(Part 13) Independent Order of Oddfellows: Libby Chamber Community Conversations, Oct. 11, 2019
Channel: Northwest Montana Now
Date: 2019-10-11

October Community Conversation Part 13: Independent Order of Oddfellows

J.R. Beebe, Montana grand master of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, spoke about the Independent Order of Oddfellows.

He said the organization has been active in the community since before Lincoln County, Montana, was established.

Beebe spoke about a variety of ways that the organization finds to give in the community, from scholarships to giving someone money to feed her children to helping someone buy glasses. However, the organization is always in need of volunteers.

Oddfellows are all about trying to improve the people, the place and the community at large, he said.

The organization is open to both men and women, and Beebe said he is working to recruit high school students to become involved.

From the event program:
“The Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF) is a non-profit charity organization that aims to provide personal and social development. The Oddfellows mission is to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan.”

Contact: IOOF, 406-293-7993 or tacosjohnhob@gmail.com

The Libby Chamber of Commerce’s Community Conversations present “an evening to start conversations in the community,” with various businesses and organizations presenting about what they do in the community, and then taking questions.

For more information about the chamber or Community Conversations, email info@libbychamber.org, call 406-293-4167 or visit libbychamber.org.

Playlist links: 
(Part 1) Libby Chamber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxfVFrbz360
(Part 2) Cabinet Peaks Medical Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIuBDIkqSLo
(Part 3) Dome Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JS8ULMLVro
(Part 4) Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HuNJp9rmbE
(Part 5) HECLA Montana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF4V_MYRfd8
(Part 6) Lincoln County Commissioners, roads and EMS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHLLQGRlWdk
(Part 7) Kootenai Heritage Council and Memorial Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvuSq7qzlio
(Part 8) Libby Swimming Pool Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GwOIV2xx7o
(Part 9) Lincoln County Zero to Five: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF0bZmySzv8
(Part 10) Gracious Table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu8DDRXmecI
(Part 11) The Zen Butterfly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfVCaiDrif0
(Part 12) Kootenai Karacters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4on7fIKkcUI
(Part 13) Independent Order of Oddfellows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U39Aw6Rsvk
(Part 14) ISOTEX Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FTEmO96NDc