership in a place where you are no longer residing.

The procedure to petition (apply) for Masonry in Mass, is not complicated, you can read all about it here.  I also recommend that you read this capsule description of Masonry, which is general in nature.

http://www.masonic-renewal.org/freemasonry_explained.htm

Hi, Martin-

Thanks for the email.

The first step towards becoming a member is finding a lodge to petition joining.  The process is managed at the lodge level and you will need to let them know of your interest.  Depending on where you live in Brookline, the lodges that meet in the Grand Lodge building at the corner of Tremont & Boylston, the lodges that meet in the Watertown building, or the lodges that meet in the Newton building are probably the closest one to you.  I encourage you to contact one or more of the lodges to learn a little more about the Fraternity, their lodge in particular, and to explore the possibility of becoming a member.  The “Find a Lodge” feature on AskaFreemason.org has the name and contact information of a Brother for every lodge in the state.  I can also help you find an appropriate contact, or direct someone to follow up with you if you prefer.
Good luck as you begin your Masonic journey.
-Robert