I am pleased to announce the commencement of South Carolina’s first District Session since re-enactment!  While there are still many things that must be addressed we are moving forward as a collective with the blessings of our Most Honorable Grand Master and the Committee of Management Our mighty team of 2018 Executive Officers are as follows : 1. District Grand Master Shawn Cannon 2. District Deputy Kevin Williams 3. District Grand Secretary Dr. Ralph J. Singleton 4. District Grand Treasurer Derek Gamble 5. District Grand Director Bruce Benjamin 6. District Grand Auditor Preston Samuel. I guess it is worth mentioning that I am also on board as the Districts Grand…

Washington Lodge plays role in all our heritage. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows is an African-American fraternal organization founded in 1843. Although the GUOOF still exists, its overall membership has declined sharply, just as the number of fraternal organizations everywhere has fallen. The community rallying around the Odd Fellows’ effort to preserve the history of the African-American fraternal order and to rebuild the Washington Lodge in New Castle represents the best of America, said speakers at a ceremony following the 145-year Homecoming parade Aug. 19, 2017. The Grand United Order of the Odd Fellows won’t have to weather another winter without a roof, if donors help raise another…

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)                                                                   …

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                                         …

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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