On Saturday, May 30, we participated in the Join Fair organized by the West Chester Public Library.

The event was a follow-up to the screening of Join or Die, a documentary about civic engagement and the importance of joining community organizations. The library promoted the event and generously provided the venue, tables, refreshments, and snacks. A wide variety of groups participated, ranging from an embroidery club to the local Rotary.

We did our best to represent Odd Fellowship well. For the event, we designed and printed new brochures, created a slide presentation showcasing our activities, and brought a large monitor to display it. We were also preparing a table runner with our logo, but when it became clear that it would not arrive in time, Vincent Lodge came to the rescue by lending us a banner, which fit perfectly on the railing above our table. It was a wonderful example of cooperation and solidarity among Chester County lodges.

The event was also a fraternal debut for Brother Steve, who was initiated this spring. Friendly and outgoing, he quickly helped visitors feel welcome and contributed greatly to the success of the day.

We met many interesting people, shared information about Odd Fellowship, and made several new contacts. We left in good spirits – and immediately turned our attention to preparations for tomorrow’s Memorial Parade in Malvern.