Ben Franklin - Freemason, Olive Branch Lodge Mission
Voted and Approved on April 12, 1999

 

To Add Value and Improve the Quality of Life of the People of the Greater Blackstone Valley Area and to Attract men of Good Report Willing to Improve Themselves and Others Though Activities Consistent with Masonic Principles and Values.

 

Freemasons of Massachusetts Mission
Adopted: January 1995

 

• Freemasonry in Massachusetts will be the outstanding fraternal organization for men. It will enhance and strengthen the character of the individual man by providing meaningful opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, and leadership.

• These principles will guide the attainment of the Vision of Freemasonry in Massachusetts:

• Freemasonry will promote the highest standards of honesty and integrity and the enhancement and strengthening of the character of its members.

• Freemasonry will be open to all men of ethical and moral quality regardless of race, creed, or national origin who believe in a Supreme Being.

• Freemasonry will promote and provide opportunities for involvement of its members in individual and organized charitable activities.

• Freemasonry will promote and provide opportunities for education of its members and the community as a means of encouraging freedom, tolerance, and understanding.

• Freemasonry will provide leadership opportunities and training for its members.

• Freemasonry will meet the fellowship and fraternal needs of its members.

• Freemasonry will strive to be viewed by the family as an outstanding organization. It will provide opportunities for family enrichment through programs of fellowship, discovery, learning, involvement and entertainment.

• Freemasonry will strive to be viewed by the community as an outstanding organization. It will contribute to the community and the lives of its citizens by the active involvement of its lodges and its members.

• Freemasonry will encourage its members to be active Members in their respective places of worship.