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  • GUOOF,  History,  Regions

    Prof. David Abner, Jr – Past District Grand Master of Texas (1886-1890)

    February 10, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Rev. C.A. Harris, our pastor at Weimar, has just closed a protracted meeting with 49 conversions, all added to our church and many others. He has also built a good parsonage and he is deservedly popular in his charge. Dr. Harris has just been elected District Grand Master of the G.U.O of O.F. for the State of Texas, a position held and honorably filled by Prof. Abner, Jr., of Bishop college, Marshall, Texas, for four years.   Source: Christian recorder 1890 ****************************************************************************************************** The first black professor of Bishop College, minister, and president of Guadalupe College. Abner, David, Jr. (1860–1928). David Abner, Jr., the first black professor of Bishop College, minister, and president of…

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    Bro. Mathurin, H.D.G.M. Visits London, England

    May 1, 2017
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    Area IV Session March 16-18, 2018

    February 8, 2018 / 0 Comments

    GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS IN AMERICA AND JURISDICTION AREA IV Bro. William Martin, Area IV Director                                                                       Sis. Doreen Van Heynegen, Area IV Co-Director 5123 Forest Hill Road                                                                                                 4787 Hickory Stream Lane Jackson, MS 39272                                                                                                      Mulberry, FL 33860 Telephone No. 601-540-6252 (C)                                                                   …

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    Blessed 6 Month Transplant Anniversary

    January 7, 2024

    Death Notice – Major General Paul G. vanHeynegen

    August 6, 2022

    2022 Charity Fundraiser for Spinal Cord Research

    March 5, 2022
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    Area II Session April 13-14, 2018

    February 8, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Area Two Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA Graham T. Paige, Director                                                                                        Cathy McGlottin. Co-Director                                             7314 Porters Road                                         …

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    Harry Marsh Lodge #122655 – Edgewater, Florida

    June 12, 2017

    THANK YOU NOTE:

    August 25, 2022

    Area I and Grand Household of Ruth Educational Scholarship Recipient

    May 23, 2022
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    South Carolina March of Dimes Project

    February 7, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Riley Hill Lodge #7224 contribute to Lake City area March of Dimes Project. Pictured are Mr. Bobby Williams, Mr. Kenrich Salters and Brother Kevin N. Brown of Riley Hill Lodge # 7224. Mr. Bobby Williams is the March of Dimes Project Director for the Lake City, South Carolina area. Mr. Kenrich Salters is a community leader in the Lake City, S.C. area. The event was held on January 9, 2018.

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    Bro. Mathurin, H.D.G.M. Visits London, England

    May 1, 2017

    Harry Marsh Lodge #122655 – Edgewater, Florida

    June 12, 2017

    2022 Charity Fundraiser for Spinal Cord Research

    March 5, 2022
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    1922 GUOOF Celebrated 43rd Annual Session and GHOR Celebrated 25th Annual Session in Dallas, TX

    February 6, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Source: The Dallas express     

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    Bro. Mathurin, H.D.G.M. Visits London, England

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    AREA III SPRING BANQUET

    February 6, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Area Three Annual Spring Banquet Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky-Michigan Bro. Derrick D. Stinson                                                                             Sis. Jeanette Carter Area Director                                                                                                 Area Co-Director 1444 E. 146th Street                                                                                      4695 Washington Street           Dolton, IL  60419                                                                                          Gary, IN  46404                (773) 330-5219                                                                                               (219) 884-4700   OUR 175th YEAR CELEBRATION “BLESS US INDEED” Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, plans have been made for our ANNUAL SPRING BANQUET/175th YEAR CELEBRATION and we would love for you to join us for our.  If you would like to make a night of it, the following room information is being provided to receive a discount rate; the deadline for this discount rate / RSVP is March 9, 2018: Banquet  Saturday, March 24, 2018…

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    Major General Paul vanHeynegen Funeral Service on Zoom

    August 27, 2022

    Most Worthy Grand Superior Emeritus Minnie S. Martin

    June 9, 2025

    THANK YOU NOTE:

    August 25, 2022
  • Events

    63rd B.M.C. 2018

    November 29, 2017 / 0 Comments

    63rd BMC August 12 (Arrival)- August 17, 2018 (Departure) Crown Plaza- New Orleans French Quarter 739 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70130 The Committee of Management is happy to announce these details about the 63rd BMC.  Join us as we convene in the historic New Orleans’ French Quarter. RESERVATIONS AND HOTEL ROOM RATES: Standard King or Queen Room-  $99 per night (taxes not included).  Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-408-9661.  Be sure to ask for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows room block when making reservations.  The deadline for hotel reservations is July 18, 2018. REGISTRATION: FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE $225.00 IF PAID BEFORE MARCH 16, 2018.  AFTER MARCH…

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    65th BMC in Maryland August 2022

    August 20, 2022

    Death Notice – Major General Paul G. vanHeynegen

    August 6, 2022

    Bro. Mathurin, H.D.G.M. Visits London, England

    May 1, 2017
  • Events

    Unsung Hero Awards Luncheon, Drexel Hill, PA

    November 25, 2017 / 0 Comments

    MHGM GREEN, RWGS JOSEPHINE DAVIS, DGT W. ETTA KELLEY attended First District AME Church Lay Ministry Unsung Hero Awards Luncheon, Sat, Nov 4, 2017 Drexelbrook Caterers Drexel Hill, PA. Bro. Leroy Langston, DGM, Pennsylvania received Unsung Heros Award.  Bro Leroy,  serves on the following Ministries at Hickman Temple AME Church, Philadelphia, PA: Trustee,  Male Chorus , Lay and Missionary.

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    Major General Paul vanHeynegen Funeral Service on Zoom

    August 27, 2022

    GUOOF Charitable donation of $5,000.00 to MaGee Hospital Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research in August 2022

    August 20, 2022

    Death Notice – Major General Paul G. vanHeynegen

    August 6, 2022
  • Events

    Plastic Drive – Bring Yours to January 2018 Session

    November 25, 2017 / 0 Comments

    This drive is a project of the Girls Scouts in Illinois. Please save your plastic lids.  Bring your caps to the January 2018 session.  Examples of plastic caps & lids: Drink bottle caps, milk jug caps, medicine bottle caps, toothpaste caps, hairspray caps, ointment caps, ketchup or mustard caps, caps with recycle numbers 2, 4, 5, mayonnaise jar lids, yogurt lids, butter lids, cream cheese or Cool Whip lids, ice cream bucket lids (8 in. or less), coffee can lids, prescription bottles with labels removed.

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    THANK YOU NOTE:

    August 25, 2022

    Riley Hill Lodge No. 7224 -Shoe Donation

    August 24, 2024

    2022 Charity Fundraiser for Spinal Cord Research

    March 5, 2022
  • Events

    GHHR Cash Raffle Drawing

    November 25, 2017 / 0 Comments

    GRAND HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE CASH RAFFLE DRAWING  1ST PRIZE……$300.00 CASH 2ND PRIZE……$200.00 CASH 3RD PRIZE……$100.00 CASH Drawing Saturday January 13, 2018 Double Tree Hotel – Philadelphia, PA  Eleanor Parker, Chairperson Jeanette Carter, MWGS Donation: $5.00 Ea. * Winner need not be present to win * For information and tickets please contact Sis. Eleanor Parker: Email: eleanor5561@aol.com Phone: (302) 419-5959

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    THANK YOU NOTE:

    August 25, 2022

    Most Worthy Grand Superior Emeritus Minnie S. Martin

    June 9, 2025

    GUOOF Charitable donation of $5,000.00 to MaGee Hospital Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research in August 2022

    August 20, 2022
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