Lone Star Rising

The Grand Jurisdiction of Texas is on an upswing.  Its membership is growing and getting younger and they are chartering new lodges.  Grand Master Charlie Stephenson and Brother William Plotts join us to talk about the chartering of Brazos Valley Lodge #76.  They share how the Grand Lodge supported their efforts, how what they learned from the failure of the new lodge in El Paso helped their efforts and how the experience of re-chartering Plano Lodge #114 provided a helpful template.  The Shoutout goes to the aforementioned Plano Lodge #114 for their upcoming car show in June.  In the Odd Podge, Toby updates everyone on the success of the recent Fraternal Fair held in his jurisdiction, Mike tries to contact the Odd Fellows Riders Association in Ohio, Ainslie previews the updated District Deputies' Guide from Heart In Hand Institute, William shares his lodge's first fundraiser event, and Grand Master Charlie reveals how Odd Fellowship helped him build his confidence as a leader and public speaker.  NOTE: we are still collecting feedback about our Lord's Prayer episode and want you to contribute your opinions.  Be sure and email us at [e-mail] or hit us up on Insta or Facebook to share your opinion.  We're putting your opinions together for our next show when we'll discuss them and respond.