[RoughAshlar]

In my jurisdiction recruiting is simply not allowed, and I was under the impression that it was like that everywhere. I was apparently wrong. On youtube I found a TV commercial.

YouTube - Freemasonry - Preparing for Greatness

I fully agree with the reasons for not allowing recruiting and support them. However, I must admit I really like this commercial and wished it aired here.

[Jason]

There is actually two "commercials" for Freemasonry from them. i had them on this site, but cannot find them, will have to re-add them.

The Southern Scottish Rite also sponsor a Nascar if I remember correctly.

[chocoguy]

This is the first time that I heard that recruitment is not allowed because every business needs people. How could they run a business if no one is recruiting for them?

[RoughAshlar]

Originally Posted by chocoguy

This is the first time that I heard that recruitment is not allowed because every business needs people. How could they run a business if no one is recruiting for them?

People come forward of their own free will and accord. Usually through a friend or family member. And in our rather moraless society good people look for a place with like minded people. When they do, they find Freemasonry.

[BG_TRBL]

Has anyone else notice with delight the recent surge in Shrine Hospital Commercials on the television. I said to my wife, have you noticed how often the commercials have been on. I think it's a great way to support the worthwhile cause.
Side note : The Shriner's Circus is coming to Altoona, PA April 14-20th. Sponsored by Jaffa Shrine

[Green-Moo]

It's a good commercial, I like it. Is recruitment banned throughout the whole of the US or just in certain States?

[Ashlar2006]

Massachusetts Freemasons have a recruiment drive going on , I believe that's who made that commercial . Here's a link to a piece in the Boston GlobeThe Masons, in an effort to remain relevant, are shedding secrecy in order to attract young members - The Boston Globe

We , in Ky . are not allowed to ask . But it says nothing against my wife asking . She sends good men to me for petitions all the time .

[RoughAshlar]

Our constitution forbids "Improper solicitation" meaning any kind. However, it doesn't give specifics and if there is improper solicitation there must be proper solicitation. Grand Lodge just wont tell us what that is.

[Green-Moo]

Originally Posted by RoughAshlar

Our constitution forbids "Improper solicitation" meaning any kind. However, it doesn't give specifics and if there is improper solicitation there must be proper solicitation. Grand Lodge just wont tell us what that is.

So it's up to individual lodges to interpret as you wish then?

Improper solitication sounds like whacking people over the heads & dragging them off press gang style (or something that 'ladies of the night' do on street corners).

An ad like the one we've just seen is very nicely done & I can't see how anyone could object to it.

[cemab4y]

Please keep in mind, that there are 51 Grand Lodges in the USA (one for each state, and District of Columbia). Each State Grand Lodge is "autonomous", and supervises Masonry in its state. There is no "Grand Lodge of the United States". Some Grand Lodges, permit individuals to invite other men to participate in Masonry. Some Grand Lodges forbid all recruitment in any form. These Grand Lodges feel that a Man should approach Masonry of his own free will and accord. Kentucky even forbids the "2B1 ASK 1" bumber stickers.

Individual lodges are subordinate to the Grand Lodge which holds their charter. If a Grand Lodge has forbidden recruiting statewide, then individual lodges must follow this directive.

"Masonry does not seek men, Men seek Masonry"