We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows ( IOOF) is a non-political, non-sectarian international fraternal order of Odd Fellowship. It was founded in 1819 by Thomas Wildey in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Rebekahs Independent Order of Odd Fellows
The Daughters of Rebekah, also known as the Rebekahs and the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies, is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Rebekah's exhibit the true principles of Odd Fellowship which are Friendship, Love, and Truth and in this day and age are extended to rendering service to our communities- SERVICE IS OUR GOAL. Becoming a Rebekah offers many opportunities to: understand the principles of Friendship, Love, and Truth Odd Fellows (or Oddfellows; also Odd Fellowship or Oddfellowship [1]) is an international fraternity consisting of lodges first documented in 1730 in London. [2] [3] The first known lodge was called Loyal Aristarcus Lodge No. 9, suggesting there were earlier ones in the 18th century. Odd Fellows are also known as " The Three Link Fraternity " which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey and four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No. 1.
Frontenac News Odd Fellows, Rebekahs celebrate 200 years of service
Odd Fellows, recognizing the need for woman's touch and her helpfulness in carrying out the principles of Odd Fellowship, brought into being the Rebekah degree, founded upon the principles of faithfulness, hospitality, purity and dedication to the principles of the Order as portrayed by women characters of the Bible. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs may join the Order at the age of 16 years. The Junior Odd Fellows and the Theta Rho girls may join at age 8 years and remain until age 21. Continue to SGL. Rebekahs. We also have a branch known as the Rebekahs. Originally they were known as the Daughters of Rebekah, and were the female auxiliary of the IOOF, but now. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah's exist today in 28 countries. The first Wisconsin Odd Fellow Lodge was established in part of the Iowa Territory in 1835, which later became the state of Wisconsin. In 1889 the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin appointed a committee to investigate establishing a "home" for the aging, informed members and the orphaned. Odd Fellows, and Rebekahs after they came into existence in 1851, visited the sick as a matter of course. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs continue to this day to make special efforts to visit the sick. Relief of the distressed was a major goal of most or all fraternal organizations, then and now. Odd Fellow Lodges normally provided monetary sick.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Float 2011 Photo Gallery
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were the first fraternal organization to establish homes for senior members and for orphaned children. Before the days of assistance from the government, and even almshouses, church homes and county homes, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs recognized the need for a place for their members to reside.. About Us Since 1949, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs have offered this grand opportunity to youth from the United States, Canada, and many other countries. This program targets young adults interested in world affairs, international relations, economic, and/or political sciences.
The Rebekahs are so-named from a Biblical story which tells how Rebekah passed a test of kindness and generosity; the men of "Odd Fellows" may become Rebekahs and the women may become "Odd Fellows." The Deborah Rebekah Lodge #13, a fraternal order and service organization associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), was instituted in Rossland on April 12, 1899. Over their 121 years of service in Rossland, the Lodge has made numerous contributions to the community, supporting loc
Newest Rebekahs Lompoc Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Odd Fellowship Is Ancient The roots of Odd Fellowship are believed to begin as far back as 587 B.C. in mutual relief groups such as guilds. The oldest documentation of "Odd Fellows" was a mention of Aristarchus Lodge #9 in 1748. Established in 1819 in the US The Odd Fellow & Rebekah Benefit Fund, Inc. aims to help our fellow men, women and children who are in need or distress. We support those who are elderly, infirm, disabled, chronically ill and/or the disadvantaged with special health needs.
