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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

This is an announcement for an upcoming Euchre Tournament, fund raiser, to be held at Aurora Lodge #148, on November 21st, 2025!

john

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

Hi Brother John

I would like 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 all!

I have been asked to circulate the following email in relation to a 3rd Degree to beheld in Hamilton, on November 5, 2025.

Please follow the details of the email and let Sister Marilyn Wilson know if you plan to go!

john

From: ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam">mailto:ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd> <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam" >ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam">mailto:ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd> > Sent: October 15, 2025 11:25 AM To: ten.fooi@stnuocca <ten.fooi@stnuocca:otliam">mailto:ten.fooi@stnuocca> Subject: 3rd Degree

Hi John,
Could you please send out an e-mail concerning the conferring of the 3rd Degree.
By request Hamilton District #24 will be conferring the 3rd Degree on Wednesday November 5,2025 at Unity Oddfellows Hall, 64 Wellington Street North, Hamilton ON L8R 1N1. The Degree will start at 7:00 pm. There will be a light lunch afterwards. Cost $10.00 per person. All Oddfellows are welcome. Kindly notify Sister Marilyn Wilson at 905-945-2443 or by e-mail ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd <ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd:otliam">mailto:ac.ocegoc@nosliwgmd> if you are planning on attending this great night of fellowship.
Thank you John

GENERAL PROCLAMATION.

Dear Brothers and Sisters;

This Proclamation is to inform each Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ontario of the untimely passing of Brother Jimmy C. Humphrey, Past Sovereign Grand Master.
Brother Humphrey passed away on the 25th day of September, 2025. Brother Humphrey was from The Grand Jurisdiction of Georgia and served faithfully as our Sovereign Grand Master in the 2014 – 2015 Lodge year.
Our Grand Master, Brother Jason Walt, has instructed me to issue this general proclamation, requesting each Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge, in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ontario, to drape their Charter for a period of 30 days in loving memory of Brother Jimmy Humphrey, Past Sovereign Grand Master.

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

Hello all! I have been asked to circulate this information about the IOOF Senior’s Home Inc 50/50 raffle that has started as of September 1, 2025.

john

From: Elyse Martin <moc.fooi@nitrame:otliam" >moc.fooi@nitrame> Sent: September 5, 2025 1:24 PM To: ten.fooi@stnuocca Cc: Garry Hopkins <moc.fooi@snikpohg:otliam" >moc.fooi@snikpohg> Subject: IOOF Seniors Homes: Fall 50/50 Raffle – Get Your Tickets Today!

Good afternoon John,

Hope you are well!

Please feel free to circulate the below email to the Lodges and members for our 50/50 raffle. I know a number of lodges and Odd Fellows & Rebekahs have purchased in the past and WON, hopefully they are interested in participating for the September raffle.

Thank you for your help!
Elyse

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Elyse Martin Capital Campaign Manager, IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.

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Good afternoon,

The IOOF Seniors Homes Fall 50/50 raffle has launched with tickets available for purchase at www.IOOF.com <www.IOOF.com> . Proceeds from the raffle are donated to our redevelopment campaign to expand our long-term care facility. The grand prize draw will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Early bird purchasers will have an opportunity to win a $500 early bird prize drawn on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Purchase your tickets Today! <www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ioof>

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Thank you,
Elyse

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Elyse Martin Capital Campaign Manager, IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.

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<www.ioof.com> www.ioof.com <maps.google.com/?q=20%20Brooks%20Street,%20Barrie%20ON,%20L4N%207X2> 20 Brooks Street, Barrie ON, L4N 7X2

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Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know about this event in case you were interested in attending.

john

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Brothers and Sisters;

It has become my sad duty to inform you of the Death of Brother Gerald Morris Wagner, PGM. The Charter Draping Proclamation is attached to this email.

The Obituary for Brother Gerry can be found at the following link: www.sudbury.com/obituaries/wagner-gerry-10968118

Yours in Friendship, Love, and Truth;

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

2026 Grand Lodge of Ontario – Annual Sessions and Banquet

The Grand Lodge of Ontario will hold the 2026, Sunday May 3 to Wednesday May 6, 2026.

The Sessions are being held in Stratford, Ontario, at the Rodeway Inn and Conference Centre.

The Rodeway Inn and Conference Centre is located at 1144 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6Z3.