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Andymac40330

Andymac40330

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Hi, my name is Andy and I am aspiring to join your ranks in this awesome fraternity. I have had an interest in Freemasonry for a long time and finally have the courage to try to join!

My question is this: I would like to start the process of petitioning and meeting my (hopefully) soon to be brothers as soon as possible but I will be away for military duty when the next stated meeting will take place. I would have liked to knock on the door and get the information that way, but would it be favorable or acceptable to just email the Secretary to get this started? I could wait until next month but I'm also very anxious to get started. I look forward to your suggestions and hopefully one day calling you brothers!
 
dfreybur

dfreybur

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Patience is one of the virtues we teach. I've got a very thick skull and it's been soaking in very, very, slowly in my case!

Email this month, knock on the door next month works great. Try the phone as well if you have access. Have a good summer training!
 
Andymac40330

Andymac40330

Premium Member
Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I will certainly take your advice and email the Secretary as soon as I get a chance to type out a decent email. Do you have any tips on what to include or exclude in my initial email?
 
dfreybur

dfreybur

Premium Member
The primary thing to include in your email is an expectation that most lodges don't respond to their emails. Which isn't about the text of the email at all. it's why I suggest sending an email but never waiting on a response just knocking on the door when you can.

Say you have learned that to become a Mason you need to ask one. That you asked one on line and were referred to your local lodge. That military obligations have you out of town this month so you will knock on the door next month looking to take the second step.
 
Morris

Morris

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You have any details Andy? What state and area you're looking at? You may find a contact on here.

By the way, I've found a lot of military brothers which is great because you speak the same language and often there is a military lodge near or on a nearby base.
 
Andymac40330

Andymac40330

Premium Member
JMorris, I am located in Harrodsburg, KY and I believe the local F&AM lodge is Mercer Lodge #777. I was able to find some info including the secretary's contact info through the states Grand Lodge (I believe it's called) website, but u will certainly take all the help and advice I can gain from this wonderful group of people including yourself!
 
Andymac40330

Andymac40330

Premium Member
I am 26 years old and I am unaware of anyone near my age who is a mason locally that I could approach so I figured I'd check here and see what the "cold call" procedure is.
 
Warrior1256

Warrior1256

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Congratulations on your decision to join Masonry, I'm sure you won't be sorry. I'm in Louisville and belong to St. Matthews Lodge 906.
 
Andymac40330

Andymac40330

Premium Member
I would like to once again thank you all for the kind words, encouragement, and direction. I have sent an email to the local lodge secretary's personal email address as listed on the website and I eagerly await his response. I look forward to calling you all brothers!
 
Warrior1256

Warrior1256

Site Benefactor
Please keep us updated on your progress, we
Andymac40330 said:
I would like to once again thank you all for the kind words, encouragement, and direction. I have sent an email to the local lodge secretary's personal email address as listed on the website and I eagerly await his response. I look forward to calling you all brothers!
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Please keep us updated on your progress, we also look forward to calling you brother and thank you for your service to our great country.
 
pipoyviste

pipoyviste

Registered User
@andymac .... You knock at the lodge whom u may desire and it will be open unto you


Sent From My Freemasonry Pro App
 
Andymac40330

Andymac40330

Premium Member
Well, it's official! After months of patiently waiting and checking the P.O. Box daily, I have finally received my letter stating that I've been voted on favorably and I'm to receive my first degree April 16th.

That is also the day after my birthday so it's quite a present to receive!
 
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