Background

Q1

Where were you born?

Q2

When were you born?

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Q3

Please give some information about your background. For example it would be useful to know what your father’s job was and something about your education. These provide context for your later activities in the Freemasons.

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Q4

Please say something about your paid work.

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Freemasonry

Q5

How old were you when you were first introduced to Freemasonry? Please say something about who introduced you and what you found attractive about it.

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Q6

In your time as a Freemason what aspect of it has been most appealing? Can you say why this is attractive?

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Q7

Have you got personal experiences of antagonism towards Freemasonry? Can you tell me about this?

A

Q8

If you have the post of Lodge Secretary can you say what was the most satisfactory and frustrating aspects of the post?

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Q9

If you have the post of Worshipful Master can you say what was the most satisfactory and frustrating aspects of the post?

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Q10

If you have other posts, what were the aspects of them which interested you most?

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Q11

How many lodges have you joined? What reasons did you have for joining additional Lodges?

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Q12

Have you ever proposed anybody for membership? Can you tell me about this?

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Q13

There are three degrees of Craft Masonry. What do you recall about being ‘Passed’ or Raised’? In England there are 14 additional Masonic Orders. If you have passed any further degrees, can you say why you took this path? Please adapt this question for your own country.

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Q14

One of the basic principles of Freemasonry is charity. There are a number of Masonic charities. Which ones, if any, are the most worthy of support?

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Looking outwards

Q15

Which Masonic sports or other groups have you joined, if any?

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Q16

Are you a member of other fraternal or charitable bodies? For example, a trade union or the Roundtable?

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An opportunity to summarise the appeal

Q17

What to you is the most important element within Freemasonry?

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