How to join the IOOF

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

•  Any person, male or female, at least 16 years of age

• Believes in a God, the supreme ruler and creator of the universe

• A sober minded person not given to illicit drugs or excessive drinking.

• Tolerant of faiths and beliefs other than their own.

• Loyal to their country.

• Honest and known for their integrity

• Have made the decision to join by their own free will and not for any personal gain or reasons of idle curiosity.

HOW TO JOIN

To become a member of an Odd Fellows Lodge those interested simply would contact the Lodge via telephone or email, meet a current member, or come to an Odd Fellows sponsored event and let us know your intentions. 

Once we are aware of your intention we strongly suggest the following:

1. Research the Fraternity. Information is in every library and all over the internet

2. Attend Lodge dinners and functions so you have the opportunity to get to know the members and see firsthand some of the benevolent programs we are involved in.

3. Keep in mind you are considering joining a worldwide fraternity.

4. Consider the time you have to offer. Odd Fellows are Odd Fellows 24/7/365.

5. If after you have contemplated the above and wish to proceed you will need a sponsor who will recommend you to other Lodge members of your eligibility for membership. If you don`t personally know someone in the Lodge and wish to join and have made your intention to become a member clear, then one will be appointed for you.

6. Your sponsor will have you fill out a membership application and will collect a $15application fee.

7. At the next regular meeting, your application will be read and an interviewing committee will be tasked to interview you to determine your eligibility.

8. The interviewing committee will then report their findings in open Lodge and the members will vote on your membership.

9. If the vote is favorable you will be brought to the next initiation and start a life long journey of helping your fellow man and expanding your fraternal relations with the world.

We hope you consider joining our great fraternity to help

“Make the World a Better Place in Which to Live”