I would like to ask your permission to explore, research and interview a well known world wide organization. The name of the organization is, Independent Order of the Odd Fellows. If my idea is approved I will be able to give as much background information of the organization as possible. I will also hold interviews with local members of the Monroe County Odd Fellows organization. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend any of the actual meetings. I am able to be there before and after meetings though. The organization is very private. You have to be invited to join, and before you can be concerned a member you have to be sworn in. My goal is to explain to my audience what the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows is. Possibly some specific language and behaviors all the members have in common. If I am able to do my project on the Odd Fellows, I plan on going into as much detail as I possibly can.
If approved I plan on doing the following; I want to interview the oldest member of the Monroe County Independent Order of the Odd Fellows, with permission I would like to shadow an event of the group, hold as many interviews with other members, possibly ask for records of meetings, and gather any information the counsel and/or Monroe County Library and possibly City Hall can give me.
I believe it’ll be very accessible for me, although I will be limited on how much I am able to know about what goes on during the meetings. I believe I will still be able to gather enough information about what goes on within the organization and their goals. I am not all that familiar with the group, but I was awarded a scholarship from the organization. So I do know that they are very giving to their community. I believe they will help me out in everyway possible, without breaking their Odd Fellow codes. I know a few of the Monroe County Odd Fellow members personally, so I will have access to meeting dates, times and with permission; numbers to reach other members at. It will be very safe as well as legal. Most of the members I know are highly respectable members of my community. So I have no doubt in my mind that at any point will I feel uncomfortable with this topic.
Overall I believe that this will be very awarding to me personally and educationally, because I’ve always wanted to know a little more about the organization. It’ll be nice for an outsider to get a sneak peak at what goes on in this organization. I look forward to all the work I’ll be putting into this project, as well as the outcome.
i feel like it will be really hard to do this group without actually being able to go into the meetings a see what they do but if you feel confident in it then go for it
ReplyDeletei agree with brock but you sound really positive about the story maybe you can talk to his family or friends about some of the history
ReplyDeleteI think this topic is going to be a challenge. I think it is possible, but without going to the meetings and getting the inside scoop I think this topic is going to be difficult. For your sake I hope not but I don't know if this topic is possible.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
This group sounds very interesting, but I also think that it sounds like a tough topic, without being able to attend meetings and talk about certain things. Is there any information about this group in magazines, newspapers, or on credible websites.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the above it sounds like a tough topic . but as long as you can be there before and after meetings maybe you can get enough info to explain this group more.
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sounds like a hard topic. im afraid wont get all the questions answered or enough info. BUT im sure you will try your best in doing so
ReplyDeleteKayla - Sounds interesting. Can you find out why they have formed this certain group? Are they anything like the Shriner's or the Mason's? Who can join? Requirements? Purpose? Should be interesting!
ReplyDeleteDoing this topic might be hard since the fact you can not attend the meetings and discuss different matters of what goes on. But from the letter you seem very possitive that you can get enough information and if you are able to i think your paper will be very interesting to read. I have only heard the Odd Fellows talked about maybe twice in my whole life. So getting some infromation would help me understand the group. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think this will be a neat group to study. For one thing, if you're able to get some inside information, then you'll probably be the first. I agree with the others in that it will be difficult. However, if you're really interested in it, then you'll be dedicated and be able to write a great paper despite any missing information. you could even put in your paper observations of the before and after attitudes on the people at the meetings. Did it affect them in a positive way?
ReplyDeleteI think it's also interesting that they named their group the Odd Fellows. Where did that name come from? You mentioned scholarships from the group. Do they do any other community work? What makes them "highly respectable?"
I look forward to the end result of your work. Good luck!
~Kira
I believe that this group will be very challenging. Hopefully you will obtain enough information about this group to make it a great report. I think that if you can obtain enough information though that it would be a great group to do a paper on.
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