My FIRST Odd Fellows experience!

Well I had my first experience with the Odd Fellows this past Friday, October 1^st. I attended their “before meeting get together.” I arrived to the hall at 6 pm, the meeting started around 7:30 pm. As I walked up to the building, many of the members were hanging around out back socializing and enjoying themselves. I was warmly welcomed. I was then brought into their building through the back. (I’ll be posting pictures of their hall and gatherings) Their building has two stories; the lower level is where the group holds their meetings and gatherings. The upper level is rented out to the Waterloo Theater. When entering their hall, I was introduced to many different members as well as the committee board. I was then showed around the hall. It’s all just really open, except for the kitchen and the meeting room. Everyone was super nice. The group cooks or orders food every meeting and drinks are provided. It was a total social hour I experienced. I was offered food and drinks. They barbequed and it smelled so good, there was so no way I could turn it down. So I made myself a plate as I observed. I was able to hold a few interviews with some members, as well as the a couple trustees on the committee. I found out a lot of information I never knew about the Odd Fellows and I was told to come back next meeting. I enjoyed the time I spent there and I felt good about my project as I left.