posted July 21, 2022
Upcoming Joint Reception
Joint Reception Honouring
Sister Kathryn Bellmore
GRAND MASTER of the Grand Lodge of Ontario
Matriarch Marilyn Wilson
GRAND MATRIARCH of the Grand Encampment
Matriarch Beryl Pearce
GRAND MATRIARCH of the Grand Ladies Encampment Auxiliary
Maj. Gen. (R) Bill Crowder
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER of Ontario, Patriarchs Militant
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2022
SAXONIA HALL
522 Talbot Road West, Aylmer, On. Social Hour: 5 pm – – – Dinner: 6 pm
Tickets: $ 50.00 each – – Order before July 31st, 2022
Please make cheques payable to: Jim Broadfoot
Mail to: Jim Broadfoot
76815 London Road,
Clinton, On., N0M 1L0 Email <mailto:moc.liamg@toofdaorb.d.j> moc.liamg@toofdaorb.d.j
Paid Tickets will be held at the door
Please advise of any food allergies or special requests when ordering tickets
Recommended accommodations for those from out of town who wish to stay is the Comfort Inn, 100 Centennial Ave, St Thomas, 519-633-4082 Please reserve rooms by July 31st,
Rate quoted is $ 139.50 plus tax – – under Odd Fellows
Posted September 9, 2022
Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Dear Brothers and Sisters;
To All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ontario:
We received the sad news today about the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty served 70 on the Throne and is our Head of State for Canada and the Commonwealth.
Her Majesty was granted the Grand Decoration of Chivalry by action of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Please read out the attached Proclamation and drape your Lodge Charter for a period of 70 days in commemoration of Her Majesty’s 70 years on the Throne.
Yours in Friendship, Love and Truth,
Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.
Posted September 9, 2022
Message from Sovereign Grand Lodge
Posted September 12, 2022
The Educational Foundation IOOF
To: All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ontario, Canada.
From: Brother John R. Nichols, Grand Secretary.
Dear Brothers and Sisters;
The following is the New Brochure, for 2022, for the Educational Foundation, IOOF.
I will especially call your attention to the Ingstrom Regional Scholarships (though all the Scholarships are worth reading over in case you know someone who may benefit).
Applications are available from:
Brother R. Kenneth Babb,
Educational Foundation, IOOF.
PO Box #20455,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
27120.
Email requests can be sent to:
ten.htuoslleb@1bbabkr <mailto:ten.htuoslleb@1bbabkr>
The Educational Foundation of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began its operation on September 20, 1927.
The purpose of the Foundation is to operate a revolving loan fund for qualified students dependent in part, or wholly, on their own efforts for an education, and to award scholarships to students based on scholarship, leadership and financial need.
Since the Foundation beginning the donations of approximately $5,800,000 have made it possible for over 3,500 young people to receive student low interest loans amounts to over $7,500,000, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship awards.
Posted September 12, 2022
An Appeal to All Lodges East of Toronto, Ontario
Dear Brothers and Sisters;
I received the following appeal this morning from Brother Wayne Geurts, PGM, in relation to the War Memorial Committee.
Can you help with this appeal?
If you can please email Brother Geurts directly at: moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw <mailto:moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw>
Thank you, in advance, for your consideration.
Appeal:
Hello Brother Nichols,
The Canadian War Memorial is currently incurring a huge expense for storing the wreaths in a storage unit.
We will not be able to remain financially viable if we do not find a solution to that.
Would you be able to assist us in sending out an appeal to the lodges east of Toronto and ask if any member may be able to offer us storage space for a low fee or for free.
The space requirement is approximately 5 foot by 5 foot and about 4 foot high.
One of the committee members would be transporting those wreaths to and from that location.
Your assistance would be much appreciated.
In FLT
Wayne Geurts, Committee member
Posted October 24, 2022
Educational Scholarship Opportunities!
Posted October 24, 2022
Reception for Incoming President, RAO, Judith Ferguson
PRESIDENT ELECT
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO
SISTER JUDITH FERGUSON
TESTIMONIAL BANQUET
SATURDAY JUNE 24, 2023
SOCIAL TIME: 5 P.M.
DINNER: 5:30 P.M.
GRAVENHURST LEGION
290 VETERAN WAY, GRAVENHURST ONTARIO
TICKETS $45.00 HELD AT DOOR
CUT OFF JUNE 1, 2023
Estella Crowder Jane Leeder
7403 Marieclause Ave 75 Woodchester Ave
Niagara Falls, On L2G5M1 Bracebridge, On P1L 1H9
905-356-6298 705-645-5812
Posted January 23, 2023
Spring 2023 Letter from our Grand Master, Sister Kathryn Bellmore