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<p class="paragraph_style">EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2016</p>

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<strong><u>AREA MEETINGS</u></strong>

<strong>AREA    I                             April 14 – 17       Toronto, Canada </strong>

<strong>AREA    II                            April 1-2, 2016  Hampton Inn &amp; Suites, Florence, SC</strong>

<strong>AREA    III                          March 25, 2016</strong>

<strong>AREA    IV                          March 18<sup>th</sup> – 20<sup>th</sup>, 2016  Radisson Hotel, Baton Rouge, LA  Theme – “With the Favor of God upon our Order, We can Accomplish Much Together”</strong>

<strong> </strong><strong>May 15, 2016               Thanksgiving Ceremony</strong>
<p class="paragraph_style_1"><strong>August 14–19, 2016           62<sup>nd</sup> BMC – Fairport, New York </strong></p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">THE FULL BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 14 – 17, 2016 OF THE GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, AMERICAN JURISDICTION WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL AND MUCH WAS ACCOMPLISHED.</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">THE DISTRICT GRAND OFFICERS OF THE VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN THE AMERICAN JURISDICTION WERE DULY INSTALLED.</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">ON SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 14<span class="style">TH</span>,  WE WERE HONOURED WITH A VERY INSPIRING AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION MADE BY THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">SOME OF THE COVERAGE IN THE PRESENTATION WERE:</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">A)<span class="style_1">     </span>ALZHEIMERS’S DISEASES AND OTHER TYPES OF DEMENTIA</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">B)<span class="style_1">     </span>HOW ALZHEIMER’S AFFECTS THE BRAIN</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">C)<span class="style_1">     </span>CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">D)<span class="style_1">     </span>HOW TO FIND OUT IF IT’S ALZHEIMER’S DESEASE</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">E)<span class="style_1">      </span>WHEN THE DIAGNOSIS IS ALZHEIRMER’S</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">F)<span class="style_1">      </span>STAGES OF THE DESEASE</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">G)<span class="style_1">     </span>TREATING THE SYMPTOMS</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_2">H)<span class="style_1">     </span>HOPE FOR THE FUTURE</p>

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<p class="paragraph_style_2"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-265 imageSeven" src="http://i0.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image006.jpg?resize=300%2C225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="http://i0.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image006.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http://i0.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image006.jpg?resize=200%2C150 200w, http://i0.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image006.jpg?resize=150%2C113 150w, http://i0.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image006.jpg?w=623 623w" alt="image006" width="300" height="225" />      <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-268 imageSeven" src="http://i2.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image005.jpg?resize=300%2C225" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="http://i2.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image005.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, http://i2.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image005.jpg?resize=200%2C150 200w, http://i2.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image005.jpg?resize=150%2C112 150w, http://i2.wp.com/blackthen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/image005.jpg?w=430 430w" alt="image005" width="300" height="225" /></p>
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<p class="paragraph_style_8">AREA 1</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_8">Grand United Order of Odd Fellows</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_8">Delaware, New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_9">                        Joseph Mathurin, Area Director               Georgie Money, Area Co-Director</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_8">EXECUTIVE BOARD &amp; GENERAL MEETING</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_10">Host District:New England &amp; Canada</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_10">Date:April 15<span class="style_2">th</span> ~ 17<span class="style_2">th</span>, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_10">Location:Toronto Plaza Hotel, Toronto Airport East</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">1677 Wilson Avenue</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">Toronto, ON, M3L 1A5</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">(416)-249-8171 or Toll free: 1-800-267-0997</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">Other contact: Joe Mathurin, 416-755-8729</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Package under the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (Blocked rooms)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Room Rates per night: Single or Double – $79.19 including Taxes</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Suites: $169.50 including taxes</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Deadline for Hotel Reservation:  March 31, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Souvenir Journal – (Pictures $5.00 extra)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Full page – $35.00Half page – $25.00Qrt. Page – $15.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Patrons – $1.00Mr. &amp; Mrs. – $2.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Dead line for Ads – Greetings – March 31, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Registration:</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Complete package: $90.00 – Includes Registration, Kit, Lunch &amp; Dinner dance Ticket</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Deadline for Registration – March 31, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_13">Further Contacts: Joyce Robinson – 215-477-6348, or 215-888-1084, Carolyn Roy – 1-302-764-3090</p>

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<p class="paragraph_style_3">62<span class="style_2">nd</span> BMC<span class="style_3">
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<p class="paragraph_style_4">August 14 (Arrival)- August 19, 2016 (Departure)<span class="style_3">
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<p class="paragraph_style_6">Woodcliff Hotel and Spa</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_6">199 Woodcliff Dr.</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_6">Fairport, NY 14450</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">The Committee of Management is happy to announce these details about the 62<span class="style_2">nd</span> BMC.  Join us as we convene in the Rochester, NY area.</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_6">RESERVATIONS AND HOTEL ROOM RATES</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">Double or Single-  $89 per night (taxes not included).  Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 585-248-4810 or 1-800-365-3065.  Be sure to ask for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows room block when making reservations.</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_6">REGISTRATION</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE $225.00 IF PAID BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2016.  AFTER FEBRUARY 1, 2016, THE REGISTRATION PACKAGE WILL BE $250.  Deadline for registration is July 1, 2016.  As in the past, an E-Z PAYMENT plan for your registration is available.  Contact the HGS for details.</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_6">YEAR BOOK ADS</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_6">DEADLINE MAY 15, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">FULL PAGE  $100.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">½ PAGE  $60.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">¼ PAGE  $45.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">BUSINESS CARDS  $20.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">PATRONS  $5.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7">COLOR PICTURES  OR COLOR ADS $25.00  EXTRA</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7"><span class="style_4">MAIL all Registration and AD money To:</span>   Bro. Graham Paige, HGS  7314 Porters Road  Esmont, VA  22937</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_7"><span class="style_4">MAIL ADS only  (TYPED – COPY READY To:</span>  Bro. John W. Green, MHGM  19653 Club Lake Road  Montgomery Village, MD  20886  or E- Mail  <a title="mailto:greenghg@aol.com&quot; \t &quot;_blank" href="mailto:greenghg@aol.com%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank">greenghg@aol.com</a></p>

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<p class="paragraph_style">FIELD DAY</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">SECOND BRIGADE PATRIARCHY</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Grand United Order of Odd Fellows</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">14<span class="style">TH</span>. FIELD DAY</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">September 16<span class="style">th</span>. – 20<span class="style">th</span>., 2015</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Wednesday September 16, Check in &amp; Registration</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Thursday &amp; Friday, all meals included in package</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Saturday &amp; Sunday, breakfast only</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Toronto Plaza Hotel</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">1677 Wilson Avenue</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Toronto. Ontario</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">M3L 1A5</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Full Registration package</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">$379.00 per person, double occupancy (tax included)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">$540.80 single occupancy, (tax included)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">All registration must be made through Kenneth Francois at 416-729-4643</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Or Abraham Millington at 416-937-3465</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Souvenir Journal</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Full page – $60.00       half page – $40.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Mr. &amp; Mrs. $4.00        Single – $2.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Colour pictures or Ads – $25.00 extra</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_1">Deadline for Ads, August 12, 2015</p>
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<p class="paragraph_style_8">AREA 1</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_8">Grand United Order of Odd Fellows</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_8">Delaware, New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_9">                        Joseph Mathurin, Area Director               Georgie Money, Area Co-Director</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_8">EXECUTIVE BOARD &amp; GENERAL MEETING</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_10">Host District:New England &amp; Canada</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_10">Date:April 15<span class="style_2">th</span> ~ 17<span class="style_2">th</span>, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_10">Location:Toronto Plaza Hotel, Toronto Airport East</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">1677 Wilson Avenue</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">Toronto, ON, M3L 1A5</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">(416)-249-8171 or Toll free: 1-800-267-0997</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_11">Other contact: Joe Mathurin, 416-755-8729</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Package under the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (Blocked rooms)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Room Rates per night: Single or Double – $79.19 including Taxes</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Suites: $169.50 including taxes</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Deadline for Hotel Reservation:  March 31, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Souvenir Journal – (Pictures $5.00 extra)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Full page – $35.00Half page – $25.00Qrt. Page – $15.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Patrons – $1.00Mr. &amp; Mrs. – $2.00</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Dead line for Ads – Greetings – March 31, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Registration:</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Complete package: $90.00 – Includes Registration, Kit, Lunch &amp; Dinner dance Ticket</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_12">Deadline for Registration – March 31, 2016</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_13">Further Contacts: Joyce Robinson – 215-477-6348, or 215-888-1084, Carolyn Roy – 1-302-764-3090</p>

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<p class="paragraph_style_15">Diamonds</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_16">*First  48 !!*<span class="style_5">
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<p class="paragraph_style_14">Hosting a Bus Ride to Seneca Niagara (American Side)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_17">TUESDAY Evening  August  16,  2016  5:00pm sharp<span class="style_6">
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<p class="paragraph_style_18">40.00 USA</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18">(include driver tip, snacks and smiles)</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18">USA  and or   “Cashable Checks “</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18">Pay to:  Diamondnique House of Ruth 6997</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18">Casino gives YOU  $20.00 play ticket;      $5.00 meal ticket</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18"> Please send all monies pronto to</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18"> Ruby White WR</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18">25  Lexington Court       Apt. 27</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_18">Rochester   New York  14606</p>
<p class="paragraph_style_17"> <span class="style_6">***</span>By July  7  2016 <span class="style_6">***</span><span class="style_7">
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<p class="paragraph_style_17"> ***Please adhere  to deadline otherwise trip will have to be CANCELLED, monies returned</p>

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