Front Row L to R: Bill Rosenthal-Treasurer, Michael David-Senior Warden, Robert "Bob" Borden-Master, Richard Weiser-Junior Warden, Steve Eberhardt, P.M.-Secretary

Back Row L to R: Moses Gazazian-Junior Warden, Jerry Deprest-Tiler, Roy Repunte-Marshal, Bruce Ponoroff-Senior Steward, Artur Babayan-Senior Deacon, Aaron Cohen-Chaplain, Peter Kasabian-Junior Deacon

What is Freemasonry?

What is the Mission of Freemasonry?

To promote a way of life that binds like-minded men in a worldwide brotherhood that transcends all religious, ethnic, cultural, social and educational differences. To teach the great principles of brotherly and love, relief truth. And to give outward expression of these things through fellowship, compassion and concern, finding ways to serve G-d, family, country, neighbors and self.

What Do Masons Do?

The most important thing we do is take care of each other and our families. We are a fraternity. That means we help other Masons, treat them in special ways, support them no matter where they live, and build friendships all over the world. Not very many organizations do that today. And we help others. That is why we give almost $2 million a day to charity, and most of our money goes to help kids. We rank among the top 10 best-liked charitable groups in America. Yet we also teach leadership skills and help men lead an ethics-based life. We promote good relationships and strong family values. We try to do something to strengthen the family unit every day.

What do you get out of it?

A great amount of pride. A sense of belonging to an organization that exists all over the world. Being part of a great heritage. Sharing an identity with the great men of the past – and of today. Sharing a special bond with men from all walks of life, and creating life-long friendships with them. Being a member of an organization that believes in toleration – that lets each man think for himself and express his own opinions, without worrying about being wrong.

The qualification for Masonic membership?

Only men of high character, who believe in a Supreme Being, are favorably considered for membership.

To seek membership, just ask a Mason!