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29th Annual Orrin J. Eaton Golf Tournament

29th Annual Orrin J. Eaton Golf Tournament

On Monday, August 24, 2020 the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts hosted the 29th Annual Orrin J. Eaton Golf Tournament in support of the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation.  Lodge member Dave Labonte, shown on the far right, was on the original golf tournament committee in 1992 with Wm. F. Ray Noble Grand, John Russ and three other members of the Jurisdiction.  Brother Dave has participated in every Arthritis Foundation golf tournament since and, although his golf game hasn’t improved much over the…

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Franklin Odd Fellows: 1st Annual Yard Sale
1st Annual Franklin Odd Fellows Yard Sale

1st Annual Franklin Odd Fellows Yard Sale

1st Annual Franklin Odd Fellows Yard Sale William F Ray Lodge #71 330 West Central Street, Franklin Saturday, September 5th, 8am – 4pm Rain Date: Sunday September 6th The members of William F Ray Lodge #71 invite the community to our first annual yard sale to be held at the lodge property in Franklin. Stop by and browse through various items donated by our members. If you like to know more about the Odd Fellows, our lodge brothers and sisters…

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Speaker’s Forum Series: The Internet – Taming Technology

Speaker’s Forum Series: The Internet – Taming Technology

Wednesday, March 18th @ 6:30pmFranklin Public Library118 Main Street The Franklin Odd Fellows are excited to continue our informative community forums. On March 18th join us as we welcome Kevin Martin of NerdsToGo speak on how to explore and stay safe on the internet. Our reliance on technology and the internet can sometimes outpace our ability to fully grasp it’s dangers and potential. Kevin brings decades of expertise to the table in helping the community navigate this overwhelming landscape. As…

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Summer Corn Hole Tournament

Summer Corn Hole Tournament

We are hosting our second annual summer corn hole tournament at the Bellingham Sportman Club on June 23rd. We will be registering 2 person teams in a Double Elimination Blind Draw style tournament. ACA rules will be in effect for this tournament. The $20 entry fee entitles the registrant to a complimentary lunch buffet while drinks will be available for purchase at the club bar. There will also be unique and fun raffle prizes available. This year we are utilizing…

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Winter Cornhole Tournament Results

Winter Cornhole Tournament Results

On February 23, 2019, Members of the Franklin Odd Fellows held a fundraiser Cornhole Tournament at the Downtown Sports facility 240 Cottage St. in Franklin.  Ten teams came together for a fun time in a double elimination, blind draw style tournament that was organized to raise funds for the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation and other local charities. This was a first of a kind event for the Odd Fellows who wanted a team sport oriented fundraiser in one of the winter…

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Winter Cornhole Tournament

Winter Cornhole Tournament

We’re bringing the fun indoors in the throes of winter. Our Cornhole Tournament in last June was so successful we decided not to wait until June to do it again. Our winter tournament will be held in the comfort of climate controlled Downtown Sports in Franklin this February. See below or download the event flyer for more information. How to Sign Up:Up to (16) two person teams will be able to compete in a Double Elimination Blind Draw style tournament….

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1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Results

1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Results

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On June 23, 2018, William F. Ray Lodge hosted our first annual Cornhole tournament. The forecasted rain held off as brothers, sisters, friends and family took part in some friendly and sometimes intense competition. Members from Reliance Lodge, Walpole and Herman Dexter, Dedham were also in attendance and allowed us to field 6 teams of two. While the double elimination style competition was taking place using our custom crafted boards and bean bags, members of William F. Ray grilled up…

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The 4th Annual Odd Fellows Home Golf Tournament

The 4th Annual Odd Fellows Home Golf Tournament

Save the date for the 4th Annual Odd Fellows Home Golf Tournament coming September 10th, 2018. The event is hosted by the Board of Directors of the Odd Fellows Home at the Green Hill Municipal Golf Course in Worcester, MA. If you are interested in participating, sponsoring or donating to the event, please download the information/registration form.

Cornhole Tournament

Cornhole Tournament

William F. Ray Lodge #71 (at 330 West Central St. in Franklin, MA 02038) will be putting on a fundraiser “Cornhole Tournament” at the lodge property at 2 PM on June 23rd.  The object of the fundraiser will be to raise funds for Odd Fellows Charitable Donations for our lodge for this coming year. Up to (4) two person teams will be able to compete at the same time in a “Double Elimination” style tournament.  The cost for each person…

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Profile of a Grand Lodge Officer: Clarence Plant

Profile of a Grand Lodge Officer: Clarence Plant

The Worcester Telegram published an article about Grand Lodge Officer Clarence Plant. The following is the article, in it’s entirety, as written by Paula J. Owen and published in the Worcester Telegram on March 18th, 2018. WORCESTER – Vietnam veteran Clarence Plant grew up in the South in the 1940s and 1950s at a time when whites and blacks were separate and never equal, he said, and joined the U.S. Army after fleeing from likely persecution, and possibly getting murdered,…

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