The Three Links Odd Cast
The Three Links Odd Cast is an exploration of and discussion about issues in Odd Fellowship for members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It provides a fun, light-hearted look at the history, traditions, customs, and practices of Odd Fellowship as well as an examination of where the fraternal order is today. NOTE: there will be *NO* discussion of The Unwritten Work or any of the signs, grips, or passwords of Odd Fellowship.
The Three Links Odd Cast
Gem City Revival
What happens when a barber in an old river city on the Mississippi finds a bunch of Odd Fellows collectibles? He starts a lodge, of course! That was the genesis of the newly-rechartered Gem City #357 in Quincy, Illinois. Members Matthew Roegge and Jacob Bertram joined us to talk about the beginning of their lodge which was chartered in June 2022. They tell some great stories of learning, camaraderie, and fellowship. They also outline the incredible amount of support they have received from the Grand Lodge of Illinois. The Shoutout for this episode goes to a lodge recently saved by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Foster #333 in Rew, Pennsylvania. For the Odd Podge, Toby mentions the Illinois Polka Fest (appropriate since this episode is all about Illinois), Jacob asks listeners to email the lodge to share ideas and suggestions (gemcity357ioof@gmail.com), and Ainslie looks forward to his first installation of officers serving as District Deputy Grand Master.