WINDSOR LODGE 187
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
216 W. BENTON
WINDSOR, MO 65360
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
216 W. BENTON
WINDSOR, MO 65360
About the Odd Fellows
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was started on the North America Continent in 1819. Lodges in Missouri were started in the 1830's, and the Windsor Lodge was founded on May 20, 1868. The Windsor Lodge has met ever Thursday since that time.
In addition to their Commandment to Visit the Sick, Relieve the distressed, Bury the Dead, and Educate the Orphan, which is a Commandment of all Odd Fellows, Members of the 'Windsor Lodge are very active in the social affairs of the Windsor area. The building and operation of the F L & T Rail Road for children is just one such undertaking. The Lodge sponsors the Windsor Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Parade, Halloween Downtown and provides funds to send a boy to Boy's State and girl to Girl's State each year. The Lodge through its members provides support to various community activities and organizations such as: Friends of the Park, Youth Baseball and Softball programs, Kids Fishing Day, Windsor Graduation Party, After-Prom Committee, Windsor Septemberfest and Moonlight Madness. The Lodge actively supports the Odd Fellow's Educational Foundation. Twice a year, normal in May and October the Lodge holds a bar-b-que as its major fundraisers.
What Are Odd Fellows
We are a fraternity of people who stand for family values and meet to have fun and fellowship. We are the oldest fraternal Order with Lodges throughout the United States and much of the World.
We are people working to do good together and "to improve and elevate the character of mankind" by doing works of benevolence and charity. We do "not believe in the division and classifications of society." Our laws disallow strife, discord, party or sect. We believe that "Friendship, Love and Truth" are the best safeguards against the ills of life.
We are an established part of our community and continue a long tradition of service and fellowship.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was started on the North America Continent in 1819. Lodges in Missouri were started in the 1830's, and the Windsor Lodge was founded on May 20, 1868. The Windsor Lodge has met ever Thursday since that time.
In addition to their Commandment to Visit the Sick, Relieve the distressed, Bury the Dead, and Educate the Orphan, which is a Commandment of all Odd Fellows, Members of the 'Windsor Lodge are very active in the social affairs of the Windsor area. The building and operation of the F L & T Rail Road for children is just one such undertaking. The Lodge sponsors the Windsor Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Parade, Halloween Downtown and provides funds to send a boy to Boy's State and girl to Girl's State each year. The Lodge through its members provides support to various community activities and organizations such as: Friends of the Park, Youth Baseball and Softball programs, Kids Fishing Day, Windsor Graduation Party, After-Prom Committee, Windsor Septemberfest and Moonlight Madness. The Lodge actively supports the Odd Fellow's Educational Foundation. Twice a year, normal in May and October the Lodge holds a bar-b-que as its major fundraisers.
What Are Odd Fellows
We are a fraternity of people who stand for family values and meet to have fun and fellowship. We are the oldest fraternal Order with Lodges throughout the United States and much of the World.
We are people working to do good together and "to improve and elevate the character of mankind" by doing works of benevolence and charity. We do "not believe in the division and classifications of society." Our laws disallow strife, discord, party or sect. We believe that "Friendship, Love and Truth" are the best safeguards against the ills of life.
We are an established part of our community and continue a long tradition of service and fellowship.
Scholarships
The Odd Fellow's Education Foundation provides scholarships through local, state and national efforts. The Windsor Lodge has sponsored and awarded over $200,000.00 in scholarships to local area graduates.
Visual Research & Services
Odd Fellows are committed to furthering vision education and research. In 1956, The Sovereign Grand Lodge established the World Eye Bank and Visual Research Foundation with funds used to establish a chair of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. We now have committed more than $2,000,000 to this project.
Arthritis Foundation
Odd Fellows are one of the largest contributors to the Arthritis Foundation for research and treatment.
Pilgrimage To The Tomb of The Unknowns
Since 1934 our military unit has participated in wreath laying ceremonies and they also stand guard at the Tomb. This Ceremony of Remembrance is in memory of those who have given their lives to preserve the «America Vlay of Life' enshrines the principle of Odd Fellowship···Friendship, Love and Truth.
Other Programs
The Gates to Peace Garden located on the border of Manitoba and North Dakota. Building of an Orphanage and village in Cambodia. Sponsor of a float in the Rose Parade. Living Legacy Program which focuses on planting of trees for future generations.
To learn more about the Odd Fellows visit: www.ioof.org
The Odd Fellow's Education Foundation provides scholarships through local, state and national efforts. The Windsor Lodge has sponsored and awarded over $200,000.00 in scholarships to local area graduates.
Visual Research & Services
Odd Fellows are committed to furthering vision education and research. In 1956, The Sovereign Grand Lodge established the World Eye Bank and Visual Research Foundation with funds used to establish a chair of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. We now have committed more than $2,000,000 to this project.
Arthritis Foundation
Odd Fellows are one of the largest contributors to the Arthritis Foundation for research and treatment.
Pilgrimage To The Tomb of The Unknowns
Since 1934 our military unit has participated in wreath laying ceremonies and they also stand guard at the Tomb. This Ceremony of Remembrance is in memory of those who have given their lives to preserve the «America Vlay of Life' enshrines the principle of Odd Fellowship···Friendship, Love and Truth.
Other Programs
The Gates to Peace Garden located on the border of Manitoba and North Dakota. Building of an Orphanage and village in Cambodia. Sponsor of a float in the Rose Parade. Living Legacy Program which focuses on planting of trees for future generations.
To learn more about the Odd Fellows visit: www.ioof.org
