Odd Fellowship was introduced in Europe in the 5th Century .The members were called “Odd Fellows” because of their unique ceremonies and rituals. The Motto of Odd Fellowship is Friendship, Love, and Truth. Odd Fellows relieve members when sick, assist with the burial of members and their families, protect the widows of Odd Fellows, and educate orphans.

STRUCTURE OF THE ORDER

The Degrees of Odd Fellowship

                  1. Initiatory (White)

                  2. Appointed Officers (Star)

                  3. Secretary (Emerald)

                  4. Vice Grand (Blue)

                  5. Noble Grand (Scarlet)

                  6. Past Noble Grand (Golden)

                  7. Noble Father (Excelsior)

                  8. Past Noble Father

Past Grand Masters Council- Second highest body in the GUOOF

Patriarchy- Highest body in the GUOOF

Past Most Noble Governors Chambers

Household of Ruth-Female Order associated with the GUOOF:

RECENTLY RENOVATED (2011) 

HEAD QUARTERS  OF

 GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS IN AMERICA AND JURISDICTION

LOCATED AT 262 SOUTH 12TH. STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA