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ODD FELLOWS OF MAINE
M AY & J U N E
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Traditional Duties of an Odd Fellow Are:
To visit the sick To relieve the
distressed To bury the dead To Educate the
Orphan Helping others to
build a better World
DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR
6/16/2018 DEPARTMENT COUNCIL AND DE-
PARTMENT ASSOCIATION SESSIONS HELD AT
UNITY LODGE HALL, 179 RIDGELAND AVE. IN
SOUTH PORTLAND.
6/16/2018 DECORATION OF CHIVLRY TO BE
HELD AT 9:00 A.M. THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUB-
LIC.
LODGE OF SORROW
JURISDICTIONAL LODGE #1 BRO. WILLIAM
MAXIM PASSED AWAY 1/13/2018.
JURISDICTIONAL LODGE #1 BRO. ARDINE COL-
LINS PASSED AWAY 2/26/2018.
SACCARAPPA LODGE #11 BRO. KENNETH
MAINS PASSED AWAY 2/25/2018.
WARREN LODGE #127 BRO. EARLE P. MOORE
JR. PASSED AWAY 2/8/2018.
ST. GEORGE LODGE #132 BRO. A. TRUE HALL
PASSED AWAY 4/25/2018.
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YOUR LODGES
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PHOTOS PUB-
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DEPARTMENT COUNCIL PATRIARCHS MILITANT OF MAINE AND
DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION LADIES AUXILLARY PATRIARCH’S MILI-
TANT OF MAINE
24 April 2018
Dept. Commander Col. Donald Dinsmore
D.A.L.A.P.M. President Lady Patricia Robichaud
Chevaliers and Ladies:
The Annual Session of the Department Council and the D.A.L.A.P.M. of
Maine will be held on Saturday June 16th at Unity Lodge #3 Odd Fellows
Hall located at 179 Ridgeland Ave. South Portland, Maine 04106.
The Motel for the session will be the Best Western Merry Manor Inn, 700
Main Street South Portland, ME 04106. Ph. (207) 774-6151. 1-800-780-
7234 Off of exit 45 on Rte. 95. No rooms are blocked off or reserved.
There will be NO Friday night session or banquet!
The Decoration of Chivalry Ceremony will be at 9 AM on Saturday.
Saturday's Council Session starts with registration from 8 A.M. To 9
A.M. And the Session starts after the Decoration of Chivalry Ceremony.
The Saturday lunch at 12 noon will be Italian sandwiches, chips, soda/
coffee /water and dessert for a cost of $8.00.
Contact the Department Adjutant Fred Stuart 207-939-8003 to reserve
your meal before 11 June 2016. Make checks payable to Fred Stuart and
send to:
Major Fred Stuart
4 Cole Street
South Portland, ME 04106
Col. Don Dinsmore
Lady Patricia Robichaud
It is mandatory for all staff officers unless excused by the Department
Commander to be present in class A uniform for the Decoration of Chiv-
alry and the Session. If you don't own a class A uniform be there in class
B.
Col. Donald Dinsmore
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OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT COUNCIL PATRIARCHS MILITANT
OF MAINE 2016 - 2018
PRESIDENT COL. DONALD DINSMORE
VICE PRESIDENT Lt. COL. ROYCE GORDON SR.
DEPT. ADJUNTANT MAJ. FRED STUART
QUARTERMASTER COL. (R) ALLEN KNIGHTS
MAJ OR 1ST BATT MAJ. RONALD BOUCHER
MAJOR 2ND BATT MAJ. DENISE ANNIS
OFFICER OF THE DAY GEN. COMMANDING (R) DONALD MCLAREN
OFFICER OF THE GUARD CAPT. RALPH TRYNOR
CHAPLAIN MAJ. DENISE ANNIS
INSPECTING OFFICER Lt. COL. ROYCE GORDON SR
BANNERETTE COL. (R) RAYMOND BARTER
MEDICAL OFFICER CAPT. MURA KNIGHTS
JUDGE ADVOCATE LTG. (R) MICHAEL ANDERSON
EQUIPMENT OFFICER M.G. (R) RICHARD ASHLINE
SENTINEL CAPT. JUANITA DINSMORE
PICKET LTG. (R) MICHAEL ANDERSON
AIDE TO GEN. COMMANDING MAJ. FRED STUART
REP TO GMC NO REP TO GMC
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Department Council Committees-2016-2018
Courtesy Com. 1-Michael Anderson 2 -James Campbell 3-Allen Knights
By-Laws Com. 1-Michael Anderson 2-Maurice Boisvert 3-Fred Stuart
Finance Com. 1-Richard Ashline 2-Fred Stuart 3-Ron Brann
Legislation Com. 1-Richard Ashline 2-Ronald Boucher 3-Michael
Anderson
Memorial Com. 1-Donald Dinsmore 2-James Campbell 3-Richard Ashline
Credentials/Registration Com. 1-Raymond Barter 2-David Grass 3-
Juanita Dinsmore
State of the Order Com. 1-Ronald Brann 2-Charles Barter 3-Allen
Knights
Com. for Ladies Aux. 1 -Ronald Brann 2 -Charles Barter 3 -Allen Knights
Unfinished business Com. 1- Ronald Brann 2 -Maurice Boisvert 3-
Michael Anderson
Annual Communications Com. 1- Richard Ashline 2 -Fred Stuart 3 -
Michael Anderson
Audit Committee 1 -James Campbell 2 -Richard Ashline 3 -Fred Stuart
Annual Report Com. 1 -Michael Anderson 2 -James Campbell 3 -Fred
Stuart
Com. on Appeals 1 -Ronald Brann 2- Allen Knights 3 -Maurice Boisvert
Dispensations and Warrants Com. 1-Maurice Boisvert 2-James Campbell
3- Royce Gordon Sr.
Decoration of Chivalry Com. 1-Richard Ashline 2-Michael Anderson 3-
James Campbell
Com. for Flag 1-Raymond Barter 2 -Ronald Brann 3 -Michael Anderson
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. Department Association Ladies Auxiliaries
Patriarch Militant
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
April 28, 2018
Ladies and Chevaliers:
Our Annual Session will be held on June 16, 2018 at Unity Lodge in So.
Portland located at 179 Ridgeland Ave.
The Motel is the Best Western Merry Manor Inn, 700 Main St. So. Port-
land, Me. or any in the area that you prefer.
Registration is from 08:00-09:00 AM.
Decoration of Chivalry Ceremony is at 09:00 AM on Saturday.
Session starts after the Decoration of Chivalry.
APP President Lady “Bea” Wilson will have an article to buy chances on
at the Dept. Assoc. PP meeting. Time to be announced.
Each Auxiliary is to bring a basket of your choice, homemade cookies,
brownies, fudge, cupcakes, etc. for sale. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Also,
Pennies that we have been saving for our dwindling bank account.
Sec. Lady Mura Knights Pres. Patricia Robichaud
207-437-9230 207-346-1633
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DALAPM OFFICERS 2016-2018
President- Lady Patricia Robichaud
Vice President- Lady Barbara McLaren
Secretary-Lady Mura Knights
Treasurer- Lady Ernestine McMillian
Officer of the Day- Lady Patty Heighton
Officer of the Guard- Lady Joyce Higgins
Color Sargent- Lady Sylvia Stewart
Color Bearer (American) Lady Kera Ashline
Color Bearer-Canadian) Lady Joan Heighton
Color Guard- Lady Cheryl Holt
Chaplain- Lady Bertha Wilson
Sentry- Lady Mercena Abrams
Picket- Lady Theresa Low
Honor Guards:
Lady Sharon LaSota, Lady Muriel Elkins, Lady Marlene Austin,
Lady Judy Brann and Lady Janet Mattatol
Soloist-Lady Cheryl Holt
Assistant to Secretary- Lady Diane Pinkham
Assistant to Treasurer-Lady Judy Clark
Musician-Lady Verna Jones
Right Aide to President-Lady Barbara Howard
Left Aide to President-Lady Patricia Grass
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DALAPM COMMITTEES 2016-2018 Finance: Printing: 1. Lady Joyce Higgins-Chair 1. Lady Mura Knights-Chair 2. Lady Kera Ashline 2. Lady Kera Ashline 3. Lady Gladys Cook 3. Lady Diane Pinkham By Laws: Exchange Table: 1. Lady Ernestine MacMillian-Chair 1. Lady Alice Glover-Chair 2. Lady Joan Heighton 2. Lady Sylvia Stewart 3. Lady Bertha Wilson 3. Lady Cheryl Holt Courtesy: Membership: 1. Lady Patty Heighton-Chair 1. Lady Patty Heighton 2. Lady Barbara Howard 3. Lady Judy Clark Registration: Credentials: 1. Lady Sharon LaSota-Chair 1. Lady Joan Heighton- Chair 2. Lady Barbara Howard 2. Lady Sylvia Stewart 3. Lady Judy Clark 3. Lady Bertha Wilson Journals: Hospital Matron: 1. Lady Judy Clark-Chair 1. Lady Leona Pierpont 2. Lady Mura Knights 3. Lady Diane Pinkham Legislation: 1. Lady Kera Ashline-Chair 2. Lady Joyce Higgins 3. Lady Ernestine MacMillian
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