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Alki Lodge #152, Free and Accepted Masons of Washington
4736 40th Ave. SW, Seattle Washington 98116
The Consolidation of West Seattle Lodge, Service Lodge, and Alki Lodge

Becoming a Freemason

How do you become a Mason?

Well, waiting for an invitation is going to be futile. We aren't allowed to invite you or solicit you for membership. We never have been like that — this isn't a new thing.

Really, we aren't going to invite you.

If you want to become a Mason, the process starts simply.

You ask us.

Find a Mason, preferably one that is close to where you live, get to know them, and Ask.

Your new friend will most likely be more than happy to provide you with a petition. Fill out the petition, give it back to your friend. This starts the process of making you a "candidate." That's what we call someone who has shown interest in taking the degrees of Masonry.

A degree is a lesson, a set of stories and symbols that we present to our newest members. It is how we begin to introduce you to Masonry.

But don't wait for an invitation. If you want to join our Fraternity, all you have to do is ask.

A more detailed answer to this important question can be found here. Another good page that tackles the "Why?" as well as the "How?" can be found here.

If you wish to join Alki Lodge, either as a new candidate or as a Plural Member, you can download a petition. (Note: The petition needs to be printed on 8.5x14 paper (legal size) or it will print very small. When you press the “print” button, the print dialog box comes up. Before you click OK, there is a check box that says “Choose paper source by PDF page size.” Make sure this box is checked. If you do not have this option, you may have an older version of Adobe Reader. You can get a newer version by going to the Adobe Reader site.)

If you want more information about Alki Lodge, please send me email.

Please send any additions and corrections to WB David Brown (webmasterdave@alki152.org).