On Wednesday, April 22nd, True Fellowship Lodge #52 in San Jose once again had the honor and privilege of welcoming candidates into the Third Degree, the Degree of Truth, on behalf of District 107 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. That evening’s candidates were Sister Margaret Brandl and Brother Michael Brandl, both from Redwood City’s Bay View Lodge …
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On Monday, March 30th, Cupertino 70 initiated 2 new members into their lodge, and because they’re generous and wonderful, they also initiated another 9 members from 4 other lodges! It was a confident and capable degree team, but they were on just their second run through with the new “old” degree ritual. And with 11 …
On March 10, 2026, Bay View Lodge 109 hosted the Degree of Brotherly Love for two candidates: Margaret and Mike Brandl, both members of Bay View Lodge 109. The degree team consisted of Odd Fellows who’ve performed in a number of times throughout previous years, including Debra LaVergne as Noble Grand and Past Grand, Steve Koehler …
Under the approving eye of DDGM Ron Myres and acting District Deputy Marshall Mason Wolf, 3 members of Volcano 25 received their third degree, and then the officers of Volcano 25 were installed, in one of the most productive, if somewhat long, meetings I’ve been privileged to attend as an Odd Fellow. Some background is …
At the end of January, True Fellowship 52 was pleased to welcome 4 new Odd Fellows to the Degree of Truth, in a ceremony that helped convey the deep teachings of our Order through the use of symbols. Receiving the degree were Tatiana Kuvaldina and Victor Gonsalves of Mountain View 244, Joey Bennett of Livermore …
On Thursday, October 30th, Mountain View 244 held a first degree ceremony for three candidates. We are proud to announce that Joey Bennett and Sheryl Stanger of Livermore 219, and Alberto Garcia of Mission Peak 114, have received their first degree. Interestingly enough, this time none of the candidates were from district 107, but Mountain …
September 5-7, 2025 was only my second time visiting Yreka for the cave degrees. It was interesting being there when some wildfire smoke was afoot, and as COVID rates were continuing to rise. I arrived halfway through the Odd Ball, changed into my dress, and from there the camaraderie and ritual fun continued. Thanks to …
For this issue, we invited two new members who participated in the cave degree this year to share their experiences. What do our Odd Fellowship traditions look like for someone experiencing them for the first time? Here to answer that are Prado Sudheer of Bay View 109 and Sunday Donaldson of Mountain View 244. Prado: …
September 29, 2025 Seven candidates received the Initiatory degree on September 29 at Cupertino Lodge #70. Joey Bennet and Sheryl Stanger travelled from Livermore, accompanied by their noble grand Jason Edgar and Carol Wahrer. From Fremont’s lodge, Mission Peak 114, candidate Alberto Garcia received his degree while Pat McLean and Sharon Vargas supported Alberto from …
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 …