The Rewards of being a Mason

1. Personal Growth – our continuing pursuit of knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives.
2. Friendship – Masonry is a community of men and their families who share your beliefs and values.
3. A sense of belonging – The fraternity lets men associate with other men of honor and integrity who believe that things like honesty, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge are important.
4. A strong successful brotherhood – With 80,000 members in California, Masons can be found in any field.
5. Service to community – Charity is at the heart of most Masonic activities. Our commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service helps make the world a better place for all of us.
6. Rich history – You will be part of an organization that values tradition and history. The traditions and values of our fraternity are relevant today and will endure for centuries to come.

Values – As Masons, we value and promote

1. Ethics
2. Personal growth
3. Tolerance
4. Education
5. Diversity
6. Philanthropy
7. Family
8. Community
9. We believe that there’s more to life than pleasure and money. We respect others’ opinions and strive to grow and develop as human beings.

Membership is open to men age 18 or older who meet the qualifications. We welcome men of all ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs.

One of Freemasonry’s traditions is that we do not solicit members or ask men to join. Men must seek membership on their own initiative.