Kentucky

The Grand Encampment is a higher branch in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. 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 Grand Ladies Encampment Auxiliary (GL ...

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 Kentucky Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Kentucky 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.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Kentucky NOLIN LAKE YOUTH CAMP Directions: Located off highway 259 between Litchfield, KY, and Brownsville, KY. The I.O.O.F. of Kentucky, Nolan Lake Youth Camp is a 27-acre campground on Nolin Lake with approximately 400 feet of lake frontage. For Reservations Contact: Don Thomas Phone 270-766-8999 Facilities: A large rustic open-air pavilion with wood fireplace and attached kitchen with men’s and women’s baths and showers and adjacent paved parki ...