Author: Mason

The Richard Brouse Degree Lodge (aka the cave degree) recently received a donation of degree props from Sierra Park, an HOA located next to the Three Links camp, which used to an Odd Fellows establishment, complete with its own lodge, Sierra Park Lodge no. 376. It did not last especially long. But when it ceased …

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On July 23rd, at True Fellowship Lodge no.52, IOOF, the Third Degree of Truth was conferred to six worthy candidates: Sister Liana Hildalgo of True Fellowship Lodge no.52 Sister Megs O’Neil of True Fellowship Lodge no.52 Brother Terrance Seddon of True Fellowship Lodge no.52 Sister Pamela Johnson of Cupertino Lodge no.70 Sister Helen Bobias of …

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At the end of June, Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone announced that he would be resigning. This set off a chain of events that resulted in Andrew Crockett, Noble Grand for True Fellowship 52, feeling compelled to resign mid-way through his term. To help us understand this decision, as well as take a review …

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On the first Friday of the month, Sister Kat Powell brought a puzzle to the bimonthly gaming night.  It was worked on by Sister Kat, her friend Jeff, me, and my son Harold. Brother Andrew Crocket and Sister Bex Clark came in at 9:45 to join us.  I kept the lodge open so we could …

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In May, all units of the Order received an unexpected letter from the Sovereign Grand Lodge, with instructions that it be read at their next meeting. It dealt with the matter of belief in a Supreme Being, and that principle’s centrality to the Order. The following is a response composed by Andrew Crockett, and is …

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