Research Lodge

Questions & Answers

1. WHAT IS THE RESEARCH LODGE?

• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESEARCH LODGE, F. & A. M. was instituted by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California " . . to conduct research, hold discussions, gather and preserve Masonic information, maintain a library, supply papers or speakers at the request of lodges, and conduct a program of general service to the Craft in the field of Masonic Education and Information." (CMC Sec. 385)

2. HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE THERE IN SCRL?

• Approximately 3000 and growing -- located and living around the globe.

3. WHO MAY BECOME A MEMBER?

• Membership in the Research Lodge is open to any member of a Lodge in this jurisdiction, to any member of a Lodge in any other Grand Jurisdiction recognized by this Grand Lodge and which allows dual membership. Research Lodges do not confer degrees and membership is acquired by plural affiliation.

4. DO I LIVE TOO FAR AWAY TO RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF SCRL?

• No, many of our members are from different states and countries and each receive the benefits of SCRL research and knowledge through the Research Lodge monthly mailings.

5. WHEN ARE THE MEETINGS HELD?

• Stated meetings of the Research Lodge are held quarterly. Special meetings may be held anywhere in California. Additional meetings, programs, seminars and education forums are held throughout the year. All meetings and programs are open to any Master Mason and many of our programs are developed for presentation at open meetings as well.

6. WHAT DOES A RESEARCH LODGE DO?

• Service is the watchword of the Research Lodge - Our members are offered the opportunity for further service and personal development through individual research, participation on our speaker panel and preperation of papers for publication. We service the Craft by providing speakers, panels and seminars to Lodges and other qualified organizations at their request.

7. WHEN WILL I BECOME A MEMBER?

• Your petition is read at our next stated meeting after its receipt and will be voted on at the following stated meeting, so it could take up to six months for the process.

8. WHAT PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

• Publications of the Research Lodge include loose leaf volumes of our printed papers, our regular bulletin, other special papers and announcements, plus our monthly mailing packages. In addition, printed books on Freemasonry are available, often at discounted prices.

9. WHEN WILL I START RECEIVING THE SCRL MONTHLY MAIL-OUTS?

• In most cases, approximately one month after the Research Lodge receives your application.

10. WHAT DOES IT COST TO JOIN?

• The Research Lodge assesses NO affiliation fee.

11. WHAT ARE THE DUES?

• Only $20.00 per annum ($22.00 foreign). Life membership $420.00 ($462.00 foreign).

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