I recently moved to augusta Ga and i dont know anyone here or any masons. i want to know how do i become a mason.......... can anyone just go to a lodge and join? Where do i begin?
Well, you've sort of taken the first step. You found some Masons and asked! But to really start on your journey, you need to specifically know some GA Masons. There are a few here, I think, that can help and we'll see if we can scare some up for you. Most websites for Grand Lodges have information on them that helps an interested person find more information. I just checked out the Georgia site and it didn't appear to be much help! LOL Home So stick around and we'll see if we can get some more info to you. In the mean time, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Masonry is a pretty serious undertaking. Masons are reluctant to sign your petition unless they are very aware of your good character and behavior. Without knowing a Mason of at least a year, it would be difficult to get him to sign your petition. If you are from Georgia, it might be easier to petition a lodge in your home area, and have the degrees done in the Augusta area if your petition is accepted. If not, then contact a few lodges nearby, and when you are comfortable that a lodge has members you would like to fellowship with (each lodge seems to have a different 'flavor'), spend some time letting the members getting to know you and then see if your new friends would agree to sign your petition. from the internet, some Augusta lodges: Grand Lodge of F&AM of GA: Clarence H. Cohen Lodge #749, 3412 Washington Rd, Martinez, GA. 1st Sat 10:00 am 3rd Sat Apr. Contact: Jerry Lamar DeRamus, 4603 Black Road, Augusta, 30906 (706) 772-9049 Fleming Lodge #718, 2008 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, GA, 3rd Mon, 8:00 pm Contact: Vernon William Childress, 3753 Woodcock Dr., Hephzibah, 30815 (706) 793-8034 George Walton Lodge #699, 3006 Damascus Rd, Augusta, GA, 2nd Thu, 8:00 pm, Contact: Roy H. Stampley, Jr., 3101 Wyman St., Augusta, 30906 (706) 798-7691 John S. Davidson Lodge #677, 3201 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA, 2nd Thu, 8:00 pm, Contact: Frank H. Mixon, 952 Old Louisville Road, Harlem 30814 (706) 556-9940 Social Lodge #1, 3201 Wrightsboro Rd Augusta, GA, 2nd Tue, 7:00 pm, Contact: Henry Franklin Toole, Sr., 1436 Heath St.Augusta 30904; (706) 736-2447 Webb Lodge #166, 3201 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA, 3rd Mon, 8:00 pm, Contact: T. Gregory Oblak, 4621 Woodbridge Ct. Evans 30809; (706) 863-4965 MW Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia: Gibraltar Lodge #265, Wrens, Contact: Lionusetus Watson Meets: 2nd/4th Fridays 7pm Crawfordville Lodge #266, Crawfordville, Contact:Floyd Bowman Meets: 1st/3rd Wednesdays 8pm St. Barnabus Lodge #91, Warrenton, Contact: Ricky Tarver Meets: 2nd/4th Fridays 8pm New Era Lodge #107, Augusta, Contact: Kevin L. Black Meets: 1st/3rd Wednesdays 8pm Compass Lodge #160, Sparta, Contact: Michael Heath Meets: 1st/3rd Tuesdays 8pm Bannaker Lodge #3, Augusta, Contact: Basil Jarrett Meets: 2nd/4th Mondays 8pm Good luck! S&F
It might be a good idea to call or e-mail the Lodge secretary and let him know your interests. The Lodge might have a get together or dinner to which you could come. This will allow you to meet them in a casual setting.
First off , welcome to Freemason Hall . You may call or e-Mail a lodge Secretary first , but many lodges do not mind non-Masons popping in . We have had this done at my lodge before . A young man wanted to be a Mason , but knew of none . He spotted all the cars and trucks at lodge so he stopped in . He broke bread and talked with us . He had a good time and we all liked him from the start . Turned out to be a damn fine Brother .
O.K O.k thanks for all your help, I,m going to move forward with the information I have obtained from you all and keep my status updated on my progression............... again, thanks...
lordknows86 contact me lordknows86, I am the current and Past Master for Social Lodge in Augusta, GA. We currently have gentlemen that are going through the same situation, they havent known anyone in our lodge for a year. Send me an e-mail (shriner.n.augusta@comcast.net) and I will give you additional information. Excellent advice has been given, show up to our lodge on meeting night and we will get to know you. In GA, a member of the lodge you are petitioning has to know you for at least a year. Be assured, there have been alot of us that have done the same. Hope to hear from you, Randy Tillman, WM/PM
becoming a mason ok i will send u an email............ are there any special qualifications? ( age, education, race, career field, etc.?)
