COVID-19 Availability Information
In an effort to support the health of our community and to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge will be making adjustments to organizational activities.
All Odd Fellows Activities are Temporarily Suspended
Although the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge is an important resource for our members and the community, it is even more important that we take steps to ensure the safety of all.
During this crisis, we will be suspending Lodge activities and will be following protocols to help keep members, staff, and others healthy and safe . The Lodge Hall will be closed to the public, in-person meeting will be limited, events are temporarily suspended, and Lodge Hall operations will be scaled-back to a minimum.
These changes will certainly put a strain on our membership, our resources, and our community. We hope that we will be stronger as we exit this crisis.
Please email us with any questions or special requests.
Stay healthy.
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge and the Davis Rebekah Lodge has long supported friendship, love, truth, faith, hope, charity, and universal justice. We abhor racism and violence, and we support the elevation of the character of all of mankind. We wish to state solidarity with those who oppose injustice and racism, and those who support free speech and peaceful expression of human rights, respect and dignity. We join in solidarity with all people who strive for a better America.
Support the Officer Natalie Corona Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship Fund
We’re honored to announce that the Natalie Corona Odd Fellows Scholarship Fund has been established.
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge and members of the community recognize the positive impacts that Officer Natalie Corona had on our city. Your donation will help to memorialize her legacy and support students seeking careers in law enforcement. Please donate today.
For Hall rentals and catering inquiries, please visit www.rentdavislodge.com
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Our Dwindling World
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Membership and it’s Effect on Odd Fellows
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Pay Your Membership
Pay your Odd Fellows membership dues today. It is easy and online.
Dedicated Members for Change
A progressive group of brothers and sisters focused on changing this Order to fit the needs of a changing society. Enjoy a number of thought-provoking articles which dig deep into the issues facing our Lodges and how we can bring new meaning to the principles of Friendship, Love, and Truth.
DMC is a “think tank” of new ideas and suggestions to reinvigorate, recharge, rejuvenate, and reform this Order. DMC is focused primarily on ways for Lodges to increase their membership.
The Future of Odd Fellowship
A series of essays published by Dave Rosenberg from 2012 to 2014 about a progressive new vision for Odd Fellowship and to reform, restructure and revitalize Odd Fellowship for the 21st Century.
Odd Fellow Lodges must become three-dimensional Lodges; emphasizing the rich culture and history of our fraternity, making sure we provide enjoyable social activities for our members, and making sure we reach out into our communities to do good works.
Great Moments In Odd Fellowship
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Installed Officers January 2017
Noble Grand Stewart Savage, Vice Grand James Bledsoe, Secretary Jim Smith, Treasurer Janis Rosenberg, and Financial Secretary Duff Devine installed January 21, 2017
Team Bald Fellows Davis Lodge
Five brothers and sisters from the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge braved the shave for St. Baldrick’s Day.
Giants Game
Davis Odd Fellows attempt to fill Giants Stadium.
Odd Drinkers
Celebrating 500 years of beermaking.
Rebekah Lodge Initiation
Seven new members were initiated on August 22. Left to right: Paul Schmiegel, Beth Dovi, Kathryn Hemness, Noble Grand Diana Schmiegel, Elizabeth Lasensky, Sue Treadwell, Sharla Cheney, and Mary Mallory Rogers.
Odd Caroling
About 30 Davis Odd Fellows, Pledges, family, and friends sang Christmas carols at Covell Gardens.
Odd Fellows Paint and Sip Class
Artist of the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge display their work from the Paint and Sip class.
Odd Rockers
The infamous Odd Rockers perform at the SGL Session in Modesto.
EncampmentInitiation20170927
On September 26, 2017, Davis Encampment #21 conferred the three Encampment Degrees on Howie Spero and Robert Ser. The new Patriarchs received the Patriarchal Degree, the Golden Rule Degree and the Royal Purple Degree. This brings to 51 the number of members of the Davis Encampment, the largest total in the history of the Davis Encampment. Pictured in the photo are the new Patriarchs and some members of the Degree Team. Pictured left to right are Robert Ser, Kevin Sitz, Kurt Roggli, Lea Rosenberg, Howie Spero, and Captain of the Degree Team and Past Chief Patriarch Dave Rosenberg.
O’Day Sisters
Twins Kati (on the left) and Kelli O’Day, both members of the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, get ready for the 3rd Annual Davis Chocolate Festival.
Odd Fellows “Statement of Love” Mural
“Statement of Love” commissioned by the City of Davis Civic Arts Commission Multi-colored mural surrounded by small painted tiles crafted by local residents, primarily children. Statement of Love provides a healing expression of the strength in our diversity.
Cigar Committee
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge “Cigar Lounge Committee” gathered at the Hatuey Cigar Lounge in Sacramento to enjoy a fine cigar and to discuss events of the day.
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This is part of the Davis Odd Fellows team that participated in the 5K run/walk “Running of the Turkeys” raising money for the Yolo Food Bank. Janis Rosenberg organized the team again this year!
Sherry Pruitt 50 Yr Jewel
During the March 27 meeting of Davis Rebekah Lodge #253, IARA President Joyce Link surprised Lodge Secretary Sherry Pruitt with the presentation of her 50-year jewel. Pinning on the jewel is Sherry’s husband (and Rebekah Lodge Warden) Tony Pruitt. Twenty-five members of the Davis Rebekah Lodge were on hand to witness the delightful award and recognition.
Odd Fellows Picnic Day Float
Once again, the Davis Odd Fellows entered a float in the Davis annual Picnic Day Parade. The float this year featured Encampment themes. In the photo, left to right: James Bledsoe, Past Grand of the Davis Lodge and Co-chair of the Float Committee, and Dave Rosenberg, Past Grand Master and current Grand Patriarch of California.
Amador Wine Trip
The Rogglis help the locals with a little wine tasting.
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Noble Grand, James Bledsoe, intitiated nine new members to the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge. Seated Noble Grand James Bledsoe. New members left to right: Scott Wetzlich, Janna Buccieri, Erik Vink, Linda Hendricks, Steven McIntosh, Bonnie Walther, Claire Daughtry, Russ Leonard, Eric Gudz. Not pictured: Terry Antonelli
Odd Fellows Swag from SGL
The Savage Family puts the swag from SGL on display.
Adopt A Highway
The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge now has a new piece of California to help keep clean.
Odd Bowlers
Members of the Odd Bowlers committee having a great time!
Picnic Day Float
Janis Rosenberg gives the 2016 Picnic Day float a test wave.
Take A Hike in SF
August 28 hike along the coast in San Francisco. Wotta group! Thank you, Dave Reed, for organizing the adventure.
Volcano Lodge Visit
Odd Fellows from across California make a visit to the historic Volcano Lodge.
Sycamore Lodge Visit
Grand Master Dave Rosenberg visits the Sycamore Lodge in Hayward, joined by his officers: Grand Marshal Nancy Johnson, Grand Chaplain Rita Cooper, Grand Guardian Lea Rosenberg, and Grand Herald Anita Donnell.
Cave Degree Aug 2015
Lea Rosenberg and Stark Dagesse in the cave before the start of the second degree.
PicnicDayFloatTeam20170422-60
Davis Odd Fellows getting ready for the UC Davis 2017 Picnic Day parade
Odd Fellows Initiation 20151118
Davis Lodge initiation 11-18-15, with Noble Grand Lea Rosenberg. John Knotts, Ed Lewis, Timothy Wilkinson, Alexis Roberts, Kevin Sitz, Priya Sah, NG Lea Rosenberg, Elizabeth Lasensky, Dianne Knotts.
RebekahInitiation20170327
Davis Rebekah Lodge #253 initiated 8 new members on March 27, 2017, bringing the total membership up to 45. Another 5 applicants are scheduled for initiation in the Fall. Pictured left to right are Arun Sen, Janis Rosenberg, Marisa Browne, Noble Grand Diana Schmiegel, James Bledsoe, IARA President Joyce Link, Stewart Savage, Kati O’Day, Alejandro Saldivar, and Kelli O’Day.
Odd Fellows Float Mechanics20170415-60
Davis Odd Fellows Picnic Day Float Committee getting the float components together.