A Lodge meeting is run like any other normal business or social meeting. Minutes and correspondence are read; financial statements, general business, and membership proposals are considered]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) FAQs Sun, 27 May 2012 01:59:44 +1000 http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/what-is-freemasonry/24-community-service.html http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/what-is-freemasonry/24-community-service.html

Freemasons are proud supporters of Surf Life Saving NSW.

Annually, that support is spread across a number of high profile events, including "Beach to Bush" Surf Education Tours, the Surf Rescue Challenge, and the World Surf Boat Championships.]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) What is Freemasonry Sun, 27 May 2012 01:40:26 +1000 http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/40-i-have-head-that-some-of-the-ceremonies-are-embarrassing-for-membership-candidates-is-that-true.html http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/40-i-have-head-that-some-of-the-ceremonies-are-embarrassing-for-membership-candidates-is-that-true.html

No, the ceremonies are not embarrassing to candidates in any way. In fact, they have given to all members who have participated in them over the years, lasting and positive memories of a special and moving event.

Freemasonry is a rewarding experience and membership is open to all men aged 18 years or over. Like many membership organisations, there are certain prerequisites that potential members must satisfy when applying to be a Freemason.]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) discover masonry Sun, 27 May 2012 02:46:48 +1000 http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/14-benjamin-franklin-videos.html http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/14-benjamin-franklin-videos.html

A few interesting videos about Freemasonry featuring Benjamin Franklin. 

'What is Freemasonry - A Simple Charge To The Fraternity' and 'A Charge with a New Mason'

Ask any of the 15,000 Freemasons in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory this question, and you’ll probably get 15,000 different answers!
Freemasonry means different things to each member.]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) What is Freemasonry Sun, 27 May 2012 01:25:51 +1000 http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/41-i-ve-heard-about-riding-the-goat-and-other-silly-things-like-that-that-can-t-possibly-be-true-can-it.html http://www.masons.org.au/discover-masonry/faq/41-i-ve-heard-about-riding-the-goat-and-other-silly-things-like-that-that-can-t-possibly-be-true-can-it.html

These sorts of things are myths. You may rest assured that there is nothing in any of our ceremonies that could offend your moral, cultural, religious or family values, as these values are of prime importance to all Masons.

Freemasonry is a large fraternal organisation that promotes moral and personal development amongst its members.

Its core values include caring for others, helping those in need and acting with honesty and integrity.]]> andre@avocom.com.au (Andre F) discover masonry Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:08:58 +1000