What is a Lodge of Research?
Who may join?
What does it cost to become a member?
What are these funds used for?
How often does the Lodge of Research Meet?

What is a Lodge of Research?

A Lodge of Research is a group of Freemasons interested in the history and study of Freemasonry, and who by their contributions make it possible to publish and distribute the results of their studies and investigations. The Lodge gathers and disseminates, by discussion and/or publication, information primarily of historical character pertaining to the origin and development of Freemasonry and to the members who have contributed to its growth and development.

Who may join?

Any Master Mason. If living in Missouri he may become an Active Member, if in another jurisdiction, he becomes a Corresponding Member, if any organization, library, or lodge desires to join they are considered Subscribing Members.

What does it cost to become a member?

No initiation fee. The fee to join as a member in the Missouri Lodge of Research is $15.00. This fee is the same for the yearly dues. If you desire to become a lifetime member the price is $300.00. Membership in the Lodge of Research requires you to receive the annual book published by the Lodge along with any other membership publications.

What are these funds used for?

Administrative costs, printing of Masonic Literature, Printing of the membership books and funding approved grants to Masonic Researchers. You may apply for these grants through the Secretary’s Office located at 6033 Masonic Drive, Ste. B, Columbia, MO 65202-6535 or e-mail your request for information at rmiller@momason.org.

There are no salaries given, however, the Secretary/Treasurer is voted an honorarium. Every penny of our funds is used for Masonic purposes and the enlightenment of the members.

How often does the Lodge of Research Meet?

Two times a year. The first meeting is during the York Rite Session in May of each year and the regular yearly meeting and installation is held during the Annual Session of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Missouri.