Masonry is the world's first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth - within ourselves and the larger world. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come. Freemasonry transmits knowledge for the purpose of self improvement and a connection to something higher.