Freemasonry does not solicit membership.  A man must ask, of his own free will and accord, to be accepted into the Fraternity.  This is common throughout the world.

WILL I BE ASKED TO JOIN?

Hopefully, if the concepts and principles of Masonry as enumerated in this page interest you, you will not need to be asked to join.  You must ask to become a Freemason.  Unfortunately, many men who would like to become Masons never do because they are unaware of the above-mentioned requirement (that it be your own free will and accord, and you must ask to join the Fraternity).  If you desire to learn more about Masonic membership, feel free to contact a Mason to satisfy yourself concerning  Freemasonry.  

You may also contact the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario at their website at: grandlodge.on.ca for detailed information about Freemasonry, the lodge closest to you and the name of someone to speak with if you do not know a Mason personally.  

As Freemasons, we believe that membership in an organization as worthy as ours must come from a "sincere wish of being serviceable to your fellow creatures" and not because of coaxing, coercion, or of any promise of material gain of any kind.

     The Basic Requirements 

     for Membership are:

	Be a man of 18 years of age or older
	Possess a Belief in a Supreme Being
	Possess a high moral character
	Have a desire to serve your Community

  Further Information may be obtained from the Lambton Shrine Club.

Could you please tell me what the requirements are?  How could I join?

  The absolute requirements for becoming a Mason are:

  Be a man, {NOTE: there are other branches of Masonry that accept both men and women, or women only};

  At least 18 years of age.

  Have belief in a Supreme Being (Of any faith.  No particular religion or faith is required or excluded).  Everyone is welcome.

  Further:

  You should be someone who does, or wants to learn to, enjoy the company of other men from all different social classes, faith, backgrounds, races, countries, etc.  Masonry is universal in its ideals.

  If you are a family man, Masonry consider that your family obligations come FIRST, so you must be sure that:

  You have the time to participate (usually two or three evenings/month at first for meetings and instruction, and then at least one evening per month for meetings from then on --often more if you get involved in lodge activities.)

  You can afford the initiation fees and the annual dues without hardship to yourself or your family.

  You should be coming to Masonry "of your own free will and accord". to learn to improve yourself and to enjoy the company of other good people, not because someone keeps pestering you to join or because you think it will help you "get ahead" in business.

     To join, all you have to do is ask a Mason:

  If you think that don't know any Masons in your area, you could post to the netnews group alt.freemasonry and ask that anyone who lives in your general area reply to you, or....

You may also Email to the Secretary of the Lambton Shrine Club.