Hi, friends. We have lots of things happening this year! See more info below. Please put all our Events and Special Outings on your calendar. (scroll down for calendar or see attached)
We are looking for people to help with the following items:
Lodge Cleanup DayonSat 3/18 1-4pm – please come for an hour or more!
Lodge Open House & Lit Hop on Sat 4/22, 3-7pm: we need at least 5 volunteers to manage this. Volunteers would mainly guide people to and around the lodge.
Lodge Maintenance Day on Sat 5/13 – help needed to clean and re-glaze skylight
If you are willing to help with any of these, please reply to Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net or call or text 510-329-0660
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 3/10 Postponed until next month
This meeting may is postponed pending recovery from surgery.
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com .
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. 3/13 at 6:30/7:30 pm
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. This will be a hybrid meeting – a combination of in-person and Zoom, so you can choose how to attend. . Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. Let Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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New Weekly Tues. Zoom: Requests & Dedications Hour
Sycamore Member Frank Goulart continues to recover from his 2020 stroke, but he still plays guitar – and he invites everyone to a weekly “Request & Dedications” Zoom social on Tuesdays at 12:30-1:30! (Pacific time). If you would like the Zoom link, please email him at fgoulart@pacbell.net . Email him (ahead of time, if possible) requests for any songs you would like him to play.
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Lodge Cleanup Day Sat 3/18 at 1-4pm
Let’s gather together and spiff up our building! Bring gloves and/or cleaning supplies if you have them, or come and use ours. Choice of chores will be provided. Refreshments! Friendship! Come for an hour or come for the afternoon. Everyone’s invited! For a flyer on the lodge website see here or see flyer attached to this newsletter.
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Special Outing to Japanese Gardens Wed. 3/22 at 11:30 am
Let’s visit a Hayward gem: the Japanese Gardens to celebrate Spring! These used to be part of the botanical area of the old Hayward Union High School. Join us for a short walk around and some visiting, maybe some sitting in a gazebo and watching the koi. (Rain cancels) For a flyer on the lodge website, see here or see flyer attached to this newsletter.
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2023 Lodge Open House on Sat 4/22 with Hayward Lit Hop?
We are considering having a lodge Open House at the same time as the Hayward Lit Hop 4/22 from 3-6 or 3-7pm, since we will have the lodge open anyway for Lit Hop participation. We need at least 5 volunteers to make this happen. Volunteers would guide people to the lodge entrance in the back, and to the main room for the Lit Hop presentation, and could show people around the rest of the lodge. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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2023 Sycamore Events & Activities Calendar!
Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar!
If you like to get out and about, these may be the activities for you. Add these to your calendar. See calendar below and attached.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We have an elected Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position.
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
Finally, our Communications Committee could use someone who knows a bit about keeping a WordPress website updated, and/or connecting it to (and updating) an online calendar.
If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, and may 2023 be gentle on us all,
Hi, friends. Happy February! I hope you can join us for our February “special outing”: a visit to the Sun Gallery! See more info below. Please put all our Special Outings on your calendar! (scroll down for calendar or see attached)
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 2/10 Zoom 7 pm
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com . For more info, contact member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com
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Sat. 2/11 at Noon: Let’s Visit Sun Gallery! Special Outing
Hi, friends. Happy February! I hope you can join us for our February “special outing”: a visit to the Sun Gallery! We will be meeting there at noon on Saturday Feb. 11. No charge, free parking. See more info in the embedded flyer below, or on the attached flyer, or on our website. The Sun Gallery is one of the local non-profits that we collaborate with on our Summer Concert Series. We hope to see Gallery Director Dorsi Diaz on our visit. Everyone is invited. Come be Odd with us! Please put all our Special Outings on your calendar!
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings Calendar!
Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar.
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. Feb. 13 at 6:30/7:30
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are experimenting with hybrid meetings – a combination of in-person and Zoom. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. Let Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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2023 Lodge Open House?
Is there interest in having a lodge Open House in 2023? It could be a simple or more complicated event, but either way it would require the participation of a number of people to plan and attend the event as lodge members/hosts. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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2023 Clean Up Day?
Is there interest in having a lodge clean up day? Much of the lodge has not been used for the last 2 years, and there is some dusting and spiffing up to do. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at 510-329-0660 (text ok) . If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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Sycamore Featured in 2 Magazine ArticlesSycamore #129 was featured in two articles in the recent Odd Fellows and Rebekah magazine. Make sure you check it out! Thank you to Laura Brady and Stephania Widger for writing and submitting the articles.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We are still looking for a few volunteers. We have a few spots where we could use some help in running the lodge, if you are interested in stepping up with a few hours a month.
We have an elected Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position.
Every year we need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December. These positions are really important, and keep our lodge running.
If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
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Interested in Joining Hayward Odd Fellows?
We are always looking for new members who “play well with others”. Our yearly dues are $80. There is something of a process for becoming a member, including application, interview, initiation. If you are interested or want to know more, please reply to this email or contact our “Noble Grand” (this year’s president) Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, and may 2023 be gentle on us all,
Happy New Year! This month, we are celebrating National Gourmet Coffee Month, getting together for an eye-opening documentary “Sicko” about the healthcare system, and going to SF for a free lunch! Plus, the new Special Outings Calendar, with something fun to do every month is attached.See more below and attached.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. 1/13 Zoom 7 pm: Michael Moore movie “Sicko”
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the month. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com . This month, the word is that we will be watching the movie, “Sicko”, where “(f)ilmmaker Michael Moore examines America’s health-care crisis and why millions of citizens are without coverage. Moore spotlights the cases of several ordinary citizens whose lives have been shattered by bureaucratic red tape, refusal of payment, and other health-care catastrophes.” It’s a real eye-opener. For more info, contact member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com
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Wed. 1/18 at 1pm: Let’s have Coffee! January Outing
For this month’s “Sycamore Special Outing“, we are going to celebrate National Gourmet Coffee Day by meeting for coffee! – or tea, espresso, Italian soda, hot chocolate, bagels, pastries, or munchies – on Wednesday January 18 at 1 pm, at Sabino’s Coffee shop, 1273 MacArthur Blvd, in San Leandro. There’s a nice outdoor patio in back, with indoor and outdoor tables available. Also, there is plenty of nearby street parking, and if memory serves, it is free. Your coffee or goodies are no host – that is, everyone pays for their own. We think it’s a fun idea to take a break in the week to say hi, celebrate being together in the new year, and taking some time to Be Odd! See image below or flyer attached. For questions or more info, contact member Julie Machado at juliemac@pacbell.net
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Sat. 1/21: Free SF Odd Fellows Educational Seminar! w/free lunch!
Sycamore #129 members are invited to learn about all things Odd Fellows AND get a free lunch AND souvenir on Saturday Jan. 21, 2023 at the San Francisco Odd Fellows lodge. We encourage all members with even the tiniest interest to go! At least 4 other Sycamore members will be there (Gus, Laura, Jon, and Marion). Get to know your “brothers and sisters” and find out lots of things that you didn’t know. For example, under the members benefits category, did you know that there is an Odd Fellows scholarship fund that your child or grandchild might qualify for? To attend, simply contact Peter Sellars, Chair, PGM, at 707-656-8294 or ioofsf@earthlink.net and let him know you are coming.
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2023 Sycamore Special Outings!
Join us for some fun events this year! Add these to your calendar. Come be Odd with us!
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Next Social & Business Meeting Mon. Feb. 13 at 6:30/7:30
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are experimenting with hybrid meetings – a combination of in-person and Zoom. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. Let Noble Grand Ted Seitz tedviolafire@yahoo.com or Secretary Laura Brady laurabeanbrady@gmail.com know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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2023 Lodge Open House?
Is there interest in having a lodge Open House in 2023? It could be a simple or more complicated event, but either way it would require the participation of a number of people to plan and attend the event as lodge members/hosts. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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2023 Clean Up Day?
Is there interest in having a lodge clean up day? Much of the lodge has not been used for the last 2 years, and there is some dusting and spiffing up to do. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net . If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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Sycamore Featured in 2 Magazine Articles
Sycamore #129 was featured in two articles in the recent Odd Fellows and Rebekah magazine. Make sure you check it out! Thank you to Laura Brady and Stephania Widger for writing and submitting the articles.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We are still looking for a few volunteers. We have a few spots where we could use some help in running the lodge, if you are interested in stepping up with a few hours a month.
We have an elected Trustee position that is open: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position.
Also, we will need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year in December.
If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please contact our Noble Grand Ted Seitzat tedviolafire@yahoo.com
As always, Friendship, Love & Truth, and may 2023 be gentle on us all,
Happy December, all you “odd” people! Check out our 2 NEW Holiday events, below.
East Bay Symphonic Band’s Open Rehearsal
The East Bay Symphonic Band, which practices weekly at the lodge, invites you to their Open Rehearsal on Monday Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm, in the lodge hall. There will be a holiday flare! Masks and proof of negative test or vaccination is required. See image below or flyer attached.
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December Holiday Outing: Thurs. Dec. 8 at 6:30 pm
This month, after getting into the holiday spirit with music at the EBSB’s Open Rehearsal, we will then take a field trip to get more holiday spirit by seeing the lights on the local Meek Mansion! Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) and Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) are hosting this event on Thurs. Dec. 8 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Meek Estate Park: 240 Hampton Rd, Hayward, CA 94541. Odd Fellows will meet on the front steps at 6:30 pm. HARD is planning fun activities, hot chocolate, and a self-guided tour through the Victorian-style Meek Mansion decorated festively for the holidays. There is no charge, but a suggested $5 donation at the door is appreciated. See image below or flyer attached.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. Dec. 9 at 7 pm
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the moth. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. Dec. 12 at 6:30/7:30
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meetingis always on the second Monday of the month – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are still doing it via Zoom, although we know that many people are getting tired of the remote stuff. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. The Zoom link, agenda etc. will be sent out closer to Monday. Let me or Noble Grand Gary Howe or Secretary Laura Brady know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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2023 Events being planned
The lodge Special Outing Committee is hoping to have one Special Outing a month in 2023. Here are some of the possible events:
Tour of the Historic Linekin Building
Visit to local wine shops
Visit to local Art Galleries – Sun Gallery, John O’Lague Galleria
Visit to Sulphur Creek Nature (if open)
Lodge Open House – if there is enough interest, see below
No-host outdoor lunch at the Castro Valley Marketplace
Visit to Carlos Bee Park (or other park)
Hayward Area Historical Society visit
Visit to the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center (if open)
Visit to the Ghirardelli Outlet and get no-host ice cream
Japanese Garden visit
If you have a special interest in any of these, or have ideas of outings you would like to participate in, or if you would like to help plan these events, please let the Committee Chair Julie Machado know by replying to this newsletter or emailing her at juliemac@pacbell.net
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2023 Lodge Open House?
Is there interest in having a lodge Open House in 2023? It could be a simple or more complicated event, but either way it would require the participation of a number of people to plan and attend the event as lodge members/hosts. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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2023 Clean Up Day?
Is there interest in having a lodge clean up day? Much of the lodge has not been used for the last 2 years, and there is some dusting and spiffing up to do. If you are willing to help with this, please reply to this newsletter or contact Julie at juliemac@pacbell.net . If there is enough interest, we will schedule one.
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Report on recent 2022 Lodge Events
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump has wrapped up their season playing at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge. They hope to return on Saturday afternoons in the Spring.
We had a nice turnout of about a dozen people on Sunday. Oct. 30 to explore the Sycamore cemetery plots in South Hayward. While we were there, we shared a toast to Sycamore’s 156th Anniversary.
We also had about ten people join the Friday Nov. 11 tour of the Hayward Veterans Memorial Building. We worked with Alfredo Rodriguez to open their building to public tours for Veteran’s Day.
Here’s the Events & Activities calendar for the rest of the year on our website here . We are working on the 2023 calendar.
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
We are still looking for a few volunteers. We have a few spots where we could use some help in running the lodge, if you are interested in stepping up with a few hours a month.
We have an elected Trustee position that is opening up: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. This would be a 2-3 year position.
Also, we will need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions.
Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year.
If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please contact me (Julie – reply to this newsletter) or our Noble Grand Gary Howeat c)510-427-5596
We will be doing installations for all the positions in January 2023.
Happy October, all you “odd” people! Join us! Check out our activities, below: 3 for October – 1 Zoom and 2 in-person!
I am happy to report that the lodge’s Special Outing Committee has been at work and has 3 NEW Special Outings planned for the rest of this year! We are also aiming for one Special Outing per month for next year! Check them out toward the end of this newsletter and on the calendar.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. Oct. 14 at 7 pm
Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the moth. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger oceankayak@aol.com As elections are coming up, we have a person known by many who is running for Hayward City Council…
Dr Sherman Lewis..Dr Lewis has many grand plans to make life in Hayward with a look to the future and healthier. He will be our guest speaker for this P&P meeting.
Come listen to the possible future of Hayward.And make sure you Vote!!!
We will be meeting from 7 pm to 8 pm. This will be a shorter meeting due to conflicts. The next meeting will be back to normal length. Please come with questions for Sherman, re his run for city Council.
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Sat. Oct. 15: 30J at the Turf Club
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
On Sunday Oct. 30 at 2 pm, in the spirit of Halloween and Day of the Dead, everyone is invited to come out and visit our historic Hayward I.O.O.F. Cemetery! And since it is also Sycamore Lodge #129’s 156th Anniversary, we will be providing sparkling cider for everyone to have a toast to Hayward Odd Fellows!
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We have a rare opportunity to visit and tour the Hayward Veterans Memorial Hall for Veterans Day! Stay tuned for more info.
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. Nov. 14 at 6:30/7:30
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting is always on the second Monday of the month – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are still doing it via Zoom, although we know that many people are getting tired of the remote stuff. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. The Zoom link, agenda etc. will be sent out closer to Monday. Let me or Noble Grand Gary Howe or Secretary Laura Brady know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss. I will send out the agenda and all the additional items to members via a separate email on Monday.
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Activities Calendar
Here’s the Events & Activities calendar for the rest of the year. It can also be found on our website here
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
Since it is October, we are already looking toward next year. We have a few spots where we could use some help in running the lodge, if you are interested in stepping up with a few hours a month. We have an elected Trustee position that is opening up: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. Also, we will need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions. Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year. If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please contact me (Julie – reply to this newsletter) or our Noble Grand Gary Howe at c)510-427-5596
Happy September, all you “odd” people! Join us! Check out our activities, below.
Peace & Pizza Fri. Sept. 9 at 7 pm
Tonight! Peace & Pizza meets monthly on Zoom, always on the second Friday of the moth. They usually feature a discussion, guest speaker or documentary, organized by Sycamore Member Stephania Widger oceankayak@aol.com
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This weekend! Summer Concert Series: Sunday Sept. 11
Our fifth of seven concerts starts at 1 pm this Sunday and features rock and jazzy music by the La Honda All Stars – alumni of the Hayward La Honda Music camp, which has been around over 30 years. http://www.lahondamusiccamp.com . This is a lovely way to spend Sunday afternoons! We invite all Sycamore members to come and hang out at the Odd Fellows tent, or bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.The location is the outdoor amphitheater behind the Hayward Plunge, at Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544. See Series flyer on our website here or go to the Summer Concert Series Facebook page here or this event on Facebook here
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. Sept. 12 at 6:30/7:30
Our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting is always on the second Monday of the moth – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are still doing it via Zoom, although we know that many people are getting tired of the remote stuff. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. The Zoom link, agenda etc. will be sent out closer to Monday. Let me or Noble Grand Gary Howe or Secretary Laura Brady know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss.
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Sat. Sept. 17: 30J at the Turf Club
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
Odd Fellows Cabins & Camping at the Russian River (near Guerneville)
As some of you may or may not know, Sycamore members Marion Borst & Jon Dickinson purchased a cabin up at the Russian River in the OFRC community and joined the Odd Fellows. It is a small community in a redwood forest with great river access. They say, “Our cabin needs a bit of work which we have planned on the weekends and it is pretty small right now so pretty much have it filled up for the summer, but the area has great campgrounds & small cabins that they rent out. They have RV and trailer sites with hook ups as well. It is pretty much glamping: there is a building with showers, power & lights at each campsite, there is a cafe, and bar run on the evenings Friday and Saturday that serves lunch or dinner. There are two beaches, one for dogs and one without. There are ping pong tables, shuffle board, kids playground, bocci ball, and other activities provided.
“Campsites/RV Sites are 3 night minimum for the rest of the Season. Cabins are 6 night minimum unless 30 days prior to check in. To see what sites are available click the link below, and select your designated dates. So far it is super underpopulated. Last weekend pretty much none of the sites were taken so I don’t think you have worry about crowds except the July 4th weekend.
“Of course you are welcome to camp there when we are not there as well:) I thought it might be a nice weekend away for some of us since its all outside you don’t have to worry.
“Let me know if you are interested, unfortunately the grounds are only available through OFRC members so we have to ok you dates with the office.”
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Activities Calendar
Here’s the Events & Activities calendar for the year. It can also be found on our website here
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Looking for Volunteers to support your Lodge
Since it is September, we are already looking toward next year. We have a few spots where we could use some help in running the lodge, if you are interested in stepping up with a few hours a month. We have an elected Trustee position that is opening up: the five Trustees meet usually once a month for an hour (via Zoom) and are mainly in charge of deciding on and recommending to the lodge on issues regarding our beautiful lodge building. Also, we will need people to fill appointed positions such as Inside Guardian, Outside Guardian, Warden, Chaplain, Right Supporter, and Left Supporter, which sometimes involve reading lines at the monthly lodge meeting (and sitting in the big chairs, when we meet in person!); these are yearly positions. Also, we re-elect our Noble Grand, Vice Grand, Secretary and Treasurer every year. If you are interested or willing to do any of these positions, or want to know more, please contact me (Julie – reply to this newsletter) or our Noble Grand Gary Howe at c)510-427-5596
Hi, folks Here’s some fun activities coming up! Hope to see you there!
Sat. July 16: 3OJ at the Turf Club
Sycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the Sycamore lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
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Chamber Music requests volunteers
Sycamore’s Annual Youth Chamber Music summer 2-week program will have their first rehearsal at the lodge on Mon.7/25 at 7PM. It’s MWF each week, with a concert at 4PM on Saturday August 6. They have 20 students in five groups: One quintet, 2 String Quartets, one Violin Quartet, and one Violin/Viola trio.
They are asking for volunteers to help in the following ways:
Sun. 7/24 someone to help me get chairs and stands set up at the proper distance, in the proper rooms at the lodge Mon. 7/25, first rehearsal: We need volunteers for intake, involving checking vax cards and checking people in. Also, parking is likely to be tight, so 2-3 people outside to direct traffic and guide people to the lodge building Sat. 8/6 Concert 4PM: Once again, some help with intake since the audience will be new. Check vax cards, testing, etc.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sycamore Member Ted Seitz
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Odd Fellows Cabins & Camping at the Russian River (near Guerneville)
As some of you may or may not know, Sycamore members Marion Borst & Jon Dickinson purchased a cabin up at the Russian River in the OFRC community and joined the Odd Fellows. It is a small community in a redwood forest with great river access. They say, “Our cabin needs a bit of work which we have planned on the weekends and it is pretty small right now so pretty much have it filled up for the summer, but the area has great campgrounds & small cabins that they rent out. They have RV and trailer sites with hook ups as well. It is pretty much glamping: there is a building with showers, power & lights at each campsite, there is a cafe, and bar run on the evenings Friday and Saturday that serves lunch or dinner. There are two beaches, one for dogs and one without. There are ping pong tables, shuffle board, kids playground, bocci ball, and other activities provided.
“Campsites/RV Sites are 3 night minimum for the rest of the Season. Cabins are 6 night minimum unless 30 days prior to check in. To see what sites are available click the link below, and select your designated dates. So far it is super underpopulated. Last weekend pretty much none of the sites were taken so I don’t think you have worry about crowds except the July 4th weekend.
“Of course you are welcome to camp there when we are not there as well:) I thought it might be a nice weekend away for some of us since its all outside you don’t have to worry.
“Let me know if you are interested, unfortunately the grounds are only available through OFRC members so we have to ok you dates with the office.”
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Summer Concert Series – Sundays beginning Aug. 7
Our 12th Annual Summer Concert Series starts August 7. This is a lovely way to spend Sunday afternoons, outdoors in a park, listening to music! I am awaiting the new flyer, but in the meantime, put these dates on your calendar.
The location is the amphitheater behind the Hayward Plunge, at Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. Aug. 8 at 6:30/7:30
Finally, our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting are coming up on Monday July 11 – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are still doing it via Zoom, although we know that many people are getting tired of the remote stuff. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. The Zoom link, agenda etc. will be sent out closer to Monday. Let me or Sycamore Secretary Laura Brady know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss.
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Peace & Pizza Fri. Aug. 12 at 7 pm
Peace & Pizza meets on the 2nd Friday of the month via Zoom and often features a movie or speaker. Their fabulous pot-lucks have been on hold since Covid, but hope to return in person as soon as it is safe. In the meantime, we are meeting on Zoom. If you are interested contact Sycamore member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com
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Hayward Lit Hop VideoSycamore Lodge participated in Hayward’s very successful 1st Annual Lit Hop in April 2022. Here’s a YouTube video posted by
Sycamore Member Carl Gorringe so you can enjoy the fun!
Check out this fun video of the very successful Hayward Lit Hop, in which Sycamore Lodge participated!
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2022 Lodge Activities
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2022 Lodge Officers
The 2022 lodge officers this year are: Noble Grand Gary Howe, Vice Grand Ted Seitz, Treasurer Jon Dickinson, Secretary Laura Brady. Thank you to everyone who stepped up! Let’s hear a round of applause for the new officers! We appreciate the hard work that they do to keep us focused and moving forward.
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2022 Lodge Committees
The lodge functions through a number of committees. If you are interested in being on a committee, let us know. Here’s an overview of some of the committees:
Trustees – elected, makes recommendations regarding the lodge, especially the lodge building Finance Committee aka FinCom – makes recommendations regarding paying bills, lodge budget Communications Committee aka ComCom – manages lodge communications such as newsletter, the lodge website and the lodge Facebook page Summer Concert Series Committee – puts together the Summer Concert Series Frank would like to get the Recording Studio Committee going soon, too Youth Chamber Music Committee Special Events Committee lots of others!
Hi, folks We have a several items today: a documentary, a camping opportunity, a Social/business meeting, and Summer Concert Series info! Scroll down for details.
Peace & Pizza Fri. July 8 at 7 pm
Tonight – Friday July 8 at 7 pm – is the monthly Peace & Pizza gathering, which is still meeting on Zoom. Here’s the agenda from Sycamore Member Stephania Widger.
“Back between 1966 and 1973, in Chicago, a little known chapter of womens history, was being rolled out.
With little or no formal medical training, the Janes were able to perform over 12,000 safe and effective abortions.
In this documentary, the Janes describe finding feminism and clients describe finding Jane.
This archival film tells how the repression of the early sixties and social movements of the late 60’s influenced this unique group.
While watching it, keep in mind we may be walking right back into these times. We may be called upon to help our younger sisters, like the 10 year old who’s family member in Ohio just raped her and she is being denied an abortion….
see you at 7 pm,”
In peace,
Stephania
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Odd Fellows Cabins & Camping at the Russian River (near Guerneville)
As some of you may or may not know, Sycamore members Marion Borst & Jon Dickinson purchased a cabin up at the Russian River in the OFRC community and joined the Odd Fellows. It is a small community in a redwood forest with great river access. They say, “Our cabin needs a bit of work which we have planned on the weekends and it is pretty small right now so pretty much have it filled up for the summer, but the area has great campgrounds & small cabins that they rent out. They have RV and trailer sites with hook ups as well. It is pretty much glamping: there is a building with showers, power & lights at each campsite, there is a cafe, and bar run on the evenings Friday and Saturday that serves lunch or dinner. There are two beaches, one for dogs and one without. There are ping pong tables, shuffle board, kids playground, bocci ball, and other activities provided.
“Of course you are welcome to camp there when we are not there as well:) I thought it might be a nice weekend away for some of us since its all outside you don’t have to worry.
“Let me know if you are interested, unfortunately the grounds are only available through OFRC members so we have to ok you dates with the office.”
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Social & Business Meeting Mon. July 11 at 6:30/7:30
Finally, our monthly Lodge Social and Business meeting are coming up on Monday July 11 – the Social starts at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. Alas, we are still doing it via Zoom, although we know that many people are getting tired of the remote stuff. Come visit and say hi for a bit, or stay and find out what is going on at the business meeting. The Zoom link, agenda etc. will be sent out closer to Monday. Let me or Sycamore Secretary Laura Brady know if you have an item that you wish the lodge to discuss.
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Summer Concert Series
Our 12th Annual Summer Concert Series starts August 7. This is a lovely way to spend Sunday afternoons, outdoors in a park, listening to music! I am awaiting the new flyer, but in the meantime, put these dates on your calendar.
The location is the amphitheater behind the Hayward Plunge, at Memorial Park, 24176 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
Events below are generally in chronological order Hi! Did you miss us? We missed you! We have been hibernating a lot due to Covid, but are venturing out more this year. We are always looking for potential new members who play well with others. Questions? Email Newsletter Editor and Sycamore Member Julie Machado at juliemac@pacbell.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat. April 30: Hayward LitHop We are looking for volunteers to help at the lodge from about 5-7 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sycamore member Carl G. at [email redacted] or [phone redacted]
Sycamore will be joining multiple downtown venues for the Hayward Lit Hop event on Saturday April 30th! The event begins at the Hayward Library Heritage Plaza at 3 PM, and will be showcasing a variety of local writers groups performing at various venues.All ages are welcome. Free and Open to the Public.
Reading events will include presentations from the B Street Writers, local chapters of mystery and horror writing societies, the Afro Surrealists, the Beta Writers, students from Chabot College, the Queer Writers, the Peer Writing Group, a tribute to Julia Vinograd and a Ghosts of Babar show.
We’ll initially kick off the event at Hayward’s Heritage Plaza with Hayward’s first Youth Poet Laureate. Then journey Downtown to a variety of events over the next few hours at venues including the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Turf Club, Aranea’s Craft Studio, the Pizza House, Books on B, and Yoga Sociale.
Join us for the 7 PM After-Party at the Sun Gallery, including music, food and refreshments, while viewing the Climate Change Art exhibit. See full Schedule here: https://haywardlithop.com These are the groups speaking at the Odd Fellows lodge:
5:00 – 5:45pm: Ghosts of Babar – Featuring a diverse group of experienced poetic voices each of whom were present for the notorious Café Babar readings in San Francisco in the 1980’s and 90’s.
6:00 – 6:45pm: Between Spirit and Stone: A Julia Vinograd Tribute Screening & Reading – A tribute to iconic, bubble-blowing Berkeley poet Julia Vinograd featuring an excerpt from an in-progress documentary on her life and work, followed by readings of her most cherished poems.
This will be a fun way to gather, meet your neighbors and discover their talents, and hear some cool writing while supporting local businesses!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2022 Young Musicians Chamber Music Program: Now Registering!
Chamber Music is music for a small group of 2 to 10 musicians, each playing a different part, played without a conductor. Every Summer since 2011, the Odd Fellows has sponsored a free Chamber Music for local teenage string music students. Professional String Coaches help prepare each group.REHEARSALS: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for two weeks, 7-9 PM, July 25th, 27th, and 29th, August 1st, 3rd, and 5th CONCERT: Saturday August 6th at 4PMFor more information or to register, see here:https://haywardlodge.com/events-projects/young-musicians-chamber-music-program/
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Mon. May 9: Lodge Social & Meeting (Zoom)The lodge’s Social and Business Meeting is on the Second Monday of the month. The Social starts at 6:30 pm and the Business Meeting starts at 7:30 pm. We are still doing this via Zoom but hope to return to in-person meetings soon. All lodge members will receive the meeting agenda and Zoom link prior to the meeting. If you have questions, contact Sycamore member Julie Machado at juliemac@pacbell.net or Lodge Secretary Laura Brady or Noble Grand Gary Howe.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fri. May 13: Peace & Pizza (Zoom)Peace & Pizza meets on the 2nd Friday of the month via Zoom and often features a movie or speaker. Their fabulous pot-lucks have been on hold since Covid, but hope to return in person as soon as it is safe. In the meantime, we are meeting on Zoom. If you are interested contact Sycamore member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sat. May 21: 30J at the Turf ClubSycamore’s resident big band 3 O’Clock Jump will play at the nearby Turf Club outdoor Tikki lounge from 1-4 pm (weather permitting). The location is 22519 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 – right across the parking lot from the lodge building. There is no cover charge, and you can purchase a variety of delicious beverages. This is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon, folks. Questions? Contact Sycamore member Gus Wedemeyer at guswedemeyer@gmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun. May 22: East Bay Youth Orchestras (EBYO) Concert Sycamore Member Carol Morgan reports that the East Bay Youth Orchestras (EBYO) are having a concert on Sunday May 22 at 3 pm at CSU East Bay, Music Building Recital Hall 1055 Adult tickets $10, school-age children free. For more information, see the EBYO website at https://ebyo.org/
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Tues. May 24: East Bay Youth Orchestras (EBYO) Auditions Sycamore Member Carol Morgan reports that the East Bay Youth Orchestras (EBYO) are having auditions on May 24, 6-9 pm. Cal State East Bay Music Building Room 1039. It’s for intermediate and advanced players of the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, trumpet, trombone, French horn, bassoon, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, flute, percussion, harp. Rehearsals are at Cal State East Bay Tuesdays 6-7 pm for Concert Orchestra (intermediate group) and 7:15-9:15 for Symphony Orchestra (advanced group). Our conductor Alberto Rodriguez is a former head of the California Orchestra Directors Association, long time music teacher and professional musician. For more information, see the EBYO website at https://ebyo.org/
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2022 Events & ActivitiesPut these in your calendar! Come out and have some fun – either on Zoom or in real life!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TBA: Trustee Meeting (Zoom)The lodge Trustees are meeting via Zoom on TBA. Agenda items include various construction and maintenance needs at the lodge, including roof, plumbing and electrical repair, and security improvement, etc. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sycamore memberFrank Goulart at fgoulart@pacbell.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2022 Lodge OfficersThe 2022 lodge officers this year are: Noble Grand Gary Howe, Vice Grand Ted Seitz, Treasurer Jon Dickinson, Secretary Laura Brady. Thank you to everyone who stepped up! Let’s hear a round of applause for the new officers! We appreciate the hard work that they do to keep us focused and moving forward.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2022 Lodge Committees The lodge functions through a number of committees. If you are interested in being on a committee, let us know. Here’s an overview of some of the committees:
Trustees – elected, makes recommendations regarding the lodge, especially the lodge building
Communications Committee aka ComCom – manages lodge communications such as newsletter, the lodge website and the lodge Facebook page
Summer Concert Series Committee – puts together the Summer Concert Series
Frank would like to get the Recording Studio Committee going soon, too
Youth Chamber Music Committee
Special Events Committee
lots of others!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lodge UpdatesWe were blessed in late 2021 to welcome the East Bay Symphony Band (EBSB), which formerly practiced at Chabot College. They are now practicing in the lodge room. Along with EBSB came some new lodge members: Bev Johnson, Melanie Work, and Judy Stewart. Bev also leads a flute ensemble, which has begun practicing at the lodge. We were also joined in late 2021 by new members Marion Borst and Jon Dickinson, who have jumped right in. Jon is now serving as Treasurer for this year. And new members Steve and Charise Desanto also joined in 2021, and we are getting to know them, as well. We are very happy to have grown in membership over the last year!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sycamore Lodge Facebook Check out the Hayward Odd Fellows Facebook page! Please “like” us! Invite your friends! Here
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Online Dues or Donation Payment PageMembers and guests can pay dues ($80/year) or make donations online! Use this link to get to the payment page of Sycamore Lodge #129. https://squareup.com/market/independent-order-of-odd-fellows-sycamore-lodge-129If you would like to donate more, go to our online payment page and make either a charitable contribution to our educational and charitable activities (which may be tax deductible), or a donation to the lodge. If you prefer to donate the old-fashioned way, send a check to Sycamore Lodge, P.O. Box 125, Hayward CA 94543.
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Benefit for Members: IOOF Scholarships The EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began its operation on September 20, 1927. The purpose of the Foundation is to operate a revolving loan fund for qualified students dependent in part, or wholly, on their own efforts for an education, and to award scholarships to students based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Since the beginning of the Foundation, donations of approximately $3,500,000 have made it possible for over 3,500 young people to receive student low interest loans amounting to over $6,800,000, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship awards. For more info see here
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Donations are WelcomeSycamore Lodge maintains the following funds which are each limited to and used strictlyand onlyexclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. If you would like to donate to any of our funds, please make a check to Sycamore Lodge #129 and mail it to Sycamore Lodge, P.O. Box 125, Hayward CA 94543. Donations to these funds may be tax deductible; check with your tax preparer.
No. 1 Young Musician Chamber Music Program Fund;
No. 2 Music Education Fund;
No. 3 Art Education Fund.
No. 4 Hank Maschal Memorial Scholarship Fund
No. 5 Ken Lester Memorial Scholarship Fund
No. 6 Young Muralist Program
No. 7 Odyssey of the Mind
We are also accepting donations to the Lodge Elevator Fund, which is designated to help maintain our new elevator for the lodge building (please note that contributions to the Lodge Elevator Fund are not tax deductible).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MembershipDo you know someone who might be interested in joining Odd Fellows? Hayward Odd Fellows appreciates people who “play nicely with others”, respect organizational rules, and want to pursue “friendship, love and truth” (the Odd Fellows motto). Once you join Odd Fellows, you have “brothers and sisters” at lodges around the world. Applicants must be 16 years old or older (except in areas where there is a “Junior Lodge”, which we don’t have in Hayward). Dues for Hayward Odd Fellows are $80 per year. We do live Initiations twice a year. Please ask about membership.
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Too Many Emails?Please let me know if you would like to be removed from this list.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Respectfully Submitted in Friendship, Love & Truth (the Odd Fellows motto),
Hi! Did you miss us? We missed you! We have been hibernating a lot due to Covid, but are venturing out more this year! Here are some upcoming items. We will send out the lodge meeting agenda and Zoom link for Monday prior to the meeting.
We are always looking for potential new members who play well with others.
Questions? Email Newsletter Editor and Sycamore Member Julie Machado at juliemac@pacbell.net
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2022 New Lodge Officers
The new lodge officers this year are: Noble Grand Gary Howe, Vice Grand Ted Seitz, Treasurer Jon Dickinson, Secretary Laura Brady. Thank you to everyone who stepped up! Let’s hear a round of applause for the new officers! We appreciate the hard work that they do to keep us focused and moving forward.
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Lodge Updates
We were blessed in 2021 to welcome the East Bay Symphony Band (EBSB), which formerly practiced at Chabot College. They are now practicing in the lodge room. Along with EBSB came some new lodge members: Bev Johnson, Melanie Work, and Judy Stewart. Bev also leads a flute ensemble, which has begun practicing at the lodge.
We were also joined in 2021 by new members Marion Borst and Jon Dickinson, who have jumped right in. Jon is now serving as Treasurer for this year. And new members Steve and Charise Desanto also joined in 2021, and we are getting to know them, as well. We are very happy to have grown in membership over the last year!
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Looking for Lodge Member who speaks Cantonese
The lodge may need someone who speaks Cantonese to help interface with a contractor. If you have this skill, could you please reach out to Sycamore member Julie Machado at juliemac@pacbell.net or 510-581-7850 (no texts).
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TODAY Wed. March 9: Trustee Meeting (Zoom)
The lodge Trustees are meeting via Zoom on Wed. March 9 at 6 pm. Agenda items include various construction and maintenance needs at the lodge, including roof, plumbing and electrical repair, and security improvement, etc. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sycamore member Frank Goulart at fgoulart@pacbell.net
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Fri. March 11: Peace & Pizza (Zoom)
Peace & Pizza meets on the 2nd Friday of the month via Zoom and often features a movie or speaker. Their fabulous pot-lucks have been on hold since Covid, but hope to return in person as soon as it is safe. In the meantime, we are meeting on Zoom. If you are interested contact Sycamore member Stephania Widger at oceankayak@aol.com
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Mon. March 14: Lodge Social & Meeting (Zoom)
The lodge’s 1 hour Social and Business Meeting is on the Second Monday of the month. The Social starts at 6:30 pm and the Business Meeting starts at 7:30 pm. We are still doing this via Zoom but hope to return to in-person meetings soon. All lodge members will receive the meeting agenda and Zoom link prior to the meeting. If you have questions, contact Sycamore member Julie Machado at juliemac@pacbell.net or Lodge Secretary Laura Brady or Noble Grand Gary Howe.
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East Bay Youth Orchestras (EBYO)
Sycamore Member Carol Morgan reports that the East Bay Youth Orchestras (EBYO) are having auditions on May 24, 6-9 pm. For more information, see their website at https://ebyo.org/
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Coming 2022 Activities
We have a bunch of activities that we are putting together, including:
–13th Annual Summer Concert Series at Hayward Memorial Park’s outdoor amphitheater on Sundays in August through September – we are putting together a series of 7 concerts. for more information contact lodge member Frank at fgoulart@frank –Swing at the Turf! Resident lodge big band 3 O’Clock Jump hopes to be playing a series of dates at the World Famous Turf Club’s lovely outdoor patio – stay tuned for dates –Monthly first-Sunday-of-the-month Good Fellowship Jams will be returning, probably in an outdoor format as soon as the weather is nice enough –The Chamber Music summer program is back! The 2022 concert is scheduled for Sat. Aug. 6 at 7:30 pm at the lodge –A new “lodge special outings committee” is working on some fun plans for this year! –East Bay Symphony Band (EBSB) and East Bay Youth Orchestra (EBYO) may have some concert events, as well.
So stay tuned and watch as details get firmed up!
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Sycamore Lodge Facebook Check out the Hayward Odd Fellows Facebook page! Please “like” us! Invite your friends! Here
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Online Dues or Donation Payment Page
Members and guests can pay dues ($70/year) or make donations online! Use this link to get to the payment page of Sycamore Lodge #129. https://squareup.com/market/independent-order-of-odd-fellows-sycamore-lodge-129If you would like to donate more, go to our online payment page and make either a charitable contribution to our educational and charitable activities (which may be tax deductible), or a donation to the lodge! If you prefer to donate the old-fashioned way, send a check to Sycamore Lodge, P.O. Box 125, Hayward CA 94543.
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Benefit for Members: IOOF Scholarships The EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began its operation on September 20, 1927. The purpose of the Foundation is to operate a revolving loan fund for qualified students dependent in part, or wholly, on their own efforts for an education, and to award scholarships to students based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Since the beginning of the Foundation, donations of approximately $3,500,000 have made it possible for over 3,500 young people to receive student low interest loans amounting to over $6,800,000, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship awards. For more info see here
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Donations are Welcome
Sycamore Lodge maintains the following funds which are each limited to and used strictlyand onlyexclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. If you would like to donate to any of our funds, please make a check to Sycamore Lodge #129 and mail it to Sycamore Lodge, P.O. Box 125, Hayward CA 94543. Donations to these funds may be tax deductible; check with your tax preparer.
No. 1 Young Musician Chamber Music Program Fund; No. 2 Music Education Fund; No. 3 Art Education Fund. No. 4 Hank Maschal Memorial Scholarship Fund No. 5 Ken Lester Memorial Scholarship Fund No. 6 Young Muralist Program No. 7 Odyssey of the Mind
We are also accepting donations to the Lodge Elevator Fund, which is designated to help maintain our new elevator for the lodge building (please note that contributions to the Lodge Elevator Fund are not tax deductible).
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Membership
Do you know someone who might be interested in joining Odd Fellows? Hayward Odd Fellows appreciates people who “play nicely with others”, respect organizational rules, and want to pursue “friendship, love and truth” (the Odd Fellows motto). Once you join Odd Fellows, you have “brothers and sisters” at lodges around the world. Applicants must be 16 years old or older (except in areas where there is a “Junior Lodge”, which we don’t have in Hayward). Dues for Hayward Odd Fellows are $70 per year. We do live Initiations twice a year. Please ask about membership.
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Too Many Emails?
Please let me know if you would like to be removed from this list.
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Respectfully Submitted in Friendship, Love & Truth,
