Some of the interesting things on display in the museum. As Odd Fellows, we’re heirs to a rich tradition of crafters and artists creating beautiful custom pieces for their lodges, as well as a number of lovely yet mass-produced items that lodges could acquire from the established fraternal supply houses of their time. On April …
True Fellowship no.52 and Cupertino no.70 have been cooking up a plan for music, dance, and juicy hamburgers for the last few months: and it all finally came together at the February Kanikapila hosted by Cupertino Lodge no.70! Noble Grands Jim Kabbage and Andrew Crockett reached agreement that instead of running events in competition with …
“Cherish the beautiful teachings of our Order, which, falling upon the heart like rays of light, give color to every affection of our nature, and dictate every act of our lives.” This was Brother Don Lang’s final live degree. On Thursday, February 13th, my new Brothers and Sisters of Barnes Encampment #77 conducted a Patriarchal …
Relxing at a LARP event on February 15 True Fellowship 52 of San Jose recently welcomed 7 new members who all came from Refuge LARP. We asked them to introduce themselves and explain what LARPing is all about. — Mason Wolf, editor An Introduction to Refuge LARP What is a LARP? Live Action Roleplaying (LARPing) …
The District 107 Youth Pilgrimage Scholarship Committee received several essays for its contest. The winning essay was written by Bao Nguyen, a junior at Oak Grove High School in San Jose. He’ll spend 2 weeks in the Eastern US with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pilgrimage, and is very excited for the upcoming opportunity. …
Statements from our incoming chairs in 2025
“Men exist for the sake of one another. Teach them then or bear with them.” – Marcus Aurelius, Meditations These words from Marcus Aurelius set the tone for an unusual gathering at San Jose’s Odd Fellows Hall on a balmy Wednesday evening in May. The ‘Leadership Mixer’ sought to explore this very idea: how leadership …
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If ever there was a great match-up, it’s the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the mash-up of Victorian futurism, science fiction, and whimsy known as Steampunk. This community holds Clockwork Alchemy, an annual convention in California’s Bay Area. Clockwork Alchemy features authors who write books in the genre, lectures and workshops, creative costuming, and …
True Fellowship Lodge #52 Presents: “Join or Die” Free Film Night San Jose, CA — March 25, 2024 True Fellowship Lodge #52, a vibrant community center located in San Jose, is pleased to welcome members of their community, including Mayor Matt Mahan, for a thoughtful evening with the new documentary, “Join or Die,” followed by …
A report on the district six San Jose city council candidate forum, held on January 24th, 2024.