It has been 16 years since I first had the honor
of being called to the Oriental East of Fidelity
St. John’s Lodge #3. I was excited and
deeply honored to be considered to head this
fine organization and preside over a stellar
corps of officers. This honor has occurred
three more times.

As I begin my fourth term as Worshipful
Master, I am even more excited and
honored than the first time. This lodge has
traveled a long road through many trials and
tribulations. What has remained constant is
the quality of the members of this lodge and
the fraternity as a whole. They are the finest
men on earth and I am always proud to find
myself aligned with them.

When I looked around the lodge room at our
installation, one thing was abundantly clear to
me. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by a
group of fine gentleman. We have a young,
vibrant and highly motivated officer corps
and I am lucky to be able to serve the lodge
with them.