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The Sovereign Grand Lodge, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the governing body of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Sovereign Grand Lodge Headquarters Telephone 800-235-8358 336-725-5955 Fax 336-722-7317 Postal address 422 N. Trade Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 USA Email SGL Office: ioofthesgl@ioof.org International Association of Rebekah Assemblies Telephone 800-766-1838 336-725-6037 Fax 336-773-1066 Postal address 422 N. Trade Street ...
The Grand Lodge of Tennessee is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Tennessee. The Grand Lodge oversees the local lodges within its jurisdiction, ensuring they adhere to the principles and regulations of the IOOF. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are trying to find a lodge in Tennessee or have questions about becoming a member.
The Grand Lodge of Texas is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Texas. The Grand Lodge oversees the local lodges within its jurisdiction, ensuring they adhere to the principles and regulations of the IOOF. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are trying to find a lodge in Texas or have questions about becoming a member.
The Grand Lodge of Utah is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Utah. The Grand Lodge oversees the local lodges within its jurisdiction, ensuring they adhere to the principles and regulations of the IOOF. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are trying to find a lodge in Utah or have questions about becoming a member.
The Grand Lodge of Vermont is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Vermont. The Grand Lodge oversees the local lodges within its jurisdiction, ensuring they adhere to the principles and regulations of the IOOF. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are trying to find a lodge in Vermont or have questions about becoming a member.
The Odd Fellows began their journey in Virginia on May 4th, 1833 with the establishment of Virginia Lodge #1 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. At that time there was not a Grand Lodge of Virginia yet, so this lodge was under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of the United States (now referred to as the Sovereign Grand Lodge) for the first few years. On May 17th, 1837, the Grand Lodge of Virginia was formally established and took jurisdiction over all lodges within Virginia. In 1863, when West Vir ...
The Texas Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Texas Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.
The Vermont Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Vermont Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.
The Virginia Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Virginia Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.
The Tennessee Grand Encampment is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampments in Tennessee. Membership is open to all Third Degree members in good standing. The branch aims to further the work of Odd Fellowship and impart the principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity. In the United States and Canada, membership in the Encampment is open for men and women holding the third degree in the Odd Fellows Lodge. Traditionally, however, the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary (L.E.A. ...
The Vermont Grand Encampment is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampments in Vermont. Membership is open to all Third Degree members in good standing. The branch aims to further the work of Odd Fellowship and impart the principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity. In the United States and Canada, membership in the Encampment is open for men and women holding the third degree in the Odd Fellows Lodge. Traditionally, however, the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary (L.E.A.) and ...
The Virginia Grand Encampment is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampments in Virginia. Membership is open to all Third Degree members in good standing. The branch aims to further the work of Odd Fellowship and impart the principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity. In the United States and Canada, membership in the Encampment is open for men and women holding the third degree in the Odd Fellows Lodge. Traditionally, however, the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary (L.E.A.) a ...
The Washington Grand Encampment is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampments in Washington. Membership is open to all Third Degree members in good standing. The branch aims to further the work of Odd Fellowship and impart the principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity. In the United States and Canada, membership in the Encampment is open for men and women holding the third degree in the Odd Fellows Lodge. Traditionally, however, the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary (L.E.A ...
The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.
The Patriarchs Militant is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the IOOF, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons. Sometimes the Patriarchs Militant is referred to as “the Canton”, due to the Canton being the name used instead of “Lodge”.

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