Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join?
How does one become a member of the Order of the Amaranth?
What are the fees?
What happens after I submit my petition?
What does the Investigating Committee do?
Why does the Court ballot on my petition for membership?
What Happens at my Initiation?
How do I obtain more information about becoming a member?
What if I don’t know a member near where I live?
Who can join?
Master Masons and their wives, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, step-daughters, legally adopted daughters, widows, sisters, half-sisters, nieces, grand nieces, aunts, great-granddaughters, and grandmothers.
Also ladies of the age of eighteen (18) or over not related to a Master Mason in good standing, upon the recommendation of two Master Masons in good standing in their Masonic Lodge, both of whom shall be acquainted with the applicant as well as to members, either active for three (3) years or majority, of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, or the International Order of Job’s Daughters, or the Organization of Triangle, Inc., or Constellation of Junior Stars, Inc., each of whom having attained the age of eighteen (18) years, are eligible to membership in the Order of the Amaranth, corresponding benefits are due from them to the Brotherhood. The granddaughters, nieces, grand nieces, aunts, great-granddaughters, and grandmothers must be directly related (not by marriage) to a Master Mason who is in good standing in his Masonic Lodge.
How does one become a member of the Order of the Amaranth?
By completing a petition for membership, having it signed by two present members of the Order, paying the necessary petition fee and submitting it to your local Court of Amaranth for consideration
What are the fees?
It varies with each Court, depending on their annual dues. In most Courts, there is a one-time initiation fee and then annual dues. For more information, contact the Grand Secretary of the jurisdiction you wish to join.
What happens after I submit my petition?
Your petition will be received by the Court at its next regular meeting and an Investigating Committee will be assigned. The Investigating Committee will report its findings to the Court at its second meeting following the receipt of your petition. The Court will then ballot on your request for membership. If you are elected, the Court secretary will inform you and schedule with you a date for your initiation. At the initiation, you will receive the degree of the Order of Amaranth and become a regular member.
What does the Investigating Committee do?
Legally, the committee is to check the character and qualifications of the applicant for membership. In practice, the committee is a committee of visitation. It will meet with you and get to know you. They will check your Masonic eligibility. But most importantly, they will answer your questions about the Order of Amaranth and steps you are presently going through in order to become a member of the Order of Amaranth.
Why does the Court ballot on my petition for membership?
Like any other fraternal group, the Order of Amaranth wants to ensure that our members are of good moral character and will be a constructive and harmonizing member of the Order.
What Happens at my Initiation?
You will be put through the degree of the Order of Amaranth. There is no hazing. You will be taught beautiful and impressive lessons concerning the four principal virtues of the Order: Truth, Faith, Wisdom and Charity. These lessons will be given within the setting of a queenly court during the period of chivalry.
How do I obtain more information about becoming a member?
Hopefully you become an active member of your court by participating in its activities and working with it for the great charitable efforts of the Order.
What if I don’t know a member near where I live?
Use the zip code search on this website to find the Court closest to you. The Court Secretary can provide more information about becoming a member.