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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is an international, non-denominational benevolent fraternal order for men and women.

A man or woman 18 years or older, of good character, who is loyal to his or her country and believes in a Supreme Being, the creator and preserver of the Universe, is eligible for membership. Odd Fellowship strictly forbids any interference with one's religious beliefs or political opinions.

To join, a candidate must be sponsored by a current member, so the first step in joining is to find someone who is a current member. If you don’t know a member, you can come to one of the regularly scheduled meetings a half hour early and introduce yourself to the members. If you know a member in another lodge, they can sponsor you.

After you have applied for Membership, the lodge will appoint an interviewing committee. These members will meet with you, both to ask you questions and to answer any questions you may have concerning the lodge. One purpose of the interviewing committee is to give a candidate at least three familiar faces in the lodge. At the next meeting, the interviewing committee will report back to the lodge. The lodge will vote by ballot on you as a member. The lodge will then send you a letter announcing the results of the ballot. If you have been elected to membership, you will be notified as to the date and time for initiation.

**Lodges charge an initiation fee and annual dues. The amount of dues is set by each lodge.