You've made your decision and now want to join a lodge.  

Fill out the contact information form.

• Fill in your contact information. click here.
• At a minimum, enter first name, last name and email.
• If you want brochures mailed to you, enter your address.
• Locate a Lodge near you.
  ( If you did not select a lodge we will locate one for you. )
• Submit the contact form.

You are important to us, we will respond.

• We will email you a response with phone numbers and email contacts.
• We will also mail you a brochure. (If we have your address.)
• We will contact the lodge secretary, both by mail & by email.
  

Review the literature, then take action.

• Contact the secretary and, if you wish, ask to meet him.
    or
  Call us (800-632-8764) MI only or (989-968-4440)
  
• Ask to meet the secretary. (Questions you may ask)
  a. Find out if there are any functions non-members can attend.
  b. Ask to see a petition and/or assistance to fill it out.
  c. Find out the exact cost to join.
  
• Once you receive the petition, return it to the secretary for processing.
  

What happens next.

• Your petition is presented to the lodge at the next available lodge regular communication.
• A committee is appointed to visit you.
• The committee chairman will contact you to set up an appointment.
  This usually takes place at your home. Family are encouraged to attend.
• The committee reports to the lodge at the next regular communication and
  the lodge votes to accept or deny the petition.
• You are promptly contacted of the results and if approved,
  a date is set for your Entered Apprentice Degree.
• Thereafter, further instructions and scheduling take place after the completion of each degree.