Odd Fellows Fraternity: Sovereign Grand Lodge Visit in Dumaguete City 2011

[LouieBlakeSarmiento]

"Odd Fellows is a worldwide humanitarian fraternity steeped in history serving our Communities for generations. The principles of Odd Fellowship will transport you back to the very dawn of Friendship. Where lifelong enemies reached out to one another; where deep bonds brought forth Love where there was only fear and from these simple beliefs the Truth of the divine plan is enjoyed. These tenets are the path to service." May peace and harmony be promoted!

[IOOF1819]

@LordWellington15 Odd Fellows is non-political and non-denominational so we consist of people from various backgrounds, etc. We do not discuss politics or debate about religion inside our meetings. What we only discuss is how to help our communities and our brothers and sisters and doing something for the "common good" such benevolent activities that would benefit the less fortunate people. Odd Fellows visit the sick, relieve the distress and educate the orphans.

[IOOF1819]

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows are dedicated to improving and elevating the character of mankind by imparting the principles of friendship, love and truth and making the world a better place to live by aiding the community, the less fortunate, the youth, the elderly, the environment and the community at large in every way possible

[IOOF1819]

The Manchester Unity Oddfellows (in United Kingdom) state on their website that "Oddfellows can trace its roots back to the Trade Guilds of the 12th and 13th centuries. Some believe that there are records in Scotland which show that the Oddfellows in its original form may have arisen in the 1500s. Some historians claim that it existed before 1650. What is clear is that there were numerous Odd Fellow organizations in England in the 1700s. It was officially brought to America on April 26, 1819.

[IOOF1819]

An Odd Fellow is an enactor of LOVE in a way that he feels jointly responsible for his fellowmen and prepared to give attention and help wherever and whenever help is needed. He is a person who treats others, especially women and children, with dignity and respect. He knows the application of sympathy, sincerity, unselfishness, and generosity. He accepts the fact that nothing is perfect but believes that he has an obligation to contribute in making the world a better place to live.