Oration given at the laying of the cornerstone of St. George Lodge No. 33 on October 29, 2005.

This orations was given at the Grand Master’s homecoming visitation in Salt Lake City on October 22, 2005. It takes a look back over the year and considers what we have seen and what it means. Topics include: What Grand Lodge is, Open Houses, Why men join Masonry, and the need to involve all Brethren.

Oration given at Corrine Lodge No. 5 on October 1, 2005. It relates practices at Wal Mart to Utah Masonry in terms of making everyone feel welcome, the value of enthusiasm, the necessity for knowledge, the willingness to serve, and the necessity of providing something for everyone.

Cornerstone oration for dedication of the new building at Christ United Methodist Church on October 8, 2005.

Vernal Visitation, July 9, 2005

Oration given at the Odgen Visitation on April 30, 2005. Relates the story of how the flag got the name of “Old Glory” plus a few flag facts. Includes a description of the meaning of the 13 folds when the flag is properly folded.

This Oration was given at the St. George visitation on April 9, 2005. It gives a short history of the silk making industry in Utah during the period 1855 to 1905. St. George was a primary site of this industry.

A discussion of the necessity of the individual to make masonry happen.

Giving customer service to men who are not masons and ways we might improve it.

A discussion of what distinguished Masonic scholars have defined as Masonic Landmarks

Masonry encourages and enhances Unity among “The Family of Freemasonry.”