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| Nations Pilgrimage for Youth | <p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: large;"><em><strong>What is the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth?</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">In June e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>ach year <span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"><span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span></span><span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>t<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>his program <span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>s<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>n<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>d<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span> <span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>d<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>l<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>g<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>a<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>t<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>s<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span> <span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>t<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>h<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>a<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>t<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span> <span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>h<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>a<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>v<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span> <span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>b<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>n<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span> select<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>e<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>d<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"><span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span> <span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>f<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>r<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>o<span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>m</span> high school students from all over world and shows them the United Nations in action. The tour of the United Nations building includes behind-the-scenes briefings conducted by specialized agencies and departments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Each summer since 1949, Odd Fellows of Massachusetts have sponsored a one-week tour of New York City and the United Nations for high school students across our state. These students get a once in a lifetime education of global government in action. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span id="_mce_start" style="line-height: 0pt; display: none;"></span>If you are interested in finding out more information about how you can attend, contact the Massachusetts Coordinator:</span></p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Rocco Castiglione P.G.</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">22 Victoria Street</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Revere, MA 02151</span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">781-284-0350<span id="_mce_end" style="line-height: 0; display: none;"></span></span></p> </blockquote> | Show | Edit | Destroy | |
| The Eighteenth Annual Arthritis Charity Ball | <h4 style="margin: 12pt 0in 3pt;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">I would like to extend to you, your escort, and or lodge members a very cordial invitation to the <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Eighteenth<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Annual Arthritis Charity Ball</span></strong>, sponsored by the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">This year, the Arthritis Ball will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Manor Restaurant, 42 West Boylston Street (Rt. 12), West Boylston, MA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>01583.</strong></span></p> </span></span></em><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">The Ball will commence with a social hour at 6:00pm followed by dinner at 7:00pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Immediately after dinner all proceeds from this major fund-raiser will be presented to Mr. William Turner, President & COO of the Arthritis Foundation New England Region.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">We are very pleased to announce our guest speaker this year is Mr. Donald Barr, President/CEO of Barr & Barr, Inc., Chair of the MA Leadership Council and Secretary of the Arthritis Foundation New England Region Board.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium; mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN">T</span>he <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Leadership</strong> <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Award</strong> will be presented to Fire Chief Gerard A. Dio of the Worcester, MA Fire Department.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Service Award </strong>will be presented to Mr. Tim Garvin, President & CEO of the United Way of Central MA. <strong>The Odd Fellowship Award </strong>will be presented to Mr. Clarence Plant, CPPM, CF, PGM, Secretary of the Grand Lodge. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tickets</strong> for the Ball are <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">$40.00</strong> each and tables of 8 &10 are available upon request; <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Advertisement</strong> opportunities in our Program Book are as follows:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>full page for $100.00 (8 x 10), half page for $60.00 (5 ½ x 8), quarter page for $30.00 (5 ½ x 4 1/4), and business card for $10.00 (3.5” x 2”). Please email your camera ready artwork to <a href="mailto:Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com">Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com</a> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">If you are unable to attend this event and would still like to make a contribution to this cause, donations are extremely appreciated and all donations are tax-deductible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please contact:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nancy Cyr, at The Grand Lodge, 104 Randolph Rd, Worcester, MA or email <a href="mailto:Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com">Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com</a> for tickets and other ways to contribute. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">All checks are to be made payable to the Arthritis Committee</span>.</strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Please respond with ads and ticket request by</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">April 2, 2012</strong></span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">All proceeds help fund research and the development of a cure for a debilitating disease that strikes people of all ages and affects about thirty-seven million Americans. I ask your support in making this event a success.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Thank you for your time and consideration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope that you will join us in our fight against this disease characterized by pain and debilitation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Clarence Plant’s office at (508) 852-7702.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">In Friendship, Love & Truth, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <br style="mso-ignore: vglayout;" /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Clarence Plant, CPPM, CF, PGM,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Chairman, Grand Lodge, IOOF Arthritis Committee,</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Trustee Arthritis Foundation New England Region</span></p> </span></span></em></h4> <h4 style="margin: 12pt 0in 3pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></em></span></h4> | <p> <p> </p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in 3pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>The 18th Annual Arthritis Charity Ball</strong></span></span></span></span></p> </span></span><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></em></span></p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in 3pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sponsored by The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Manor Restaurant, 42 West Boylston St., (Route 12) West Boylston, MA. 01583. </span></span></span></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <p> <p> <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> <br /></span></em></span></p> </p> <span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Ball will commence with a social hour at 6:00pm followed by dinner at 7:00pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Immediately after dinner all proceeds from this major fund-raiser will be presented to Mr. William Turner, President & COO of the Arthritis Foundation New England Region.</span></span></span></span></em></span> <span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We are very pleased to announce our guest speaker this year is Mr. Donald Barr, President/CEO of Barr & Barr, Inc., Chair of the MA Leadership Council and Secretary of the Arthritis Foundation New England Region Board.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium; mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN;" lang="EN">T</span>he <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Leadership</strong> <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Award</strong> will be presented to Fire Chief Gerard A. Dio of the Worcester, MA Fire Department.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Service Award </strong>will be presented to Mr. Tim Garvin, President & CEO of the United Way of Central MA.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tickets</strong> for the Ball are <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">$40.00</strong> each and tables of 8 &10 are available upon request; <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Advertisement</strong> opportunities in our Program Book are as follows:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>full page for $100.00 (8 x 10), half page for $60.00 (5 ½ x 8), quarter page for $30.00 (5 ½ x 4 1/4), and business card for $10.00 (3.5” x 2”). Please email your camera ready artwork to </span><a href="mailto:Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">If you are unable to attend this event and would still like to make a contribution to this cause, donations are extremely appreciated and all donations are tax-deductible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please contact:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nancy Cyr, at The Grand Lodge, 104 Randolph Rd, Worcester, MA or email </span><a href="mailto:Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ncyr@oddfellowshome.com</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> for tickets and other ways to contribute. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">All checks are to be made payable to the Arthritis Committee</span>.</strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Please respond with ads and ticket request by</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">April 2, 2012</strong></span><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">.</strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">All proceeds help fund research and the development of a cure for a debilitating disease that strikes people of all ages and affects about thirty-seven million Americans. I ask your support in making this event a success.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you for your time and consideration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We hope that you will join us in our fight against this disease characterized by pain and debilitation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Clarence Plant’s office at (508) 852-7702.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In Friendship, Love & Truth, </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 12pt 0in 3pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Clarence Plant, CPPM, CF, PGM,</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Chairman, Grand Lodge, IOOF Arthritis Committee,</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Trustee Arthritis Foundation New England Region</span></span></p> </span></span></em></span></p> | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| Seventy-Ninth I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns | <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Seventy-Ninth I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns May 4-6, 2012, Arlington, Virginia </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><em> </em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are cordially invited to attend the seventy-ninth Annual I.0.0. F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Members of all units of the Order are encouraged to participate. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Pilgrimage Committee is pleased to provide the following information about this annual event. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">The 2012 Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, May 6 at Arlington National Cemetery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ceremonies will begin at 1:00 PM with a Parade from the USS Maine Mast staging area, followed by the Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremonies at the Tomb. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pilgrimage Address at the Tomb will be delivered by the Honorable Delmar L. Burns, Sovereign Grand Master. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">The <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Hilton Alexandria Mark Center</strong>, at 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22311, will be the headquarters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Room reservations are to be made directly with the Hotel, at toll-free 1-800-Hiltons (1-800-445-8667) or 1-703-845-1010. You MUST mention "Odd Fellows Pilgrimage" when reserving your room to receive the special rate of $110.00 plus hotel tax. (see the attached flyer for information on the banquet and hotel accommodations).</span></p> | <h2 class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;"><em>Greetings </em><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">to all members, families and friends </em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </em></span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: medium;"><em><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows</em>. </em><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></strong></span></h2> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">The Seventy-Ninth I.O.O.F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns May 4-6, 2012, Arlington, Virginia </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"><em> </em><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">You are cordially invited to attend the seventy-ninth Annual I.0.0. F. Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Members of all units of the Order are encouraged to participate. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Pilgrimage Committee is pleased to provide the following information about this annual event. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">The 2012 Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday, May 6 at Arlington National Cemetery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ceremonies will begin at 1:00 PM with a Parade from the USS Maine Mast staging area, followed by the Memorial Service and Wreath Laying Ceremonies at the Tomb. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pilgrimage Address at the Tomb will be delivered by the Honorable Delmar L. Burns, Sovereign Grand Master. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.05pt 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">The <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Hilton Alexandria Mark Center</strong>, at 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22311, will be the headquarters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Room reservations are to be made directly with the Hotel, at toll-free 1-800-Hiltons (1-800-445-8667) or 1-703-845-1010. You MUST mention "Odd Fellows Pilgrimage" when reserving your room to receive the special rate of $110.00 plus hotel tax.</span></p> | Show | Edit | Destroy |
| DEGREE RALLY DAY | <p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Degree Rally Day on March 31, 2012 at Friendship Lodge No 20, 16 Maple Street, Belmont. Names of all candidates MUST be in writing with the seal of the lodge sponsoring the candidates along wiht their dates of initiation and sponsor and mailed to the Grand Lodge by March 23rd. Candidates must arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. On March 31st all qualified candidates must have in their possession at the Degree Rally Day a certificate with the seal of the lodge which includes their date of initiation as well. </span></p> | <p><span style="font-family: times new roman,times; font-size: medium;">Degree Rally Day on March 31, 2012 at Friendship Lodge No 20, 16 Maple Street, Belmont. Names of all candidates MUST be in writing with the seal of the lodge sponsoring the candidates along wiht their dates of initiation and their sponsor and mailed to the Grand Lodge by March 23rd. Candidates must arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. On March 31st all qualified candidates must have in their possession at the Degree Rally Day a certificate with the seal of the lodge which includes their date of initiation as well. </span></p> | Show | Edit | Destroy |
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