Jefferson Lodge No. 38, IOOF

Jefferson (NC) Lodge No. 38, IOOF of North Carolina

Who?

We are a local group doing good in our community, and part of the International Order of Odd Fellows.

Jefferson Lodge No. 38, founded in ____, was one of dozens of Odd Fellows lodges in Ashe County during the 1900s.

2022 Officers:

2022 Officers of Jefferson Lodge No. 38

Office	Holder	Type	Responsibilities
Noble Grand	Nancy Wilson	Elected	Runs the organization
Vice Grand	Drew Myers	Elected	Assists and fills in for NG
Past Grand	Bryna Grig	(Earned)	Assists and fills in for NG or VG
Secretary	David Herman	Elected	Records minutes, files paperwork, receives communications
Fninancial Sectretary	Karen Thomas	Elected	Notifies about, collects, and tracks dues payments
Treasurer	Bryna Grig	Elected	Keeps financial records; receives and disburses funds
Warden	Sam Weaver	Appointed	Responsible for candidates, regalia, and installations
Conductor	Joel	Appointed	Receives candidates on degrees, assists Warden
Chaplain	Ricky Dishman	Appointed	Offers prayers
Right Supporter, NG	Darla Badger	Appointed	Supports and covers for NG; ensures proper signs given
Left Supporter, NG	Erica	Appointed	Assists NG; ensures members have proper regalia; covers for RSNG
Right Supporter, VG	Darla Badger	Appointed	Supports and covers for VG; ensures proper signs given;
Left Supporter, VG	Erica	Appointed	Assists VG; covrers for RSVG
Color Bearer	Jeffery Caudill	Appointed	Oversees flags
Right Scene Supporter	Darla Badger	Appointed	Assists as required
Left Scene Supporter	Erica	Appointed	Assists as required
Inside Guardian	Joe Cockerham	Appointed	Guards Inner Door
Outside Guardian	Debbie	Appointed	Guards Outer Door
Musician	NEEDED	Appointed	Provides musical accompaniment

What?

What can we do for you? In addition to gaining a worldwide family of Brothers and Sisters and the many philosophical lessons of our Degrees dating back centuries, there are many benefits to being a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Members learn and use many valuable life skills that carry over into life outside the Lodge. These skills are useful to anyone trying to better their career and will be handy on any resumé or for anyone who is an entrepreneur trying to start their own business.

What can you do for us? We are looking for individuals who have a variety of valuable skills to help us be the best Order we can be. Even though we have been around for 200 years, we are made up of almost entirely of men and women who volunteer their time and talents to make the Independent Order of Odd Fellows one of the oldest charitable organizations in the World. This grassroots approach allows us to spend most of the money we take in on helping others.

Where?

We meet every Thursday at 228 E Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640.

When?

• 1st Thursday: Ritual (Installations in January, Degree Conferrals on other months)
• 2nd Thursday: Potluck Dinner
• Other Thursdays: General Meeting and Practice for Degrees

Why?

Many of us already do what we feel is our part to help our community. Some of us prefer to work as a group, pooling our resources and making friends along the way.

Why join? As an organization, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows aims to provide a framework that promotes personal and social development. Lodge degrees and activities aim to improve and elevate every person to a higher, nobler plane; to extend sympathy and aid to those in need, making their burdens lighter, relieving the darkness of despair; to war against vice in every form, and to be a great moral power and influence for the good of humanity. For members, the degrees in Odd Fellowship emphasizes a leaving of the old life and the start of a better one, of welcoming travelers, and of helping those in need.

How?

Just reach out to us and let us know you're interested in learning more!

Who may join? Members must be at least 16 years of age. Any person of good character, of any race, gender, nationality and social status, who is loyal to their country and believes in a Supreme Being, is eligible for membership. Odd Fellowship strictly forbids any interference with one's religious beliefs or political opinions.

Non-Discrimination Policy: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability, age (other than that of minimum to join the Order (lodge, club or group), ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or other social identity.