Events
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Happy Birthday To MHGME John Green
It’s time to celebrate!
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Kentucky’s Previous GUOOF Lodges and HH Ruth
One of the oldest African American organizations in Kentucky celebrates 145 years by Nancy Stearns Theiss Special to the Courier-Journal One of the oldest African American organizations in Kentucky is the Odd Fellows Washington Lodge, No. 1513, in New Castle, Kentucky. Since its Dispensation on Oct. 29, 1872 by the National Grand United Order of Odd Fellows (GUOOF) in Philadelphia, The Washington Lodge, No. 1513, has held an annual parade and celebration in downtown New Castle. Ron Wright, a member of the Washington Lodge, said: “We began our Lodge in New Castle three years before the Kentucky Derby!” The founding of this national organization began with Peter Ogden in 1843.…
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Charles H. Brooks wrote the Official History of the GUOOF
Brooks, Charles H.(born: 1859 – died: 1940)Charles H. Brooks was born in Paducah, KY. A lawyer, businessman, and writer, Brooks wrote the official history of the Odd Fellows Fraternity and was a delegate to the International Conference of Odd Fellows in Europe in 1900. Born in Paducah in 1859, Charles H. Brooks grew to embody the very definitions of brilliance and success. He began teaching at age seventeen, and by the age of twenty-three had been appointed the principal of the Runkle Institute, one of the earliest state supported high schools for African-Americans in Kentucky. Seeking bigger challenges and opportunities, Brooks left Paducah in 1889 and moved to Washington D.C.…
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National Day of Mourning for Most Worthy Grand Superior Emeritus Minnie S. Martin
Memorandum from the Desk of the Most Honorable Grand Master To: The Committee of Management The Grand Household All Branches of the Order All Districts All Lodges and Household By the power bestowed upon me by the Delegates at the 66th BMC, I Rev. Bobby L. Stone, Most Honorable Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellow, and its jurisdiction, do decree and declare that Saturday, June 21, 2025 as a: National Day of Mourning for Most Worthy Grand Superior Emeritus Minnie S. Martin As our Order mourns the loss of our Dear Beloved Sister, I have taken the official action to allow all Brothers and Sister join the Family…
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Most Worthy Grand Superior Emeritus Minnie S. Martin
Memorandum from the Desk of the Most Honorable Grand Master To: The Committee of Management The Grand Household All Branches of the Order All Districts All Lodges and Household By the power bestowed upon me by the Delegates at the 66th BMC, I Rev. Bobby L. Stone, Most Honorable Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellow, and its jurisdiction, do decree and declare that Saturday, June 21, 2025 as a: National Day of Mourning for Most Worthy Grand Superior Emeritus Minnie S. Martin As our Order mourns the loss of our Dear Beloved Sister, I have taken the official action to allow all Brothers and Sister join the Family…
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The Harry Marsh Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Lodge of Edgewater, Florida donated $1,500.00 to the Council on Aging
Pictured left to right: Treasurer Brandon Smith, COA Director Eveline Krajic, Trustee Chair Paul Mitchell, Noble Grand Jay Andre, and COA Director Terri Karol. Photo by Doreen Willett The Harry Marsh Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Lodge of Edgewater, Florida donated $1,500.00 to the Council on Aging to help provide meals to New Smyrna/Edgewater area shut ins. The group expressed their gratitude to the Council on Aging for their work. The Odd Fellows recently held a charity raffle at their Lodge hall, this is the first check of many that will be issued from the proceeds to local organizations that help the community.
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November 2024 General Elections Reminder
Hello Brothers and Sisters, An extremely important message from our National Social Services Committee. Please abide by these instructions and encourage all of your relatives to vote in this extremely important election: GTP Hello GUOOF Members! Happy Monday! This message is specifically for our USA members! The United States of America has a very importantant national election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. If you are not registered to vote, or need to change your voter registration information, PLEASE register or make the change to your registration this week or asap! Every state has different rules and deadlines! Either call your local election office OR go to Vote.Gov, click on your…
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Riley Hill Lodge No.7224 – Juneteenth 2024 Celebration
Brother Kevin N. Brown of Riley Hill Lodge No.7224 and Rev. Dr. Brother Ralph Singleton of the South Carolina Jurisdiction pictured after in participating Juneteenth Celebration in Lake City, SC on June 15, 2024. Our Great Order was represented in this city’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Brother Brown and Rev. Dr. Brother Singleton shown at the city’s Bean Market. “We were on hand to answer any questions about our Order and aims and objectives. We feel that this was a great tool for exposure and inviting those who desire membership in Our Order,” said Brother Kevin N. Brown. Pictured from left to right: Brother Kevin N. Brown and Rev. Dr. Brother…
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Riley Hill Lodge No. 7224 -Shoe Donation
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America and Jurisdictions and Riley Hill Lodge No. 7224 donated athletic shoes to the Palmetto Goodwill in Florence, SC on Wednesday August 14,2024. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America and Jurisdictions are dedicated to helping mankind and youth. Pictured from left to right are Brother Kevin N. Brown and Ms. Taneka Patterson.
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Motivational Message
Please send this motivational message to the GUOOF domain. Grand Master Bobby Stone has given our committee permission to send out a “MM” on a monthly basis via your email addresses. As always, we thank you for your cooperation and support! Happy Saturday! Sister Zel Cannon
