QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP

• Male or Female
• At least 16 years old or above
• Believes in a Supreme Being
  
• A sober minded person not given to illicit drugs or excessive drinking.
• Tolerant of faiths and beliefs other than his/her own.
• Loyal to his or her country.
• Honest and known for his or her integrity in all his /her affairs
• Have made his or her decision to join by his or her own free will and not for any personal gain or reasons of idle curiosity.

• To become a member of an Oddfellows lodge in Texas and or any other Oddfellows lodge worldwide the path is the same.  Those interested simply would either contact the lodge via telephone or email, meet a current member, come to an Oddfellows sponsored event and let us know your intentions. Once we are aware of your intention we strongly suggest the following:
  1.) Research the Fraternity.  Information is in every library and all over the internet
  

  2.) Attend lodge dinners and functions so you have the opportunity to get to know the members and see first hand some of the benevolent programs we are involved in.

  3.) Visit other Oddfellows Lodge in the area. 

  4.) Keep in mind you are considering joining a worldwide fraternity.

  5.) Consider the time you have to offer.  Oddfellows are Oddfellows 24/7 365.

  6.) If after you have contemplated the above and wish to proceed you will need a sponsor who will recommend you to other lodge members of your eligibility for membership.  If you don`t personally know someone in the lodge and wish to join and have made your intention to become a member clear then one will be appointed for you.

  7.) This becomes your official start.  You will be educated on what is expected and you will be asked to be involved in various lodge functions and activities as well.

  8.) When your sponsor feels confident you have gained the knowledge to make a well informed decision on joining the order, your sponsor will let the lodge know and the members will vote on you at a regularly scheduled meeting.

  9.) If the vote is favorable you will be brought to the next initiation and start a life long journey of helping your fellow man and expanding your fraternal relations with the world.

• Contact 469-474-0076 or lance.haley@terrell-hospital.com Now!