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NATIONAL MARCHING CLUB<\/p>\n

Greetings are extended to my brothers and sisters from the National Marching Clubs of the Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows In America And Jurisdictions!<\/p>\n

We wish you God’s blessings and pray all is well.<\/p>\n

The National Marching Clubs are presently undergoing a “make-over” and need your help and support.<\/p>\n

We are in the process of rebuilding, recruiting and reviving our membership to restore the Marching Clubs to prominence once again, as an “integral and vibrant” Branch of our Order.<\/p>\n

We solicit and seek your support. We solicit your ideas, spirit and membership to make this process a success!<\/p>\n

Marching Clubs are the “morale builders” and “spirit lifters” of our Order. Let us LIFT spirits and BOOST the morale in our Grand Order once again!<\/p>\n

I encourage Area Directors, District Grand Masters, District Grand Most Noble Governors, heads of subordinate lodges and households and all members to consider and support the Marching Clubs in this endeavor.<\/p>\n

If anyone needs info on how to start a marching club or general information please contact me by e-mail (langston15@verizon.net<\/a>) or by phone at (302)598-4356.<\/p>\n

Yours in FLT and PHP<\/p>\n

Brother Leroy C. Langston<\/p>\n

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Bro. Leroy Langston, Chairperson, Marching Club<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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HISTORY OF GUOOF MARCHING CLUBS<\/p>\n

Marching Clubs in the Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows originated around 1948 in Washington, D. C. and were the “brainchild” of Grand Secretary J. Pittman, a member of J. McCrummill Lodge #1437 as a social outlet for members of the Order.<\/p>\n

Marching Clubs were officially recognized and incorporated into the Order (under the Area concept) at the 34th B.M.C. held in Buffalo, N.Y. on August 12, 1958.<\/p>\n

Years later Marching Clubs were elevated to one of the seven branches of the Order.
\nMarching units were organized in Phila., Pa.- Cooperette Marching Club; Bahamas- Bahama Star Marching Club; Brooklyn, N.Y.- 3 Link Marching Club; Buffalo, N.Y.- Odd Cadet Marching Club and the Buffalo “High Steppers” Marching Club; Washington, D.C.- 3 Link Marching Club; and Goldsboro, N.C.- Langston “Go-Go” Marching Club.<\/p>\n

Deleware and Pennsylvania also formed a Color Guard Unit during the 1970’s – 90’s. Marching Clubs participated in all GUOOF activities and many units participated in various parades, activities and functions providing “spiritual enlightenment.”<\/p>\n

The first National Marching Club Director was Sister Bernice Hogan (Washington, D.C.). She was succeeded by Brother James Scott ( Buffalo, N.Y. ) and Sister Hazel Harvey ( Brooklyn, N.Y.). Afterwards Sister Ruthell Franklin- Laird served as an interim Director for a brief period. Sister Edith Amos served as Director and is succeeded by Brother Leroy C. Langston.<\/p>\n

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