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 …
On June 12th, Barnes Encampment 77 held a degree for one very special member. Alison Holeman had been unable to be present for the previous conferral of the Golden Rule degree of the encampment back in March, and we had already decided that we would be doing the Royal Purple degree at the end of …
7 Patriarchs from Barnes Encampment experienced the Royal Purple Degree at the Three Links Camp on June 27 and June 28. With help from Grand Patriarch Wendell Watson, Grand Master Rita Cooper, Deputy Grand Master Carlos Juarez, and Patriarch Tom Silva, Chief Patriarch Debra LaVergne and Barnes Encampment conferred the Royal Purple Degree on 5 …
I was happy to help make flyers and a poster and bring these to promote the Cave Degree Weekend during Grand Lodge Sessions and more recently at the Three Links Camp. I have learned that when I spend time with Odd Fellows, the things that are important to me, are often important to others. Live …
On Monday, June 30, 2025 the Cupertino Initiatory Degree Team met to welcome 3 new candidates into the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The evening began with a light dinner of vegetarian pasta, salad, sausage, and garlic bread. After dinner we got down to business by introducing from True Fellowship #52 Katy Crockett and Sam …
The second degree was held on July 1st at Bay View 109 in Redwood City. We had 6 candidates, representing True Fellowship 52 Cupertino 70 and host lodge Bay View 109. I’ve done a lot of degree work at this point, and I will say that the one we did July 1st was the best …
On Thursday, May 29th, once again, Mountain View Lodge #244 hosted a fully produced First Degree to welcome Helen Bobias (Cupertino #70)and Victor Gonsalves (Mountain View 244). Despite many schedule conflicts, a successful production of the degree was performed in all its dramatic themes of Friendship, thanks to the efforts of several Lodges, including True …
Because so many members of District 107 are involved with the cave degree in Yreka, CA, I was persuaded to publish my committee report in the Triple Links Newsletter. This report was not written in time to appear in the Advanced Proceedings, though it should appear in the final report for 2025 Grand Lodge Sessions. …
The first of 3 second degrees to be conferred in 2025 within our district was held at Saratoga 428 lodge on April 22. And it was quite something to behold. The degree team included members of Bay View 109, Cupertino 70, True Fellowship 52, Saratoga 428, and Mountain View 244, for a true district-wide team. …
On March 13th, 6 new members of Barnes 77 traded in their black collars and became the patriarchs to learn the sublime and enduring mysteries of the Golden Rule Degree. Using a modified script provided by Chief Patriarch Debra LaVergne, the Golden Rule Degree reminds us of the virtue of tolerance in our day to …