In the northern jurisdiction, the requirements are a little different than in the southern, per other sources on google, so I'll just have to chalk this up to yet another Masonic mystery.
This I know, although, I still tend to go a little cross-eyed when my dad talks about it all. Dad works for the Masons (and had to become one to have this executive gig) at Supreme Council Headquarters. It's actually pretty cool. They do really amazing charity work.
I have no idea what level dad's at now. I should. I know he's told me, but I don't remember. It's been good for him. I think it's the first time I've really seen him have his own friends. Mom and Dad always had "couple" friends from the FACes, but now they have their own friends too, which I think is really good.