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Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is with great honor and heartfelt enthusiasm that we invite you to join us for a momentous occasion - the Testimonial Weekend celebrating The Honorable Thomas J. Calabrese, Sovereign Grand Master. This special tribute will be held from Thursday, October 30th through Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at The Claridge Hotel located at 123 S Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

The highlight of the weekend will be the Testimonial Banquet honoring The Honorable Thomas J. Calabrese. The evening begins with a Social Hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by Dinner and Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Formal attire is requested to mark this distinguished occasion. Tickets are $60 per person.

In conjunction with the weekend's events, we are preparing a commemorative Ad Book. We invite you, your lodge, or any affiliated organizations to place congratulatory messages or advertisements. Please refer to the attached forms for detailed information on rates, submission guide Iines, and deadlines. Your support via the Ad Book is greatly appreciated and adds a lasting tribute to our Sovereign Grand Master.

Please review the enclosed forms for complete details on event registration and Ad Book submissions. Kindly submit your reservations and payments by the deadline indicated on the forms to ensure your place at this special gathering.

Our Information Packet, Event Registration & Ad Book Submissions
Download Packet Here: PDF



For Information: Contact:
Raul Rodriguez: raulioof@aol.com or 646 209-7328
Adis Roman: 201-925-2584

“Graduate Scholarship Awards”

(PLEASE NOTE: These Undergraduate & Scholarship Awards are for Western Lodges only.)

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania offers two different Scholarship Awards during the year.

The above scholarships have been brought into existence to benefit present and hopefully, future members of the Order. The objective of each is to assist any deserving applicant in securing a Degree.

PLEASE NOTE: One of the requirements for these Scholarships is that the applicant or a living family member must be a member of the I.0.0.F. or Rebekahs of Western Pennsylvania.

(Note: These scholarships are NOT to be confused with the “Pennsylvania Odd Fellow-Rebekah Scholarship Program” which is chaired by Thomas J. McHugh, PGM.)

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Association of Western Pennsylvania
2025 Graduate Scholarship Awards:
3 @ $4,000
September 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025
Download 2025 Graduate Scholarship Rules: PDF
Download 2025 Graduate Scholarship Application: PDF

Please mail completed application and enclosures to:
Mr. Robert Grant
Scholarship Award Chairman
40 Cypress Way
Charleroi, PA 15022-3331

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