Podcast
Odd Fellows Today
Hosted by Michael Duminiak · EN
A friendly and positive exploration of the Odd Fellows with topics ranging from general introductory information to the types of issues any lodge may face. Using songs and examples to help illustrate points, Odd Fellows Today entertains while it informs.
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Episode 2.36: Know Your Lodge: Conducting a Complete Lodge Assessment
2w ago01:05:22Tap to summarizeBefore a lodge can grow, it must first understand itself. In this episode, we explore how to conduct a complete assessment of your Odd Fellows lodge: from membership, meetings, and ritual to building conditions, lodge culture, community presence, and strategic planning. Learn how to involve every member in an honest, constructive evaluation that identifies strengths, uncovers opportunities for improvement, and lays the foundation for lasting revitalization. Whether your lodge is thriving or struggling, this episode provides a practical roadmap for ensuring your lodge is healthy, purposeful, and prepared for the future. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.35: The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
4w ago00:52:12Tap to summarizeA lot of people think the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows was founded similarly to the Prince Hall Freemasons, but that isn't actually true. Britain had multiple competing versions of Odd Fellowship. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows received its charter from one line (the Manchester Unity) and the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America recieved its chapter from the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in Britain. Two different versions of Odd Fellowship in Britain became two segregated versions of Odd Fellowship in America. This is the story that so often goes untold.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.34: Odd Fellow Presidents of the United States
Jul 300:49:51Tap to summarizeAt least five men have carried the principles of Odd Fellowship into the White House. How did that influence them? What can we learn about the Order through those examples? What lessons illuminate our path into the future? Find out on this episode.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.33 Who Runs the Odd Fellows?
Jun 1900:52:04Tap to summarizeThe topic of governance can seem dry and uninteresting, but governance in Odd Fellowship is a surprisingly interesting and unique structure that most outsiders and even many members don't fully understand.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.32: Odd Fellows Memorial Day
Jun 500:20:35Tap to summarizeOn the second Tuesday of June, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks Odd Fellows Memorial day across all its lodges around the world. But what is this event and what happens during its ritual ceremony? More importantly, what does it mean and why does it matter?Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.31: Engagement
May 2200:33:35Tap to summarizeWe often become fixated on numbers. How many members do we have? What was our meeting attendance? How many applications are we getting? How many members are dropped from non-payment? Fixating on numbers is missing what drives them. They are driven by engagement and engagement is driven by emotional connection. Lodge has to mean something to the member for the member to stay a member and want to bring in outside friends.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.30: Revitalization
May 800:42:40Tap to summarizeFrom what people see on the outside to how your lodge feels on the inside, success and growth takes intention. Revitalization is not something you knock out in one term as a program; it is a program and a culture.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.29: Odd Fellow Friendship
Apr 2400:14:43Tap to summarizeThe first and foundational virtue of Odd Fellowship is friendship. But friendship in Odd Fellowship is not casual acquaintance nor just social buddies. It is deeper and more consequential.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.28: Throw Open the Doors!
Apr 1000:12:45Tap to summarizeWe explore the benefits of holding an Open House for the lodge, for the community, and for your own members.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
Transcribe →Episode 2.27: The Virtue of Faith
Mar 2700:14:48Tap to summarizeThe initial virtue of the Patriarchal branch is Faith, upon which the rest are based. But what does faith mean in the context of Odd Fellowship? We explore it through ritual and context.Featuring a mix of commentary and music, Odd Fellows Today makes learning out the Order a quick and fun expereince. For more information, to comment or ask to be a guest contact oddfellowstoday@oddfellows.us This podcast is written, performed and produced by Michael Duminiak, all rights reserved.
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