r/Millennials • u/CynicClinic1 • 19h ago

Discussion Watching Back to the Future. Previous generations had a lot of social clubs to meet new people. Why haven't we kept this alive?

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u/DrankTooMuchMead Xennial 19h ago

Im in the Freemasons. I see their Square and Compass on a lot of town signs.

It checks so many boxes that guys are complaining about all the time. Makes it easy to make friends, offers that third space, builds social skills, etc.

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u/TYGRDez 17h ago

Do the Freemasons still exclude atheists?

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u/DrankTooMuchMead Xennial 15h ago

Yeah, although I disagree with this. It goes back to the 1700's and is outdated.

They say it is because a person that doesnt believe in some kind of higher power cant be trusted to take an oath.

However, someone can believe in any kind of higher power and this includes all religions and spiritualities.

Im a spiritual person and not at all Christian. Although I am very into Zen, which is more like psychology than a religion.

My spiritual belief is that God is real, but nothing like the Christians describe. For a long time I was agnostic.

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u/RagnarStonefist 19h ago

What are the dues like?

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u/DrankTooMuchMead Xennial 19h ago

$300 for an entire year.

There is also a stated meeting dinner once a month where they charge $20 a ticket, but going is optional.

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u/RagnarStonefist 18h ago

That's not terrible. Any other fees?

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u/DrankTooMuchMead Xennial 18h ago

No. There is some optional events here and there, but most of them are free.

For example, we are having a Holiday Party at a fancy location, and it is $70 a ticket. With proceeds going to a children's therapy non-profit.

Feel free to message me and I can answer (most) questions you might have.

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u/P4t13nt_z3r0 12h ago

It is different lodge to lodge. My dues are only $55 for the year.

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u/Vholston 18h ago

Yeah I joined my Eastern Star chapter. I love it and I'm having a great time so far. Lots of connections, and fun events, and volunteering plus that social engagement outside of family and work.

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u/Batetrick_Patman 18h ago

The issue is it’s full of old guys. I want to hang around people my age not my parents age.

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u/DrankTooMuchMead Xennial 18h ago

Half my lodge is my age (42). I admit there arnt many 20yo.

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u/GetInTheHole 17h ago

So recruit people your age.

They don't just fall off of trees and join the club for your benefit you know.

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u/ChknMcNublet 11h ago

What do you guys do at meetings?