How to Join Internet Lodge 9659: A Guide for Joining Masons.

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🤝 Your Journey to Membership: A Clear Path to Internet Lodge

Joining Internet Lodge 9659 is a straightforward process, built on the principles and regulations of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). As a Master Mason, you'll find the steps familiar, logical, and designed to ensure a smooth transition into our unique global Lodge.

Here is a glance at our updated application process:

The Application Process at a Glance

Step

Action & Detail

1. Initial Connection

Your journey begins with your initial enquiry. Simply express your interest, and we'll take it from there.

2. Your Ambassador

We will connect you with a dedicated Lodge Ambassador. Their role is to personally welcome you, discuss your Masonic history, and ensure that our Lodge is the right fit for your Masonic journey.

3. Lodge Application

Once you and your Ambassador are satisfied, you'll be assisted in completing our Lodge Application Form and paying the £50 Joining Fee.

Crucial Information: At this stage, you must have all your necessary documents ready for upload (Clearance Certificates, Dues Cards, or Certificates of Good Standing from your previous/existing Grand Lodges).

4. UGLE Submission

Our Membership Secretary will review and confirm your application details. You will then receive an email with a secure link to complete the official UGLE Application via the modern Hermes website. Your Ambassador will be listed as your Proposer.

5. UGLE Vetting

You have 14 days to complete the UGLE online form. Once submitted, UGLE will conduct its vetting process.

6. The Ballot

Upon successful completion of the UGLE vetting: Your application will be Proposed at our next Regular Lodge meeting. It will be Balloted (voted upon) at the following Regular meeting.

7. Final Formalities

Once the ballot is successful and we receive final confirmation from UGLE, your Fees for the first year become immediately due for payment.

8. Welcome to Internet Lodge!

You are now a fully-fledged member! You will be provided with a link to the UGLE Book of Constitutions, and we look forward to welcoming you to our next meeting.

 

Important Financial & Administrative Information

💳 Fees

  • One-off Joining Fee: £50.00 (Due with your initial Lodge Application).
  • UGLE Registration Fee: £126.00 (A one-off fee, if you are not currently registered under UGLE).
  • Annual Subscription: £120.00 for your first year.

Important Note on Fees: The UGLE Registration Fee and your first year's Annual Subscription are only due after your successful ballot and final acceptance by UGLE. If, for any reason, you do not join the Lodge, these fees are refundable in full.

🔍 Good Standing and Clearance

As an experienced Master Mason, you know the importance of regular dues. To ensure a swift application process, please ensure you can provide Clearance Certificates, Dues Cards, or Good Standing Certificates at the time of submitting your Lodge Application Form (Step 3).

🛡️ Data Protection

The information you provide is exclusively used to process your membership application, satisfy the requirements of the Book of Constitutions, and maintain Lodge records. Your data will be processed and shared with other required Masonic bodies, such as the Province of East Lancashire and the United Grand Lodge of England.

What You Need to Know in the Future

As a Freemason, you are expected to uphold the values and principles of the Craft. Here are some key points to remember from the Book of Constitutions and the guidance provided by the United Grand Lodge of England:

  • Belief in a Supreme Being: A fundamental condition for admission and membership is a belief in a Supreme Being.
  • No Politics or Religion in Lodge: You are not permitted to discuss or advance your views on theological or political questions within the Lodge or in your capacity as a Freemason.
  • The Book of Constitutions: Every joining Mason is presented with a copy of the Book of Constitutions, and accepting it signifies your submission to its contents. (Electronically)
  • The Volume of Sacred Law: The Bible, or a volume held sacred by your particular creed, is always open in the Lodge. 
  • Behavior: You are expected to be a "good Man and true" and to obey the moral law. You should be a "peaceable Subject" and adhere to the laws of the country where you reside.
  • Charity and Conduct: Freemasonry promotes charity, integrity, and honesty. Conduct that brings Freemasonry into disrepute is a disciplinary offense.

What Membership Means

Internet Lodge 9659 is a full, traditional Lodge that operates with modern sensibilities. We conduct all our formal business in accordance with the Book of Constitutions and hold three physical meetings a year. These meetings are not frequent, allowing you to be a valued member without the pressure of constant travel. All other interactions and communications are handled online through our website and other digital platforms.

Before you Apply, Please Have the Following Ready:

  • You must be a Master Mason in good standing in a recognised Lodge.
  • You must hold a Grand Lodge Certificate or equivalent from your Grand Lodge.
  • You must be able to provide Clearance Certificate/Good Standing Certificate from each lodge that you are a member of, or have been a member of. These are required on filling in the application form. Have them ready.
  • You must be willing to pay the joining fee.
  • You will be asked to make a declaration of submission to the laws and regulations of the United Grand Lodge of England.
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