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IOOF Charity Work
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Good Samaritan of Garland were "happy happy happy !!" The 88 jars of peanut butter was a big surprise and badly needed. It was greatly appreciated now that the kids are out of school for the summer. |
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Installation Of Officers
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Members receive their Degrees
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On Saturday May 7th Garland #304 sponsored an Outdoor Degree Rally at Grady Smith’s home place in Caddo Mills, Texas. Around six o’clock about forty five Odd Fellows from Garland lodge and visiting lodges gathered for a hotdog dinner around the outdoor kitchen which was located next to a cool pond. The white catfish were jumping, the atmosphere was inviting and the fellowship was fantastic.
At dark the members and visitors met under the canopy of several huge oak trees. There were torches at each lodge station. The podiums were made from logs. Nearby there were two bonfires. The warmth and entrancing flames from the bonfires and the torches gave off a mysterious and inspiring atmosphere. The degree was presented in robes with all the proper equipment including music and slides.
Garland lodge brought in two more candidates receiving the Initiatory Degree. We welcome brothers T.K. Kneedler and William Pardue to our ranks. All who attended the degree came away with a lesson that was extremely meaningful. It will not be soon forgotten.
Many thanks go to Grady Smith, Noble Grand, and wife Peggy who worked tirelessly to prepare the food and his son Chris Smith, who did the cooking and helped arrange the outdoor setting for the degree.
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Members Past and Present
Lodge Social Night
We had a really fun time at Joe’s Crab Shack. It was nice to see some older members and a joy to see some of our newest members and to get to meet their kids! Loving our social nights! If you are not participating, you should. It’s so fun getting an opportunity to meet our fellow members and to actually have a chance to visit! Hope to see you next time!
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