The Masonic Temple Company of East Liverpool
Process to Join
Steps
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Ask a Mason to Join
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Be a male at least 19 years old
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Be an Ohio resident for at least six months
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Be able to read and write English
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Be prepared to profess a belief in Deity
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Be of good reputation as a man of honor and integrity
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Be recommended by two members of the lodge you wish to join
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Be prepared to obtain a background check if requested
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Fill Out a Petition for Membership
Fill out a petition for membership with the Mason willing to sign your petition as your recommender. Let him Submit your Petition for membership.
Dispelling the Myths
Notable Masons
What is Freemasonry?
Modern Freemasonry was established in England in 1717, although its exact origins are lost in the unrecorded history of medieval times. Its roots are found in guilds of stonemasons that, from the end of the 13th century, regulated the qualifications of stonemasons. As a stonemason grew in his craft, he was entered into the appropriate rank: apprentice, journeyman (now called Fellow Craft) and master mason.
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At each stage, the craftsman was entrusted with the secrets of each level, which include passwords and grips (or handshake) made known to him only upon due inspection of necessary proficiency by a master of the craft. This way, as stonemasons migrated across Europe to the next job, each man was assured proper pay and privilege commensurate with his skill level, and clients were assured of the quality of work. Today, Freemasonry shares this same system of secrets, ritual and growth, though the work has shifted from building edifices to building oneself in good character.