The Richard Brouse Degree Lodge (aka the cave degree) recently received a donation of degree props from Sierra Park, an HOA located next to the Three Links camp, which used to an Odd Fellows establishment, complete with its own lodge, Sierra Park Lodge no. 376. It did not last especially long. But when it ceased …
On July 23rd, at True Fellowship Lodge no.52, IOOF, the Third Degree of Truth was conferred to six worthy candidates: The degree was noteworthy as many members of Richard Brouse Degree Lodge no.190 were participating in conferring the degree in preparation and practice for the upcoming Degree performances at Odd Con in Yreka, CA on …
Mountain View Lodge #244 is very fortunate to be located on the main street of downtown Mountain View, Castro Street, where we put together different windows displays each month. Our July display is this month dedicated to the Statue of Liberty. Creating the window was slightly challenging this month, – we had to use a …
At the 14th Annual Saratoga Classic & Cool Car Show, the Saratoga Odd Fellows Lodge #428 tipped their top hats to a ride that had jaws dropping and memories roaring down the boulevard. This year’s Most Awed Car roared home to a local Saratogan whose family roots run deep in the soil of Odd Fellowship. …
At the end of June, Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone announced that he would be resigning. This set off a chain of events that resulted in Andrew Crockett, Noble Grand for True Fellowship 52, feeling compelled to resign mid-way through his term. To help us understand this decision, as well as take a review …
Read more “ON STEPPING DOWN: An Interview with True Fellowship 52’s Andrew Crockett”
In 2024, District 107 raised money to send one young person from within our district on the IOOF Youth Pilgrimage, as selected by an essay contest. The winner was a young man named Bao Nguyen of San Jose, who has now completed his trip, and wanted to share a photo essay of what he experienced. …
On the first Friday of the month, Sister Kat Powell brought a puzzle to the bimonthly gaming night. It was worked on by Sister Kat, her friend Jeff, me, and my son Harold. Brother Andrew Crocket and Sister Bex Clark came in at 9:45 to join us. I kept the lodge open so we could …
In May, all units of the Order received an unexpected letter from the Sovereign Grand Lodge, with instructions that it be read at their next meeting. It dealt with the matter of belief in a Supreme Being, and that principle’s centrality to the Order. The following is a response composed by Andrew Crockett, and is …
Read more “A Response to the Sovereign Grand Lodge Executive Committee Letter”
On July 13th, 2025. Bayview Lodge 109 hosted the Grateful Dead cover band “One Man Gone” in our main hall, from 2-6 pm. Opening for One Man Gone was the folk duo “Redwood Souls”. We had about 90 attendees for the event. The band sounded great, and people really had a blast. As an added, …
I am sad to report that the Volcano Historical IOOF Lodge No. 25 executive committee directed me to inform the Grand Lodge that we have discontinued regular meetings for lack of interest. It seems our older residents lack extra energy, while the energy of our non-retired sisters is work/family-related. — In FL&T, Jim Reyner, secy, …