Freemasonry, the worlds oldest and most respected Fraternity, encourages good men to become better men by promoting a life devoted to high ideals, community service and benevolence. Men of every race and religion become Freemasons. Each has a personal belief in a Supreme Being and a determination to conduct himself in a manner that will earn the respect and trust of others.

To become a Freemason you must:
· Be a man at least 18 years of age
· Be of good moral character
· Have a personal belief in a Supreme Being (the definition of a Supreme Being is up to you)
· Decide to become a Mason of "your own free will and accord"
· Be loyal to your country
· Dedicated to providing for your own family
· Have a sincere determination to conduct yourself in a manner that will earn the respect and trust of others
· Possess a desire to help others through community service and universal benevolence

Follow these steps to become a member:
· Talk with someone you know who is a member of the Fraternity
· If you do not know anyone who is a Mason, just contact a lodge in your neighborhood Masons do not solicit for members. You'll need to express your personal interest in joining the Fraternity
· Complete a petition for membership and return it to your local lodge with your degree fees
· Three members will meet with you to answer your questions
· Your petition will be presented for secret ballot. If accepted, you will be notified to appear to receive the first of three Degrees of Masonry.

Within the Family of Freemasonry, there are many different groups. When a man first joins, he becomes a member of a local Lodge. But he soon discovers that a whole new Masonic world has opened to him. Once he has joined the Lodge, he can also decide to join these other groups.

Our Youth Groups teach young men about the importance of honesty, integrity, leadership and strength of character.