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20 THE PENNSYLVANIA ODD FELLOW February 2007John S. CuppGrand Master(724) 438-9001jcupp@verizon.netGRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIAINDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS OFFICE OF THE GRAND MASTER 2 W. Main St., Suite 517, Uniontown, PA 15401-3403 1.0.0.F. EDUCATION PROCLAMATIONTo All Members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and RebekahsFraternal Greeting:Whereas, the Educational Foundation, the oldest project of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in1927, has made it possible for thousands of people from all walks of life to further their education with low interest loansamounting to more than 7 milliun dollars, andWhereas, the Pennsylvania Odd Fellow - Rebekah Education Fund, established in 1993, has made it possible for248 students to receive $124,000.00 in sctJlarships, andWhereas, the need for loans and scholarships is ever increasing to meet higher costs of helping men and womenfind their place in life, andWhereas, one of our commands of to "educate".Now therefore, I, John S. Cupp, by virtue of the authority duly vested in me as Grand Master of the Grand Lodgeof Pennsylvania, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, do hereby proclaim,The month of February as EDUCATIONAL MONTH throughout the Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania.Further, request all Lodges to support this project by holding a money-raising event or a treasury donation andsend to the Grand Lodge Office.Done in Middletown, Pennsylvania, this fifth day of January, 2007, and in the 184 lh year of this Grand Body.In Friendship, Love and Truth,AttestWilliam L. Locke, Grand SecretaryPlease fill out form and return with your donation payable to "Grand Lodge of PA, IOOF"__-'--__-----,,.-____ Lodge No. ___ is pleased to contribute ____ to this program. Please creditour donation to: (Check one of the following)___ PA Scholarship Fund - This is applied directly toward a scholarship___ PA Education Endowment Fund - This is placed in a fund, interest derived from this is applied towardscholarships.___ SGL Education Foundation - This is sent to Sovereig, I Grand Lodge to be used for loans.
February 2007REBEKAH MAGAZINE21P.O.F. DAYS GONE BY75 YEARS AGO(February 1932)HELPING TO PROMOTE ODD FELLOWSHIPThe Mercer County Past Grands' Association met on Tuesday,February 9, for the monthly meeting at West Middlesex, with a largeattendance. Nine Lodges out of fourteen were represented.A very enjoyable evening was spent, and several interesting andinstructive remarks were made. Special mention was made of thegraduation class of Meadville High School, in which six of itsmembers were from the 1.0.0.F. Home, four of them graduating withhighest honors. This certainly speaks well for the management of ourHome at Meadville. A motion was made to send a letter ofcongratulation to each member.The following is a list of donations made to the Arthritis Committee Fund 7/1/06 through 12/31/06. Our Goal for this fiscal year (4/1/06-3/31/07) is $50,000.00.Ticket sales for Taj Mahal $ 158.00Doris Goerlitz 1,882.40Audrey Hutchinson 52.40Leon S. Stamm 52.40Craig Reinhart 52.40James Blaney 52.40Home for Orphans of P A 1,000.00Golden Rule Reb. #198 25.00Oil City Enc. #182 75.00Lady Emily Reb. #74 25 .00Falls Creek Lodge #957 50.00Elnora Reb. #28 10.00Salome Reb. #30 10.00Lady Esther Reb. #74 20.00Tunkhannock Lodge #699 20.00Letitia Penn Reb. #173 25.00Celestia Reb. #80 25.00Jeannette Lodge #701 5.00Marinda Reb. #107 25.00Clover Lodge #348 25.00Bowmansdale Lodge #1179 100.00Lady Landis Reb. #303 25.00Mahoney Reb. #428 50.00Kathryn Bush 10.00Susannah Reb. #247 10.00Mt. Zion Lodge #74 300.00Myra Fay Adams 10.00John & Reta Kunkleman 100.00TOTAL $4,220.00Total donations 4/1/06 through 12/31/06 are $22,545.65.We the Committee thank you for your donations to help usreach our goal of$50,000.00 for this fiscal year; we now need$27 ,454.35 to reach that goal.Another interesting statement was made in regard to 1.0.0.Finterest in Greenville Lodge. The Rev.J.ALyons, pastoroftheM.E.church, is preaching a series of sermons at evening service on"Jeruslem to Jericho" and "David and Jonathan." The Rev. Lyons isa real Odd Fellow and an influential speaker.These sermons will leave a lasting impression and are sure to aidin increasing membership. After the meeting a fine lunch was served.The next meeting will be held March 17 at Stoneboro. Allmembers were requested to wear a green necktie to represent St.Patrick's birthday at this meeting.REBEKAHS HAVE BOOSTER AT WASHINGTONApproximately 600 Rebekahs, Odd Fellows and their friendsattended the booster function sponsored by Lady Hogue RebekahLodge, Washington, held Friday night, February 12 in the OddFellows' Temple, Washington. Waynesburg had a large delegationpresent and others were present from all parts of the county.The principal entertainment features of the evening were providedby the orchestra and double quartet from the Pittsburgh Home,both groups ofwhich played and sang during the evening. The Rev.W.K. Doutt, Home superintendent, gave a history of his "family" ashe calls the 106 children which are cared for there, and WilliamWerner, President of the Home, told of the Home management,explaining the cost per member to maintain the Orphanage. JohnFary, ofCharleroi, furnished humor for the program with a clever lineof jokes, closing with a splendid talk on education of the orphans.AJ. Stewart, of Washington, presided.25 YEARS AGO(February 1982)PHILADELPHIA AUXILIARY # 1 and PHILADELPHIA CANTON #1 INSTALLEDOn February 17, 1982, Lady Dorothy Stanley AP.P., and Dept.Association Treasurer, and Lady Esther Kershner, AP.P. and LadyHazel Mest installed Philadelphia Auxiliary #1. The Officersinstalled were: Lady Jane Meyer, President; Lady Betty McCartney,Vice President; Lady Helen Egner AP.P., Officer of the Day; LadyAlice O'Brien, AP.P., Officer of the Guard; Lady Elsie D. Beek.Chaplin; Lady Elizabeth McCartney, SentinaI; Lady CatherineGross, Treasurer; Lady Martha Hamilton, Secretary; Lady OlgaAboud, Jr. Past President did a wonderful job as President, andreceived many accolades as to her term of Office.Lady Geneva and her staff are to be commended for the lovelyInstallation.Philadelphia Canton #1, was installed by Maj. Gen. H. FrankStanley, Dept. Comm. The new Officers are: Maj. Frank Fulvo,Captain; Chev. Christian O. Haussler, Ensign; Capt. (R) WilliamMcCartney, Lt.; Chev. Thomas Mattes, Chaplain; Chev RobertHarris, Clerk; Capt. (R) Harry Wank, Accountant; Chev. GrenfallBeek is now Jr. Past Captain, and enjoyed his year of service.Grand Patriarch Carl F. Muller is in NortheastHospital, Philadelphiafor tests. Frank and Alice O'Brien wish to thank all Rebekahsand Odd Fellows for their concern at the death of Frank's uncle, S.c.O'Brien from Florida, who died while staying at their home inChester.
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