Hiawatha Encampment No. 70, IOOF, of Martinsville, Ohio

Welcome to the webpage of the Hiawatha Encampment No. 70, IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows), of Martinsville, Ohio, which was instituted on January 16, 1854. We are a Non-Profit Fraternity Organization.

The Encampment is open to third degree members in good standing. This branch is based on the principles of Faith, Hope and Charity. One must go through the Encampment first before seeking entrance into the Patriarchs Militant, which is a uniformed appendant body to the IOOF. Once one has accomplished the Royal Purple degree of the Encampment, one is eligible to hold an officer position in the Encampment and is also eligible for the Patriarchs Militant.

The initials of the Encampment are FHC which stands for Faith, Hope and Charity. The Encampment’s seal is a purple tent with golden trim, the triple links above the tent door and crossed shepherds crooks. These symbols can be seen on the purple fez that American members of this branch wear. One must retain their membership and remain in good standing within their own subordinate lodge while in the Encampment.

Encampment Degrees:

Patriarch – Aims to teach the lessons of transparent honesty, domestic purity, genuine hospitality and unfeigned righteousness.
Golden Rule – Aims to teach good will, tolerance, and true brotherhood. It also teaches that members should unite with the virtuous and good irrespective of country, religion, or politics in the discharge of duties which all agree are paramount to universal peace and cooperation.
Royal Purple – Aims to teach alertness and determination as basis for a possible success in the journey called life.

Annual Membership Dues: $20.00

Encampment Officers:

Office:	Elected/Appointed:	Duty:
Chief Patriarch/Chief Matriarch	Elected	Sits as Chair for Meetings, Official Representative of Encampment to outside persons and organizations and see that the program is planned in advance.
High Priest/High Priestess	Elected	Leads the opening the closing ceremonies and performs all functions assigned during conferral of degrees. Provide counsel to members.
Senior Warden	Elected	Exercise power to assist Chief Patriarch and High Priest in Presiding Meetings. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the CP in times of absence or if necessary.
Junior Warden	Elected	Examine members prior to opening and assist Chief Patriarch and High Priest.
Scribe	Elected	Records minutes at meetings, files necessary paper work, sends and receives communications.
Financial Scribe	Elected	Notify and collect to members their dues and financial obligations.
Treasurer	Elected	Keeps an accurate file of all finances and receipts of the lodge and writes all checks ordered.
Color Bearer	Appointed	Oversees flags and proper presentation of such.
Guide	Appointed	Assist at initiations and perform roles specified in the ritual.
First, Second, Third, Fourth Guardian of the Tent	All Appointed	Assist at initiations and perform roles specified in the ritual.
First, Second, Third, Fourth Watch	All Appointed	Assist at initiations and perform roles specified in the ritual.
Inside Sentinel	Appointed	Guards the inner door.
Outside Sentinel	Appointed	Guards the outer door.
Musician (Optional)	Appointed	Play all required music and accompaniment during meetings and ceremonies.

Ohio Grand Encampment Officers for 2022-2023:

Kenneth Turner, Grand Patriarch
Carl Paul Robinson Jr., Grand High Priest
Terry Wilcox, Grand Marshal
Jaken Wilcox, Grand Junior Warden
Jana Schelb, Grand Senior Warden
Robert Henderson, Grand Scribe
Robert Ogden Sr., Grand Treasurer
Jeff Hess, Grand Inside Sentinel
Randal Johnson, Grand Outside Sentinel
Charles Ott, Grand Musician

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