The members of Associated Builders and Contractors are placing their trust and confidence in you. The leadership you provide during the coming year will largely determine the success and continued progress of this association. I am sure that you will guard well this trust and confidence, and that you will dedicate your leadership to fulfilling the noble purposes for which this organization stands. You shall be the leaders of this organization, but remember, in doing so, you shall also become the servants of the membership.
Will you please raise your right hand and repeat after me.
I do solemnly swear...
that as an elected officer of the Associated Builders and Contractors...
I will faithfully perform the duties of my office...
defend the association...
work for the welfare of all its members...
to the best of my ability...
so help me God.
You have been elected to a position of high trust.
I urge you to carry on in the tradition of the Associated Builders and Contractors for the good of your industry and the community.