How To Make Change

The Three Links Odd Cast

Brother George Glover III, Past Sovereign Grand Master, joins us on this episode to pull back the curtains on the inner workings of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and share how legislation makes its way through the Legislative Committee and onto the floor for a vote by the Sovereign Grand Lodge as a whole. Brother George has over thirty years' experience working at the Sovereign Grand Lodge, much of it on the Legislative Committee so he's definitely an expert on the function of the process. Along with the overview, George shares some excellent stories from his time as an Odd Fellow, discusses some of the ways in which the Legislative Committee has changed course while considering legislation (including the decision that opened membership to women), and talks about some of the conflicts that arise with ritual when the Code is changed. The Shoutout goes to Cedar Falls Lodge #233 of Iowa for their efforts to get active and incorporate more ritualistic work into their meetings. For the Odd Podge, Ainslie shares his Medallion Award which he received for designing a banner for Doc Malin of Virginia, Mike talks about the Past Grand of Kanawha Lodge #25 who brought Odd Fellowship to South America, Toby gives a preview of a very meaningful application which will be read in his lodge at the next meeting, and George talks about the many blessings which Odd Fellowship has bestowed upon him in his life.