Petition to Join

Two ways to petition Ashlar Lodge No. 111: download the official Grand Lodge of Iowa Form No. 8, or complete the same questions online. Recommenders and the investigating committee are handled by the lodge after you submit.

Petition for the Degrees of Masonry

Iowa Official Form No. 8. Please print carefully. An intentional misstatement is a Masonic offense.

Lodge

To the officers and members of this lodge — I respectfully petition for the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason.

Lodge nameLodge No.Lodge city (Iowa)

Petitioner

First nameMiddle nameLast nameDate of birthPlace of birth

Mailing address & contact

Mailing addressCityStateZipHome phoneCell phoneE-mail

Faith & residence

Do you profess a faith in a Supreme Being?I have resided in Iowa continuously sinceI resided previously in CityPrevious stateWife's nameNames and ages of minor children

Background

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor other than a minor traffic offense?I am willing to submit to a criminal background checkHave you ever previously petitioned a Masonic lodge?

Occupation

My occupation isEmployerEmployer address

References — names and addresses

They need not be members of the Masonic Fraternity. Provide three.

Reference 1Reference 2Reference 3

Signature

Fee enclosed $Ashlar petition fee is $225 (Grand View). Enter that amount to pay by card after submit, or leave blank to pay the lodge later.DateType your full legal name as signatureMust match first + middle + last name above.I agree to the affirmation above

All of the statements I have made in this petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. An intentional misstatement of the facts on this petition is a Masonic offense. The penalty shall be expulsion. I understand that by submitting this petition I may be subject to a criminal background inquiry. An additional release form will be required.

Download Form 8 (PDF)

What happens next

Petition for the Degrees of Masonry