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Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

The Three Links Odd Cast

The Cave Degree, Part II

The Cave Degree, Part II

When we last spoke about the Cave Degree, it's fate was left uncertain. The deck in the cave was in disrepair and there was a fundraising effort underway to restore it to a functional condition. Now, in its second year post-revival, the Cave Degree has evolved into a full-blown Cave Weekend, with a meeting of the Richard Brouse Degree Lodge No. 190 and an English Country Dance on Friday evening, the Initiatory and First Degrees Saturday morning, instructional session later in the ...

<p>When we last spoke about the Cave Degree, it&apos;s fate was left uncertain.  The deck in the cave was in disrepair and there was a fundraising effort underway to restore it to a functional condition.  Now, in its second year post-revival, the Cave Degree has evolved into a full-blown Cave Weekend, with a meeting of the Richard Brouse Degree Lodge No. 190 and an English Country Dance on Friday evening, the Initiatory and First Degrees Saturday morning, instructional session later in the afternoon, the Second Degree in the Cave by the light of the moon, the Third Degree and Rebekah Degree Sunday morning, and then the Patriarchal Degree back up in the Cave on Sunday afternoon.  All this makes for a busy but exciting and inspiring weekend.  On this episode, we talk to three of the many people who helped organize the renovation of the Cave and organize the weekend: Lizzie Martinez of Yreka Lodge No. 19, Stacy Thomason of Gold Hill No. 129 in Oregon, and Mason Wolf of True Fellowship No. 52 in San Jose.  Andrew Crockett and Debra LaVergne also drop in to share a little bit during the course of the episode.  The Shoutout goes to Water Valley Lodge No. 82 of Mississippi for their fine work recruiting younger members to keep the lodge going.  </p>

<p>When we last spoke about the Cave Degree, it&apos;s fate was left uncertain.  The deck in the cave was in disrepair and there was a fundraising effort underway to restore it to a functional condition.  Now, in its second year post-revival, the Cave Degree has evolved into a full-blown Cave Weekend, with a meeting of the Richard Brouse Degree Lodge No. 190 and an English Country Dance on Friday evening, the Initiatory and First Degrees Saturday morning, instructional session later in the afternoon, the Second Degree in the Cave by the light of the moon, the Third Degree and Rebekah Degree Sunday morning, and then the Patriarchal Degree back up in the Cave on Sunday afternoon.  All this makes for a busy but exciting and inspiring weekend.  On this episode, we talk to three of the many people who helped organize the renovation of the Cave and organize the weekend: Lizzie Martinez of Yreka Lodge No. 19, Stacy Thomason of Gold Hill No. 129 in Oregon, and Mason Wolf of True Fellowship No. 52 in San Jose.  Andrew Crockett and Debra LaVergne also drop in to share a little bit during the course of the episode.  The Shoutout goes to Water Valley Lodge No. 82 of Mississippi for their fine work recruiting younger members to keep the lodge going.  </p>

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Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700

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Live From SGL II: Almost Heaven

Live From SGL II: Almost Heaven

Season six kicks off in Grand—or, should we say—Sovereign Grand style! We recorded this episode of the podcast live from the historic hall of Kanawha Lodge #25 of Charleston, West Viriginia, host of the 2025 Sovereign Grand Lodge Session. We were joined by a wonderful live audience and guests who told us about what's going on in their jurisdictions. We heard about a tiny lodge in Rhode Island that suddenly had an influx of members, the growth of Encampments and Cantons in Te...

<p>Season six kicks off in Grand—or, should we say—Sovereign Grand style!  We recorded this episode of the podcast live from the historic hall of Kanawha Lodge #25 of Charleston, West Viriginia, host of the 2025 Sovereign Grand Lodge Session.  We were joined by a wonderful live audience and guests who told us about what&apos;s going on in their jurisdictions.  We heard about a tiny lodge in Rhode Island that suddenly had an influx of members, the growth of Encampments and Cantons in Texas, a roundabout way of getting the mayor of Pine Island, Minnesota to join that town&apos;s lodge, and many more great and inspiring stories from around Odd Fellowship.  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie talked about how Thomas Wildey had to place several advertisements in the newspaper in Baltimore before he was able to round up enough Odd Fellows to form a lodge (and he also gave a great plug to Mike&apos;s new book <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBKXPTKD'><em>Oddtistic</em></a>); Mike announced his new podcast &quot;<a href='https://oddfellows.us/podcast.html'>Odd Fellows Today</a>&quot; again; and Toby shared why he comes to Sovereign Grand Lodge even without a job to do.  Hint: it&apos;s all about all of you listeners out there!</p>

<p>Season six kicks off in Grand—or, should we say—Sovereign Grand style!  We recorded this episode of the podcast live from the historic hall of Kanawha Lodge #25 of Charleston, West Viriginia, host of the 2025 Sovereign Grand Lodge Session.  We were joined by a wonderful live audience and guests who told us about what&apos;s going on in their jurisdictions.  We heard about a tiny lodge in Rhode Island that suddenly had an influx of members, the growth of Encampments and Cantons in Texas, a roundabout way of getting the mayor of Pine Island, Minnesota to join that town&apos;s lodge, and many more great and inspiring stories from around Odd Fellowship.  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie talked about how Thomas Wildey had to place several advertisements in the newspaper in Baltimore before he was able to round up enough Odd Fellows to form a lodge (and he also gave a great plug to Mike&apos;s new book <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBKXPTKD'><em>Oddtistic</em></a>); Mike announced his new podcast &quot;<a href='https://oddfellows.us/podcast.html'>Odd Fellows Today</a>&quot; again; and Toby shared why he comes to Sovereign Grand Lodge even without a job to do.  Hint: it&apos;s all about all of you listeners out there!</p>

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Behind The Links

Behind The Links

Five years ago, a new podcast emerged on the fraternal landscape, the Three Links Odd Cast. Shrouded in mystery, the reclusive hosts have done their best to keep knowledge about the show secret—until now. Join host Ian Love-Jones of Peninsula Lodge #128 of Portland as he guides this exposé of the Three Links Odd Cast. Host Love-Jones digs into the shady past of the show, calling on disgruntled former hosts for their perspective. Marvel as he reveals the secret process ...

<p>Five years ago, a new podcast emerged on the fraternal landscape, the Three Links Odd Cast.  Shrouded in mystery, the reclusive hosts have done their best to keep knowledge about the show secret—until now.  Join host Ian Love-Jones of Peninsula Lodge #128 of Portland as he guides this exposé of the Three Links Odd Cast.  Host Love-Jones digs into the shady past of the show, calling on disgruntled former hosts for their perspective.  Marvel as he reveals the secret process of choosing show topics.  Listen with rapt attention as the planning of each episode is captured with secret audio recordings of the hosts during a meeting.  This is the unfiltered, unfettered access to the show that fans have been demanding for years.  This episode is so shocking you may never want to listen to another episode (but probably not).</p>

<p>Five years ago, a new podcast emerged on the fraternal landscape, the Three Links Odd Cast.  Shrouded in mystery, the reclusive hosts have done their best to keep knowledge about the show secret—until now.  Join host Ian Love-Jones of Peninsula Lodge #128 of Portland as he guides this exposé of the Three Links Odd Cast.  Host Love-Jones digs into the shady past of the show, calling on disgruntled former hosts for their perspective.  Marvel as he reveals the secret process of choosing show topics.  Listen with rapt attention as the planning of each episode is captured with secret audio recordings of the hosts during a meeting.  This is the unfiltered, unfettered access to the show that fans have been demanding for years.  This episode is so shocking you may never want to listen to another episode (but probably not).</p>

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Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700

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Intro to Odd Fellowship

Intro to Odd Fellowship

As more and more people are searching the Internet for Odd Fellowship, many of them are finding this podcast. As a service to them, we put together this episode where we give an introduction to Odd Fellowship, including what it is, how it's structured, how to join, and what members get out of it. We hope this will be helpful to those of you looking for a way to connect with your community through Odd Fellowship. As always, you can contact us for help in finding a lodge to jo...

<p>As more and more people are searching the Internet for Odd Fellowship, many of them are finding this podcast.  As a service to them, we put together this episode where we give an introduction to Odd Fellowship, including what it is, how it&apos;s structured, how to join, and what members get out of it.  We hope this will be helpful to those of you looking for a way to connect with your community through Odd Fellowship.  As always, you can contact us for help in finding a lodge to join.  The Shoutout goes to the newly-rechartered Glacier Lodge #77 of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.  In the Odd Podge, Toby looks forward to the Washington Grand Sessions (and the Past Grand Masters banquet), Mike shares a special and unusual event planned for the upcoming Sovereign Grand Lodge session, and Ainslie talks about his recent trip to Springfield, Ohio for the Midwest AMOS Meeting.</p>

<p>As more and more people are searching the Internet for Odd Fellowship, many of them are finding this podcast.  As a service to them, we put together this episode where we give an introduction to Odd Fellowship, including what it is, how it&apos;s structured, how to join, and what members get out of it.  We hope this will be helpful to those of you looking for a way to connect with your community through Odd Fellowship.  As always, you can contact us for help in finding a lodge to join.  The Shoutout goes to the newly-rechartered Glacier Lodge #77 of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.  In the Odd Podge, Toby looks forward to the Washington Grand Sessions (and the Past Grand Masters banquet), Mike shares a special and unusual event planned for the upcoming Sovereign Grand Lodge session, and Ainslie talks about his recent trip to Springfield, Ohio for the Midwest AMOS Meeting.</p>

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Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700

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Help! The Grand Master Is Coming!

Help! The Grand Master Is Coming!

Spring is here and many jurisdictions are having their Sessions, which means electing new Grand Masters who will be traveling around to visit lodges. In response to a listener's question, we discuss the process and protocols involved in a Grand Master's visit. Should you feed the Grand Master? When does he or she get introduced? Where should they sit? When do they speak? Who else gets introduced with the Grand Master? There are a lot of questions to a...

<p>Spring is here and many jurisdictions are having their Sessions, which means electing new Grand Masters who will be traveling around to visit lodges.  In response to a listener&apos;s question, we discuss the process and protocols involved in a Grand Master&apos;s visit.  Should you feed the Grand Master?  When does he or she get introduced?  Where should they sit?  When do they speak?  Who else gets introduced with the Grand Master?  There are a lot of questions to answer and we do our best to get to all of them.  The Shoutout goes to yet <em>another</em> new Encampment, Razorback No. 100 of Oregon.  That&apos;s <em>TEN</em> new Encampments during the five years of this podcast!  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie shares his lodge&apos;s new mode of transport, Toby shares receiving is 25-year pin for <a href='https://www.sofn.com/'>Sons of Norway</a> (and can&apos;t resist an impromptu history lesson about the group), and Mike talks about his most recent experience participating in the Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia.</p>

<p>Spring is here and many jurisdictions are having their Sessions, which means electing new Grand Masters who will be traveling around to visit lodges.  In response to a listener&apos;s question, we discuss the process and protocols involved in a Grand Master&apos;s visit.  Should you feed the Grand Master?  When does he or she get introduced?  Where should they sit?  When do they speak?  Who else gets introduced with the Grand Master?  There are a lot of questions to answer and we do our best to get to all of them.  The Shoutout goes to yet <em>another</em> new Encampment, Razorback No. 100 of Oregon.  That&apos;s <em>TEN</em> new Encampments during the five years of this podcast!  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie shares his lodge&apos;s new mode of transport, Toby shares receiving is 25-year pin for <a href='https://www.sofn.com/'>Sons of Norway</a> (and can&apos;t resist an impromptu history lesson about the group), and Mike talks about his most recent experience participating in the Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia.</p>

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Sat, 31 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700

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Evangelicals And Odd Fellowship

Evangelicals And Odd Fellowship

Not everyone understands fraternalism or takes the groups at face value. The suspicion of Freemasonry by the Roman Catholic Church is well known. Lesser known is the skepticism of so-called "secret societies" by Evangelical Christians. In response to a listener question, we asked Paul Michaels (not his real name), an Evangelical pastor, to come on the podcast and shed some light on why some Evangelical Christians are highly suspicious of Odd Fellowship and other fraternal gr...

<p>Not everyone understands fraternalism or takes the groups at face value.  The suspicion of Freemasonry by the Roman Catholic Church is well known.  Lesser known is the skepticism of so-called &quot;secret societies&quot; by Evangelical Christians.  In response to a listener question, we asked Paul Michaels (not his real name), an Evangelical pastor, to come on the podcast and shed some light on why some Evangelical Christians are highly suspicious of Odd Fellowship and other fraternal groups.  By keeping him anonymous we were able to get candid and honest answers about why Evangelicals distrust Odd Fellowship as an institution.  Some of the answers were apparent but others were quite surprising!  The Shoutout goes to a new Canton in Florida: General George Washington #70 of Miami.  In the Odd Podge, Mike shares the publication of his new book, Paul talked about his passion for cemeteries and &quot;The Good Cemeterian,&quot; and Toby recalled his visit to the Easter Egg Hunt at the Olympia Odd Fellows Park.</p>

<p>Not everyone understands fraternalism or takes the groups at face value.  The suspicion of Freemasonry by the Roman Catholic Church is well known.  Lesser known is the skepticism of so-called &quot;secret societies&quot; by Evangelical Christians.  In response to a listener question, we asked Paul Michaels (not his real name), an Evangelical pastor, to come on the podcast and shed some light on why some Evangelical Christians are highly suspicious of Odd Fellowship and other fraternal groups.  By keeping him anonymous we were able to get candid and honest answers about why Evangelicals distrust Odd Fellowship as an institution.  Some of the answers were apparent but others were quite surprising!  The Shoutout goes to a new Canton in Florida: General George Washington #70 of Miami.  In the Odd Podge, Mike shares the publication of his new book, Paul talked about his passion for cemeteries and &quot;The Good Cemeterian,&quot; and Toby recalled his visit to the Easter Egg Hunt at the Olympia Odd Fellows Park.</p>

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Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700

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New Perspectives On Odd Fellowship

New Perspectives On Odd Fellowship

Brothers Aiden Brink and Will Sparks both joined their respective lodges in the past couple of years. Each have become very active and spurred growth in their areas. They were both kind enough to join us to discuss their perspective on Odd Fellowship: what we get right, what we get wrong, and what we can do to build a solid future for our Order. Some of the answers may be surprising, especially to long-time members, but they are incredibly insightful and provide a very appea...

<p>Brothers Aiden Brink and Will Sparks both joined their respective lodges in the past couple of years.  Each have become very active and spurred growth in their areas.  They were both kind enough to join us to discuss their perspective on Odd Fellowship: what we get right, what we get wrong, and what we can do to build a solid future for our Order.  Some of the answers may be surprising, especially to long-time members, but they are incredibly insightful and provide a very appealing pathway to future growth.  Hint: newer members see a lot of value in our history and traditions!  The Shoutout goes to *another* new Encampment, Faro Fraternal #70 in Miami, Florida.  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie reflects on watching a new streaming drama through Odd Fellow eyes, Will cherishes some of his most recent Odd Fellow gifts, Mike announces his newest side project, <a href='http://oddfellows.us/podcast.html'>Odd Fellows Today</a>, Toby recounts the story of meeting listener Michael Crile of Four Creeks Lodge #94 of Visalia, CA during his recent vacation, and Aiden gives thanks to those who listened to him and Ray Jackson of Illinois in particular.</p>

<p>Brothers Aiden Brink and Will Sparks both joined their respective lodges in the past couple of years.  Each have become very active and spurred growth in their areas.  They were both kind enough to join us to discuss their perspective on Odd Fellowship: what we get right, what we get wrong, and what we can do to build a solid future for our Order.  Some of the answers may be surprising, especially to long-time members, but they are incredibly insightful and provide a very appealing pathway to future growth.  Hint: newer members see a lot of value in our history and traditions!  The Shoutout goes to *another* new Encampment, Faro Fraternal #70 in Miami, Florida.  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie reflects on watching a new streaming drama through Odd Fellow eyes, Will cherishes some of his most recent Odd Fellow gifts, Mike announces his newest side project, <a href='http://oddfellows.us/podcast.html'>Odd Fellows Today</a>, Toby recounts the story of meeting listener Michael Crile of Four Creeks Lodge #94 of Visalia, CA during his recent vacation, and Aiden gives thanks to those who listened to him and Ray Jackson of Illinois in particular.</p>

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Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700

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Ritual And Regalia Changes

Ritual And Regalia Changes

Although it's tempting to think that Odd Fellowship has been handed down from the past completely unchanged from some visionaries at an ancient building site, that's not the case. Odd Fellowship has adapted and changed through its history to meet the needs of members and the Order as those needs have changed. In this episode, Kris Gratz of Virginia shares his research into the developments in Odd Fellows' regalia through the ages and how that has coincided with changes in our ritu...

<p>Although it&apos;s tempting to think that Odd Fellowship has been handed down from the past completely unchanged from some visionaries at an ancient building site, that&apos;s not the case.  Odd Fellowship has adapted and changed through its history to meet the needs of members and the Order as those needs have changed.  In this episode, Kris Gratz of Virginia shares his research into the developments in Odd Fellows&apos; regalia through the ages and how that has coincided with changes in our ritual and also various cultural cross-currents.  For example, gold fringe on a collar used to indicate that a member had taken the Encampment Degrees.  The number of stars on a collar had a meaning as well.  Joining Kris is his friend and previous podcast guest Nick Curry to talk about some legislation he&apos;s working on regarding the future of regalia and suppliers.  The Shoutout goes to the newly-revived River Raisin Encampment #154 of Michigan (our first Shoutout from Michigan!).  In the Odd Podge, Toby previews his upcoming trip to the Northwest IOOF Meeting in Canada, Nick talks about the importance of mentorship in lodges, Mike announces his latest book (available at <a href='https://www.duminiak.com/'>www.duminiak.com</a>), Kris clues us in to his deep dive on the Odd Fellows&apos; Tartan, and Ainslie updates us on the project to get a stairlift in his lodge hall, as well as reminding us of the upcoming Tattoo Event at Sovereign Grand Lodge.  </p><p>For those interested in seeing some of the regalia examples discussed in this episode, head over to <a href='https://oddfellowsguide.com/2025/03/24/a-bit-of-history-and-understanding-of-historic-regalia-by-kristopher-gratz-va/'>The Odd Fellows&apos; Guide</a> to see Kris&apos; article and pictures. </p>

<p>Although it&apos;s tempting to think that Odd Fellowship has been handed down from the past completely unchanged from some visionaries at an ancient building site, that&apos;s not the case.  Odd Fellowship has adapted and changed through its history to meet the needs of members and the Order as those needs have changed.  In this episode, Kris Gratz of Virginia shares his research into the developments in Odd Fellows&apos; regalia through the ages and how that has coincided with changes in our ritual and also various cultural cross-currents.  For example, gold fringe on a collar used to indicate that a member had taken the Encampment Degrees.  The number of stars on a collar had a meaning as well.  Joining Kris is his friend and previous podcast guest Nick Curry to talk about some legislation he&apos;s working on regarding the future of regalia and suppliers.  The Shoutout goes to the newly-revived River Raisin Encampment #154 of Michigan (our first Shoutout from Michigan!).  In the Odd Podge, Toby previews his upcoming trip to the Northwest IOOF Meeting in Canada, Nick talks about the importance of mentorship in lodges, Mike announces his latest book (available at <a href='https://www.duminiak.com/'>www.duminiak.com</a>), Kris clues us in to his deep dive on the Odd Fellows&apos; Tartan, and Ainslie updates us on the project to get a stairlift in his lodge hall, as well as reminding us of the upcoming Tattoo Event at Sovereign Grand Lodge.  </p><p>For those interested in seeing some of the regalia examples discussed in this episode, head over to <a href='https://oddfellowsguide.com/2025/03/24/a-bit-of-history-and-understanding-of-historic-regalia-by-kristopher-gratz-va/'>The Odd Fellows&apos; Guide</a> to see Kris&apos; article and pictures. </p>

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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0700

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Mystery And Benevolence

Mystery And Benevolence

In 2016, an exhibit opened at the American Folk Art Museum showcasing various artifacts from American fraternal orders, most notably the Odd Fellows and Freemasons. The collection shared the best of fraternal folk art with the wider world. One of the curators of that exhibition, Dr. Aimee Newell, joined us to talk about the collection and give us some background and history on where the items came from, their significance, and their influence into culture at large. Once agai...

<p>In 2016, an exhibit opened at the American Folk Art Museum showcasing various artifacts from American fraternal orders, most notably the Odd Fellows and Freemasons.  The collection shared the best of fraternal folk art with the wider world.  One of the curators of that exhibition, Dr. Aimee Newell, joined us to talk about the collection and give us some background and history on where the items came from, their significance, and their influence into culture at large.  Once again, the Shoutout goes to a new Encampment, this time the re-chartered Santa Paula #118 of California.  In the Odd Podge, Toby announces the new recording he&apos;s working on, Ainslie shares his story of helping save a lodge with an Initiation and meeting a listener, Dr. Newell contemplates returning to her former employer, the Scottish Rite Museum in Lexington, MA, and Mike talks about his most recent publication, an epic poem.</p>

<p>In 2016, an exhibit opened at the American Folk Art Museum showcasing various artifacts from American fraternal orders, most notably the Odd Fellows and Freemasons.  The collection shared the best of fraternal folk art with the wider world.  One of the curators of that exhibition, Dr. Aimee Newell, joined us to talk about the collection and give us some background and history on where the items came from, their significance, and their influence into culture at large.  Once again, the Shoutout goes to a new Encampment, this time the re-chartered Santa Paula #118 of California.  In the Odd Podge, Toby announces the new recording he&apos;s working on, Ainslie shares his story of helping save a lodge with an Initiation and meeting a listener, Dr. Newell contemplates returning to her former employer, the Scottish Rite Museum in Lexington, MA, and Mike talks about his most recent publication, an epic poem.</p>

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Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700

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How Global Are We?

How Global Are We?

Most of us know about our local lodge and may be familiar with a couple other lodges in our area. However, Odd Fellowship is global in scope and scale—or is it? Brother Chuck Hillberry of the State Of The Order Committee of Sovereign Grand Lodge joins us to discuss exactly how much global reach Odd Fellowship has and how various overseas groups are connected to the Sovereign Grand Lodge. The truth is a lot more complicated than most members realize and Brother Chuck shares t...

<p>Most of us know about our local lodge and may be familiar with a couple other lodges in our area.  However, Odd Fellowship is global in scope and scale—or is it?  Brother Chuck Hillberry of the State Of The Order Committee of Sovereign Grand Lodge joins us to discuss exactly how much global reach Odd Fellowship has and how various overseas groups are connected to the Sovereign Grand Lodge.  The truth is a lot more complicated than most members realize and Brother Chuck shares the necessary background with us to have the right understanding of the situation.  The Shoutout goes to a newly-rechartered Encampment, Halifax #3 of the Atlantic Provinces in Canada.  For the Odd Podge, Ainslie promotes the upcoming Tattoo Session at this year&apos;s Sovereign Grand Lodge session, Mike previews the releases of his new books (info at <a href='https://www.duminiak.com/'>www.duminiak.com</a>), Chuck encourages members to visit other lodges and learn, saying, &quot;Your dues card is your ticket to learn,&quot; and Toby thanks a friend and listener in Sweden for a recent gift.</p>

<p>Most of us know about our local lodge and may be familiar with a couple other lodges in our area.  However, Odd Fellowship is global in scope and scale—or is it?  Brother Chuck Hillberry of the State Of The Order Committee of Sovereign Grand Lodge joins us to discuss exactly how much global reach Odd Fellowship has and how various overseas groups are connected to the Sovereign Grand Lodge.  The truth is a lot more complicated than most members realize and Brother Chuck shares the necessary background with us to have the right understanding of the situation.  The Shoutout goes to a newly-rechartered Encampment, Halifax #3 of the Atlantic Provinces in Canada.  For the Odd Podge, Ainslie promotes the upcoming Tattoo Session at this year&apos;s Sovereign Grand Lodge session, Mike previews the releases of his new books (info at <a href='https://www.duminiak.com/'>www.duminiak.com</a>), Chuck encourages members to visit other lodges and learn, saying, &quot;Your dues card is your ticket to learn,&quot; and Toby thanks a friend and listener in Sweden for a recent gift.</p>

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Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0800

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Digging Up Our Roots

Digging Up Our Roots

We think we all know the story of how Odd Fellowship began in North America: five brave souls, led by Thomas Wildey, held the first meeting in Baltimore in 1819 and, from there, Odd Fellowship exploded across the continent spreading friendship, love, and truth from sea to shining sea. The reality, though, has a lot more detail and challenges than what we know. Mike, Ainslie, and Toby delve into the history of the founding of our Order a couple centuries ago. They reveal some...

<p>We think we all know the story of how Odd Fellowship began in North America: five brave souls, led by Thomas Wildey, held the first meeting in Baltimore in 1819 and, from there, Odd Fellowship exploded across the continent spreading friendship, love, and truth from sea to shining sea.  The reality, though, has a lot more detail and challenges than what we know.  Mike, Ainslie, and Toby delve into the history of the founding of our Order a couple centuries ago.  They reveal some of the challenges of the young lodge and structure and highlight the members who helped build and grow Odd Fellowship beyond that first meeting, including the authors of the Rebekah Degree and the Patriarchs Militant Degree.  The Shoutout goes to *another* new lodge, this time Citrus #118 in Florida.  Owing to the length of this episode, the hosts decided to skip the Odd Podge but it will return in future, shorter episodes.</p>

<p>We think we all know the story of how Odd Fellowship began in North America: five brave souls, led by Thomas Wildey, held the first meeting in Baltimore in 1819 and, from there, Odd Fellowship exploded across the continent spreading friendship, love, and truth from sea to shining sea.  The reality, though, has a lot more detail and challenges than what we know.  Mike, Ainslie, and Toby delve into the history of the founding of our Order a couple centuries ago.  They reveal some of the challenges of the young lodge and structure and highlight the members who helped build and grow Odd Fellowship beyond that first meeting, including the authors of the Rebekah Degree and the Patriarchs Militant Degree.  The Shoutout goes to *another* new lodge, this time Citrus #118 in Florida.  Owing to the length of this episode, the hosts decided to skip the Odd Podge but it will return in future, shorter episodes.</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800

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Growing In The Sunshine

Growing In The Sunshine

Thirty years ago, in a small town in Washington State, a young twenty-something man stood surrounded by five elderly men in a leaky, damp building doing something that would change the trajectory of his entire life. In that moment, Kelly Hughes made a commitment that would shape his destiny and give him a new purpose in life. From that time forward, as an Odd Fellow, Kelly would work tirelessly for the betterment of his community, his lodge, and his jurisdiction. Through his...

<p>Thirty years ago, in a small town in Washington State, a young twenty-something man stood surrounded by five elderly men in a leaky, damp building doing something that would change the trajectory of his entire life.  In that moment, Kelly Hughes made a commitment that would shape his destiny and give him a new purpose in life.  From that time forward, as an Odd Fellow, Kelly would work tirelessly for the betterment of his community, his lodge, and his jurisdiction.  Through his work, Skookumchuck Lodge No. 129 was able to get their building renovated (no more leaky roof!) and they were able to grow and sustain themselves.  That spirit of hard work and leadership eventually propelled Kelly to the top office in Washington, serving as Grand Master for 2017-18.  His mid-life crisis brought him to Florida where he eventually joined a lodge and became Grand Secretary.  During his time in Florida the jurisdiction has chartered two new lodges with another one scheduled for institution in the coming months.  In this long-ranging interview, Brother Kelly shares his story with us and gives us information about what has been successful in Florida and lays out his vision for the future of Odd Fellowship.  It&apos;s a lengthy interview, but definitely worth listening to all the way through as Kelly has an incredible insight into the current state and future of Odd Fellowship.  The Shoutout goes to a lodge which has reclaimed its charter after going dormant for a few years, Richland #338 in Washington State.  In the Odd Podge, Toby recounts his gig at a former Odd Fellows Hall in Bellingham that has been beautifully preserved, Kelly talks about the musical legacy of the lodge in Lynn Haven, Florida, and Ainslie gives a sneak preview of the tattoo gathering that he&apos;s planning for Sovereign Grand Lodge this year in Charleston, WV.</p>

<p>Thirty years ago, in a small town in Washington State, a young twenty-something man stood surrounded by five elderly men in a leaky, damp building doing something that would change the trajectory of his entire life.  In that moment, Kelly Hughes made a commitment that would shape his destiny and give him a new purpose in life.  From that time forward, as an Odd Fellow, Kelly would work tirelessly for the betterment of his community, his lodge, and his jurisdiction.  Through his work, Skookumchuck Lodge No. 129 was able to get their building renovated (no more leaky roof!) and they were able to grow and sustain themselves.  That spirit of hard work and leadership eventually propelled Kelly to the top office in Washington, serving as Grand Master for 2017-18.  His mid-life crisis brought him to Florida where he eventually joined a lodge and became Grand Secretary.  During his time in Florida the jurisdiction has chartered two new lodges with another one scheduled for institution in the coming months.  In this long-ranging interview, Brother Kelly shares his story with us and gives us information about what has been successful in Florida and lays out his vision for the future of Odd Fellowship.  It&apos;s a lengthy interview, but definitely worth listening to all the way through as Kelly has an incredible insight into the current state and future of Odd Fellowship.  The Shoutout goes to a lodge which has reclaimed its charter after going dormant for a few years, Richland #338 in Washington State.  In the Odd Podge, Toby recounts his gig at a former Odd Fellows Hall in Bellingham that has been beautifully preserved, Kelly talks about the musical legacy of the lodge in Lynn Haven, Florida, and Ainslie gives a sneak preview of the tattoo gathering that he&apos;s planning for Sovereign Grand Lodge this year in Charleston, WV.</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800

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Mixing Old And New Members

Mixing Old And New Members

Every lodge wants to grow—but how many lodges are actually able to incorporate new members successfully in such a way that the new members feel valued? Brother Matthew Thornton, NG of Houston Heights Lodge #225 in Texas, joins us to talk about how his lodge maintains a healthy lodge culture with a mix of everyone from oil workers to urban hippies. Spoiler alert: their secret is holding a lot of events that give people an opportunity to do something. Brother Matthew goes into...

<p>Every lodge wants to grow—but how many lodges are actually able to incorporate new members successfully in such a way that the new members feel valued?  Brother Matthew Thornton, NG of Houston Heights Lodge #225 in Texas, joins us to talk about how his lodge maintains a healthy lodge culture with a mix of everyone from oil workers to urban hippies.  Spoiler alert: their secret is holding a lot of events that give people an opportunity to do something.  Brother Matthew goes into more detail with us to talk about how that all comes together and how it turns out.  The Shoutout goes to yet <em>another</em> new lodge, Vandalia Rebekah Lodge #9 in West Virginia.  In their Odd Podge contributions, Toby gives an update on the wedding gifts he and his new bride received for the Vanderlinden-Sheppard Adult Visual Aid Fund, Ainslie shares an update on his hand tattoo, Mike announces the publication of <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Feast-Valhalla-Tale-Gods-Heroes/dp/B0DRNYJMRT/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0yM4FDw2PCA4MyBX_1IVbj4gFagFKW_9sPIwPbDWG2jpXCmhzmRcgus49WfM72qYkkV4h60pJXIxZjNKLDeM89HEAW-MCjdHTCe3MlH2k-iHMakR1gT_Wi8RFcOyH4zNhPbokWCBapVGp8X-gR-HNBhMDAB4qZMAhas-hVBgk2lTKLU-VJCWC0Hx5D9cVFx6Vih-phrtt3bQ4DyM-pPES9c_b47N1f7K2-P_h4m8fso.WFOdeE4XVNQvAgEY2QI5Jz9baODFCllSskhfhoJwFfw&amp;qid=1736061115&amp;sr=8-2'>his new book</a>, and Matthew gives his thanks for a wonderful year and looks forward to the next one.</p>

<p>Every lodge wants to grow—but how many lodges are actually able to incorporate new members successfully in such a way that the new members feel valued?  Brother Matthew Thornton, NG of Houston Heights Lodge #225 in Texas, joins us to talk about how his lodge maintains a healthy lodge culture with a mix of everyone from oil workers to urban hippies.  Spoiler alert: their secret is holding a lot of events that give people an opportunity to do something.  Brother Matthew goes into more detail with us to talk about how that all comes together and how it turns out.  The Shoutout goes to yet <em>another</em> new lodge, Vandalia Rebekah Lodge #9 in West Virginia.  In their Odd Podge contributions, Toby gives an update on the wedding gifts he and his new bride received for the Vanderlinden-Sheppard Adult Visual Aid Fund, Ainslie shares an update on his hand tattoo, Mike announces the publication of <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Feast-Valhalla-Tale-Gods-Heroes/dp/B0DRNYJMRT/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0yM4FDw2PCA4MyBX_1IVbj4gFagFKW_9sPIwPbDWG2jpXCmhzmRcgus49WfM72qYkkV4h60pJXIxZjNKLDeM89HEAW-MCjdHTCe3MlH2k-iHMakR1gT_Wi8RFcOyH4zNhPbokWCBapVGp8X-gR-HNBhMDAB4qZMAhas-hVBgk2lTKLU-VJCWC0Hx5D9cVFx6Vih-phrtt3bQ4DyM-pPES9c_b47N1f7K2-P_h4m8fso.WFOdeE4XVNQvAgEY2QI5Jz9baODFCllSskhfhoJwFfw&amp;qid=1736061115&amp;sr=8-2'>his new book</a>, and Matthew gives his thanks for a wonderful year and looks forward to the next one.</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800

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It's A Wonderful Lodge

It's A Wonderful Lodge

Based on the classic holiday film "It's A Wonderful Life," this year's Christmas episode is an Odd Fellows' retelling of the old favorite in which George Bailey is the harried Past Grand of Bedford Falls Lodge #310. Straining under the weight of his lodge's expectations, he finally breaks and wishes he had never been an Odd Fellow. The ghost of Thomas Wildey visits him to give him a glimpse into the world where he never joined the lodge. This episode features an all-star cas...

<p>Based on the classic holiday film &quot;It&apos;s A Wonderful Life,&quot; this year&apos;s Christmas episode is an Odd Fellows&apos; retelling of the old favorite in which George Bailey is the harried Past Grand of Bedford Falls Lodge #310.  Straining under the weight of his lodge&apos;s expectations, he finally breaks and wishes he had never been an Odd Fellow.  The ghost of Thomas Wildey visits him to give him a glimpse into the world where he never joined the lodge.  This episode features an all-star cast including Gil T. Rodello, Kyle Fuller, Mason Wolf, Matthew Thornton, Fran Carris, Kaitlyn Osman, Ian Love-Jones, Steven Cross, Michael Greenzeiger, Joseph Benton, Elizabeth Keena, and Toby Hanson.</p>

<p>Based on the classic holiday film &quot;It&apos;s A Wonderful Life,&quot; this year&apos;s Christmas episode is an Odd Fellows&apos; retelling of the old favorite in which George Bailey is the harried Past Grand of Bedford Falls Lodge #310.  Straining under the weight of his lodge&apos;s expectations, he finally breaks and wishes he had never been an Odd Fellow.  The ghost of Thomas Wildey visits him to give him a glimpse into the world where he never joined the lodge.  This episode features an all-star cast including Gil T. Rodello, Kyle Fuller, Mason Wolf, Matthew Thornton, Fran Carris, Kaitlyn Osman, Ian Love-Jones, Steven Cross, Michael Greenzeiger, Joseph Benton, Elizabeth Keena, and Toby Hanson.</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

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Eating Oddly

Eating Oddly

Eating together is an integral part of Odd Fellowship and has a long tradition of inclusion within our Order, from formal banquets at Grand and Sovereign Grand Lodge meetings to sandwich platters during a Degree Rally, to tried-and-true fraternal staples like spaghetti feeds, pancake breakfasts, and pie auctions. Mike, Ainslie, and Toby discuss these various modes of eating and other ways that food helps bolster the fellowship of Odd Fellowship. The Shoutout goes to another new lo...

<p>Eating together is an integral part of Odd Fellowship and has a long tradition of inclusion within our Order, from formal banquets at Grand and Sovereign Grand Lodge meetings to sandwich platters during a Degree Rally, to tried-and-true fraternal staples like spaghetti feeds, pancake breakfasts, and pie auctions.  Mike, Ainslie, and Toby discuss these various modes of eating and other ways that food helps bolster the fellowship of Odd Fellowship.  The Shoutout goes to another new lodge in Florida, this time the re-chartered Suncoast #69.  Word has it that another lodge institution will be taking place in Florida early next year.  In their Odd Podge, Toby shares the story of a wedding guest who asked for an application to the lodge, Mike previews the chartering of a Rebekah Lodge in Charleston, and Ainslie tells the somewhat winding tale of two tattoo artists from New Orleans who went to Winston-Salem and discovered Odd Fellowship in the process.</p>

<p>Eating together is an integral part of Odd Fellowship and has a long tradition of inclusion within our Order, from formal banquets at Grand and Sovereign Grand Lodge meetings to sandwich platters during a Degree Rally, to tried-and-true fraternal staples like spaghetti feeds, pancake breakfasts, and pie auctions.  Mike, Ainslie, and Toby discuss these various modes of eating and other ways that food helps bolster the fellowship of Odd Fellowship.  The Shoutout goes to another new lodge in Florida, this time the re-chartered Suncoast #69.  Word has it that another lodge institution will be taking place in Florida early next year.  In their Odd Podge, Toby shares the story of a wedding guest who asked for an application to the lodge, Mike previews the chartering of a Rebekah Lodge in Charleston, and Ainslie tells the somewhat winding tale of two tattoo artists from New Orleans who went to Winston-Salem and discovered Odd Fellowship in the process.</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0800

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Growing Prosperity

Growing Prosperity

In high school, Dustin used to wander past the dusty old Odd Fellows Hall in Wenatchee, Washington. Intrigued by the music blaring out on to the sidewalk one evening, he went in to find an all-ages punk rock concert. Joel was the producer of those concerts and made sure the teens and young adults of Wenatchee had a safe, fun place on Friday nights. Now, nearly thirty years later, they are both members of the lodge where those concerts were held and they are putting on the co...

<p>In high school, Dustin used to wander past the dusty old Odd Fellows Hall in Wenatchee, Washington.  Intrigued by the music blaring out on to the sidewalk one evening, he went in to find an all-ages punk rock concert.  Joel was the producer of those concerts and made sure the teens and young adults of Wenatchee had a safe, fun place on Friday nights.  Now, nearly thirty years later, they are both members of the lodge where those concerts were held and they are putting on the concerts themselves.  Prosperity Lodge #301 nearly died in 2018 and was saved, only to die again during Covid and get revived yet again.  Now thriving and growing, Prosperity Lodge has become a template for other lodges looking to grow by attracting newer members with activities.  The brothers talk about the punk shows, vinyl record expo, plant sales, parties, and other events which have built their lodge up in the past two years.  The Shoutout goes to another new lodge, Concordia #383 in Tazewell, Tennessee.  For the Odd Podge, Ainslie previews the tattoo portion of the <a href='https://tuscola.org/residents/community-events'>Tuscola Odd Market</a>, Toby reveals that another of his nephews is joining the lodge, Mike shares about <a href='https://oddfellows.us/roadrunners'>meeting his riding goals for the season</a>, Joel talks about a former member of the lodge, and Dustin is thankful for everyone who helped out.  Pictures of the Prosperity Lodge and its events can be found at <a href='https://photos.app.goo.gl/4i5oapveHq1rJkzL6'>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4i5oapveHq1rJkzL6</a></p>

<p>In high school, Dustin used to wander past the dusty old Odd Fellows Hall in Wenatchee, Washington.  Intrigued by the music blaring out on to the sidewalk one evening, he went in to find an all-ages punk rock concert.  Joel was the producer of those concerts and made sure the teens and young adults of Wenatchee had a safe, fun place on Friday nights.  Now, nearly thirty years later, they are both members of the lodge where those concerts were held and they are putting on the concerts themselves.  Prosperity Lodge #301 nearly died in 2018 and was saved, only to die again during Covid and get revived yet again.  Now thriving and growing, Prosperity Lodge has become a template for other lodges looking to grow by attracting newer members with activities.  The brothers talk about the punk shows, vinyl record expo, plant sales, parties, and other events which have built their lodge up in the past two years.  The Shoutout goes to another new lodge, Concordia #383 in Tazewell, Tennessee.  For the Odd Podge, Ainslie previews the tattoo portion of the <a href='https://tuscola.org/residents/community-events'>Tuscola Odd Market</a>, Toby reveals that another of his nephews is joining the lodge, Mike shares about <a href='https://oddfellows.us/roadrunners'>meeting his riding goals for the season</a>, Joel talks about a former member of the lodge, and Dustin is thankful for everyone who helped out.  Pictures of the Prosperity Lodge and its events can be found at <a href='https://photos.app.goo.gl/4i5oapveHq1rJkzL6'>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4i5oapveHq1rJkzL6</a></p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Sun, 24 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0800

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Sovereign Grand Master Workman

Sovereign Grand Master Workman

Our Sovereign Grand Master, the Honorable Gerald V. Workman of West Virginia, sat down with us for a wide-ranging discussion about his path in Odd Fellowship and how it led him to the top job in the Order. He tells about his early days joining the Junior Lodge, his many years working in his local lodge, his eventual path through the chairs of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, and his journey into the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Along the way, he has been guided by his strong belief in ...

<p>Our Sovereign Grand Master, the Honorable Gerald V. Workman of West Virginia, sat down with us for a wide-ranging discussion about his path in Odd Fellowship and how it led him to the top job in the Order.  He tells about his early days joining the Junior Lodge, his many years working in his local lodge, his eventual path through the chairs of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, and his journey into the Sovereign Grand Lodge.  Along the way, he has been guided by his strong belief in the principles of Odd Fellowship and his religious faith, both of which work together to guide his world view.  He shares some amazing insights gathered during his time going through the chairs of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and has plenty of inspiration to share.  The Shoutout goes to Durant Lodge #57 of Oklahoma, which is now meeting.  We featured them on <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179644/episodes/15839403'>Episode Three</a> of this season and it&apos;s great that they are getting the lodge functioning.  Toby gave an update on the Christmas Episode and asked listeners what Three Links Odd Cast merch they might like (hint: tote bags and luggage tage!) if we were to offer some.  In the Odd Podge, Toby gave a preview of his double-dip of Degrees hosted at his associate lodge, Ainslie gave an update on the Odd Market in Tuscola (complete with fezzes), Sovereign Grand Master Workman thanked us for inviting him on the podcast, and Mike showcased his new project, the <a href='https://youroddnews.wordpress.com/'>Odd Times.</a></p>

<p>Our Sovereign Grand Master, the Honorable Gerald V. Workman of West Virginia, sat down with us for a wide-ranging discussion about his path in Odd Fellowship and how it led him to the top job in the Order.  He tells about his early days joining the Junior Lodge, his many years working in his local lodge, his eventual path through the chairs of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia, and his journey into the Sovereign Grand Lodge.  Along the way, he has been guided by his strong belief in the principles of Odd Fellowship and his religious faith, both of which work together to guide his world view.  He shares some amazing insights gathered during his time going through the chairs of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and has plenty of inspiration to share.  The Shoutout goes to Durant Lodge #57 of Oklahoma, which is now meeting.  We featured them on <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1179644/episodes/15839403'>Episode Three</a> of this season and it&apos;s great that they are getting the lodge functioning.  Toby gave an update on the Christmas Episode and asked listeners what Three Links Odd Cast merch they might like (hint: tote bags and luggage tage!) if we were to offer some.  In the Odd Podge, Toby gave a preview of his double-dip of Degrees hosted at his associate lodge, Ainslie gave an update on the Odd Market in Tuscola (complete with fezzes), Sovereign Grand Master Workman thanked us for inviting him on the podcast, and Mike showcased his new project, the <a href='https://youroddnews.wordpress.com/'>Odd Times.</a></p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0800

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Odd Fellows' Rest Revisited

Odd Fellows' Rest Revisited

As has become tradition at the Three Links Odd Cast, we like to take a turn to the spooky for Halloween and talk cemeteries. We're joined by Brother Michael Duplantier to discuss the progress on restoring New Orleans' famous Odd Fellows' Rest Cemetery. Brother Duplantier does a wonderful job of giving us the history and background on the cemetery and how it fell into disrepair along with the recent efforts to restore it and make it an attractive place to honor our deceased brother...

<p>As has become tradition at the Three Links Odd Cast, we like to take a turn to the spooky for Halloween and talk cemeteries.  We&apos;re joined by Brother Michael Duplantier to discuss the progress on restoring New Orleans&apos; famous Odd Fellows&apos; Rest Cemetery.  Brother Duplantier does a wonderful job of giving us the history and background on the cemetery and how it fell into disrepair along with the recent efforts to restore it and make it an attractive place to honor our deceased brothers and sisters.  The interview covers a surprising amount of history and culture of New Orleans and the travails of restoring a cemetery that&apos;s nearly two centuries old.  The Shoutout goes to Manuel Bosakewich Lodge #70 in Florida, a new Spanish-speaking lodge in the Miami area.  In the Odd Podge, Mike shares the Odd Fellows&apos; connection to West Virginia&apos;s Flatwoods Monster, Ainslie previews the tattoo fundraiser at the upcoming Tuscola Odd Market, Michael marvels at how the antiquity of Odd Fellowship is one of its best aspects, and Toby shares a story of his associate lodge helping a brother in need.</p>

<p>As has become tradition at the Three Links Odd Cast, we like to take a turn to the spooky for Halloween and talk cemeteries.  We&apos;re joined by Brother Michael Duplantier to discuss the progress on restoring New Orleans&apos; famous Odd Fellows&apos; Rest Cemetery.  Brother Duplantier does a wonderful job of giving us the history and background on the cemetery and how it fell into disrepair along with the recent efforts to restore it and make it an attractive place to honor our deceased brothers and sisters.  The interview covers a surprising amount of history and culture of New Orleans and the travails of restoring a cemetery that&apos;s nearly two centuries old.  The Shoutout goes to Manuel Bosakewich Lodge #70 in Florida, a new Spanish-speaking lodge in the Miami area.  In the Odd Podge, Mike shares the Odd Fellows&apos; connection to West Virginia&apos;s Flatwoods Monster, Ainslie previews the tattoo fundraiser at the upcoming Tuscola Odd Market, Michael marvels at how the antiquity of Odd Fellowship is one of its best aspects, and Toby shares a story of his associate lodge helping a brother in need.</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700

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Lodge Is Bustin' Out All Over

Lodge Is Bustin' Out All Over

Usually, by the time we at the Three Links Odd Cast hear about a new lodge being chartered, it's already meeting regularly. However, in this instance, we got to talk to Brother Garrett Hite of Oklahoma as he's in the process of re-chartering Durant Lodge #57. Brother Garrett shares his story of how he first came to join the Odd Fellows, his time away from his home lodge, and the eventual need to form a new lodge in his new home town in Oklahoma. He gives a great amount of in...

<p>Usually, by the time we at the Three Links Odd Cast hear about a new lodge being chartered, it&apos;s already meeting regularly.  However, in this instance, we got to talk to Brother Garrett Hite of Oklahoma as he&apos;s in the process of re-chartering Durant Lodge #57.  Brother Garrett shares his story of how he first came to join the Odd Fellows, his time away from his home lodge, and the eventual need to form a new lodge in his new home town in Oklahoma.  He gives a great amount of insight into the process of chartering a lodge, from finding a meeting space to rounding up new members.  The Shoutout goes to a new lodge in Arkansas, Heber Springs #17, which was recently re-chartered.  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie talks about his lodge&apos;s visit to the drive-in movie theater, Garrett promotes the upcoming car show his home lodge in Texas is working on, and Toby reveals a major life change in the works.<br/><br/>SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Auditions are now open for the Christmas Episode of the Three Links Odd Cast, entitled &quot;It&apos;s A Wonderful Lodge.&quot;  Anyone interested in auditioning can request a script excerpt and record an audition.  Excerpts can be requested at our email address, 3linksoddcast@gmail.com.  All auditions are due by October 28th so be sure to get the script and record your audition!</p>

<p>Usually, by the time we at the Three Links Odd Cast hear about a new lodge being chartered, it&apos;s already meeting regularly.  However, in this instance, we got to talk to Brother Garrett Hite of Oklahoma as he&apos;s in the process of re-chartering Durant Lodge #57.  Brother Garrett shares his story of how he first came to join the Odd Fellows, his time away from his home lodge, and the eventual need to form a new lodge in his new home town in Oklahoma.  He gives a great amount of insight into the process of chartering a lodge, from finding a meeting space to rounding up new members.  The Shoutout goes to a new lodge in Arkansas, Heber Springs #17, which was recently re-chartered.  In the Odd Podge, Ainslie talks about his lodge&apos;s visit to the drive-in movie theater, Garrett promotes the upcoming car show his home lodge in Texas is working on, and Toby reveals a major life change in the works.<br/><br/>SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Auditions are now open for the Christmas Episode of the Three Links Odd Cast, entitled &quot;It&apos;s A Wonderful Lodge.&quot;  Anyone interested in auditioning can request a script excerpt and record an audition.  Excerpts can be requested at our email address, 3linksoddcast@gmail.com.  All auditions are due by October 28th so be sure to get the script and record your audition!</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700

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Sovereign Grand Lodge: Reactions

Sovereign Grand Lodge: Reactions

Mike, Toby, and Ainslie are all safely home from their trip to Pittsburgh and back to their usual lodge activities. The brothers got together to discuss their experiences at Sovereign Grand Lodge and how they felt the Order was progressing as a result. They all had wonderful experiences at the event and enjoyed the fellowship and are energized with all kinds of great ideas for the future. They discuss all those ideas in this episode and give some thoughts about how they may ...

<p>Mike, Toby, and Ainslie are all safely home from their trip to Pittsburgh and back to their usual lodge activities.  The brothers got together to discuss their experiences at Sovereign Grand Lodge and how they felt the Order was progressing as a result.  They all had wonderful experiences at the event and enjoyed the fellowship and are energized with all kinds of great ideas for the future.  They discuss all those ideas in this episode and give some thoughts about how they may be implemented as soon as next year&apos;s session.  The Shoutout goes to another new lodge, this time Sioux Falls #56 in South Dakota.  It&apos;s the second lodge in that city, having formed in response to those who wanted to attend lodge earlier in the evening right after work.  In the Odd Podge, Toby talks about attending the Oregon Encampment Weekend, Ainslie previews his Odd Fellows Tattoo Summit in November, and Mike gives some insight into his writings as the new Sovereign Grand Chaplain, including a recurring submission to the <a href='https://odd-fellows.org/member-resources/ioof-news/'>IOOF News</a> and work on a new Chaplain&apos;s Manual.</p>

<p>Mike, Toby, and Ainslie are all safely home from their trip to Pittsburgh and back to their usual lodge activities.  The brothers got together to discuss their experiences at Sovereign Grand Lodge and how they felt the Order was progressing as a result.  They all had wonderful experiences at the event and enjoyed the fellowship and are energized with all kinds of great ideas for the future.  They discuss all those ideas in this episode and give some thoughts about how they may be implemented as soon as next year&apos;s session.  The Shoutout goes to another new lodge, this time Sioux Falls #56 in South Dakota.  It&apos;s the second lodge in that city, having formed in response to those who wanted to attend lodge earlier in the evening right after work.  In the Odd Podge, Toby talks about attending the Oregon Encampment Weekend, Ainslie previews his Odd Fellows Tattoo Summit in November, and Mike gives some insight into his writings as the new Sovereign Grand Chaplain, including a recurring submission to the <a href='https://odd-fellows.org/member-resources/ioof-news/'>IOOF News</a> and work on a new Chaplain&apos;s Manual.</p>

Toby Hanson, Ainslie Heilich, Mike Duminiak

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Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0700

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