What does Masonry have to offer that I don't already get in my civic club?
The purpose is different. Civic clubs exist to give their members a "break" each week from their usual occupations. They generally help their communities with projects of civic improvement. Masonry does these things also, but its purpose is learning and charity. It is mainly concerned with the self-development of men. We know it works because many wives tell us their spouses have become better men, husbands and fathers as a result of their involvement in Masonry.