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[Warrior1256]

Coming before the Grand Lodge of Kentucky this year is a proposal to allow members to actually recruit members instead of waiting for them to ask. Last night my mother lodge voted to support this proposal. I have mixed feelings but I cast my vote to support it at the meeting. As Grand Lodge will be held this month we won't have to wait long to learn the outcome.

 

[cemab4y]

I am delighted to hear this! I have long supported asking worthy men to participate in Freemasonry. My mother lodge is Bowling Green #73, Bowling Green KY (F&AM). I hope the proposal passes!

 

[Bloke]

Coming before the Grand Lodge of Kentucky this year is a proposal to allow members to actually recruit members instead of waiting for them to ask. Last night my mother lodge voted to support this proposal. I have mixed feelings but I cast my vote to support it at the meeting. As Grand Lodge will be held this month we won't have to wait long to learn the outcome.

Yep, we can suggest a man becomes a Freemason and it's a good thing. Trust me, I just don't suggest joining to one and all...

 

[Glen Cook]

Some jurisdictions do allow solicitation. UGLE: there is no objection to a neutrally worded approach being made to a man who could is considered a suitable candidate for Freemasonry. There can be no objection to his being reminded, once, that the approach was made. Information for the Guidance of Members of the Craft, 2013, page 36.

Utah: The definition of improper solicitation of a potential candidate is any proposal by a Mason that involves coercion or implied negative retaliation of any kind. 2012 Proceedings Page 39.

Minnesota rule:
Proper solicitation shall consist of the following: A man of sterling qualities may be approached and informed, but only once. He must be left to make his own decision. He should not be badgered

The current understanding in CA is that a mason could tell someone that they think that they would be a good mason. After that, if asked, the mason may provide more information.

 

[dfreybur]

Many jurisdictions allow Brothers to invite men, each with a slightly different set of rules. I think most of these descend from the success of the "Brother to Brother" program in Pennsylvania started over a decade ago.

 

[Brother_Steve]

I have no problem with it so long as the approach also carries the caveat that there is a process and a vote to get in.

It would be a shame to "invite" someone to a fraternity only to have them turned away by the ballot.

 

[Bloke]

Many jurisdictions allow Brothers to invite men, each with a slightly different set of rules. I think most of these descend from the success of the "Brother to Brother" program in Pennsylvania started over a decade ago.

Brother to Brother program.... sounds interesting.. tell me more...

 

[Bloke]

(Please... how rude of me ! :/ )

 

[Warrior1256]

I am delighted to hear this! I have long supported asking worthy men to participate in Freemasonry. My mother lodge is Bowling Green #73, Bowling Green KY (F&AM). I hope the proposal passes!

Me too!

Trust me, I just don't suggest joining to one and all...

Me either.

I have no problem with it so long as the approach also carries the caveat that there is a process and a vote to get in.

It would be a shame to "invite" someone to a fraternity only to have them turned away by the ballot.

Well, really no worse than if he asked to join and was turned down.

 

[Blake Bowden]

If you had asked me when I joined Freemasonry if I thought this was a good idea, I would of say yes. Now that I have a little experience under my belt, I would say no.

 

[Brother_Steve]

Me too!

Me either.

Well, really no worse than if he asked to join and was turned down.

The word "invite" has a connotation that there is no precondition that has to be fulfilled.

Now, imagine that you've been invited to a party, club or perhaps a fraternity. Then, as you're about to enter, a hand is placed on your chest and you're told to wait outside while everyone discusses you. Even the person that invited you has to cast a vote on your behalf.

So, again, I say that there is a difference in how you approach and present the offer. No disrespect, Brother.

 

[dfreybur]

Brother to Brother program.... sounds interesting.. tell me more...

http://pamasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/FM_Aug13_web.pdf

Articles on the topic including the statue at the Gettysburg battle site.

http://www.mastermason.com/RichmondLodge412/Masonic Education/Friend to Friend.htm

This appears to be the "invitation" message used in Virginia.

 

[truthseeker]

I think it is a really good ideal, I am in Alabama and our Grand Lodge was originally chartered from Kentucky, this just got voted in this year and is working great for me, I only ask people with which I feel and see have the utmost integrity, and nothing less.


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[Warrior1256]

Now, imagine that you've been invited to a party, club or perhaps a fraternity. Then, as you're about to enter, a hand is placed on your chest and you're told to wait outside while everyone discusses you. Even the person that invited you has to cast a vote on your behalf.

I understand. However, I would most certainly tell the person that I invited that he would be subject to the ballot. that it is not a sure thing. But, knowing my Brothers in the lodge, anyone that I would invite would probably have a 99% chance.

No disrespect, Brother.

None taken Brother.

 

[Brother JC]

The word "invite" has a connotation that there is no precondition that has to be fulfilled.

The Brother in this situation should make it clear that this is an invitation "to Petition," not an invitation to "join the party."

 

[Glen Cook]

The Brother in this situation should make it clear that this is an invitation "to Perition," not an invitation to "join the party."

I surely hope you meant petition, though a rejection may feel like perition.

 

[Brother JC]

Auto-correct is a wonderful thing... *rolls eyes*

 

[Brother_Steve]

Auto-correct is a wonderful thing... *rolls eyes*

lol

 

[CLewey44]

Coming before the Grand Lodge of Kentucky this year is a proposal to allow members to actually recruit members instead of waiting for them to ask. Last night my mother lodge voted to support this proposal. I have mixed feelings but I cast my vote to support it at the meeting. As Grand Lodge will be held this month we won't have to wait long to learn the outcome.

I've said to some worthy guys, 'You'd make a great Mason. If you ever want to join, let me know.' I don't see that is wholeheartedly soliciting but just a bit of a jump starter and encouragement that they'd get a lot out of it.

 

[Bloke]

I've said to some worthy guys, 'You'd make a great Mason. If you ever want to join, let me know.' I don't see that is wholeheartedly soliciting but just a bit of a jump starter and encouragement that they'd get a lot out of it.

Perfect.