Here again, to put into words my real enjoyment of Masonry is a tough assignment. We often quote that “You get out of Masonry what you put into it”. Such might be true is some respects, but it fails to amply describe the real fact which, to me is simply “You put into Masonry what you get out of it”. Or, more specifically, our duty is to pass along our Masonry to those who follow in our footsteps. It is simple logic that to receive something and retain it unto yourself does little for those around you.

Sam Whitley
Born: 1949
Raised: 1970
Frontier Lodge #28

The opportunity to give something back to the world to make it a better place than I found it. And the good people. And the humbling feeling you get when you know that someone submitted a petition for the Mysteries because of something they saw in you.

William Gerald Harris
Born: 1952
Raised: 1977
Landmark Lodge #1168

I enjoy almost everything about masonry. The feeling of belonging to a group of good men, and enjoying their company, learning how to overcome obstacles, and listening to the opinions of brothers from such a widespread and varying array of backgrounds.

William Rhitland Moore
Fort Worth Lodge 148
Born 1977
Raised 2005

The confidence and power it lends me to share with my family, friends and society.