Posted: 12/10/2024 11:36:58 AM EDT
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I understand that some memorization is required. What if I am unable to memorize things very well? I've been ill and need a walker although I'm only 48. Would not being physically able be a problem for a new member? Due to my illness I've become very poor. Would having little to no financial means be a problem. Not simply would I be accepted but would I be able to participate? I used to be a OTR driver and now since becoming ill I'm a homebody. Not much opportunity to be more than just acquaintances with people. One good friend and my wife and that's it. Would not having reference be a problem? Given all of the above, do you think Free Mason is for me? Thanks for the help. W |
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Originally Posted By ScottUtah: I understand that some memorization is required. What if I am unable to memorize things very well? I've been ill and need a walker although I'm only 48. Would not being physically able be a problem for a new member? Due to my illness I've become very poor. Would having little to no financial means be a problem. Not simply would I be accepted but would I be able to participate? I used to be a OTR driver and now since becoming ill I'm a homebody. Not much opportunity to be more than just acquaintances with people. One good friend and my wife and that's it. Would not having reference be a problem? Given all of the above, do you think Free Mason is for me? Thanks for the help. W Where in Utah are you? This would be a better discussion in person. I can connect you with a local lodge. Shoot me an IM. You are required to commit some things to memory. The goal behind it is to help you understand the degrees you have gone through and about Freemasonry. It is not long dialogues. It is mostly a question and answer format. Most physical disabilities can be accommodated. We have had men go through the degrees that are wheelchair bound. There are financial commitments. Each lodge has degree fees. My lodge does not own a building so those cover room rental for degrees. There are also annual dues which pay for meeting rooms, lodge insurance, etc. My lodge holds a meetup group every month. It's a venue for interested individuals to come and ask questions about Masonry and get to know members of the lodge. If you don't know any Masons to sign your petition, you get to meet some while attending the meetup groups and other activities. Whether Freemasonry is for you is a personal question that only you can answer. I always recommend Freemasons for Dummies by Christopher Hodapp or The Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry by S. Brent Morris for an introduction to the fraternity. |
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Originally Posted By ScottUtah: Thank you for the information it is appreciated. I'm in Tooele and there is a loge close to me. Indeed there is. I was there Friday night for their installation of officers. Our current Grand Master (state president) is their new Worshipful Master (lodge president). Rocky Mountain 11 is a very active lodge with many good men. Their regular meetings are the second Friday of the month. They do regular community service partnering with the children's justice center in Tooele. Shoot me an IM with your contact info if I can connect you with them. |