Monthly Archives: August 2012

2012 Grand Lodge

The Grand Lodge in Tennessee, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently held its annual Session at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  Douglas Galyon (center) of Philadelphia, Tennessee was elected Grand Master.  Galyon is a member of Sweetwater Valley Lodge … Continue reading

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Oak Grove Elementary School Project

Ocoee Lodge No. 97, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently purchased a new bulletin board for  Oak Grove Elementary School. The bulletin board is in the main hallway at the  entrance to the principal’s office. Pictured in front of the … Continue reading

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2009 Official Visit at the Museum Center

Ocoee Lodge No. 97,  Independent Order of Odd Fellows, held their annual Official Visit for the Grand  Master of the Odd Fellows of Tennessee at The Museum Center at Five Points on March 14, 2009. Over 90 members and guests were … Continue reading

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76th Annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its 76th annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia in May of 2009. The ceremony consists of music, speeches by leaders of the Order and laying of … Continue reading

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Taylor Elementary School Project

Ocoee Lodge No. 97,  Independent Order of Odd Fellows, recently donated 15 jackets for the Safety  Patrol at Taylor Elementary School. The reflective jackets are needed to assist  the students of the Safety Patrol as they work in the rain … Continue reading

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2009 Grand Lodge Session

The annual Grand Lodge Session of the Odd Fellows of Tennessee met June 21st – 24th, 2009 at the Knoxville Airport Hilton in Alcoa, Tennessee. Several members of Ocoee Lodge No.  97 of Cleveland were in attendance. Two local members will serve appointed offices … Continue reading

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Local Authors Publish Historical Books of Cleveland

Ocoee Lodge’s very own Mitchell Kinder and Robert George have authored 3 pictorial history books of Cleveland and Bradley County. Bradley County – “Images of America Collection” Authors: Robert L.  George and Mitchell T. Kinder # of pages: 128   Publisher: Arcadia  Publishing … Continue reading

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