MEMBERSHIP
 

If you hold the Master Mason degree in Freemasonry, you qualify and are invited to join the Shrine. A man receives the three degrees known as the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degrees in the Masonic Lodge, often known as the Symbolic Lodge, Blue Lodge or Craft Lodge. In Freemasonry, there is no higher degree than that of Master Mason (the Third Degree).

     In many parts of North America, Masonry does not solicit members. In these areas, no one is asked to join, and a man must seek admission of his own free will — he must ask. In some areas, Masons are permitted to solicit new members. In all cases, a man interested in becoming a Mason, if he has not been asked, should consult a friend whom he believes to be a Freemason to secure his good counsel and recommendation concerning this important undertaking. 

    For men who would like to receive additional instruction and explanation regarding the allegory and symbolism learned in the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite or the York Rite bodies elaborate on the basic tenets of Freemasonry.

     The Shrine of North America is a fraternity that grew out of Freemasonry over a century ago. Because of this, the Shrine is dedicated to Masonic principles. The Shrine Fraternity provides Masonic brothers a means to widen the fellowship first enjoyed in the Blue Lodge. It also offers men, their wives and their families an opportunity to meet new friends who have similar interests, tastes and feelings.

     If you are a Master Mason of a Lodge recognized and in amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America, you can petition to become a Noble of the Mystic Shrine.

     You can get information and the petition for initiation and membership from our office:

Yelduz Shrine Center, PO Box 1066, Aberdeen, SD 57401.  (605) 225-4841

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		YELDUZ SHRINE
		PO Box 1066   802 South Main Street
		Aberdeen, SD  57402-1066		Mark Christensen PP
		605-225-4841		Potentate 2008
		Petition for Initiation and Membership
TO THE POTENTATE, OFFICERS AND NOBLES OF YELDUZ TEMPLE SITUATED IN THE OASIS OF ABERDEEN,
DESERT OF SOUTH DAKOTA;
			Date
Print Full Name
		Name in Full:  Initials not sufficient      Last	First	Middle
Residence Address				Phone
		Street                                                         City/State	Zip
Business Address				Phone ____________
		Street                                    City/State	Zip
Wife's Name			E-mail Address
I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I am a Master Mason in good standing in
Lodge #		located at	state which is a Lodge recognized by or in
		City                                                   State
amity with the Conference of Grand Masters of North America.  Furthermore, I have resided at my
current address for not less than 6 months, as required by the Bylaws of The Imperial Council.    I
respectfully pray that I may be made a Noble of the Mystic Shrine, and become a member of your
temple.
If I be found worthy, and my request granted, I promise to conform to the Articles of Incorporation and
Bylaws of The Imperial Council and the Bylaws and Ceremonies of your temple.
Birthplace			Date of Birth
Were you in Demolay?            If so, what was the Chapter name/location?
Occupation:
Have you previously applied for admission to any temple of the Order? ____ If so, when? ___________
Where?
Hat Size		Hobbies/Interests
Date                                                                                , 20			Signature
			Initiation Fee with jeweled fez $200.00
First Sponsor
Second Sponsor			COMMITTEE ON CHARACTER
Date of Creation

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