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john

Here we go folks!

john

Hello All!

I have attached a brochure from the Sovereign Grand Lodge Educational Foundation.

With many Members having Children and Grandchildren looking for ways to make post secondary education more affordable, I thought this would be good information for you to have!

Yours in Friendship, Love, and Truth,

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

From: Wayne Geurts <moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw:otliam" >moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw> Sent: November 9, 2025 8:10 AM To: Ontario Grand Encampment <moc.liamg@oiratnotnempmacnednarg:otliam" >moc.liamg@oiratnotnempmacnednarg> Subject: Encampment All Day Degree day

Hello all,

Ontario Encampment # 11 is planning an all day degree day in Orono Ontario
April 11 2026.

We are having an Odd Fellow from the Kemptville area who wants to take these 3 beautiful encampment degrees..
He is willing to find enough new members in that area to start an encampment.

We will give more specific information closer to the date.

Please reserve this date.

Anyone interested in attending will let me know in advance.
Lunch will be at the hall.
The registration fee will include Lunch
The fee will be set later.

Any Kemptville area Odd Fellows interested in becoming an encampment member, please let me know and I will put you in touch with the Odd Fellow who will be joining.

In Faith, Hope and Charity,

Wayne Geurts,
Grand Scribe

Here We go, Brothers and Sisters!

Please feel free to share this brochure with those you may wish to join your Lodge!

john

Hi All!

I have attached a fillable pdf copy of our Membership Application. Please feel free to use it widely!

john

Hello Brothers and Sisters!

Attached is a proclamation from our Grand Master, Brother Jason Walt.

Please feel free to email this Proclamation to your Lodge Membership, and read it at your next Lodge Meeting.

john

Please note everyone!

The date that applications must be in to Sister Carolyn or the Grand Lodge Office, is March 1 of each year.

john

From: charles.benson charles.benson <ac.ocitapmys@nosneb.selrahc:otliam" >ac.ocitapmys@nosneb.selrahc> Sent: October 20, 2025 2:28 PM To: John Nichols <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca>; Carson Shulist <ten.ocegoc@tnofoar:otliam" >ten.ocegoc@tnofoar>; Wayne Geurts <moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw:otliam" >moc.liamg@strueg.enyaw>; Marilyn Wilson <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam" >ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd>; Bill Crowder <moc.liamg@2redworcbe:otliam" >moc.liamg@2redworcbe> Subject: Allan Simpson Educational Fund

Hello All:
I am writing to request your assistance in circulating the attached letter with regard to the Allan
Simpson Educational Fund to all individual lodges in your Branch of our Order.
Your help in making this information available to our membership is greatly appreciated.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Sis. Carolyn Benson, Bursar
Allan Simpson Educational Fund
Grand Lodge of Ontario – I.O.O.F.

From: Valerie Taylor <moc.liamg@841swollefddoarorua:otliam" >moc.liamg@841swollefddoarorua> Sent: October 15, 2025 9:26 PM To: John Nichols <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam" >ten.fooi@stnuocca> Subject: Hi John – checking in

I wanted to mention to you that we are having a third annual fundraising Euchre Tournament for Food Banks at our Lodge Nov 21st. Last year we were able to raise $2000. I hope we can do something similar this year too.
I’ve included the flyer here for you in case you know anyone who would like an adventure! lol

Happy Thanksgiving, brother John

Sister Valerie

Hello Everyone!

Due to some requests for applications for the Allan Simpson Fund I am placing this application here on our website.

Please note that those wishing to apply must meet the following criteria:

Under 22 years of age when applying.
This fund is for Post Secondary Education. The funds are paid to the School the person will be attending in credit for the Student.
Full Orphan with an Odd Fellows / Rebekah family member connection.
Full Orphan.
Living in a single parent home Odd Fellows / Rebekah family member connection.
Living in a single parent home.

Any application for consideration must be received by March 31 of any given year.

john