the New Year is upon us and Penn State is off to the Rose Bowl. Every year, since 1908, Odd Fellow and Rebekahs have entered a float in the Rose Bowl Parade. This year Odd Fellow float’s theme is “Going to the Fair.” Odd Fellows has a long history, doing good for others, giving back to their community, and supporting one another. Sure Odd Fellows has changed over the years, as society has changed, but the values and principles have and must remain the same. We don’t do charity for credit or reward, but for simple joy of helping others. Hopefully we will inspire others to do the same and join us.
In the upcoming month we will have several volunteer opportunities. First, we are planning to continue helping out at the local food bank. The Faith Centre Food Bank was really thankful for our help, and will need volunteers in the coming New Year. Secondly, the next Blood Drive will be held Jan 29th; people needed 11:45am to 6:30pm, at the Oakwood Presbyterian Church (Located near the Texas Road House). The drive will be catered by the Outback Steakhouse. Another Blood Drive will be held at the United Methodist Church in Lemont, Jan 30th volunteers needed 9:30am to 4:30pm. I will also need help for this drive recruiting before the event. As well as food donations needed/welcome for this drive. Finally, second Thursday, we will have the Odd Fellow Bingo Night at the Oaks Nursing Home, 6:45 to 8:30.
In close, I would like to thank all the members that have participated in events past, and hope more will in future. Hope everyone had a great holiday, a Marry Christmas, and very happy New Year
Br. Robert S. Owens
Nobel Grand
Bso104@gmail.com
(814)321 -6958
Nobel Grand
Bso104@gmail.com
(814)321 -6958
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