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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Union
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gptkbp:activities
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charitable work
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gptkbp:affiliated_with
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gptkb:Independent_Order_of_Odd_Fellows
gptkb:Rebekah_Assembly
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gptkbp:affiliation
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other fraternal organizations
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gptkbp:annual_event
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conventions
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gptkbp:archives
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maintains records of activities
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gptkbp:charity
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gptkb:Odd_Fellows_Foundation
associated with the organization
support for orphans and the elderly
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gptkbp:charity_work
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millions of dollars annually
supporting education and health
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gptkbp:collaboration
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disaster relief efforts
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gptkbp:colors
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blue, white, and gold
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gptkbp:community_events
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for members and families
dinners and gatherings
dinners and dances
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gptkbp:community_impact
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disaster relief efforts
improves local communities
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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in local events
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gptkbp:community_outreach
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volunteer work
health initiatives
to schools
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gptkbp:community_partnerships
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with local charities
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gptkbp:community_programs
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youth mentorship
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gptkbp:community_service
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local charities
various initiatives
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gptkbp:conference
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held regularly
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gptkbp:conflict
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decline in membership
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gptkbp:costume_design
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business casual
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gptkbp:criteria
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open to all adults
must be of good character
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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parades
celebrations of heritage
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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part of fraternal traditions
preserved through lodges
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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in American history
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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in various communities
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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scholarships
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gptkbp:famous_for
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supporting the elderly
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gptkbp:female_counterpart
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Rebekahs
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gptkbp:founded
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1819
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Thomas_Wildey
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gptkbp:frequency
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monthly
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gptkbp:future_goals
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revitalizing membership
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gptkbp:global_presence
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in over 30 countries
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gptkbp:governing_body
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gptkb:Lodge
gptkb:Sovereign_Grand_Lodge
gptkb:International_Association_of_Odd_Fellows
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gptkbp:has_tradition
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initiation ceremonies
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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established in the U. S. in 1819
first lodge established in 1730
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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available in archives
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gptkbp:historical_event
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contributed to social reforms
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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associated with the organization
involved in the founding of the organization
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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on other organizations
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gptkbp:historical_role
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gptkb:England
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world
one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the U. S.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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International Order of Odd Fellows
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gptkbp:initiation_fee
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varies by lodge
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gptkbp:leadership
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elected officers
for members
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gptkbp:legacy
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promoting brotherhood
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gptkbp:membership
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approximately 600,000
over 600,000 members
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gptkbp:motto
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Friendship, Love, and Truth
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gptkbp:network
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business connections
local lodges
for professionals
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Henry_Nixon
gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
gptkb:Harry_S._Truman
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkb:George_H._W._Bush
gptkb:Joe_Biden
gptkb:Warren_Harding
gptkb:William_H._Taft
gptkb:U._S._Presidents
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gptkbp:number_of_books
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lodges
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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gptkb:community_service
community welfare
support for orphanages
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gptkbp:philosophy
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helping others
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gptkbp:project
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food drives
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gptkbp:publications
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gptkb:The_Odd_Fellow_Magazine
newsletters
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gptkbp:purpose
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to promote personal and social development
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gptkbp:recognition
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by various governments
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gptkbp:social_responsibility
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promotes civic engagement
promoting civic engagement
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gptkbp:symbol
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three links
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gptkbp:values
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brotherhood and charity
equality and fraternity
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gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities
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for members
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gptkbp:website
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ioof.org
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gptkbp:youth_programs
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gptkb:Junior_Odd_Fellows
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