__________________________________________________ Who Are We ? We are a branch of the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows. We are a fraternity: a world-wide sisterhood with members in 19 countries We come form all walks of life and from different faiths. We do not, and should not,take the place of your Church or Synagogue. We have, in common, a belief in a Supreme Being, a love and loyality to our country, and a desire to aid and support easch other and those around us in affliction or distress. We follow a ritual which was first established in 1851. This ritual includes passwords and secret work which are not Intended so much to set us apart from the uninitiated, as to give our membership a sense of solidarity-a sense of belonging. We are aloso known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship ~ Love and Truth _____________________________________________________________________________________ What We Do ? We support each other emotionally, physically, if necessary, and even financially on occasion through special funds We work together to raise money through various projects, events, or sales to support our benevolences, special projects, and special activities. Each lodge and each State of Jurisdictions maintain and support a home for their aged members who are in need of this type of care in their golden years. We also have projects and benevolences supported by our world ~ wide Order See the Odd Fellow / Rebekah Charities link on front page for these . ______________________________________________________________________________________ Why Join the Rebekahs ? As a shield against loneliness. There may come a time in life when friends and family are elsewhere and you crave companionship. To reap the benefits of fraternity: group support, close friendships, and the good feeling that comes from cooperative work. To enjoy social aspeact of meeting night, and especiallly the special evenings when neighboring lodges visit and are entertained, or those very special evenings when formal gowns are worn, These gowns need not be expensive. Some clever Rebekah sister may be willing to sew one for you. To be part of a great organization doing for others. Because we need you and want you !!!