Is This Your Lodge? A Poem
Don’t be like Sister Brown or Sister Grey! As appeared in the October, 1913 issue of “Odd Fellows Talisman”. The words are still true today. In FL&T Ainslie Heilich Tuscola 316
Read More Is This Your Lodge? A PoemAuthor: Ainslie
Ainslie is a Tattoo Artist and owner of Vintage Karma in Tuscola, IL.
He is an Odd Fellow and founding member and Past Grand of Tuscola #316 which is right above the tattoo studio. Ainslie is also a member of Owl Creek Rebekah #91, Champaign Encampment #68, and Zonar Canton #18, all of Fisher, IL. He is also on the Grand Lodge of IL IOOF Web Committee and the Sovereign Grand Lodge Communications Committee and built/maintains their websites and Facebook Pages and is a founder of the Heart in Hand blog.
When he is not tattooing or Odd Fellowing he built/maintains the official website and Facebook page for guitarist G.E. Smith and helps keep the fans connected.
Carry the Light of Friendship, Love, and Truth- by Ainslie Heilich
Here is a new motivational/inspirational image I made. Please feel free to share it in anyway you like! In FL&T Ainslie Heilich Tuscola #316
Read More Carry the Light of Friendship, Love, and Truth- by Ainslie HeilichThe Odd Fellows and Freemasons: Different Paths to the Same Goal
That’s what I wanted to introduce into our meetings at Homer Lodge—some deeper discussion into the self-improvement aspects of Freemasonry, the history, the esoteric teachings, and the symbolism found in our ritual traditions.
It occurred to me while I was scheduling speakers and topics for discussion, that there might be lessons the Odd Fellows and the Freemasons could learn from each other.
Read More The Odd Fellows and Freemasons: Different Paths to the Same GoalBeing Cheap vs Being Frugal – by Seth Anthony
Submitted by Seth Anthony Triune Lodge #307 Middletown, PA When I first joined Odd Fellowship, a wise veteran member let me in on a secret. “The F in FLT doesn’t stand for friendship. It stands for frugal.” Oh, how right he was. When I returned to Odd Fellowship after a several year hiatus, I was […]
Read More Being Cheap vs Being Frugal – by Seth AnthonyGiving Odd Fellowship a Second Chance – by Seth Anthony
By Seth Anthony I am an Odd Fellow, just like my father and my grandfather before. I’m also a Freemason, a Knight of Pythias, and a slew of other titles. Fraternalism isn’t just a club for me; it’s my passion and life’s work. I firmly believe that my Lodge does deserve my best efforts. I […]
Read More Giving Odd Fellowship a Second Chance – by Seth AnthonySpeech to the 2017 Delegates to the Pilgrimage Trip by David Scheer
Speech to the 2017 Delegates to the Pilgrimage Trip by David Scheer Peninsula Lodge #128, Portland, Oregon http://www.keepportlandodd.com First off, let be begin by saying thank you to our delegates. All three of you are amazing, and I am so proud that you represented us on the Pilgrimage trip this year. Now, I’ve been asked […]
Read More Speech to the 2017 Delegates to the Pilgrimage Trip by David ScheerOn Finding our Value and Potential Place in Contemporary American Society – by Michael Greenzeiger
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I have recently read a book entitled Secret Ritual and Manhood in Victorian America by Mark C. Carnes. This book is an academic treatment of the role our Order along with several others played in the United States during the 19th century. Although I do not agree with every conclusion that […]
Read More On Finding our Value and Potential Place in Contemporary American Society – by Michael GreenzeigerMy September 11th Story by Scott Robinson
My September 11th Story I was working a little-known thing called “counter-terrorism” for the Government. I had just recently been certified in my skill area. I had to go to a seminar at the Pentagon the week of 10 September. By the Grace of God, I picked Monday, 10 September, to go because I hated […]
Read More My September 11th Story by Scott RobinsonEmpowering Others by Michael Greenzeiger
Empowering Others By Michael Greenzeiger http://www.siliconvalleyoddfellows.org/ http://supremeamos.org/ I’ve had the privilege of belonging to several different lodges and of visiting a number of others all across the country. There are truly many different ways to be a good leader and to run a successful lodge. One commonality I have observed among all those who are […]
Read More Empowering Others by Michael GreenzeigerRecutting the Gem that is Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellowship is a unique gem cut from the sacred cave of wisdom. When you take a rough gem you then have to carefully cut the shape and facets using years of experience. We achieved our beautiful form of our philosophy in the 1800s and in it we set this jewel in the shining setting […]
Read More Recutting the Gem that is Odd FellowshipWhat the Odd Fellows of Tomorrow Could Look Like
So many feel powerless in their daily lives, from dead end jobs and corporate slavery to societal expectations and financial limitations, people are craving empowerment over their chaotic lives. Odd Fellows can do all that and more. We just have to look inward to see the built in value that we have to offer our members that is currently being ignored.
Read More What the Odd Fellows of Tomorrow Could Look LikeWhy Can’t We Have Nice Things? By Michael Greenzeiger
Quality takes on many forms. In addition to our lodge halls themselves, we must also think about the lodge furnishings, regalia, and grounds. When we put on an event, the event needs to be well-planned. If food is served, it should be nicely presented in addition to tasting good. There should be options to fit the requirements and tastes of all those present so far as possible. When we perform ritual, it needs to be done competently and with feeling even if we don’t have the time or ability to do memorization work. If we can memorize and recite fluently, all the better!
Read More Why Can’t We Have Nice Things? By Michael Greenzeiger
Heart in Hand 