The Masonic Information Center announces a new award – called the Twain Award – to honor Lodge achievement in Masonic Awareness. Participation in the Twain Award competition is a journey enhanced through learning, doing, and networking. <Read more about the Twain Award >

Winners of the 2009 Mark Twain Award Announced

It's About Time - Masonic Public Awareness

It’s About Time! is the report completing a study undertaken by a special task force of the Masonic Information Center Steering Committee that focused on the need for Masonic Public Awareness. <Read the report >

Online Interviews about Freemasonry

CNN’s “Campbell Brown” program aired a segment on “Secret Societies: Freemasons,” providing the opportunity for Richard Fletcher, Executive Secretary, MSANA and Professor Steven Bullock, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, to shed light on the Freemasons' historic paths in Washington, D.C. To view the program’s segment, go to the link and click on the frame of the video. http://campbellbrown.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/12/secret-societies-freemasons/

Discovery Channel features online interview with Richard Fletcher, Executive Secretary, MSANA, answering questions brought up in response to Dan Brown's recent release of his novel, The Lost Symbol.

Part Two added to Discovery Channel News interview by James Williams asking Richard Fletcher the questions: "Is the pyramid on the dollar bill REALLY a Masonic symbol? What's the deal with all their rituals?"

Also read the letter Dan Brown sent to the Scottish Rite about what attracted him to the Masons.

Want to Know More About Freemasonry?

Hold for Picture Dan Brown's new book, The Lost Symbol, has brought considerable interest to the Masonic Fraternity.

If you're interested in joining Freemasonry, we recommend you contact the Grand Lodge in your state or province for more information about a Masonic lodge near you. We have a list of U.S. Grand Lodges and International and Canadian Grand Lodges.

If you want to know more about Freemasonry, you can read our section titled "Fact Sheets About Freemasonry" in the menu to the left. Additional web sites with information about Freemasonry are available on our Links page. We also have available a wide variety of pamphlets and booklets for sale.

For information about The Lost Symbol and Freemasonry, you can visit our joint site with the George Washington Masonic Memorial and The Masonic Society.

If you have an unanswered question about Freemasonry, we encourage you to speak with your local lodge or Grand Lodge.

Who are We?

The Masonic Service Association of North America (MSANA) was formed in 1919 to provide services to its member Grand Lodges that they would find difficult to provide for themselves. Thus the national voice that the MSA has is dedicated to Service to the Masonic community.

The primary functions and activities of the MSANA are:

Disaster Relief - since 1923 the MSA has collected and forwarded funds for disasters around the world.
Education/Information Publications - the MSA has a free catalog of publications, bulletins and other materials available.
Masonic Information Center - to provide information on Freemasonry to Masons and non-Masons alike and to respond to critics of Freemasonry.
Hospital Visitation Program - provides assistance and service to our sick or wounded veterans.
Service - The Masonic Service Association of North America is a servant of Freemasonry. Formed of and supported by Grand Lodges, it is a voice that they can move to action, that the great heart of the Fraternity be made manifest and that the will of a united Craft may be done.

For more information about the MSANA,
contact Richard E. Fletcher, PGM VT, Executive Secretary.