Calendar of Events for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, PA Grand Lodge.

September 2026

September 12th, 2026
Wings N’ Wheels – GP Franklin
Blue Bell, PA

September 19th, 2026
PGM Lautenschlager Testimonial
Dunmore+

October 2026

October 10th, 2026
IOOF Rally
York, PA

November 2026

November 14th, 2026
Grand Lodge Board Mtg
Middletown – 10:00am


Note:** On the second Sunday of each month, at 1:00PM, year round, Centre Lodge #153 of Bellefonte is still conducting their Music Jams! Please check their facebook first because there may be a scheduling conflict! – Due to COVID-19, these are on hold. Contact their Facebook page for more information.

All Lodges are reminded when planning an activity,
if you would like your state officer's support please
contact the Grand Lodge:

Grand Lodge
1001 West Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057
Call: 717-944-7419
Email: ioofpaglsecty@verizon.net
* Denotes Furnished By Planning Board
+ Denotes Details To follow






PLACES TO GO
Past Grand Master Paul E. Lautenschlager's
Testimonial Dinner
September 19, 2026 at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore, Pa

To be held on September 19, 2026 at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore 200 Tigue St. Dunmore, Pa 18512.
Reservations can be made online here or call 1+ (570) 866-2365 - code IOOF

PLEASE NOTE:
Room rates are: King $129.00 / 2 Queen $149.00 DEADLINE for REGISTRATION is August 22, 2026. After that date you will not be offered the Hotel room rate.

- Cocktail hour 4:30 - 5:30 Cash Bar Dinner 5:45PM - 6:45PM
- Guest Speakers 6:50PM - 7:30PM
- Dance the night away with the Longo Brothers band - 7:30PM - 10:30PM

Dinner Buffet to consist of: Rolls with butter, Caesar Salad, Sliced roast beef with gravy Chicken Scampi, baked cod with lemon slices, Roasted potatoes, Chef's choice vegetable Coffee, Tea, nonalcoholic soft drinks, water, Iced tea - Cost/Dinner $50.00

Download
Past Grand Master Paul E. Lautenschlager's Testimonial Dinner Registration Form:
PDF

MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
CANAWACTA LODGE # 207
Mail to :
Andrew Kilmer
940 Spring Hil Rd
Sterling PA 18463

Testimonial Ad(s)
Booklet full page $30.00
Booklet half page $20.00
Booklet quarter page $15.00
Boosters $1.00 no titles

Please send ads to:
Thomas McHugh
Email: tmchugh@epix.com - with payment
Or mail ads to:
Thomas McHugh
288 Church Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Pennsylvania
Annual Scholarships

To avoid any confusion or misunderstanding, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Pennsylvania offers two (2) different scholarships annually. The scholarship awards have been established to support current and, hopefully, future members of the Order. Each award provides up to $3,000 and is granted based on academic achievement, financial need, and leadership. Our goal is to help you pursue your dreams and earn a degree beyond high school.

Applicant information (Rules & Application) for both scholarships is available on the website: "glpaioof.org." (Note: These scholarships are NOT to be confused with the "Odd Fellow-Rebekah of Pennsylvania Scholarship Program," which is chaired by Thomas J. McHugh, PGM.)

Undergraduate Scholarship
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Pennsylvania Scholarship (undergraduate) is presented to up to six (6) recipients ($3,000 each) attending full-time at an accredited college/university or technical/trade school to assist them financially in attaining an undergraduate degree or an associate's degree. The applicant must have completed at least one year of full-time enrollment and must be a member of the IOOF or Rebekahs of PA, or be the son/daughter or stepson/stepdaughter of a living member. All areas of concentration are considered. An "Application" and "Rules" for the Award are available at the beginning of April of each year. Notification of this Award is also submitted for publication in the April-June issues of the Pennsylvania Odd Fellow and Rebekah Magazine. The application window runs from April through June, with an application deadline around late June of the same year. Recipients are then notified before the start of the fall semester. The "Application" and "Rules" for this award are available online (glpaioof.org) or can be requested by mail at the address listed in the magazine.

Graduate Scholarship
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Pennsylvania "Graduate Scholarship" is presented to up to four (4) recipients. A maximum award of $3000 will be decided based on whether the applicant is enrolled full-time or part-time, as well as the number of credits completed and currently in progress. The applicant must be a member of the IOOF or Rebekahs of PA, or be the son/daughter or stepson/stepdaughter of a living member and be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college/university. The goal is to support deserving applicants in securing a post-baccalaureate or graduate- level degree requiring more than the usual four (4) years of undergraduate studies to complete (i.e. Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), etc.) or continuing their education beyond the undergraduate (4 yrs.) college level toward an advanced degree (i.e. Masters in Education (M.Ed), Masters in Music (MM), etc.). All areas of concentration are considered. The applicant must be a member of the IOOF or Rebekahs of PA, or be the son/daughter or stepson/stepdaughter of a living member. Notification of this Award is submitted for publication in the Sept.-Nov. issues of the Pennsylvania Odd Fellow and Rebekah Magazine. You can find the “Application" and “Rules” for this Award online (glpaioof.org) or request them by mail at the address listed in the magazine. The application deadline is around mid-to-late November. The recipients are then notified around the end of December.

Graduate Scholarship - 2026
• The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Pennsylvania scholarship committee will begin accepting applications from September 1, 2026 through November 21, 2026.

• One of the requirements for these scholarships is that the applicant must be a member of the 1OOF or Rebekahs of PA, or be the son/daughter or stepson/stepdaughter of a living member.

• Applications must be postmarked on or before Saturday, November 21, 2026.

• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Download 2026 Graduate Scholarship Rules:
PDF
Download 2026 Graduate Scholarship Application:
PDF

Please mail completed application and enclosures to:
Mr. Robert Grant

OF & RA of PA Scholarship
40 Cypress Way
Charleroi, PA 15022-3331


Quick Note:
The Pennsylvania Odd Fellow and Rebekah Magazine
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Published Monthly in the City of Middletown, PA

In an effort to save money for the magazine, if you would like to receive this magazine via email instead of hard copy, please email the Grand Lodge at ioofpaglsecty@verizon.net with your name and Lodge and this will be done accordingly.

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