Welcome to the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows

(IOOF)

The Independent Order of the Odd Fellows (IOOF), also known as the Three Link Fraternity, is an altruistic and benevolent fraternal organization derived from the similar British Odd Fellows service organizations which came into being during the 18th century, at a time when altruistic and charitable acts were far less common.'

The command of the IOOF is to 'visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan'. Specifically, IOOF today are dedicated to the following purposes:

• To improve and elevate the character of mankind by promoting the principles of friendship, love, truth, faith, hope, charity and universal justice.

• To help make the world a better place to live by aiding each other, the community, the less fortunate, the youth, the elderly and the environment in every way possible.

• To promote good will and harmony amongst peoples and nations through the principle of universal fraternity, holding the belief that all men and women regardless of race, nationality, religion, social status, gender, rank and station are brothers and sisters.

Ideally, an Odd Fellows lodge is a place for fellowship in all its forms, from hanging out and just having fun, to discussion, to networking, to collaboration on sati creative and constructive projects, all with an eye not only on our own satisfaction but on what we might offer to the community at large. An ideal lodge is a great venue for a lot of positive energy and all members are encouraged to contribute their share.

In addition, lodges provide an international social network of brothers and sisters that extends to 30 countries worldwide. If traveling is an interest, membership can provide a valuable network that will very much welcome an international visitor, assist in their enterprises and certainly their travels wherever possible.