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Third Degree Memento containing all symbols of all Odd Fellows Degree

Third Degree Conferred, and a Triumphant Year for Live Degrees Comes to a Conclusion

by MasonGood of the order, Life in the lodge, public December 3, 2023December 3, 2023No Comments

For District 107, 2023 was the year of the return of live degrees. We initiated candidates in January, February, and May. Several of them received their first degree from Mountain View in March, June, and August. A huge class of candidates from throughout the district received their second degree at Saratoga in September, and finally, 11 candidates received their third degree at True Fellowship on November 29th.

The Odd Fellows at the Dickens Fair

by MasonGood of the order, Life in the lodge, public November 25, 2023December 3, 2023No Comments

On Sunday, November 19th, at the Cow Palace Arena in San Francisco, members of True Fellowship, Mountain View, Cupertino, and Saratoga lodges, together with their friends, entered the enchanting world of Charles Dickens’s London, not as it was, but as it ought to have been. The day’s entertainment included reenactors for both historic personas and …

Three badges of merit on a black background

Presentation of Badges of Merit

by MasonGood of the order, Life in the lodge, public November 15, 2023December 3, 2023No Comments

This year, the True Fellowship Lodge was pleased to award the Badge of Merit, one of the highest decorations a lodge can bestow, to three members whose service has been truly above and beyond the duties of Odd Fellows in service to their lodge and their community.

Reenactress Fundraiser

by Masonlodge fundraisers, public, public events August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Comments are Disabled

On August 12, True Fellowship played host to a birthday party for Andrew Crockett, which doubled as a fundraiser for the film “Reenactress.” Over $5000 was raised, and a wonderful time was had by all who attended.

A Visit to Charity Lodge #27

by MasonGood of the order, public July 20, 2023July 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

On July 18, Mason and Debbie happened to be driving through Virginia, and midway between New Market and Baltimore, they came upon the beautiful little town of Warrenton, where the Odd Fellows of Charity Lodge #27 were just about to have their meeting. While not members of the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, …

A Visit from our District Deputy

by MasonLife in the lodge, public June 11, 2023June 12, 2023Comments are Disabled

On Wednesday, June 7th, True Fellowship #52 welcomed Zoe Timmerman, the new district deputy for district 107, and Michael Greenzeiger, PGM of California and Zoe’s acting Marshall. At the meeting, Debbie Wolf was installed as the new Vice Grand.

Lodge lit in red, white, and blue for Memorial Day Weekend, 2023

New Initiates, and Some New Colors

by MasonGood of the order, Life in the lodge, public May 27, 2023May 27, 2023Comments are Disabled

We have three new members this week! Also, we explain why the lights on the lodge keep changing colors.

exterior of lodge in daylight, with grounds visible

Celebrate Viva Calle with the San José Odd Fellows

by MasonEvents, Life in the lodge, public, public events April 3, 2023April 26, 2023Comments are Disabled

Have you heard about Viva Calle? It’s an event put on by the city of San José, a couple of times each year, where they’ll shut down miles of downtown streets to cars and open them up for the enjoyment of cyclists and pedestrians. Around 100,000 residents will travel some or all of the six-mile …

2023 Corned Beef and Cabbage Feast

by Masonpublic March 15, 2023March 15, 2023Comments are Disabled

The 2023 Corned Beef and Cabbage Feast was held March 15, and the meal was delicious.