What you do in a Junior Odd Fellows’ Lodge
• Practice a democratic process,
• Learn how to conduct a business meeting,
• Use parliamentary laws,
• Learn love of your country, your parents and of friends,
• Associate with boys and girls of your own age, and
• Serve and share with others in community service
Recreation
• There are activities at the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Camps for you to enjoy
• You may plan weekend trips within your lodge
• You may plan dances and other money making projects
• You may plan to have entertainment for your parents
• You may plan anything else that your lodge might enjoy
You Take Part in Meetings Regularly
• All meetings and group events will be under Adult supervision
• You will learn to open and close meetings efficiently and with dispatch
• Ceremonies are used to show the aims and objects of the group
You Become Alert to Community and Civic Needs and Conditions
• You will learn to know your neighbourhood and its needs
• You will do your part to promote understanding and cooperation among people of different creeds, colours and races in
your community and the world at large
You are helped in your seeking and finding of personal ideals
• An adequate faith and philosophy of life are necessary for everyone
• You are encouraged to be active in the church of your choice
• You learn how ideals are translated into personal living
Requirements for Junior Odd Fellows Membership
• You must be 10 to 18 years old (some lodges accept 8 to 18 years old)
• Have good moral character
• Believe in a Supreme Being
• Petition a Junior Odd Fellow Lodge for acceptance
