OK, you’ve heard the ads—which are really public service announcements—to let men know about Freemasonry.

Thousands of men of every age came to the open houses last fall, took tours, asked questions, and met Freemasons from the many different lodges. Many visitors brought their wives, girlfriends, and families.

I personally met a lot of men who said they felt they “had greatness in them” and are now taking the next steps to become Freemasons: preparing to meeting the other members of one or more lodges, and if one looks like it’s right for them, “asking” to become a Freemason in a particular Lodge.

But now that it’s the end of the year, those who did not or could not go may be asking themselves, “Now what do I do?”

That’s the purpose of this Forum. To let prospective Masons see the questions and answers, ask their own, and then contact a Masonic Ambassador to directly to find someone to talk to at a Lodge.

To become a Freemason, you ASK at a particular Lodge. If you know a Mason at another Lodge, he can contact someone at the lodge you are interested in to help recommend you. If you haven’t met a Freemason yet, talk to one of the Ambassadors or call a lodge form the “Find a Lodge Near You” map.

If you do find a Lodge near you, contact the Ambassador to see what day they meet. Most Masonic Lodges meet once a month, and there is usually an opportunity either before or after the meeting for you to meet the officers and other members in the Lodge. You may be invited to dinner in the Lodge building or at a restaurant.

Some Lodges have specific meetings to meet prospective members. Others may have you just meet with particular officers. Some have their own method. Every Lodge is independent in how they meet and interview prospective members.

I always encourage those that are interested to go visit a lot of Lodges. They are all a little different.

In terms of email—I ask that prospective members please be patient—many of the Ambassadors and forum administrators are getting many, many emails and questions a day and just can’t get back to everyone on time. Most of us work real jobs, too.

In the meantime, please try to peruse the Forum and ask general questions there.

Thanks for your interest in Massachusetts Freemasonry

Bob Heruska
Boston, MA