Odd Fellows Cemetery in Hot Springs, North Carolina, has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. The cemetery is located on High Mountain Road in Hot Springs, Madison County. Originally established by the Odd Fellows fraternal organization, it served as a burial ground for its members. Over the years, it expanded to include the broader community. The cemetery features diverse burial styles, including traditional grave sites and mausoleums. Its elevated location on a mountaintop adds to ...
Jefferson Lodge No. 38, was founded in 1904. We are a local group doing good in our community, and part of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. We have fundraisers and a food bank for local people in need. We are not a long-term charity, but we help when some short-term situation means a family might get their power shut off or can't put food on the table this week.
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. It is one of the units of the IOOF, but women need not be related to an Odd Fellow to be a member of the Rebekahs. As long as she meets the moral, ethical an ...
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. It is one of the units of the IOOF, but women need not be related to an Odd Fellow to be a member of the Rebekahs. As long as she meets the moral, ethical an ...
We are a local chapter of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), an international fraternity that promotes personal and social development through principles of fraternity and community service. Odd Fellows lodges engage in various activities, such as helping the sick, supporting the distressed, educating orphans, and participating in charitable projects tailored to the needs of their local communities. Members are encouraged to develop personally by progressing through lodge degrees, ...
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. It is one of the units of the IOOF, but women need not be related to an Odd Fellow to be a member of the Rebekahs. As long as she meets the moral, ethical an ...
We are a local chapter of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), an international fraternity that promotes personal and social development through principles of fraternity and community service. Odd Fellows lodges engage in various activities, such as helping the sick, supporting the distressed, educating orphans, and participating in charitable projects tailored to the needs of their local communities. Members are encouraged to develop personally by progressing through lodge degrees, ...
The North Carolina Grand Encampment is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampments in North Carolina. 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 Auxiliar ...
Raleigh Canton #2 PM 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 North Carolina Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the North Carolina 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 Paisley Encampment #10 is a higher branch in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows whose aim is to further the work of Odd Fellowship and impart the principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity..
Since 1949, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs have offered this grand opportunity to youth from the United States, Canada, and many other countries. This program targets young adults interested in world affairs, international relations, economic, and/or political sciences. This is an opportunity of a lifetime that allows our delegates to exchange views on education, healthcare, climate change, homelessness, food and water insecurity or any other isssues that may be affecting the world at the tim ...