What are the requirements to be a Mason?
You must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Iowa, and profess faith in a "Supreme Being".
Is MASONRY an Insurance or benefit organization?
NO, MASONRY is a Fraternal organiztion of men of like minds who come together in the fellowship of brotherly love. It is the "Oldest and Largest" fraternity known to man.
Where is King David Lodge located.
KING DAVID LODGE NO.407 is located in beautiful downtown Altoona, Iowa at the Southeast end of town. The address is:
King David Lodge No.407
707 8th Street S. E.
Altoona, IA 50009
Ph: (515) 967-2860
When does King David Meet?
The first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P. M. is "RUSTY NAIL NIGHT" informal practice of the ritual, dialog, floor work, proficiency and fellowship.
The second Wednesday of each month is our "FELLOWSHIP DINNER" at 6:30 PM prepared and served in our dinning hall by the "Kitchen Krew" immediately followed at 7:30 PM in our lodge room by our monthly "STATED COMMUNICATION" (business meeting).
"CALLED COMMUNICATIONS" are set by the Worshipful Master as the need arises for degree work and "special" events or activities.
Will I be required to attend meetings?
There are NO required number of meetings that must be attended. You participate in lodge and lodge functions of your own freewill and accord. You will get out of Masonry what you put into it.
What is King David involved in?
We are involved in several local community activities and a National program fighting against "domestic abuse".
1) We sponsor an annual "COW PATURE GOLF OUTING" as our major fund raiser for our College Scholarship Fund from which we give four (4) College Scholarships to high school seniors, two each to Bondurant-Ferrar and SE Polk High School. Masonry is a truly involved in the support of education.
2) We volunteer and work with the Altoona Police Departments D.A.R.E. program annually with the licensing and registration of bicycles and their Bicycle Rodeo at the elementry schools in Altoona.
3) We are involved in the "Cop On Top" program raising funds to help the POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE in their sponsorship of the "SPECIAL OLYMPICS".
4) We are heavily involved in the National DONATE-A-PHONE Wireless Phone program sponsored by Motorola to collect no longer used cellular phones, chargers, and cases which are reconditioned by Motorola and the Wireless Foundation, programmed and distributed to persons for their protection of domestic violence. We have a "DROP BOX" at the lodge and one additional collection point for contribution of cellular phones. So far this year, we have collected and sent to the Wireless Foundation over 350 phones, chargers and cases.
What about family involvement?
Although your wife and family cannot participate in the "business of the lodge" at regular meetings, degree work, etc., there are special events and functions, dinners, picnics, outings and trips that invite and involve your wife and family.
Your family support of your Masonic involvement is of major importance and earnestly solicitated by the lodge.
Will I be assesed for charities and contributions?
Other than ANNUAL membership lodge dues, which are very minimal, you are never assesed or required to make any monetary donations or contributions to the lodge.
I heard that Masonry is a secret organization, is this true?
NO, absolutely not.
Our lodge buildings are visible in all areas of the cities, towns and states.
Lodges are listed in all of the public phone books. We seek exposure to the community as volunteers to assist and offer support for community projects, fund raising and charitable activities.
Our members of the fraternity proudly wear and display jewelry, emblems, items of clothing, appear in public parades and other community events or activities representing Masonry.
Masonry contributes approximately Two Million Dollars daily to charities nation wide and throughout the world.
You can find Masonic Lodges almost anywhere in the world.
The only thing "secret" in Masonry are certain words, grips and other signs by which one Mason may be able to recognize another Mason as a "brother"!
Where is the GRAND LODGE of IOWA located?
The GRAND LODGE OF IOWA A. F. & A. M. and the IOWA MASONIC LIBRARY are located on 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The mailing address is:
GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & A. M.
P. O. Box 279
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0279
Phone: (319) 365-1438 FAX: (319) 365-1439
