Annual laying of Memorial Flags
Visiting the Cemeteries and laying flags at the graves of Brothers who have passed. Part of our creed is “Bury the Dead.”
Meet at the lodge in the morning first.
East Meadow Memorial Day Parade
March in the Memorial Day Parade. Come to the lodge afterwards for refreshments.
East Meadow Community Day
We will have a booth set up and give away swag - let’s increase our membership!
Long Island Ducks Ballgame
Come join the lodge at a Ducks Game. Tickets are $14 each FREE - First come first served. Contact Vin Viscuse for tix. NO FOOD WILL BE SERVED. These are tickets for the ballgame only. Join your brothers in cheering on the Ducks!
Grand Master’s Gala
Grand Master Dominic Oreste’s Gala
The Hartigan House (Knights of Columbus Hall)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 7pm - 11pm
Semi Formal with an Hawaiian Theme
517-519 Central Ave, Bethpage, NY
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are free - all others $60.00 pp
District Memorial Service
District Memorial Service will held at Rockville Centre Lodge. We will honor Brothers who have passed on.
92nd Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns
You are cordially invited to attend the Ninety Second Annual Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknowns. Members of all units of the Order are encouraged to participate.
This year we have 3 members of Long Island lodges representing NY State:
Grand Master Dom Oreste, Grand Patriarch Aaron Kupferberg, and Commander of the NY Military Counsel Elia “Lee” Faklis.
The 2026 Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday May, 3 at Arlington National Cemetery. The memorial
services will begin at noon followed by the wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb immediately after the 1:00 p.m.
changing of the guard. The Pilgrimage address at the Tomb will be delivered by The Honorable Thomas J.
Calabrese, Soveriegn Grand Master.
We stay at The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, at 3000 Seminary Road. Alexandria. Virginia 22311, Room reservations are to be made directly with the hotel, at toll-free 1-800-Hiltons (1-800-445-3667)
or 1-705-845-1010. You MUST mention “Odd Fellows Pilgrimage” when reserving your room to receive the special rate of $159 for up to four (4) in a room. The annual Pilgrimage banquet will be held in the hotel on Saturday. May 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. (Advance ticket purchase required)
We encourage you to publicize this special annual event.
Testimonial Dinner for the Grand Encampment of New York
The event will be hosted by the Grand Patriarch and the Commander of the General Military Counsel. This dinner recognizes leadership, service, and the enduring traditions of the Encampment and the Canton.
This takes place at the Rockville Centre Lodge. The evening begins at 6:30 pm at the Lodge, located at 235 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570.
Cost of attendance, including dinner, is $25 per person.
Send check made payable to “Grand Encampment of New York” and send to:
Grand Encampment Testimonial Dinner
c/o Jeff Nogid, Grand Treasurer
392 Garden Street
East Meadow, NY 11554
or use Venmo to: @Vincent-Viscuse
or give cash to Jeff or Aaron at your next lodge meeting
Integrity Encampment Bowling
Benefiting the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau
Hosted by Integrity Encampment #158 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Cost: $25 pp (gets you bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soda)
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Lane, Levittown, NY 11756
