May 2024:
Once More, With Feeling! Let’s Tell the World: #ImAMason

For the past two summers, we’ve run social media campaigns to encourage members to tell the world that #ImAMason. This month, we’re bringing it back—with the hopes of starting a worldwide trend!
Last summer, #ImAMason posts reached more than 6 million people—helping us spread the word about Freemasonry and promoting positive public awareness.
So, from May 1–14, we’re asking California Masons to post a message explaining why their membership is so important to them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok (follow our new channel @CaliforniaMasons) with the hashtag #ImAMason. (It’s important you use the hashtag so we can see and share it!) This can be a simple written message, a photo, a selfie—whatever you like! Either way, by talking about Freemasonry and our membership with the people around us, we can inspire the next generation of would-be Masons to take that first step and knock on the door.
In fact, we know from studies that 91 percent of current members first learned about Masonry through a family member, friend, or coworker. Despite that, a whopping 63 percent of members don’t openly discuss Freemasonry with those around them—often out of an erroneous belief that they’re not allowed to, or that they have to wait until they’re asked directly. That isn’t true!
As Masons, we are able—and indeed encouraged—to talk about Freemasonry and what we get out of it with the people around us. That’s what the #ImAMason campaign is all about. Don’t know what to say? DOWNLOAD OUR NEW BOOKLET, titled Opening the Door, for some helpful and simple answers to common questions about Freemasonry. Or check out our brand-new webpage, WHAT IS FREEMASONRY, meant to give newcomers a basic sense of things. These are a starting point to help members discuss the fraternity in general and how it works. But the best explanations will come from real members discussing the real things they get out of it.
We can’t wait to see what you post!
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Double Master Mason Degree this Saturday 3pm!! We hope to see you there!!
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RWB Randy Seipel attending East Palestine Lodge No. 417 & giving his Psalms presentation! Hear all about this and more on Episode 107: Follow Me To Freemasonry!
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RWB Randy Seipel on the “Tonight Show” set for the Founders Day event! Hear it all on Episode 107: Follow Me To Freemasonry! Also, big thanks to Dave Hosler for the great pic! 📸
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RWB Randy Seipel & RWB Jim Hall at the Grand Lodge of Indiana’s Founders Day event! Hear Randy’s whole story on Episode 107: Follow Me To Freemasonry!
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WB Bob Batchelor & LEO, Bro Derek Day share a moment after Derek is presented his Pillar of the Craft certificate for the Royal Scofield Society!
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Episode 107: Follow Me To Freemasonry, featuring RWB Randy Seipel, Deputy Grand Master of Indiana is Out Now!!
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Freemasonry is not something to be rushed. It is not a box to be checked or a title to be earned;
It is a journey of self-improvement, knowledge, and understanding.
Yet today, we often attempt to make a Mason in a single day or rush him through all three degrees in months.
Historically, it took seven years to train as an operative mason.
Have we forgotten the importance of time and patience in shaping a true Brother?
Many men today come to the Craft through the internet rather than through personal sponsorship.
While their interest is sincere, they may not fully grasp what Freemasonry offers or demands.
This makes mentorship essential.
Without proper guidance, a new Mason may progress through the degrees without ever truly understanding their meaning, leaving both him and the Lodge unfulfilled.
We must slow down.
From the first interview, expectations should be clear.
Freemasonry is neither a social club nor a quick path to enlightenment.
It is a lifelong pursuit, where each degree is not a step to be rushed through but a lesson to be absorbed, reflected upon, and applied.
Before advancing, every Brother should understand the degree he has received, not just memorize its words.
A well-mentored Mason becomes a strong pillar of the Lodge.
He is engaged, informed, and committed. Without mentorship, he may drift away, never experiencing the full depth of what Freemasonry can offer.
If we are to uphold the integrity of our Craft, we must give our new Brethren what they truly need, not just degrees but guidance, patience, and light.
Are we raising Masons, or are we merely passing them through?
The difference lies in how well we teach, mentor, and support those who seek to join our ranks.
Let us return to the virtue of patience and ensure that every Brother’s journey is of meaning, not speed.
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RWB Rob Brower with the brethren of Solar Lodge after his last inspection as District Deputy! Hear his whole story on Episode 106: To Be One, Ask One!
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RWB Rob Brower & wife Katie at a family wedding in New York! Hear about Rob’s whole journey on Episode 106: To Be One, Ask One!
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Use this content to spread the word about resources provided by the California Masonic Foundation, the Masonic Homes of California, and more.
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Stay on track of lodge business and prepare for important deadlines. Here’s your May checklist.
Executive Committee
- If you haven’t already, register for the final 2024 Master and Wardens Leadership retreat in Palm Springs.
Senior Warden, along with Executive Committee
- If you haven’t already, register for the final 2024 Master and Wardens Leadership retreat in Palm Springs.
- Identify and approach members for 2025 open elected and appointed officer positions
- Identify and approach members for the 2025 Audit, Membership Retention, and any other committees.
- Set calendar for 2025 and identify event leaders.
- Continue preparing 2025 budget.
- Set installation date and approach installing officer, master of ceremonies, and chaplain
- Review all candidates’ progress toward advancement.
Junior Warden
- If you haven’t already, register for the final 2024 Master and Wardens Leadership retreat in Palm Springs.
- Continue tracking 100 percent officer giving to the Annual Fund, with officers setting an example through gifts that represent their capability as well as their commitment to our charitable programs.
Secretary
- Send list of members with late dues to the Retention Committee.
- Send any suspension notices via certified mail.
- Provide necessary information so Charity Committee can consider remissions.
- Begin reviewing roster for accuracy in preparation for the end of the Grand Lodge membership year, June 30.
Treasurer
- Important: By May 15, submit IRS form 990 and FTB form 199 (unless your lodge has previously agreed to have Grand Lodge prepare and file these forms). Please contact financial services at (415) 292-9170 for any questions.
- Lodges not using Intacct should submit their annual financial statements to Grand Lodge by May 15.
Hall Association
- Important: By May 15, submit IRS form 990 and FTB form 199.
- Important: By May 15, submit form 200 to Grand Lodge. In iMember 2.0, download form 200 from the Hall Resources section of the Resources tile, and then upload the completed form to the lodge vault or submit to memberservices@freemason.org or financialservices@freemason.org
- Pay insurance premium.
Questions? Contact Member Services at memberservices@freemason.org or (415) 776-7000.

Last month, we asked whether your lodge has considered launching a TikTok channel. Of those who replied….
- 84% - No
- 12% - Never
- 4% - It has not been brought up at the Lodge
- 0% - Yes