Volume 16, Issue 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows News November—December 2013
Units of the Order Odd Fellows Lodge Rebekah Lodge In the spirit of the Season Encampment Ladies we wish you Encampment Auxiliary Friendship, Love and Truth; Patriarchs Militant Ladies Auxiliary Faith, Hope and Charity; Patriarchs Militant Junior Odd and Fellows Lodge Universal Justice Theta Rho Girls’ Club United Youth Groups Lady Debra LaVerne ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ President The World International Association of of Ladies Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant Odd Fellowship 1 Australia 2 Belgium Dorothy M. Laycock 3 Belize President 4 Canada International Association of Rebekah Assemblies 5 Czech Republic 6 Chile 7 Cuba General Kirjath D. Toney 8 Denmark 9 Dominican General Commanding Republic General Military Council 10 Estonia 11 Finland 12 Germany The Honorable Robert W. Smith 13 Iceland Sovereign Grand Master 14 Mexico Independent Order of Odd Fellows 15 Netherlands, The 16 New Zealand 17 Nigeria 18 Norway 19 Philippines 20 Poland Sovereign Grand Master’s Message 3 21 Spain 22 Sweden President - I.A.R.A. - Message 4 23 Switzerland General Commanding / President - I.A.L.A.P.M. - Messages 5 24 United Kingdom 25 USA Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown 16-19 26 Uruguay Membership 20-23
Sympathy to:
The family of Donald R. Smith, PSGM 69-70.
Celebrating ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
232 years Thank You:
The Honorable Thomas Wildey Past Grand Sire From Laura Argue, PP-IARA: for the many 15 January 1782 cards, phone calls, prayers and visits at the time of the sudden passing of my husband Jim on Sept 25th. Your concerns and compassion truly touched my heart.
From PDSGM-E Harald Thoen and wife Vivi for the many kind hospitalities extended through the years.
From GR John Miller of Connecticut for the many cards and messages during recent surgery and recovery.
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Office of the
Sovereign Grand Master
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
November 2013
Hello my Brothers and Sisters, The wind whistled through the windows room, not because of magic, but because of the as the snow slowly covered the ground. I had sacrifices of my parents. It just wouldn’t have spent weeks paging through the catalogues and happened without them. As a parent, I marking those items that were of special experienced great joy watching my children interest. It was too cold to play outside and open their treasures that seemed to appear mom had already warned about too much magically each holiday season. But, I was very commotion. This was a perfect time to prepare much aware that it was not really Santa, but a final list for Santa. Soon a visit to the fat old mom and dad that made it happen. gentleman in the traditional red suit would be As I travel and visit so many of our Grand necessary. Finally the day arrived. This was Lodges and hear the reports of the phenomenal too important to make any mistakes. I waited things that are taking place and the lives that in a long line, and when my turn came, I pulled are being changed through our day to day out the list and carefully noted each item. efforts, I realize that we are truly fulfilling our Now, the long wait until that special day. That mandate to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, evening after supper, the whole family gathered bury the dead, and educate the orphan. And … in the living room to decorate. Dad set up the in addition, we are meeting the needs of people tree and strung it with lights. Then, everyone all around us in ways too numerous to mention. took turns carefully placing each ornament on These things don't happen magically … even at the tree. Finally, when that was finished, mom this special holiday season. We are truly set up the old cardboard fireplace. She always changing the world, one person at a time. explained that if Santa could come down a And … It just wouldn’t happen without you! chimney, he could surely use one that was cardboard. Besides, it all happened magically I just want to say thanks! anyway. Armed with a thumbtack, I carefully placed my stocking on the mantle and now I In Friendship, Love, and Truth, was ready for the reindeer to land on the roof top, pulling a sleigh loaded with treasures. Amazingly, every year, there were special packages under the tree for each of us. Robert “Bob” Smith Many years have passed since those days of childhood, but the memories are still precious treasures. Now as an adult, I am very much aware that the gifts appeared in our living
“WE SEEK TO IMPROVE AND ELEVATE THE CHARACTER OF MAN”
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Office of the President
International Association
of Rebekah Assemblies
I.O.O.F.
November 2013 Greetings Sisters and Brothers,
As we work on some part of the program of December ends our holiday season. May we “Working Today for Building Tomorrow – Make a look upon the past for ways to improve the future; Difference – Turn on the Lights” – I trust you have counting those experiences, good or bad, for the a wonderful start. I have enjoyed attending the betterment of mankind; reaping our rewards in Rebekah Assembly Sessions of South Dakota, thought that all happens for the best. Love one Kentucky, Illinois, and Idaho greeting old friends, another and pray for Peace on Earth and Good Will making new friends where enthusiasm has been among Men. high and the jurisdiction are working together. It is well for us to remember at this season of As we come closer to the end of the year, it is the year, the good things others have done for us, to
time we should go over the list of those members ignore what the world owes us, but rather think on
who might be subject to being dropped at year’s what we owe the world. To feel that our end and so I urge you to go call on them. Point out fellowman is as humanly real as we are; to realize to them the great things our Order is doing and that that the only good reason for our existence is not they cannot afford NOT to be a part of our great what we are going to get, but what we are going to Order. give in life; to close our books of complaint and It takes patience, tolerance and faith with look around us for a place to sow the seeds of earnest workers to bring about success in our Happiness. Order. Put aside the selfishness, jealousy and Now, may the magic and the wonder of the pettiness. Many of us have the mistaken idea that holiday season stay with you throughout the
Odd Fellowship will go on forever without any coming year.
nurturing on our part. That is not the case – whatever is accomplished in the name of Odd Fraternally, Fellowship must be done by each of us – the devoted members of the Order. Odd Fellowship is not a living thing; it has no hands with which to work; no eyes with which
to predict the future and no mind within which to frame the plans whereby our goals can be achieved. Dorothy M. Laycock Odd Fellowship has to use OUR eyes to predict the
future, OUR minds to develop the plans and OUR
hands to do the job. The future of our Order is buried within ourselves as individuals. It will become as great as we make it or as small as we allow it to become. Odd Fellowship can be compared to a ‘flower’ that was planted many years ago by the members of yesterday – it is our duty to cultivate it today to see Preserving the Past – Ensuring the Future. that its beauty and fragrance will be enjoyed by future generations of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs.
Make a Difference; Share a Smile!
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Office of the General Commanding
General Military Council, Patriarchs Militant
November 2013
Chevaliers, Ladies, Brothers, Sisters and My first visit was to Florida Veterans Youth, Memorial Service, it was well attended, I thank all for the courtesies extended. My
First I want to thank all of you for next visit will be in December to Brother electing me to the office of General Bob’s Testimonial. Commanding; this was an office that I did My Prayer is that all Odd Fellows not believe I would ever reach. It is with everywhere the very best this year and know humility that I entered into this journey. that you are in my Prayers each and every The G.M.C. Officers are now making their day. The weather is getting colder now so
Jurisdictional visits; I thank you in advance stay warm God Bless. for the courtesies that you extend to them. Let me also wish Brother Bob Smith Chivalrously, Sovereign Grand Master, Lady Debra LaVergne President of the LAPM, and Dorothy Laycock, President of the General K. D. Toney International Association of the Rebekah
Assemblies, the very best this year as they travel. Stay safe and good health to all. To be the very best we can be.
Office of the President International Association
Ladies Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant
November 2013 Dear Chevaliers, Ladies, Brothers and Sisters,
I hope everyone is looking forward to a Warden, but now the GHP is elected to a two- joyful holiday season with friends and family. year term that is not part of the path to Grand A motto on the front of the Great Seal of Matriarch. Wyoming puts the year as GHP the United States is E pluribus Unum, Latin for before GSW. Kansas sends the Junior Past
“Out of many, one”. This motto applies to Odd Grand Matriarch to the GHP station. None of Fellowship as well. them are wrong, they are just different. When I started being active in a Rebekah Cantons and Auxiliaries are so far apart Lodge, I had the good fortune to be in a district these days that it is hard to visit others. Our with many lodges and a custom of Guest Officer local meetings are getting smaller, so it is harder Nights, so that I saw that other lodges do some to form the lines for inspection or perform the
things a little differently. Later I saw that Floral March. This makes International different districts have their own character. On Association sessions and Department my travels for IA-LAPM, I have been able to visit Association sessions more important as a few Grand LEA sessions. One interesting opportunities to share knowledge and fellowship. variation is Grand High Priestess. With more members in one room, we can do California used to have Grand Matriarchs-
to-be spend a year as GHP after Grand Senior (Continued on page 6)
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(Continued from page 5) more of the floor-work that is part of what gives Chivalrously, LAPM its unique character. All units of Odd Fellowship have a distinct character that contributes to making Odd Fellowship more than just another club. Let us Lady Debra LaVergne celebrate the variations between our units as we Change the World by encouraging our associated Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges to TURN ON THE LIGHTS AND OPEN THE DOORS while our members BE VISIBLE AND BE PROUD! TURN ON THE LIGHTS AND OPEN THE DOORS.
Thomas Wildey Day Proclamation
To all Members of all Degrees of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Fraternal Greetings:
Whereas, pursuant to a dream, Thomas Wildey founded an Order that in time would influence men and women of every walk of life, and Whereas, it is appropriate to remember the founder of our Order who through his vision, determination, wisdom and talent saw the culmination of his dream, which resulted into the priceless heritage, we enjoy today. Now therefore, I, Robert W. Smith, by virtue of the authority duly vested in me as Sovereign Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, do proclaim,
That January 15, 2014 the anniversary date of the birth of our founder be celebrated as Thomas Wildey Day throughout the world of Odd Fellowship.
Further, please observe the birthday of Brother Wildey with special ceremony on or as near the 15th of January as is possible, and Further, all Units of the Order are encouraged to initiate a Wildey Class in celebration of the occasion, and Further, that the month of January be Thomas Wildey Museum Month in which members are encouraged to contribute to the museum, either monetarily or with items for display. Contributions should be sent to The Sovereign Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F., Thomas Wildey Museum, 422 Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2830.
Done in the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this 1st day of November 2013, and in the 195th year of our Order.
Yours in F, L & T,
Attest: /s/ Robert W. Smith Sovereign Grand Master /s/ Terry L. Barrett Sovereign Grand Secretary
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Testimonial Weekend Honoring Sister Dorothy Laycock – President International Association of Rebekah Assemblies In Louisville, Kentucky March 21-22, 2014
Registration Form (One form per person)
Name: ______(Please Print)
Title/Rank: ______Unit: ______
Address: ______
City/State/Province: ______Zip Code: ______
Phone: ______Email: ______
Arrival Date & Time: ______Flight: ______
Friday, March 21, 2014 Cocktails 6:00 P.M. (cash bar) / Dinner 6:30 P.M. Menu: Parmesan Chicken $45.00 ______Entertainment
Saturday, March 22, 2014 Cocktails 6:00 PM (cash bar) / Dinner 6:30 P.M. Menu: Beef Tips or Salmon Filet (choice of one) $55.00 ______Entertainment TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $______
Please note any special dietary needs: ______
Make Checks payable to: Dorothy’s Testimonial PO Box 1213 Spearfish, SD 57783
Registration Deadline is February 16, 2014
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Ramada Plaza 9700 Bluegrass Parkway Louisville, KY 40299 502-491-4830
Easy Access to the I-64 and Close to Shopping, Restaurants and Theatres The Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel and Conference Center is located near Churchill Downs horse racing and is located off Interstate 64. The thoughtful amenities at the hotel bring you a rejuvenat- ing stay, while visiting Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky.
The Hotel is comprised of kings (one bedded rooms) and doubles (two bedded rooms. Guestrooms will be assigned based on availability by Hotel’s reservation department. The Hotel will extend the group rate 3 days prior to major check-in and 3 days following the major check-out based on availa- bility. So think about coming in early or staying late to enjoy Kentucky Hospitality.
Single or Double Rooms $79.95 plus applicable state and local taxes (currently (15.1% per room).
A block of rooms has been reserved for March 19-22, 2014. Hotel Reservations must be made directly with Ramada Plaza (502) 491-4830. Be sure and state you are with the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Deadline for motel reservations is: February 26, 2014.
Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service is available to and from Louisville International Airport between the hours of 7am and 11pm.
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Testimonial Dinner Honoring Lady Debra LaVergne President International Association Ladies Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant
Saturday February 22, 2014 Doubletree San Jose 2050 Gateway Place San Jose, CA 95110 1-408-453-4000 No Host Bar 6 PM Dinner 7 PM Cost $50 Doubletree San Jose Rooms $119.00 plus tax for IALAPM They have shuttle from airport.
Reservations Cut-off Date February 3, 2014 Reservations to: Lady Debbie Shuler 1411 Four Oaks Rd San Jose, CA 95313 Checks made out to Santa Clara LAPM No. 6
Also Available is a Trip to Saratoga Retirement Community 11:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. on Feb 22 - Bus, Tour and lunch $15.00 Limited to first 30
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Debra LaVergne, President International Association Ladies Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant
Testimonial
Saturday February 22, 2014
Reservation Form
Name Address City Zip Phone E-mail
Cost of Dinner is $50.00 (By 2/3/14) per person
Salad, Garlic Roasted Breast of Chicken, Vegetable, Yukon potatoes, Dessert or Vegetarian Option Available Upon Request
Checks payable to: Santa Clara LAPM No. 6 Send Reservations to: Lady Debbie Shuler 1411 Four Oaks Rd San Jose, CA 95313
I am interested in the Trip to: Saratoga Retirement Community 11:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Bus, Tour and lunch - $15.00 (Limited to first 30) Enclosed is My Additional $15.00 per person for this Trip. See other form.
Yes check me!
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ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS VISUAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
HUGH J. BRADLEY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The Hugh J. Bradley Distinguished Service Award was established to recognize the outstanding efforts of an individual, member or group of members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for outstanding and unusual contributions in furthering the cause of vision. This can be through education, preservation efforts and/or financial or other assistance.
Nominees must meet the following requirements: 1] Be a member or group of members in good standing of an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Lodge within the Jurisdiction submitting the nomination. 2] Be nominated by an Odd Fellows Lodge or Rebekah Lodge, Grand Lodge, Rebekah Assembly or Jurisdiction Eye Committee operating under a contract with the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Visual Research Foundation. 3] Have demonstrated outstanding and unusual efforts on behalf of the vision program at the local or jurisdictional level. 4] Produce written evidence or documentation of how those efforts have benefitted individuals in preserving or aiding vision or in educating the public about available options for preserving vision or aiding in the ability to see.
Nominations with requested information must be submitted and received no later than March 15th. Send nominations to: Kenneth D. Higgins, Chairman Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Visual Research Foundation PO Box 336 Fulton, MO 65251
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Visual Research Foundation Committee, at its Mid-Year Meeting will consider the nominations and determine if there is one worthy of the award. The committee reserves the right to not make the award every year if the committee members feel there is no nominee who has met the requirements and merits the award. If you have made nominations previously and that application did not receive the award, please resubmit again for review.
The award, a large pyramid-shaped trophy, will be presented to the winner at the opening ceremonies of the annual sessions of The Sovereign Grand Lodge and International Association of Rebekah Assemblies in August.
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Hugh J. Bradley Award NOMINATION APPLICATION
1] Name of Nominee: ______
2] Address of Nominee: ______
3] Name of Lodge, Grand Body or Jurisdiction Making Nomination: ______
4] Give a brief description of eye project in which nominee has been involved: ______
5] List reasons why you believe this individual or group should be considered for the Hugh J. Bradley Award. (Please include in these reasons why this nominee is outstanding and cite examples of how this involvement is unique and worthy of recognition for outstanding work.) ______
6] Attach documentation from Agency, Institution, and/or Individuals who can attest to the benefits derived from nominee’s efforts in behalf of visual assistance.
7] Include any other information supporting the nomination, which you deem pertinent for consideration by the selection committee:
If more space is needed, please add additional sheet(s)
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THOMAS WILDEY.
Within the oyster’s shell uncouth The purest pearl may hide: Trust me, you’ll find a heart of truth Within that rough outside. MRS. OSGOOD.
Of all tasks, that is the most difficult which proposes the reproduction of an individual who has left the world. Supposing such a feat possible, it is after all not the man himself, but only the image he made in the mind of the producer. Art may copy his features and his form; eye witnesses may testify to his words and actions; even the interior may be indicated by the sentiments and motives which he professed, or the manifest tendency of his actions; his “works that follow him” would seem to be the surest test, but these may be fallacious, unless one could know why he did them. Pride, vanity, prejudice, envy, bigotry, or the half insanity of eccentricity, may have been the producing causes. Man is an enigma when seated at our firesides and eating at our tables: how much more so when he is absent and only presents himself at second hand! Besides, there are but few artists who, like Boswell, devote a life to the subject and thus produce a masterpiece. It follows that of all productions, biographies are the worst. They are mostly written by friends who are naturally partial; and a blind preference is sometimes more injurious than an open enmity. Eulogy is often so recklessly applied as to form a mask which any person might wear, and is nowise indicative of the individual beneath it. Such things have been, and will be ad nauseam. But readers now require some attempt at literary photography, and critical exposition is the demand of the age. It insists upon knowing ,who and what was the man; his gifts, whether natural or acquired; his dispositions, habits, forms of thought and motives, and all those things that go to exhibit the living person. The time is passing when one can dress up a human being as an allegory, and present him as a mere collection of physical and moral attributes. Flesh and blood are now necessary to form a man, even in the pages of biography. It will not do to say he was wise, without a specimen of his wisdom; that he was good, without the visible tokens of goodness; that he was great, unless his claim to the title is made good by actions worthy of the name. Readers expect to be told why such things are asserted, and especially to be informed of that in which his eminence consisted, as distinguished from his weaknesses or his vices; for they no longer look for perfect character, but expect to see, when the veil is lifted, where the clay in the image is joined to the superior material. In the central figure of the TRIO in our picture we hope to be successful in presenting a living man, of mixed and curious workmanship indeed, but in his lineaments a man of character and capacity, who required but the place and the motive to develop qualities which have always made leaders of mankind.
WILDEY BEFORE THE 19th APRIL, 1819.
The subject of this memoir was a personage of such a character as to require peculiar treatment. Curiosity has been busy with him, and cannot be said to be in any manner even tolerably gratified. His station was so little elevated, and his private life so uneventful, as to leave him much in shadow. True, he was known to many now living; but even they were not admitted to the knowledge of his private walks, or to witness those home scenes which more than any other indicate the man. He was at all times reticent, or entirely silent, about himself, and his solitary life gave no glimpse into the obscurity of his domestic secrets. He was manifestly of humble extraction, and might be ranked one remove above a common laborer. He signed himself “Coach-Spring Maker”, but his fellow-craftsmen knew him better by name of “Blacksmith”. His early years were passed in England and at his maturity we find him in Baltimore. His appearance was striking as a specimen of a true John Bull, with the bluffness, sincerity, and pluck of that nation. With a mellow voice and a hearty grip, he never failed to win all comers in a jovial company. The man was restless and full of vitality, and nothing could repress the animal vivacity which was always breaking out in (Continued on page 14)
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(Continued from page 13) frolic and humor. At times, indeed, he was serious, and that was always when he saw human suffering, and he ran eagerly to relieve it. It is said, when the yellow fever raged in Baltimore, Thomas Wildey was constant in his efforts to assist the sufferers. He gave medicines and money, and nursed and watched the victims when many fled from the contagion. His friendship was rarely given, but when granted, became a sacred thing to which he bowed with lowly reverence. Of education he had little or none, save what came to him by social intercourse; his knowledge of books was scanty, but no one in his station had better discernment of men. His judgment was quick and excellent, and his ready mind grasped a good suggestion and never failed to make it his own. In his sphere he was always the arbiter, holding sway over his equals by his will and humor, and even among his superiors passing for a man of vigor and capacity. Such was Thomas Wildey when he had just attained his 37th year, in the early part of 1819. Thomas Wildey was born in the city of London, on the 15th day of January, 1782, in the reign of George III, at the close of our Revolutionary War. At five years be went to a parish school, and left it at the age of fourteen, to learn a trade. Judging from his attainments, the school must have been inferior or the scholar dull and negligent. His indentures called for the trade of a “coach-spring maker”, at which he served his time, and came forth a skilled workman. He pursued it as a journeyman for a number of years, in many of the towns of England. In the year 1817 he married, and soon after embarked at Liverpool for the United States, and arrived at Baltimore early in the month of September. But before leaving home he had been prominent among mechanics, not only as a workman, but in their class enjoyments. Among these, perhaps, none ranked higher than those which were pursued by the so called Odd Fellows. On his coming of age he became an initiate of Lodge No. 17 of that Order, in the city of London, and served in every capacity, from the humblest to the highest office; at an early day he was presented by his brethren with a silver medal, as a token of regard for valuable services. After three years devoted to No. 17, his zeal led him to enlarge the sphere of the Order. He found a distant suburban locality, and in a short period caused the institution of Morning Star Lodge, No. 38. He was unanimously chosen its first presiding officer, and during his membership of ten years, was called upon twice afterwards to fill the same chair. It will thus be seen that the first thirteen of the years of his majority were spent in the active work of Odd Fellowship. The Manchester Unity was not formed until 1809, and Wildey became an Odd Fellow in 1804; so he, must then have been connected with some one of the independent organizations which afterwards formed the Unity. The particulars of his labors in England have never been given, beyond what we have detailed. On the 30th day of July, 1817, he bade adieu to his native land and embarked for America; he reached the city of Baltimore on the 2nd of September following, and sought and obtained employment. Business was stagnant and money scarce; the war just over, had crippled all kinds of trade, but he was master of his craft, and found work when many others were neglected. Subsequently he is found on Harrison Street, Baltimore, with a partner, as coach- spring makers; afterwards he was on one of the wharves, a coal dealer; off and on he kept an eating- house, to which his love of company disposed him; and latterly he was a market gardener, and last of all a farmer with a capital. In 1818 he made the acquaintance of John Welch, a house and ship painter, an Englishman, who had preceded him to this country. These two were naturally much together as fellow-countrymen, and never tired in recurring to men and scenes in the old world. A year had cemented this intimacy, when a new feature was added to it. They discovered that each of them had been an Odd Fellow, and the mutual surprise was quite agreeable.
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A FEW WAYS TO TURBO-CHARGE MEMBERSHIP By Rick Boyles, Grand Master of California
There is no silver bullet that will catapult your lodge to the ranks of the successful, but a study of the successful lodges will illuminate some of their characteristic traits that may help to draw new members: Diversity. We have to remember that the outside world tends to be much more diverse than our lodges. One of the traits of successful lodges is that they tend to be more diverse, and more accepting of original personalities. To me, it almost seems contrary to our name that although we call ourselves “Odd Fellows”, the joke is that many of us are over 50 years old white men and women and it is time to realize that there is more to be seen and experienced than listening to the same dialogue from all of us who pretty much look alike. It’s a big wonderful world out there with many who could emulate Friendship, Love and Truth. Happiness. This seems like a silly statement, but I have seen many lodges where the members are fighting with each other. Either we learn to get along or we die. There is no middle ground. To the outside world, many of the things we fight over would appear unimportant. We need to see them for what they truly are – stumbling blocks to growth. Politeness. Also, this seems silly. Many of us like to kid each other, and those of us who are close friends find no offense whatsoever, but sometimes it crosses over into rudeness. We need to remember that each of us has feelings and we need to make sure we are respectful to each other. Oddly enough, diverse lodges tend to be more polite, perhaps because they recognize that there are inherent differences in each human being. Events and Committees. Many of the successful lodges have active committees which work into active events. By active events, I am referring to events which cater to outside prospective members and tend to draw people to their lodges. Loosen the purse-strings. This may seem controversial for the Grand Master to suggest this, but remember that none of us can take it with us. How does that saying go? “You never see a brinks truck following a hearse”, so remember, that while your lodge may seem wealthy, it is near destitution if your lodge is low on members. While it may seem great that you have a large bank account, it serves little or no purpose if you have trouble making a quorum. If your lodge has money, consider events that may encourage outside involvement. Often times it is startling how cheap they may be. In fact, I have seen many lodges that spend thousands on their own private dinners, but are reluctant to spend more than fifty dollars on outside events. Think about it. Vote on everything. Many lodges which are troubled keep much of their business hidden from their general membership. If you have trustees, have them make regular reports to the lodge. The lodge should be not only informed of decisions but also (gasp!) have the power to overturn them. The biggest complaint I have from lodges in trouble is that some members keep things private from other members. Trumpet our name. There is nothing wrong with our name and nothing wrong with our rituals. Successful lodges have no trouble in attracting members even though we call ourselves Odd (Continued on page 24)
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Eighty-first I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns May 2-4, 2014, Arlington, Virginia
November 2013
Greetings to all members, families and friends of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. You are cordially invited to at- tend the Eighty-first Annual I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns. Members of all units of the Order are encouraged to participate. The Pilgrimage Committee is pleased to provide the following information about this annual event.
The 2014 Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, May 4 at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremonies will begin at noon with a parade from the USS Maine Mast staging area, followed by the memorial service and wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb. Please note the program will begin an hour earlier than previous years. The Pilgrimage address at the Tomb will be delivered by the Honorable Robert W. “Bob” Smith, Sovereign Grand Master.
The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, at 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22311, will be our headquarters. Room reservations are to be made directly with the hotel, at toll-free 1-800-Hiltons (1-800-445-8667) or 1-703-845-1010. You MUST mention “Odd Fellows Pilgrimage” when reserving your room to receive the special rate of $110.00 plus hotel tax. (See attached information about hotel accommodations).
The annual Pilgrimage banquet will be held in the hotel on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 7:00 PM. (Advance ticket purchase required - see attached pre-registration form.) A social hour will be held from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM. After the banquet, all present will have the opportunity to meet and greet the Honorable Robert W. “Bob” Smith, Sovereign Grand Master, Independent Order of Odd Fellows from the Jurisdiction of Illinois; Sister Dorothy M. Laycock, President, International Association of Rebekah Assemblies from the Jurisdiction of Kentucky; General Kirjath D. Toney, General Commanding, General Military Council, Patriarchs Militant, from the Jurisdiction of Tennessee; and Lady Debra LaVergne, President, International Association of Ladies Auxiliaries Patriarchs Militant from the Jurisdiction of California.
We recommend that you schedule flights to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), the nearest airport to take advantage of the free shuttle service to the hotel provided by the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The Washington metro area is also served by Dulles International Airport (IAD), located 30 miles southwest of the Capital in Northern Virginia. (There is no free hotel shuttle from this airport).
We encourage you to publicize this special annual event in your I.O.O.F. community. The contact information for the various events is listed on the reverse of this page or on the attached forms. We look forward to seeing you May 2-4, 2014 in Alex- andria, Virginia. In Friendship, Love, and Truth, Jennie Sue Pearson and Chuck Renninger General Co-Chairmen
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Eighty-first I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns May 2-4, 2014, Arlington, Virginia
HOTEL INFORMATION Hilton Alexandria Mark Center 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 1-703-845-1010 or 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667)
Reservations are now being accepted and should be made as soon as possible.
The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center is the headquarters hotel for the 2014 I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns. To receive the special rate of $110.00 plus hotel tax, available for the nights of May2-4, reservations must be made no later than March 31, 2014. You must mention the ODD FELLOWS PILGRIMAGE when making your reservation in order to receive this rate and to obtain the specially reduced parking rate. The hotel will accept reservations on a space available basis after March 31, 2014, but not at this reduced price. Only telephone reservations are accepted 1-703-845-1010 or 1-800-HILTONS (1- 800-445-8667).
It is imperative that reservations are made as early as possible. Although the deadline to place a reservation is March 31, 2014, occasionally in past years the hotel has sold all the rooms set aside for the I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage at the reduced rate BEFORE the deadline. So, although a person may call to place a reservation before March 31, if there are no more rooms available AT THAT RATE, the person will be faced with a choice of reserving a room at a higher rate, if any are available, or seeking a room at another hotel. If you have any problems with hotel reservations, please call Chuck Renninger at 1-301-350-4495 or Jennie Sue Pearson at 1-301-662-0749.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, May 2, 2014 3:00-8:00 PM PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION DESK open in the upper lobby foyer of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Saturday, May 3, 2014 8:00 AM-4:00 PM PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION DESK open in the upper lobby foyer of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
8:00-8:45 AM Check in with Kathy King, Pilgrimage Committee Tour Guide for Mount Vernon Tour (Hotel Front Lobby) 9:00-3:00 MOUNT VERNON TOUR, includes round trip charter bus transportation from the hotel lobby and self-guided tour of the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center; lunch will be on your own at the Mount Vernon Inn or the Mount Vernon Food Court.
5:45-6:45 PM CASH-BAR SOCIAL HOUR, hotel lower level
7:00 PM PILGRIMAGE BANQUET, hotel lower level. Prepaid reservations required. (See attached pre-registration form) Open seating. Dress code for men: business suit, military uniform, or black tie; Dress code for women: street-length dress, dress suit, or formal dress.
Sunday, May 4, 2014 – Please note earlier times for all events
8:30-10:30 AM PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION DESK open in the upper lobby foyer of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
10:30 AM BUSES LOAD–DEPART 10:45 AM promptly from the hotel lobby entrance. No cars or buses will be allowed in the cemetery before 11:00 AM.
11:45 AM The PARADE forms at the mast of the USS Maine, with the Memorial Service and Wreath Laying to follow.
NO FORMAL ATTIRE FOR MEN OR WOMEN IS PERMITTED FOR WREATH LAYING. Dress code for men: business suit or military uniform Dress code for women: street-length dress, dress suit or Lady’s military uniform. No sandals, flip-flops, sneakers, etc.
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Eighty-first I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns May 2-4, 2014, Arlington, Virginia
PRE-REGISTRATION AND PURCHASE OF TICKETS FORM ONE FORM PER PERSON
PRE-REGISTRATION: $5.00 per person, pre-registration deadline: March 31, 2014. Registrations postmarked after March 31, 2014 or in-person registrations: $7.00 per person. Any questions about registration? Contact I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage Committee, Treasurer, Kathy King, 6358 Meetinghouse Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 Phone: 1-703-354-1671 E- mail: [email protected]
PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION DESK (upper lobby foyer of the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center) Open Friday, May 2, 3:00-8:00 PM; Saturday, May 3, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Sunday, May 4, 8:30-10:30 AM. Pre-registered participants may pick up their registration envelopes which include the Pilgrimage badge and certificate of attendance and any pre-paid tickets or passes as requested on this form. In-person registrations are accepted. Any tickets still available may be purchased.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE – ONE FORM PER PERSON - (Please copy this form as needed) PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE March 31, 2014
Name ______Phone # ______E-mail ______
Address ______
Jurisdiction ______Highest Title you want printed on the certificate ______
All funds are stated in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. NO REFUNDS.
( ) $ 5.00 PRE-REGISTRATION FEE (available until March 31,2014) (postmarked after – March 31, 2014, fee is $7.00)
( ) $ 50.00 SATURDAY PILGRIMAGE BANQUET -- MUST be reserved and prepaid by March 31. Unless there are canceled reservations, no banquet tickets will be available at the registration desk.
( ) $ 15.00 ARLINGTON CEMETERY BUS TICKET from the Hilton to and from the ceremonies, for Sunday, May 4, 2013 only.
( ) FREE PRIVATE CAR PARKING PASS –(valid after 11:00 AM Sunday, May 4, 2014 only)
( ) FREE CEMETERY BUS PARKING PASS -- ODD FELLOWS CHARTERED BUSES ONLY (Does not include registration fees for individual bus passengers)
Check # ______Amount of check ______
All funds are stated in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Make checks payable to: I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage Committee and send with this form to: I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage Committee c/o Kathy King, 6358 Meetinghouse Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 Phone: 1-703-354-1671 E-mail: [email protected]
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Eighty-first I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns May 2-4, 2014, Arlington, Virginia
Saturday Morning Mount Vernon Tour
Registration Form
This tour to the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, the home of President George Washington, will leave from and return to the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center by Deluxe Motor Coach. The tour departs from the Hotel at 9:00 AM (check in with Kathy King, Pilgrimage Committee Tour Guide in Hotel Front Lobby 8:00-8:45 AM). The bus returns to the Hotel at 3:00 PM. You will have a self-guided tour of the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, which contain 25 theaters and galleries that detail the story of George Washington and his times. Lunch on your own at the Mount Vernon Inn or Mount Vernon Food Court. Shop at the famous Mount Vernon Gift Store. Return trip to hotel via the beautiful George Washington Memorial Parkway with views of the Potomac River and historic Alexandria, Virginia. No tickets will be issued or mailed; a reservation list will be maintained by the tour coordinator.
Reservation Deadline: March 31, 2014 Questions: Kathy King, 1-703-354-1671 or email: [email protected]
Name of ticket purchaser ______
Phone # ______
Address: ______
______
Names of each person going on the tour ______
______
______
Number of reservations @ $31.00 each _____ Total amount enclosed: ______Check # _____
All funds are stated in U. S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars.
NO REFUNDS Make a separate check payable to: I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage Committee and mail to:
I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage Committee c/o Kathy King 6358 Meetinghouse Way Alexandria, Virginia 22312
Phone: 1-703-354-1671 E-mail: [email protected]
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PLEASE PRINT or TYPE AND RETURN THIS FORM AS SOON AS NEW MEMBERS ARE
The SGL - IARA Membership Program SPONSOR of NEW MEMBER NEW MEMBER
Sponsor Name ______Date Admitted ______Bro. ___ Sis. ___
Name ______New Member’s Lodge ______Address ______Lodge Secretary Name ______City ______Address ______State/Province ______City ______Postal/Zip Code ______
State/Province ______Date of Birth: M/D/Y ______
Postal/Zip Code ______E-mail: Phone:
The SGL - IARA Membership Program SPONSOR of NEW MEMBER NEW MEMBER
Date Admitted ______Bro. ___ Sis. ___ Sponsor Name ______Name ______New Member’s Lodge ______Address ______Lodge Secretary Name ______City ______
Address ______State/Province ______
City ______Postal/Zip Code ______
State/Province ______Date of Birth: M/D/Y______
E-mail: Postal/Zip Code ______Phone:
The SGL - IARA Membership Program SPONSOR of NEW MEMBER NEW MEMBER
Date Admitted ______Bro. ___ Sis. ___ Sponsor Name ______Name ______New Member’s Lodge ______Address ______Lodge Secretary Name ______City ______
Address ______State/Province ______
City ______Postal/Zip Code ______
State/Province ______Date of Birth: M/D/Y ______
E-mail: Postal/Zip Code ______Phone:
Attn: I.O.O.F. The SGL / IARA MEMBERSHIP MAIL, FAX, E-mail 422 Trade Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101-2830 TO: Fax: 1-336-722-7317 Email: [email protected]
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INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS Membership Committee “A PROGRAM OF THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REBEKAH ASSEMBLIES TO OBTAIN MEMBERSHIP GAINS IN ALL UNITS OF ALL BRANCHES OF THE FAMILY OF ODD FELLOWSHIP”
November 2013
Greetings Brothers and Sisters,
2013 is rapidly coming to an end, and our current Membership Promotion ends as well.
For 2014, we are striving to educate every member, Order-wide, as to who we are, what we are and why we exist!
We are a fraternal, family oriented organization, now celebrating 194 years of doing good for our communities and families who need Friendship, Love and Truth, in North America. We are not a religion, but we believe in one God, Creator and Preserver of the universe.
Our many projects all strive to reach out and touch others in a meaningful way: Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Visual Research Foundation, Educational Foundation of the I.O.O.F., I.O.O.F. United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth, Hunger and Disaster Fund, Living Legacy Program, Odd Fellows SOS Children’s Village, support to the Arthritis Foundation and Cancer Research, plus countless local community projects, all declare to the world, that Odd Fellows and Rebekahs strive to improve and elevate the character of mankind, thus striving to make the work a better place.
When someone asks you what we are, and why, the answer us simple, we reach out to others! We change the world one person at a time.
The new membership program involves individual members — bring in 10 new members to the Order, receive an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Merit Jewel; lodges — the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Rebekah Lodge showing a gain in new members will receive an Odd Fellow or Rebekah Laser Engraved Table Lamp; the Grand Lodge or Rebekah Assembly, showing a net gain over last year will receive your choice of a beautiful laser engraved desk chair, rocker or straight back chair; Grand Master and Rebekah Assembly President, who promote Membership in every lodge of the jurisdiction during Official Visits in 2014, certify the same to the Membership Committee and the Committee will present your Past Grand Master or Past President's Jewel. Win/win program for us all.
Every lodge should purchase a copies of the new “Members Handbook” for each member, using it can make a difference. Books are $2.00 each plus postage—order through your Grand Body.
Fraternally yours,
Charles E. Worrell, Sr.
Charles E. Worrell, Sr. Past Sovereign Grand Master
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(Continued from page 15) Fellows. As I have mentioned before, if the Clampers (E. Clampus Vitus) have no problems in drawing members, why should we? While I agree that we should update rituals and perhaps streamline some things, I don’t think that people leave the Order due to rituals or our name, but perhaps they don’t like the boring way in which we read them. Care for those we are tasked with caring for. This is almost obvious. If we truly are in favor of Friendship, Love and Truth, than all whom we are tasked to care for, should feel warmth within our midst. If this is an order founded on the greatest of ideals we should ensure that our actions stay true to our ideals. Laughter is the best medicine. Successful lodges have a good time. Some of the worst lodges perform the ritual in a perfunctory, robotic manner, and don’t realize that by doing this they actually lose the true spirit of the ritual. Let’s realize that fun should be endemic to our order and let’s try to infuse everything we do with a sense of fun. No one is in charge. Also something controversial for the Grand Master to say but what I mean by that is that no one person has the corner on logic, no one person should be left to discipline others by the rationale of his or her personal beliefs. The Grand Master may be empowered by the code, but he or she is empowered by the Order in full so in effect I feel that the order is in charge and the Grand Master serves as the populace themselves dictate. One person in an empowered position blends into the next person in an empowered position and so on, so it does not make for one person to be more empowered than the other. Often times I go to a lodge where the Noble Grand is dictating to the lodge. This is not the Noble Grand’s charge. The Noble Grand is more like an emcee than anything else, and it would be preferable if the Noble Grand told jokes rather than to dictate his own special view of Odd Fellowship. The key to growth is to realize that no one has all the answers, and growth is dependent on our own freedom to speak and do things equally. Again, if the lodge dictates one route, and the Noble Grand dictates another, there are multiple choices and everyone wins. Lighten up and be equal. All of us are created equal. Sometimes new members seem to have all the answers. They don’t. Sometimes the old members seem to have all the answers. They don’t. In fact, there are no concrete answers. The true answer for your own lodge is that it works for your lodge in particular. Let’s realize that all of us are unique, all of us want to be successful, all of us want to be happy and content within our lodges. These are just a few of the items I have seen in successful lodges. I could easily study successful lodges and come up with other examples. Let’s be happy together and realize that we are unique as we are independent and growth will come with our own ability to see and embrace the world in full.
“I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.” Brother Earl W. Warren 14th Chief Justice of the United States 30th Governor of California Member of Oakland Lodge No.3, I.O.O.F.
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VETERANS When sending in Veteran members, list only those having an anniversary during the current year divisible 85 years by 5. (starting at: 50, 55, 60, etc.) Thanks.
80 years
75 Years Leah Lotz, CO
Odd Fellows 70 Years Veteran Buttons—starting at 5 years Ruth Hiatt, OK Item No. 1227—1242 Rosa May Nelson, OK May be ordered through your Grand Lodge
65 Years Lovie Midgett, NC Lillian K. Burdick, OK Vera Lenhart, OK Gladys Paulk, OK
Beatrice Wilson, OK Rebekah Veteran Buttons—starting at 5 years Lilliebelle Dunithan, OR Item No. 2202—2216-80 May be ordered through your 60 Years Rebekah Assembly LeOna Redden, CO Buttons are not to scale.
Geraldine Pittman, CO Also the following Jewels are available from your Viola Dewberry, CO grand body secretary: Wanda Kerr, OK Hester Wolagmontt, OR
55 years Carolyn Andersen, CO Patricia L. Spurbeck, OH Willie Duff, OK Bernice Hall-Stevenson, ON
50 Years Norma Jean Henson, CO Violet Crane, CO Freda Dionne, ME Idell Stickney, ME Clancey Bellmer, MI Jane Rudat, OK Ruth Cole, ON Yvonne Webb, ON Myrtle Shockley, NM Zenovah Hooper, NC
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We would like to: Sponsor lunch for _____ Delegates @ $8.00 ea. ______Sponsor dinner for ____ Delegates @ $15.00 ea. ______Sponsor _____ Delegate T-shirts or ponchos @ $10.00 ______Sponsor _____ Delegate Room-Nights @ $40.00 ea. ______Sponsor _____ Delegate’s U. N. Tour @ $12.00 ea. ______Sponsor _____ Top of the Rock Tickets @ $18.00 ea. ______Sponsor _____ Statue of Liberty Ferry—Ellis Island @ $18.00 ea. ______Sponsor _____ Gettysburg Bus Tour @ 170.00 per bus ______Team with a lodge along the route to furnish a meal $300.00 Other [Please specify] ______
Put U in UN Pilgrimage Reach out and make a difference in the world today and the future! The United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth belongs to YOU the members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. YOUR generosity has made this program a success for 65 years. YOUR generosity will allow the program to continue growing, for another 65 years.
Fraternally,
Your UNEPY, Inc. Board of Directors
Gift From: Return this form & your donation to:
Name: ...... IOOF United Nations Educational Address: ...... Pilgrimage for Youth, Inc...... 422 Trade Street ...... Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2830
The UN Pilgrimage is looking for partners to sponsor one or more activities of the UN Pilgrim- age. If you know a company (or other source) that supports youth activities, please send their name, address and phone number or email to: [email protected]
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ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS UNITED NATIONS PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUTH www.unpilgrimage.org Janet L. Bruce, Executive Director 205 Hastings Way SW Poplar Grove, IL 61065-9090
* * * New Information * * * Phone – 815-765-2011 or 888-247-4983 Fax – 815-765-2011 Email – [email protected] November 2013
Greetings to all Odd Fellows and Rebekahs,
This is the 65th Anniversary of the Tour and we are excited to have you, our Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodge members, seek out and sponsor the very best delegates for the 2014 tour. Delegates must be either 16 or 17 years of age with at least one year of high school or secondary school remaining upon completion of the tour to be eligible for the 2014 tour. January 15th, the first deadline date, will be here before you know it. Everyone should have their non refundable holding fee of $800.00 per delegate in to The Sovereign Grand Lodge office at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to secure a seat on this year’s tour. April 1, 2013, is the second deadline date. By this date or before, you are required to have the balance of your delegate’s fees and your tour leader fees in The Sovereign Grand Lodge office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. You are also required to have your delegate’s Completed Registration Forms and all Required Documents, including Pass Port Information Page, in my office at the address listed above. Remember missing any of these deadline dates will result in your jurisdiction be charged a late fee of $50.00 per delegate per requirement missed. That could be as much as $150.00 per delegate if you miss all three (1st: non-refundable holding fee; 2nd: balance of delegate fees; or 3rd: completed registration forms in on time). Delegate Registration Forms and Tour Leader / New York Staff Applications can be found on our website: www.unpilgrimage.org. Are you interested in being a Tour Leader or New York Staff Member? Please fill out an application and submit it to me, at my home address above, by January 15, 2014. I will submit these applications to our UNEP Board Members for consideration in February. Please note that the physician’s statement is not required at this time unless you are selected to either a Tour Leader or New York Staff Member. Should you have any questions about either of these positions please feel free to contact me. Tentative Dates for 2014 Tour - East Coast Tour (Philadelphia) June 28th – July 10th and July 5th – July 17th East Coast Tour (Toronto and Harrisburg) July 3rd – July 15th 2014 Fees Payable in US Funds - $1,600.00 East Coast Tour (approximately 13 days) $1,300.00 Tour Leaders Fees do not include the cost of transportation from your jurisdiction to the delegate originating point in Philadelphia, Toronto or Harrisburg. All FEES, PAYMENTS AND DONATIONS should be mailed to: UNP IOOF, 422 Trade Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101-2830. All REGISTRATION FORMS and TOUR LEADER APPLICATIONS with all Required Documents should be mailed to my home office listed above in Illinois. DEADLINE DATES: January 15th – Confirm number of delegates and pay non refundable holding fee of 1/2 delegates fee per delegate ($800.00 each). April 1st – Final payment for all delegates along with All Completed Registration Forms in Duplicate with All Required Supporting Documents. January 15th – Tour Leaders and Assistant Tour Leaders must submit Applications approved by their Jurisdiction for approval by the UNEP Board of Directors. You must include a color copy of your Pass Port along with proof of insurance with your application. April 1st – Tour Leader and Assistant Tour Leader Fees – Fees are due in full, along with a copy of your physicians’ statement no later than April 1st. Please contact your Jurisdictional Chair for specific deadline dates in your Jurisdiction. Sincerely and Fraternally, Janet L. Bruce, Executive Director
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Jurisdictional Contacts and Annual Meetings
ODD FELLOWS Mexico – DDSGM – Oscar H. Delferrial, POB 940, Clearlake, CA 95422-0940 Alabama – June 2014, Grand Secretary – John Boshell, 1301 Michigan – October 2014, Grand Secretary – Anthony Poma, Viking Dr, Jasper, AL 35501 116 W St. Joe St, Litchfield, MI 49252 Alberta – April 2014, Grand Secretary – Murray Lethbridge, 24 Minnesota – June 20-22, 2014, Grand Secretary – Alex Saloum, Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2K 3E8 PO Box 7415 Hutchinson, MN 55350-7415 Arizona – October 2014, Grand Secretary – Ronald Long, 604 Mississippi – June 2014, Grand Secretary – Ken Howard, PO E. Ironwood Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85326 Box 1127, Greenwood, MS 38935-1127 Arkansas – October 17-18, 2014, Grand Secretary – Jon R. Missouri – May 2014, Grand Secretary – Kenneth D. Higgins, Petersen, 5469 A E Hwy 14, Lead Hill, AR 72644 PO Box 336, Fulton, MO 65251 Atlantic Provinces – July 13-16, 2014, Grand Secretary – Montana – June 2014, Grand Secretary – Donald R Scott, 109 Walwin Blackmore, 11 Park St, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B Riverview 5W, Great Falls, MT 59404 1C8 Nebraska – October 2014, Grand Secretary – Jim Standerford, Australasia – November 2015, Grand Secretary – Richard C. 1008 S Hutchins Ave, York, NE 68467 O’Connell, PO Box 3340, Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Nevada – June 2014, Grand Secretary – William Knight, 2230 Australia 5000 S. Curry St, Carson City, NV 89703 Belize – Daniel J. Gorham, Deputy, PO Box 90, San Ignacio, New Hampshire – April 2014, Grand Secretary Douglas P. Cayo, Belize Whitney 200 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301-2505 British Columbia – May 2014, Grand Secretary – Dino Fiorin, New Jersey – June 18, 2014, Grand Secretary – Debbie L. 1316 Esquimalt Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3P6 McClelland, 4527 Rte 130 Burlington, NJ 08016 California – May 14-17, 2014, Grand Secretary – Ray Link, New Mexico – September 2014, Grand Secretary – Barbara J 14414-B Oak St, Saratoga, CA 95070-2669 Corfield, POB 9234, Albuquerque, NM 87119-9234 Chile – DDGM – Salomón Meyohas R., Rodrigo de Triana New York – July 2014, Grand Secretary – Donald D. 4235, Depto. 93, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile Rutigliano, 245 Costa Rd, Highland, NY 12528 Colorado – October 2014, Grand Secretary – Douglas Pittman, North Carolina – October 16-18, 2014, Grand Secretary – R. 1545 Phelps Ave, Canon City, CO 81212 Kenneth Babb, 315 N Spruce St, Ste 250, Winston-Salem, NC Connecticut – September 2014, Grand Secretary – Warren 27101 Smith, PO Box 1055, New Milford, CT 06776-1055 North Dakota – June 13-14, 2014, Grand Secretary – Mark Cuba – Grand Secretary Juan Manuel Grando Garcia, 20 de Ulrich, 1107 Walnut St, Devils Lake, ND 58301 Mayo No. 615, Habana 6, Ciudad Habana CP10600 Ohio – April 30-May 1, 2014, Grand Secretary – Hebern D. Delaware – November 2013, Grand Secretary – Michael Lynch, Hannah, PO Box 1088, Springfield, OH 45501-1088 1113 Maplefield Rd, Newark, DE 19713 Oklahoma – November 2014, Grand Secretary – Jandryd District of Columbia – March 2014, Grand Secretary – Walter Lawson, PO Box 588, Perry, OK 73077-0588 R. Hoenes, 3233 N St NW, Washington, DC 20007 Ontario – May 2014, Grand Secretary – John R. Nichols, 157 Europe – May 2015, Grand Secretary, Guðlaug B. Björnsdottir, Frederick St, Stratford, ON N5A 3V6 Trönuhólum 6, 111 Reykjavík, Iceland Oregon – May 11-13, 2014, Grand Secretary – Patricia Olson, Florida –May 21-23, 2014, Grand Secretary – Aldo Farradaz, 3202 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland, OR 97202 1664 W 42nd St, Hialeah, FL 33012 Pennsylvania – June 23-25, 2014, Grand Secretary – Charles H. Georgia –13-16 April 2014, Grand Secretary – Joyce Bailey, 1001 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4899 Humphrey, 2304 E 39th St, Savannah, GA 31404 Puerto Rico – DDSGM Alberto Cue Varela, Alameda No. 40 – Hawaii – DDSGM – Lambert K Lui-Kwan, 1579 Hoolana St, Urb Munoz Rivera, Guaynabo, PR 00969 Pearl City, HI 96782 Quebec – May 2014, Grand Secretary – Wilhelm Loken, 15 Rue Idaho – October 21, 2014, Kenny Averill, Grand Secretary – Flynn, Trois Rivieres, QC G8W 1E7 920 Grant St, Caldwell, ID 83605 Rhode Island – 11-12 April 2014, Grand Secretary – Maurice Illinois – October 13-14, 2014, Grand Secretary – Jerald T. 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(Continued from page 29) Missouri – May 2014, Secretary – Terry Higgins, PO Box 153, Washington – June 2014, Grand Secretary – Harry W. Coulter, Fulton, MO 65251 PO Box 377, Buckley, WA 98321-0377 Montana – June 2014, Secretary – Joan Fischer, 3157 West Virginia – October 2014, Grand Secretary – Paul L. Conestoga Way, Billings, MT 59105 Hevner, 1465 Tremont Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505 Nebraska – October 15-17, 2014, Secretary – Garnett Rinaker, Wisconsin – June 2014, Grand Secretary – Joyce M. Proulx, 490 724 W Sixth St, Fremont, NE 68025 Tyrolian Dr., Green Bay, WI 54302-5143 Nevada – June 16-17 2014, Secretary – Shirley Knight, 2230 S Wyoming – June 2014, Grand Secretary – Hap Johnson, PO Curry St, Carson City, NV 89703-5906 Box 759, Jackson, WY 83001 New Hampshire – April 2014, Secretary – Marion G. Russell, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 200 Hanover St #110, Manchester, NH 03104-6127 New Jersey – October 2014, Secretary – Dorothy K. 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Patricia N Yale, Sperry Oklahoma 74073 Murchy, Box 407 53 Queen St, Dartmount, NS B2Y 3Y5 Ontario – May 5-7, 2014, Secretary – Carson Shulist, 5207 British Columbia – April 28 to May 1, 2014, Secretary – Carol Valley View Cres, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7E5 Briggs, Box 694, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Oregon – May 11-13, 2014, Secretary – Vickie Beaver, 264 E. California – May 15-17 2014, Secretary – Margareut K. Oleson, Ash Street, Lebanon, OR 97355. PO Box 637, Gilroy, CA 95021-0637 Pennsylvania – June 2014, Secretary – Linda Dickson, 433 Colorado – October 2014, Secretary – Raedeane Pegoraro, 1545 Liberty St., Grove City, PA 16127-2206 Phelps Ave, Canon City, CO 81212 Quebec – May 30-31 2014, Secretary – Nancy Barton, 394 Connecticut – September 2014, Secretary – Carol A. Maggi, Brunelle St, Sherrbrooke, QC J1R 0B6 891 Pearl Lake Rd, Waterbury, CT 06706 Rhode Island – 11 April 2014, Secretary – Karen E Hawkins, Delaware – November 2014, Secretary – Charlotte F. 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