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Apollo Lodge #123

San Francisco, CA. IOOF

Join the Family of Odd Fellowship

Become part of a global community dedicated to friendship, love, and truth. Discover how you can make a difference with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

About Us

Odd Fellows Group

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a global organization fostering personal and social development. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, united by a commitment to make the world a better place.

Membership Requirements

  • Good character
  • Loyalty to your country
  • Belief in a Supreme Being
  • Age 16+ for adult lodges (8-18 for youth groups)
  • Willingness to pay initiation fee and annual dues

We strictly forbid any interference with one's religious beliefs or political opinions.

How to Join

  1. Research the Order
  2. Find a local Lodge
  3. Attend Lodge events
  4. Consider your commitment
  5. Find a sponsor
  6. Submit an application
  7. Await Lodge vote
  8. Attend initiation

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability, age (other than that of minimum to join the Order (lodge, club or group), ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or other social identity. The I.O.O.F. will make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when such modifications are necessary to afford its services and facilities to individuals with disabilities, unless the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of its services. The I.O.O.F. will not exclude any individual based on disability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or other social identity from the full and equal enjoyment of its services and facilities, unless the individual poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others, or him/herself, that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices, or procedures or by the provision of auxiliary aids or services. The I.O.O.F. will not exclude any individual from the full and equal enjoyment of its services and facilities because of the individual’s association with a person of disability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or other social identity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and making reasonable accommodations to ensure full and equal enjoyment of our services and facilities for all individuals.