Maryland

The Grand Lodge of Maryland is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Maryland. The Grand Lodge oversees the local lodges within its jurisdiction, ensuring they adhere to the principles and regulations of the IOOF. Don't hesitate to contact us if you are trying to find a lodge in Maryland or have questions about becoming a member.

The Maryland Rebekah Assembly is the governing body for the Maryland Rebekahs. Established on September 20, 1851, the Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF but now allows both female and male members.

The Maryland Grand Encampment is the governing body for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampments in Maryland. Membership is open to all Third Degree members in good standing. The branch aims to further the work of Odd Fellowship and impart the principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity. In the United States and Canada, membership in the Encampment is open for men and women holding the third degree in the Odd Fellows Lodge. Traditionally, however, the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary (L.E.A.) a ...

The Mid Atlantic Region Department Council (PM) is the governing body for the Cantons in District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware and Jersey.. Patriarchs Militant (PM) is the uniformed branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, established in 1885. It represents the highest degree within the Order, focusing on ceremonial and fraternal activities. Patriarchs Militant lodges are referred to as Cantons instead of “Lodges”. Members must have completed the Encampment degrees to become members ...