FREE AND ACCEPTED MASON OF NEW YORK COLLABERGH-RADIUM LODGE 859

Freemasonry is a world-wide Fraternal Organization composed of men of high integrity, who join together, under the Fatherhood of God, to further the practice of moral code; proven by a long and distinguished history; relevant to the complexities of the world today and founded on the highest standards of ethics, honesty and character.Masons(also known as Freemasons)belong to the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Today, there are more than two million Masons in North America from all walks of life. Thirteen signers of the Constitution, fourteen Presidents of the United States - including George Washington - and nineteen Governors of the State of New York were Masons.The masons are widely known for their community service and philanthropic works: each day, Masons across the United States donate approximately $2 million to various causess, including children's hospitals, medical treatment and research programs, local community service, and for provision of care to Mas