Our Story
North Point joined the struggle "To improve and elevate the character of mankind" in 1913. In the beginning the lodge prospered well but gradual declines in membership brought the Odd Fellows lodge to its knees. The remainder of the Odd Fellows membership rallied in support of the lodge and set out on a mission to revive the lodge. A few years later our Odd Fellows lodge was quickly making a path to become one of the strongest lodges in the state. Now the lodge has surpassed 60 in membership and is moving at an even faster rate towards the top Odd Fellows lodge in the state of Maryland.
What is an Odd Fellow?
Arguably the single most asked question from the curious. An Odd Fellow endevours to Improve and Elevate the Character of Man.
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Dennis Brown (left) and Ed Hook Jr. members of the Odd Fellows Lodge North Point Maryland prepared to pack boxes Saturday to send to troops in Iraq.
photo by Marge Neal
From the Dundalk Eagle Newspaper
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In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity", which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded on the North American Continent in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819 when Thomas Wildey and four members of the Order from England instituted Washington Lodge No. 1. This lodge received its charter from Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows in England.
Odd Fellowship became the 1st national fraternity to include both men and women when it adopted the beautiful Rebekah Degree on September 20, 1851. This degree is based on the teachings found in the Holy Bible, and was written by the Honorable Schuyler Colfax who was Vice President of the United States during the period 1868-1873. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were also the first fraternal organization to establish homes for our senior members and for orphaned children.
Thanks to the Sovereign Grand Lodge - Independent Order of Odd Fellows for the above reference. |
