TEN REASONS TO BECOME A MASON

by Brother Richard L. Kurtz
Past Master of Hamilton Lodge #664, Bettendorf, Iowa

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1.  Masonry is a place where you can confidently trust every person, and entrust your family with them.

2.  Masonry is a place where, within moral and civil guidelines; free thought, free speaking and the spiritual growth of man can grow into its fullest potential.

3.  Masonry is a place which provides the opportunity to meet, know, and call brother, outstanding individuals from all walks of life that I would not otherwise have met.

4.  Masonry is a place to be a part of an organization that has for its principle tenets ---Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

5.  Masonry is a place that provides self-development opportunities, leadership training and experience, and to improve public speaking skills.

6.  Masonry is a place you can go to give support as well as seek it.      

7.  Masonry is a place where moral virtues are taught and through these teachings a regular reinforcement of the moral virtues is experienced.

8.  Masonry is a place to spend time with a group of brothers, who, by acting as good men, make me want to become a better man.  Not better than others, but better than I would otherwise have been.

9.  Masonry is a place to become better prepared to serve church and community.

10. Masonry is a place to meet with established members of the community and to become a part of the community.