It would take volumes for me to describe what Masonry has really done for me. I know it has contributed greatly to my understanding and appreciation of humankind. My Masonic experience has provided the venue by which to gain a better understanding of men who come from just about every station in life. I have learned to appreciate and respect other men based upon their  ethnic  or national origin; their choice of worship experiences or their political persuasions.

 
    Masonry has afforded me the opportunity of personal development  to the extent of making me a better man; a more dedicated practitioner of my chosen faith and worship of my God. In addition, it has greatly influenced my activities as a citizen and my interest in every level of government we enjoy in America.

 
    Through my Masonic experience I have been able to develop and utilize some of the basic talents that God has given me, and I believe many of my efforts have contributed in some small way to help influence others to seek admission into our fraternity of good men who seek to be better men by becoming a part of our rather unique associations made possible by Masonic involvement.

 
    So, what has Masonry done for me? Masonry has helped me in so many ways that to adequately describe its benefits to my life can better be defined by the way I hope to live my life as opposed to putting those benefits into words. Such, I believe to be the mindset of all good Masons.