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From: charles.benson charles.benson <charles.benson@sympatico.ca> Sent: October 20, 2025 2:28 PM To: John Nichols <accounts@ioof.net>; Carson Shulist <raofont@cogeco.net>; Wayne Geurts <wayne.geurts@gmail.com>; Marilyn Wilson <dmgwilson@cogeco.ca>; Bill Crowder <ebcrowder2@gmail.com> Subject: Allan Simpson Educational Fund

Hello All:
I am writing to request your assistance in circulating the attached letter with regard to the Allan
Simpson Educational Fund to all individual lodges in your Branch of our Order.
Your help in making this information available to our membership is greatly appreciated.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Sis. Carolyn Benson, Bursar
Allan Simpson Educational Fund
Grand Lodge of Ontario – I.O.O.F.

Hello all!

I have been asked to circulate the following email in relation to a 3rd Degree to beheld in Hamilton, on November 5, 2025.

Please follow the details of the email and let Sister Marilyn Wilson know if you plan to go!

john

From: dmgwilson@cogeco.ca <dmgwilson@cogeco.ca> Sent: October 15, 2025 11:25 AM To: accounts@ioof.net Subject: 3rd Degree

Hi John,
Could you please send out an e-mail concerning the conferring of the 3rd Degree.
By request Hamilton District #24 will be conferring the 3rd Degree on Wednesday November 5,2025 at Unity Oddfellows Hall, 64 Wellington Street North, Hamilton ON L8R 1N1. The Degree will start at 7:00 pm. There will be a light lunch afterwards. Cost $10.00 per person. All Oddfellows are welcome. Kindly notify Sister Marilyn Wilson at 905-945-2443 or by e-mail dmgwilson@cogeco.ca <mailto:dmgwilson@cogeco.ca> if you are planning on attending this great night of fellowship.
Thank you John

GENERAL PROCLAMATION.

Dear Brothers and Sisters;

This Proclamation is to inform each Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ontario of the untimely passing of Brother Jimmy C. Humphrey, Past Sovereign Grand Master.
Brother Humphrey passed away on the 25th day of September, 2025. Brother Humphrey was from The Grand Jurisdiction of Georgia and served faithfully as our Sovereign Grand Master in the 2014 – 2015 Lodge year.
Our Grand Master, Brother Jason Walt, has instructed me to issue this general proclamation, requesting each Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge, in the Grand Jurisdiction of Ontario, to drape their Charter for a period of 30 days in loving memory of Brother Jimmy Humphrey, Past Sovereign Grand Master.

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

Good morning everyone!

I noticed this morning, while in a directory on my computer, that I had not put the Minutes from the Executive Meeting of June 13 into pdf format. This led me to believe that I had not sent these minutes out to everyone. If you have already received these minutes, my apologies. If you have not received these minutes, again, my apologies for their tardiness. I usually try to get these minutes out within a week of the meeting.

john

Hello all! I have been asked to circulate this information about the IOOF Senior’s Home Inc 50/50 raffle that has started as of September 1, 2025.

john

From: Elyse Martin <emartin@ioof.com> Sent: September 5, 2025 1:24 PM To: accounts@ioof.net Cc: Garry Hopkins <ghopkins@ioof.com> Subject: IOOF Seniors Homes: Fall 50/50 Raffle – Get Your Tickets Today!

Good afternoon John,

Hope you are well!

Please feel free to circulate the below email to the Lodges and members for our 50/50 raffle. I know a number of lodges and Odd Fellows & Rebekahs have purchased in the past and WON, hopefully they are interested in participating for the September raffle.

Thank you for your help!
Elyse

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Elyse Martin Capital Campaign Manager, IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.

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Good afternoon,

The IOOF Seniors Homes Fall 50/50 raffle has launched with tickets available for purchase at www.IOOF.com <www.IOOF.com> . Proceeds from the raffle are donated to our redevelopment campaign to expand our long-term care facility. The grand prize draw will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Early bird purchasers will have an opportunity to win a $500 early bird prize drawn on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Purchase your tickets Today! <www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/ioof>

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Thank you,
Elyse

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Elyse Martin Capital Campaign Manager, IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.

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Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know about this event in case you were interested in attending.

john

From: Alex Robertson <rsvp@campfirecircle.org> Sent: September 4, 2025 12:31 PM To: accounts@ioof.net Subject: You’re Invited to Bonfire Bash – Nov 5

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Dear Brothers and Sisters;

I learned, late yesterday, of the passing of Leona Wanamaker, beloved wife of Brother Ron Wanamaker, PGM.

I have spoken with Brother Ron. Leona passed peacefully.

The following is the url to her obituary.

www.makfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Leona-Mae-Wanamaker?obId=44309229

Brother Ron’s address, should you wish to send a card, is:

Ronald Wanamaker
510 – 4649 Adjala Tecumseth Townline,
Alliston, Ontario. L9R 1V4.

john

From: accounts@ioof.net <accounts@ioof.net> Sent: July 21, 2025 12:18 PM To: Bill Thompson <iameeyore1@gmail.com>; bschwalm@ioof.net; ‘Don Beach’ <donbeach8@gmail.com>; ‘Don Murdock’ <dordonm@hotmail.com>; ‘eugene dopp’ <etdopp@gmail.com>; ‘GERALD WAGNER’ <gerald583@hotmail.com>; Jim Broadfoot <j.d.broadfoot@gmail.com>; ‘Jim Edwards’ <jasedwards1@gmail.com>; Kathryn Bellmore <kathrynebellmore@hotmail.com>; McMahon Bob & Judy <judybobmcmahon@gmail.com>; Ralph Dufresne <dufresneralph@gmail.com>; ‘Ron & Leona Wanamaker’ <ron.l.wanamaker@gmail.com>; ‘Sandra McWhirter’ <mcwhirters@hotmail.com>; Shirley & Mark Blakey <thecatsmeow71@hotmail.com>; ‘Tom Robinson’ <tsr@eagle.ca>; ‘Wayne Gard’ <gardway2017@outlook.com>; ‘Wayne Geurts’ <wayne.geurts@gmail.com> Cc: accounts@ioof.net Subject: Death of PGM Gerald Morris Wagner

Brothers and Sisters;

It has become my sad duty to inform you of the Death of Brother Gerald Morris Wagner, PGM. The Charter Draping Proclamation is attached to this email.

The Obituary for Brother Gerry can be found at the following link: www.sudbury.com/obituaries/wagner-gerry-10968118

Yours in Friendship, Love, and Truth;

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

To: All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in the Jurisdiction of Ontario.

The Sovereign Grand Lodge has issued a letter, mandating compliance. The letter is attached to this email.

Please share this notice with all Lodges in your District so Everyone is informed.

The letter further indicates the following:

1 This letter shall be read in its entirety on the floor, at the next regular meeting of every Local Unit in the Order, upon receipt thereof;

2 That the contents of this letter shall be recorded in the minutes of each Local Unit at the meeting of its having been read;

3 That each Local Unit in the Order shall within 90 days of receipt of the this letter, (August 31, 2025) notify each individual member of their Lodge to inform them of the contents of this letter; and

4 That each Local Unit shall certify completing the aforementioned tasks, in writing, to the Grand Secretary/Rebekah Assembly Secretary, of Ontario, within 60 days of completion, who shall then notify The Sovereign Grand Lodge of compliance. (October 31, 2025).

I have been instructed to send this Letter to everyone in the Jurisdiction of Ontario and will need your compliance.

Please, by August 31, 2025, email me, or send a letter indicating:

The letter has been read in its entirety on the floor of your Lodge.

The entire contents of this letter have been recorded in the minutes of your Lodge for the meeting on the date on which the letter was read to the membership.

That each member of your Lodge has been advised of the contents of this letter (you may simply wish to copy/print the letter and give it, or mail it, to each individual member of your Lodge.)

Yours in Friendship, Love, and Truth;

Brother John R. Nichols,
Grand Secretary.

Hello Everyone!

I have been asked to send out the following information in relation to the IOOF Senior’s Home. Below you will find information on the 50/50 raffle and the Young at Heart Motorcycle Ride.

John

Spring May 50/50 Raffle
Tickets are available to purchase for the IOOF Seniors Homes Spring 50/50 raffle at www.IOOF.com <www.IOOF.com> . Proceeds from the raffle are donated to our redevelopment campaign to expand our long-term care facility. The grand prize draw will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025. Early bird purchasers will have an opportunity to win a $500 early bird prize drawn on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Buy your tickets today at IOOF.com <ioof.com/> or call Elyse Martin at 705-725-4610 to purchase over the phone.

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20th Anniversary Event of the Young at Heart Motorcycle Ride
Saturday, August 23, 2025

We are excited to announce the date of the 20th Anniversary Event of the Young at Heart Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This year’s event will feature a scenic country route, BBQ lunch at the IOOF with our residents and their families, entertainment, raffle prizes, games and more!

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Ride, and we can’t wait to celebrate this important milestone with our riders, residents, and volunteers. Barrie Harley-Davidson will be partnering with the IOOF once again to honour the 20th year anniversary and celebrate over $314,000 raised to date for our long-term care home.

Volunteers: We are requesting volunteer support to help assist with the event and BBQ!

Online rider registration opens in May, and if you or someone you know would like to register to participate, volunteer, raise pledges or donate please register online at www.IOOF.com <www.IOOF.com> or reach out to Elyse Martin at emartin@ioof.com <mailto:emartin@ioof.com> or Jillian Sliter at jsliter@ioof.com <mailto:jsliter@ioof.com> .

We look forward to the 2025 Young at Heart Ride and to commemorating this significant milestone.

Kind regards,
Elyse

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Elyse Martin Capital Campaign Manager, IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.

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