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Age is not a factor – We often think that Masonry only
appeals to men between the age of 25 and 45. The truth
is that Masonry appeals to men of all ages. In my own
Lodge, three of us were ages 55, 60, and 65 at the time we
joined. All three of us have been Masters of the Lodge and
are actively involved in other appendant organizations.
Two years ago, I met a new Mason who was 83. His son
was Worshipful Master that year, and Masonry sounded
like so much fun that Dad wanted to be a part of it.

Don’t forget the Ladies – While Masonry is a fraternity
of men, our ladies are a large part of our success.
When you involve the women, they are going to be
more cooperative; they also are going to be much
more supportive. Consciously set about to create an
environment where the ladies can be involved and share
in the experience. If you are fortunate enough to have
an Eastern Star Chapter, do everything you can to be
supportive. If you don’t have a Chapter, develop and
encourage activities that our ladies want to be a part of.

Think outside the box – If your Lodge is struggling
to attract new members, then maybe you need to
rethink what you are doing. Bringing new members to
Masonry isn’t the responsibility of one person or even a
committee. Everyone needs to be consciously involved. If
your membership isn’t comfortable promoting Masonry,
get someone in to give you some fresh ideas. Use social
media to improve your visibility and make sure that it is
interesting and maintained.

Set your goal of making Masonry enjoyable. When
being a Mason is fun, you will find attracting new
members much easier. Just like the story of the salesman
who didn’t ask, we aren’t going to attract new Masons
until we ask.

Masons come in all varieties, ages, and varied
backgrounds. The one common dominator is a popular
Masonic phrase, “Not Just a Man, a Mason.” With that
thought in mind, you may find that your next encounter
might very well be your next Mason.
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