Admission to membership in the Lodge, as in any body of Masonry, is by petition. Freemasons do not recruit members. (Some jurisdictions have allowed a very limited form of inquiry by a Mason to a friend who might be qualified to become a Mason.) A man who wishes to join the Lodge must request a petition from a Brother.
 

The basic qualifications for membership are that a man be of lawful age (which depends on the jurisdiction; in some states it is 18, and in others, 21), believe in a Supreme Being, be of good character, and request the privilege of membership of his own free choice. There is a fee for the degrees (not unlike tuition for other kinds of instruction), and at least a portion thereof must accompany the petition in most jurisdictions.

Once a petition has been received, the applicant's character will be investigated by a committee appointed for that purpose. After the committee's report is received, the candidate will be balloted on at a meeting of the Lodge. A unanimous ballot is required for election to receive the degrees. (In some jurisdictions, no more than one negative vote.) Not everyone is elected. (It is for this reason that traditionally the applicant must request the privilege of petitioning; in case of rejection, he cannot claim that his friend solicited his membership but was unable to keep his promise.)
 

The above mentioned is general membership information throughout Masonic Jurisdictions. In the Jurisdiction and State of Florida, a Mason has the right to suggest to a friend or relative that he become a Mason "only" if he feels that the individual's character qualifies him for membership and that the person's membership would be beneficial to the Fraternity. However, is not necessary for anyone to wait to be approached regarding membership within the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world.

Freemasonry has made it's honorable mark throughout world history and was very honorable and instrumental throughout the history of the United States. Throughout this website and many others (see our links page) and also through materials located in libraries throughout the Country, you can learn about Freemasonry and why it's considered the greatest organization in the world today. Then contact any Mason, express to him your desire to join and become a Master Mason, he will be willing to help and assist you.