In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The traditional way of joining Freemasonry is to ask someone who is already a member. If you know someone who's a member, let him know that you're interested in joining, and tell him you'd like to petition for membership. He should direct you to the appropriate venue to issue your petition; you'll have to answer some questions about why you want to become a member. If you don't know someone who's member, there are a few things you can try: Look for a "2B1Ask1" sign. You'll see this on bumper stickers, shirts, hats, and other items displayed by Freemasons who want to welcome new members. Look for the Masonic square and compass symbol. This is a bit harder to spot, but you may see someone wearing it on a t-shirt or another item. After you've submitted your petition to a particular lodge, the Freemasons there will review it and decide whether to invite you in for an interview with an investigative committee. If they wish to call you in, a date and time will be arranged. During the interview, you can expect the following: You'll be asked questions about why you want to become a Freemason, and you'll be asked to describe your life story and your own character. You'll get the opportunity to ask them questions about how things work at the Lodge. After the interview, the Freemasons will conduct an investigation into your life, which will include calls to people close to you who can verify that you have a high moral character. They may also conduct a background check to determine whether you've had issues with crime, drugs or alcohol. Once the investigative committee has made their decision, you'll receive a call and an official invitation to join the fraternity. You'll receive further instructions about meetings.
Summary: To be one, ask one. Interview with the Freemasons. Wait to hear their decision. Accept an invitation to join.

Problem: Article: Shelties have a history as working dogs, so they enjoy having responsibilities. Try to find ways to involve your sheltie in your chores and other activities. For example, you might have your sheltie wear a light backpack when you go on walks so that he can carry your keys and water bottle. Or, you might train your sheltie to retrieve times for you when you are doing yard work. Shelties are social dogs that often "talk" to their owners. If your sheltie barks at you, talk back and try to get to the bottom of what she is trying to ask or tell you. She may need to go out, need to be fed, or just want some attention. Never punish your sheltie for barking. If you are bothered by your sheltie's barking, then consider using positive reinforcement to get her to stop barking so much. Shelties are smart dogs, so they will need plenty of mental stimulation. Make sure that your sheltie always has some fun toys to keep her entertained. Some good toys to give your sheltie include: puzzle toys chew toys squeaky toys rope toys Shelties enjoy running around for exercise, so make sure that your sheltie has opportunities to patrol the yard or your neighborhood. Try taking your sheltie for a couple of short walks around the neighborhood with you every day. Always keep your sheltie on a leash or inside of a closed yard when she is outside. It is also a good idea to supervise your sheltie when she is outside so that you know that she is safe. onsider crate training your sheltie. Crate training your sheltie can help to teach her that certain items are off limits and it is also a good way to house train your sheltie. If you decide to crate train your sheltie, keep in mind that her crate should be large enough for her to stand up, lay down, and turn around in. It should not be any larger than this. Make your sheltie's crate appealing by placing some comfortable bedding and a toy inside of it. Leave your sheltie's crate open for the first week or two after you get it. The goal is for your sheltie to want to go into her crate and feel safe when she does so. Never shut a sheltie puppy in a crate for more than a couple of hours. Puppies cannot hold their bladders for long and they will end up soiling the crate. Never use a crate as a way to punish your sheltie. Your sheltie should like to go into her crate, not fear it. . Teaching basic commands to your sheltie will help to ensure that she is a well-behaved member of your family. Some good commands to teach your sheltie include sit, stay, lay down, heel, and shake. Some good things to remember about training your sheltie include: Use positive reinforcement. Never hit or yell at your sheltie if she disobeys. Instead, give your sheltie treats, praise, and petting when she does a good job. This positive reinforcement will motivate your dog much more than fear-based training methods. Keep training sessions short and regular. Dogs can't pay attention for too long, so stick to daily 10 minute (or less) sessions. . A well socialized dog is less likely to develop problems with aggression and anxiety, so take the time to socialize your sheltie while she is a puppy (between eight and 20 weeks old). Take your sheltie out with you and invite people over often so that your sheltie puppy encounters all sorts of things such as: children and babies men and women loud noises crowds cars and bikes other dogs cats odd clothing and accessories
Summary:
Give your sheltie a job. Talk back to your sheltie. Provide your sheltie with stimulating toys. Make sure that your sheltie has room to run and play. . Teach your sheltie basic commands Socialize your sheltie