The recently revived Ladies of the Oracle (LOTO) is a vibrant, century-old women’s fraternal organization known for blending philanthropy with satirical pageantry. Originating as a playful and inclusive counterpart to AMOS (Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans), the group has a culture of “mirth and clean fun” while providing women with a supportive, creative outlet. LOTO …
The annual Grand Lodge Sessions in Reno featured another important event you might not have heard about – an initiation for Xanadu Sanctorum #321, our local AMOS chapter. If you haven’t heard of it, AMOS is a male-only, fez-wearing fraternal order that is not technically endorsed by the IOOF, but does require its members to …
The Sheikhs and Samaritans of Xanadu #321, AMOS, normally of Mountain View, instead had their November meeting on location in Knights Ferry, generously hosted by Stanislaus Lodge #170. The change of venue meant a LOT of driving for those coming up from the Bay Area, but it also meant the chance to view (and ride) …
“Duo Capita Meliora Quan Unum Sunt!” Two heads are better than one. Or, two IOOF groups can have even more fun than one alone. Innana Zuanna #9 (LOTO) and Xanadu Sanctorum #321 (AMOS) met at Henry Rosenthal’s unique abode to tickle his two headed calves and savor a Moon-Feast between the Lady’s Of The Oracle …
(August 7-10, 2025) Much of what goes on in AMOS meetings is light hearted, and often downright silly. However, some seriousness arises as the few reports, nominations, and voting just happen to occur. The Supreme Sanctorum of the Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans took place at the historic Menger Hotel (haunted) which is surrounded by …
Our local unit of the Ladies of the Oracle, Inanna Zuanna #9, had been dormant since the pandemic. It has revived recently at the insistence of Queen Annie Cronin, who was initiated with 9 other Queens during the Three Links Camp Festival weekend by Past Supreme Ashayhi Debra La-Vergne. Officers were elected and installed: Great …