Become A Member
Join the Order
Requirements for Membership
Any person of good character, of any race, gender, nationality, and social status, who is loyal to their country and believes in a Supreme Being, is eligible for membership. Odd Fellowship strictly forbids interference with one’s religious beliefs or political opinions.
Our jurisdiction requires candidates to be 16 years old. The lodge charges an initiation fee and annual dues. Annual dues are $35.
Becoming a Member
Those interested may contact the lodge, meet a current member, or attend an Odd Fellow–sponsored event and let us know their intention. Once we are aware of that intention, we strongly suggest the following:
1. Research the Order
Information about Odd Fellowship is available in libraries and online.
2. Visit the Lodge
Drop in about 30 minutes before a meeting and introduce yourself. Attend lodge dinners and functions so that you have the opportunity to get to know the members and see first-hand some of the benevolent programs in which we are involved.
3. Consider the Order You Are Joining
You are considering joining a worldwide fraternal Order.
4. Consider the Time You Have to Offer
Odd Fellows are Odd Fellows 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
5. Find a Sponsor
If, after considering the above, you wish to proceed, you will need a sponsor. If you do not personally know someone in the lodge and have made your intention to become a member clear, one will be appointed for you.
6. Begin Your Participation
You will be educated on what is expected and asked to be involved in lodge functions and activities.
7. The Lodge Ballots
When your sponsor feels confident that you have gained the knowledge to make a well-informed decision about joining the Order, your sponsor will let the lodge know and the members will vote at a regularly scheduled meeting.
8. Initiation
Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance of membership. The lodge will ballot to accept you as a member. If the vote is favorable, you will be brought to the next initiation and begin a lifelong journey of helping your fellow man and expanding your fraternal relations with the world.
Apply for Membership
Complete the form and attach your membership application. The lodge will contact you with the next steps once received.
Submitting an application does not guarantee membership. The lodge will ballot on each candidate; a favorable ballot is required before initiation.