Odd Fellows Instagram | Community Engagement - Independent Order of Odd Fellows

MEDIA

IOOF Instagram

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Charter Draping for 30 Days by all UnitsIn Memory ofJimmy С. HumphreyPast Sovereign Grand Maste....

It is with a heavy heart that we must report that Brother Jimmy Humphrey PSGM has taken his Final Degree and gained admittance into the Eternal Lodge.
We thank Brother Jimmy for their loyal service to the Order and please Read More

the_odd_fellows

Do you have a family connection to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows — whether from recent years or generations past? We’d love to see and hear about it! Post your photos, memories, or stories, and use #OddInTheFamily so we Read More

Thank You for a Memorable SGL 2025 in Charleston, WV!The international sessions of the Sovereign....

the_odd_fellows

Odd Fellows Tattooing at this year's SGL session. An hour of pain for a lifetime of Odd Fellows cred... Only one day left to get yours!
@vintagekarmatattoos #ioof #oddfellows #sgl

the_odd_fellows

Introducing: Affordable, Quality Collar Regalia by Odd Lodge Regalia Co. Perfect for lodge meetings, ceremonies, formal events, or just making the goat jealous.
Get yours now at: olregalia.com
#ioof #oddfellows #regalia #angrygoat #flt #oddlodgeregaliaco

the_odd_fellows

✨ Fezzes for sale! ✨ Proceeds support the 2025 Golden Rule Gala in Dallas, TX.
Get yours here: https://goldenruleencampment.org/fez-orders
#ioof #oddfellows #encampment #fez #fezzesarecool

This year's SGL Sessions mascot, Mothly The Mothman, will see you SO SOON!Whether you are an Odd....

the_odd_fellows

SGL Sessions are NEXT WEEK! This year's event is jam packed with more to do than ever before -- ....

the_odd_fellows

The international session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is coming up soon... but there's still time to pre-register!
Visit this link for the registration form and more information on events happening throughout the week: https://oddfellows.us/charleston2025.html

the_odd_fellows

Today is the 206th Oddiversary of Wildey Odd Fellowship and Washington Lodge no. 1.
Raise a glass tonight in FL&T!
🔗🔗🔗
https://odd-fellows.org/history/wildeys-odd-fellowship/

Please share!!! Help our members in distress!3 October 2024To all Grand BodiesPlease forward to ....

the_odd_fellows

We wanna see your Lodge! If your lodge has a building please submit it following a brief history for the opportunity to be featured on the SGL Instagram! Let’s travel the world together! Find link for submission for details and Read More

the_odd_fellows

Happy Thomas Wildey Day everyone! Thank you for all the Odd Swag pictures!!! #thomaswildeyday #ioof

the_odd_fellows

Tomorrow is Thomas Wildey Day! Help us Celebrate and show us your Odd Swag using the tags #thomaswildeyday and #ioof ! Have fun with it!!!

the_odd_fellows

In recognition of Thomas Wildey Day we’d like to see your Odd fellows Swag! Please post a picture of you in your regalia and swag using the tags #ioof and #thomaswildeyday !

the_odd_fellows

From now on, 01/15 (Thomas Wildey’s birthday) shall be recognized as Thomas Wildey Day. Let’s celebrate our founder and all that he fought to build and establish!

the_odd_fellows

Shout out to Chester Odd Fellows Lodge No. 281 in Chesterfield, Virginia! They had their semi-annual sausage fundraiser this last weekend. They make their own “Odd” sausage blends. Look at the creativity with their blend names!
Friendship (Mild)
Love (Zesty Italian)
Truth (Hot)
Charity Read More

the_odd_fellows

Who’s going to Des Moines?

the_odd_fellows

His mother recently passed and this was in her jewelry box. It was her father's, his grandpa. I assume these were used in military units to identify members among the ranks. Does anyone have more information?

the_odd_fellows

Charter Draping for 30 Days by all Units
In Memory of
Jimmy С. Humphrey
Past Sovereign Grand Master
2014-2015
THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
To all Units
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Greetings:
Resolution of Respect in memory of-Jimmy C. Humphrey, Past Sovereign Grand Master, 2014-2015, who died Thursday, the 25th day of September 2025.
Once again death hath summoned a Brother Odd Fellow, and the golden gateway to the Eternal City has opened to welcome him to his home. He has completed his work in ministering to the wants of the afflicted, in shedding light into darkened souls, and in bringing joy into places of misery, and his reward has received the plaudit "well done" from the Supreme Master.
Whereas, The-wise and merciful Master of the Universe has called our beloved and respected Brother home, and he having been a true and faithful member of our beloved Order,
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that all Units of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in testimony of our loss, drape their Charters in mourning for thirty days, that we tender to the family our sincere condolence in their deep affliction, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family.
Done this 29th day of September 2025, in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and the 206th year of Odd-Fellowship on the North American Continent.
ATTEST:
In Friendship, Love & Truth,
s/ Thomas J. Calabrese
Sovereign Grand Master
s/ Terry L. Barrett
Sovereign Grand Secretary

the_odd_fellows

Thank You for a Memorable SGL 2025 in Charleston, WV!
The international sessions of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows were a great success, thanks to the dedication and support of so many.
A heartfelt thank-you to Kanawha Lodge No. 25 for hosting us so warmly in Charleston, West Virginia, and to everyone who attended, organized, and contributed to making this gathering truly special.
We also celebrate the institution of the 2025–2026 officers, including IOOF Sovereign Grand Master Thomas J. Calabrese, IARA President Pamelia M. Isenhower, and General Commanding of GMC Marion Owens Jr. Their leadership will help guide our Order in the year ahead.
To all the members, volunteers, and friends who made SGL 2025 possible—thank you. Your efforts keep the spirit of Odd Fellowship thriving across the world.
Here’s to the year ahead and all we will accomplish together!

the_odd_fellows

📖 Available now on Amazon and IngramSpark: 📖
The Odd Fellows Chaplain History and Manual is a first-of-its-kind guide for chaplains at every level of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Complete with historical knowledge, philosophy, practical advice, and ceremonies, this volume is not simply a bastion of clarity for anyone seeking to deepen their service to the Order by serving as Chaplain; It is also an invaluable resource for any Odd Fellow looking to balance the needs of our diverse membership with an adherence to the traditional requirement of belief in a Supreme Being.
Written by Rev. Michael H. Duminiak, a Sovereign Grand Chaplain and ordained minister, this book provides grounded advice for navigating Odd Fellows law and tradition without compromising our personal faiths. The Odd Fellows Chaplain History and Manual is also an attractive addition to any Odd Fellow’s library, and is destined to be a favorite among collectors for years to come.
Get yours at heartinhandinstitute.com.
#ioof #oddfellows #flt #heartinhand

the_odd_fellows

Odd Fellows Tattooing at this year's SGL session. An hour of pain for a lifetime of Odd Fellows cred... Only one day left to get yours!
@vintagekarmatattoos #ioof #oddfellows #sgl

the_odd_fellows

✨ Fezzes for sale! ✨ Proceeds support the 2025 Golden Rule Gala in Dallas, TX.
Get yours here: https://goldenruleencampment.org/fez-orders
#ioof #oddfellows #encampment #fez #fezzesarecool

the_odd_fellows

This year's SGL Sessions mascot, Mothly The Mothman, will see you SO SOON!
Whether you are an Odd Fellow or member of the general public, there is something for everyone at this year’s special 200th Anniversary of the Sovereign Grand Lodge session!
If you have never been to SGL session, this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss. If you have been
before, you have a whole host of new special events to attend that have never been seen at SGL session
before. You can visit the link in bio for the full breakdown of everything happening this upcoming week.
#ioof #oddfellows #ioofsgl25 #charlestonwv

the_odd_fellows

SGL Sessions are NEXT WEEK! This year's event is jam packed with more to do than ever before -- for Odd Fellows and the general public!
Aside from the sessions, committee meetings, dinners and installations, there are other opportunities to explore while attending the 2025 Unified Sessions in Charleston, WV. This provides a quick overview of those opportunities that you will be able to choose based on your interests and schedule while you attend session. Earn points for participation and earn a special 200th Anniversary of the SGL Souvenir!
#IOOF #oddfellows #ioofsgl25 #charlestonwv

the_odd_fellows

Today is the 206th Oddiversary of Wildey Odd Fellowship and Washington Lodge no. 1.
Raise a glass tonight in FL&T!
🔗🔗🔗
https://odd-fellows.org/history/wildeys-odd-fellowship/

the_odd_fellows

Please share!!! Help our members in distress!
3 October 2024
To all Grand Bodies
Please forward to your local units.
Greetings:
Be reminded to send Funds for Hurricane Helene
Disaster to:
Odd Fellow’s and Rebekah’s Hunger and Disaster Fund
422 N Trade St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2830
Memo the check Hurricane Helene
If you have already sent funds to a program, submit your donation using the 2024-
2025 Community Service report form next May-June.
Thanking you in advance for your assistance to those who have suffered great loss
from this disaster.
Sincerely and fraternally,
s/ Gerald V. Workman

the_odd_fellows

Happy Thomas Wildey Day everyone! Thank you for all the Odd Swag pictures!!! #thomaswildeyday #ioof

the_odd_fellows

Tomorrow is Thomas Wildey Day! Help us Celebrate and show us your Odd Swag using the tags #thomaswildeyday and #ioof ! Have fun with it!!!

the_odd_fellows

In recognition of Thomas Wildey Day we’d like to see your Odd fellows Swag! Please post a picture of you in your regalia and swag using the tags #ioof and #thomaswildeyday !

the_odd_fellows

From now on, 01/15 (Thomas Wildey’s birthday) shall be recognized as Thomas Wildey Day. Let’s celebrate our founder and all that he fought to build and establish!

the_odd_fellows

Who’s going to Des Moines?

the_odd_fellows

Fun Facts:
IOOF lodges use “tracing boards,” illustrated charts with symbols like the heart-in-hand and skull, to teach moral lessons during rituals, helping members visualize the order’s values of sincerity and justice.

Kudos:
This website is administered and maintained by The Sovereign Grand Lodge Communications Committee.

Quick Links
Contact Us
Contact Directory
Cookie Policy
Privacy Policy
Nondiscrimination Policy